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NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - Bells and lights and gifts: These have always shown us it's Christmastime. But this year, in this town, the bells toll in mourning. The brightest lights glare from TV satellite trucks. And gifts? Some around town suggest that presents and other rituals really ought to be put off in this joyless season.
Could anyone imagine celebrating Christmas under the pall that has spread here since the horror at Sandy Hook Elementary School?
The answer, somehow, is yes. The spirit of Christmas has pushed through, even here, where people are seeing lights and hearing bells in ways they never had before, and reminding themselves which gifts are truly most precious.
The outpouring of caring that followed the tragedy has been an especially treasured gift. The weekly Newtown Bee's special edition on the shootings gave two full pages to sympathetic, prayerful notes from across the U.S., from Britain, South Africa and many other places.
From Alberta, Canada, truck driver David Lenzi wrote of pulling off the road, overcome, when he heard of the tragedy. He sent condolences to the town, and added: "I have heard media reports of people taking down Christmas decorations. I request that this stop happening." Instead, he suggested, let Christmas be a celebration of the lives lost and "a beginning of ... healing."
Right after the shootings, many did choose to turn off lighting displays that had glowed with holiday joy in their yards since early December.
The row of light-up candy canes and strings of icicle lights at Jose Marin's house went dark, and the reindeer, snowman and circus train remained unlit for five days after the tragedy, which hit close to home. One of the children who died was on the same swim team as his daughter.
But words he heard at St. Rose of Lima Church helped convince Marin to turn the lights back on. "The priest said it was not fair to the other kids," he said.
And then his niece begged to see the twinkling display. She's just 3, too young, of course, to understand how horror could intrude on the holiday.
The lights became a theme for clergy; they spoke of light in darkness, noting the guiding star at the center of the Christmas story and the candles at the heart of Hanukkah.
Banks of candles glowed in each of the dozens of impromptu shrines around town, their light falling on teddy bears and other toys, symbolic gifts for the lost children, and on notes.
Yet if the tragedy's intrusion cannot be denied here, neither can Christmas.
Mike Zilinek, a 72-year-old retired deputy fire marshal who has lived in Newtown since 1946, choked up acknowledging the grief that "still comes in waves." Nonetheless, he can't wait for his sons and their families to arrive for Christmas.
"We're not giving up," he said. "We have to continue on."
There'll be 12 around his table, and thoughts about many more: "We'll have a prayer and a moment of silence."
"We can't lose Christmas too," said Lisa Terifay, who has two children at Sandy Hook Elementary who survived. Her son is in first grade. "The class he sat next to at lunch," she said through tears, "they're all gone."
How to grieve and still carry on?
"You feel so torn because you don't want to move on in your life and leave others behind," Terifay said. "We're not ever going to leave any of those families behind. They're our families forever."
Chrissy Hadgraft is also torn. Her son, who is in the U.S. Air Force in Germany, is coming home for Christmas to mourn and help his town heal. "I'm so happy to be seeing him but I feel so guilty because he gets to come home, and there's 20 houses, their kids aren't coming home, or their mother or the girlfriend or their sister," she said sobbing.
This year, she said, it was an effort just to pick up some stocking stuffers, but "you really need to push forward and go on."
And many say the stocking stuffers or other purchased things are not the real gifts anyway.
Donations, of course, are everywhere: bottled water dropped off at a firehouse ... pies baked with love ... songs sung by a gospel choir that came from Alabama.
At the Newtown General Store, owner Peter Leone acknowledged that "in many people's minds Christmas is not going to happen this year." And yet as gifts of every kind have flowed in - among them cupcakes sent from Beverly Hills and a jeweler's pendants for victims' families - people feel hints of the normal Christmas spirit. "It kind of pulls back that feeling of anguish."


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Oklahoma City, OK (Sports Network) - Kevin Durant capped a big second half
with 12 fourth quarter points, and his go-ahead bucket with 11.1 seconds left
helped the Thunder rally for a 93-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in
Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Oklahoma City trailed almost the entire second half and by as many as 12, but
Durant brought them back and sent the Chesapeake Energy Arena crowd into a
frenzy with his late pull up bucket to put the Thunder in front.
He made the team's final three baskets and finished with game-highs of 35
points, 15 rebounds and six assists.
Kevin Martin scored 25 points off the bench for the second straight game,
after he helped the Thunder wrap up their quarterfinal series with the Houston
Rockets in six games. Reggie Jackson added 12 in the victory.
Memphis, coming off four straight victories in its quarterfinal series with
the Los Angeles Clippers, was paced by double-doubles from Marc Gasol and
Zach Randolph.
Gasol totaled 20 points and 10 rebounds, but committed a crucial turnover late
following Durant's go-ahead bucket. Randolph turned in 18 points with 10
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Your kit is ultralight, you move fast, and you have to be ready to sleep anywhere from soggy snow caves to drippy granite slabs. Sounds like you're the perfect candidate for the Marmot Alpinist Bivy. Weighing in at just 14-ounces and packing down to about the size of a water bottle, this bivy offers serious light-and-fast advantages over your tent. Marmot's own waterproof breathable fabric fends off foul weather without leaving you sweating underneath when the skies clear. All you really need is your sleeping bag, a bivy, and a flat place to rest your weary bones.
- Marmot's proprietary MemBrain waterproof breathable fabric offers supreme weatherproofing in a 2.5-layer package that does away with heavy 3-layer constructions and internal linings
- Despite its feathery-light weight, MemBrain is highly abrasion resistant
- Fully taped seams offer additional protection against precipitation and wetness
- The 40D nylon floor protects against abrasive sleeping surfaces and offers high-end water-resistance
- Storm flap lets you seal yourself inside; leave it open when extra ventilation is preferable
- Highly compressible for easy storage in your pack
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What do you think about this product?
Have questions about this product?
Light and Fast!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is my go-to bivy for fast packing and "banzai" elk hunting. It weighs in at just under a pound and is completely reliable. I have used it and found that Marmot's Membrain fabric breathes well and is totally waterproof.
I have not had problems with the condensation that plagues many other bivy bags. The zipper arrangement makes it easy to stay tied into your anchor, and it's easy to rig a "drip" loop.
This bivy enhances the warmth of your sleeping bag by a few degrees and has been warm enough to sleep well.
Good bivy for alpine and big wall routes, as well as just camping out. I highly recommend it.
Simple and effective
I have spent over 50 nights in this bivy bag and loved it. But there are no bells or whistles, no hoop or anything over the face. You have to be someone who doesn't mind being uncomfortable. But the simplicity and minimalism of this set up is awesome. I did a twenty one day ski traverse and slept well every night in this baby, except for one crazy snowstorm night where I curled in with the boys.
Its super effective at what it does, weighs nothing but is not comfy when stuck in for 30 hours... no hoop is for the hardcores, since the fabric always falls into your face...
If Greg Hill is giving it 5 Stars, methinks I found the Bivy to buy!
Does any one have a comparison of this...
Does any one have a comparison of this bivy compared to the OR bivys ?
I actually returned my OR Alpine in favor of this bivy. This one is lighter, breathes better, and packs down smaller. I do missthe integrated bug net on the OR though. I had originally planned to use a bivy exclusively, but a 5 hour rain storm in the morning revealed the reality of a bivy only setup. Now I use the marmot under a cuben fiber tarp. The 2 together weigh about half of the OR Alpine.
As far as condensation issues, I havent had any except on the fabric directly in front of my mouth if I close the lid and dont turn on my side to face a small zipper opening. A few times with the OR I had dripping condensation from the head area down to my chest, but that was after an extended stay during a rain storm.
The OR alpine had a much thicker floor that I wouldnt hesitate to throw down on slabs or pavement. After a year of use, the Marmot still looks new, so maybe the lightness of the fabric is tricking me into treating it with too much care.
I havent seen these in stock anywhere lately. I guess I got lucky buying one when I did. This bivy performs extremely well with respect to waterproofness/breathability and is one of those pieces of gear that is super light AND durable for a good price. If Marmot starts making these again, I say jump on it.
I always worry about condensation with...
I always worry about condensation with bivys. I plan to use this with a tarp in summer or some kind of shelter in winter. Greg doesn't mention condensation issues...great! anyone else have experience?
I'm considering a 100% event bivy instead...
you shouldn't have condensation issues. maybe between you and the pad. thats the only place I get condensation
Is there any insulation on the back in...
Is there any insulation on the back in this bivy? If not, is there enough room for a pad inside?
There is no insulation in there. It is a bivy only. You can indeed get a bag and a pad inside though.
I have a 25F sleeping bag can I use it...
I have a 25F sleeping bag can I use it with this and go camping in the snow and be fine on a cold night or this bivy only works to protect from rain but not from cold?
I personally have a 15F and I do just fine. It isn't designed to keep out the cold but the properties of the fabric do help in heat retention. The key to sleeping warm in the snow is a quality sleeping pad.
does the zipper go all the way down the...
does the zipper go all the way down the side? Double zipper for venting purposes?
Hey zle4731224,
I did some checking and the zipper for the Marmot Alpinist Bivy zippers to half way down, and it is a single zipper only.
Mesh window?
Mesh window?
None on mine.
Thanks, I ordered one last year and there was no mesh window. I returned it. It seems like you have to choose between mesh and "waterproof" unless you want a hoop. REI does a nice simple one like this that has mesh but you can't cover up the mesh! Nice if these things came in different lengths/women's models. Could save a lot of weight and get less tangled up in the extra material. This thing is huge.


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In my zimlet, I have overridden ZmComposeController to open compose mail view to compose the mail from my zimlet and I have extended the functionality of send and cancel listener of it.
Same way I have overridden ZmTaskController to open task creation view and overridden the save and cancel buttons listener to add functionality on it. But I am opening appointment creation form using AjxDispatcher.run("GetCalController").newAppointme nt(null, null, null, null); and then creating appointment and extending the functionality on its onSaveApptSuccess event. But from my zimlet, when I open first compose mail view and then click on cancel button, it brings me to my zimlet view. And then when I open appointment creation form view, and then click on cancel button then it is not doing anything. It is not bringing back to my zimlet view from that view like it does when I normally click on cancel button without going to compose mail and cancel button event. I tried to override ZmApptComposeController's cancelListener as well as cancelListener of ZmCalItemComposeController to bring back to my zimlet view on cancel event.
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Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 7/9/2012, 7/10/2012, 7/11/2012
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
This class will cover Beginning Computer, Word, Internet and E-mail. This is a series of classes. Patrons need to take all three classes in the series. Registration required.Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
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Senate task force reviews Hurricane Sandy damage
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. joined other members of the New York State Senate's bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy Recovery at a roundtable meeting recently to speak with local officials, business leaders and residents about progress –– or the lack thereof –– in rebuilding Long Island after the storm.
A number of the South Shore communities that were hardest hit by last October's storm fall in Fuschillo's district. The senators on the task force, who are from New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Rockland counties, said they are working to develop short- and long-term plans that will help communities "get back on their feet" following Hurricane Sandy.
The task force met on Jan. 3 at the Freeport Recreation Center to discuss Hurricane Sandy's impact on Nassau and Suffolk counties. Local officials representing both counties, including leaders from the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay, were invited to discuss the challenges that they face and what steps can be taken to help improve preparedness and response to future storms.
Fuschillo, a Republican from Merrick, said task force members heard about the obstacles to recovery that Long Island communities have had to overcome since the storm. The senator added that he realizes that residents in his district, which stretches from Baldwin Harbor to Lindenhurst and includes Bellmore-Merrick, continue to suffer.
"Thousands of my constituents sustained severe damage to their homes and businesses," he said. "Some lost everything they had. We need the recovery and rebuilding process to happen as quickly as possible."
Before the roundtable, the task force toured Freeport, Oceanside and Island Park so that members from areas outside Long Island could view the extensive storm damage and recovery efforts that are under way.
Fuschillo said the task force is identifying areas most in need of recovery assistance and reviewing the rebuilding and storm-planning policies to remove roadblocks and ensure better storm preparedness. The group aims to develop legislative solutions to implement the recommendations made by the NYS 2100 Commission, the NYS Respond Commission and the NYS Ready Commission. Members will also travel to other areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
The task force includes Sens. Malcolm Smith, a Democrat from Queens; Jack Martins, a Republican from Mineola; Lee Zeldin, a Republican from Shirley; Diane Savino, a Democrat from Staten Island/Brooklyn; Martin Golden, a Republican from Brooklyn; and David Carlucci, a Democrat from Rockland.
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, a Republican from Rockville Centre, also joined task force members in Freeport, in addition to State Sens. Kemp Hannon, Carl Marcellino and Phil Boyle. All four represent communities across Long Island.
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Classics as an academic discipline consists of several subspecialties, including history, literature, art, archaeology, philosophy, linguistics, and language. Classical Civilization is a broad interdisciplinary course of study for students who are interested in the ancient Greeks and Romans and the origins of western civilization, and who would profit from studying the history, literature, art and culture of those ancient peoples.
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Depending on your route, your baggage allowance may be calculated by piece or weight.
On routes that include stops in the USA or Canada, your baggage allowance will be calculated by piece. You will be able to bring a fixed number of items, each of which must weigh under a certain weight.
For all other routes, your baggage will be calculated by weight. You will be allowed to take any number of items with a combined total weight under an amount determined by your route, class and member tier.
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Monday Afternoon News, Nov. 5
Tomorrow Is Election Day
(Le Mars) -- Tomorrow is the long-awaited election day. Voting stations will open at 7:00 a.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m. Here in Plymouth County voters will decide upon a president, congressional member, state representative, a sheriff, three supervisors, auditor, soil and water conservation representatives, and the extension council. Voters will also have the opportunity to decide whether judges will be retained. Plymouth County auditor Stacy Feldman says you will need to be registered, but if you are not registered, there are other options.
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Plymouth County Board of Adjustment To Hear Waste Treatment Proposal
(Le Mars) -- The Plymouth County Board of Adjustment and Zoning Commission will meet this afternoon to determine whether to grant a request from the City of Le Mars for a conditional use permit to build and operate a mechanical waste water treatment facility an a 11 million gallon Bio solid storage lagoon. The property is located in section 12 of Washington township.
Chamber Holiday Dollar Sale A Success
(Le Mars) -- The Le Mars Chamber of Commerce Holiday Dollar Sale was proven to be a successful event. Mary Reynolds, Mainstreet coordinator with the Chamber office, reports that $91,200 of the $100,000 has been sold. Although both the category one, involving Hy-Vee, Fareway, and Walmart, and category two consisting of restaurant dollars are gone, Reynolds says there are still some retail business dollars available and will be sold from the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce offices. 183 people took advantage of the 15 percent discount on the Chamber dollars, with an average sale of $500.
Train Derailment Leads To Evacuation
LESTER, Iowa (AP) - A train derailment has forced residents to leave their homes in and around Lester in the northwest corner of Iowa.
25 cars left the tracks around 4:15 a.m. Sunday. No injuries were reported, but a tank car carrying highly flammable liquefied petroleum gas was among the derailed cars, prompting special precautions.
Residences within a mile of the derailment were evacuated, and a hazardous-materials team was called to the scene.
It's unclear when the residents will be allowed back in their homes.
The cause of the derailment is being investigated.
Holstein Woman Dies In Car Rollover Accident
(Holstein) -- A fatality auto accident occurred Saturday evening near Holstein. 33 year old Mindy Jensen of Holstein died as a result of being ejected from her vehicle when she lost control and left the road. Her car had rolled several times. Jensen was transported to the Cherokee Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.
Non-profit Organization To Build Homes
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - A nonprofit organization is planning to build 13 single-family homes for moderate-income families.
The homes will sell for no more than $100,000 each.
The homes will be built on parcels bought from the city for $500 each by Siouxland Human Investment Partnership. The city had acquired the lots during utility and street projects and through
other means. Woodbury County Assessor's Office records say the lots
range in value from $2,100 to $13,100.
The nonprofit group oversees several social service programs in partnership with other agencies. Its executive director, Jim France, told the newspaper that the group wants "to be a catalyst
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Let's get the facts straight and then let's correct a situation that has gone unchallenged on this FORUM for far too long.
Iginla has absolutely NO loyalty to anything or anybody. He left his home team without batting an eye. Heck, he has now left his "Pittsburgh friend" that he wanted to play with so much without even a goodbye kiss. All of the threads I have read have shown that Bruin fans are excited about having someone with no loyalty on board.
This is all good, but it is past time that the criticisms of Kessel come to a screaching halt. He was not loyal to the Bruins and got out. So, what's the difference? There is absolutely NO DIFFERENCE.
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will lead the way at the first ever YouTube Music Awards after picking up four nominations on Tuesday.
The video-sharing website is set to host its first live-streamed ceremony next month to honor top global performers, including mainstream stars as well as musicians who have found recognition through the site.
The hip-hop duo will battle it out for the YouTube Breakthrough award, Video of the Year for Same Love, and YouTube Phenomenon for Thrift Shop.
The stars are also in the running against Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Eminem, Epic Rap Battles, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, One Direction and PSY to take home the Artist of the Year gong.
Lady Gaga, Eminem, M.I.A. and rockers Arcade Fire are all set to headline at the ceremony, which will be filmed live from a warehouse with no studio audience.
Winners of the YouTube Music Awards will be unveiled on Nov. 3 at New York's Pier 36.
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|Running Time: 90 mins.
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|Box Office: $287,639.00
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Summary:Detroit was once heralded as the birthplace of the middle-class. It was an industrial utopia, where if worked hard enough, you would attain the "American dream." Today, Detroit is on the brink of bankruptcy. The current woes of the city are emblematic of the collapse of the U.S. manufacturing base. Here, we get a cinematic tapestry that chronicles the lives of several people trying to survive and make sense of what is happening to their city.


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You don't have to look like an astronaut or a guy on a Himalayan expedition to stay comfortable while you ride. The Burton Indulgence Pant features a stretchy, stylish slim fit with a lower rise and slightly longer inseam, yet it still offers blizzard-worthy weather protection. Burton treated the Indulgence with a DWR that blocks light rain and snow before it even gets to the waterproof breathable DryRide Durashell laminate, and a stretch taffeta lining adds warmth and a luxurious feel.
The Indulgence pant provides protection where it counts. The waterproof
breathable DryRide Durashell membrane and fully taped seams handle powder and winter storms. If it gets too warm, you can dump heat in a hurry by
popping open the mesh-lined inner thigh vents. The microfleece fly and
waistband are soft to the touch so you won't get nasty hot spots if
your skin rubs against your pants. Burton also built a jacket-to-pant
interface into the pants so you can attach them to your Burton jacket to
create a suit of snow-proof armor. Expandable boot gaiters slide over
your boots to keep snow from finding its way in. The integrated waist
adjustments allow you to customize your fit, and you can dial it in with
the belt loops or just use them to accessorize. Burton also included
reinforced hems with cuff elevators so you don't shred your pants
walking through the parking lot at the end of the day.
- DryRide Durashell membrane, fully taped seams
- Slim fit
- Zippered, mesh-lined thigh vents
- Reinforced hems with cuff elevators
- Expandable boot gaiters
- 2 fleece-lined hand pockets, 1 ATM pocket
- Jacket interface
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Very So-Cal-ish
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
Meh. Props to Burton for making a pair of pants that I feel caters to the So-Cal crowd. Southern CA peeps tend to be a bit more trendier and fashionable than most in America and I feel the style of these pants definitely is spot on. (Too) Low-rise and tight! Not my thing when I'm trying to have an active day on the slopes. I bought a small (which is usually my size) and after doing research on this product decided to stay with what I normally wear. I think getting a medium would be better for my needs (roomier) but I decided to return these because I wasn't a fan of the material. I got the orange color (which is super lovely and bright and what I was expecting) but the material just feels too thin for a shell compared to other shell pants I have worn. Another thing I liked about these pants is if you are shorter rider, and are going to your car or to the lodge, you can hook your pants up so they don't drag.
Party in my pants
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
Awesome, stylish, and comfortable pants. I love these and how they fit.
I'm 5'9 and about 130 lbs and wear a large and it fits perfect.
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
Bought these for my niece. Luckily for me she had tried on the pants before hand and knew her sizing. She is about 5'6 and seem to fit her well.
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- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs small
These are super flattering and I think they would definitely be comfortable. The fabric is slightly stretchy, which allows them to be fitted and comfortable at the same time. I found the the medium to be slightly too fitted, but I think a large would have fit me perfect, especially with the adjustable waistband (I am 5"7, 130lbs and I am usually a size 6).
I returned them because I am usually snowboarding when it is really cold (Northern Wisconsin/Michigan) and I decided I really needed something with insulation to keep me warm enough.
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The articulation creates a really good slim fit. The fabrics of this pant makes it feel a little more then just a shell. Bring on the winter because I?m ready!
How is the fit of these pants?
How is the fit of these pants?
Hey Maddy
The fit is slim so it is going to be skinnier in the thighs and taper out toward the bottom so you can fit the cuffs over your boots. I hope that this helps and let us know if you need any more help.
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The Society pants in small fit a little...
The Society pants in small fit a little large on my waist and hips, which are really narrow. Medium Society pants are huge. What size do you recommend in these? Small or medium? I need to wear a base layer underneath. I'm 5'8" and 135.
I noticed that these are not insulated....
I noticed that these are not insulated. Will they keep me warm in 20 degree weather?
Hey Ashley,
It will totally depend on you as a wearer! I personally just wear shells at 20F (but I also wear kneepads so that helps with a little warmth). If you do get chilly, a thin baselayer will fit under these no problem!
Hey there! I'm 5'8 and 120 lbs...I like...
Hey there! I'm 5'8 and 120 lbs...I like my pants to be fairly long, will the medium work for my height or should I bump up a size?
Hi Katie,
A Medium will get you a 31in inseam, and a Large will give you a 32in inseam. So not a huge difference, but definitely a little bit of extra length!
Should I go down a size if they are...
Should I go down a size if they are stretchy?
Hey Felicia,
I would go with the size you normally order, the stretchy fabrics will allow you to move more freely while riding, but your normal size will fit you just great.


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Camp War Eagle will be recruiting summer staff at 10am-2pm in the ESC Lobby on Wednesday, January 28th through Friday, January 30th. A Camp War Eagle video will be shown at 4:30pm on Thursday, January 29th in the Hampton Board Room.
Please join the career services team in the alumni room on Wednesday from 12:00 to 12:50. We will be kicking off our spring workshop series to help you prepare for the Career & Networking Expo. Your resume is the first step in drafting your career blueprint.
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Whether you need to make space for all that new loot or you're just not loving the sweater from Great-Aunt Mary, this is the time of the year when we find ourselves with tons of stuff in need of relocating. Enter: the art of the donation. While the holidays may be over, the need for charity is not – and all those items you less-than-love can be put to good use in a number of (feel-good) ways.
Of course, "cooking for an army" is the kitchen aficionado's holiday M.O. All those resulting leftovers? Donate them to a food bank.
You scored that much-wanted puffer for Hannukah – now give your old one a whole new lease on life.
Sports Equipment
The garage can only hold so many soccer balls, after all.
Hands down the surest way to make any deserving kid happy.
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Any soil is in fact suitable for flower bulbs unless it is extremely wet. Bulbs don't like to get their feet wet, so good water drainage is a prerequisite. Bulbs will also have difficulty with arid, sandy soil because of the lack of nutrients, but that problem can be solved by adding extra compost.
First of all, we would like to clear up a widespread misunderstanding: Bulbs are not Tubers!
A bulb is in fact a complete plant, lying all curled up, waiting to unfold. If you cut a bulb in half, an onion for instance, you can see inside the bulb a miniature form of the plant that will grow - and these are the future stalks, leaves and flowers. A Tuber is not a complete plant but an accumulation of nutrients with buds on the outside, like the potato.
Dahlias are a wonderful asset to any garden. There are dahlias to suit all tastes as they come in so many different sorts, sizes and colours. Dahlias flower in great profusion from the summer to the first frost. Here are some useful tips for planting and caring for dahlias so that you can make the most of them.
Every garden has a spot that is ideal for allowing plants and bulbs to naturalize. Choose varieties that naturalize readily and give them a position where they can spread freely, and nature will take care of the rest. Here are some tips and extra information relating to naturalizing plants and bulbs.
Dahlias can be planted outdoors in May, or they can be forced in pots from February onwards. In warmer climates with no frost, dahlias can even be planted in late summer to flower in winter.
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The craft beer culture in Atlanta is a budding one. With breweries like Cheap Monday, who opened their doors on Saturday, Terrapin, Sweetwater, Wild Heaven and other local crafters -- it looks like Atlanta has finally caught on to the trend of regional brew.
Rob Frazer of premier events created the Winter Beer Carnival about four years ago to help people "sample beers they may not know much about." However, local beers have taken one a more prominent role in the carnival, lately.
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It's that time of year when fresh graduates are flitting about everywhere. What could be a better reminder that life after graduation is different?
How's that for a "no, duh" statement? Of course life changes after graduating, but I've been done with college for two years, and I'm still occasionally puzzled by how different my life is now than it used to be.
For 20 years, my life was made up of one concrete goal after another. Turn in each assignment on time. Complete a year of school. Graduate from high school. Graduate from college. There was always some clear objective, something to be working toward.
These days, it doesn't seem I have any tangible goals. I work. I spend time with friends and loved ones. Sometimes I read a book or do some writing. But none of these tasks that make up my everyday life have much of an end.
Believe it or not, I miss that structure. I miss finishing a task and mentally crossing it off my list.
So not long ago, with my usual fix-it mindset, I decided to work some goals into my life. I needed to find something to work toward that would take commitment and that I could celebrate when it was finished.
The goal I settled on was to run a 5K. Now I'm not a runner by any means, but my legs do work, and I figure I should use them while I still can. Furthermore, committing to a 5K seemed like good motivation to work at my goal regularly, so as not to keel over the day of the race.
With my new aim in mind, I took the obvious first step: I turned on my computer. Naturally, I had to find a suitable race to register for. I perused the Internet looking at 5K runs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
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Sifting through the remaining options, there were a few that didn't seem like me. I crossed the Spartan Race and the Diva Dash off the list, and I searched for something a little more average.
Many races were fundraisers for various worthy causes, and that seemed like a good route to go. I would have been happy to contribute to any of the charities, but one in particular stood out.
The Dreams on Wings 5K was created by the Hemispherectomy Foundation, an organization for children with severe epilepsy who have had radical brain surgery to remove or disable half of the brain.
I happen to have a close friend who has epilepsy, and while her case is not so severe, I thought of this run as a fitting way to honor her. After letting my friend know about the race, she decided to join me, and we each set out to start training.
Step two was returning to my computer. Naturally, I had to find a suitable training plan. After all, who am I to figure out how to prepare to run a 5K when there are far more qualified individuals out there?
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Hope and celebration colored the morning, and it was a joy to collectively support the Hemi Foundation and be a part of something bigger than myself.
Running that 5K simultaneously gave me the sought-after sensation of completing a goal and the thrill of trying something new. To top it all off, they gave me a medal for finishing first in my age group. Granted, there were only two of us, but who doesn't love getting a medal?
Back in school, other people were setting initiatives for me. There really was no choice but to live life, finishing one assignment after another. Now I realize I didn't have to give that up when I graduated. I can set goals for myself and celebrate their completion, too. What's next?
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MOUNDSVILLE — Two men were arrested Friday for their alleged involvement in a home invasion armed robbery last weekend....
There is NO WAY these two losers could be mistaken for law enforcement. If two dopeheads like this break down my door, claiming to be police or not, they'll learn a lesson that will be of absolutely no use to them in the remaining two seconds of their miserable lives.
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This is not a political party issue. These residents had the ability to own a firearm and evidently chose not to. It is their choice. Further, If you have men at your front and back door claiming to be police officers and then they kick the door in, it would be foolish to shoot if you have an available weapon. In this case they were not LE, but even the most innocent cases-officers have got the wrong house or apartment in which they had a warrant for. This could result in shooting an officer, and that would not come with a light sentence. Back in the 70's, I know someone who's apartment was busted in with several officers-they had the wrong apartment, tore the place up seeking a drug dealer. It can be no win for the victims. If they claim to be officers....you better comply
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I strongly urge our West Virginia citizens NOT to obtain a permit to conceal. All this does is allow the government to know from whom they can take guns. It is time the criminals learn to fear the innocent.
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I wonder if these 2 drove by the Glen Dale Speedway gas station first to see if the MOUNDSVILLE POLICE Cruisers were up there? Just askin.
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Netuerdawg, how does being a Park Ranger count as Law Enforcement?
Get to wave a big gun around and threaten Smoky the Bear??
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NRA Winning the Influence Battle Over Gun Control
The pro-gun rights voice is rapidly gaining influence while the pro-gun control voice has tapered in recent weeks. Momentum is shifting and the gun control debate is becoming a platform benefiting gun rights advocates.
The pro–gun control group is fragmented whereas the pro-gun rights voice is united and strong. Of the top influencers on the pro-gun rights side, the majority of the most prominent voices are from the NRA. The pro-gun control voice is split between Obama and several gun control advocacy groups which dilutes the message."
BBBWHAHAHAAH! These two LUUZERS help the Pro Gun debate.
Thanks, jacka&&!
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Wienerdawg would gladly shoot anybody who thinks liberal jerko&&s are dumber than dirt.
After all, look at the carbon footprint they are consuming. Death by firing squad!
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The home invasion has not yet reached its peak in the US or the valley, and that enough reason to have a firearm in your house. There is no one to stop them but you and if you don't you and your family become the poor lady in Bellaire who ended being horribly murdered (and worse) by pilled up home invaders who figured that being old she must have drugs in the house. Those who feel that we should all just die rather than have a gun (cuz the Wizard says he does not want us to have them anymore)are messed up. Wacthing the subtle campaign to make us feel that people who own firearms are the enemy is fascinating but its really just another step to create two Americas, one that lives under the watchful eye of the government, and one that protests the loss of freedoms. Using a horrific incident as the cornerstone of a political move to remove an amendment to the US Constitution is a disgusting and crass. And dangerous to the country.
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Never had to use my weapon during my L.E. tenure (for which I am eternally grateful). However I have friends who employed deadly force, and it was always stressful. A few dollars or a laptop computer are not worth taking a life, if you can apprehend the suspect without firing a weapon. I have drawn my sidearm and held it at the ready when facing armed suspects, but luckily I did not have to do a Rambo. Those who are turned on by the thought of shooting someone are the last people who should be carrying guns.
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boxer boy what would you do put then in time out?
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@boxerboy.The same old rhetoric from you, blame it on the republicans. People are getting tired of listening to the same old B.S.out of your mouth. If you don't want a better America, and it will "NEVER" be better with Obozo in office, move to some deserted isle, guaranteed no one will miss you.So you are saying if young people break into your home, just leave them alone don't hurt the thieving scumbags? Your negativity shows just how stupid you are. I bet if your was run down by a car that you would want cars banned. Remember one thing, you are not the solution, you are a big part of the problem. With idiots like you around, the U.S. will not be a better place to live
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These are what broken homes and lousy parents produce!
Too bad these homeowners weren't armed, SHOULD have simply been two body bags headed to the morgue!!
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woah I think I saw that guy in The Hobbit
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Typical Republican conservative responses here. More assault weapons, more executions of young people, longer sentences for young men. Blah, blah, blah.
Same old, tired, unimaginative dullards. l l l l l l l l l l l l V V
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Of course a BAN on assault weapons would have PREVENTED this gun crime, right ......???
Don't everybody raise their hands at once now ......
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PPFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTttt! Punk A&&ess!
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Execute and bill parents for the bullets and the burials. Why waste more taxpayer dollars on feeding and housing these animals? Time to get serious about violent crimes committed with guns.
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Start minimum sentences at about 30 yrs to get this sorry excuse for human waste off the streets.
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Amy Winehouse had a rocky life these past couple of years. She shot to fame with the release of her second album Back To Black and quickly became tabloid fodder. At first, it all kind of worked with the whole rehab, loose cannon image that she was creating, but after awhile things just got sad and never really got better. I read a great blog post over at Gold and Popcorn that sums the whole thing up. It's worth reading.
Back to Black
Winehouse's Back To Black opened up the floodgates for a whole wave of female, British soul singers like Duffy and Adele. Her notoriety, along with her actual talent, put her at the head of the pack. Back To Black was appealing for a number of reasons. Winehouse had a great voice, the album had great production, and she had that weird beehive hairdo and troubled persona that made her all the more interesting.
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These are some of the standout songs on the album, in my opinion. Great voice, great backing music, and great song writing.
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Mark Ronson produced a number of the songs on Back To Black and brought in the Dap-Kings to help out. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have a bunch of great albums that you should check out. Ronson's album Version featured a great cover of the Zutons song "Valerie," which features Winehouse on vocals.
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Especially liked your link to Gold and Popcorn
Thanks for posting this about a favorite vocalist - sent your post on to Japan, Los Angeles and New York City to people who would also appreciate...
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Not to mention her incredible ability to fuse 1960s and 70s soul with hip hop, pop, and r&b. "me and Mr. Jones" is probably one of my favorite tracks on Back to Black.


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Ice Age
|Release Date: March 15, 2002
|Running Time: 81 mins.
|MPAA Rating: PG
|Box Office: $176,387,405.00
|Genre: Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Family
Kristen Johnston
Ray Romano
John Leguizamo
Denis Leary
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Summary:Twenty thousand years ago, Earth was being overrun by glaciers, and creatures everywhere were fleeing the onslaught of the new Ice Age. In this time of peril, we meet the weirdest herd of any age: a fast talking but dim sloth named Sid; a moody woolly mammoth named Manny; a devilish saber-toothed tiger named Diego; and an acorn-crazy saber-toothed squirrel known as Scrat. This quartet of misfits unexpectedly, and reluctantly, comes together in a quest to return a human infant to his father. Braving boiling lava pits, treacherous ice caves, freezing temperatures and a secret, evil plot, these "sub-zeros" become the world's first heroes.


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Dear Editor:
I used to work at the Nevele, teaching English to the staff. Also taught at J&L Apparel, VAW Aluminum and Schrade Cutlery. None of my students made more than the minimum wage or got any benefits.
All those jobs are gone and Ellenville's had it tough ever since, but not to worry, a new dawn is breaking: We're gonna get gaming!
Michael Treanor, the new owner of the Nevele, stated how the redevelopment of the hotel as a casino would mean 1,700 full-time jobs and another 3,400 indirect positions, as well as $500 million in outside funding for the local economy.
"This is not a recycling of local money. This project is going to draw money from outside of Ulster County," said Treanor, making it clear that he and his company, Nevele Investors, would walk away from their plans if gaming were not approved.
Oh, no! We can't let that happen!
Gaming opponents (wet blankets all) point out that these new gaming jobs would mostly be "seasonal, minimum wage positions with no benefits." So what's new about that in Ellenville?
"It is going to happen and the Catskill region is one of the targeted regions... The issue isn't is gaming coming to the Catskills. The issue is where is it coming?," declared Treanor. "I need people to be vocal. I need people to say, 'We have to have this. We need this.' Otherwise, I'm not going to get it and the county's not going to get it... We need people in this room to be outspoken in their support for this project and what it's going to mean for the regional economy."
Only if gaming is approved, the fully refurbished Nevele Resort Casino and Spa would be completed in 2019 and feature a 150,000-square-foot gambling casino, a championship golf course, winter skiing and ice-skating, indoor and outdoor water parks, and other family-geared recreation.
"This is going to be a great project. It's going to be great for the county. It's going to be great for the region," promised Traenor. "It's going to be great for Ellenville."
Gaming naysayers point out that casinos will mean an upsurge in illegal drug sales, prostitution, bankruptcy, suicides, etc.
Which will mean even more jobs: added police, counseling positions and Social Services workers.
Those who oppose gaming do not understand. A casino is not unlike a factory in that it must produce a viable product at a competitive price. Cheap labor overseas killed Ellenville's factories.
To flourish in Ellenville, a "great deal" casino must produce only one thing over and over year-round: losers!
Seems there aren't enough of them in New York.
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"I'm tired of being polite about something that matters so much....next year: more, louder, crazier."
Listen to Joss Whedon's inspirational call to action on behalf of Equality Now, filmed for Can't Stop The Serenity [1] screenings across the globe in 2011. Order your own short-sleeved version of Joss's t-shirt here [2].
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Western offers free information session on management degree
Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Western Technical College offers a Supervisory Management program that allows students to customize classes to fit work schedules. Information about the program will be presented on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and again on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., both in room 102 of the Business Education Center, 405 8th St. N., La Crosse. The public is invited to stop by any time during the two-hour sessions.
The Supervisory Management program is designed for people interested in acquiring or improving supervisory and leadership skills with a business emphasis. Students in this degree program are given tools to engage in the challenges facing today's workplace through leadership, quality, and safety. In addition, this program develops soft skills such as strong work ethic, positive attitude, effective communications, time management, problem solving, teamwork, valuing diversity, self-confidence, professionalism, stress management, flexibility, and adaptability.
There are three optional formats for completing the program: online, face-to-face, or blended ITV. Students can choose to take their entire degree in an online format with instructors from business and industry. The face-to-face format utilizes accelerated learning techniques that enable students to meet one evening per week for their core courses. The blended option combines online with the face-to-face format via Interactive Television (ITV).
For details on the Supervisory Management program, contact Josh Gamer at email@example.com or 608.789.6117. For information about additional programs and services at Western, call 608.785.9200 or visit the website at www.westerntc.edu.


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As GamePolitics reported last week, Israel's invasion of Gaza has spawned protests in Second Life as well as a Flash game with a distinctly pro-Palestinian view.
The latest online game inspired by the conflict, however, is very much pro-Israeli.
Save Israel is a simplified, Missile Command-like game which seems very difficult to win – and that appears to be the designer's point. When it's "game over," a splash screen advises the player:
It's very hard to save Israeli citys from Hamas's rocket, so we must defend ourselfs
User comments to the game on its Kongregate page reflect the strong division of opinion generated by the conflict.
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Yesterday I updated our ZCS NE from 7.1.3 to 7.1.4, and today all of my ZCO users are getting messages when they start Outlook that a new version of ZCO is available, and asks them if they want to upgrade.
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AUBURN, Wash. (July 25) – Quiet Wisdom surged to the lead past mid-stretch and scored a 2 ¼-length victory Friday in the $12,700 Ken McLeod Memorial Purse for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs.
With Rocco Bowen aboard for his 50th win of the meet, Quiet Wisdom ran 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15.79 and paid $7.40, $4.20 and $4.20. Tom Wenzel was the winning trainer for Northwest Farms and C & M Racing. However, Quiet Wisdom was claimed Friday for $15,000 by trainer Robbie Baze and owners Valerie Johnson and John Zervos.
See My Tail Lites, ridden by Eliska Kubinova, rallied inside to snatch second place and paid $11.80 and $8.60. Lake Piru, a 30-to-1 long shot ridden by Anne Sanguinetti, held third and paid $14 for show.
Point Da Harbor, the 11-to-10 betting favorite, gained a short lead into the lane but weakened in the stretch and finished fourth. Point Da Harbor also was claimed Friday for $15,000, going back to trainer Roy Lumm and new owners BKBLG Racing.
Forever a Fan, I Thought So and Sometimes a Lady completed the order of finish.
A Kentucky-bred by Pulpit-Shehadmefromhello, Quiet Wisdom improved to 2-0-2 in six starts with earnings of $23,498, including $6,985 for Friday's win.
NOTES: Trainer Blaine Wright celebrated his 40th birthday in style, scoring back-to-back victories with Sthenios ($5.80) and Won Won Oh Five ($3.80) in races two and three. . .Hard-running 8-year-old gelding He's All Heart ($4.80) won his third straight race, scoring in gate-to-wire fashion in 1:34.43 for one mile in race five. Ridden by Gallyn Mitchell for owners Vic-Tory Stables IV and trainer Vince Gibson, He's All Heart has 10 wins in 43 lifetime starts with earnings of $122,702. . .Juan Gutierrez rode two winners Friday capped by Popular Pick's $29.40 upset in the nightcap. Gutierrez is No. 2 all-time with 1,118 wins at Emerald Downs. . .Mitchell is No. 1 with 1,375 wins, including the triumph on He's All Heart. . .Live racing continues Saturday with first post 2 p.m.


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Things to see and do - Alexandria
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Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria from102 $Book
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Alexandria : Michelin's recommendations
Alexandria may no longer influence the rest of the world as it did during the Ptolemaic Dynasty, and very few vestiges remain from ancient times, but it is nonetheless a charming city straddling East and West that invites you to lose yourself in its streets. It is also a seaside resort that is popular with Cairo residents. Be sure to walk along the famous Corniche, where the cosmopolitan atmosphere that characterised the city in the 1930s-1950s can still be felt.
Tourist attractions Alexandria : Things to see and do
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
ET - Alexandrie
In the shape of a solar disk, Alexandria's new library was built on the site of its prestigious predecessor and is set to shine once more in the Mediterranean world. Like a phoenix rising out of the ashes, it seems to emerge from the water. The side ..
ET - Alexandrie
A stroll along the Corniche, from Qaitbay Fort to the new library, gives a real insight into the Mediterranean character of a city looking to the West. It will also give you a taste of the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the 1930s to the 1950s, for exampl..
Alexandria National Museum
Sh. Tariq Al-Horreyya 110 ET - Alexandrie
This museum, which was inaugurated in 2003, houses around 2 000 pieces from the Pharaonic era to the Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods, as well as finds from marine archaeology explorations carried out off Alexandria's shores. The museum's trea..
Hotels Alexandria
Semiramis Hotel
80 El Corniche Road Raml Station ET - Alexandria
Semiramis is a beachfront hotel located in downtown Alexandria. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Alexandria Zoo is 4 km away. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower..
Fouad Hotel
1 Digla Street, Alramel Station, Corniche Road ET - Alexandria
Prix Prices from : 32 $
Located in Alexandria, Fouad Hotel It offers bright rooms with a balcony overlooking the sea. Facilities include a restaurant, shared lounge and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms here will provide you with a fan and a satellite TV. Private bathrooms..
Paradise Inn Le Metropole Hotel
52 Saad Zaglol Street, Raml Station ET - Alexandria
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Situated in an 18th century building with classical decorations and stunning views of the Mediterranean, Le Metropole boasts 2 French restaurants and elegantly furnished rooms with a balcony. Le Metropole's rooms are decorated with luxurious fabrics..


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(Washington) - Members of the United States Helsinki Commission expressed their disappointment with a law against religions recently enacted in the former Soviet Republic of Turkmenistan. The Commissioners renewed their call for Secretary of State Colin Powell to designate Turkmenistan as a "Country of Particular Concern," in the face of growing repression against those who seek to profess and practice their faith.
The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 established the designation of "Countries of Particular Concern" (CPC) for countries with a well-documented record of "particularly severe violations of religious freedom." Designations can be made at any time by the Secretary of State.
"I am gravely concerned by the new downturn for this most recent strike against religious freedom in Turkmenistan," declared United States Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). "This new law demonstrates Niyazov's fear of people freely exercising their religious beliefs and strengthens the case for designating Turkmenistan as a Country of Particular Concern. I urge Secretary of State Colin Powell to consider this alarming development."
"Niyazov's regime continues to amaze me with increasingly draconian laws aimed at further crushing human rights," said Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO). "Turkmenistan's brazen violations of the rights of believers warrant designation as a Country of Particular Concern."
"Unregistered groups brave enough to meet have repeatedly faced home raids, imprisonment, deportation, internal exile, house eviction and even torture," said Helsinki Commission Ranking Member Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). "The law contains a chapter entitled 'Controlling and Monitoring the Activities of Religious Organizations.' This flies in the face of OSCE commitments on religious freedom and makes a horrible situation even worse."
President Saparmurat Niyazov, the one-time Communist boss of the former Soviet Turkmen Republic, has declared himself president for life and has named himself "Turkmenbashi," the leader of all Turkmen.
The new anti-religion law bans any activity by unregistered religious groups. While many religious communities exist in Turkmenistan, only the Russian Orthodox Church and the Sunni branch of Islam are registered, and both are strictly controlled by the Niyazov regime.
To obtain permission to operate legally, a group must demonstrate, among other things, that it has 500 members. Yet the registration requirements are too burdensome for small religious communities to fulfill, placing them in real jeopardy. There is concern that this high threshold will be applied in each locality where a group wishes to operate, making registration virtually impossible to obtain.
Also alarming is the new, corresponding criminal code amendment, which stipulates that individuals caught more than once a year acting on behalf of an unregistered religious community can be fined between ten and thirty months of wages, be sent to hard labor for two years or imprisoned for one year. The previous law only levied administrative fines for similar "offenses."
Reports continually arise of religious communities suffering under Niyazov's iron grip, including the following:
In November, the State Security Ministry (formerly the KGB) closed down a mosque for not placing Niyazov's religious book, the Ruhnama, on the same stand as a Koran during Friday prayers.
In October, police banned Baptists from meeting in Balkanabad and doubled their fines.
In June, authorities temporarily detained and heavily fined leaders of a Baptist church ministering to the deaf for meeting "illegally" in Turkmenabad.
Five members of a non-denominational Protestant church in the town of Abadan were fined after a police raid.
In May, authorities raided and closed a meeting of Hare Krishnas in Ashgabad, and law enforcement officers broke up a Baptist Sunday morning service in Turkmenbashi.
On October 20, eight Members of the United States Helsinki Commission and 26 other Members of Congress wrote a letter to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, urging him to designate Turkmenistan--along with Saudi Arabia and Vietnam--as a Country of Particular Concern for its appalling record on religious freedom. Countries currently designated as CPCs are Burma, China, Iran, Iraq, North Korea and Sudan.
The United States Helsinki Commission, an independent federal agency, by law monitors and encourages progress in implementing provisions of the Helsinki Accords. The Commission, created in 1976, is composed of nine Senators, nine Representatives and one official each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.
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Any plans for academic pricing?
As in pretty hefty discounts! To be honest, $30/user/year is going to be a hard sell even if we just count staff, let alone students.
Pricing is a funny thing, though. I'm guessing that $30 is set to look good against exchange, and is not that different from Sun's regular JES pricing. The Sun academic rate is something like $2, and that's probably not a bad number. In general, though, the quality of the implementation or the features offered doesn't necessarily align well with what those holding the purse strings are prepared to accept.


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Funding via Kenya ECLOF
This loan is part of KosInvest's new startup loan program targeting particularly vulnerable clients who live at subsistence and do not qualify for the standard loan due to lack of income from an existing business. This program offers clients up to a 6-month grace period on the loan. By funding this loan, you are supporting borrowers who have limited options to start and grow small businesses. This has the potential to alleviate the effects of poverty, significantly improving borrowers' incomes and their families' quality of life.


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Hyenas are highly skilled and successful predators. Although, hyenas are often thought of as scavengers, they are, in fact, aggressive hunters whose population in the wild is declining. Busch Gardens® Tampa is committed to protecting the future population of hyenas, and as a result, research is being conducted to explore potential breeding opportunities within the Edge of Africa® habitat.
Hyenas are good opportunistic hunters and they usually hunt alone. However, in order to catch larger prey, hyenas will hunt together in clans. A hyena's diet is carnivorous; they prey on wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo, to name a few. Hyenas are able to digest bones, horns, and even the teeth of their prey. This allows them to be efficient predators in the wild.
Q: What is the average life span of a hyena?
BG: The average life span of a hyena is 12 years; however, some can live for a maximum of 20-25 years.
Q: Is a hyena more closely related to the cat or the dog?
BG: The hyena is more closely related to the mongoose and cat than the dog.
Q: What is the largest species of hyena?
BG: The largest species of hyena is the spotted hyena; the other species include the brown hyena and the striped hyena.
Q: In what part of the world will you find wild hyenas?
BG: Wild hyenas are found South of Sahara, except through areas with extreme desert conditions.
What is a hyena clan?
BG: Clans are the territorial social groups hyenas live in, which can reach up to 70 members and are usually dominated by females.