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Other notable features include a 2-inch LCD display and a one-touch option for uploading videos to YouTube. . . although no word of included fancy schmancy video editing software.
These cameras are making their way to the UK in September, so I'm assuming they'll be stateside by Christmas. Rumored pricing is said to be around $200 each.


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absorption: The movement of a substance – such as alcohol – into the body. Alcohol absorption can be slowed by eating before or during alcohol consumption.
abstinence: Non-use of alcohol and other drugs. Persons who should abstain from alcohol include those under age 21, pregnant and nursing women, those taking certain medications, and those with a history of alcohol or other drug problems.1
acquaintance rape: Rape committed by a person the victim knows. See date rape.
addiction: A physiological and/or psychological need for a drug which can lead a person to experience tolerance and withdrawal effects.
alcohol abuse: Drinking in a way that harms a person's life. Symptoms include drinking that leads to a failure to fulfill obligations at home, in school, or at work and continued use despite negative consequences.
alcohol addiction: A physiological and/or psychological need for alcohol. Common symptoms include a craving for alcohol, continued use despite negative consequences, and physical symptoms, including tolerance and withdrawal.
alcohol concentration: The percentage of alcohol in a drink.
alcohol dependence: A physiological and/or psychological addition to alcohol. See alcoholism.
alcoholic: A person who has alcoholism, a disease marked by loss of control of drinking, physical dependence on alcohol, tolerance for the effects of alcohol, and cravings for alcohol. See alcoholism, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence.
alcoholism: A disease marked by a strong craving for alcohol; an inability to control or limit drinking; physical dependence, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms after a heavy drinking episode; and tolerance, which results in needing to drink greater amounts of alcohol to feel its effects.2
antibiotic: A drug used to treat bacterial infections.
binge drinking: A pattern of drinking that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to .08% or higher.3 Some researchers define binge drinking for a man as having five or more drinks on a single occasion, and for a woman as having four or more drinks; other researchers use the term "heavy drinking" to describe that level of alcohol consumption.4
blackout: A period of total memory loss. Blackouts from drinking alcohol can occur at BAC levels in the range of 0.10-0.15%. A blackout is more likely to be experienced when a person drinks too much alcohol too quickly. Women are more likely to experience blackouts than men.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): A measurement of how much alcohol is in a person's bloodstream.
breathalyzer: A device that calculates blood alcohol concentration based upon small amounts of alcohol in a person's breath.
brownout: A period of partial memory loss. An individual suffering a brownout may not initially remember an event, but when prompted to remember can eventually recall it. A brownout is less severe than a blackout.
cerebellum: The section of the brain that coordinates sensory input with muscular responses: Responsible for what we refer to as "coordination."
chronic drinking: Repeated drinking over days, weeks, or even years.
chug: The act of consuming an alcoholic beverage very quickly, typically resulting in a large amount of alcohol being consumed in a short period of time.
cognitive processes: Mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
consent: Words or overt actions that communicate a person's willingness to participate in an activity. By law, a person who is alcohol – or drug – impaired is not considered to have given legal consent to sexual activity.
crunked: A slang term referring to the state of being excessively intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
date rape: Rape committed by a person the victim is seeing socially. See acquaintance rape.
"date-rape" drug: A term used for a category of drugs that cause severe sedation and make a person vulnerable to sexual assault. These drugs are especially dangerous when combined with alcohol. See GHB, Rohypnol.
dehydration: Loss of water from the body. Alcohol suppresses the release of a hormone called anti-diuretic hormone, which causes the drinker to urinate more, thereby leading to dehydration.
depressant: A drug or other agent that slows the activity of the body's vital organs. Depressants acting on the central nervous system include general anesthetics, opiates, hypnotics, and alcohol.
domestic violence: Behavior used to try to control or dominate a family member, partner, or ex-partner. Domestic violence can include physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation, or threats of violence.
drink: One 12 oz. beer containing 5% alcohol, one 5 oz. glass of wine containing 12% alcohol, one 12 oz. wine cooler containing 5% alcohol, or one 1.5 oz. shot of distilled spirits containing 40% (80 proof) alcohol.
drinking games: Competitive games, including beer pong, quarters, and cups, that involve drinking alcohol, typically resulting in the consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
drug: A substance that affects the body and/or mind, causing changes in perceptions and behavior, sometimes leading to addiction. Includes certain prescription drugs, all illegal drugs, and alcohol.
DUI (Driving Under the Influence): A traffic violation for operating a motor vehicle while being alcohol or drug-impaired. See per se law, zero tolerance law.
enzyme: A substance that acts as a catalyst for biochemical reactions in living organisms.
ethanol: Ethanol is the only alcohol that should ever be consumed. Other alcohols, like methanol, are poisonous and can cause blindness or death.
family history: The incidence of a medical condition in a person's family. A person who has a relative with alcoholism is said to have a family history of alcoholism.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): Federal legislation that is designed to protect students' privacy at school. The law does not forbid schools from informing parents when students are disciplined for drinking.
flushing: Redness of the skin, typically the cheeks, caused by increased blood flow to the skin.
frontal lobe: A part of the brain, located right behind the forehead, that is concerned with many components of intelligence, including planning, decision-making, and memory.
gateway drug: A substance that precedes use of other, often more dangerous substances. For example, alcohol, nicotine, or marijuana are sometimes described as a gateway drug for cocaine, heroin, meth-amphetamine, and other illicit drugs.
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid): A synthetic drug commonly mixed with alcohol that causes drowsiness and dizziness in lower doses, but unconsciousness, seizures, respiratory depression, or coma in higher doses. GHB has been used in sexual assaults, as it reduces victim resistance and interferes with memory. Street names include "Liquid Ecstasy," "Easy Lay," and "Grievous Bodily Harm."5
hangover: The morning-after consequences of a night of drinking. Symptoms include headache, dehydration, and nausea.
hard liquor: Alcoholic beverages that contain a high alcohol concentration (well over 50%) due to distillation. Excludes beer and wine.
high-risk drinking: Drinking in a way that increases risk for negative consequences, including lower grades, problems at work, trouble with campus or local law enforcement, and physical injury. Statistics show that people who consume four (women) or five (men) drinks in a sitting at least once in a two-week period are at greater risk for these consequences than those who do not drink this way.
hippocampus: A section of the brain that plays an important role in memory formation, including memories for facts and events.
hypothalamus: With the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus controls the release of body hormones that control body temperature, maintain blood pressure and the rate and force of the heartbeat, and control how much water the body retains.
intervention: The act of confronting a person with self-destructive habits to encourage them to seek help.
intoxication: A state of severe impairment due to alcohol or drugs. The amount of alcohol needed to cause intoxication varies from person to person, but could be as little as a single drink in some people.
light beer: Beer containing fewer calories than regular beer. Light beer may have the same amount of alcohol as regular beer.
marijuana: The most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Marijuana contains the active chemical compound THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). See tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
metabolism (of alcohol): The processing of alcohol molecules carried out by enzymes created in the liver (See alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase). The liver removes alcohol from the bloodstream at a rate of about .015% BAC per hour.
motor impairment: Problems related to movement and coordination. Even a single drink could cause motor impairment large enough to interfere with the ability to safely drive a car.
nonalcoholic beer: A low-alcohol beer designed to taste like regular beer. Despite its name, contains a small amount of alcohol (upwards of 0.5%).
non-drinker: One who refrains from drinking alcohol.
nucleus accumbens: A region of the brain that is a critical part of the reward system. All commonly abused drugs, including alcohol, appear to influence activity in this brain region. See reward system.
overdose: An excessive dose of a drug capable of producing toxic side effects. With alcohol, toxic side effects can include nausea, vomiting, and death due to suppression of vital reflexes. Important warning signs that someone has overdosed on alcohol include difficulty awakening a person who has been drinking, pale or clammy skin, and slow or irregular breathing. Vomiting while passed out without awakening is a certain sign of an alcohol overdose and immediate medical attention should be sought.
parental notification: A policy by which institutions of higher education inform parents of drug and alcohol policy violations committed by students under age 21. Not all schools employ parental notification, and those that do vary in the types of infractions that trigger the penalty.
peer pressure: Social pressure exerted by a peer group that influences a person to behave In a certain way, usually in conformity to the group's actions or preferences.
per se law: A state law making it illegal for a driver age 21 and older to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. A driver with a BAC this high is defined per se as being alcohol-impaired. This is the law in all 50 states.
"predatory" drugs: A category of drugs that cause severe sedation and make a person vulnerable to sexual assault. These drugs are especially dangerous when combined with alcohol. See "date-rape drugs," GHB, and Rohypnol.
"pre-gaming:" Consuming alcohol prior to attending a social event, at which alcohol may or may not be available.
proof: A measure of alcohol concentration in a beverage. Proof is equivalent to twice the percentage of alcohol. For instance, 80 proof distilled spirits contain 40% alcohol.
rape: Forcible sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration with a body part or object, imposed upon a person against his or her will. A common form of sexual assault. See sexual assault.
reaction time: The time it takes a person to respond to a stimulus. Alcohol dramatically increases reaction time, making it very dangerous to operate a car while under the influence.
reward system: A group of brain regions involved in feelings of pleasure ("reward"). Alcohol and other drugs that increase activity in the reward system tend to produce feelings of pleasure. See nucleus accumbens.
Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam): A medication used in Latin America and Europe to treat insomnia or as a pre-anesthetic medication, but smuggled into the United States, where it is a drug of abuse. Use of the drug can create amnesia, plus drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion. Street names include "R-2," "Mexican Valium," and "roofies." Rohypnol has been used in sexual assaults. A new version of the pill includes a dye that is visible when put into a drink.6
sedatives: Drugs that slow the central nervous system and create a euphoric state, often accompanied by slurred speech and loss of coordination. They reduce tension and induce relaxation, drowsiness, and sleep while decreasing alertness.
sexual assault: A violent crime involving sexual actions imposed upon a person against his/her will. Exact legal definitions vary by state. See also rape, date rape, acquaintance rape.
sexual harassment: Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct, sexual advances, or requests for sexual favors.
shot: A shot is a measure of 1.5 ounces of hard liquor (40% alcohol).
social host liability: In most states, either by state statute or case law, social hosts who serve alcoholic beverages can be held liable if guests are harmed or cause harm to others after drinking. Those who face liability include the person who physically furnished alcohol, but also anyone who organized, hosted, or supported the event at which alcohol was served.7
stalking: Repeated unwanted attention, harassment, or any form of contact or action that makes another person afraid, including invading a person's privacy.
standard drink: One 12 oz. beer containing 5% alcohol, one 5 oz. glass of wine containing 12% alcohol, one 12 oz. wine cooler containing 5% alcohol, or one 1.5 oz. shot of distilled spirits containing 40% (80 proof) alcohol. See "drink."
stimulant: A drug that alters mood, creates a sense of euphoria, and increases energy and alertness. Examples include nicotine, caffeine, and cocaine.
substance abuse: A pattern of frequent substance use that leads to significant impairment or personal distress, as marked by failure to fulfill important obligations, use in physically hazardous situations, substance-related legal problems, and recurring social and interpersonal problems.1
substance-free housing: Residential housing, typically on-campus, in which the use of any drugs, including alcohol, is forbidden.
temperature regulation: The ability of the body to adjust heat loss to maintain a constant body temperature. Sweating occurs to increase heat loss and cool the body, while shivering occurs to generate more heat and warm the body. Alcohol interferes with temperature regulation, which could cause the body to become either too hot or too cold, depending on the situation.
tolerance: Physiological adaptation to a drug, such that higher doses are required to produce the original effect.
underage: Younger than 21 years old and not of legal drinking age.
withdrawal: The physiological and psychological adjustment that accompanies discontinued use of a drug. Withdrawal from alcohol addition can include confusion, disorientation, agitation, and hallucinations.
zero tolerance law: A state law making it illegal for a driver under age 21 to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .02% or higher. In some states, the limit is set at .01% or higher or at any measurable level greater than .00%.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. NIAAA Council approves definition of binge drinking. NIAAA Newsletter. Winter 2004; No. 3: 3.
- Wechsler H, Dowdall GW, Davenport A, Rimm EB. (1995). A gender-specific measure of binge drinking among college students. American Journal of Public Health 85, 982-985.
- GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid). U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2008 from at http://www.dea.gov/concern/ghb_factsheet.html.
- Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam). U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2008 from http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/flunitrazepam.html.
- DeJong W, Langenbahn S. (1996). Setting and Improving Policies for Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems on Campus: A Guide for Administrators. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.

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"Are people disappointed that I'm not on fire?" Jennifer Lawrence joked to MTV's Josh Horowitz on the red carpet of the world premiere of The Hunger Games in Los Angeles on Monday night. Nope. Not at all! We were dazzled by the young actress' choice of super-shiny gold Prabal Gurung gown with sexy side and back cutouts. It hugged her curves and made her pose with confidence — almost as if she were already exiting the arena, triumphant. We also love how her smokey eye makeup and neutral lip color make her look like an '80s glamazon. But all that stature, the screaming fans, and the endless praise from her co-stars and director didn't stop the girl who was on fire from being the girl who jokes about herself and says things like "it's so nice of them!" of the fans. "I never fully absorb anything," she joked of all the hubbub over the movie. Sometimes, she couldn't be less like Katniss Everdeen if she tried … and we mean that in the nicest way. Come back soon for plenty more photos and interviews from the red carpet!
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Took a day trip yesterday over to Spokane. Picked up my friend Steve at Paine Field and then cruised over Stevens Pass to Spokane. PAE to SFF was about 1.5 hours burning 7.5 gph in cruise. Not bad.
We hung out with our friend Jeff and checked out his new hangar and RV-7A progress. Both were top notch.
On the way back, we swung up north to check out Grand Coulee dam.
And the Cascades were showing off their full glory. You can barely see Rainier in the first picture and Mount Baker is in the second.
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Then they ask if I smoke weed. Not sure how to answer i say 'rarely'. Wrong answer. Someone yells "what are you some kinda f*cking cop", and they suddenly seem really put off with me.
There were a couple bands I wasn't in for very long because of that--I'm not at all a partier. I don't do any drugs (I experimented with them when I was a kid but didn't really care for them), and I typically won't drink more than one beer or glass of wine with dinner or something . . . and even with that, it can be months between drinks. I don't have anything against other folks doing whatever they like to do as long as they can play the gig alright, but some people have seemed uncomfortable with me not partying.
Luckily, some haven't cared, too.
When I've been on the road, I've typically tried to go to sleep as soon after the gig as possible, so if the schedule permits it, I can wake up early and do some sightseeing. I've been in situations where I've been able to take a band vehicle and go sightseeing for half the day--when i got back to the hotel/band house/etc., the rest of the guys would still be sleeping, since they were up partying until 5 in the morning or whatever.
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Years of hard work earned Mary Hale an associate degree in 3-D animation and video game art, a 3.8 GPA and a magna cum laude distinction. But it didn't get her the one thing she was counting on for her future: a coveted spot in San Jose State's highly regarded animation program.
Once the ticket for aspiring animators of modest means to enter the region's thriving entertainment industry, San Jose State has tightened admission to its animation-illustration program under the pressure of high demand and reduced funding.
Only 12 percent of community college transfer applicants made the cut, as Hale and others learned at a spring orientation.
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Earl Weaver, Hall of Fame manager who managed the Baltimore Orioles to the 1970 World Championship, has died at the age of 82. Known for an explosive temper that was often directed at umpires, Weaver will be remembered as a larger-than-life figure. Once tossed for smoking a cigarette in the dugout, Weaver delivered the lineup the next game with a candy cigarette in his mouth. He was ejected again.
But as with so many of the game's legends, there's an intriguing disconnect between myth and reality with Weaver. Here are six little known facts about the Oriole great.
1) We tend to think of Weaver as an old guy, and, indeed, he was the prototype for the grizzled manager in Bull Durham. But Weaver was only 37 years old when he got his first managerial job–only five years older than his star player Frank Robinson. He was only 55 years old when he retired in 1982.
2) Weaver got off to one of the fastest starts in managerial history. He took the Orioles to the World Series in 1969, his first full year as a manager, where they lost to the Amazing Mets. Weaver won the World Series in his second season, and returned to the World Series again in 1971, losing to the Pirates. In those first two seasons he won 217 games, and added 101 in 1971. His Orioles made the playoffs in 1973 and 1974, losing to the As. Weaver would make only one more playoff appearance in his career, winning 102 games in 1979, and losing to the Pirates in the World Series.
3) Despite his penchant for getting ejected, Weaver is not the career leader in that category. Bobby Cox holds the major league record with 158, followed by John McGraw with 131 and Leo Durocher with 124. Weaver's 98 ejections are an American League record.
4) Weaver turned Cal Ripken, Jr into a shortstop. In the minors, Ripken played mostly third base. Weaver gave Ripken a trial at third base after being called up in 1981. And after starting Ripken at third base at the beginning of the 1982 season, Weaver moved him to short mid way through the season, and he'd play there for most of his career. Ripken didn't fit the "good hit/no field little guy" stereotype of a shortstop prevalent at the time, and Weaver's successful move helped to paved the way for future generations of large power hitting shortstops like Alex Rodriquez and Derek Jeter.
5) The year after Weaver left the Orioles in 1982, the team won the World Series with Joe Altobelli. Altobelli would only manage the Orioles for another year and a half, one of the shortest tenures, ever for a championship winning manager.
6) As a proponent of the walk and the three-run homer and a hater of the sacrifice bunt, Weaver's teams played "Moneyball" long before it was fashionable. His teams consistently ranked near the top of the league in walks and on base percentage. However, second baseman Davey Johnson once approached Weaver with a series of computer printouts arguing that he should bat cleanup. Weaver listened to Johnson babble about standard deviations for a while, then tossed out the printouts and continued to bat Johnson at the bottom of the order.
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The other day I outlined the final chapter of my book on Confederate body servants and the myth of the black Confederate soldier. The chapter focuses specifically on the rise and spread of this narrative leading to and especially through the sesquicentennial years. It's by far the most interesting chapter and will likely be a good deal of fun to write. As you might imagine the chapter borrows heavily from this blog, which over the years has offered the most sustained critique of this myth that you will find anywhere on the Internet. Continue reading →


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As you know by now, yesterday, Dominik Hasek formally announced his retirement at 45 years of age.
During his career, he won a mind-boggling six Vezina trophies, three William M. Jennings trophies, two Hart trophies and two Lester B. Pearson awards. On top of that, you can add two Stanley Cup rings and an Olympic gold medal.
In short, he has a pretty strong case for being viewed as the best goaltender of all time. At the very least, he certainly was the best of his era.
Where would you rank him all time?
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The first primary challenger to Utah Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has emerged, and it's state Rep. Ken Sumsion.
"I can work with the Legislature. I can work with the citizens of the state. I feel it's our time. It's our time as a state," Sumsion told the Deseret News. "We can step out and lead."
Sumsion also chaired the state legislature's redistricting committee, and during the redistricting process, he raised some questions about whether the governor's staff pressured lawmakers on redistricting. Questions about whether Herbert was trying to influence the process to make Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson's district safer for the Democrat were raised by others, including Matheson's 2010 GOP opponent. The thinking went, if Matheson was satisfied with his district, he would not challenge Herbert in the governor's race.
Herbert signed the redistricting map that passed the legislature. Meanwhile, Matheson has not ruled out a gubernatorial run, though he has said he won't run for the Senate in 2012.
Herbert is unpopular on the right in Utah, and has angered many tea party activists in the state. Sumsion, as the Deseret News points out, is one of the founders of the Legislature's conservative Patrick Henry caucus.
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Prairie Ridge Ecostation Will Test Sustainable Landscape Rating System
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES™) announced the selection of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Prairie Ridge Ecostation as one of the first landscapes to participate in a new program testing the nation's first rating system for green landscape design, construction and maintenance.
Prairie Ridge Ecostation will join 174 other pilot projects from 34 states as well as from Canada, Iceland and Spain as part of an international pilot project program to evaluate the new SITES rating system for sustainable landscapes, with and without buildings. Sustainable landscapes can clean water, reduce pollution and restore habitats, while providing significant economic and social benefits to land owners and municipalities.
SITES, a partnership of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the United States Botanic Garden, selected Prairie Ridge Ecostation based on its extensive environmentally friendly elements. A few of these sustainable practices include: harvesting rainwater on site, the use of solar energy, and the reconstruction of native Piedmont prairie habitat.
Prairie Ridge Ecostation joins the Flight 93 National Memorial, the Smithsonian Institution's African American History & Culture museum and other projects that include academic and corporate campuses, public parks with hundreds of acres, transportation corridors and private residences of less than one acre.
The 45-acre site was developed to create a landmark environmental education facility with the theme of sustainable water and energy use. Like the other pilot projects, the site will test the point system for achieving different levels of site sustainability on a 250-point scale, and the performance benchmarks associated with specific credits within the Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009. The site's other sustainability features include the award-winning Outdoor Classroom designed by local architect Frank Harmon. For more information, visit naturalsciences.org/prairie-ridge-ecostation.
SITES will use feedback from this and the other selected projects during the pilot phase, which runs through June 2012, to revise the final rating system and reference guide by early 2013. The U.S. Green Building Council, a stakeholder in the Sustainable Sites Initiative, anticipates incorporating the guidelines and performance benchmarks into future iterations of its LEED® Green Building Rating System™. More information is available at: http://www.sustainablesites.org. For general media queries about SITES, go to: www.sustainablesites.org/news/.


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Prague - Czech food imports from non-European countries account for less than 10 percent of the total food imports and their drop would not have a significant impact on the Czech Republic, according to an analysis CTK obtained from the Czech Statistical Office (CSU) today.
Food imports from territories outside Europe may drop as a result of Russia's efforts to replace its food imports from Europe and the USA with imports from other countries.
However, Czech food producers may be harmed by an excess supply of food which may come on the Czech market from the other European countries, the CSU said.
Russia banned all imports of meat, fish, milk, dairy products, fruit and vegetables from the EU, USA and several other Western countries last week.
The ban was a response to the West's sanctions imposed on selected Russian companies, officials and some sectors of the Russian economy for Russia's steps in the Ukrainian crisis.
Russia, which is dependent on imports of many food products, wants to compensate the drop in food imports from the West by imports from non-European destinations.
The Czech Republic imports a dominant part of food from European states. Europe's share on total food imports has increased since the Czech Republic joined the EU in 2004.
The share of imports of food and live animals from Europe to the Czech Republic on the total value of the goods rose from 81.3 percent in 2004 to 89.1 percent last year. The total value of the imported goods was Kc144.5bn in 2013.
From other continents, the highest amount of food is imported from America, but its share on total imports has dropped from almost 11 percent in 2004 to less than 6 percent last year.
Asia's share on food imports decreased from 5.1 percent in 2004 to 3.6 percent in 2013, and imports from Africa declined by a half to 1.2 percent in the period.
"No problem would probably occur even if a major restrictive interference was made to international trade in food as regards the amount of food products imported to the Czech Republic from non-European territories," CSU's analyst Drahomira Dubska said.
But Czech producers may have problems with an excess supply of food on the European market, which would accumulate after European producers would lose Russia as an important buyer of their products, Dubska added.
Farmers in the EU fear that surpluses of food will accumulate on the European market, which will lead to a drop in prices and sales, and to a growth in unemployment.
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The man known for the "straight-talk express" is hoping to get on track in Texas. Senator John McCain touched down at Easterwood Airport Thursday evening, and he brought a familiar face back to Aggieland.
McCain (R-Arizona) is scheduled to hold a private campaign fundraiser with former local Republican party chair Phil Adams Friday morning. At around 6:45 p.m. Thursday night, he spoke from the old Easterwood Airport.
His comments to the media were brief, but McCain arrived in Aggieland all-smiles and all-joking about his flying buddy.
"I'm with my old friend, Senator Phil Gramm, who people know as one of the worst professors here in the history of the institution," McCain said.
"I don't know him as well as his momma, and I don't know him as well as his wife, but I know him better than anybody else, and I think that he is the right man to deal with the problems we face today," Gramm said just off the plane.
McCain's previous visits to Texas have focused on immigration, including a speech at the Bush Library last year where he defended his plan that would allow illegal immigrants to remain in the US in gaining citizenship.
"We should say to them, come out of the shadows, pay a fine, pay your taxes, learn our language, stay employed and then and only then go to the back of the line and wait your turn to earn that most precious privilege in the world, American citizenship," McCain said at the time.
Though Texas still sits in the latter portions of the primary calendar, support in a state largely loyal to its governor-turned president is one the Arizona senator is eying.
"What I intend to tell the people of Texas is that I'm a western senator," he said Thursday. "I understand these issues -- land, water, cattle. I am very familiar with the western issues.
"I think that the people of the state of Texas are very patriotic," he continued. " They're very concerned about national security. I am fully prepared to lead this national security. I am fully prepared to lead this nation. I have the experience and the background and the knowledge."
Earlier, the senator had denounced Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) for comments he made in a blog interview. Reid is quoted by Politico.com as saying outgoing Joint Chief's chair Peter Pace and fellow general David Petraeus have been incompetent in their handling of the Iraq war.
McCain also addressed an additional $150 million in defense spending proposed by Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) before his arrival in the Brazos Valley. The Arizona senator described his counterpart's proposals as "pork barrel" and said they would lard up a Senate bill and drain funds to shore up armed forces overseas.
As for McCain's presidential bid, the latest CBS News-New York Times poll shows Rudolph Giuliani still in front among Republican primary voters polled, with McCain in second. However, both Giuliani and McCain's numbers have dropped since April.
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney stands third and has seen a bump in the polls since April. The category of "someone else or none" has also significantly risen, likely due to the emergence of Fred Thompson as a candidate.
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KINGSTON, R.I. -- April 10, 2000 -- Rhode Islanders began making quilts
in the late 18th century and have not stopped since.
From the first whole cloth quilts, quilt making in the Ocean State reflected
cultural and technical influences. Now, visitors can get a glimpse of Rhode
Island's past at the University of Rhode Island's Textile Gallery's new
exhibit: "Rhode Island Quilts: Techniques and Styles."
Open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
through June 15, the gallery is located in the Quinn Hall lobby. The exhibition
celebrates the forthcoming publication of Down by the Old Mill Stream: Quilts
in Rhode Island, a book co-edited by Linda Welters and Margaret Ordonez,
URI professors of textiles, fashion merchandising and design.
The book is the culmination of the Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project,
a multi-year effort organized by the textiles department. With funding from
the Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities, faculty and volunteers began
documenting quilts owned by families, museums and historical societies in
1992. Almost 900 quilts were documented, and many have been exhibited at
sites in New England and Quebec.
"The fabrics used in the quilts represent what was on the market
for clothing at the time," said Ordonez, of Cumberland.
Several quilts in the exhibit were sewn using textiles made in Rhode
Island mills, many of which no longer exist. One 16-patch quilt came from
a family associated with Hope Mills. Isabelle Maria Flag Merrill Allen,
wife of the Hope Mills superintendent, made it in the 1830s.
Another patchwork quilt on display was stitched in 1854 by Rhoda Ann
Dawley of the mill village of Lafayette in North Kingstown. Several quilts
illustrate the thrift and ingenuity of the quilters of the 19th century.
One example is a blue and bright orange crazy quilt that contains pieces
of a wedding dress worn by Mrs. George Streeter. Streeter made the quilt
for her daughter, Mabel Ella Streeter Perrin.
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Great post. Super interesting initiative. Can't wait to check it out. Btw, good use of badges and virtual rewards to actually mean something and confer some real life benefit!
Thank you & we totally agree, Emeka. Can't wait til it rolls out!
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By james from USA on 2010-11-16 19:25:50Things I liked:Pistol : Is very good for $5 it has the perfect amount of hop up ( How much backspin is put on the bbs) giving it a good range, 25-45 ft witch is good for its 170 fps. From the orange tip to the back of the grip it is about 8 in. The magazine holds up to 10 bbs and has a 70 round reserve. To load the bbs turn the mag upside-down and shake until 1-10 go in. The bbs load from the slide out bottom. Overall this is a very good side arm or CQC pistol. Shotgun : Good fps, 350-370, has normal mode (.12 gram bbs) or hop up (.2 - .25 gram bbs). Pretty accurate range of 50-80 ft. Also has a high capacity 184 bb reserve (load from the top). Same as pistol but holds 11 bbs. Also has slam fire witch means you can hold down the trigger and pump and the bbs will fly as fast as you can pump.
Things I would have changed:When you take the shotguns mag out 2-4 bbs come out the bottom but you can fix that by shooting the last ones upside-down or turn the gun upside-down and take the mag out.
What others should know:Great for beginners or intermediate airsofters.
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By Juan from USA on 2010-10-18 10:20:32Things I liked:Great Price! Very Real feel and look.
Things I would have changed:Spring in hand pistol's magazine jams very easy.
What others should know:Not really for kid under 10...should always where ere protection. BB's hurt like h*ll!
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Here in their own words are Frederick Douglass, George Jackson, Chief Joseph, Martin Luther King Jr., Plough Jogger, Sacco and Vanzetti, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Mark Twain, and Malcolm X, to name just a few of the hundreds of voices that appear in Voices of a People's History of the United States, edited by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove. Paralleling the twenty-four chapters of Zinn's A People's History of the United States, Voices of a People's History is the long-awaited companion volume to the national bestseller. For Voices, Zinn and Arnove have selected testimonies to living history--speeches, letters, poems, songs--left by the people who make history happen but who usually are left out of history books--women, workers, nonwhites. Zinn has written short introductions to the texts, which range in length from letters or poems of less than a page to entire speeches and essays that run several pages. Voices of a People's History is a symphony of our nation's original voices, rich in ideas and actions, the embodiment of the power of civil disobedience and dissent wherein lies our nation's true spirit of defiance and resilience.
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The visionary historical work of professor and activist HOWARD ZINN (1922-2010) is widely considered one of the most important and influential of our era. After his experience as a bombardier in World War II, Zinn became convinced that there could no longer be such a thing as a "just war," because the vast majority of victims in modern warfare are, increasingly, innocent civilians. In his books, including "A People's History of the United States," its companion volume "Voices of a People's History of the United States," and countless other titles, Zinn affirms the power of the people to influence the course of events.
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Our Gladiators are doing a fantastic job of increasing their achievement. Glazier scored a "9" in Similar School Ranking in California. Glazier was compared to 100 similar schools in California and we ranked a "9" out of 10! Way to go!
Glazier honored as a CBEE school for the 2nd year in a row!
The following students scored a perfect score of 600 on the CST (California Standards Test).
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Congratulations to our ASES Gladiator Academy members who were awarded the "Galan" award for an excellent after-school program in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
The following students have their artwork depicting Used Oil (Recycling) and Pollution Prevention in the 2011 City of Norwalk Calendar.


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Mac n Cheese: Naughty or Healthy?
I love mac n cheese, love love love it! My husband loves the naughty version with lots of butter and heavy cream.
I'm on the hunt for a healthier recipe.
Tonight I am making a healthier version that I scribbled down while on the subway hoping it will work. I'm using butternut squash, chicken stock, skim milk and a few hard cheeses.
I wanted to know who else has a healthy mac n cheese recipe I can make?
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Well, I've wanted to do one for a long time, but couldn't come up with a good case. I looked around my office, and found nothing worthy. Then I started to think about the basement. My tote filled with useless computer parts that the geek in me won't let go of. Then it hit me.
I HAVE AN OLD CUECAT! And the 1 Gig CueCat was born.
Step 1: Gather your parts
I also used some of the following things that are not pictured:
-- Leatherman--you'll see him later
-- hot glue gun
-- modeling glue
-- various small screwdrivers
Step 2: Disassmebly: CueCat
You may find that you have to get a small flat head screwdriver and gently pry it apart, or you may be able to take it apart with your hands.
When you open it up, you'll see that the "tail" is attached to the circuit board, and has to be cut. Once cut, the cord would not slip out. I decided I wanted to have the butt plug in place on the finished product, so I needed to get this out. A little pulling, and it broke out.
I lucked out big time, too. I thought I was going to have to gut it completely, and find a way to mount the flash drive in there. Turns out it comes with a little black box up front that worked really well as a mount/encasement for the drive. More on that later.
Such notoriety of the original product provoking privacy issues with barcodes on a visual gimmick from years ago. upcycling can be done on instructables.com
Tweaked the sensitivity as well.
There is a UPC Database where you can scan items in, and add it if it isn't already there..
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Staff at Croydon leisure centres vote to strike in row over pay
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FIVE council leisure centres will remain open as usual on April 30 despite staff voting to strike in a row over pay.
The staff, including lifeguards, fitness instructors and receptionists, work for Fusion Lifestyle, the company which runs the centres for Croydon Council.
Thornton Heath, South Norwood, Purley, New Addington and Waddon leisure centres will all be affected.
Union Unite claims the industrial action will force the centres to close, but Fusion says they will remain open with "no disruption".
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Unite says Fusion's contract commits it to a 'single tier workforce', in effect equal pay.
It claims the company has failed to meet its obligations and, after months of "fruitless" talks, industrial action was the only option.
Fusion's offer, with some staff getting three percent increases and others only one per cent, was rejected.
Unite balloted 58 members across five leisure centres. Of the 48 per cent who responded, all of them voted for strike action.
Unite says the centres will likely have to close on April 30 given the jobs its members perform.
Regional officer Onay Kasab said: "The contract with the council is clear - this must be a single tier workforce.
"This means that if you are doing the same job, your pay must be comparable.
"Fusion have failed to address this - it is a simple matter of fairness."
He added: "Let's not forget that some of these people have not had a pay rise for five years.
"The impact of rising living costs while pay has fallen in real terms has been dramatic for our members."
A council spokesman said: "The council is aware of the ballot and is encouraging Fusion to continue its negotiations with the union with the hope of averting any strike action."
A spokesman for Fusion said: "Leisure Centres in Croydon operated by Fusion Lifestyle, intend to maintain normal services with no disruption to customers on April 30."


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Remarks by Ambassador Jeffery DeLaurentis, U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs, At Security Council Open Debate on UN Peacekeeping, June 11, 2014
Mr. President, thank you for convening this debate to discuss the critically important issue of peacekeeping. I thank the Secretary-General for his opening statement. As we meet, nearly 100,000 peacekeepers and 17,000 civilian personnel are deployed in peacekeeping missions around the world. Day after day, they put their lives on the line to protect people from communities and nations different from their own, and to uphold the fundamental principles set out in the United Nations Charter. The United States thanks these individuals for their service, as well as the 122 countries from which they come.
Mr. President, let me begin by saying that - on many of the issues involved in peacekeeping - we all agree on the key points.
We agree that peacekeeping is an absolutely essential part of this Council's work and driven by our shared moral commitment to protect the defenseless from the scourges of war and conflict. This sense of shared purpose is also driven by having witnessed the horrific human consequences of the times when the UN has failed to stop the slaughter of unarmed civilians. This year, we are marking the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Next year, we will do the same for Srebrenica.
Rwanda and Srebrenica taught the world, and the UN, an extremely costly but important lesson: in order to fulfill their basic duty to protect civilians, peacekeepers need clear, robust mandates. This is another of the points on which we all can agree, and on which we have agreed, repeatedly, in the mandates for peacekeeping missions authorized since that time. Indeed, many of the current peacekeeping missions have robust mandates, empowering them to use force to protect human lives.
However, that does not mean that peacekeeping missions should rely predominantly on the use of force to protect civilians. As is affirmed by Resolution 2086 - one this council unanimously supported - effective peacekeeping is multidimensional peacekeeping. That means we must use all of the tools in our toolbox to prevent situations in which the use of force is necessary to save lives and work methodically to lay the foundations for greater peace and stability.
All of that said, in circumstances in which force is necessary to protect innocent lives, missions must fulfill the responsibilities set out by these robust mandates. In fact, the credibility of all of our commitments around the world to protect civilians, which can be a deciding factor in deterring those who would otherwise attack civilians, is inextricably tied to our living up to our word in each and every mission. As such, the failure to hold to this commitment in one mission can undermine the legitimacy of all of the others.
We have seen that these more robust approaches can be highly effective. The accomplishments of the Intervention Brigade in MONUSCO demonstrate this clearly. The success of this initiative truly has many fathers and mothers: from the region, which put forward the idea of a neutral force focused primarily on combatting armed groups in the DRC; to the mandate, which represents our collective commitments; to the contributing countries of Malawi, South Africa, and Tanzania; and to the troops who have performed so bravely and professionally on the ground, in extremely challenging conditions. This effort has not only made the individual peacekeeping mission more effective and more credible, but also supported broader efforts to promote peace and stability in the Great Lakes region.
So - if we agree that we have a moral imperative to protect people at risk; if we have learned that peacekeeping missions need robust mandates to fulfill that commitment; and if we have unanimously authorized missions with such mandates - the question is then: How can we give these robust missions the tools they need to be as effective as possible?
First, we in the Security Council need to set forth clear priorities in mandates, particularly through the sequencing of tasks. Not because we think that some goals are less important than others, but rather because our experience has demonstrated that certain objectives cannot be pursued until others have been met. For example, it is difficult to rebuild a broken judiciary when it's not safe enough for people to leave their homes. Such prioritization will make missions more effective and more efficient. The Council's newest peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA, offers a solid example of this Council's efforts to set such priorities, as well as proof of its benefits.
In addition, now that we have clearer, more robust mandates, we must do a better job of ensuring missions have the capabilities needed to fulfill them. Among those necessary capabilities, we count access to new technology, from wireless radios and satellite phones to unmanned, unarmed aerial vehicles. We believe the people best suited to determine what capabilities are required are the missions themselves, and specialists from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. To move such decision making to the Council would not only take it away from the experts who know best, but also would dramatically hinder and politicize the process of obtaining crucial capabilities required to implement Council mandates and save lives.
Another way we can make missions more effective is to allow for greater inter-mission cooperation. We have seen how this can be a smart way to temporarily move resources rapidly to respond to emergencies and scale-up missions on short notice, as we unanimously authorized in South Sudan through resolution 2132. The more flexible such arrangements are, the more swiftly we will be able to respond to the next unexpected crisis.
Lastly, I would like to highlight an additional issue related to peacekeeping that deserves our attention.
In March, the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services released a report on the protection of civilians in peacekeeping missions, focusing specifically on the use of force to protect civilians. Its key finding is that, in UN peacekeeping missions, "force is almost never used to protect civilians under attack."
The report highlights a number of apparent reasons for the failure to use force to protect civilians, as well as recommendations for how to address this. While recognizing that the use of force is only one tool for protecting civilians, my government believes this Council will benefit from a thorough briefing of the report's serious and concerning conclusions. This Council would also benefit from a discussion of the report's implications for our work going forward.
At its essence, the report reveals a significant gap that has emerged between the commitments we set down on paper - which constitute a responsibility to act - and the way missions perform in practice. The larger this gap grows, the more vulnerable civilians become, and the less credible this organization and the peacekeepers representing it become.
I hope that this is another point on which we can all agree, and that today's discussion will contribute to this Council's work to make peacekeeping more efficient and effective. I thank you.


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This weekend we have been painting Nido. The previous colour was light brown, and we didn't like it at all so we decided to paint it in white to make it brighter. The thing is that we didn't know how hard it is to cover a colored wall. Luckly, we had Nadia, Concha and Martin's help, thanks a lot guys! Without you we would still be there painting.
After 3 layers of paint it seems that finally the wall is radiant white, as the paint bottle promised, and not that beige colour that a friend saw after the second layer.
We also had the opportunity to meet some of the people interested in Nido and who already support the project. A pleasure!
Now time to look for furnitures and start decorating. The countdown to open in December has started!
Find below some pictures of the "painting week-end":
Thanks for the pictures Martin.


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WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross athletic director Richard M. Regan, Jr., and rowing program director and head women's rowing coach Patrick Diggins have announced the women's schedule for the 2013 spring season. The Crusaders are scheduled to compete in eight regattas with four on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester.
Holy Cross will kick off the season on March 23, with the Beanpot Regatta on the Charles River versus Boston College, Boston University, MIT, Northeastern and Radcliffe. The Crusaders will then take on UMass (April 6) on Lake Quinsigamond, followed by the Knecht Cup (April 13-14) on the Cooper River in Camden, N.J. Holy Cross will return to Lake Quinsigamond for a regatta versus Colby, Connecticut College and Ithaca (April 20), and for the Irving-Christensen Cup versus Boston College and UConn (April 21). The Crusaders will then take on George Mason and Rutgers (April 27) on the Raritan River in New Brunswick, N.J.
The Crusaders will return to the Cooper River for the Eastern Sprints (May 5) and then compete at the Patriot League Championship (May 17) on Lake Quinsigamond.
The varsity eight was very impressive during the 2012 fall season. The Crusaders placed first in the club eight race out of 17 boats at the Textile River Regatta, finished first out of 48 boats at the Snake Regatta, placed second in the club eight race out of 34 boats at the Head of the Charles Regatta and finished third in the open eight race out of 27 boats at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
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News Section: Sports
Saint Stephens Episcopal School Invites Public to Attend 10th Annual Falcon 5K
BRADENTON - This year marks the 10th annual Falcon 5K and one-mile "Fun Run" hosted by Saint Stephen's Episcopal School in Bradenton. The event will be held this Saturday, February 8. Participants who register will receive a t-shirt, chip timing provided by S2 Timing as well as a pancake breakfast in honor of the tenth year anniversary of the race. The race is set for 8 a.m.
"At Saint Stephen's Episcopal School, we impress upon our students the importance of having a healthy body and a healthy mind," said Dr. Janet Pullen, Head of School at Saint Stephen's Episcopal School in a release announcing the event. "Along with our strong academic program, our students participate in physical education several times a week, and they are encouraged to become involved in any of our 42 sports teams. We want our students to feel equipped mentally and physically for success, and events like the Falcon 5K help us reinforce this idea. I hope to see lots of families out for the race.".
The 5K and Fun Run will begin at the School in the 3900 block of Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton, in the brand new state of the art Moore Athletic Center. Runners will begin the race on the new track and will conclude back in the stadium, where participants will be rewarded with the newest addition to the event: a pancake and sausage breakfast, provided by Popi's Place Family Restaurant, complemented with yogurt parfaits and muffins from First Watch, coffee and sweet treats from Dunkin Donuts and orange juice from Tropicana.
After the race, an award ceremony will be held where the first three male and female finishers in each age division will receive a medal. Titles such as Overall, Masters, Grand Masters and Senior and Veteran Grand Masters will be awarded with trophies, and participation ribbons will be given to all of the one mile Fun Run finishers, provided by the Trophy Case of Bradenton.
The race is sponsored by the Athletic Booster Committee in addition to several local businesses, including the Bradenton Hound and Coastal Orthopedic, corporate sponsors of the event. The race is sanctioned by The Suncoast Striders Walking and Running Club along with the Road Runners Club of America.
Pre-registration for participants age 18 and over is $20 and $15 for participants under the age of 18. Online registration will close as of February 5, 2014 and participants who wish to register after that date can do so on the day of the event from 7:00am - 7:40am, and registration for all individuals the day of the event is $25. All proceeds from this race will go toward helping to further enhance the athletic programs at Saint Stephen's Episcopal School.
For safety reasons, participants are asked to avoid bringing animals, using headphones, strollers, baby joggers, bicycles, skates, or skateboards. To pre-register, or find additional information, visit www.saintstephens.org/5K.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Freddie B. Guthrie Sr.
SUNSET BEACH — Freddie Brian Guthrie Sr., 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Spring Valley United Methodist Church in Henderson; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Straits United Methodist Church in Straits; and at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Village Point United Methodist Church in Shallotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Arrangements are by Brunswick Funeral Service in Shallotte, which accepts online condolences at brunswickfuneralservice.com.
Verlena S. Taylor
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Verlena Seward Taylor, 82, of Falls Run Nursing Center, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.
The funeral has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. today, Jan. 23, at Oak Level United Church of Christ by Rev. Leon White. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Viewing is today at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.
Jester Williams
HENDERSON — Jester Williams, 59, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Garnes & Toney Funeral Home.
William T. Wyche
HENDERSON — William Thomas "Tommy" Wyche, 63, of 1008 East Andrews Ave., died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Duke University Medical Center.
The funeral been rescheduled for 2 p.m. today, Jan. 23, at St. John Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Viewing is at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family is receiving friends at the residence.
Arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.


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Press Releases
Students Complete C.N.A. Program
Release Date: 10/25/2007
CONTACT: Sylvia Blair
Executive Assistant to the President
Carroll Community College
Carroll Community College Students Complete
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
On Oct. 4, 2007, seven Carroll Community College students participated in a ceremony on the campus to award them their pins and certificates for completing the Certified Nursing Assistant program.
College President Dr. Faye Pappalardo offered congratulatory remarks to the students during the ceremony. She also thanked Carroll Lutheran Village Health Care Center, the clinical site for the program.
The following students participated in the ceremony:
Kelsey Benson
Yvonne Burley
Shelby Carter
Eden Howard
Elizabeth Karangelen
Veronica Morgan
Cara Wolf
Carroll Community College is located at 1601 Washington Rd. in Westminster, Md.


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UofL head coach Brice Allen
Oct. 20, 2009
USTFCCCA Men's Cross Country Top 30
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville men's cross country team made its debut at no. 25 in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association Top 30 poll on Tuesday.
U of L makes their first appearance in the poll under the direction of head coach Brice Allen, who is in his second year at the helm. The Cards are one of five BIG EAST teams in the poll this week and are receiving 74 points.
Louisville is coming off a ninth-place finish at Pre-Nationals on Oct. 17. The Cardinal men earned 289 points in the field of 35 teams in the white race and finished ahead of then no. 18 Iowa State and no. 30 Minnesota who took 10th and 11th, respectively. Redshirt senior Cory Thorne led the way for the Cardinal men as he navigated the 8,000-meter course in 24:14.8 to finish 30th out of 237 runners in the white race.
Junior Matt Bruce was the second Card to cross the finish line at 33rd overall with a career best time in the event of 24:17.6, while redshirt junior Michael Eaton placed 36th also with a career best time in the meet of 24:20.0. Rounding out the scoring for U of L was junior Matt Hughes in 92nd place with a time of 25:01.0 and Scott McClain who finished 98th at 25:05.0.
Also scoring finishing the race for Louisville were sophomores Luke Lovelace and Chase Violet.
For the most up-to-date information on Louisville Cross Country, visit www.uoflsports.com.


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First Year Undergraduate Admission Requirements
The Baldwin Wallace community is made up of students with varied interests and diverse socioeconomic, geographic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. The Admission Committee carefully examines the academic achievement and aptitude of every candidate for admission to Baldwin Wallace University. The goal of the Admission Committee is to admit students who can best benefit from and contribute to the academic program and life of the College.
While no minimum grade point average, class rank or standardized test score is specified, these measures must provide evidence of your readiness for future success at Baldwin Wallace University. Balanced consideration is given to all aspects of your college preparation. The freshman class profile provides rank and test score ranges for the most recent admitted class.
Test Optional
For those students with above a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, SAT I and ACT scores are optional for admission to BW. If you choose to submit those scores, we will consider them when reviewing your application. If you choose not to submit your SAT or ACT scores, you must indicate this on your BW application or on the supplemental form if using the Common Application. Please note that home schooled applicants and international students must submit their SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission.
Your test results, while not used for admission purposes, will need to be submitted at the time of enrollment. Results of the SAT and ACT are used for research and placement at BW.
We understand there is more to the admission process than your standardized test scores. While some students feel their ACT or SAT scores reflect their past success and future potential, you may not. Grades, strength of curriculum, and rank in class have always been the most important elements of our admission criteria. The admission process and educational experience at BW is highly personal. Allowing you to choose whether or not to submit your test scores is one way of demonstrating our commitment to a personal education.
More than 700 colleges and universities have adopted a test-optional process to date, including more than 25% of the top 110 national liberal arts colleges ranked by U.S. News & World Report. For more information on the test-optional admission process please contact your Admission Counselor at 1-877-BW-APPLY, (440) 826-2222, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Though not required, an on-campus interview with an admission counselor is highly recommended. A campus visit provides the applicant an opportunity to share personal insights with a member of the Admission Committee, as well as the opportunity to evaluate the programs and atmosphere of the College.
To make a qualified decision, the Admission Committee will review the following information for each applicant:
- Completed application for admission
- Quality of the high school curriculum/course work
- Grade point average/grade trends
- Results from the ACT/SAT or a graded writing sample in lieu of test results
- Extracurricular activities/honors
- Application Essay/Writing Sample
- High School Counselor recommendation
- Teacher Recommendation
- Optional interview with an admission counselor
The Admission Committee has determined that the following high school curriculum will best prepare most students for academic success at BW:
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|Natural Science (with labs preferred)
3 units*
|Social Science
3 units
|Foreign Language
2 units
|Academic Electives
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*Candidates considering majors in the sciences or mathematics are encouraged to complete four units each of mathematics and science in their high school programs.
BW notifies applicants approximately 4-6 weeks after all required application information and forms are received by the Office of Admission. A complete application is comprised of the following:
- The admission application for first year undergraduate students
- Official high school transcripts
- Scores from the ACT/SAT OR graded writing sample
- High School Counselor Form
- Teacher Recommendation
A $25 non-refundable application fee is required with applications not submitted online. Checks should be made payable to Baldwin Wallace University.
Home School Students
Baldwin Wallace is a Home School Friendly Institution. We welcome applications from student who have been home schooled for all or part of their secondary education. All applicants are eligible for merit based scholarships and financial aid consideration.
In addition to the application, home school students must include the following documents:
- ACT or SAT scores—These should be sent directly from ACT/SAT. Home school students are not eligible to be Test Optional.
- High School Transcript—Applicants must produce a transcript demonstrating courses taken, grades achieved and completion of high school, signed and dated by the parent educator.
- Bibliography of High School Literature and Course Descriptions of each course taken as a home school student.
- Letter of Recommendation—Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a non-parent teacher or from an outside teacher or instructor of an extracurricular activity
- School Report Form—The parent educator may complete this form or submit a home school profile describing the home school structure, grade scale and resources used.


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Excerpted from How to Grill | April 2008
by Steven Raichlen
Servings: Makes about 1 cup
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon hickory-smoked salt or more coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix. (Actually, your hands work better for mixing than a spoon or whisk does. Use your fingers to break up any lump of brown sugar.) Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light; it will keep for at least 6 months.


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Honor Flight takes World War II vets on a special trip
MILWAUKEE - Saturday was a day to reflect and remember what they overcame, so many years ago.
The 17th Honor Flight took about 200 World War II vets from Wisconsin to Washington DC.
Some spoke with TODAY'S TMJ4's Tom Murray as they boarded their special flight.
For some, the Honor Flight was quite a surprise.
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In late September, Media Bistro's All Twitter blog tabulated the most popular tweets of all time – as gauged by retweets. The winner was Justin Bieber, who as of this writing had 223,376 retweets for this tweet.
In the past hour, President Obama shattered that record with this tweet upon the media calling Ohio for him.
The retweets are still coming as a write this, but when I took a screenshot a minute ago, he had blown past Justin Bieber's record, and I imagine that this will be tough to top.
That's yet another victory for Obama's social-media savvy campaign team, who dominated Romney in most social media metrics.
Update – 11/7/2012 at 9:03am This tweet has only skyrocketed in popularity since this victory. As of this update, Obama's tweet now has 650,153 retweets.
Update 2 – 11:39am - As you might have guessed, the photo in the tweet wasn't taken last night. It was actually taken in August, as my colleague Kashmir Hill reports.


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Start with the basics
Before you start to try and hack, you need to learn how to get around Bugzilla. Triage/QA/searching bugs for a couple weeks or longer is a good minimum requirement before you think "hey, I want to hack Firefox.�? Discovering how the project works, learning to sift for what matters, and applying lessons learned in the initial triage process will go a long way to finding your way through reviews and checkin. Picking something you find randomly isn't usually the best thing to start with. Seeing what's well-owned and what needs extra attention is also a good starting point for hacking.
Build the Fox
I could rehash what's been better-written by others, but I won't. Start with the generic instructions here, make sure you use CVS trunk, and get the beast built. You need to be able to make this work before you attempt to take the next step. Yes, it isn't trivial to build anything from Mozilla CVS, but if you can't figure it out even with help, you're probably not ready yet. If I can go from "never compiling anything�? to "building on win32″ in an hour or so.
Source Code Organization
The next problem is "where does the app/front-end code live?�? Firefox-specific code lives here, and generic FE toolkit code lives here. (In your CVS tree, it would be mozilla/browser and mozilla/toolkit, respectively.)
Picking bugs to work on.
Votes sort of matter. Sort of. Sometimes its a simple matter to make it happen too, and if there's low-hanging fruit, pick it. Other times, bugs with "good first bug�? in the status whiteboard are good places to go to find your way around. And of course, stuff that annoys you is good too. Lots of good personal satisfaction involved there.
Knowing where to ask for help
- developers on the Mozilla IRC server is a good place to start if you can't figure it out on your own. But exhaust other resources first, like lxr/bonsai/google (and soon, DevMo) before you bug real people. If its a "how should the UI look�? question, asking myself or another Firefox peer is probably your best plan, unless you're ready to argue your case.
Changing the User Experience
If you're thinking of implementing a feature request, or changing behaviour that will affect the user experience, it's best for everyone concerned to get feedback before you start. Talk to Ben, myself, or one of the other Firefox peers, get reaction/adjustments. If we say its a no, you've just saved yourself a lot of stress and resentment (based on how people who don't follow this role have reacted to review- in the past).


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Obituaries, March 29, 2014
John Michael "Mike" Williams
DURHAM — John Michael "Mike" Williams, 59, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 25, 2014. He was a Facilities Maintenance Technician with the City of Durham in the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Department of Water Management for 9 years.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman and scuba diver. He was also a professional paint contractor and carpenter and always strived for excellence. He was educated in Durham County Schools and earned an Associate's Degree in electronics from Durham Technical Institute. He joined the US Marines in 1971 and served in Vietnam. He was discharged in 1973 as a Lance Corporal. Mike was a loving son, brother, and uncle and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca J. Williams; sister, Linda Williams May and husband, Johnnie of Wilson, NC; brother, Jesse Alton Williams and wife, April of Taylors, SC; nephews, David Wayne May, Christopher Bradley Williams, Benjamin Mark Williams and his loving aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John Wendell Williams.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 1-2 p.m. at Clements Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral Service, Inc., in Durham, N.C. Online condolences may be made at www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
Elsie Mae Ellis Dodson
HILLSBOROUGH — Mrs. Elsie Mae Ellis Dodson, age 89, a resident of Dairy Land Road, died on March 28, 2014.
Mrs. Dodson was born in Chatham County on October 24, 1924 to the late Lula Tripp Ellis and John Ellis. Elsie retired from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was also a caring mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dodson is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Edward Dodson, five brothers and one sister.
Surviving are one daughter, Deborah D. Williams and her husband Forest of Pittsboro; one son, Edward Dodson and his wife Cheryl of Yanceyville; four grandchildren, Angela Dodson, Jill Williams, Jessica Williams and Kyle Williams.
Chapel services will be at 3:00PM on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the chapel of Walker's Funeral Home in Hillsborough and will be officiated by Rev. Dennis Seaver and Rev. Ed Dodson. Visitation will precede the funeral from 1:30PM to 2:45PM. Burial will follow in Cane Creek Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made by visiting www.walkersfuneralservice.com.
Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is serving the Dodson family.
Susan F. Schwab
CHAPEL HILL — Surrounded in her North Carolina home by her family, Susan F. Schwab passed away peacefully on March 24 from pancreatic cancer. Born August 13, 1952, she was raised in Tonawanda, New York and attended St. Amelia School and Mount Saint Mary Academy. After graduating from the University of Buffalo, Susan began a 30+-year career in information technology for health systems and higher education institutions. Susan also spent her life being the irreplaceable glue and ever-supportive, constantly insightful touchstone for her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, John Denardo, and their beloved animals Chrissy, Bella, Cinnamon and Shirley. Preceded in death by her father, Gilbert "Butch" Schwab, Susan is also survived by her mother, Dorothy A. Schwab; "seesters," Sally Nisser (Mike), Teresa "Honey" Schwab (Steve Hussey), Deanna Schwab (Mark Covaro); brothers, Joseph and Peter; niece, Katya Nisser, and nephew, Khalil Nisser; brother-in-law, Tom Denardo (Valorie Schwarzmann); sister-in-law, Theresa DiNardo Brown (Steven Brown); nephews, Tony Denardo, Steven Brown, Jr. and Benjamin Brown; niece, Maria Denardo. Susan leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friends who were touched by her love and kindness and who join her family in cherishing her memory. The family expresses profound gratitude for the care Susan received at UNC Lineberger Cancer Center and UNC Hospice. A memorial service is being planned for May 17 to coincide with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's PurpleStride Raleigh-Durham. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Susan's name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) are deeply appreciated. Friends are encouraged to leave online condolence messages at www.walkersfuneralservice.com. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is serving the Schwab family.
Thomas Irvin Humphries
ROXBORO — Thomas Irvin Humphries, 87, of 750 Thee Hester Rd., Roxboro, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born in Person County, Mr. Humphries was the son of the late Joseph Younger and Nancy Pulley Humphries. Mr. Humphries retired from Collins & Aikman after 42 years and was a member of Roxboro Baptist Church.
Mr. Humphries is survived by his son, Michael Humphries and wife Eleanor, of Roxboro; one grandson, Bradley Humphries and wife Tina, of Roxboro; one great-grandson, Thomas Humphries; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Humphries was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Talley and Josie Jones, and five brothers, Cecil Humphries, Clarence Humphries, Earl Humphries, Joseph Humphries and William Humphries.
Funeral services will be held 11AM, Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Brooks & White Chapel by the Dr. DuPre Sanders. Burial will follow in the Bethel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10-11AM, Saturday at the Brooks & White Chapel prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Larry Humphries, Kenny Humphries, Ray Humphries, Bradley Humphries, Donnie Lamb, and David Talley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Sunday School Class.
Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.


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Magic Johnson still thinks the Lakers are the NBA team to beat next season, but he likes the new-look Miami Heat's chances of winning a title or two down the road with LeBron James.
Johnson had plenty of help from teammates like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy during his playing career, and commended James' decision to join the Heat with the goal of winning a championship alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
"You got to give him credit," Johnson said Monday. "He wants to win a championship. When you put LeBron James with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, you put yourself in a position to do that."
However, Johnson isn't crowning the Heat the 2010-11 NBA champion, as many others did after James said he would play for Miami.