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What an amazing night for the Who Dat Nation!!! Like many Saints fans who sat through countless games watching the old Saints blow 4th-quarter leads, I watched in disbelief until the clock read "zero seconds", this is truly it, this is REAL, a Saints Super Bowl victory! The Saints as the embodiment of the Who Dat Nation proved the nay-sayers wrong!!!
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Poyry, a global consulting and engineering firm based in Finland, has been awarded a EUR 6.1 million (US$8.3 million) contract for feasibility studies, tender design, detail design and construction supervision of the Uma Oya hydropower project in Sri Lanka.
The EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractor for the whole project is FARAB International of Dubai (UAE).
The project comprises two dams and over 15 kilometers of water conveyance tunnels, a 700 meter deep shaft and an underground powerhouse with two Pelton turbines of 150 MW installed capacity. Poyry will start the study work immediately and the design phase will be completed by end 2011, Poyry reported.
The main construction activities are scheduled to start in early 2011. The power station will be commissioned in early 2016.
The construction of the hydropower plant and the dams is part of a wider Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project by the Ministry of Irrigation of Sri Lanka. The project combines the hydropower schemes and irrigation in a sustainable way.
In the project, water will be diverted from the wet central highlands into the dryer southern part of Sri Lanka for irrigation and human consumption and will use the available head of over 700 meters for energy generation.
During the past 30 years, Poyry has made a major contribution to development of hydropower in Sri Lanka by engineering four major hydropower schemes, the company reported.
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U.S. Immigration officials say 1,800 American Apparel employees may not be legally working in the U.S.
The eligibility of 200 manufacturing workers in Los Angeles cannot be verified because of discrepancies in their records, American Apparel said in a press release. Another 1,600 do not appear to be authorized to work in the U.S.
American Apparel prides itself on its manufacturing workforce and its relatively high pay for garment workers. But, because of an inventory backlog and a long list of potential applicants, the company does not believe its business will be impacted if the 1,800 hundred employees - approximately one-third of its manufacturing workforce in Los Angeles - are let go.
"Many of these employees, some of whom have worked at American Apparel for as long as a decade, have been responsible, hard-working employees who have made significant contributions to the Company's growth and success," said Dov Charney, CEO of American Apparel in the press release. "As a company that prides itself on being one of the last major apparel manufacturers still making clothing in the United States, at a 'sweatshop free' factory where we pay our garment workers some of the highest wages in the industry, it is the Company's hope-and my personal hope as an immigrant myself-that these employees are able to confirm their work authorization so that they may continue to work at American Apparel. The Company remains very proud of its track record as an advocate for the comprehensive reform of the country's immigration laws."
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On Wednesday July 1, 2009, 7:12 am EDT
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP) announced that it received notice from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") that ICE has been unable to verify the employment eligibility of approximately 200 current American Apparel employees because of discrepancies in these employees' records. Additionally, ICE notified the Company that based upon its review of government databases, approximately 1,600 other current employees of the Company do not appear to be authorized to work in the United States.
The notifications were the result of a previously disclosed inspection that ICE conducted on January 3, 2008, to determine American Apparel's compliance with Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. American Apparel cooperated fully with the ICE inspection and had previously indicated in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that results of the inspection were still pending. ICE's notice provided no indication that American Apparel knowingly or intentionally hired any unauthorized immigrants.
Unless these employees, within a reasonable timeframe, are able to resolve the discrepancies in their work records, or present valid identification and employment eligibility documents that are subsequently verified by ICE, such employees will not be able to continue their employment at the Company. Because of the uncertainty regarding how many of these employees will have their work authorization ultimately verified by ICE, the Company is not able to accurately assess what impact the loss of employees will have on its operations. However, even if the Company were to lose substantially all of the employees identified by ICE (which represent approximately one-third of the 5,600 employees the Company employs in its manufacturing operations in the Los Angeles area), the Company does not currently believe that the loss of these employees would have a materially adverse impact on its financial results.
"Many of these employees, some of whom have worked at American Apparel for as long as a decade, have been responsible, hard-working employees who have made significant contributions to the Company's growth and success," said Dov Charney, CEO of American Apparel. "As a company that prides itself on being one of the last major apparel manufacturers still making clothing in the United States, at a 'sweatshop free' factory where we pay our garment workers some of the highest wages in the industry, it is the Company's hope-and my personal hope as an immigrant myself-that these employees are able to confirm their work authorization so that they may continue to work at American Apparel. The Company remains very proud of its track record as an advocate for the comprehensive reform of the country's immigration laws."
It has been the Company's policy to fully comply with its obligations to establish the employment eligibility of prospective employees under immigration laws, and the Company intends to continue its cooperation with the ICE inspection in all respects. Howard Shapiro, outside immigration counsel for American Apparel at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, stated: "In early 2008, our review of the Company's policies and procedures with respect to the immigration laws found American Apparel to be in substantial compliance."
Peter Schey, an attorney who has been representing American Apparel in ICE's I-9 inspection, noted: "Unfortunately, companies like American Apparel do not have access to the government's files that establish whether individuals are legally authorized to work in the United States, nor have they historically had access to reliable methods to discern the authenticity of identification documents presented by job applicants. Given the large number of people who are believed to reside in the United States without proper documentation, estimated by some to be as high as 12 million, a review of I-9 documents of any manufacturing or service business in areas with large immigrant communities would likely disclose a significant number of workers who used invalid documents to gain employment, regardless of an employer's compliance with I-9 laws and rules."
The Company believes that its current surplus levels of inventory and production capacity will mitigate the adverse impact of any disruption to its manufacturing activities that may potentially result from the loss of these employees. To the extent that the Company may need to hire replacement workers, the Company presently believes it would only need to hire for a fraction of those employees that would be terminated. The Company currently has a significant backlog of active job applications. As the ultimate impact on the Company is difficult to predict at this time, no assurances can be given as to how, if at all, the loss of a significant number of manufacturing employees will affect the Company's business and operations.
The Company intends to cooperate with ICE to determine an appropriate timetable for the Company to complete an orderly verification of these employees' identification and employment eligibility documents. The Company also intends to fully respect the rights of its employees during this process.
About American Apparel
American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel based in downtown Los Angeles, California. As of June 30, 2009, American Apparel employed approximately 10,000 people and operated over 270 retail stores in 19 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Israel, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China. American Apparel also operates a leading wholesale business that supplies high quality T-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers. In addition to its retail stores and wholesale operations, American Apparel operates an online retail e-commerce website at http://www.americanapparel.com.
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Glass recycling is a widely spread practice. In many countries, and especially in big cities, there are organizations dedicated to the collection of glass waste and their later shipping to glass factories. As a consequence of the oil crisis of the 70's, glass recycling largely grew due to the energy shortage.
Most part of this glass fragments come from glass bottles, both from those who have finished their reuse cycle and the so called "one-way". Currently, millions of tons are recycled monthly all over the world, and the percentage of recycled glass in the furnace load is usually above 50%. However, it is worth mentioning that this practice has always been common and it is a necessary procedure in the manufacturing of glass, as it is with many other materials.
Glass manufacturing dates from the third millennium b.C, when artisans in Babylon and other major ancient Mesopotamia cities melted enamels separately from the body of the pottery: by doing so, they were obtaining the first glass objects. With time, the technique for manufacturing glass (moulded, sand core and later blow) spreads through Egypt, Greek and the Mediterranean area, later originating the significant manufacturing of glass in Ancient Rome. Manufacturing glass, was, since its beginnings, a difficult task and glass objects were highly appreciated, almost as much as precious stones. Glass objects were used to keep ointments, and priced oils, also as costly gifts and ritual objects.
Archaeological studies have shown that pieces of unsuccessfully molten glass or broken glass objects were collected for new fusions, thus saving raw materials and work. This was a common practice for every precious material, such as bronze or metals in general; iron spears and swords were recouped from the battle fields to be re-used or molten.
The recycling of materials started alongside its manufacturing process. With the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, the practice continued in a more organized fashion.
In picture 1, the Diderot-D'Alembert Encyclopaedia, shows in an idealized engraving the selection of glass pieces for its recycling in the 18th century. In big cities, there were people who bought containers bottles and other discarded materials and move them to the manufacturing plants. (In Argentina, these were called "botelleros" or "bottle collectors", because they picked up mainly glass bottles).
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Currently, in many countries there are civil organizations and organized companies that are dedicated to the collections of glass waste, and its shattering, selection and washing process.
This practice has been brought to a high level of development and technology and is recognized as absolutely necessary for the economy of process, both for the saving of raw materials and energy consumption.
Recycled glass is then just another raw mineral material, which must comply with the same requirements and specifications as other raw materials.
It is clear so far that the recycling of glass has been a common practice since early times, essential for the economy and of the whole process.
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New Jersey needs to do what Rhode Island did yesterday. Fire all Board of Ed Administrators and teachers if they do not agree to givebacks. Hire them back at 50% at what they were making.
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The USF chapter of Psi Chi has won multiple awards for papers presented at the Western Psychological Association's annual conference. In the spring of 2008 and 2009, in collaboration with the Psychology Department, Psi Chi helped organize and sponsored two department-wide undergraduate research conferences. In the spring of 2010, the chapter was awarded the Psi Chi Regional Chapter Award in the Western Region for schools with an enrollment of more than 5,000 students.In the fall of 2008, Psi Chi at USF developed a website to promote its mission to keep members, majors and the larger campus community informed about Psi Chi events, and to post announcements for psychological research internships and job opportunities. In addition, each year Psi Chi offers a Graduate and Professional School Seminar in order to educate students about the application process and career options for graduate study in psychology.For Psi Chi events and for student volunteer and paid research postions, please consult the Psi Chi website:http://usf.usfca.edu/org/psichi


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Catholics facing 'propaganda' trial in Vietnam
The organisation Human Rights Watch is calling on the Vietnamese government to release four Catholic social activists accused of spreading propaganda against the state.
A People's Court will hear the cases against the four activists on Thursday.
Human Rights Watch says the Vietnam government often uses Article 88 of the penal code to arbitrarily imprison critics of the state.
Article 88 – under which the four are charged – calls for punishment from three to 12 years in prison.
Authorities arrested them for allegedly distributing pro-democracy leaflets in Nghe An province.
The deputy director of Human Rights Watch in Asia, Phil Robertson, has blasted the charge against the activists as "absolutely shameful".
"Prosecuting these four activists shows the contempt Vietnam has for freedom of religion and expression."
Robertson told Radio Australia's Asia Pacific it is unclear what was in the leaflets.
"That is one of the mysteries, exactly what they were saying that set the government off," he said.
"They have been active on various different charitable projects and also encouraging policies in line with the Catholic Church's teachings, but we don't know exactly what they were saying in those pro-democracy leaflets."
At least 12 Catholic activists and bloggers are currently in detention, pending investigation or awaiting trial.
Robertson says they will likely be sentenced to prison if found guilty.
"Often we find in pre-detention in Vietnam that the authorities do employ torture.
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Several studies claim that, while the pre-holiday season is lush with holly and hopeful children, late-November through mid-December is the time of year most of us will ditch or be ditched by our significant other.
One 2010 study by David McCandless gathered data from more than 10,000 Facebook status updates, searching for the use of the words "break up" and "broken up." McCandless's study found that the month before Chrismas is the likeliest time for breakups, alongside spring break, while Christmas Day itself is the least likely (see a graph of breakup highs and lows at the end of this post).
If your partner has given you an aversion to mistletoe this year, here are 10 breakup songs you can sooth yourself with. The list features many queer artists, including Peaches, Gossip, Woodpigeon and Tegan and Sara. This opener from Swedish imp Lykke Li is an obvious choice and a great song if you can overcome the off-key chorus. For more breakup tracks, pick up Li's 2008 debut, Youth Novels, which is essentially a breakup album (also see "Little Bit," "I'm Good, I'm Gone" and "Let It Fall").
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"Darling we're here but my true love is not."
"Lose You," Peaches
"How does it happen all of a sudden? Finger to button, push it and nothing."
"Love Long Distance," Gossip
"I heard it through the bass line. Not much longer would you be my baby."
"Emma et Hampus," Woodpigeon
"And if your baby's gone back. He's gone for good."
"Back in Your Head," Tegan and Sara
"Build a wall of books between us in our bed."
"Knives Out," Radiohead
"Look into my eyes. I'm not coming back."
"Cupid," Spinnerette
"Cupid don't you know that, that it's over?"
"Not in Love," Crystal Castles, featuring Robert Smith
"And we were lovers. Now we can't be friends. Fascination ends."
"You and I," Cut Off Your Hands
"You were not there for me. I just moved on. I've been moving on for so long."
"Divorce Song," Liz Phair
"And the licence said you had to stick around 'til I was dead. But if you're tired of looking at my face, I guess I already am."
A graph of breakups throughout the year, according to British writer David McCandless's 2010 Facebook study. Breakups peak before Christmas and during spring break. Additionally, while Monday is widely considered the worst day of the week, it is the least likely day for a breakup to occur.


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Tango Yesterday and Today
Argentine Tango Basics
Is Argentine Tango the Same as Ballroom Tango?
Is Argentine Tango the Stage Dance?
Attending Tango Classes
Do I Need a Partner?
Tango Teachers
Learning from Video
Attending Workshops
Taking Private Lessons
Practice, Practice, Practice
Tango Shoes
The Family of Tango Dances
Styles of Argentine Tango
Tango Music
At the Milonga (Tango Dance Party)
Useful Tango Terms
A Beginner's Checklist
A Few Internet Resources
Argentina was undergoing a massive immigration during the later part of the 1800s and early 1900s. In 1869, Buenos Aires had a population of 180,000. By 1914, its population was 1.5 million. The intermixing of African, Spanish, Italian, British, Polish, Russian and native-born Argentines resulted in a melting pot of cultures, and each borrowed dance and music from one another. Traditional polkas, waltzes and mazurkas were mixed with the popular habanera from Cuba and the candombe rhythms from Africa.
Most immigrants were single men hoping to earn their fortunes in this newly expanding country. They were typically poor and desperate, hoping to make enough money to return to Europe or bring their families to Argentina. The evolution of tango reflects their profound sense of loss and longing for the people and places they left behind.
Most likely the tango was born in African-Argentine dance venues attended by compadritos, young men, mostly native born and poor, who liked to dress in slouch hats, loosely tied neckerchiefs and high-heeled boots with knives tucked casually into their belts. The compadritos took the tango back to the Corrales Viejosthe slaughterhouse district of Buenos Airesand introduced it in various low-life establishments where dancing took place: bars, dance halls and brothels. It was here that the African rhythms met the Argentine milonga music (a fast-paced polka) and soon new steps were invented and took hold.
Although high society looked down upon the activities in the barrios, well-heeled sons of the porteño oligarchy were not averse to slumming. Eventually, everyone found out about the tango and, by the beginning of the twentieth century, the tango as both a dance and as an embryonic form of popular music had established a firm foothold in the fast-expanding city of its birth. It soon spread to provincial towns of Argentina and across the River Plate to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, where it became as much a part of the urban culture as in Buenos Aires.
The worldwide spread of the tango came in the early 1900s when wealthy sons of Argentine society families made their way to Paris and introduced the tango into a society eager for innovation and not entirely averse to the risqué nature of the dance or dancing with young, wealthy Latin men. By 1913, the tango had become an international phenomenon in Paris, London and New York. There were tango teas, tango train excursions and even tango colorsmost notably orange. The Argentine elite who had shunned the tango were now forced into accepting it with national pride.
The tango spread worldwide throughout the 1920s and 1930s. The dance appeared in movies and tango singers traveled the world. By the 1930s, the Golden Age of Argentina was beginning. The country became one of the ten richest nations in the world and music, poetry and culture flourished. The tango came to be a fundamental expression of Argentine culture, and the Golden Age lasted through the 1940s and 1950s.
Tango's fortunes have always been tied to economic conditions and this was very true in the 1950s. During this time, as political repression developed, lyrics reflected political feelings until they started to be banned as subversive. The dance and its music went underground as large dance venues were closed and large gatherings in general were prohibited. The tango survived in smaller, unpublicized venues and in the hearts of the people.
The necessity of going underground combined with the eventual invasion of rock and roll sent the tango into decline until the mid-1980s when the stage show Tango Argentino opened in Paris. Once again Paris was ground zero for igniting tango excitement worldwide. The show toured the world and stimulated a revival in Europe, North America and Japan that we are part of today.
Tango is danced counterclockwise around a floor just like a horse race. Dancers try to stay on the outside edges of the floor and away from the center space. If you were able to look down on a tango dance floor, you'd see dancers move as if floating down a riverflowing smoothly forward sometimes and occasionally stopping for a spin in a shallow eddy.
If you have a background in ballroom tango, just think of Argentine tango as a completely new dancenot as an enhancement of the one you already know.
Watching a performance is a wonderful opportunity to see tango and (hopefully) hear a live tango orchestra. Once you've heard a bandoneon played live, you'll never forget it.
A good tango class should introduce you to the following elements of tango: walking, turning, stopping, navigation, musicality and some embellishments. Tango is a dance based on walking so you must practice this essential element. The good news is that you already know how to walk, you just need to practice taking a partner with you. All great tango dancers work on their walk. In fact, one of the best compliments a tango dancer can receive is, "Look how well he walks!" No matter how experienced the students, I've never seen a good tango teacher start a class without walking exercises.
After you've "walked your miles" you'll learn how to turn, how to stop momentarily on the floor, how to navigate a crowded floor, how to listen to and learn the various types of tango music and how to add your own signature to the dance in the form of embellishments. Because tango is an improvisational dance, you should also be exposed to that aspect of the dance as well. Tango is a dance you create on the fly with another person. It isn't about memorized steps that go together the same way every time. This is one of the most beautiful aspects of tango and is the one that makes the dance endlessly interesting.
An extensive guide to instructional video is available at Video Resources for the Tango Dancer.
Visiting instructors come to town for many reasons. Find out in advance from both the local organizer and dancers if the type of instruction, the style being taught and the level of dance experience expected in the class is right for you. If the visiting instructors are offering classes for beginners, check them out. You never know who will provide just the right information to make something clear.
Early in your study of tango, you'll probably take workshops from as many different instructors as possible. Over time, however, you'll find certain instructors have a teaching and/or dancing style that fits your inclinations and you'll probably narrow down the number of people you study with. You have an amazing variety of teachers and places to dance available to youworldwide.
My recommendation regarding spending your money on private lessons is as follows (1) start learning in group classes to see if you like tango, (2) attend group classes for at least two months to begin to master the basics, and, (3) attend milongas (tango parties) and dance and watch. Once you've done these things, then look around and see if there is a local instructor you'd like to schedule a private lesson with. Or perhaps a visiting instructor is coming you'd like to study with. Most visiting instructors teach private lessons in addition to any workshops they teach. Keep in mind that different instructors may have different requirements for private lessons (such as requiring you to bring a partner) and may be in very limited supply.
If you don't have local instruction available, traveling for private lessons is going to be one of the only ways to get personal feedback. Here my recommendations are a little different. Search around on the Internet for either local teachers nearby or teachers who may be holding a workshop in a city you're interesting in visiting. Talk to everyone you can about their recommendations regarding whether the teachers are appropriate for beginners, their style, etc. Tango dancers love to talk about tango, so don't hesitate to call or email someone. Then set up a few private lessons spread out over a couple of days. Don't try to pack too much in one dayyour brain needs times to understand and your muscles need time to assimilate new movements.
One word of caution about private lessons. Be wary of instructors who approach you about taking lessons from them. Some teachers love to approach beginners and try to make them believe that there is a shortcut to learning tango through private lessons with them. It's been my experience that instructors who tell you how much better you could be if only you had a few private lessons from them are usually just out for your money. There are no shortcuts. Save your money for instructors who are there to enrich your experience of tango and not their pockets.
No matter what shoes you dance in, everyone should add pads to their shoes. I recommend Spenco pads because they are incredibly comfortable, resilient and long lasting. Dr Scholl's foam pads are OK, but avoid the expensive and useless blue gel-filled pads. They seem like a good ideaa waterbed for your feetbut are extremely disappointing.
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The word "milonga" has three uses in tango. It means, (1) the dance milonga, (2) the music you dance the milonga to, and (3) a tango dance party. It's possible for you to dance a milonga to a milonga at a milonga. And believe me, that's a great thing.
As with any evolving art form, trying to pin down the rules is impossible. Every day, new styles come forward and dancers find ways to play with them and incorporate them into their dance. In the past few years, styles known as neuvo and liquid have appeared. Who knows what's coming next? All we know is that it's coming.
For descriptions of the various styles see Styles of Argentine Tango.
Tango music is probably most distinguished from other types of music by two things: the bandoneon and the lack of drums. The bandoneon is a German instrument that looks and sounds like the offspring of an accordion and an organ. In fact, the instrument was invented to provide organ-like music to church congregations unable to afford a real organ. Like a lot of immigrants to Argentina, the bandoneon found its way into the culture and left an indelible mark on it.
You may also notice that there are no drums in tango music. The beat is kept on a bass and the lower register of the piano with (usually) bandoneons, violins and the upper register of the piano providing the fascinating rhythms.
When you start dancing tango, you'll most likely be dancing to the most rhythmic music from the 1940s and 1950s known as the Golden Age of tango. Music from the late 1930s is also great for learning how to hear the beat and feel the rhythm. As you become more experienced, later music (including that of modern tango orchestras) with its more modern jazzy rhythms becomes very interesting to interpret.
To develop your understanding of the music, you may want to consult the guide Music for Dancers New to Argentine Tango. It lists the CDs best-suited for dancers first learning to hear the rhythm of Argentine tango music.
What is a Tanda?
At a milonga, music is played in sets called "tandas." Usually three or four songs are played by the same orchestra followed by the "cortina" (the curtain) which signals the end of the tanda. If you ask someone to dance and they accept, it is assumed that it will be for the entire tanda.
Cortinas are an interesting little detail at a milonga. A cortina is unique to each DJ. Some will select one cortina for an evening and some will use a different one for each tanda. Some are humorous; some are grating on the ears; some are simply beautiful music. In any case, the cortina is supposed to be a piece of music that people know not to dance to. It's your signal to smile, say thank you and (possibly) change partners
How Someone Asks for a Dance
In Argentina, men ask women to dance with a looka certain glance, movement of the head toward the dance floor or smile that says, "Dance with me?" This can take place from far across the room if the right eyes are caught. If a woman wants to accept a dance with a man, she smiles back and (most important) keeps looking at him while he approaches her. The slightest glance away is usually interpreted as meaning "I've changed my mind and don't want to dance." This system is very wonderful and full of pitfalls. What if the asker is looking at the woman behind you? Did you really see a "yes" or a "maybe?"
Because we are caught up in this Argentine art form, the practice of asking people to dance with the eyes is also followed to some extent. In many areas of the world, however, you may ask someone to dance directly or with your best Argentine eyes. As in the dance, practice makes perfect.
Accepting a Dance or Saying "No, thank you"
Accepting a dance is as simple as saying "yes." You can do this with your eyesbe on the look out for people who ask the Argentine wayor by accepting a direct invitation.
It is also perfectly acceptable to say, "No, thank you." If you accept a dance remember it will probably last for the remainder of the tanda that is playingthree or four songs if you start at the beginning. If either one of you decides that one or two dances is enough, however, either person can simply say "thank you" and begin leaving the dance floor. Once you say "thank you" to someone in a polite manner, the dance with that person is over.
Dancing at a Milonga as a Beginner
As a beginner, you'll either be eager to dance with everyone or hesitant to be seen as a beginner. If you're eager to dance, go for it. Just remember that tango is danced in lanes that keep moving and the more experienced dancers tend to stay toward the outside. If you're hesitant, I can guarantee you that everyone in the room has been a beginner at one time and understands how nerve wracking it can be to look around and see everyone gliding by when you only know three movements. Even someone who has been dancing for only two weeks longer than you have will look like they've been at it for years longer. I can't explain it; it always looks like that.
The way to become a good dancer is to show up and dance. As Woody Allen once said, "98 percent of success is showing up."
|a fake
|a drag
|a sweep
|no translation (a particular embellishment that can be done high or low)
|to walkthe basic walking pattern of tango
|the cross
|a rhymthic run (double-time walking)
|a twisting movement during a turn
|a brake (blocking a foot)
|a hook (a type of embellishment)
|a turn
|literally means a pencil (to draw a circle on the floor)
|literally means a "bite" (used when the feet form a sandwich)
|an "eight" (part of a turn)
|a stop
|literally means "exit," but in tango it's a basic entrance to the dance
|a displacement
For a more complete list of terms, see Ed Loomis' Guide to Tango Terminology.
For Leaders:
1. Know how to ask someone to dance
2. Follow the line of dance and stay in your lane
3. Walk smoothly
4. Keep your own balance
5. Keep the rhythm (even at the expense of executing fancier steps)
6. Be aware of where you and others are on the floor
7. Know how to walk, turn, stop and lead a few embellishments
8. Know how to interrupt a step to keep from hitting another couple
9. Know how to put basic elements together to make a dance
For Followers:
1. Know how to accept or decline a dance
2. Wait for the lead
3. Walk smoothly and walk to the cross well
4. Keep your own balance
5. Keep the rhythm
6. Be aware of others on the floor
7. Know how to walk, turn, stop and execute a few embellishments
Once you have mastered the elements on these lists, you are an intermediate dancer. As an intermediate dancer you will work on how to dance more improvisationally, how to improve your posture and balance, how to interpret the music on a more sophisticated level, and how to combine many basic elements to form new dance steps or perhaps create your own.


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Victor/Victoria - Anna Francolini Gallery
PRODUCTION images have been released of Anna Francolini, who plays Count Victor Grazinski and Victoria Grant in Victor/Victoria. The production runs at Southwark Playhouse from November 1 (previews from October 25) to December 15, 2012.
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Roofing is probably the toughest job in residential construction. You're up and down a ladder all day long, carrying heavy bundles of shingles and equipment; when you're working, you're usually bent over; you're rarely standing on a flat surface (which is murder on the calves); when you are standing on a flat surface, it's likely that you're dealing with the face-melting chemicals involved with rubber roofing; and if you happen to have the misfortune of working up in the Northeast, there are about five days a year where the weather is perfect for working up on a roof all day. Roofing beats the tar out of clothes and tools (not to mention knees and lower backs), so you've got to have a roofing gun that you can trust. It's with this idea in mind that Paslode created their new Roofing Coil Nailer, the R175-C.
Paslode has a lot to say about this new gun. They claim that it has 20% more power than most of the guns on the market; that it can blast out 8 nails per second; and that,
Looks like the Tool King crowd is at it again with a new line of tools. This time the line is called Denver Tools and it looks like it mostly consists of pneumatics.
Judging by price and variety, the new tools look pretty similar to Campbell Hausfeld's new set of pneumatics, with Denver getting an edge on variety, but CH winning slightly on price. One item worth mentioning though is the Denver 77-Piece Air Tool Kit, which looks like it has just about everything the DIYer would want all in one place for the low price of $99.
Like the CH line, we're sure that these tools are great for DIY use and would be perfect for someone who is interested in checking out what pneumatics can do without wanting to invest a ton of money.
77-Piece Air Tool Kit at Tool King
Other Denver Tools at Tool King
This month Campbell Hausfeld, one of the most well respected names in the pneumatic world, is releasing a number of air tools to be sold exclusively at Home Depot. The tools come complete with storage cases and accessories. We had the opportunity to check out a few, so we gave them a good beating and here's what we thought.
In total, the series includes five tools; an impact wrench, an air ratchet, an air hammer, an air die grinder, and a cut-off tool. We tested the wrench, the ratchet, and the hammer.
We were a little worried about testing out this tool. Up until now, we had only used one cordless nailer and it was quite a long time ago. Not only was the gun bulky (and smelly), but it kept running out of fuel and the battery couldn't keep a charge. But we thought that maybe the technology has been refined over the past handful of years so we cleared the slate and gave the new Duo-Fast Cordless Framing Nailer a fair shake.
We're big fans of the JacPac (our review is here) and we're happy to see that Supplierpipeline has finally given the tool the website it deserves. The new site has a lot more information on the tool which is good because the tool is pretty unique and the more explanation, the better.
Our opinion is that $100 is hardly anything to pay for such a useful item and that any serious carpenter should investigate getting one. We use ours all the time.
The new website is here.
JacPac at Amazon.com
Paslode has always been on the edge of air gun advancements, so it's no shocker that they're one of the first companies to release a 16 gauge angled finish nailer. Combining the smaller sized nails with the compact "fit anywhere" principals of the angled magazine, they've produced a gun that is, well, small. Very small. But is it powerful? Who cares how compact a gun is if it can't shoot a nail into mahogany? We've been testing out this gun for a few weeks now, and here's what we thought.
At first we were a bit surprised at how much plastic is on the gun. The entire nail magazine is plastic and a good portion of the handle as well. This serves to make the gun lighter and, as we found with a few test drops, the plastic is quite durable. There is also a metal bar that runs along the front edge of the cartridge for added strength.
Campbell Hausfeld, one of the juggernauts of the pneumatic world, is getting set to release a new line of air tools to be sold exclusively at Home Depot. Not only are the tools reasonably priced, but they each come with a few accessories as well as a storage case.
The tools are:
The wrench and the ratchet will be sold for $25 and the other tools will be about $20. Considering these prices and the Campbell Hausfeld name, our guess is that they'll be solid tools, but probably not up for daily use by a mechanic. In other words, they'll likely be perfect for the DIYer, the part-time user, or the contractor who will only need them from time to time.
The tools are going to be available in July and, like we said, exclusively at Home Depot.
Paslode has just released a new framing gun called the PowerFramer 350. They were nice enough to let us try one out, and here's what we found.
First of all, this gun is very light (7.5 lbs). In fact, it doesn't really feel like a framer at all. The weight and balance had us thinking of something more along the lines of an old model finish gun. We've used a lot of different framers, and this one was, by far, the lightest and the best, ergonomically speaking. Our research tells us that there are lighter models out there, but believe us when we say that this one is really light.
And it's powerful too. Over the course of a week, we used it to frame up a little deck and it never once misfired or put a nail half in. Every single shot was driven home to the depth we selected. And when we dialed up the maximum depth, the nail heads were absolutely buried in the wood. We have little doubt that this gun would have its way with all forms of engineered lumber.
Right now, we're in the process of reviewing the Paslode PowerFramer, so while you're waiting for that, we thought we'd tell you about another new Paslode tool that also looks pretty interesting. It's the CF-325 Cordless Framing Nailer and according to Paslode, it's a big improvement on their popular line of cordless framers.
The CF-325 has an easy-to-use fuel system (just drop the cartridge in and you're ready to go), and easy access to the innards for when you have to clean the tool. Paslode guarantees that each fuel cartridge can shoot off around 1200 nails.
Paslode is also making refueling easier with the sale of their new Nail + Fuel Combo Packs. This is simply a box of compatible nails and a fuel cartridge sold together. They will be available either with 1000 nails and one cartridge or 3000 nails and 3 cartridges.
The new framer also offers fast firing, an ergonomic grip, and a vicious looking toenailing claw.
Paslode, as a company, seems to have a good ear to the ground as far as customer feedback goes and it sounds like the improvements in their cordless framing nailer are the results of listening to all the comments and criticisms of their previous models. That said, It's likely that this will be a very nice tool.
The CF-325 is just available this month (March '08) and will retail for around $400. It comes with a carrying case, a battery charger, degreaser, oil, and safety glasses. Although it isn't listed yet, we're sure that it will be available at Amazon.com and Tool King.
Paslode has just sent along their new PowerFramer 350 for us to review. According to them, it's a lightweight, powerful framer that's built to last. We immediately took it out of the box and were surprised at not only how light it is but also how well balanced. It actually feels lighter than its already featherweight 7.5 lbs. We're hoping to start using it this weekend and we'll post up a review as soon as we come to a verdict.


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Plaza del Patriarca is one of my favorite plazas in Valencia - it's calm, dotted with globes of orange trees, and faces the historical building of University of Valencia. In this plaza is the restaurant Deli_rant, which offers a menú del día for €15. A bit on the pricey side in Valencia, it includes starter, main course, dessert, bread, coffee, and unlimited cold water - a nice benefit which ought to be standard everywhere.
The interior is eclectic, with a mix of different chairs, and a wall of the artisanal beers they offer. They also have several beers on tap.
First are fried yucca strips and popcorn - the yucca strips were a lot more fine than the ones at Malmo. In fact, this restaurant reminded me a lot of Malmo - both are a bit pricier than normal, both have trendy interiors, but at Deli_rant the food is more creative and executed better than the somewhat lackluster Malmo.
For my starter, I chose tonkatsu chicken, which were fried perfectly while being juicy inside. It came with a ginger dip, although I didn't taste any ginger in it. The bowl of bread included a kind of curry brioche, an olive loaf, and a dense, rustic white bread.
For my main, I chose a tuna tataki. It had a strange salted, smoked taste and texture, but in the end it wasn't bad - a good, light choice for a hot summer day. It came with a sauce of dried peppers (ñoras) and sesame.
Dessert was a brownie sandwich, with a filling of haba tonka cream. Now, I didn't know what haba tonka was until I checked it up just now - it's a black seed known as tonka beans, and has been used as a vanilla substitute and the FDA actually bans its use in food in the US... Hmm... Anyway, I had a hankering for brownie sandwich and by magic this dessert was one of the choices on the menu (the others were a tamarind granita and a dulce de leche mousse with banana). It was good, although the brownie was a bit dense.
The coffee in the end was excellent - extremely strong and flavorful, unlike many coffees in restaurants. A misstep was offering the selection of sugars - white, brown, vanilla, cinnamon, orange, and lavender. The orange and lavender sugars were so artificial in looks and smell that they actually were repulsive. For me, this was a gimmick.
Overall, Deli_rant is a solid choice for a weekday lunch. It's a restful location with a pleasant indoor environment - they also have tables right on the plaza if you don't mind the sun. The menu is fun with 3 choices for each course, although at times it shoots a little too high with unnecessarily exotic flavors and ingredients.
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Kentucky Basketball 2013-2014 Full Game Replays
***REQUEST: If you're willing to share your copies of UK basketball games from any year (in either digital, VHS, DVD, or BluRay format) that aren't available on our site, please use THIS PAGE to contact us. We're trying to put together as many replays of games as possible for BBN to watch.***
If you're looking for the UK vs. Kansas State NCAA tournament game, it isn't allowed on YouTube–so you'll have to download it from MEGA using THIS LINK. UPDATED 01/30/2015: Also, if you're getting a video blocked message for the UK IMG BBM, download it using THIS LINK.
Keep an eye out on our REPLAYS LIST to follow everything we've been adding.
Kentucky Basketball Game Replays
Throughout the 2013-2014 season we plan on posting 720p HD replays of every UK game. Check back often for new videos as this page will continue to expand throughout the season. Replays are typically available the night of or the morning after a game airs.
Please note that replays are generally available either very late the night of a game or very early the following morning. If a video has a gray thumbnail instead of a screenshot from the actual game, that means it's currently uploading and processing on YouTube. This process can take several hours to finish, so thanks for your patience.
The replays will be hosted on YouTube and should work across all platforms and operating systems. The videos have been tested on Windows using Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, iOS using Safari, and Android using Mozilla Firefox — and they work just fine on all of them. If you come across a browser they don't work on, please comment and let us know.
Archiving the Games
Do you want to download and archive the games for later/offline viewing? No problem. Follow these easy steps.
1. Right-click the title text of the game you want to download (the text just underneath the thumbnail) then left-click the option to copy the URL. In Chrome and Firefox this option is called "Copy link address" and "Copy link location" respectively. Internet Explorer will say something along the lines of "Copy Shortcut."
2. Navigate to the KeepVid website. Once the site has loaded, paste the URL you copied from step 1 into their text box and then hit the "DOWNLOAD" button. Note: you'll need Java installed to use this site, and you will be prompted to install it if Java isn't on your machine.
3. You should get a prompting to allow Java to run. Allow it. Now you will be at a page that provides you with multiple download options. Click on your preferred resolution and file format and the file will start downloading to your PC.
Once finished downloading, the file should open in your favorite media player, but if you have issues getting it to play, I recommend trying these players in this order: VLC Media Player, Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC), and Windows Media Player.


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Ph.D. Application Information
Ph.D. Degree Entrance Requirements
The deadline for all materials is January 5th.
- A bachelor's degree or a MS in a relevant field
- Official University application
- Official transcripts
- Submission of GRE scores
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Three letters of recommendation
- A faculty sponsor
- A statement of interest
University Graduate Admissions requirements
Please submit the following materials directly to The University Graduate Admissions Office:
- Common application
- Official transcripts
- Official GRE Scores
- Official TOEFL scores (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of interest
Most materials may be submitted electronically through the common application upon applying. The University Graduate School mailing address is:
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Department of Biology requirements
Please submit the following materials directly to The Department of Biology:
- CV/resume
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- Statement of Interest
International Applicant Requirements
- A minimum of 80 on the ibt TOEFL
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FIU Application
Applicants must complete the University-wide application before any other materials will be processed.
A Bachelor's Degree
B.A.B.S.Master in a relevant discipline such, as Biology, Botany, Zoology Microbiology, Genetics or Chemistry.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts need to be provided from each college or university attended. Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
GRE Scores
Applicants must submit their official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. Our institution code is 5206. A department code is not required.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during upper division courses is required.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required.
A Faculty Sponsor
A faculty sponsor, who must be a tenure-earning or tenured member of the Department of Biological Sciences to serve as major professor must be identified in advance. The major professor will direct the student's research in consultation with the supervisory committee. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty with similar research interests and inquire about their availability to serve as major professor. Faculty members must submit a letter of support to the applicant's file.
Faculty members from other departments who hold secondary appointments with the Department of Biological Sciences may also serve as major advisors. Current faculty members with secondary appointments are:
- Dr. Rene Herrera
- Dr. Kalai Mathee
- Dr. Rita Mukhopadhyay
- Dr. Barry Rosen
Earth and Environment
- Dr. Jennifer Rehage
- Dr. Michael Ross
- Dr. Keqi Zhang,
- Dr. Krishnaswamy (Jay) Jayachandran
- Dr. Hong Liu
- Dr. Joeseph Boyer
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A Statement of Interest detailing area(s) of research you will be pursuing towards your degree. This should be a 1 or 2 page summary of your research interests and any research history and/or experience. Please include a resume and/or a curriculum vitae (CV) along with your statement in order to help the graduate committee assess your qualifications. You may wish to address any weaknesses you perceive in your application (relatively low GPA and / or GRE) in this document.
A minimum of 80 on the ibt TOEFL
Certification of financial ability
Must complete a declaration and certification of financial ability to support themselves while a student (contact the FIU International Students Office for further information).


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Divorce Can Make Some People Go Off the Deep End
Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 22, 2013 - Divorce affects everyone differently. In this case, the woman spray painted a courthouse.
"Divorce is a highly stressful event for everyone, particularly if there are kids involved," pointed out Joshua Law, a Brandon divorce lawyer. "But even with the stress and tension being at an all time high, it is better to aim for an amicable divorce than a contentious one."
Consider the recent act of spray painting by an angry Florida woman in the middle of a divorce and custody battle. She took out her fury with a can of purple paint aimed at a local courthouse and at her ex-husband's business. The graffiti did not stay long after the woman was caught and charged with criminal mischief.
"While that is one way to express fear, anger, and anxiety, it is not conducive to the divorce process. In fact, it only serves to ratchet up the level of tension even further," Law added. As it turned out, the about-to-be-ex had a restraining order filed against her by her husband as a result of domestic violence.
Admittedly, things can get heated when a divorce is in process. Issues that commonly set off one spouse or the other usually involve the division of property and child custody, visitation and maintenance. Most often, these issues were not discussed and incorporated into a pre-nuptial agreement, and each partner then discovers the other's flashpoint while divorcing.
"Despite the surprises or deeply held convictions of the divorcing parties about property division and other difficult issues, it is best to make the attempt to be amicable. Both parties simply want an end to the relationship, and that should be the goal to focus on – how to get there, without making the whole process a nightmare for everyone," suggested Law. "If all else fails in that regard, because people sometimes can't handle things too well when under stress, then make sure you have a knowledgeable divorce attorney to help you through the process."
To learn more or to contact a Brandon divorce lawyer or to contact a Brandon divorce attorney, visit http://www.brandonlawoffice.com.
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Hayden Panettiere in Miami Beach. (September 1, 2013) -Photo: Fame/Flynet, INFdaily, Pacific Coast News, Splash News
That was really thoughtful of JWoww, taking her boobs out and leaving them in a bowl on the nightstand before meeting Hayden.
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Feb 6 (Reuters) - Here is a timeline of events in Tunisia since Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali became the first autocratic leader to fall in the Arab Spring uprisings.
Dec. 17, 2010 - Mohamed Bouazizi sets fire to himself in the central town of Sidi Bouzid in protest at the confiscation by police of his vegetable cart. Local people rally in support. Bouazizi later dies of his burns. Huge funeral increases momentum of protests against unemployment and repression.
Jan. 14, 2011 - After days of clashes in which dozens of people are killed, and having made empty promises of reforms and elections, Ben Ali flees to Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi stays on, with parliamentary speaker Fouad Mebazza as interim president.
Feb. 27 - Ghannouchi resigns after violent protests over his ties to Ben Ali, triggering street celebrations in Tunis. He is replaced by Beji Caid Sebsi, a former foreign minister under 1960s independence President Habib Bourguiba.
March 7 - Sebsi unveils a new cabinet of technocrats rather than career politicians, none of whom had served in governments under Ben Ali. The Interior Ministry says Ben Ali's political police and state security apparatus has been dissolved.
June 20 - A Tunisian court sentences Ben Ali and his wife Leila Trabelsi, in absentia to 35 years in prison for theft and illegal possession of large sums of cash. In July a court adds a 16-year jail term for Ben Ali and his son-in-law for corruption.
Oct. 23 - Tunisia votes in the first election of the Arab Spring, choosing from among 80 political parties to form an assembly charged with drafting a constitution within a year.
Dec. 12/13 - Members of the constitutional assembly vote to elect former dissident Moncef Marzouki as president, the second most powerful role after the prime minister. Hamadi Jebeli, secretary general of the moderate Islamist Ennahda party, is designated as prime minister.
May/June 2012 - Hundreds of Salafi Islamists attack bars and shops and clash with security forces in Jendouba, raising religious-secularist tensions. In June, the government lifts a curfew imposed following riots by Salafis and others over an art exhibition they deemed insulting to Islam.
Nov. 30 - Navi Pillay, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, says Tunisian authorities must stop using firearms against demonstrators after more than 220 people are reported injured in clashes between protesters demanding jobs and police in Siliana, on the edge of the Sahara Desert.
Feb. 6, 2013 - Opposition secularist politician Shokri Belaid is shot dead, sparking huge street protests. Prime Minister Jebali calls the killing a political assassination and a strike against the "Arab Spring" revolution. (Reporting by David Cutler, London Editorial Reference Unit; editing by Mark Heinrich)


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Be virtuous and still eat cake with these veg-based desserts
For: An energy boostSweet potatoes, unlike their pasty cousins, count as one of your five a day and are rich in blood sugar-regulating mineral manganese. And while ginger is great for reducing muscle inflammation and soothing an upset stomach, researchers say it can help fight fatigue, too.Preparation: 2 hours, 15 minutesServes: 8
1 Very slowly heat the cream in a saucepan with the ginger. 2 Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until creamy.3 Next, beat two tablespoons of cream into the egg, then the remaining cream, beating continually.4 Transfer to a pan and cook over a low heat, stirring until thickened. 5 Then mix in the potato and lemon juice, and strain using a sieve.6 Pour into a container and freeze for two hours. Remove and beat with electric mixer until smooth. Return to the freezer; repeat (the more you do this, the smoother the ice cream will be).
Calories 224Carbs 19gSugars 14gProtein 2gFat 16gSaturates 7g
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One of the interesting facets about the peak oil debate is the nature of the many believers in peak oil. The article that moved the debate into the public view appeared in Scientific American (1998) and included an old photo of M. King Hubbert at a blackboard. Very scientific. And the authors, Colin Campbell and Jean Laherrere, are geologists, a hard science (ignoring the views of Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory).
And Campbell himself created the myth that the debate was between geologists and economists, making it seem as if doubters were denialists, to use the current term, or anti-science. (He also once said my lack of experience in the oil industry made my opinions of no value, which makes his decision to turn over the Association for the Study of Peak Oil to an academic physicist.) But this argument gradually faded, as it became clear that most petroleum geologists did not support the concept.
Indeed, most of the writing has come from generalists, or at least people unfamiliar with the field. Granted some, like Walter Youngquist, Richard Duncan and Robert Hirsch are petroleum geologists or engineers, and Kenneth Deffeyes is a professor emeritus of geology at Princeton. But others, such as David Goodstein (physicist) and Richard Heinberg (writer) have not particular expertise regarding oil. And don't get me started on Michael Ruppert, the retired police officer.
Crucially, most geologists are not familiar with statistical modeling, which has been the primary method supporting claims of an imminent peak (not science). Few if any are familiar with supply modeling history or theory, and they often make technical mistakes as a result. Their embrace of the Hubbert curve as a scientific model has proven an embarrassment, especially since novices still see older publications and don't realize it has been refuted.
And Matthew Simmons book, "Twilight in the Desert" about Saudi oil was full of technical mistakes, yet was enthusiastically embraced by the peak oil community. Similarly, many still point to the supposed peak in crude plus condensate production, excluding other liquids, which the industry never does. As one said to me, "you don't use NGLs to power an automobile". Of course, you don't use crude, either. It all goes to refineries, including large amounts of NGLs, which generate usable products.
In many ways, this is reminiscent of the debate over vaccines and autism, where so much of the support comes from people with no medical or scientific background, but much fervor.


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By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2011 First Lady Michelle Obama said what impresses her most about military families is their strength, pride and courage.
"Their willingness to sacrifice without complaint moves me every single time," Obama said during an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The episode, "The Bravest Families in America," aired today.
The first lady said she became an admirer of military families during her husband's campaign for the presidency.
"Whenever I'm feeling bad, feeling sorry for myself, I suck it up because of these families," she said, noting that military families are "holding it together, making it happen."
Part of the challenge of getting the message out about military families "is that they never ask for help," she continued. "You don't do that when you're in the military. You get it done. That's how you're trained. That's what you're taught."
President Barack Obama this week announced an initiative that commits agencies across the government to improve conditions for service members, their spouses and children.
The document outlining the federal effort, "Strengthening Our Military Families: Meeting America's Commitment," pledges government agencies to enhance the well-being and psychological health of the military family; ensure excellence in military children's education and their development; develop career and educational opportunities for military spouses; and increase child care availability and quality for the armed forces.
Examples of these efforts include a Health and Human Services partnership with the Defense Department to confront suicide trends, treat military family psychological needs, and expand access to and improve the quality of child care.
Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs, Labor and HHS have joined in the goal of "unqualified elimination" of homelessness among veterans by 2015.
"We're going to end homelessness among veterans," the first lady said. "That should be over."
The departments of Defense, Labor and Commerce, and the Small Business Administration have pledged a collaborative commitment to engage American corporations in expanding career opportunities for military spouses.
"Employment is critical," Obama said, because military spouses move every few years, and often face career obstacles as a result.
"Even in a good economy, it's difficult if an employer believes you're going to leave in the next couple of years," she noted.
The first lady said there are plenty of opportunities for a similar commitment, on a smaller scale, from communities and citizens.
She and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will launch their own initiative in March aimed at energizing that grass-roots commitment across the nation, Obama said.
"We're going to ask the country to get ourselves together and be a part of reconnecting these families to be a part of the broader community," she said.
Obama said the "help and support" she's asking the country to give can be as simple as a counselor offering free sessions, an accountant helping a military family prepare their taxes, or small businesses offering a night out or a manicure to a military spouse –- most of whom are women.
"A lot of these women can use … a break," she said. "There are things we can do as a nation, big and small."
Related Sites:Special Report: Strengthening Our Military Families – Meeting America's Commitment White House Report: Strengthening Our Military FamiliesUnited We Serve
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My daughter, Audrey Pope, is on leave after having a baby girl on 27 March 2011 and she is staying with us, her parents, in Lake Worth, TX. A Sgt Kirk called today, 15 April 2011, and demanded that see return to McConnell AFB by Monday, 18 April 2011. There was no reasonable explanation for the request that could not be taken care of easily when her maternity leave ends May 9, 2011
This is Audrey's first child, she is still on medication (oxycodone), and she is breast feeding the baby. Her mother and her are splitting duties with the baby and she is relaxed and doing quiet well as is the baby. She tried to explain to Sgt. Kirk that it was not a good time for her or the baby to return to Kansas and asked if it was really necessary and could he ask his supervision Col. Scott for a reprieve. He refused to do so. His mannerism and inability to show any sensitivity to the situation was astonishing to me.
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MMA News
VIDEO | Chael Sonnen's Full "UFC Tonight" Interview
Chael Sonnen made his return to UFC Tonight after his devastating loss to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones at UFC 159. Sonnen gives his undisputed opinion on the loss to Jones and calls out UFC legend Wanderlei Silva.
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Great honest interview and appraisal of the fight. I agree with Chael on his assessment of a potential Jones v's Silva fight. Would love to see him put a beating on Wandy…
Nobody cares about this jack ass anymore.He needs to take his ass to WWE.
Kidd433 again I agree. You are on the money here. I bet he was one of the fastest finishes of all for Jones. Wand and Vitor the two guys he talks the most shit about have both have done way more than he has ever done in the sport, and Vitor went into the 4th with Jones. Ha Ha he got whipped quick by Jones..Please UFC send his ass packing. You don't need him and we don't want to see him anymore
Gee, thanks 757! I really appreciate you having my back! Thank you so much!
With all the other guys who get cut from this organization for various reasons, and the fact that there doesn't seem to be a set format anymore (like losing three in a row)please get rid of this clown. He has been allowed to stay and make money by shooting his mouth off and talk his way to big fight paydays. Oh yeah then he gets smashed in them. ……Clown. He is making the organization look bad and he should be gone.
Great comment!
I watched the youtube video of their car ride conversation. Sonnen understood everything that was said. He lies again!!
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Juvenile escapes from home leave in Oxford
A youth committed through the juvenile justice system to the custody of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice and placed at Just in Time Youth Services, a group home in Burlington, has failed to return from home leave.
Markest F. failed to return Thursday from home leave at 424 Granville St. in Oxford. The division has notified local law enforcement and is cooperating fully with the investigation, according to a press release.
Due to the unpredictability of juvenile behavior during an escape, division officials said they have a high degree of concern for the safety of both the juvenile and the public.
Members of the public should report any sightings of this juvenile to local law enforcement officials. Residents can call the Oxford Police department at (919) 693-3162, the Granville County Sheriff's Office at (919) 693-3213 or 911 should they see Markest F.


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Yes it is. Click the you failed to search link in my signature for your answer... or look for one of the ten thousand threads on 002 error. (Hint, update neogamma)
Games load and play but screen scrolls consistently?
I have system 4.2u with the latest IOS and rev's (D3-2 chipset) but some games when loading only load half the screen and or scroll consistently(in color). I've tried forcing region and vid patch. Game works but scrolls in color?
I know when they scroll in black and white I have to force region. I do that but the same thing only in color?
* My "ex" roomate has my 'madworld' and 'scarface' among other games...
I downloaded the ISO from the net, both games do the same thing. They are not form the same uploader.
Is it a bad copy? Try to reinstall? Setting issue? I have read in other posts to enable the 002 fix?
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Odd it's in color. Same region or out of region? Every out of region I've seen is in black and white
[QUOTE=platformhoon;362792I have system 4.2u with the latest IOS and rev's (D-3 chipset) Is it a bad copy? Try to reinstall? Setting issue?[/QUOTE]
Does "D-3" chipset mean D3-2? If so, why would you say "bad copy"? Just inquirin', as rather confusing. You're speaking of screen "tearing," something that does happen on out of region gaming.
out of region...
It looks like I hooked my computer straight into my tv w/o a converter... like how the refresh rate is different?
I have got Homebrew backup launcher gamma Wiigator 0.3. The screen goes black when starting a game I bought from the store. This has happened with 3 or 4 games, now the wifi games do not work either. I saw updates for Neogamma, USB Loader, etc. Do I need to update, if so, which one?
Ahh Thanks messie. Didn't know that all I needed was NeoGamma R8 and cIOS38. Now I can play Super Mario Galaxy 2 Thanks again :]
And please, before creating a thread based on a problem you have, take 2 seconds to acknowledge the "Search" button to see if your problem has already been solved.
In the special care list, it states Red Steel. Does Red Steel 2 count as special care too? Just wondering. Help if you can.


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Farmers' market brings the heat
Summertime produce is flooding the South Durham Farmers' Market, and among a full rainbow of sweet bell peppers, our shoppers will also find a wide selection of smaller, but more intense chili peppers. The hot and relatively dry weather this spring and summer has yielded a plentiful pepper crop full of flavor.
Peppers have been cultivated in Mexico and Central America for thousands of years. As with several other plants native to the Americas— tomatoes, corn, potatoes and squash— the use of peppers spread quickly after Columbus' return to Spain. Chilies were so successful in part due to their ability to replace the heat provided by peppercorns (their unrelated namesake), which were immensely expensive at the time. A few centuries later, many of the iconic dishes of Europe, India and Asia rely on peppers (e.g., paprikash, vindaloo and Nam phrik), and over 100 varieties of peppers are sold worldwide.
The heat in chili peppers comes from an alkaloid called capsaicin. Peppers seem to have adopted capsaicin to protect against harmful fungi and to make the fruit unappetizing to herbivorous mammals with molars that destroy rather than disperse the seeds. Birds, on the other hand, are unaffected by capsaicin and swallow the seeds whole, allowing them to pass through and germinate.
The amount of capsaicin in a pepper is measured in Scoville heat units (SHU). The SHU scale ranges from 0 SHU (a bell pepper) to 16,000,000 SHU (pure capsaicin). Currently, the hottest peppers, the Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, measure at just over 2,000,000 SHU. That is quite hot; for comparison, a jalapeño is less than 8,000 SHU.
Of course, in high enough quantities, capsaicin can cause painful irritation to the skin and mouth. (Pepper-spray is the recommended method to deter bears!) Once, while preparing stuffed padron peppers from the market, I made the mistake of scratching the corner of my mouth. I learned the hard way that approximately one-fifth of padrones are very hot, and there is no method for determining the spicy culprits ahead of time (though, typically, the drier the weather, the hotter the pepper). It's a thrilling game of pepper roulette.
Since then, I always handle chilies with gloves, but should you suffer from a similar incident, it's important to wash the affected area with oil or soap, as water alone or alcohol will not effectively rinse away the offending capsaicin. Also, keep in mind that the highest concentration of capsaicin is found in the pith tethering the seeds to the flesh of the pepper.
At the SDFM, we have several hot peppers available including cayennes, Scotch Bonnets, jalapeños and Anaheims. They are delicious grilled, roasted, sautéed or stewed and easy to preserve by pickling or drying. To reduce the spiciness, simply remove the seeds and all of the pith.
If hot peppers still aren't for you, we also have plenty of poblano, banana and heirloom bell peppers, plus sweet pepper jelly from Two Chicks Farm. But, if you like the spice, just remember that SDFM is bringing the heat!
Elizabeth Zander is market manager for the South Durham Farmers' Market, open 8 a.m.to noon each Saturday and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, 5410 NC Highway 55.


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Saturday of Service Community Partner Information
Each fall, the Office of Community Outreach hosts a campus-wide service day in conjunction with organizations in Berea and the Greater Cleveland area. Students, faculty and staff come together to serve with a number of different organizations. In previous years, participants have served in a variety of ways such as cleaning, sorting food, decorating for the holidays, raking leaves and spending time with older adults at a retirement community. We hope to continue the momentum this year by partnering with your organization to help impact our communities. This year's event will take place on November 2, 2013.
This year we are offering two shifts: morning shift participants will serve at organizations from approximately 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and afternoon shift participants will serve from approximately 1:30-4:30. You may request volunteers for one or both shifts depending on your needs.
What is required of Saturday of Service Community Partner Organizations?
All partners must have at least one organization representative on site during the service project to provide direction to the BW participants. We also ask that the representative helps the group understand the importance of their work by providing information about the organization and how the task the group is performing is of benefit. And, of course, please plan plenty of work for the group. Our partners are sometimes surprised by how much a group of energetic college students can accomplish in a few hours!


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Gear Review
Good universal water shoe
Not open to all the small pieces in the water, adequate drainage, comfortable for running/walking, easy to pull on/off. I doubt I'll ever lose sight of the "look at me" seaweed green but it does make stepping through murky water a little easier for foot placement. I have a wide foot & found the fit correct but the toe box slightly long if I had to be picky
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After two years on the market, it would appear that the Nintendo 3DS has now become the latest victim of piracy.
Gateway 3DS claim to have created a flash card that enables handheld owners to load backed up ROMS to the device, without needing to legitimately purchase software.
"The Gateway 3DS Team proudly presents the first ever video proof that many thought impossible," they write on their website. "Below we show an unedited video of the device booting 3 different backed up 3DS ROMS consecutively which are loaded on the Gateway 3DS device via microSD cards. We hope you are as excited as we are!"
The unedited video sees the user making use of Micro SD Memory Cards to load the recently released Luigi's Mansion 2 on the handheld, as well as Resident Evil Revelations and Super Mario 3D Land.
Well, we're not excited at all. Piracy will undoubtedly threaten the future of the platform, and Nintendo will be keen to address this attempt as soon as they can.
[Thanks NeoGAF]
Alex Seedhouse+ Alex's early adoration for Nintendo began with a Yellow Game Boy and a copy of Donkey Kong Land. This developed over the years, later peaking when he hid in his room to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time one Christmas. Nowadays, his enthusiasm is shared through Nintendo Insider, a place in which he can document his thoughts regarding the big N.
"Well, we're not excited at all. Piracy will undoubtedly threaten the future of the platform, and Nintendo will be keen to address this attempt as soon as they can."
– Oh boo hoo, won't somebody PLEEEASE think of the poor multi-billion dollar corporation
I live in Japan, but own an American 3DS, because I prefer to play text-heavy games in English, which I import from the US. However, I don't mind buying racers, fighting games, or other non-story driven games from the local stores, in Japanese.
Unfortunately, Nintendo has made the terrible decision to region-lock their latest console, which makes it impossible for me to just go out and buy games. If I want to get legit copies, I have no choice but to order everything online, and wait 1 or 2 weeks for my games to be delivered.
For this reason, I'll definitely be getting this "Gateway" card. I'm not sorry, Nintendo. If your console wasn't restricted based on territories, I wouldn't bother with a thing like this, but since you insist on making things difficult, you can blame yourself for the lost sales.