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IF St Austell are to be consistent challengers for league honours then they need to be earning higher marks from manager Phil Lafferty.
The Lillywhites welcome CSWPL premier division champions Bodmin Town to Poltair Park on Friday night (7.30pm) in what Lafferty expects to be his toughest game yet since taking over the reins in November.
And while the Lillywhites' boss has revealed he has seen a marked improvement from his players since succeeding Dan Nancarrow at his hometown club there is still plenty of room for improvement.
He said: "We need players who are getting better marks, eights, nines and tens.
"At the moment we are getting sixes one week and eights and nines the next. If we want to be challenging the Bodmins and Plymouth Parkways of this world then we need to be performing well on a weekly basis. We need to find that consistency.
"When you look at teams like Bodmin they treat every game the same. They go out to win whenever they play.
"It was never going to happen overnight but I have seen a big improvement since I arrived and hopefully that will continue."
Lafferty and Bodmin boss Darren Gilbert remain two of the most passionate managers in Peninsula League football, and while Friday night's game promises to be an intriguing match-up on and off the field, there is also a mutual respect between the two.
Lafferty added: "Darren Gilbert is a top manager, who has done a fantastic job at Bodmin.
"People say Bodmin aren't the side they once were. I think that's complete rubbish.
"They are a great team and we will need to be at the very top of our game if we want to get anything from it."
After last night's game at home to Ivybridge Town in the Throgmorton Cup was postponed, Lafferty will have a full strength squad to choose from on Friday.
And it is likely to include two young players Lafferty is keen to involve from the second team.
Central defender Josh Yelland and striker Tyler Cheshire are likely to be among the substitutes as St Austell look to return to winning ways after losing 2-1 at Exmouth Town last month.
Lafferty said: "I want to do what is right for the club and give as many local players the chance to play.
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Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2014 in the grounds of the fortress of Montestaffoli in San Gimignano (SI), the Cavalieri di Santa Fina presents "Medioevo in Rocca" (Middle Age in the Fortress), historical-medieval exhibition, with drums, flags, dances and duels, eating and drinking in the company!
The drums and the figurants of the Contrade will parade through the streets of the city, alternating their departures from Porta San Giovanni and Porta San Matteo. The sound of the drums and the parade will lead you to the Rocca of Montestaffoli, ancient fortress where you can see medieval life scenes, admire the camp of the soldiers combining the seeing pleasure with the tasting one.. In fact you can taste the flavors of Tuscany at the counter held by the four Contrade. Here, , tireless workers, will serve bread soup, wine and grilled meat and you will be entertained by the performances of the groups:
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You will admire the perfect reconstruction of the camp of the armed medieval and play according to the medieval times 1300 in special areas that you could find.
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An increase in pointy ears and William Shatner impressions will likely be seen in movie theater lines in Aiken and across the country this week with the opening of "Star Trek Into Darkness," the second film in the reboot of the popular sci-fi series.
Characters like Dr. Spock, with his protruding ears, and James Kirk, played for years on the small screen by Shatner, return to theaters for the first time since 2009, exciting local fans and intriguing those new to the series.
Director J.J. Abrams' first "Star Trek" movie was a box office hit three years ago, giving younger fans an updated take on the nearly five-decades-old series.
Aiken resident Mike Parayno, 24, was introduced to the movie through a friend and hopes his first "Star Trek" experience turns him into a fan.
"I've seen the trailers, and it looks pretty good. The special effects that I've seen make me want to go see it," he said.
Chelsey Calixte, a student at USC Aiken, said she wants to see a fresh take on the classic show.
"I've seen some clips from the old show on YouTube," she said, referring to the original series from the 1960s. "The casting in this one is good. Looks like they did a good job with the continuity of the characters, too."
Elise Davis, also a USCA student, might make the trip to the theater to see actress Zoe Saldana, who plays Uhura in the new film.
"It looks like there's a love scene there, after watching the trailer," she said with a laugh. "That foreshadowing of a little love connection might make me want to step out from the usual chick flicks I like to see."
While younger fans are getting a look for the first time, older fans are diving back into the series.
Philip Hare, 57, of Aiken used to watch the 1960s series every day after school and hopes to see the new movie soon.
"I haven't been tracking the launch of it, but I'd love to see it with my family," he said.
Both Regal Cinemas, located at the Aiken Mall, and the Big Mo, a drive-in theater in Monetta, are currently showing the film.
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The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians was founded in 2005. The mission: to provide access to affordable healthcare services to Austin's uninsured working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Medical, dental, mental, hearing and vision health services are provided by the Seton Family of Hospitals, St. David's Foundation, The SIMS Foundation, Estes Audiology and Prevent Blindness Texas.
Now well into its 6th year of existence, HAAM has allowed thousands of hard-working Austin musicians access to regular, cost-effective healthcare services. Without this alliance, working musicians who juggle day jobs and are uninsured might have a tough time finding anything but emergency care for themselves and their families.
One day each year is designated as HAAM Benefit Day, a unique event where the city unites to keep music alive and well in Austin. The 6th Annual HAAM Benefit Day, presented by Whole Foods Market, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Many local businesses donate 5% of their proceeds for the to HAAM, and dozens of local musicians, most of whom are HAAM members, perform throughout the day at venues and stores throughout the city.
You can join the Waterloo Records for a special H.A.A.M. Benefit Day parking lot concert! FREE and ALL AGES!
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Brought to you by KUT , Ziegenbock , and 24 Diner!
5% of our business that day will be donated to HAAM. HAAM is the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. For more info go to www.myhaam.org!
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I just found out my parents had a bunch of work done at the dealership on their Caravan. They gave them a very nice collectible Challenger travel mug, which my mom gave to me. Unsure if I will use it though. Definitely a sweet mug!
as nice as it looks, it's a pretty crappy design as far as travel mugs go. with a square base, it doesn't really fit into round cup holders. can get a little messy around corners.
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The Materials Properties Team of MST-16 studies the thermodynamic and mechanical properties of a wide range of nuclear materials, from single crystals of exotic plutonium compounds to aged plutonium alloys to mixed-oxide fuels. Our measurement capabilities include resonant ultrasound spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, dilatometry, precision immersion density, and quasi-static mechanical testing. We use a range of materials processing tools, including single-crystal growth, arc melting, casting, rolling, and heat treating. These capabilities are primarily located in the Plutonium Facility at TA-55 and the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Building.
Materials properties are used over a range of temperatures in conjunction with microstructure to understand the physics and engineering performance of nuclear materials, such as in a nuclear weapon or reactor, and to provide fundamental information on the electronic structure of actinides. To this end, the team supports a wide range of programs, including Plutonium Sustainment, Pit Surveillance, Dynamic Plutonium Experiments, Fuel Cycle Research and Development, Laboratory-Directed Research and Development, and various threat reduction programs.
Plutonium experiments conducted at the Sandia National Laboratory Z Accelerator Facility
Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) successfully conducted the first plutonium (Pu) isentropic (constant entropy) compression experiments on the refurbished Z machine. The experiment is a continuation of studies performed at SNL prior to the major refurbishment of the Z machine, which increased its pulsed power output. The Z machine concentrates electrical energy and converts it into short pulses of controlled magnetic pressure, which create conditions on a small scale similar to those experienced by matter with the detonation of nuclear weapons. This capability is extremely useful in the study of weapons effects. This experiment marks the first in a collaborative series of dynamic properties experiments on plutonium being planned for the Z machine during FY11. To read more
Plutonium equation of state experiments under pressure at Advanced Photon Source
The experimentally obtained equation of state of materials under pressure is of importance not only for the validation of models employing theoretical inter-atomic potentials and electronic structure calculations, but primarily to improve our understanding of materials properties under extreme conditions. For plutonium, this data is particularly important to theorists as they struggle to develop a realistic electronic structure model capable of predicting the numerous crystal structure transitions plutonium undergoes in pressure and temperature space. Researchers at Los Alamos are utilizing diamond anvil cell techniques to explore the compressive behavior of plutonium as a function of alloying composition and age.To read more
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Having grown up just a few blocks from the Brooklyn Campus, Diane Reynolds is delighted to be back in Fort Greene. Since joining the faculty in 2002, Dr. Reynolds has taught courses in Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, End of Life,and Medical-Surgical nursing, as well as courses on the Graduate level. She coordinated the senior practicum course NUR490 for most of her tenure at LIU. Dr. Reynolds has achieved certification in oncology nursing and as a certified nurse educator. In addition to teaching, Dr. Reynolds enjoys traveling, the theatre, cooking and eating but most of all, being a grandparent!
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In most cases, neither simple nor communicating hydroceles cause pain or many other symptoms.
If your son has a communicating hydrocele, you may notice his scrotum changes size over the course of the day. This is because fluid is either filling the sac or draining back into his belly. This swelling in the scrotum may be on one or both sides. Your son's scrotum may swell more when he is active or crying. It may decrease in size when he's relaxed or resting.
A simple hydrocele will stay the same size over the course of the day. It will very slowly get smaller over time. Simple hydroceles usually disappear before a boy's first birthday.
Your baby's doctor will carefully examine your son's belly area and groin, looking and feeling for a swollen scrotum that is not painful. Sometimes the doctor can't feel a boy's testicles because there is so much fluid in the scrotum. The doctor may also be able to make the size of the sac bigger or smaller by pressing on the boy's belly or scrotum.
Sometimes doctors shine a light through the swollen scrotum. If your son has a hydrocele, the scrotum will look like it is full of clear fluid. If the doctor can see other tissue, the baby might have a hernia.
In some cases, the doctor might ask your son to have an ultrasound exam to make sure of the diagnosis.


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People across the country and the world paused to celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, but many may also want to celebrate today in a very American way going out to eat.
For veterans and active military men and women with an appetite, several Aiken area restaurants will have specials and deals today as a way of saying thank you to the countrys armed services.
At Aiken Brewing Company, 140 Laurens St., veterans and active military will receive $1 off any food item and $1 off draft beer, liquor and wine every day.
At Casabella Italian Restaurant, 120 Chesterfield St., veterans and active military will receive 10 percent off their purchase today.
At Fatz Cafe, 996 Pine Log Road, veterans and active military receive one free dessert and a certificate for $6 off their next visit today.
At Golden Corral, 2265 Whiskey Road, veterans and active military may eat free from 4 to 9 p.m. today.
At Grouchos Deli, 216 University Parkway, veterans and active military will receive 10 percent off their purchase today.
At OCharleys, 168 South Aiken Lane, Any veteran or active military will receive any $9.99 entree for free today.
At Outback Steakhouse, 160 Aiken Mall Drive, veterans and active military will receive a free blooming onion and cold beverage today, and a military bonus card, which gives users 10 percent off their purchase for each visit from Nov. 14 through Dec. 31.
At Red Lobster, 950 Aiken Mall Drive, veterans and active military will receive one free appetizer today.
At Ryans Downtown Market and Deli, 106 Laurens St., will offer 10 percent off purchases to veterans today. Active-duty military will also receive a 10 percent discount with a military ID.
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Though he doesn't actually get his hands on the Constitution, the disrespect Ian Howe shows the Declaration of Independence is enough to conclude that he would care very little for it. It starts with a small document like a parking ticket getting disrespected. Next, you're crapping on your cable bill. Then the Declaration of Independence. And before long, you're whizzing on the Constitution. Luckily, Nicolas Cage is able to stop him before he gets too out of hand.
It's true that the Constitution didn't exist yet at this point, but if it had, I'm sure Jason Isaacs and his evil soldiers would have dropped their pantaloons and pissed all over that sucker. There's no doubt in my mind.
Believed to be nothing more than the dimwitted Vice President, Ted Matthews proves himself to be so much more by engineering a plot to steal the presidency. In doing so, he attempts to assassinate two former presidents and have the current president take the fall. President murder. Totally unconstitutional.
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DURHAM, N.H. – Junior Brooke Duchaney (Hampton Falls, N.H.) scored her second game-winning goal in as many contests, and freshman goalkeeper Erica Correa (Cheshire, Conn.) stopped five shots for her second shutout in consecutive matches as the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team defeated Dartmouth College, 1-0, Thursday afternoon at Lewis Fields.
|Steph Gilkenson
The Wildcats improve to 4-4-2 as they beat Dartmouth for the first time in 19 years, and earn their first home win over their intrastate rival in 20 years. The Big Green, which defeated No. 16 Penn State, 1-0, last Sunday, and also tied 17th-ranked San Diego, 1-1, earlier in the year, falls to 2-4-1 overall.
Duchaney struck in the 33rd minute when classmate Stephanie Gilkenson (Cranston, R.I.) sent a long ball from just inside midfield to the top right corner of the box where Duchaney gathered it and shot the ball to the left corner of the net, tucking it inside the far post to beat Dartmouth goalkeeper Colleen Hogan and give UNH a 1-0 lead. In the Wildcats' previous game, Duchaney found the back of the net in the 38th minute to lead her team to a 1-0 win against Bryant University.
The assist was the second in as many contests for Gilkenson, who was playing in just her third game of the season after returning from injury. Sophomore Drea Nogueira (New Bedford, Mass.) also was credited with an assist on the play for her team-leading seventh point of the season.
Hogan stopped two shots for Dartmouth.
The Wildcats, who outplayed the Big Green in the first half, had their first scoring chance late in the second minute when senior Marika Posehn (Duncan, British Columbia) sent a ball from the right flank into the box where it deflected off of Duchaney and was cleared by a Dartmouth defender.
Later, in the 18th minute, junior Jordyn Krall (Duxbury, Mass.) created a chance when her service from close to the end line on the left flank rolled past the goalmouth and through to the right side of the box where sophomore Monique Lamotte (Tampa, Fla.) popped her shot just over the crossbar.
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Junior Alli Rozelle (Stratham, N.H.) was named the America East Player of the Game.
Despite being outshot by UNH, 7-2, in the first half, the Big Green held an 11-9 shot advantage in the game. Dartmouth created more chances in the second half thanks in part to the Wildcats playing a defensive game to protect their one-goal lead.
The last time the Wildcats defeated Dartmouth was Oct. 30, 1991 in a 2-0 road victory, while the last home win against the Big Green came Nov. 1, 1990 in a 3-1 overtime triumph.
The Wildcats return to action Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. when they open up conference play at Boston University. The next home game for the 'Cats is Sunday, Oct. 3 at noon when they play host to UMBC at Lewis Fields.


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The Associate Director, reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Diversity Excellence and Equity/Director of Faculty of Staff Affirmative Action (AVC/Director), and is responsible for the development and implementation of equal opportunity processes and procedures. The Associate Director manages the AA/EEO diversity data management processes including the collection and analysis of data and the development of the annual campus affirmative action plans for each unit on campus. The Associate Director oversees and monitors the development of affirmative action/diversity plans and programs developed by campus units or by OFSAA. The Associate Director will also be responsible for overseeing the implementation and training around the new AAIS and I Recruit systems on campus.
The Associate Director coordinates an Affirmative Action and diversity communication initiative that includes the production and updating of OFSAA publications, including Affirmative Action websites and brochures, media placements and information pieces.
In the absence of the AVC/Director the Associate Director is responsible for the Office of Faculty and Staff Affirmative Action and works with the staff to promote and integrate the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, non-discrimination, and excellence through diversity at UCR. In this capacity, the Associate Director administers the complaint resolution process, conducting investigations as needed with the support of the Director and other appropriate offices.
The Associate Director ensures that UCR faculty and staff employment policies and procedures comply with all relevant Federal, State, and University requirements. The Assistant- Associate Director represents UC Riverside in interaction with external state and local compliance agencies. They also serve as a resource for UCR administrators, committees, and departments involved in addressing affirmative action, equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and diversity issues. The Associate Director represents UCR on behalf of the AVC/Director and serves on various UC and UCR committees.
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Bachelor's degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field, with a strong background in data gathering, analysis, and diversity-related issues.
Knowledge and experience in the areas of diversity; nondiscrimination; sexual harassment prevention; and affirmative action and equal opportunity policies, laws, and regulations.
Experience conducting neutral fact-finding investigations.
Ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into well-written reports.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of a multicultural organization, including individuals and groups represented by senior managers, faculty members, the UC community, the Office of the President, and external organizations and agencies.
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Things to do in Chicago
Whether your stay at The Westin Chicago River North is for business or pleasure, there are so many things to do in Chicago. Our hotel is located in the prestigious River North neighborhood where there are endless things to do in Chicago with shopping, dining, architecture and entertainment options within blocks of the hotel. From designer boutiques, high end restaurants and iconic landmarks, visiting Chicago is an truly memorable experience. Experience all the things to do in Chicago - enjoy:
|Magnificent Mile & State Street Shopping - (distance: .9 mile away)
The Magnificent Mile and State Street are located in the heart of Downtown Chicago and are known for world-class shopping. From upscale department stores to luxury retailers some of these iconic shopping destinations include The Shops at North Bridge, Water Tower Place and Macy's on State Street. Enjoy this exciting and renowned thing to do in Chicago during your next visit.
Macy's Shopping - (distance: .5 mile away)
|Millennium Park - (distance: .6 mile away)
One of the iconic things to do in Chicago, explore Millennium Park on your next visit in Chicago. Home to some of the city's most famous landmarks, Millennium Park is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in the city. Featured in the park are the infamous sculpture The Bean, Pritzker Pavilion hosting many outdoor concerts and the interesting Crown fountain. In the winter months, enjoy ice skating on the McCormick Tribune Plaza ice rink.
|Navy Pier - (distance: 1.5 miles away)
Visit Chicago's #1 tourist attraction when you spend a day exploring Navy Pier. Built in 1916, the 3,300ft pier is one of the most historic and memorable landmarks in Chicago. Attractions on Navy Pier include sightseeing tours, Pier Park- featuring the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, Chicago's Children's museum and an IMAX theater. Navy Pier is open all year long, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
|Chicago Sports - (distance: 4.4 miles away from Wrigley Field)
Chicago is home to some of the oldest and most famous sports teams in the entire country. Known for their championship traditions, Chicago sports provides constant entertainment all year long. On your travels to Chicago be sure to grab a ticket and enjoy one of the amazing sports venues in the city.
|Chicago Theatre District - (distance: .2 mile away)
Looking for a night of theatre in the Windy City? Explore the Chicago Theatre District and experience the best of Broadway in Chicago. Explore exciting shows year-round on the stages of the Oriental Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the Bank of America Theatre, the Auditorium Theatre and the Broadway Playhouse. For more information on shows or tickets please see the concierge on your stay.
House of Blues Chicago - (distance: across the street)
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Research aims to predict when employees will phone in sick
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A collaborative research project launched by Lancaster University aims to predict when workers will phone in sick.
The work, which is being conducted as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Stafford-based company Business Safety Systems, will result in new models that employers can use to better predict and manage absenteeism in the workplace.
By using cutting-edge statistical methods, academics from Lancaster University will look to develop a method of accurately analysing characteristics and patterns in data, both within large population groups and at an individual level.
Dr Peter Neal from Lancaster University said: "We know that by looking at population groups there are key events that can cause greater absenteeism - such as during large sporting events, during a flu outbreak or when there is particularly severe bad weather. The modelling of data will allow us to quantify this affect.
"At an individual level, we will be able to identify workers with unusual absence patterns which can inform managers of where to invest attention."
The models that will be developed on the back of the research should enable managers to work out contingencies for staffing levels during predicted episodes of increased absenteeism.
It will also help them to intervene at an earlier level to work with staff who could potentially end up taking long periods of sick leave.
Dr Neal said: "The main thing is companies will have a better understanding of likely absenteeism and the measures needed to cope. For example, for a bus company it is important to have drivers for all routes and hence it is probably necessary to rota on spare drivers to cover absence. However, you don't want a lot of people do nothing, so you want to have a good idea of how many spare drivers are going to be needed and how this varies through the year.
"At an individual level, identifying skivers may be popular with businesses but the main benefit will be to help detect those at risk of going off long-term sick through stress or injury, which is beneficial to both employer and employee."
The two-year project, which is being launched in October, has been funded by more than £136,000 - two thirds of which is from the Technology Strategy Board.
Business Safety Systems, who are a risk management consultancy, have part-funded the research and will be providing the data, which needs to be collected legally, to create absenteeism modelling software.
Business Safety Systems will be able to offer prediction modelling software to clients at the end of the research project.
Neil Shotton from Business Safety Systems said: "We are thrilled that we are able to connect our business creativity with the technical skills from Lancaster.
"We are hoping that our results will allow employers to cut the costs and mitigate the consequences of sickness absence. Our goal is to have a product that informs real-time management decisions that will help achieve these aims."
Companies that would like to participate in the research can email Neil Shotton.
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The Immutable Laws of Maureen Dowd
A guide to reading the New York Times columnist.
Oct 14, 2002, Vol. 8, No. 05 • By JOSH CHAFETZ
MAUREEN DOWD'S New York Times columns used to be fun. Whether you agreed with her or not, they were witty and incisive. Sometimes they were even insightful. But recently, many readers are asking the same question as a letter writer to the Denver Post: "What has happened to Maureen Dowd lately? . . . she is no longer informative, clever or entertaining, just childish and vindictive." The truth is, Maureen Dowd hasn't changed; the times have. She's always been a formulaic writer, but the formula has never been less appropriate (and therefore more conspicuous) than it has since September 11, 2001. The formula consists of five basic principles that underlie almost all of her writing.
THE FIRST IMMUTABLE LAW OF DOWD: The first and most important rule is what might be termed the People magazine principle: All political phenomena can be reduced to caricatures of the personalities involved. Any reference to policy concerns or even to old-fashioned politicking is, like, so passé. And, of course, with every caricature goes a nickname.
The First Law is the reason that Dowd used to be so much fun to read--it's the reason she won the 1999 Pulitzer for her columns on the Lewinsky scandal. The Lewinsky scandal was all about personality; more than that, it was about personalities that lent themselves to caricature. So when Dowd wrote about President Clinton ("the Grand Canyon of need") and Monica Lewinsky (the "relentless" woman "clinging to some juvenile belief that the President loved her") and Linda Tripp (who "rides on a broomstick") and Ken Starr (a "sex addict"), it just seemed apt.
The problem is, the nation now has matters of life and death to attend to. But Dowd is still drawing caricatures. For instance, her September 25, 2002, column compares Bush administration officials to middle school "alpha girls" for snubbing Gerhard Schröder's German government after it ran for reelection on an anti-American platform. Says Dowd, "now we have the spectacle of the 70-year-old Rummy acting like a 16-year-old Heather, vixen-slapping those lower in the global hierarchy, trying to dominate and silence the beta countries with less money and fewer designer weapons."
Or consider her August 21 column about a meeting of top officials at Bush's ranch. Her analysis here consists of breaking the world into two opposing camps: the "Whack-Iraq tribe" and the "Pesky Questions tribe." The former includes "Rummy, . . . W., Cheney, Condi, Paul Wolfowitz and Richard Perle." The latter includes "Mr. Powell, Brent Scowcroft and Wesley Clark." How subtle--only the ones she doesn't like get nicknames. The reason that the "Whack-Iraq'ers" are so "gung-ho" is that "the Cheney-Rummy-Condi Axis of Anti-Evil believes in unilateralism so fervently." It's just a character trait, see? They must have a multilateral fiber deficiency.
In any case, it can't be because they think that Iraq poses a serious and immediate threat. We know that, because in her column on the opposing camps in the Iraq debate, Dowd doesn't see fit actually to discuss Iraq at all. What bearing could that have on the debate? Likewise, in the "alpha girls" column, Dowd never considers that there could be sound reasons of state for snubbing Germany--for instance, a "forgive and forget" policy might encourage politicians in other countries to pander to crude anti-Americanism, a pandering that would have the effect of reinforcing and strengthening the sentiment among the general population. But let no such considerations emerge from Dowd's pen: The First Law forbids them.
THE SECOND IMMUTABLE LAW OF DOWD: It's easier to whine than to take a stand or offer solutions. Consider this: In her many columns to date lobbing stinkbombs at the "Whack-Iraq'ers," she has yet to come out and say that she opposes war in Iraq. The reason, presumably, is that she would then have to actually confront and argue against the administration's reasons for attacking Iraq. Instead, she offers this commentary on Bush's U.N. address (from her September 15 column): "But there was no compelling new evidence. Mr. Bush offered only an unusually comprehensive version of the usual laundry list. Saddam is violating the sanctions, he tried to assassinate Poppy, he's late on his mortgage payments, he tips 10 percent, he has an unjustifiable fondness for 'My Way,' he gassed his own people, he doesn't turn down the front brim of his hat."


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Bar 145 to host Put-in-Bay InvasionWritten by Sarah Ottney | Editor in Chief | email@example.com
Fans of Put-in-Bay can get their island fix in Toledo when Bar 145 hosts a night of popular island entertainment on March 3.
Put-in-Bay Invasion was organized by co-owner Jeremy Fitzgerald, whose family owns Mr. Ed's Bar and Grille on the island. The event is set for 2 p.m. March 3 to 2 a.m. Cost is $10.
The musical lineup includes Neon Black, an '80s cover band; Killer Flamingos, a pop, rock and electronic band out of Detroit; Ray Fogg, a comedian who performs off-color solo acoustic tunes; and John Salamon, a piano player and singer. All the artists are popular regular performers on Put-in-Bay, Fitzgerald said.
The evening will also feature guest bartenders from Put-in-Bay bars, including Mr. Ed's, the Round House Bar, The Boathouse Bar and Grill, The Fishbowl and Put-in-Bay Brewing Co.
Representatives from various Put-in-Bay businesses, including Mr. Ed's, Frosty Bar, The Boathouse, The Boardwalk and The Fishbowl will also be on hand with giveaways, Fitzgerald said.
Named after the temperature of a perfectly cooked medium-rare burger, Bar 145 opened in May at 5305 Monroe St.
Fitzgerald said the eatery aims to bring Put-in-Bay's party atmosphere to Toledo.
"Toledo is Put-in-Bay's No. 1 audience. There's more of a customer base for Put-in-Bay in Toledo than any other city," Fitzgerald said. "I'm just trying to do something different. I hope people enjoy it and that it helps get people ready for the Put-in-Bay season."
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DIY-Tinted Mason Pinch Jars
by Ashley B. • July 25, 2013 • DIY Crafts • 13 Comments
I love anything old and vintage, if I wasn't a neat-freak I would probably become a hoarder of all things antique. I love collecting things as I find them, then turning them into useful objects. These DIY tinted mason pinch jars are a great example and are very easy and inexpensive to make!
Here is what you'll need:
- Small Canning Jars
- Chalkboard Spray Paint
- Foam Paintbrush
- Food Coloring
- Modge Podge
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Oven- preheated to 150 degrees.
Directions: Tinting
- Remove all lids from jars, set aside.
- Place 1/2 tablespoon Modge Podge into a small cup, then add 3-4 drops of desired color food coloring. Mix both together with spoon.
- Use a foam paint brush to apply mixture to the outside of the mason jar, painting on as evenly as possible. I used 2 coats of mixture to attain the green color you see pictured above.
- Bake in a 150 degree oven for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- If at 10 minutes the inside of the jar looks streaky or wet, bake longer at 5-10 minute intervals until dry and streak free.
- Set aside to cool. Usually about 30 minutes.
Directions: Chalkboard Tops- Outdoors Only
- Remove lid insert from lid itself (small round disc that pops out of jar top) and bring outside.
- Place lid insert on cardboard or other non-porous item like drop cloth or a tarp that you don't mind getting paint on.
- Shake chalkboard spray paint vigorously, and read directions on back of can to see how far away you should stand when spraying.
- Spray lid insert, working from top to bottom. Spray as evenly as possible. If you make a mistake, you can always apply a second coat (which I recommend anyways).
- Allow to dry, 1 coat generally takes 2-3 hours.
- Apply a second coat if needed. I recommend. Allow to dry.
- Once the lid insert is dry, place it back inside the lid then screw lid onto tinted jar and voila! A tinted mason pinch jar!
These jars make really cute gifts for any occasion and they also look great around the house. Tinting mason jars is also a great way to get a vintage look. Below you will see another jar I created for a table centerpiece. I purposefully did not drain the jar before baking so I could get the streak effect. I was going for a nautical, beach sort of look. All I did was add sand and shells from the beach, then lit a tea light and placed it on top.
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Application for Waiver of Tuition for Faculty and Staff (ECSU Policy 200.1.5) All ECSU permanent, full-time employees are eligible for tuition waivers for not more than two courses during the academic year at all constituent institutions of the UNC System.
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'L'Asso' on Serious Eats
Where to Get Deep Dish Pizza in NYC? Not at L'asso
I was eating a dainty Neapolitan pizza with Adam Kuban recently when I lamented the fact that there's no Chicago deep dish pizza available in NYC (putting aside the few remaining branches of awful chain Uno Chicago Grill, which is actually headquartered in Boston). Adam mentioned that there is a place in Astoria that reportedly sells deep dish pies, but a few days later Time Outannounced that L'Asso is now selling a deep dish pie much closer to my Manhattan home. More
'MetroMix' Picks Its Top 5 Neapolitan Pizzerias in NYC
MetroMix weighs in with its Top 5 Neapolitan pizzerias in NYC, and they are: Roberta's Kesté Pizza & Vino Franny's Motorino L'Asso There's not really a ranking or particular order. They are described as "essential," instead.... More
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
Pretty Pictures: A slideshow of Tonda. [Grub Street] Which Little Italy Pizza Is the Best? "In Midtown it looks like 'Little Italy Pizza' is becoming the new 'Famous Ray's.'" [Midtown Lunch] Clam Pie at L'Asso: The Nolita pizzeria, barely a block away from Lombardi's, is gearing up to serve clam pies—a specialty of the city's first pizzeria. [Grub Street] Nice Headline: In reference to the Varasano's Pizzeria opening in Atlanta tonight, the New York Times titles its blog post "The Pizza MacGyver Opens His Own Restaurant." [Diner's Journal] Speaking of Atlanta: Jimmy Sobeck goes on an 18-pie pizza tour... More
L'Asso Pizza Guide in Next Week's 'Onion'
If you're not into the habit of picking up the Onion satirical newspaper, here's a reason next week. From an email we just got from the folks at L'Asso: The L'asso Pizza Guide—the definitive guide to pizza—will be carried as a NYC Onion insert (10/9/2008). The guide is a humorous and informational guide to pizza—from its humble beginnings in ancient times to its current incarnation as one of the world's favorite foods. It's been a year in the making!The one-of-a-kind guide chews on the anthropological aspects of pizza (Are you a dutiful dabber, a hi-fi folder, or a spicy sprinkler?),... More


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In the 1930s, as waves of war and persecution were crashing over Europe, two young Jewish women began separate journeys of survival. One, a Polish-born woman from Bialystok, where virtually the entire Jewish community would soon be sent to the ghetto and from there to Hitler?s concentration camps, was determined not only to live but to live with pride... more...
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Strong Beautiful Shape Workout
Hello my Lovies,
I have a new Lower Body Workout! This one is took me around 27 minutes to finish, but I also always do a mini finisher for my Butt at the end of each lower body routine. The finishers that I do are in this Booty Challenge.read more
Super Buns & Legs of Steel Workout
Hello my Sweeties,
Today I have quite the amazing Lower Body routine for you guys. This workout will give you an amazing burn on your glutes and an amazing burn on your legs as well. I've been focusing on Glutes quite a bit in every single latest workout that I've been doing. I also have been doing bridges of different variations including isometric bridges, before my Lower Body routines and sometimes even after.read more
Let's Focus On Booty Workout
Happy Friday my Lovies,
I am finally bringing you a new lower body workout! As you can already tell by the title of this post, this routine is seriously going to be focused on booty. Lower body routines are actually my weakness, its always for some reason much harder for me to do than upper body, but I believe whatever seems harder, that's what we should focus on.read more


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