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Ear Candling
Ear Candling
Ear candling is a traditional technique used to gently remove blockage from the ear canal. It can also relieve ringing and pressure in the ears, and is a service offered at Holistic Care Approach in Grand Rapids. View our pricing.
A Natural Ear Wax Removal Technique
Ear candling is an old Home-Remedy that is believed to help with various ear disorders. A hollow candle is lit with a match and placed in the ear. This process can be safely used to lessen sinus pressure, ringing, and fluid in the ears and in many cases it enhances hearing. Using candles is more comfortable and generally less expensive than conventional methods of ear healing.
The practice of candling is actually an ancient art form and is very popular in Europe. At the present time however, we know of other areas of the world such as China, Mexico, Italy, and Canada where ear candling is a very common natural ear wax removal technique.
Candling Questions and Answers
Does candling really work?: Response from several thousand users indicates candling is very effective.
How does candling work?: Aside from helping to remove wax, it is thought that since the ears are so delicate that the movement of smoke and the heat from the candle can cause subtle energy changes which in turn may offer relief from pressure or energy blockage. There are frequent reports of relief from ear wax build up, hearing problems, ringing in the ears, sinus problems, headaches, and even infection.
Can all of that wax remaining in the used portion of the candle really be from my ear? No. Some of the wax residue is from the candle. By carefully examining the residue, you may be able to distinguish between candle and ear residue. The most important thing to notice after candling is how good your ears feel!
How often can candling be used? This has to be an individual decision. It takes ears about 24 hours to replace their protective coating of wax if it has been removed. Obviously, using candles every day would not be advisable. Common sense is the best determining factor.
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Michelle Doetsch
Michelle Doetsch is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and a Reiki Master. She Graduated from Spring Renewal Holistic Wellness Center in 2002, and taught anatomy, physiology, vibrational healing, chair massage, hot stone massage and general bodywork at Spring Renewal before coming to Holistic Care Approach in 2005.
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My name is Molly Kehoe, and I have happily been with Holistic Care Approach since 2001. I worked for Spectrum Health (Blodgett campus) for 26 years as a surgical scrub nurse. My team was orthopedics,and this has given me an unique opportunity to literally view the human body from the inside so to speak. I did many many hip and knee replacements with several different surgeons, lots of spinal surgeries, and I also worked with plastic surgeons on everything from skin grafts for burn victims, to facelifts, liposuction, maxillo/facial re-alignment, breast reduction, augmentation and restorative surgery after mastectomy. I went back to school in 1999, at the wonderful Naturopathic Institute in Mt Pleasant Michigan. I had been given a special opportunity to study there, and it was a good fit with my previous vocation. I graduated in 2001 with a Bodywork therapist degree, and have been studying various other therapies ever since. I have worked as a professional Astrologer, and am happy to discuss this fascinating view of the Universe during your massage, if you are interested. I have been trained to do many types of massage, simple Swedish for relaxation, therapeutic for injuries,pregnancy massage, reflexology, healing touch, lymphatic drainage, and my most requested, CranioSacral Therapy. I have had 6 levels of training from the John Upledger Institute for this unique type of therapy. It is very subjective, and is a unique experience for most people. It is light touch,20energy directed, and heals on many levels by addressing a person's cranial sacral system, literally the fluid that flows inside the head and spinal cord of our bodies. It is a therapy that removes blockages, pressure points internally, and is effective for everything from persistent migraines, many types of physical injuries, and even emotional release from trauma. This is a therapy that can open up new avenues of healing for many people. I have had pediatric training in this modality, and see newborns to correct any birth trauma, to toddlers and up with tone problems or learning disabilities. I also have been fortunate enough to train under Fabian Maman, a wonderful French innovator, who has coined the treatment "Vibrational healing". This 1 and a half hour treatment involves using tuning forks and some energy healing to "tune" the spine, balance your bodies energy centers, and using his unique music, release old primal pain. It is deeply relaxing, and I really enjoy seeing the results from this treatment. I am available to see clients at HCA on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with some flexibility in my schedule. If you have seen something here that speaks to you please call for an appointment. My greatest joy is to make my clients feel nurtured, safe, and open to their own healing powers.
Jamie VanDam
Jamie VanDam has practiced in the medical field for 13 years in Home IV Therapy. This experience gave her the the oppurtunity to learn about western medicine and alternative therapies. Since 2004, Jamie has aquired skills as a Holsitic Healer and Teacher. She is always continuing her education in this field. Jamie has completed courseworkas a Medical Intuitive Level II and is a certified Level III Reiki Practitioner. Jamie specializes in CranioSacral Therapy for which she has completed Levels I-IV at the Upledger Institute. Jamie sees adults, children and newborns. She also does the Raindrop Technique and Ear Candling.

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Adam Lambert Celebrates Birthday Late With His Euro Beau At Grand Havana Room
Tuesday, February 2, 2011: Adam Lambert celebrates his 29th birthday a few days late with his new European boyfriend, Sauli Koskinen, Lindsay Lohan's pal Markus Molinari, and other friends. Adam looked very happy with his new love!Tagged with: Adam Lambert | boyfriend | gay | Markus Molinari | Sauli Koskinen
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I love seeing Adam being treated with respect. Thank you. Also love seeing Adam with a partner who seems to make him happy. Great job, great vid.
Thank you to your group of photographers for making Adam laugh. We love seeing him and his friends happy. One of the better pap encounters I've seen for Adam. Not too much intrusiveness or asking him to do this or that. Respect is greatly appreciated.
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Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B: Operational Field Guidelines for Delivery of the Birth Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine
This manual developed for the Western Pacific region provides a menu of programmatic options for improving timely delivery of the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine in different birth contexts to reduce mother-to-child transmission of the disease. These guidelines provide best practice examples from a variety of countries applicable to a variety of contexts, especially with respect to place of birth, to help national or subnational immunization and maternal health program managers and policymakers decide on programmatic strategies for delivering the vaccine.
Author: World Health Organization
Published: 2006
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Abilene March home prices up, though number of homes sold was down
The average sales price of homes in Abilene went up slightly in March, but the number of homes sold decreased compared with a year ago, according to a report released Monday by the Abilene Association of Realtors.
Abilene real estate agents sold 135 homes last month, 17 less than what was transacted the same month last year.
The average sales price for a home sold in March was $131,942, which was nearly $6,000 more than in March 2012.
Sales totaled $17,944,053 last month.
The majority of the homes sold in March were priced from $120,000 to $139,000. Two homes were priced at more than $500,000.
The lowest price range in the report — $1 to $29,000 — saw 10 sales.
Of the 135 homes, 35 buyers paid in cash, 51 used conventional loans, 28 FHA financing and 22 VA.
"We saw a surge last year but we don't have as many units in the market this year," said Dave Dalzell, president of the local real estate agents' group.
Dalzell said the market in Abilene is well balanced, unlike the shortage in Midland-Odessa.
"Rental prices are going up (in Abilene), which may give a push to people to buy homes," he said. "Lenders are carefully looking at credit histories."
Dalzell said agents he talked to informed him the real estate market in Abilene is showing "heavy activity." He expects that activity to increases this summer.
February existing-home sales and prices in the nation affirm a healthy recovery is under way in the housing sector, according to the National Association of Realtors
National home sales increased 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.98 million units in February from an upwardly revised 4.94 million in January, and are 10.2 percent above the 4.52 million-unit level seen in February 2012. February sales were at the highest level since the tax credit period of November 2009.
March figures won't be released until next week.
The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $173,600 in February, up 11.6 percent from February 2012.
According to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., better known as "Freddie Mac," the 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.53 percent in February from 3.41 percent in January; it was 3.89 percent in February 2012.
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Flying from Vienna
Flights from Vienna with airberlin fly out of Vienna International Airport (VIE), located 18 kilometers outside Austria's capital city in the village of Schwechat. This facility is the country's largest airport and is a central hub for travelers.
Vienna International Airport Information
Vienna International Airport's lone terminal has four check-in gates that connect to five concourses. Recent restoration has given the airport a modern look and made the facility accessible for disabled passengers. Weary travelers can comfortably rest in one of the airport lounges. A 24-hour medical center, lost property office, and several banks and currency exchange booths enhance the airport's efficiency. Enjoy a quick meal or browse one of the numerous shops that will suit any taste.
Getting to the Airport in Vienna
The CAT city airport train to Vienna International Airport runs daily from 5:36 am to 11:36 pm from the Wien Mitte railway station, and takes just 16 minutes to arrive. A bus to Vienna International Airport can be caught from a number of stations throughout the city 24 hours a day, with an average travel time of 20 minutes. Travelers can take a taxi to Vienna International Airport for greater flexibility and reach their destination in approximately 25 minutes.
Arriving in Frankfurt
A visit to this German city will enable you to experience the history of a city rich in culture and spirit. Evidence of the city's past and its impressive architecture is visible up and down the streets of Frankfurt, home to one of the world's largest financial exchanges. Board a flight to Frankfurt and enjoy the beauty of the largest city in Germany's Hesse state.
First Time in Frankfurt
Travel to Frankfurt and immerse yourself in the city's culture as you embark on a half-day walking tour. It's a perfect opportunity to taste some of the delicious foods and beverages found throughout the city.
Your Frankfurt
Academics will be spoiled for choice with the 50 to 60 exhibitions and museums found throughout the city. Frankfurt is also home to over 20 performance venues including the Old Opera House and International Theater Frankfurt. Your flight to Frankfurt is your first step towards experiencing some of the world's best shows.
Making the Most of Your Frankfurt Holiday
Flight deals to Frankfurt can be found during the cooler winter months. Additionally, cheap hotels in Frankfurt are easily found outside the peak summer season when higher temperatures are less likely.


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Hawaii special education students will be able to receive a free public education for an additional two years beyond the state's cutoff age of 20 which violates federal law, according to a U.S. appeals court ruling this week.
The ruling has potential impact for the nearly 20,000 special education students enrolled in the state's public school system who could benefit from extra time to earn a diploma.
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel said Hawaii's law banning students older than 20 from public schools "runs afoul" of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which entitles children with disabilities to a free public education until they turn 22.
States can opt to lower the age limit to match the cutoff for general education students, which Hawaii did in 2010 when it set the age cutoff for all students at 20.
A class-action lawsuit filed that year argued that the state allows typically developing students older than 20 to complete secondary education programs under the state-run Community Schools for Adults. The suit was filed on behalf of students with disabilities who were about to turn 20.
A federal district judge had sided with the state Department of Education, which argued those programs don't constitute "free public education" as the federal law uses that term. The programs, according to DOE materials, offer "tuition-free opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth to earn a high school diploma."
This week's ruling concluded state-funded high school diploma programs for adults are a form of public education.
"If Hawaii legislators wish to shut the door to students once they turn 20, that is their prerogative — but they must shut them to all students, regardless of disability," the court said. "In Hawaii … nondisabled students between the ages of 20 and 22 can pursue the diplomas that eluded them in high school, but students with special needs are simply out of luck."
Jason Kim, an attorney with the San Francisco firm Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky who argued the students' case, said, "The result is that disabled students between the ages of 20 and 22 will receive additional services from the state, up to two years more than they were receiving."
The ruling is expected to affect hundreds of students immediately, and thousands in the future, attorneys said.
Louis Erteschik, executive director of the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, which represented some of the students, said, "I'm very gratified by the court's finding. It offers a lot of potential benefit to students with intellectual disabilities in this state."
Kim said, "That additional education could be the difference for some of these students between someone who can't meaningfully participate in the economy and someone who can get a job." He added, "There's certainly quite a range of abilities among the class, but I think it can make a big impact on their lives."
Special education students make up about 11 percent of Hawaii public school students, or more than 19,600 children. The DOE spent about $362 million on special education services last school year, representing 20.5 percent of its operating budget that year.
A spokeswoman for the state Attorney General's Office, which represented the DOE, said attorneys are still reviewing the decision.
The lawsuit also alleged that the DOE's exclusion of students with disabilities from adult-education programs constituted disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
Students who require special education services to participate in the classroom cannot pursue diplomas in the Community Schools for Adults after aging out of public education.
The appeals court found the plaintiffs "did not meet their burden of identifying a reasonable accommodation that would allow students with disabilities to benefit meaningfully from the adult schools." That piece of the case was remanded back to district court.
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I thought Hawaii is the Aloha state. What kind of Aloha is that where students with disabilities are discriminated against. If the DOE offers "tuition-free opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth to earn a high school diploma." That offer should also include individuals with disabilities…according to the 504 laws which essentially says that any agency receiving federal government funds has to offer people with disabilities a comparable program. That the agency cannot discriminate and hold out a person with a disability.
Back in the 90's there was a class action law suit against the State of Hawaii. As a result the Federal Monitors came in. the Head of the Department of Education as well as the Head of the Department of Health was fired by the presiding Federal Judge. The State was ordered to revamp Special Education services and to follow the federal laws
Hawaii's government continues to show its' disdain for their own people who have disabilities.


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By Hanin Ghaddar - November 25, 2009
Mohammad, a 40-year old Lebanese Shiite who lives in Hezbollah's stronghold
"And Hezbollah has been very successful in this regard," Mohammad
continued. It is hard to disagree. Hezbollah liberated
Mutaa is a form of "temporary marriage" only acceptable within Shiite communities, one that allows couples to have religiously sanctioned sex for a limited period of time, without any commitments, and without the obligatory involvement of religious figures. In conservative Muslim societies known for their strict sense of propriety, mutaa offers an escape clause. The contract is very simple. The woman says: "I marry myself to you for [a specific period of time] and for [a specified dowry]" and the man says: "I accept." The period can range between one hour and a year, and is subject to renewal. A Muslim woman can only marry a Muslim man, but a Muslim man can temporarily marry a Muslim, Christian, or Jewish woman, as long as she is a divorcée or a widow. However, those interviewed for this article confirmed that Hezbollah-the "Party of God"-has allowed the practice to spread to virgins or girls who have never married before, as long as the permission of her guardian (father or paternal grandfather) is obtained.
Temporary marriage has long been practiced by Shiites around the world.
However, it has recently become more commonplace in
Hezbollah's recent encouragement of this phenomenon highlights the
compromises it had been required to make in order to remain the preeminent
force among its domestic Shiite constituency. As the party gained
strength due to its effectiveness in fighting
According to Shiite writer and activist Lokman Slim, Hezbollah party members are not allowed to practice temporary marriage for security reasons, unless assigned by the party to do so. "We should make a clear distinction between Hezbollah as an organization and Hezbollah as it runs the community's culture and social affairs," Slim said.
But for everyone else, Hezbollah apparently decided to expand its support
for this practice after the 2006 war, to maintain its support base and keep the
Shiites in
The havoc wreaked by the 2006 war and a more difficult domestic political situation also encouraged Hezbollah to shift its position in order to consolidate support. Sheikh Mohammad Ali Hajj, imam of the Imam Ali Mosque in the Sad Bouchrieh district of Beirut, remarked that after 2006, Hezbollah had to strengthen its support among its communities. "They created a military group, The Resistance Saraya, which took in anyone ready to join, religiously and ideologically committed or not," he said. "They had to contain the Shiite community around it with all its aspects, the good and the bad, and found measures to control it, including the temporary marriage," he added.
Hezbollah is in charge of enforcing resolution in the event unpleasant scenarios arise, such as pregnancy or disagreements between couples. "It is only a matter of more control rather than being tolerant," Slim explained.
There is no doubt that Hezbollah's legitimization of mutaa has
created semi-official channels that Lebanese Shiites use to hook up. Hassan, a
30-year old Shiite from
"My cousin, a hard-core Hezbollah supporter, finds pleasure in using his mini-market as a hub where both men and women refer to him to hook them up in a temporary marriage. He even has Excel sheets to help him organize and control the contacts, and of course he practices temporary marriage himself," he added with a smile.
Nevertheless, Hassan remains very critical of those in the community who use this kind of marriage as a cover for prostitution networks functioning inside the suburbs. "Some made it a trade and Hezbollah usually turns the blind eye to these networks because they do not want the Lebanese Internal Security to interfere in its stronghold."
However, once the sex trade got out of control, Hezbollah finally requested the ISF to enter the southern suburbs to help control some of the community's illegal practices, such as traffic, drugs, and prostitution. This month, The ISF began coordinating with Hezbollah and the heads of local municipalities in the southern suburbs under the slogan "Order comes from Faith," initiated by Hezbollah, to control these crimes.
There is also no shortage of ways that Shiite men and women make contact to
form a temporary marriage; sometimes, the experience ends up bringing them
closer to Hezbollah. Ali, for example, is a 26-year old man from southern
The men and women are put in separate rooms, but he finds a way to communicate. "If I want to approach a girl, I ask her for her number and call her later, but mostly I get approached by girls who directly ask me if I am interested in temporary marriage," Ali said. "Although they are veiled from top to bottom, you can always guess how she looks like from her face and eyes," he added with a wink.
With his designer jeans, trendy haircut, and sharp sense of humor, Ali seems
to be an unlikely Hezbollah supporter. He has always supported the resistance
and what Hezbollah has achieved in this regard; however, in the last couple of
years, he has developed a strong support for Hezbollah on issues he was
previously critical of, such as its affiliation with
Coincidently or not, these developments took place as he was drawn to practice temporary marriage. In his southern village, it is difficult to meet girls and have normal relationships with them, and he acknowledges that getting closer to the party's social network has helped him meet more girls who were open to this kind of marriage. Gradually, Ali stopped drinking alcoholic beverages, took up praying and fasting, and never skipped a Hezbollah's rally or village events, where he also meets potential "wives." However, it is obvious that the slickly dressed Ali never gave up his love of fashion.
It is, of course, not only men who take advantage of mutaa. Zahra, a fully veiled 25 year-old Shiite woman who is completing her master's degree in English literature, comes from a family of Hezbollah supporters and party members, and has been a lifelong Hezbollah member herself. She explained that she practices temporary marriage because it is a religious duty.
"I take good care of myself, and make sure I look perfect every time I go into a mutaa marriage because I should please my husband, temporary or not," she said. "It is my religious duty to do so. God allowed this kind of marriage for a reason, and I never question God's wishes."
Zahra is divorced and believes that Islam has acknowledged sexual desires
for both males and females, which is why temporary marriage is permissible.
"It is also a religious duty to fulfill your sexual desires," she
insisted, noting that temporary marriages with women whose husbands had been
killed fighting
While the practice of mutaa may sound exceedingly strange to those
outside of these communities, it is an important outlet for many Lebanese
Shiites. As the community is increasingly defined by Hezbollah's conservative
ideology and isolated by the increasing sectarian divisions in
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2. To protect and maintain assets pending resolution of proceedings initiated pursuant to the provisions of section 217.835, the court, upon request, may appoint a receiver.
3. The attorney general or a prosecuting attorney shall not enforce any judgment obtained pursuant to the provisions of section 217.835 by means of execution against the homestead of the prisoner.
4. The state's right to recover the cost of incarceration pursuant to an order issued pursuant to the provisions of section 217.835 shall have priority over all other liens, debts, or other incumbrances against real property or any other assets which are part of a prisoner's estate.
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Ok, so I have a small cluster of Generations Scourge figures, but they just seem too... uniform to me. While I appreciate the idea of the 'huntsmen' being little more than drone-like followers of Scourge, I'd kind of like them to have unique appearances, abilities, and the like - sort of like a team of hunters each with unique skills, rather than a group of cookie-cutter clones. The problem is, I'm messy when it comes to my artistic talents. I can't do precise and clean work when I try to paint figures, so I don't even want to try on these guys. I also know there are MANY skilled kitbashers and painters out there who could easily accomplish what's in my mind. To that end...
I'd like to commission someone to repaint (and potentially add minor resculpts to) my Sweeps. Is anyone up to that? Alternately, does anyone have suggestions on whom to approach to have something like this done? As I said, I have the figures; just not the talent to do the work.
Any advice or 'sales pitches', either in this thread or via private message, are welcome! (attached are my basic, super-rough ideas...)
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State Integrity news for Virginia from SII partner WAMU:
Across Virginia, there's almost no detail provided about crime that happens every day. From petty larceny to murder, state police officials routinely deny access to basic documents, such as incident reports.
Earlier this year, a state integrity investigation ranked and graded each of the 50 states on government accountability, transparency and corruption. Virginia got an F.
Lucy Dalglish, of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, says the police are abusing an exemption clause in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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Drashti Dhami (born January 10, 1985) is an Indian television actress and model. She is known for starring in the show Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi as the title role, Geet. She has also worked in Dill Mill Gayye on Star One as Dr. Muskaan Chadda. Drashti Dhami debuted as the bubbly Dr. Muskaan Chadda in Dil Mill Gayye. Who in the beginning thought she had feelings for Dr. Armaan (Karan Singh Grover), but then slowly fell in love with Dr. Rahul Garewal (Mayank Anand). She got her big break with STAR One's Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi, launched on the 5th April 2010, where she plays the protagonist of the show, opposite Gurmeet Choudhary as 'Maan Singh Khurana'. The role brought her both recognition and popularity. She is currently seen as Madhubala in 'Madhubala- Ek Ishq Ek Junoon' alongside Vivian DSena. She is also one of the celebrity contestants on Jhalak DIkhhla
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The KLF (also known as The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The Timelords and other names) were one of the seminal bands of the British acid house movement during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Beginning in 1987, Bill Drummond (alias King Boy D) and Jimmy Cauty (alias Rockman Rock) released hip hop-inspired and sample-heavy records as The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, and on one occasion (the British number one hit single "Doctorin' the Tardis") as The Timelords. As The KLF, Drummond and Cauty pioneered the genres "stadium house" (rave music with a pop-rock production and sampled crowd noise) and "ambient house. The KLF released a series of international top-ten hits on their own KLF Communications record label, and became the biggest-selling singles act in the world for 1991. The duo also published a book, The Manual, and worked on a road movie called The White Room.
While Drummond and Cauty as the KLF "had been around for many years with only moderate underground success, however, their fortunes turned upward when they decided to collaborate with several vocalists (P.P. Arnold, Maxine Harvey, Samantha Brown, etc.), rappers & Wanda as a lead singer, lyricist & sensuous centrepiece of their acclaimed songs & video presentations, throughout the 90's. The result was a multimillion selling album." Wanda Dee as lead vocalist on most of their top ten hits and videos was of key importance to this. From the outset, they adopted the philosophy espoused by esoteric novel series The Illuminatus! Trilogy, gaining notoriety for various anarchic situationist manifestations, including the defacement of billboard adverts, the posting of prominent cryptic advertisements in NME magazine and the mainstream press, and highly distinctive and unusual performances on Top of the Pops. Their most notorious performance was a collaboration with Extreme Noise Terror at the February 1992 BRIT Awards, where they fired machine gun blanks into the audience and dumped a dead sheep at the aftershow party. This performance announced The KLF's departure from the music business, and in May 1992 the duo deleted their entire back catalogue.
With The KLF's profits, Drummond and Cauty established the K Foundation and sought to subvert the art world, staging an alternative art award for the worst artist of the year and burning one million pounds sterling. Although Drummond and Cauty remained true to their word of May 1992 – the KLF Communications catalogue remains deleted in the UK – they have released a small number of new tracks since then, as the K Foundation, The One World Orchestra and most recently, in 1997, as 2K.
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The JAMs are what the Illuminati (a political organisation which seeks to impose order and control upon society) call a group of Discordians who have infiltrated the Illuminati in order to feed them false information.
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Virginia Wynette Pugh, known professionally as Tammy Wynette (May 5, 1942 – April 6, 1998), was an American country music singer-songwriter and one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female vocalists. She was known as the First Lady of Country Music, and her best-known song, "Stand by Your Man", was one of the biggest selling hit singles by a woman in the history of the country music genre. Many of Tammy Wynette's hits dealt with classic themes of loneliness, divorce and the difficulties of male-female relationships. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, she dominated the country charts, scoring 17 number one hits. Along with Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, she defined the role of female country vocalists in the 1970s.


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An organization of religious and community leaders yesterday called on Gov. Linda Lingle to give rail transit the green light.
Members of Faith Action for Community Equity Hawaii, or FACE, said they echo U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye's plea for the governor to approve an environmental study and thus ensure federal funding for the rail transit project.
Delays could affect the estimated 125,838 jobs the project could create, according to a study commissioned by the Transportation Equity Network, of which FACE Hawaii is a member.
"Frustration aside, this is for the good of the state, and she (Lingle) should stop playing politics with it, I think," said Drew Astolfi, FACE state director.
Lingle's administration awarded a contract yesterday to conduct an economic analysis of the rail transit project.
"As much as I am being urged to immediately sign the EIS document, I cannot responsibly do so until we have performed the due diligence to make certain Hawaii can afford this multibillion-dollar project over the long term," Lingle said yesterday.
The Transportation Equity Network's report, researched and written by public policy research center at University of Missouri at St. Louis, looked at six rail projects now in progress. Honolulu's was the largest rail-only project, at $5.29 billion. Denver has a $6.9 billion rail and bus rapid transit project.
St. Paul, Minn., is building a $957 million light rail system to connect to Minneapolis, the study states.
A Portland, Ore., light rail project is expected to cost about $1.5 billion, and will link Milwaukie and Oak Grove, towns about 25 miles away.
"There's huge competition for federal money," said one of the study's authors, Todd Swanstrom of the University of Missouri.
Swanstrom said that in light of all the other projects, it's "quite something" that Honolulu secured an initial $55 million in federal funds through the Federal Transit Administration's New Starts program.
"Compared to St. Louis where population density is relatively low, (Honolulu's rail transit) should be viable," he said. "The transit should have decent ridership because there's a high concentration of residential and employment (along the route)."


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Most Annoying Phrases of 2012
Tom Watson has asked for contributions to his 2012 list of 2012 lists, so I nominate the Chatham House World Today Most Annoying Phrases of 2012.
This list, by Jargonbuster, is obviously a subsidiary of The Banned List, published in book form last year but still a jolly good idea for a Christmas present this year for a pedant in your life.
What you will not find in the book, however, are the following, which I cannot believe I overlooked. They were drawn to my attention by Carole Dent, to whom the Committee has carried a vote of thanks.
1 puh-lease
2 must-have
3 deal-breaker
4 Not (as in "I'm so going to send him a Christmas card. Not.")
5 so (as in same)
6 basically (time buyer at beginning of sentence)
7 bring it on
8 rule of thumb
9 take it or leave it
10 lunatics running (or taking over) the asylum
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Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth, second only to the rainforests in terms of biodiversity. Covering less than one tenth of one percent of the oceans surface area, coral reefs are home to over 2 million species and 25% of all marine life. Coral reefs are made up of both hard corals (Scleractinia) which have rigid exoskeletons and soft corals (Gorgonians) which lack an exoskeleton and sway with the oceans current. Climate change along with a combination of factors including overfishing, sediment runoff and unsustainable tourism are all contributing to the rapid decline of the world's coral reefs. Without swift action, the precious marine ecosystems could disappear along with thousands of marine species.
The coral reef ecosystem is a vital source of food and shelter for many different species of fish, mollusk, sponge, cetacean, sea turtle and crustacean. Coral reefs are also vital for absorbing carbon dioxide as coral polyps turn carbon dioxide into limestone shells, which helps coral reefs expand. Without coral to absorb vast quantities of CO2, the ocean would become more acidic and this would affect a huge number of ocean species. Another importance aspect of coral reefs is that they act as coastal barriers by slowing waves before they reach shore, helping to prevent floods and tsunamis. Coral reefs also help reduce the impact of hurricanes and typhoons, which ravage coastal areas.
Coral Bleaching
Increased ocean temperatures, as a result of global warming and pollution, place coral organisms in an extremely vulnerable position as coral is hypersensitive to temperature change. Coral bleaching occurs when coral polyps release the algae inside them when exposed to increased heat, changes in water acidity, increased sediment and ultraviolet radiation. Essential for the corals survival, the algae provides up to 80% of a corals energy. When these algae are released en masse, it can result in the bleaching of a coral. Coral reefs in the Maldives, Tanzania, the Seychelles, Kenya and Sri Lanka have been reduced by 90% due to increased sea temperatures and coral bleaching.
Commercial fishing practices, occurring on a massive scale, threaten the ecological balance of reefs by damaging the food chain. The Wildlife Conservation Society working in conjunction with the University of California at Santa Cruz, conducted an 18 year study on the effects of overfishing on coral reefs off the coast of Kenya. The study found that large scale commercial fishing gave rise to an explosion in sea urchin populations, which destroy coral algae that is essential for coral growth and survival. In contrast, areas unaffected by commercial fishing had lower populations of sea urchins and as a result, had higher growth rates.
Unsustainable Tourism
Poorly managed tourism in some coral regions, particularly in Southeast Asia, is responsible for significant coral degradation and bleaching. Over 80% of the coral reefs in Southeast Asia are considered at risk due to overdevelopment of coastal areas and the development of tourist resorts on top of reefs. Some resorts empty their sewage into the ocean, causing an increase in water acidity which directly impacts on a reef's ecology. Careless diving, particularly when tourists touch reefs and take pieces of coral as souvenirs, permanently damages corals. Divers and tourists can also stir up sediment in reefs, contributing to coral bleaching.
Construction along coastal regions, mining, agriculture, deforestation, dredging, tourism, logging and industry create sediment runoff which seeps into coastal rivers and estuaries. Sediment particles travel from rivers into the sea and into coral reef areas, depriving coral of the light it needs to survive. High rates of sedimentation have been demonstrated to lead to coral bleaching, which in turn affects species that rely on coral reefs for survival. Mangrove trees, found in the tropics and subtropics, act as sediment barriers, by filtering sediment before it reaches the ocean. However, deforestation of mangrove trees for firewood and for land clearance is allowing excess sediment into the oceans and into coral reef regions.
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One of the most vital steps needed to help protect coral reefs is the creation of marine reserves to ensure corals are safe from further human-induced effects. Recognising the importance of The Great Barrier Reef for thousands of marine species, The Australian government currently protects 33% of it in a marine reserve. Other governments need to follow the example of Australia and must recognise the importance of coral reefs as they contain around 25% of all marine species. Urging governments and decision makers to push for greater protection of reefs will help ensure they survive for many years to come. By not purchasing any item that comes from a coral reef including shells, dead corals, starfish souvenirs or sponges you can help reduce the number of marine species being taken from their reef homes. If diving or snorkelling in a coral reef region, please ensure you never touch the coral or remove any parts of a reef.
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The evaluation covers the Pakistan PRRO 200250 Operation "Enhancing Food and Nutrition Security and Rebuilding Social Cohesion". It was intended for both accountability and learning and focuses on assessing: i) the appropriateness and coherence of the operation; ii) its results; and iii) the factors explaining the results.
The evaluation assessed the following activities: nutritional support to children 6–59 months; support to households and communities to improve food security; early warning systems and capacity development.
The evaluation, which makes a number of recommendations for the future, was managed and conducted by a consultancy firm, with fieldwork taking place in September 2014.
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It was about time the Motion Coprocessor - M7 - got to work. The new iOS 8 Beta 3 released on Monday, July 7th has something new to make Health app work flawlessly .
Basically, iOS 8 Beta 3 flipped the switch to M7. New devices like the iPhone 5s, Aid Air and retina iPad Mini have an extra processor that is good for motion related functions. M7 can accurately measure speed, acceleration compass and gyroscope so that it knows where you are and how fast your are moving.
With this new update, all the above mentioned devices plus the iOS 8 get new native capabilities. And with them, comes responsibility to wear the device so that it will record accurate data.
So far, the M7 coprocessor has been used by 3rd party apps like Nike and Strava, but this would be the first time a native Apple app is going to taste it.
Besides the M7 integration for Steps, the Health App will also shows a new tab - "Caffeine". If you're an avid coffee drinker you can surely track how many cups you have per day and, potentially, how bad is that for your body.
The Health app has not shown its full potential just yet. Apple is making sure the Beta stays the same until everything is ready. Also, Apple may release a new iWatch this fall and that device may be connected to your phone to send or receive info about your health.
Apple has described the Health App as a way to show relevant information about your condition and gather new ones as they happen. The app can measure fitness data, track metrics or measure different other status information provided by a health band, your snicker shoes or any other wearables Apple or other companies may release over the next year.
On the official iOS 8 Health preview page, the app is said to provide inside info like blood sugar and cholesterol which are currently available only through a blood check. Apple is ready to provide a full fledged emergency card with all the relevant medical history.
Integration with other apps will be provided via HealthKit APIs. For example, a developer can create an app that will only take your blood pressure info and send it to your doctor in it goes over a certain value.
The user will be in control. As mentioned in the new Security and Privacy settings for iOS 8, Apple will only allow you, the user, to enable what you want to share with each app.


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Social psychology is the understanding of individual behavior in social environments. Per McLeod (2007) "the scientific field that seeks to understand the nature and causes of individual behavior in social situations." Social psychology studies how human behavior is influenced by other individuals and within the social environment in which the behavior takes place (McLeod, 2007). This paper will provide the definition of social psychology. There will be an analysis of the four key characteristics of social psychology. Included will be an explanation of the concept of situationism and the role that it plays in social psychology. Lastly, will be the five core social motives and the explanation of how each core social motive affects the field of social psychology (University of Phoenix, 2010). The Four Key Characteristics
There are four key characteristics within the field of social psychology Per Fiske (2010) consists of most things in an individual's life. S. Fiske (2012, p32) states that social psychology "is broad in scope, constitutes a culturally mandated source of knowledge, follows scientific methods, and reflects an ongoing search for wisdom," which was the result of experiments conducted by Philip Brickman. Broad Scope of Social Psychology
Social psychology covers a broad amount of material and human concerns like conformity, deviance, altruism, and aggression, love and hate, self and groups of people, attitudes, and actions (Fiske, 2010, p32). Social psychology involves things in an individual's life from emotions to trials in a public court room. Social psychology uses information obtained from economists, political scientists, researchers, health, legal scholars, education and other psychologists from other areas of...


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Two More Sons of Israel
"Your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, are mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, as Reuben and Simeon are" (Gen. 48:5).- Genesis 48:1–7
Jacob's demand to be buried in the "burying place" of his fathers in Canaan (Gen. 47:29–31) reveals his awareness that he is not going to live to see the fullness of God's promises realized on earth. He knows that he is about to die, a fact confirmed in today's passage, which speaks of Jacob's illness with the same Hebrew term used elsewhere in Scripture for terminal sickness. Joseph, the devoted son that he is, goes to his father on his deathbed, taking his sons Manasseh and Ephraim with him to see their grandfather (48:1–2).
Moses here records Jacob's adoption of his grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh as his own sons (v. 5). This act is best seen as Jacob's ultimate expression of his deep affection for Joseph. The Law later tells us that the firstborn son normally received a double portion of his father's blessing to illustrate his privileged status (Deut. 21:15–17).
Jacob's eldest son, Reuben, should have inherited this favor, yet he proved his unworthiness when he slept with his father's concubine (Gen. 35:22). For the most part, Jacob's other boys are shady characters (34:25–29), and so he chooses his favorite son, absent from him for more than twenty years, to gain the double blessing. Jacob's eleven other sons father one tribe apiece, but Joseph's inheritance will be reckoned through two tribes named after his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Joseph's honor belongs to the entire nation, but these two clans will forever be regarded as special because they are directly linked to the one who saved the world from famine.
Jacob's preface to his adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh sets up the passing on of the patriarchal blessing to all his sons. Recalling his encounter with the Lord at Luz (Bethel, 28:10–22), Jacob summarizes the content of God's word to him — life, land, and offspring (48:3–4) — with verbiage that aligns his blessing with the one given to Abraham (17:1–8) and Isaac (26:1–5). A new era in the history of the Lord's people is about to begin, and Jacob's words reveal his faith that even his death cannot thwart God's intent to bless His elect. The Almighty's promise to Abraham, mediated through Isaac and now Jacob, must come true even if it must be passed down once again.
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John Calvin says that Joseph's rush to see his father one last time shows he regards it "a greater privilege to be a son of Jacob, than to preside over a hundred kingdoms." Joseph saw his father's great faith on his deathbed and knew the blessing of his father's God must be his or all else would be nothing. If the Lord tarries, we too may die before seeing the fullness of God's promise. Will we be like Jacob and trust that God's promise will be fulfilled, even if our death comes first?
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Luke 2:22–35
Rom. 8:31–39
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I live in Tucson so Green Valley is just down the road.
Just for fun I look up famous, or infamous, dead people. Just this past weekend I visited the graves of Big Nosed Kate (Doc Holliday's girlfriend) and Dorothy Ritter (the wife of Tex Ritter and the mother of John Ritter).
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I used to have trouble getting to sleep as well and spent many a long night of sleeplessness only to be exhausted the next day. This is what I did for myself that got me over it:
1. Most important one - Figuring out what I really stressed out or anxious about; understanding what I could or couldn't do about it; then letting it go at bed time (I don't know about you but I'm amazed at how much the brain just keeps spinning around on its own; I had to work at not thinking so much).
2. No napping - I think someone else mentioned that one as well.
3. If you're working, try to keep to your same waking/sleeping time when you're on vacation and days off.
4. (This one's pretty important too) Do some quiet physical exercise (as in yoga) and believe it or not some mental exercise to relax your body at sleep time. This relates to point one as well - I'm not a professional but I believe that the brain, when you're stressing about something, sets up the tension in the body. I really noticed sleep coming easily to me once I got my body relaxed.
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'The Voice' Coaches Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Cee-Lo Green and Blake Shelton Get 'Crazy' (VIDEO)
With 'American Idol' getting a lot of criticism of late for some of its recent results, and people saying it's more of a popularity contest than a true singing competition, there couldn't be a better time to launch an alternative take on the genre.
And to prove they've got the right superstars leading the charge as Coaches on 'The Voice,' the preview kicked off with the four of them proving their own mettle. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee-Lo Green and Christina Aguilera performed a fantastic version of Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy.'
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1. The dancing. I want to see who got what style and if he / she can pull it off.
2. The judges. Sans Mary's screams and stupid fake-outs, I find the judges rather informative in their critique. Unlike some other shows... *cough* Idol.
3. Cat Deeley and her outfits. Cat is a refreshing host: truly concerned for the SYTYCD hopefuls, genuinely excited for the guest performers, and always ready to engage with the judges.
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How I learned to stop worrying and love David Koechner - VIDEO
Dear David Koechner,
They say the only thing more romantic than love at first sight is love at third or fourth sight -- at least I think they say that, but whatever, it's true. What I'm trying to say, David Koechner, is that I've grown to admire you over the years. It's not a romantic or a sexual love, more like the love a man has for a tall frosty mug of beer, or the tasty flesh of a small calf cooked over the flaming remains of its own mother. It's a manly love I feel for you, D.K.I'll admit I didn't quite understand you at first. When you were on Saturday Night Live I thought you were just another comedian who considered nonsensical ranting and facial contortions a viable substitute for comedy. I was wrong, David Koechner, and I should have realized that by your participation in those "Bill Brasky" sketches, which are among some of my favorite SNL sketches of all time (video clip after the jump).
Just how popular is Grey's Anatomy anyway?
For the second time in the last week, I've had a comedy performance at a college scheduled so that it didn't conflict with the Thursday night airing of Grey's Anatomy. Now, I realize that I'm slightly less yummy than Dr. McDreamy (ahem), but come on -- a live performance (of anything, not just me) surely has to out-rank a TV show, right?
More disturbing to me is the fact that at none of the colleges I'm performing at this year (I'm scheduled to be at around 100) are doing this for any other show. Shows that I thought would be perfect college "event" shows (like The Office or Lost) are ignored, while Grey's Anatomy is tip-toed around. I don't watch the show, so I thought I'd put it to the commentators: what is it about this show in particular that drives college kids so crazy?
I Pity the Fool: Respect
Andy Milonakis returns in 2007
Reno 911!: The Junior Bros.
(S04E02) Paul Rudd is a funny guy, and he should really do more comedy. He appeared in this episode, albeit briefly, as an instructor in Trudi's Lamaze class who informs the women, "your vagina will be ripped in half." That's about all we hear about Trudi and her pregnancy in this episode, though she does have a funny conversation with Williams where Williams explains to her that a baby must be fed everyday and cannot, as Trudi assumes, just have food laid out for it like a cat. Trudi counters with, "If I knew you were going to judge me on my parenting skills I never would have introduced you to my unborn child."
Rewinding to the beginning of the episode, the deputies discuss new policies on when they can and cannot shoot at a person. One of the new rules is that they can only shoot after they've already been shot once. Trudi inexplicably asks if she can shoot people and chickens who come into her yard.
David Cross is a piece of crap
King of the Hill: 24 Hour Propane People
(S10E12) Being a heterosexual male with the ability to use my eyes, I can certainly understand the desire to kick back at the occasional strip club now and again, but I've never understood men who go to these places all the time. They're fun once in a while, but I would think frequenting them every day would cause the novelty to wear off pretty quickly. That doesn't seem to be the case for Mr. Strickland, who has spent every morning of his life kicking back at his favorite strip joint and enjoying the free buffet. In the beginning of last night's episode, after fuming over the lack of free food, he's banned from the strip club indefinitely.
The episode could have easily been turned into one about a dirty old man upset about not being able to ogle chicks before work every morning, but it was really more about Strickland's endless struggle to remain young and vibrant, at least in his own mind. He has no desire to be the real "boss" of Strickland Propane, he delegates that responsibility to Hank. What he does want is to be the crazy guy who swipes money from the cash register to use at the strip club each morning. Since he can't even do that anymore, he decides to make Strickland Propane more "fun," turning it into "Strickland Propanerie" and having his workers dress in Hawaiian shirts and bunny ears. Unfortunately, this means no work ever gets done and they end up having to work overtime. Hank eventually smooths things over with the owner of the strip club, and Mr. Strickland is allowed back, as long as both parties understand the other one isn't apologizing.
Short-Lived Shows: I'm With Busey
They say you should never meet your idols, that it will always, inevitably, be a disappointment. Or, in the case of comedy writer Adam De La Pena, a danger to your emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.
Dave Chappelle confused me
Later, when she asked him whether he would return to his show on Comedy Central, he said he had been thinking about that question all during the interview and appeared to just make up an answer on the spot. He said something about creating a comfortable work environment and donating DVD proceeds to charity. Huh?
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APT with LSD: Sophie Young's Toronto Home and Lake Cottage
Toronto is having what the fashion world lovingly refers to as a "moment," and—splitting her time between the Canadian city and New York—Vogue.com contributor and budding design entrepreneur Sophie Young is perfectly poised to experience it in the city's epicenter. Ai Weiwei's commanding bronze Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads installed by the Art Gallery of Ontario hold court near Christian Louboutin's recently opened retrospective at the Design Exchange and the enviable Bata Shoe Museum. And that's even before you get to the emerging artists who call Toronto home. "There's a lot of support for the arts and for young people in the city, and I think that's what makes it unique," Young says. "If you're buying locally, you can have a relationship with the artist that enriches the experience that you ultimately have with the piece." Young's parents David and Robin (who is a board member of the Art Gallery of Ontario) have amassed a collection of statement works by everyone from the established Shary Boyle (currently representing Canada at the Venice Biennale) to up-and-comer Harrison Taylor, often in sucker-punch colors that play off the patterns Robin handpicks along with all the decor. However, "at the end of the day, it's the people that make it feel like home," Young says. Which is why the tight-knit family of six (including brothers David, Mike, and Andrew) travels via floatplane from Toronto regularly on weekends to their cottage on a fir-lined island in Georgian Bay. The cedar interiors and faded furnishings conjure summer nights filled with good food and great conversation—a haven in which to recharge before heading back to Toronto's ever-increasing hustle and bustle. Here is a look a life lived in both the city and the country of our neighbors up north.


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Toby Gerhart to make most of preseason before free agency in 2014
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MANKATO, Minn. -- Statistically, Minnesota Vikings running back Toby Gerhart has less mileage during three NFL seasons than Adrian Peterson had during his triumphant run to winning league MVP last year.
That's good for the Vikings, who need fresh legs to fill in for the few plays Peterson sits out in the regular season.
But it's even better for Gerhart, who is in the final year of his contract, and will likely take all the first-team reps in Friday's preseason opener to showcase to other teams why he should be a starting running back in 2014.
"Every time you put something on film, that's your resume," Gerhart said. "Everybody looks back at it, whether it be next year, in a couple of years, whatever it is. Whatever you put on the field, that's what you are and I'm going to try and put my best foot forward and make the most of my opportunities."
Gerhart has 240 regular season carries for 1,022 yards (also 64 catches for 512 yards) in three seasons.
For perspective on the wear-and-tear for a typical starting running, Peterson had 348 carries for 2,097 yards last season.
Peterson's yards are freakishly abnormal, and even while his carries, 22 per game, nearly topped the league -- starters can still expect 15-20 per game in a pass-happy league.
Meaning Gerhart has many solid seasons in front of him should he opt for more money and more playing time with another team this offseason.
"That's not what we're thinking about right now, we're thinking about the 2013 season and making the Vikings a good team," Running backs coach James Saxon told 1500ESPN. "Toby's a great part of this team, we're looking forward to his contributions this season."
Gerhart's contributions begin with the preseason -- where he's no stranger to playing first-string running back, as he did in four games last season with Peterson still coming off surgery for a torn ACL.
But on the last leg of his rookie contract, Gerhart knows the preseason is his biggest opportunity to step out from under Peterson's shadow and prove his worth.
"This is my chance, if I'm starting, to go out with the first-team [offense] and show what I can do," Gerhart said. "The amount of reps I can get, the more the merrier. It's always fun, especially this year."


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High genotypic diversity and a novel variant of human cytomegalovirus revealed by combined UL33/UL55 genotyping with broad-range PCR
1 P14 Molekulare Genetik und Epidemiologie von Herpesviren, Robert Koch-Institut, Nordufer 20, 13353 Berlin, Germany
2 Institut für Medizinische Virologie, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
3 Klinik I für Innere Medizin, Joseph-Stelzmann-Straße 9, 50924 Köln, Germany
4 Institut für Virologie, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
5 P11 HIV-Variabilität und molekulare Epidemiologie, Robert Koch-Institut, Nordufer 20, 13353 Berlin, Germany
6 FG12 Virale Infektionen, Robert Koch-Institut, Nordufer 20, 13353 Berlin, Germany
Virology Journal 2009, 6:210 doi:10.1186/1743-422X-6-210Published: 26 November 2009
The known strains of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) represent genotypic variants of a single species, and HCMV genotypic variability has been studied in order to reveal correlations between different disease patterns and the presence of certain HCMV genotypes, either as single or as multiple infections. The methods used for the detection of HCMV genotypes have not always been sophisticated enough to achieve complete comprehensiveness, mainly because only one genotype is usually detected in a certain specimen, due to primer specificity and genome copy number. To improve detection of variant HCMV genotypes in mixed infections, we developed PCR assays with degenerate primers targeting two variable HCMV genes, glycoprotein B (gB, UL55) and the G-protein-coupled receptor gene UL33. Primers were designed to bind conserved sites in the genomes of HCMV variants and great ape CMVs. To analyse if samples contained one or more HCMV genotypic variants, PCR assays were supplemented with oligonucleotides containing locked nucleic acids. This broad-range PCR methodology and subsequent sequence analysis detected all gB/UL55 and UL33 genotypic variants known to date in primary clinical specimens, but also revealed that many samples contained genotype mixtures. Importantly, a novel UL33 genotypic variant could be discovered in several specimens, and one HCMV isolate was plaque-purified containing the novel UL33 genotype and a so far undescribed variant of gB.


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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 11 October 2007 17:00
Superstar artist Alex Ross designs an all-new costume for the all-new Captain America (whoever he is), due out shortly after (all) New Year's. Here's a sneak peek.
Marvel Unveils New Captain America Costume By Alex Ross!
Six months after the death of Steve Rogers captured national attention, Marvel is proud to unveil the new Captain America as designed by renowned, award winning artist Alex Ross! This bold new look, seen here for the first time, also serves as the variant cover to January's Captain America #34, featuring the first appearance of this new Captain America! After the death of Steve Rogers, and the climactic events of Captain America #33, there must be a new Sentinel of Liberty and now Ross, one of the industry's most renowned artists, has created a dynamic new look for the seminal hero.
Marvel President of Publishing Dan Buckley explained, "Captain America is one of the true iconic super heroes of our time and to design the new look for a new Cap, we had to go with the most iconic, preeminent painter of our time-Alex Ross."
"We're excited to have Alex Ross so heavily involved in this landmark event," said David Gabriel, Senior Vice President of Sales & Circulation. "And we'd like to thank Dynamite Entertainment for their help in coordinating Alex's efforts on the Captain America costume redesign and cover."
To celebrate this landmark event, Captain America #34 will ship with two covers featuring the new Captain America -one by Ross and one by acclaimed series penciller Steve Epting! Additionally, a Captain America #34 By Alex Ross Poster will arrive in stores this January.
But just who is this new Captain America ? And why did he pick this costume? The answers arrive this January in Captain America #34 featuring Alex Ross' new costume design for Captain America and a special variant cover by the legend himself! For more about this landmark debut and comments from Alex Ross, Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting and more, visit http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.1640
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & 50/50 Cover by STEVE EPTING
50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS
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How SOPA Could Have Hindered Our Democracy Promotion Efforts
January 21, 2012
When the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Senate's PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) were put on hold late this week, many had cause to celebrate, including Internet companies, free speech advocates, and the millions who signed petitions against the bills.
Strategist and Scourge
December 14, 2011
George F. Kennan: An American Life By John Lewis Gaddis (Penguin, 784 pp., $39.95) I. George F. Keenan, who was born in 1904 and died in 2005, and served under presidents from Calvin Coolidge to John F. Kennedy, left as deep an imprint on American geopolitics as any intellectual of the twentieth century. But the exact nature of his achievement continues to elude full or even coherent description. One reason is that most of his very long life was spent in comparative obscurity.
Will Immigration Officers Continue to Undermine Obama's Reforms?
November 02, 2011
This story is one of a series aiming to answer a simple question: Why are undocumented immigrants that the administration says it intends to help stay in this country still facing deportation? For earlier stories on this topic, see "One Family In Limbo: What Obama's Immigration Policy Looks Like In Practice" and "Are Bureaucrats Blowing Off Obama's New Immigration Policy?" In El Salvador, in the spring of 2004, Fernando Quinteros-Mendoza was dating a woman who lived in a rough neighborhood riddled with gang violence.
Why Is There Such Widespread Support in DC for a Former Terrorist Group?
October 15, 2011
Glancing over the invitations to briefings and rallies from organizations with names like the Iranian-American Community of Kansas, and the Iranian-American Community of North Texas—which include broad references to the "Iranian opposition" and looming "humanitarian catastrophes"—it's fair to assume that these organizations represent a broad set of issues that face Iranians living here in the United States and back in their native country. However, attending these events reveals that all of these groups have one primary, and rather narrow, aim: removing an organization known as the as the Muj
Arab Spring, My Foot
October 06, 2011
Or, better yet, "my ass." The Arab Spring has been with us for nearly three quarters of a year. This is not a long time as history goes. But the annual flowers of the spare land have long ago vanished into the crude, mostly gritty sand that is the Middle East. It's not, though, as if it is at all back to "normal" in the Arab world. And, frankly, we haven't the slightest about what normal in the Arab world is or will be. The Muslims and the Jews and the increasingly scarce but differentiated Christians who constituted the region lived (and live) recreant lives.
Why the U.S. Should Support Palestinian Statehood at the U.N.
September 28, 2011
The Obama administration, after failing to head off a Palestinian request to the Security Council for United Nations membership, is prepared to use its veto against it. In an undistinguished address to the General Assembly on Wednesday, President Barack Obama advised the Palestinians to bypass the UN and to confine their campaign for statehood to negotiations with Israel.
Why Is the Press Spending So Much Time Obsessing About Libya?
September 08, 2011
The U.S. economy being what it is, it should come as no surprise that most Americans, including the minority with a keen interest in foreign policy, have been focused on domestic issues. What is less understandable is why that internationally-minded remnant should have been so concerned with events in Libya to the virtual exclusion of any other part of the world. This has been particularly true of mainstream liberals, and the media outlets that reflect their views, above all the New York Times, CBS, ABC, and NBC.
Hope and Change: Meet the Ex-Obama Staffers Getting Arrested in Front of the White House
September 03, 2011
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The State Department's Shameful Record on Internet Freedom
August 08, 2011
At the annual meeting of the Community of Democracies last month in Lithuania, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton struck a characteristic note of cautious idealism in support of Internet users living under repressive governments: "Because technology both empowers and endangers your work, we are giving activists new tools to try to circumvent the many obstacles that governments are putting in your way." In a February speech Clinton gave at George Washington University, she said roughly the same thing: "There is a debate currently underway in some circles about whether the Internet is a force
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BREAKING: American Al-Qaeda Terrorist Arrested in Pakistan (Updated)
But where, I wonder, will Eric Holder propose trying this disgusting person?
Update: Hold the champagne?
Who Says the Obama Administration Isn't Transparent?
As transparent as a bottle of Genco Olive Oil.
The Al Gore Comedy Hour
The former VP's op-ed on climate change in today's New York Times is proof that he's clearly bonkers.
'The President's Plan': All You Need to Know
ObamaCare and the rest of the nanny state, coming at you at Rahm-ing speed.
Obamaville: The Next Kettle for the Tea Party?
The printer who gets the concession for making signs announcing your entry into Obamaville is going to do very well indeed.
The IRS: Sadists Who Were Trying to Be Nice
A modest proposal to end our long-form 1040 nightmare.
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Why Is Sarah Palin Smiling?
When will the left-wing commentariat notice that the winds of opinion have changed decisively against them?
Objectivism and Its Discontents
Roger Kimball on Ayn Rand, Whittaker Chambers, and Theodore Dalrymple.
(And click here to watch Mark Hemingway's interview with Rand biographer Jennifer Burns at PJTV.)
A New Contract with America
"It'll never happen," you say? But then, Scott Brown was unknown to much of the country at the start of year, as well.
How Stupid Do They Think We Are?
No wonder Scott Brown is going to Washington.
Obama Gets It Right
The Massachusetts Senate race really was a referendum on the president's agenda. (See also Ron Radosh: "The Lessons of the Brown Victory: Will Obama Learn Them?")
Can Scott Brown Pull It Off in Massachusetts?
The fact that it is impossible to say should have Martha Coakley very worried.
Self-Surrender at the Met: A Chapter from the Annals of Dhimmitude
Suffering from a case of "jihad jitters," the Metropolitan Museum of Art pulls images of Mohammed from its Islamic collection.
Obama's Broken C-SPAN Promise: A 'Read My Lips' Moment?
The only thing "transparent" about this administration is its dishonesty,
Thoughts on the Right to Offend
Freedom of expression can only thrive in a free society in which the right to offend is cherished.
Obama's 'Sweetly Scented Cashmere Afghan'
We're in for a period of "security theater" because the president does not understand the nature of the enemy we face.
The Reid Bill: Coercive, Unconstitutional
Senator Jim DeMint proposes a vote tomorrow, claiming the Reid bill is unconstitutional. He's right.
The Historic Health Care Capitulation
Mitch McConnell got it right: "The history that's being made here is the ignoring of the will of the American people."
How Do You Spell 'Chutzpah'?
Here's a hint — it begins with an "O."
Anatomy of an Apocalypse, or: Al Gore Flunks Logic (and the Polygraph)
One of the curious features of megalomania is an inability to appreciate the disruptive force of countermanding facts.
Gratitude and the Retribalization of the World
Americans would do well to remember that the world tomorrow will not necessarily resemble the world today.
Fort Hood, KSM, and Obama's 9/10 Mentality
This administration is devoted to transforming the jihadist war against the West into a civilian conflict.
House Health Care Bill Passes: A Small Step for Nancy Pelosi, a Giant Leap For Despotism
Late Saturday night, those who would be your masters in Washington took another step toward usurping one-sixth of the U.S. economy and arrogating to themselves control over your medical care.
Was It Really Hoffman's Conservatism That Did Him In?
What actually happened after super-RINO Dede Scozzafava crashed and burned in NY-23?
National Sovereignty, Climate Mysticism, and You
The upcoming Copenhagen climate treaty will have rich countries compensate poor countries because the rich have allegedly done more to insult the environment. Will Obama sign it?


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Japan to start screening food for radioactivity
Tokyo (AFP) March 17, 2011
Japan instructed local authorities on Thursday to start screening food for radioactivity after accidents at an earthquake-hit nuclear power plant sparked fears of wider contamination.
It is the first time Japan has set radiation limits on domestically produced food, a health ministry official said.
The limits are in line with an anti-disaster programme prepared in advance by the government's atomic power safety commission, said the official.
Limits vary depending on the type of foodstuff but have been set in consultation with internationally accepted levels and average intake in the Japanese diet.
Radioactivity leaked into the air after explosions at the Fukushima No.1 plant, where last week's quake and tsunami knocked out the reactor cooling systems.
Several Asian nations have said they will screen food imported from Japan for radiation while the European Union has called for similar checks.
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