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"If the Commission were to reject this round of bids, we will consider alternatives to this construction option," Wortham said. "(The) commission is committed to a new police station in the immediate future."
The current station is located in the Municipal Building, which was built in 1926.

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Get ready, suckaz — Charli XCX just announced that she's got a new album dropping soon.
Titled Sucker, Charli's second major-label album will be released on October 21. As if that weren't enough, the VMA Pre-Show performer's first single off the LP, "Break the Rules," is streaming right now on SoundCloud.
Out on Neon Gold/Atlantic Records, Sucker is the follow-up to 2013's True Romance.
After the success of Iggy Azalea's "Fancy," which she co-wrote and sings the hook on, Charli is up for Video of the Year, Best Female Video, Best Art Direction and Best Pop Video for "Fancy" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. She's also nominated for Artist to Watch alongside 5 Seconds of Summer, Sam Smith, Fifth Harmony and Schoolboy Q for her solo track "Boom Clap."
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2007 General Dermatology Problems Q&A
Black spots on childs scalp/itchy
clear fluid filled bumps on pinky finer
Itchy skin..What could it be?
painless tiny bumps on my hands only.
Severe itching and breakdown of skin on several areas of both hands
Little red bumps on right thigh, kinda like little pimples!
Too many bowel movements.
Penis itches, has red/ white tiny bumps, and has lots of dead skin.
Large pores/blackheads on nose
Deep itching pinching sensation all over the sunburn on my back
Round Circle Spots On Lips
aM i ok?
Lumps/Fat like appearance under skin on front of legs when slighty squeezed
Red Mark in lower abdoman
Need all natural skin moisturizer w/o oils
mederma---- pitted scar frm mole removal
white patches on face
purple blemish on upper arm
itchy swollen feet
smeared mole
Itchy bumps on hands and hive like areas.
body rash
Penis Head Rash and Red dots maybe 30 to 50 of them!
reucurring 4 red bumps
skin on penis irritation
Skin Discoloration on Bikini Area???
Scrotum Itch and Flaking
What is wrong with my facial skin?!
small cuts on penis under head
dark color of pennis
Small cuts/thin skin on foreskin
rash around nose
Poison ivy... on sensitive areas
Belly Button Discharge + Growth
Pimple like bump appearing on butt,leg and recently back
Strange Lump in Under Arm
broken blood vessel on nose
Mouth/Neck pimples or rash
treating telangiectasis spot without lasers
Folliculitis, Rashes and Tinea - OH MY (Help!)
One bump on penis
Healing of post-surgical wound
Could being on Plavix cause my recent reaction to the sun.
Red mark on my cheek
what are white bumps on outer thighs (not pubic area)
i have long red vertical lines on my stomach what are they? can they be cured . PLS HELP
rash on face
Itchy skin, completely bruised!
Area on Leg - Looks similar to a bug bite
vitiligo or tinea versicolor
Red inflammed peeling stiff hands and soles of feet six weeks now
thinning. weird
boil like bubble back of scalp
Bumps on nose
Dermatology & Menopause
Lump in lower lip, white dots: what is it? Herpes?
problem with incision
Rashy red area on face - any ideas?
Change in mole due to pregnancy?
red itchy bumps...not scabies or ring worm
Peeling and dry skin
Hives Question
Itchy Skin - No Rash - NO Redeness
Reoccuring Rash on forehead and hands
Only when erected I have goosebumps on my penile glan!
What could this be herpes or something else?
Lines & wrinkling in fingers and palms
Itching without rash or hives
Brusied Arm and Itching
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redness in knuckles
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Yeast or something else?
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Tender burning skin
Balanitis and Dermatologist Referral
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itchy red rash - dont believe my doctor
Technical name for these bumps on shaft? GF wants to know (pic included)
splinter hemmorhages
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Splotchy discoloration and wrinkles on penis
Hive breakout on inner thighs
Steatocystoma Multiplex
Localized hypersensitivity, no rash, no itch
Rash just will not go away :(
Tiny bumps on inside of lip, bump on penis head
I am going to die if my face still like this!!
Rash On My Torso (Chest, Back, Neck)
STI or just worried?
Stretch Marks or What?
Dark circles on toes due to corn removal product
Hideradenitis Supperativa
Spider vein removal
EPP (Erythropoietic protoporphyria) and tattoos
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Palm Problem
is this herpes?? lichen planus? please help!
Clear blister bump inside lip
red bumps on face & spreading
clear blisters on hands
Extreme itching on limbs... Very severe
Vaginal itch Anal itch Leg itch Pruritus Ani
gimme some remedy...
under arm odors
Blood blisters in mouth, possibly Angina bullosa haemorrhagica?
Scrotum Blisters
Worried about problems
Red face and warm to touch
Red bumps on thighs/blackheads on face?
Roaccutane/accutane ?
bumps on face and penis
wierd skin rash in tattoo
hair loss and hair growth
vaginal ulcer
Tip of tongue irritated, lips on inside of mouth irritated. No visible bumps or lumps
raised bumps on penis shaft
vaginal ulcer
prickly skin
How to Treat my complicated skin - oily, rosacea, sensitve and dry
I have Lumps under the arms?? Any ideas
small itchy bumps on my hands
Hair growing on penis head and herpes questions
Scrawling and itching sensations to head
Could this be herpes?
itching all over
Small look a like pimples in chest
Purplish spots (irregular shapes) on penis
penile dermatitis?
Irritated skin around urethra and under penis for 18 months... help.
finger infected to twice natural size!!! now what...
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NCM Fathom, a division of National CineMedia, a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology, and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA"), the world governing body of association soccer, announced that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals, match for third place and final match will be presented for the first time LIVE in 3-D in 15 select U.S. movie theaters on July 6, 7, 10, and 11.
Various AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holidings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group movie theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Denver, Miami, Kansas City, and San Antonio markets will feature the historic tournament's final four matches, part of the most-watched sporting event in the world.
Tickets for 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer LIVE in 3-D are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations, times and prices, please visit the Fathom website (theaters are subject to change).
2010 marks the first time that the FIFA World Cup has been broadcast live in 3-D in U.S. movie theaters. Fans will be able to watch all the action from halfway across the globe in the comfort of their local movie theater. With digital sound and 3-D picture, the experience will be the next best thing to actually sitting in the stands in South Africa and will add 3-D elements exclusive to those attending in participating U.S. movie theaters.
"The World Cup is a momentous occasion for soccer fans all around the globe," said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM Fathom. "We're excited to introduce an unrivaled experience for this year's games – shown larger-than-life on 40-foot screens, in the best movie theaters and biggest markets in the country."
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Cinemark Paradise 24 – Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
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AMC River East 21 – Chicago, IL 60611
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Regal Lincolnshire 20 plus IMAX – Lincolnshire, IL 60069
AMC Olathe Studio 30 – Olathe, KS 66062
AMC Garden State 16 with IMAX – Paramus, NJ 07652
Cinemark 24 The Legacy – Plano, TX 75025
AMC Huebner Oaks 24 – San Antonio, TX 78230
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AMC Southcenter 16 – Seattle, WA 98188
Regal Thornton Place – Seattle, WA 98125
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Plymouth Harbour, 1 july [1849] (Sunday Evg midnight)—
Dearest,—After lying an hour in my wretched hammock, vainly endeavouring for a chance to sleep, opposed by the babble of two intolerable twaddling blockheads an English and a Scotch,—it suddenly occurs to me that I might write to my poor Goody from this place, and agreeably surprise her little heart; whereupon behold me up, and this the first fruit of my exquisite Writing-desk! Good luck to it.
We have got on very prettily thus far;1 it is our course to pause in this Port all night, and take in coals, and deliver and receive cargo &c; we sail at 8 tomorrow morning and are to be in Dublin, if we prosper, on Tuesday Evening.
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Artisan formally joined the British Columbia (BC) Conference of Mennonite Brethren (MB) Churches in May 2010. Artisan began as a church planting initiative of the BC MB Conference. Monthly services were held beginning in fall 2009 with Nelson and Terri Boschman providing leadership. Their focus was to develop and nurture relationships among musicians, artists and other creative people living and working in downtown Vancouver.
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Office Address: 805-1338 Homer Street, Vancouver BC V6B 6A7
Meeting Place: Alice MacKay Room, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Website: Artisan
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This meal came together quickly & was absolutely delicious. I cut the chicken into strips & put everything on the grill at once (polenta, nectarines & chicken) & cooked them all 4 minutes a side. While they cooked, I whipped up the salsa, skipping cilantro (not a fan) & substituting chili powder for hot sauce. It was wonderful.
Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa
From EatingWell: July/August 2007
Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a summery salsa to top cumin-rubbed chicken and polenta in a dish that's special enough for weeknight entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with a spinach salad and a crisp glass of rosé.
4 Reviews for Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa
This is the perfect summer meal. The first time I made it, my husband was weary of the concept of fruit with his chicken but actually now asks for it. Very quick and delicious! The polenta can be time consuming, so we if you are pressed on time try with cous cous!
we loved this dish! nice and easy and delicious fresh taste! but i added more nectarines, lime juice and cilanto!
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2004 -- Recruited to UCLA ... Earned first varsity letter rowing in the N8 at the Pac-10 Championships ... Rowed the five seat in victory against UCI (Mar. 20) ... In N8 boat that claimed victory at the Miller Cup (Apr. 24) ... Rowed in the San Diego Crew Classic (Apr. 4), Stanford Invitational (Apr. 17) ... Rowed against USC (Mar. 28) and Minnesota (Apr. 10) ... Named to Director's Honor Roll during the winter quarter.
Club -- Member of Pacific Rowing Club ... Participated in one year of soccer and cross country ... Crew was the Lt8 Southwest Junior Regional gold medalists in 2002 ... US Rowing Youth Invite Silver medalists in 2002.
Personal -- Daughter of John Newton and Margaret Moore ... Full name is Kirsten Garner Moore ... Admires Brandi Chastain... Enjoys traveling and photography ... Came to UCLA for the athletic and academic prestige ... Undeclared major.


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Making the Most of a Weekend in Luxembourg
By Ginger Kern
You're traveling Western Europe and have two days to spare? Don't overlook one of Europe's smallest countries – if you give it the chance, Luxembourg will reveal sights and experiences to you that range from natural beauty and medieval castles to heart-thumping clubs and mystical midnight city walks.
Living as an American expat in Germany, I took every possible opportunity to travel in Europe, but Luxembourg had never been high on my list of priorities. However, when a close friend and fellow expat suggested we meet there for the weekend, I finally hopped on the German regional train from Trier to cross the border and after 45 minutes, arrived at the Gare de Luxembourg.
The two of us were hosted by a CouchSurfer who made sure our limited time there was filled with experiences that revealed the multifaceted sides of Luxembourg.
To give the journey a kick-start, our host took me on a high-speed motorbike tour through the Luxembourg countryside. Throughout the five-hour ride, it got to the point where anything less than 150 km/h (93 mph) felt excruciatingly slow.
At that speed, given that Luxembourg is only 2586 km2 (998 square miles), it's possible to cover half of the country in an afternoon and quickly reach sights like the picturesque medieval castle in Vianden.
Constructed between the 11th and 14th centuries, the castle is a beautiful example of a feudal residence of the Romanesque and Gothic periods and a noteworthy cultural asset to the region. Open every day at 10:00, adult visitors pay a mere 6€ to explore the three levels of this fairytale-like structure on the Our river, just minutes from the German-Luxembourg border.
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The countryside immediately outside of the city of Luxembourg and onward towards the German-Luxembourg Nature Park surprised me with its tranquility, made more striking in contrast to the adrenaline-filled motorbike ride.
The incredibly smooth roads wound along idyllic streams and, once in a while, we stumbled upon waterfalls like la Petite Suisse. We paused to walk along the trails beside the road and noticed visitors climbing the sheer rock walls that border parts of the drive. This small country was turning out to hold some rather lovely surprises, which our host revealed to my friend and me later that evening.
We took to the streets for an introduction to the city of Luxembourg's night life.
Businesspeople simply slipped from suits into business casual attire for the evening, as the quaint bar and club quarters were jammed with people whose wealth showed. 30- and 40-somethings crowded the streets, sipping strong cocktails outside of the numerous dance clubs and venues.
10€ later and we had ended up in Magnum at 14 Avenue de la Faïenceie, a stylish club with thumping mixes of house, techno and chart hits, swanky VIP lounge areas flooded with champagne, and strict bouncers who assured that the patrons were noticeably better dressed than average club-goers. But be sure that everyone you're planning on dancing with is at least 21 or, regardless of Luxembourg's drinking age of 16, it wo n't matter how well they're dressed – they won't be allowed in to join the fun.
Low-key Alternative
For a low-key alternative after a night of dancing until Magnum closes (6 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), you could do what we did the following night; our host led us to the city center for some nighttime photo opportunities. Empty streets and a waxing moon made for a peaceful midnight atmosphere; we all took advantage of Luxembourg's aesthetic charm and enjoyed the lights by night.
By day, it's easy to relax and indulge with a visit to the Chocolate House Nathalie Bonn, located at 20 rue Marche aux Herbes, just across from the Palais Grand-Ducale.
Built in 1460, the building itself is a townhouse still largely existing in its original style, and one of few of its kind in Luxembourg today. This chocolate shop is a cozy delight and the perfect place for a rich cup of hot chocolate.
To put a twist on the classic variety, Nathalie Bonn created the 'hot chocolate spoon', a type of lollypop dipped into steaming milk to create a unique experience. Flavors like 'strawberry and pink pepper' or 'cappucino orange' are among the 50 varieties of the unusual hot chocolate available, which are perfectly paired with a selection of handmade cakes and premium French and Belgian chocolates.
Our visit to the Chocolate House was a pleasant trip, both for the mouth-watering cakes and the gourmet hot chocolate experience.
After we warmed up, we took a five-minute walk down Rue Notre-Dame to the Monument of Remembrance, the 'Place de la Constitution' and visited the 'Gëlle Fra' (golden lady) for a history lesson and a perfect photo opportunity with Luxembourg's flag. This war memorial is dedicated to the thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered for service in the armed forces of the Allied Powers during World War I.
Poised on top of the obelisk, the gilded, bronze lady holds out a laurel wreath, placing it on the head of her nation. We were reminded of the multicultural influences of Luxembourg's past, when the country had pledged neutrality during WWI despite German occupation. Thousands of Luxembourgers outside the country served as soldiers in the French army, fighting against their occupiers. Today, Luxembourgers celebrate their national holiday near the Place de la Constitution, the perfect place to watch an epic firework show on June 23rd, complete with musical accompaniment.
The best place for photos at any time of year is along the riverside near the Uewerstad, or "upper city", as you'll have a clear view over the river valley below. In fact, a walk through the countless tunnels with hidden adjoining rooms, wandering under stone arches and across small, wooden bridges only enhanced the magical feeling we got exploring the city at night.
Our general impression of Luxembourg?
It's an underrated destination that more people should take notice of. Yes, the standard of living is high, driving up prices of food and accommodation, but the quality you'll receive is an expense worth splurging on. My personal feeling? Luxembourg will be a place for discoveries that play with your senses and leave you wanting just a little bit more, which is saying a lot for such a small country!
More About Luxembourg:
Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, and ranked 179th in size of all the 194 independent countries of the world; the country is about 2,586 square kilometres (998 sq mi) in size, and measures 82 km (51 mi) long and 57 km (35 mi) wide.
To the east, Luxembourg borders the German Bundesländer of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, and, to the south, it borders the French région of Lorraine.
The Grand Duchy borders the Belgian Walloon Region, in particular the latter's provinces of Luxembourg and Liège, part of which comprises the German-speaking Community of Belgium, to the west and to the north respectively.
The northern third of the country is known as the 'Oesling', and forms part of the Ardennes. It is dominated by hills and low mountains, including the Kneiff near Wilwerdange, which is the highest point, at 560 metres (1,837 ft).
Other Nearby Mountains
Other mountains are the 'Buurgplaaz' at 559 metres near Huldange and the 'Napoléonsgaard' at 554 metres near Rambrouch. The region is sparsely populated, with only one town (Wiltz) with a population of more than four thousand people.
Little Switzerland, in the east of Luxembourg, has craggy terrain and thick forests. The Moselle valley is the lowest-lying region, running along the southeastern border. The Red Lands, in the far south and southwest, are Luxembourg's industrial heartland and home to many of Luxembourg's largest towns.
The border between Luxembourg and Germany is formed by three rivers: the Moselle, the Sauer, and the Our. Other major rivers are the Alzette, the Attert, the Clerve, and the Wiltz. The valleys of the mid-Sauer and Attert form the border between the Gutland and the Oesling.
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A Sports Drink for Brazil?
Brazilian partiers have been more subdued of late, drying up sales for Diageo's drinks there. So said Randy Millian, head of the drinks giant's Latin American and Caribbean business, this week in a conference call.
Brazilian authorities closed temporarily over 1,000 nightclubs following a deadly discotheque fire in January. Together with tighter interstate taxation, fewer tax incentives, and stricter enforcement of drunken-driving laws, the net result has been a slowdown in business for Diageo, which counts Johnnie Walker and Guinness among its brands. Mr. Millian predicted flat, or even slightly lower, sales in Brazil this fiscal year.
When asked how long such pressures would affect Diageo's business there, Mr. Millian raised two subjects that often get discussed over a drink or two: relationships and soccer.
"One of the things that I believe – my wife is Brazilian, I've lived in Brazil for 13 years, and these countries go up and down, especially Brazil," he said. While economic policy and "a whole bunch of other stuff" raised questions, he ultimately expressed faith in the restorative power of next year's soccer World Cup.
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May 17, 1998
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Texas Tech advanced to the Big 12 Conference Tournament championship game for the second consecutive season Saturday as the Red Raiders eliminated Oklahoma 4-3 from tournament action at the Southwestern Bell Brickyard Ballpark in Oklahoma City. With the win, Texas Tech improves to 42-18 overall and 3-1 in the tournament while Oklahoma drops to 40-17.
Texas Tech jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning with a run on a Ryan Ruiz groundout and two runs catcher Josh Bard's 16th home run over the right centerfield fence. The Red Raiders increased their lead to 4-2 after Bard doubled and Kevin Jordan drove him home on an RBI double, which eventually became the game winning RBI.
Cade Allison (3-2) earned the victory after starting the first 5 2/3 innings. He allowed seven hits and three runs (three earned) and walked one in his time. Reliever Brad Ralston earned his 14th career save and fifth of the season after pitching the final 3 1/3 innings and allowing three hits and no runs.
Texas Tech also received important fielding help as leftfielder Jason Landreth gunned down a Sooner attempting to score while rounding third base. Tech also got a 1-2-3 ground out double play in the bottom of the eighth to escape a bases loaded jam.
For Texas Tech, Keith Ginter doubled twice and went 2-4 with a run scored, Josh Bard went 2-4 with two runs scored and two RBI and Kevin Jordan finished 2-4 with an RBI.
LINESCORE R H E Texas Tech 301 000 000 4 7 1 Oklahoma 020 001 000 3 10 0 TTU: Allison and Ralston (6) and Bard. OU: Smith, McCurtain (1), Denney (4), Manwell (9) and Park (9) and Betts. WP: Allison (TTU) 3-2. LP: Smith (OU) 3-4. Save: Ralston (5). Doubles: TTU- Ginter 2 (24), Bard (22), Jordan (19); OU- Park (9). Triples: None. Home Runs: TTU- Bard (16). TOG: 2:38. Att: 10,133 (8,800 estimated).
*Texas Tech advances to Big 12 Championship game for second straight year
*Catcher Josh Bard hit his third home run of the Big 12 Tournament.
*Texas Tech has won nine of its last 10 games.
*Texas Tech jumped out to an early lead for the third time in four tournament games.
*Jason Landreth- 12 game hitting streak, Josh Bard- 10 game hitting streak.
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Update 3/27/14: Rest in peace Buck and Bill...
According to the Facebook page, Save Buck & Bill from being killed, all efforts to save the lives of the two Australian shepherds who were sentenced to death earlier this week in Florida have been exhausted.
An untimely demise for the beloved dogs, who belong to Karen Erskine, is not the only heartache which she is being forced to endure - Manatee County Animal Services has denied Erskine the option to bury her own pets.
The Australian shepherds have been held at Animal Services for months and on Tuesday, after a raging legal battle, a judge declared that the pair could be destroyed. Buck and Bill arrived to this dismal circumstance following a bizarre attack on a 13-year-old boy back in Dec. 2012 which left the teen with wounds on his leg.
Prior to the incident, the dogs had been free of any troublesome behavior.
The thousands of people who are fighting to see Buck and Bill spared from death have been dealt a sorrowful blow. On Thursday afternoon, the Facebook page for the dogs issued the following announcement:
In a last ditch effort to do whatever could be done, we asked TLP to reach out to their colleagues at Lancaster Law who they worked with before on another case.
Once Mr. Lancaster spoke to Richard and local attorneys, he said the most recent attorneys on the case have done everything and more to try and turn this around and could offer nothing else to be done.
It's all been done.
On Wednesday, a vigil for the dogs took place outside of the facility where they are being held...candles and signs pleading for them to be allowed to live appear to have had no impact on the officials who have already decided the dogs' fate.
Petition with nearly 20,000 signatures can be accessed here.
Prior story about this sad situation here.
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Sometimes the best way to kick off a new year is with a look back at where we've been, and so it is here.
Food Tank, the food think tank, has published some resolutions for 2014, and in the top five we find issues that have been part of our conversation in 2013. For example:
1. Meet your farmer. The connection between farmers and consumers is crucial. Frequenting a local farmers' market will get you there. For more information, read this entry from August 11, 2013, or visit Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food.
2. Eat seasonal produce. Eating what's in season locally keeps your money in the local economy. Again, here's where the farmers' market comes in. This entry of November 10, 2013 includes information on where and when markets are taking place.
3. End food waste. Don't shy away from produce that's less than perfect; after all, at the farmers' market you know it's fresh. This conversation began late in 2012 (December 30) but continued on January 5, 2013.
4. Promote a healthy lifestyle. This entry of May 12, 2013. 'Nuff said.
5. Commit to resilience in agriculture. Local Loans for Local Foods is an organization concerned with this issue. In this post of July 28, 2013, learn about Carol Peppe Hewitt, who spoke at one of their gatherings in 2013. They will be meeting again on January 26, 2014 at the Peterloon Estate, 8605 Hopewell Road in Montgomery, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM.


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Like the thickness not to much or to little, works perfect for hot days
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Love the multi-color one! A little pricey, but the reason I wanted this headband was not for sweating, but for keeping my hair out of my face while riding--it works great. I have a small mutant head and this fits fine, I was worried it would be too big. Super comfortable. Great, lightweight headband.
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Sweat used to constantly burn my eyes. I tried several products and found this works best for me. I keep 2 or 3 handy at all times. I even gave one to a buddy at a race recently when he complained of the sweat in his eyes. He loved it!
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Used once so far, very comfy, and absorbs plenty of sweat. I have a larger than average size head, and it fits me well. Thin fabric fits well under helmet, hardly know it is there. Appears well made. I have to see how it holds up after a few wearing a wash cycles before I would give it 5 starts, however I could see myself ordering another one with my next Nashbar order.
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I did want something thinner than a standard terry headband but this was a little thinner than I expected. Seems more like a hair accessory than something to wick/absorb a lot of sweat. Seems like pretty high quality construction for the price I paid though, so I'm keeping it.
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I have not stopped to wipe sweat from my stinging eyes since using this.
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My bike helmet has minimal padding and sweat was always running into my eyes and face on warm days. I bought this sweatband to solve the problem, and so far it's working great. It hasn't truly been hot here yet so I haven't seen how it'll work in 80+ degrees. I got the tie dye version and love how it looks! I recently used it on a day that started out in the low 50s and it did dual-duty keeping my head warmer also. It's not bulky under my helmet.
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Xinjiang riots: A jaundiced hack's-eye-view of China's restless Western frontier
Guest Author: Mike West, Oxford
While media attention in the northern hemisphere is consumed by the actual wildfires raging in Athens and L.A., the ethnic unrest sparked by the '7.5' riots in Xinjiang stubbornly smoulders on. According to Reuters, last Thursday Urumqi again went into lockdown. All roads in the city were closed and armed security forces (武警) were wheeled in to deal with a 3,000-strong demonstration in the People's Square, during which glass bottles were hurled at the Party HQ. This round of protests is believed to have been ignited by demonstrators comprising Chinese of all ethnicities calling on their government for more adequate protection after the chilling assault on a five-year-old girl, which marked the culmination of a wave of ethnic terror in which over 476 (mainly Han) Chinese were randomly stabbed with hypodermic needles. There are reports that the emboldened demonstrators went on to call for the resignation of Xinjiang's beleaguered Party Secretary, Wang Lequan, but these accounts are difficult to verify because a systematic information blackout is in place and telephone lines to the outside world have been cut. What does this recent wave of unrest in Xinjiang province mean for China and the rest of the world?
Prima facie the picture might appear unremittingly bleak, but in reality it represents a marked improvement in Chinese media savvy. Indeed, the result this time is little short of a PR coup for the PRC, at least compared with the clumsy management of the riots in Tibet last year, when the CCP scored a spectacular own-goal by enforcing a blanket ban on the international media which rendered balanced reporting impossible. China's openness this time round should be regarded as a step in the right direction by western commentators.
Moreover, China is perhaps the most rapidly developing nation in the world today and the Chinese learn fast. The press freedom afforded to the international, and increasingly also to its domestic media, in the wake of 7.5 is a case in point. This unprecedented openness is another important step forward for which the Chinese government deserves due recognition. It faces the thankless task of managing a treacherous web of ethnic relations in a country with a total population double that of the whole of Europe, which, contrary to perceptions of China as a vast monolith, consists of a delicately stitched patchwork of 56 officially recognised ethnic groups. Western nations need few reminders of how intractable ethnic relations can be, even for developed countries, after the searing lesson of the Balkans in the 1990s.
Although greater press freedom is essential, ultimately the Xinjiang problem cannot be resolved by a PR campaign. Points won this time will just as quickly be lost if the CCP fails to tackle the underlying problem. Thankfully, the Western press does have a bias for negative reporting and it is bad news which sells newspapers, thus to avoid falling foul of its fickle new media friend the Chinese government needs to be brave enough to find a permanent solution to the Xinjiang question.
Firstly, the solution does not lie in the firing of the feckless Wang Lequan, who like many hapless, high-ranking Chinese officials inherited a ticking time-bomb in Xinjiang which he only had the misfortune of watching blow up under his watch. Nor does the solution reside in flooding Xinjiang with migrants while pacifying Uighur hostility with economic development and policies that discriminate against Han Chinese. These policies are unlikely to succeed for the CCP, and, as the technology and means of terrorism have never been so readily available to those who wish to employ it, the CCP run the very real risk that the spurious spectre of Uighir terrorism raised in the aftermath of 9/11 will become a deadly reality.
Anthony Garnaut previously compared the causes of the riots in Xinjiang to the injustices and racism that provoked rioting in LA following the appalling police brutality towards Rodney King (and the inadequate response from America's White Establishment) in 1992. To invoke another lesson from Anglo-Saxon history, the solution to Xinjiang might be found along the lines of the Northern Ireland model of devolution and power sharing. There, the UK government was brought to its knees by a single renegade province with a population of a little over 1.5 million. It tried and failed to crush unrest through military might, infamously opening fire on unarmed protestors and shooting 72 of its own citizens during the Bloody Sunday massacre. It also pointedly tried to bring peace through prosperity, a British brand of economic development, but this, too, failed because it did not recognise the legitimate aspirations of all communities for self-governance.
Only after exhausting all the alternatives did the UK government finally begin to resolve the troubles when the signing of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement gave birth to the process of power sharing between the Protestant and Catholic communities. This agreement seemed to balance the demands of both parties, reconciling the one's ambition to remain part of the Union with the other's intransigent insistence on outright independence. Simplifying grossly, the Northern Irish now have their own parliament, make their own legislation and have powers over most things with the exception of defence and foreign policy. This is a model which might interest aspiring Chinese politicians.
In the Chinese context, granting ethnic minorities real autonomy is not tantamount to independence. Whereas independence is something which is manifestly not in the interests of the majority of Chinese, the majority of Uighurs, and certainly not in the interests of the wider international community, autonomy means giving the Uighurs power to make their own decisions within the framework of a Chinese nation-state. It goes against the belief of politicians of all countries and every political persuasion to devolve, or de facto give up, power. And yet, paradoxically, the English experience in Northern Ireland shows that unity can only be preserved and even enhanced by letting go. This is a timeless truism transcendent of all cultural boundaries, and it defies the imagination that a government with aspirations to represent the Chinese people will in the end not grasp such a basic equation of universal realpolitik.
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This is by far the most balanced and objective reporting and discussion on Xinjiang that I have seen for a while. Well done, Mike.
It is an interesting to see what real autonomy means and who it can be implemented in Xinjiang without real changes in the country's whole political system.
I don't have information on the ethnic compositions in Xinjina. But let's consider two scinarios:
1. The Hans is the mojority in Xinjiang. Under this scenario, what is likely to be the power composition? Would it satisfy the Uighurs if the Han people have majority in the automomous government?
2. The Uighurs is the majority. Under this scenario, the Uighers is likely to be in majority in government. Does it want to have shre power with other minorities, mainly the Hans?
3. What would be the policy in terms of immigration to the region? Restrictive or open to all Chinese, irrespective to their ethnic groups?


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A dollar store diva is someone who not only isn't afraid to pop into a dollar store for some basic goods at an unbeatable price, but also actually appreciates that great deals and decorative items can and will be found in a dollar store.
Many people don't give dollar stores a chance because of the stigma that they sell junk that's only worth a dollar. But this is not the case- there's a great deal of value to be had within these shops.
Don't waste time with stores like Dollar General, where everything is not a dollar. They essentially sell the same type of stuff as true dollar stores, but charge more. Check out Dollar Tree for their "everything's a dollar" motto and for their convenient locations. There's one in both Crystal Lake and McHenry, on Routes 14 and 120, respectively.
Items that are a great deal are paper plates, which come out to be about half the cost as they are at Jewel and Wal-Mart. The same goes for plastic cutlery and plastic tablecloths (plan that party or picnic you were avoiding because of costs).
Some grocery items at the dollar store are inferior in quality compared to brand names, but not all. Spices like garlic powder, minced dried onion, cinnamon, and salt and pepper are all more affordable at the dollar store and the difference in quality between the dollar store brand and a brand like McCormick is negligible.
Gift bags, tissue paper, and ribbon are all a steal at the dollar store as well. However, they never sell wine bottle size gift bags, so you'll have to look elsewhere if that's the gift you're giving.
Taper candles usually aren't scented, even when bought from specialty stores, but they are often expensive. These are also a steal at dollar stores. There's a variety of colors, however, the other shaped candles sold here that are scented definitely do not smell as delectable as brands like Yankee Candle. In this instance you do get what you pay for, but they will do in a pinch.
Craft items like river rocks or foam wreaths are also a better deal here than at craft stores, however there aren't as many different size options sold at dollar stores.
Shower curtain liners, loufas, hand soap, and trial size items are also a deal compared to grocery stores or Wal-Mart.
While it may seem insignificant to spend $1 instead of $1.75, all these items are regularly bought by nearly every consumer and the savings will add up quickly.
Check back frequently for craft, décor and food ideas that can be gotten from the dollar store so you can be your own dollar store diva!


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Jan. 17, 2012
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Northern Illinois Huskies (2-13, 1-2 MAC) at Toledo Rockets (8-9, 0-3 MAC)Date: Wednesday January 18, 2012Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)Location: Savage Arena • Toledo, OhioRadio: WLBK 1360-AM in DeKalb, WJOL 1340-AM in Joliet and WKRS 1220-AM in WaukeganLive Stats: UTRockets.comThe Match-UpAfter opening conference play against the three State of Michigan schools, Northern Illinois will visit the Buckeye State when the Huskies travel to Toledo on Wednesday, Jan. 18. NIU is coming off a 74-66 victory over Central Michigan this past Saturday (Jan. 14). Abdel Nader scored 22 points, including 5-of-5 from three-point range, to lead the Huskies past the Chippewas. Stian Berg made his first career start, scoring 12 points on 4-of-4 from beyond the arc. About ToledoThe Rockets enter Wednesday's contest with an 8-9 overall record, 0-3 in Mid-American Conference play. Toledo's eight wins is already double what they recorded last season under second-year head coach Tod Kowalczyk. Toledo leads the MAC in scoring, averaging 74.1 points per game, the Rockets have four players averaging in double figures, led by Rian Pearson at 16.4 points per contest. Pearson is also the leading rebounder for the Rockets at 7.9 boards per contest. Against the RocketsNorthern Illinois trails Toledo in the all-time series, 38-22, but the Huskies have won the last four meetings against the Rockets. NIU swept last season's two meetings with a 10-point victory in DeKalb (64-54, Jan. 15, 2011) and a five-point overtime triumph at Toledo (75-70, Feb. 26, 2011). The Huskie win at Toledo last season came without leading scorer Xavier Silas; Tim Toler led NIU with 19 points in the contest. Toledo's last win over NIU came on March 8, 2009, a 74-69 victory in Toledo. The Rockets lead the series, 24-7, in games played in Toledo. Red Hot from DeepNorthern Illinois stormed out of the locker room against Central Michigan (Jan. 14), making five of their first six shots from behind the three-point line. The Huskies finished the first half 10-of-14 from beyond the arc and ended the contest 12-of-19 from deep. Abdel Nader went 5-of-5 and Stian Berg was 4-of-4 from three in the contest. NIU's 63.9 percent shooting against the Chippewas was the best three-point performance by any team in the MAC this season and was the first time NIU had shot over 50 percent from deep since Jan. 22, 2011 at Western Michigan (55.6 percent). Nader Breaks OutAbdel Nader scored the first 13 points for the Huskies in NIU's 74-66 victory over Central Michigan (Jan. 14). Nader finished the contest 8-of-11 from the field, including 5-of-5 from three. Nader has scored in double figures in five of the last six games, averaging 12.7 points per game during that stretch. A Start to RememberStian Berg made his first career start against Central Michigan (Jan. 14) and scored a career-best 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting from three-point range. Berg has seen in role increase over the past four contests, averaging 18.5 minutes per contest after seeing just 5.8 minutes per game through the first 11 games.Earning Their PointsIn conference play, Northern Illinois has the lowest opponent floor percentage in the MAC at 42.8 percent. Floor percentage is a measurement of the percentage of possessions on which a team scores at least one point. Huskie opponents score on just 42.8 percent of their possessions during conference play. Looking AheadThe Huskies return home to the NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, Jan. 21, when they welcome Ball State to DeKalb. Game time against the Cardinals is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday is also NIU's annual Alumni Day celebration with the Alumni Game taking place at 4:30 p.m.


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With the temperatures dropping and football season upon us, it's the perfect time of year for pulled pork. I love this recipe because, unlike so many other versions, it doesn't include barbecue sauce, so it lends itself to more than just one meal option. The possibilities for pulled pork are endless and, if your family is anything like mine, we all have our own favorite! This recipe is also a breeze to put together and is a "set it and forget it" because it's made in the slow cooker. Perfect!
Bourbon Honey Mustard Pulled Pork
- 1 large yellow onion, thin sliced
- 2 ribs of celery, not chopped.
- 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons paprika
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 1 – 4 pound boneless pork shoulder (or butt)
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 cup honey Dijon (mustard) dressing (I used a light version)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/4 cup bourbon (optional)
- 1 cup honey Dijon dressing (same one as above, just reserved for later)
Turn crock pot on to low and spray with pan spray. Evenly distribute onions over the bottom of the slow cooker. Place celery ribs on top of the onions.
Rinse pork roast and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the next 4 ingredients in small bowl and rub over the pork, being sure to get all sides. Place the rubbed roast over the onions.
In another bowl, combine red pepper flakes, garlic, applesauce, dressing, molasses, and bourbon. Whisk until combine and pour over the top of the pork roast.
Set slow cooker for low and cook for 10 hours. Remove the meat and onions from pot and set aside. Discard the celery ribs and pour the juices that are left in the crock into small sauce pan. Add the remaining one cup of honey Dijon dressing to the pan and reduce mixture over medium heat until 1.5 cups remains. While the sauce is reducing, pull pork and onions with 2 forks and add back to the slow cooker crock. Pour the reduced sauce over the pulled pork and stir until combined. Keep warm, serve with your favorite fresh baked buns and Enjoy!


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"You're doing this to spite me, aren't you?" Fiona strode through the open doorway of the barn, her eyes adjusting to the dim slanting sunlight within. Her shadow fell across Yellow Sky's mottled coat as Storm curried his horse. " I had to hear about it from the crew. You couldn't talk to me about it? Were you at least going to say goodbye?"
The graceful line of his back stiffened and he froze. His head dipped as though he was composing himself, preparing to speak. Instead, he sighed, a great deflating gust of defeat. "You're leaving, too." was all he said flatly, placing the brush he'd been using on the shelf. His hands gently smoothed over the horse's white-mottled muzzle. "It's not going to matter to you where I go." He turned to face her, meeting her eyes, and Fiona had never seen him look so shattered and haunted. "Fiona..." he shook his head. "I can't do this anymore."
"I just...you don't understand how I feel." she forced her face to remain steady, refusing to cry. She was afraid. Utterly terrified that the world was ending. "I don't want to fight with you...but...I can't see you come home in the back of the wagon again...do you understand, Storm?" Her voice cracked, and she was ashamed of the shrill quality of it, at the trite comment she'd uttered. What was coming out of her mouth was not what needed to be discussed and she knew it. "You don't know what that was like..."
""Yeah, I do!" He spat, his face twisting in anger, brightness gleaming in his eyelashes. "It's probably just like the idea of you leaving makes me feel. I feel like that every damn time I think about you getting on a ship and going across an ocean I've never seen and never will. And that I'll never...that you'll... look...Fiona...I just realized that the only thing worse than staying here with you is staying here without you. I have to get away from... here."
He looked up at her again with his black, black eyes and she felt a tear roll down her cheek. "I don't belong here, Storm. I want to go home." She reached for him, her fingers brushing his face. And I don't even know where that is anymore...bloody hell, maybe I do. Maybe that's the problem.
He flinched, and her heart broke for what felt like the hundredth time. He threw up his hands defensively, deflecting her touch and shaking his head. "Don't do this." He breathed, almost inaudibly. "Don't make it worse for me, Fiona." He stepped backwards, his bootheel knocking clumsily against the rough hewn timbers of the stall behind him. Yellow Sky whickered, startled. "Just...go."
She caught his wrists, holding them in her hands, feeling his pulse fluttering fast beneath her fingers. Don't push me away, Storm, I can't bear it...and I'm sorry...so sorry... She'd tried so hard not to hurt him, not to make it complicated, not to hurt herself. She'd failed in all of it. And now I'm leaving and he's leaving and we'll part angry and hurt and I'll never see him again. All I'll have left of him is regret...and...and... Her eyes met his startled gaze as she pushed him backwards, trapping him between her body and the timbers behind him, pressing her starved lips against his.
A jolt went through her that nearly buckled her knees as he gasped, his head jerking backwards and awkwardly hitting the wall. He clearly hadn't been expecting this. Neither had she. She lied to herself, swearing she'd intended to kiss his cheek, his forehead, maybe just hug him, swearing that she hadn't meant to...to... to do this, but he was like sweet water on parched earth, and she knew with a shock of panic that from here on out, she'd spend the rest of her life thirsty. This kiss would not be enough. A hundred of them wouldn't be enough. What was left of her control was shouting at her, telling her to let him push her away, to walk out the door, to not turn this into something irreversible, but then he uttered a throaty, desperate groan that obliterated all remaining reason from her brain. He fumbled his wrists free from her grasp and crushed her against his body, his arms like iron bands. She could feel his heartbeat pounding hard against her breast, his silken hair spilling over her arms as she clutched at him.
He took her over, his mouth hungry, almost frightening, drawing the breath from her. If he hadn't been holding her so tightly, her knees would have failed and she would have fallen. Her senses exploded with his presence, with the warmth of his body, the velvet softness of his lips and the honeyed sweetness of his mouth. Gripping his shoulders, she sank against him. She could not get enough of him. She knew she never would.
It took everything she had to tear her lips from his and meet his gaze. He was shaking against her, trembling and breathless and she stared in awe at the beautiful face she'd grown so familiar with, the masculine curve of his throat, the sleek, shadowy fall of his black hair. And those endlessly deep eyes. Oh, his eyes...She felt weakness and heat and desperate want surge through her. She tightened her arms around him, her head on his shoulder, her lips sighing his name against the hot pulse at his throat.
The strong arms around her and his hands tangled in her hair were her entire world, the wild galloping of his heart and the staggering gasp of his breath loud in her ear. Nothing else matters. Drawing in a deep, ragged inhalation, she savored the heady scent of him, hay and grass and sweet woodsmoke. Eons had passed in this tiny moment. Civilizations had risen and fallen and were buried by the sands of time in the moment they'd stood here. A different sun shone in the sky than what had shone there when she'd walked across the yard to the barn. The sunlight was brighter, the shadows deeper. She could no longer imagine what tomorrow might be like. "What now?" She whispered, leaning on him, tentatively breathing the air of her new world. She had been right to be afraid.
His whispered voice was hoarse, breathless. "There's never been a time I haven't loved you, woman..." Then his voice failed him and he squeezed his eyes shut, falling silent as he held her.


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The H1N1 Virus Returns This Flu Season
Source: Samantha Parish
February 11, 2014
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This flu season, the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the swine flu, is back. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that this season may be particularly dangerous for young adults, as they seem to be the most affected by the H1N1 virus.
Across the nation, many hospitalizations with the influenza have been reported, with 35 states reporting a widespread infection of the virus.
The influenza virus survives best in dry, cold conditions–the exact conditions found in Northern California this winter–explaining the easy transmission and spread of the virus that the CDC expects this year.
The SFGate stated that there have been 27 reports of influenza-related deaths this season in the Bay Area alone. Young adults constituted a large portion of these fatalities–the youngest being only 23 years old.
The CDC recommends that all people receive the flu vaccine this season. According to the SFGate, "the vaccine is well-matched to this year's flu season," so it protects against the relevant strains that have appeared in the victims so far.
Despite these recommendations, the CDC reports that only 39.5% of individuals in the US have received the vaccination.


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In the midst of winter, autumn seems such a distant memory and that's when we last saw new episodes of "Glee" thanks to the long baseball delay and the untimely death of cast member Cory Monteith. According to Spoiler TV on Feb. 2, we finally have some information to share about the upcoming episodes including show titles and song lists. Read on if you want to read the season 5 spoilers.
Episode 5X09, "Frenemies," will feature Adam Lambert and will air on Feb. 25. Songs include:
Whenever I Call You Friend sung by Artie & Tina
Brave, song by Rachel & Santana
My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It), sung by Artie & Tina
Don't Rain On My Parade sung by Santana Lopez
I Believe In A Thing Called Love sung by Kurt & Elliott
Every Breath You Take sung by Rachel & Santana
Breakaway sung by Artie, Tina & Blaine
Episode 5X10, "Trio," will feature guest appearances by Adam Lambert and Demi Lovato. Songs include:
Jumpin' Jumpin', sung by Tina, Sam & Blaine
Barracuda, sung by Rachel & Elliott
Don't You (Forget About Me), sung by Tina, Sam & Blaine
Gloria, sung by Rachel, Santana & Elliott
Danny's Song, sung by Will & Emma
The Happening, sung by Kurt, Dani & Elliott
Hold On, sung by Tina, Artie, Blaine, Sam, Rachel, Santana, Kurt, Dani & Elliott
Episode 5X11, "City of Angels," This episode will be about Nationals and feature Skylar Astin of "Pitch Perfect" as Jean-Baptiste, serious competition from the singing club "Throat Explosion." Songs include:
I Love L.A., sung by Artie, Jake, Blaine, Sam & Will
Vacation, sung by The Amazonians
Counting Stars, sung by Jean-Baptiste & Throat Explosion
Mr. Roboto, sung by Jean-Baptiste & Throat Explosion
More Than a Feeling, sung by New Directions
America, sung by New Directions
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, sung by New Directions
Episode 5X12, "100," This is the 100th episode and is sure to be packed with special guests and returning cast members. Songs include:
Raise Your Glass, sung by Will & April
Defying Gravity, sung by Rachel, Kurt & Mercedes
Valerie, sung by Santana & Brittany
Keep Holding On, sung by Noah Puckerman
Toxic, sung by Quinn, Brittany & Santana
Happy, sung by Holly, Will, April, Blaine & Mercedes
Episode 5X13, "New Directions." This episode will be Coach Sue Sylvester's victory dance as she finally closes down the glee club which sets the stage for many of the cast moving over to New York City. Songs include:
Loser Like Me, sung by Artie, Tina, Sam & Blaine
Don't Stop Believing, sung by Rachel, Kurt, Artie, Tina & Blaine
Total Eclipse of the Heart, sung by April & Will
Just Give Me A Reason, sung by Quinn & Puck
Be Okay, sung by Rachel & Santana
Party All the Time, sung by Holly Holliday
I'm Changing, sung by Kurt & Mercedes
"Glee returns on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Keep checking back here and we'll keep bringing you the news, updates and spoilers as we find them.
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May 6, 2013
Thinking Regionally to Compete Globally: A New View on Migration and Human Capital for the United States, Mexico, and Central America
A panel discussion on the release of the Regional Migration Study Group's final report, Thinking Regionally to Compete Globally: Leveraging Migration & Human Capital in the U.S., Mexico, and Central America, outlining its findings and offering recommendations to policymakers in the region.
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December 7, 2011
A discussion on the gains that young adult immigrants or the U.S.-born children of immigrants have made in education and employment, with speakers: Michael Fix, Jeanne Batalova, Andrew P. Kelly, Raul Gonzalez, and Margie McHugh.
September 21, 2011
LEP Workers & Access to Workforce Services: Perspectives on Current Barriers to Access and Prospects for Improvements Under WIA Reauthorization
In this webinar, experts discuss barriers immigrant and LEP individuals face in accessing the WIA system, how a revitalized WIA could address these barriers, and the extent to which the current Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's WIA reauthorization proposal addresses these barriers.
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This important MPI report challenges the conventional wisdom about the immigrant workforce, using a sophisticated new method of analysis that permits deeper examination of how workers – immigrant and native-born – fare by economic sector, the skill level of their jobs, and educational attainment.


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WICHITA, KS — June 21, 2014 — History was made in Wichita Saturday as Jeff Page, Jr. defeated Dominique Alexander to win the American Boxing Association's Light Heavyweight All American Title. Page is the inaugural champion for the American Boxing Association. Scheduled for ten rounds, it took all of six for Page to knockout Alexander to win the title.
"This is an exciting day for the American Boxing Association, and for all of America," said ABA president Dean Smith. "This is historical – a really big day in boxing and in America. There has never been a true, all American Champion. Jeff is the first." Smith also had kind words for the promoter of the contest, SKC Promotions. "They were great to work with, and we hope to do another event with SKC in the future."
ABA Vice President Juan Curiel supervised the bout. "Both fighters conducted themselves with such professionalism. I'm proud to have been a part of this historic evening," said Curiel.
ABA Honorary Champion Riddick Bowe was on hand for the contest, and spent time signing autographs and taking photos for fans. As it plans to with every title fight, The American Boxing Association donated a portion of sanctioning fees to the local Boys and Girls Club, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
The American Boxing Association (ABA) was created to allow for American boxers to have a belt to fight for and defend with a sense of national pride. Like our counterparts in Great Britain, and other parts of the world, the ABA aims to provide an opportunity for American citizens to fight for and defend a patriotic title. The opportunity is available for all American boxers with requisite experience, drive, and dedication.
You got that right, Radam. That's why each sanctioning body keeps coming up with more belts/titles, eliminators & interim championship bouts. The Silver Belt. The Diamond Belt. The Gold Belt. The Super World Title. Sanctioning fees, baby!
There are more champions in every division than there are legitimate contenders!
Now we have the ABA. When I first saw a press release about it, I thought, "ABA...Another Boxing Association." Now, I can't get that term out of my head.
I believe the ABA is part of the UBA (Universal Boxing Association). I don't know much about them or who is behind the organization. For the fun of it, I'll scour the internet later and see what I can find.
I think we should start the TSSBA (The Sweet Science Boxing Association). We can do ratings and hand out title belts. Even more exciting, we can charge sanctioning fees. We can also have an executive board that gets paid mega-bucks. We'll also hold yearly conventions all over the world. We can make tons of money doing this.
It's starting to sound better and better as I go on.
We should do it.
Boxing needs more sanctioning bodies.
The more, the merrier.
-Randy G.
(I hope you realize I am only kidding!)
(But then, hmm, those large sanctioning fees sound very appealingt!)
Who will win the Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward fight?


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Dr. Don,
Regarding your recent article about finding lost bank accounts:
Recently, I contacted the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding
over $4,000 I found held in my grandmother's name (she's been dead
25 years). Beware, I had to jump through hoops to get it (I still
don't have it). I had to petition the Orphans' Court and open an
estate. So far it has taken about a year! So it's not that easy.
-- Dale Discover
Dale, In a recent column on finding
a childhood bank account I said, "The states, for the most part, have
done a great job of making this as consumer friendly as possible." I've been
taken to task by a couple of readers about this statement. What I meant by my
comment was that it's easy to search for accounts on the various state unclaimed
property Web sites, not that the steps you'll have to take to get the money released
by the state will be a piece of cake.
Establishing your rights to your deceased grandmother's
unclaimed property is quite a different matter from Linda Lost trying
to locate her old passbook savings account. Your grandmother's estate
passed to her heirs either by will, or under her state's intestate
laws if she didn't have a will. Documenting your claim to her estate
was bound to take some effort.
Readers should take Dale's story as a reminder
to write down a listing of bank and brokerage accounts, life insurance
policies and where a copy of the will is kept so your loved ones
don't have to try to reconstruct your finances once you're gone.
My 2005
top 10 list advised you to keep a little green book. Did you
do it?


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This view is not an image of the war torn Iraq. It's not the hiding place of Osama Bin Ladin in Afghanistan with his terrorist network. These images were not even taken from an inner city of the United States. These images were taken on the California Central Coast in an average size town between Los Angeles and San Francisco. These buildings are a reminder of the San Simeon Earthquake in December of 2003. Even though these building have been condemned, There's evidence of recent inhabitance. While visiting These shacks there were shoes, torn furniture, broken windows, children's toys, and Food-4-Less bags that appear to be brand new.
Poverty is an ever increasing epidemic in the United States right now. There's no signs of it slowing down any time soon. The unemployment rate is second only to the Great Depression of the 1930's. Some of the people inhabiting these buildings are likely to be immigrants, while others may be mentally ill or just down on their luck. Complaints by the business community have increased because of the increase of pan handling in the business districts of the community. Banks as well as small stores have had an increase in robberies and the general public is feeling the effects of all these dynamics.
Not unlike the rest of the country, California is having to tighten it's budget. The worst part is that the people who need the help the most are the first ones to be short changed. The mentally ill, the physically disabled, war veterans, and the elderly have all been one of the first to be placed on the chopping block. The trend seems to be to take from those who have the least ability to speak for themselves. Often written off as drug users or bums, many of these people used to be functional members of society. Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenics, and even ware veterans with PTSD often get written off in this manner. Many essential services have been cut back or sometimes even gotten rid of all together.
Community Mental Health Clinics and Outreach Programs have definitely been hit hard by these cutbacks. Even on a state and federal level there has been tremendous cutbacks. It often appears to be a self perpetuating cycle. The people in need of food and shelter commit a crime just to get into the system, whether it be a mental institution or a county jail, these people often "throw a brick" just to get three hots and a cot. This is especially true in the colder seasons because the broken down shacks do not have heating.
America's priorities continue to be focused over seas as this epidemic continues to grow. We give food, shelter, medicine, and even education to people overseas, but do not realize what is happening right here in our own back yards. Those same resources could be used to feed, clothe, treat, and educate our own people. Never has it rang more clear than now, charity begins at home. The issue of funding has been compounded with the fact that we have a severe shortage of health care workers. Nurses, LVN's, CNA's, and even doctors are very much in need right now. Often pushed to their limits and beyond with incredible amounts of overtime, it's taking a severe toll on our health care system. Schools simply cannot produce quality health care workers fast enough to meet the increasing needs.
Medications for some of the mentally ill are astronomical in cost, sometimes costing almost $1000.00 a bottle for some of the new atypical psychotropics are but one example. Even with medical or medicare, many of the people needing these medications cannot afford the co-pays. The situation is only going to get worse as we bring our kids home from Iraq and Afghanistan. One study has suggested that for every solder that has died in Iraq or Afghanistan, there are ten more that will come back with severe injuries. That would mean tens of thousands of our sons and daughters will be in need of the already depleting services. It's time to reassess our core values and remember what is most important in this time of destitute and need, less we have to re-live the sobering and disturbing economy of the 1930's.


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Frankie Laine Time (September 5, 1956)An episode of the summer replacement variety series "Frankie Laine Time". Guests include the singer popular with youth (Johnnie Ray), the comedian (Gene Baylos), the dancer (???), the obscure traditional pop singer (Ann Gilbert), and the token African-American (Eddie Heywood). Most variety show episodes give you 1 or 2 of these things, this one gives you all five!
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 by 8 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by THDC Rug This rug is very plush and does not show any dirt. I bought it to match a piece of artwork and it looks amazing. The only issue i had was with the black wool that was weaved through the rug. The first one looked like a big black spot. I returned it and the store associates opened up the new one in the store so i could see it b/f i took it home. Great customer service. May 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ace92127 Beautiful rug - Great customer service My wife and I bought this rug in the 6 x 8 and, when it was delivered (free of charge) we found it to be too small. We returned it to our local World Market and ordered the 9x12. This was the correct size for our room. It looks great and feels great. It was not only bought at a discounted price but we also got Free Shipping and Handling. Thank you World Market for a wonderful product and great customer service. March 27, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by pcjill Changed the room for the better! We love this rug! It changed the whole character of the room from cold to cozy! It is thick and feels great under the feet. The colors are really nice and as a bonus - it smells good! Two thumbs up! October 18, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by ErinO Love it! This rug just came today and I am in love...it's a bit lighter than it looks in the picture (more pastel) but it still works in our living room. It is also very soft to the touch which I was hoping for. I've only had this rug for all of an hour, but so far I am very pleased! March 14, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Alison15 Weird dust/dirt contantly coming from this rug This rug is beautiful, but the weirdest thing...a dust/dirt substance is constantly coming out of this rug. Every time I lift the corner of this rug there is dust/dirt left on the floor. Not a small amount either! I have had this rug about 6 months and have vacuumed it numerous times. I even took it outside and beat it and then vacuumed the top and the underside to try and solve the issue. After vacuuming it, it is amazing to me how much dirt and dust come out of it. It seems never ending! I brought it back in the house and still the dirt comes out of it. If a World Market representative can assure me that this is odd and make a simple switch to a different rug that would be great. Otherwise I would not recommend this rug. March 25, 2016
Rated 2 out of 5 by Vieve Poor Quality I feel in love with this rug, loved the colors and couldn't wait to use it. When we finally unrolled the rug and used it we found out how much it shed it was very upsetting. I vacuumed it almost daily hoping to eliminate the shedding but it still sheds a ton and fills up the vacuum each time. I love the rug, but we have had to move it out of our living room in fear that the shedding will cause harm if a child is laying on it. March 2, 2016
Rated 2 out of 5 by MPorter Too many fibers - constantly vacuuming This is a beautiful rug. However, we had to vacuum it daily for weeks and filled the canister 5-6 times each time we vacuumed. We've had the rug about 7 months. I've given up and only vacuum it once a week now. There are always carpet fibers around the edge of the rug and all over our hardwood floors. My kids clothes are covered in fibers when they kneel down to color at the table or play on the rug. I've ruined multiple pairs of dress socks, unable to wash out the fibers that get woven into the socks just from walking over it. November 21, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by Ron45 Quality is sketchy After putting rug down we vacuumed it to get fabric particles out. It had so much fabric in the weave that it filled up 5 canisters of my bagless vacuum the first day. We have had for two weeks and still get a good amount of fabric each time we vacuum. Hoping it is not weave coming loose. January 7, 2015
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Note: this is one of many attractive combined degree programs that are public health oriented.
We received the following note from Brown University:
We are pleased to announce the new Primary Care–Population Medicine Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. This combined degree program, in which students will receive both an MD and a Master of Science Degree in Population Medicine, will begin accepting applications in July 2014 for a matriculation date of August 2015. Students will complete the coursework and graduate in 4 years, with an option to take an additional year of study.
This dual degree program will emphasize the integration of the basic sciences, clinical medicine and population health, and include coursework in health disparities, social determinants of health, leadership, interprofessional collaboration and epidemiology. The Program will utilize the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship model where students will gain an understanding of the continuum of health and disease and will participate in the care of patients wherever it is delivered.
It is a unique program that is designed to prepare our students to improve the health of patients and communities, and to become physician leaders at the local, state or national level. Students submit the usual AMCAS application to Brown and indicate interest to this new program through a check box in Brown's secondary application.
Please read the brochure here for more information.


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Sugar and The Egg
by Jane Hautzinger
Jane Hautzinger
The Sugar loses her egg and needs help to find it.
Jane has enjoyed writing for years, but has never published before now. She has written about The Sugar, her partner's Pomeranian and Papillon Mix who loses her favorite toy. Jane's father Donald, who started painting after his retirement, did the artwork for The Sugar and the Egg.
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