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|23rd July 2012, 05:34 PM
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They in cherno for the endgame haha
Lately a few groups find a bus, drive it into cherno then get on some roof tops and pop out the tyres..leave it in town and take shots at people rushing it to try and drive it off
Feel free to add me on steam, while not a full member does not mean I'm not up for playing a few games with or against you guys.
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|23rd July 2012, 11:32 PM
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I'll write up a full after-action report tomorrow at work but basically:
We had multiple, consecutive, continuous evidence of snipers on the hill ...we stayed on the hill. All losses were well deserved in the light of this. I should suicide as punishment but I am still on vacation
Every story needs a villain. Enquire within.
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I think we need to learn how to sweep and clear, but with three players on the first pass, it was a bit of an ask. I've got a feeling though that we were up against at least two players, one of which was sitting up to the north.
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I was apart of that group and had the best chance of taking the wookie sniper out. Basically someone went down at the top of the hill. I got in prone and stayed in prone for about 5mins. All of the sudden wookie turns up outta nowhere, all I have to do is scope a little to the right and shoot the bastard... scope wouldn't come up so I just had to zoom in shoot, got 4 shots off then he popped me in the head.
Now, could someone please clarify why sometimes I have to double click to get the scope up and other times I only have to hold the right mouse button, as Im sure if my scope came up on the double click (which most of the times works) I would have had him easy...
On another note, I have been playing since Sunday and this game is freaking awesome. I have been getting awesome vibes, its also been scaring the shit outta me and giving me 'rushes' that I have not had from a game in a very long time.
The last two night my dreams have been filled with DayZ type material. Last night I was taking out zombies in Movieworld on the gold coast, later found myself back at home with no food so I had to kill my dog (RIP cosmo) and eat him to survive. I woke up with the guilt of actually killing and eating my dog till I realised it was only a dream. Jeebus...
All in all having great fun with you guys and cant wait to get back on tonight... if only I didnt have battlefield 3 training...
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Naturally if you're a music fan and the Beatles come to mind, you likely think of their hometown of Liverpool. If you're a football (Soccer in the U.S.) fan, the Liverpool and Everton clubs are famous. Many know about the ship Titanic, from its Oscar-winning film of the same name and its disastrous demise was built in Liverpool. If you are planning on a trip to the UK, or even to Liverpool, here are some sights you should definitely check out. Come see why Liverpool is called "The World Capital of Pop Music."
Music: Beatles and the Mersey Beat
That is most certainly the case with the Beatles leading the way with the British Invasion of music 50 years ago in America. If you want to see where it all got started it's a must to visit the Cavern Club. Located on Mathew Street it is considered the most famous club in the world. Opened in 1957 inside a warehouse cellar the Cavern, as it is commonly known, has a rich music history. The Beatles made the club iconic with their worldwide success. During the Beatles early years in Liverpool, they played there 292 times.
Not only have the Beatles performed at the Cavern Club, other fellow bands in and around Liverpool known by their melodic, light sounds as the Mersey Beat, which is the name of the River Mersey in the area, were also frequent acts during that era. These included Gerry and the Pacemakers, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes (Ringo Starr's former band), The Searchers, Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas, and The Merseybeats.
Since that time many other well-known acts from the UK including Queen, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Echo and the Bunnymen, Oasis, Donovan, and Paul McCartney as a solo artist have graced the famous stage at the Cavern. If you want to see more Beatle sites, the Cavern Club has bus and private tours you can book to take you around the city. There is still live music performed each day and night at this legendary club. It has survived changes of ownership, the original site's demolition of the street level, and rebuilding the club from across the street of its initial place.
Sports: Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs
Music may have made Liverpool famous around the world, but the sport of football has taken it by storm. For the sake of this piece the word "football" will be used, instead of the American terminology for the sport (so as not to add any confusion).
The Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs have tours you can take of their respective stadiums. The Liverpool Football Club (LFC) Stadium Tour and Museum has a variety of guided tours with themes like the Anfiedl Experience and the Rock 'n' Goal Tour (in conjunction with The Beatles Story exhibit at Albert Dock). Here's a real opportunity to learn about the team's history and journey, plus go behind the scenes rarely allowed in the U.S.
Over at Goodison Park where the Everton Football Club resides for their home games also feature guided tours. Everton FC is the older of the two teams having a rich history, not to mention a long-standing rivalry between Liverpool FC and the nearby Manchester United.
History: Titanic and the Merseyside Maritime Museum
A trip to Liverpool is not complete without honoring its incredible maritime history. This museum is located at Albert Dock on the waterfront. Here you will learn more about the Titanic before its fatal voyage. Many have seen the 1990s blockbuster film of the same name starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. You'll actually see a lifejacket from a Titanic survivor. The Merseyside Maritime Museum features a variety of exhibitions, galleries, events, and activities to make your trip to Liverpool a well-rounded one.

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Solar photovoltaic systems, solar thermal and concentrating solar power technologies have a life expectancy of 30 years. As the volume of solar installations in the US grows, the industry is planning ahead to create panel recycling programs. SEIA members are currently engaged in developing collection and recycling processes for the solar industry, and are committed to guiding both state and federal regulations that support safe and effective collection and recycling models.
Photovoltaic panels are designed to last more than 25 years, and many manufacturers back their products with performance guarantees backed by warranties. The lifespan of a solar photovoltaic panel is approximately 20-30 years, while the lifetime of an inverter is approximately 10 years. Therefore, many solar products have not yet reached end-of-life, and in fact, panels installed in the early 1980s are still performing at levels nearly equal to the installation performance level. Thus, even accounting for the dramatic growth of the industry, annual PV waste will not exceed 10,000 tons until after 2014, and will not exceed 100,000 tons until after 2017.
The viability of a recycling program depends on a sufficient waste stream; currently, end-of-life panels do not produce a viable waste stream. Even though the numbers are low, many SEIA members already operate take-back and recycling programs for their products.
Many SEIA members recognize the importance of an entirely sustainable product lifecycle and adhere to ISO 1400 and ISO 2600 management standards, as well as implementing collection and recycling programs. Additionally, many solar companies are addressing recycling concerns not only in the U.S., but abroad through membership in PV Cycle, a European-based voluntary agreement which facilitates collection and recycling of modules at end-of-life.
Current Recycling Regulations
End-of-life disposal of solar products in the US is governed by the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and state policies that govern waste. To be governed by RCRA, panels must be classified as hazardous waste. To be classified as hazardous, panels must fail to pass the Toxicity Characteristics Leach Procedure test (TCLP test). Most panels pass the TCLP test, and thus are classified as non-hazardous and are not regulated.


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If it is nice weather on one day, the probability that it is going to be nice again the next is $13/15$.
If it is raining on one day, the prob. that it is going to be raining again the next day is $4/5$
Now $S_k$ is the event: "k-th day is nice" and we assume $\mathbb P(S_k)=\mathbb P(S_{k+1})\forall k\in\mathbb Z$ and $\mathbb P(S_{k+1}\cap S_{k-1}| S_k)=\mathbb P(S_{k+1}| S_k)\mathbb P(S_{k-1}| S_k)$
(a) What is $\mathbb P(S_{k-1}| S_k)$ ? I think we can use bayesian formula $\mathbb P(S_{k-1}| S_k)=\frac{\mathbb P(S_{k}| S_{k-1})\mathbb P(S_{k-1})}{\mathbb P(S_k)}$ and $\mathbb P(S_{k}| S_{k-1})=13/15$, but what about the other terms? Here the next point
(b) What is the probability that there is nice weather on a specific day?
(c) Probability that after a nice day we have two more nice days?


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HARRISONBURG — Valley Custom Homes of Harrisonburg was named the winner of the Manorwood Homes Top 5 Builder Sales Volume award for 2013.
Pennsylvania-based Manorwood Homes, a division of the Commodore Corporation, builds and markets a variety of modular homes through dealers and builders such as Valley Custom Homes, located on Deyerle Avenue in Harrisonburg.
The Top 5 Builder Sales Volume award is presented to the Manorwood dealer/builder that achieves high annual sales volume for the Commodore/Manorwood division.
Tom Gallagher, regional zone manager of Manorwood Homes, presented the award to Chris Russell, president of Valley Custom Homes, and his wife, Krista, at an awards ceremony recently. The business is located on Deyerle Avenue in Harrisonburg.


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Explore theories of aging and the role of the gerontological nurse. Physiological, psychosocial, and economic adaptations of older adults in the health care system are examined. Core competencies in geriatric nursing are explicated.NURS3313
Evidence for Nursing Practice [3]
The purpose of this course is to explore nursing knowledge development through empirical testing, personal, ethical and aesthetic knowledge. The role of the baccalaureate prepared nurse in research and knowledge development is explored.NURS3323
Comprehensive Health Assessment [3]
This course builds upon basic knowledge of holistic health assessment across the lifespan with a focus on advanced assessment techniques. Focused gerontological aspects are explicated.NURS3343
Transition to Professional Nursing [3]
Transitions from technical to professional nursing will be explored. This course seeks to assist students in developing a vision for professional nursing practice within the context of MVNU's philosophy and conceptual framework.NURS3352
Nursing Informatics [2]
This course will discuss the influence of health care informatics on current and future nursing practice. The role of the nurse will be explored in relation to using technology and informatics to promote the reduction of errors in the clinical setting and to enhance the exchange of health information.NURS4303
Genomic Nursing [3]
This course gives students information needed to deliver competent genetic care to clients across the lifespan. Students learn the impact of genomics on planning interventions, health screening, diagnostics, and monitoring of treatment effectiveness. Students discuss ethical issues that affect genomic care.NURS4315
Community Health Perspectives [5]
A study of the principles of health promotion within a framework of epidemiology. Primary, secondary and tertiary care based on the healthy people's identified target areas is emphasized. The role of the nurse in advocating for healthy communities is included. Community resources for older adults are emphasized.NURS4325
Nursing Leadership and Management [5]
This course prepares nurses to utilize leadership and advanced communication skills in dealing with personnel, fiscal, patient, cultural, and policy situations in healthcare. Organizational behavior and leadership theories, leadership styles, and best available evidence are incorporated in the design, implementation, and evaluation of a project. The project includes leadership of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.NURS4343
Healthcare Trends and Issues [3]
The focus of this course is contemporary issues impacting professional nursing practice. Topics include the U.S. healthcare delivery system, the advocacy role of professional nurses, and laws governing the practice of nursing. Socio-political, bio-ethical, and legal issues related to healthcare are also explored. Lifelong learning is discussed, including graduate nursing education, professional portfolios, and nursing certification.NURS4353
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Students explore nursing knowledge development through the use of grand, mid-range and practice level theory. A crit-ical analysis of the metaparadigm of concern for nurses is completed.BIBL3033
Foundations of a Biblical Worldview [3]
This course will explore the biblical perspective on God and His relationship to the world; God's response to human sin; and the nature, characteristics, and values of the Kingdom of God. As a result, the student will gain an understanding of the biblical worldview, God's redemptive activity as recorded in the Bible, qualities of the Christian life, and the meaning of a life lived in the Kingdom of God. The course aims to prepare the student to make choices and decisions in life that will be other-centered and life-transforming - decisions that are shaped by one's commitment to practice and promote the biblical worldview.BIOL4003
Environmental Science for Nurses [3]
A study of the impact of human culture and activity upon the environment. Special emphasis is given to problems related to population, pollution and use of resources, emphasizing a science-based approach to understanding and solving environmental problems including the use of epidemiological studies in environmental science.MATH2063G
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A study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on applications in business, biology, and social sciences.


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"Race, Labor and Law" Conference
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"Race, Labor and Law" Conference
February 28-March 1, 2014
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Dear friends and colleagues,
The UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment is pleased to announce the "Race, Labor, and Law" Conference, cosponsored with the UCLA School of Law's Critical Race Studies Program, to be held at the Young Research Library at the University of California, Los Angeles, February 28 - March 1, 2014.
The objective of this conference is to bring together scholars engaging in the intersections of race, gender, class, immigration and the law in the workplace. We will bring together a group of social scientists, legal scholars, and practitioners in these areas to create a dialogue among those whose interests intersect, but who rarely get a chance to interact. All presentations will be accessible to an interdisciplinary audience.
Panels will include such subthemes as:
- Race, Labor and Immigration
- Indigeneity and Labor
- Unions, Worker Centers, and Beyond
- Intersectional Analysis of Women in the Workplace
- Worker Voice, Labor Speech
- Prison, Re-entry, and Labor
- Intimate Labor
Registration to follow. We look forward to you joining us.
For more information, please visit the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE)


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Asparagus Shiitake Salad w/ Creamy Sesame Dressing
Assorted Mixed Greens and Chopped Fresh Fruit w/ Orange Cashew Dressing
2 medium beets, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thickCreamy Sesame Dressing
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut 2" on diagonal
1 tablespoon Dr. Fuhrman's VegiZest or other no salt soup base seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
4 cups watercress sprigs
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cup soy milkLay beets in a baking pan and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue roasting until tender. You may need to add more water to keep beets from drying out. Meanwhile, water sauté' mushrooms over high heat for about 7 minutes, using only enough water to keep from scorching. When mushrooms are tender and juicy add asparagus and water sauté' until slightly tender, but still has crunch. Toss in VegiZest and garlic powder. Remove from heat and toss with bell pepper and water chestnuts. Blend all dressing ingredients, except for the 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, until smooth and creamy. Stir in remaining sesame seeds. Use soaking water from dates to thin if needed. Place watercress on plate & then pile vegetable mixture on top. Drizzle dressing over all and top with a pile of bean sprouts. Arrange roasted beets around the sides. Serves 4.
2/3 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons Dr. Fuhrman's Riesling Raisin Vinegar or seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon raw cashew butter
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
7 pitted dates, or to taste, soaked in water 30 minutes (reserve soaked water)
1/2 clove garlic
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
Assorted Mixed Greens and Chopped Fresh Fruit w/ Orange Cashew Dressing
15 ounces or 10 cups assorted mixed greensOrange Cashew Dressing
2 cups fresh fruit , coarsely chopped
2 oranges, peeled and seededBlend all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice, if desired. Toss with mixed greens and fruit. Add some orange juice to thin, if necessary. If trying to lose weight, substitute 12 raw cashews for the 1/2 cup. Dressing will be thinner, but still tastes good. Serves 2.
2 tablespoons Dr. Fuhrman's Blood Orange Vinegar
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
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There are times we've felt that some of our friendships are less about voluntary accord and more like being locked up with pushy therapists. That's why this Handcuffed Friendship Bracelet ($8) seems like a totally appropriate way to pay tribute to those special, occasionally obnoxious someones in our lives.
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ECN, which stands for Electronic Communication Network, really is the way of the future for the Foreign Exchange Markets. ECN can best be described as a bridge linking smaller market participants with tier-1 liquidity providers through a FOREX ECN Broker.
This linkage is done using sophisticated technology setup named FIX Protocol (Financial Information Exchange Protocol). At one end, the broker obtains liquidity from tier-1 liquidity providers (Major Banks) and makes it available for trading to its clients. On the other side, the broker delivers clients' orders to Liquidity Providers for execution.
An ECN broker benefits from commission fees per transaction. The higher trading volume the broker's clients generate, the higher the broker's profitability.
Completely Anonymous
All ECN trading activity is totally anonymous. Anonymity enables traders to deal on neutral prices, which reflect the real market conditions only and are not biased against the client's direction based on forex trading strategies, tactics or current market positions.
Instantaneous Trade Execution
Clients trade forex instantly on live streaming, best executable prices with immediate confirmations. FXCC does not provide a "last look" to price makers, so FXCC trades are final and confirmed as soon as they are dealt. There is no dealing desk to intervene, so there are no re-quotes.
Client-to-Bank Trading
The FXCC ECN model allows clients to trade on the global liquidity of world-class banks and qualified financial institutions.
Automated forex Trading/Market Data
Through the use of our API, clients can connect their trading models and risk management systems to our market data feed and matching engine. FXCC's live, neutral, executable market data includes the Best Bid and Best Ask prices at the time. These attributes of our data make it robust in back testing trading models and powering them for live trading.
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Unlike a dealer, however, FXCC does not control the bid/offer spread and therefore can not provide the same bid/offer spread at all times. FXCC offers variable spreads.
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The Perform Wall Panel® System is a type of Insulating Concrete Form.
The Perform Wall Panel® System is a type of Insulating Concrete Form (ICF). ICFs are forms that stack like bricks or blocks and allow their interiors to be filled with reinforced concrete. Essentially, an ICF building is a concrete building with the forms left in place. These forms then act as an integrated thermal, fire and sound barrier. The Perform Wall® Panels System is unlike most ICF systems, in that it is categorized under the sub-heading of a Composite ICF. Most typical ICFs are basically comprised of two sides of pure or virgin EPS (polystyrene) connected in someway by a plastic or metal tie. Composite ICFs are generally manufactured from post consumer (recycled) EPS, which is ground into small spears, coated with cement and pressed into forms. Apart from being a very green product, this type of configuration gives Composite ICFs very unique attributes that are generally not available in pure EPS ICFs. For instance, Composite ICFs have true non-combustibility (the forms do not support combustion). Composites are more versatile and can be formed, shaped, rasped, cut and pasted to any desired architectural design, arch or radius on-site (they are very flexible and unforgiving during the pre-grout construction phase). Composites generally do not support infestations of termites or other pests, due to the alkalinity of the cement coating of the EPS beads. Composite ICFs are heavier and generally stack firmer with less bracing required against wind or concrete pumping forces. Coatings can be applied directly onto the surface of Composite ICFs, with no need for lath or wire, allowing for a strong chemical and mechanical bond of the coverings to the panel substrate. Composite ICFs also build into a monolithic structure, with no internal differential materials, such as plastic or metal ties, which have different coefficients of expansion than the substrate material. This equates to less movement of the wall and less cracking of coverings. In addition, being made from recycled EPS, the Perform Wall® Panel System does not suffer from chemical out-gassing of volatile agents that are inherent in virgin EPS production, which can last up to six months after manufacture. In short, the Perform Wall® Panel System can be viewed as the next generation of ICF technology.
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Instructor Drives His 2014 Corvette Stingray Brutally at Sebring
While attending an open track session at Sebring International Raceway on Saturday, I had the opportunity to ride with Larry who was one of the instructors for Chin Motorsports, the organization which hosted the event. Larry was very popular this weekend as he was driving an Arctic White 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe. Larry's previous […]
C7.Rs Spotted Testing at Sebring
We heard that the Corvette Racing team was in Sebring for a private testing session this week and now pics have emerged showing the C7.Rs in camouflage on the familiar blue/white circuit in Central Florida. It's amazing how much the race cars resemble the production versions and I sure can't wait to see what they […]
"Fast Phil" Currin Honored by Sebring Hall of Fame
"Fast Phil" Currin used his savvy brain to become one of the steadiest Corvette racers of the 1970s. He paid just $1,900 for his red 1963 split-window some 47 years ago. Now 67, Currin and his Corvette – nicknamed "Giantkiller" when he made a habit of beating newer, flashier cars – made an appearance at
The 2014 Corvette Unveiled at the 12 Hours of Sebring
It seems that where ever the 2014 Corvette Stingray goes, there's an unveiling. Last weekend in the Corvette Corral tent at the 12 Hours of Sebring wasn't any different. With Corvette Chief Engineer beginning his discussion about the next generation car, Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles and Corvette Assembly Plant Manager Dave Tatman pulled the
The 2014 Corvette Stingray Seminar at Sebring
The Corvette Team's annual seminar to Corvette owners and enthusiasts at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring included a very special guest – the 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe. Team Members Tadge Juechter, Harlan Charles and Bowling Green Assembly Plant Manager Dave Tatman each spoke about the new 7th Generation Corvette and then answered questions


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For the two utility vehicles that are electric and for all students that use electric vehicles, the WeCar program in cooperation with Enterprise has brought 2 EV charging stations to campus. The stations are located behind Hendrix in the parking lot. The station has a wired and wireless charger. The wireless charger uses state-of-the-art technology, using magnets to connect usage and electricity costs.
"The electric vehicle charging station and the WeCar program are continuing steps to improve traffic flow and parking at Clemson, in part by reducing the number of cars on campus by offering more options to students, faculty and staff."
For more information about Clemson's WeCar program click here. To register and see rates for the program click here.
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I have had 3 ekg's and all were normal. My dr. says Im fine but i get these palpatations that sometimes startle me. Anyone else?? Sometimes I just feel them and of course I dont like them, but they dont scare me like others that I sometimes get. I even wonder if they ARE actually my heart or maybe a muscle in my chest/neck area. I feel a thump like feeling and I get a strange sensation up into my throat sort of like my breath gets taken away. I am so scared all the time that I will die cause of this. I made another appt for next week because I want him to check me again and make sure this is nothing to worry about. I get anxiety really bad and I know they are worse when I am anxious but they happen out of the blue also. Could my heart stop from these? It is so scary that sometimes i just want to cry from being so scared. This just doesnt seem like it should be a normal occurance. I want them to stop. I am tired of always being afraid that I will drop dead everytime my heart wants to flip flop around. Im too young for this (atleast I think I am...Im 30).
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2013: Indoors, Passalaqua suffered a hamstring injury in the first meet of the season at the Lumberjack Team Challenge which bothered her throughout the duration of the 2013 campaign … In her only pentathlon of the indoor season, Passalaqua took 19th place at the MPSF Championships after failing to record a clearance in the high jump … At the Don Kirby Invitational, Passalaqua set a personal-best time of 8.92 in the 60-meter hurdles … Outdoors, she only competed in three meets for the Wildcats … At the Willie Williams Classic she had a toss of 106-11 (32.59m) in the javelin, her only event for the meet … She returned to action at the UA-ASU-NAU Double Dual where she competed in the 200 meters, high jump, shot put and javelin … In the meet, she threw the javelin 107-2 (32.66m), a personal-best toss … She high jumped 5-6.5 (1.69m), threw the shot put 35-8.75 (10.89m) and ran the 200-meter sprint in 26.35 … At the Pac-12 Championships, Passalaqua took eighth place for the second-straight year, totaling 4,773 points and adding a point to the women's total … She had a personal-best mark of the 36-4.75 (11.09m) in the shot put.
2012: Indoors, Passalaqua scored for the Wildcats at the MPSF Championships, taking eighth place in the pentathlon with a total of 3,632 points … Her personal-best score of 3,682 points came at the Razorback Invitational, good for fifth place … Outdoors, Passalaqua posted a personal-best score of 5,096 points in the heptathlon at the Pac-12 Championships, good for eighth place overall and all-conference honors … At the Jim Click Shootout, Passalaqua scored 5,024 points and took 11th place overall.
BEFORE ARIZONA: Competed for one season at Syracuse … Finished 4th in the outdoor heptathlon at the BIG EAST Championships with 4,507 points … Won the heptathlon at the Cortland Classic Invitational, finishing with 4,747 points … Scored 3,330 points in the indoor pentathlon at the BIG EAST Championships and took sixth.
HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Pine Bush High School … Served as the team captain and was named team MVP in 2009 and 2010 … She was the NYS pentathlon state champion in 2009 and 2010 … Also was an All-American her senior year … A member of the state champion medley relay team in 2008.
PERSONAL: She is the daughter of Keith and Cherie Ramsey … Her brother, Joseph, was on the track and field team at Delaware … Majoring in pre-business.


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Scale Slap To The Face
Saturday, August 27, 2011
I know that I haven't been exercising.
I know that I haven't been eating healthy.
I know that I haven't been getting enough sleep.
I know that I eat late at night and too close to bedtime.
I know that I have been stressed out a lot.
I know that I no longer fit into ANY of the clothes I wore when I was fit & healthy.
Now...with all this knowledge, you think I would start making changes and do something about these things, right? WRONG! Well, it wasn't until I hopped on that scale for the first time in a LONG time and read the numbers between my toes, that I KNEW that I needed to make a change...and fast.
Those three digits came up from between my toes and slapped me right in the face. I swear, at that moment, if I had been in a cartoon...my eyes would have grown 10 times their normal size and started pulsing.
Even the driver's license in my purse started giggling at the contradiction between the weight filed with the State and what the hard facts on the electronic device beneath my feet were screaming. I think what hit me (and my clothes) even harder about this number on the scale is that my weight is up to nearly as high as I was when I was PREGNANT...and not the beginning...at the END of my pregnancy...35 weeks pregnant. I am just shy of my 35 week pregnancy weight by 3 lbs...and there is no baby boy inside this time. GOOD LAWDY!!!!
It's time to play some defense. Time to step up and play the game and get off the sidelines. Time to quit being lazy about my health and well-being.
My first steps in the right direction...
1. Logging my food, drink & vitamin/supplement intake in my DietMinder Personal Food & Fitness Journal.
2. Measuring out my portions and sticking to one serving.
3. Eating foods that are fresh or natural, with little to no processing.
4. Eating foods that are meant for my oxidation type (see my other blog post on this topic).
5. Purchased the Zumba Fitness Exhilarate DVD workout program to combine something I love (dancing) with something I am never motivated enough to do consistently (exercise).
6. Increasing my water intake to 8+ cups a day
7. Increase my involvement on SparkPeople to gather knowledge & motivation to help me along the way.
8. Make an appeal to my husband to get him involved (from afar due to military separation) and connect with him to make a healthy journey together.
9. Writing in my Blog on SparkPeople to make what I'm doing public so it will be harder for me to become complacent again.
10. Creating new goals that are motivational to me and will actually help me get where I want to be.
It's game time, people...and I am READY to play hard!!
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Attention shoppers headed to Miami, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor's Bureau just declared March as Shop Miami Month. What does this mean to plastic pushers? It means savings and spcials at two South Florida's premier shopping centers – Village of Merrick Park and Bayside Marketplace that's what. –
Label addicts can brouse boutiques for their favorite brands such as Gucci, Burberry and Diane Von Furstenberg or just hit the shops and trust your luck.
At Village of Merrick Park, nestled in historic Coral Gables within a lush tropical enclave, more than 100 retailers and restaurants await your business. Recent additions include J. Crew, Athleta and global lifestyle brand Michael Kors. In addition, the multi-leveled center welcomed tea accessory retailer Teavana; boutique Calypso St. Barth; children's clothing brand Peek; and retailer Purificacion Garcia.
To fuel you for your buying binge there's an assortment of restaurants and cafes offering contemporary to international cuisine. And shoppers who spend $200 or more during the month of March can turn in their receipts to get a free Desktop Photo Album in honor of Shop Miami Month. Shoppers can redeem receipts Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Mall Management Office, located on Level 3. Limit one per day, per customer, while supplies last. For a complete list of retailers and more information about Village of Merrick Park, visit www.villageofmerrickpark.com.
Around the two-level, open-air Bayside Marketplace, which is located on Biscayne Bay in the heart of downtown Miami, you'll experience Miami life with worldwide cuisine, fine shops and exotic music in a scenic, waterfront setting. The mall houses 150-plus stores and outlets such as GUESS, Victoria's Secret, Express, Bath & Body Works and Brookstone. You buying bonus comes after you spend $100 or more during the month of March by way of a free Bayside Nylon Tote in celebration of Shop Miami Month. Shoppers can redeem receipts Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Mall Management Office, located on Level 3 in the North Building. For a complete list of retailers and more information about Bayside Marketplace, visit www.baysidemarketplace.com.
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Mitzie Verne
Gallery owner, 89
/ Why she's interesting / As the grandmother of actor James Franco, she impressed about 40 million viewers with a snappy Marky Mark reference at the 2011 Oscars and rendered FunnyorDie.com viewers speechless with a single, well-chosen profanity. But it's all in a day's work for the founder of Little Italy's Verne Gallery, who's never lived her life according to the rule book.
/ On where life can take you / Verne's husband, an oral surgeon and lieutenant in the Navy, came home in 1953 with big news: He had orders to ship out to Yokosuka. "I was so naive; I thought Yokosuka was someplace off the coast of California. I was right about that — it was Yokosuka, Japan."
/ On where she took life / "We never lived on the base, which was our choice, because the people who lived on the base established a little America unto themselves. They didn't realize that it was a privilege to be there during the occupation. We lived in half of a Japanese house, and our landlord would give us ideas of what we should see."
/ Heartfelt collecting / The couple started seeking out art soon after they arrived in Japan. An early purchase, a pair of scrolls by famed artist Shibata Zeshin, turned out to be well-chosen artifacts. "[They] have been on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art," she says. "It was a gut reaction to something we wanted to live with, which is the way art should be collected."
/ In the spotlight / The morning of the Oscars, she received a call from Franco's manager. "He says, 'Are you able to manage standing before millions of people?' I said, 'I sure am. I have been waiting for this opportunity to get into my grandson's act for all these years.' "
/ Coming to a theater near you / When she spoke to us, Verne had just returned from the Detroit set of the 2013 movie Oz: The Great and Powerful, in which Franco plays the Wizard. "I'm in that film. I'm a townsperson. They worked for five hours on my makeup and the costumes. I was on the yellow brick road when the Wicked Witch comes."
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- Tour Loire Valley's famous castles on a private day trip from Paris
- Explore the Loire Valley region – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with your private guide
- Choose between two different sets of chateaux, including Chambord, Chenonceau, Villandry and Langeais
- Enjoy lunch in an 18th-century inn or in the park of Château de Langeais
- Transport by luxury, air-conditioned minivan
What You Can Expect
Option one: Amboise, Chenonceau and Chambord Castles
With your private guide, explore Château d'Amboise in the heart of the beautiful Touraine region. Learn about this fascinating Gothic-Renaissance castle that was favored by French kings, and visit the Chapel of St Hubert, where the famous Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci is buried.
Your tour continues to Château de Chenonceau, noted for its elegant regal décor that has no doubt helped to make it one of the most popular French châteaux. After touring the castle, sit down for a hearty three-course lunch at an 18th-century inn nearby (included). Refer to the Itinerary section below to see a sample menu.
Your day finishes at the largest of the Loire Valley castles -- Château de Chambord. This ornate Renaissance castle is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and rightly so! As you tour this extravagant castle with your private guide, marvel at its architecture and see its intriguing double-helix staircase that was reputedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Option two: Villandry, Langeais and Azay le Rideau Castles
Start your private tour with a visit to Château de Villandry, the last castle to be built on the Loire River. While its inside is interesting to see, the main draw of this gorgeous château is undoubtedly its lavish gardens. Stroll along the tranquil terraces and immaculate lawns, and prepare to get lost in its puzzling maze!
Head onto Château de Langeais and admire its classic medieval architecture as you explore inside. Learn about the rich history surrounding this fascinating, yet somewhat imposing, fortress that was once the most important stronghold along the road to Nantes.
For lunch, visit the bakery near the castle (own expense) and settle down for a picnic in the castle's peaceful park. Alternatively, your guide will happily offer recommendations for nearby restaurants and cafés if you'd rather eat somewhere else.
Lastly, tour the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Château d'Azay le Rideau, easily one of the most elegant castles in the Loire Valley. This gorgeous chateau lies on a tiny island in the middle of the River Indre, surrounded by wooded parkland.
After your Loire Valley châteaux tour, enjoy the relaxing drive back to Paris.
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Dean M United States of ...
June 2014
Our tour guide, Fabrice, was great! Very knowledgeable about what we were seeing and was very nice and pleasant. Would definitely recommend recommend this trip as the castles and gardens were very nice. Would recommend trip as well as our guide, Fabrice.
July 2013
The guide is just a driver. He did not go with us inside the castles. The castles themselves were amazing. I beleive it should be just 2 castles instead of 3. Not enough time to actually relax a bit and enjoy


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- Economic Indicators (U.S. Census Bureau)
Links to current and historical press releases about economic indicators. Topics cover manufacturing, construction and housing, retail and wholesale trades, service industries, and foreign trade.
- Economic Policy Institute: Data Zone (Economic Policy Institute (EPI))
Presents national and state historical statistics on the labor market, employment, and earnings.
- Federal Reserve Board Statistical Releases
This site has the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly releases for a number of monetary indicators. Includes exchange rates, interest rates, and money stock.
- FedStats (Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy)
Although it has not been updated since 2007, FedStats still links to federal government agencies which produce statistics, and the A-Z subject list is works reasonably well. The FedStats search engine is poor.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States (U.S. Census Bureau)
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Here are my 5 Fave Christmas Cards of 2013 you can join in at Debby's too and show off your fave 5 !!!
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So Here are my Fave 5 Honestly I could have picked more but these ones each have different elements where I tried something a little new or I just love how seasonal they became I made over 90 cards this year and only have 8 left over seeing I didn't see some people and need to get their addresses to make sure they get a card next year :)
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Wednesday's Central Iowa concert calendar is headed by a show from Atlanta rockers Sevendust. Check out all the details and that show and more below as we look at all of the area's top shows for August 6.
Atlanta's Sevendust pays a visit to Wooly's in Des Moines' East Village on Wednesday for a 6:30 p.m. show with openers Gemini Syndrome, Crash Midnight, Sidewise, and Green Death. Sevendust released their tenth studio album in April. Entitled Time Travelers & Bonfires, the album became the eighth album by the band to crack the Top 20 of the Billboard 200 and the second Sevendust album to top the Hard Rock chart. Over the years, the quintet has accumulated ten Top 20 singles, including fan favorites like "Praise", "Enemy", "Unraveling", and "Decay" (featured video). Sevendust finished off a spring acoustic tour in late June, and the band is now back to performing "plugged in" shows. Tickets for the Wooly's show are $23 in advance and $25 on the day of the concert. The event will be open to all ages. You can check out photos from Sevendust's spring acoustic tour in the nearby slideshow.
Americana/folk artist Malcolm Holcombe will perform at Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines on Wednesday as part of a concert doubleheader. The North Carolina native will play the 6:30 p.m. early show, following opener Eric Kennedy to the stage. Holcombe released his latest album, entitled Pitiful Blues, yesterday. The show will be a 21-plus event, and it will have a $10 cover charge.
The 10 p.m. late show at the Mews will feature folk pop/rock group Rusty Maples with openers Instants. The Las Vegas band has released two EPs, 2011's Like a Lover Should and 2012's Make Way, and they are currently working on their first full-length album (targeted for the fall). Rusty Maples was voted Las Vegas' "Best Live Band of 2013" by readers of the Las Vegas Weekly. The nightcap is also a 21-plus show, and it will have a $7 cover.
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The Brandon Clark Band
Gas Lamp in Des Moines
9 p.m., 21+ ($5)
Unpolished Silver
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The House of Bricks in Des Moines
5 p.m., all ages ($15)
Brother Trucker
El Bait Shop in Des Moines
8 p.m., all ages (free)
Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band
Zimm's Food & Spirits in Des Moines
7 p.m., 21+ (free)
Slipstream at Zoo Brew
Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines
5:30 p.m., 21+ ($11, free for zoo members)
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A photo diary of a visit to New York and Boston, USA
Andrew Lievesley paints from his studio in Hampshire. His landscapes paintings are a response to the scenery he sees on his many walking trips throughout the UK and Europe. He also produces mixed media abstracts usually suggested by a name or a thought. Andrew is an enthusiastic long distance walker and photographer, using many of the images found on his travels as a base for his work. 'The Perfect Peach & Other images' is a non to seriouse summary of his work over the last 5 years.
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The Problem . . The Challenge . . The Tools . . The Solution . . !
The Problem: Bullying is a worldwide problem among school children as young as six years old. While children who bully others generally do not understand the impact of what they are doing, bullying has a well documented and very serious
negative impact in both the short term and the long term on targeted children. Left unchecked, it
can also lead to very bad outcomes for unreformed bullying children. Bullying, then, is bad for everyone involved and everyone stands to
benefit if it can be prevented or reduced.
One reason bullying has been such a persistent problem is that there has not been agreement as to just what bullying is and therefore on how best to deal with it. Research now shows, however, that bullying is any behaviour that (i) is deliberate (i.e. targets a chosen person while leaving everyone else alone) and (ii) is repeated again and again in one form or another and (iii) is unwanted because it is "hurtful on the inside," i.e. upsetting,annoying, frustrating, embarrassing, humiliating, undermining, isolating or indeed all of the above. If all three aspects apply the behaviour is bullying. If all three are not present (i.e. if even one is missing) then the behaviour, while possibly unacceptable, is not bullying. Once they know this, even very young children can distinguish bullying from other kinds of behaviour.
The Challenge: Have you ever wished you could contribute to reducing bullying in your school? Well you can! Since bullying is secretive (and you don't have an eye in the back of your head) and since it involves repetition (so you won't always be there to see it) what you need to do is to empower your pupils to Recognise, Reject and Report bullying behaviour. Then, when a pupil tells you, you need to know what to do to resolve the situation and restore normal relations between those involved. Twin strategies, applied simultaneously, can deliver this amazing outcome of empowering your pupils and you to achieve resolution in almost all cases. The first strategy is to change the culture among the pupils so they come to regard bullying as unacceptable. This is done through an ongoing awareness-raising programme that works, like the most effective advertising campaigns, by repeating the anti-bullying message again and again in imaginative ways to change the way pupils think and ultimately to change the way they behave towards each other. Once-off interventions cannot achieve this. Only teachers, who are there all the time, can deliver this. The second strategy is to replace the biggest obstacle preventing pupils from reporting bullying to adults - that is punishment – with something that works better. Pupils don't want to report bullying to adults if it gets a fellow pupil punished (or "in trouble") or if it might lead to a backlash against either themselves or the bullied pupil. We know that this reluctance is what gives rise to the "no-ratting" culture because when the punishment is set aside and replaced with a better response the "no-ratting" culture disappears and pupils are empowered for the first time to report bullying, and to do so with no fear of a backlash for themselves or the bullied pupil. Then, at last, teachers are in a position to deal with the problem.
The Tools: We now offer teachers ready-made downloadable anti-bullying tools and an easy to follow school-wide framework in which to use them to deal effectively with the problem of bullying. To date, we have over 100 awareness-raising exercises for pupils from age 4 to age 18 available on this website. Use of these resources on an ongoing basis in schools, in the order we suggest, helps change the culture over time to one where bullying is considered unacceptable by the pupils, thereby significantly reducing the amount of bullying that occurs. In addition, we offer teachers the tools they need to respond to bullying situations when they arise, without punishment but with an alternative "Reform, not Blame" approach, that overcomes the "no-ratting" culture and delivers a "win-win" outcome that brings bullying situations to a peaceful end. We have been guided in this regard by the wisdom of such well-known writers and researchers in this field as Dr. Mona O'Moore (Ireland), Dr. Dan Olweus (Norway) and Dr. Ken Rigby (Australia). This development is ongoing.
The Solution: For a bullying situation to be successfully and permanently brought to an end the focus needs to be on (a) reforming the minority of pupils who bully others so they become like the majority who do not, (b) empowering observers of bullying behaviour to safely report bullying to adults (teachers) so this reforming process can be undertaken and (c) equipping the adults (teachers) to carry out both the empowering of the observers and the reforming of those bullying so the bullying stops without any backlash against anyone involved - a "win-win" outcome. Our Anti-Bullying Campaign programme delivers all that. This approach is fully compatible with the Irish "Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools," 2013, and can constitute their practical implementation in schools to "resolve" bullying situations (delivering a "win-win" outcome), to "restore" relationships among those involved (to the way they were in the first instance) and to do so "without apportioning blame." In the school where this programme began in 2003 (Coláiste Éanna, Ballyroan Rd., Dublin 16, Ireland) this led to a dramatic increase in the reporting of bullying behaviour followed by a significant reduction in both the number of pupils bullied and the intensity of bullying situations. It also enabled over 90% of bullying situations that occurred to be resolved. In the absence of punishment there was no negative backlash against either the targeted pupils, bullying pupils or observers. The programme continues to deliver this remarkable success rate.
To minimise the workload involved for teachers, the tools we offer are ready-made and generally self-explanatory - we have already done the preparation and planning for you so you can just take them and use them. They can be used in normal class time without adding to the weekly workload of busy teachers.
Our comprehensive Anti-Bullying Campaign programme, which is now available in Irish language (Gaeilge) as well as in English, can be complemented by an "anti-bullying week" or other occasional one-off anti-bullying events but these alone will not deliver the culture change needed. It can also be complemented by SPHE, CSPE and Religious Education programmes but these alone are insufficient since they have a broader remit limiting their time and they cannot deal effectively with bullying situations when they arise (the fact that bullying is still so widespread in schools is testament to this). Therefore, we encourage you and a group of your teacher colleagues to register above (click on the "Register" icon above and follow the instructions). Together, you can then implement a successful Anti-Bullying Campaign programme in your school along the lines we suggest without adding to your weekly workload. If you do, whether your school is in or outside Ireland you will indeed be doing something very worthwhile. If your school is in Ireland you will also be fulfilling the requirements of the "Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools, 2013" in the most efficient way possible. Regardless of this, however, we believe that no work teachers do is more important or should get higher priority than this. If you do this we think that when you see the outcome you will consider it well worth the effort. Your pupils certainly will.
Anti-Bullying Campaign logo by Eoin Kelleher, 4th year student, 2008. Note the faces in the clouds.


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Mendocino Preview
Mendocino is one of the most diverse wine regions in California. If you love of Sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah or discovering exotic grape varietals like French Colombard you owe it to yourself to visit Mendocino. Full magazine available this Summer.Click for more details
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Perhaps California's best-known wine growing region. Napa Valley has so much to offer visitors, from its wines to culinary experiences, The Vine Times gives you suggestions to everyone from the first-time visitor to frequent guests. Full magazine available this Summer..Click for more details
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It doesn't matter what type of wine you are yearning for, Sonoma County more than likely has a winery that produces it. From sparkling wine to Zinfandel, there is something for everyone in Sonoma. Full magazine available this Summer.Click for more details
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Lodi is primarily known for Zinfandel and fortified dessert wines. However lately winemakers have been producing world-class Spanish wine varietals like Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albariño. Full magazine available this Summer.Click for more details
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The picturesque 90-mile valley is home to critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Winemakers have had great success with over 40 wine varietals due to the areas various microclimates.Click for more details
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San Luis Obispo is known to locals as "SLO" and Paso Robles are a mecca for Rhone wine varietals and wonderful farm-to-table restaurants. Full magazine available this Fall.Click for more details
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The Santa Barbara wine region has grown exponentially over the past 10 years. This area is known for amazing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Magazine available this fall.Click for more details
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The Santa Cruz Mountains sits overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the west and Silicon Valley to the east. This rugged terrain features Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Magazine available Fall 2015.Click for more details
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Sink into the Warmth with our Tranquility PackageAvailable dates:Price from: $90
A chilled bottle of your choice of champagne, wine, cider or freshly steeped organic tea will wait in your room along with sliced fresh fruit, a lavender, herbal or orange blossom aroma therapy bubble bath amenity basket and a soaking tub accessorized with an orchid or bamboo arrangement. The fire will be lit to further your experience.
Add-OnsAvailable dates:Price from: $35
- Men's Amenities Bag: $35
- Women's Amenities Bag: $40
- Teddy Bear Holding "I Love You" Card: $35
- Special Occasion Cake: $35
- Champagne & Flowers: $60
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Been too busy? Been too disconnected? Been too long since you have actually conversed? Re-connect, re-bond, and re-kindle with a romantic 60 minute couple's classic relaxation massage in-room or at the Cannon Beach Spa. Afterwards, return to the Inn where chilled champagne, wine or cider and two roses await by the fire along with a gourmet Small Plate Dinner and Dessert. In the morning, a gourmet breakfast for two can be served in your room. (The best rooms for in-room massage are Tuscan Spa, Tower, and Tapestry)
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While you certainly know that she is special, make sure that she knows it, too! Here is something that EVERY girl will love? You will check in to your room to find the fire going, your choice of chilled champagne, wine or cider and sliced fresh fruit, accompanied by a single rose and an I Love You card. She will then find a beautifully wrapped gift box containing a certificate for a 2 hour in-room massage or a 2 3/4 hour Soft Indulgence afternoon at the Cannon Beach Spa for the next day, which includes a sauna, aromatherapy massage, deep cleansing sea and earth facial, moisturizing hand treatment and eucalyptus foot soak. If you choose, a Small Plate Dinner and Dessert can be served in your room upon check-in or shortly thereafter. (The best rooms for in-room massage are Tuscan Spa, Tower, and Tapestry) $275.00 without dinner, $355.00 with dinner
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Cage beds and restraints are not mental health "treatment" - they are cruel and degrading
Sign the petition to tell Bohuslav Sobotka, Czech Prime Minister, to end cage beds, restraints and isolation in Czech psychiatric hospitals.
A decade ago we exposed how humans are caged in Czech psychiatric hospitals, causing the EU and the UN to condemn the practice. We recently went back and visited many hospitals to see what had happened since. The results? Not a lot had changed: cage beds are still prevalent. So are straps, chemical restraints and isolation cells.
"It is a feeling like you were closed as if you were an animal. As if you weren't a human. They treat you as someone even lower than an animal," said a resident who had been held in a cage bed.
Just because someone has a mental health issue, doesn't mean they should be treated like an animal in a cage.
Demand that the Czech government treat people with mental disabilities with respect by banning cage beds once and for all. Other cruel treatment like strapping, heavy sedation and seclusion – should also be banned.
The Czech government ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2009. It signalled its commitment to recognising the dignity, autonomy and liberty of everyone with disabilities – including mental health issues.
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The fans of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' have been impatiently counting down the days to the season four premiere since the powerful final moments of the season three finale, 'Mhysa,' that aired June 9 of last year.
When news broke of the season four premiere date, which is set for April 6, fans of the series were more than ecstatic, but now there is other 'Game of Thrones' news to be equally eager about.
THR reported that HBO has formed a partnership with Pyrrha, a Vancouver based jewelry label, to create a collection inspired by the hit drama. The collection, made of bronze and sterling silver, will feature handcrafted rings and talisman necklaces. Each talisman will contain the crest of the Stark, Targaryen, Tyrell, Lannister, Baratheon, and Greyjoy houses to allow the fans to express where their loyalties lie to the house of their choosing.
HBO will be selling the jewelry online and it will also be made accessible on the Pyrrha website, as well as their stores. It is said that the prices will range from $98 to $900, and will be made available for purchase on April 4.
'Game of Thrones' season four premieres Sunday, April 6 at 9/8c on HBO.


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Minister of Transport Dr Jubarah bin Eid Al-Suraiseri announced yesterday that the Kingdom plans to build a new port for exporting minerals at Ras Al-Zour. There are currently three seaports in the Eastern Province.
The minister also announced plans to expand the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and the King Fahd Industrial Port in Jubail.


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Although they may be at the top of the charts in American comics, some of the biggest artists today have some books out that most American have never seen. For years, artists working in the Anglophile comics market have moonlighted in European comics, probably most memorably with Travis Charest leaving for years to do a volume of Alejandro Jodorowsky's The Metabarons.
But Charest isn't the only one — John Cassaday did the series I Am Legion for Humanoids while working on Planetary and Astonishing X-Men, Geoff Johns and Red Star artist Christian Gossett did a story in Metal Hurlant, Terry Dodson worked on a graphic novel called Songes: Coraline, Kurt Busiek wrote a book called Redhand, and Fear Itself artist Stuart Immonen did a little-known book called Sebastian X which follows a surfer turned freedom fighter in the near future.
Yeah, I'd buy that.
And this isn't past tense — Criminal and Incognito artist Sean Phillips spoke last month about a graphic novel he's doing for France's Delcourt called Void 01, which he describes as "a cat and mouse sci-fi story set on a prison ship in the depths of space".
Yeah, I'd buy that too.
There's no word yet on any English — American or otherwise — release of these stories.
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LG Display to produce AMOLED displays for phones
LG Display, currently the second largest LCD manufacturer in the world, is getting ready to start producing active matrix OLED (AMOLED) displays for devices like cell phones and PMPs (portable music players).
According to The Korea Times, LG Display spent around 90 billion won ($73 million) to establish a new OLED line.
The company plans to produce 8,000 OLED panels per month by the end of 2010.
(AMOLED layers, via Wikipedia)
"We are finding a growing demand for small display panels that are generated from high-end consumer electronics devices and smart phones," declared an LG Display executive.
LG currently doesn't have phones to feature AMOLED displays. But, most probably, the AMOLED panels made by LG Display will be used in some of LG's upcoming handsets.


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Thrushes (Turdidae)
Forest Rock-thrush (Monticola sharpei) - HBW 10, p. 717
French: Monticole de forêt
German: Madagaskarrötel
Spanish: Roquero de Sharpe
Other common names: Forest/Sharpe's/Eastern Robin-chat
Taxonomy: Cossypha Sharpei G. R. Gray, 1871, forests east of Ambatondrazaka (Lake Alaotra), Madagascar.
Sometimes placed with M. erythronotus, M. bensoni and M. imerinus in a separate genus, Pseudocossyphus, although recent genetic evidence, and the shared possession of a derived juvenile plumage, supports their inclusion in present genus. Has been considered conspecific with one or all of these. Described races salomonseni and interioris, from C & S parts of range, appear untenable. A possibly undescribed rock-thrush, reported from W Madagascar, is evidently intermediate in plumage between present species and M. erythronotus. Monotypic.
Distribution: E Madagascar.
- Least Concern Enlarge map
Videos1 video
Brief view of a male on a branch. Locality Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar (Monotypic species)
herve jacob 28 October 2008 7 years ago 6 sec 4
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Adult male perched
Locality Andasibe (Perinet)-Mantadia National Park, Toamasina Province, Madagascar
Markus Lilje 2 November 2011 2 weeks ago ADDED LAST MONTH 5
A male carrying insect for young
Locality Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar (Monotypic species)
Frederic Pelsy 8 October 2012 2 years ago 4.4
Male standing on a branch
Locality Madagascar
Dubi Shapiro 28 October 2010 4 years ago 4.4
male Forest Rock-thrush, Iaroka Forest
Locality Iaroka Forest, Toamasina Province, Madagascar (Monotypic species)
AdsBowley 9 October 2012 2 years ago 4.2
A female perched in a tree.
Locality Andasibe (Perinet)-Mantadia National Park, Toamasina Province, Madagascar (Monotypic species)
John C. Mittermeier 10 January 2011 2 years ago 4
Adult male in the hand
Locality Mahatsinjo Forest, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar (Monotypic species)
nlb.birder 20 November 2009 6 years ago 4
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In global companies of all sizes, companies are using social business technologies to help people connect, communicate and share information. Over the course of 2013, there were a vast amount of stories published on everything from email and employee engagement to gamification and leadership. And, as the year came to a close, CMSWire took time to recap its Top 10 social business stories of 2013. Among the Top 10 list is the interview Zimbra's CTO, Rob Howard, did with CMSWire editor, Barb Mosher Zinck, around the Zimbra acquisition and the future of email. You can read Barb's article here and view CMSWire's full Top 10 list here.
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A Typical Day in CPE
CPE units may be either full or part time. Either schedule will include an equivalent number of ministry and education hours. Some extended (part time) CPE units meet one day per week for structured education sessions, and ministry is performed at other times as your schedule permits. A more common day, however, is one in which time is provided for ministry and for several education events. Since the heart of CPE is ministering and learning from the experience, a day's schedule frequently includes a clinical seminar in which a student presents a pastoral encounter to other students and the Supervisor for discussion and feedback. Other typical sessions are didactic seminars in which discussion follows a lecture; discussion of a book or article; exploration of theological concerns; peer group meetings or interpersonal group session for mutual sharing, caring, support and challenge; individual conferences with the Supervisor where professional, personal, and relationship concerns are explored; and worship or sharing occasions which provide opportunity for spiritual nurture. Field trips, workshops, and clinical observations may be included periodically. Evaluation experiences with other students and your Supervisor are also a part of a CPE program and may be scheduled at mid-unit to assess your learning objectives and at the end of a unit to sum up your experiences. You will discover that a CPE schedule asks for active investment but also provides time for sharing, reflection preparation and relaxation.
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Cat Tales
Cool guy!
I don't know if he thinks like a dog or not, but we have never met a cat anything like him! If you have a dog, there has certainly been a time when he either did something, or looked at you like he really had a connection with you. If you are lucky enough, he might directly meet your eyes, and you think that it is actually scary that he knows something about you.
Though we both adore cats in our household, and I find them to be truly unique and special creatures, I don't think I have ever known one who ever directly meets my eyes. I have seen them to be truly empathic and actually take care of each other. Anyone who has one knows the therapeutic effect that they can have on us humans. Dirk can be actually scary intuitive. My service dog, Jordan, is like that, and she can be quite disarmingly intense, at times. But, a cat? They are most definitely more solitary creatures.
Cats are extremely sociable life forms, which is why we so readily invited them into our homes many centuries ago. Wild cats, and even feral domestic cats, live in colonies and take care of each other. More on feral cats and a brief history www.examiner.com/x-12363-Denver-Pet-Behavior-Examiner~y2009m10d15-TNR-clinic-The-humane-answer They do offer us a great deal of companionship, and certainly do bond with us, but has one ever looked you directly in the eyes, and you just knew he know what you were thinking? I never had!
Dirk is a foster, who like many others, was brought to me with ringworm. So I resolved that small problem which made him un-adoptable, and he joined our household. He is around four years old and a grey Tabby, Why anyone would have relinquished him to a shelter, or anyone else, I have no idea! Forget the recession! It costs very little to feed a cat. Many dogs are given up, mostly because of housing changes, but I could hide a cat like Dirk in my sleeping bag.
Though exceedingly personable, he very often sleeps with us. He is not one of my pesky cats who insist on interfering with any efforts on my laptop.
I swear to you, he absolutely knows that I just created a utube video of him, and is currently discussing his nature with you. At least, I am trying to, rather desperately. He has never attached himself to my lap as he is right now! Though he is personable, sweet, and can actually be quite charming, he has not been a "Lap" cat.
How does he know that I am writing about him? It is truly a behavioral mystery that I will continue to seek an answer to, yet will never find. I am grateful he had ringworm, or I would have never met him! Medically, it is possible for an animal to have un-resolvable ringworm. Perhaps that could be the case with him? It really isn't that bad, after all. No one else would have him, I'm sure!
Have any of you learned my rather light and unique sense of humor? If not, keep reading. I really don't lie, but do not take absolutely everything I say seriously. However, Dirk's nature is the truth, he did have ring worm, medically, it is possible for an animal's immune system to not allow ring worm to be cured with anti-fungal. and Ring worm is really not any worse then Athletes foot. However, I really do not wish that on him, permanently. He is just too very special!
The following video is called "Baking bread with Dirk". He actually kneads pillows, or even the comforter in bed. I have witnessed two other cats in my household mimicking this action that have never done so before! Kittens kneading their mother's teats first exhibit this behavior when nursing. "Baking bread" is singularly my term, mostly because I enjoy baking bread. Dr Corinne Thomas, a noted "cat only" vet in Loveland, CO, fortheloveofcats.net, calls it "making biscuits". Either way, amusingly but accurately, describes this behavior, I believe. I think it just feels good, even to a four year old. He does do it for quite a while. It feels sooo good!
Baking Bread with Dirk- watch video
I will do another video soon, perhaps called "Dirk's spirited mouse chase in bathtub". It is hilarious! Please keep reading.
For any questions, comments, or interesting stories of your own, please either comment or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com, so they can be shared by all!


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Today's recipe is Grilled Lamb Skewers with Carrots, Feta and Mint. The lamb and the carrots need to be prepared the day before you grill. The marinade for the meat is simple, featuring whole grain mustard, garlic and thyme, and the carrots are covered in a spice blend after being cooked gently. The vegetables are arranged on a platter; the grilled lamb is placed on top and then covered with the mint-feta mixture. Healthy and joyous eating!
Grilled Lamb Skewers with Carrots, Feta, and Mint (Recipe courtesy Paul Kahan)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds trimmed leg of lamb, cut into 1" cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 3 bunches baby carrots (about 3/4 lb.), trimmed, peeled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup coarsely torn fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lamb: Whisk ingredients, except lamb, in a bowl to blend well. Add lamb to bowl and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Carrots: Whisk first 6 ingredients in a bowl to blend; set marinade aside. Cut any carrots longer than 3" in half lengthwise on a diagonal. Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Drain. Transfer carrots to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
Add carrots to spice blend; season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Assembly: Arrange carrots on a large platter; set aside. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Thread lamb onto skewers. Grill lamb, turning every 1-2 minutes, until lamb is cooked to desired doneness, 7-8 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Lay skewers over carrots and let lamb rest for 5 minutes.
Toss mint, feta, lemon juice, and oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mint-feta mixture evenly over lamb and carrots.


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Newt Gingrich announces a plan to lower energy costs.
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is focusing his campaign comeback bid on a bold new energy program designed to lower fuel prices and bring down the cost of gasoline to just $2.50 a gallon.
The former House speaker's campaign has announced that it will be purchasing 30-minute blocks of time in key markets between now and Super Tuesday to air an address by Gingrich on the subject of lowering gasoline prices, creating jobs, and achieving energy independence.
"Americans have every right to demand $2.50 gas — we are an oil-rich country," Gingrich tells Newsmax.
"My plan will have the price of gasoline at $2.50 a gallon so that Americans aren't penalized every time they go to the pump."
And Gingrich Communications Director Joe DeSantis says: "The answer to Governor Romney's 30-second attack ads filled with garbage is a 30-minute address filled with substance.
"Newt's message about lowering gasoline and other energy prices is resonating and the Obama administration is on defense over their policies hostile to American energy production, which are causing pain at the pump."
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has called Newt's message on energy "spot on. Drill now and stop bowing to foreign regimes, begging them to do it for us."
And Democratic political analyst Donna Brazile said after Newt's performance at Wednesday night's presidential debate, in which he discussed his energy policy: "I wouldn't be surprised if Newt found his way back to be the frontrunner."
In the address that the Gingrich campaign will air in key markets, he says his energy plan "comes down to a simple idea: What if we had a program that enabled the American people to develop so much new energy that we were, in fact, no longer reliant on Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran? We didn't care what the Iranians did in the Strait of Hormuz because we were safe, in national security terms.
"What if that new energy program created well over a million new jobs, high paying jobs, jobs that put Americans back to work and kept the money here at home that we had been sending overseas, giving us a dramatic improvement in our balance of payments, strengthening the dollar and giving us a chance to live much freer and more independently?
"What if that very idea also meant that we'd have dramatic increases in federal revenue without a tax increase, that in fact the federal government would have literally an entire new stream of money?
"And finally, what if that big new idea meant that you personally were better off because you are buying gasoline for $2.50 a gallon, not for $3.89 or $4 or what some people project by the summer could be $5 or more?
"How is that possible, you ask? Well, that is what is exciting, and that is one of the reasons I'm running for president."
Gingrich points out that thanks to new technology and innovative drilling methods, the United States may now have more accessible oil than we have actually pumped since 1870, including huge oil deposits in North Dakota and new discoveries of natural gas large enough by some estimates to supply the nation for more than 100 years.
"Since the mid 1970s," he goes on to say, "we've known that the Arab states and Iran combined have dominated oil production and have used their leverage to raise the cost of oil and to bring political pressure to bear on the Americans and on the Europeans.
"Now, I want to get to a point where we produce so much oil in the United States that no American president will ever again bow to a Saudi king.
"There is at least one study already out there that says by 2017, if we do the right things, we will produce more oil than either Russia or Saudi Arabia, and we will regain, by the end of the decade, being the leading producer of oil in the world.
"What I want to do is accelerate that for a couple of reasons: First of all, to get this economy back on track. If you had $500 billion a year that was not going overseas, that was paying royalties in the U.S., paying landowners, paying people to go out and develop the oil, you would suddenly have a really booming economy right here at home.
"There is a second part: Every time gas prices go up, they are the equivalent of a tax on working Americans and retired Americans. Think about it: You go to the gas station. If you are paying $4 a gallon, you have a lot less money left each week than if you are paying $2.50 a gallon. Now $2.50 may sound like it is an impossible number, but that's baloney.
"When I was speaker of the House, we paid $1.13 on average during the four years that I was speaker. When Barack Obama became president, we paid $1.89 that week.
"But the Obama administration is so anti-oil, so anti-gas, so anti-fossil fuels in general . . .
"Under President Obama, because he is so anti American energy, we have actually had a 40 percent reduction in development of oil offshore, and we have had a 40 percent reduction in the development of oil on federal lands. This is the exact opposite of what we should be doing.
"What we should do and what I will do as your president is I will authorize the development of offshore [drilling], as long as it is far enough out that it is not visible, and it is not a threat to tourism or the fisheries. And I will authorize the development of federal lands that are appropriate."
Gingrich calls on the country to set three basic goals:
First, become energy independent for national security reasons.
Second, develop enough new energy here at home to create well over a million high-paying jobs in the next few years.
Third, use the trillions of dollars collected in royalties to pay down the federal debt. "By using federal property and by allowing offshore development on federally controlled waters, we get paid a royalty," Gingrich says. "One of the leading experts on North Dakota has suggested that we might well have over the next generation $18 trillion, not billion, $18 trillion in royalties that we could gather for the federal government with no tax increases."
Gingrich also vows that on his first day as president, he would sign an executive order approving the Keystone pipeline to deliver Canadian oil to refineries on our Gulf Coast and create thousands of new jobs in this country.
In conclusion, Gingrich says gasoline at $2.50 a gallon will put more money in every American's pocket, noting: "Every time you can lower the cost of energy, you make it easier for us to have manufacturing and you lower the cost of living. It is a win win environment.
"You also know that if you do this, we have a lot more jobs, and we need a growing economy with a lot of new jobs, because we want to be a country where America works best when Americans are working.
"We are not a country of food stamps and welfare. We are a country of the work ethic, of a job, of take home pay, of opening up our own business. And this kind of energy program will do just that."
I would also add that those who buy and sell on the futures market should be required to take possession of 10-20% of the volume of the oil of the futures contract that they buy and hold it for the length of the contract. This would reduce speculation.
HOWLS AND WAILING AND GNASHING OF TEETH!!! BUT WAIT! you say. This is anti-capitalism! No it isn't. This oil market is a monopoly, therefore it is not free markets. They get to sell to a captive audience. This is the same reason a beer is $10 at a ball game. There is no competition. And choosing not to use energy isn't an option either. Well, I guess it is if we really want to clobber the economy even more.
You see, if the price of beef is jacked up from speculation, then i go and buy chicken or pork until the speculated price comes down; there are external competing markets to help keep the price in tune with the reality on the ground. That is real free markets helping to control costs. You can't do that with oil. There are no other markets from which to get your gas/oil. We cant simply change our cars over to LPG like we can eat chicken instead of beef. Monopoly markets are not free markets.
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