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At Church and McGill Street (just south of College) sits Toronto's most talked about new Japanese restaurant. Guu Izakaya brought me right back to Japan. I arrived at 4:40pm on St Patty's day and expected to just walk into the restaurant. The restaurant is Japanese through and through. There is a very organized procedure for restaurant entry. I was luckily the first person in line but was amused by how quickly it grew behind me. By 5pm (the official opening hour) there was a line reaching the curb. This restaurant is the first restaurant from a family of Izakaya restaurants which operate in British Colombia (mostly the Vancouver burbs) that has made its way outside of the west coast. The restaurant has received loads of press. Ranked as one of the best new restaurants in the city by Toronto Life magazine and also had several write ups during its first few days of opening as the line ups were notoriously long (up to three hours). Make sure to arrive early to ensure that you get a seat…or be prepared to stand in line.
The door opens and a cute little Japanese hostess welcomes one group from the line at a time into the restaurant space. Once inside the hostess screams a welcome at the main entrance and all of the staff (including those in the kitchen) respond with a jovial chorus. Once seated I was given a warm towel to clean my hands and I was once again sung a rather beautiful "thank you for dining with us," in Japanese.
The vibe is hustle and bustle. Don't expect to be able to have a clear conversation during your dining experience but do expect a happy and loud Japanese bar experience. The food is affordable, well presented and delicious. Please do order the massive 9 dollar jugs of Sapporo beer. They make you a bit tipsy and add to the boisterous ambiance of Guu.
Gyu Shabu Salad: sliced boiled beef on greens with black sesame sauce.
Maguro Tataki: lightly seared BC albacore tuna sashimi with ponzu sauce and garlic chips.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal has announced the appointment of two St. Landry Parish residents to state regulatory boards.
Carlos Polotozla of Melville has been named to the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board and Craig LeBouef of Opelousas has been reappointed to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.
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Upsetting the World: 2000 National Conference
When the Gospel is presented boldly and without compromise it will always encounter opposition. In this series of lectures from Ligonier Ministries' 2000 National Conference, "Upsetting the World," Sinclair Ferguson, Al Martin, R. Albert Mohler Jr., John Piper, R.C …Read More
The Sovereignty of God: 1996 National Conference
Who's in charge, man or God? From the beginning, people have wrongly answered life's crucial question. Homo mensura, we have proudly declared. Man, not God, is the measure of all things. The Bible disagrees. According to the Scriptures …Read More
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Rev. Albert N. Martin was pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Montville, N.J., until his retirement. He is now a writer and conference speaker. He is author of Grieving, Hope and Solace: When a Loved One Dies in Christ.


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24: Season 2, Episode 24
Day 2: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. (20 May 2003)
Jack and Sherry head to LA Coliseum to meet Peter Kingsley. Upon hearing evidence via the live audio feed, President Prescott aborts the air strike. David Palmer is reinstated as President, and speaks to the nation about the nuclear bomb.
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Gov. Robert Bentley has appointed three people to a commission charged with revising the state's constitution.
Gov. Robert Bentley's choices for the state's Constitutional Reform Commission include a predecessor who tried to overhaul the state's governing document 40 years ago and the head of a local Tea Party affiliate.
Bentley appointed former Gov. Albert Brewer; Wetumpka Tea Party president Becky Gerritson and Vicki Drummond, a supporter of the Alabama Policy Institute, a conservative think-tank based in Birmingham.
Governor Brewer is a respected statesman and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this commission," Bentley said in a statement. "Vicki Drummond and Becky Gerritson have a dedicated passion and vision for exploring the need to reform the Alabama constitution."
Brewer, who served as governor from 1968 to 1971 and is now a law professor at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, established a commission in the late 1960s to consider revisions to the state's 1901 Constitution, framed to disenfranchise blacks and poor whites. Brewer has continued to champion constitutional reform, and later served on a commission created by former Gov. Bob Riley to consider limited changes to the Constitution.
The 16-member Constitutional Revision Commission, established by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, is charged with suggesting changes to the state's government document. It is scheduled to suggest possible changes to the constitution's severe limits on home rule next year.
Marsh has three appointments to the commission. He named Carolyn McKinstry, a survivor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963; Matthew Lembke, an attorney at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, and Jim Pratt, a Birmingham attorney, president of the Alabama State Bar and past president of the Alabama Association for Justice, a group representing trial lawyers.
Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, appointed Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham; Democratic polslter John Anzalone and Balsch and Bingham attorney Greg Butrus.


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Pierre-Simon Laplace
Mathematical and physical astronomer, b. in March 1749; d. March 5, 1827
Laplace, PIERRE-SIMON, mathematical and physical astronomer, b. in Beaumont-en-Auge, near Caen, Department of Calvados, France, in March (dates given 28, 25, 23, 22), 1749; d. in Paris, March 5, 1827. The son of a small farmer, he became connected with the military school of his town, first as pupil, then as teacher. At the age of eighteen he went to Paris, and, after convincing d'Alembert of his talents by a letter on the principles of mechanics, obtained a professorship at the military school of the capital. Later he became examiner of the royal artillery (1784) and professor at the Ecole Normale. During the political changes in France he sought favor with Revolution, consul, emperor, and king. In 1799 he accepted from the consul the post of minister of the interior, but, after six weeks, was removed for administrative incapacity. He was a member and even chancellor (1803) of the Senate, and great officer of the Legion of Honor and of the new Order of Reunion. After the downfall of Napoleon (1814) he was nominated Peer of France, with the right of a seat in the Chamber, and in 1817 was raised to the dignity of marquis. His last years were spent in his villa of Arcueil, which became a center of learned visitors and studious young men (Biot, Poisson, etc.). The Societe d'Arcueil was founded with his cooperation. Whereas he remained in undisturbed friendship with his great scientific rival Legrange, other scientists, like Young and Legendre, complained of him for not acknowledging their work. Laplace married at the age of thirty-nine, and a son was born to him in 1789. His scientific discoveries were made between the twentieth and fortieth years of his life. The succeeding thirty-eight years were spent in composing the immortal works: "The System of the World". (1796) and the "Mechanics of the Heavens" (1799-1825).
Analysis owes to Laplace mainly the full development of the coefficients, of the potential and of the theory of probabilities. In the line of celestial mechanics his glory was made by the discovery (announced in 1773) of the invariability of the planetary mean motions and the consequent stability of the solar system. The "Exposition du Systeme du Monde", in which the results are presented without mathematical deductions, showed such linguistic excellence that it secured him a seat among the Forty of the French Academy (1816) and for a time the presidency of that body (1817). The five volumes of the "Mecanique Celeste" made him the Newton of France. He was admitted to the French Academy of Sciences, first as associate (1773) and then as member (1785), and took a prominent place in the Institute, into which the Academy developed (1796). He was one of the founders of the Bureau of Longitudes and for a while its president. The Royal Society of London and the principal academies of Europe honored him with membership. Great scientists, like Berthollet, Cuvier, Humboldt, dedicated their works to him. The collected works of Laplace were printed twice: by the Government in seven volumes (1843-47), the Chamber granting forty thousand francs; and again, at the expense of General Laplace (who left seventy thousand francs for the purpose) and his niece the Marquise of Colbert, in thirteen volumes (1878-1904), under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences. An English translation of the "Mecanique Celeste" by Dr. Bowditch appeared in Boston (1829-39) in four volumes.
Laplace was born and died a Catholic. It has been asserted that to Laplace the Creator was an hypothesis. The origin of this assertion lies in the misinterpretation of a passage of the "Systeme du Monde" (Oeuvres, VI, 1835, p. 480), where it is evident that by "vain hypotheses" Laplace meant the Deus ex ma-china of Newton and the "perpetual miracle" of Leibniz's Harmony. It is true that Laplace indulges in a frivolous remark against Callistus III both in the "Theory of Probabilities" (Introduction, also separately as "Essai Philosophique") and in the "System of the World" (IV, iv). He partly atoned for it by omitting the remark in his fourth edition of the "Essai". Death prevented him from doing the same in the sixth edition of the "Systeme du Monde", the correcting of which he had commenced during his last illness. He died at his home in Paris, Rue du Bac, attended by the cure of the Foreign Missions, in whose parish he was to be buried, and the cure of Arcueil, whom he had called to administer the last comforts of religion (de Joannis, p. 27).


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A few home truths for TV reno family Grant Lovekin and Brooke Strong
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- May 25, 2014
TASMANIAN House Rules contestants Grant Lovekin and Brooke Strong were concerned about the prospect of total strangers tearing down a section of their family home, but are pleased that the risk paid off.
"I really had no idea just what they'd be doing," Mr Lovekin said.
"I knew they planned on making the place larger. I thought maybe they'd enclose and reclad the patio or something, I had no idea they were just going to rip the whole thing down.
"By the time I had to hand over my keys prior to letting them loose on the place, I was feeling pretty reluctant."
The Huonville couple auditioned for the Channel 7 reality/renovation series partly because they knew their place needed work, and partly because Ms Strong, who works part time in childcare, was a huge fan of the show's last series.
For the past two years they have shared a 1908, two-and-a-half bedroom federation cottage at Huonville with their blended family of seven children, all under 10.
A tradie who works in residential construction and renovation, Mr Lovekin was aware of the irony of having an outdoor laundry with a leaky roof, a bathroom door with a broken lock, mismatched cupboards in the kitchen, and peeling benchtops.
But he said with seven kids to care for, it just wasn't a priority.
"When you have to buy seven sets of shoes and get everyone to footy practice on time and everything else, there's just no time left," he said.
"If I had a spare $10,000 to do the kitchen up, I might have done it, but the kids come first.
"And it's our home, you know. Even if we hadn't been on the show, we'd still be happy there – it was cramped but the kids love it there, it was still a functional house."
In House Rules, couples from each state take it in turns letting the rest of the cast renovate their house, giving a list of "house rules" to guide the renovators as to what the homeowners want out of the facelift.
But the final result is always a surprise for the homeowners, and on tomorrow night's episode, Brooke and Grant's renovated home is revealed for the first time.
The format has been a winner, with House Rules consistently one of the highest-rating shows on television.
While unable to give too much away ahead of the next episode, Mr Lovekin said the renovation had changed their lives.
"It's made our lives so much better, the functionality of the home is amazing," he said.
"Each of the kids has their own space now, and if they make a Lego car or something, they can put it up on their own shelf and know it'll still be there when they come back for it."
He did share one common lament with many other reality TV contestants who have come before, though.
"I'm pretty happy with they way I've come across on the show, but they're not really showing Brooke to be who she really is," he said.
"They're making her look a lot harsher than she really is, which is a bit upsetting for her.
"So it's kind of hard, we try to stay away from social media as much as possible because we don't like reading that stuff.
"But at the end of the day, we're from Tassie, we've been copping it from the mainlanders for a long time, we have thick skin."
Now that the series has finished shooting and Mr Lovekin is back at work, it is not just the denizens of social media he has to worry about.
"Yeah, I'm really copping it at work," he laughed.
"They're all really happy we made it on the show because they knew how much of a family unit we are.
"But they're just giving me curry about, uh, my shirt selection on the show – pink is not my preferred colour, especially on a renovation site, but I was told I had to wear it."
House Rules at 7.30pm tomorrow night on Southern Cross.
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Barbara Smith of Midway Point Posted at 3:56 PM May 28, 2014
Yeah Brooke came across as ungrateful but we all know what tv is like! all about the ratings, having that many children to look after in such a confined space would make anyone a little tense, also being a child care worker seems like double the torment, HOWEVER Brooke is most likely a beautiful person with a kind heart and possibly the creators of the show chose her this series to be the bad guy. We are so quick to judge people. The stress of being away from your family for so long as well as handing your home over for strangers to remodel would be terribly stressful, I think they all do well to keep it together. Criticism from other teams about their preferred style and color choices etc. all add to conflict the cameras focus on to create an interesting show! I'm happy for you Tassie folks for gaining such a fabulous transformed home that you will treasure, regardless of a few remarks Brooke may have made in the spirit of the moment, I am sure at the end of the day she would be happy her kids are content with their new rooms even though some aspects are not to her taste!


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Problems with air conditioning affect productivity at VITEMA headquarters
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The V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency's headquarters on St. Thomas has been experiencing problems with its air-conditioning system that have impacted staff productivity, but officials say they are working to get the problems fixed.
The air-conditioning problems are not affecting the 911 Emergency Communications Center, said VITEMA spokeswoman Christine Lett.
Although the 911 Emergency Communications Center is housed in the same building in Estate Nisky, it is under a completely different air-conditioning system as a failsafe measure, she said. That system is working without problems, according to Lett.
The problems in the rest of the VITEMA building involve two chillers, which cool most of the building except for the communication center, and a water pump, Lett said.
VITEMA has a contract with a local company called Tempaire to do maintenance on the cooling system and perform routine tasks, such as cleaning filters, she said.
When the building started experiencing problems with the air-conditioning system in December, Tempaire requested assistance from Trane Puerto Rico, Lett said.
Workers from Trane came in, did an assessment and listed what needed to be done to bring the air-conditioning system back online, which involved replacing certain parts that had experienced wear and tear, she said.
"In the interim, they suggested we repair one of the compressors to cool the building until we replaced the parts that needed to be replaced," she said. "And so that's what we did. And then that compressor went down. But the process has begun to purchase the replacement parts. Today it may have been fixed enough to cool the building somewhat."
Lett said when the compressor is working properly, it provides some cooling and relief from the heat in the enclosed office space, "hopefully enough to make it bearable."
The compressor can be repaired locally, Lett said. On Tuesday, she said that the compressor may now be working again.
Lett said VITEMA is getting the money for the new air-conditioning system parts - which cost approximately $11,000 - from its general fund budget. The parts have not been ordered yet because the purchase order still is being processed in the government's financial system, she said.
She said she did not know when the air-conditioning system would be fixed and fully functional again.
"I can't put a time on it," she said.
For now, she said, VITEMA Director Elton Lewis is trying to give employees options.
On days when the compressor is working, staff can opt to work and leave the building periodically to spend time outside, do field work if possible, or even take sick leave, according to Lett.
On days when the compressor is not working and there is no air-conditioning at all, employees are given administrative leave, Lett said.
"Some days, the building is basically unbearable. It's too hot. We've tried turning off lights, but on the days it's unbearable, the director allows them to go home," she said.
She acknowledged the problems are affecting staff productivity, but said officials are trying to do what they can. She said on Tuesday she did not know how many administrative leave days had been granted in connection with the air-conditioning problems on St. Thomas.
"We're trying to work as quickly as possible to get the system up and running," she said. "We also want to stress that it's not affecting the 911 center."
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I am getting close to owning an LHT. I have found an LBS with 54 & 56
cm completes on order. They'll hold them both for a ride. Also said
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I test rode an LHT with bar-end shifters and I didn't like it. I live
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I saw another LHT build today that had Dura-Ace bar-ends, Paul
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MIAMI - Dwyane Wade will be the NBA's scoring champion this season. He put up MVP-caliber numbers, ones that drew comparisons to Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson. He was healthy. He was happy. And the Miami Heat are back in the playoffs.So, Mr. Wade, your assessment of the regular season? "I'm still angry," Wade said. He says this with a straight face, those around him waiting for a punch line that never comes. A winning record, a scoring title, a career-high 55-point game on Sunday to punctuate the best on-the-court regular season of his life, and he's not content? "No," Wade insists. "I still have something to prove." For as much as Wade has enjoyed his basketball revival, it's clear he still hasn't recovered from the descent off the game's mountaintop. Nearly three years have passed since Wade grabbed the last rebound in Dallas and took his spot with the Heat as NBA champions. He was a 24-year-old MVP of the final series. His rise was rapid. His fall, maybe faster. It started not long after that title win in Dallas. Championship ring night was ruined by a 42-point loss to Chicago. The shoulder dislocation, then getting swept in the 2007 playoffs by the Bulls. Surgeries on his shoulder and knee. Miami's freefall to the NBA cellar last season. The breakup of his locker room. The nasty divorce from his high school sweetheart. No. 3 spent three years becoming a champion, and three years overcoming the string of problems that followed. "You knew that he was really good, then he had his injuries, then everybody went 'Oh, what about Dwyane?' And then you found out he was really good," said New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, an assistant coach on the U.S. team at last summer's Beijing Olympics, where Wade was the leading scorer for the gold-medal-winning Americans. "It's remarkable how dedicated he must have been to come back. He came not all the way back, he's probably even better than he ever was." The numbers support that theory. Barring some statistical calamity, Wade will finish averaging career-highs in scoring (30.2), assists (7.5), steals (2.2) and blocked shots (1.3). And his flair for the spectacular was never better, whether it was the 24-point fourth quarter to lead the Heat over the Knicks earlier this season, the 50-point, 10-rebound, nine-assist effort in a triple-overtime win over Utah, or the buzzer-beating 3-pointer in double overtime to beat the Bulls, prompting him to jump on the table where Heat owner Micky Arison sits and proclaim "This is my house." "I've got people in this locker room that look for me to do it," Wade said. "People in this organization look for me to do it. As long as I play the game of basketball, I'm always going to have to prove that I can do it. They're giving me an opportunity to do it. They believe in me and I want to live up to the bill." He's the first player in NBA history to block more than 100 shots in a season and not be taller than 6-foot-4. And he made a total of 85 shots from 3-point range in his first five seasons, yet already hit 88 from beyond the arc this season, including a career-best six in that 55-point explosion against the Knicks on Sunday night. Among active players, only Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Tracy McGrady have scored more points in any season than Wade, who has 2,386 already this year, or nearly as many as he managed in the two injury-plagued seasons following the championship in 2006. He probably won't win the MVP award this season. But in Miami, they're calling him M-V-3, even making up a couple hundred T-shirts with that phrase to hype his MVP credentials. "Arguably, you can call him the best 2-guard in the league," Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry said. "He's a great player and there was a lot of talk about him not getting back to form, and they're right. He didn't get back to form. He's better."
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Wine Tasting: November 2012
Macchia Bound
If it's November, it must be time for Market Street Wine's third annual Macchia Fall Release road trip, which is set for Nov. 17. The Acampo winery is putting on a party for those who love its wine, and the theme is "Polka Dots & Stripes." For $100 per person, wine celebrants will receive round-trip transportation from Market Street Wines (1747 Market St. in Redding), morning pastries and mimosas, wine tasting, all adult beverages and dinner. The excursion begins at 9 a.m. and concludes around 10 p.m. Call 244-9463 to reserve a spot.
Big Month at Alger
There's a lot going on at Alger Vineyards and Winery in November, so mark your calendars with these highlights. It's all happening at the winery, 31636 Forward Road in Manton.
•From 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10-11, there will be a "Harvest Celebration" featuring a meal (for two) of pork roast with mango salsa, rice pilaf, green beans, apple cobbler and a bottle of wine for $35.
•Enjoy "Vintage Wine Tasting" from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 23-25, which will feature tastings from "the vault" and complimentary appetizers.
•A "Holiday Open House" will be held at Alger Vineyards as well as other Manton Wineries (Ringtail Vineyards, Cedar Crest Vineyards) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1-2. Special treats and entertainment will be provided as well as the opportunity to buy gifts.
Follow the Wine Trail
Members of the North Sierra Wine Trail are throwing open their doors for a Harvest Celebration, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10-11. Nine wineries from Oroville to Oregon House (including Long Creek Winery, Quilici Vineyards and Grey Fox Vineyards, all in Oroville) will be open for tastings and more during the event. Presale tickets are $20 and available online at www.northsierrawinetrail.com or at any participating winery. Call 320-7468 for more information.
Here's to New Clairvaux!
Celebrate the release of the 2012 St. James Nouveau Tempranillo at New Clairvaux Vineyard from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 (call 839-2200 to RSVP) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10-11. The winery is at 26240 7th St. in Vina.
Post-Thanksgiving Sale
Matson Vineyards in Redding will offer its best prices of the year during the Black Friday Sale, from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 23-25. Visit the tasting room at 10584 Arapaho Drive (off of Old Alturas Road, east of Old Oregon Trail) in Redding and pick up some bargains. Call 222-2833 or 949-4421 for more information.
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Tropical Sausage Kabobs Recipe
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup ginger ale
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 medium firm bananas, cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks or 2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained
- In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and mustard until smooth. Gradually stir in ginger ale and honey until well blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
- Alternately thread sausage and fruit onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush with mustard sauce. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes or until evenly browned, basting and turning several times. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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1891-05-25 (133lbs) Dick Burge w disq 11 (30) Jem Carney, Hop & Malt Exchange, The Borough, London, England
1891-05-25 (133lbs) Dick Burge w disq 11 (30) Jem Carney, Hop & Malt Exchange, The Borough, London, England. Billed for Carney's version of the world 133lbs title using two-ounce gloves, Burge (133) beat the 34-¬year-old ¬Brummie, who had only ever boxed with gloves on three occasions and had been considered retired. Pre-fight reports gave it as being a bout involving a limited number of rounds, thought to be 30, although it was not reported as such. The bout itself was farcical, with Carney (132½), who fought a bare-¬knuckle sort of fight, eventually being disqualified for throwing his man. There had been far too much holding by both men and in the tenth Burge was again shaken up when thrown to the floor with Carney crashing down on top of him. This had been the story of the fight and continued into the 11th. After being thrown over again and looking for the foul, Burge was knocked off his legs in the act of rising. This time the referee disqualified Carney, who repeatedly asked the referee for an explanation only to be told that it was Queensberry Rules that the articles called for, not London Rules.


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GUID 075A - New Student Orientation - Units 0.5
This topic course is designed to provide orientation to new and re-entering students. The matriculation process, certificate, Associate Degree and transfer requirements will be discussed. This course is an overview of the registration process and students will create a first semester course list. Units earned in this course are not counted towards the Associate Degree.


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iPhone SDK Beta 5 Now Up: Bug Fixes, Updated OS Support
Besides supporting the latest iPhone OS version, beta 5 doesn't do a whole lot else besides throwing in small tweaks to the UI, tweaks to the developers tools and some bug fixes. No big feature addition like last time, but you gotta update if you're making iPhone apps. You just gotta! There probably won't be very many… »


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Chocolate Silk Pie Recipe
This creamy, quick chocolate pie not only melts in your mouth, it also melts any and all resistance to dessert! What an easy way to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day. —Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Chocolate curls, optional
- 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine marshmallow creme, chocolate chips, butter, unsweetened chocolate and coffee; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool. Fold in whipped cream; pour into crust.
- 3. For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 piece equals 602 calories, 45 g fat (26 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 188 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
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Our Story
The Avon community and surrounding area have welcomed Avon Wines and Spirits as their premier provider of fine wines, unique beers and specialty spirits. Avon Wines and Spirits offers a large inventory of unique products, provides free wine tastings every Friday and Saturday, and hosts special events.
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We are committed to establishing a new standard of excellence in meeting your needs and desires. We accomplish this by:
* Offering an unsurpassed selection of quality wines, beers and spirits at competitive prices.
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July 1, 2012
After the remastered GameBoy Pocket, Lekki the Parisian brand, specializes in recycling and re-mastering electronic iconic objects, continues his journey back with another emblem of the 90s, the Nintendo GameBoy Classic. First video game consumer notebook, the Game Boy Classic, launched by Nintendo in 1989, was produced over 118 million copies.
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Do Tell: Do You Have Some Kind of Spiritual Practice?
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In our own way, most of us regularly express reverence, humility and kindness. These qualities take many forms and can be called by many names. Do you believe in God? Belong to an organized religion? Practice an Eastern religion, or a Westernized version of one? Do you pray? Meditate? Set an intention every new moon? Love and honor the natural world?
Do tell, ladies, do you observe some kind of spiritual or religious practice? If you're comfortable, please tell us what it means to you.
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Marci 8 years
I believe there's a greater power at work but don't believe in organized religion. A lot of judgmental, mean spiritedness is said/done behind the name of religion and I have problems with the contradictions at work in that. But I do believe in treating people the way I'd like to be treated. I do believe in being tolerant of others. I do believe in live and let live. I do believe that there's more than one way to live a good life and that it's up to the individual to find what works best for them. As StefaPie said, what you put out will return.
SparklinSeahorSe 8 years
i've been raised in a very open-minded household. i believe in god but have never really read the bible and i am trying to develop my own belief system at the moment.
Lemonada 8 years
I believe in God as well. I do get a bit confused some times though. I don't understand why he would bring certain people into your life only to take them away from you and cause so much hurt and pain. I know everything happens for a reason, but it seems that my good luck never finds me. I practice treating others how I would like to be treated, I'm honest, and trustworthy, but it seems that nothing good ever happens to me. I am greatful for His sacrifices for us and I am greatful that he allows me to live on this earth. I guess I just have to realize that good things come to those who wait. Right?
honeysugar28 8 years
I think everywhere you go where you have to interact with other people you'll find some conflict even at church. But church plays a big role in my life. I feel good about myself when I go and I learn about God and his purpose for mankind and his standards not just my own. Everyday people pull away from God more and more and we see more hate and evil in the world. But we have a wonderful example of love and sacrifice and kindness to follow in Christ.
lecky1217 8 years
thank you grl in the world! its nice to know someone agrees with me esp. when i live in the church capital of the world lol. ive had people ask me what church i go to before they even ask my name lol!
grl-in-the-world 8 years
I'm with you lecky1217, you don't need to go to church to believe in God and be a good person. Some of the most cruel and evil people I have ever had the displeasure of meeting were church-going folks, who really didn't have a clue when it came to kindness and human decency. I believe in God and an afterlife, but do not follow and specific religion. I think we need to take care of the earth, our fellow man and animals and try to be good kind people.
lecky1217 8 years
i just live my life right (by my standards) and try to be a good person. i know so many people that go to church every sunday and preach all day long but are such hypocrites the other six days of the week. i def. believe in God and i pray every single night and i think God every chance i get for everything he's blessed me with so i feel like that's enough.
Jinx 8 years
I've been doing alot of soul searching. I believe agnostic describes me at this point. ------------------------------------------------------ "If men could only know each other, they would neither idolize nor hate" Elbert Hubbard
i-heart-monster 8 years
I am a Christian. I believe that this life is a test and that it will determine our placement in the afterlife, and that Jesus Chris is my savior and my mediator. So, being a good person and choosing the right are paramount. I also believe that if I do well enough here, I will, with my husband, eternally progress to become a god and goddess of our own worlds.
LaLaLaurie06 8 years
I do believe in God. I went through a pretty awful time a few months ago where I felt like I had no one to turn to (and physically I didn't. I had just moved to a new city and state.) Anyway, I found a church and sort of renewed my faith b/c I needed something to believe in (and some new people to hang out with). While I disagree with aspects of Christianity, I feel like I can form my own relationship with God and that's okay.
ccsugar 8 years
This morning driving to work, I saw a car w/a bumper sticker that said "just be nice". That's what I try to do :)
StefaPie 8 years
I believe in etiquette and physics (what you put out will return).
andaman 8 years
urmm i like this post, well i do believe in karma. I think it works wonder. You don't need to wait until the next life time to see it. I think it's quite freeing in a way. It's certainly helped me to deal with past issues.


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I'm just about to start posting finished reviews for several books from earlier in the Summer, and from the August period.
In the meantime, here are the ones from mid Summer to most recent that will also be appearing as soon as I've finished reading and reviewing them:
- The Seduction of Lady Phoebe by Ella Quinn
- Longbourn by Jo Baker
- The Rings That Bind by Michelle Smart
- Wildish by Robert Parry
- The Divorce Party by Jennifer Hayward
Stand by for review updates as I am able to post them. I will also have some more new ones into Autumn/Winter to add in the next few weeks.


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Hidden heroes: the next generation of retail markets
International retailers seeking growth opportunities in emerging markets should keep several African countries on their radar. This report by Deloitte and Planet Retail pinpoints Algeria, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa as the five African markets representing the brightest opportunities.
The first annual Hidden Heroes report identified the most attractive emerging markets for retailers, beyond China. The other BRIC economies of Brazil, Russia, and India led the way, along with rising stars such as Indonesia and Turkey.
This year's report looks further ahead at the next generation of emerging retail hotspots. In addition to the five African countries, the report highlights Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Peru, Serbia, and Vietnam.
Each of these markets is set to experience rapid retail development in the coming years, aided by the growing presence of global retailers and a handful of strong local players.
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The Texas Rangers are very happy about something
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Rangers social media team, headed by Kaylan Eastepp, tries to show the fun side of the game (and they do a great job). From yearly tweet ups to tons of instagram photos and so forth. And now: They present The Rangers Dance Machine 2014: Boogaloo! All I can say is just watch.
While the Rangers are dancin' fools, I'm not sure if GM Jon Daniels is doing a happy dance in the middle of this video to celebrate the start of spring training games or if he is breaking out his best Ric Flair strut.
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to dress out for Texas Rangers on Monday
Former Texas Ranger C.J. Wilson blames beaning on … You Tube?
2014 Texas Rangers roster projection: Version 1.0
Texas Rangers finish off contract negotiations with remaining unsigned players
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Microsoft buys UK mapping company
updated 01:40 pm EST, Wed December 12, 2007
Microsoft buys UK mappers
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Multimap, a UK-based mapping company. Similar in concept to sites like Mapquest, the Multimap website lets users find places and driving directions, with additional options such as locating hotels or looking up subway routes. Microsoft says that the purchase is intended to complement its growing search services, including Virtual Earth and Live Search; the move may be more strategic still however, since it is competing not only with Mapquest but Google Maps, which has become increasingly integrated with other platforms.
The most notable of these is the iPhone, which has Maps preloaded in order to save bandwidth and simplify its interface. The software's presence, in tandem with finger-gesture commands, is marketed as one of the iPhone's main features. Google has also integrated Maps into its upcoming Android operating system, which may pose a threat to Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform, found on many current smartphones. With Multimap in hand, future updates of Windows Mobile may have mapping built-in.


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Join us for a great movie and free popcorn!
Obsessed with Pride and Prejudice, a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.
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Hot on the heels of the recent Low Impact Development Symposium at the Loews Hotel, Philly will host another flock of transformative thinkers the end of next month.
Cities Alive, the 9th annual Green Roof & Wall Conference, is coming to the City of Brotherly Love November 29-December 3, 2011.
This international event is co-hosted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, the City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Why here, you ask? Check out the video from our friends at PHS for a few of the answers. All in all, we'd say this is just one more indication that Philadelphia is at the leading edge of the sustainability curve.
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This awesome sushi place is located in the middle of bustling Cape Town and boasts a simple, uncomplicated interior and a vibrant ambience.
The food is extremely well priced and the menu offers a wide variety of favourite sushi options. Daily and weekly specials are offered and make this the ideal spot for those watching their pockets.
Enjoy delectable California rolls, sashimi, maki, nigiri, fashion sandwiches and the less common inari, gorgeous fillings wrapped in sweet tofu. Beautiful, delicate salmon and tuna roses are, of course, also available.
The balcony is covered with a bedouin tent so you can enjoy your favourite Japanese cuisine in any weather. Be sure to watch out for the regular 'all you can eat' specials - a rare indulgence that has to be tried.
Beach Bobbies Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is located very close to Silver Beach, offering a good selection of light meals and drinks.
The menu has a huge variety of delicious items to choose from light lunch meals to some big bites for the more hungry. Relax, kick back, and take in the great views while sipping on a fantastic cocktail.
Bordeaux Coffee Shop is located in Colesberg's historic Church Street. Guests will delight in the light meals, including traditional Karoo cuisine on offer here. Enjoy the tranquil garden setting.
Carmellos is a typical European-style corner coffee shop in the lovely Mother City. This restaurant doubles as a bakery and at any time you will experience intoxicating smells wafting though the surrounding streets.
The menu is simple, but extensive and the cuisine hearty and comforting. Try a packed omelette for breakfast and couple it with a steaming cup-a-joe. Here you can also enjoy a traditional English, German and even a Saganaki breakfast that consists of two eggs, succulent bacon, cheese grillers, halloumi cheese, saganaki sauce and grilled tomato.
The rest of the menu offers everything from awesome toasted sarmies, interesting pastas, a variety of wraps and even French crepes to hake and chips, waffles and cocktails.
Whatever you are in the mood for, you are sure to leave satisfied.
Enjoy mouthwatering breakfasts made with the freshest ingredients and pair it with a cup of smouldering aromatic coffee. Lunch is also a treat with dishes like smoked salmon and spinach roulade, Thai green curry phyllo parcels and roasted vegetable frittata. An unusual dish is the Vietnamese rice noodle salad, so be sure to try something new. The restaurant is open for dinner on certain Friday evenings and the menu changes on a weekly basis to ensure that only the freshest quality produce is used.
Cinn-Full Café is a unique little coffee shop situated in the vibrant, bustling Canal Walk Shopping Centre. The interior is cosy and warm, and so is the service and atmosphere.
Take a break from shopping and grab a much-needed coffee and something cinn-full on the side. Try one of the delicious toasted sarmies or a healthy salad. Also, there is nothing like an indulgent, homemade pie to put the spring back in your step.
For the sweet tooth there are a variety of freshly baked muffins. Their signature item is the cinnamon bun, a definite must-have when you pop in.
Cinn-Full Café offers a much-needed respite from a busy day of shopping.
This one-of-a-kind, beautifully decorated country-style cum chic restaurant can be found in the middle of bustling Stellenbosch, but offers a cool and tranquil respite from the happenings outside. Here you can simply put your feet up, relax and take in the myriad of little details and touches that provide a feast for the eyes, ears and tastebuds.
Dipped Confections is owner-run and -managed and the passion and love that is put into everything, from the interior to the service to the food, is clearly evident.
A breakfast, lunch and 'sweet' menu is offered. Start your day with a decadent flapjack stack with bacon, caramelized banana and maple syrup, or a delightful omelette with roasted tomatoes, mushroom, cheddar and bacon bits.
Lunch offers traditional South African meals cooked the 'homemade' way. The bobotie and lamb pie are just two examples. The Dipped Homemade Burger proves to be popular and comprises a 100% beef patty, onion marmelade, fresh tomatoes and lettuce and is served with baked potato wedges.
A person can go on and on about the food, but there is also a great beverage list on offer. Wines, sparkling wines, beers, ciders and the old favourite, the Dom Pedro, are available.
The name implies sweetness and freshly baked cakes, scones, muffins and pastries are specialities. Baked by order cakes can also be arranged and promises to deliver a special flair to that wedding, birthday party or in fact any special occasion. Add homemade nougat, marshmallows, jams, spreads, biscuits, rusks, and chocolate and you will mimic a kid in a candy store.
This little gem is worth a visit. The restaurant is open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 5 pm and on Saturdays from 8:30 am until 3 pm.
This quaint little restaurant is situated in the popular Stellenbosch, one of the hubs of the wine route. Dorp Street Deli serves wholesome delicious delicacies that will leave you wanting more.
The farm-style country interior is matched with elegant, rustic touches and creates an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. The freshest produce is used to create unpretentious, simple but hearty and tasty dishes and the cheeses and wines on offer are to die for.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even awesome cocktails. For a great start to the day, a sauntering wine-paired lunch or a social evening out, try this little place on Dorp Street.
Enjoy wine, strawberries and good hearty food at this quaint, beautifully decorated eatery at the Mooiberge Farmstall on the R44. The restaurant's main focus is on serving imaginative homemade dishes made with the freshest produce.
A laid-back, elegant space awaits and offers a cool respite from a day of sightseeing. Try the blue cheese, rocket and strawberry compote pizza, counter-intuitive but delectable, or some freshly made, moist French toast, served with strawberry compote. Th lamb burger is also a must-try and they make the patties from scratch with A-grade meat. There are a variety of wraps available as well, so they really cater for a varied group.
To get you off to a good start, the Silly Billy breakfast offers two slices of macadamia and rye bread with goat's cheese, tomato pesto, mushrooms and rocket. Their take on a traditional English breakfast is The Farmer and The Farmer's Wife with eggs, bacon, bangers, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Mouthwatering......and wholesome.
This beautiful vintage restaurant has a distinct Victorian-style interior that exudes class and elegance. The ambience is warm and inviting and lends itself to good food and conversation.
The menu is changed every season to optimize the quality of produce and the feel and taste of the food. Start the day with a hearty breakfast like 'classic bacon and eggs made mom's way', traditional eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin or a delectable breakfast wrap filled with bacon, scrambled eggs, rocket, fresh tomato and pesto. There are even some imaginative vegetarian options like mushrooms, avo and sundried tomato on baked bread and warm rosemary halloumi, avo, mushrooms, tomatoes and pesto on baked bread.
For lunch, try a gourmet chicken or beef burger served with a salad or a baked potato, or a yummy pasta with the sauce of the day.
The restaurant also serves as a venue for high teas, weddings, baby showers and other special events.
Gabriella's in Hout Bay offers a beautiful environment, great service , good food and a place where the whole family can enjoy awesome fusion-inspired cuisine.
The extensive menu offers food that hints at the traditional, yet incorporates a modern twist. Great flavours combine beautifully, mainly due to the fresh produce being used and the passion of the chef who's got a keen eye (and palate) for detail. A favourite on the menu is the delectable, tender calamari, but it is strongly recommended that you try the lamb shank.
The restaurant is child friendly as well as wheelchair friendly. Gabriella's is also fully licensed. The restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday from 8 am until 5 pm, but on Thursday and Friday they stay open until 10 pm.
Enjoy great food, warm service, and a wonderful ambience in this gem in the Republic of Hout Bay.
This restaurant exudes warmth, style and elegance, both through the interior and the ambience. Rich woods, reds and yellows are juxtaposed by a sleek and modern layout.
The menu is large - really large. It offers a variety of soups, spring rolls, satay dishes, tempura dishes, seafood, teppanyaki dishes, Thai curries, and a wide selection of prawn-, fish-, chicken-, duck-, beef- and lamb dishes. What a mouthful.
Add a variety of sushi like California rolls, fashion sandwiches, sashimi, nigiri and hand rolls and you'll probably come to the conclusion that you're going to have to visit more than once.
There are a number of interesting 'chef's specials' on the menu. The Dragon and Phoenix is chicken and prawn cooked in a sweet chilli sauce. The Love Boat comprises prawns, beef, lamb, chicken and duck cooked in and Indonesian sambal sauce. Then there is New Hong's Omelette - seasonal vegetables, chicken and prawns.
Hong Sushi delivers on atmosphere, flavour and value for money.
Jc's under the Grapevine is a family run Pizzeria. The relaxed atmosphere allows guests to enjoy meals on the patio or indoors at the fireplace. The restaurant also serves traditional Karoo meals.
Original recipe chicken made according to the Colonel's recipe. What would a restaurant guide be without KFC. No matter who you are, you will enjoy the fast, convenient and finger-licking food coming out of this take away outlet.
Whether it is the original recipe chicken pieces covered in a batter that nobody we know of has been able to copy, or the tender fillet burgers with or without a kicking spiciness, it is hard to be disappointed with a meal.
For a slightly healthier option, try the grilled chicken twister - a wrap filled with chicken strips, lettuce, tomatoes and a choice of mayo or a sweet chilli sauce. Add a side of chips, hearty mash and gravy, coleslaw or a fresh, soft mini loaf and you've got a meal fit for a king.
Choose to sit down and eat here, or take your food home for a family dinner of wicked indulgence.
Manley Food and Wine Lodge finds itself part and parcel of the picturesque Tulbagh village, a winelands town that is becoming ever popular as a food and wine destination in the Western Cape.
Manley's Cape Dutch setting exudes the kind of welcome that is synonymous with country hospitality. The newly renovated Manor House delivers a cosy ambience with its Oregon pine ceilings and exposed thatch work while the friendly service reminds one that food is all about people.
The restaurant promises hearty, honest and unpretentious food. The focus is on fresh local ingredients and not so much on frilly presentation. There are delicious full English breakfasts with freshly baked breads on offer as well as divine whey fed pork for dinner.
Manley's is adamant about delivering really good food all round since the staff and owners are quite proud to state that they indulge in their own food first and foremost.


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The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:
Thursday, May 1: 5:29 pm, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Sandy Hook responded; 10:01 pm, illegal burn/outside fire, near intersection of Dayton Street and Eagle Rock Road, Sandy Hook responded.
Friday, May 2: 8:43 am, motor vehicle accident, intersection of Meadow Brook Road and Lazy Brook Road, Botsford responded; 10 am, public service, 34 Hawleyville Road, Hawleyville responded; 1:30 pm, wires down, near 74 Hanover Road, Hook & Ladder responded.
Saturday, May 3: 2:08 pm, medical assist, Mt Pleasant Road, Hook & Ladder responded.
Sunday, May 4: 1:20 am, motor vehicle accident, near 113 Toddy Hill Road, Botsford responded; 6:33 am, wires down, near 15 Glover Avenue, Hook & Ladder responded; 9:58 am, public service, 34 Hawleyville Road, Hawleyville responded; 11:09 am, public service, 45 Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 3:41 pm, wires down, near 12 Queen Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 11:13 pm, alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded.
Monday, May 5: 4:58 pm, wires down, near 90 Water View Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 6:40 pm, alarm, 9 Homer Clark Road, Sandy Hook responded.
Tuesday, May 6: 3:23 am, medical assist, Haley Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 10:52 am, pumping detail, 5 Baldwin Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 7:18 pm, alarm, 26 Butterfield Road, Hawleyville responded.
Wednesday, May 7: 1:34 am, structure fire, 10 Great Quarter Road, Sandy Hook, Botsford, and Hook & Ladder responded; 11:08 am, hazardous condition, 48 Marlin Road, Botsford responded; 4:08 pm, brush fire, near 13 Papoose Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Hawleyville responded.
Thursday, May 8: 5:37 am, motor vehicle accident, near 166 Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded.


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Hot stud Pablo makes another appearance this time serving as the receptacle for Paul's long beautiful uncutcock!
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The acronym TANSTAAFL was used by Robert Heinlein, the science fiction writer, in his 1966 novel, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, several times to make it easier to make the case that there ain't no such thing as a free lunch. One of my favorite books of all time is Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land, but I digress.
When the communist/socialist/extreme left-wing Vice President Henry Wallace (OK, he may not have been a communist) pushed for a plan for massive government social spending in the aftermath of the Second World War, Paul Mallon, a Washington journalist, responded to Wallace's article with a critical piece, published in several U.S. papers, in January 1942: "Mr. Wallace neglects the fact that such a thing as a 'free' lunch never existed. Until man acquires the power of creation, someone will always have to pay for a free lunch."
Tonight, we will have Mr. Wallace's natural successor, President Barack Obama, making the case for a free lunch.
As a friend put it to me today in an e-mail, the president's credibility is on the line, and will be shattered if he tries to make his case without outlining the costs. As my friend put it:
Tonight we will learn from the president: The Congress is going to provide insurance to 50 million people who don't have it today without any impact on the federal deficit; the Congress is going to cut Medicare by 500 billion but no senior will see any change in benefits; the Congress is going to lower the cost of health insurance and rewrite all the rules governing health insurance but nothing will change in anyone's policy except that it will be cheaper; and the Congress is going to raise taxes by hundreds of billions of dollars and fine people who don't have the proper health insurance but that also won't affect my constituents. Does anyone seriously believe any of that? — Whatever credibility the president might have had on this issue will be gone after this speech tonight. — The core problem for this White House and the leadership in Congress is the substance, not the presentation. — Americans are just too well-informed and instinctively smart to believe a fundamentally bogus proposition.
Probably one of the smartest bumper stickers out there is the one that says: "If you think healthcare is expensive now, just wait until it's free." People understand that there ain't no such thing as a free lunch. The president shouldn't try to tell people anything different tonight.
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Speaking at the event will be other Yale luminaries in the entrepreneurship space, including Bing Gordon, partner at Kleiner Perkins and former CCO of Electronic Arts, providing advice from an investor's perspective; and Jake Schwartz and Brad Hargreaves, cofounders of General Assembly, talking about the ways to build an entrepreneurial community. Jim Boyle, managing director of the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute, will lead off the day's speakers alongside Kyle Jensen, the new lecturer and Shanna and Eric Bass Director of Entrepreneurial Programs at the Yale School of Management.
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The latest update in Microsoft's bid to bring TV content to Xbox 360 Live has the new content arriving on its game console subscription service as early as next week. Microsoft is engaged in talks on the matter with many content providers and cable companies, with Comcast and Verizon chief among them. A source who couldn't speak publicly revealed these details.


text: Dear Prof. Fateman, you convinced me. Personally I probably continue to assume that floating pointer numbers have an implicit +-0.5LSB error, but I understand that other people have other expectations, and I agree that a decent implementation should fulfill all these expectations. A faster reduced precision variant can be done as an option, but precision should be the default. Best regards, Michael From: Richard Fateman [mailto:fateman at eecs.berkeley.edu] Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 6:18 PM To: Soegtrop, Michael Cc: maxima at math.utexas.edu Subject: Re: [Maxima] cos(1.0d97) with GCL, Clozure, and Julia On 5/11/2012 8:23 AM, Soegtrop, Michael wrote: Dear Prof. Fateman, my background is computational physics and there large exact powers of two are, well, rare. I understand your arguments, but I don't understand what application would justify the extra effort of supporting such high precision range reduction. 1. If a subroutine gives the correct answer except in rare cases, some people would say it is defective. If it can be fixed so that it produces the correct result in all cases, although in rare cases it takes more time, then that is, in my opinion, much better. 2. The fact that you or I don't know of an application where the rare cases occur does not mean it is OK to (without warning) just give wrong answers. 3. The extra effort is (so far as I can tell) the matter of having the programmer do it right once, and using a few extra words of memory. My understanding is that usually that code is not executed, so no one else is penalized in time. Let's look at the case mentioned below of 2^120. Of cause you can represent this number exactly in double precision and you can calculate the sin to 53 bits. But an increment of 1LSB is more than 10^19 pi. I wonder what applications of calculating the sin of a large numbers exist, which jumps angles in increments of more than 10^19 pi. Mathematicians do many odd things. And even more I wonder if such applications are really so important, that they justify the extra effort, from which all applications would suffer? How so? If you want another cosine routine that is faster and gives wrong answers, you can easily construct one that does incorrect fast range reduction and then calls the existing routine. Or for that matter you could copy a Chebyshev approximation or some other polynomial or rational computation. Such things are done for low-precision needs like graphics. Don't get me wrong, I fully support a range reduction with high fixed precision, but in order to process any representable power of two, a variable precision range reduction would be required, and this doesn't make sense in my opinion. I think it is easy to implement a program to avoid variable precision range reduction if it is unnecessary. Regarding the trap: this gives us a way to know which results are exact and which not, but this doesn't help to resolve the computational effort problem unless there would be a sin_exact function, which does support arbitrary precision range reduction, and another sin function which doesn't. It is much easy to implement a sin_fast_and_sloppy function if you have a sin_exact function around. The other way, not so easy. Another problems with traps is, that they are not very feasible with SIMD or parallel processing. The thought in the IEEE design was to allow for NaNs to serve in such cases. That is, if one were truly requiring exact values (as, for example, simulating exact integer arithmetic in floats, where inexact means overflow), then a parallel setup could benefit from inserting a NaN, without interrupting the program flow. The idea that it is OK to get the wrong answer because you got the answer fast in parallel seems to me to be fairly common in some circles. I find this uncomfortable. I particularly find it uncomfortable in the context of symbolic computing systems (when they are extended to do numerics). ..snip.. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://www.math.utexas.edu/pipermail/maxima/attachments/20120514/09a78857/attachment-0001.html>


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Nieuwendyk: Brad Richards will not join Stars on trip
Just got off the phone with Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk, and he said that while Brad Richards is feeling better, he is not expected to join the Stars on this road trip.
Replays showed Richards was hit in the jaw by Sami Pahlsson on the last shift of the game Sunday against Columbus, but the Stars do not classify him as having "concussion-like symptoms," they are simply saying he is not feeling 100 percent.
"He has worked out, and he is feeling better, but not enough so that we want to push him," Nieuwendyk said. "We are monitoring him, and we think he's making progress."
When asked about negotiations with Richards on a contract extension, Nieuwendyk said the team is going to keep things quiet.
"I have talked a lot with Brad, and both of us would like to do this quietly and behind the scenes," Nieuwendyk said. "I will say that it is our intent to sign Brad to a contract extension, and leave it at that."
You can read into that they aren't going to consider trading Richards no matter how bad this slump is, but Nieuwendyk said he was leaving the statement stand on its own.
Nieuwendyk said that Adam Burish (orbital bone) was on the ice for the first time today, and that Jamie Benn (shoulder) and Krys Barch (orbital bone) are also skating back in Frisco.


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Sweets + Lardo = Drooling Over Seattle Mag's Chocolate Issue
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What a bittersweet mistake!
I sat down late last night with the February issue of Seattle mag, and immediately started drooling over the gorgeous photos and mouthwatering prose describing the city's finest chocolate makers and treat purveyors. [Get a digital copy for your tablet here.]
The big bad burn was that my cupboards were bare, not even a square of my favorite bar, Theo's Dark with Salted Almonds, which is a staple... along with the low-brow box of Junior Mints kept in the freezer. (Thanks to the Bay Theater in Ballard for turning me on to that cool trick!)
So, I'm strongly cautioning you now, dear readers, step away from the magazine unless you have access to Lesley's Gourmet Chile Soft Caramel or Fran's Chocolate Covered Blenheim Apricots or – what's this? – Bakery Nouveau's William Leaman further cements our adoration by creating a lineup of beautiful confections? Who knew?
So many amazing chocolates and none of them were within my reach.
I'm also a sucker for hard candy, so I was tickled to see This Charming Candy's whimsically flavored lollipops (shown above) like Watermelon Basil and Black Pepper Melon splashed on the pages, but dang. Where was I going to find one in the midnight hour?
A powerful lesson learned – keep some candy in the house at all times – I thought I'd be safe flipping to the back of the book, but boom! There was the Key Ingredient feature I wrote about Holly Smith's love of lardo and more images that looked good enough to eat.
I'm an unabashed fan of the Café Juanita chef/owner, so when she described some dishes she likes to finish by draping it in thin slices of the cured pork fat, I immediately went and bought a chunk of the stuff at DeLaurenti. She recommends keeping it in the freezer.
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The price for a gallon of unleaded, regular gas at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11 - rounded to the nearest penny - for select cities:
BP, 811 Merritt Ave., Oshkosh - $3.24
Citgo, 208 Bowen St., Oshkosh - $3.24
Leo's Service, 302 W. Main St., Winneconne - $3.24
Pump and Pantry Citgo, 329 W. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac - $3.20
Weather in a word: "Foggy"
It will be foggy today in Oshkosh, according to the National Weather Service.
A dense fog advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Increasingly moist and mild air will result in the formation of dense fog this morning. Visibilities are expected to drop below one-quarter of a mile at times, falling to a few hundred feet at some locations.
There will be occasional drizzle. Otherwise, it will be cloudy with a high of 43. Winds will be from the south southwest between 6 and 10 miles per hour.l
A chance of drizzle and patchy fog continues overnight. Otherwise it will be cloudy and temperatures will remain steady at 43. Winds will be from the south between 10 and 16 miles per hour, gusting up to 24 miles per hour.
Take time to learn about the solar system
Planetarium Show: Earth and Solar System, 7 p.m., Buckstaff Planetarium, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh. $3 / $2 children, students, alumni. (920) 424-0287.
Dive In Movie: Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie, 6 to 8 p.m., Oshkosh YMCA, 324 Washington Ave., Oshkosh. $5.25 per family / Members free. (920) 236-3380.
SNB, 8:30 p.m., Kodiak Jack's, 2059 WItzel Ave., Oshkosh. No cover charge. (920) 426-0090.


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Fort Worth Brahmas get big road win, 2-1, in Rapid City
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RAPID CITY, South Dakota (November 16) – The Brahmas (3-5-2) earned their first road win of the season Friday night as they defeated the Rapid City Rush 2-1 behind a strong defensive performance.
Tomas Klempa gave Fort Worth an early 1-0 lead at the 9:03 mark of the first period as he snuck a back-handed shot by Rapid City netminder Tim Boron. For Klempa, it was his second goal of the season.
The Brahmas held a 1-0 lead through the second period and deep into the third when the team's leading scorer Phil Fox added a score at 12:53 of the final frame. Fox's fourth goal of the season would be prove to be important, as the Rush fought back late in regulation.
With less than two minutes remaining in the third period, Rapid City forward Rusty Masters took a pass from Jarret Konkle and scored to cut the Brahmas lead in half. But the Fort Worth defense stood strong and held the advantage to earn its third victory of the season.
Fox's late goal, which padded a lead midway through the third period, served as the game-winner.
Brad Fogal (3-3-1) earned the victory behind a masterful performance between the posts for Fort Worth, stopping 22 of 23 Rapid City shots and holding the Rush scoreless for the first 58:10 of the game. Boron made 21 saves on 23 shots fired by the Brahmas, taking the loss to fall to 5-3-0 on the season.
The Brahmas pick up their first road win of the 2012-2013 campaign after dropping their first four games away from home to begin the season. Fort Worth concludes its current road trip Saturday night when they face off against the Denver Cutthroats at the Denver Coliseum for the third matchup between the two teams this year.
The Brahmas return to the NYTEX Sports Centre Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00pm to take on the Quad City Mallards.
In an effort to reward fans for their patience this off-season, the Brahmas have reduced individual ticket prices, as well as lowering the price of full-season, half-season and 11-game ticket packages for the 2012-2013 season. For more ticket information, please contact a Brahmas sales representative at 817-336-4423 or visit www.brahmas.com.
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ENISA, the European Network and Information Security Agency, has published a report on the economics of privacy.
Study on Monetising Privacy - An Economic Model for Pricing Personal Information examines approaches used to analyse the interaction of personalisation, privacy concerns and competition between online service providers. The report describes existing work on the economics of privacy, discusses a theoretical model and the results of experiments to validate versions of different the model.
The research found that consumers are making economic decisions based on personal data exposure, but there is a need for flexibility from regulators and transparency in services, to enable a more efficient privacy market.
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The newspaper reported ( http://dallasne.ws/1212u3X) that, despite the copied portions, the aspiring charter operators signed the applications attesting to their accuracy with the hope of winning approval from the State Board of Education and gaining millions of taxpayer dollars.
The board largely dismissed concerns about the copied material. However, the head of the public integrity unit of the Travis County district attorney's office said such practices could be fraudulent, though that office hasn't been asked to investigate.
Texas charter schools receive more than $1 billion in state funds each year. Concerns about the state's vetting process come as Gov. Rick Perry and key state lawmakers push to allow even more charter schools to operate.
State education leaders said they're trying to improve the screening process to ensure that applications reflect unique ideas. That's in keeping with the mission of charter schools, which are public schools run by private, nonprofit groups.
"They're supposed to be models of innovation in the classroom and the community," said Michael Soto, a former state board member from San Antonio.
The four applications with similar passages were prepared with help from the same consultant, Bracy Wilson of Help Charters LLC in McKinney.
Wilson told the newspaper that the inclusion of the public hearing summaries was an unintentional mistake. He said other copied areas reflect an effort by charter applicants to "look to the past for best practices" from other charters.
One of the four proposed schools, International Leadership of Texas, won state board approval. The school will have campuses in Arlington, Garland and a third undetermined location.
Superintendent Eddie Conger said his school's mission—to make students fluent in English, Spanish and Chinese—is genuine even if parts of its application were not.
"I give myself an F-minus on the paperwork," he said.
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Save Dragon Point has parted ways with its founder and president, and a new board of directors vows to launch a new fundraising campaign to rebuild Annie the Dragon.
Cocoa Beach furniture builder Don Scroggs created the controversial organization last May. The goal: Sell merchandise and collect donations to buy the uninhabited 0.9-acre southernmost tip of Merritt Island, where the landmark dragon statue once stood.
However, plagued by murky financial management, the group ran afoul of state regulators. After an investigation last November, Save Dragon Point was fined $1,000 for ...


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|NEW • Distribusi Rilis: siduction 12.2.0
|Ferdinand Thommes has announced the final release of siduction 12.2.0, a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's unstable branch and offering four separate editions with KDE, LXDE, Razor-qt and Xfce desktops: "We are very happy to present to you the final release of siduction 2012.2 – Riders on the Storm. Siduction is a full live distribution with an integrated installer, based on Debian's unstable branch, and we try to release snapshots quarterly. The released images are a snapshot of Debian unstable from 2012-12-09. They are enhanced with some useful packages and scripts, our own installer and a custom-patched version of the Linux kernel 3.6.9, accompanied by X.Org Server 1.12.4." Baca rinci catatan rilis for a list of recent changes and bug fixes. Download the KDE editions from here (for the other edition please visit the project's download page): siduction-12.2.0-kde-i386.iso (1,010MB, SHA256), siduction-12.2.0-kde-amd64.iso (1,013MB, SHA256).
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I just discovered a fantastic new digital shelter magazine and had to share. It's called Nesting Newbies and is geared towards people "new to nesting and have no clue when it comes to cooking, entertaining, and decorating"–a great resource for those of us who have not quite mastered our way around the kitchen {I'm SO guilty!}. The affordable ideas for creative tabletops, cooking videos available on the website, and delicious food photography may just be the ticket to helping me overcome my fear of the kitchen!
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Why I Ride: Day 1 of the AIDS/LifeCycle
Words and photos by Ryan Elizalde
Words and photos by Ryan Elizalde
Day 1 – San Francisco To Santa Cruz
We arrived at the AIDS/LifeCycle 9 opening ceremonies in San Francisco bright and early– so early the sun wasn't up yet - on Sunday morning. We were met by a huge throng of riders, roadies and their friends, all ready to kick things off. The Cow Palace show floor and many of the surrounding rows were packed with people. The excitement and anticipation filling the room was almost palpable.
After some group warm up exercises (everyone should stretch before they work out) and a few speakers, the Positive Peddlers – a group of amazing HIV men and women who have been advocates for expanding the awareness and recognition of people living with HIV/AIDS for over 15 years – led us through a touching tribute that not only reminded us of those no longer with us, but what this ride means and stands for.
Then, after a few final words from Lorri Jean, CEO of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, it was showtime!
A mad race to the hall housing all of our bikes led to the complete standstill of 2,000+ riders trying to get out of one small exit. We were all ready to hit the road!
The ride began in the thick San Francisco fog which seemed to loom forever until we started climbing our first hill. After reaching a higher elevation, the "soup" broke and it was as if we entered another world, one blessed with Mother Nature's finest: Huge trees, bright blue skies, a crystal clear lake and fresh, crisp, clean (non-Los Angeles) air. I was on a roll and really into it.
For the most part, Sunday's 79 mile ride was one of the most scenic I've had in years, and one I've never taken as a California native. For those of you living near either San Francisco or Santa Cruz, CA I would suggest a nice drive or perhaps bike ride up the coast. You will rediscover why you love living in NoCal. It reminded me I need to visit more often – on or off my bike.
We ended the day in Santa Cruz at a Harvey West Park and were met with horns, honks, claps, cheers and friends. Day 1 felt amazing.
While I feel like I did well, Day 1 was definitely more challenging that I thought it would be. The next leg of the ride, our longest day at 108 miles, will take us through my hometown of Monterey and Salinas and beyond. I know there will be some areas with strong winds; hopefully they will be at our backs.
Check out Ryan's first post on why he's doing the ride, and visit Random Insanity tomorrow for more entries from the road.