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I am concerned about the concepts of Universal Service (as a Telecommunications issue) and Universal Access to information (as a social justice issue) and how they are guaranteed (or not) by social, legislative, and regulatory means. My research involves the ways in which countries such as Canada, the U.S., and Mexico are deploying their National Information Infrastructures (including the Internet, radio, TV, and telecom) currently and since the development of international agreements such as NWICO, NAFTA, and WSIS. Over the past several years I have been involved in related projects with scholars from the U.S. and Mexico. Within that context I am also deeply concerned about the erosion of privacy that has occurred since the advent of advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).


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News item from 2011
Ashmolean Museum Opens the New Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries on 26 November 2011 after a major redevelopment
The Ashmolean is delighted to announce the opening date of the new galleries of Ancient Egypt and Nubia (present day Sudan) on Saturday 26 November 2011. Building on the success of the Museum's new extension, which opened in 2009, this second phase of major redevelopment will redisplay the world-renowned Egyptian collections and exhibit objects that have been in storage for decades, more than doubling the number of mummies and coffins on display. The new galleries will take visitors on a chronological journey covering more than 5000 years of human occupation of the Nile Valley.
The £5 million project has received lead support from Lord Sainsbury's Linbury Trust, along with the Selz Foundation and other trusts, foundations and individuals. Rick Mather Architects are leading the redesign and display of four existing Egyptian galleries and the extension into the restored Ruskin Gallery, previously occupied by the Museum Shop. New openings link the rooms, presenting the collections under the broad themes of Egypt at its Origins; Dynastic Egypt and Nubia; Life after Death in Ancient Egypt; The Amarna 'Revolution'; Egypt in the Age of Empire; and Egypt meets Greece and Rome.
The Ashmolean is home to some of the finest ancient Egyptian and Nubian collections in the country, with Predynastic and Protodynastic material which ranks amongst the most significant in the world. With new lighting, display cases and interpretation, the project will complete the Ashmolean's Ancient World Floor, comprising galleries that span the world's great ancient civilisations – from Egypt and Nubia, Prehistoric Europe, the Ancient Near East, Classical Greece and Rome, to Early India, China and Japan.
"We are enormously grateful to Lord Sainsbury and the Linbury Trust for initiating this transformative project for one of the most important and popular areas of the Museum. Rick Mather's design for the galleries now allows us to display material that, for reasons of conservation, has not been seen for up to half a century" said Dr Christopher Brown CBE, Director of the Ashmolean.
Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, said, "These remarkable collections are among the most important outside Egypt and one of the Ashmolean's most popular attractions. With an exciting series of new galleries, this significant redevelopment will both transform the opportunities for using the collections for teaching and research at all levels and the way they are enjoyed, cared for and integrated within the wider Museum, well into the future."
Press Launch: Wednesday 23 November 2011, 10–12pm
Public opening: Saturday 26 November 2011
Admission to the Museum is free
The Linbury Trust
The Linbury Trust is a charitable trust; it was established by Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG (John Sainsbury), and his wife Anya, Lady Sainsbury, CBE, the former ballerina Anya Linden. The name 'Linbury' is thus derived from the names Linden and Sainsbury. The Linbury Trust was founded in 1973, since when it has made grants totalling more than £100 million.
Rick Mather Architects
Shortlisted by the RIBA for the 2010 Stirling Prize for the transformation of the Ashmolean Museum, Rick Mather Architects are also working in Oxford on a new quad for Keble College and have just won the competition for a new building in the centre of Worcester College. Also recently completed are the award-winning new auditorium for Corpus Christi College in Oxford and the new student residences and renewed art school at Stowe. The RIBA has just announced that the $150 million expansion and sculpture garden for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is shortlisted for the 2011 international Lubetkin Prize.
The Egyptian collections at the Ashmolean
Collected over 300 years, the Ashmolean's Egyptian holdings tell some of the most interesting stories of archaeological discovery, which have made Egyptology so popular and fascinating. Over the years the Museum has amassed iconic pieces such as the wallpainting depicting the daughters of Akhenaten and Nefertiti; the Shrine of Taharqa from the temple at Kawa – the only complete free-standing pharaonic building in Britain; and the colossal limestone statues of the fertility god Min which date to 3300 BC. The Ashmolean's Egyptian collections now number more than 40,000 artefacts.

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Since one, as far as I know, almost never use the value of an input/button this would be a good default value. Makes it easier to run $row->setFromArray($form->getValues()); since MySQL complains about the non-existing column for the button/submit otherwise.
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ENGLEWOOD Ė All eyes were on Peyton Manning this season, especially Brock Osweilerís.
Heís the Denver Broncosí other first-year quarterback, a 6-8 passing project from Arizona State whoís the first signal-caller ever drafted with the intention of one day succeeding the leagueís most decorated passer.
Osweiler bears a striking resemblance to ďTwilightĒ actor Robert Pattinson, but what he really wants is to look more like Manning.
So, heís taken advantage of his apprenticeship by watching Manningís every move, scribbling copious notes and mimicking his mentorís notorious work ethic and preparation.
ďThereís no greater blueprint,Ē said Osweiler, who also hopes to pick up some pointers from another pre-eminent passer this offseason in Green Bayís Aaron Rodgers, who waited in the wings for three years behind Brett Favre.
Osweiler said heís thrilled to be in Manningís shadow and insists heíll bide his time gladly while learning as much as he can from one of the gameís greats.
Still, he said heís ready if needed.
ďWith my experience that I took being the backup at ASU, I understand what itís like to be thrown into the middle of a game,Ē Osweiler said. ďSo, I just study that game plan inside and out and prepare like Iím the starter so if anything ever did happen, Iím ready to go.Ē
If, heaven forbid, something should happen in the playoffs to the leagueís only four-time MVP, the next man up is a guy whoís thrown all of four passes as a pro.
All of those throws came Sunday when Osweiler played the fourth quarter of Denverís 38-3 blowout of Kansas City, his fifth NFL game but the first in which he didnít just hand the ball off or line up in victory formation.
Osweiler, who handed off a dozen times before taking a knee three times, completed two passes for 12 yards in his three series of work Sunday.
ďIím not just here to hand off,Ē he said.
Or take a knee, although he admits heís getting pretty good at that.
ďIíve got it down to where Iím taking only 1-yard losses,Ē he said. ďAt first, I was taking 2-yard losses.Ē
All kidding aside, ďthose are game reps, and those are hard to come by,Ē said Osweiler, who knows he might be called upon at some point to make sure Denverís Super Bowl aspirations arenít derailed.
Nobody, not even Osweiler himself, knows how he would handle the playoff pressure.
ďI have confidence in how he prepares; I have confidence in how he conducts himself in meetings. I have confidence in how he conducts himself in this locker room, on this field,Ē coach John Fox said. ďBut as a coach, until you see a guy play live in a game, you donít know. Thatís not any kind of indictment, by any stretch. But until he gets out there and you watch him operate, you wonít know. And neither will he, really.Ē
Osweiler takes no offense.
ďThroughout the season Iíve made a great point to study the game plan each week inside and out so if anything did happen to him they could dial up whatever play they needed to, and we wouldnít skip a beat. Now, would that happen? Shoot, we would only know if I get thrown into that situation,Ē Osweiler said.
As Manningís backup, Osweiler only gets a handful of throws each week at practice, but he does get to pick the perfectionistís brain while Caleb Hanie runs the scout team. Osweiler doesnít just stay on the sideline, either; he stands behind the offense ďso I can try to see what Peytonís seeing, and I use that as a mental rep and put myself through the play.Ē
Manning quickly answered all questions about his arm strength after missing all of last season while dealing with a nerve issue in his neck, putting up numbers this season worthy of a fifth MVP award while guiding the Broncos (13-3) to the top seed in the AFC.
Heís also taken time to tutor Osweiler, whoís almost 15 years his junior.
ďIíve always tried to choose the right time to ask it because heís very busy with very important things, but heís been more than happy to help me out,Ē Osweiler said. ďThereís even times where in a meeting heíll pause the tape and be like, ĎHey, Brock,í and get my attention and point something out to me. And thatís obviously not something that a lot of quarterbacks do, if any. And for him to take the time and do that is pretty special.Ē
Broncos boss John Elway loved Osweilerís size, strength and spunk and used a second-round pick on him last April after the tall passer threw for 4,036 yards and 26 touchdowns in his one season as the Sun Devilsí starter in 2011.
Had he stayed in school for his senior season, Osweiler, who turned 22 last month, might have been a top-10 pick in this upcoming draft, which is light on marquee quarterbacks.
ďTo be honest, I havenít really looked back,Ē Osweiler said. ďObviously during the fall I would turn on an ASU game and wonder what would be taking place if I was the guy behind center, but you know, Iím a big believer in no regrets in life and just keep pushing forward.
ďAnd so with me coming to Denver, Iíve been completely blessed in being put in such a great situation. This has been a huge year for me. And Iím extremely happy with where Iím at.Ē
Osweiler didnít throw overhand all the time at ASU, sometimes dropping his right elbow below his shoulder and winging it out a bit, which negated his height advantage over the Pac-12ís pass-rushers.
So, after deciding to forgo his senior season in a new system under a new coaching staff, he went to work last spring with UCLA offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, who was his offensive coordinator in college, to fix flaws in his passing game.
His education really ramped up when he started dissecting Manningís every move.
ďIíve learned so many things this football season that I wouldnít have if Iíd stayed in school,Ē said Osweiler, adding that deep down, heís sure ďitís a situation I think a lot of quarterbacks would do almost anything to have. I recognize that, and thatís why I try to soak it up every day.Ē


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2010) - The ETSU baseball team picked up its fourth straight win as the Bucs exploded to win 22-10 over Radford in a non-conference game Wednesday afternoon at Cardinal Park.
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RU starter Josh Constable was tabbed with the loss surrendering six runs (five earned) on five hits to fall to 1-1 on the year.
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ETSU stormed back in the bottom of the second scoring eight runs on six hits highlighted by a solo home run and a two -run single by Reeder to make the score 8-2 Buccaneers. Reeder's home run to lead off the inning extended his hit streak to 21 games dating back to last season.
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RU came within a run in the top of the fifth, as the Highlanders scored six runs on three hits including a two-run single by Keen.
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Sharing information and promoting earthbag building
Building with earthbags (sometimes called sandbags) is both old and new. Sandbags have long been used, particularly by the military, for creating strong, protective barriers, or for flood control. The same reasons that make them useful for these applications carry over to creating housing. Since the walls are so substantial, they resist all kinds of severe weather (or even bullets) and also stand up to natural calamities such as earthquakes and floods. They can be erected simply and quickly with readily available components, for very little money.
Earthbag building fills a unique niche in the quest for sustainable architecture. The bags can be filled with local, natural materials, which lowers the embodied energy commonly associated with the manufacture and transportation of building materials. The fill material is generally of mineral composition and is not subject to decomposition (even when damp), attractive to vermin, or burnable...in other word it is extremely durable. The fill material is generally completely non-toxic and will not offgas noxious fumes into the building.
Earthbags have the tremendous advantage of providing either thermal mass or insulation, depending on what the bags are filled with. When filled with soil they provide thermal mass, but when filled with lighter weight materials, such as crushed volcanic stone, perlite, vermiculite, or rice hulls, they provide insulation. The bags can even act as natural non-wicking, somewhat insulated foundations when they are filled with gravel.
Because the earthbags can be stacked in a wide variety of shapes, including domes, they have the potential to virtually eliminate the need for common tensile materials in the structure, especially the wood and steel often used for roofs. This not only saves more energy (and pollution), but also helps save our forests, which are increasingly necessary for sequestering carbon.
Another aspect of sustainability is found in the economy of this method. The fill material can be literally "dirt cheap," especially if on-site soil is used. The earthbags themselves can often be purchased as misprints or recycled grain sacks, but even when new are not particularly expensive. Burlap bags were traditionally used for this purpose, and they work fine but are subject to rot. Polypropylene bags have superior strength and durability, as long as they are kept away from too much sunlight. For permanent housing the bags should be covered with some kind of plaster for protection, but this plaster can also be earthen and not particularly costly.
The ease and simplicity of building with earthbags should also be mentioned, since there is much unskilled labor available around the world that can be tapped for using this technology. One person familiar with the basics of earthbag building can easily train others to assist in the erection of a building. This not only makes the process more affordable, but also more feasible in remote areas where many common building skills are not to be found.
Much has been learned about earthbag building over the last few decades through research, trial and error, and sharing of information. It is becoming increasingly clear what works best and why. The Earthbag Building Guide by Owen Geiger pulls the most practical ideas together and will help take this movement to the next level. This is now available as a PDF download for $20.
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Emily von Qualen, graduating May 2011
Sociology major
I spent this summer in Minnetonka, Minnesota, interning for Syngenta, the world's leading agribusiness company, in the Human Resources Department. When starting my internship search last fall, I started by looking at large corporations because I had already interned in a non-profit and was currently interning at an entrepreneurial company. I wanted an understanding of how big business worked. I started by researching on the web and applying online, but had difficulty making contact with anyone, especially because I am not a business major. I am a sociology and environmental science major, and hardly any job listings called for my educational background. In the spring, my mom gave me the name of an intern coordinator at Syngenta. I called her, and told her that I what I was looking for in an internship. She eventually suggested a human resources internship, and I began the interview and hiring process. My advice for other students looking for an internship is use your connections and be persistent. I had to make several phone calls to the internship coordinator before I was hired.
For my internship with Syngenta, I worked on two main projects, creating a database of college and university rankings and also compiling a report and recommendation on exit interview processes. In addition to the projects, I was able job shadow various people within and outside of the Human Resources Department, attend a management training course, speak with various members of the leadership team, and visit several Syngenta offices in Minnesota and Iowa. The internship gave me a better understanding of what Human Resources entails and how a large corporation operates, while also improving my research, writing, interviewing, computer, and networking skills. My writing and researching skills which I learned at Valpo were very helpful when creating reports. Valpo has also helped me to manage my time more wisely between my activites, jobs, and class work which helped when I had multiple tasks to complete with limited time.
My experience with Syngenta has definitely exposed me to an international corporation and given me a better understanding of how big business operates. I found this especially helpful since I am not a business major. I definitely recommend internships as a valuable part of your education since they give real world experience. Even though I still find the thought of entering the "real world" a little overwhelming, I definitely feel more prepared for it because of my internships.
Gabby Bladdick, graduating December 2010
Communications and Public Relations major
It is almost imperative that public relations students obtain internships while they are still students. Companies look for the amount and quality of experience a student has, as well as their education. Since I am graduating in December, I knew it was important to acquire an internship during the summer before graduation. I began looking for internships in February, interviewed in March and accepted my offer in April.
My three-month internship at a small PR/marketing agency was one of the best experiences I have had. Instead of sitting in class and learning out of a book, I was able to learn by tackling hands-on projects. One of my major responsibilities was to create a blog and newsletter campaign schedule for two of
During my internship, I was able to work with graphic designers, web developers and SEO (search engine optimization) specialists, which gave me a very well-rounded experience. One of my favorite parts of my internship was the amount team collaboration that our office had.
Overall, I could not have asked for a more engaging learning experience this summer. Everyone I worked with taught me something new every day, and I am confident that my internship experience has prepared me for acquiring a job after graduation.


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Senior Kevin Brandt tosses third complete game
May 11, 2012
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Andrew Pierce recorded 11 strikeouts and scattered three hits to help Southern Miss (26-22, 10-9) to a Conference USA series opening 1-0 win over No. 30 East Carolina (32-17-1, 13-8-1) Friday night at Henson Field inside Pete Taylor Park.
Pierce (7-3) issued one walk and allowed one runner to reach second base, while tossing his second complete game of the season. The right-hander fanned at least one batter in seven of nine innings, including the side in the top of the first.
Southern Miss plated the lone run of the game in the seventh inning on a single by Isaac Rodriguez that plated Ashley Graeter from second. With two outs in the frame, Graeter sent a soft grounder to third where Corey Thompson fielded the ball and threw wide of Chase McDonald at first. Graeter landed on second and came home on Rodriguez' single back up the middle.
ECU's Kevin Brandt (6-5) got the short end of the stick after tossing his third complete game of his senior season - all three in losing efforts - where he also scattered three hits on the night. The southpaw struck out six, walked one and allowed one run (unearned) in his 12th quality start of the season. Brandt retired 18 of his first 19 batters through the sixth inning and faced 28 hitters, four over the minimum on the night.
Despite recording just three hits, ECU had seven runner reach base in the contest - four to start a frame. In the second inning with one out, Zach Wright reached on a walk and took second on the first of two Jack Reinheimer singles. But Pierce got out of the jam retiring Philip Clark and McDonald via strikeout (looking).
Ben Fultz reached to start the third when he was plunked by a pitch, but Drew Reynolds ground into an inning ending double play. To start the fifth, Reinheimer singled up the middle, but the Pirates were once again unable to get anything going offensively as Clark failed to get a bunt down and struck out for the second time of the night. McDonald followed by flying out to center and Fultz rolled over on a pitch sending a grounder to second to end the frame.
To start the sixth and seventh stanza's ECU's leadoff hitter reached on Southern Miss errors. Tim Younger reached on Travis Creel's eighth error of the season at third, but Pierce forced Reynolds into a double play to squash any threat. In the seventh, John Wooten reached on an error by Graeter and was thrown out trying to steal second with one out.
The Pirates will look to even the series Saturday morning when the two teams meet at 11 a.m. (EST). Game time was originally set for 3 p.m. (EST), but the threat of inclement weather pushed the start time up. Freshman Jeff Hoffman (2-1, 2.58 ERA) will make his first start in C-USA action when he toes the rubber for the Pirates, while Southern Miss will counter with Jake Drehoff (6-2, 3.12 ERA).


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I realized my body was not what it used to be after my back and knees began to antagonize me and my orthopedist advised me to exercise. Not my first choice but, O.K. I joined the YMCA and took my aching body over to the warm water pool.
The pool was wonderful. It eased my pain and the buoncey allowed me to exercise without restraint. The water felt like a child's bath or a mother's womb. It was wonderful. My goal was to get in as early as possible to avoid other bodies, especially squealing splashing children as well as idle small talk.
Then I had a major crisis consisting of two pinched nerves, and I was confined to my house for three weeks. I began to question my reason for existence and lack of productivity to the human race. I had to slow down and take care of myself.
When I finally got back to the YMCA pool I began to notice other things. At first glance, what I called "the regulars" were just a lot of white hair and aging skin as mostly everyone there was at least 20 years my senior. Then I noticed the transformation. Many came in to the building using canes, walkers and barely moving. Once I saw an artificial limb beside a bench. Once in the pool these people were transformed. They moved and swam, and, most of all, smiled. They greeted each other by name and were genuinely concerned about each others well being. The water was the great equalizer.
My first thought was of the movie cocoon where Wilber Grimsley and his friends find a fountain of youth as such by swimming in a pool with an alien cocoon. The people at the Y had, in a sense, found their own fountain of youth and their own community or breakfast club. Ponce De Leon had nothing on them.
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- 1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Paprika
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Spread potatoes in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chicken and mushrooms over the top. Combine the sour cream, broth, soup, bouillon, onion, red pepper and garlic; pour over mushrooms.
- Sprinkle with paprika and almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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As contradictory as it sounds, I had a much easier time eating a good breakfast every day when I was rushing off to work in the morning. On those days, grabbing some Peanut Butter Oatmeal or Cottage Cheese and Egg Breakfast Muffins and throwing them in the microwave was just part of the routine of getting ready for work. Now that my time is less scheduled, I get distracted from eating and sometimes notice I've been up for hours and haven't eaten a thing! I really do want to keep the breakfast habit, so you might see more quick breakfast options like these low-sugar blueberry muffins showing up on the blog.
Low Sugar Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins with Lemon
(Makes 9-12 muffins, depending on size of muffin cups or pan used, recipe slightly adapted from Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins at AllRecipes.)
1 1/4 cup rolled oats (regular or extra thick oats, but not instant)
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (I used fine grind sea salt)
1/3 cup Splenda, Stevia granulated, or sugar (use Splenda or Stevia for the South Beach Diet)
1 1/2 tsp. dried lemon zest or use 1 T fresh lemon zest
1 egg
1 cup milk (I used skim milk)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used canola oil)
1 cup fresh blueberries (for frozen blueberries, I would thaw them first)
In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork, then stir in the milk and vegetable oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until barely combined, being careful not to overstir. When ingredients are combined, gently fold in blueberries.
Spray muffin pan or silicone muffin cups with nonstick spray if desired. (I sprayed the muffin cups I used.) Divide batter equally among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. (If your muffin pan has large cups, this may only make 9 muffins.)
Bake muffins 20-25 minutes, until tops are starting to brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. I baked my muffins 22 minutes in a small toaster oven.
South Beach Suggestions:
Made with Splenda or Stevia and white whole wheat flour, these muffins would be a good option for phase 2 or 3 of the South Beach Diet.
More Bloggers Make Blueberry Muffins with Oats:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Vegan and Gluten-Free Blueberry Oat Muffins from Karina's Kitchen
Blueberry Maple Oatmeal Muffins from Closet Cooking
Oatmeal Blueberry Applesauce Muffins from Joy the Baker
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins from Culinary in the Country
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with Flax Meal from Once Upon a Plate
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Summer Televison Preview.
by Meredith O'Brien
Okay, so we TV addicts are still feeling a tad melancholy about the fact that many of our favorite TV shows have wrapped for the season, not to return with new episodes until late September or early October. And some shows, like Lost, 24 and The New Adventures of Old Christine, aren't going to return at all. (*sniff*)
But all is not lost. Many new and returning shows are premiering over the summer. So if you're looking for a cheap form of entertainment for which you don't need to hire a babysitter, fight traffic or find a parking spot, I've got a few suggestions for you, TV-wise, to keep you entertained until the fall:
Mad Men (Season 4) AMC, 10 p.m. Premieres July 25.
This show cannot return fast enough for me. I'm jones-ing for new Mad Men episodes in a big way. For the uninitiated: Mad Men is an exquisitely thoughtful, sexy, intriguing series set in 1960s New York City, and its suburbs, chiefly focusing on the devastatingly handsome ad man Don Draper who, at the end of the third season, was told by his wife Betty (the mother of their three kids including a baby) that she was leaving him and heading to Reno (with her new boyfriend and the baby) in order to get a divorce. Don, who has been a serial liar and cheater throughout the series, was toting his suitcases to a new apartment after his marriage officially failed in the season three finale, soon after he and his colleagues started their own advertising agency based, for the time being, in a hotel suite.
I'm eager to see where season four will take the newly (or nearly) divorced Betty Draper, as well as the savvy career gals, married administrative assistant Joan Harris and single, glass ceiling-breaking copywriter Peggy Olsen.
Weeds (Season 6) Showtime, 10 p.m. Premieres August 16.
When last we left Nancy Botwin -- the pot-dealing suburban mom who has a teenage son, a twentysomething son as well as a new baby – she'd been newly married to Esteban Reyes, a Mexican politician who's involved in the drug trade and whose henchmen have spent a good chunk of time menacing Nancy and her family. In the closing seconds of the season five finale, Esteban's criminally-connected and uber-powerful political advisor was killed by one of Nancy's sons – who hit her in the head with a croquet mallet -- after said advisor threatened to kill Nancy's children, except for the baby Nancy just had with Esteban.
A trailer for the new season shows Nancy digging a hole in the desert and burying a croquet mallet, a gun, a passport and a ringing cell phone which was receiving a call from Esteban. Hmm.


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Department of Parks and Recreation Takes Students on Fall College TourPosted on 11/26/2013
The Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a Fall College Tour, and provided high school students the opportunity to visit colleges and universities in Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia.
Traffic Advisory: Pavement Replacement Project Will Begin on Route 2/South Union StreetPosted on 11/14/2013
The estimated project completion date is mid-December 2014, pending weather.
Mayor Williams Highlights Local, State and Federal Government CollaborationPosted on 11/12/2013
"Collectively, we are able to come to the table, roll up our sleeves and work together to tackle challenging issues."
Wilmington City Council Member Shabazz Celebrates with the Community as a New Eastside Collaborative is CreatedPosted on 11/12/2013
The Collaborative, Under the Banner "Eastside Rising," is an Effort to Address the Housing, Employment, Public Safety and Entrepreneurial Needs of the Community; Historic Community MOU is Signed Today
White House Officials Visit Wetlands Project in City of WilmingtonPosted on 11/11/2013
As part of the President's Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience
Mayor Williams Encourages City to Donate Old Electronics and Paper to Observe America Recycles Day 2013Posted on 11/11/2013
The event will be held on Friday, November 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1024 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington Police Department Support 11th Annual Domestic Violence Prevention ForumPosted on 11/08/2013
The Wilmington Police Department combats the harmful effects of domestic violence through the Child Development - Community Policing (CDCP) Program.
Mayor Dennis P. Williams Congratulates Duffy's Hope Summer Youth Basketball League ChampionsPosted on 11/06/2013
Capano's Cavaliers wins the Duffy's Hope Summer Youth Basketball League Championship.
Wilmington City Council Meets Tomorrow Night (Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m.) In Regular SessionPosted on 11/06/2013
Council's Attached Agenda Includes a Synopsis of Each Ordinance and Resolution
The City of Wilmington Supports Wheels for WishesPosted on 11/06/2013
The City encourages community to donate used cars to support local children living with life-threatening medical conditions
Williams Administration Presents Skate Park Development PlansPosted on 11/04/2013
The Williams Administration will present its plans to move forward with the development of a Skate Park to several City Council committees.
Mayor Williams Installs New Smart Meter on Market StreetPosted on 11/04/2013
City installs 200 smart meters to improve parking in Downtown Wilmington.
Mayor Williams and the Cast of Annie Tour William Hicks Anderson Community CenterPosted on 11/01/2013
Mayor Dennis P. Williams joined the cast of Annie from the Delaware Children's Theatre to visit the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center (WHACC), and present children with tickets to attend the theatre's production of Annie this weekend.
City's Cable, Video and Telecommunications Commission Recommends Third Party Operator (TPO) to City CouncilPosted on 11/01/2013
TPO Would Operate/Manage a Leased Access/Public Access (LAPA) Television Station to Serve the Wilmington Community Beginning in April of 2014 if Approved by City Council


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Can anyone else remember a thread where someone had fitted a turquoise led to this CD player ? I cant find it anywhere ..... i think it was on here
IIRC he also did some mods to the circuits ?
If you know where that thread / post is can give give me a link please ?
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Each year, more than 100 musicians, celebrities and artists tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. This past weekend, we were pleased to welcome groups Taking Back Sunday, Far East Movement, Hinder and My Darkest Days, as well as actress and singer/songwriter Victoria Justice and actor/comedian Bill Maher to the Museum.
Check out photos from their tours at the Museum below! (You really never know who you might run into while you're here!)
Los Angeles electrohop group Far East Movement visited the Rock Hall on Friday, July 22nd. The band, who have toured with Lady Gaga and Rick Ross, were particularly fans of the Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg and Nine Inch Nails - the latter being a band they were pleasantly surprised to discover is from Cleveland.
Rock band Taking Back Sunday toured the Rock Hall on Saturday, July 23rd. The band visit the Museum on most of their tour-stops in Cleveland, even tweeting this photo while here. Their favorite artists featured in the Rock Hall's collection include Talking Heads, the Beatles, the Who and Nirvana.
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Chief Curator Jim Henke talks to Bruce Springsteen.
This is the last audio interview clip in the Springsteen series from the Rock Hall's exhibit From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen (open through Summer 2010).
Bruce Springsteen performs tomorrow night at Cleveland's Quicken Loans arena. Click here for details.
In this segment of my interview, Bruce Springsteen talks about Nebraska, the solo acoustic album he released in 1982. In 1980, prior to embarking on The River tour, Bruce was basically broke. Despite all of his success, legal fees, taxes and the cost of studio time had taken their toll. So, in early 1982, he decided to try recording in a more low-tech way in an effort to save money. He asked his guitar tech, Mike Batlan, to purchase a four-track Teac cassette recorder. They set it up in Bruce's bedroom. Many of the songs were cut in only one day, several of them in only one take. His intention was to create demos and cut them later with the full band. "I went into the studio," Bruce said, "brought in the band, re-recorded, re-mixed and succeeded in making the whole thing worse." He convinced Columbia Records to release the songs as he originally recorded them. The album was critically acclaimed upon its release. The Hall of Fame exhibit includes the Teac recorder Bruce used to record the album, as well as the Gibson J-200 acoustic guitar he played on Nebraska.


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Many times in our lives we are asked to let go, and often it doesn't come easy.
I wrote this poem from a mother's heart, but I believe that no matter where we are in life, the principle of letting go applies to all of us. Ultimately it's the key to liberating us to move through the growing pains.
What I've learned is that miracles happen when we dare to let go and let God carry the torch of our burdens.
Letting go isn't something I master,
But something I have to practice daily.
Letting go is
Learning to "hold" you in a different way…
Letting go isn't about loving you less;
It's recognizing that I can't do it for you…
Letting go isn't about foreseeing the worst-case scenarios;
It's about knowing that your life will have plenty of miracles, too.
Letting go isn't about giving up protecting you,
But it's allowing you to face the reality of life because you can.
Letting go isn't about cutting the cord of our deep love;
It's about realizing that I have no control over you.
Letting go isn't about overcoming my powerlessness to help,
But accepting that the outcome can't be forced…
Letting go isn't about judging the struggle of emotions,
But allowing us to be human beings…
Letting go doesn't make things happen,
But allowing things to flow as they will…
Letting go isn't about taking over your challenges,
But about supporting you in every choice you make…
Letting go is also remembering to take care of myself,
So I can make the best choices to save myself from falling apart.
Letting go isn't about trying to manipulate our destiny,
But about accepting that each person has his own Soul's journey.
Letting go is loving you even more…


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So, this is just a sad sob story. It is me being sad and sobbing!
In 1999, before the big bad bans took place in the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia, I bought a total of 16 "M14 Magazines". These are 20 round mags, I got them, I put them away, I never touched them.
I had one 10 Round Mag, and one 20 Round mag, and these are all I ever used when I took the rifle to the range.
I finally decided to take these mags out to the range. I first tested each one with 5 dummies on the bench and made adjustments as needed. 13 of the 16 functioned with 10 rounds at the range. BUT, when loaded with 15 or more rounds, they all failed. Mostly, they spit rounds (unfired) out during each cycle. They also tended to swell to the point where it was difficult to seat the mag into the rifle.
I took some apart after returning from the range, and the bottom retaining plates could be bend into a banana shape and not return to normal, indicating that these are not tempered or heat-treated.
End result, these mags as they are can not be trusted or relied upon.
My question is this: Can I reasonably heat treat the mag bodies, or should I just resign myself to buying replacement parts. Since I live in Kalifornia, this would be my ONLY recourse under the law.
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BTW: Does anyone out there have any mag bodies that they might be willing to part with? Springs I can get. Followers I can get, Floorplates I can get. Bodies is what I need.


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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)
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Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability submission for
the UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012
1. Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) is a non-�‐profit member based organisation representing higher and further education institutions within Australia and New Zealand. ACTS aims to inspire, promote and support change towards best practice sustainability within the operations, curriculum and research of the tertiary education sector. ACTS seeks to build community and business partnerships at the local, regional and international level, in order to bring together a network of people for positive engagement, capacity building and change.
2. The annual ACTS conference was held in Adelaide from 28-�‐30 September
2011. One of the sessions at the conference was devoted to discussions pertaining to Rio + 20 and organized under three themes, namely: (1) Tertiary education sector contributions to the Zero Draft document and subsequent implementation, (2) Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, and (3) Institutional framework for sustainable development.
3. As an NGO operating within the Asia Pacific region, ACTS was involved in drafting the statements submitted by Major Groups and Stakeholders Asia Pacific, as well as Asia Pacific NGOs and we therefore strongly endorse and support both.
4. We believe that the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012
(Rio+20) provides a critical and timely platform for governments at the highest level to secure renewed political commitment and action for sustainable development. Since 1992 the ecological crisis has worsened, whilst income and social inequalities have escalated even as high economic growth took place in several countries. Not enough has been done to achieve the paradigm shift required to change current unsustainable trends and we urgently call on governments to act on change towards sustainable development, rather than continue to debate the issue further.
5. The Rio+20 Conference should therefore honestly and openly appraise the
implementation of the sustainable development commitments and action plans, and identify the gaps and obstacles, to ensure the transformation and integration of the economic, social and ecological dimensions. This needs to take place at the local, national, regional and international levels.
6. In moving towards sustainable development that also incorporates the inter-�‐
generational dimension, the critical role that tertiary education plays in
achieving a long-�‐term and sustainable shift needs to be galvanised. Recognising that changes in social values and practices are necessary in addition to technical solutions, there should be a focus on ensuring educational structures provide appropriate and relevant sustainability related skills and knowledge to achieve long term change within society and economy. Furthermore, there must be recognition and promotion of indigenous and local knowledge systems and their interface with more formalised knowledge systems.
7. The role that tertiary education can, should and does play in achieving sustainable development has often gone unrecognized and/or under represented. Since 1992, it has become clear that tertiary education institutions play a number of critical roles, including those summarized below:
? They provide relevant and critical education to our future government, business, industry, education and community leaders. By integrating sustainable development into curriculum, skills training and student development, tertiary education will equip the future with people who have the knowledge and capacity to positively impact the global economic and educational systems and programs, to eradicate poverty and improve access to education for all;
? They are critical homes for the research that provides sustainable solutions to the complex problems of development. Indeed, Secretary Ban Ki-�‐moon pointed out in his call for the world?s academic community to find solutions to global hunger, water shortages, and
energy issues, ?the academic community can help us connect the dots?;
? They serve as the ?test beds? for examining the context in which innovative sustainability practices are executed. As these institutions implement a variety of context-�‐specific sustainability practices through education and operations, they demonstrate the viability of these practices and provide models for sustainable development;
? They facilitate engagement of groups at the community level through building and maintaining strong links to government, business and civil society, as part of the core business of learning and teaching and as part of research; and
? They provide the opportunity for cross fertilization of knowledge and understanding through hosting students from the international community, who then transfer learnings into their own areas for the benefit of all.
8. These roles of tertiary institutions should be recognised while also
acknowledging that:
? There is need to strengthen the holistic integration of environmental,
social and economical dimensions of sustainable development;
? Through promoting sustainable societies it is essential to ensure
Gender equality, democracy, and human rights;
? The importance of peoples? participation, particularly of youth, women and indigenous peoples, and providing for their empowerment and relevant, functional education to support inclusive sustainable development, is most readily done through the tertiary education system; and
? There have been communities that have developed numerous solutions to sustainable development challenges in spite of a lack of leadership and support from high levels of government. These initiatives need to be fully recognized, supported and celebrated with a view to link, upscale and maintain efforts.
9. It is the fundamental role of tertiary education to innovate and be an open source of new technologies for the benefit and wellbeing of the global community. We therefore propose that tertiary education institutions need to be more open and transparent with regards to the sharing of information with the global community for the common good towards sustainable development.
10. Open sharing of information and innovation cannot be accomplished without the support and backing of business and government. We therefore request business and government to provide more substantial financial and in kind support to see such endeavours come to fruition.
11. Below are summarized the key issues, challenges and courses of action that
have been identified and affirmed in the ACTS annual conference.
Issues, Challenges and Ways Forward
On Tertiary Education sector contributions to the Zero Draft document and
subsequent implementation
12. We believe that the language that is used within the Zero Draft document and
any subsequent documents must be directive and commitment-�‐oriented to avoid any misunderstanding or ?ways out? from implementing the intention of the document and in order to achieve the paradigm shift required to move beyond rhetoric to action towards sustainable development.
13. We strongly feel that the role of tertiary education should be prominent
throughout the Zero Draft document and any subsequent documents in order for the intent of Rio and Rio + 20 to be realised. The role of tertiary education should therefore not be relegated to inclusion as an ad hoc after thought.
14. We further believe that relevant and appropriate education at all levels is
essential, as is support from pillars of society such as government and business. The recognition that informal learning processes are just as important as formal learning processes is essential, particularly to empower and encompass the marginalised youth, women and indigenous groups in
society. These two approaches to learning can be used in conjunction to ensure the most beneficial outcomes at a variety of levels and learning. Education for all is an important cornerstone of civilisation, whether provided through formal or informal means.
15. Community engagement is part of the core business of higher and further education. We therefore believe that tertiary education institutions are in a strong position to facilitate the partnerships between government, business and civil society (including individuals and community groups) at the community level, as part of the implementation of goals and objectives associated with Rio + 20 outcomes (see Figure 1 below).
Figure 1: Implementation for Change Model
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Civil Society
16. We submit that tertiary education be recognised as playing a significant role in the Zero Draft document and in its subsequent implementation to achieving the commitments of Rio and Rio + 20 and in particular, as summarised below:
? Tertiary institutions, business/industry groups and governments alike should provide resources and funding to facilitate the fundamental shift to embed sustainability in the curriculum, research, and
operations of tertiary education. The development of tools, resources and appropriate professional development for academics and institutional leaders are required for this fundamental shift in our collective approach to sustainable development to be successful
? Each tertiary institution within developed countries should partner and work with a tertiary institution from a developing country, for the purpose and mutual benefit of research, knowledge and resource exchange. Each institution should make this partnership explicit through registering on a dedicated page, coordinated by the apex body discussed further below
? Every tertiary institution should commit to sharing and learning from one another in the spirit of international partnership and long-�‐term global societal benefit. As importantly, institutions should commit to working more closely with local community and business to facilitate dialogue, capacity building and change at the local level.
On Green Economy in the Context of Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development
17. We firmly believe that current prevailing economic models promote
unsustainable consumption and production patterns, facilitate grossly inequitable economic systems that fail to eradicate poverty, assist exploitation of natural resources towards the verge of extinction, and need to be replaced by sustainable economies in the community, local, national, regional and international spheres.
18. We have concerns about the term ?green economy?, and indeed, striving
towards a ?green economy? as it leaves the current economic system open to
?greenwashing? without fundamentally changing a system that is significantly
contributing to unsustainable practices.
19. The use of jargonistic titles such as ?green? to describe the economy only confuses the matter and the outcomes that need to be reached in order to realise sustainable development. We therefore propose that the approach is based on sustainable economies, the key attributes of which promote and encapsulate:
? Cultural change towards sustainable development from the bottom-�‐up,
moving towards less unnecessary consumption;
? Sustainable production and consumption patterns, ensuring social and
environmental wellbeing in that process;
? Decent work and livelihoods, ensuring that social benefits are
distributed equitably among all peoples;
? The upholding of social justice, human rights, equity, and Gender
? Allows and supports the achievement of economic sufficiency;
? Safeguarding animal welfare and protection of ecosystems; and
? Regulation of financial markets, holding firms accountable for the
social and environmental impacts of their operations.
20. We further question the use of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measurement for growth and instead believe a more appropriate index be used, one which is based on people?s wellbeing, inclusiveness, social equity, human rights, Gender equality, decent work, biodiversity and ecological footprint.
21. We present that tertiary education institutions can play a significant role in
developing the methodologies required to measure progress towards sustainable economies and indeed, sustainable development. Through our core business, we have the capacity to question terminology and measurement of non-�‐economic factors, bearing in mind our reluctance to inappropriately value the environment.
22. We believe that technological fixes alone will not solve environmental problems that are consequences of social and economic factors. Fundamental issues such as assessment of the potential impacts of new and untested technologies (e.g., geo-�‐engineering, ocean fertilization, etc.) before they are released in the environment and deployed commercially must be addressed in the development and transfer of technologies.
23. We present that tertiary education has a significant role to play in ensuring the issue of assessment of potential impacts is addressed. Through our research we have the capacity to question current technologies, and innovate and appropriately assess future technologies prior to release, and importantly, to continue monitoring and evaluation once technologies are in place.
24. We further present that tertiary education can play a significant role in
achieving sustainable economies in an accelerated timeframe through embedding sustainability across curriculum and by enabling it to be delivered through relevant learning and teaching practices that are based on best knowledge, unbiased and distanced commercial conflicts of interest to ensure the current skills and knowledge gap does not exist into the future.
25. We believe that stronger partnerships among governments, civil society organisations, private businesses and stakeholder groups must be established for promoting sustainable economies. Such partnerships need to be within frameworks of accountability and transparency including regulation. In line with this, tertiary education institutions and other stakeholder groups are enjoined to support good practice case studies and promote dissemination of information on such good practices for promoting sustainable economies in the context of poverty eradication and sustainable development.
On the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (IFSD)
26. We believe it is necessary to build a strong apex body on sustainable development that works at the global level and can integrate the work of disparate multilateral bodies currently working on each of the three dimensions of sustainable development. This apex body needs to include the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation to ensure ALL dimensions of sustainable development are considered, and those with the ability to influence change are involved in decision-�‐making processes. Options to be explored include transforming the Commission on Sustainable Development into a Council on Sustainable Development, or establishing a UN Organization on Sustainable Development. The unifying mandate of this body should be the promotion of sustainable development as a fundamental right of all.
27. We further believe it is essential to immediately establish a broad inclusive multi-�‐stakeholder consultative body or network which is tasked with supporting the apex body through provision of information to assist in realising outcomes and monitoring the implementation of commitments and actions since 1992. Such a body should be participatory, democratic, and have an integral multi-�‐stakeholder character that accords civil society with equal rights and equal voice as those of governments.
28. At the regional level, corresponding sustainable development bodies should be established. Sub-�‐regional analogues could also be created where size and diversity of the region warrant it, such as in the Asia-�‐Pacific.
29. At the national level, governments must establish multi-�‐stakeholder councils
for sustainable development (NCSDs) where absent, and strengthen them where already existing. NCSDs must coordinate planning, policy making, issues resolution, and reporting to the corresponding sub-�‐regional/regional and global sustainable development bodies to ensure vertical coherence from implementation levels to the global level.
30. To be effective, the national sustainable development councils should be (a) organized at highest possible level, i.e., chaired by the Head of State/Government; (b) lodged with an appropriate coordinating body such Office of the Prime Minister or highest level elected represented body; (c) composed of relevant ministries and major groups/stakeholders including local authorities; and (d) institutionally stable by virtue of a strong legal mandate and endowed with a dedicated budget.
31. Local authorities are closest to the ground and directly serve the people. They must be given appropriate responsibility and be involved in decision-�‐ making that concerns sustainable development.
32. We strongly assert that it is essential for the apex body and governments to
recognize the existing efforts of communities and NGOs such as ACTS in promoting sustainable development at the national and local levels. Recognition needs to be accompanied by support, with the provision of
platforms to mainstream and link these efforts to have more sustained
impacts on development.
33. The above proposals are initial steps to start fundamental changes that are necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century and ensure a sustainable global civilisation in the centuries beyond. In the long term this may include updating the Charter of the UN.
ACTS would particularly like to thank and acknowledge the contributions of the
following people without whom this document would not be possible:
Leanne Denby
Danielle Rostan-�‐Herbert Carlene Kirvan
Corey Peterson
Audette Benson Cathy Horan Brett Sharman Jennifer Klippel Stephen Derrick Aaron Magner Geoff Dennis
Clem Campbell John Hassall
Ed Maher Sam Kashuk Lesley Stone Lania Lynch Delwyn Langdon John Rafferty
Jonathan Pheasant
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mermad Looks great, fits perfectly I bought this slipcover for the ottoman & chair set in our bedroom. It is great; I am very happy with this purchase. Another awesome furniture buy from CPWM! July 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by akk9990 Great match This ottoman is the exact style and color as the Chloe sofa in Granite at Macy's! I was very impressed once I put it together! I do wish the pricing on the slipcover was a little less though, as the ottoman itself is $70 and the slipcover is not that much fabric. May 29, 2013
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A Dover man driving without a valid license or proof of insurance drove his car into a Felton home on Saturday, injuring a woman and causing the home to be condemned.
Carlot Stinvil, 22, was driving a 1997 Nissan Maxima north on South Dupont Highway, just north of Barney Jenkins Road, about 11:11 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle, according to state police.
The car drove off the roadway and struck a mailbox at 7571 South Dupont Highway before entering a ditch and continuing northbound across two private driveways and crashing through a wooden fence post at 7517 South Dupont Highway, police said.
The Nissan drove across the front lawn before striking the corner of a home's deck. The car continued through the yard, where it struck a dirt berm, causing it to become airborne.
While in the air, the Nissan drove across the back of a 1995 Lexus parked in the driveway at 7497 South Dupont Highway before crashing through the residence there.
At the time of the crash, the home was occupied by three adults, including a 55-year-old woman who was taken to Kent General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A male and another adult female were not injured.
Stinvil also was taken to Kent General with non-life-threatening injuries. He was cited for inattentive driving, driving without a valid license and driving without proof of insurance.
Kent County Code Enforcement officials later condemned the home at 7497 South Dupont Highway due to the structural damage it incurred in the crash.
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A kinetic gust of garlic-and-basil aromatherapy, Campania is a destination that no one ever forgets. More travelers visit this region than any other in the south, and it's no wonder.
Reasons to Go
-Walking the streets of Naples: Its energy, chaos, and bursts of beauty make Naples the most operatic of Italian cities.
-Exploring Pompeii: The excavated ruins of Pompeii are a unique and occasionally spooky glimpse into everyday life—and sudden death—in Roman times.
-"The Living Room of the World": Pose oh-so-casually with the beautiful people sipping their Camparis on La Piazzetta, the central crossroads of Capri: a stage-set square that always seems ready for a gala performance.
-Ravishing Ravello: High above the Amalfi Coast, two spectacular villas compete for the title of most beautiful spot in southern Italy.
-A world made of stairs: Built like a vertical amphitheater piggybacked with houses, Positano may very well be the best triathlon training ground imaginable. The town's only job is to look enchanting—and it does that very well.
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Next destination: Chianti, Siena and Central Tuscany
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Support Primary Children's by eating free pancakes on Tuesday
Usually we try to only post on local businesses, but when I heard about free pancakes at IHOP on Tuesday, I thought about it. When I found the free pancakes will help benefit Primary Children's Medical Center... I couldn't resist. Read More
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Mori Lee bridal gown 1651 is a stunning, unique fit and flare style dress with a sweetheart neckline. Fully made of Chantilly Lace, the bodice of this beautiful gown is lightly asymmetrically ruched throughout, and is accented with a beautiful beaded Taffeta sash at the natural waistline. Finished with a lace up, corset back.
I purchased this dress in 2012 but decided to go with a different dress instead so need to sell it. The dress is in brand new condition with tags (not a sample). Beaded belt is included.
Designer: Mori Lee
Style: 1651
Color: White
Size: 10
Neckline: Sweetheart
Fabric: Lace
*Please note the professional pictures shows the dress in cream. This dress is white.
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- Street Size: 8
- Bust: 36.5
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- Hips: 40
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ZF-9317: remove 'final' attribute on Zend_Rest_Client methods
Quite a lot of Zend_Rest_Client methods are final, which makes it impossible to subclass.
It's a real limitation for ZF as a framework not to be able to easily subclass Zend_Rest_Client. It would be great if 'final' attribute got removed.
Strangely enough, Zend_Rest_Server has no final method. Am I missing something?
Enclosed is the diff realized against ZF 1.10.1
Regards, Remy
corresponding diff file against v1.10.1 simply remove all 'final ' statements
Added patch against trunk, likely also valid for 1.11 branch. This patch also fixes the issue that you can't sent data with a delete request.
New patch, I missed two final declarations in the original patch
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Campus Kids is a one-on-one, campus-based mentoring program focused on helping children grades 4th-6th succeed in academics and relationship building. From 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, you can find students and their GU mentors engaged in a variety of activities, working on homework and educational games together, and sharing a healthy snack. Mentors visit their mentee at school once a week, and participate in monthly Saturday activities. The program aims to establish successful relationships and provide opportunities for participation in varied academic, recreational, and social activities, while helping mentees create a vision for their future.
Campus Kids is a year-long commitment for GU students. We encourage mentors to consider committing to the program for longer than one year, but this is not a requirement. Anyone who loves working with children and seeks to create a positive impact in a child's life should apply.
If you have any questions, we encourage you to visit us at the CCASL II Mentoring House on campus, located along DeSmet circle between Campion dorms and the Honors house, or contact Bailley Wootton at 509-313-6821 (ext. 6821) or email@example.com
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We celebrate the Indie-ARG in this episode! Guests Ryan Omark, Steve Omark (We Are Earthborne), Dana Shaw and Tom Pike (The Wall Will Fall) discuss their Alternate Reality Game projects from inception through execution and completion, along with the challenges they faced and lessons they learned. Links mentioned in this episode: The Mass Effect Game …