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On Tuesday, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their performers and inductees for the April 10th ceremony, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The E Street Band will be inducted by their leader Bruce Springsteen. Glenn Frey will be inducting Linda Ronstadt, who had him and Don Henley in her band prior to the two going on to form the Eagles. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is inducting Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall and John Oates are being inducted by Roots drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson (who like the duo hails from Philadelphia), Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is inducting Kiss, and former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is inducting Nirvana. The person who will induct Cat Stevens has not yet been named.
Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens, and the E Street Band are among the inductees who will be performing. Linda Ronstadt, who won't be performing due to Parkinson's disease, will have her hits performed by a superstar lineup that will feature Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris and Carrie Underwood. Ronstadt will also be skipping the ceremony altogether, as she is too ill to travel. No performers have been listed for either Kiss or Nirvana. Earlier in the year, Kiss has already chosen not to perform, due to a conflict of which members were included in their induction, and of course Nirvana is without their frontman Kurt Cobain (who passed away in 1994). There is also no word if there will be tribute performances for the two.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction Ceremony will air on HBO on Saturday May 31st at 9pm ET/6pm PT.

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Great job on the column in Saturday's Pilot ("Bike paths and budget woes," Jan. 22).
When I saw the dual headlines in the Wednesday edition about the county being unable to fund basic services on the one hand, and grant funding being available for bicycle facilities on the other, I expected it to strike an ironic cord.
We receive notices of various grant-funding programs almost every day. Most of these are not applicable to basic local community priorities. In the past week, the programs have ranged from digitizing records of national historic significance to providing computer training for jail inmates. A funding program comes along occasionally that fits with something on Brookings' project list. This is a result of a national categorical grants system whereby the federal government – the administration that's currently in power – determines the priorities.
This is not a new phenomenon; the first successful grant application I ever wrote in 1971 was to plant trees along a local commercial street; the national goal of the grant program was to create jobs, and we competed well because cutting holes in the sidewalk and planting trees is very labor intensive. On several occasions, applications were successful because we had projects fully planned and "on the shelf" that could be dusted off and modified to fit whatever funding criteria was in vogue at the time.
Brookings applied for 18 projects under the federal economic stimulus program ranging from street reconstruction and water/sewer system improvements to hiring police officers. None were approved. We have also applied under categorical grant programs multiple times for parks funding, sewer projects, sidewalk installation, food bank building construction and police officers.
Typically, we have not competed well because of factors like the local median income (compared to other communities) being too high, water or sewer rates being comparatively low, or we are not part of the "club" that has been in the grants game for many years, or we just don't have the resources it takes to doggedly pursue the funding. Once you have participated in the "grants game" for awhile, your success rate improves because of the relationships built with the funding agencies, and because you can demonstrate that you have the systems in place to spend the money efficiently and account for it.
The only successes we have had in three years are: playground equipment at Easy Manor Park, several land use planning grants, environmental review for the Del Norte County Airport and construction funding for an emergency operating center – which was actually an earmark.
In addition to the multi-use path, we have an application pending under the ODOT Safe Routes to School program for sidewalk installation where the schools meet the streets. We are competing against 20 other communities who have applied for the same dollars.
I really appreciate the fact that this can be very confusing to the public; that there are various "buckets of money" (or, as is the case with the federal government "buckets of debt") from which local government draws to undertake community programs, and while some of those buckets are full, others are dry. I wish it were simple.


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Horizontal stripes I painted in my half bath-
Chocolate colored paint in the dining room and painted wainscoting trim-
Chalkboard paint I used in my kitchen-
So, I figured that painting a chevron wall in my office couldn't be that hard. And well...it wasn't.
Let's start at the beginning. I started with this small room that was currently
I decided to paint the room a pale turquoise to brighten things up.
However, the pretty turquoise paint chip turned into a horrible nursery blue on the walls. We hated it:(
I decided to try a silvery gray color to tone down the blue. I selected Glidden's Gray Ghost color and had it color matched-
It looks a little dark in the photo, but it looks like a pale silver in real life. Although I really liked the color, I felt it was a little bland.
I always browse the 'mis-tint' or 'accident' aisle in the paint section at any home improvement store. I pick up quarts of paint in various colors that I think might work for future projects, often times just for a few bucks. I had picked up a darker gray color a few weeks ago for 50% off. I didn't have a specific use for it at the time, but I was really drawn to the color. So, I decided to do an accent wall in a chevron (also known as herringbone) and use the gallon of grey paint.
Armed with a gallon paint and some painter's tape, I started measuring the wall.
1. I marked the middle of the wall and taped straight down the center.
2. I then marked the center on both sides of the tape, dividing the wall into 4 equal sections.
3. I measured the height of the wall and divided by the number of 'stripes' I wanted. Since I wanted 6 stripes, this would make each chevron stripe 8.5 inches tall. I marked each piece of tape at 8.5 inches all the way down. I then taped from the top of the first stripe to the next 8.5'' across. (Sounds more complicated than it is:)
4. I did this on the other side as well.
5. The hard part is over! The taping is much more time consuming (although not that bad) than the actual painting. I decided on a whim to use some leftover lacquer I had from my bathroom vanity project to add some dimension to the 'plain' stripes. The lacquer was a clear gloss, so it did not change the existing wall color at all...just gave it high shine.
You can kinda see the sheen on the 2 stripes here.
6. Time for the darker paint to go on.
7. Time to rip off the tape! It's best to do this when the paint is still wet. My favorite part!
Words cannot describe how much I love this!!!!
I'll be showing the entire room tomorrow. It's funny how the smallest spaces can quickly become favorites!
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The RTS's of 2006 (Petroglyph)
A few days ago IGN released some information regarding the rts games that will be released during 2006, on the last page of the article it has some intresting news about Petroglyph.
Petroglyph/SEGA RTS
Developer: Petroglyph
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: TBA
What is it?: We know even less about this game than we do the next Command & Conquer. Petroglyph has already started in on an RTS title with the folks over at SEGA who are swiftly becoming a much larger force in the PC market. All we know is that the game will have a futuristic theme. Hopefully when Petroglyph is finally done with Empire at War and can put more resources towards this game, we'll learn a bit more.
This makes me a little interested on how good the support will be for Empire at war given that Petroglyph isn't that big of studio compared to some of the other developers out there. Dont get me wrong, I'm itching to play more games by Petroglyph but I sure hope they don't make the same mistake that EA has made with so many of there games and not supporting them.
EA= :Pir1:
It's not only EA ofcourse that has no support for their customers...im wondering which marketting policy those companies follow.
Yet, i think EaW will have the adequate support, since it's very modable, in the meaning that the code can be easily tweaked to come up with any rising issues (of every nature).
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"There's a certain beauty in simplicity."
Sure, you may not immediately think of highway interchanges when you hear that phrase, but it still applies. If you've read my previous post, you've probably gathered that I'm not a big fan of massive and complex highways and interchanges. Even though these types are arguably necessary in high-traffic circumstances, it's the more rural and seemingly never-ending highways that are much more fun to travel on. Here, I've compiled a list of some of the most practical and breathtaking interchanges that I'd love to travel to someday:
Sir John A. Macdonald Pkwy. & Parkdale Ave., Ottawa
There's something I really like about trumpet interchanges. Particularly, I like the fact that it's a much nicer solution than just slapping a stoplight on there and calling it a day. While many of the junctions on the scenic John A. Macdonald Parkway are at-grade and controlled by traffic signals, interestingly, this one isn't. I'm not complaining, though, because free-flowing interchanges like this one add a significant amount of capacity and save time for travelers. Plus, they're much more pleasant to navigate.
Semi-directional T interchange near Lausanne, Switzerland
I'm not sure of the exact location of this interchange, but I like it. While some may consider it an eyesore because of the three levels, I think it fits in perfectly with the surrounding landscape. I won't go into detail about how this type of interchange works, but it basically serves the same function as the trumpet interchange above. Instead of a loop, though, it uses flyover ramps to accommodate higher speeds. Even though the cost is pretty high, it's probably the best type of basic T-intersection that money can buy.
Parclo on Autobahn 7 in Nesselwang, Germany
Ah, the parclo interchange. Everyone's favorite variation of the infamous cloverleaf interchange. While the traditional cloverleaf is known to be somewhat dangerous because of weaving, the partial cloverleaf eliminates this problem. This way, travel is safer and there's still much more capacity than an at-grade intersection. While the interchange pictured above isn't a parclo in the strictest traditional sense, it basically works the same way, except for the fact that one of the loops is on the other side. Again, I think the surrounding landscape positively contributes to its aesthetics.
Roundabout near Opatovice nad Labem, Czech Republic
There's something that really fascinates me about roundabout interchanges. Maybe it's just the fact that they're practically nonexistent in North America. Or maybe it's just because of their practicality. These type of free-flowing highway interchanges are incredibly flexible, considering they can be built with either two or three levels depending on capacity needs. Roundabout interchanges are much better than diamond interchanges in terms of capacity and travel time, considering the general lack of traffic signals. I particularly like this one because it keeps other junctions off of the main interchange, and because it's interesting to see the road stubs where the arterial will eventually be extended.
So there you have it, the best and most practical interchanges around the world (in my opinion). If there's any you'd like to add, feel free. And be sure to stay tuned and subscribe for when I write about the worst interchanges in the world next month. As always, be sure to share this post using the links below if you found it insightful or interesting.


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How to Turn Any Android Phone Into a Stock Android Phone (Almost)
Google is now selling stock Android editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One in addition to the Nexus 4, featuring Google's software without the usual manufacturer customizations. You can get a more stock Android-like experience on your existing phone, too.
Most Android manufacturers take advantage of Android's openness to replace the standard launcher and even other applications like the keyboard and calendar app. We'll show you how to get the more Google-driven experience on your phone.
Replace Your Launcher
The "launcher" is the part of Android that handles your home screens and app drawer. Many manufacturers replace Android's default launcher with their own. Unfortunately, they also strip Android's standard launcher out of the phone so you can't use it if you prefer it. Google doesn't yet offer the stock Android launcher on Google Play, although they've recently been trying to make Android more modular, so Android's launcher may be available from Google Play in the future.
While you can't yet install Google's official launcher, you can install third-party launchers. Some third-party launchers are very different, while others are very similar to Google's stock Android launcher with only a few more configuration options. If you're looking for one just like Android's default launcher, install Nova Launcher. The standard version is free — the paid version just gets you some additional configuration features that aren't found in Google's default launcher, anyway.
After installing Nova Launcher — or any other launcher — just tap your home button and select Nova Launcher. Select Always and Nova Launcher will become your default launcher.
Install Google Keyboard
If your phone's manufacturer has stripped out Android's default keyboard and added their own, you can install Google's official Android keyboard. Known as Google Keyboard on the Play Store, this keyboard is the same as the keyboard added in Android 4.2 and contains all the good the swiping and autocorrect features.
Best of all, it can be installed on Android 4.0 and up, so if you're using a device that hasn't yet been updated to Android 4.2, you'll be able to install it and get a more advanced keyboard — assuming your device is using Android 4.0 or later.
Install Google Calendar
Some manufacturers replace Google's official Calendar app with their own, inferior calendar app. If you're an Android user and a user of Google's services, you'll probably want to use Google's official Google Calendar app for the best experience and integration with Google Calendar.
Like Google Keyboard, this app was once only available if it was included on your device in your manufacturer's skin. However, you can now install the Google Calendar app from Google Play to get Google's official Calendar app on any device — as long as you're using Android 4.0.3 or later.
Replace Your Lock Screen
Manufacturers love customizing their phone's lock screens. Google doesn't offer Android Jelly Bean's default lock screen in Google Play, but you can get a very similar experience by installing Holo Locker. Just install the app, launch it, and enable it — your phone or tablet will now have a lock screen that looks and functions just like Android 4.1's default lock screen.
Other Official Google Apps
Many of Google's official apps are available on Google Play, although they may not come by default on all phones. For example, some phones ship with the Google Earth app, while some phones don't. Either way, you can install it from Google Play. To browse a full list of Google's apps, look through the Apps by Google page and install the apps you want.
Unofficial Ports of Stock Apps
Apps like the standard Gallery, Camera, Calculator, and Clock apps are not available from Google Play. However, some developers have gone out of their way to port unofficial versions and make them available in the Play Store. For example, Moblynx offers free, ported versions of the Gallery, Camera, Calculator and Clock apps from Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean versions of Android. If your phone includes your manufacturer's versions of these apps and you're not happy with them, you may want to install these unofficial ports of the official versions.
Flash a Custom ROM
Flashing a new ROM on your Android phone is the only way to get the complete stock Android, Nexus-like experience. There are certain things you just can't change without installing a completely new build of Android. You can't get rid of your manufacturer's skin over Android and go back to the stock experience, nor can you install certain default Android apps, like the standard People app.
Most popular Android phones will be able to install something like the popular CyanogenMod, which has some tweaks but is very close to the stock Android-like experience. If you have a Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One, you'll probably be able to install the Android ROM from the "Google Play Edition" versions of these phones to get a more official, Nexus-like experience — although installing these ROMs on the standard versions of these phones isn't officially supported.
For more information, read our guide to flashing custom ROMs.
Installing these apps — or even installing a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod — won't give you the complete Nexus experience with timely official updates. However, they can help smooth over the rough edges in your device manufacturer's customized software and give you an experience more like the one Google's Android designers envisioned.
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Pop music fans of any age will enjoy Burt Bacharach, legendary songwriter of many pop hits from the last 60+ years. Bacharach will play the beautiful showroom at Talking Stick Resort, Mar. 8.
Tickets are on sale now at www.Ticketmaster.com, the Talking Stick Resort Box Office or charge by phone at (480) 850-7734.
Tickets range in price from $60 - $155. You must be 21 years or older to attend.
You won't want to miss this special musical moment as the six-time Grammy Award winner performs classic compositions such as "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," "There's Always Something There To Remind Me" and "Anyone Who Had A Heart."
Bacharach partnered with lyricist Hal David in the late 50s and the duo created music magic from the start, composing more than 100 songs in the mid-1960s and writing timeless records including The Carpenters' "(They Long To Be) Close To You," B. J. Thomas' "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," Tom Jones' "What's New Pussycat?" and Aretha Franklin's "I Say A Little Prayer." Can you imagine? All these hits and more!
In 1965, Bacharach released his debut album, "Hit Maker! Burt Bacharach Plays His Hits." He would go on to appear in three Austin Powers films, receive three Academy Awards and write the music for the Broadway play "Promises, Promises."
Today, Bacharach remains truly in a league of his own, penning 73 Top 40 singles in the U.S.
In addition to this great show, TSR is bringing a ton of great entertainment to the Valley over the next several months…
TSR Upcoming Musical Entertainment:
Jan. 24 Hot Tuna and Leon Russell – SOLD OUT!
Feb. 19-23 Legends in Concert
March 1 George Thorogood & The Destroyers
March 7 Phil Vassar
March 14 California Transit Authority featuring Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin formerly of Chicago
March 15 The Pink Floyd Experience
March 22 Michael McDonald
March 28 Julio Iglesias
April 5 The Mavericks


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Protesters gather in downtown Phoenix at Arizona State Capitol against illegal immigration
PHOENIX - A couple dozen protesters gathered at the State Capitol this morning as part of a nationwide protest against illegal immigration.
The protesters gathered around 6:00 a.m. Most left after a couple hours.
Many were members of various patriot groups like Riders USA and Overpasses for America.
RELATED: Protestors in Oracle must wait for arrival of immigrant children
"We all feel for the children but it isn't just children crossing," said Dawn Fallon with Overpasses for America. "We don't know how many terrorists are coming in."
The protesters made it clear that they are against reform. Rather, they say, if enforced, current immigration law will solve the problems.
Several other protests are taking place around the state and around the country Friday and Saturday.
Protest against illegal immigration getting underway at State Capitol pic.twitter.com/SC0AmVmDdZ— Angie Holdsworth (@AngieHoldsworth) July 18, 2014


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Captain Kevin Maloney, second from left, presents Sergeant Steve Crozier and Lieutenant Kevin Phelan with Officers of the Month for June at last month's 101 Precinct Community Council meeting. Also pictured are council president Justin Cauley and vice president Denean Ferguson. Photo by Miriam Rosenberg
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Hi we have a batch job which used program RLAUTA10 to create transfer orders from transfer requirements. The variant defined for program RLAUTA10 has "Partial prov. in TO allowed", this indicator selects partially processed transfer requirements and created TO for these TR.
I have a scenario where I want to exclude partially processed TR for a particular Movement type from this program, so it means that the variant is good for all other movement types except one.
Is there any way I can achieve this?
Thanks in advance,
Try t-code OMKZ, transfer order creation is not started in the transaction that creates the transfer requirement or posting change notice. Instead it is started by a report that runs as a batch job in the background. For this reason, you must classify the transfer requirements or posting change notices according to certain criteria.
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"Girls will be boys, and boys will be girls, It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook-up world." by The Kinks, Lola
Judith Cruz began her candidacy for the district 8 position on the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees as a Democrat, but now is quietly campaigning as a Republican in some communities.
Her change of heart, though half-hearted, came after a Republican candidate won two thousand votes in the primary. She wants those votes for the runoff, next Tuesday, November 30 in her race against Juliet Stipeche.
The conversion must have got passed Cruz's Democratic campaign manager, Marc Campos, who refers to Governor Perry derisively only as "Governor Dude," as well as city-councilman James Rodriguez, who gave Cruz a last minute endorsement.
The rationale for Ms. Cruz's candidacy was her desire for school reform. Yet when asked about the pace of reform in the Houston Independent School District, she insisted administrators "need to go slower." Terry Grier's one reform program serves only nine schools. You cannot go much slower than that.
Ms. Cruz has said she is running to put needs of children ahead of adult interests, but upon hearing some elementary school teachers dislike serving free breakfasts in the classroom, she claimed "HISD students may be hungry, but they are definitely not starving" and declared against the program.
Trying to link Superintendent Terry Grier, not so popular on the east-side, to her opponent, Ms. Cruz issued a letter stating "Only two people are for breakfasts in the classroom: Terry Grier and my opponent."
Yet she has repeatedly claimed Terry Grier "has the right mindset" and "is headed in the right direction."
HISD teachers might not have to worry about serving breakfasts for long, because Ms. Cruz wants to end subsidies keeping small schools afloat. At a candidates' forum she said as many as one-third of HISD's neighborhood schools are under-capacity and should be considered for closure. Most of the schools she is talking about are elementary schools. She has identified Michelle Rhee, who closed forty neighborhood schools in the District of Columbia, as a role model.
Opposed to HISD's small schools, Ms. Cruz has nonetheless praised the KIPP and YES Prep charter schools; and all of these schools are small schools that receive higher per pupil subsidies than HISD schools.
Democrat and Republican; celebrating the successes of small schools and advocating their closure; for putting the interests of children first and then not so much; a reformer opposed to reform; and a supporter and critic of Terry Grier—Judith Cruz is at best unclear about what she stands for and at worst she, or her campaign manager, is misrepresenting her to voters.


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Wildcats 2nd, Lady Cats 4th At Apollo Track Championships
The team title was captured by the Mt Zion Braves with 127.5 points and the Wildcats were right behind with 121 with a strong performance in the field events.
Chase Mercer won the triple jump with a leap of 42' 9.5" and Rob Foreman, in his first time triple jumping in competition, placed 2nd with a jump of 42' 2.5". Foreman also placed in the pole vault with a 4th place finish, was 5th in the 200 meter and anchored the 4x100 relay team.
With a gutsy effort, Tyler Jourdan won the pole vault with a clear of 15 feet.
On the track, distance runner Brenner Webster had a big night. Webster won the 3200 meter, came back to finish 4th in the 800 meter and then was 2nd in the 1600 meter.
Dan Dillion was 2nd in both hurdle races. Sam Green was 2nd in the 400 meter and 3rd in the high jump. Clay Irwin was 3rd in the shot put and Nic Helm came up big in the discus with a 2nd place throw.
Earning All-Conference honors were Brenner Webster in the 3200 meter and 1600 meters, Chase Mercer in the triple jump, Rob Foreman in the triple jump, Dan Dillion in the 110 and 300 hurdles, Tyler Jourdan in the pole vault, Nic Helm in the discus and Sam Green in the high jump.
EFFINGHAM - The Salem Lady Wildcats finished in 4th place at the Apollo Conference Championships.
Finishing first or second and gaining All-Conference honors included Cassie Brashear in the shotput. Allie Hood set a new personal record with a jump of 5 feet in the high jump. Emily Baer set a new personal record and is 4th all-time at SCHS with her finish in the 200. Alexa Smith finished her 100 meter high hurdles in a time which was good enough for 7th all-time at SCHS.
Other individual performances included Emily Baer setting a new personal record time in the 100 meters of 12.87. That was good for 3rd place in the competition and tied for 4th all-time at SCHS.
Megan Ross finished 4th in the shot put and 5th in the discus.
Kayle Kloppedal finished 4th in the 100 meter high hurdles. She also finished 5th in the triple jump, which is a personal record with a jump of 32 feet and 1 inch. That is good for 8th all-time at SCHS.
Saegan Phillips finished 3rd in the 800 meters, Allie Hood 4th in the 400 meters, Alexa Smith 3rd in the 300 meter hurdles, and Alyssa Vest was 5th in the 100 and 200 meter dash.
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'Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better'
A play about love, sex, hopes and dreams.
Our first production of Twelfth Night at the Abbey Theatre in over 30 years is a provocative and modern look at Shakespeare's most renowned comedy.
Orsino loves Olivia. Olivia doesn't love him. She loves Cesario who's actually Viola in disguise. And then there's Malvolio…where will his infatuation lead him? Love is complicated but can we choose who we fall for?
This fresh retelling of Twelfth Night is packed with original music and Shakespeare's extraordinary language.
Director Wayne Jordan (Alice in Funderland, The Plough and the Stars) joins some of Ireland's most exciting theatre artists of the moment to present this new production on the Abbey stage.
Please note – This production may contain strobe lighting.
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Previews: 25 – 29 April
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Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2pm
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Relive the original music created for Twelfth Night by composer Tom Lane in this playlist.
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Through news, reviews and tweets, lots of people have had great things to say about Twelfth Night!
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Featuring Sophie Robinson, Natalie Radmall Quirke, Ruth McGill, Mark O'Halloran and Nick Dunning.
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The more I recall the play the more I want to book tickets again.
Jeanne Dublin 7 May 2014, 11:11
The Globe's Mark Rylance "Twelfth Night" set the play back to the 18th century, warping the perception of the play for a new generation of theatergoers. Thankfully, Wayne Jordan and the Abbey Theatre have brought the play and its acid commentary on desire and sexual self-awareness back to the 21st century. This is the "Twelfth Night" Broadway audiences should have seen.
Wayne Myers Oneida, New York 5 May 2014, 03:17
Avoid at all costs, every minute felt like an hour, well done Wayne Jordan on creating gay sexual undertones where there are none, and no sexual tension at all between the characters who end up together. A complete waste of time and money. So much of the humour was bought through cheap laughs. It's only redeeming factor was the music, and eBen that was ccompletely over indulged. Never goimg to see a play directed by Wayne Jordan again.
Mollyrose lee Dublin 4 May 2014, 13:19
A truly exceptional performance from all the cast. Particular stand out performaces from both Mark O'Halloran and Barry John O'Connor. I loved the modern elements. The best theatre production I have seen this year and would be very surprised if it is surpassed. A very well deserved standing ovation was given to the cast.
Stephen Caul Dublin 2 May 2014, 12:45
Fantastic production.
Anna Grisham Dublin 30 Apr 2014, 21:36
A superbly entertaining production of Twelfth Night both true to the period and fresh for the 21st century. Well worth waiting for with a very talented cast. Excellent music and movement added greatly to the performance. A standing ovation at the end of the first preview was very well deserved. Well done all!
Marian Dublin 15 29 Apr 2014, 00:10
I really had no idea I was in for such a treat when brought to this wonderful staging of Twelfth night, without doubt the best few hours spent at the theatre in years. A wonderful modern adaptation , a showcase of acting and musical talent , I cannot recommend it highly enough . A feast for all the senses and a right good laugh . You must go! Well done to all .
Camilla Cruise Dublin 28 Apr 2014, 23:26
Saw Twelfth Night on the 25th of April and had a great time. A funny and provocative play about love, in all its many forms. The cast were fantastic. Mark O'Halloran as Malvolio was particularly good, he was so funny but also tragic. And Ger Kelly can really sing. Looking forward to his EP.
Thanks to the Abbey and all involved for a great night of theatre.
J.O'Brien Ireland 26 Apr 2014, 16:17
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One of the Abstergo challenges in the fighter category says:
disarm and kill 3 agile guards with their own weapon
I've been disarming them left and right, but they always drop their weapon and I somehow can't pick them up. What am I doing wrong?
One of the Abstergo challenges in the fighter category says:
I've been disarming them left and right, but they always drop their weapon and I somehow can't pick them up. What am I doing wrong?
The agile guards use throwing knives as weapon, of which you can only carry 1 at a time. If you drop their weapon to the ground, it's most likely you already carry a throwing knife. If that's the case, just kill the guard with the knife you already have.
The best way to finish the challenge is by doing the following:
So I've been looking around for this same answer and have finally found it!
If you are on the PC version and using keyboard and mouse, there is a bug! This bug DOES NOT SELECT THE THROWING KNIFE FROM YOUR SIDE WEAPONS! Because of this, if you ever obtain one, it will only disarm the guard by dropping the knife to the ground. To get around this, switch to using a controller, as they seem to have forgotten to map a button for the throwing knife (possibly due to the fact you can only get them through disarming, but still an oversight that they should have noticed). Use the d-pad to select the throwing knife you already have in stock, and use it on any old guard to get rid of it. Afterwards, you can switch back to using the keyboard if you wish and the next time you disarm an agile guard, you'll automatically have the knife selected, so simply use it on them.
Hope this helped if you were using the PC version, and if not, hope this helped anyone else who found their way here.
To resolve the knife bug (pc version) there is another solution... Search the file "Assassin4.ini" and Enable a keymap for use the Dpad.... Open Assassin4.ini (notepad) and search for:
By default the -1 is for disable ... change in:
12 is Keyboard key "?"
27 is keyboard key "+"
26 is keyboard key "è"
25 is keyboard key "p"
In game can use the keyboard for emulate the Dpad and select the knife...
(the assassin4.ini file is under documents in Assassin IV Black Flag directory)
Simply walk up to a agile guard and attack them, but make sure you have your fists equipped.
Punch them once, wait for them to attack, counter the attack, then press A (Xbox 360). It should then be only a few hits with the weapon you just disarmed off of the guard and it's done.
Repeat this until the challenge is completed.
The key is to be unarmed (select the little fists icon as your weapon). Then, when you disarm by holding B, on Xbox, then A… you'll end up with their weapon in your hand. A few hacks of the sword and repeat with another guard.
In the AC4 PC version, you can select the throwing knife if you hold the Q button. The primary weapon icons pops up (showing unarmed, hidden blades and swords). Still holding the Q button, rotate the wheel on the mouse, the secondary weapon icons pops up. It will show the throwing knife just above the 'coins' icon. Select it and then you can complete the Abstergo Challenge.
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For the week of
June 08, 2012
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Reaction of the Week
RALEIGH — If North Carolina were a separate country, its economy would
be one of the weakest in the developed world based on average employment
rates, and its tax climate for economic growth would be nothing short
of "horrendous."
John Locke Foundation President John Hood reaches those conclusions in his new book, Our Best Foot Forward. Hood officially unveils his book during a noon speech Monday, June 11, at the JLF office in Raleigh.
"In a 21st-century economy based on worldwide markets, North Carolina
isn't just competing with other states," Hood said. "We are competing
with other nations. Our political leaders have long recognized this
fact. They have talked about making North Carolina a hot spot for
investors, executives, and entrepreneurs from other lands. Our current
economy falls short of that mark."
Over the course of nearly 200 pages, Hood documents North Carolina's
current economic woes, then spells out an investment plan to help the
state change course. That plan features a 10-point "Carolina Manifesto
for Growth."
"In this book, you will not read a thoroughgoing indictment of all
government," Hood explains. "Government performs indispensable tasks
that make economic success possible. But many government programs don't
function as intended. Our Best Foot Forward presents a plan for promoting effective investment in the state's economy and thus making the state more competitive."
CJ: Dental regulation bill drawing national attentionRALEIGH – Arthur Smith of Durham hopes Senate
Bill 655, a measure placing tighter restrictions on dental service
organizations, doesn't become law. Smith on Tuesday told his wife's story of successful treatment she received at DentalWorks across from Durham's Southpoint Mall. If the bill, he fears that dental prices will increase.
CJ: Perdue: 'Tax The Heck' out of sweepstakes parlorsRALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue wants to "tax the
heck" out of sweepstakes business across North Carolina as a means of
providing more funding for education. "I will never turn my back on the kids of North Carolina," Perdue, a Democrat, said during a hastily called press conference on the south side of the state Capitol Thursday morning.
CJ: Federal rules pompt change to UNC-CH sexual assault policyRALEIGH — The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill has an unusual student disciplinary system. Although other
schools sometimes involve students in disciplinary proceedings, UNC's
"Honor Court" is entirely student-run and student-led. Students even
prosecute students for sexual assault — but that soon may change
following the issuance of new federal regulations.
CJ: Transit tax will go before Orange County votersHILLSBOROUGH – Orange County voters will decide
the fate of a nearly $1.4 billion light rail project for Durham and
Orange counties in the Nov. 6 general election. In a 5-2 vote Tuesday night, the Orange County Board of Commissioners
approved placing a half-cent sales tax referendum on the ballot to pay
for the 17.3-mile rail line project.
CJ: Trial of Perdue associates Stubbs, Sitton on holdRALEIGH — The campaign finance trials of two
associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on
hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both
Monday, June 11, 2012 at 12:00 PM, NoonA meeting of the Shaftesbury Societywith our special guest John HoodOur Best Foot Forward
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.A Lunchtime Discussionwith our special guest Lawrence LessigRaging Cronyism
Capital Quotes
"The moral issue's already passed with gambling in Cherokee because they're already doing it."— Sen. Tom Apodaca, R-Henderson, talking to the Associated Press about a new agreement allowing poker and other table games with live dealers at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' casino.
"Everybody's busy, everybody's happy. The work leaves absolutely no visible problems."— Sen. Harris Blake, R-Moore, as quoted by the Raleigh News & Observer, on fracking for natural gas in Pennsylvania. The N.C. Senate passed a bill this week allowing fracking.
"I'd give it high odds that you are going to see a voter ID (bill) pass. If it gets vetoed the veto will get overridden."— House Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, as quoted by the Raleigh News & Observer, on the odds the General Assembly will pass a law requiring citizens to present identification when voting.
"We're not talking recession. We're really talking sluggish growth."— UNC-Charlotte economist John Connaughton, as quoted by the Charlotte Observer, offering his projection for the North Carolina economy over the next two years.
On The Air This Week…
This week on C J Radio…
JLF's John Hood discusses themes from his new book about restoring North Carolina's economy; state senators debate reform to forced annexation law; Reps. Hugh Blackwell and Paul Luebke debate boosting participation in public school Advanced Placement courses; Duke law professor Scott Silliman analyzes the policy and legal issues around drone warfare; and JLF's Terry Stoops explains why opportunity scholarships are growing in popularity.
This week on NC Spin…
Join moderator Tom Campbell
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intelligent television talk show in the state. Topics this week: Fixing unemployment insurance; The Veto Garage; Cherokee getting table games; and tolling I-95. This week's panelists: John Hood and Becki Gray from the John Locke Foundation; Chris Fitzsimon of NC Policy Watch; and former Lt. Governor Dennis Wicker.
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Listen girls, Fashion Week isn't just about us. This past month has been filled with fashion weeks across New York, Paris, Milan, you name it… and men's labels have been all over the catwalk with hot new looks. Surprisingly, many of the trends that we girls are loving right now are just as in style for men this season. Take a look at some men's runway looks that will make you want to go holiday shopping for your man a few months early.
Bright Pants
Try to look past the fact that all the models in the NUMBER:Lab Spring 2012 New York show were beyond drool-worthy. Check out the bold colored pants paired with neutrals navy and black, a trend that definitely seems borrowed from the girls. Now, I'm not saying to go out and buy "His and Hers" outfits, just let your man know that bright colors are for boys too!
Color Blocking
At Marc Jacobs, it was cargo pants, blazers, and trench coats. A big "Do" in this outfit is the use of color-blocking, a widespread womenswear trend in everything from pants to shirts to trenches like this one. These cargo pants are also a great classic item that has been modernized with a few twists like a cropped hem and fitted silhouette.
3/4 Sleeve
VLOV-QingQing Wu had some savvy styles make their way down the New York Fashion Week runway that seem a little familiar as well. Take this men's blazer with subtle use of texture. The 3/4 sleeve proves that this silhouette can look just as sexy on men as on women.
Plaid is a classic that never dies and a great addition to anyone's closet. The patterned blazer has been around a while for women, but it's obvious that the men are "following suit" with the trend. This plaid blazer from Perry Ellis says it all — so sexy, so sophisticated, and with the jersey-knit scarf wrapped around the neck, it takes the look to an even higher level of swank.
Short Suits
Malan Breton has come a long way from his days on Project Runway. In addition to his fabulous womenswear this past New York fashion week, he had several men's looks that were so on-point, we had to take notice. The trend of blue suiting is across the board, in addition to the fitted style.
Big collared sweatshirts are "in" according to Paris Fashion Week's Tim Van Steenbergen collection for men. Pairing sweatshirts with sports coats and casual blazers is always a hot look on a man, looking confident and fashion-forward, but laid-back.


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We're thrilled to announce a collaboration with illustrator Marie El-Ahmar on our E-Shop's visuals. Marie's vibrant artwork will bring a new expression to our catalogue of carefully selected jewellery and accessories.
The project occurred organically, beginning with an encounter at an east London café that turned into an invigorating conversation.
"When Marie sent me examples of her illustrations, I instantly was drawn to them, they had a dark sensuality, they remained feminine but not in a girly way, there was something quite strong about these creatures," Valery explains. "I have always loved illustrations and I liked the idea of using illustrations of women instead of dummies or models to show our products. These illustrations encapsulate so much of what we trying to bring with our online store – we want to present a diverse account of female beauty, one that has much more depth and has intelligence."
Marie is a Lebanese talent and lived in Helsinki until recently. She began studying art and design and transitioned into illustration as a full-time discipline. "I've been drawing as long as I can remember," she reveals. "I ́ve always been much more fascinated by the illustrations of fashion designers more than the actual garments. My favourites are Christian Lacroix, John Galliano and Yves Saint Laurent."
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Undeniably, the Tanah Lot tourist object has become a major tourist destination in Bali. Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists always come to enjoy the natural attraction and unique culture. "Sanitation and services extended become the main requirement to maintain the Tanah Lot as an attractive and sustainable tourist destination," said Operations Manager, I Ketut Toya Adnyana. Amidst the greening activity at Tanah Lot, Toya said the habit to maintain the sanitation had also become a powerful promotional tool in drawing tourists. Besides, the tourist object with green, safe and comfortable atmosphere also gave a positive value, so that tourists would come to visit again. "Currently, we are promoting green program to create shady objects," said Toya.
The greening action this time was made by the management of Tanah Lot in cooperation with Aqua, a trademark of PT Tirta Investama, Warmadewa University and community of Beraban village. Through the community-based integrated waste management at Tanah Lot, all the participants planted trees in the parking area on Saturday (Dec 22). In addition to the greening activity, through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Aqua also processed the waste of coconut shells. "The idea of processing coconut shells comes from the high production of coconut shell waste per day here," he said.
Related to the coconut shell waste, Toya said, in a day it could reach 1,000 pieces. "All this time, the coconut shell waste becomes a problem as disturbing the spectacle of Tanah Lot that has been a national and international tourist icon," he added. Meanwhile, the Director of Sustainable Development of PT Tirta Investama, Sonny Sukada, said that related to the coconut shell waste program his party made cooperation with the Warmadewa University. The coconut shell waste would be processed into briquette, aroma therapy and incense. (BTN/015)


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It seems like there has been an explosion of foods in TV commercials, on supermarket shelves, and on restaurant menus advertised as 'gluten-free' or marked with 'GF' these days. Many people wonder what the fuss is all about, and some just think it is a crazy diet fad. Yet for those of us who have sensitivity to gluten (like an allergy), these are lifelines to 'normal' eating.
Non-Specific Gluten Sensitivity – or NSGS for short – is the fancy name for people with this condition. (It is not Celiac disease.) Gluten is found mostly in wheat and products that contain wheat. Many people find that in as little as one week of not eating gluten, their symptoms of stomach pain and severe gastro-intestinal distress disappear. Over a longer period of time, what many of them find is one little side affect…weight gain. Wonder why?
With an office in Plano, Angela Lemond, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, reveals that many packaged gluten free foods contain white rice flour as their primary ingredient. White rice flour is digested and metabolized just like white sugar. Eating an abundance of sugar-like carbs often contribute to significant weight gain (see www.lemondnutrition.com).
If you are new to eating gluten-free food or just want to learn more about it, you must become a snoop. In supermarkets, that means being one of those people who stands in the aisles and reads labels. Some products will clearly display the words 'Gluten-Free' on the front of their packaging.
Many others will be gluten free, but will not. Some product ingredient labels will shock you when you read that there is gluten in them. (Example: Many salad dressings and sauce mixes use monosodium glutamate or MSG as a thickening ingredient. If you see any part of the word 'gluten' in an ingredient label, cross that product off of the gluten free list.)
Certain products in the supermarket are naturally made without gluten like corn tortilla chips. However, companies do add flavorings and toppings (like 'nacho cheese' which you would think would be only a dairy product) to diversify their products. A nacho cheese corn tortilla chip made by a well-known manufacturer contains gluten. Sigh! Yet, there are terrific substitutions if you take the time to read labels.
Trader Joe's Supermarket at 2400 Preston Road in Plano will give anyone a FREE complete list of every product in the store that is made without gluten. They also use shelf tags that will identify products in their stores with the symbol 'GF', and in their monthly flyer will they promote their gluten free products in addition to their other items.
Trader Joe's also has its own private label nacho cheese flavor tortilla chips that are made without gluten, are delicious and reasonably priced. If there isn't a TJ's near you, consider making the drive to the closest one to you. You will be amazed at what you can find there and how little it costs to eat healthfully and well. For locations visit: www.traderjoes.com
It would be great if all companies would inform and support their customers like this. Since they don't, this is the goal of this column - to find companies, products, and places that have gluten-free goodness - and tell you about them each week. Whether in my neighborhood of Plano, Texas or wherever I may travel (both literally and virtual), there's a big gluten-free world out there to explore, and I want to share it with you.


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Whether you are looking for a place to grab lunch during the week, or a fun spot to hang out on a Saturday night, Murphy's Ale House in Valley View is the place to go.
Murphy's isn't your average Ale House. Although the beer list is beyond impressive, Murphy's has much more to offer than just beer. They have daily food and drink specials, and happy hour Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. No matter what you are in the mood for, the huge menu at Murphy's will have you covered. Appetizers include cheddar filled pretzel bites, reuben egg rolls and a hummus platter to name a few. If it's chicken wings you are craving, Murphy's Ale House has over 20 sauces to choose from. There is also a large selection of different burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, wraps and flat breads. Entrees include prime rib, fish and chips, homemade pierogi's, Ahi Tuna, and white cheddar and bacon macaroni.
Every Wednesday at Murphy's Ale House is Bike Night, and they have karaoke every Thursday. On Saturday's, come out to listen to live music on their patio. Speaking of patio's, Murphy's has the biggest and best in all of Cleveland. Their beautiful patio has huge bar, tons of seating, fire pits, cornhole and a sand volleyball court. Once you sit out there, you won't be leaving anytime soon. To top it all off, the staff at Murphy's Ale House are friendly and attentive, and make it easy for you to accomplish their motto, which is "Sit Long, Talk Much, Laugh Often."
Murphy's Ale House is located at 7503 Granger Road in Valley View. You can contact them at 216.524.2077 or visit their website at murphysalehousevalleyview.com


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International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
Ed. by Peter Hunt and Sheila Ray. New York: Routledge, 1996. Includes essays on theoretical and critical approaches to children's literature; types and genres of children's literature; book publishing and design; and the nature of children's literature in select countries and regions of the world.


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Cold air, a ships' hull cut by ice and heavy lake effect snow top the list of Michigan weather events on this day in history. From the National Weather Service archives here are the events that happened on January 6.
1912 - The temperature in Detroit didn't get above 5°. The day before (January 5), the temperature did the same thing. Marquette failed to reach 0° for a high temperature.
1924 - The wood, passenger and freight tug and excursion boat Thomas Friant, while carrying fishermen, had its hull cut by ice and sank during a charter fishing trip near the mouth of Knife River, MN in Lake Superior.
1999 - Heavy snow piles up on top of the snow dropped during the blizzard a few days earlier. Another 9 inches of snow at Muskegon brings the snow total on the ground to 30 inches, with snow drifts several feet high. This will be the snowiest January on record at Grand Rapids with 46.8 inches of snow and Lansing with 34.6 inches.
2002 - Cold arctic air pouring across Lake Superior on northwest winds set up bands of heavy lake effect snow over western Upper Michigan. The bands were most persistent over Gogebic and Ontonagon counties. Ironwood reported 11 inches of snowfall, Bessemer received 12 inches, and 9 inches accumulated in Rockland.


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Position: NT-DT
Height: 6-1 Weight: 320 lbs.
Born: September 3, 1977 in Galveston, TX
High School: Ball
College: Texas (school history) (Hampton college stats)
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 73 (500th overall since 1950)
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Lake Kuttara
Fantastic and mysterious hours
on a very transparent lake
Lake Kuttara is a caldera lake in Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun in the southwest of Hokkaido. Circumference of the lake is 8.5 km, its surface is 258 m above sea level and its maximum water depth is 148 m. Its underwater visibility of 28.3 m is one of the highest in Japan, which makes the landscape fantastic and mysterious for many visitors.
The lake is to the east of Noboribetsu hot spring in the Shikotsu Toya National Park. There are many active volcanoes in the surrounding. The Lake Kuttara is a crater lake of the volcano Kuttara. The name derives from "Kuttaru ushi to" meaning "A lake of Japanese knotweed" in Ainu.
Ezo Salamanders and crawfishes live in the area. Oncorhynchus nerka that was once cultured here has naturally propagated and many people come to catch them. Because there are facilities (Lake House) renting swan boats and rowboats, you can visit caves from the lake side. You will hear birds (White's Thrush, Japanese scops owl, Grey Nightjar) singing in the surrounding old-growth forests and may meet an Ezo red fox or buzzard on your way. The lake is in Shiraoi-cho but access is from Noboribetsu.
Address: Kojohama, Shiraoi-gun Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido
Phone: 0144-82-2216 (Siraoi Tourist Association)
Directions: (Train) Take Donan bus for Noboribetsu Onsen at Noboribetsu Station on the JR Muroran Honsen (one hour from Shin Chitose Airport), get off at Noboribetsu Onsen and drive by car for 15 minutes. (Car) 10 minutes from Noboribetsu-higashi Interchange on the Doo Expressway *The road is closed in winter and available only from around late-April to mid-November.


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Like "Pompeii", "3 Days to Kill" has a unnecessarily complicated plot. For example, the story is that Kevin Costner plays Ethan Renner, an experienced CIA agent who is forced into retirement after being diagnosed with brain/lung cancer. However, he is called back into service when a younger agent, Vivi Delay (Amber Heard), needs information from him about a terrorist called "The Wolf." She gets Ethan to commit to the job by giving him an experimental drug which will extend his life. Unfortunately, a side effect of the drug is that it causes him to hallucinate whenever his heart rate gets too high. The only way to stop the hallucinogenic effect of the medicine is to consume large amounts of vodka. The vodka thing is really where the movie leaps into ridiculousness. One would think that after the first hallucination, Ethan would carry a bottle of vodka everywhere but of course not, that would make too much sense. Also mixed into the plot are some African squatters, a few Italian businessmen, and Renner's family drama. Still, unlike "Pompeii", the movie's actors (and not thinking too hard about the plot) make the film a joy to watch.
Costner, a arguably big star from the '90s, seems to be making a much deserved comeback. In "3 Days to Kill" he's likable and is able to convincingly play a veteran CIA agent. He's especially great in his scenes with Academy Award nominee, Hailee Steinfeld. Steinfeld plays his sixteen year old daughter, Zoey. A lot of time in the movie is showing Zoey and Ethan try to reconnect since Ethan's job kept him away from her for most of her life.
"3 Days to Kill" may not be an especially great movie but it is a fun one. Do go see it Hartford. It's playing at the Bow Tie Cinemas.


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DRI's GreenPower Administrator receives Friend of Science Award
Southern Nevada teachers recognize her role in promoting science education.
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2013
LAS VEGAS – Amelia Gulling, the Desert Research Institute's GreenPower Program Administrator has received the Friend of Science Award from the Southern Nevada Science Teachers' Association.
Gulling received her award at Western High School while hosting a lunch presentation on GreenPower for science educators in the Clark County School District. This was the first of many presentations and teacher development sessions that will be held by GreenPower this summer.
"She was nominated by one of our members for the work she has been doing in providing energy and environmental projects for the teachers to use in their classrooms," said Jenelle Hopkins, a Board member of the Southern Nevada Science Teachers Association, "SNSTA wanted to say 'thank you' for all her hard work."
The SNSTA recognizes outstanding science educators and programs in Southern Nevada each year. This particular award recognizes those who help promote science education throughout their community and aid science teachers in Southern Nevada.
Recipients of the Friend of Science Award have been rewarded for the various forms of help they have offered educators, such as providing professional development, classroom resources and activities, or formal/informal science experiences for students.
"I am honored to receive this award," Gulling said. "It helps validate my role as a science education promoter in the state of Nevada and I believe this helps give me some credibility with our teachers."
About GreenPower: GreenPower is designed to promote and support the education of Nevada's preK-12 students about environmental and climate topics by providing schools and educators free professional development, trainings, and workshops as well as grants, scholarships, and curriculum activities that meet state core standards.
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An area of low pressure and cold front off to our west will continue to bring periods of rain this evening across central Ohio. Other than a spotty shower, we'll get a break tonight from the rain. Until this front and low pressure moves to our east, we are going to remain unsettled. Because of this, I am keeping showers and isolated thunderstorms in the forecast on Friday. The best chance for rain will be during Friday afternoon and into Friday night. The storm system we are dealing with has a lot of lift, so some of the rain will be heavy at times and I can't rule out an isolated strong storm with gusty winds and some small hail. Highs will top out in the mid-60s on Friday.
The cold front an area of low pressure finally kicks off to the east over the weekend. This will switch our winds to a northerly flow. Thus, cooler temperatures will move in for the weekend with highs back in the lower 50s. Chances for scattered showers will also remain in the forecast over the weekend before we dry out on Monday.


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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A Japan earthquake today 2013 has erupted in the Kyushu region of the country. The Japan earthquake today Monday, March 11, 2013 began in the evening hours locally. No reports of damage have yet to be indicated by local news.
Monday's Japan earthquake was one of the strongest to strike the country this year. The quake registered a 5.3 magnitude and was centered only twenty miles below sea level. As a result the quake could be felt across the region.
USGS indicates to news that the Japan earthquake began eight miles northeast of Nichinan. The quake also started sixteen miles southeast of Miyazaki-shi and twenty-one miles northeast of Kushima. The quake began twenty-four miles east of Miyakonojo as well.
In January another comparable quake began twenty-seven miles east of Iwaki. That quake was also thirty-four miles east of Kitaibaraki and thirty-seven miles east of Takahagi. USGS indicated to news at the time that the quake was roughly one hundred twenty-four miles east of Tokyo and forty-three miles east of Hitachi.
Then in February a 4.4 magnitude quake began fifty-two miles southeast of Ofunato. That quake was also roughly fifty-eight miles south of Kamaishi and east of Ishinomaki, officials told news. That quake began sixty-one miles east of Yanoto and roughly two hundred miles northeast of Tokyo.


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Over the years, much has been written about the vanity of writers. And while it may be somewhat true, there are certainly those authors who have never written a page in the hopes of fame and fortune; those who simply write for the sheer joy of seeing the inner workings of their imagination displayed on the page.
Anne Rice, iconic author of over 30 novels including, "The Vampire Chronicles", "The Lives of the Mayfair Witches" and "The Wolf Gift Chronicles" is one of those authors who gets more pleasure from the actual joy of sitting in front of a computer and writing, than any accolades that come after.
With the forthcoming publication of her latest novel "Prince Lestat" scheduled for release on October 28th, 2014, we here at the "Anne Rice Examiner" thought we'd ask Mrs. Rice some questions on what she considers her place in literary history, as well as, what she hopes readers will say about her work in the future.
Here, as always, are her open and honest answers to our questions:
1 - Do you ever consider your place in history as one of America's foremost female authors? Why or why not?
There is no point in thinking about that. It's my experience that contemporary critics are notoriously wrong about living authors --- who is great, who isn't --- and that only time reveals who was foremost and who is memorable. I try not to think any more about how I'm ranked by canon makers or self-appointed literary gate keepers. I put my faith fully and completely in the reading public and always have. And I accept their judgment.
2 - What do you hope people will say about your work say fifty years from now?
I hope they say they love it, enjoy it, and can't forget it ---- that it's beautiful and that it has meaning. But how will I ever know what they say? I hope my work endures; I hope it transcends. I hope it is valued later on. But we are all insulated from the judgments of posterity.
3 - Is there one particular book or story that you feel you must tell to complete your writing journey?
Actually, I have many stories left to tell; ideas; dreams. I can't foresee ever being satisfied, ever feeling that I'm finished. I am happy with what I've achieved so far. I certainly don't feel my life has been wasted. But there is so much more to do. I want to write more about the lost civilization of Atlantis, more about ghosts, more about suffering and right and wrong, and how we cope with a seemingly random biological universe. I want to write more about types of personality, types of suffering and types of transcendence. I want to write more erotica. I take my erotica very seriously, more seriously perhaps than most readers would imagine, and I want to do more in that field. When I'm writing my erotica I feel close to vital yet hidden truths in a way I don't always feel when writing about other things. There is a thrilling anguish and risk involved in writing erotica. I have more to say about everything.
4 - Out of over thirty novels, which of your books would you say best represented the author in terms of how much of yourself was written into the story?
In a very real way, I am in all my characters. I would say Louis in "Interview with the Vampire" was certainly me when I wrote it. I became Lestat later when I wrote about him. But the novel, "Pandora" has a great deal of me in Pandora, especially as she argues with the more rational and often domineering Marius who censures so much of what she feels and believes. Again, it's hard to say. No work has ever completely represented me in any autobiographical sense. I am in all my characters.
5 - Which of your novels gave you the most trouble writing, for any reason and why?
"The Vampire Lestat" was one of the hardest. I was blocked near the end for almost a year. Why, I'm not sure. Then after describing the entire novel to my sister during a visit to Texas, I came back home and shot through the block to write the last 311 pages in a matter of weeks.
6 - Have you ever considered collaborating with another author on a novel? Why or why not?
I can't collaborate. I've tried. Doesn't work. I have to be in total control on all levels. I must possess the novel. It has to be mine. I'm hyper sensitive to any input on a novel. Always have been.
7 - To what do you attribute your steadfast optimism especially when dealing with negative outside forces or everyday tragedies?
After 72 years on this earth, I can only conclude I was born optimistic. I see no other explanation for my steadfast belief that life is good, that we can transcend suffering, that we are always being given new opportunities and that we can make a difference. I don't even argue anymore with cynical people or pessimists. I simply do not see the world as they see it. I discuss, I offer ideas, but they always return to a "the sky is falling" template. And I never get it. I have had such a wonderful life; I have been so many places, done so many things, fulfilled so many dreams. But I have also suffered terrible losses, and I've never been without crippling anxiety and fear. It has to be innate. If it isn't innate, I don't know what it is.


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After All These Years
It was almost too weird to be true. But I was thinking that it might be love. Again.
If you know me at all, you know this is not how I think. This was against all odds, something I'd put out of its misery — years of misery — years earlier. But, yes, it was true. I was getting back together with my college boyfriend.
If you could call him that. I met him midway through my freshman year, when I had a superior air and a pathological curiosity about how far I could push my limits. James was a senior, a well-respected writer on campus. I was a budding poet and girl-about-town, and we looked good on paper: "She loves punk rock, pub-crawling, and pointy boots. He is reed-thin, with an aquiline nose, and the only guy on campus who knows how to wear a leather jacket." Together we cooked up a mutually beneficial origin myth that destined us to each other and each other's greatness. Because he was closer to greatness than I was, it appeared to me that I was getting a very good deal. He was New York City-ready, a prizewinning wisecracker, an Ivy League army brat who dropped his g's, pretending he was Lou Reed (without the heroin and dachshunds), definitely slumming.
James graduated with high honors, I dropped out, and we lucked into a spectacular summer sublet near Washington Square Park. I was now entering — or so I envisioned — a dark den of decadent fun. Once in New York City, though, havoc. During one of the hottest summers on record, the entire city plunged into a two-day blackout with thousands roaming the streets. Elvis died. The penthouse apartment that we rented was filled with Duchampian assemblages of black rubber and glass shards that stuck out straight; inside its badly air-conditioned rooms, James and I cracked. Our intellectual jousts routinely exploded into power grabs. He argued that Norman Mailer was right about masturbation and contraception, that they impeded the life force; I insisted on separate bedrooms. His bitten fingernails began to loom before me like bloody stumps. In an act of desperation, James proposed marriage. I responded by vacationing in Maine and sleeping with a painter there. By the end of the summer, our great love was officially off.
James and I went our separate ways. We lived within a 10-block radius of each other in the East Village though, so I'd occasionally run into him on a break from table-waiting or artist-loft-sweeping or another of the auspicious jobs I held while he established himself as a shiny new under-30 literary light. In a club late at night, he'd drag on his cigarette and glance up at me sideways with an inscrutable expression. I've been given that look since and I can tell you, although it's sexy and mysterious, it's nothing good. But it kept something flickering between us.
At one point, in a moment both hopeful and resigned, I gave James the opportunity to burn me. I went home with him after a concert. Some recent ex's sequined mules lay dashed beside the bed. I took one look and said, "You and I will never go anywhere." Prescience becomes me. He was already at his desk when I woke up in the morning, and I slouched home.
Our misadventure faded mercifully to black. I found a real boyfriend. James registered as a distant folly, as far-flung as Egypt and as risky as a tightrope tarantella.
Years later, I decided to leave my job and my fiance to try living in Los Angeles. I'd spent a lot of time visiting my father there, and I'd harbored a fantasy about Southern California as a fine and fitting place for my reinvention. James, now conveniently transformed into my old college chum, had relocated to L.A. a few years earlier and situated himself among a group of like-minded creative types who might be able to help me find some work.


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Tom Smart, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — On the day before what would have been his 65th wedding anniversary, President Thomas S. Monson spoke personally and movingly of his wife's recent death and his assurance that God is with us in times of adversity during the Sunday morning session of the 183rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"Our Heavenly Father, who gives us so much to delight in, also knows that we learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass," said the 86-year-old church leader, who is observing the 50th anniversary of his call to the church's Quorum of the Twelve during this conference.
"We know that there are times when we will experience heartbreaking sorrow, when we will grieve, and when we may be tested to our limits. However, such difficulties allow us to change for the better, to rebuild our lives in the way our Heavenly Father teaches us, and to become something different from what we were — better than we were, more understanding than we were, more empathetic than we were, with stronger testimonies than we had before."
For President Monson, the passing of his beloved wife, Frances, six months ago was such a time of sorrow and grief.
"She was the love of my life, my trusted confidant and my closest friend," he said. "To say that I miss her does not begin to convey the depth of my feelings ... She was an angel, indeed."
President Monson said his testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ has been "of utmost comfort to me during this tender time of parting," including "the knowledge I have that my dear Frances lives still."
"I know that our separation is temporary," he said. "We were sealed in the House of God by one having authority to bind on earth and in heaven. I know that we will be reunited one day and will never again be separated. This is the knowledge that sustains me."
During times of suffering, "there is a temptation to ask the question, 'Why me?,'" President Monson said.
"At times there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel, no sunrise to end the night's darkness," he said. "We feel encompassed by the disappointment of shattered dreams and the despair of vanished hope. We join in uttering the biblical plea, 'Is there no balm in Gilead?' We feel abandoned, heartbroken, alone. We are inclined to view our own personal misfortunes through the distorted prism of pessimism. We become impatient for a solution to our problems, forgetting that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required."
At such times, President Monson said, "a fundamental question remained to be answered by each of us: Shall I falter, or shall I finish?"
"Some do falter as they find themselves unable to rise above their challenges," he said. "To finish involves enduring to the very end of life itself."
Those who have made the gospel of Jesus Christ the center of their lives find that "this is what will pull us through whatever comes our way," President Monson said.
"We will still experience difficult challenges, but we will be able to face them, to meet them head on and to emerge victorious. From the bed of pain, from the pillow wet with tears, we are lifted heavenward by that divine assurance and precious promise: 'I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.' Such comfort is priceless."
As he concluded his remarks, President Monson urged his listeners to "have a commitment to our Heavenly Father that does not ebb and flow with the years or the crises of our lives."
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Pinnacle Hospital is committed to providing world-class care to women of all ages.
Pinnacle Hospital has always sought to blend outstanding medical treatment with uncommon personal care. Pinnacle Hospital Women's Health Services was created to further this goal by bringing together numerous women's health specialities under a single umbrella. Women at every stage of life can count on receiving undivided attention and tailored treatment in any of the specialized centers within Pinnacle Hospital.
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The recommended Pap test schedule is based on your age and on things that increase your risk. For most women, it is best to have a Pap test every 1 to 3 years. Talk to your doctor about when to have your first Pap test and how often to have this test.
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I think I might try this Maca Root business in capsule form. If it helps alleviate one more potential point of stress for me, it's a good thing. Perhaps I will look for it at Whole Foods tonight.
I think I will make bakeless cookies tonight. I'll need almond butter. I can get that and a pork roast at Trader Joe's.