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Being treated as if I believe in nothing and considered immoral because I'm an atheist is frustrating, but it really shows me who's paying attention, who's arrogant, and who's clueless about reality.
Piers Anthony wrote about a kind of atheist in "On A Pale Horse," completely misrepresenting atheism if his logic were applied to the real world, though it made sense in his fictional world of magic and magical beings. I think this is a common mistake people make about atheism and atheists. The stigma or label appears to tell people that atheists are atheists no matter what, whether the proof of gods exist or not, dogmatically insisting there is no god even if a god proved she existed.
Apparently, the idea that atheists believe in nothing is so common that there are even some atheists that believe this nonsense. "Atheist" speaks to only one supernatural aspect involving deities. Other, broader definitions that include distheists, anti-theists, agnostics, which have the common denominator of no proof of a god's existence, can be included in this, but just because an atheist sees no evidence your god is real does not mean that an atheist has no belief in anything at all.
So, someone saying atheists are immoral people that don't believe in anything demonstrates a common mean spirited attack on something they do not understand or are too bigoted to care.
Anyway, that's my rant.
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Though all of the comments regarding this thread are great, I'm afraid you've done the equivalent of citing an Onion headline as something to get up in arms about.
The author cited, Piers Anthony, is an Atheist writer and might be the equivalent of an Atheist J.K. Rowling. I have read On A Pale Horse several times, and the entire 7 book series all the way through at least twice.
His reference to atheism is most probably a poke of fun at himself. The series Incarnations of Eternity gives humans the "jobs" of Death, Time, Earth Mother, Fate, War, Satan and even God. I would recommend his books especially to young adults because he does a fantastic job skewering and discussing the inconsistencies and fallacies ascribed to those who are given the authorities and abilities of gods.
His books are fun reads, he loves puns and is a champion for human rights through his many, many books.
More adult readers would like his God of Tarot series, which also twists adherents into truly following their various rules and creeds.
Piers Anthony was probably the first writer to expose me to rational, skeptical thinking, and he does this in a thoroughly entertaining way. My son hated reading, so on his 14th birthday, I bought him On A Pale Horse, and he read through the entire series within about three months. He demanded that I buy him the books, this kid who couldn't stand reading. Back when I first encountered them, Piers was still writing them, so I had to wait up to two years between books.
So again, all the comments on this thread--good, but don't throw Piers Anthony under the bus, he's a good guy.
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I get what you're saying, but I think the label "sin" goes much deeper than merely missing the mark. When Christians want you to admit you're a sinner, they want you to wrap the label into your identity. You've not just committed sin... you are a sinner. It defines you. I refuse to call myself a sinner --even while I admit I'm not perfect and do indeed "miss the mark" at times-- because I refuse to concede that I'm so "wretched", and worthy of burning in Hell simply for being born.
Also, I will not repent of being sinful, because I am not ashamed of who I am. They want you to feel shame and regret for not being perfect and holy; for not being born "clean". I value myself; I value myself to admit when I do wrong and try to improve. I don't have to loath myself, and beg the god who created me this way for forgiveness. I won't play their game. Ya know? It's self-depricating, and that's all part of schtick of Christianity. They're able to control people through guilt.
^Not sure if you were saying we should use the words they use just to appease them or gain understanding. That was the impression I got initially, but rereading your post... maybe not. lol
To understand the mindset of people who consider atheists, by definition, immoral, you must realize that this is what The New Testament is all about. Time and again, it is made clear that not believing in the Christian God is the ultimate immorality - the thing that will give you a one-way ticket to hell, regardless of how you behave toward other human beings.
As Mark Twain said, "Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company".
I asked a believer whether or not Heaven was no-smoking. Apparently it is. Who knew? At least where I'm headed, I'll be able to get a light for my cigarette.
Strega, Love that quote!
The thing about hell; it has an endless source of fuel; throw in all the scientists and engineers and hell will be the air conditioned, 4G envy of god and all the believers. That's their thing, isn't it-envy! The absurdness of the whole concept of hell, heaven and christian morality is a joke.
Put me in a room with an atheist and a christian. I always gravitate towards the atheist. I can't help it. The atheist is ALWAYS the more MORAL of the two, more intelligent, more interesting, more concerned about our Earth, etc, etc.
@ Robert- It's tempting to say that those who are enlightnened about the nonexistance of dieties may also logically arrive at the development of a superior moral conscious. But, I'm willing to bet that atheists have a normal distribution of amoral, immoral, and moral folks, simply because an awareness of one aspect of reality does not create an entire world view. Compare the Atheist+ers and their critics, and you can see the diversity of values held by just some atheists.
Christian child indoctrination rate is very high in this southern region. Atheists are surely a sub population here with a different center of normal distribution for morality. They are the thinkers and refuse the kool-aide. I have noticed that many Christians feel righteous in their behavior, believing they have a scapegoat to pay for their sins. It's hard to describe; perhaps "smug" is the best word for this attitude. Since atheists are so rare in my town, maybe I do give them more slack, but I almost always enjoy their company more than I do the religious.


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A&M-Corpus Christi officials announced the approval in a news release.
The regents' authorization allows the university to take a next step in seeking System Chancellor John Sharp's approval in hiring an architect for the project, University President Flavius Killebrew said.
The hall is planned to be a one-story building inside a new, 300-bed housing complex that has yet to be built on campus.
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Will Dabangg 2 Cross 160 Crores at the Domestic Box Office?
Considering the hype created around the movie, one can say that Dabangg 2 has managed to live up to the expectations. However, the fact remains that it could not cross the box office records set by Ek Tha Tiger or 3 Idiots.
Post its 5th weekend run at the Domestic Box Office, Dabangg 2 now stands at a total of 158.5 Crores. The collections have fallen to a considerable extent and even the screen space is now left to a handful.
Now, the question that remains is whether Dabangg 2 can atleast make 160 Crores at the domestic box office? Looking at the current situation, it seems to be a difficult task for the Salman Khan starrer to touch the target.
Moreover, with the release of Race 2 this Friday, Dabangg 2 will lose out on most of its screen space and collections are thus sure to fall even further. While some single screens might still be featuring Dabangg 2, it is sure out of most of the multiplexes by now.
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I don't think so…earning 1,5 crore in 4 days will be complicated after 5 weeks of run…and with Race 2, it will become impossible !
Salman Khan Signed Rs 500 crore deal with Star India
Well He is The Biggest Khan of Bollywood.He is The Box Office King.He Has The Biggest Fan Following all over the world and The King of Social Media who has most of the fan page on facebook.He is The Dabangg Wanted Star of Bollywood.With So Many Title Given By This is The Salman Khan yes The Sal-Man Khan.So it comes No Surprise If He Signed a huge Rs.500 crores Deal.
As Per Times Of India Sources Salman Khan has signed a Deal of worth Rs 500 crores with Star India.The Deal is Star India will Get The Satellite rights of Salman Khans Every Movie That Released 2013 to 2017.
The 5 Years Deal for Salman Khan's Movie by keeping the 2 release every year in mind.Salman Khan's Upcoming Film till 2017 will be aired on Star India like Star Gold and Star Plus etc.
Sohail Khan's Next,Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick and No Entry Mein Entry (sequel to No Entry) is the current list of Salman Khan's Next Release so all Satellite rights go to Star India.
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The Koffler Gallery presents the first Canadian survey of the stunning, bold and often controversial work of internationally acclaimed Israeli photographer Adi Nes from May 3 to June 2, 2012. Attesting to the artist's importance in a society fraught with conflict, his meticulously crafted images have become part of the collective visual culture as well as major museum collections around the world. The exhibition includes Nes' most prominent photographs from the Soldiers (1994-2000), Boys (2000) and Biblical Stories (2003-2006) series, including the iconic Untitled (The Last Supper) (1999).
Referencing art history and photojournalism, Nes' interpretations of Biblical, mythological and literary subjects propose a critical view of the present while seeking to uncover a universal humanism. Conversely, his examinations of the military environment, tenement towns and the fringes of Israeli society take on mythical dimensions, enabling a philosophical inquiry into the narratives that underlie national identity. Nes' own sense of marginality, informed by his Kurdish and Iranian heritage, his queer identity and his experience growing up in the development town of Kiryat Gat, influence his artistic vision and provide a particular filter for the realities of his homeland. His perspective generates a meaningful and subversive exploration of notions of masculinity as well as cultural and sexual identity within the contemporary Israeli and global contexts.
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Lebanese Taverna, Lemon Tree or Mosaic?
If you were deciding between these three for a quick lunch in Rockville, where would you go?
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I'm looking for something quick, sandwich-y, not Asian, and on the nicer side. (Going with my mother in law)
There is a fourth option -- a kabob place across from Congressional Plaza, on the Chicken Out side, on the side near Joe's Noodle House. Really good kabobs (the cornish hen is superb as is the sirlon) - you order at the counter and they bring it to you at the nice seating area relatively quickly. Lots of Persian clientele.
That said, I enjoy Lebanes Taverna, haven't tried the other two.
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This is a bit of a special weekend dinner and, despite how impressive the stuffed pork looks, it's honestly not that hard to make. It's an exciting dish and the end result will definitely blow you away, but you'll have to take a bit of time with it and show it some love. You'll want to buy the pork from a good butcher and ask for a boneless loin of pork with the skin off (but keep it for crackling) and belly on. Keeping the belly on makes stuffing the pork much easier. A nice little tip is to ask your butcher to give you the bones, as these will make a brilliant trivet to roast your meat on.
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MethodPreheat your oven to its highest setting. Tear or roughly chop your mushrooms – thick, thin and wonky, it doesn't matter, you want it chunky and rustic. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat, add a lug of olive oil, the thyme leaves and mushrooms, and toss around a bit. Next, add the sliced garlic and knob of butter. Fry everything off for about 10 minutes until the mushrooms are browning a little around the edges. Add the lemon zest with a good pinch of salt and pepper, then remove to a bowl and let it cool. Once cool, add the bread and toss together.
Now turn your attention to the pork. Lay the loin and belly on a board, fatty-side down, and use a knife to make a little pocket between the loin and the belly meat. Stuff the cooled mushroom mixture into the pocket, then season well all over with salt and pepper. If you've got any garlicky, thyme and lemon juices left in the pan, pour these over the pork for some wonderful added flavour. Rub all the seasoning and juices into the pork.
Roll the belly around the loin and tie it tightly with 5 or 6 pieces of string to keep it all in place. If your butcher gave you the bones, scatter them around the bottom of an appropriately sized roasting tray – you want the pork to sit quite snugly in the tray - and put the meat on top. Place in the oven and immediately turn it down to 180°C/350°F/gas 4 so the meat cooks through nice and evenly. This is a good time to get the crackling ready for the oven, so score the skin with a small sharp knife to open it up for seasoning. Bash up the fennel seeds and salt in a pestle and mortar, rub a generous amount of this into the skin and place it on a baking tray.
After the meat has had an hour in the oven, take it out and add the chopped vegetables and remaining bulb of garlic to the tray, roughly broken apart into unpeeled cloves. Pour in the glass of cider and give the tray a shake to coat everything. Put it all back in the oven to cook for another hour. The crackling can also go in at this point.
Before the second hour is up, put a large pan of salted water on to boil. Peel and cut the celeriac and potatoes into even-sized chunks, then boil for 12 to 15 minutes until soft and ready to mash. Drain and let them steam-dry, then return to the pan with a good knob of butter, some seasoning and the milk. Mash until smooth, adding a splash more milk if you need it. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
When the pork is ready, remove it from the oven on to a plate and cover with tin foil, so it can rest for about 20 minutes while you crack on with the gravy. You'll have some nice roasted root veg and sticky goodness left in the bottom of the tray. Pour or spoon off the excess fat in the tray, then place it over a very low heat and pour in the stock a little at a time (you may not need to use all of it), using a potato masher as you go to mash up all the vegetables. Keep stirring to make sure you get all the lovely sticky brown bits off the bottom of the tray. Add the flour and keep reducing the gravy down until you get the consistency you like. Pass the gravy through a sieve to get rid of any lumps, then serve with the warm mash, stuffed pork and beautiful crackling.


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High school seniors whose parents or guardians are members of Carroll Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Carroll Electric) may be eligible to compete in the Carroll Electric scholarship competition for scholarships totaling $4,800.
Carroll Electric will provide three awards for both boys and girls divisions. The first place winners of each division will receive $1,200. Second place will receive $800 and third place will receive $400.
Qualifying first place applications from each division will be forwarded to the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Children of Members Scholarship Program, where they will compete for additional scholarships.
Students may also apply for the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Touchstone Energy® Achievement Scholarship. This $1,750 scholarship is specifically geared toward students who have overcome adversity, obstacles or personal challenges.
Applications are available from guidance counselors of high schools located within the Carroll Electric service territory or by contacting Carroll Electric at 1-800-232-7697. Scholarship applications and guidelines are also available at www.cecpower.coop.
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Elderly face hard choice: Pay for medicine or eat
Some pharmacists step in, help where Medicare plan fails
Estela Garcia stood quietly Thursday morning at the Greenwood Senior Center.
The anxiety the 75-year-old Medicare patient has felt during the past month was overwhelming as she relayed her ordeal with her new prescription drug plan. She stopped fighting her tears, allowing them slowly to well up and fall from her eyes, wetting her sleeves.
This month, Garcia had to make a decision - buy the medicine that will cure the pain she feels in her throat each day or buy food and pay for electricity. She chose the medicine, prescribed to her last year. It cost her nearly $170. "I paid it, but I don't have enough for medication and electricity and food," Garcia said. "I worry. Sometimes, I just go home and cry because I don't know what to do."
Garcia's frustration mirrors that of hundreds of elderly across the country. Those who qualify for the benefit must enroll in one of numerous private insurance plans authorized by Medicare by May 15. Those who enroll are encouraged to compare the plans before enrolling to ensure their prescriptions are covered under the plan they choose, Medicare officials advise.
The program's goal of drastically lowering prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients still is within reach, said Josefina Carbonell, assistant secretary for aging for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As of Jan. 20, 24 million people had enrolled, nearing the government's goal of 28 million enrolled in the first year, she said.
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"With all the problems . . . it was massive," Carbonell said. "The plans were overwhelmed, and the pharmacies were overwhelmed, but those things have subsided."
At Greenwood Senior Center, supervisor Deborah Henry agrees, saying in January that the number of calls - dozens daily - and visits to her office was overwhelming, but now the problems slowly are being resolved and calls are only trickling in.
"It was problem after problem," said Henry, who counseled hundreds of elderly and spent countless hours on the phone with Medicare, drug plan providers, doctors and pharmacists.
Henry said the problems were plentiful, ranging from people who hadn't enrolled to people who didn't first check to see whether the plan they chose would cover them to miscommunication between the plans and the pharmacists.
"For a few days, it felt like it was a train wreck," said Betty Lamb, director of the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend. "The types of calls are changing now. Some people have been turned away, but a lot of the pharmacists are footing the bill in hope of getting it all squared away."
Dozens of states have stepped in, temporarily paying for medicine that beneficiaries have been unable to get through Medicare. Ron Garza, president of Coastal Bend Pharmacy Association and co-owner of DeLeon Pharmacy, said independent, local pharmacists are helping ensure Medicare patients receive their prescriptions, despite the economic risk it poses.
"The pharmacies have stepped up to the plate and not allowed one single patient to go without their medicine, and they will continue until the kinks are worked out," Garza said "It puts every pharmacy in peril."
Garza said that in the past Medicare would reimburse pharmacists within 30 days. Now, the money isn't coming until 60 days after the prescription is filled, he said.
For 85-year-old Mike Cisneros, his problem was communication. Cisneros is fluent in Spanish and speaks limited English.
"We don't hear well, and we don't understand," Cisneros said about the long phone conversation he had with a Medicare representative in January after having several questions about his new drug plan.
When Cisneros' wife, who takes several pills each day, went to pick up her regular prescription, her co-payment had doubled from $10 to $20. After an hour-long conversation, Cisneros said the representative told him, "I don't know" and referred him elsewhere. The incident has soured him on calling again.
Carbonell said she is trying to combat any language or cultural barriers that might exist by organizing a traveling enrollment event scheduled to stop in Corpus Christi on Thursday.
"The general population gets confused," Carbonell said. "It's not easy to understand. That's why we made it a point to go to low-income minority individuals because we knew that in those communities . . . we knew they were frailer, they lack the language and the knowledge."
Jose Hernandez, 74, said he hasn't experienced a problem picking up his regular prescriptions, but he realizes he is one of the lucky ones.
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Reginald is now retired but was a train driver in the London area for forty-seven years, working out of Nine Elms, Wimbledon, Waterloo and Voctoria depots.
Prior to becoming a train driver, he spent six months cleaning engines and eight years working as a fireman. Working on steam trains had been a boyhood dream and was the most exciting time of Reginald's life. It was, however, hot work, especially in summer and could get very dirty. The training for operating a steam train was work-focused and Reginald trained by watching and taking advice from a fully qualified driver. A verbal test was then taken, during which he needed to explain how the engine worked and explain the official rules. Electric trains required a two-week long training course and diesel trains required a further two-week long course.
Before being able to drive each route, Reginald had to spend three weeks learning the "roads", so that he was aware of where the signals were. Since Reginald spent so long working with trains, he experienced the effects of several of the major changes which occurred in the industry. He found the transition from steam to electric generally positive, since it allowed drivers to work more sociable hours in cleaner conditions. However, privatisation caused the family atmosphere that came with working as a train driver to diminish somewhat.
Reginald appreciated the fact that no single day was ever the same. There was also a feeling of freedom associated with his role. However, he disliked the unsociable and long hours. Waking up at 2am is nobody's idea of fun! He also hated working on Saturday and Sunday nights. Ultimately, Reginald believes that becoming a train driver provides individuals with a good job for life, as long as they remain focused and hardworking.
If Reginald was still working in the rail industry, he would love to work as a Eurostar driver, as a result of the prestige, excitement, and high salary associated with the role. However, he was quick to point out that individuals hoping to become Eurostar drivers should be aware that they will need to be fluent in the language of the destination country. The official rules will also have to be known in that language. The job can also be more stressful because the train is travelling at high speeds and there is highly technical equipment onboard.
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Train drivers are responsible for transporting both passengers and freight. They drive trains which may operate on local or national rail networks and they may also spend time manoeuvring engines in sheds or yards.
Train drivers perform an important role in the transport industry today. Travelling by train is one of the most popular forms of public transport and thousands of commuters depend upon rail services on a daily basis. Although complaining about trains and the quality of service offered by rail companies is a favourite pastime of many Brits, we are actually extremely lucky as a nation to have such a relatively efficient system at our disposal.
Trains which transport freight also need to be controlled by train drivers and they will also be expected to shunt engines in sheds or yards. The trains operated by train drivers may be diesel, electric, or a combination of the two. Several years ago, train drivers were supported on the train by guards but it is now common for train drivers to conduct guard duties as well. This includes ensuring the safety of the passengers at all times.
Trainee train drivers can expect to earn around £17,500 each year, whilst drivers with several years' worth of experience should earn in the region of £30,000. Very experienced train drivers may earn up to £35,000. Drivers of Eurostar trains command a much higher salary. Additional benefits for train drivers include subsidised travel on public transport systems.
The typical tasks undertaken by train drivers include:
No formal qualifications are needed in order to become a train driver. However, train companies will expect to see a good standard of education, with good GCSE grades an advantage. A Level and AS Level grades will also look impressive. You will need to be at least twenty-one years of age before you start training as a train driver on the national rail network, although those aged eighteen and above can work generally on a train. The London Underground also employs individuals under the age of twenty-one.
After making an initial application, you may be invited to attend an official training centre. At the centre, you will be asked to sit tests which will assess both your knowledge on aspects including mechanical knowledge, and your reaction times. If you impress at this stage, you will be asked to attend an interview. At the end of the selection process, a medical will assess your physical fitness, and your eyesight and hearing level will also be examined. Potential applicants should bear in mind that random drug and alcohol tests may be performed at any time throughout your career.
The training process will take between nine and eighteen months to complete and includes various components, including driving practice with a qualified instructor and theory lessons taught in a classroom environment. A Personal Track Safety certificate will also be completed as part of your training and work based qualifications can be worked towards. These qualifications include an NVQ Level 2 in Rail Transport Operations (Driving).
Train drivers will also need to be aware of the official rules of working on the railway. The railway rule book is an extremely tough part of the training process. The rule book released by Network Rail is approximately eight inches thick, which gives some indication of the work which goes into becoming a train driver.
Train drivers will need to possess the following skills:
Working Conditions
Train drivers usually work between 35 and 42 hours per week and shift week is obviously a common feature of the job. Weekend and evening work is common, as is work over a public holiday. For train drivers operating on long distance routes, overnight stays in various locations will be necessary. The job can be lonely, since train drivers usually work on their own in their cab. Furthermore, it can be stressful, as delays and hazards on the track are not uncommon. The cab of the train should be relatively comfortable but it may be quite cold and noisy. Train drivers will need to wear a uniform at all times whilst doing their job.
No previous experience is needed prior to making an application to become a train driver. However, many applicants do have previous experience in the rail industry. It is common for station staff or maintenance staff to apply for trainee positions. It may be advisable to ask a fully qualified train driver a few questions in order to decide if the rigours of the role will suit you or not.
If you want to become a Eurostar driver, you will need to have been working on a high-speed intercity route for at least five years.
The major employers of train drivers include:
Career Progression
Within the role of train driver, different positions have different levels of prestige attached to them. It is for example considered the pinnacle of success to work for Eurostar. Experienced individuals may wish to become instructors, who help trainee drivers to qualify. Alternatively, for those seeking management roles, vacancies in operations management are always attractive to experienced train drivers seeking a change.


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Choosing a College Major
Step 1: Begin by finding out about yourself: your interests, your abilities, your values.
What do you enjoy doing? What are your skills and weaknesses? What skills do you need to strengthen? What do you want from your academic major?
Step 2: Research career options and explore the links between majors and jobs.
With pre-professional programs such as teaching and nursing, the link between preparation and career is implicit. Some people prefer to have a clear career outcome follow a college degree.
Step 3: Major/Career choices and the Personal Fit
Once you have made some choices for a major/career, look into specific requirements and match them against your skills, abilities, expectations and practical concerns. Does your choice 'fit' you?
Step 4: Narrow your choices
Based on the work you've done learning your personal preferences and abilities and eliminating majors that do not 'fit', you should find you have made a short list of programs you want to examine more closely.
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This year PROMdemonium, "Ottawa's radical, community-oriented, gender-bending, bike-loving, enviro-humping, queer-diggin, slow dancing, big dress wearing prom," moved to the National Arts Centre. While the classy venue was an exciting change of locale, the two huge formal rooms presented a challenge for PromD's decorations committee.
Our decorations needed to be fun, high impact, environmentally friendly and, since this is a fundraiser above all else, cheap.
Fortunately these vintage prom-wear lamps are all that and more!
The inspiration for these lights came from a photo by Tim Walker and matsutake's electrified fox lamp.
The first two photos posted here are thanks to the very talented Ming Wu.
Step 1: What you'll need
-Dress or shirt and tie
Look for clothing that will let light shine through, nothing too thick or dark. When choosing the outfit at a thrift store hold it up towards a light source to see if it will let enough light through. Avoid dresses with thin straps and be aware that dresses with more structure will hold their shape better than flowy outfits.-Lamp base
Ikea's Dudero lamp works perfectly for dresses
Ikea's Not lamp is great for shirts once you remove one section to make it shorter
Both of these lamps, and other similar styles, are easily found second hand on sites like craigslist & kijiji. We paid between $5 and $10 for each lamp.
We were able to do about 3 dresses with one 472 ml bottle of Stiffy (stretched out with glue and water). How much you will need will depend on the size and material of the clothing you choose.
-White glue (optional)
-Plastic wrap or large plastic bags
-Dress form and/or tape
If you don't have a dummy on hand, you can make one by wrapping a volunteer in tape like so
-Wire (a metal hanger will work in a pinch)
-pliers and wire cutters
-needle and thread
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It think it's all about context.
They looked pretty and festive with the rest of the decorations at Promdemonium, but if you picked clothes in more muted colours, these could easily become great haunted house props.


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Visual Arts Gallery, Jan. 9 – 26Posted: December 13, 2011
Come discover the latest work by the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Visual Arts department faculty. The faculty exhibit will be displayed Jan. 9 - 26 in the Visual Arts Gallery, located on the Gresham Campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St.
A reception will be held in the Visual Arts Gallery Jan. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Lynn Horn at 503-491-7309.
Parking permits are required on the Gresham Campus and may be purchased for $3 from ticket kiosks by the gym and flagpoles.
Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability may contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability. MHCC is a tobacco-free campus.


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The theme of this week for our VH1 stylish celebs was "All dressed up with someplace to go." From making the TV rounds, as Evelyn Lozada did, or posing for a photo shoot like Yandy Smith, or heading uptown for a taping of 106th & Park like La La Anthony, the women of VH1 dressed for the occasions and looked absolutely incredible. So incredible that we honestly can't decide who looks best because we covet all of their outfits. Take a peek at who else made our weekly best-dressed list in the gallery above.
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|Lewis says his work with children could become his fondest legacy. (US Presswire)
OWINGS MILLS, MD. -- Ray Lewis is asked about his legacy, and it's not an easy question to answer considering his legacy is thick and palpable and historic. Then he answers by pulling out two big notebooks.
Lewis doesn't like the schedule-keeping gizmos. He goes old school with pen and datebook. Both are full, but it is the second one that's most interesting. In it is Lewis' workout schedule, and it's this insane level of physical preparation that, to me, has allowed Lewis to pass Dick Butkus as the best middle linebacker of all time and challenge the legacy (there's that word again) of Lawrence Taylor as the most impactful linebacker period.
Almost every day of the book is filled with something ... many somethings. Wednesday: two hours of workouts including 10 150s in sand.
Thursday ... more hours, including squats. The incline benches, the 20 miles on the bike, and more 150s. Even for an NFL player, Lewis' workouts are intense, reminiscent of what Jerry Rice used to do.
Lewis has at least 20 or 30 of these books chronicling his workouts dating back years. They are representative of his dedication as well as his attempt to beat back time as a 36-year-old player in his 16th season.
"When you're still chasing something," Lewis explains, answering the legacy query, "it's hard to look back. I don't look back. At least not yet. I'm chasing the greatest of all time. Period."
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When I ask the Ravens star how long can he keep up his frenetic pace the response was highly intriguing.
"My son will be a junior this year. I only play this game for another ring. If we can win it this year, and I'm being brutally honest with you, if we win it this year, I'm gone to then spend as much time as I can with him," Lewis said. "I'm gone to be with my son. And I feel like now we have enough pieces in place to make a good run at the Super Bowl."
So if the Ravens win a title this season -- and they have a definite shot to do so -- Lewis may not come back. Is that set in stone? No, but Lewis made it very clear that while he isn't consistently pondering retirement, a championship would likely lead to the end of one of the top five greatest defensive careers the sport has seen.
Lewis is only getting started in his conversation. The motor is beginning to warm, and when Lewis gets going it would take something atomic to stop him.
"I don't know when it will all be over for me," he says. "People want to use my age against me. They say I'm too old. People fear getting old. I don't fear that because now I have wisdom and a tough body to go with that wisdom.
"I don't ever want to be 24-year-old Ray Lewis again. I made too many bad choices. Now I have the maturity and I take care of my body. I haven't eaten fast food in 13 years."
Lewis next threw down a league-wide challenge.
"If people think I'm slow let me say this," he said. "Sideline to sideline there still isn't a 'backer in this business that can beat me. Sideline to sideline. Not one. I challenge you to find one.
"There are fast guys in this league but it's also not just about the speed. Young guys make a lot of money at the combine from running the 40 [-yard dash]. But then you put on the film and they don't play with heart."
Lewis inspires great emotion. Some love him, others hate him. But it is undeniable that we have watched a player who is only surpassed in effectiveness by names like Deion Sanders and maybe even Taylor -- and Lewis' legacy is giving Taylor's track record a serious run.
When Lewis is asked to specifically address his legacy, he pauses and shows me his cell phone. On it is a fresh text from a young kid named Darious who lives in Baltimore and needs a heart transplant. Part of the text to Lewis read: "You've done so much for me."
Lewis argues that watching Darious face such a horrible situation with courage has done more for Lewis.
Lewis has befriended Darious as Lewis has many young inner-city children around the country.
"If I had a legacy," Lewis says, "maybe that would be it."


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Well, before Amanda's letter, I have never eaten Chicken Fried Steak. I'll admit--I had heard of it. But the name left me puzzled. Was it chicken? Or steak? (I wish I was kidding about this, but I'm not.) After Amanda's letter, I finally found out! Chicken Fried Steak is beef fried like chicken. And it's delicious. . . .
After leaving the store, I kept thinking about the baking powder pizza crust. I wondered how it would translate to gluten-free. If the dough worked, it would mean an easy answer to pizza night. So, I went to work. The dough below is the result. This dough will allow you to have a pizza on the table in under an hour. While it doesn't taste *just like* a yeast dough, it is very good. I urge you to try it. . . .
Once you've prepped the chicken, the rest of the process goes pretty quickly. Of course, making homemade nuggets isn't as easy as going to the drive-thru, but it isn't hard. I promise! And these nuggets freeze really well. You might want to make a double batch, so, you'll have a pile in the freezer for busy nights. . . .
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WRIGHT TOWNSHIP — Nearly two decades and $ 1 million later, state officials say contamination from an old gas station in Luzerne County is finally cleaned up.
Department of Environmental Protection officials say more than 1,000 tons of contaminated soil and groundwater had to be trucked out of the Mountain Top area. The project took nearly twice as long as it should have because crews discovered leaking gasoline tanks underground that were never reported to the state.
It may just look like a grassy, gravel lot but DEP officials call the property along Albert Corners in the Mountain Top area a success story.
DEP officials believe a developer from England purchased the property in the 1980s not knowing it used to be a gas station on South Main Street in Wright Township.
Photos show contractors using heavy equipment to remove the abandoned underground tanks that had been leaking gasoline and diesel fuel for years.
"For some reason, every time we would use the oxygenation, it just wouldn't give us the result we were looking for. A further dig discovered three more additional tanks in 2004," DEP official Colleen Connolly explained.
There are still pieces of concrete pad left from the old gas station. People who live nearby tell us they are relieved that the big cleanup project is finally complete. Especially for one guy who is trying to build an ice cream shop at Albert Corners.
"DEP has done a wonderful job doing the reclaiming and getting the contamination out on this side of the corner, where there was some tanks that did leak a former gas station called the Albert Corners Texaco," said Jason Rasmus of Wright Township.
With the cleanup complete, Rasmus says he plans to move forward with building Brookside Dairy across the street.
Connolly says the $1 million project was paid for with the underground storage tanks fund. It's a tax paid for by gas station owners and people filling up at the pump used for cleanup projects.
"There's an attempt to recoup. We're not very confident we'll get all of the money back," said Connolly.
That land is expected to be put up for sale soon.
The DEP says groundwater in the area is safe but it's unlikely the state will ever get money from the original property owners to pay for the project.


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In an effort to get drunk drivers off the roads, Knox County has announced a "No Refusal New Year" event.
That means anyone arrested for impaired driving during the New Year weekend, from Friday, December 28th thru Tuesday, January 1st, will have to give a blood sample to determine the alcohol and drug content of their blood. If drivers refuse the blood test, officers can get a warrant that allows them to get the blood sample. This will ensure prosecutors have the evidence they need when the case gets to court.
This is Knox County's second "No Refusal Weekend." The first was during the Fourth of July holiday, when there were 30 DUI arrests and 6 blood warrants issued.


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Hello, It's been about 1 1/4 yrs since your review. I was wondering how your Ford Cmax Energi's MyFord Touch is doing now?
Also how is the car doing as well?
I am a future buyer and looking for as much long-term feedback as I can find.
Thanks for your time.
I hope this car succeeds in spite of
the horrible microsoft mytouch experience I'm having.
The car rides well, I commute 50 miles a day, charging at work and home which means my commute uses 10 miles worth of gas a day.
I just got 1800 miles on my last tank of gas.
The interior is nice (leather) and it is roomy in the head department.
If the story ended there, it would be 5 stars.
1) My sync calls a phone number without confirming your choice is the correct one
2) My sync performed computer maintenance while I was driving!
3) After that maintenance, value charge has stopped working.
The side affect of costing my $60 extra a month in electricity because I cannot stop the car from charging before midnight.
4) The ford service person recommended I update the mysync software with a USB drive.
It took 30 minutes and in the end, All my preset radio stations, phone bluetooth settings were wiped out.
5) I don't want to have a mysync special account.
It's my car, but without it I cannot troubleshoot my problems.
Great job on the car ford.
Seriously dump mysync and stop doing all this extra stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with my car getting me from point A to point B.
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Noob need advice!
I would be very grateful for any advice guys. To try and avoid posting I have done a lot of reading but now I have read it I need to confirm that I have understood it correctly before I fry anything!
Basically I am building my first rig from scratch to replace my 3 year old Alienware and make the jump to Vista. I am keeping the case, PSU (its a PC Power and cooling 750watt), my 7900GTX until the 9000 series and my X-Fi. On its way tomorrow are:
Abit IP35 Pro
4GB Crucial Ballistix 8500
Zalman CPU cooler
When building at stock speeds am I correct in this (from my background reading):
CPU runs by default at 1066 so FSB at 266, multiplier of 9 so 2.4 GHz. Would the memory then run at 533 with a 1:1 ratio and if so would I then set the ratio to 1:2 to run at stock speed and timings? I did read somewhere that the memory strapping for a 1066 proc is 1:1.25 and 1:1.15 for a 1066 fsb processor is this the same as the ratio?
Now ideally I would like to run at 3Ghz so with this mobo I would just up the FSB to 333 providing CPU is ok and cool enough and a slight voltage increase may be needed. If the memory was at ratio 1:2 I would then drop to 1:1.5 to avoid overclocking it.
Is my thinking here correct? Many thanks for all your help and apologies for the long post and noob questions.
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Those are hardly noob questions. :)
Sounds like you've got it all under control man, it took me a while to figure out the memory and FSB speeds with these CPUs, but that looks about right to me.
You should have no problem hitting that speed, and it'll be fast as hell. :thumbsup:
Oh, and welcome to the forums. :captnkill:
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Many thanks I guess I understood what I read after all!
Many thanks also for the welcome. I actually joined back in 2004 when I had two new 6800 Ultras arrive DOA and I asked here if they really were DOA. I returned them and just bought my Alienware instead with one in and I then later stuck the x-Fi and 7900 GTX in.
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Since you bought an Alienware pc Im guessing you actually own a TVR :D
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Well the build went great and the PC is up and running fine. Initially had a few freezes at stock (mem at 800) and couldn't get the memory to run at 1:2 ratio (1066). This was due to running four sticks I think, so loosened the timings to (5-5-5-18), upped the delay to 43 and boosted the MCH volts by 0.1v and all was fine once I had done all three of those. The delay increase finally got it fully stable at 1066 but not sure what it was running before on auto. Once stable I dropped the ratio while upping the FSB until I reached my goal of 333 (CPU @ 3Ghz) and mem at 1:1.5. Upped the CPU voltage by one notch only and its stable as a rock (it might have been anyway without the increase)
Core Temps (using CoreTemp 0.95) are 55C running small FTTs in Prime after 6 hours, running blend they vary between 51 and 54 depending on FFT size so guess these are ok? Idle temps are low 30s. Now just need to replace the video card when the next gen is out and this should last me a little while.
Xdanger - Yes got a Cerbera Red Rose 400+hp and 1050kg so goes well!
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Welcome to the forums :) posting.......
Thanks for asking legitimate questions and searching and reading before hand.
Please give me your car :) ok ok you dont have to, wanna trade for a summer? My syclone for your TVR?
I am sorry to hear about TVR that sucks......
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Thanks for the welcome! Nice wheels! Just looked it up on wiki and see that is a pretty rare machine! I was in Florida back in April and it was great looking at all the different cars and trucks to what we have over here.
What happened at TVR was a bit of a nightmare as I understand. My car was new in 2002 so I haven't been back to visit the factory in Blackpool for a few years. Saw pictures of it a while back with half finished cars, unused fibreglass bodies just sitting outside etc.. its a real shame. :( There are rumours now and again of production possibly restarting (not wholly in the UK) but nothing happening so far.
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So I was interested in where you read all this information, so I could do some reading, and in return learn everything you've done to correct the problems you were having. Either you're a near genius or catch on quick. I know a lot about pc's and the basics but man that was clever. Good Luck with the PC..
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I don't know how helpful this is now that you've got your system built but maybe I can learn something.
Not sure how the Intel chipsets go about overclocking so I don't know what you are talking about with the ratios. Does memory need to be clocked at a certain ratio in relation to the FSB? I usually just "unlock" my memory and put it at whatever speed I want regardless of the FSB.
Depending on your cooler, case, and room temperature, your processor should go down to mid 20s on temps if you are running at stock speeds. What I always do once I get a clock set is tone down the voltages until it starts giving me problems.
Yea your Quad should go up to 3.8 and not get much hotter than 40C under load if it is anything like my Duo of the same model number. I find 3.0 is a good speed to run it at for general use though.
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The TVR situation is stupid, its a british car and it should remain that way. although it will be good if they start making them again. people dont realize how much a car company going under affects the car owners.
PAS was the "real" builder of the syclones, so finding parts is more than a nightmare. I dont wish that upon any car owner, unless its a Yugo.:D
BTW bump up that FSB to take full advantage of that RAM.
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Thanks for the advice guys. I am quite happy at 3GHz at least until I upgrade the graphics card as I am sure that is where I am limited now.
I work for a large IT company for the last 9 years doing some development and consulting etc.. but haven't built my own PC from scratch before, just upgrades.
After starting up the PC at stock (FSB=266, mem at 1.5 ratio = 798MHz) I then installed Vista and downloaded CPUz and Prime95. I then started getting freezes and the odd blue screen sometimes while priming sometimes just at desktop. More searching for similar issues on the net suggested memory. So I started with the voltages which I hadn't touched and were all set to auto. From the crucial website memory uses 2.2v and in my bios it had defaulted to 1.8v. Set voltages to manual and memory to 2.2v. All seemed fine and primed ok for a few hours and I thought that must have been it. I then decided to increase the ratio to 1:2 to get the memory running at its stock speed of 1066. Result was an instant freeze after rebooting. Set it back and did some more searching and found some posts regarding memory timings which again I hadn't touched. They were all set to auto detect (set by SPD) so set to the memory defaults of 5-5-5-18 (from CPUz SPD tab although I think the memory is rated at 5-5-5-15) and put the ratio back at 1:2. The system was a bit more stable but still froze a bit. Did more searching regarding problems with 4 sticks and found posts saying to up the MCH voltage by 0.1v. Tried that and it still froze a bit. More searching found a post saying that running four sticks should increase the memory delay to 43 to 45. I set it to 43 and since then it has been perfect. Ran prime all night on blend no problem. Once satisfied the memory was running at stock ok I then did my overclock. I just lowered the ratio in steps (to stop overclocking the memory) as I increased the FSB to up the processor speed. Went to 2.6, then 2.8 and finally 3Ghz (fsb 333) with prime tests at each stage to check temps. When getting to 2.8 I upped the CPU voltage by just one notch and it has been perfectly stable. As you can see not clever at all just lots of trial and errors! If I ever build another Pc I will manually set all the memory settings right at the start. Running the memory at 1.8v when it should be set to 2.2v is a bit stupid!
Luieburger - The memory strapping post I found confused me completely which is why I asked about it in my initial post. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere else so I just did what you do and set it to anything I like regardless of FSB speed. In my case I just want to get the PC stable with just the CPU overclocked at the moment so just set the ratio to run the mem as fast as possible towards 1066Mhz.
I will experiment with lowering the delay a bit and find a point where its still stable but so far I am happy with how it is running. Once I get the latest GPU when its out I am pretty sure I will be upping the fsb a bit depending on CPU temps.
Thanks again for all the help guys. I must apologise for not providing any links to the forums I read. I literally just did a search then picked a link but the forums were probably like this site and the abit forums.
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Venus Williams, even at age 32, is still a hot commodity in the tennis world. Thats why Family Circle Cup general manager Bob Moran is so excited that the seven-time Grand Slam singles titlist is coming to Daniel Island next month for the World Team Tennis Finals Weekend.
Williams will play for the defending champion Washington Kastles as they try to extend their record 30-match winning streak Sept. 14-16 at Family Circle Tennis Center.
John McEnroe is also bound for the Finals Weekend to try to bolster the New York Sportimes chances against the Kastles in the 6:30 p.m. Eastern Conference championship match on Sept. 15.
Venus is extremely excited about helping the Kastles extend their winning streak, Moran said Wednesday. And John is a huge WTT fan That and coming back to Charleston where he has felt really comfortable the last two years (at Family Circle events) solidified him coming.
Lindsay Davenport and the Orange County Breakers will battle the Sacramento Capitals in the Western Conference final on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The two conference champions will square off for the WTT championship on Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Williams is fresh from winning the doubles gold medal with her sister Serena in the London Olympics. Venus notched back-to-back three-set wins over Maria Kirilenko of Russia and Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa Tuesday and Wednesday at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.
The Kastles won last years WTT title on Daniel Island and then went 14-0 this summer for their 30 straight victories. They need just four wins to break the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers record for consecutive wins by a major U.S. pro sports franchise. No other major U.S. pro team has ever posted back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons.
WTT Finals Weekend tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 677-2293. The event is offering a free terrace level ticket for the Sunday final with the purchase of Friday-Saturday tickets (box seats not included).
Reach James Beck at firstname.lastname@example.com. See his columns on pro tennis at ubitennis.com/english.
WHAT: WTT Finals Weekend
WHEN: Sept. 14-16
WHERE: Family Circle Tennis Center
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Randy Travis leaves hospital; heads to physical therapy
Country singer Randy Travis has left a Texas hospital following emergency surgery earlier this month and will spend the next few weeks undergoing rigorous physical therapy. The "Honky Tonk Moon" hit maker was admitted to the hospital on July 7 for idiopathic cardiomyopathy and was put on life support for 48 hours. During that time, […] [Read More]
Doctors: 'Randy Travis showing signs of improvement'
Ailing Randy Travis is showing "signs of improvement" as he recovers from heart problems which left him in a critical condition on Sunday, according to doctors treating the country star. The "Honky Tonk Moon" hitmaker was admitted to the Baylor Medical Center in McKinney, Texas over the weekend with "congestive heart failure" and a "presumptive […] [Read More]
Randy Travis undergoes surgery
Country singer Randy Travis has undergone surgery following his hospitalization on Sunday, according to his sister-in-law. The 54-year-old star was admitted to a medical center in Dallas after suffering complications stemming from a recently diagnosed viral cardiomyopathy, a heart condition caused by an infection. He was said to be in a critical condition after his […] [Read More]
Randy Travis hospitalized
Country music star Randy Travis has been hospitalized with a heart ailment. The 54-year-old singer is in critical condition, his spokesperson tells TheWrap.com. Travis is suffering from complications stemming from recently diagnosed viral cardiomyopathy, a heart condition caused by an infection. The news comes almost a year after Travis was taken into custody under suspicion […] [Read More]
Randy Travis arrest video released
Police in Texas have released the dashcam video of country music star Randy Travis' arrest earlier this month. Officers arrested Travis on suspicion of being drunk after spotting his vehicle parked in front of a church. [Read More]
Randy Travis collapses onstage during concert in Fort Worth
Country crooner Randy Travis collapsed onstage while performing at Huguley Memorial Medical Center's 18th annual Crystal Heart Gala in downtown Fort Worth, according to The Burleson Star. From the article: The singer was in the middle of performing his popular hit "Three Wooden Crosses" when he stopped singing and apologized, saying "My vocal chords are […] [Read More]


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Cross Country: Luck Announces 2012 Schedule
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University Director of Athletics Oliver Luck today announced the schedule for the upcoming 2012 cross country season.
"As we head into the Big 12 Conference, we have the highest level of confidence that our cross country program will continue to excel under Sean Cleary's direction," Luck says. "Not only does the Big 12 feature strong running programs, but we will also continue to compete in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region against many of the nation's top programs we have faced for years."
With top 10 national finishes in four of the past five years, the Mountaineers open the season Aug. 31 with the WVU Alumni Open at the WVU Agronomy Farm in Morgantown. WVU then travels to State College, Pa., for the PSU Spiked Shoe on Sept. 8 to preview the course that will serve as the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional site in November.
Having finished second at last year's Toledo Bubble Buster, the Mountaineers will run at the event again on Sept. 21 before competing Sept. 29 at the Greater Louisville Classic in Louisville, Ky., the site of the 2012 NCAA Cross Country Championship.
The Mountaineers will preview the Louisville course again on Oct. 13 at the Pre-Nationals meet.
"This schedule allows us to prepare well for a qualifying run into the NCAA Championship," says WVU coach Sean Cleary. "The meets progress in terms of difficulty and the Big 12 race should present a huge challenge for our team."
The Big 12 Cross Country Championship will be held Oct. 27 at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
The championship portion of the season continues Nov. 9 at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional in State College, Pa., followed by the NCAA Cross Country Championship on Nov. 17 in Louisville, Ky.
2012 WVU Cross Country Schedule
Aug. 31 … WVU Alumni Open … Morgantown, W.Va.
Sept. 8 … PSU Spiked Shoe … State College, Pa.
Sept. 21 … Toledo Bubble Buster … Toledo, Ohio
Sept.29 … Greater Louisville Classic … Louisville, Ky.
Oct. 13 … Pre-Nationals … Louisville, Ky.
Oct. 27 … Big 12 Championship … Austin, Texas
Nov.9 … NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional … State College, Pa.
Nov.17 … NCAA Cross Country Championship … Louisville, Ky.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows a majority of Minnesotans support raising the state's minimum wage, but they differ on how much that raise should be.
The Star Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/10oUhmq ) that 41 percent of Minnesotans surveyed would like to see the minimum wage go from its current $6.15 an hour to $9.50 an hour. Twenty-eight percent say they would like it to rise to $7.50 an hour. A quarter of Minnesotans say it should stay as is.
Gov. Mark Dayton and DFL legislative leaders say they hope to raise the state's minimum wage, among the lowest nationwide. Lawmakers are weighing several proposals.
The poll of 800 Minnesotans was taken Feb. 25 to Feb. 27. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
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8 Tasks Kids Should Do for Themselves
Learn the dangers of helicopter parenting and seven tasks you shouldn't be doing for your child.
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Our children are born helpless, completely dependent on us for food, shelter and love. As they grow, it can be tempting to continue satisfying their every whim. But this pattern can lead to "helicopter parenting," a parenting style that can do more harm than good, says Holly Schiffrin, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia.
According to Schiffrin's research, published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, over-parented teens show less autonomy, competence and relatedness to others, resulting in symptoms of depression and decreased satisfaction with life.
This parenting style, while well-intentioned, denies kids the opportunity to practice independent problem solving skills. Help build your child's confidence by requiring him to complete these tasks for himself.
Take Responsibility for Clothes
By age 3, your child should be able to dress himself. He may need help with buttons and zippers, but these motor skills will improve in time. Give your kid a small number of weather-appropriate outfits to select from, and gradually widen the scope.
Toddlers can put their clean clothes into drawers and dirty ones into a hamper, preschoolers can match socks, and 6- to 8-year-olds can fold clothes when they're dry. By late elementary school, kids should be capable of washing their own clothes.
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2013 Tour of the Valley: Anatomy of a Cat 5 Road Race
The 2013 Tour of the Valley took place this past weekend in and around Youngstown, Ohio. The three day road race started Friday evening with a time trial at the Mastropietro Winery. For day two, riders faced a grueling road race filled with non-stop rollers. And on the final day, downtown Youngstown hosted a fast flat criterium.
We had the opportunity to shoot video from the lead car of the road race. Here's a look at how the cat 5 race went down. Lots of pretty strong dudes in the field but nobody seemed to want to work together and the pack wasn't about to let a solo rider go free. At least not during the relatively flat (not really flat) beginning third of the race. Once the climbs started, that all changed, as a pair of young brothers put the hammer down and took over the race.
Here's how it all went down.
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Emory's main pre-law student group is the Emory Pre-Law Society. This organization is open to students of all classes and majors at Emory who are interested in going to law school. The Emory Pre-Law Society supports the Pre-Law Advising Office by offering events and programs to meet the interests of Emory's pre-law community, including:
To join the PLS, students should attend one of the group events and pay membership dues to the organization Treasurer. Dues amounts are set annually by the PLS Executive Board. The 2014-2015 Pre-Law Society Officers are listed below. All officers can be reached by email through the campus email system:
President: Charmaine Marshall
Vice President: Wendy Becker
Secretary: Cianan Lesley
Treasurer: Richmond Sheedy
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