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The Government's long-awaited Integration Strategy was finally published on Tuesday.
Communities and Local Government Secretary, Ed Pickles, announced the launch of the policy paper guiding the Coalition's approach to integration saying:
"We are rightly proud of our strong history of successful integration and the benefits that it's brought. Britain is a place where the vast majority of people from all walks of life get on well with each other. Events such as the Royal Wedding and the Big Lunch show that community spirit is thriving. I welcome the contribution of everyone but those who advocate separate lives are wrong. It is time to concentrate on the things that unite the British people."
The policy paper lists five key factors which it qualifies as contributing to integration:
Common ground
Social mobility
Participation and empowerment
Tackling intolerance and extremism
The publication of the strategy was covered in all the major newspapers. The Guardian headlined with the idea of 'The Big Lunch' and The Daily Telegraph with the expectation that immigrants should speak English and 'champion British culture'. The Daily Mail meanwhile sees the strategy as a 'pledge to end [an] era of multiculturalism', whilst The Express similarly describes the strategy as bringing 'down the curtain on state-sponsored multiculturalism'.
On the strategy, The Guardian states that "There is no wholesale rejection of multiculturalism and no mention of dropping Whitehall diversity targets.
"The strategy does say that in the past integration challenges have been met with legal rights and obligations around equalities, discrimination and hate crime and that this approach has not solved the problem and may, in some cases, have exacerbated it by singling out specific groups for special treatment."
The Guardian also cites the comments of the Runnymede Trust on the strategy which describe it as "dangerous and ill-advised reversion to assimilationist policy". Its director, Dr Rob Berkeley, said it subsumed all the differences of ethnicity and heritage into a majoritarian "mainstream".
"The secretary of state appears to have completely misunderstood the problems we face in building a successful multi-ethnic society, and the solutions proposed as a result simply miss the point. This government has sought to make fairness its catchword; this strategy does nothing to turn such rhetoric into reality," he said."
The Strategy refers several times to the issues of faith including interfaith and faith-based hate crimes. It states government support for a "community-led initiative to improve the reporting of anti-Muslim hate crime and the support offered to victims of such crimes, building on the work of the Community Security Trust (CST) on reporting of antisemitic hate crime. This builds on work in many local areas to improve reporting and monitoring of hate crime. "
On the issue of anti-Muslim hate crimes, it states that the government is taking steps to establish "a working group on anti-Muslim hate crime, made up of senior civil servants, academics and members of the British Muslim community, to review and recommend responses to anti-Muslim hate crime."
It will be interesting to see who is placed on this working group. The government has tended to co-opt and arbitrarily selected individuals and groups from within the Muslim community who often do not possess the expertise, nor do they represent the community or carry the community credentials which lend them legitimacy. Moreover, this tendency extends to the appointment often of docile figures who can be relied on not to criticise government policy when criticism is due.
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Take an unforgettable voyage of discovery on Boston's ultimate party boat. See the city as never before and soak up the atmosphere on a lunch cruise that's filled with entertainment and fun.
Explore the luxury cruise ship's three climate controlled decks and feast on a delicious all-you-can-eat three course buffet, freshly prepared on board. See the famous sights along the city skyline and join in the fun as your talented wait staff entertain you with their excellent renditions of famous songs and the ship's resident DJ plays nonstop party music.
Be dined and entertained against the stunning backdrop of the Boston skyline on a cruise that mixes spectacular views with fine food and outstanding entertainment. Travel north to the Mystic River and south to Castle Island/Fort Independence for non-stop panoramic vistas all the way.
Cruise Schedule:
- Boarding typically takes place ½ hour before 'cruise time'
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Motorola Milestone "Coming Soon" to Canada, Sans Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Motorola Milestone has been on course to launch on TELUS in Canada in early 2010, so this isn't necessarily breaking news in that sense, but IntoMobile has a couple of additional nuggets of information to throw in the mix.
The biggest news is that the latest Telus ads are showing the Milestone as "coming soon"…except in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This would normally come as a pretty big shock to most, except this isn't the first time this has happened. In fact, the grandaddy of them all, the iPhone 3GS, is STILL not available in these two provinces and there's no way of knowing when that's going to change.
So what gives? It's the fact that there's still no HSPA coverage there. The network just doesn't see a point in selling a premier 3G phone in an area that can't enjoy 3G. Some may beg to differ, but most North American wireless carriers have similar attitudes about selling 3G devices in non-3G areas.
While this information doesn't get us any closer to knowing when the Milestone will launch, it at least confirms to us that it really is still on course for the early part of 2010. Let's just hope those unfortunate souls in Manitoba and Sasketchewan will be able to join the fun sometime soon.
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From the drink, to the food, to the space, to the service, the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill doesn't skimp on anything. As the first gastropub to open in the Union Station development district, the Thirsty Lion is positioning itself to be the next hot spot of downtown Denver.
Originating in Oregon, the Thirsty Lion combines restaurant quality food with a wide selection of beer and spirits. It also offers a new level of customer service to its patrons as the establishment aims to develop a relationship with its community."Thirsty Lion is the perfect fit for this neighborhood and we look forward to providing Denver with great service, a diverse menu, local quality ingredients, and not to mention a great selection of local craft beer" said Thirsty Lion CEO John Plew in a press release.
The Space
The Thirsty Lion boasts just under 8,400 square feet of seating with an additional 2,000 square feet of patio seating, offering plenty for large parties and events for any season.
The Drinks
The gastropub offers 52 beers on tap, with a total of 28 local Colorado brews. The cocktail menu us also impressive with 20 different concoctions including the Gratefruit & Basil Martini, a potentially addicting drink as the grapefruit and basil virtually upstage the Absolut.
The Food
The Thirsty Lion also offers a diverse and sophisticated menu along with its drinks. The Traditional Scotch Eggs may make you feel like you're in an authentic English pub, while the Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin Tips offers generous portions and lots of flavor. A big plus with the food offerings is that the kitchen stays open late, so you can still nosh well to cap off great night. Menu offerings change with the seasons.
The Atmosphere
Staying true to its name, the gastropub combines the best of traditional pubs with the offerings of a modern downtown restaurant. The staff is both cordial and casual, asking your name after introducing themselves. It tries to offer something for everyone and every occasion, which it may well succeed in doing.
Three locations are currently operating in Oregon in addition to another location in Tempe, AZ. The Thirsty Lion Denver opens April 29, 2014. www.thirstylionpub.com/denver


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Rep. King: CPAC's Christie Snub Could Be GOP Suicide [Video]
The decision not to invite New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to the Conservative Political Action Conference undermines the annual event's credibility, a New York Republican lawmaker said on Friday.
Al Cardenas, chairman of the group which runs CPAC, said he did not invite Christie back to the event this year because the governor had not held conservative positions in recent months.
Specifically, he said on CNN's "Erin Burnett OutFront," because of the $60 billion Superstorm Sandy relief bill he supported and a temporary, federally funded expansion of Medicaid in New Jersey.
I must agree with Peter King on this. Even though Christie appears to have moved left, he has done so for his constituents and enjoys a 70% approval rating. Dr. Ben Carson, when asked about Christie, said that Christie should be invited because we need to make the "republican tent" larger.
No, not at all. It's time to weed out all RINOs. If the GOP folds, so be it. Then a Conservative can run as an Independent. Independents now outnumber either Republicans or Democrats.


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This work group was charged with proposing activities to measurably improve the health of Minnesotans through strategies focused on prevention at both the individual and population levels.
The work group's recommendations were included in the Roadmap to a Healthier Minnesota , which was endorsed by the Minnesota Health Care Reform Task Force on December 13, 2012. The Prevention and Public Health work group's recommendations can be found in the Roadmap Supplement.
Archive/Meeting Materials:
- October 26, 2012
Agenda (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes from October 8, 2012 (PDF)
Public Comment Received on the October 9th Draft Recommendations (PDF)
Draft Recommendations - Revised October 26, 2012 (PDF)
Letter from Minnesota Department of Education - October 25, 2012 (PDF)
Draft Recommendation Amendment - Promote School Health (PDF)
American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network's Tobacco Tax Bibliography Handout (PDF)
- October 8, 2012
Agenda (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes from August 27, 2012 (PDF)
Citizen Solutions Responses to Work Group Draft Recommendations (PDF)
DRAFT Notes from Conference Call with Citizen Solutions Staff (PDF)
Revised Preliminary Recommendations (PDF)
Preliminary Work Group Timeline (PDF)
- August 27, 2012 - Conference Call
Agenda-Revised (PDF)
Draft Minutes from July 16, 2012 (PDF)
Recommendation Comment Grid (PDF)
Preliminary Recommendations (PDF)
Recommendation Background Research - Draft (PDF)
Commisioner Jesson's Memo to the Task Force - May 16, 2012 (PDF)
Return on Investment Fact Sheet - ClearWay (PDF)
- July 16, 2012
Agenda (PDF)
Draft Minutes from July 9, 2012 (PDF)
Revised Preliminary Recommendations (PDF)
Panel: Worksite Health Panel
Speaker Bios (PDF)
Recommendations - Courtney Carlson
Presentation - Judy Jenson
Recommendations - Judy Jensen
Recommendations - Dave Slowinske
- July 9, 2012
Agenda (PDF)
Draft Minutes from June 5, 2012 (PDF)
Draft Minutes from March 16, 2012 (PDF)
Draft Recommendations to the Task Force in June (PDF)
Panel: Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs
Speaker Bios (PDF)
Background (PDF)
Outline Handout (PDF)
Recommendations (PDF)
Presentation (PDF)
Supporting Materials (PDF)
Introductory Presentation (PDF)
ACEs Study
Panel: Schools
Speaker Bios (PDF)
Recommendations (PDF)
Presentation (PDF)
- June 5, 2012
Agenda (PDF)
Minutes FINAL from 5/14/2012 (PDF)
Minutes DRAFT from 5/14/2012 (PDF)
Discussion and Follow-up from June 4 Task Force Meeting
Preliminary Recommendations (PDF)
DRAFT Summary of Comments Received (PDF)
Notes from June 6 Task Force Discussion on Preliminary Recommendations (PDF)
Prevention and Public Health Power Point to Task Force (PDF)
Panel Bios (PDF)
Panel: Asthma
Dave Newman:
Policy Recommendations from Sustainable Resources Center (PDF)
Sustainable Resources Center Fact Sheet (PDF)
Janet Keysser:
Minnesota Department of Health Fact Sheet (PDF)
Asthma Advisory Work Group Strategic Plan (PDF)
Informative Links (PDF)
Asthma Postcards (PDF)
Addendum to Asthma PowerPoint (PDF)
Panel: Diabetes
Minnesota Department of Health Diabetes Prevention Presentation (PDF)
Diabetes Policy Recommendations from Rita Mays, MDH, and Sheryl Grover, YMCA
- May 14, 2012
FINAL Minutes from April 16, 2012 (PDF)
Agenda and Panel (PDF)
Public Comment Survey Overview (PDF)
Commissioner Ehlinger's Presentation (PDF)
Panel Bios (PDF)
Presentation Materials (PDF)
Panel Presentation Supplementary Materials (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes from April 16, 2012 (PDF)
Materials by Panelist
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
- April 16, 2012 - Planning Meeting
FINAL Meeting Notes - April 16, 2012 (PDF)
DRAFT Meeting Notes - April 16, 2012 (PDF)
- March 16, 2012
Agenda (PDF)
Minutes from February 3, 2012 FINAL (PDF)
SHIP Presentation (PDF)
SHIP Brief - Year 2 (PDF)
Health Affairs - Milstein Article (PDF)
- February 3, 2012
Agenda 2012-02-03 (PDF)
The Health of Minnesota - Statewide Health Assessment - DRAFT 2012 (PDF)
The Health of Minnesota - Supplement - DRAFT (PDF)
The Health of Minnesota - PowerPoint (PDF)
Partial List of Community-Based Partnerships and Advisory Committees (PDF)
Minutes 2012-02-03 FINAL (PDF)
- All Public Comment Received: November 15 - November 28
Public Comment from Organizations
Gary Cox (PDF) - School-linked Mental Health Grants
Public Comment from Organizations on Community Health Workers
South Central College (PDF)
Public Comment from Individuals on Community Health Workers
Anne Ganey (PDF)
Sarah Kruse (PDF)
Jennifer Andrashko (PDF)
- All Public Comment Received: October 23 - November 14
Draft Prioritized Recommendations - Dated November 1, 2012 (PDF)
Public Comment from Organizations
National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota (NAMI) (PDF) - Multiple Topics
Raise It For Health - October (PDF) - Tobacco Taxes
National Assoc. of Tobacco Outlets/MN Wholesale Marketers Assoc. (PDF) - Tobacco Taxes
Minnesota Automatic Merchandising Council (MAMC) (PDF) - Vending Machine Taxes
Washburn Center For Children (PDF) - School-linked Mental Health Services
Community Health Worker Alliance (PDF) - Community Health Workers
Minnesota Psychological Association (PDF) - Multiple Topics
Minnesota Cancer Alliance (PDF) - Food and Drink Nutrition Standards
Minnesota Council of Health Plans (PDF) - Multiple Topics
Minnesota Retailers Association (PDF) - Tobacco and Food Taxes
Minnesota Service Station & Convenience Store Assoc. (PDF) - Tobacco and Food Taxes
Raise It For Health - November (PDF) - Tobacco Tax
Public Comment from Individuals
Mary Johnson (PDF) - Healthy Start
Public Comment from Individuals on School-linked Mental Health Services
Margaret Gaumond (PDF)
Margaret Sullivan (PDF)
Linda McCollough (PDF)
Mary Sue Hanson (PDF)
Tom Burke (PDF)
Amy Schmidt (PDF)
Warren Watson (PDF)
Julie Kieke (PDF)
Jennifer Whetstone (PDF)
Jessica Johnson (PDF)
Public Comment from Individuals on Community Health Workers
Linda Wiitala (PDF)
Kathy Skaj (PDF)
Carla Kohler (PDF)
Diana DuBois (PDF)
Sophia London (PDF)
Angelique Brown (PDF)
Rosehan Paudel (PDF)
Cynthia Carow-Schiebe (PDF)
Zahra Abdalla (PDF)
Courtney Lawson (PDF)
Trena Allbritton (PDF)
Sadia Mohamed (PDF)
- Public Comment Request: October 9 - October 17
Draft Prioritized Preliminary Recommendations for Public Comment (PDF)
Public Comment Received by October 23 on Draft Prioritized Recommendations (PDF)
- Public Comment Request: August 29 - September 7
Draft Preliminary Recommendations for Public Comment and Work Group Consideration (PDF)
Public Comment Received by September 7th on Draft Recommendations dated August 29, 2012 (PDF)
Additional Public Comment Received after September 7:
ClearWay MN - September 11, 2012
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce - September 17, 2012
- All Public Comment Received August, 2012
- All Public Comment Received July, 2012
- All Public Comment Received June, 2012
- All Public Comment Received April, 2012
- Public Comments by Organization A - D
American Academy of Pediatrics-MN chapter
American Cancer Society
American College of Nurse Midwives
American College of Nurse-Midwives - MN Affiliate
American Heart Association
• Minnesota Acute Stroke System Fact Sheet
Apple Tree Dental
• Dental Crisis in America: The Need To Expand Access
• A Costly Dental Destination: Hospital Care Means States Pay Dearly
• Oral Health Disparities and the Workforce: A Framework To Guide Innovation
• The Challenge To Delivering Oral Health Services In Rural America
Beltrami County Sheriff''s Office
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
Brooklyn Center Community Schools, ISD #286
Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE)
Caring Hands Dental Clinic
Clay County Public Health
Clay County Public Health
ClearWay Minnesota
County Commissioner
- Public Comments by Organization E - N
Early Childhood Family Education
Fairview University Medical Center - Mesabi (Hibbing)
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center
Healthy Minnesota Partnership
Hennepin County
Human Services of Faribault & Martin Cos.
LAAMPP (Leadership and Advocacy Institute to Advance Minnesota's Parity for Priority
Populations) Fellow
Local Public Health Association
Lutheran Social Services of MN
Meridian Health Plan of MI
Minnesota Board on Aging
Minnesota Council of Health Plans
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Department of Education - Office of Early Learning
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Office of Traffic Safety
Minnesota Dietetic Association
Minnesota Oral Health Program
• Minnesota Fluoridation Plan
Minnesotans for Healthy Kids Coalition
Morrison County Public Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Minnesota
- Public Comments by Org O-Z (including anonymous and individual comments)
Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County Public Health
Otter Tail County Public Health
PartnerSHIP 4 Health
Pillsbury United Communities
Red Wing HRA
School Nurse Organization of MN - President
Scott County Health & Human Services
Sierra Leone Community in MN
St. Paul - Ramsey County Public Health
St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health
State Health Improvement Program
Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services
Sustainable Resources Center
Tasks Unlimited
The Dental Specialists
Think Small
U of MN School of Dentistry
Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota
Volunteers of America of MN
West Central Initiative
Wilkin County Public Health
Wilkin County Public Health
- The Health of Minnesota - Statewide Health Assessment
Statewide Health Assessment: Part One
Statewide Health Assessment: Part Two


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Mega Man is back, in all his 8-bit glory! Again! Yes, after 2008's return to form for the series in Mega Man 9, Capcom and the Blue Bomber return with Mega Man 10, and it's still a challenging blast from the past.
Almost all Mega Man games, six being the exception, are known for their high difficultly level. This is the case once again in Mega Man 10, and purists and longtime fans of the series will certainly enjoy all the spikes, pits and bosses that await.
That said, the challenge might turn away potential new fans of the series. Capcom has remedied this with the new, aptly titled easy mode. Mega Man takes less damage, there are additional platforms and more health capsules to pick up. It certainly makes the game easier, and those who have never played a Mega Man game before can certainly use this a nice, non-intimidating introduction to the series.
Longtime fans have the normal mode, an unlockable hard mode, and numerous challenges. These challenges range from beating a boss without taking damage to jumping across a series of wide pits. The challenges are certainly doable, but can cause frustration, as any Mega Man game should.
Also challenging are the boss fights. The Mega Man is known for some awesome boss battles, and the newest installment keeps this tradition alive. You have some great- and some bizarre- Robot Masters ahead of you. Strike Man and Sheep Man stand out as the strangest of the bunch. Seriously- Sheep Man? And he attacks with Thunder Wool? Sure, why not?
The copy ability is back, naturally. Upon beating a Robot Master, you get their attack. Each Robot Master is weak against a certain attack- for example, Pump Man's Water Shield is super effective against Solar Man. Other attacks include Triple Blade, Wheel Cutter and the aforementioned Thunder Wool.
As previously mentioned, the game is 8-bit, and this is reflected by its graphics and soundtrack. While the soundtrack isn't quite as catchy as Mega Man 9, it's still good. Returning to 8-bit graphics was a bold move in 2008, and it's still striking to see a new 8-bit game released in 2010. The graphics work well for the series, but don't expect a realistic blue bomber.
Downloadable content is coming to the game. For a price, you will be able to play as Bass, get three additional stages and an Endless Attack Mode. Bass costs 200 Wii Points, while each stage is 100 Wii Points. Endless Attack Mode is the most expensive, and it will set up back 300 Wii Points.
Proto Man, who was available as DLC in Mega Man 9, is available from the start of Mega Man 10. He takes twice as much damage as the blue bomber, but has a charge shot and can slide. It's a nice addition to the game.
Mega Man 10 is a good addition to the series, and has new features that make it accessible to both longtime fans and those new to the series. It's definitely worth the 1,000 Wii Point download.
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"Through the close analysis of musical performance and tradition, the scholarly contributiors to Island Songs provide a global review of how island songs, their lyrics, and their singers engage with the challenges of modernity, migration , and social change uncovering common patterns despite th...
Since the earliest of times, islands have captured the artistic imagination-and, often, for the artist who finds his or her muse in being 'islanded', the smaller the island the better. Archipelagos offer an ideal setting for artists who take their inspiration from place: on small islands off islands...
The article reviews several books including "The Britannic Vision: Historians and the Making of the British Commonwealth of Nations, 1907-48," by W. David Mclntyre, "Christian Realism and the New Realities," by Robin W. Lovin, and "Going to War," by Philip Towle.
Response of Ecklonia radiata (Laminariales) to light at 15 degree C with reference to the field light budget at Goat Island Bay, New Zealand
Gametophytes of E. radiata (C.Ag.)J.Ag. grew in culture at 15 degree C under daily quantum doses ranging from 0.86 to 360 cE m super(-2). Growth rates increased with quantum doses up to 40 cE m super(-2) d super(-1), then reproduction began and the relative growth constant declined while ovum releas...
The effect of temperature on development and reproduction in Chorda-filum and Chorda-tomentosa (Phaeophyta, Laminariales) from Nova Scotia
Interviews with government staff responsible for fisheries management in Maluku, Indonesia in 1997-98 revealed problems in capacity, and an emphasis on economic development rather than management. The traditional institutions which persisted in some villages to regulate the access and withdrawal rig...
Response to the approval of the Cavendish Farms expansion. Malpeque Bay Environment Society, New Annan, PEI
Recolonization by algae of the sublittoral habitat of Halifax County, Nova Scotia, following the demise of sea urchins
Since the first sublittoral survey off Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia in 1965--66 there has been a cycle of dominance by herbivorous sea urchins followed by mortality of these animals because of disease in 1981 and regrowth of algae. A survey of the same site in 1984 revealed that the algal communities p...
This article discusses the impacts of railways on islands, and of islands on railways. It
argues that railways constitute a development logic that may work well on sprawling
mainlands with industrialised economies and large enough populations residing in highdensity
clusters but they are...
Lessons from the Political Economy of Small Islands: The Resourcefulness of Jurisdiction: Conclusion
The pursuit of nissology, or island studies, calls for a re-centering of focus from mainland to island, away from the discourse of conquest of mainlanders, giving voice and platform for the expression of island narratives. Yet, studying islands 'on their own terms', in spite of its pred...
Thermal tolerance of Stypocaulon-scoparium (Phaeophyta, Sphacelariales) from eastern and western shores of the North Atlantic Ocean
Domoic acid (DOM), the toxin involved in amnesic shellfish poisoning, was presented to live mussels (at 5 degree C, 28 ppt) in dissolved form (125 nM) and as food encapsulated in liposomes. Less than 1% of dissolved DOM and up to 6% of food-borne DOM was incorporated into mussel tissues. DOM absorbe...
Presence, performance, and institutional resilience of sasi, a traditional management institution in Central Maluku, Indonesia
This article presents the results of a study performed in 1997-98 on the presence, performance and institutional resilience of sasi, a local traditional resource management system in Central Maluku, Indonesia. The presence and functionality of sasi in 63 villages was determined by way of structured ...


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- Paddleboat rental in Montreal
- Pedal your boat around the protected waters of Bonsecours Basin in the Old Port
- Admire Old Montreal's waterfront sights
- Take the family for a daytime adventure, or enjoy a romantic sunset rental
- Choose a 30-minute or 60-minute rental
What You Can Expect
With your friends, family or special someone, pedal around the basin for either 30 minutes or one hour, depending on the option selected at booking. As you pedal, look for Old Montreal sights like Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours) and Notre Dame Basilica (Basilique Notre-Dame). When your time is up, return to the pier to turn in your paddleboat.


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Romona Keveza's L216 is an elegant and sophisticated ivory lace mermaid style gown.
The dress was purchased in a local boutique called The White Dress
- Alterations: The dress has been taken in through the torso and the back has been lowered - it also includes lace covered decorative buttons, of which 2 are missing, but could easily be replaced. The dress has a built in bra. I will also include my crinoline.
- Preservation Method: preserved / dry cleaned
- Terms of Sale: All Sales Final
- Original Owner: Yes
- Has Original Receipt: Yes
- Location: Ottawa, ON
- Will Ship to: Other
- Payment Methods Accepted: Other
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Dallas - Fort Worth's premiere new home community!
The breathtaking Club Savannah and the adjacent waterpark are community hallmarks.
Private waterpark minutes away from your doorstep where residents can spend summer days.
The waterpark includes a Jr. Olympic pool, a slide pool, and a kids' pool
A waterpark you won't believe!
Neighborhood parks with themed playgrounds make playtime more fun than ever.
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Auch is approximately 40 km away whilst airport access is provided from Pau and Toulouse.
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How long does skin take to recover from Efudix?
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I've recently treated my nose with Efudix (or Efudex,
Adrucil, Carac or Fluoroplex as its also known) as a follow-up treatment after having a Basal Cell Carcinoma removed. Luckily, the treatment which was a little unpleasant (but could have been an awful lot worse) is now behind me). However, my nose is still ever so slightly pink and even more so when I get hot. I was told it might take some time for my skin to return to normal but wasn't expecting it to take quite this long. If you've used Efudix, can you give me an indication of of how long its likely to take to fully recover please? Thanks in anticipation. Lisa
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Hi Lisa , I have not used this treatment so I can't help you
What does it do ? Is it a scar reducing cream ?
I am 11 weeks into recovery from a BCC removal where a skin graft was used .
Some one else from the group will jump in to help if they can .
Good luck in your recovery .
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Thanks for your message Gail. Apparently, Efudix detects and kills any pre-cancerous (invisible) cells. So, my dermatologist recommended that I use it on my entire nose once my Basal Cell wound had healed; to avoid any pre-cancerous cells potentially developing into BCCs etc.
When I had my BCC removed initially, my consultant thought that I might have to have a skin graft but in the end I was lucky and it wasn't neccesary. I hope your recovery is going well. All the very best.
p.s. am doing something wrong and haven't been unable to upload a profile photo so apologies for appearing anonymous.
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How long into your healing process before this cream was recommended ? How is the wound looking now ?
Perhaps its because I am in the UK but it has never been mentioned . I like the sound of this cream ,I will have to ask my derm about it . Does it harm healthy skin if no pre cancer is present ?
Sorry to ask so many questions ..as you will find out I do tend to want to know so much ....lol I'm not nosey honest !
I have had a few pre-cancerous leisions removed from my calf and cheek ,but they were frozen off , I also had 1 SCC removed from my shoulder in an excision biopsy .
Best wishes in your recovery Lisa
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Gail. My dermatologist recommended Efudix immediately after my scar had healed (about 6-7 weeks). However, it wasn't essential that I started it immediately - because of the potential effects the cream can have, its recommended that you use it when you have a bit of 'down time' (as my dermatologist said to me, 'you won't want to have much of a social life once the cream takes hold!). Essentially, it was recommended to me because my dermatologist suspected further, presently 'invisible' (pre-cancerous), sun damage to my nose which Efudix would detect and eradicate.
Apparently, Efudix (or Fluorouracil to give it its medical name), only attacks pre-cancerous cells and leaves health cells untouched. Though, it can cause redenning of surrounding skin: I'm not sure whether the fact that my entire nose took on a burnt looking appearance meant that the cream detected pre-cancerous cells on my whole nose or whether this was just a side effect (a question I'm going to ask my dermatologist when I see him for follow-up next month).
Maybe have a chat with your dermatologist about Efudix and see if he or she thinks is appropriate for you (it may well not be - it may be that it was recommended to me because my BCC was removed from Mohs and was on my face?). I live in the UK too so is clearly used here as well as in the US etc. If it is recommended, I would suggest reading up on it beforehand - the patient information leaflet that came with it is pretty scarey in terms of its expected effects and potential side effects. Like you, I always have loads of questions and want to be fully armed before I embark on anything like this (I actually delayed my treatment for a couple of weeks whilst I scoured the internet to find out more). You'll find quite a number of sites where others share their experiences of using the cream - you'll mostly find people talking about EfudEx with an 'e,' as is also branded as such. Be prepared for some pretty horrific images because the more sun damage you have, the more aggressive the Efudix results are! I'm lucky that I only had to treat my nose - whereas others have to treat much larger areas - and its this that made me decide to capture my experiences on a blog. I did this in the hope that the effects would be less 'dramatic' and, I'm pleased to say that they were. If of interest, you can see how it affected me at http://efudixandme.wordpress.com/. I take some comfort from the fact that I used the cream, knowing that it should have killed off any pre-cancerous cells.
Worth bearing in mind that the cost of a private prescription for Efudix is significantly higher than for an NHS prescription. So, worth visiting your doctor if a private dermatologist prescribes it to you!
I hope your skin graft recovering is going well. Take care.
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It is chemo in the form of cream,not a scar reducing cream, the liquid form called 5FU is used for diferent cancers.
One has to avoid exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing,sun glasses, because skin becames more sensitive to sunlight.
Side effects are several commun to any chemo.
In the US is used for precancer actinic keratoses lesions and superficial BCC.
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Hi, thanks. It's used to treat Actinic Keratoses in the UK as well. I was warned about exposure to sunlight when I was using the ointment - luckily, not too much of an issue at this time of year in the UK but I did make sure I wore a hat outside when using it. Have you used Efudix/Fluourouracil yourself? If so, would be interested to know how long it took your skin to recover.
Thanks again.
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I had 5 FU with other chemo for breast cancer,a slow drip. 9 treatments.
No I would not use it and also it was not advised by my onco dermatologist, because it treats superficially, and I wanted my BCC removed with cleat margins.I do not have sun damage skin, because of my chemo, I had avoided sun and was very cautious,well it did not work.
But it seems that works well with precancer lesions and sun damage skin.
Also even if it is not sunny one has to protect from the UV rays.
My doctor thinks that living in the mountains for a year, even with protection, made it posible to get BCC,that the ozone layers are so damaged that causes skin cancer.
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It sounds as though you've gone through a great deal, my heart goes out to you. And I can understand why you didn't want to use Efudix. My BCC was removed by Mohs micro-graphic surgery to remove all margins before I used Efudix as a follow-up to treat any pre-cancerous cells on my nose.
I also take your point re. UV damage even when not sunny and would always advocate using protection (I use a sun screen daily). I've never been a great sun worshipper and am, like you, one of the unlucky ones I suppose.
Best wishes.
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Connie Anderson, of the Abbi Agency, in a press release on March 20, outlined a pretty nice fish-to-fork opportunity for anyone who enjoys fishing and Lake Tahoe. It is the Lake Tahoe Hyatt Regency's Line-to-Table fishing-dining experience.
Imagine this: fishing in Lake Tahoe aboard either the 28 foot "Reel Action" or the 22 foot Delta Angler, two of Action Watersports crafts, with professional help all around, reeling in your catch, having it cleaned on the boat, and then choosing to pack it up for home, or delivering it to Chef Shane Hammett at the Lone Eagle Grille.
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Anderson said: "Combine the service with the panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and wines from the Lone Eagle Grille, and it's an experience like no other on the North Shore."
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Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette as a nice feature today on former UMass kicker Chris Koepplin and his efforts at Patriots training camp to make the roster. It also points out that Koepplin's path to the NFL was not he traditional route, as his final season at UMass was 2007 and, after playing two seasons in the Arena 2 league, did not kick professionally last season.
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ASK IRA: Are Van Gundys and Riley at odds?
Q: I have always loved Stan Van Gundy, but have really been disappointed with his comments about Bosh and now his comments about Riley. Regardless of him being right or wrong, or what happened with him being replaced by Riley as head coach several years back, both Stan and his brother owe a great deal of their careers to Riley and this back and forth really makes him lose the respect of many people, especially in South Florida, which is an area that has always supported Stan. I hope he keeps his mouth shut before he does himself any more damage. Would you agree that the relationship between the Van Gundy brothers and Riley is officially dead? — Peter.
A: Oddly enough, no. Both have extreme respect for Pat's basketball insights, and both, at various times, have been aided in personal matters by Pat. These simply are three strong personalities who are not afraid to speak their minds. But I do think it will be interesting to see the dynamic when Jeff analyzes some of the Heat's games. Unfortunately, Erik Spoelstra gets caught in all of this, as Riley's employee and Stan's close friend.
Q: I don't get why both Van Gundy brothers are so quick to jump on stuff Pat Riley says with such seemingly bitter animosity. Wasn't it Pat who gave both brothers their first shot at coaching in the pros? Sure, Riley took over coaching during the championship season, but my take was that was more due to Shaq's grumblings and the big dunce's ability to short-circuit locker-room chemistry than Pat running Stan out the door for opportunistic reasons. Do you have some insight into this relationship (between Riley and the Van Gundys) that's not apparent on the surface? — Cheryl.
A: My insight is that all involved have strong personalities and are strongly opinionated. There have been numerous unhappy endings with those who have worked with Pat over the years. Some have held their tongues. Others have gone all Van Gundy.
Q: Seventy-two wins does seem like a pipe dream, even with the talent on this team. But how about 41-0 at home this year? Does that seem more likely? — Andres.
A: "More likely" remains a stretch. The Heat should be favored in each of their home games, but when is the last time the favorite won each game over such a stretch? For those who wonder, the record is 40-1 at home by the 1985-86 Celtics.
Q: Heat go after Dalembert or Chandler with the mid-level next year, right? — Frank.
A: Or a point guard. Or a wing defender. Or whatever this season's roster shows that it has lacked after 82 games and the playoffs. Such decisions will be based on the 2010-11 showing.
Q: LeBron James' entourage that's on the team's payroll, what exactly are their job assignments? — Noc.
A: Keeping him in condition (training staff), keeping him safe (security) and keeping his desires met (a liason likely on the front-office staff).


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There are several small 1inch tears in the chiffon on the very bottom in the back from wear I stepped on it in my heals – whoops! They are unnoticable just looking at the dress unless you look at it 1 foot away on eye level.
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WATCH: Freddie Combs, 540 Pounds, Shocks & Amazes Judges on X Factor
Freddie Combs shocked the judges with his obesity on Thursday's "X Factor" — and then shocked them again with his unbelievable voice.
The minister, who said he previously weighed 920 pounds and is now down to 540, sang "Wind Beneath My Wings" while bound to his wheelchair.
"I found your voice amazingly shocking," Britney Spears told him afterward.
Demi Lovato told Combs he "touched" her when he sang, noting, "You really do have a strong, beautiful voice."
Simon Cowell was impressed, too, but unwilling to move forward unless Combs committed to a more healthy lifestyle.
"When I heard you sing, I had a vision in my mind of you standing, singing that song, healthy, happy, and maybe you need some inspiration to help you to the next stage," he told Combs.
The contestant agreed to do his part, and found another supporter in L.A. Reid, who called his voice "heavenly."
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Comprising 80 photographs taken in digital black-and-white, `No Light: Life in the Forest' spans almost a year living in the Inverawe country estate, Argyll, Scotland. The subject-matter includes landscape, closeup details, study of abstract shape and form of trees, environmental and land-management considerations, the role of water and aspirational sky and cloudscapes.
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Magazine of the painting blogosphere.
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Barve describes Sabavala as a painter who was "known to work on his paintings for long hours... His style had a strong cubist influence perhaps inherited from his decade long academic stay in Europe in late 40s and early 50s... his paintings give a feel similar to that of Robert Delaunay or Lyonel Feininger."
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College Hockey:BC Sweeps UMass
AMHERST, Mass. — Freshman Benn Ferriero registered two goals and senior Chris Collins tallied three assists to lead Boston College to a 4-1 win and a weekend series sweep of Massachusetts in front of 6,372 fans in the Mullins Center.
BC defeated UMass 7-0 on Friday night in the first meeting between the teams this season.
Four of the game's five goals were scored in the first period of play. Ferriero added his second goal of the game – an empty-net tally – in the third period for the 4-1 final.
Collins and Ferriero connected with junior Brian Boyle just 54 seconds into the game to put the visiting Eagles up 1-0.
UMass (5-10-0, 3-7-0 Hockey East) evened the score at 6:15 with a power-play tally from freshman Chris Davis, before BC responded quickly on Ferriero's shorthanded score at 7:17.
Sophomore Dan Bertram scored the Eagles' third goal of the period in a four-on-four situation, beating UMass freshman goalie Jon Quick (35 saves) to end the scoring.
BC (8-4-1, 7-2-1 HE) outshot the Minutemen 39-14, including margins of 12-4 in the second period and 15-4 in the third period.
Sophomore goalie Cory Schneider made 14 saves to earn his ninth victory of the season.
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Take my love, take my land
Take me where I cannot stand
I don't care, I'm still free
You can't take the sky from me.
Take me out to the black
Tell them I ain't comin' back
Burn the land and boil the sea
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Leave the men where they lay
They'll never see another day
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You can't take the sky from me.
I feel the black reaching out
I hear its song without a doubt
I still hear and I still see
That you can't take the sky from me.
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helll yea son that look mad nice!! i heard tehres liek 4 citys n each city is as big as the hwole vice city game damn i gove GTA games.
helll yea son that look mad nice!! i heard tehres liek 4 citys n each city is as big as the hwole vice city game damn i gove GTA games.
it looks soo good and if you look at the screen shots they have police motorcycles thats going to be mad nice. also they have bikes and you can make ur guy look anyway u want fat, built. i cant wait
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This will be the greatest videogame of all time... you can play ball to get in shape!
i cant wait u can make your guy look anyway you want him to. fat, thin or whatever. and you can swim i have been waiting for that.
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the music is much better in this game and it should be because all the other gta's music wasent great
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i heard its out now anyone got it
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Yeah what's this I heard from a raving friend? He stole a jet or something and went out of the city, got a 4 star rating for doing so, and an F-14 shot something at him, so he bailed out but didn't by a parachute and died?
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Normally when people drink tea just to satisfy their thirst, nobody notices the cup. But when billionaire art collector Liu Yiqian was photographed sipping tea from a $36.6 million cup, he caught the attention of the public and triggered a wave of controversy. The photo quickly spread on the Internet and social media users in China were furious and they expressed their dismay on the Chinese social network Weibo. According to a July 25 News Max report, some even called Yiqian an embarrassment to their country.
The Shanghai collector paid over $36 million for the Ming Dynasty porcelain cup, known as "Chicken Cup," at a Hong Kong auction back in April of this year. The purchase broke the world auction record for Chinese porcelain. The cup was made during the reign of Ming Dynasty's Chenghua Emperor. The tiny 15th century cup measures just 3.1 inches in diameter and is decorated with a rooster and hen tending to their chicks.
According to Sotheby's, one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, only 17 such cups exist, with four owned by private collectors and the rest in museums.
"There's no more legendary object in the history of Chinese porcelain," said Nicholas Chow, Sotheby's deputy chairman for Asia. "This is really the holy grail when it comes to Chinese art."
While many people agree that since Mr. Liu is the owner of the cup, he therefore has the right to use it at will. However, others do not think so. Critics said that Mr. Liu wasted millions on the cup which could've have been used to help those less fortunate.
The controversy highlights a dissatisfaction with the actions of the rich, as well as sparking concerns about inequality in income in China.
For his part, Mr. Liu defended his ceremonial sip, saying it wasn't planned: "Emperor Qianlong has used it, now I've used it," Liu told media outlets. He added that the cup "isn't a commercial product appropriate for the masses."
"It happened when I was paying," he continued. "A Sotheby's staffer poured me some tea. I saw the [chicken cup] and excitedly poured some of that tea into the cup and drank a little. Such a simple thing — what's so crazy about that?"
Although many social media users were outraged at Yiqian's act, some came to his defense with statements such as the following..."The money that people have strived to earn all their lives, they're just spending in search for some happiness. What's it got to do with you?" one Weibo user wrote.
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"Cake could help with world peace.", she said reading from the headline!
Not really, but seriously; who can stay made and plan their next attack with a mouthful of cake cooked just for them?
See, just like I thought.
A warm from the oven cake, with a hint of tartness that is bathed in a slow river of melting vanilla ice cream or a buttery glaze.
Gosh think of the billions we could save on our military budget.
And when you lack inspiration; you can always make cake. Why you ask, because dessert is never a wrong choice.
Sometime dessert is the only choice.
Like when you want to have dinner and a movie for the evening out. But there is not room for dessert after eating your dinner. Why not just have dessert and a movie. You want the dessert, however you feel compelled to eat dinner first, and run out of room. Why put yourself through that, simply have dessert and a movie. It is what you REALLY want, so go ahead....indulge. You can eat your veggies tomorrow.
I have a fondness for rhubarb. Maybe it is my grandmother. She could make anything taste wonderful. She had that kind of honest cheer in her. Where you take what you have, do your best with it, and enjoy the results with your loved ones. I think of her often, especially when my inspiration runs dry. I do not remember hers doing that. Oh I am sure she had her moments, but they never showed. She was a wonderful Grandmother. Never afraid, or too timid to try. I am still growing up to be like her.
This cake is in her honor. It is the type of dessert she would make.
Berteen's Rhubarb cake
350 degrees
1/2 c butter
1 1/2 c brown sugar, please do not use dark brown sugar, the flavor will be too strong
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1 t baking soda
2 c flour
1 c buttermilk
2 c diced rhubarb
1/4 c sugar
1 t cinnamon
In large mixer bowl cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. In medium size bowl, stir together the flour and soda. Beat 1/2 the flour mixture into the creamed butter, then 1/2 the buttermilk. Beat well after each addition. Repeat. Stir in diced rhubarb. Spread batter into a prepared 9X13 inch pan. Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over batter. Bake 35-40 minutes or until tests done. Cool on rack. Serve warm with ice cream, or cool with a homemade custard sauce.
Serves 16-20
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Is it possible to measure people's levels of happiness based on the online data they produce? The team behind Hedonometer thinks so. Conceived by Peter Dodds and Chris Danforth at the University of Vermont's Computational Story Lab, the software powering the platform, which recently went live, not only measures human happiness but does it in real time, too.Read More
Although you might have a big grin on your face as you're blowing away your opponents when playing Halo, you would actually be happier if you were playing a game like Endless Ocean, in which you interact with marine life - at least, that's what Ohio State University's Brad Bushman will tell you. The professor of communication and psychology conducted two studies, each with over 100 subjects, and has concluded that playing relaxing, nonviolent video games leaves people in a happier, more sociable mood than if they had played fast, violent games.Read More
New research published in two studies suggests that smoking may also affect another vital organ: the brain. In one study, smoking was found to thin the brain cortex in an area suggested to be linked to addiction, meaning long-term smokers could become more prone to addiction the longer they continue to smoke. In the second, successful quitters were found to enjoy the most happiness during periods of abstinence, while a subsequent return to smoking was found to depress mood, suggesting that perceived psychological dependence on smoking as a mood enhancer is in fact quite the reverse. Read More
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They say money can't buy you happiness, but if your money is spent on 'experiential purchases' and not consumer goods, then perhaps it can. Research from Cornell University has found that spending money on material goods only brings short term happiness, while experiences provide greater satisfaction long term. Read More
A mathematician and computer scientist working in the Advanced Computing Center at the University of Vermont have created a remote-sensing mechanism that examines the content of blogs to measure the emotional levels of millions of people. The result is the 'We Feel Fine' system, which purports to give an indication of how people around the world are feeling.Read More
Can money make us happy if we spend it on the right purchases? New research suggests buying life experiences rather than material possessions leads to greater happiness. The study demonstrates that experiential purchases, such as a meal out or theater tickets, result in increased well-being because they satisfy higher order needs.Read More
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GOLDEN - Last week, Peter Bowle-Evans was named the third person to have a street named in his honour in the Town of Golden. On Friday, July 10, Brenda Bowle-Evans and her son Morgan along with MLA Norm Macdonald, hosted a celebration acknowledging the renaming of the road up Mount 7. The Town of Golden also acknowledged Bowle-Evans by naming the street from the Fire Service Road (FSR) to the rodeo grounds, Bowle-Evans Drive. The Ministry of Forests (MOE) has changed the name of the FSR road to Bowle-Evans FSR to honour Peters contribution to the community.
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Lesbian pulp fiction was published during this period by many of the same paperback publishing houses as other genres of fiction including Westerns, Romances, and Detective Fiction. Because very little other literature was available for and about lesbians at this time, quite often these books were the only reference people (lesbian and otherwise) had for modeling what lesbians were.
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College Hockey:Saracino strikes again as Providence downs New Hampshire in Game 3
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Just 44 seconds.
Two power-play goals.
One major turning point.
Midway through the second period, New Hampshire had been in total control of the decisive Hockey East quarterfinal game against Providence.
Having just taken the lead, the Wildcats were assaulting the Providence net and Jon Gillies (30 saves) was being pushed to the brink, forced to make a series of heart-stopping saves to keep his team in the game.
And yet in just 44 seconds, the game was flipped on its head.
The Friars cashed in twice on the power play to snatch the lead and power their way back to the Hockey East semifinals for the second consecutive year, defeating New Hampshire 3-2 at Schneider Arena.
The win is yet another statement for a Providence team that enters the semifinals with just three losses in its last 14 games.
"You see a young team in the first half [of the season] and you knew we were going to have some ups and downs," Providence coach Nate Leaman said. "But in the second half, we've had a pretty darn good team and beaten a lot of good teams. I still think we have another level to us."
The loss eliminated UNH from the Hockey East tournament, though the team is still in a reasonably comfortable position to make the NCAA tournament with an at-large bid.
"It was disappointing because I thought we took control of the game and our guys competed," an exasperated UNH coach Dick Umile said. "It just didn't happen."
From the drop of the puck, the pace was as frenetic as one might expect in an elimination game. The play was physical and furious – every check had a response seconds later.
Through the first 15 minutes, Providence was in total control, carving out tons of operating space in the offensive zone while keeping UNH's shots to the outside.
The Wildcats absorbed the pressure and were rewarded with their patience by a stirring start to the second period. With the game tied 1-1 and the Wildcats on the power play, Trevor van Riemsdyk slapped a pass from the blue line that got redirected into the net by Grayson Downing.
UNH was cruising, until three penalties broke up the momentum, and cost them the lead. The first Friars' power play was innocuous, but it gave them puck possession, and led to a second, then a third UNH penalty.
Already on the power play 16:29 into the period and with a delayed penalty upcoming, Tim Schaller ripped a wrister from an acute angle top-shelf past Casey DeSmith (22 saves), tying the game.
A mere 44 seconds later and still on the power play, Nick Saracino capped off an incredible season of dominance against the Wildcats, getting the game-winner on a shovel-shot from close range. It was his seventh goal of the year against UNH and gave the Friars a 3-2 lead.
"I thought we had control of the game until three minutes to go in the second," Umile said. "We got a couple penalties, they got two power-play goals and that was the difference in the game."
The Wildcats refused to give in, trading chances frantically with the Friars in the third period, ultimately holding the puck in the offensive zone for the final five minutes, setting up a thrilling, dramatic finish.
The clock seemingly took an eternity to tick down for the Friars, as they fended off a plethora of Wildcat chances, but puck possession was mostly limited to the outside, giving the Friars enough breathing space to cling onto the lead and finish off the win.
"I just wanted to stay on it with the little things, do the little things well and be poised in those situations," Leaman said of the game's final moments. "We just didn't want to lose any composure, going out there shift by shift and doing our job, making strong plays."
With the victory, the Friars know their destiny – a semifinal date next Friday with Massachusetts-Lowell, who beat the Friars for the regular-season title.
As for UNH, it can only sit and wait for a bid to the NCAA tournament.
It will be an anxious week for the Wildcats and Umile, who remarked with a sigh, "You just have to sit back and watch and hopefully, nothing crazy happens."
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The Cavaliers have a master plan. I'm serious. When I learn more details, I'll fill you in.
Right now, from piecing together comments I've heard from owner Dan Gilbert, general manager Chris Grant and coach Byron Scott, who have led the franchise to an eye-popping — and eye-watering — record of 50-139 over exactly the last 2½ seasons, that plan has something to do with "maintaining flexibility," "acquiring assets" and building a team capable of "sustainable success."
I'm not 100 percent positive, but in layman's terms I believe that translates into "doing nothing," "hoping for the best in the draft lottery" and "not trying to win" when it comes to this season.
For that matter, it's pretty much been that way since You Know Who left for South Beach in the summer of 2010. (Please, it's way too early to start worrying about whether You Know Who might come back in the summer of 2014.)
Along the way, many sports fans have become so apathetic the 10-31 Cavs — that's a 20-win pace, folks — have simply become irrelevant in their eyes.
They are irrelevant not only on a national scale, but also in their hometown, where fans would much rather talk about possible coordinators and cheerleaders for the Browns and backup outfielders and strikeout kings — as hitters, not pitchers — for the Indians.
The Cavs, meanwhile, continue to bank on their unspoken "Oklahoma City Plan" — we've got to call it something — as they stockpile players taken high in the draft.
So far we have Kyrie Irving (No. 1 in 2011), Tristan Thompson (No. 4 in 2011), Dion Waiters (No. 4 in 2012) and, to a lesser extent, Tyler Zeller (No. 17 in 2012, from Dallas).
What we still don't have are many wins.
But have no fear. In keeping with the "OKC Plan," another top-five pick — possibly the No. 1 choice — will join Kyrie, Tristan, Dion and Tyler this summer, as will a mid-to-late first-round pick.
That will give the Cavs six first-round picks on their roster in three years. What it still might not give them is many wins.
That's because the only time the Oklahoma City Plan has ever really worked has been in Oklahoma City — and even that required some huge good fortune and has yet to result in a championship.
Remember, superstar small forward Kevin Durant is with the Thunder only because the organization, then still in Seattle, did not win the 2007 draft lottery. Had it gotten the No. 1 pick, it most assuredly would have taken Ohio State center Greg Oden, just like Portland did without hesitation.
We all know how that story has turned out. What we don't often realize is there might not have ever been an OKC Plan if Durant had gone elsewhere.
As it turned out, the Thunder added Russell Westbrook with the fourth pick in 2008 and James Harden with the third pick in 2009.
When all three players blossomed into stars — not starters by default, but legitimate stars — and some quality veterans were added, OKC reached the NBA Finals last season.
It follows, then, that the Cavaliers are on the right track because they've already added a No. 1 pick and a pair of No. 4 selections, right?
For starters, Durant is a special and unique talent. As good as Irving is — and he'll get even better — it's unlikely he'll ever be as dominant.
The bigger problem is Waiters and Thompson — and probably whomever the Cavs add this summer — are much more unlikely to ever approach the caliber of Westbrook and Harden.
On top of all that, there are also the salary cap issues that could arise, as they did in OKC, which ended up trading Harden rather than give him a max contract.
The real problem, though, is that trying to build almost entirely through the draft almost never works.
I mean, if multiple high lottery picks guaranteed huge success — dare we say "sustainable" success? — franchises like Sacramento, Golden State, Washington, Charlotte, Minnesota and a number of others would be in much better shape than they are.
Even the Los Angeles Clippers, a perennial lottery participant for many years, didn't become a legitimate title contender until acquiring veteran Chris Paul (and Caron Butler, Chauncey Billups, Lamar Odom, Matt Barnes and Ronny Turiaf).
In Cleveland, Grant's big offseason acquisitions in 2012 were — drum roll, please — C.J. Miles and Jeremy Pargo.
Do not despair, though. C.G. has also given us Luke Harangody, Samardo Samuels, Donald Sloan, Manny Harris, Omri Casspi, D.J. Kennedy, Ryan Hollins, Jon Leuer, Kevin Jones and many more.
What Grant has not given us — nor has Scott, whose players continue to make the same defensive mistakes game after game, year after year — is many wins.
That has to change, and it has to start to change next season. If it doesn't, then it's time for big changes at the top of the organization.
It's time the super-talented Irving put some effort into defense and improved his ball distribution.
It's time Anderson Varejao actually stayed healthy for an entire season (though I must admit, it would now be very hard to blame the Cavs if they moved the oft-injured Brazilian in the offseason).
It's time Waiters started to learn what a good shot is and how to play without the ball in his hands.
It's time Thompson developed some low-post moves, and it's high time Scott put some low-post plays into his offense so the youngster could legitimately try to develop that part of his game.
(What do the Cavs have to lose by letting Thompson try to score in the post other than more games, which they're probably going to lose anyway?)
It's time Zeller became a more aggressive rebounder.
It's time to replace all the bench players who could vanish from the NBA tomorrow and never be missed with quality veterans who can not only play, but lead.
Now, I'm not suggesting the Cavs go out and overspend for an aging veteran who is going to help them sneak into the playoffs and never do anything once there. That would be foolish.
Nor am I suggesting they sign someone to a monster contract and leave themselves hamstrung when it comes to making future moves.
What I am suggesting for this offseason is that they look to add two or three decent, proven players who are still under 30. Whether they do so through trades or free agency, I don't really care, but I expect something better than Miles and Pargo.
I am also suggesting, strongly, that they quit putting an inferior product on the floor, as they have done for three years running.
I mean, it's time this franchise started trying to do something other than get another high draft pick.
Heck, it's time this franchise started trying, period.
Sound like a plan?
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STANFORD, Calif. - The Stanford women's lacrosse team gave No. 9 Notre Dame all it could handle in a season-opening 12-10 loss Saturday at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium.
The Cardinal came out firing, tallying 14 shots in the first half and notching seven goals. Freshman Lucy Dikeou had a tremendous debut, scoring three goals, including the first of the season for the Cardinal.
After sitting out the majority of 2012 due to injury, junior Rachel Ozer wasted no time making her presence known, recording two goals and two assists in the first half, while adding a third goal in the second.
Stanford was strong on the defensive end as well including goalkeeper Lyndey Munoz, who made two stops and allowed just two goals in the first session of play.
The Cardinal entered halftime on a 4-0 scoring run and seemed to have all the momentum, holding a 7-2 lead.
However, Notre Dame responded in the second half as one would expect of a top-10 team in the nation.
After trading a goal each to start the second half, Notre Dame scored five consecutive times in five and a half minutes to tie the match at 8-8.
After Dikeou scored her lone goal of the second half, the Irish found the back of the net twice to take its first lead of the game since leading in the first half, 1-0.
Ozer tied the game at 10-10 with nine minutes to play, off a feed from sophomore Meredith Kalinowski, who recorded her first assist on the season.
Notre Dame reclaimed the lead on a free position goal at with five and a half minutes to play, and added another a minute later to stretch its lead to 12-10.
The Cardinal continued to press for the remainder of the game but had difficulty establishing possession as Notre Dame shifted its attention to holding the ball in the final minutes.
Despite not getting the result it wanted, head coach Amy Bokker said she was encouraged by the team's performance and believes it will be a learning experience for the team to finish games strong.
Stanford will return to the field on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. as it plays host to Harvard.


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To add a bit of humor to this (not his death, mind you; I'm not that sick):
When Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, as well as making his famous "One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind" statement, he followed it with several other remarks - usual communication traffic between him, the other astronauts and Mission Control. Then, before he re-entered the lander, he made the enigmatic remark "Good luck, Mr. Gorsky."
Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut; however, upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian or American space programs. Over the years, many people had questioned Armstrong about what the "Good luck, Mr. Gorsky" statement meant, but he always just smiled and didnt reply.
On July 5, 1997, in Tampa Bay, Florida, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26 year old question to Armstrong. He finally responded.
It seems that Mr. Gorsky had finally died and so Armstrong felt he could answer the question: "When I was a kid, I was playing baseball with my brother in the backyard. He had hit a fly ball which landed in front of my neighbors' bedroom window. The neighbors were Mr. and Mrs. Gorsky. As I leaned down to pick up the ball, I heard Mrs. Gorsky shouting at Mr. Gorsky, "Oral sex? Oral sex you want? You'll get oral sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!"
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