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What causes emotional symptoms?
Emotional symptoms can be caused by several psychiatric illnesses, personality disorders, behavioral disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Emotional symptoms can also be related to medication side effects or chronic medical conditions.
Situational or environmental factors also play a role in emotional symptoms. These factors include traumas or stressors, such as the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or a divorce. As life circumstances improve, the emotional symptoms may or may not resolve.
Medications and substances that have direct effects on the nervous system can cause emotional symptoms. Medical conditions, such as dementia, can contribute to emotional symptoms by damaging brain tissue. The link between emotional symptoms and chronic medical conditions (for example, diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and chronic pain disorders) is less clear, and probably related to a number of factors.
Psychiatric causes of emotional symptoms
Emotional symptoms may be caused by psychiatric conditions including:
- Antisocial personality disorder (disordered perceptions and interactions with others)
- Anxiety disorders
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Behavioral disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder (disorder characterized by unstable relationships)
- Intermittent explosive disorder (disorder characterized by extreme anger)
- Major depression
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Other causes of emotional symptoms
Emotional symptoms can have other causes including:
- Brain tumors
- Chronic medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS
- Chronic pain
- Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease
- Head injury
- Side effects of medications, such as antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and opioid pain relievers
- Substance abuse
Serious or life-threatening causes of emotional symptoms
In some cases, emotional symptoms may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. These include:
- Acute delirium (sudden onset of mental status changes due to illness or toxicity)
- Alcohol poisoning or drug overdose
- Mania (elevated mood and energy levels that can occur in bipolar disorder)
- Meningitis (infection or inflammation of the sac around the brain and spinal cord)
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
Questions for diagnosing the cause of emotional symptoms
To diagnose your condition, your doctor or licensed health care practitioner will ask you several questions related to your emotional symptoms including:
- When did you first notice your emotional symptoms?
- How would you describe your symptoms?
- Does anything make them better or worse?
- Do you have any other symptoms?
- Do you have any psychiatric or medical problems?
- What medications are you taking?
- Do you drink any alcohol?
- Are you using any illicit drugs?
What are the potential complications of emotional symptoms?
Because emotional symptoms can be due to serious diseases, failure to seek treatment can result in serious complications and permanent damage. Once the underlying cause is diagnosed, it is important for you to follow the treatment plan that you and your health care professional design specifically for you to reduce the risk of potential complications including:
- Difficulties at work, in school, in social environments, and with relationships
- Drug and alcohol use and abuse
- Drug overdose or alcohol poisoning
- Impaired social interactions
- Increased risk of injury
- Legal or financial troubles
- Self-harm
- Social isolation
- Suicide or violence
- Major depression. PubMed Health, a service of the NLM from the NIH. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001941/.
- Do I really need help? The Ohio State University Medical Center. http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/mental_health/mental_health_about/mood/....
- Kravitz RL, Ford DE. Introduction: chronic medical conditions and depression--the view from primary care. Am J Med 2008; 121:S1.
What are the signs of emotional problems?
Emotional symptoms include anger, anxiety, disgust, excitement, fear, happiness, joy and sadness, to name a few. Emotional symptoms can be positive or negative and can come from within you or be a reaction to your environment. Emotional changes can be normal, temporary responses to events; however, disproportionate, extre... Read more about emotional symptomsintroduction
What other symptoms might occur with emotional symptoms?
Emotional symptoms may accompany other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Conditions that frequently affect the emotions may also involve other body systems.


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Upstream Theater's Ancient Mariner Is a Triumph
By Paul Friswold
St. Louis Shakespeare's Blood Reigns Is Fit for a King
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New Line's Jerry Springer Worth Cheering For
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Four Stories Explore Mysteries of Women
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If, by now, you aren't aware that Mamma Mia! is being presented at the Fox, you've spent too much time searching for that lost Ferris wheel in Forest Park. Mamma Mia!, the international megahit that cobbled together around 1970s disco-pop songs written and recorded by the Swedish quartet ABBA, is the most hyped musical in years. Even as you read these words, Mamma Mia! is Broadway's hottest ticket -- even more sought-after than The Producers or The Lion King. The musical has been running in New York for nearly a year now, so -- in addition to the relentless hype -- much of its popularity also must be credited to positive word of mouth. People like it.
And although there's much to like, the big surprise here is how small Mamma Mia! is. For the better part of the evening, it is a cunningly staged exercise in restraint, a minimalist musical in which a simple red feather boa can be as theatrical as a crashing chandelier or an onstage helicopter. There's only the barest amount of scenery. The most elaborate production number in Act 1 amuses with just a handful of dancers in snorkeling masks. That same act's high point occurs without the benefit of any chorus at all, when three reunited middle-aged girlfriends improvise a pajama-party version of "Dancing Queen."
Problem Child and Criminal Genius
By George F. Walker. Performed by the ECHO Theatre Company through August 24 at Berzerker Studios, 3033 Locust. Call 314-963-5266.
Henry IV, part 1
By William Shakespeare. Performed by St. Louis Shakespeare through August 25 at the Grandel Theater, 3610 Grandel Square. Call 314-534-1111.
Credit English playwright Catherine Johnson for coming up with a hybrid plot that incorporates 22 ABBA songs. To be more accurate, credit Johnson and Melvin Frank, key screenwriter of the 1968 movie Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell, whose premise was clearly borrowed for this musical. There, Gina Lollobrigida was a war widow who for twenty years persuaded three American GIs to pay support for a daughter each believed he had sired. Here, the premise has been advanced by one generation and moved from Italy to a Greek isle. In an effort to discover which of her mother's three former lovers is her true father, a twenty-year-old woman invites all three men to her wedding. Truth be told, the plot was more functional in the 1960s. Today, a simple blood test would answer the daughter's query. But in an ABBA musical, DNA is three initials too many.
Occasionally, especially in Act 2, supporting characters so strain for reasons to justify yet another ABBA song that the show assumes the aura of a glorified karaoke concert. But when the story serves the music -- for instance, when the mother strokes her daughter's hair before the wedding and tenderly sings "Slipping Through My Fingers" -- it's astonishing to realize how many emotions were lurking in those 25-year-old disco lyrics. Yet, despite the show's many pleasantries, its creators realized that by evening's end the format begins to fray. So after their small, sunny musical ends, the curtain call escalates into an effervescent disco concert that sends the audience out of the theater on a nostalgic high.
At its melodic best, Mamma Mia! is a bad idea gone right; at its most transparent, the musical is little more than a deftly crafted exercise in harmlessness. But after two decades of such vacuous pomposity as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, the much-hyped yet agreeably unpretentious Mamma Mia! has arrived in town like a breath of fresh island air.
While Mamma Mia! reaps the benefit of idolatrous television specials and splashy newspaper ads, the very unhyped ECHO Theatre Company productions of Problem Child and Criminal Genius, which are eking out a bare-bones existence in a makeshift theater at the Berzerker Studios, are well worth your consideration. These two 70-minute one-acts make up one third of George F. Walker's six-play "Suburban Motel" cycle. All six stories are set in "the same seedy motel room on the outskirts of a large city." Perhaps that large city is Walker's native Toronto, or perhaps it's St. Louis. (How I wish that Kevin Manes' scenic design had included a few glazed bricks, in homage to the old Coral Court on Watson Road.)
If I were to tell you that these plays dramatize the lives of hopeless losers on the fringe of society, surely it would sound like grim stuff best avoided. But, in fact, both plays deliver quirky, inventive theater. Walker, a former taxi driver, has an uncanny knack for writing snappy dialogue that balances comedy with drama. I can't think of any recent American play by David Mamet, Wendy Wasserstein or Terrence McNally that can match the consistency of imagination and refreshing originality manifested in these two scripts.
Problem Child concerns the efforts of a recovering drug addict (Kelly Schnider) to reclaim her daughter from the clutches of a sanctimonious social worker (Amy Brixey) who has placed the child in a foster home. As this clash of wills plays out, the child's father (Aaron Allen) sits transfixed in front of the motel-room TV, preferring the confrontations on Ricki Lake to those in his own life. "Just because it's on television doesn't mean it's not real," he justifies.
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What the heck is happening with oil prices?
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil is selling in the $82 ranger per barrel — way down from recent postings near $110. Overseas, the Brent price for oil is about $97 per barrel — way down from $125 per barrel as recently as early May.
What's going on? How low can oil prices go? Are we looking at the beginning of a major price slide? Is the oil and oil service investment space under a pricing assault?
I doubt it. Here's why: 40% of global oil production comes from places where the national governments cannot afford oil prices to go much lower than they are currently.
The nearby chart tells the tale.
This chart, courtesy of Pierre Sigonney, chief economist of the French oil giant Total SA, describes the oil price level that a series of major producers require in order to balance their national budgets.
The red-shaded region at the bottom is the "breakeven cost" for producers (as estimated by Total). That is, the red shading reflects how much it costs to lift barrels of crude oil out of the ground.
As you can see from the chart, many producers lift oil at an overall cost of $10-20 per barrel. Even the major international players (the red bar on the far right) are in the $40 per barrel average for production.
But take a look at that yellow "budget break-even" line. That's the price at which the major petro-players have to sell oil in order to fund their national spending. Keep in mind that all of the countries on the list — from Qatar to Venezuela — rely on oil sales for the vast majority of their national income.
Specifically, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Iraq, Angola, Nigeria, Ecuador, Iran, Russia and Venezuela all require oil prices of at least $80-100 (or more) just to have sufficient income to run their national budgets. Without a strong oil price, these countries will have bread lines and riots. West Texas Intermediate at $82 a barrel and Brent hovering under $100 is the threshold of pain for the world's largest oil-producing nations.
Now consider that the 10 countries I just named account for about 35 million barrels of global oil output every day — over 40% of total world crude oil output. (Add in natural gas and gas liquids, and it's even more.) That's 40% of world crude output coming from places where the national governments cannot tolerate a price drop for long. So no… the oil price shouldn't go down much from here.
Still, let's do some devil's advocacy and think it all through. The European economy is on the ropes. Chinese economic activity is decelerating. Japan is in a bizarre, permanent recession. The US economy appears to be stalling, and is possibly slipping back into Recession II.
So yes… there are problems all over the place. We could see precipitous drops in energy demand from many quarters. But if oil prices fall too far, they probably won't stay down for long. The world's largest oil producers cannot afford it, in any sense of the word.
Indeed, an oil price drop will present another re-entry opportunity for investors to pick up more shares of great oil production and/or oil service companies at a relative bargain. Keep in mind that a pullback in share price could also make the dividend yield even more attractive for many oil players.
Between now and the end of the year, I expect to see oil prices firm up gradually, perhaps even violently. We could also see another sharp, upward spike based on all manner of political and technical events.
The consulting firm KPMG recently predicted that oil prices will remain volatile for the rest of the year. There's a chance we could see over $140 per barrel, according to a wide-ranging poll of energy executives by KPMG. The underlying issues are economic uncertainty, geopolitical risk, rising operational costs and regulatory concerns.
Libya is back online, for example. But according to what I've been told, the wartime damage from earlier this year was not properly repaired. Thus Libyan production facilities, pipelines, pumps, etc., are more jury-rigged than not. We could see a sudden drop in Libyan output based on mechanical and engineering issues. And Libya is just one of the ten countries on that chart above.
There is plenty of risk of supply disruptions from the other nine as well.
Buy the dips!
Byron King
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Byron King is the editor of Outstanding Investments, Byron King's Military-Tech Alert, and Real Wealth Trader. He is a Harvard-trained geologist who has traveled to every U.S. state and territory and six of the seven continents. He has conducted site visits to mineral deposits in 26 countries and deep-water oil fields in five oceans. This provides him with a unique perspective on the myriad of investment opportunities in energy and mineral exploration. He has been interviewed by dozens of major print and broadcast media outlets including The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, MSN Money, MarketWatch, Fox Business News, and PBS Newshour.
What is so difficult to understand about the price of Oil?
You have a cabal of rent-seeking price fixers, and a decreasing resource.
where's the chart?
Where's the chart?
Suncor is contemplating the price of crude to be as low as $40/barrel.
Just because governments would like to see the price of oil to remain high does not mean that it will happen.
As far as believing what Total says, consider the source. When crude jumped to $140/barrel everyone started drilling and fracking. A lot of those wells are into full production now. There is no shortage of oil.
You're the same guy who has talked about "peak oil" and the price going through the roof. You need to get your story straight.
None other than price distortion. If everyone starts drilling and be rewarded with a fountain, the quotation would only test just above zero. That is near ideal free energy for everyone. But not now. Unless there is drastic breakthrough in enery science. Price spirals north and through $100 layer anytime soon is not peculiar. Basing on the erratic price movement.
The lack of consensus over the remaining amount of fossil fuels in no way alters or changes the underlying reality that the planet's supply of coal, oil & gas are finite and non-renewable.
Jeff Desjardins explores the thrilling (and scary) prospects of cybercrime and cyberterrorism after a year full of high-profile cybersecurity incidents, including the U.S. government and the country's largest bank...
Dave Gonigam explores the end of health care as we know it. Plus: What if we paid for groceries the way we pay for health care? And: Can you keep your doctor when this trend collapses in less than 20 years?
Bill Bonner reports on Hillary Clinton's relationship with environmentalists, capitalism, and interest rates...
Charles Hugh Smith reports the negative consequence of devaluation few mention: the skyrocketing cost of imports...
Jody Chudley explains why you shouldn't use EIA's supply and demand numbers to inform your investments. Instead, he has two industry veterans you should follow...
The fleet of autonomous cars on the road is growing. Stephen Petranek has more on just how many autonomous cars are now registered in the state of California, and when you could get your hands on one.


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Franchise Encyclopedia ▪ 1994-95 Miami Heat ▪ 1996-97 Miami Heat
Record: 42-40, Finished 3rd in NBA Atlantic Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Pat Riley (42-40)
PTS/G: 96.5 (23rd of 29) ▪ Opp PTS/G: 95.0 (5th of 29)
SRS: 1.46 (13th of 29) ▪ Pace: 91.1 (19th of 29)
Off Rtg: 105.3 (23rd of 29) ▪ Def Rtg: 103.8 (6th of 29)
Expected W-L: 45-37 (13th of 29)
Arena: Miami Arena ▪ Attendance: 606,088 (25th of 29)
NBA 1996 Playoffs:
Lost NBA Eastern Conference First Round (0-3) versus Chicago Bulls (Series Stats)
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July 1, 1995
Released Brad Lohaus.
Released Ledell Eackles.
September 1, 1995
Traded a 1996 1st round draft pick (Walter McCarty was later selected) to the New York Knicks for Pat Riley (coach).
September 29, 1995
Brad Lohaus signed as an unrestricted free agent with the San Antonio Spurs.
October 5, 1995
Signed Ron Grandison as a free agent.
Signed Stacey King as a free agent.
Signed Bruce Bowen as a free agent.
October 13, 1995
Waived Bruce Bowen.
November 3, 1995
Traded Matt Geiger, Khalid Reeves, Glen Rice and a 1996 1st round draft pick (Tony Delk was later selected) to the Charlotte Hornets for LeRon Ellis, Alonzo Mourning and Pete Myers.
December 12, 1995
Signed Danny Schayes to a contract for the rest of the season.
December 27, 1995
Waived LeRon Ellis.
December 29, 1995
Signed Voshon Lenard as a free agent.
January 5, 1996
Waived Ron Grandison.
February 12, 1996
Signed Jeff Malone to the first of two 10-day contracts.
Waived Pete Myers.
February 22, 1996
Traded Bimbo Coles and Kevin Willis to the Golden State Warriors for Chris Gatling and Tim Hardaway.
Traded Kevin Gamble and Billy Owens to the Sacramento Kings for Tyrone Corbin and Walt Williams.
Traded Terrence Rencher to the Phoenix Suns for Tony Smith.
March 3, 1996
Signed Jeff Malone to a contract for the rest of the season.
June 26, 1996
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Identity thieves discriminate to some degree. Anyone -- young and old, rich and poor -- can be a victim, but fraudsters generally prefer the easiest targets.
While most Americans are doing more
to protect themselves from identity theft, others
allow themselves to be more vulnerable. The greatest
risk is to the 25- to 34-year-old age group. The good
news is that as we get older, we're less likely to
become a victim.
"What we're finding is that once somebody gets past the age of 44, the numbers start going down," says Keith Anderson, a spokesman for the Federal Trade Commission.
Still, 8.1 million adult Americans last year discovered that ID thieves had breached their personal data and committed one or more crimes against them, according to a February report by Pleasanton, Calif.-based Javelin Strategy & Research.
It's not by sheer coincidence or luck that 35- to 50-year-old consumers are less likely to become identity fraud victims. Their behavior is less risky.
Nearly two-thirds of middle-aged adults polled by Bankrate last month said they have made changes in their behavior to avoid identity theft.
James Van Dyke, president of Javelin Strategy & Research, says there are two key reasons that this group enjoys reduced risk.
"People 35-50 are not doing major transactions for the first time as are people in the age group just slightly younger," he says. "That's where you get some especially heavy transacting."
under 35 are often having children
for the first time. They're buying
first homes and conducting lots
of other first-time transactions,
which, Van Dyke says, often leads
to higher risks of identity fraud.
Another factor is experience. Middle-aged adults tend to be less haphazard with their finances and are more likely to have a protected computer and to shred documents.
"As people get into their middle age years, they are probably most safe based on behavior," he says.


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Photos: GM, Transformers' product placement marketing match
GM revs up the Camaro, Hummer and more for gadget lovers' favorite summer film.
Imagine you're a huge automobile manufacturing company. (Imagine harder! You're a complex of buildings, factories, offices and... Oh, never mind. Bad metaphor.)
OK, specifically: Imagine you're a marketing exec at GM. Now imagine the ginormous year-end bonus you're going to get as a result of your collaboration with Paramount Pictures and toy-maker Hasbro on this summer's Transformers movie. Are you imagining swimming in cash? Good job.
All of the Autobots--the "good guy" Transformers battling to keep humans safe from the "bad guy" Decepticons--are robots that turn into vehicles manufactured by General Motors. It's not hard to imagine the toy people, the car people and the movie people all toasting each other's success this summer, as they co-brand cars, toys and related products.
Check out our slide show of vehicles "starring" in the film from this spring's promo event hosted by GM and Paramount. Like any other movie stars, they got their own red carpet treatment.


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His first album since 2013's covers collection Excitement at Your Feet and his first album of original material since 2011, prolific power pop veteran Tommy Keene is back with a new full length called Laugh in the Dark. One of the standout tracks is the roaring "Last of the Twilight Girls", which plays right into Keene's wheelhouse: jangly pop music juxtaposed with robust garage rock. If you're not familiar with Keene's music, this will serve as a wonderful introduction. If you are, you'll be grinning from ear to ear.
Featuring musicians from New Orleans, Brooklyn, and Brazil, Nation Beat fuses New Orleans funk and maracatu drumming to create a sound that bursts with life. For their newest EP they've teamed up with Indian/funk group Cha Wa to create Carnival Caravan, a thunderous collection of tunes that waste no time in brightening your mood. of the lot, the call-and-response fun of "Liza Jane" is an immediate standout, and you can stream the track below.
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This program is designed for students who want study abroad in Barcelona to learn more about Catalan art, culture, and identity. The courses provide students with tools to set the frame for a broader perspective on the Spanish and European cultures, political systems, and society, and allow them acquire a deep understanding of the Spanish political institutions and recent history. Barcelona is an ideal location to host such a program thanks to its landscape, which allows for the symbiosis among cosmopolitanism, cultural diversity and site as the Catalonian capital. Bilingualism, integration and migration are only some of the topics that students analyze in class and beyond, as they soak up Barcelona's vibrant city life.
In addition to the course-related activities, all participants in the program take part in activities and field studies that are a substantial part of the program. These cover prominent aspects of the summer program topics. Field studies and co-curricular activities may include: opening ceremony and opening lecture; evening tour: the Political Scenarios of Barcelona: City Hall and Generalitat; visit to the Catalan Parliament and debate with Parliamentarians; a course integrated overnight study tour to "The Catalan No-Borders: Historical Ties with The Pays Catalan"; closing ceremony and concert. These co-curricular activities and excursions are expert-led and members of either the UPF faculty or the universities that host such field trips give lectures to the students.
API students will receive a transcript from the Pompeu Fabra University upon completion of their program.
What's Included
- Advising
- @api Online System
- Orientation Materials and Resources
- Mobile Phone
- Peer Mentors
- Social Networking
- Scholarships
- Airport Reception
- API Centers, Resident Directors
- On-Site Orientation
- Housing (including meals and laundry with host families)
- Tuition
- Tutoring
- Language & Culture Tools
- Medical & Life Insurance
- Excursions (overnight, day)
- Social & Cultural Activities
- Welcome and Farewell Group Meals
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Re-Entry Materials & Support
- Post-Program Evaluation
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- Alumni Network & Professional Development Opportunities
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Movie premieres, awards shows, benefit concerts, and plain old clubbin' – even though most of us are at home, the beautiful peeps are living it up somewhere. About Last Night puts you in touch with all the action.
Hayden Panettiere and Kristen Bell struck poses with Fabio at the Grand Opening Of Lamborghini Calabasas. Jesse Spencer of House was also among the celebs drooling over the luxury sports cars.
Jessica Alba, Hayden Christensen, and Rachel Bilson attended the Awake premiere presented by the New York Observer.
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You may take away all the fixing tapes. The ventilator looks cool with the coins. I love the style!
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Just a week or so after Kipp sings Dubai Metro's praises, a rush hour technical issue creates mild chaos for passengers. Did we jinx it, or just speak too soon?
October 25, 2010 8:53 by Eva Fernandes
Just as we shower the metro with praise for getting its act together, it seems we spoke too soon. Getting to work by train took me an hour extra than usual and I still don't know why. According to the announcements that rang through the platform, one of the trains was facing 'technical problems'. What the announcements failed to inform us, was that thanks to these 'technical problems' the train heading to Ibn Batuta would be delayed by more than 45 minutes.
Getting on at the Khalid Bin Waleed station, I headed towards Nakheel as I always do at 7:20. Then, at approximately 7:45 at Business Bay station an announcement was made on board the train informing us that it would terminate at that station and all passengers were required to disembark. Confused, the packed train stumbled out and waited on the platform, hoping for further information—but it never came. I decided I would go down to the information desk; I checked out of the station to get to the information desk, but my efforts were in vain as the clueless lady at the desk merely blurted, 'the train comes every 8 minutes maam.'
After ten minutes a train passed and we were on our way again, but we were then informed that the this one would terminate at Mall of the Emirates station (barely five minutes away) and that we were to get a shuttle train to IBB (that's what they call it, we are not making it up) by switching platforms. And so off the crowd shuffled, down one platform, impatiently assembling at the other, waiting for what we didn't know would be forty five minutes. In the period that we were waiting for the 'shuttle train,' passengers from the following trains travelling to 'IBB' were, like us, forced to disembark were being restrained by security guards. The guards were not letting any more people switch platforms to get the connecting trains, presumably because the crowd at the platform was too large already.
And what a crowd it was. Nervously glancing at their watches every two minutes, the air was abuzz with restless frustration—after all we all had somewhere to be an hour ago. Cell phones were being whipped out as passengers were calling up their work, friends or quite possibly their connecting ride- informing them about the delay. Others took to laughing about how the delay made them feel homesick. Eventually the train arrived (from the opposite direction) and though no one knew whether it was headed in the direction of IBB, we greedily hopped on—and the train ran like it always did.
What can I say, other than I am disappointed with the metro. While I understand that technical difficulties are bound to arise and significant amount confusion will follow, the best approach to reduce confusion is to regularly keep the passenger informed with what was happening. All that we hear d throughout the delay was the same message that a 'technical problem' had occurred and passengers should board Platform No.2. Or alternatively, possibly the RTA could have arranged a feeder bus to take the restrained crowd that was accumulating at the MOE station to another station.
Maybe this was just one of the first experiences the metro has had with 'technical problems' during rush hour, but honestly, we expected better.
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TOKYO – The craggy island specks in the East China Sea aren't even an economic backwater. They have no factories, no highways, no shops, no people – only goats. But the high-pitched row between Beijing and Tokyo over their ownership is exacting a growing toll on Japan, threatening to send its recovery from last year's disasters into reverse.
Sales of Japanese cars in China are in a free-fall. At the China Open last weekend, a representative of Sony Corp., which is a sponsor of the tennis tournament, was loudly booed at the title presentation for the women's final. Chinese tourists are cancelling trips to Japan in droves. And some analysts say Japan's economy will shrink in the last three months of the year.
The business and economic shockwaves come after Japan last month nationalized the tiny islands, called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, which were already under Tokyo's control but are also claimed by Beijing. The move set off violent protests in China, and a widespread call to boycott Japanese goods. Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. dealerships were burned down in one city.
Seeing footage of Toyota cars getting smashed by angry rioters, Toyota President Akio Toyoda had looked almost tearful, confiding in reporters: "I couldn't bear to watch. It hurt as though I was getting beaten."
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I'm flattered, really, I am.
After years of singling out criminals, dirty politicians and dirty law enforcement officers, yesterday our website was hacked, not just the blog though, but my email account as well. Whoever dedicated the time and resources to hacking into my email and subsequently the blog controls, I have to hand it to you, you did a great job. They even went so far as to remove the blog and were in the process of deleting blog posts, luckily I caught it in time and since I have everything backed up, I was able to undo whatever damage they thought they had done.
Granted, the blog hacking made for a stressful couple of hours, what with trying to get control of my accounts while the hacker was still messing about and simultaneously having friends and blog followers calling, emailing and texting me all the while not having any idea what the fcuk was going on. No worries though, all is good and everything is back the way it's supposed to be. It makes you wonder though, who could we have pissed off so bad that they would have gone through such extraordinary lengths to shut us up and delete any trace of our blog from the internet?
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One of these days you're going to walk me through the process of how you find those GIFs! ;)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM
OMC was at Barnes & Noble buying a book called "Hacking Blogs for Dummies"...You don't think... LOLReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Terrorism i think is what that/this is called..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 8:46 PM
I believe you are being unfairly profiled.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 9:47 AM
The IP's of the hacker(s) can be traced (Pss GOOGLE has the knowldege and resources to do this ) if a complaint was filed??? they would have to research it.ReplyDelete
Additionally FTC should be informed of your personal emails being hacked (Wire Fraud
In simple terms, wire fraud involves using a computer, radio, television, or telephone to get money or property from someone else through trickery or deception. Although taking money is a common example - such as through various internet scams - stealing personal and confidential information qualifies as wire fraud, too.)- there might be some sort of attempt to compromise your ID, financials or your personal information... and that is a BIG FEDERAL no no. Since your looking to get this out of MDC and believe its locals doing this then FILE the complaint and see what happens??
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A £2.4MILLION black hole in the city council's budget needs to be filled – but councillors still can't say how they will do it.
Gloucester City Council needs to approve its budget on February 21 but, with just two weeks to go, it still hasn't published a draft.
That's despite Gloucestershire County Council revealing its extensive plans for the county on Wednesday.
Councillor Jeremy Hilton, leader of the Liberal Democrat group, has blasted the delay as "incompetent".
"We know that they need to make £2.4 million of cuts but they haven't said how," he said. "It is incompetent.
"I also sit on the county council and we have already seen the budget plans, which run to several hundreds of pages.
"If this was a private business, they would not be allowed to get away with it."
City council finance chiefs say a delay in news from the Government about the amount they would receive in grants has been to blame.
Pete Gillett, director of resources, said: "Given the fact that the Government settlement was a lot later than normal we were keen to respond quickly."
Council bosses say they are pleased with the 380 responses to their public consultation on the budget received so far.
Some 88 per cent of people don't want a council tax increase and 65 per cent support a cut in the budget for refuse, recycling and street cleaning. But 63 per cent object to a fortnightly recycling collection and 53 per cent say parking charges are too high.
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Review: I used to go here regularly when I lived in Bremen. It's a little place, in kind of punk-diner style, run by nice people. They serve burgers, hot-dogs and falafel, all home made, very high-quality and very tasty. But if you go hoping grab a quick, inexpensive burger, you might be unpleasantly surprised. A burger or falafel, with a side and drink will cost you between 7 and 9 EUR, and the burgers are tiny (although, like i said, delicious). The thing to do here, in my opinion, is to go in, sit down, and make a proper meal of it, and try a few different things. The Tricolor Falafel plate is great, it's 3 kinds of falafel with salads, sauces and garlic bread for about 7 EUR. There is also a special which changes every day, for about 9 EUR, these are hit and miss, but I've had a few great ones. They have a few deserts too, although i've never tried one. Overall, it's a good place, and worth a visit for any vegan visiting Bremen.
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2 year old AQHA, What to look for?
I am going to be buying several 2 year olds to start this year and was wondering what all you guys out there think of as the perfect build 2 year old for a ranch/roping all around horse. Post Pics and lets discuss what to look for and what YOU consider the perfect all around QH. I will add some pics of some I would pick out tonight!
I dont look for many things conformation wise as long as they no serious flaws but I dont have a specific discipline. We trail ride and thats about it. I also, typically dont look for anything below the age of five. I like to work with horses that have a little age but minimal training. The only 2 yo I have ever bought is my SSH. With her I mainly looked for eagerness and levelheadness. I wanted to see how quick she was to pick up on something new and what she did in stressfull situations. I also mainly paid attention to how much she paid attention to me. Like I said I dont look for anything particular in conformation. I do like shorter backs and wider necks on a horse but that is my personal preference.
I only have experience with one 2 yo. All the other horses I have worked with, well the youngest was 5 1/2 yo but most of the ones I work with are around 8-11 yo that people break in as 2 yo throw then in a pasture and forget about them. I trained for a guy in South Carolina for a few years doing this cause he has a massive amount horses that was never touched and I feared if he sold them as is they wouldnt get good homes. So, I worked and trained and it was mind racking on some of them because your not starting from a clean slate. With my 2yo things went MUCH quicker and there wasnt as much testing and rebellion as with the older horses. Im curious to hear what traits people truly take into consideration with buying.
High Brow Cat 2 year old. Probably can't get better than this. Low-set hocks, short back, round hindquarters, just a good looking pony. This one sold for $44,000, so he can't look too terrible, haha.
mine has an appy sire and a aqha dam. I'm pretty happy with her build. This was her last june, she looks even better now.
Oh vair Oh and bluespark, those are both 2 exceptionaly built horses!
When I picked out my long yearling (now 2 years old, got her 5 months ago) I did not get a really good look conformational wise, but I looked for potential, she was an untouchable filly, scared of humans, but I saw her potential to be great. I saw her level head, kind eyes, willingness and stubbornness and the heart to learn new things. She is now a really good horse, we are just working out some flaws, like lunging. Turns out she has good conformation too. I know that she will be good all around horse, doing trails, ranch and cow stuff, gymkanna, western pleasure halter, etc.
She is purebred quarter horse, but not registered.
I don't have a good picture of her recently that I can get right now, so here she is...
I like this guy.
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I would look for horses that resemble these.. but less mature. Of course you will know who they are! ;)
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By Michael from USA on 2012-05-15 18:14:05Things I liked:It has a nice wieght to it. Great for a left of right handed person.Feels great when you hold it.
Things I would have changed:It did not come with a CO2 cartage our the Steel BB's that are needed. Instead of a hard plastic grip. I'd use a soft gel or a soft rubber in the grooving.
What others should know:Can use it right out of the box unless you have the 12g CO2 and the steel BB's
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By WalterE. from USA on 2014-01-31 12:45:03Things I liked:Quite frankly, I screwed up big-time when I ordered this pistol. I had been looking at the Px4, trying to make up my mind, reading reviews, chuckling as I wondered if the folks who were raving about how the blow-back action was identical to the "recoil" of the actual firearm, had ever actually fired an "actual" firearm. At the same time, I was working on some other stuff, when my neighbor called wanting some help with something. When I got back to my desk, although I don't like blowback - gas hog -, CO2 guns, for obvious reasons I figured I'd give it a go, even with a few of the other conditions reported by some reviewers. Instead of doing a search for Px4, I went to the CO2/handguns from the home page; scrolled absentmindedly while doing another task. I looked... a- ha, there it is... Send to cart... Paid... Submit Order... A few days later, delivery, I opened the box, and had a "What the @#$% is this?" moment. So, that being said, What do I like? Well, it's black. I like black guns. It looks kinda like it's firearm inspiration, if you don't look too close. Some of it is metal. I like metal. Single action trigger is pretty good. I like the BB mag/CO2 cartridge unit, it functioned flawlessly, although the spring retractor is very hard to get your finger on. The slide racking/cocking feature is sort of nice. It has a barrel, which is a n ice feature for a gun. It would be even nicer if there was some degree of relationship between it and the sights. That, I could really like
Things I would have changed:First, I would shoot the guy who designed/assembled the barrel/barrel outer sleeve assembly at the muzzle, and hire someone who understood that the projectile is intended to exit the barrel without impacting some foreign object within the first millimeter or so of its free-flight. My first shots hit about two-feet lower than, and 1-1/2 feet to the left of POA at seven-meters. To keep my shots somewhere in the vicinity of the center of my 3'x3' target area, I had to aim dangerously into the air off the upper right corner of the target. Before reloading, I looked things over and found that bore wasn't aligned with the plastic doo-dad (layman-language for "piece of crap that shouldn't be there." This kind of condition is DANGEROUS, and could certainly propel "You'll shoot your eye out." into a ricochet reality, especially when shooting steel BBs with a concrete basement wall behind your target. This same condition was mentioned by at least one reviewer of the Px4, which was one of the reasons I had hesitated purchasing that gun. I would hope that PA look into this before someone gets one that deflects BBs into an adjoining room.
What others should know:If you want a gun to look at, this really isn't a bad looking replica. If you've never handled any kind of firearm before, and you just want to familiarize yourself with basic gun handling techniques, this is okay: it has a trigger; a stock; a safety (although it's on the wrong side, (and is terribly difficult to operate).: BUT: Before you shoot it, I suggest you go to Pyramyd Air's Air Gun Academy and watch ALL the videos, then, get somebody who knows what they're doing, to look the gun over before you even think about loading it. Also: DON'T listen to anybody who says, "Oh it's a great gun to use to train for Concealed Carry.? it isn't! No air gun is! You train for Concealed Carry WITH THE GUN YOU ARE GOING TO CARRY! I certainly don't want some fool around me, carrying a loaded firearm, who's claim to fame is that he trained with a 34-dollar BB gun. If you can't afford the ammo to train with, get a baseball bat instead, not a BB gun. Their even cheaper to fire, and you don't have to be too well trained to swing one. Now, if you want a BB upgun that looks like a gun, feels like a gun, and shoots pretty darned good right out of the box (ummm, cheesy blister pack)save up a few dollars more and get a Dan Wesson BB Revolver.
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Only Kanye West could cause a fashion frenzy and crash a website by releasing a $120 plain white T-shirt. The style-obsessed hip hop star's collaboration with minimalist French label A.P.C. launched in the U.S. at 10 a.m. Sunday, and within mere seconds the collection was sold out and the A.P.C. site was down. But fear not, Yeezy fans: the site is back up and running, and seven items are available for pre-order, to be delivered when the collection is back in stock.
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Elizabeth Chater was the author of more than 24 novels and countless short stories. She received a B.A. from the University of British Columbia and an M.A. from San Diego State University, and joined the faculty of the latter in 1963 where she began a lifelong friendship with science fiction author Greg Bear. She was honored with The Distinguished Teacher award in 1969, and was awarded Outstanding Professor of the Year in 1977. After receiving her Professor Emeritus certificate from President John F. Kennedy personally, she embarked on a new career as a novelist with Richard Curtis as her agent. In the 1950s and 60s she published short stories in Fantastic Universe Magazine and The Saint Mystery Magazine, and she won the Publisher's Weekly short story contest in 1975. She went on to publish 22 romance novels over an 8 year period. She also wrote under the pen names Lee Chater, Lee Chaytor, and Lisa Moore. For more information, please visit elizabethchater.com.
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This is the only Soviet-centric business for the local Russian community, and the three stout women who run the store ensure their creations don't disappoint. The borscht is blinding redness and belied by the blandness you'd expect of a beet-and-tomato soup. But it's surprisingly invigorating once you mix in a scoop of sour cream. It reminds me of a soup Mexican mothers force down the sore throats of their children, insisting on its recuperative powers. I'm not sure there's a babushka-abuelita exchange, but my larynx doesn't lie: after slurping up this borscht, I'm blessed with the pipes of angels. 3015 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, (714) 546-3354. $
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Pho 79 is old-school, one of the first Vietnamese chain restaurants in the United States. They have a vast selection of foods from different regions of Vietnam, but the name doesn't lie. Slurp up the pho, trucked out in boiling canteens, your choice of meat standing on top of a mini-boulder of rice noodles. Add in jungles of bean sprouts and mints, and you have the flu shot you need for the winter.9941 Hazard Ave., Garden Grove, (714) 531-2490; 9200 Bolsa Ave., Ste. 117, Westminster, (714) 893-1883; 881 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, (310) 599-5305. www.pho79.com. $
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Brigstock is a village and civil parish in the English county of Northamptonshire. It is to be found south-east of the town of Corby. Administratively it is part of the district of East Northamptonshire. Surrounded by the remnants of the royal forest of Rockingham and neighbours Fermyn Woods Country Park. Brigstock is an ancient settlement, dating back to the Bronze Age or Saxon period. Several properties in the village appear in the Domesday Book (in which Brigstock is referred to as "Brigstoc") and many Roman relics have been found in and around the village. The village cross, found in the heart of the old village, was erected as a monument after Elizabeth I passed through the village. The Parish Church shows remnants of a 10th century tower. During the middle ages, Brigstock was an administrative hub for the Rockingham Forest, and was granted a market charter in 1426. The first school in the village was endowed in the 17th century, and whilst that building has gone the historic centre of the village contains many buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. There are 49 listed properties in the village. Brigstock is one of the largest villages in the region.
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Full detailed profile on Billy Abbott (Past) Played by Billy Miller on General Hospital Daytime Soap Opera.
Billy Miller (CBS)
Birthday: September 17 1979
Still in the Chancellor living room, Billy justifies his feelings toward Jill to Chloe, but suddenly, Katherine comes in, saying he might want to rethink that! She tells Billy he needs to let this resentment go - it's eating him up. Billy points out that her feud with Jill is older than he is. She says all the better for her to tell him it's a waste of time. She says she loves him. Billy says at least someone does. Chloe pipes in, "A lot of people do." Billy and Katherine both leave, and Chloe tells Chance he just had his first domestic disturbance! They discuss Billy, and what a different person Chance is from him. She tells Chance the girl who snaps him up will be lucky and gives him an impulsive peck. Chance then looks at her very intently and raises a hand to caress her face! He says, "Eyelash. Make a wish." She does, silently, and leaves the room.
Billy arrives at Jimmy's Bar with Delia and greets Mac. They discuss their situation and Billy tells her he hasn't broken the news to Chloe yet. Mac says that Katherine knows - Chloe is going to figure it out. Billy says he needs more time to lay the groundwork with Chloe - she's obsessed with him!
Inside the coffee house, Jack encounters Billy. He lays into him about the stress he caused Ashley by confronting Victor so publicly. Billy says it's his mess - he'll go over and check on her since she's not returning either of their calls. Jack warns him not to upset Ash.
Billy comes to the door of the Ranch. Victor says, "How dare you come here." Billy says he's concerned about Ashley. Victor says she's out and orders him to leave, telling him that JT's not here to save him this time - no one is! Billy wonders if he's threatening him. Victor confirms that he is. Billy says only her control freak husband is responsible for what's wrong with Ashley. Victor tells him to leave, or he won't be responsible for his actions! Billy brings up the time that Victor told him he expected big things from him, saying it was a bunch of bunk! Victor says that Ashley is with him because she wants to be, but Billy insists that he and Jack will get through to her. Victor says he doesn't know who he respects less, Billy Boy, or that spineless jellyfish Jack! He closes the door in Billy's face!
Billy and Jack meet up again at Jimmy's Bar. They have an exchange about Billy riling up Victor. Billy, gesturing at his drink, says he's busy. Jack orders a scotch and joins him. He tells Billy that he had Sharon all wrong - his days of being a lovesick puppy and a doormat are done! As Jack tells Billy that he and Sharon are over, but he intends to be a father to the baby, Mary Jane comes in incognito and listens. When Jack is distracted by a phone call, Mary Jane spikes his drink with a drug! Jack returns to the table, and as he talks to Billy about Sharon, he downs the spiked drink! Mary Jane watches.
At the Newman board meeting, Billy blurts out to Ashley that Victor forced Colleen to resign her board seat by setting her up. He also tells Ashley that he bought Gloria's 5% of shares and had Ashley fired from Jabot. Ash doesn't believe it, but Billy hisses at her to think about it - Victor would do anything to get to Jack - he's keeping her isolated and has divided their family! Ashley asks Victor for the truth. He says he did this to protect her. She is outraged and rushes out of the room. Victor tells Billy that he'll regret this - he and his brother are losers! Billy tells Victor that Ashley will leave him - he can't just manipulate people's lives! Victor physically attacks Billy! JT appears and intervenes, backing Billy out the door!
Billy comes into Jimmy's Bar, and Mac asks if he went to see Victor. He admits it, and Mac says, "So much for impulse control!" Just then, Jack comes in, asking what Billy wanted to see him about. Billy tells him just wait until he hears what Victor has done to their family. He tells Jack, but is surprised by his reaction - he says Billy should have gone to Ashley privately - who knows how much damage he's done! Jack storms out. Mac tells Billy that he's impulsive, but she loves him anyway. They kiss.
Billy arrives at the Chancellor Estate and confronts his mother, Jill. He demands to know if she gave him the CEO position at Jabot under duress! Jill doesn't give a straight answer, and Billy warns that the more she delays, the more he knows it's true. Finally, she admits it, but says it's not important now. Billy wonders who she is protecting. Jill says it was Victor, and explains what happened. Jill can't understand his anger - it was business! Billy says he can't believe Victor went against Ashley like that - having Jill fire her! Jill asks Billy if he could really be surprised after all of his antics in past years, that he wouldn't be her first choice. Billy brings up Cane, saying that she chose a fraud over her own son. He tells Jill that he doesn't want anything more from her!
Billy arrives at Jimmy's and upon seeing JT, attacks him for being on the Newman gravy train. JT remarks that he's still on his family's gravy train, but also adds that he quit Newman. When JT walks away, Billy admits to Mac that he found out what Cane said about Jill was true! Billy vents about Victor and Jill. Mac asks what he's going to do. Billy would like to show Ashley what a snake she's married to, but Mac warns that she doesn't need the stress. She goes off to look at something with JT and Billy leaves. When Mac and JT look for him, Mac says she'll give him one guess where Billy went!
Billy is at the coffee house trying to get Jill on the phone, when Colleen comes in. She says she's been summoned by Victoria - she assumes she's being booted off the Newman Board! She tells Billy the whole story about Aidan and how he got her drunk. They agree that she was played - Billy wonders if Victor was behind it. Colleen says that's what she thinks - Jack will have a fit! Billy smirks as she admits that Jack was coaching her. Colleen wishes she could fight this, and Billy offers to fight alongside her - no one is going to treat his family like this!
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He says these new reports and data show that the corn ethanol process is far less carbon intensive that assumed by EPA. That's why he is calling on Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to initiate a process to update the EPA's obsolete lifecycle greenhouse gas analyses of corn and surgarcane ethanol for the RFS2. Dinneen says corn ethanol is offering real and significant GHG savings today.
Dinneen says research shows the lifecycle GHG emissions associated with Brazilian sugarcane ethanol production are worse than originally estimated by EPA for the RFS2. Recognizing the new science and data and initiating a process to update the RFS2 – according to Dinneen – will ensure the Agency maintains an active and relevant role in the scientific discussion around biofuel lifecycle GHG accounting; enhance the public's understanding of corn ethanol's lifecycle GHG impacts and serve to inform debate on future biofuels policies; allow for fairer comparisons of corn and sugarcane ethanol; and reduce the backlog of petitions for new pathways.


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Insecta Mundi
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- Adaina perplexus, Asteraceae, Baccharis, Exelastis, Hellinsia, hostplants, larvae, life history, Lioptilodes, Melanthera, Sphenarches, Stenoptilodes (1) (remove)
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- Observations of plume moths on North Andros Island, Bahamas, and notes on new records and species previously recorded from the Bahamas (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae) (2012)
- Recent fieldwork on North Andros Island by the authors resulted in the collection of six species of Pterophoridae (Lepidoptera), five of which were previously unrecorded for the Bahamas in published accounts. Three additional species are noted for the Bahamian fauna based on specimens collected in the 1980s on other islands. Representative specimens are illustrated from North Andros along with genitalic images for species where these are not readily available in other publications. In addition, images of the larva and pupa are provided for a reared species for which the life history was previously unknown.


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Susquehanna University to Exhibit Work of Florence Putterman
Published on September 5, 2011
Former Susquehanna University art instructor Florence Putterman will open a new exhibition on Sept. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the university's Blough-Weis Library. She will sign copies of her memoir, "Entwined Metaphors: Florence Putterman on Painting and Prints," at the free public event.
Putterman has gained an international reputation as a postmodern painter/printmaker noted for the narration that she injects into her quasi-abstract, surreal depictions of animals, sea creatures, birds and humans coexisting in riotous, sometimes edgy harmony.
Putterman's pieces have been featured in more than 100 solo art exhibitions. Her work is included in more than 75 museum, corporate and university collections, and in many hospitals and other not-for-profit spaces through gifts from the Florence Putterman Foundation.
The exhibition runs through Nov. 18.
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Cavs fall to Northwood
Northwood pulled away in the second half to beat Southern Lee, 56-31, on Friday night and move to 2-0 on the season.
Junior wide receiver Jalen Smith had 164 receiving yards on seven catches in the first half, outgaining the Southern Lee offense by more than 30 yards. He finished the night with 216 yards on nine catches, with three touchdowns.
Smith has five of Northwood's seven receiving touchdowns on the season and has accounted for more than half the receiving yards in the Chargers' new spread offense.
Running back Kadarus Rone added more than 200 all-purpose yards to help pace the Northwood offense. Rone had only five rushes for six yards at the half, but he averaged more than 10 yards a rush in the second half, scoring two touchdowns on a pair of one-yard plunges early in the third quarter as Northwood put the game out of reach.
Rone also had 95 yards on kickoff returns and had more than 150 yards receiving, capped by a 90-yard touchdown catch with 2:32 remaining in the game.
Northwood quarterback Ti Pinnix had more than 500 passing yards. In addition to the 90-yard strike to Rone, Pinnix hit Smith for a 75-yard touchdown strike for the first score of the game.
Southern Lee, which struggled to move the ball consistently against the Northwood defense, stayed in the game in the first half with special teams. Linebacker Conner Showalter rushed for 23 yards on a fake punt to keep a drive alive, and WR Damien Brown blocked a punt out of the back of the end zone to put the Cavaliers on the board with a safety.
On the next possession, Southern Lee quarterback Emond Caldwell threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Blockman to give the Cavs a 9-7 lead. After getting nine points in 59 seconds in the first half, the Cavaliers scored on an 80-yard pass from Caldwell to Blockman on their first play of the second half.
Caldwell's receivers had 10 drops on the night, however, and Northwood's Jared Worley had two interceptions to thwart any hopes of a Southern Lee comeback.
Southern Lee drops to 1-1 on the season. The Cavaliers travel to St. Paul's next week. Northwood takes its 2-0 record to Jordan-Matthews on Sept. 6.


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The biohazard symbol juxtaposed with the statement "God still loves us" struck me as being a reminder of no matter how horrible things have become in the world, God still loves humanity. No matter how much pollution, bioweapons, war, or whatever horrible things we create, God is still there with open arms to help us if we ask.Edit: Now that I think about more, the biohazard really grabs people's attention. Maybe it is also a representation of God yelling at us, saying "Hey, I love you!"


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Joining Pi Mu Epsilon
The Marshall University chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon is always accepting new members. If you meet the qualifications for membership described below, please contact the faculty advisor, Carl Mummert, for an application form. If you have any questions, please email Carl Mummert at firstname.lastname@example.com
Qualifications for membership
Any person meeting at least one of the following four sets of qualifications may be elected to membership, irrespective of sex, race, religion, or national origin.
- Undergraduate students who have completed at least the equivalent of two semesters of calculus and two additional courses in mathematics, at or above the calculus level, all of which lead to the fulfillment of the requirements for a major in the mathematical sciences. In addition, such students must have maintained a grade point average equivalent to that of at least 3.0 on a 4 point scale, both for all courses that lead to fulfillment of requirements for a major in the mathematical sciences, and also for all courses that lead to fulfillment of requirements for an undergraduate degree.
- Graduate students whose mathematical work is at least equivalent to that required of qualified undergraduates, and who have maintained at least a B average in mathematics during their last school year prior to their election.
- Members of the faculty in mathematics or related subjects.
- Any persons who have achieved distinction in a mathematical science.
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The week's weird and wonderful goings on in the world of tech
It was reported today that experts disrupted plans to bomb Britain using 3D glasses like those in modern cinemas. By meticulously photographing the landscape of occupied Europe, officers were able to study every contour using the specs, and provided the RAF with enough information for Operation Crossbow, when it tracked down and destroyed many of the Nazi rockets which could have prolonged the war.
Southpark episode takes aim at Apple data tracking scandal
The always close-to-the-bone cartoon kicked off an unprecedented 15th series with an episode on Apple and its alleged "big brother" tendencies, following the revelation that the Californian company's products kept a record of the location of users. The episode parodies the 2010 Dutch horror film The Human Centipede, with Steve Jobs deciding to create a new product, the HumancentiPad, a hybrid of the iPhone, iPad and three human beings. Kyle is chosen to take part in the experiment after he carelessly clicks on "I agree" without reading the new iTunes terms and conditions.
Apple fans can show their devotion to the Cupertino company thanks to the 'slide to unlock' doormat, constructed from 100% high quality processed coconut fiber and the has a base made of sturdy PVC. Just make sure you wipe your feet in the correct direction if you don't want to cause offence (that's RIGHT if you're part of the Android clan).
Hilary Clinton Photoshoped out of picture
Hillary Clinton has been edited out of a photo showing senior White House staff watching live footage of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden by an ultra-Orthodox Jewish newspaper in New York. The newspaper also edited out the only other woman in the room, ignoring a White House disclaimer that "The photograph may not be manipulated in any way."
Robots on display at Shanghai International Conference
It wouldn't be weird news without something on robots, and this week the 'creme de la creme' of our mechanical friends are strutting their stuff in Shanghai at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation. On display were robots that were able to perform range of tasks, from writing calligraphy to serving food. Chinese engineers also showed off a deep-sea remotely-operated vehicle that could dive into depths of 3,500 metres (11,483 feet) to collect samples and announced plans to use robots to assist in space exploration to Mars.
Eco-friendly fuel firm Greenergy have revealed their intentions to make biodiesel using oil extracted from various forms of food waste, such as pasties, crisps and other notoriously oily products that would normally be send to landfill sites. The cooking oil contained within these calorific products can amount to a gut busting 30 percent of the product, which, when mixed with regular diesel fuel, could go someway to powering cars.
Russian duo Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov have won silver at the World Figure Skating Championships with their 'Super Mario Brothers' inspired routine. The competition was originally assigned to Japan but was postponed after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in March, one week before the start of the planned tournament.
Skateboarding Youtube dog star loses his wheels
Last but not least, it seems like the days of Youtube and Britain's Got Talent sensation Bodhi the skateboarding dog are over. After causing chaos on the streets of Brighton with his four wheeled fun tripping up several passers by, his owner Jonathan Fell has been fined £80 and must keep the lead or face an ASBO. 'He loves skateboarding and is not a criminal,' said the legendary pooch's owner.


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OK, so you're not going to work out, let alone warm-up your muscles before you play. Rather than lecture you, Golf Digest fitness advisor Randy Myers (@RandyMyers_) suggests you at least do one thing before you play—hit the showers.
"You need moist heat—shower, steam, whirlpool— anything to increase body temps and warm the muscle tissue and joints," Myers says. "Even better than just taking a shower, several Champions Tour players have added a stretching program to their shower and steam-room visits."
It's like your own version of Bikram yoga. Myers suggests standing flat-footed in the shower and trying to rotate your upper body so you can touch the wall behind you with both hands. Touching your toes and bending from side to side also will help get your body ready. Just be sure to attempt these stretches slowly.
Warming up the muscles needed to play will help reduce the chance of injuries and also help you swing better. You won't feel as tight—particularly on those chilly mornings.
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Ron Kaspriske is the fitness editor of Golf Digest.
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Check out our seasonal newsletter, programs and classes including currently offered scout badge work. To register online, visit the PROCTOR online registration (Location: PPNC) or call 402-441-7895. The Nature Center also serves as a liaison to volunteer-run Hyde Observatory. Nature Center programs and events include:
- School hikes to more than 12,000 school children annually
- 8 weeks of nature camps for ages 3 to 17
- A wide range of public programs for all ages
- Birthday parties
- Outreach programs
Facility Rentals
Did you know you can rent the auditorium in the prairie building or the Birthday Party House? Call 402-441-7895 for more information and to make your reservation today!
Birthday Parties at the Nature Center!
Reptiles Rock, Insect Investigations, Nature's Scavenger Hunt, Amazing Birds, Marvelous Mammals or Grow in the Garden. Choose the theme that will make for an exciting birthday celebration. Available from 10-noon on Saturdays and 1:30-3:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. We provide the space, program, a favor bag for each child, and a special gift for the guest of honor.
Available facilities: Birthday House, $78 for 10 children and 3 adults, $7 each additional child, 15 maximum. Auditorium, $100 for up to 10 children and 5 adults, $7 each additional child, $3 each additional adult. Call 402-441-7895 for reservations at least two weeks in advance.
2015 Upcoming Programs April - AugustRegister for classes today! Keyword: PPNC
Download the full Spring Program Guide for contact information, hours and fees.
Hand in Hand: Spring Song
Together you and your child will discover the wonder of spring through walks, crafts, and stories. Please dress for the weather, since we will be spending a portion of each class outside. A snack will be provided. Ages 2 ½-3 ½ year olds and accompanying adult. Register by April 3.
Dates: Mondays, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 & 18 | Time: 10-11:30am
Location: Prairie Building Goldenrod Classroom | Fee: $50/child/6 week session
Naturalist Activity Badge for Weblos
Learn to identify the poisonous plants and animals of our area, search for animals of our region, investigate food chains, bird flyways, and the importance of wetlands. Complete activities 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 with the help of Nature Center staff. Register by April 29.
Date: Saturday, May 2 | Time: 9:30 am – Noon
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $12/scout
Mother's Day Bird Walk
Spend the morning celebrating Mother's Day and enjoy an early morning bird walk and breakfast. Rolls, fruit, and beverages are included. Binoculars are available for those who need them. Register by May 7.
Date: Sunday, May 10 | Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $15/person
Coffee House on the Prairie
Enjoy a casual evening on the prairie, watching the sunset, sipping beverages, and listening to acoustic music. Sponsored by Meadowlark Coffee and Espresso. This event will have unlimited coffee and tea. Advanced tickets recommended and are available at the Nature Center and Meadowlark Coffee and Espresso.
Date: Friday, May 15 | Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: At the School House | Fee: $15/person
Backyard Composting
Learn how to compost in your backyard, UNL Extension and the City Recycling Office will host a workshop at the Nature Center backyard composting demonstration area. Two lucky participants will receive a free soil thermometer or plastic compost bin.
Date: Saturdays, April 18, May 16 and June 20 | Time: 10 am
Location: Composting Demonstration Area | Fee: Free
Recycling Rainwater
Want to have a more resilient landscape to enjoy around your home? Learn about 'green' techniques that work with the rainwater that lands on your property. This workshop will focus on native landscaping, improving soils, and rain water harvesting, with an overall goal of helping you create a more sustainable landscape. Participants will build and take home their own rain barrel. Space is limited, register by May 27.
Date: Saturday, May 30 | Time: 9-11am
Date: Sunday, May 31 | Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $25 for workshop and rain barrel, $5 for just the workshop
Walk Among Wildflowers
Walk among wildflowers and grasses and learn about the resilient and beautiful flora of Nebraska. Register by June 4.
Date: Sunday, June 7 | Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $3/person
Nature Trekkers
Each week we will trek to a new destination. We'll explore these areas and learn about different plants and animals here at the Nature Center. Children groups must be supervised: one adult for every six kids. Be prepared to walk up to 1 mile for some hikes. Register by the Monday before each program.
Dates: Wednesdays in June and July
Time:10:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $3/person
June 10: Nature Play Area
June 17: Hudson Cabin and School House
June 24: Martin Pond
July 1: Harrington Prairie
July 8: Children's and Animal Gardens
July 15: Heron Wetlands
July 22: Flemming Woods
Frogs and Floats
Celebrate Father's Day catching frogs, tadpoles, and other exotic looking critters that make their home in our ponds and streams. We'll use nets to dip in the pond and magnifiers to take a closer look or our findings. Refreshing root beer floats will be served after we let all of our critters go back in the pond. Old shoes and clothes are encouraged for this adventure. Insects repellent is also recommended. Register by June 18.
Date: Sunday, June 21 | Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $8/person, $15/family
Garden Friends Party
Gnomes, fairies, games, and snacks will be part of this afternoon garden tea party. Dress up if you'd like, we will be playing outside. Register by June 22.
Date: Thursday, June 25 | Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $5/person
Butterfly Count
Take part in the annual butterfly count sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). We'll begin with an hour-long introductory slide show. Participants will then disperse to the count areas: Pioneers Park Nature Center, Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, and Nine-Mile Prairie (optional in the afternoon). No need to be an expert, an experienced person will accompany each group. The count involves walking approximately 2 hours and covering 2-3 miles. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by July 8.
Date: Saturday, July 11 | Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $5/person
Rock and Mineral Grinding Party
What are some of the various gems and minerals found in the Great Plains? How are gemstones prepared for jewelry? Processes from the "rough" stone through cutting, polishing, and finishing will be demonstrated by members of the Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club. No registration required.
Date: Sunday, July 12 | Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $5 Donation
Herbs: From the Garden to the Table
Fresh herbs will be used to make an assortment of pesto and dipping sauces. Learn easy recipes then sample some fun dishes to share with your friends and family. Register by July 15.
Date: Saturday, July 18 | Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Prairie Building | Fee: $12/person
Prairie Jazz Festival
This event, hosted by the Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center, offers guests the unique opportunity to enjoy professional jazz music in the open tallgrass prairie. The 2015 Prairie Jazz Festival will feature the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Annette Murrell with Jim Williams will be the opening performers.
Date: Saturday, August 29 | Time: 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: On the Prairie | Fee: Advanced ticket purchase
Learn more at www.prairiejazzfestival.org.
Prairie Run
Experience the Nature Center's prairie in a whole new way. Run on trails through tall grass and support prairie restoration.
Date: Saturday, November 7 | Start Time: 9:00am
Distance: 1 mile and 5K
Register at getmeregistered.com..
Scout Hikes
One hour naturalist-led hikes are available.
Date: Saturday, July 18 | Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Fee: $4/scout/minimum 10. Arrange 2 weeks in advance.
Badge Work
Upon request, staff will work with leaders on badge programming with the following fee schedule:
2 hours or less: $8/scout/minimum 10
2.5-3 hours: $12/scout/minimum 10