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- Date submitted: 28 Oct 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
- Submission Document: Download
Full Submission1. General considerations Rio+20 is a crucial opportunity for governments to recognize, enhance and map out the vital relationship between Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation, and Policy-making, within a multi and trans-disciplinary framework. Rio+20 should be a fundamental milestone in the implementation of a new social contract for science, engineering, technology and innovation, with the inclusion of all society, particularly women, vulnerable communities and indigenous peoples. Subjects like food and water security, climate change, energy, urban and human well-being, disasters, ecosystems and biodiversity, sustainable consumption and production need to be revisited. 2. Green Economy Green Economy is being defined by attributes. There is a need for a guiding framework or principles for implementing the green economy. Green Economy has to respect and operate within the natural limits of the planet. Expectations and proposals within a Green Economy framework were clustered in terms of Infrastructure, Natural Disasters, and Knowledge and Technology Development, and are presented in the following sections. 2.1. Infrastructure New and emerging challenges that will require special attention in building or adapting infrastructure are related to: ? Reversing the rate of terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity loss; ? Managing hazardous wastes in all habitats (e.g. urban, industrial and agriculture areas located in temperate, subtropical and tropical areas) through the development of complete eco-toxicological approaches; ? Developing climate change mitigation and adaptation capacities, recognizing that richer nations have greater responsibility in mitigation while developing nations will require greater efforts in adaptation; ? Building resilience to floods, tsunamis, volcanoes, and other natural risks, as well as related human displacements, in the framework of climate change; ? Developing a systematic approach to urbanization, as current rates of urbanization constitute a major environmental and social challenge, and ? Developing clean energy sources and sustainable agriculture. The use of any given technology requires a thorough analysis of the technological, economical, and environmental feasibility for implementing scientifically sound and efficiently engineered solutions. A systemic approach to urbanization should be developed, such as land use and territorial planning, including urban and peri-urban planning, based on continuous dialogue among all the stakeholders of society. Regarding energy options, some of the technologies needed are not yet economically viable. In particular we have not yet learned to harness the abundant solar energy at a competitive cost, although costs are coming down fast. In addition, building the necessary infrastructure to bring large scale renewable electricity from places with high yields (areas with high solar exposure or strong winds) to the places with high consumption requires huge investments and long lead times, as well as development of mechanisms to encourage infrastructure investment. In addition to an increased share of renewable energy in the world?s energy mix, energy efficiency measures will help reduce the energy intensity of national economies and, therefore, slow down the increase of primary energy demand. End-use efficiency, power-plant efficiency, biomass, biofuels, nuclear and carbon capture and storage need to contribute. Hydro and wind power are suited to be deployed for the long term. Energy storage technologies ? e.g. pumped hydro and compressed air storage, batteries for transportation ? are key to the management of intermittent renewable energy sources. These are either mature technologies or are making big strides, while geothermal power (?hot dry rock?) still awaits the ?proof- of-concept?. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is being developed and demonstrated at large scale. Today, wind and concentrated solar thermal power are close to being cost competitive in developed countries or in regions where other energy sources are in short supply. Research is needed to define the extreme loadings for which engineered facilities should be designed, operated and maintained. Historical records, which have been the bases for engineering decisions, can no longer be considered to define the environments our facilities will face in the future. 2.2. Natural Disasters Measures for prevention, reduction and mitigation should concentrate on preventing the occurrence of disasters or minimizing disaster impacts. In the case of man-made disasters, it is critical to eliminate the human cause through public safety measures, capacity building and training, and safety systems, to avoid recurrence of the disaster, or to minimize its impact without extension beyond the affected region. For the reason that disasters are social phenomena, both structural and non-structural measures should be applied in an integrated manner, using a social, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary approach. Specifically, early recovery in the affected areas and societies is essential and sound reconstruction is a must to prevent disaster recurrence. From the aspects of project appraisal, most governments, international financial institutions and private sector entities use cost benefit analysis which, however, is inappropriate to take account factors of disaster risk management projects, especially because disaster risk management projects require prolonged terms. Private sector entities also bear social responsibilities toward prevention, reduction and mitigation of disasters. It is particularly recommended to develop other project appraisal methods than the conventional cost benefit analysis. 2.3. Knowledge and Technology Development To develop science and technology which would support sustainable development objectives new paradigms and renewed efforts need to be taken to: ? Improve multi and trans-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the natural sciences, exact sciences, engineering and technology communities; ? Design new and redesign existing institutions, research and training programmes, and funding mechanisms to support multi and trans-disciplinary research in all fields of the natural, exact, engineering and social sciences; ? Close the gap of human resources for science, engineering and technology, with a focus on women and Gender issues and the inclusion of the underprivileged, and disadvantaged minorities; ? Emphasize the modelling of complex systems, particularly in regional, national and local contexts, and the assessment of the social and environmental impacts of new technologies and research developments; ? Give high priority to multi and trans-disciplinary research, focusing on sustainable development issues such as clean energy and energy efficiency, sustainable food production, the structure of human settlements, and ecosystems and biodiversity. Scientific and Technological Communities advice should be unbiased, independent, focused and based on scientific knowledge, engineering criteria and technological state-of-the-art. This advice is particularly relevant for risk management, early warning and monitoring systems for new and emerging challenges, natural disasters and extreme events. The activity of the Professional Engineer within the STC Major Group is mainly built on providing governments, decision makers and civil society with the elements to understand what is feasible to achieve conditions for sustainable development, and this is been done on the basis of ? actual scientific knowledge and the limitations imposed by the laws of Nature, ? the technologies we currently possess, and ? the potential of success of technologies that are under development. 3. Institutional Framework An umbrella organisation to lead on Sustainable Development should include organisations which have great influence over investments. UNEP has an environmental bias that will not allow it to strengthen the whole agenda of sustainable development. The experience accumulated by the UN Department responsible for the Secretariat of CSD (Department of Economic and Social Affairs ? DESA) constitutes a good source of manpower and expertise for the creation of an independent Agency to deal with Sustainable Development. An adequate regional governance structure for science, engineering, technology and innovation could be established by: ? building partnerships with all major regional and global players; ? developing and implementing instruments for regional R&D co-operation; ? incorporating information systems to support decision-making, including repositories of science, engineering, technology and innovation policy information for social inclusion; ? facilitating the establishment of problem-oriented networks for targeted research activities towards sustainable development; ? contributing to the development of sustainable development indicators, including social, technical, engineering, exact and natural science dimensions. A feasibility assessment should be conducted for establishing regional systems, based on existing institutions, to study the science-policy interface aiming at analysing successful and unsuccessful practices; identifying the relationship between science, engineering, technology, and innovation and development, and allowing policy to be more evidence-based.


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dinoprostone suppository - vaginal, Prostin E2
GENERIC NAME: DINOPROSTONE SUPPOSITORY - VAGINAL (DYE-noe-PROST-one)
BRAND NAME(S): Prostin E2
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to cause an abortion during weeks 12-20 of pregnancy. It is also used up to week 28 of pregnancy to help vaginally remove any remaining material in the womb from a miscarriage/missed abortion. This medication causes the womb to contract and push out its contents, including the placenta and the fetus/unborn baby, whether living or not. Dinoprostone is a natural substance (prostaglandin) that your body makes in preparation for labor. It softens and widens the opening of the womb and increases contractions.It is also used to treat a certain type of womb problem (benign hydatiform mole). This medication should not be used for cervical ripening or any other use in a pregnancy that is near the time of delivery.
HOW TO USE: This drug is used vaginally. Allow the suppository to warm to room temperature and remove the foil before use. The suppository is inserted high in the vagina by a health care professional, and you must remain in a reclined or lying-down position for at least 10 minutes after insertion. More doses may be used every 3-5 hours until the desired effect occurs. Do not use for more than 48 hours.This medication should only be used in a hospital setting with trained medical care available. You will be monitored for changes in your womb (e.g., water breaking, strong/long-lasting contractions). If the desired result has not occurred in 48 hours, or if the abortion is not complete, other treatment (e.g., surgical removal) may be needed. This medication may be used with a medication given by vein (oxytocin) to help strengthen the contractions. It is very important that all of the products of pregnancy are removed (e.g., fetal/unborn baby tissue, placenta) to prevent serious, rarely fatal problems such as severe infection and bleeding.
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I challenge I made for myself to get me writing more. My goal is to have a story to each *NSYNC song off of their albums (not counting the Christmas, overseas, and Greatest Hits albums). Wish me luck!
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Agenda for the Thursday, December 5 Meeting of Wilmington City Council
Posted on 12/04/2013 11:38 am
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all Members of Council, invites citizens to attend the next meeting of City Council which will be held Thursday, December 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Louis L. Redding City/County Building.
Citizens who are unable to attend are invited to view the meeting live or on replay on WITN, Channel 22 on the Comcast system, or online live or anytime at WITN22.org.
City Council's agenda includes a synopsis or summary immediately following the formal listing of each Ordinance or Resolution so citizens are better able to understand and follow the proceedings of Council. You can view and download a complete copy of any Council Ordinance or Resolution by visiting the City's website at www.WilmingtonDE.gov/government/ccagenda.
The agenda for the December 5 meeting is as follows, beginning with the name of the sponsoring Council Member:
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 35 of the City Code Regarding the Wilmington Civil Rights Commission (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council's review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the reestablishment of the Wilmington Civil Rights Commission for the purpose of securing freedom from discrimination for all individuals within Wilmington because of age, color, creed, mental or physical disability, familial status, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. The anti-discrimination process would cover areas such as employment, housing, public accommodation, education, and credit.
A Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to License Agreement between the City of Wilmington and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to Permit Cingular to Continue to Operate and Maintain Communications Equipment at the City-owned Water Tower Located at 200 Presidential Drive
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council's review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the City to amend an existing agreement that permits Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to operate and maintain communications equipment at the City-owned water tower at 200 Presidential Drive in Greenville. The term of the amendment is for five years beginning August 9, 2012, with one additional extension period of five years. Cingular Wireless is paying the City $1,800 per month or $21,600 for the first year of the agreement. The monthly payment to the City will increase annually by 3%.
A Resolution to Request the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Examine the City of Wilmington's Surge in Gun Violence Among Young African American Males
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council's review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting a request that the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, through its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), study an increase in gun violence among African American males in Wilmington. The Resolution focuses on the recent surge in gun violence and its disproportionate impact in Wilmington particularly among young African American males, according to statistics from the Delaware Criminal Justice Council Shooting Study of 2012. The study further states the adverse effects of shootings and violence such as desensitization of violence, post-traumatic stress, anger and the continuing cycle of violence. Given the CDC's charge to protect America from health and safety threats and increase the health security of our nation, this Resolution is requesting the CDC to examine and respond to a crisis/pandemic of gun violence throughout the City of Wilmington.


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There are those who believe in what is often dubbed the ''paranormal'' and those who believe in only that which can be proved with science. This special collection uncovers, with both believers and skeptics, the truth and tales of Stigmata, UFOs, Crop Circles and Ghosts and other phenomena, leaving you with the ultimate question Is it Real?
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Numerous people believe they have spotted glowing alien spacecraft hovering over Earth—some even claim to have been abducted by them. Scientists and astronomers dissect video footage and anecdotal evidence as we consider the case for the existence of flying saucers and UFOs. Launch into a wide-ranging exploration of these unearthly events as true believers present their extraordinary tales—and skeptical scientists offer some down-to-earth explanations.
Crop Circles
In recent years, complex and seemingly inexplicable patterns have frequently appeared in the wheat fields and meadows of the English countryside. But are crop circles really cryptic messages from alien life forms, or just a rural post-pub practical joke? Head into the field as we consider the conflicting evidence in an attempt to answer the ultimate question: Is It Real?
Could the wounds Jesus Christ received on his forehead, side, hands and feet during his last hours appear unintentionally (and miraculously) in a select few among us? The marks are called stigmata—the divine malady. Over the course of the 20th century, claimed cases of stigmata have been remarkably on the rise. Are these claims real or frauds? NGC investigates by securing testimonies from stigmatics, believers, investigators and scientists so that you can determine the ultimate question: Is It Real?


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To get the latest The New York Times Audio Digest, click here. Or, you can find back issues by searching the complete archive.
"It's Great!"
I'm a sales representative who is in my car all day long. My car is my office, so having the NY Times on audio cd has been a blessing. I receive the Wall St. Journal in paper form at home, so I chose the NY Times for different source of news. Plus, as most people know.....having time to read the WSJ everyday is almost impossible. The NY Times on audio is a great way to stay informed of the top news around the U.S., World, and business. Before I get in my car each day, I download that morning's edition, burn it to a cd-rw, and I'm on my way. Each edition usually last around 40-45 minutes. It's great!
"A chopped, incomplete,"
I have been listening to the NYT audio digest for more than two weeks. In brief, this service is a chopped-up, incomplete version of the daily newspaper. While it is unrealistic to deliver entire stories, the editors have a certain "expertise" of stopping a story in the middle of a significant point. This "leave you hanging" approach forces you to choose between two options: Buy a copy of the newspaper to finish the point or cancel the audio digest. I'm canceling the audio digest. In contrast, the WSJ audio digest is a significant improvement in the delivery of the audio format (political point of view not withstanding.)
"This is a phenomenal service."
For years I have wanted to read the NY Times, but never had the time. Now, it gets read to me every morning on my way to work. It's wonderfully interesting, informative, and well done. I really feel like I have an idea of what's going on in the world now. This service alone makes Audible worthwhile.
"It should be good, but..."
I have a lot of respect for the NY Times, but poor editing and mediocre narrating drag this service down. You might as well watch CNN Headline News for all the depth you get out of this version of the Times.
The NY Times is better than this. If the WSJ can get in-depth stories in their Audible version, so should the NY Times. If you read both the NY Times and Wall Street Journal, get the Audible WSJ and read the print version of the NY Times.
"Disappointing Delivery"
Let me first say this is by no means a critique of the New York Times itself. I love the paper.
I listened to the Wall Street Journal for a month and enjoyed that, but was looking for a little balance politically. So, I figured a month of NYT would shift the balance back towards the left a bit and get me back closer to center. (The Journal seems to be a bit on the conservative side of things to me.)
I read the reviews about chopiness and just hoped it wouldn't bother me. Unfortunately, I found the audio version of the NYT very difficult to listen to. The stories are indeed, as another listener said, cut off at very inopportune times. The selection of stories was fine, just not the editing.
Perhaps this format works for some people, so I suggest you give it a try if you really love the paper. It might help you know which stories you actually want to read. I don't have time for that unfortunately, so I guess I'll be switching back to the Journal.
The format is so annoying that I don't think I'll be listening to any more editions for my month of subscription sadly.
"NYT Audible Version"
I have been getting this service almost a year and it continues to be an outstanding value in the subscription mode. The New York Times and a book for $14.95 per month can't be beat. I do not give many 5 stars, but these two combined deserve it.
"Great listen"
Clearly, the New York Times is the United State's most respected Newspaper. With this download I get the best of it each weekday. I must say that this daily download has become just as an important part of my morning routine as my first cup of coffee. My only complaint is that it's not available on weekends.
"New York Times Review"
More liberal than I ever imagined, The NYT still provides an excellent news digest. The articles aren't in depth but in forty minutes you know what is happening. My friends think I just got smarter.The Journal section and international coverage are a couple of my favorites.
"Best if you are most interested in business news"
I am just not interested in business news myself and therefore find the emphasis on that topic a little frustrating--some days I have to skip through four or five items to get off the financial page.
For me, more emphasis on the arts, sports, and national news would have made this service better.
"Small criticism"
Overall, I am very happy with my NYT subscription. However, I do find that some articles seem to end abruptly and seem to cut off the last few words of the speaker. In other words, there is some kind of "transition" problem between articles. If this could be fixed, the product would be perfect!
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Curtis Wayne Whitley
Position: C
Height: 6-1 Weight: 295 lbs.
Born: May 10, 1969 in Lowgrounds, NC
Died: May 12, 2008 in Fort Stockton, TX
High School: Selma
College: Chowan, Clemson (school history)
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 5th round (117th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 14 (6050th overall since 1950)


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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will host a Hall of Fame Series with inductee Dion on Wednesday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Foster Theater. The evening will begin with a special hour-long film done in conjunction with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum President Terry Stewart about Dion's memories of the Winter Dance Party tour of 1959 with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.
The film will be followed with a live interview with Dion by Dave Marsh and the Rock Hall's Vice President of Education and Public Programs, Dr. Lauren Onkey. Questions will be taken from the audience at the end of the interview.
Dave Marsh wrote the liner notes to Dion's box set King of the New York Streets and has this to say of Dion's work: "If you really know Dion, you know this: Rock'n'roll didn't grow up into the music that conquered the world just because it was easy and fun and got you the girls. There was something deeper there, and like Dion's country soul, it was there right from the start."
During his vast career, Dion created some of the most vital and exciting rock and roll music on the American scene. He formed Dion and The Belmonts in 1957, and their first hit "I Wonder Why" topped the charts that same year. He turned to a solo career in 1960. He found success as a solo artist with such hits as "Runaround Sue," "Lovers Who Wander" and "The Wanderer." Dion is the first rock and roll artist ever signed to Columbia Records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
The Hall of Fame Series, which began in April 1996, is a cornerstone of the Museum's curatorial and educational efforts. By bringing inductees to Cleveland (and occasionally to venues in other parts of the country) on a regular basis, the series offers audiences rare and unique access to Hall of Famers in an intimate setting. Formats for these once-in-a-lifetime events have inspired spontaneous conversation and impromptu performances, special presentations, and audience-participation question and answer sessions. The series celebrates the careers of some of rock music's biggest names and allows the public to learn about the history and influence of rock and roll from the people who made it. Each Hall of Fame Series is audio and/or videotaped for use in the Museum's future Library and Archives.


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April Next Step contest submission time is here!
The winner will receive an "Artist Spotlight" feature post on the Giant Step website, and up to $1,000 in Giant Step Marketing services!
Please note that we are accepting submissions from anyone that makes music – producers, singers, instrumentalists, rappers, and bands alike are all welcome.
This month, we are accepting submissions from today through Friday, April 19. That said, we are now open for April 2013 entries!
Submit your music for consideration!


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Losing weight the hard way is admirable, but eh, the easy way is fine, too. Here, we explore a few optical illusions that make pounds disappear, like using color-blocking to camouflage your belly bulge or wearing nude shoes to make your legs look longer. This doesn't mean you should toss your shapewear; on the contrary, we're smitten with the new crop of hot-weather versions. But when it comes to slimming, not all clothes are created equal. So until you can Photoshop your frame for everyday life, let us help you look as if you did.
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Gearing up for her stateside tour, Ellie Goulding has released 9 remixes of her smash hit, "Lights" from her debut album. The remixes feature a variety of contributors: Drop Lamond, Fernando Garibay, Captain Cuts, Ming, RAC, Bassnectar, MK Charlee, Max Gordon, and Shook. Above, find the video for the Bassnectar remix. While "Part 2″ of the remixes are currently only circling the DJ circuit, "Part 1″ is available for purchase! All remixes, however, are streaming on the Giant Step Jukebox.
This spring, Ellie made headlines when she was personally asked by William and Kate to play at the royal wedding where she performed a gorgeous cover of Elton John's "Your Song." May followed with performances on Saturday Night Live and Live With Regis and Kelly. Ellie's "The Lights Tour" commences July 23rd in Atlanta and wraps in late August. Find tour dates after the jump!
Buzznet recently did a video interview with the "folktronica songstress," which touches on everything from unicorns to Drake to Nachos. The London Evening Standard also caught up with the seeming overnight sensation to discuss the royal wedding and her journey thus far.
Ellie Goulding – "Lights" (Drop Lamond Remix)
Purchase Lights (The Remixes) on iTunes | Amazon
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no, he only broke the "base", not the glass, but still, he's a fucking kid pedophile.
he jumped on my back
edit by god: NO MORE OF THEM SMILIES BOY
no, he only broke the "base", not the glass, but still, he's a fucking kid pedophile.
he jumped on my back
edit by god: NO MORE OF THEM SMILIES BOY
get contacts you freak
do you have ugly round glasses, because if you do I'm going to have to tell you to get better ones because round nerd glasses look terrible
Glasses aren't really made of glass. Stupid cheap plastic.
My glasses are square and are black. What do your glasses look like CL?
get contacts, pichubro. you are above glasses
I might need glasses. Got an appointment with the eye doctor in March.
Bishies Claimed: Ed~Rose~Armony~Dante
~Mikey ^.^
Pairs: DSX*Pichubro*Red
oh they got repaired already =P
they're sort of oval... round-ish oval... but they're thin... even though my vision's pretty low I have thinned glasses.
I have glasses, but only one of my eyes is slightly under par (20/40) and I only wore them a couple times. I can easily get by without them. In fact, I'm not sure where they even are in my house.
20/25 vision is a hell of a vision. I'm way cooler than you guys
When the Devil is too busy
And Death's a bit too much
They call on me by name you see,
For my special touch.
you will be subjected to some weird disease in old age that makes you lose your eyesight. oh I know, you'll get type 2 diabetes and lose your eyesight as well as a couple toes. There, take that, loser.
I've got something like 25/20 or something. It lets me see extreme details in things far away and close. The only down side is that it makes my eyes very sensitive to light.
hmmmmm i'm going to completely change the topic and announce that I have hazel eyes
I have stigmatisim. Or however it's spelled.
I've heard of that because I recently did a project on albinism, and that's one of the symptoms. however, I don't remember what it entails.
speaking of eyes and such, what is the deal with that number/number thing? like, what is the best possible vision, and what do the numbers mean?
well I know in 'french' system my vision is -9.5 both eyes
Half to blind!
Wow, CL. I didn't know you wore glasses.
Blazer: That's wierd. I could never picture CL with glasses.
Arina: I wonder what it's like to wear glasses...
^Made By EarthDragon! Thank-you!^
I Hate You, You Hate Me... ~<3


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olanzapine - intramuscular, Zyprexa (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Before using olanzapine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver problems, dementia, seizures, prostate problems, glaucoma (narrow angle type), intestinal disease, difficulty swallowing, smoking, low white blood cell count.Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if either you or a family member has a history of the following: diabetes, heart disease, high blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, obesity.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages.This medication can make you prone to heat stroke. Avoid activities that might cause you to overheat (e.g., doing strenuous work, exercising in hot weather, or using hot tubs).Teenagers may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially weight gain, and also increased amounts of cholesterol, triglycerides and prolactin. See also Side Effects section for more details.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, constipation, trouble urinating, confusion, or dizziness upon standing. Drowsiness, confusion, and dizziness can increase the risk of falling.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. Babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may infrequently develop symptoms including muscle stiffness or shakiness, drowsiness, feeding/breathing difficulties, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn anytime during their first month, tell the doctor right away.This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Three secrets to a successful yard or garage sale
Don't Waste Your Money
We are now in the peak of yard sale season.
But how you set up that yard sale can make the difference between making just a few bucks, and several hundred dollars.
Many Yard Sales Go Slowly
Like many homeowners, Terry Lyon had dreams of making $200 or $300 at a yard sale.
So she set out dozens of old possessions from curios, to paintings and books, to a vintage typewriter.
"It's a Remington noiseless," she said. "The kind they used years and years ago."
But things were moving slowly. So we turned for advice to a yard sale veteran, who says she has figured out what works and doesn't work when it comes to a garage sale.
Veteran Gives Advice
Amy Hill throws regular sales, taking in at least $150 each time.
"I try to have one every year," she explained. "I just pile up all the stuff as soon as we are done with things, as soon as the girls outgrow them."
Her biggest seller: Clothing.
"Clothes sells very well. Kids clothes especially," she said.
So Hill shared her three big secrets to success.
1. Advertise
Her first tip: Advertise everywhere. If people don't know about it, they won't stop by.
Take out ads on Craigslist (www.craigslist.com), Garage Sales Tracker (www.garagesalestracker.com) and Garage Sale Cow (www.GarageSaleCow.com), which are free.
Also, she recommends picking up a garage sale kit at at Target or Walmart.
It has everything from street signs to price stickers, ranging from 25 cents up to $10, and extra blank stickers you can use.
2. Organize
Messy stuff wont sell. Hill hangs old clothes, rather than stacking it, and puts similar items together.
She says someone looking for adult shirts will not want to look through toddler jumpers. And hanging makes it look more attractive.
She also suggests you set your other items out on tables if you can, to make it easier for people to sift through it.
No one wants to bend down and look at items on the ground. She says don't make shoppers do extra work by spreading things out on the driveway (unless its a large item like a bicycle or lawn mower).
And she says don't hide your best stuff in the back of the garage. In fact, don't hide anything in a garage. People want to browse a clean, open "yard" sale, not a dark garage.
Also, she puts flashy items, like kids bikes, scooters, or even Tickle Me Elmo down near the street where passing drivers will see them.
Things hard to sell? Old glass TVs: Hill says no one wants them, or computers more than five or six years old.
"The computers are the things they look at and keep walking," she said.
If you must put out electronics, she says, ideally have them plugged in and working.
3. Price Correctly
Which leads to her third secret: Don't overprice your stuff.
She says most people stopping by a yard sale want to pay $5 to $10 for a nice item, not $50. If you plan on charging more than $50, she says you will typically do better on eBay or Craigslist, where many more people will see your ad.
And Hill says make sure you plenty of items for less than $2, or people will think you are being too greedy.
Bottom line: She says have your items organized, appealing and reasonably priced -- and you may be pleasantly surprised by what you can make off your unwanted stuff.
One Last Piece of Advice
Get your neighbors involved. If you hold a neighborhood sale, with at least three or four homes participating, you'll get many more shoppers. Some folks will drive a half hour or more to hit a street sale.
That way your things should sell faster, at higher prices, and you don't waste your money.
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Is this a huge problem? The house frame is about 2" off the slab along the north side. On the other sides of the home it varies by 1", but not in as many places.
If I were a buyer I would beware.
Why is the house frame not firmly on the foundation?
I would start by evaluating the north wall section in several ways. First of all use a nylon string (such as a masons line or a chalk line). Stretch this along the outside edge of the slab to see of the original slab was poured straight all across the area where the wall overhangs the edge. Secondly repeat this test along the lower edge of the wall (outside) to see if the base of the wall runs a true straight line. And then third attempt to run the same test along the upper side of the wall (also outside). If the house is multi-story do this wall test along a point where the wall meets the second story. These three tests will quickly help you to determine if the overall structure was built correctly or not. There is always the possibility the the slab was built in a shoddy way and not straight from the beginning.
If by chance the walls are not actually sitting on a concrete slab that forms the floors on the inside of the house then there is a possibility of another serious problem going on. If the house wall is straight along the bottom edge and not matching to the foundation wall it may be that the foundation wall has tipped due to movement of the soil. If so then this needs to be looked into carefully.
Checking if various lines are straight may help explain why there's an overhang, but the question remains: Is this a huge problem? I don't know if we can fully answer this, as the devil's in the details. Are there additional floors? Is this in snow country, if so what's the snow load? What are the wind and seismic concerns? Is the wall 2" off a bearing wall?
The bottom plate of the wall must have adequate bearing area on the concrete or the vertical studs could actually crush the fibers of the bottom plate. It may not be an issue for regular studs but beam supports are a big concern. Even good sized openings in the wall could be an issue.
Then there's the lateral concerns from wind and possibly seismic. The bolts or whatever anchors are used are probably all misaligned, with very decreased edge distances, significantly reducing the ultimate strength of the assembly.
What all this means is there is cause for concern, but depending on the design loads involved and their locations, it may not be a problem, or could be a huge problem. Without a detailed study, it will be very difficult to say.


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I have recently installed Mathematica 9 on my macbook pro, os version 10.6.8. As you can see in the minimal example notebook you can download here:
when I simply run a sequence of inputs everything is fine, bit as soon as I put exactly the same inputs into a function of two variables and call this function with the same parameters used before the UI crashes. This doesn't happen for all functions, but for this one it does. Any ideas?
Any help would be very much appreciated.
PS: Don't ask why I define a constant to be a function of S, this will be used as a function of S later.


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- Digital Media Coordinator
Digital Media Coordinator
Under the direction of the Director of Prevention Services, the Digital Media Coordinator is responsible for the design, implementation and technical support of CALCASA's multimedia services and projects. The Digital Media Coordinator must excel at the development of educational products and services that can communicate complex content, such as the issue of sexual violence, using the capabilities of technology, online services and product design. This position requires a demonstrated mastery in the production of online instructional / communication products, applying the principles of adult learning, development of culturally-specific and accessible media production, project management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including constituent feedback facilitation) and some availability for statewide and national travel.
Product Design and Implementation:
Provide project management and product production for identified multimedia projects. Must work collaboratively with lead project staff to identify the most appropriate technological platform to communicate elements of developed content. The Digital Media Coordinator will research, design and produce content for CALCASA websites, podcasts, flash presentations, web conferences, blogs, microblogs, eLearning courses, and other technology driven modes of communication that enhance the delivery of information and products to our members and targeted populations. Content creation will include post-production services such as editing, mastering and publication of electronic media. The Digital Media Coordinator will work with lead project staff to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts.
Digital Communications:
Develop, identify and maintain CALCASA communications technologies such as websites, social networking sites, etc. Maintain and update as content becomes available. In addition, the Digital Media Coordinator will provide technical support and assist in the agency's overall technology development strategy by staying abreast of new trends in technology including providing advice and communicating and coordinating with departments on web site issues and initiatives and provide recommendations for web site/training architecture, overall approach, and new digital solutions.
Additional Duties:
Works closely with the Director of Prevention in the strategic development of the program. Contributes to the professional tone, brand of the organization, and approach of the project and the organization within the perimeters of the agency mission and philosophy. Group facilitation/focus group skills, including facilitating client and multi-functional interdepartmental team meetings. Ability to evaluate effectiveness of products and services and the effectiveness of project consultants. Prioritizes projects and schedules them accordingly. Other duties as assigned.
For more informaiton on the position, visit the website.
Position open until filled. Submit resume, cover letter, salary history and three references as a single PDF and provide three (3) samples of work that demonstrates proficiency related to the essential job duties described via email.


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Here at O'Sole Mio, we've been making fresh pasta for generations.
Chef Alfredo Napolitano
The president of Aliments O'Sole Mio is above all the executive chef of the company. After attending culinary school in Québec, winning the Dairy Bureau of Canada (now the Dairy Farmers of Canada) competition and working as an apprentice at the Château Champlain in Montréal, Chef Alfredo went to hone his culinary skills under the top chefs of Italy and Switzerland.


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The New Flight Path ToolThis new version of the Flight Path Tool runs as an application instead of an applet. It supports all of the same features found in the old Flight Path Tool plus:
Download the new Tutorial (PDF Version) for a preview of the application, and to provide some guidance on how to use the tool. This documentation is also available in HTML format, through the "FYI / Help" button above.
Although the Flight Path Tool is fairly large to download (approximately 6.8 MB), it remains cached on your local system for faster startups in the future. For slow internet connections (28.8 to 56K modems), it will likely take several minutes to load the first time. We think you'll find the wait worthwhile.
Launch the new Flight Path Tool ApplicationHaving any trouble? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
More information can also be found in the Product Description Document.
Please ensure you have the latest security patches for your OS and the most recent Java Runtime Environment (look for a button labelled "Java Software Download").


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On November 27, 1942, arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music was born: Jimi Hendrix. In less than three decades, he expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before. His boundless drive, technical ability and creative application of such effects as wah-wah and distortion forever transformed the sound of rock and roll. Hendrix helped usher in the age of psychedelia with his 1967 debut, Are You Experienced, and the impact of his brief but meteoric career on popular music continues to be felt.
More than any other musician, Jimi Hendrix realized the fullest range of sound that could be obtained from an amplified instrument. He was influenced by the songwriting of Bob Dylan and the Beatles, and bridged myriad genres, from acid rock, Delta blues and free jazz to hardcore funk, R&B and soul. Yet the songs and sounds generated by Hendrix were original, otherworldly and virtually indescribable. In essence, Hendrix channeled the music of the cosmos, anchoring it to the earthy beat of rock and roll.
Hendrix was born Johnny Allen Hendrix in Seattle to 17-year-old mother Lucille Jeter and father James "Al" Hendrix, who was stationed at the US Army's Camp Rucker in Alabama when his son was born. Once relieved of service duty, Al became Hendrix's primary caretaker and formally changed his son's name to James Marshall Hendrix at age four.
Hendrix received his first guitar – a secondhand acoustic that cost $5 – as a gift from his father when he was 16. "Jimi told me about it and I said, 'Okay,' and gave him the money," Al recalled. "He strummed away on that, working away all the time, any spare time he had." A year later, he bought Hendrix an electric guitar, a Supro Ozark 1560 S.
In the summer of 1961, Hendrix enlisted in the Army, but his personality made it difficult for him to adapt to the regimented life of a soldier, and in 1962 he was given an honorable discharge. Once free of Army service, Hendrix hit the road with a succession of club bands and as a backup musician for such rhythm & blues artists as Little Richard, the Isley Brothers, Jackie Wilson, the Impressions, Ike and Tina Turner and Sam Cooke.
By 1966, Hendrix, playing in band Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, caught the attention of the Animals bassist Chas Chandler during a performance at Café Wha? in Greenwich Village. Chandler quickly became Hendrix's manager and convinced him to relocate to London. There, Hendrix absorbed the nascent British psychedelic movement, altered the spelling of his first name to "Jimi," and formed a trio with two British musicians, bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. The Jimi Hendrix Experience held its first rehearsal on October 6, 1966.
Hendrix was an instant sensation in Britain, where he was befriended by such admiring colleagues as Eric Clapton (then playing with Cream). The Jimi Hendrix Experience's first three singles – "Hey Joe," "Purple Haze" and "The Wind Cries Mary" – all made the British Top 10, with "Purple Haze" peaking at Number 3. Their May 1967 debut album, Are You Experienced, became one of the defining releases of the psychedelic movement, reaching Number 2 in the U.K. and remaining on the British charts for eight months. Released three months later in the U.S. with a slightly amended track lineup, Are You Experienced proved hugely influential, peaking at Number 5 and remaining on Billboard's album chart for two years.
Hendrix's memorable performance on June 18, 1967 at the Monterey Pop Festival introduced his homeland to the Jimi Hendrix Experience's virtuosity and mastery of the emerging psychedelic style, delivered with flair and theatricality by an exotically attired Hendrix, who finished the band's eight-song set with a highly sexualized cover of the Troggs' "Wild Thing" and set fire to his Fender Stratocaster. The performance made him famous. "It was like a sacrifice," Hendrix later explained. "You sacrifice the things you love. I love my guitar. I'd just finished painting it that day and was really into it."
Remarkably, the Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded its three landmark albums - Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love and Electric Ladyland - in a two-year period. Whereas Are You Experienced was an album of discreet songs, Axis: Bold As Love was constructed as an album-length experience, and it carried Hendrix's fascination with alien intelligence and otherworldly sounds even further.
Electric Ladyland upped the ante yet again, being conceived as a double album with longer tracks divided between earthy blues (such as the nearly 15-minute "Voodoo Chile") and psychedelic fantasias (such as "1983… A Merman I Should Turn to Be"). A highlight of Electric Ladyland was Hendrix's electric reworking of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower." "Before I came to England, I was digging a lot of the things Bob Dylan was doing," Hendrix said. "He is giving me inspiration." Hendrix's dynamic new arrangement brought to the fore the portents of apolcalypse in Dylan's lyrics, and Dylan himself would ultimately perform it much like Hendrix did.
The Experience disbanded in 1969, when Redding left the group. On August 18, 1969 at 7:30 am, Hendrix's short-lived experimental band, Gypsy Sun & Rainbows (with Billy Cox on bass, the Experience's Mitch Mitchell on drums, Larry Lee on rhythm guitar, and Juma Sultan and Jerry Velez on percussion) took the stage at Woodstock. In the festival's aftermath, with stragglers dotting the muddy, garbage-filled grounds, Hendrix delivered a blistering set, including a feedback-drenched version of "The Star Spangled Banner," where Hendrix evoked the pyrotechnic sounds of war in the jungles of Vietnam as he interpreted the National Anthem for a young and increasingly war-weary generation.
Hendrix then commenced work on a projected double album and performed with a new trio, Band of Gypsys – which included bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles - at the Fillmore East on New Year's Eve 1969 and New Year's Day 1970. The shows were recorded and culled for relase on Capitol Records as Band of Gypsys. It would be the last Hendrix-approved album released in his lifetime.
Under extreme pressure from a combination of years of nonstop work, sudden celebrity, creative demands and drugs, Hendrix was beginning to show signs of exhaustion by 1970. He performed his last concert in Germany on September 6, and passed away 12 days later at the age of 27. Hendrix was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
The best attempt to reconstruct First Rays of the New Rising Sun, and the album Hendrix was working on at the time of his death, came decades later in 1997.


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Ellis Hobbs and the rest of the NFL world received quite a scare Sunday night after New York Giants defensive lineman Dave Tollefson made helmet-to-helmet- contact with the Philadelphia Eagles kick returner.
Watching Ellis Hobbs flat on the field was scary enough. Watching the replay video of the collision was even more chilling.
Thankfully Hobbs' neck injury does not appear serious. He will undergo an MRI today, but the Eagles say that X-rays were negative Sunday night and he has full movement in his extremities.
Outside of Hobbs, perhaps nobody is more thankful than Dave Tollefson himself. Following the Giants' 27-17 loss, Tollefson posted this on his Facebook wall:
"Glad to hear Ellis is ok. We let that one slip away!!!!"
Tollefson was not penalized on the play — Hobbs wasn't a defenseless receiver in this case — and the replay video shows both Hobbs and Tollefson lowering their heads before contact.
Should the NFL penalize this kind of hit on a kickoff return? Here's the replay.


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Lawrence Richard Csonka
Position: RB
Height: 6-3 Weight: 237 lbs.
Born: December 25, 1946 in Stow, OH
High School: Stow
College: Syracuse (school history) (Csonka college stats)
Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 73 (500th overall since 1950)
5-time Pro Bowler & 2-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1987, finalist in 1986
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Is mega hot. Just sayin.
Is mega hot. Just sayin.
those scandalous photos are all the buzz on pokedream facebook
I only have Leo on facebook
Justin Owens . The one with the beard.
Why did goku king anime name his son after me?
woot i sent you a request
Leo 3DS friend Code: 0344 - 9299 - 0936
WOAH! I forgot how sexy of beast qoorl is!! ;]
Leo 3DS friend Code: 0344 - 9299 - 0936
It's true. The silver in beard just adds to the mystique
Haha busted.
Hey Nyrisis, how's lil A?
Just do it.
Everything's pretty good. Getting settled into our new house. Alora made all A's on her report card, got 3rd place in the reading fair, and got the highest score in her Math MAPs (standardized test) in the fourth grade.
Leo's a little Latin looker himself! Caliente!
Is Ninetails even still alive after that earthquake tsunami thing last year?... She hasn't posted in a while :c
She's posted a bunch of artistic pole dancin pics on Facebook recently so I would assume she's just abandoned PD. regrettable but it does happen.
wut are goku and jimmys facebooks, i havent talked to them in a long time : (
hey squid!
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Urban Meyer's wife to Florida Gators coach: "Did you eat today?"
I was perusing the daily news and came across this nugget from the Salt Lake City Tribune. Tribune writer Lya Wodraska spoke with the wife of Urban Meyer, Shelley, about his recent health scares and how it has impacted her.
If you'll recall, the Florida football coach resigned in December 2009 citing health concerns only to change his mind and take a short leave-of-absence a day later with no full explanation leaving many to scratch their heads, including my colleague Andrea Adelson.
To date, Meyer has not spoken in detail about his mysterious illness. And neither is his wife Shelley, though she did tell Wodraska she cooked more dinners during Urban's respite and checks in with Urban more to make sure he is staying healthy.
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Every day Meyer sends her husband texts, "Did you eat today?", "Did you work out?", "Are you getting your rest?"
"It's part of my plan," she said. "I'm keeping an eye on him and I'm looking for signs. What happened to Urban was a huge wake-up call that he couldn't go on like he was."
But what signs? What exactly happened last December?
If anyone has a right to know, it's certainly the recruits who are or have committed four years of their career to Urban Meyer. They deserve to know Urban is physically capable of giving the same commitment.


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Nov 24th 2011
Contemporary Classical Music In SLC
Despite what some may think, classical music can be hip and new, and there are quite a few living composers right here in the Beehive. Where would one find these composers you say? Look no further then the Salty Cricket Composers Collective. Their tag line is "crunchy, savory new music to assimilate your auditory pallet. Experience the collective." In a nutshell, they are a new music ensemble that performs the works of living composers who reside in Utah. Read More


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The Camosun College Chargers struck gold over the long weekend, winning the 2011 PACWEST Golf title and earning a trip to the PING CCAA National Golf Championships next week in Roseneath, Prince Edward Island.
The fourth and deciding tournament of the PACWEST series was hosted by the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades golf them and held at their home course at the Chilliwack Golf and Country Club, October 8-9.
Going into the weekend in second spot with a team total of 1766 after three tournaments, the Chargers were only one stroke off the lead which was held by Capilano University. (more…)


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In a society faced with increasingly complex technological and humanistic problems, a liberal arts education contributes to the development of engineers. Partnering with Columbia University in New York and Washington University in St. Louis, Davidson offers cooperative dual degree engineering programs.
You can attend Davidson for three or four years and, if accepted, attend the engineering school for the last two years. You are guaranteed admission to these two affiliated engineering schools if you complete the science and math prerequisites and achieve the requisite GPA.
Davidson academic departments, in consultation with the engineering advisor, will count some engineering courses toward senior year department course requirements. Upon successful completion of the prescribed courses in the dual degree program, you will receive bachelor's degrees from both Davidson and the engineering school.
To receive a Davidson degree under the cooperative dual degree plan you must:
The following links provide more specific information on the programs at Columbia University and Washington University:
If you follow the 4/2 option, you will complete a normal Davidson degree program. The required science and math courses can be taken as electives or can be part of a Davidson major course of study.
Many prospective engineers elect to finish the B.S. by completing four years at Davidson and then earn a M.S. in engineering by completing two years at an engineering school. This option gives them a broader liberal arts background and also makes available almost any engineering school.
Admission to these programs is not guaranteed. If you plan to go this route, be guided by the catalog of the engineering school in which you are interested attending and complete a strong major in chemistry, physics, or possibly in mathematics.
If you follow the 3/2 option, you will attend Davidson for three years and the engineering school for the last two years. Many of the required preparatory courses for the 3/2 option must be taken in proper sequence. It is wise, and for some schools and/or curricula essential, for a prospective 3/2 student to begin the program during the first semester at Davidson. For further information and assistance, contact the faculty 3/2 engineering adviser, Tim Gfroerer, Ph.D. at email@example.com in the Physics Department.


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Museums and galleries
Special family event.
Come and watch our loco Jack steaming up, machine deomstrations and enjoy a matinee in the cinema.
Contact details:
Please contact the Leeds Industrial Museum direct if you have any queries.
Additional information:
Canal RoadArmleyLeedsLS12 2QF
0113 378 3173
Once the world's largest woollen mills, today this museum presents a fascinating insight into the city's industrial heritage.
Baby changeToiletsShopVending machineTea and coffee facilitiesEducation facilitiesConference facilitiesMeeting roomsPicnic area
For information on access at this venue, please look for the link under 'related pages' or visit http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/armleymills/Access-at-Leeds-Industrial-Museum-at-Armley-Mills.aspx
Free WIFI: To get online, just turn on your Wi-Fi service and select Leeds Free Wi-Fi. Just register once using your current email address.
For information on access at this venue, please look for the link under 'related pages' or visit http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/armleymills/Access-at-Leeds-Industrial-Museum-at-Armley-Mills.aspx
By bus: Bus number 15 operates between Leeds Railway Station and Armley Mills Museum.
Bus numbers 33 33A 508 and 757 travel from the city centre to the Vue Cinema complex on Kirkstall Road. Access to Armley Mills is available behind the complex over the foot bridge.
By train: The nearest train station is Burley Park which is a 1 mile walk from the Museum. Leeds Railway Station is 1.6 miles from the museum.
By car: If you are using a route planner, our postcode is LS12 2QF.
By foot: Armley mills is around a 30 minute walk from Leeds railway station and is also accessible by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal tow path. To walk from the station turn left onto Wellington Street then continue onto Kirkstall Road (A65) for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Viaduct Road and continue for 0.3 miles then continue onto Canal Road. Armley Mills will be on the right.
To access the Leeds and Liverpool Canal tow path from Leeds train station head south on New Station Stret and take the pedestrian tunnel stairs and continue onto Wharf Approach. You will be walking on the canal towpath for about 30 minutes. You can access the museum directly from the canal path or leave the canal at Canal Road and follow the road around. The museum will be on your right.
By bike: It will take you around 20 minutes to cycle from Leeds Train Station. Bike racks are available on site and bikes can be hired from www.bikeandgo.co.uk/locations.php at the city station.
There is free parking at the front of the museum with disabled parking immediately outside of the entrance.Additional parking is available in the Vue Cinema complex on Kirkstall Road.
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I lived in Northern Virginia and worked in the District of Columbia when John Allen Muhammed and Lee Boyd Malvo roamed the region, terrorizing and killing at random from the trunk of their Blue Caprice. It was more than a decade ago, but I remember the three weeks of horror clearly: running in a zigzag motion into the grocery store to avoid being an easy target, hiding behind a protected corner at the bus stop during my commute to work and seeing the helicopter search lights outside my window after an FBI agent was murdered at the Home Depot across from my apartment complex.
Seeing Alexandre Moors' reimagining of the relationship between John (Isaiah Washington), a 41-year-old former solider who earned expert marksmanship accolades during his time in the Army, and Lee (Tequan Richmond), his 17-year-old accomplice, offered the promise of a glimpse back into time and a fictional look at how together the two were able to terrorize a city and a nation. In total, 10 people were killed and three were injured.
John (Isaiah Washington) practices his target shooting. Photo: Paul Laurens.
After a chilling intro weaving together gruesome crime footage, audio from distraught callers to 911 and the image of the men's car smoothly cruising along the Washington Beltway, Blue Caprice jumps back in time and place to the Caribbean island of Antigua. We're introduced to Lee as his single-mother packs up a suitcase, climbs into a cab and abandons him and their home. John, meanwhile, is vacationing on the island with his three young children—though we find out later though short and simple conversational hints that he'd abducted his children in the midst of a messy divorce and custody battle. A paternal friendship ensues between the two after John saves Lee from drowning in the ocean, and soon, they are traveling back to John's home of Washington state.
There they live with John's girlfriend, stealing her money and gas, until he becomes enraged about not being able to get in touch with his children or ex-wife, who has taken a restraining order out against him. Until now, John appeared only as a doting and loving father—a man with a kind heart and who took in an orphaned teenager. But the frightening behavior begins to gradually show when the two take a walk through John's old neighborhood, the older man grumbling about all the evil people in the world, especially one woman, who testified against him during the custody battle and lives in a house they walk past. "I hope she dies," he mutters.
For the center bulk of the film, we see John become increasingly angry as he continues the search for his kids. Firearms, from handguns to assault rifles, keep a constant presence in the background and, often, in the foreground. In one scene, John shows Lee how to fight, ties him to a tree in the woods and runs off, leaving the teen alone in a downpour, apparently to test Lee's dedication to him. Lee passes, showing his fidelity in a horrific and soul-crushing way. John responds with pride: "We're invisible. We could do it again. Anywhere we want."
Along the way, they buy a Blue Caprice, rip out the backseat and carve a hole—perfectly fitting the barrel of a rifle—in the trunk. John discovers his children are living in Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C., and they hit the road.
The performances of Washington and Richmond were spectacular, and the storyline was compelling—quietly showing, as Moors planned—the development of the dysfunctional relationship between John and Lee and subtly establishing that killers aren't born, but made through circumstance. And though I was engaged from the beginning, the development may have been just a bit too elusive as I often found myself writing "why?" in my notebook. Plenty of men break-up with their wives and lose their children, and lots of teenagers are left behind by the parents without becoming killers. I needed just a tiny bit more, a hint as to why these men were pushed further, to a murderous place of darkness with no regret.
My other small quibbles are just that: small. The roles of Ray (Tim Blake Nelson), John's Army buddy, and Jaime (Joey Lauren Adams) as friends putting up the two seems a bit extraneous, other than being a vehicle to introduce firearms to Lee and to show John's sense of morality isn't solid when he has quick, casual sex with his friend's wife. And, the end of the film feels rushed. Within a span of less than 15 minutes, the men are shooting people all over the D.C. area at random, are arrested and in thrown in jail. The final scene, between Lee and an attorney, falls a bit flat after the build up and action of their terrifying and heinous crimes.
In the end, however, as the gun control debate hangs over the nation, the film effectively offers a look at how two men grew into killers, using assault rifles much like the weapons used at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown and in four other recent U.S. mass shootings. It's a look at history, but also a look at where we are today.
Remaining Sundance Film Festival showings:
Jan. 23, 6 p.m. at the Sundance Resort Screening Room
Jan. 24, noon, Yarrow Hotel Theatre
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It's anybody's guess what tax rates will be next year. But one thing is certain: Change is coming. Current tax rates are set to expire on December 31—here, 11 money moves to consider right now
But only if you were already planning to sell them. The reason: "The capital gains tax may be the same next year, but there's a good chance it'll be higher—and there's no chance it'll be lower," says Bernard Kiely, president and chief compliance officer at Kiely Capital Management. Currently the long-term capital gains rate is 15 percent for most people; there's a chance it will increase to 20 percent (23.8 percent for high earners) in 2013. Taking gains this year will help you avoid those higher tax rates.
Bottom line: If you were planning on selling in the next 6 to 12 months, do it now to take advantage of the 2012 tax rates.
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The same premise applies here. If you're already intending to exercise stock options in the near future, better to do it in 2012, says Drew Tignanelli, president of the Financial Consulate. In 2013, high earners will have to pay an additional 3.8 percent on net investment income.
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We know for a fact that Medicare taxes are going to be higher next year. But many people don't realize that if your earned income is over $200,000 (or $250,000 for joint married filers), you're going to pay a .9 percent higher tax on your wages.
One thing you can do to ease the sting of the added expense if you fall into this category, says Kiely, is to increase your withholdings from your paycheck—this way you won't owe as much money come tax season.
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Putting money into a 529 plan is a really good option for parents or grandparents trying to finance a child's education, says Diahann W. Lassus, president of wealth management firm Lassus Wherley and Associates. As long as you use the money you put into the plan for qualified education expenses, the income on it is not taxed.
"These plans also offer a lot of flexibility," says Lassus: If one child decides not to go to college, then the beneficiary of her account can be changed. Also, if you run into tough times, you can take back the principal without penalty. However, any earnings will be taxed and assessed a 10 percent penalty.
And just as important, the earnings in the accounts grow on a tax-deferred basis. The savings here can be substantial: If you saved for educational expenses in a regular mutual fund, your federal income tax on earnings from that fund could increase from 15 percent in 2012 to as much as 43.3 percent in 2013 for high earners.
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If you're considering buying equipment for a small business, now is the time to do it, says Lassus. Currently, under Section 179 of the tax code, business owners can deduct up to $139,000 for equipment or machinery purchased this year. On January 1, that limit may fall to $25,000.
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This is a no-brainer, says Tignanelli. The money you put into your 401(K) plan doesn't count toward your taxable income (and that money won't be sitting somewhere else where it may be taxed at a higher rate). So if you haven't maxed out your contributions, put money into your retirement plan before year's end. Right now workers under 50 can contribute up to $17,000 and those 50-plus can put in $22,500.
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There's a chance that Congress will do away with the mortgage interest deduction for homeowners next year. If you have money left over after you've maximized your contributions, you may want to make an extra mortgage payment, says Kiely. (Though if you have a really low interest rate, those dollars may be better used somewhere else).
If you're considering rolling over your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, 2012 is the time to do it for a couple of reasons, says Lassus. First, the rate on the taxable portion of the converted amount could go up to 39.6 percent next year for high earners. Second, converting now can help you avoid that additional Medicare surtax.
Bonus: If you convert and the tax rates don't increase, you can reverse the transaction any time before October 15, 2013.
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People give to charity for all sorts of reasons. From a strictly tax perspective, you might consider forgoing your charitable contribution this year and doubling up next year if you believe your tax rates are going to be higher, in which case the contributions could be worth more. But a word of caution, says Lassus: If you're in a super high income tax bracket, deductions may be limited.
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Next year, it will be harder to claim medical deductions.
Currently, taxpayers can deduct the amount of their medical expenses that exceeds 7.5 percent of their adjusted gross income. In 2013, that threshold will jump to 10 percent for most people.
If you think your medical expenses in 2012 will be greater than 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income, says Kiely, you may want to maximize your expenditures this year by prepaying for drugs, elective surgeries, dental exams and other medical expenses.
If you're over 65, no need to rush to the doctor's office—you can enjoy the 7.5 percent rate until 2016.
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Most nine-to-fivers don't have this option. But if you do, accelerating your income is a good way for high earners to avoid the .9 percent Medicare tax increase next year.
Consider asking your boss for your bonus early. If you're self-employed, think about collecting accounts receivable this year rather than next.
Keep in mind that the reverse holds true for deductions. Pushing your deductible expenses to 2013 rather than 2012 can produce more tax savings. This is because the deductions can offset 2013 income taxed at higher rates.
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Israel's dairy cows are, on average, the world champions in milk production, having increased the average yield per cow from 6,300 liters in 1970 to over 10,000 liters today through scientific breeding and genetic testing carried out by the Volcani Institute. By harvesting sperm and ova from cattle of superior bloodlines, Israel is able to upgrade its own herd as well as share its advances in this field with other countries.
Israeli agriculturists have pioneered trickle-drip irrigation, agricultural biotechnology, soil solarization, and the sustained use of industrial waste water for agriculture. These advances have been applied to marketable products, ranging from genetically engineered seeds and biopesticides to light-degradable plastics and computerized irrigation/fertilization systems.
Making optimal use of scarce water, harsh land, and a limited labor force has led to revolutions in agricultural methods. The search for water-saving techniques spurred development of computer-controlled irrigation systems, including the drip method which directs water flow straight to the root zone of plants, helping farmers worldwide. Research relating to the electro-magnetic treatment of water to improve animal health and crop yields has also produced promising results.
Israeli-designed and manufactured computers are widely used to coordinate daily farming activities, such as guiding fertilizer injection while monitoring relevant environmental factors, supplying feed for livestock mixed according to tested least-cost/best-yield proportions, and providing a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment for poultry. In addition, a variety of innovative equipment for tilling, sowing, planting, harvesting, collecting, sorting, and packing has been developed, manufactured, and implemented.
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Our buddies, nursing attire aficionados Glamourmom, have been busy gearing up for August. In honor of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, they are sponsoring a Buy One, Give One donation program.
Throughout the month of August, if you buy any nursing bra tank on glamourmom.com, your purchase will be matched and provided to women who could really use the donation. (Glamourmom tanks are gifted to women in lower-income families and underdeveloped countries.)
This outreach project was created to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the connection between these and increasing the Infant Mortality Rate. The hope is that every mother strives to give her child the very best—and if it's in your resources to help another mother without the resources to do the same—well, you're kind of like Oprah.
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The unsolved murder of a farm family haunts the small, white, off-reservation town of Pluto, North Dakota. The vengeance exacted for this crime and the subsequent distortions of truth transform the lives of Ojibwe living on the nearby reservation and shape the passions of both communities for the next generation. The descendants of Ojibwe and white intermarry, their lives intertwine; only the youngest generation, of mixed blood, remains unaware of the role the past continues to play in their lives.
Evelina Harp is a witty, ambitious young girl, part Ojibwe, part white, who is prone to falling hopelessly in love. Mooshum, Evelina's grandfather, is a seductive storyteller, a repository of family and tribal history with an all-too-intimate knowledge of the violent past. Nobody understands the weight of historical injustice better than Judge Antone Bazil Coutts, a thoughtful mixed blood who witnesses the lives of those who appear before him, and whose own love life reflects the entire history of the territory.
In distinct and winning voices, Erdrich's narrators unravel the stories of different generations and families in this corner of North Dakota. Bound by love, torn by history, the two communities' collective stories finally come together in a wrenching truth.
The Plague of Doves is one of the major achievements of Louise Erdrich's considerable oeuvre, a quintessentially American story and the most complex and original of her books.
©2008 Louise Erdrich; (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers
"Louise Erdrich's imaginative freedom has reached its zenith - The Plague of Doves is her dazzling masterpiece." (Philip Roth)
"[A]t once mythic and down-to-earth...beautiful, funny, moving, and unexpected." (Elle)
"A multigenerational tour de force of sin, redemption, murder and vengeance." (Publishers Weekly)
"Great American Tale"
This story is full of quirky, interesting charcters, touches of magical realism. This book unrolls across the generations and is a uniquely American tale. The audio version is smooth and easy to listen to.
"Another great take by Erdrich"
I thoroughly enjoyed these stories of many different people whose lives are intertwined. I have always loved Erdrich's novels- the way she tells stories. It is somewhat poetic in the way she weaves their lives into words.
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"Worth it for the first chapter"
The plague of doves is an infestation of passenger pigeons, and Erdrich made it real for me as never before. Because I had read 2 of the chapters as stories in the New Yorker, and pictured the characters differently, I personally had trouble making this hang together as a novel. The characters and incidents portrayed are compelling, even so. Yes, I'll probably read this again someday.
"Avoid this Plague"
After reading a mildly favorable review for the book in the NY Times I decided to give it a go. Little did I realize what I was in for. The book is in need of an editor...a junior editor...anyone with a red pen and a bit of common sense. This book is endless. Beyond endless. Tiresome. Imagine a small town inhabited by one-dimensional characters who all sound so alike one another that the reader/listener can't tell one from the other. All they do is rehashing plot twists that could have been borrowed from a daytime soap. The gratuitous sex...what was the author thinking? There are too many options of far better quality to waste time on this "Plague."
While this book contains some wonderfully mythic material, I couldn't get past the delivery. The book jumps from 1st person to 3rd person narrative. It jumps from story-telling to what appears to be reading directly from someone's autobiography of their past.
I liked the characters, but I couldn't love the characters because there was no continuity to the story.
"Great sections"
The readers are great. I loved most of it but not the section about Billy, his wife, M. & the religious group. It seemed like it belonged in a different novel. The thing that unites the novel is the murder partially described. But I wanted more development of the characters.
"Erdrich is masterful"
I read this book long ago, and reread by listening. The story is complex and moves about in time and has a number of narrators. But Erdrich pulls the threads together marvelously: the haunting histories become one interwoven tapestry. No one can escape. I enjoyed McInerney's performance of the female narrators more compelling than James's of the male. I'm not sure why but the tremulousness of his voice distracted me at times. Nevertheless, I LOVE the story of that fiddle and would listen to nearly anyone read it.
This is not an idle listening experience. You'll have to pay attention. But the story, or stories, are so worth that attention. Enjoy!
"beautiful moments, but not Erdrich at her best"
Erdrich's work is full of humor and wonderful vignettes. They are here, but in a narrative that is perhaps less cohesive than some of her others. If you are new to her work, I recommend Last Report on the Miracles of Little No Horse or The Round House -- even though the latter is somewhat atypical for her for having only one narrative perspective.
The narrators disappointed me a bit. McInerney's voice is high and girlish, which doesn't quite work for me as a narrator of this book. James is lugubrious.
Not only would I listen to The Plague of Doves again, I am. For one, I wanted to go back and make sure I got all the interrelations between the characters. I had to stop at library and grab the book so I could read the names.
Mooshum, his storytelling is so enchanting.
That's ridiculous. The Plague of Doves is the best name.
""Plague" is the right word"
The story is so uncaptivating that the author must have felt that she had to intrigue us with the sound of her own voice. Her descriptions are tedious and she reaches for similes and metaphors that are, at times, over the top. With more than one narrator, it is sometimes difficult to remember which character is speaking.
"Difficult to follow"
This book should have been great. I chose it to read while I was visiting the states described in the novel. In parts it was intersting and had potential but I found it very disjointed and in the end gave up on it.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by linda the tea lover Great Tea brews up fast and has a wonderful light but bold taste. I brew a pot in the mornings and drink it all day... the last cup as good as the first cup December 26, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by BB My Tea Palate has Arrived in Paradise! WOW! What a beautifully confusing mix of opposites this brew possesses. Inhale and contemplate the aroma before you sip this sweet, full, smooth, buttery and silky brew! Not a bit of grassy earthiness. Sweet, light and clean, yet deep and buttery. It is actually full-bodied (for a smooth white). I know my description seems to be oxymoronic ... but Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) Loose Leaf Tea is the most fragrant and deeply flavored white I have ever tasted. The color is a transparent, deep yellow; lovely. 1. Pre-warm 38 ounce tetsubin 2. Add ¼ cup tea leaves to infuser 3. Bring cold water to a near boil 4. High pour 190-degree water over leaves allowing water to cool and aerate before contacting leaves 5. Stir leaves about 6. Place lidded tetsubin on warmer; cover top to retain heat 7. Steep 5 minutes 8. Remove infuser (save leaves for second brewing of 7-9 minute steep) Best slowly inhaled and sipped without adding anything. Only add light honey if absolutely necessary. You'll find yourself feeling satiated if this tea is enjoyed before a meal. Dedicate one tetsubin to this superb tea! You don't want to mix flavors and confuse the brew. Enjoy your yummy antioxidants, y'all! September 29, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Teach Excellent hot or cold! Comparable to white tea purchased in Beijing. Requires only a pinch of tea to brew a pot. We like it hot or cold. August 18, 2010
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Grunwald and Woodson share a fundamental philosophy of how winning teams are be constructed. (Remember, Grunwald's first 'player personnel' acquisition was the risky, but ingenious sign-and-trade for Tyson Chandler, who turned out to be a decent defender…) Grunwald has built this current Knicks roster by adhering to those principals, which fits Woodson's coaching style perfectly.
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Played in 25 games on the season and averaged 16.9 minutes per game ... Averaged 4.1 points and 2.2 assists per contest ... Ranked second on the team in assists per game ... Took a big step forward in the Pac-12 Tournament, logging 23 minutes against Oregon State and 22 against UCLA ... Scored 10 points with six assists in UO's first round victory, while tallying five points and two assists against the second-seeded Bruins ... Scored a season-high 12 points in OT win at Utah, making 5-of-8 FG attempts with four steals ... Scored five points with a career-high eight rebounds against UC Irvine, playing 26 minutes with only one turnover in his first game of the season ... Played a well-rounded game versus Morgan State with seven points, six rebounds and five assists ... Assisted seven baskets, a career-high total, against Colorado while going 6-of-6 from the FT line to finish with eight points ... Scored seven points with four assists at Washington State ... at second-ranked Arizona, scored 10 points with four assists and one steal ... Played 27 minutes at USC on March 1, tallying two assists and two steals ... Saw action in both of UO's NCAA Tournament games, playing 11 minutes against BYU and seven minutes against Wisconsin.
Appeared in 28 season games, making 25 starts during his first season in Eugene ... Led team in assists, averaging 3.2 per game ... Had a high of six assists four times, including both games of an impressive road sweep at UCLA and USC ... Had a pair of double-digit scoring games in the NCAA Tournament, netting 13 points in the opening round win versus Oklahoma State and 12 in the Sweet 16 game with Louisville ... Scored at least 10 points in four out of his first five collegiate games ... Scored a career-high 16 points against Portland State on Nov. 12 and matched that total on Nov. 29 in Oregon's triple-overtime loss at UTEP ... Scored 14 points with those six assists in Oregon's victory at UCLA on Jan. 19 ... Averaged 8.5 points per game ... Ranked sixth in the Pac-12 with 1.6 steals per game ... Season best five steals against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ... Missed nine games during the middle of the conference season due to injury.
Played senior season at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev. … Helped lead the Pilots to a 32-1 record and an ESPNHS National High School Invitational title in 2011-12 ... Averaged 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.5 steals per game as a senior … Led the team in steals and ranked second on the team in assists ... Shot 52.7 percent on field goals and 33.7 percent on 3-pointers … Also a 78.1 percent shooter from the free throw line ... Named to the 2012 HoopHall Classic All-Tournament Second Team … An all-tournament selection at the 2012 Good Samaritan Flyin' To The Hoop Basketball Invitational … Voted Inspirational Player of the Game in Findlay Prep's 73-61 win over cross-town rival Bishop Gorman High School in the 2012 Big City Showdown ... Played freshman through junior seasons at Salesian High School in Richmond, Calif. … Averaged 14 points and 4.1 assists per game as a junior at SHS … As a freshman in 2009, helped lead SHS to California's Division IV state title … Played AAU basketball for the Oakland Soldiers.
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We're fast approaching the 20th party at Hudson and showing no signs of slowing down – quite the opposite actually. Big thanks to everyone who made it uptown for Pete Rock last night. It was incredible.
Next up is Jellybean Benitez, a disco king back in the eighties and recent inductee into the 2005 Dance Music Hall of Fame. He's remixed Whitney Houston, Jocelyn Brown, Patti Austin, George Benson, Shalamar, Hall & Oates, Billy Joel, Pointer Sisters, Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson's hit "Say, Say, Say," Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock" and Freeez's "I.O.U." Jellybean helped his once-girlfriend to remix her songs, starting out with "Everybody," followed by "Physical Attraction," "Borderline," "Lucky Star" and her radio breakthrough "Holiday." "Holiday" was the first song Jellybean ever produced from scratch and the girl was of course… Madonna!
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College Sports Madness released its 2012-13 preseason all-Western Athletic Conference women's basketball teams, and three Vandal players were among the 10 to receive the recognition.
Junior Alyssa Charlston was a first-team selection, while sophomores Krissy Karr and Stacey Barr were picked to the second-team.
"It's great having three people on the preseason team," Idaho coach Jon Newlee said. "So much of preseason stuff is based on what you did the year before, and certainly Alyssa had a great year and deserves to be on the first-team. It also shows the years that those two, Krissy and Stacey, had as freshmen last year, and the respect that they got based off of that."
Charlston was a first-team All-WAC selection last season after averaging 14.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game as a sophomore. She also earned Academic All-American, WAC Player of the Week, WAC all-tournament team and Lady Griz Classic all-tournament team honors. Her 1.03 blocks per game ranked sixth in the WAC and she recorded 11 double-doubles on the season.
Karr was a WAC all-freshman team pick in 2011-12 and averaged 6.9 points, 4.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game, starting 26 games at point guard for the Vandals. Karr scored in double figures eight times, including a 13-point, 10 assist double-double. Her 4.0 assists per game ranked fourth in the WAC.
Despite coming off the bench in all but four games for the Vandals in 2011-12, Barr ranked second on the team in scoring with 10.3 points per game and fourth in rebounding, with 4.0 boards per game. A fearless shooter, Barr connected on 62 3-pointers as a freshman, the fourth-highest single-season total in program history. She scored in double figures 20 times for Idaho and scored 20 or more points four times.
"Preseason team rankings and player rankings don't mean anything if you don't go out and back it up throughout the year," Newlee said. "While it is nice that we got this recognition, we have a lot of work ahead of us, and those three would know better than anyone that you have to go out and do it on the floor."
The WAC Coaches and Media polls, including preseason all-conference teams and predicted order of finish, will be released later this month. The Vandals have their first exhibition game of 2012-13 on Nov. 2 against Western Oregon, and open up the regular season on Nov. 9 at Wyoming.


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Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is home to three species of species, including Grevy's, Grant's and Hartmann's zebras. View the zebras on a Serengeti Safari® and Serengeti Railway train ride.
Grant's zebras have stripes down the legs to the hooves. They have broad, dark stripes on a white background that meet under the belly. Herds consist of many distinct groups with strong individual differences within a single population. Family groups are permanent associations and within the family, only the family stallion is permitted to mate with mares in the family.
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BG: Grant's zebras are located on the grasslands and savannas of East Africa.
Q: How large are Grant's zebras?
BG: Grant's zebras reach 8 feet in length, 4 to 4.5 feet in height and can weigh 660 pounds.
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BG: You can view zebras from the Skyride, Serengeti Railway, Edge of Africa® and on a Serengeti Safari® tour.