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THE villages where the agricultural labourers lived were small, and the houses they tenanted slight. A few boards, a load or two of loam dug on the spot and strengthened with moss, straw, or stubble, made the walls of the cottages; a few bundles of heather from the common or reed off the fen supplied the thatch. These were all the materials required. In 1306, the master and fellows of Queen's College, Oxford, built on one of their manors a house for two of their agricultural labourers, and the bill for the erection of this cottage still remains: "To a carpenter making a new house . . . for the swineherd and shepherd, five and eight pence." Materials for building and assistance rendered comes to a little over fourteen shillings. "Sum total, twenty shillings." The cost is but small, but then the house was only like peasants' houses in general, a covered shed without floor, without ceiling, without a chimney, and almost certainly without plastering.1 Eighty years later than this, in 1388, the authorities of St. Peter's College, Cambridge, rebuilt some dilapidated houses belonging to that college, and the houses appear to have been as humble as those built by the Oxford college. In the Cambridge accounts we read, "Twelve pence paid to the men for two days, for pulling down the antient houses . . . also twelve pence paid to three men for one day in raising the new houses."2 There could have been no improvements in these houses over those built at the com____________________

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Bullied by supervisor to take offer without giving total amount.
Complained to my bank but could not cancel .
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A U.S. cargo ship departed Monday on a mission to destroy dozens of containers of deadly chemical weapons being removed from Syria as part of international efforts to dismantle that country's poison gas and nerve agent program.
A U.S. cargo ship departed Monday on a mission to destroy dozens of containers of deadly chemical weapons being removed from Syria as part of international efforts to dismantle that country's poison gas and nerve agent program.
Defense officials said the MV Cape Ray, which was loaded with sophisticated equipment, left Monday night for the roughly two-week trip across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean. The mission was delayed briefly when there was an electrical problem with one of the ship's two main engines.
The Virginia-based Cape Ray is headed to the Italian port of Gioia Tauro, where the Syrian chemicals will be transferred to the ship. The chemicals include raw materials for making sarin and mustard gas and they will be destroyed on board the Cape Ray at sea.
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Officials have said that about 700 tons of chemical weapons will be destroyed.
The 648-foot Cape Ray is carrying two massive machines, called field deployable hydrolysis systems, which will mix the chemicals with heated water and other chemicals to break down the toxic weapons in a titanium reactor, making them inert.
The Cape Ray belongs to the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, but control of the ship transferred to the U.S. Navy's sealift command Monday morning. Col. Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman, said Monday that there was a crew of about 35 civilian mariners on the ship and some technical experts. More than 60 experts needed to operate the hydrolysis machines as well as other security and support staff are expected to be on the ship for the eventual chemical transfer. Most of those will board the Cape Ray at a later date.(backslash)
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, in a message to the ship's crew members, hailed their historic mission.
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The confirmed use of chemical weapons in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta on Aug. 21, in which the U.S. government said 1,400 people died, prompted a U.S.-Russian agreement to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons by mid-2014.
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2015 Schedule of Events
Look for the DDA silent auction located in front of the entertainment tent. Items are made by local tradesman and women.
Fun for the Whole Family
- Music all Weekend (see band listings on Entertainment Tent page)
- Flea Market and Arts and Crafts Fair all Weekend
- Kid's Trout Fishing on US 31 behind Youngs Bait sponsored by Michigan Bait Fish Farms and the Bouncer Carnival at the Park with new items.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Volunteer party
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Big Tent. Your volunteer shirt and name badge will be available for pickup or you may stop in to sign up for a fun filled shift but be early to secure the spot you want. First come, first serve.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Alanson Riverfest Teen Dance
In the Entertainment Tent on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Cover charge is just $3.00.
Friday, August 14, 2015
- Arts, Crafts and Antique Flee Market
- Bands in the Big Tent from 6 pm -12:30 am. See Entertainment Tent
Family Events at the Park
- Bouncers and More; 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Nate the Great (entertainer); 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Billy P. Project (band); 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Guided Kayak Excursion/Fundraiser
Let's color up the beautiful Crooked River with Kayaks for this first ever, 2 hour guided kayak paddle and fundraiser. The Inland Water Route Historical Museum's new Truscott replica is under construction and when finished will take guests for river trips and cruises down the Crooked River just like our many ancestors had many years ago. Your $15.00 entry fee will help fund this project.
This event will start at 9:00 am at Stafford's Crooked River Lodge on US31 just north of Alanson with an optional breakfast from 7am to 9am for $5. No need to pre-register. Call Wayne Blomberg at 231-838-5309 for more details.
Sponsored by Ryde Marine
5K Run/Walk
Race is at 9:00. Registration is between 8 & 9 am. at Alanson Public school. Race is sponsored by the Alanson Cross Country Team. For more info see: 5K Riverfest Run/Walk
Alanson Library Annual Book Sale
Saturday and Sunday at the Community Building, 10 am to 3 pm.
Family Events at the Park
- Bouncers and More; 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Frog Jumping contest (BYOF); 11:00 am
- Pie Eating Contest; 11:30 am
- Nate the Great ( entertainer ) 1:00 – 6:00
- Bark in the Park; 2:00 pm
- Moors and Mccumber (band); 3:30 pm
Bark In the Park (No cost to watch)
An event for animal lovers and their pets! Bring your pooch to the Village park for a series of contests.
Events begin at 2:00 – Registration begins at 1:30. Events:
- Best Dressed
- Mutt-Strut
- Best-Trick
- Look-a-Like
Sponsored & Managed by Friends of Alanson. This event is a fundraiser for Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Network. You can get your registration form at friendsofalanson.org or fill one out before the events begin.
Frozen T-Shirt Contest!
- Noon to 2:00 pm Saturday, located on River Street next to Tigerlilly's Flower shop
- Brrrrrr! Melt the shirt and put it on!
- Free – but must register. Frozen T-Shirt Contest Application
Sponsored by The Alanson Depot Restaurant
Bands in the Big Tent
From 6 pm -12:30 am. See Entertainment Tent.
SUNDAY, August 16, 2015
Alanson Area Church Community Service (In the Big Tent)
Hosted by the Alanson Church of the Nazarene! Starts with an 8:45 prayer time, followed by meeting at 9am for fellowship, with an awesome service from 9:15 to 10:15am. The collection plate goes to the Alanson Fire Department to purchase needed equipment.
Alanson Library Annual Book Sale
Saturday and Sunday at the Community Building, 10 am to 3 pm.
Family Events at the Park
- Bouncers and More; 11:00 – 4:00
- Rosco the Clown (entertainer)
- 12:00 – 1:00 @ River Street
- 1:30 – 2:00 @ Village Park
- 2:00 – 4:00 @ walk around Alanson
- 4:00 – 5:00 @ Village Park
- Ultimate Variety Party Band; 1:00 – 4:00 @ Village Park
The Petoskey Steel Drum Band
Noon to 1:00pm Playing in the Village Park Next to the Swing Bridge- Free Concert. Formed in 1997 under the direction of Barry Bennett, The Petoskey Steel Drum Band has performed throughout the state of Michigan and at other venues including; Epcot Center, Walt Disney World, Mardi Gras in New Orleans-7 times, the Caribbean Islands, and Hawaii. The group also just finished building a double decker "parade trailer". This 2 story trailer was designed specifically for the New Orleans Mardi Gras parades but is also be used in local parades and festivals. The group performs 30-40 concerts a year and over 20 during the summer and annually at the Alanson Riverfest!
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Admirals of the River
Captains of the River
- First Federal of NM
- Northwoods Family Restaurant
- Pellston Regional Airport
- Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau
River Pilots
- Dam Site Inn
- Cheboygan DailyTribune / Indian River Advocate
- Hoppie's Landing
- Little Traverse Primary Care
- Maple River Animal Clinic
- Michigan Bait & Fish Farms
- Pellston Lodge
- Wayne's Electric
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- Bank of Northern Michigan
- Burt Lake Preservation Association
- Circuit Control Corp.
- Citizens National Bank
- County Wide Services
- Crooked River RV Park
- Dave Kring Chevrolet
- The Depot
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- Straits Area Dental
- Team Spanky's
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- American House
- Best Western of Harbor Springs
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UK: Müller Wisemen looks to up milk supplies
By Katy Askew | 27 February 2013
Müller signaled its intention to become the UK's "largest and most successful" dairy today (27 February), when it launched a drive to recruit new milk suppliers.
Müller Wiseman Dairies said that it aims to "substantially increase the direct supply of milk" from new farmer suppliers as well as its existing non-aligned Müller Wiseman Milk Group (MWMG).
MWMG members not currently in one of the major UK retailer's milk pools will be offered an expansion incentive of 1 pence per litre (ppl) and new suppliers will be offered a recruitment incentive of 1ppl for all volume produced in the first year of supply.
This is on top of the regular MWMG milk price, which currently stands at 30.5ppl, and will be paid in a lump sum at the end of the year. Meanwhile, members who produce 2% more milk on the year will be offered an incentive payment of 0.5ppl.
Dairy farmers throughout Britain are being offered the opportunity to realise their aspirations with Müller.
The company has signalled its intention to be the UK's largest and most successful dairy company by launching a major drive to substantially increase the direct supply of milk to the company from new suppliers as well as from existing non-aligned Müller Wiseman Milk Group (MWMG) members.
New suppliers to the company are to be offered a 1ppl recruitment incentive over and above the MWMG standard litre price (currently 30.5ppl) for all volume produced in the first year from commencement of supply. This incentive will be paid at the end of the first 12 months of supply, after which new suppliers will revert to 'existing member' status.
Existing MWMG members who are not currently aligned to one of the company's major supermarket customers will benefit from an expansion incentive of up to 1 pence per litre (ppl) above the MWMG standard litre price starting from April 2013. The incentive is structured as follows:
Existing members are entitled to claim 1 pence per litre on their whole year's production if they produce at least an additional 2% or more milk than in the previous year – on average worth £14,000 pa.
Members can gain 0.5 pence per litre on their whole year's production if they produce equal to or up to 2% more milk than in the previous year – on average worth £7,000 pa.
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Activated Natural Killer cells for cancer immunotherapy and stem cell transplantation.
Prevention of graft rejection and malignant transformation would greatly enhance the safety and applicability of human embryonic (hES) and induced pluripotent (iPS) stem cell derived therapies for a broad range of degenerative diseases including cancer. The first malignancy shown to be propagated by a primitive population of cancer stem cells (CSCs) was acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Despite wide-spread implementation of targeted therapies and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), relapse related mortality rates in AML remain high (Sakamaki et al). Thus, recent clinical trials have focused on harnessing the capacity of activated NK cells to eliminate residual CSCs in AML (Rubnitz et al; North et al). In an ongoing Phase l clinical trial, NK cells from haploidentical donors were activated ex vivo with a leukemia cell line (CTV-1) membrane lysate, and infused into patients. To date, 6 AML patients received tumor activated NK (TANK) cell therapy. All have achieved complete remission (CR) for up to a year or more. The most durable CRs were associated with myelosuppression. Durable anti-leukemic responses suggest that TANKs target CSCs and protracted myelosuppression in responders indicates that TANKs may also transiently suppress hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and/or mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Indeed, research performed by ourselves and others illustrates that human MSCs are highly sensitive to IL-2 activated NK cell cytolysis and are killed more readily than differentiated cells. Notably, MSCs can be protected from NK-mediated lysis by activation of survival signaling through NF-kB and STAT3.
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1) CNDO102-activated NK cells prevent undifferentiated hESC or iPS cell engraftment and teratoma formation
2) CNDO102-activated NK cells reduce LSC engraftment
3) CNDO102-activated NK cells induced transient host HSC and/or MSC inhibition may be used as a novel, less toxic conditioning regimen to prevent rejection of normal allogeneic HSC and may be modulated by NF-kB activation.
We anticipate that these studies will inform the development of therapeutic strategies that enhance graft tolerance while eliminating malignant stem cells – a facet unique to NK and stem cell biology.
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Although much is known about the genetic and epigenetic events involved in CSC production in a Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), comparatively little is known about the molecular pathogenesis. An ongoing Phase 1 trial in the UK is testing tumor-activated NK cells (TANKs) immunotherapy in AML patients and Coronado Biosciences, a San Francisco company is planning Phase 2 trials with CNDO102-activated NK cell therapy in AML patients; however, a detailed molecular pathogenetic characterization has been hampered by the paucity of stem and progenitor cells in AML derived blood and marrow samples. Because hESC have robust self-renewal capacity and can provide a potentially limitless source of tissue specific stem and progenitor cells in vitro, they represent an ideal model system for generating human stem cells. Thus, California hESC research harbors tremendous potential for understanding the utilization of NK cell immunotherapy in eradicating cancer stem cells, for example, in AML events that promote self-renewal and leukemic transformation.
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CNDO102 activated NK cell mediated elimination of primitive stem cells from hESC and iPSC derived cellular products may obviate malignant transformation driving teratoma formation. Notably, an ongoing Phase 1 AML clinical trial has shown sustained remissions following TANK therapy, suggesting that primitive stem cells may be TANK targets. We will determine if leukemias stem cells (LSC) are susceptible to CNDO102 activated NK cell lysis. Finally, transient aplasia seen in patients receiving TANK therapy suggests that host HSC and/or MSC may be susceptible to TANK-mediated clearance. This may provide an alternative method for opening up stem cell niches and prevent graft rejection. Prevention of graft rejection and malignant transformation would greatly enhance the safety and applicability of stem cell derived therapies for a broad range of degenerative diseases including cancer.
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Saturday night and 3 grandchildren having a sleepover!
Saturday, August 04, 2012
It is quiet on the home front now! DH was first into bed, then the 14 yr old, then the 13 yr old and last but not least the 8 yr old.
We made Pizza's for dinner - which was a great idea, as the three grandchildren have very different tastes - particularly the youngest who is a cousin to the other two! It was lovely, and the kids enjoyed each other's company.
There was a big Mario Bros tournament happening on the Wii early in the evening!
The day started with me not hurrying too much - decided to go to soccer at 10 and then visit mum. She has improved and is looking great for her. She was a bit sleepy - but apparently the last 2 nights she has been talking all night! She is drinking well and that is the main thing.
When I arrived home, I came up with a bright idea that DH and I should go to the club for lunch. Not a good idea because of the food, but a good idea to just do something together. It is very easy to get into the way of doing things separately and then not doing anything together. It was very nice, I chose Lasagne - and only at half of it and half of the potato bake and had a large soda water.
TRACKING .... GRRR ... why don't I do it? The day just goes and here it is just after 11 pm and I am finally winding down, finishing 'sparking' and nearly ready for bed.
I get up in the morning, have a coffee or 2 with skim milk, then a good breakfast - this morning 2 slices of rye bread with tomato on it. I keep trying to stay with the filling and healthy choices WW suggests - mainly because of my lack of TRACKING! Then the day slips away, and I sort of stay on the filling and healthy and sort of just eat what I think.
AND of course, this type of attitude is not going to get the weight off. If I could control what I eat and tracked what I eat - I wouldn't be over weight, would I? Actually OBESE - that is what the BMI reading for my height and weight says.
Then there is EXERCISE!!!! or the lack of exercise! I have done around 7900 steps today - and that is the grand sum of my exercise. No stationary bike, none of the DVD's I have on exercise, Zumba etc., no walking - even a walking DVD - NONE!!!
I have put certain words into CAPITAL letters - the main ones being:
TRACKING and EXERCISE - well actually, lack of ....
I am going to have to get into a routine! and GET ORGANISED.
Late night thoughts, but true thoughts! This needs to be addressed.
The positives of today more outweigh the negatives above - soccer, seeing my mum, lunch with DH, the grandchildren being here, getting the music organised and the pew sheet done, cuddling Max this morning, planting some annuals that nearly died because of lack of water on my part.
Tomorrow is another day .... the first day of the rest of my life ... LOL
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I like your priorities, time with DH and grandkids are at the top of my list too. You can do it. You know what is important and that's the hardest step.
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Thanks all for your kind comments.
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Sounds like a wonderful day, even if you are not super happy with the things you think you didn't accomplish. But as you say, tomorrow is another day. Enjoy those beautiful grand children
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I am glad your Mum is healing. It sounds like you had a wonderful day!
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Grand kids are so fun.
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Must say I'm a little jealous. Wish my grandkids lived close enough to have sleep overs. Two live six hours away and the other 4 live 2 hours away. Although they visit as often as they can it"s not like having grandkids without their parents. Plus the six seldom can all come at same time.
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We all know what to do - the hard part is putting it into action - I agree that you have to make yourself the priority as well - you do so much for others - look after yourself as well! Sounds like you had a great day though - with so many blessings to enjoy!
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You can do it! Sounds like you KNOW what you should do - I find there are times I have to give myself a good talking to addressing the things I'm NOT doing & should!
Life is busy, and yet so full of wonderful moments. Celebrate those each day!
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At least you know what is important! Grand kids, Mum, and hubby. Now to YOURSELF. Your important, too. They all need you. Take care of yourself for them. Good Luck!
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Whether you're shopping for yourself, your teenager or a small child, there are a range of promotions being offered this week in San Diego stores including New York & Company, Gymboree, The Walking Company, Hot Topic, Charles David and Apple.
If you need pants, New York & Company is offering a buy one pair, get one pair free sale. The retailer is known for its well-fitting work pants. There are also several shoe stores with special offers. The posh shoe store Charles David is offering 40 percent off some styles and up to 70 percent off clearance. The Walking Company, which specializes in proper fitting of shoes, is offering 30 to 60 percent off the entire collection.
For young children, both Gymboree and Crazy 8 are running promotions. Old Navy has all uniforms on sale; khakis, for example, are $10 compared to the normal price of $14.50.
For teens, Hot Topic is offering $10 off a pair of pants.
Apple's promotion is still going on. If you buy a Mac for college you can receive a $100 gift card, according to the store in Westfield North County. Or buy the new iPad and get a $50 gift card. The Best Buy Mobile store in Westfield Plaza Bonita is offering 20 percent off a tablet, ultrabook or e-reader, not including Apple products, when you sign up for a mobile broadband service.
Those are some of the offers being promoted this week at the 11 regional malls in San Diego County. Here's a roundup of the deals and links to the sale pages on each mall's website. Make sure to check the expiration date for each sale, and note whether a coupon is required. (Conditions always apply, so check with your local store for details.)
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Sushi Rock SunnylandRead MoreFor the freshest fish and the tastiest rolls, check out Sushi Rock Sunnyland in Miami's Kendall neighborhood. Vegan and health nuts will bow down to Sushi Rock Sunnyland. Order a bottle for the table if you like — this sushi spot has a full bar stocked with the best wine, beer, and more. Children are more than welcome to dine at this sushi spot, where there's something for everyone on the menu. A good time will be had by all if you book your next event at Sushi Rock Sunnyland. Arrive fashionably early for your pick of tables — the sushi spot does not accept reservations. The dress code is strictly casual at Sushi Rock Sunnyland, so come as you are (and as you are comfortable). This sushi spot will bring your food right to your doorstep if you prefer to make it a night in, or swing by the sushi spot yourself to carry out your meal. Sushi Rock Sunnyland prides itself in its delicious catering. Forget the hassle of street parking and head to Sushi Rock Sunnyland for easy access to parking lots. If you don't want a night that will cost you an arm and a leg but you do want a delicious meal, come to Sushi Rock Sunnyland. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available at Sushi Rock Sunnyland. So for a handcrafted roll with innovative flavors, you should look no further than Sushi Rock Sunnyland.11293 South Dixie HighwayPinecrest, FL US
Miyako Japanese RestaurantRead MoreFor fresh maki, Miami's Miyako Japanese Restaurant has got you covered. A healthy lifestyle starts with the food you eat, and Miyako Japanese Restaurant is creating innovative healthy meals. This restaurant is a terrific spot for families to gather with its kid-friendly ambience and menu. Whether it's just you and a date or you're bringing the whole gang, it's best to call ahead and make a reservation. Miyako Japanese Restaurant is completely informal — dress as you see fit (and are most comfortable). Feeling a little shy? Carryout is available. Call Miyako Japanese Restaurant for catering if you have a big event coming up. At Miyako Japanese Restaurant, drivers can settle for safe parking in the lot next door. Cyclists will love the spacious bike racks outside of Miyako Japanese Restaurant. Your tab at Miyako Japanese Restaurant will generally run you about $30 per person. So discover the many flavors and food trends of Japan at the highly-rated Miyako Japanese Restaurant.9533 South Dixie HighwayPinecrest, FL US
Matsuri Japanese RestaurantRead MoreFor fresh maki, Miami's Matsuri Japanese Restaurant has got you covered. Matsuri Japanese Restaurant is creating healthy meals that are enticing to anyone's taste buds. Take your pick of beer, wine, or other beverages offered on this restaurant's menu. Load up the mini-van and bring the kids to this restaurant — they'll love the menu and scene here as much as mom and dad. At Matsuri Japanese Restaurant, you can dine with your immediate family and your extended family due to the easy seating for large parties. Take advantage of the restaurant's reservation system, and book a table for your party. Business casual dress, tasty food, and a classic atmosphere make this a great place for any occasion. At this restaurant, you can work your arms a little. Pick up the food yourself and carry it out. Driving is all about convenience, and we get that. With spaces available, we'll help speed up your night. Commute by bike to Matsuri Japanese Restaurant and find easy bike parking. Matsuri Japanese Restaurant is creating dishes any foodie will love at around $30. Dine like you're in Japan with a dish from Matsuri Japanese Restaurant.5759 Bird RoadMiami, FL US
Sushi MakiRead MoreFor signature rolls with rave reviews, people can't stop talking about the four-star sushi served at Sushi Maki. With this sushi spot's wide selection of refreshments available, you can tap into the drink menu early in the evening. Youngsters are more than welcome to join mom and dad at this sushi spot. Don't stay inside on a beautiful day! Come sit on the patio at Sushi Maki and order great food. Getting online is easy with Sushi Maki's free and convenient wifi. Four-legged friends are welcome at the sushi spot. Don't be the last one waiting! Reserve a seat so you can eat when you're ready. The dress code at Sushi Maki is as relaxed as the ambience, so wear whatever suits you. The sushi spot also offers catering if you want to bring the flavors of Sushi Maki to your next party or event. You want food. You can take it or we'll leave it — just as simple as that. Let us know your preference. Diners that drive to dinner will find street parking readily available at Sushi Maki's Sunset Dr address. Make use of the luxurious bike racks at Sushi Maki. Prices tend towards the moderate side, with the average tab at Sushi Maki running under $30 per person. Whether you're hungry first thing in the morning or prefer to eat a little later, Sushi Maki is conveniently open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sushi Maki is serving up some of the most highly-rated sushi in all of South Miami. Discover the delicate, delicious art of sushi when you visit Sushi Maki.5812 Sunset DriveSouth Miami, FL US
Akashi Japanese RestaurantRead MoreFor fresh maki, South Miami's Akashi Japanese Restaurant has got you covered. Quit fat and gluten at Akashi Japanese Restaurant, where low-fat fare and G-free offerings are the norm. This restaurant also operates a bar, so a round of drinks with dinner is not out of the question. Bring your whole brood to this restaurant, where families can dig in to tasty and kid-friendly fare together. Skip long waits and head to Akashi Japanese Restaurant with your large group for easy seating. The noise level can often drown out conversation, so make sure your party is prepared to speak up. Don't be the last one waiting! Reserve a seat so you can eat when you're ready. Akashi Japanese Restaurant offers an informal dining experience for those who are allergic to jackets and ties. Hosting a swanky shindig? Call up Akashi Japanese Restaurant for their catering services. Need to get out of the house? Order and pick up from this restaurant. Akashi Japanese Restaurant patrons have access to both a nearby garage and parking lot, so finding a space is ever so simple. At Akashi Japanese Restaurant, bikers can lock their bikes safely outside. If you go out for a nice meal, it doesn't need to cost $100, come treat yourself at Akashi Japanese Restaurant. Experience authentic Japanese cuisine with a meal at Akashi Japanese Restaurant.5830 South Dixie HighwaySouth Miami, FL US
MiyakoRead MoreSushi may be synonymous with Japan, but Chef Adrian Rojas draws on international influences when creating Miyako Japanese Restaurant's menu. In addition to working in modern sushi bars, Chef Rojas has cooked his way through Europe and South America. The flavors he picked up along the way add tasty flair to each plate, whether he's rolling up sushi or cooking a noodle dish. Chef Rojas and his team infuse unexpected notes into hot entrees such as breaded, deep-fried pork, or spicy chicken sautéed with onions and carrots. But it's the sushi rolls that best represent the kitchen's culinary fusion. The red kryptonite roll, for instance, combines spicy tuna with jalapeños, while the coconut shrimp roll holds tropical ingredients including guava and mango. Equal detail is lavished on presentation—rolls and sashimi can be strapped into tiny life vests and loaded into sushi boats, or served atop live models during body sushi events.5844 Southwest 73rd StreetSouth Miami, FL US


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Eight Mens Water Polo Players Collect ACWPC All-Academic Honors
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Eight Princeton men's water polo players have earned Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPA) 2013 All-Academic Team honors, it was announced Tuesday.
To be eligible, a student-athlete must carry a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher and the individual award is comprised of three categories. Outstanding honors go to players with a GPA between 3.71-4.00, Superior honors are awarded to GPA's between 3.41-3.70 and Excellent honors are for GPA's ranging from 3.20-3.40.
For the fourth consecutive season senior A.J. Galainena paced the Tigers earning Outstanding honors.
Juniors Sam Butler and Kevin Zhang each collected Superior honors for the third and second seasons, respectively, while four-time recipient senior Kurt Buchbinder concludes his career with Superior honors and is joined by classmate Ben Dearborn.
Princeton placed three student-athletes on the Excellent team, with junior Kayj Shannon earning his third recognition, sophomore Alex Gow picking up consecutive honors and freshman Lachie Kermode joining the academic team to round out the Tiger honorees.


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Posted November 26, 2001 and updated on February 13, 2012
The Miracle Of The Cards
The most recent home video release of this movie is February 5, 2002. Here are some details…
The Miracle of the Cards releases to DVD on February 5, 2002.
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The film Shadowlands beautifully illustrates some of the miracles that can be found even if there isn't a happy ending. Another movie that presents mixed blessings is Lorenzo's Oil. As both of these films deal with life and death issues, parents would be well advised to watch with their children and be available to talk afterwards.


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Just finished the current demo and all I can say is wow. I love how it plays like an RPG Pokemon game but it breaks the 4th wall so much by knowing it is a game that is preparing for the gen III overhaul.
I love how you battle gyms and still playthrough a normal game.
but you still have to predict where the AI's are and when you will need to take one out.
I love how you personified everyone aswell, you don't just consider them characters but you don't consider them data either.
I loved the scene with the creation of route 1 and I love the scene with the AI selecting its successors
I have played this game loads and I am really really looking forward to the next release. Keep the good stuff coming
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Welcome from the Palmetto State..
This is a discussion on new guy within the New Members Introduce Yourself forums, part of the DefensiveCarry.com Forum Office category; just wanted to say hello, not much going on here. i live in NY, so the gun laws are tough here. always has been more ...
just wanted to say hello, not much going on here. i live in NY, so the gun laws are tough here. always has been more difficult to get a gun in NY but now it is straight up crazy. got delayed for the first time on a purchase the other day, i figured that since i have a pistol permit and am a law abiding citizen it would not be a problem but it was so i applied for the UPIN for the back ground checks. the lady at the FBI told me it could take up to 5 to 7 buisness days to get back to me after they receive my paperwork. pretty much cash and carry after that! i cant wait.
Another welcome from SC. 'Hope ya'll can set things right again up there.
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No one is entitled to have a television program … [Darleen Click]
.. but since when does the private religious beliefs of business owners become a litmus test for business?
First they lost their television show. Now the Benham brothers say they are losing their business.
SunTrust Banks is cutting ties with would-be reality stars David and Jason Benham after liberal activists attacked them for their conservative views on abortion and gay marriage, The Daily Caller has learned.
In a statement provided first to TheDC on Friday, the Benham brothers confirmed that SunTrust Banks has pulled all of its listed properties with the Benham brothers' bank-owned property business, which includes several franchisees across four states. […]
"We were caught off-guard with this one," David Benham said of SunTrust's actions. "Keeping us off television wasn't enough, now this agenda to silence wants us out of the marketplace."
The Benhams, in their statement, said the news came "without warning or explanation from SunTrust and took place over a 15 minute period" on Thursday. The Brothers said they have had a "mutually productive working relationship with SunTrust for many years" and hold a "preferred broker" status with the bank.
The brothers said they contacted SunTrust, but bank employees declined to explain the reasoning for what happened.
In their statement, the Benhams said they "recognize SunTrust's right to hire or fire any real estate broker they choose but do not support the decision" to fire independent franchisees that are associated with them. Many of these franchisees, they said, "do not hold the same beliefs" they do.
"As Americans we find ourselves at a crossroads and are forced with a decision to either stand up or sit down," David Benham said. "Evidently, SunTrust's longstanding commitment to diversity must not include our historic Christian values."
One such franchisee is Joel Morimanno of Benham Real Estate of SW Florida.
"I believe SunTrust has requested a blanket reassignment of all Benham Brother listings across the nation because of their Christian beliefs," Morimanno said in a statement to TheDC.
"The success of my business is based on my performance," he said. "I work hard to maintain a Preferred Status with all my clients. It appears that SunTrust simply reassigned the listing based on other external factors."
This is no longer mere McCarthyism, but the Left's version of Sharia.


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Evans said Belt is seeing concussion specialist again to get cleared. SFG expect him back at 100% before spring. Blanco has been cleared.
San Francisco Chronicle "The time has come. The days or weeks necessary for healing and the days or weeks remaining in the season don't stack up. So don't expect Hunter Pence, whose oblique strain continues to limit his activity, or three players with concussions - Brandon Belt, Nori Aoki and Gregor Blanco - to appear..." September 25
Blanco said he feels fine every morning but gets nauseous when he does baseball work. Hopes to return this season, wants to finish strong.
Hardball Talk "Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco has been diagnosed with a concussion, per the team's official Twitter. It's not known how he suffered the concussion, though he did spend time on the concussion disabled list earlier this year. The outfielder has also been dealing with neck discomfort." September 11
Hardball Talk "Gregor Blanco needed more than the minimum seven-day stay on the concussion disabled list, but the Giants outfielder is ready to return after being hit by one of teammate Brandon Belt's warmup throws while running across the infield on June 9." June 19
San Francisco Chronicle "Outfielder Gregor Blanco struggled to find the right word, in English or Spanish, to describe how he felt after his disappointing 2013 season. Finally, it came to him: "Exhausted." Not just from the season, which did not go as he or the team had hoped, but from 15 years of playing organized..." March 06
#sfgiants avoid arbitration with Gregor Blanco ($2.525M), Tony Abreu ($745,000)
#SFGiants say Gregor Blanco has a high ankle sprain -- and lots of time to heal up.
San Francisco Chronicle "The look on Jhonny Peralta's face was easy to read. It said, "Are you blankety-blank kidding me?" Peralta was staring at Gregor Blanco, who frustrated the Tigers throughout the World Series with his outfield play and nearly ran into the wall at Comerica Park to snag Peralta's long foul ball in..." March 03


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Legacy (New Boyz) Feat. Tyga "Understand" Video
Legacy (New Boyz) Feat. Tyga
After warning us yesterday, Legacy (of the New Boyz) delivers his word and shares his new music video for "Understand" featuring Tyga. Shot everywhere from a home studio to the great outdoors, Legacy delivers a very dark and trippy new visual that finds him and the homies kickin' it lowkey and partying. This isn't your average video, and that's very refreshing to say nonetheless. Check it out above, and let us know what ya think!
Legacy (New Boyz) "December 31st " Video
Legacy (New Boyz)
Off the new mixtape "Dolo" dropping 6/21 Directed and Edited by Legacy.Can you appreciate the bars here? Make sure to visit our mixtape section to stream and/or download Dolo , a tape released by Legacy (New Boyz) on Friday, June 21st, 2013. It features such cuts as Comin Down Prod. By Legacy, Hard To Quit Prod. By Legacy, Joggin High Prod. By Legacy.
Legacy (New Boyz) "Cold Heart" Video
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What do y'all think of this video? Peep the new visual for Legacy (New Boyz)'s Legacy (New Boyz) "December 31st " Video.


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It is worth keeping in mind that Dan Serres is an advocate for one particular point of view. Still, the words from the conservation director for environmental group Columbia Riverkeeper should resonate with local residents when he talks about the prospect of vast amounts of crude oil moving through the region: "Any of it spilled in the Columbia would be devastating. The risk to the river is just wildly disproportionate to the amount of jobs, benefit, whatever they're talking about. It's huge."
The issue, of course, is a proposal by Tesoro and Savage Companies to build an oil transfer terminal at the Port of Vancouver. The plan would bring trains carrying as much as 380,000 barrels of crude per day down the Columbia River Gorge and through populated areas along the riverfront. Once at the terminal, the crude would be loaded onto ships to be carried down the Columbia to the Pacific Ocean on the way to refineries throughout the United States.
Serres' words represent one view, yet they ring more powerfully than the counter-arguments put forth by advocates for the terminal. BNSF Railway officials point out that 99.997 percent of all hazardous material moved by rail reaches its destination without incident. But with the volume that is being discussed for Vancouver, those averages translate into more than 4,000 barrels of crude annually winding up on the ground or in the water.
Project general manager Jared Larrabee says that Tesoro's mantra is "not one drop" of spillage. That is a worthy goal, yet an unrealistic one. As numerous oil-train derailments over the past year demonstrate — including one in Quebec that killed 47 people and incinerated much of a town — perfection is unattainable. A Tesoro pipeline in North Dakota ruptured last year, spilling more than 20,000 barrels of crude into a wheat field.
And Larrabee says: "Our focus is on prevention first and foremost. That's the highest priority. We take that safety very seriously." Yet a 2010 accident at a Tesoro refinery in Anacortes killed seven workers and led the U.S. Chemical Safety Board to conclude that "safety culture deficiencies" led to the incident. And last month, Tesoro reportedly barred federal authorities from entering a California refinery that had been partially shut down due to suspected safety violations.
Finally, all of these facts have resonated with somebody in a position of power in Vancouver. A majority of Vancouver City Council members said this week that they oppose the terminal. The opinions of other officials are long overdue, and we again urge Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt and other city councilors to tell the state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council that the oil terminal would be wrong for Vancouver.
Meanwhile, questions about the plan are leading to much rhetoric on both sides of the issue. Advocates point to jobs that would be created in building and operating the $110 million facility. Detractors point to safety concerns, issues about whether a terminal can coexist with a proposed waterfront development nearby, and questions about what kind of face Vancouver wishes to present to the world.
The end result will be determined by Gov. Jay Inslee following an extensive study and report by EFSEC. Yet on every talking point in the back-and-forth debate, the idea of rejecting the oil terminal simply makes more sense for the people of Clark County. The very real dangers outweigh the benefits of bringing vast amounts of crude to the city.
As Serres said: "It's not going to be 'not onedrop.'"