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The following information is provided courtesy of the Times Square Alliance. You can also visit Times Square Alliance's New Years Eve page for more info.
History of Times Square
New York in 1904 was a city on the verge of tremendous changes - and, not surprisingly, many of those changes had their genesis in the bustling energy and thronged streets of Times Square. Several innovations that would soon completely transform the Crossroads of the World debuted in 1904: the invention of the neon light, the opening of the city's first subway line - and the first-ever celebration of New Year's Eve in Times Square.
This inaugural bash commemorated the official opening of the new headquarters of The New York Times. The newspaper's owner, German Jewish immigrant Alfred Ochs, had successfully lobbied the city to rename Longacre Square, the district surrounding his paper's new home, in honor of the famous publication. The impressive Times Tower, marooned on a tiny triangle of land at the intersection of 7th Avenue, Broadway and 42nd Street, was at the time Manhattan's second-tallest building -- the tallest if measured from the basement up.
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The ball is made of 504 Waterford crystal triangles, 696 Phillips light bulbs, 96 high intensity strobes, and 90 rotating pyramid mirrors.
The building that holds the ball is the same building where the first Times Square celebration was held 96 years ago, One Times Square. It used to be the home to The New York Times.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. - The national champion Kentucky Wildcats made history once again on Thursday night as six players were selected in the NBA Draft, led by Anthony Davis, the second Wildcat selected as the first overall pick in the last three years.
Davis was selected No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Hornets, followed by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at No. 2 by the Charlotte Bobcats. Davis and Kidd-Gilchrist are the first teammates to go No. 1-2 in NBA Draft history.
Terrence Jones went 18th to the Houston Rockets, while Marquis Teague went 29th to the Chicago Bulls. Doron Lamb was the 42nd overall pick (12th pick in the second round) by the Milwaukee Bucks, and Darius Miller ended the night for Kentucky when he was selected 46th (16th pick in the second round) by the Hornets joining teammate Davis.
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Quarry the Tiendeberg is part of the Mount Saint Peter, a unique chain of hills, running across three regional borders (Flanders, Wallonia and the Netherlands) and internationally known for its favorable microclimate and high variety of (endangered) vegetation and species. Thanks to thousands of years of traditional farming, a unique landscape and vegetation could develop. The Tiendeberg has a high potential to revive these historical and biological values. A considerable part of the quarry is a domain of the CBR Group, a holding of the worldwide HeidelbergCementGroup. Due to the national nomination for the Quarry Life Award 2012, students and researchers of the nature organisation Natuurpunt are granted the opportunity to conduct further research and to develop a vision for the quarry. Quarry the Tiendeberg is a crucial chain in the overall biodiversity of the ridge "Mount Saint Peter". The rehabilitation of this unique biodiversity hotspot has the potential to set an international standard for successful cooperation of partners in facilitating biodiversity rich quarries. Vote for Green Quarry Tiendeberg!
Quarry Tiendeberg
The Tiendeberg connects the Dutch and Wallonian part of the Mount Saint Peter and covers 9 hectares of the oldest and only remaining calcareous grasslands in Flanders. Its slopes were already used for sheep grazing during the Middle Ages and even probably widely before. The ancient small scale agriculture methods together with the unique soil conditions created a semi-natural area hosting one of the biggest biodiversity hotspots known in the region. In the course of history, old underground limestone quarries were dug to provide resources for housing. The underground network is now the ideal winter shelter for many species of bats.
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The partners aim towards a nature rich quarry with a supplemental high landscape value. Over a period of a thousand years, the use of traditional farming methods created a balance between mankind and nature, resulting in a highly valuable and rich ecosystem (flora and fauna). This project will be the start of restoring that balance. The focus is on studying the steps that are needed for the conservation and restoration of the old agricultural systems and for further exploiting the existing biodiversity potential of the Tiendeberg quarry. Within the scope of this project, data will be collected, analysed, synthesised and a vision on what the next steps should be will be developed and described in a plan of conduct. Based on that plan, the first steps can be put in action on short-term. The process of the project Green Quarry Tiendeberg will be intensely communicated between partners. It is important that the project will enjoy wide support and can serve internationally as an example of a successful cooperation in establishing biodiversity rich quarries.
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Cupid has his arrow pointed straight to the mount Saint Peter and is giving it special butterflies in its stomach. Not only is the Short-Tailed Blue butterfly (Cupido argiades) observed on the Flemish Mount Saint Peter, we also have the scoop for its reproduction in Flanders!
Last Friday, we had the honour to welcome Amy Wedel (Sustainable Construction Manager at HeidelbergCement and global coordinator of the Quarry Life Award) to quarry Tiendeberg and to see our youth at work for our project Green Quarry Tiendeberg!
The second Farmland Bird Day, organised by the Flemish Land Agency, did take place in the Tiendeberg grotto. Part of the program was a small excursion to the top of quarry Tiendeberg. Since some years, a couple of farmers cooperate with the VLM to make the farmland parcels adjacent to the Tiendeberg more favourable to farmland birds.
It is the height of the summer in quarry Tiendeberg! the slopes are buzzing of life, a real biodiversity party is going on. Like every year, the musicians of the grassland, the crickets, groundhoppers and grasshoppers, are gracing the feast.
On top of the slopes of quarry Tiendeberg, it gives a spectacular view over the Jeker valley. You can easily observe that nature knows no borders here. However, when it comes down to cross border nature conservation, these legal borders turn out to be much more of a challenge.
The enthusiasm of the youth has reach the minister! Today, Pascal Smet, Flemish Minister for Education, Youth, Equal Opportunities and Brussels Affairs, did visit the JNM youth camps on the Mount Saint Peter.
During the summer months, there is always "life" on the hills of quarry Tiendeberg. Since the start of July, already two youth camps took place and the third one is about to start. Today we will report about their contribution to the Quarry Life project site.
Youth and quarry the Tiendeberg belong to each other as limestone to the Mount Saint Peter. The role of the JNM youth in the restoration and maintenance of the quarry was and still is crucial.
No one's life has been so connected to quarry Tiendeberg as that of farmer Nolke. Today he reaches the impressive age of 90 and we would like to honor this memorable day with a blog.
It is cherry time and some sweet teeth in the quarry Tiendeberg are really enjoying that. Like the European badger and the Garden Dormouse. Old traditional orchards play an important role as biodiversity hotspot in the quarry Tiendeberg.
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Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2 review [Giveaway]
"As a case and app combo Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2 is great for letting kids learn art and have fun on the iPad, though it's not something parents to just leave on a family device."
The Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2 review brings together the classic crayon and marker maker with one of the biggest names in iPad accessories for a double-threat case and app combo that's sure to delight kids of all ages. It required a screen protector, comes with a large enclosure and a marker, but put it all together and you get the best of old world art thanks to the latest in Apple tech!
The Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw is a contraption that fits over your iPad 2 like a case. A really big, really durable case. You need a screen protector, which I'm not a huge fan of, but your child will be drawing on paper on top of the screen and really, better safe than sorry.
The case holds the paper in place while the iPad 2 provides the light-box effect. And it holds your paper in place well. If your child is fortunate to have an iPad of their very own, having the Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2 on all the time won't be a problem. It will probably help protect it immensely. If it's a family iPad 2, however, you won't want to keep this case on any longer than you have to. It's just too big and bulky, and toy-styled to suit regular adult use.
And that presents a small problem -- once your kids get used to drawing or tracing on the iPad 2 with the Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw case on, once you take it off, I worry they'll find a way to keep drawing anyway, which would be no fun. (Keep a lot of washable markers handy).
The Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2 needs to be paired with the matching app from the App Store. It has a fair amount of content, including:
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- Under the Sea - Animated friends guide you through undersea adventures
- Jungle Frenzy - Trace, draw and color a jungle full of fun
- Bot Builder - Swap bottoms and tops to make your own 'bots
- Magical Mashup - Mix and match dragons, wizards and other magical characters to make a silly creation
- Superhero Swap - Swap tops and bottoms to create your own superheroes
- Family Fun - Trace and color fun family members, even the cat
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As a case and app combo Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2 is great for letting kids learn art and have fun on the iPad, though it's not something parents to just leave on a family device. You do need a screen protector to use it, which is a drag, and it's not the slimmest, prettiest case in the world, so you'll be taking it on and off a lot, but if your child is learning to draw I can't think of a funner, easier way to get them started than with the Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2
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My son (age 4) drew a picture of our family highlighting key features of each member - my wife had big red lips and hips, my daughter with her iPod and me with a bald head.
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My 4 yo daughter is always coming up with cute pictures. She drew my wife a picture of her with pizza to make her feel better recently. We also have a picture she drew with her married to Phineas from Phineas and Ferb. "We have two kids and we're in love. And this is a sun and rainbow" she said in describing it. It's super cute.
My older son drew me a coffee cup (in 1st grade) that said #1 Dad and signed it from him and his 1 yr old brother. It has been on my wall at work ever since.
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My little girl is only 14 weeks old, but this will be nice for her when she is able to draw and such.
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My most favorite thing my daughter had drawn for me was her picture with mommy and daddy.
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Travie McCoy has the best of both worlds, it seems. When he's in a collaborative mood, he gets to work with his best buddies as part of Gym Class Heroes, but when he's got a creative itch that he has to scratch, he can pivot and go solo, too. The latter strategy worked very well for him when he teamed up with Bruno Mars on "Billionaire" a few years ago, and now he's partnered with Jason Mraz on a new track called "Rough Water."
For The People, By The People: The Top 40 Most-Watched Videos of 2012
Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don't. After taking a deep-dive into this year's VH1.com streaming data, we've come up with a list of the Top 40 Most-Watched Videos of 2012. All you favorites are below, and there are even some underdog surprises that we didn't expect to rank so favorably. So yeah, consider this an early New Year's gift, and start re-living all the music video glory that took place in this incredible year of the apocalypse.
40. Gavin DeGraw "Sweeter"
39. The Fray "Heartbeat"
38. Gym Class Heroes "The Fighter featuring Ryan Tedder"
37. Bruno Mars "Grenade"
36. Adam Lambert "Never Close Our Eyes"
35. Daughtry "Crawling Back To You"
34. Tamia "Beautiful Surprise"
33. Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
32. Ellie Goulding "Lights"
31. David Guetta "Titanium (Ft. Sia)"
Behind The Song: "Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast In America," The Song That Made Gym Class Heroes A Household Name
Are you on a mobile device? Click here to watch Behind The Song: Gym Class Heroes, "Cupid's Chokehold."
Last Sunday, VH1's Behind The Music put a spotlight on alternative/hip hop group Gym Class Heroes and their rapid rise to fame, their troubles with drugs and Travie McCoy's relationship with pop superstar Katy Perry all included; if you missed it, the full episode is now streaming here. For those of you who (like us!) who can't get enough GCH in your lives, check out Behind The Song: "Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast In America," the song that began the group on their ascent.
Gym Class Heroes' breakout hit was inspired by a sample of 1979 Supertramp classic "Breakfast in America," which was written by Roger Hodgson at the tender age of 18 as he dreamt of the California coast while living in his native home, England. As drummer Matt McGinley remembers it, "We were listening to 'Breakfast in America' and just sort of playing along to the chorus, and then when the chorus would finish, we would just jam. And that's where we wrote our own verses." Then, wanting to make sure it was good, Travie McCoy took the demo into the tattoo shop where he was working at the time and played it for the girls that came in. "I wanted to be that song that, upon first listen, every girl that hears it goes, 'Aww, I wish my boyfriend would have done something like this for me.'" Needless to say, it worked. They called Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump in to re-record the hook, and then they sat back and watched as the song — and then their career — took off.
Behind The Music: Gym Class Heroes is now streaming online here. Read more…
Gym Class Heroes Strip Down To "Clothes Off!" On Unplugged
It's probably only natural that a song about stripping down be stripped down. This VH1 Unplugged cover of the As Cruel as School Children cut finds the Gym Class Heroes getting "Clothes Off!" and having as good a time as ever. Travis McCoy goes hard into Travie mode as he raps his verses over the dancing strings, and Patrick Stump's wailing at the chorus has us up out of our seats. When we spoke to Patrick Stump ahead of the tapping, he told us that "Clothes Off" is his favorite Heroes song because "it just happened" and that "when art happens by accident and you were just along for the ride? It's way more fun." We couldn't agree more.
You can watch VH1 Unplugged: Gym Class Heroes in full online here now! You'll be able to catch it on VH1 tonight at 12 a.m. ET/PT.
Music Seen: Gym Class Heroes Warm Up, Goof Off, and Get Unplugged
Performing in front of glowing climbing nets, the Gym Class Heroes looked and sounded great at their VH1 Unplugged taping here in New York City a few weeks back. Stripped down to acoustic guitars and a brush sticks, they got us going with a set that included new favorites like "The Fighter," old favorites like "Clothes Off," and special guests like the beautiful Neon Hitch and Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump (with whom we spoke to exclusively before the show). The Heroes, Stump and Hitch go way back, and so in addition to the unplugging, there was also lots of catching up and goofing off. Our photographer Brendan Tobin was there to catch all. The warm up, the big show, the cool down — check his pictures out below!
VH1 Unplugged: Gym Class Heroes will make its online premiere tomorrow, Thursday, July 12, at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. You'll be able to catch it on VH1 that night at 12 a.m. ET/PT.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Patrick Stump on Having The Best Seat In The House For Gym Class Heroes Unplugged
Earlier this afternoon we shared a sneak preview from Gym Class Heroes' VH1 Unplugged taping, where they were joined by their longtime collaborator and Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump for a stripped down version of their smash hit "Stereo Hearts." Stump, although filling in on the song, felt right at home. "Gym Class is a band I am more directly involved with than any other band except for Fall Out Boy," he told us before the show, laughing that "the shortest call in the world" was all it took to get him there.
As Stump tells it, Gym Class Heroes first caught his attention with a shout out on an early demo of the 2004 time-capsule "Taxi Driver." "We were super tickled by it," he explains. "Unfortunately, it is very rare that something makes you sit up and be like, 'Wow, this is great!' And I was in the van and I was like, Pete [Wentz], listen to this, this is really good. And so he took it and ran with it, and before we knew it they were singed."
The honor, though, he insists is mutual. "You have no idea how much they made themselves and how awesome it is to watch them," he told us, making sure to point out that this will be his first Unplugged appearance with be with them and not his own Fall Out Boy. "I get to be a fan that has the best seat in the house."
Before the tapping, we caught up with Stump to get the scoop on his work with Gym Class Heroes, his impressions (musical and otherwise), and what comes next:
VH1 Unplugged Preview: Gym Class Heroes, "Stereo Hearts" (Featuring Patrick Stump)
"I've actually been dying for this day," Travie McCoy admitted before the Gym Class Heroes' Unplugged taping in New York City last month. "It gives us a chance to breathe new life into these songs as we strip them down, it's very cool." So down to acoustic guitars and brush sticks and strings they stripped for a catalog spanning set. And for their boombox-as-love anthem, "Stereo Hearts," they stripped also Maroon 5's Adam Levine, replacing his smooth crooning with — surprise! — Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump's singular, sweet wail. Read more…
Tuned In: Gym Class Heroes And Ryan Tedder Prove They've Got The Fighting Spirit
There's no slowing the Gym Class Heroes. Their collaboration with Neon Hitch, "Ass Back Home," is currently sitting in the #3 position on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown, but Travie and the boys have no intention to rest on the laurels. They debuted their new single, "The Fighter," on the Tonight Show last night, featuring Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic singing the anthemic chorus.
It's an inspirational track, one that's very reminiscent of last summer's big hit for Eminem, Royce da 5'9″ and Bruno Mars, "Lighters." Both songs feature a simple piano loop sitting on top of a thumping backbeat, lyrics about overcoming adversity, and a soaring vocal hook that is impossible to resist singing along with. "The Fighter" seems well-positioned to do well on this year's Song Of The Summer charts, and seems like a no-brainer to be prominently featured during musical montages during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Gear Up For The Super Bowl As Gym Class Heroes And Neon Hitch Send Your "Ass Back Home" At Pepsi's Fan Jam
It's Friday, and more than any other week, we're extra excited about the weekend — it's the Super Bowl! While we're looking forward to Kelly Clarkson singing the national anthem for us, and Madonna's hyped half time show, we threw a little party of our own to get in the mood. In anticipation of this weeks Super Bowl, VH1 and Pepsi put on the annual Fan Jam concert last night, and it really was a night to remember! Gym Class Heroes and rising star Neon Hitch played their hit single "Ass Back Home," to a roaring reception from the audience. Neon Hitch looked sexy in a sparkling gold leotard and flame red hair and she danced around the stage, while Travie McCoy was his usual laid back self. We can't get the tune out of our heads, and feel that it's pertinent for Sunday — get your ass back home in time to watch the big game! Check out our gallery of images from the performance after the jump.
VH1's Top 40 Videos Of 2011 [COMPLETE LIST]
What a year, right? As we get ready to put the finishing touches on the year that was, it's time to look back at the music videos that define the year 2011. Tonight, we'll be airing a supersized edition of the VH1 Top 20 Music Video Countdown that takes a look back at the Top 40 music videos of the year. Be sure to tune-in to VH1 tonight at 7 p.m. ET/PT to see your favorite videos of the year in all of their widescreen, HD glory, but we couldn't resist giving you guys a sneak peek at the list here on VH1 Tuner this morning.
So, without further ado, here is our list of the Top 40 Videos of 2011…
40. Daughtry – "Crawling Back To You"
39. Jessie J – "Domino"
38. The Civil Wars – "Barton Hollow"
37. Demi Lovato – "Skyscraper"
36. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals – "Paris (Ooh La La)"
35. Britney Spears – "Criminal"
34. Nickelback – "When We Stand Together"
33. Colbie Caillat – "Brighter Than The Sun"
32. Nicki Minaj – "Super Bass"
31. David Guetta featuring Usher – "Without You"
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Perhaps in keeping with the theory that it's best to pile this stuff higher and deeper, UBS advances even more reasons why the SEC shouldn't punish it by denying the offering exemptions. UBS argues in point #2 that it cooperated with the SEC (oh my, shades of Bank of America's cooperation with DOJ) and actually paid the money that it had agreed to pay in order to settle the matter to begin with. I think the legal word for this is the Latin term chutzpah.
Further, UBS complains in points #3 and #4 that not giving it a fast-track for Reg. A and D deals would hurt — it would be a very severe punishment. Dare I say even more harmful than the millions of settlement dollars? Did any of you regulators note that?


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A side-effect of tough bank capital rules could be the rise of dark pools for credit trading
Stock exchange group has "excess cash", says group CEO
Caps and limits likely for private exchanges
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Decline in broker-dealer dark pool volumes after Asic introduces requirements for price improvement
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Weighing up life under Mifid
Liquidnet founder, Seth Merrin, believes Asian exchanges should think 'bigger picture' by focusing on reclaiming liquidity from institutional order flows by linking up with dark pools
Joint venture between Singapore Exchange and Chi-X Global expects to announce four new members in the next two months
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Below is the poem entitled Strong Shadows which was written by poet
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This thick dark tunnel is around me
but I can see specs of light & hope
through the cracks of the dark tunnel
My heart is familiar with this light
But the darkness is so heavy
It tears my mind and my flesh to pieces
The light that my heart knows is
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My suicidal depression is lifting
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Both Jordan Henderson and Martin Kelly have 'big futures' at international level according to England and Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard.
The 32-year-old enthused to the FA website: "They are two very top lads. They are always trying to learn and develop - day in, day out.
"I think they both have big international futures at senior team level.
"I think Jordan has a lot of similarities to me as a player. He's got a lot of energy and likes to get about the pitch and get his passing game going."
The duo have both been nominated for England's young player of the year award for 2012, but Gerrard admitted he couldn't choose between his club colleagues.
"It's difficult to pick one out," he added.
"They have both had great years and have been very solid as far as international football is concerned."
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Private & Confidential
To: Mr. Cade
From: Zoe Kilgerran, your employee
I find this difficult to say and don't know where to start, so I'll take a deep breath and begin!
I'm afraid you've formed the worst possible impression of me and even branded me a heartless tramp with no morals.
Your opinion means so much to me. Can I ever convince you that you are so wrong? Perhaps we could meet and talk it through....


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Israel's Ultra-Orthodox May Be Army-Bound
"It's Going to Take Time," but Haredi will be drafted
By: Jessica Pallay
In the wake of a new Israeli government coalition, Israel's ultra-Orthodox community will likely join the ranks that serve in the country's army, according to experts. "The ultra-Orthodox will be drafted," said Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. "But it's going to take time. This government is not going to go into the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, and put everyone in a uniform and give them a gun. It will happen gradually."
Hoffman spoke to more than 100 Jewish Federation and Community Relations Council leaders in a teleconference Wednesday, hosted by The Jewish Federations of North America and moderated by Andrea Yablon of JFNA's Israel and Overseas Committee. Hoffman discussed the new national unity government and its goal of drafting yeshiva students into the Israeli army to help the religious community integrate into society.
"The coalition agreement says that if no deal is reached on this issue by August 1, the Kadima party will have every right to leave the government," said Hoffman. "So everyone now has an interest in finding a solution."
Excusing the ultra-Orthodox from serving in the army dates back to the very early days of the State of Israel. Prime Minister David Ben Gurion negotiated a deal with the ultra-Orthodox leadership of the time, under which haredi – or ultra-Orthodox – yeshiva students would be granted an exemption from military service.
The deal affected only 400 students at the time, said Hoffman, and Ben Gurion "didn't think they'd be very good soldiers. It wasn't too much for him to lose."
Now, Hoffman continued, there are 60,000 yeshiva students of draftable age. The Tal Law, launched in 2002, exempted religious Jews who participate in full-time Jewish learning from army service, but was recently ruled unlawful by the country's Supreme Court. Many in the new Israeli government are eager to make their mark with legislation to draft ultra-Orthodox Israelis.
Hoffman outlined several possible legislative options. Kadima MK Yohanan Plesner, who is heading coalition talks to replace the Tal Law, has proposed a solution where a third of the eligible students would be drafted into the army, a third would be chosen for national service and a third would remain in yeshiva. Plesner allows for deferment, and concedes the process could take five years to put into effect.
Other solutions have included Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's proposal that those who avoid serving in the army will receive no further government funding; Defense Minister Ehud Barak's suggestion to pay soldiers more, incentivizing haredim to serve; and Likud MK Ze'ev Elkin's plan to establish a minimum number of ultra-Orthodox who would be required to enter the army, with increasing targets.
"Chances are the solution will be somewhere around where Plenser says and be connected to what Elkin says," said Hoffman. "This is all being decided as we speak."
Hoffman noted that even with Israel's elections delayed to October 2013, the ultra-Orthodox political parties are losing influence and legislative power, and may be marginalized further in the next government. "The dominance they've had because they've held the balance of power is going to change really soon," he said.
Although the Tal Law is one of the four main agenda items for the new government (others include passing a budget, advancing the peace process and government reform) Hoffman said the looming Iran issue remains another fundamental focus. "Netanyahu now has one and a half more years with Barak at his side, which has given [Iran] more time to be dealt with," said Hoffman.
While a legislative solution will answer the question of drafting ultra-Orthodox into the army by later this summer, Hoffman stressed the positive role that Federation-supported projects play, saying "the real long-term solution comes not from politicians but from Diaspora Jews [who] are funding programs that can revolutionize ultra-Orthodox unemployment in Israel."
Hoffman noted that the issue of drafting yeshiva students is just another step towards the ultimate goal of helping the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel. "By getting [national or armed service] out of the way, more can go into various educational or vocational programs," he said. "The ultimate goal is getting them educated so they can make money and support their families."


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Four jailed on felony charges
Fourteen people were booked overnight at the Western Regional Jail in Barboursville, four of them on felony charges.
Alonza Shinea Washington, 21, was brought in by the Huntington Police Department on charges of disorderly conduct, malicious wounding and battery.
Justin Armarshaheed Wilson, 22, also was arrested by the HPD and was charged with obstructing, malicious wounding of a police officer and battery of an officer times two.
HPD also brought in Joseph Michael McDonald, 20, on a charge of malicious assault and Kendall Lamar Spears, 33, who was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
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Attempting to peer into the future is a dicey proposition for even the biggest of brains—weren't we supposed to have flying cars by now?—but that doesn't stop IBM's best and brightest from compiling a "5 in 5″ list year-in and year-out, consisting of five "innovations that will change our lives in the next five years."
Today, the company unveiled this year's picks, which all sport a decidedly human element: each is tied to computers and technology exploring new frontiers with the five human senses.
Hit the link for each sense to see IBM's long and detailed explanation for its predictions.
Touch – What if you could feel that cashmere before you bought it online? That day might not be far off. IBM's associate director of retail analytics, Robyn Schwartz, predicts that within five years, touchscreens will use a mixture of close-range vibrations and temperature variations to accurately convey the feel of objects you're viewing. "It's already possible to recreate a sense of texture through vibration," she writes. "But those vibrations haven't been translated into a lexicon, or dictionary of textures that match the physical experience." Yet.
Sight – Currently, computers "see" pictures as a collection of pixels, not the image those pixels represent when taken as a whole—but IBM's senior manager of intelligent information management, John Smith, says that vision is coming to PCs, with the aid of machine learning and thousands of repetitive examples. Once it does, the speed of computerized image recognition should increase dramatically.
Sound – IBM master inventor Dimitri Kanevsky predicts that within five years, a flood of computerized sensors will help humans identify imminent environmental disasters before they happen by picking up on subtle sonic cues, such as the slight groaning of a stressed tree or bridge—or the inaudible (to humans) scraping of tectonic plates underfoot. Computers could be taught to learn what the variations in sound means, he claims, eventually leading to a baby monitor that could accurately identify whether a baby is crying because he's hungry, teething or, well, pooped.
Taste – "But mom, I know I won't like the taste of broccoli! I don't have to try it!" The familiar whine sends shivers down the spines of parents around the globe. But if IBM research scientist Dr. Lav Varshney is correct, the old excuse will be scientific truth within five years. Varshney thinks PCs will increasingly—again, with the help of machine learning—be able to "taste" food (or, more specifically, the chemical elements that comprises all food) to identify and create recipes designed for optimal taste and nutrition.
Smell – IBM's Dr. Hendrik F. Hamann predicts that five years from now, smartphones (and other technologies) will be able to analyze the thousands of molecules you expel with each and every breath to identify if you're getting sick, before you're sick. The cold is an obvious example, but Hamann says the technology could work for "liver and kidney disorders, diabetes and tuberculosis, among others." If olfactory tech wants to really be useful, hopefully it'll also be able to let you know when to pop an Altoid before knocking on your hot date's door.


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September 4, 2013
Summer Classic Films Series: 'The Great Escape'
Featuring a star cast of leading men. In conjunction with the Kentucky Theatre's Summer Classic Films Series, which features weekly classic films screenings at 1:30 and 7:15 p.m. each Wednesday through early September. For the full schedule, click here.
Red Barn Radio: The Lonetones at Artsplace
Appalachian-flavored folk meets with esoteric rock of a decidedly graceful nature in the Knoxville-based Lonetones' craft. Regionally appropriate acoustic sounds cross with cello and various keyboards, enhancing the delicate yet subtly pop-savvy melodics and lyrics of vocalist/guitarist Steph Gunnoe and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Sean McCollough. www.redbarnradio.com
WRFL presents Slavic Soul Party! at Willie's Locally Known
A band made up of nine musicians for the New York area creating a mash-up of Balkan and gypsy jazz sounds with North American music that make for a melting-pot of genres. www.willieslex.com
Blues Jam Night at Cheapside
Every Wednesday, Cheapside presents Blues Jam Night. So bring your instrument and yourself, sign up and join the band…
Decomposing In Paris at Natasha's Bistro
Compared by audiences to Kate Bush, Bjork, and Regina Spektor, Decomposing In Paris forge enthralling and hypnotic beats that penetrate through atmospheric soundscapes. Essential to the artful and experimental signature sound are composer and classical pianist Aoife Lynch as well as guitarist and bassist Garvin Clements. Lynch creates the music's undercurrent with enchanting piano and percussion arrangements, while Clements embellishes …
Shaker Steps and WRVG presents: Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band, etc at The Bazaar
In another installment of the Shaker Steps video series, the live performances of Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band and Promised Land Sound will be recorded as the bands pass through town. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested to support the artists. www.shakersteps.com
Small Batch/ Valley Young at Al's Bar
Small Batch is an americana/country band featuring Tree Jackson, Reva Williams, Warren Byrom, Scott Wilmoth and Robby Cosenza.Since early 2009, Artemus James and Annabelle LaFoy have been weaving gorgeous harmonies into a bayeux tapestry of sound. Three years later, they took a slight stylistic departure from their alternative-country/americana duo, Cain & Annabelle, to form Valley Young.www.alsbarlexington.com
Ben Miller Band at Cosmic Charlie's
Hailing from Joplin, Missouri, The Ben Miller Band is a trio that combines the frenetic energy of bluegrass, the soul of the delta blues and the haunted spirit of Appalachian mountain music. Band members Ben Miller, Scott Leeper, and Doug Dicharry create a unique and modern sound while continuing the tradition of blending together many different musical styles, which has …


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Step 1: What do you need
- Lego Mindstorms NXT kit
- some extra Lego gears
- some time and will
- a computer
Step 2: Building the legs
To steer, we stop the motor from the one side, so that only one side of the robot is walking, causing the robot to turn. The robot walks in a tripod gait. Each gear lifts the legs up and down and at the same time forwards and backwards, causing the robot to walk.
There are no differences between the two leg mechanisms (apart that one is mirrored on the other).
Step 3: Creating the body
When everything is completed, you can add some decorations... bodywork?
Step 4: Programming
(Note: the picture is NOT from the program of my robot!)
I love this design, and I look forward to showing it to the FLL students I mentor.
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North America Food Safety Testing Market by Contaminants, Technology, Food Types & Geography - Trends & Forecast to 2018
- Language: English
- 373 Pages
- Published: July 2013
- Region: America, North America, United States
This report tracks and compares microbiology test volumes, market values and methods used by food producers around the world, based on detailed interviews with more than 450 food production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, including China and India.
According to Food Micro-8, the global food industry will conduct 966.5 million microbiology tests in 2013 to ensure the safety of food products and detect dangerous pathogens in food. The report provides detailed breakdowns by microorganisms, food segments (meat, dairy, fruit/vegetable and processed foods) and geographic regions, and summarizes key trends and concerns in microbiology testing in food production facilities around the world.
This research shows a continued increase in worldwide microbiology test volumes over the last 15 years. Total test volumes have increased 128%, and testing for specific foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli grew at an even faster rate. In 1998, pathogen testing represented just 13.7% of total food microbiology tests conducted, while today pathogen testing represents 23.2% of all such tests.
Food Micro-8 contains more than 100 pages of detailed graphs, analyses and discussion of key trends and issues, and includes a review of leading food diagnostic businesses and products.
For the first time, additional appendices that delve into particular market topics are also available at an extra cost.
Additional Appendices Include:
- Organism Review
- North America Review
- Europe Review
- Asia Review
- Food
- Plant Lab Review
SECTION ONE: Preface
- Disclaimer/Intentions
- Table of Contents
- Table of Exhibits
SECTION TWO: Executive Summary
SECTION THREE: Market Trends/Drivers
- Introduction
- Microbiology Testing Trends
- Testing Increase-Driven By Many Factors
SECTION FOUR: Food Microbiology Testing Market Summary
- Introduction
- Historical Perspective
- Microbiology Testing-2008 to 2013
- Microbiology Market Value-2008 to 2013
- Average Cost Per Test (ACT)
- Organism Breakdown--Worldwide
- Where Samples Are Collected
- Where Samples Are Analyzed
- Geographic Review
- Food Segment Review
- Routine Methods Review
- Pathogen Methods Review
- Food Plant Lab Review
SECTION FIVE: Market Projections-2018
- Introduction
- 2018 Forecast-Test Volume/Market Value
- 2018 Forecast-Routine Organisms
- 2018 Forecast-Pathogen Organisms
- 2018 Forecast-Market Value
SECTION SIX: Qualitative Discussion of Key Issues
- Introduction
- Micro Testing Changes/Expectations
- Improvements Desired/Use of RMMs
- Current Testing Practices/Technology of Interest
SECTION SEVEN: Geographic Region Review
- Introduction
- Geographic Summary
- Geographic-Routine Organism Review
- Geographic-Pathogen Organism Review
- Where Samples Are Collected
- Where Samples Are Analyzed
SECTION EIGHT: Food Segment Summary
- Introduction
- Food Segment Summary-Worldwide
- Geographic Review-Testing Variances
- Testing Variances By Organism
SECTION NINE: Food Diagnostics Business Review
- Introduction
- Diagnostics Company Business Summary
- Competition-Routine Products
- Competition-Pathogen Products
- Competition-Evolution/Key Success Factors
SECTION TEN: Scope and Methodology
- Introduction
- Industrial Microbiology Market Summary
- Food Microbiology-Market Definition
- Food Processing Plants
- Methodology/Interview Summary
SECTION ELEVEN: About the Publisher
Company Profile
APPENDIX A: Diagnostic Company Reviews
APPENDIX B: Organism Review
Organism Breakdown
Geographic Breakdown--Organisms
2013-TVO Review
2013-Coliform Review
2013-Yeast Review
2013-Staphylococcus Review
2013-ATP Review
2013-Salmonella Review
2013-Listeria Review
2013-Campylobacter Review
2013-Pathogenic E. coli Review
APPENDIX C: North America Review
Food Micro Testing Volume Review
Market Value Review
Where Collect/Where Analyze
Food Sector Review
Qualitative Questions
APPENDIX D: Europe Review
Food Micro Testing Volume Review
Market Value Review
Where Collect/Where Analyze
Food Sector Review
Qualitative Questions
APPENDIX E: Asia Review
Food Micro Testing Volume Review
Market Value Review
Where Collect/Where Analyze
Food Sector Review
China Review
India Review
Qualitative Questions
APPENDIX F: Food Plant Lab Review
Geographic Variation
Hours of Operation
Qualitative Questions
- bioMerieux
- BIOTECON Diagnostics
- Becton-Dickinson
- Bio-Rad
- BioControl
- Charm Sciences
- DuPont Qualicon
- Foss A/S
- Merck Millipore
- Neogen
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As I've related in these pages before, we hill folk tend to be very particular about the barbecue we favor.
Some are comfortable with the barbecue they grew up on, or the one their family and forebears found to be the best. Others tend to migrate between two or more different styles and methods of cookery for this Southern classic. There are those few benighted individuals who seem to be forever on a quest to find the perfect barbecue and the barbecue joint that serves it. I happily count myself among them, and deem it an honor to be able to write to you about my discoveries.
Take this week, for instance. It was my dining partner's craving for "something different" in barbecue that chose our "what's cookin'?" for the evening. Since the dine-around bunch was reduced by two, we picked up the Carnivore, a dinner companion game enough to try anything and any place once.
Twenty minutes up I-26 toward Kingsport, we made the turn at Eastern Star Road and into the (pretty full) parking lot of Phil's Dream Pit. Started five years ago by Jonesborough residents' Phil and Dianna Pipkin, Phil's Dream Pit is a great barbecue joint in the classic sense. No fancy decor on the inside, just tables, benches and chairs set around a room whose walls are festooned with hundreds of pleased patron photos, lots of "Thank You" cards and letters, and some favorable news clippings. No fancy china or cutlery either, just paper plates, plastic cutlery and Styrofoam cups.
Around the outside of the building is an expansive patio, walled-in at present by canvas curtains and populated with picnic tables to handle the overflow.
Ordering our meal couldn't be simpler; there's a big menu board above the counter. Those joining the order line at Phil's for the first time need to study the menu board carefully so they can be sure of what they want. Once at the counter they must be prompt with their choice because the line moves quickly. This we did. My dining partner ordering the three-rib dry rub platter with Phil's slaw, his baked beans and a medium drink for $9.99. The Carnivore had a taste for some smoked piggy and ordered the pulled pork platter with beans, slaw and a drink ($8.99). My choice was the dry rub chicken breast platter with beans, potato salad and a drink for $8.99.
Despite the crowd, our orders nearly beat us to our table. My chicken breast's dry rub appeared to be painted on prior to smoking. Said smoking process had rendered the breast meat somewhat dry, but still flavorful. I tried "moppin' " it with several of Phil's sauces to determine change of flavor and texture. Phil's Sweet Sauce is ketchup and molasses-based, and is very sweet, with a cola-like aftertaste.
Our Carnivore liked the taste of the Sweet with his pulled-pork platter, even more so when he mixed in a little of Phil's Sweet Fire Sauce. Sweet Fire has less sweetness and more tang, along with a nice black pepper-based residual heat. I tried some and found it complemented my chicken dish very well.
Phil's Vinegar Sauce has less Worcestershire and more vinegar in it than your typical North Carolina-style sauce. It also has a healthy dose of spice heat along with an odd salty aftertaste, reminiscent of a commercial pepper sauce. Meanwhile, my dining partner declared Phil's Mustard Sauce to be the best of the lot.
While I am not a big fan of mustard-based barbecue sauces, this one is a winner. Sharp, tangy and peppery with an excellent (brown?) mustard base, this is a sauce that works well with both my chicken breast and just about anything else, and that includes the baked beans, slaw and potato salad side orders.
My dining partner's baby back ribs platter won the "best dish of the meal" award, moist, juicy baby back ribs covered with a light dry rub; each rib meaty and good by itself, but more so after my partner squirted a good-sized pool of the Mustard Sauce on her plate for dipping.
A word about Phil's side orders: the slaw is good, especially with the pulled pork. The potato salad is properly prepared; it is mayonnaise-based with no vinegar tang, and just a touch of dried mustard for character. Phil's baked beans are a treat: molasses, brown sugar, onions, spices and navy beans all slow-simmered and delicious. Our orders were plentiful enough that we had no room for a serving of Phil's banana pudding ($2). Phil's does carry-out and catering, and regularly updates his website.
The verdict on this, my latest Barbecue Bucket List entry, is from the Carnivore.
Wiping his mouth with his napkin, he cast an earnest glance at the two of us, saying "We must come back."
Phil's Dream Pit
534 Eastern Star Road
I-26 at exit 10
Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Credit cards accepted


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Avalon Organics is a manufacturer of organic skin care products. Not as well known as some of the larger giants such as Lancome or L'Oreal Paris, this company is still able to provide quality products at much less expense to their customers. The organic aspect of the product usually contributes to a higher price tag because of the quality of ingredients, but this company is able to keep their prices reasonable ins spite of that. With the organic craze, many people are shying away from synthetic chemicals and going all natural, so this is a definite plus.
Product Details
The CoQ10 Facial Cleansing Milk contains as the name suggests, the CoQ10 enzyme which is known to improve the overall appearance of skin by producing a faster cell growth rate. It helps keep the skin looking youthful and firm, and is commonly seen in many facial products, but mostly those geared toward anti-aging. This product does not contain any harsh soaps, so it is not going to dry out the skin and is an excellent option for removing makeup, dirt, and other impurities from the skin to help prevent breakouts. To use the product, all you need to do is take a small amount in your hand, which you then rub into your face and neck, and then rinse off. Pat dry with a clean towel. You can use this product once or twice daily, but we recommend only using it once until you know how your skin responds.
The Good
- The formula is organic and natural.
- The full ingredient list is available from the manufacturer's website.
- The product is affordable at $11.95 plus applicable shipping and handling charges from the manufacturer's website.
The Bad
- This is a cleansing product rather than an anti-aging product.
- This product is only recommended for normal to dry skin, so those with oily skin will need to find another product.
- There are no customer testimonials on the manufacturer's website.
- There are no free trials of this product.
- There does not appear to be a money back guarantee for those who are dissatisfied with the product.
The Bottom Line
The bottom line is that while this product contains an anti-aging enzyme seen in many other wrinkle prevention products, that it shouldn't be used primarily for this purpose. It is meant to cleanse the skin of the face and neck, with the added benefit of cell renewal, rather than to tighten, firm, and lift. If you're looking for a cleanser, this one may be a good choice, but if you're looking for a wrinkle cream, keep looking for something with proven ingredients and make it part of your skin care routine.


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continued It will be the first U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified meat processing facility inside the Adirondack Park.
Ward praised local, state and federal agencies for their assistance in the project.
"Everyone of these agencies have streamlined their process to assist us," Ward said. "They've held us to all the necessary requirements, but have been very responsive. I've been very pleased."
The APA permit will allow the facility to operate Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Essex County development officials are pleased with Regional Economic Development Council award.
"Again the North Country has demonstrated a quality need with a direct economic impact while keeping within the region's environmental limits," stated Darren Darrah, chairman of the Essex County Industrial Development Agency. "The North Country Regional Council has done an outstanding job focusing on viable projects that will benefit the region as a whole. Gov. Cuomo and his team should also be praised for recognizing the North Country's unique and extraordinary opportunities."
"When Adirondack Meat Co. approached the Essex County IDA, we knew this was a win-win project for both the company and the region as a whole," he continued. "Providing a state-of-the-art meat processing facility in the North Country has been a need for many years. This new company will not only provide a much needed service, but also entice agricultural operations to start or grow in the North Country."
Carol Calebrese, IDA co-director, agreed.
"The Adirondack Meat Co., a new USDA meat processing facility, will help ensure the safety, reliability and sustainability of the North Country's independent food supply," she said. "It will enhance economic growth and posterity to the region's agriculture heritage by improving the quality, quantity and diversity that will help meet the growing global demand for food, improving the agriculture lands, decrease operation costs and capitalize on the growing food movement."
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Stars Shine at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball
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LOS ANGELES, CA (Hollywood today) 8/30/10—The award goes to the star of Glee, Lea Michele for stepping out onto the red carpet strutting her stuff in Oscar de la Renta. The beautifully made gown certainly made a statement with its ruffled skirt and a diamond choker by Lorraine Schwartz. "I love Oscar de la Renta and I love blue," she says. "When I saw this, it was perfect!" Stars such as Jimmy Fallon, who hosted the ceremony, January Jones, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Hendricks, Ty Burrell and Amy Poehler, drifted over to the Los Angeles Convention Center to celebrate at the Governors Ball. Most of the stars let their presence be known, by clutching the shiny statute, while photographers sworn for the perfect moment. Fallon was one of the many who had a hard time sitting down. He had an overabundance of hugs and congratulations from his peers such as Tina Fey, CEO Jeff Zucker and NBC Universal president. "It's a tricky thing, hosting, because I couldn't have done it without all the help. I had great writers and all the people that came on, like Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, Kate Gosselin, Jorge Garcia and Tim Gunn. Tina just came from filming, landed and rehearsed for hours the last two days. We had dancing rehearsals, we're all sore. I'm just so happy because that pushed it over the top. … I'm on a high right now. I'm really happy." The celestial heaven themed post-Emmys party hosted more than 3,000 guests. Hanging over the 60-foot-wide raised dance floor, in the center of the hall, was a 6-foot-diameter mirror ball creating a "starry, starry night," The music was facilitated by Impulse Orchestra, vocalist Barbara Morrison, the John Proulx Quartet and the Valli Boys. Playing classics such as "Route 66″ and "Girl From Ipanema". Cheryl Hines of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" called the evening "fantastic
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Last time we did the Canvas Class was at an all day crop and there was paint everywhere. With only a 2 hour class I decided to leave most of the paint at home and make paper canvas' instead.
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Returning student ID cards are automatically activated for the Fall Semester for all students who have registered for classes and satisfied their financial obligation. You will need a valid ID to gain entry to the Academic Center, Heim Science Building, Fine Arts Building, Communications Building, Wertz Student Center, and Clarke Chapel as well as the dining room. If you have lost your ID card, you will need to go to the Safety and Security Officer to replace it after paying the lost card fee at the Business office. Lost cards will be replaced for a charge of $20.00
All vehicles owned and/or operated by currently enrolled students must be registered with the Department of Safety and Security. Parking registration can be completed online by accessing the link on the Department of Safety and Security web page. However, parking decals may still be purchased in the Department of Safety and Security located in the lower level of Rich Hall, weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Your driver's license and vehicle registration card are required to register a vehicle. Obtaining a parking decal does not guarantee a parking space in campus parking lots.
The College has installed an emergency siren which will be activated in cases of campus-wide emergencies, such as a hazardous material accident or hostile even in the area surrounding the campus, or a weather emergency (tornado). We strongly encourage you to subscribe to the College's emergency alert system so that you will receive a message to your cell phone should such an emergency occur. You can enroll in Lycoming College's Emergency Alert Text messaging system by accessing RAVE Mobile Safety through your College email address. Instructions will be provided on how to enroll in this text messaging system.
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Watch: "Come What May" By Kurt and Blaine in Glee Season 4, Episode 15 (VIDEO)
Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Blaine (Darren Criss) sing the romantic duet of "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge in Glee Season 4, Episode 15: "Girls (and Boys) on Film." But why did it all have to just be a dream? No matter. This proves that Kurt still loves Blaine. And that is all that matters.


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Grey's Anatomy Season 9, Episode 11 Spoilers: 8 Things We Learned From the Sneak Peeks (VIDEO)
Grey's Anatomy Season 9, Episode 11: "The End Is the Beginning Is the End" (airing tonight, January 17) looks to be the beginning of the end (see what we did there) of both the lawsuit plotline and, hopefully, Derek's (Patrick Dempsey) time as an incapacitated surgeon.
We don't know about you, but we're excited to get some resolution to these stories. Tonight just isn't getting here fast enough, so to help pass the time we've taken a close look at the sneak peeks of the episode to see what we can learn.
Read spoilers at your own risk! For more on Wetpaint Entertainment's philosophy on spoilers, click here.
1. It's the end of Meredith's first trimester. Let's start with some good news: In the sneak peek below, Derek is excited because it's the end of Meredith's (Ellen Pompeo) first trimester, which means her pregnancy is probably a-OK. Yay!
2. A $15 million...bummer? In the same sneak peek, we learn that the lawyers in the trial have successfully moved for summary judgement, so the verdict is in, and the hospital was found guilty of negligence. The docs are awarded $15 million each, but Callie (Sara Ramirez) is the only one who's happy about it, and even she looks startled when she hears the number. What will this mean for the hospital?
3. Derek's hand in recovery. Meanwhile, Callie is optimistic about Derek's recovery, but she wants to take things slow this time. Instead of rushing Derek into surgery, she has him play ping-pong ... for eight hours. Who's his opponent? An intern, of course! Who else is going to waste eight valuable hours playing a game?
4. Jackson and Stephanie are awkward. Spoiler alert: when you sleep with an intern, it makes even something as simple as complementing them on a job well done kinda awkward, as we see in this sneak peek.
5. Jackson is a big boy, now. In the same sneak peek, we learn Jackson (Jesse Williams) has taken over one of Mark's (Eric Dane) old cases, and he wants to change the operating plan. Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) is not happy with that, and she's even less happy when Jackson gets all condescending. Is there a battle brewing?
6. Owen gets romantic. Who knew a divorce could be so good. In this sneak peek, Owen (Kevin McKidd) sweetly brings Cristina (Sandra Oh) breakfast. OK, so he accidently gets handsy with the wrong girl, but it's still a nice gesture.
7. Jo is staying over at Alex's. Another important point from this sneak peek: Jo is over at Alex's... in the morning. Does that mean they've slept together?
8. Richard is hiding. In this sneak peek, we learn that Richard (James Pickens Jr.) hasn't been operating, but he insists he's fine, and just needs to be left alone.
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Pre-school awarded £10k for a new room
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ST MINVER Pre-School is celebrating a lottery windfall which will enable it to provide extra activities for its children.
The £10,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund will pay for an all-weather outdoor classroom.
The improvements will include rubber wet-pour flooring, and the work is expected to be completed during October, when an open day will be arranged for parents.
Committee member Morwenna Hawtin, who applied for the grant, said everyone was surprised and delighted to get such a large amount, and excited about providing another resource for the children.
"The maximum grant we could have received was £10,000, and we didn't think for one minute we'd get the full amount, so when the letter came from the Big Lottery sating we'd got it, we were thrilled," she said.
"The new outdoor classroom will mean that even if there's wind and rain the children will be sheltered, and can play safely with the new rubber flooring."
The pre-school is housed in a purpose-built base at Trewint playing fields at Rock, built for it only a few years ago.
Local firm Schoolscapes of Wadebridge, which specialises in providing school equipment, has been contracted to build the new outdoor classroom.
"It should be completed by half-term week in October, and we're planning an open day with a barbecue after all the new equipment is in place," Mrs Hawtin said.
The are almost 30 children currently attending the pre-school and it is hoped more will be starting there shortly.
"The pre-school started 40 years ago in the parish hall at St Minver," she said. "We're going from strength to strength, and to be awarded £10,000 is a fantastic achievement."
Manager Sally Fletcher said: "We have a great committee and due to their hard work and fundraising, we have been able to buy lots of new equipment in and around the pre-school."


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