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* Updated season / career stats are available via the link above, and to see Plum's freshman match-by-match stats, click here.
Confirmed her impressive prep potential with three of the top seasons by a Duck setter in 2010-11-12. As a junior, the first-team All-American and Pac-12 Setter of the Year led the nation in assists (13.37 per set), and directed UO to the nation's top kills per set mark (15.95) and a .289 hitting mark that tied the school record and stood ninth nationally. In 2011, was tabbed an AVCA Honorable Mention All-American and became UO's first setter to claim Honorable Mention All-America, All-Pac-12 and All-Region nods the same season. In 2010, the All-Pac-10 Freshman Team choice led frosh nationally in assists (11.75 p/s) and led the offense to a .256 hitting mark - its fourth-best ever. In spring of 2011 was tabbed to USA Volleyball's Junior National Team and A2 National Squad, and helped the former squad place fourth in the World Junior Championships and tie its best-ever placing. As a prep, she was tabbed to various USA Volleyball High Performance Pool squads, and was tabbed a Junior Olympic Tournament All-American after she helped her team finish fifth in the open division in July 2010. Her arrival was vital in helping the team replace four-year starter Nevena Djordjevic who racked up a school record 4,400 assists from 2006-09.
JUNIOR SEASON (2012) - All-American / Pac-12 Setter of the Year / All-Pac-12 / All-Region
En route to her first honors on the AVCA and Volleyball Magazine All-America First Teams, she topped the nation in assists (13.37 per set) the entire season and ended the year a full assist per set of second-ranked Aubrey Kirven of Towson (12.36 p/s). UO's first Pac-12 Setter of the Year honoree owned the Pac-12's first-, third- and fourth-best assist totals of the season at No. 6 Washington (75), vs. No. 16 BYU (68) and California (66-tied). In league play, her assists per set average stood even higher (13.54), and she ranked 10th-best in Pac-12-only play in aces (0.25 p/s). She picked up her second AVCA National Player of the Week honor in as many years in late September after she led UO to sweeps at then-No. 2 USC and at home vs. then-No. 26 Oregon. She directed the offense to .357 and .368 hitting marks vs. the Trojans and Beavers, and her 48 and 46 assists vs. OSU and USC are the team's season highs for three-set matches. Career-wise, the returning All-Pac-12 pick leads UO all-time in assists per set (12.30 avg.), and stands second in total assists (4,194). Her season assists total (1,618) and average (13.37) both ranked second-best for UO (and best since the start of rally scoring), and she already ranked top 10 with her totals as a sophomore (1,330 (#7); 11.67 (#7)) and freshman (1,246 (#9); 11.75 (#6)). Her career high 75 assists at then-No. 6 Washington in early November was Oregon's best since the start of rally scoring in 2001, ninth all-time overall, and best since 1998. Under her direction, the Ducks again ranked first team-wise in the nation in kills (15.95 per set) and ninth in hitting with a school-record mark (.289). Among other category matches, she paced the team in aces a team-best 10 times to give her 36 honors in her career. Among her 28 career double-doubles, eight came in 2012 at Arizona (3 sets – 10 digs, 40 assists), vs. UC Santa Barbara (4s - 12 digs, 46 assists), at California (3s - 15D, 54A), at No. 7 Stanford (5s - 16D, 59A), vs. No. 2 Washington (4s - 10D, 57A), Dayton (3s – 12D, 41A), #16 BYU (4s – 11D, 68A) and #10 Nebraska (14D, 52A). Off the court, she was a repeat Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention. Season Highs (*Career Highs): Kills: 6 (6K-0E-7A) (5s) at #6 Washington; Points: 8.0 (5s), at #7 Stanford (10/5/12); (5s) at #6 Wash. (11/16/12); *Assists: 75 (5s), at #6 Washington (11/16/12); Digs: 16 (5s), at #7 Stanford (10/5/12); Aces: 3 (3s), vs Colorado (9/29/12); Blocks: 4 (4BA) (3s) at Arizona State (10/20/12).
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011) - All-Pac-12 / All-Region / Honorable Mention All-America.
Cemented her place as one of the nation's top setters, running the fast-paced Duck offense and ranked 10th nationally in assists (11.67 per set) at season's end, and helped UO stand 12th nationally in kills (14.44 per set). At the service line, she topped the squad in aces on 10 occasions – second-most on the season for UO – and in assists all 31 matches. Capped the year ranked sixth on Duck all-time season lists in total assists (1,330) and assists per set (11.67), and top five career-wise in assists per set (first, 11.71) and total assists (fifth, 2,576). Conference-wise,she stood second in assists (11.67) and fifth in double-doubles (12), and stood second among setters and underclassmen in the latter category. Among her top match stats, she sported the league's best three-set assist total (52 vs. then-No. 7 UW); her 60 assists at No. 5 Stanford, 58 at ASU and 56 vs. Utah were the fifth-, ninth- and 12th-best overall; and her team-high four aces tied for seventh-best in the Pac-12. In October, she became the fifth Duck in as many years to receive AVCA National Player of the Week honors after the team swept No. 7 Washington for the first time since 1995 (and she has directed Oregon to its half of its four wins in the last 32 matches in the series). The Huskies came into the match leading the nation in blocks, and also ranked second in the league in opponent hitting percentage (.127), but UO and Plum more than doubled that total (.283). The night before in the 0-2 comeback win against WSU, she helped UO win its 12th straight match in the series (and the last four with her at setter). After the final week of the regular season, she added her second Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honor after the Ducks scored their second-ever pair of same-weekend road wins at Stanford and California ever (and fourth overall), thanks to its five-set decisions over the returning league co-champions. Altogether, she posted her 10 highest assist totals of the season in league or postseason play, six of which were part of double-doubles at then-No. 5 Stanford (season best 60 assists, 11 digs) and No. 3 California (57 assists, 14 digs), vs. Utah (57 assists, 12 digs) and No.1 UCLA (56 assists), at Washington State (54, 10 digs) and vs. ASU (53, 10 digs) and a three-set victory vs. then-No. 7 Washington (52, 12 digs). In mid-October vs. the returning league co-champions she also scored double-doubles thanks to her highest career digs totals vs. then-No. 4 California (19, 26 assists) and then-No. 7 Stanford (17, 47 assists). Her other double-doubles came in three-set wins over returning Big Sky champion Portland State (33 assists, 10 digs) and returning NCAA qualifier Arizona (32 assists, 10 digs), and five-set loss to then-No. 12 Minnesota (47 assists, 11 digs), while she just missed another double-double in the sweep at Utah (39 assists, 9 digs). In the team's upset at then-No. 3 Cal, she tied the team season high in aces (4) – the third-best mark in league play and seventh-best overall – and she added three in a September sweep vs. Arizona. In early August before the season started, she helped the U.S. squad tie its best-ever finish (fourth, 4-4) in the 2011 FIVB World Junior Championships in Peru and started six matches. Last year she was an All-Pac-10 Freshman Team pick and was later tabbed to the 36-person USA Volleyball A2 National Team. Off the court was tabbed a Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention. Season Highs (*Career Highs): Kills: 7 (7K-4E-16A) at #3 California (5s, 11/19/11); Points: 11.5, at #3 California (5s, 11/19/11); Assists: 60, 5s at #5 Stanford (11/18/11); Digs: *19, vs. #7 Stanford (4s, 10/8/11); Aces: 4, #3 California (5s, 11/19/11), vs. Colorado State (5s, 12/1/11); Blocks: 4, vs. WSU (5s, 10/21/11).
FRESHMAN SEASON (2010) - All-Pac-10 Freshman Team.
One of three Ducks to start all 30 matches, and played 106 of the team's 109 sets. Her 11.75 assists per set average ranked fifth best all-time for UO (and second in the modern scoring format), and her 1,246 assists overall was seventh-most all-time for UO (and in fewer sets than the six ahead of her). Ranked fourth in the Pac-10 and 12th nationally in assists (11.75), and was one of two frosh with Pepperdine's Kellie Woolever that directed a top-30 ranked offense (UO stood 30th with its .256 mark). Plum registered nine +50-assist totals overall with her six efforts in five sets vs. #6 USC (66), at Arizona State (65), vs. Arizona (56), at Portland State (55), at Seattle (53) and at No. 8 USC (51); and three tallies in four sets against Arizona State (54) and Florida International (53) and at Oregon State (51). Her 48 assists in her collegiate debut vs. Santa Clara was the league season high in three-set matches, and her 66 vs. #6 USC and 64 at ASU was the second- and fourth-best totals overall. In early November at ASU, she logged her first +60-assist match (65), and her 10 digs marked her sixth double-double in league play, while her seven overall was the most among all Pac-10 frosh. In the second half of October, she posted her second three-set double-double (38 assists, 11 digs) vs. No. 3 Cal, while her career-high nine kills the week before was one shy of her first triple-double in a five-set loss at No. 8 USC (after she posted 51 assists and 10 digs). Her season-high 12 digs led to double-doubles in three sets vs. Oregon State (44 assists) and in four sets vs. No. 10 UCLA (41 assists, 10 digs) and vs. FIU and ASU (54 assists). She led UO in blocks five times at PSU (5), vs. Riverside (4) and Stanford (1) and at No. 13 Washington (1) and Washington State (1). Her season high in aces (5) at PSU tied for fifth-best in the Pac-10 in 2010 and was one shy of the fifth-best mark all-time for UO. Altogether, led Ducks in aces in six matches, and also logged two or more in six matches, including three of the last four of the season. She picked up all-tourney nods in the first two preseason tourneys in the Oregon Classic and (12.40 assists/set, 1.20 blocks/set) and Fresno Classic (13.11 assists/s, 2.00 digs/s and 0.67 blocks/s). Season Highs (*Career Highs): Kills: *9 (9K-2E-13A) at #8 USC (5s, 10/22/10); Points: *12 (9K-2SA-1B) at #8 USC (5s, 10/22/10); Assists: *66 vs #6 USC (5s, 11/20/10); Digs: 12, 4s. FIU (9/18/10); Aces: *5, at Portland State (5s, 9/7/10); Blocks: *5 (5BA), 5s at Portland State (9/7/10).
Prep: Racked up a host of Prepvolleyball laurels, including 2009 Senior Ace, 2008 Top 50 Juniors and 2007 Top 79 Sophomores selections. Also was chosen to the 2008 Youth National Training Team, '07 A1 Select Red Team and the USA Volleyball High Performance Pipeline Pool (2006-current). As a senior, the four-year letterwinner, three-year team captain and two-time MVP helped her team to a share of the league title. As a junior, the Palomar League Player of the Year repeated as an all-league and All-CIF San Diego Section pick, and was the school's all-sport MVP. On the club scene, the 2010 Junior Olympics All-American played three seasons for the Coast Volleyball Club, and her squad placed fifth in '09 and '08, and 11th in 2007 in the Junior Olympic tournament. Also played club for the Epic VBC team. She was her club team's captain and MLK All-Tournament Award winner. In other sports, lettered once in track and field as a horizontal and vertical jumper, and once in diving. Off the court, she was tabbed to the 2007 and '08 Union Tribune All-Academic Team and received the '08 Poway High School Scholar-Athlete Award.
Personal: Business Administration major. Her father Jim was a four-year football letterwinner at San Diego State, and her mother Katie was a four-year volleyball letterwinner at UC Davis. Has one older sister Kaitlyn (a senior libero/defensive specialist for UC Davis in fall of '12), and a younger sister Kelsey and younger brother Dan.
Year SP MS-MP K K/S TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S DIG D/S BS-BA TB B/S Pts Pts/S
2010 106 30-30 84 0.79 189 .270 1246 11.75 23 0.22 206 1.94 2-40 42 0.40 129 1.22
2011 114 30-31 65 0.57 192 .167 1330 11.67 26 0.23 271 2.38 5-27 32 0.28 109.5 0.96
2012 121 35-35 78 0.64 184 .293 1618 13.37 26 0.21 262 2.17 0-34 36 0.30 123.0 1.02
Kills: 9 (9K-2E-13A) at #8 USC (5s, 10/22/10)
Points: 12 (9K-2SA-1B) at #8 USC (5s, 10/22/10)
Assists: 75, at #6 Washington (5s, 11/16/12)
Digs: 19, VS. #7 Stanford (4s, 10/8/11)
Aces: 5, at Portland State (5s, 9/7/10)
Blocks: 5 (5BA), at Portland State (5s, 9/7/10)
2012 (8)
59 assists, 16 digs (5s) #7 Stanford (10/5/12)
54 assists, 15 digs (4s) at Cal (10/3/12)
46 assists, 12 digs (4s) vs. UCSB (9/5/12)
57 assists, 10 digs (4s) vs. #2 Wash. (10/13/12)
40 assists, 10 digs at Arizona (10/19/12))
41 assists, 12 digs (3s) vs. Dayton (12/1/12))
68 assists, 11 digs, vs. #16 BYU (4s) (12/7/12)
52 assists, 14 digs vs. #10 Nebraska (4s) (12/8/12 )
2011 (12)
47 assists, 11 digs (5s) vs. #12 Minn. (9/1/11)
33 assists, 10 digs vs. Portland State (9/6/11)
53 assists, 10 digs vs. ASU, (4s) (9/18/11)
54 assists, 10 digs at WSU, (4s) (10/1/11)
26 assists, 19 digs vs. #4 Cal, (4s) (10/7/11)
47 assists, 17 digs vs #7 Stanf. (4s) (10/8/11)
45 assists, 10 digs vs. WSU (5s) (10/21/11)
52 assists, 12 digs vs. #7 UW (3s) (10/22/11)
57 assists, 12 digs vs. Utah (5s) (10/28/11)
32 assists, 10 digs at Arizona (3s) (11/6/11)
60 assists, 11 digs at #5 Stanford (5s) (11/18/11)
57 assists, 14 digs at #3 California (5s) (11/19/11)
2010 (7)
53 assists, 12 digs (4s) vs. FIU (9/18/10)
54 assists, 12 digs (4s) vs. ASU (10/8/10)
44 assists, 12 digs (3s) vs. OSU (10/15/10)
51 assists, 10 digs (5s) at #8 USC (10/22/10)
38 assists, 11 digs (3s) vs. #3 Cal (10/30/10)
65 assists, 10 digs (5s) at ASU (11/6/10)
41 assists, 10 digs (4s) vs. #6 UCLA (11/19/10)
2012 (11)
75 (5s), at #6 Washington (11/16/12)
68 (4s), vs. #16 BYU (12/6/12)
64 (4s), at Washington State (11/17/12)
64 (4s), at Ohio (9/2/12)
63 (5s), vs. California (11/2/12)
63 (5s) vs. ASU (11/9/12)
61 (5s), at #24 Ohio State (8/25/12)
57 (4s), vs. #2 Washington (10/13/12)
52 (4s), vs. #10 Nebraska (12/8/12)
51 (4s), vs. #1 Penn State (3s) (12/13/12)
2011 (9)
60, 5s, at #5 Stanford (11/18/11)
58, 4s, at ASU (11/4/11)
57, 5s, at #3 California (11/19/11)
57, 5s, vs. Utah (10/28/11)
56, 5s, vs. #1 UCLA (11/11/11)
55, 5s, vs. Colorado State (12/1/11)
54, 4s, at Washington State (10/1/11)
53, 4s, vs. ASU (9/18/11)
52, 3s, vs. #7 Washington (10/22/11)
2010 (8)
66, 5s vs. #6 USC (11/20)
65, 5s at ASU (11/7)
56, 5s vs. Arizona (10/9)
55, 5s at Portland State (9/7)
54, 4s vs. Arizona State (10/8)
53, 5s at Seattle (9/6)
51, 4s at Oregon State (11/12)
51, 5s at #8 USC (10/22)
2011 (2)
4, 5s, at #3 California (11/19)
4, 5s, vs. Colorado State (12/1)
2010 (1)
5, 5s, at Portland State (9/7)
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Nickname: LoLo
Favorite Color: Black, silver, purple
Favorite Hobbies: Camping with family
Greatest Accomplishment: Junior Olympic All-American
When I was a Little Kid I Wanted to be an: NFL football player
Favorite Place I've Visited: Africa
Favorite Place on Campus: The Casanova Center athletic treatment center cold pool
Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers, White Chicks
Favorite TV Comedy: Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Wife Swap
Favorite Book: A Child Called It
I Chose Oregon Because of the: Coaching staff, style of offense played, facilities, academic opportunities / business program
Special Item I Have to Travel With: iPod & sweatpants
Biggest Fan: My family
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Just your basic gamer girl. I might have a slight temper... Maybe...
I love my Xbox and my games they're all like my children ^^
A lot of people ask me why I play the games I play considering I suck at most of them ( -3-) Well the answer is simple... Cause I get to play with my friends (^^ ) I love them all and they're all really important to me. So if I see any one messing with them, they better live close to a hospital..
Color- black and purple
Game- Black Ops: Zombies
Game Character- Edward Richtofen, Tank Dempsey, Gideon, and Deadpool
Food- sushi
Drink- bitch I do the Dew
Pass Time- video games of course
Show- Transformers (anything!)
Movie- Carrie (old and new)
Book- Things Change
YouTuber- SeaNanners
Music- anything I find good mostly dubstep
Band- Gorrilaz
Gaming System- Xbox
And that's about it until I think any thing else.
Wanna play Zambies with meh? Gamertag is Turtle Connery

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"There's a storm coming, Mr. Wayne"
Every once in a while, a movie comes along that just leaves you in a state of complete and utter shock and amazement. And by 'every once in a while,' I mean probably once every 100 years. The 'Dark Knight Rises' is quite possibly the best movie of all time.
Not to ruin an incredible film with talk of politics, but the movie itself is rather political. And no, the villain Bane and Bain Capital have literally nothing to do with each other.
In fact, Bane terrorizes Gotham in pursuit of some twisted concept he refers to as 'true justice.' He essentially becomes a communist dictator after seizing control of the financial system. And anyone who opposes his idea of justice is dealt with swiftly and violently. He claims to want to liberate the downtrodden people of Gotham but he is really just seeking more power for himself.
For anyone interested in the political/philosophical themes throughout the series, here is an interesting piece from Forbes. It only covers the first two movies, so don't worry about any spoilers.


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- The office of President of Chad
Description of government structure:
- Chief of State: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY
- Head of Government: Prime Minister Pascal YOADIMNADJI
- Assembly: Chad has a unicameral National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) with 155 seats.
Description of electoral system:
- The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term.
- In the National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) 155 members are elected by popular vote to serve 4-year terms.***
*** A Party Block Vote in multi-member districts is used if a list gains an absolute majority of the vote. If no list obtains the majority of the vote, members are elected through party-list proportional representation.
* has not yet been created and size is unspecified, members to serve six-year terms, one-third of membership renewable every two years.
Main Candidates in the Presidential race:
- Idriss DEBY Itno
Party: Patriotic Salvation Movement / Mouvement Patriotique de Salut (MPS)
- Kassire COUMAKOYE
Party: Viva National Rally for Democracy and Progress / VIVA-Rassemblement National pour le Développement et le Progrès (Viva RNDP)
- Pahimi PADACKET Albert
Party: Rally for the Nationalists for the Development of Chad/Redemption / Rassemblement des Nationalistes pour le Développement du Tchad/le Réveil
- Mahamat ABDOULAYE
Party: Chad Movement for Democracy / Mouvement Tchadien pour la Démocratie
- Ibrahim KOULAMALLAH
Party: New African Socialist Movement party / Socialiste Africain Rénové
Last Presidential election:
- Presidential elections were last held on May 20, 2001. Idriss DEBY was reelected president with 63.17% of the vote, while runner-up Ngarlegy YORONGAR obtained 16.35%.
Population and number of registered voters:
- Population: 9,944,201 (July 2006 est.)
- Registered Voters: 5,697,922 (March 2006 )


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After a string of festival appearances, Lauryn Hill has announced that she'll embark on an intimate North American tour starting next week. The 17-date outing, which begins at New York City's Highline Ballroom on Monday, will venture throughout the East Coast and Canada before wrapping up in New Jersey in February.
In a statement, Hill said she "may never play venues of this size again." According to a press release, the rapper/singer will be accompanied by a live band and will perform a set list of the many hits from her celebrated 1998 solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
For those fans who are hoping to hear something new from Hill, they can expect to see some of her biggest hits "reworked yet faithful to the rigor, soulfulness and power of the original music." Initial news of the reclusive singer hitting the road for a series of East Coast shows broke a few weeks ago.
When MTV News caught up with the iconic artist in August, she kept mum on when the hungry public could expect a new album, saying, "We're getting closer. That's all I can say."
While the singer takes her time with new music, she revealed that she enjoys the versatility of today's artists. "I have respect for what people do," Hill said. "I also like to hear the eclectics, I like to hear the mixture. There's a lot of different creative energies out there right now. I respect the different sounds that I'm hearing. It's been such a long time since I've gotten my voice and my ideas [out]. In terms of collaborations, that's not even something I've been thinking about per se. I'm happy that people are still making music. That we still have a platform with which to make music. It's gonna be interesting to see what the future holds."
Lauryn Hill's tour dates, according to a press release:
» 12/27 – New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
» 12/28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
» 1/1 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
» 1/3 – New York, NY @ The Blue Note
» 1/4 – New York, NY @ The Blue Note
» 1/5 – New York, NY @ The Blue Note
» 1/8 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend
» 1/9 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
» 1/12 – Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm
» 1/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Centerstage
» 1/16 – St. Louis, Mo @ The Pageant
» 1/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
» 1/20 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
» 1/22 – Toronto, Ontario @ Sound Academy
» 1/23 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
» 1/29 – Atlantic City, NJ @ House of Blues
» 2/4 – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theatre
Are you excited to see Lauryn Hill on tour this winter? Tell us in the comments!


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I noticed the last days that I got mysterious warnings on low disk space and I can't determine what occupies my free space.
So last night I had 5GB of free space and this morning I'm down to 800MB. And I have no clue what's going on here. I noticed that problem a couple of days ago, and because of that I did a scan with WinDirStat, to check what occupies the most space. I got some virtual machine images that are pretty large, but consistent in size. also I got the pagefile and hibernate, but they did not change either. As far as I can see the biggest files did not change.
Also WinDirStat tells me that actually only 63.7GB are used, whereas the Windows dialog tells me 73.5GB are used.
I also ran a windows search on all file modified or created between yesterday and today but there was nothing that could be responsible for a 4GB space loss.
It also happened before that the occupied space becomes free again after a couple of hours or days. But I can't find a pattern in that...


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On Monday, Jan. 6, KATU News reported that a missing dog who had been trapped in a ravine in Clackamas County, Ore. for five days was finally rescued by a sheriff's deputy.
The five-year-old black Labrador retriever mix, named "Sampson," had been trapped beneath rocks for five days before he was finally rescued.
Sampson went missing on New Year's Day. His family posted fliers and reached out on Facebook about their dog's disappearance, but there were no leads for days.
Someone heard the missing dog whimpering in the woods near the Stone Cliff Inn Restaurant in Carver, Ore. According to a Clackamas County Sheriff's Office news release, the responding sheriff's deputy heard the call on his radio and responded, finding the missing dog six feet down a small ravine.
Deputies said that the terrain was rocky and Sampson appeared to be trapped beneath rocks. The deputy donned knee pads and a helmet and climbed down the ravine to rescue Sampson.
According to the news release, the missing dog is "now happy and home with his owner".
It's been an eventful animal rescue year so far for Oregon. Earlier this month, Portland firefighters rescued a sheep who was stuck in mud and a cat who couldn't get out of a crawlspace.
Do you have a missing pet? The Missing Pet Partnership provides tips for those with missing dogs and cats.
Facebook can also be an excellent resource for those with missing pets. Help FIND Nahla helped a missing dog return home - and continues to help others reunite with their missing dogs and cats.
Are you interested in becoming involved in animal rescue? The Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) provides training for animal rescues. Visit their website here.
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BAY COUNTY-- Bay County Health department administrator Douglas Kent says there's a big need for the proposed clinic exam area expansion at west 11th street facility.
It will also have a storage area, and educational rooms for the nursing staff.
"We actually got a grant that allows us to expand this. We will be able to expand our staff by 5 to 6 people," said Douglas Kent, Bay County Health Department Administration.
Kent believes the project will improve access to quality treatment and services for one of the public's biggest health risks.
"This will allow us to tackle the preventable disease in our community and that is diabetes," said Kent.
Health officials believe the larger treatment area will help decrease diabetes rates in bay county, saving taxpayers in the long run.
"Mr. Kent is very adapt, or adaptive, in balancing things and sensing where there's some needs. I think he's done a real good job in the health department," said Guy Tunnell, Bay County Commissioner.
Kent says he hopes to have the new addition completed and ready for use June 30th, 2016.


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Mariners Church
Non-Denominational / Independent
5001 Newport Coast Drive
Irvine, CA 92603
Mariners Church is a mega church located in Irvine, CA. Our church is Non-Denominational / Independent.
What to Expect at Mariners Church
Kenton Beshore, Senior Pastor
Service Times:
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am
Sunday 11:00am
Service Details
- Informal or casual attire most common
- Contemporary worship style
- Printed worship bulletin
- Communion
- Location: Orange County
Ministries and Programs
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Lowell Prill, a recent retiree and advocate of lifelong learning, was sworn in as the newest member of the Moraine Park Technical College District Board, July 11. A resident of Alto, Prill will serve a three-year term as one of the three Additional Members on the board, which is comprised of nine individuals in total.Prill is recently out of retirement from Alliance Laundry Systems (formally Speed Queen Co.) in Ripon, where he worked for forty years in the quality control department and later in customer service. Prill served on the Board of Education in the Waupun School District for 18 years and spent six years on the Board of Control for CESA 6, taking part in interviewing and selecting administrators and principals on both boards.
Always a strong advocate for technical education, Prill is looking forward to becoming more involved with Moraine Park. "Students at Moraine Park learn by doing – it's that hands-on education that I am proud to now be a part of," said Prill. "Moraine Park provides a bridge to the future for students who attend. They gain valuable skills to be successful in today's workforce."Prill and his wife Janice have been married for forty years and have two daughters and five grandchildren. Prill is also involved in church and other community activities.Serving the community since 1912, Moraine Park has campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend and is one of 16 colleges that make up Wisconsin's technical colleges. Moraine Park offers more than 100 associate of applied science degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates delivered in a variety of formats — classroom, online and blended. Training and technical assistance for businesses are also offered. For more information about Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu.
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Derelict East London Granary Transformed Into Creative Office Spaces & Studios
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- London Granary BarkingWhat was once a gritty and industrial building in East London is now a bright and creative office space set alongside the River Roding! Fronting Abbey Road in Barking, The Granary, as the name might lead you to believe, was a former granary and malthouse originally built in the 19th Century. Over the years it became derelict until someone came along and had the grand idea to renovate it into useful space. The original design came from Schmidt Hammer Lassen and was completed by Pollard Thomas Edwards this summer. A shiny bronze exterior complements original brick work and the whole thing is topped by a solar system on the roof.1
- London Granary BarkingThe Granary is located in the Abbey Road Conservation Area and contains a mix of commercial spaces, a public square, a restaurant and a riverside terrace.2
- London Granary BarkingThe mixed-use scheme was designed to be a vibrant hub of cultural and creative activity during both the day and night.3
- London Granary BarkingPublic transportation links across the river have also been improved to create greater connectivity.4
- London Granary BarkingOverall the aim was to retain the building's original gritty and industrial character while improving functionality, increasing daylighting and creating a building that responded to the urban context more fully.5
- London Granary BarkingOriginal features of the granary were restored, all non-original extensions and partitions were removed and blocked up windows were opened up.6
- London Granary BarkingA new bronze-clad building was erected to the south of the original structure and creates a dynamic alternative to the traditional brick.7
- London Granary BarkingA mock-up conference room to entice firms to take a lease in the renovated building.8
- London Granary BarkingOpenings in the old building were added to flood the loft-like spaces with lots of natural daylight and bridges connect the old and the new together.9
- London Granary BarkingWhile Schmidt Hammer Lassen originally designed the concept, London-based Pollard Thomas Edwards took over the project and completed it10
- London Granary BarkingThe resulting renovation is a bright, open commercial space and is even partially run off solar power.11
- London Granary BarkingOriginal rendering of The Granary by Schmidt Hammer Lassen.12
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On Saturday, April 7th, Carol and our lovely crew dazzled the crowd as they represented DogBoy's at The Mighty Texas Dog Walk, held at Auditorium Shores in Austin. Close to 8,000 dogs attended this incredible event. Great Danes, boxers, poodles, labs, Scotties, and dachshunds – you name the breed, it was proudly represented the 3 mile jaunt to raise funds for the Texas Hearing and Service Dogs.
Our delightful darlings from DogBoy's braved the heat to offer a sliver of shade and sustenance to owners of those mighty Texas dogs. To get a better sense of the magnitude of this incredible event access a YNN video and report by clicking HERE and enjoy the pictures posted below.
And, we are thrilled to announce that one of the members of our DogBoy's family, Tripod Gonzales, sauntered his way across the finish line! It was a glorious day for dog lovers all over the state and we at DogBoy's were honored to join the efforts to raise funds for such a noble cause.
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Each and every day, the sun showers our cities in solar energy. Every night, our cities emit light so bright that they can be seen from space. An industrial designer from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem, Israel, has designed a concept device called the UrbanTile that would harness the solar energy city buildings absorb during the day for their lighting needs at night. The UrbanTile is a small solar panel that can be flipped to reveal a light emitting screen. Banded together into rows, the panels become a window blind that forms a light and entertainment display.Read More
While Gizmag has covered quite a number of alarm clocks in the past, the My Wake Up Call motivating messaging system certainly stands out as a unique way to rise and shine. Read More
Humanoid robots are set to become a common sight in coming decades, but how can we improve the way we interact with our future robotic companions? Developing robots that - unlike the expressionless mask worn by the famous ASIMO - can convey "emotion" holds one of the answers this question. That's why Polish researchers from the Wroclaw University of Technology have developed EMYS (EMotive headY System) - a turtle-like robotic head that attempts to mimic human emotions using an array of basic facial expressions. Read More
Pawz, one of the latest fashion statements for dogs, are designed to give Fido some serious paw protection. More like a sock than a shoe, they are made from biodegradable natural rubber and fit securely without fasteners or straps. Available in a range of colors and sizes, they promise comfort and safety for a much loved pooch.Read More
ZionEyez are a Seattle based company bringing to market a Ray-Ban-like pair of sunglasses equipped with a micro video camera that delivers first person video recording in 720p. There's 8GB of flash memory inside the frame, a micro USB charging and data transfer port and the Eyesz can also connect to a computer via Bluetooth. If only Don Johnson had a pair of these ... those Miami drug lords would have had no chance. Read More
Hasbro is looking to tap into the 3D craze by integrating a classic approach to 3D viewing with iOS devices. Looking like a 21st Century View-Master, the MY3D 360° Viewer attaches to iPhone and iPod Touch and delivers a 3D experience using dedicated apps. There are initially seven apps available or download including an underwater shark adventure, a 360° virtual tour of Los Angeles and a MY3D showcase which is designed as a vehicle for 3D movie trailers, video game demos and slide shows.Read More
German audio software specialist Algoriddim has released its djay app for iPhone and iPad. Designed to turn an iOS device into a complete and portable DJ system, the app allows you to mix an iPod music library via a touch-turntable interface or can be set to mix automatically. It's intuitive, simple to use but deep enough for some serious djing.Read More
The last time we checked on the Voyager 1 & 2 they were hurtling towards the edge of the solar system at over 37,000 mph (60,000 km/h). The car-sized spacecraft are now and incredible 11 billion miles (17 billion km) and 8 billion miles (14 billion km) from Earth respectively – they are the longest continuously operated spacecraft in deep space and having traveled further than any man-made object, they will soon become the first to enter the realm of interstellar space. NASA recently held a briefing on the achievements of the program which gives us the opportunity to ponder where the Voyagers are, where they are going and the amazing scientific discoveries realized so far in their 33 year journey.Read More
Bridging the gap between computer generated music and real-world instruments, the "Imaginary Marching Band" is a fledgling, open-source project that allows music to be created by imitating the actions of playing the real thing on a sensor-equipped glove. The work of Scott Peterman, a Masters student at Parsons New School Of Design in New York City, the prototype system uses MIDI data output from the gloves via USB to reproduce the full range of notes from instruments such as the trumpet and trombone.Read More
Getting about on a bicycle is environmentally friendly, great for your health and cost effective. One drawback – particularly for those learning to ride or for whom balance is an issue – is the instability that comes with being on two wheels at low speeds. Tricycles offer a way to overcome this problem, but three-wheelers have their own set of stability issues when it comes to cornering at higher speeds. Like the Deliver-E Trike we looked at earlier this year, the Swingtrike aims to provide a best of both world solution by employing a tilting design that keeps all wheels on the ground across bumpy terrain and through corners, making it safer – and more fun – than traditional fixed frame trikes.Read More
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I successfully installed the latest version of ubuntu on my laptop which has a windows xp OS. I installed it from a USB drive. However when the comp told me to restart, it brought me back to windows automatically without asking me which OS I wanted to boot. I've tried reinstalling thinking it would work. I have checked the hard drive via windows and it's clearly been partitioned. What's wrong? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I think your grub has the issue.Ok while you're booting your system hold the SHIFT key for Grub menu and choose the Ubuntu.
Now you got small job to do that you have to change your Grub time to some 10 or 5 sec. for that easy and safe way is doing things with Grub customizer .
For that click here. http://www.ubuntugeek.com/grub-customizer-2-2-released-and-installation-instructions-included.html
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Everyone wonders how to have a cleaner house. Lately, I don't have the luxury of just wondering: cleanliness is critical due to my husband's cancer treatments.
Of course, these days I also have incredibly little time to clean. Between driving my son to and from school daily, driving my husband to and from his various doctor appointments, staying on top of the laundry, cooking the healthy (but increasingly limited variety of) meals my husband needs to keep his strength up, and just trying to catch my breath between all these things? Yeah, housework isn't at the top of my list. But, due to how radiation and chemotherapy have compromised his immune system, I can't completely let cleaning slide, either.
As you might guess, I have fairly high cleaning standards but I'm learning to be a bit more realistic. Some things I don't compromise on, though, and I thought I'd share them with you. Here are three tips on how to have a cleaner house.
The sink is only for washing things, not storing. We have a rule in our house that the person who cooks doesn't have to do dishes. Well, with my husband feeling increasingly tired, that rule doesn't work for us anymore. For a while, I'd clear the dinner table and let the dishes sit in the sink just so I could have a few minutes of rest before tackling them. Then, more often than not, I'd nod off on the sofa and would be too tired to deal with them before bed.
Now, dishes go straight from the table to the dishwasher, period, and the dishwasher gets run after my son's bath even if it's only half-full. (Yes, I know that's not economical, but I have to focus on saving time these days and this works for me.)
By bedtime, things go where they belong… or they go. My youngest is 12, which is more than old enough to remember where his toys, games and clothes belong. My husband and I both know where things go, but for a long time we'd get distracted by other priorities while the clutter piled up and I wanted to scream.
Now we all go through the main living areas in the house and put away our things before bedtime, tossing any magazines, papers or other trash before it has a chance to pile up. Interestingly, once we started doing this at night, we all got better about putting things away right after using them. Go figure.
No one walks around empty-handed. Whether it's taking a dish to the dishwasher, picking clumps of cat hair off the floor, or putting clothes in the hamper, we've all developed the habit of doing something as we go from one room to another. It's amazing what a difference this has made, not just in terms of household clutter but in our awareness of how helpful it is when we all contribute to keeping the house neat.
Yes, I still do my daily routine for tidying the house (though, to be honest, lately I haven't had the time or energy to do every item on it every single day). And whenever possible, I use the weekends to do my weekly cleaning routines, but thanks to these three habits, even those are going faster now than ever before.
What habits have YOU developed to keep your house clean? I sure could use your tips on this!


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Wade Giddens, Transmission & Distribution Division Supervisor, has been named the City of St. Augustine's 2005 Employee of the Year.
An employee with the City for nearly a dozen years, Wade currently manages crews responsible for the construction of all new water and sewer lines and repairs of existing lines, over 600 miles of pipe in all.
The "T&D" Division stays busy with three construction crews, a repair crew and a wash-truck crew representing over two dozen employees. One reason for the busy schedule is the growth within the city's utility service area keeping the construction crews busy with new installations. Another reason are repairs that are a near daily challenge presented by the city's water and sewer system that in some places are nearly a century old.
"The installation of new water lines and sewer lines keeps our crews busy, but it's the kind of busy we can schedule," explains Wade. "But at any minute, when you least expect it, we have an emergency repair and of course that comes first."
'Then there are the constant surprises," he added. "A crew goes to fix a problem that should take a half day but once we dig and see the situation, well, we may be there for three days. We can't walk away from a problem. We have to take care of it immediately."
Wade started his City employment as a laborer in the Transmission & Distribution Division, and later moved to the Meter Maintenance Division where he successfully turned it into "a very effective operational division through great leadership and morale building," according to Bob Leetch, Public Works Director and Wade's supervisor.
But Wade wanted to be out in the field where the action is and was excited to return to Transmission & Distribution as that division's supervisor. The always-on-call element of Wade's job was noted by Leetch, when he nominated Wade for this year's award.
"Wade is one of the hardest workers in the City and is on-call 24 hours per day, seven days per week," wrote Leetch "Wade's consistent work ethic and dedication to the City is an invaluable tool and allows him to work with the younger staff to teach them all of the qualities of a City employee. I believe he epitomizes the employee and personal qualities that we seek to recognize with this award."
A native of Jacksonville, Wade has lived in the St. Augustine area since he was in the eighth grade and started his employment with the city shortly after graduation from St. Augustine High School. Wade and his wife Wendi, a stenographer currently working with St. Augustine Court Reporters, enjoy the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, whenever they have the opportunity.
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Tuesday, May 26. 2009
Lake Travis Trek, by Chuck Wiley
Editor's note: Dr. Keith Bell, Robert Alford, Lynne Smith, Chuck Wiley, David Barra, and Chris Derks. became the first people ever to swim the length of Lake Travis, Texas, approximately 63 miles. Swimming a six-person relay through the night, each swimming 1-hour legs in turn, they completed the Great Travis Trek in 18 hours and 35 minutes. This group was swimming to raise awareness for Swimability, an organization that raises money for the City of Austin Aquatics scholarship fund which pays for swimming lessons for underprivileged children. To donate go to: http://www.greattravistrek.com
We made it through the swim, making it to Mansfield Dam yesterday about noon! We had about a 3 hour delay for heavy lightning after we started Saturday afternoon. Total swim time was about 18hr 45min.
In the beginning, the weather rolled in as we were about to finish the 2nd hour leg. Keith Bell went 1st and Chris Derks was about 7 minutes from finishing the 2nd hour when we decided it was best to pull him and try to seek some shelter. Our safety kayakers marked the spot on the GPS unit and we headed for the boat dock where we'd picked up the pontoon boat that took us upriver from the 46 mile marker to the 54 mile mark where Keith had jumped in.
The water was too low for the 52' support boat we had, and even the pontoon boat couldn't get up the last mile. Keith had to ride up on the back of a jet ski. Anyway, as we were motoring back down river, we were able to contact the other boat and he headed up to meet us, since we were totally exposed on the smaller boat and getting soaked. We transfered people and equipment at about mile 47 and headed back up river to mile 48 where Chris had gotten out. We anchored there and waited out the electrical storms.
After the break, we got back under way about 6:15pm. The decision was made to just have the 3rd swimmer start, rather than have Chris finish the last 7 minutes of his hour. Lynne Smith pulled the 3rd leg, followed by myself, then David Barra, and Robert Alford anchored the 6th. I finished my leg just before sunset, and the clouds broke up for about the last 15 minutes before the sun slipped behind the hills. Then it was pretty dark. There was no moon and the clouds came back to pretty much blot out any star light. It made for an interesting overnight swim.
The bad weather did have one positive effect, it really cut down on the other boat traffic out on the lake. We didn't see many others out overnight. I can tell you my 1:15-2:15 shift was interesting. Like swimming in a sensory deprivation chamber. I did have a glow stick, but couldn't find the pins, so stuck it in the back side of my suit. I found out later that the kayaker couldn't see me at all. Nice. The rain had soaked all the outside seat cushions, so that made trying to find a dry place to stretch out and catch a few winks between shifts difficult. I managed to grab some floor space and sleep about 2 1/2 hours after my 2nd swim.
I was glad the sun was out for my final leg. I jumped in somewhere below the mile 13 channel buoy but before 12. The river channel must really meander back and forth over that area because I remember passing the mile 11 buoy about the middle of my swim and then once back on the boat for about 10 minutes we passed another buoy that I figured must be mile 9 at best. It turned out to be mile 7. Anyway, that certainly made our finish ETA move up quite a bit. I was certain at that point I wouldn't have to get back in for any more, so I just made myself comfortable on the boat and slipped into spectator mode. That, and ate a bunch of the food we had along. It was amazing how low the lake water level was. It's only May, I can't wait until August. The lake may be empty by that time if we don't get more rain. The Pedernales River was almost dry when we passed over it on the way out to the start. I can remember doing training swims up that arm of the lake past the Hwy 71 bridge over which we traveled, and there is no way you could do that today. All the boat docks are sitting on the shore and a little trickle of water seems to make it's way towards the main body of the lake.
Keith did the final leg and swam up and touched the dam just at the edge between the rock/earth part of the dam and the main concrete structure of the dam. It's a good thing we finished early too, because after we unloaded the boat at the park by the dam and got everything loaded into the cars it started raining. And of course, thunderstorms moved in later in the afternoon too.
Sunday, May 10. 2009
Point to LaPointe, Bayfield Wisconsin by Steve Hernan
The Point to LaPointe swim started out two years ago as a local fund raising event for the Bayfield Area Recreation Center. However, judging by the strong interest and attendance this year, I predict that this event will become one of the preeminent open water swim events in the Midwest if not nationwide.
The swim course itself is spectacular. Its a point to point 2.07 mile jaunt in Lake Superior from the Bayfield mainland to Madeline Island, the largest of the world famous Apostle Islands. The water is stunningly clear the most pristine lake water I have ever encountered. And the mighty Lake Superior lives up to its name by providing swimmers with ample challenges in the form of bracing water temperatures and strong currents.
However, its the surrounding area of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands that makes this an absolutely magical event. The Point to LaPointe swim takes place in early August when the brief but glorious Lake Superior summer season is in full bloom. And nowhere do people cherish their summer months more heartily than in the far north shores of Wisconsin and Minnesota. It is a land rich in culture and tradition thats steeped in the ancient history of the Ojibwa migration and has its contemporary roots in the fur trade of the 1500s and in the timber, iron ore, and fishing industries that provided the foundation upon which America was built throughout the 1700s and 1800s.
Go there for the swim, and stay there for the true experience of summer at its finest
There were 120 swimmers this year a huge jump from last years count of 57. Swimmers came from as far away as Long Beach, CA to brave the channel crossing, and they got to experience all facets of Lake Superiors mercurial personality.
The first wave of competitive swimmers took off at 7:20am under near perfect conditions. With sunny skies and water temperatures hovering around 66F, the first mile was about as ideal as it could get. Halfway through the race, though, a northeast wind arrived and whipped up the waves so much that most of the swimmers had to fight a strong sideways current that literally came out of nowhere. I myself went home with several souvenir mouth/lungfuls of Lake Superior water, but I managed to make it to the swim finish in 1 hour 15 minutes without overshooting the target.
Others, though, had a bit more of a workout
The community swimmers took off at 7:40am and experienced the brunt of the current for most of the swim. Many found themselves drifting southwest of the finish area only to have to backtrack along the coast with the guidance of a kayaker. Still, they all gutted it out, and the last swimmer exited the water at just over 3 hours which makes me exhausted just thinking about it!
When you think about how swimmers train you realize how intense it is! Many swimmers start training before the crack of dawn, and swim for miles before breakfast! It is such a complete discipline; building strength, flexibility, coordination, and timing means a lot of hard work. Next time you feel tired after a jog, tennis match, perhaps a long chess or http://www.onlinepoker.com/ game, spare a thought for your swimmer friends. Swimming in open water makes the whole experience that much more challenging! Even if you aren't a big fan of the sport, you should go check out the Point to LaPointe swim next time. These athletes are truly incredible!


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Flame recently announced via Twitter that he was releasing a new album and companion book entitled, "Jesus or Nothing."
The album is set to officially drop on April 29. The book will be in retailers by April 30, though it is already available on Amazon.
Flame said the book and the album are apologetic in nature.
The book by Dan DeWitt, which was produced in conjunction with Flame's alma mater, Boyce College, pits the Christian worldview against nihilism to explore which worldview is the most viable way to understand the human experience. The album explores similar themes.
The album will feature collaborations with Da Truth, V. Rose, K.B. and other artists. It is available for pre-order on iTunes or via the Clearsight Merchline store at http://merchline.com/clearsight. Those who pre-order the album will get a two-song pre-release teaser.
More info on the project is available at http://www.jesusornothing.com/.
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Obermüller, N; Gretz, N; Kriz, W; van der Woude, F J; Reilly, R F; Murer, H; Biber, J; Witzgall, R (1997). Differentiation and cell polarity during renal cyst formation in the Han:SPRD (cy/+) rat, a model for ADPKD. American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology, 273(3 Pt 2):F357-F371.
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Despite the recent positional cloning of genes responsible for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the exact pathogenetic mechanisms underlying this disorder are still unclear. To learn more about cyst formation, we investigated cell differentiation and cell polarity in the Han:SPRD (cy/+) rat between 21 days and 60 wk of age. At early stages of cyst development, alkaline phosphatase, aquaporin-1, NaSi-1 cotransporter, and Na(+)-K(+)-adenosinetriphosphatase (Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase) were expressed normally. Clusterin mRNA was only sparsely expressed at the onset of cystic degeneration and increased thereafter, being highest in noncystic nephron segments. In cyst wall cells, clusterin on the one hand and alkaline phosphatase, aquaporin-1, NaSi-1-cotransporter, and Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase on the other were expressed in a mutually exclusive fashion. No change in cell polarity could be observed at any stage. Our data therefore argue against a change in cell polarity and against an early arrest in normal tubular development during cyst formation in the Han:SPRD (cy/+) rat model of ADPKD but favor the hypothesis that tubular epithelia develop in an orderly fashion and degenerate thereafter.
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Monocyclic arenes, quasiarenes, and annulenes. Edited by: Siegel, J S; Tobe, Y (2009). Stuttgart, DE: Thieme.
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Science of synthesis / ed. by D. Bellus ... Managing ed.: Today, commodity aromatic chemical production is a multibilliondollar industry, with worldwide production of benzene alone estimated to be 37 million tons per year (2007).
Beyond benzene, condensed-ring aromatic compounds such as naphthalene, anthracene, and pyrene provide the scaffolding for many of the molecules the average person comes into contact with in daily life. The ready availability of polynuclear aromatic feedstocks has placed them center stage for the development of commercial chemicals such as dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. From aspirin to Zoloft, aromatic chemistry is the core of biological action. Fragrances, such as musks, found in commercial care products rely on the stability of the aromatic core to withstand harsh conditions such as those found in the use of laundry detergent in combination with bleach.
Various types of aromatic species are presented in this volume but the emphasis is on the formation of aromatic nuclei and bonds directly to an aromatic nucleus.
Overall, the expanse of Volume 45 is enormous, as is the field of aromatic chemistry. The various authors who have devoted their precious time to this adventure are to be heartily thanked. Without their dedication to this project it would not have been possible for us to bring this to fruition. We hope that the information in the following pages provides a good foundation in real-life, reliable methods for the preparation and derivatization of aromatic compounds.
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|FSU rolls past Idaho
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The University of Idaho did manage to break an 11-quarter touchdown-free streak by Florida State but the No. 2 Seminoles were too much for the Vandals Saturday night in the nonconference game at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Even in light of the 80-14 loss, coach Paul Petrino had praise for effort.
"There were some guys that really held their own and played hard enough," he said. "As a team, we didn't get it done."
In particular, Petrino cited the effort of receivers Dezmon Epps and Najee Lovett, running back Richard Montgomery, and receiver-turned-defensive back Roman Runner.
"Dezmon Epps played his butt off," Petrino said. "He competed hard all game. Najee also did that."
Epps had seven catches for 126 yards and Lovett had three for 48. The Vandals had 286 passing yards – the most by a team against Florida State this season. Trouble was, between Taylor Davis and Joshua McCain there were four interceptions – two for touchdowns and one on the door.
The Vandals' second quarter score – a 15-yard pass from Taylor Davis to Richard Montgomery, broke a string of 11 successive quarters of FSU not allowing a touchdown. The pass capped a 10-play, 63-yard drive by the Vandals.
Runner played as if he had been in the secondary all season with 13 tackles, which includes 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one pass breakup.
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Natural Fun
It's been a cold, snowy winter – for the birds, too! Bring your hammer and screwdriver and get ready to build your own bluebird house to help continue the return of bluebirds to our area during the Make a Nest Box: Bluebird Workshop at the Peace Valley Nature Center in Doylestown, PA on Sat. Discover other great venues for close encounters with wildlife here.
Start Olympic Dreams
The Olympics are fun to watch, but why not let the kids test the waters themselves? Take part in the Indoor Olympic Winter Games for Kids with themed games and crafts at Paoli Library in Paoli, PA on Fri. and head to the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA on Sun. for the Animal Olympics, where kids take part in an exercise seminar with Bubby the Bison and watch the animals' special skills.
More Great Local Weekend Events
Discover the wonders of African traditions with storytelling, belly dancing, crafts and cuisine at the Penn Museum's Annual Celebration of African Cultures on Sat. in Philly.
It's National Children's Dental Health Month and on Fri., kids 12 and younger receive FREE dental care during Give Kids a Smile! Day at the Camden County College's Dental Hygiene Clinic in Blackwood, NJ.
The beloved children's book series Henry and Mudge turns musical at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center in Drexel Hill, PA on Fri.
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Clear your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5. Orvis Reno is offering a full day of events, sale items and seminars. From a free pancake breakfast and seminars, to exhibitors and great sales, now is the time to come check out the full-service fly shop located at Summit Sierra Mall. The following is a list of events slated for the first Saturday in October.
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Title: Free Farmhouse Pancake Breakfast—Presented by Stonewall Kitchen
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Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Title: Drifting the Truckee River
Description: Have you ever wondered about drifting the Truckee? Well, local, well-known guide Mike Curtis from Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters will discuss driftboat fly fishing opportunities on the Truckee River. From technique to access, Curtis will share his valuable knowledge.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Title: Introduction to Fly Fishing Pyramid Lake
Description: Jan Nemec, author of "Fly Fishers Guide to Nevada," and local guide, will share everything you need to know about getting out and having success on Pyramid. Nemec will discuss rigging, access points and techniques, everything anglers needs to know to get started. Do you already fish Pyramid but want to get better results? His seminar can help you too.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Title: Fall Streamer Patterns for the Truckee
Description: Orvis Reno fly fishing specialist and knowledgeable Truckee River regular, Josh Duerr, will share some fall streamer fishing secrets as he ties a few of his choice patterns for the river.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Title: Michael Hohl Automotive Group
Description: Michael Hohl Chevrolet and Subaru will be showing off the company's latest vehicles. From wagons and SUVs to trucks, see the latest models specifically designed for outdoor adventure.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Title: Wine Tasting and Appetizers
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Tommy Wick, a nightclub bouncer and enforcer for Seattle crime boss Big Doug, is instructed to hand-deliver a secret package to the mysterious international crime lord "The German." He does so with the hopes that Big Doug will forgive the debt Tommy's brother Eddie owes. Word of the clandestine delivery spreads and soon "the package" - and those who carry it - becomes the target of rival gang leader Anthony. Anthony will stop at nothing to ensure its capture. Facing incredible odds, Tommy races against the ticking clock - and a small army of hit men, mercenaries, assassins and sadists -- to complete delivery. But does The German have other ideas about what to do with the package?
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Welcome to the U.S. Department of Commerce's website for U.S. Architecture and Engineering Firms. This site is your resource for market research reports, trade leads, upcoming industry-related events and advocacy assistance.
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The first $6 day at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo for 2014 was on Sunday, Feb. 23. Keep checking back witee.h us to find out when the next $6 at the Zoo will be.
$6 Day Info:
Normally ticket prices at the Zoo are: $23.95 for Adults, Kids 3-11 are $18.95, Seniors 60 + are $21.95 and children 2 and under are free.
Related: Best Cheap & Free Things To Do With Kids Around Tampa Bay
At various times of the year the Zoo has $6 days and due to the huge saving these days are packed! The Zoo opens for the $6 day at 9:30 am and closes at 5 pm.
Most Zoo rides and animal food are not included in the $6 ticket price.
Free parking is available on $6 day next to the Tampa Greyhound Track. Free shuttles will run from this lot to the Zoo, between 9 a.m.-6 p.m. From I-275, take Exit 49 to Bird Street and go one block East. Park in indicated areas only.
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The Restorer's Reference Bmw 2002 1968-1976
ISBN13:by Taylor, James
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The 2002 is one of BMW's most successful models of all time. The '02, as it is known by enthusiasts, was produced from 1968 to 1976, with more than 800,000 examples built. A surprising number of these are still on the roads, as the little Bimmer has proven itself a reliable as well as stylish performer.The Restorer's Reference BMW 2002 1968-1976provides restorers, collectors, and enthusiasts all the key information necessary to correctly refurbish these classic German coupes. As the value of these cars continues to rise, it's more important than ever to ensure accuracy in restoration and preservation. From exterior colors to the myriad small details of the engine and interior,The Restorer's Reference BMW 2002 1968-1976covers all of the details that add up to a correct, original car.
Author Biography
James Taylor is a motoring historian and journalist who has written about cars for more than 30 years. His articles have appeared in the classic-car and 4x4 press in numerous countries around the world. Taylor has authored some 80 books on a variety of motoring subjects. James lives in Oxfordshire, England, with his wife and the two youngest of his four children.
Peter Robain was born and raised in the UK. He studied graphics and photography at Hastings College of Art and Design. His photography has appeared in books on nearly every marque imaginable.


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Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round (93rd overall) of the 1963 NFL Draft.
Drafted by the New York Jets in the 19th round (147th overall) of the 1963 AFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 8 (7842nd overall since 1950)
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Osteoporosis Health Center
Fastest Osteoporosis Drug: Actonel
Nov. 27, 2006 -- Actonel and Fosamax both prevent bone loss after menopause. But Actonel works faster, a study by top osteoporosis experts suggests.
Actonel (made by Procter & Gamble) and Fosamax (made by Merck) are both effective treatments for age-related osteoporosis. This kind of bone loss is a particular problem for women after menopause.
The two drugs are members of a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates, as is a newer drug, Roche's Boniva.
There has been some evidence that Actonel may work more quickly to prevent fractures -- particularly the all-too-common hip and non-spine fractures that can greatly reduce a person's quality of life.
But is this really the case?
Nelson B. Watts, MD, director of the University of Cincinnati Bone Health and Osteoporosis Center, joined a team of internationally renowned experts in an effort to find out.
The researchers analyzed insurance records for 12,215 postmenopausal women who took Actonel and 21,615 women who took Fosamax for the first time. The women were 65 and older.
The result: After a year of treatment, women taking Actonel had 43% fewer hip fractures and 18% fewer non-spine fractures than women taking Fosamax.
"This adds to the suggestion from clinical trials that Actonel works faster than Fosamax," Watts tells WebMD. "We found a significantly lower rate of fracture at hip and non-vertebral sites for patients given Actonel vs. Fosamax at both six and 12 months.
"I am not saying one drug is better than the other -- only that Actonel works faster," Watts says.
The study -- sponsored by Procter & Gamble and Sanofi -- appears in the current online issue of the journal Osteoporosis International.
Procter & Gamble, Merck, Roche, and Sanofi are WebMD sponsors.
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Watts is quick to point out that the study is not a clinical trial and therefore cannot be taken as conclusive proof.
But the study impresses Holly Thacker, MD, director of the Women's Health Center at The Cleveland Clinic.
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This patch addresses some issues that have come up. Below is a summary of some of the more visible fixes that have been put into this build. Unfortunately, users may experience some strangeness with older saved games with the new build and servers will have their content reset.
- Blocks should no longer vanish in a variety of circumstances
- Items will no longer disappear after walking far enough away from them
- Fixed an issue where players would spawn beneath the vat occasionally and not be able to move
- Ingots will now consistently stack properly
- Items will now be deducted from the inventory when placed under high latency situations
- Corpses will now roll away from the player less easily
- Logging out of the game from below ground will no longer result in falling through the world
- Weapons looted from the corpses of other players should now function correctly
- Sleeping players should no longer spawn beneath the terrain
- Logging out inside of the crashed ship should no longer cause you to be in a different location when you log back in
- Cut down trees should not roll away so easily
- Vehicles should no longer disappear when logging out and back in again
- Grenades properly hurt wooden blocks now
- Breach charges should be more useful now
- Heavy Minigun added as a new weapon!
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OGDEN – The Ogden track and field teams both finished in 12th place during Thursday's Class 2A state-qualifying meet.
Neither team had any automatic qualifiers, but senior Maddie Diggs has a chance to represent the Bulldogs at state depending on how statewide results play out.
Diggs, a two-time state qualifier, has a shot to advance to state in three events. She powered to third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:02.16, sprinted to fifth (12.89) in the 100 and also claimed third in the long jump at 15 feet, 10.75 inches.
Diggs also ran to sixth (27.44) in the 200.
Ogden's 4x800 relay team of senior Michaela Halbur, freshmen Blair Williams, Abbey Salati and junior Sydney Bishop pulled in 10th (11:59.05). Junior Olivia Johnson finished 10th in the shot put with a throw of 31 feet, 3.5 inches.
Des Moines Christian racked up 130 points to win the girls team title. Roland-Story earned second with 117 points, finishing ahead of Panorama (96), East Marshall (66), Collins-Maxwell-Baxter (57), South Hardin (53), South Central Calhoun (51), West Marshall (50), North Polk (45), South Hamilton (36), West Central Valley (20) and Ogden (19).
Trey Thompson, Hagen lead Bulldog boys
Sophomores Trey Thompson and Treston Hagen turned in the top performances for the Bulldogs in the district meet.
Trey Thompson ran to fourth (4:47.78) in the 1,600 while Hagen placed fourth in the shot put with a toss of 46 feet, 7.5 inches.
Ogden's 4x100 relay team of sophomores Owen Haberer, Jake West, junior Jonathon Thompson and freshman Austin Lentz came in sixth (47.05). Jonathon Thompson, senior Preston Church, Haberer and Lentz finished ninth (1:40.07) in the 4x200 relay.
Junior Grant Heineman took seventh in the long jump at 5 feet, 6 inches. Sophomore Ben Kieffer placed seventh in the shot put, recording a throw of 42 feet, 9.5 inches.
Jonathon Thompson sprinted to ninth (11.55) in the 100.
Collins-Maxwell-Baxter won the boys meet with 107.5 points. North Polk scored 103 points to claim second. Roland-Story (69), West Marshall (66.5), South Hamilton (60), South Hardin (56), Des Moines Christian (50), Panorama (50), South Central Calhoun (43), West Central Valley (41), East Marshall (38) and Ogden (17) rounded out the team standings.


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When Jerusalem and the Kotel, the ruins of the massive Western Wall that contain stones from both the First and the Second Temple, came under Israeli control in 1967, Jews for the first time since 1930 were again able to pray there. Finally in Jewish hands, but now controlled by the orthodox rabbinate, Jewish women have had to fight for the right to pray at the Wailing Wall as openly as Jewish men. On December 1, 1988, during the first International Conference for the Empowerment of Jewish Women, 70 women carried a torah scroll to the Wall, and Rabbi Deborah Brin led the prayer service. This action of civil disobedience would continue and come to be known as the Women of the Wall. Brin, today the religious leader of Nahalat Shalom, the Jewish renewal synagogue in Albuquerque, will speak on Sunday May 18, 11 AM, at the Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival screening of "Praying in Her Own Voice," a documentary about the Women of the Wall, as the 26th anniversary approaches. (tickets $12, santafejff.org, 505-216-0672).
We interviewed Rabbi Brin about the continuing significance of, and her participation in, this momentous and historic civil rights moment in our time:
What is it really about today?
"What is the absolute essence of the thing? Are women equal in Judaism? The wall is a gender-segregated space, and women are not permitted to sing out loud because a woman's voice is considered to be a sexual enticement, and they're not allowed to wear tallis because a tallis is considered a man's garment.
"So the question is, what is the status of women in Judaism, and what is the status of women at our holiest site? And when we went to the Wall in 1988 we went prayerfully and knowing that it was a protest in the genre of civil disobedience but we were doing it in the context of a worship service."
Has there been another experience in your rabbinical life like that since?
"That experience brought together all of my skill sets - as a prayer leader, as a rabbi, running meetings, organizing, as a leader and a listener, plus my experience in peaceful demonstrations. I knew we had to have people on the periphery, because violence had broken out at a reform synagogue in Jerusalem when women were dancing with the scrolls.
"It used absolutely all of me at that point. When I left the Wall, as I was leaving, I really felt that I really, really was a rabbi now. That had been my trial by fire. Everyone was safe, we had done what we came to do. What the future would be we didn't know, but looking back, it was the cue ball that set a lot of things in motion, that set the legal status of women in motion in Israel and the rights of women to pray where they want to pray.
"That really was a moment where lots of things rushed from the past through the present to that exact moment in time. It really was a tremendous amount of energy. I was keeping focus on the prayers for everyone, while the whole time the men were yelling horrible things over the mehitza (the partition there dividing the small women's section away from the main area) - some of the American women might not have understood the modern Hebrew, what they were saying, but the men were telling us we were pigs, we were whores, we were horrible human beings – and all we were doing was praying. I kept going. No one was hurt that day. I led the prayer service . . . [others read the morning service and from the Torah]. . . and then I closed the service.
"And all the more so now, people talk about the Talibanization of Judaism. That is, referring to the power of the state and the ultra-ultra orthodox and how they control the Wall, and how they control what happens in Israel, and that this perspective on women is very problematic, and this perspective on Judaism is problematic for anyone that is not Orthodox.
Has Judaism always been so patriarchal?
"Judaism has always been patriarchal. We were challenging the whole patriarchal structure. Generally speaking, Jewish law has women in a subservient state. According to strict Jewish law, women are not competent to be witnesses, the idea of a woman rabbi is outrageous, and women do not count in a minyan. Simply, women are not equal. On the other hand, when you start getting down into Jewish law, it gets complex, what women are and are not allowed to do.
"I was ordained in 1985, at the Philadelphia Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. I was one of the first 100 women rabbis."
Were you the first openly gay or lesbian rabbi?
"I was not the first lesbian rabbi to come out. There's a book, "Lesbian Rabbis – The First Generation," I was not in that book because I was too terrified to write anything – I should have. I was the first gay or lesbian rabbi to, while serving, to come out and to receive a contract renewal rather than to be fired. This was at Darchei Noan, a Reconstructionist congregation in Toronto, CA. I was the only woman rabbi in the country of Canada, and only one of about ten women rabbis in North America that had their own congregation.
How did the issue of the minyan get resolved when your group of 70 women went to pray at the Wall in 1988?
"Rivka Haut, of blessed memory, who led Orthodox women in prayer groups in New York, wanted us to do a prayer service at the Wall according to orthodox tradition, and that's what we did – we left out prayers that would only be done if you have a minyan.
"My father had died six months earlier and I wanted to say Kaddish. We had a long conversation about how could we do that – I was respecting their need to have it the way they wanted, and I wanted them to respect my need to say Kaddish.
"So, we figured it out. . .We're good at that, parsing the Talmud. . We were able to come up with a legal, Halakhic solution to the dilemma: I would announce the prayer service was officially over, and those women who wanted to join me in saying Kaddish could do so."
The Women of the Wall website legal timeline shows that over the next 25 years violence towards the women continued, many arrests took place and more women were hurt. In 2013 five women were arrested for carrying the Torah there and wearing prayer shawls. Israeli Judge Sharon Larry Bavly declared that the women were not disturbing the public order, should not be blamed for others' behavior, and she ruled that women should be allowed to gather and pray together at the Wall. While they are not being arrested now, that has not quelled the ultra-Orthodox who continue to challenge them.
In the book "Women of the Wall," which includes a chapter by Brin, editors Haut and Phyllis Chessler write in the introduction, "The Talmud (Yoma 9b) teaches that when Jews are not united, tragedy results: 'In the Second Temple period, people occupied themselves with Torah, mitzvoth, and deeds of lovingkindness, so why was it destroyed? Because there was baseless hatred.' It was not our foreign enemies who destroyed us, but our incessant internal conflicts. At a time of denominational and political strife, the Women of the Wall are proving that Jews can work and pray together and transcend our differences in a tolerant, even loving, way."
This story first appeared in the New Mexico Jewish Link, May 2014, p. 6 by Diane J. Schmidt. Schmidt is a writer and photojournalist based in New Mexico. She recently was awarded 1st place, Enterprise Reporting, 2014 for her articles Con Man posing as Native fools Merchants, Media and "Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters?" that first appeared in the Gallup Independent newspaper, and then in expanded form in the Link, by the New Mexico Press Women Association. She also received Honorable Mention for her personal essays.