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By Christie McNeal/NEMS Daily Journal
Mantee Baptist Church lost its pastor in January, but that hasn't slowed the church down.
"I feel like we are continuing to grow spiritually and in numbers," said Ryan Spencer, associate pastor and youth and children's minister.
Spencer said he felt called to preach in Mantee because he grew up there and feels close to the community.
"I wanted to show them how Christ changed my life and could change theirs too," he said.
Youth Discipleship Groups meet weekly, and Spencer said the focus is on "growing closer to the Lord."
His wife, Tara, teaches the girls, and he teaches the boys; however, they encourage the older youth to lead and disciple the younger children.
"Putting it into practice," Spencer said, "Making disciples of the youth."
The youth currently do summer missions in the states, but Spencer hopes they will eventually be able to do mission work overseas and "spread the word to the nations."
The church also helps in the community by gathering items and working two days a week at the Webster County food pantry.
Spencer described the congregation as loving and caring.
"It's like being a part of a big family," he said.
Quick Facts
• Denomination: Southern Baptist
• Associate pastor, youth and children's minister: Ryan Spencer
• Interim pastor: William Carpenter
• Established: 1906
• Average attendance: 190
• Worship style: traditional
• Worship days: Sunday school 10 a.m., worship 11 a.m.; Wed. – meal 5 p.m., children and youth worship 5:30 & 6:30 p.m., worship 6:30 p.m.
• Address: P.O. Box 161, Mantee
• Phone: (662) 456-2105
'Our church is one of the centerpieces for our community.'
Ryan Spencer
Associate pastor,
youth and children's minister
The Daily Journal spotlights churches in the community. To nominate a church, contact Christie McNeal at email@example.com.


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Lindert, U; Cramer, M; Meuli, M; Georgiev, O; Schaffner, W (2009). Metal-responsive transcription factor 1 (MTF-1) activity is regulated by a nonconventional nuclear localization signal and a metal-responsive transactivation domain. Molecular and Cellular Biology, 29(23):6283-6293.
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Metal-responsive transcription factor 1 (MTF-1) mediates both basal and heavy metal-induced transcription of metallothionein genes and also regulates other genes involved in the cell stress response and in metal homeostasis. In resting cells, MTF-1 localizes to both the cytoplasm and the nucleus but quantitatively accumulates in the nucleus upon metal load and under other stress conditions. Here we show that within the DNA-binding domain, a region spanning zinc fingers 1 to 3 (amino acids [aa] 137 to 228 in human MTF-1) harbors a nonconventional nuclear localization signal. This protein segment confers constitutive nuclear localization to a cytoplasmic marker protein. The deletion of the three zinc fingers impairs nuclear localization. The export of MTF-1 to the cytoplasm is controlled by a classical nuclear export signal (NES) embedded in the acidic activation domain. We show that this activation domain confers metal inducibility in distinct cell types when fused to a heterologous DNA-binding domain. Furthermore, the cause of a previously described stronger inducibility of human versus mouse MTF-1 could be narrowed down to a 3-aa difference in the NES; "humanizing" mouse MTF-1 at these three positions enhanced its metal inducibility to the level of human MTF-1.
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Craig from Lead and Gold believes that this (here's the original -pull up the cartoon from 9/24) is the most offensive political cartoon of the year.
Hard to argue with him there. Going beyond the sheer ridiculousness of portraying Rather as Christ, shouldn't the Romans be bloggers instead of Fox News?


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VB:How do I change my macro to shift the next cells up if the cells were made blank? I have another problem in that my macro runs forever. How do I get it to stop? The macro can stop once it finds the first blank cell after a cell with data?del() Dim myRange As Range Set myRange = Range("AK3:AL3" & Range("AL" & Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row) For i = 1 To myRange.Rows.Count If myRange(i, 1) >= myRange(i, 2) Then myRange(i, 1) = "" myRange(i, 2) = "" End If Next i End SubIf you like these VB formatting tags please consider sponsoring the author in support of injured Royal Marines
Dept NPE 0 0 0 0 NPM 0 0 0 0 NPN 0 0 0 0 PE 0 0 0 0 PM 0 0 0 0 PN 0 0 0 0 PRODM 0 0 0 0 PRODN 0 0 0 0Immediatelly below it is a table that will show the departments in their respective positions for each week of the period.
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But as you see it places the top department in all of the cells but ideally I would like it blank. I do have an annual table at the end of the book which reads from 13 periodical sheets but as you can imagine it is full of NPE! Is there a way out of my dilemma?
I have attached an example sheet.
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Situations that a midwife must transfer care to a doctor or nurse midwife.
Labor, birth risks, and postpartum factors:
Significant fetal distress, including prolonged elevated baby heart beat (more than 170) or prolonged low baby heart beat (less than 100);
Unengaged baby head in mother's pelvis, above -3 station in first time mother, in active labor;
Fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or greater;
Prolonged rupture of membranes (greater than 24 hours with no progress of labor);
Thick meconium stained fluid, with birth not imminent;
Severe bleeding prior to or during delivery;
Maternal respiratory distress;
Mother desires consult or transfer;
Maternal bleeding after a birth uncontrolled by IM pitocin;
Third or fourth degree tear in her bottom after birth (into the muscle);
Signs of infection;
Evidence of blood clots in the legs.
Newborn risk factors:
Less than three vessels in umbilical cord;
Apgar score less than seven at five minutes;
Baby fails to urinate or move bowels within 24 hours;
Obvious birth anomaly in baby;
Respiratory distress;
Cardiac irregularities;
Pale cyanotic or gray color;
Abnormal cry;
Jaundice within 24 hours of birth;
signs of prematurity, dysmaturity, or postmaturity;
Baby is acting abnormally weak and sleepy, lethargic;
Baby is swollen, has edema;
Signs of hypoglycemia such as agitation, high pitched cry, sleepy, will not nurse
Abnormal facial expression (possible seizures or nerve damage)
Abnormal body temperature (outside the 97-100 degrees range, not resolved within one hour);
Abnormal neurological signs, including jitteriness, decreased tones, seizures or poor sucking reflex; or inability to nurse after 12 hours.


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The $10 million White Pass Yukon Route (WPYR) project got underway in Skagway, Alaska in April 1898 and was led by experienced railroad contractor Michael Heney. "Give me enough dynamite and snoose and I'll build a railroad to Hell," bragged Heney one night at the St. James hotel. Looking for his next challenge, he was determined to forge a route to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory. When surveyors insisted that constructing a railroad through solid granite, up steep grades, around cliff hugging turns, and in unimaginable weather conditions couldn't be done, he built it anyway.
Thanks to investors in London, a lot of human muscle power, 450 tons of blasting powder, and a pinch of snuff between his cheek and gum, the narrow gauge WPYR was completed in two years, two months, and two days. Unfortunately, it didn't reach Lake Bennett (the beginning of the river and lakes route to Dawson City) until July 1899— too late to be of much use to the majority of the stampeders who had reached there on foot a year prior. Alaska cruise ships now bring far more tourist business to the historic railroad than the original gold rush ever did, but a narrated ride on The Scenic Railway of the World is unforgettable.
Before the railroad, an alternative to hiking the "Golden Staircase" was the White Pass Trail from Skagway. Although less steep than the Chilkoot, it still took miners about a month to lug all their gold mining equipment about 45 miles up to the White Pass Summit— elevation 2,865 feet. In some places, the path was only two feet wide and a 500-foot drop awaited any animal or miner who made a misstep. A particularly gruesome section of the route, Dead Horse Gulch, was aptly named because during the 1897-1898 winter, 3,000 pack animals died here. Some slipped and fell, but most were literally worked to death. As gold fever set in, hurried miners had no regard for the animals. When one died, they left it to rot, bought another and then another— all in their haste to get to the gold. Residents of Skagway complained about the smell wafting down into the city.
Whether gold seekers trudged the Chilkoot or the White Pass Trail, both converged at Lake Bennett on the border between British Columbia and Yukon, Canada. A large tent city sprang up on its shores, offering all the services of a major city to thousands of fervent adventurers. This is where miners built boats and waited for "break up." Once the river ice melted, they still had to navigate 550 miles down the mighty Yukon River to the gold fields at Dawson City. In late May 1898, the North West Mounted Police counted over 7,000 boats, rafts, canoes, skiffs—anything that would float— ready to launch. Many men didn't make it to Dawson, though, and drowned in the river rapids.
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Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions.
Low health literacy is more prevalent among:
Patients with low health literacy may have difficulty:
Health Literacy is especially important to HRSA and the people we serve. It is a common thread through all HRSA's programs from HIV/AIDS, to maternal and child health, to rural health, to organ transplantation. A large portion of the people HRSA serves are poor and medically underserved, who need help understanding and navigating a complex health care system. They require culturally competent providers who speak their language in order to make informed health care choices.
A number of patients may be confused with certain medical language, have difficulty understanding English, struggle with filling out forms, or have limited access to health providers in their community. With the proper training, health care professionals can identify patients' specific health literacy levels and make simple communication adjustments.
Patients' health literacy may be affected if they have:
How health care professionals can help:
Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Clear Communication: An NIH Health Literacy Initiative National Institutes of Health
Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit Agency for Health Care Quality and Research


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Divorce/Grief Recovery
Each time we have conversation at the conscious level with someone, we also have conversation at the subconscious level. Only our subconscious minds interpret things very literally with none of the filters that the conscious mind views conversations/experiences through. And, our subconscious mind stores all our memories in the greatest detail.
Using hypnosis, which allows access to all the information stored at the subconscious level, we have the ability to more clearly understand and resolve many issues with the people currently in our lives or those from our past. Once we truly understand where people are coming from, how their behaviors have mostly to do with them, and how they're feeling about themselves and their lives and very little to do with us we can then forgive - which is extremely liberating and has the ability to change relationships on many levels.
Number of Sessions:
Typically between 2-5 sessions
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Initial Session 2 hours, subsequent sessions 1 1/2 hours
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$250.00 for the first session, $200 for subsequent sessions
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* Disclaimer: "Results may vary, based on a variety of factors."
"Today really is the first day of the rest of my life. I can say with total confidence that I am finally over my Ex. It is amazing what a little forgiveness (OK a lot of forgiveness) can do. Thank you for guiding the way."* ~ Tony
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Left tackle Michael Roos is practicing again and definitely wants back on the field Sunday. The shape the Tennessee offensive line is in, the Titans certainly need him Sunday with the Chicago Bears visiting.
Four of the five starting offensive linemen are on the injury report as the Titans (3-5) prepare to host Chicago (6-1). Left guard Steve Hutchinson is the only lineman not listed with center Fernando Velasco recovering from a concussion and right guard Leroy Harris and right tackle David Stewart both having hurt their right knees in last week's loss to Indianapolis.
Roos sat out last week as he recovered from an appendectomy, snapping his 119-game consecutive start streak. Now that he's had 10 days to recover, Roos may be healthier than some of his line mates.
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Evaluation of two automated enzyme-immunoassays for detection of thermophilic campylobacters in faecal samples from cattle and swine
We evaluated the performance of two enzyme-immunoassays (EIA) for the detection of naturally occurring, thermophilic Campylobacter spp. found in faecal samples from cattle (n = 21 and n = 26) and swine (n = 43) relative to the standard culture method, and also assuming that none of the tests was the...
The objectives of the study were to determine 1) how sampling time between milkings affects the sensitivity and specificity of somatic cell count (SCC) as an indicator for intramammary infection (IMI) status, and 2) which cells are responsible for the diurnal variation in SCC. Six Prince Edward Isla...
Bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC), individual cow somatic cell count (ICSCC), and incidence rate of clinical mastitis (IRCM) are all udder health parameters. So far, no studies have been reported on the effect of season on BMSCC, IRCM, and ICSCC in the same herds and period over multiple years. T...
The results are analysed of a study of nitrate concentrations in ground water in forests in different areas of Denmark in 1986-93. Consideration is given to the forest size, forest types, tree composition, soil types, and to the month and year of sampling. The results of some other studies (publishe...
A flow cytometric method has been developed for rapid determination of sperm concentration in semen from various mammalian species.* All cells containing DNA are stained with SYBR-14 or propidium iodide (PI) and sperm concentration is determined in relation to an internal standard of fluorescent mic...
The argmax distribution in Bhattacharya and Brockwell (1976) is extended to branches with unequal scalings as well as drifts. Examples show how this distribution class in change point problems with unequal variability may provide better approximations for the MLE than the symmetrical limit in Yao (1...
Binary repeated measures data are commonly encountered in both experimental and observational veterinary studies. Among the wide range of statistical methods and software applicable to such data one major distinction is between marginal and random effects procedures. The objective of the study was t...
Cattle herds (N=26,639) were classified as having persistently infected (PI) animals (PI-herds) or not (non-PI-herds) with 4,519 PI-herds (17.0%). Regional differences in occurrence of BVDV infections were identified. The K-function indicated clustering at 250 m and 1 km. The semivariogram indicated...
A study was conducted in 1994-96 with the aim of assessing the serological prevalence of Border Disease (BD) among sheep and goats in Denmark and to investigate possible relations to herd factors. From each of 1000 herds, 2 blood samples were obtained from animals older than 1 year. The examination ...
Nitrate in the soil water below the root zone is a pre-condition for nitrate leaching, and it indicates loss of nutrients from the forest ecosystem. Nitrate leaching may potentially cause eutrophication of surface water and contamination of groundwater. In order to evaluate the extent of nitrate lea...
A scenario tree model for the Canadian Notifiable Avian Influenza Surveillance System and its application to estimation of probability of freedom and sample size determination
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Somatic cell count in milk of selenium-supplemented dairy cows after an intramammary challenge with Staphylococcus aureus
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Changes in nitrate concentration in groundwater from wells in Prince Edward Island, Canada were investigated over time using two datasets. Temporal trends in groundwater nitrate concentrations were assessed annually during 1981–1996 (1,299 observations), and both seasonally and monthly during 1988...
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*Opinion: There is no way, short of a miraculous and full-scale changing of hearts and minds, for North American denominations to survive the homosexuality crisis. Denominations like the PCUSA, ELCA, RCA, UMC, and Episcopal Church will continue, reports the Christian Post. They won't fold their tents and join the Southern Baptists (though wouldn't that be … Continue reading Christianity Crumbling at the Rise of Homosexual Policy?
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We are working on the following mods for our 2011 Cruze 1.4L turbo Automatic:
ZZP 1.0 PCM- The trans computer (TCU) is inside the trans so we can not do the raised shift points and line pressure without having the car in person. (+30whp and 60ft lbs)
Stainless o2 housing (pre mid pipe)- takes about a half hour to install. (+8hp)
Stainless mid pipe- available offroad or catted and will take about a half hour to install. (+4hp)
Aluminum Intake tube- It will take about a 15 minutes to install. It made 12hp on the stock computer because it leans out the AFR and bumps the boost, but going from a tuned computer to the tuned computer with this tube it will give you about 5-6hp.
Intercooler- the stock intercooler is so horrible, that we will not be making upgraded charge tubes/Intercooler pipes for it. We offer a ZZP upgraded front mount intercooler with IC pipes. It takes about 3-5 hours to install. With the factory IC after one pull the charge temps were 70 degrees above ambient, after we fabbed a quick front mount intercooler, the same pull ended up with 1 degree above ambient. This was with a temp probe mounted inside the factory intake manifold.
I understand that most of the HP #s that I mentioned are in the single digits, but considering that our test car started with 116whp, these gains are noticeable!


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The World Cup is just around the corner with 32 teams representing five of the six confederations in Brazil 2014 this summer. The goalkeeper's task is to keep the ball from entering his team's net, the defenders are there to assist him protect the net and move the ball forward. Depending on the technical director, each team has a unique way of fielding their defense. In this edition we will get a look at four of the top performers that each CONCACAF representative has available to stand as the last line of defense. Here are the most experienced and skilled for the United States, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Mexico.
DaMarcus Beasley - USA
With 117 games under his belt, DaMarcus Beasley is definitely the senior man on Coach Jurgen Klinsmann's back line. He has more games than the next three USMNT defenders. The talented Beasley practices his trade with Puebla FC in Mexico and is the USMNT's "globetrotter," having played for Scotland's Rangers FC, Holland's PSV Eindhoven, Germany's Hannover 96, as well a brief stint with English side Manchester City. He began his career with Major League Soccer's (MLS) Chicago Fire in 2000.
Beasley has played in seven FIFA World Cup games dating back to 2002. His last appearance was in the 1-0 victory over Algeria at the South Africa 2010 groups game that gave the USMNT the pass to the Round of 16. The 32 year-old Fort Wayne, Ind. Native is very versatile on the pitch and it is one of the reasons he is still on the USMNT.
Omar Gonzalez - USA
The L.A. Galaxy central defender is 6'5" and will be a key player on defense, especially since the USMNT will take on Germany in the groups stage. Gonzalez will face the likes of Arsenal's Lukas Podolski, and Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller. Gonzalez has 18 games under his belt with the USMNT since 2010 but earned Klinsmann's trust and is now on the USMNT. This could be the opportunity for Gonzalez to find a ticket to Europe. The USMNT faces Germany and Portugal in the group stage. They open against Ghana.
Fabian Johnson - USA
One of Coach Jurgen Klinsmann's German-based players, Fabian Johnson has earned a place on the USMNT's back line. The 26 year-old 1899 Hoffenheim defender made five starts for the USMNT during the hexagonal helping the bars and stripes take the final phase of the WCQ. Johnson has played exclusively in Germany and is the son of a former serviceman and German-American mother. He was born in Munich, Germany. Johnson has cemented himself as a winger with the USMNT, area he uses when moves forward on attack.
John Brooks - USA
A big surprise really. John Brooks has three games with the USMNT. However, he can be one of the young player to keep an eye one. He is 21 years-old and an up and comer in the German Bundesliga. Similar to Fabian Johnson, he is the son of an American service member, but grew up in Germany. The 6'4" player will make a great pairing with Omar Gonzalez on central defense. He is still unproven with the USMNT, but may have to make an impression on the big stage, especially when the USMNT takes on Germany and Portugal.
USA defense analysis:
The United States has a tough challenge in Brazil 2014. The Americans lost to Ghana in the Round of 16 in South Africa. Furthermore, they have never beaten Germany in world cup play. The only bright light for "Uncle Sam's Boys" is that they defeated Portugal at the Korea-Japan 2002 world cup. Despite that, Cristiano Ronaldo's team and the Germans are heavy favorites to advance to the Round of 16.
Michael Umaña – Costa Rica
The Deportivo Saprissa defender is the senior man on the Ticos' defense. The 31 year-old was part of the squad that opened the Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup. He also played in all three group stage games that Costa Rica was in during that tournament. Leading to Brazil 2014, he was in 12 world cup qualification games, playing in all 10 hexagonal final games. Umaña has one goal in 80 games with the Costa Rican national team. That goal came against Jamaica during the hexagonal stage of world cup qualifying.
The Ticos have the toughest draw of the four CONCACAF teams, which means that Umaña's leadership in the backline will be critical if Costa Rica wants to improve on their world cup play. They face Italy, England and Uruguay.
Johnny Acosta - Costa Rica
While 30 years-old, Johnny Acosta is new to the national team with only 26 games played to date. He debuted in 2011 and has one goal to his name. During the world cup qualifier against the United States in San Pedro Sula, Acosta scored his first international goal in the 3-1 victory. Acosta played in seven hexagonal games leading to Brazil 2014. The LD Alajuelense defender is solid on the back, which is something the Ticos will need to have a good performance in Brazil.
Junior Diaz - Costa Rica
The German Bundesliga based player is second behind Umaña when it comes to games played on defense for Costa Rica. Despite that, he was not on the team that participated in Germany 2006. Diaz has 60 games with his national side and scored his only international goal against Haiti in the South Africa 2010 world cup qualification round. The defender has been making his way around Europe since 2008 and currently plays for 1.FSV Mainz 05 in Germany. His experience in Europe will be very helpful to the Ticos who have a tough draw for Brazil 2014.
Roy Miller - Costa Rica
Roy Miller is the youngest player on this Costa Rica list. At 29 he has not received as many caps as Diaz or Umaña, but has more than Acosta. Miller plays for MLS side New York Red Bulls. He is a constant player for his club having played 107 since joining the team in 2010. Miller had seven games in the Brazil 2014 WCQ finals. His best game was during the hexagonal against Honduras in San Jose where he scored the only goal of the match.
Costa Rica defense analysis:
The Costa Ricans will have to be at their best, and then some if they want to transcend in international football. They had an unfortunate draw for this tournament, so the performance of their defenders will be crucial if they are to return home with more than just a "participated" next to their name. The four players profile here are senior with a lot of experience. These are the men that Jorge Luis Pinto, as well as the Costa Rican nation will be looking to in order to have a memorable world cup.
Maynor Figueroa - Honduras
Maynor Figueroa is one of Honduras' best players. He has been on the international scene since the Germany 2006 WCQ. The Hull City defender has 100 games under his belt with the Catrachos and has Olympic experience as well. Figueroa has participated in 35 WCQ since 2006 and is a key piece of Luis Suarez' team. He will have to demonstrate his leadership and expertise on the pitch as Honduras tries to make a movement forward in world cup play. Honduras managed a 0-0 against Switzerland in Germany. Figueroa is a strong player who moves the ball forward into attack. He is no stranger to scoring. He's broken the net 11 times at club level and three times with the national team. He scored the first goal in a 2-2 draw against Jamaica in Kingston in the hexagonal. Honduras has a manageable group in the first round and will depend on Figueroa's leadership to move ahead.
Osman Chavez - Honduras
The former Wisla Krakow defender of the Polish league has played in 52 games for the Honduras national team. He was a key player in getting his team to South Africa for the 2010 world cup where he played in his country's three games. For Brazil 2014, Chavez played in the 1-0 loss to Costa Rica. Honduras has a combination of youth and senior players. The senior players are at a peak in their careers and give Honduras a good opportunity to have a memorable world cup. A rematch against Switzerland, and games against France and Ecuador give Honduras the best chance of moving forward in group play. The country will depend on Chavez' experience to see that happen.
Emilio Izaguirre - Honduras
Emilio Izaguirre transferred to Scottish side Celtic FC in 2010 and has appeared in 111 games. He has 67 games with the national team and has scored four goals with the blue and white jersey. The former CD Motagua player participated in the first two games Honduras played in South Africa. The 28 year-old played in 13 games leading to Brazil 2014. The Celtic FC defender is fast on the wing, with the ability to move into attack, as well as set up plays. Honduras will be counting on his speed and abilities in order to advance to the Round of 16.
Juan Carlos Garcia - Honduras
Juan Carlos Garcia has 18 games with the Honduran national team with one goal, a spectacular bicycle kick against the United States during the hexagonal. Garcia is one of the Honduran players who is at his peak. The 26 year-old Wigan Athletic defender played in eight WCQ games for Brazil 2014. Garcia is a rough player who is not afraid to take chances. He will definitely be of use in backline for the Catrachos.
Honduras defense analysis:
Honduras arrives with a team that is peaking, as in the players are at a good age, not too young, and not too old. The combination of youth and experience should work in their favor. But it will be up to Figueroa to control the back line as they defend against three good teams. Honduras drew 0-0 with Switzerland in South Africa 2010, which means that there is a chance to move upwards. While from South America, Ecuador is not an unbeatable team. Honduras' biggest challenge will come from France, team that arrives in Brazil with a team similar in age and experience as the Catrachos.
Rafael Marquez - Mexico
The current two-time La Liga MX champion with Leon FC is the CONCACAF region's senior player when it comes to games played for the national team with 120. He has participated in 12 FIFA World Cup games since 2002 and scored in the last two editions. Rafael Marquez also won the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the FIFA 2009 Clubs World Cup with FC Barcelona. He has 15 goals with the national team since he began playing for the Mexican national team in 1997. The 35 year-old joined the Mexican national team in the last four games of world cup qualification. Two of those were the playoff games against Oceania Champion New Zealand. Marquez will participate in his fourth world cup.
Marquez is a very versatile player who plays in a midfield-defender role. He moves up on attack and has the ability to connect with forwards who put the ball in the net. It is this ability that helped him net nine goals during his time with Barcelona. His last goal came against the United States in April 2014 in a friendly match.
Hector Moreno - Mexico
Hector Moreno has earned a place on the national team due to his size and ability to play. The U-17 FIFA World Cup champion in Peru 2005 is Javier Aguirre's "go to" defender at RCD Espanyol. He participated in one WCQ for 2010 and played in the games against France and Uruguay in South Africa. Moreno played in seven hexagonal games and five group stage games leading up to Brazil 2014. The 26 year-old former Eredivisie champion with AZ Alkmaar will need to be at his best as El Tri face Brazil, Croatia and Cameroon.
Diego Reyes - Mexico
Diego Reyes made a big impression on Portuguese side FC Porto during the 2012 London Summer Olympic games that they signed him in December 2012 for delivery in July 2013. Reyes made his first appearance with Porto with a 3-0 victory over Olympique de Marseille and went on the play with the second team. A change in coaches at the first team level earned the 21 year-old more game time.
At a young age, Reyes has won several titles. He won the Olympic gold medal in London 2012, gold at the 2011 Pan-American games, and third place at the 2011 FIFA U-20 Colombia World Cup. In the January 2014 game against South Korea, Reyes was given the captain's arm band after substituting Rafael Marquez in the 80th minute. He is one of Miguel "Piojo" Herrera's first choice on defense as he led him through when he played for Club America.
Miguel Layun - Mexico
Miguel Layun is the region's junior defender when it comes to FIFA competitions. He participated in the playoff games against New Zealand, and the two previous hexagonal matches. However, he was one of Herrera's pupils while he coached Club America. Layun has a total of 12 games with the national team and has scored two goals. The goals came against Israel in Mexico's farewell game at the Azteca Stadium. The 25 year-old former Atalanta BC player will get the opportunity show what he has in Brazil. He is quick on the wings and has a powerful shot from long distance, his trademark with America.
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Mexico will need the experienced and youth players to come together in Brazil. El Tri had a terrible qualification round, but has managed to move in the right direction since Miguel Herrera took over. The defense will be key for the Mexican squad, especially on the set-pieces where they have suffered in the past. While many see Mexico advancing to the Round of 16, it will not be easy. The defense, along with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will need to be on their best foot when it comes to facing host nation Brazil, Cameroon and Croatia.


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Selena Gomez has been seeking a rediscovery of herself in the midst of her roller coaster emotional ride with Justin Bieber. Most recently she got a tattoo which reminds her to love herself reported The "Huffington Post" on July 16, 2014. Gomez has found time for her new inspirational tattoo in between posting provocative bikini selfies and telling off bullies on Instagram.
Gomez got her new tattoo from New York tattoo artist Bang Bang McCurdy who told "E! News" he tattooed Gomez about a month ago with an Arabic phrase which translates to "Love Yourself First" on her back. Gomez has been very much into self-improvement ever since her relationship with Justin Bieber ran into some problems. Sources have said Gomez also has some other tattoos. Apparently the biblical verse "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" is tattooed on her right hip.
In between a series of cryptic posts online Gomez found time for her latest tattoo reports "E! Online." McCurdy says Gomez has wanted this new body art for awhile. Gomez first wrote out what she wanted. The tattoo is about 4 inches and took McCurdy about about 30-45 minutes. It took a little while to find a good spot for the tattoo which turned out to be the upper right side of Gomez's back.
McCurdy says Gomez is really pleased with her brand new body art. He said she absolutely loves it and flipped out with joy. It's rumored Gomez is already considering another tattoo. McCurdy has also tattooed Cara Delevingne, Rita Ora, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber. It looks like Gomez has found the most talented body artist around to help her live out her present desire to express herself this way.


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At an AAAA media conference in 2004, Jim Stengel, Global Marketing Manager for Proctor & Gamble said this noteworthy line:
"Today's marketing is broken. I give us a 'D' because our mentalities have not changed enough. Our measurement has not evolved."
Even though he said it 10 years ago, it's even truer today. Marketing departments across the board are stuck in everything besides the most important work they need to complete. All of these extraneous tasks take marketing professionals away from their projects, increasing the amount their clients have to pay in the process.
The internet has made marketing anything easier than ever. For that reason, people who do not have experience in marketing are becoming involved in the industry. This influx of competitors has watered down everything, making it that much more difficult for a particular web property to rise to the top of the ranks. The career path for a marketer is rocky at best unless the individual in question develops project management skills.
Learning a completely new skillset might seem like quite the ordeal. If you're lacking in these skills, you don't need to think about switching professions just yet. All you have to do is follow the recommendations below by Andreas Tremel, CEO of application company InLoox and you will be a great project manager in no time. The path is a treacherous one, but when you make it to the other end, you will reap tremendous rewards.
1. Define project targets: Every project needs to have a plan. This plan needs to be flexible enough to account for issues that may arise. Figure out certain milestones that you have to reach during the course of a project. Schedule realistic timeframes for each milestone and devote all your resources to meeting those goals. Reaching benchmarks is one of the most important things if you want your project to be a success.
2. Understand your stakeholders: There are more people involved with any project besides project team members. You need to be aware of who's watching your progress and has a stake in your success. People outside of the project team might not have any input on every step of a project; however, they need to be aware of whatever progress you are making.
3. Have an official kick-off meeting: Everyone who's associated with a project should be invited to a meeting where all of the details of the project will be discussed. Hold additional meetings throughout the project to bring stakeholders up to speed. These meetings will allow for an open dialogue between stakeholders and members of the project team.
4. Track metrics: Any quantifiable project variable should be made available for both stakeholders and members of the project team. While these numbers might not tell the entire story of what's going on within the project, they give a solid indication of the project team's output. Effective project management software or protocols can make compiling this data much easier.
5. Calculate risk: You can't do anything in the business world without a certain measure of risk. Figuring out how much risk is involved and finding the best ways to minimize that risk is key. You should never think about avoiding a project simply because there's risk involved.
6. Strategies are ever changing: Sticking with the same strategy for the entire length of your project is a surefire recipe for disaster. You have to be willing to change your strategy as the circumstances of your project change. Your ability to adapt will prevent incidents from happening that could have the potential to throw everything out of whack.
7. Communicate Regularly: A project cannot be successful without consistent communication. Technology has made it easier than ever for project teams to communicate with one another. Location is no longer a factor limiting project teams from being aware of everything that's going on.
8. Set it into writing: Do not create assumptions on the fly that you expect everyone to follow. You need to put everything in writing or else people are going to forget about it or not even find out that it exists. For this reason, your project documentation will change dramatically as time goes on.
9. Set realistic expectations: Promising too much for your project will only lead to project team members or stakeholders becoming disappointed. The best approach is to promise very little and then deliver more than what people anticipated. It's better to surprise people than to leave them wanting more.
Modern day project managers are choosing to go with their gut instinct when a complication arises in their project. This approach could lead to solid results from time to time, but the results will be inconsistent at best. You have to go about each step of your project with a clear plan in mind. You also need to be flexible when the circumstances you're facing are not part of your plan.
Great project managers are able to tell when things are going wrong. They can make adjustments before everything goes off kilter. It's up to the project team to work together to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Without input from all project team members, the success of a project might be in doubt. If project team members feel like something could be done differently, they need to speak up. They should be rewarded for positive contributions, not penalized.
You might throw your hands up in disgust at the idea of investing so much time in the project planning process. When you reach the finish line, you will find that all the time you spent was more than worth it. Your efforts to prepare for the occasion will pay off in more ways than you could imagine.


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A leading economic, cultural and artistic center throughout history, Cologne is a city where a carnival atmosphere reigns all year round.
I first traveled to Cologne on a ship from Amsterdam. It was February, carnival time, and the silhouette of the cathedral that dominates the city's skyline greeted us from kilometers away. I was impressed by the endless procession of costumed revelers despite the cold weather and decided right there and then that happiness stems more from a soaring of the spirit than from any external factors. Cologne is one of those cities that embraces visitors and draws them in, and it's the natives themselves that play the main role in this.
Arising in the Swiss Alps and flowing northward, the Rhine has been a cradle of civilization for millennia, shaping the commercial life of Europe. The Romans founded several cities known collectively as Colonia Agrippina along the river's 1320 km-long banks in 50 A.D. Cologne became a center of trade in various areas, among them glass making. Bringing Christianity with them, the Romans ensured that Cologne became one of the leading centers of Catholicism. The city, which came into even more prominence during the Middle Ages and was designated the capital of the Rhine region during the Prussian period, was largely destroyed in World War II. The cathedral, however, owing both to its historic importance and to its usefulness as a landmark, was untouched in the bombardment.
One of Germany's leading Rhineland cities today economically, culturally and artistically and host to many international fairs, Cologne has forfeited none of its historic importance. Last year alone some 2.3 million tourists visited this city of one million people where numerous fairs and other events, like the 2006 FIFA World Cup, are held. This year, too, on the 10th anniversary of Cologne and Istanbul becoming sister cities, cultural activities are planned in the two cities from 26 May to 1 June, when the people of both will have a chance to get better acquainted through a series of exhibitions, concerts, films and traditional entertainments.
Like Istanbul, Cologne is one of those cities where life moves in the left lane. So much so that it has even upped the seasons from four to five. And the fifth and by far most important of them is the Cologne Carnival, which means goodbye to meat during the Lenten fasting period that precedes Easter. Enjoyed by a large number of tourists as well, carnival time transforms the entire city into one big festival when the revelry persists into the wee hours. Over a million people follow the processions that characterize the carnival, which has its roots in the ancient Saturnalia and Dionysian festivals. Prince and peasant costumes figure prominently in the processions of 'Karnaval', which assumed its present character over the last 180 years. Some 160 organizations are responsible for these 'fifth season' activities. Besides the carnival, the festival to be held on Lake Fühling this summer and the 'Long Nights' festivities to follow in autumn are expected to leave a mark on 2007. City of dynamism, Cologne has a new activity lined in up the wake of each newly ending one.
The Cologne Cathedral, which celebrated its 750th anniversary in 1998, is Germany's most frequently visited historic monument. Its construction, which began in 1248, took more than 600 years and was only completed in the 1880s. Even the train station was built right next to the cathedral so that everyone arriving in the city would be sure to see it. Listed among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, it is toured by some six million visitors annually. One of the world's tallest Gothic cathedrals with its 157-meter Saint Peter and Virgin Mary spires, it also boasts a large number of valuable works of art on the interior. Most of its 1350 square meters of stained glass windows illustrate stories from the Bible. Meanwhile the section where the bones of three kings are interred, brought to the city in 1164 by the Roman emperor Frederick Barbarossa, is one of the cathedral's most often visited spots. And if you don't mind climbing 509 steps, there is a splendid view to be had from the spire on the south.
Residents of Cologne, where the first university was opened in 1388, call their city 'Holy Cologne' for its twelve Romanesque-style churches, Roman city walls, Municipal Building and other historic structures and works of art. And they take good care of it too. Among the Romanesque churches, most of which were built over the graves of Christian martyrs or bishops, the most beautiful are St. Andreas, St, Apostlen, Gross St. Martin, St. Pantaleon and St. Kunibert. Almost all these churches, which had a major influence on Romanesque architecture in Europe, were destroyed in the Second World War but have now been restored to their former splendor.
Apart from the city's Römisch-Germanisch Museum with its Dionysus mosaic, the city also boasts the Ludwig Museum with its modern art collection and the Wallraf-Richartz Museum of mainly works of the Impressionists. The museums of the Arts of the Far East and of the Applied Arts also delight art lovers with their exhibitions. The museum housing the private collections of the Ludwig family houses not only products of German Expressionism, Surrealism and the American Pop artists, but works by Picasso as well. The Wallraf-Richartz Museum, which takes its name from Ferdinand Franz Wallraf, who donated his art collection to the city in 1824, and Johann Heinrich Richartz, who commissioned the construction of the building, is noteworthy for its paintings by Masters such as Albrecht Dürer, Peter Paul Rubens, Simone Martini and Edvard Munch. Cologne boasts a total of 36 museums and over a hundred galleries. Meanwhile the Cologne Opera, the theaters and the concerts of the Cologne Philharmonic are just a few of the city's many cultural offerings. Young people can enjoy concerts by world-famous artists at the 20,000-capacity Kölnarena while rock freaks can relax to 'We Will Rock You', which has been running for two years at the Musical Dome.
The best way to discover Cologne is to lose yourself in the streets of the historic district, discover the surprise courtyards and little squares, and then catch your breath in one of the tiny cafes. Or mingle with the crowds along the avenues lined with large department stores like the Hohe Strasse, selected last year as Germany's 'Best Shopping Street', or the Schildergasse. Other alternatives include strolling on the banks of the Rhine or visiting the Zoo.
Eau de Cologne is one of the first things that comes to mind at the mention of this city. Not only is the word 'cologne' ubiquitous on perfume bottles today, this refreshing liquid has also become a sine qua non of everyday life.
Cologne is one of Europe's leading and most beautiful cities. And the centuries-old Roman saying, "If you haven't seen Cologne, you haven't see Germany", remains valid even today. Heed the Romans' advice. You won't regret it.


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Halloween Crab, Gecarcinus quandratus: The Haloween Crab is a very colorful decapod and member of the Gecarcinidae Family and is found primarily on land within mangrove, sand dunes and rainforests along the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Halloween Crabs are sold in the pet trade. They have large purple claws, reddish-orange legs and an almost entirely black shell, a pair of yellow, orange or maroon spots behind the eyes and an additional white spot on the lower central portion of the shell.
They normally measure up to 4 inches in width with a very smooth shell that has a central depression.
The eyes are on short stalks, near the center of the anterior margin of the carapace.
They are known for their nocturnal burrow digging which can extent up to 5 feet in length.
They spend much of their time on land but return to the ocean to breed.
Halloween Crabs are highly territorial.
They are largely herbivorous consuming leaf litter and seedlings. They have life spans of 10 to 15 years.
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Ready for a discussion that's likely to upset the whole family? First, explain these concepts to your four-year-old: online shopping accounts that are linked to your credit card, unlimited in-app charges, and store policies that state all sales final. Then, explain how the virtual coins your child uses in a game can cost real money charged instantly to your account. Sounds like fun, right?
The experience has been anything but fun for parents whose children racked up hundreds of dollars playing "free" games on the Kindle Fire. According to the FTC, Amazon allowed kids to buy virtual goods — like coins, stars, and pet food — without getting parents' permission. The FTC is suing Amazon and seeking refunds for parents and other account holders who were billed for unauthorized charges.
Many moms and dads complained that they didn't know — and their kids didn't understand — that kids could spend real money, billed to the parent's account, for extras that cost anywhere from 99 cents to $99 each. The FTC's complaint highlights internal communications in which Amazon employees stated that allowing unlimited in-app charges without a password was "clearly causing problems for a large percentage of our customers," adding that complaints from customers were reaching "house on fire" levels.
And yet, for over a year, many in-app purchases on the Kindle Fire didn't require a password or otherwise involve parents in the purchase process. Even when Amazon finally began requiring a password for certain in-app charges, the company didn't make it clear that entering a password once could allow children to incur unlimited charges for fifteen minutes to an hour without further parental involvement.
The company's stated policy is that all in-app charges are final and nonrefundable. According to the complaint, parents who sought an exception to that policy faced a difficult and confusing process.
If you're a parent who was shocked to find in-app purchases charged to your Amazon account without your permission, contact the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.
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We were first patients of the NICU at Cardon Children's Medical Center in 2006. We had a son named OM (means peace) that was born premature at 26 weeks. He survived for a month before he passed on due to premature complications. We had such great support from the doctors and nurses in the NICU.
When we were expecting our twins in 2007 I knew exactly where I wanted to be. Our twins Shivani & Saanvi were born at 33 weeks due to reverse blood flow in the Umbilical cord which put pressure on the baby's head and heart. We were given such great service and were released from the NICU after a month. As everyone knows your job isn't done after giving birth to babies it's just the beginning….adding prematurity into the mix and you have a lot of responsibilities ahead of you.
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UCLA -- Byron is one of several talented youngsters who will compete for playing time in the secondary, especially at cornerback.
2004 -- Did not see action in his first year in the program and has four seasons of eligibility remaining.
HIGH SCHOOL -- Earned three letters in football for coach Raul Lara at Poly High School in Long Beach, CA ... Rated No. 50 nationally among cornerbacks by rivals.com ... Rated as the No. 79 prospect in California by SuperPrep ... First-team All-CIF Southern Section ... First-team All-CIF Southern Section Division I ... Los Angeles Times' All-Southeast / South Coast selection ... A three-star selection by rivals.com ... A two-star prospect by TheInsiders.com ... As a senior, he made 65 tackles and four interceptions while helping his team reach the CIF finals ... Credited with 21 pass deflections ... Also blocked three kicks and had four fumble recoveries ... As a junior, he made 58 tackles and had 18 pass deflections ... Led his team in interceptions as a junior and senior ... Did not allow a touchdown pass to be thrown on him in three varsity seasons.
PERSONAL -- Full Name: Byron L. Velega ... Born: March 19, 1986 in Los Angeles ... Parents: John and Maria Velega ... Has one brother, Brandon, and three sisters -- Sherina, Precious and Samantha ... Uncle, Toa Saipale, played football at UCLA from 1978-82 ... Distant cousin of NFL standout Junior Seau ... Biggest thrills in sports were playing against the nation's top-ranked team from De La Salle High School and playing on television at Kahuku High in Hawaii when he had two interceptions and was named Defensive Player of the Game ... Lists former NFL star Deion Sanders is the player after whom he patterns his style of play ... English is his favorite class.


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Austin, Texas - - Tulane tennis standouts Blake Baratz and Jon Monk each reached the third round of the prequalifying draw at the Reebok/ITA Men's All-American Championships.
Baratz opened play with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 win over Nebraksa's Herbert Kiennast, while Monk was a 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 winner over Texas' Joe Morris in the first round. In the second round, Baratz posted a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 win over Texas-Arlington's Karim Debs, while Monk turned in a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Belmont's Marcos Cabrera.
Both Baratz and Monk narrowly missed advancing to the qualifying portion of the tournament, was each lost third round decisions. Baratz was forced to retire from his match with Pepperdine's Aliastar Garland, while Monk fell to Butler's Jimmy Borendame, 7-5, 6-2.
The duo also teamed in doubles play, advancing to the third round, as well. The tandem turned in a 8-4 win over Texas-Arlington's team of Goldshuv and Zarzeczny. In the second round, the Green Wave team posted a 9-7 victory over Arizona's Bruno Arapovic and Caleb Marquardt. Monk and Baratz were not as fortunate in the third round, dropping a 8-2 decision to Boise State's team of Khuharski and Ronmich.


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Hip-Hop composer, producer and singer Aaron Vance Magill knows what it's like to live the hard life. Raised in a broken home in Salinas CA, Magill was greatly primed to become involved in gang activity. Not only that but music as well.
Not being able to sing or rap initially, he began to Dj parties -- even purchasing a Dj set that was unfortunately damaged at a party. After that Magill got into producing music, starting by downloading FL Studio 5 (a recording and beat making software program) using the popular torrent site of the time LimeWire.
"At the age of 16 I made my own vocal booth and studio. At the age of 17 I started using a Roland Fantom X6. But unfortunately drugs took my life over and the pull of the gang community began to get stronger and more appealing to me. I lost everything and started selling meth. Though I never got caught up, because of miscommunication I got into a fight with my mentors in the drug and gang lifestyle." said Magill. "They abandoned me and told me to never come back. 2 months later I checked into teen challenge rehab and got off all the drugs. I started getting involved in church and started to move towards doing more positive things with my life. Later I picked up music again and it took off. Now I have been involved in music for a little over 3 years." Magill added.
Aaron Magill has met almost all the musical artists that he looks up to, including Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Taddashi, and Braille. He's also opened for big name artists such as Philthy Rich, Rapping4Tay, Scarub from Living Legends among others.
"God has blessed me richly and I know that in due time I will get greater opportunities to share my story. I am who I am." said Magill. "My music; it's about me, and about some of the struggles I have been through. And its most importantly to open peoples eyes to see things in a different perspective. To hear truth with love and gain wisdom." added Magill
You can listen to the 5 track release I am Who I am from Aaron Magill here. Margill is planning to release his Mixtape in September or November of 2014. His musical influences include Ray Rock, Beleaf, Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Locksmith, Timbaland, Swiss Beats, Gawvi, Sweatish House Mafia, Kanye West, J-Cole, Christian Grey among others.
Upcoming shows that Aaron Magill will be playing are The House of Blue's in San Diego on August 1st, Barstow Hispanic 4 on August 2nd, Back Bar in San Jose on August 9th, Living Way Fontana on August 22nd and Blue Lagoon in Santa Cruz on September 16 in 2014.


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The EU's Anti-Immigrant Shift
Friday's bomb attack in Oslo and shooting massacre on a nearby island have thrust the threat of anti-immigrant, right-wing extremism to center stage in the European political debate. Far right, anti-immigrant parties have gained significant popular support in recent years — think Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom in the Netherlands.
Mr. Wilders and leaders of right-wing parties in other countries have condemned the attacks. But the parties' critics have argued that nurturing anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly during a time of economic crisis, creates a breeding ground for right-wing violence to erupt.
But has the crisis turned Europeans against immigration? In fact, the polling data show a counter-intuitive relationship: It turns out that Europeans in countries with the strongest economies are the center of rising anti-immigrant sentiment. Why could that be?
First, some of the data, which comes from surveys conducted by Eurobarometer, the EU's official polling service. Eurobarometer releases twice-yearly polls of 1,000 people in each EU country, 27,000 in total (as of 2007), making the results statistically quite powerful.
The most recent poll, from surveys conducted in November 2010, shows that significantly more people list immigration as one of their top-two concerns than they did six months ago. In Germany, 16% of respondents listed immigration as a top-two concern, up from 5% six months earlier and higher than at any point since 2003 when Eurobarometer started asking the question. In the Netherlands, the figure is 17%, up from 10% six months ago, and in Finland it is 16% — for both nations the highest reading in the question's history. In Sweden it is 14%, also a record high.
Belgium and Austria, both at 27%, show the EU's highest level of "top-two concern" about immigration, record highs for each country.
These results are particularly interesting because the countries listed above also boast the EU's strongest economies. Doesn't this contradict conventional sociological theory on attitudes toward immigration, which holds that the public becomes more resistant to immigration as the domestic economy weakens?
But there's also plenty of evidence that increased immigration is a driver of anti-immigration sentiment. Take a look at the data from Spain: In 2006, when the Spanish economy was booming, a remarkable 64% of Spaniards listed immigration as one of their top two concerns. That was probably the result of migration from North Africa and other areas of the EU, inflaming tensions with native Spaniards. But post-crisis, the 21% Spanish unemployment rate has driven out many of the country's migrant workers.
Sure enough, only 7% of Spaniards listed immigration as a top-two concern in November's poll. The same trend can be seen in Ireland: Concern about immigration peaked at 14% in 2007 as the economy boomed, but has since plummeted to 3% as unemployment soared during the crisis.
So, richer EU countries might be experiencing an influx of immigrants drawn to the relative strength of their economies. The EU data aren't current enough to see what's happening exactly, but we'll provide when Eurostat has the numbers.
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A fire on the afternoon of Feb. 24 damaged both of those businesses in Market Square, as well as a Bruegger's Bagels restaurant on the ground level below Perle.
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Comparison of spatial approaches in ADMB
rx(dx) = (phi1)dx and ry(dy) = (phi2)dy. You need to work through the example Separable: Method explanation to fully understand separability and its relation to Kronecker products.
The example we shall use is in an agricultural setting where the response variable "yield" is allowed to vary spatially and with "variety" as an explanatory variable. A simple Gaussian model is assumed (in R-notation for the linear predictor)
yield = variety + u(x,y) + error
where u(x,y) is the spatially varying random field. Both u(x,y) and error are taken to be Gaussian, so the full model is Gaussian. Hence it is possible to write down the full covariance matrix of the vector yield. This is what is done in "ar1ar1_dense.tpl" which do not require random effects at all. In "ar1ar1_prior.tpl" the same is implemented using random effects and the Gaussian prior feature (in this particular example random effects does not really make the world easier). The main part of both programs is to set up the joint correlation matrix.
The formulation "ar1ar1_sparse.tpl" exploits sparseness of the precission matrix and looks very different from the other two programs. (This harder to understand and you must read!). It gives identical results, and runs much faster in larger examples when run with the "-shess" command line option.
Running the programs
ar1ar1_dense -ind ar1ar1.dat ar1ar1_prior -ind ar1ar1.dat ar1ar1_sparse -shess -ind ar1ar1.dat
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Of Mice for Men? Imaginative Rodents of Anntema
As many of you may have heard recently, a famous mouse bought an immensely popular science fiction series. Illustrative artist Anntema was way ahead of that game!
For those mice lovers among you, you would appreciate Anntema's mouse art gallery. Anntema's favorite subject is mice art, and she has a great collection of imaginative images including space mice, dragon mice, even a great mouse art series based on the seven deadly sins, which includes this mouse illustration of envy:
Anntema does have animal art including critters like this mean looking squirrel,...
However, Anntema is still first and foremost an imaginative mouse artist. The Matrix-esque mouse is my favorite, but the nightmare mouse reminds me of something from "The Secret of Nimh" one of my favorite cartoons as a kid.
Some Anntema's most unique designs were these of the mechanic mice and the hooligan mouse.
Which of these mouse art images are your favorites? Maybe there is one you'd like better on Anntema's animal art gallery. I assure you, Anntema has many more impressive mice and more! If you liked this style of art, check out Kodriak's art or the animal sculptures of Ellen Jewet.
Animal art used with artist Anntema's permission.
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Eco-Friendly Clay Plaster Walls
From Dean Dowd on October 13, 2009 in Green Remodeling
For a rich texture and natural wall surface
As an alternative to stucco, wallpaper and paint, you can turn to clay earth plaster to create a truly unique design. All-natural clay plaster adds warmth, architectural interest and textured beauty to your wall surfaces. Its suitable for any home style, be it Spanish, Tudor or modern. Clay plaster walls are also a natural substitute for air conditioning and heating; the material keeps your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Best of all its so easy to apply, you can do it yourself.
Unlike cement, gypsum, lime and acrylic plasters, clay plaster is environmentally friendly and anti-allergic. There are no VOCs or toxic properties. Its a non-dusting, fade-resistant, non-flammable, and mold-resistant material that absorbs odors, noise, and keeps the utility bills down.
One great eco-friendly company that produces clay plaster is American Clay Natural Earth Plasters. Their material is 100% manufactured in the U.S.A. and they only use natural clays and recycled aggregates. You can mix color with the clay or apply its natural color and paint over it. They offer 43 color choices, as well as numerous custom colors.
Finishes include Loma, which gives you a huge range of surfacing possibilities like added shredded straw or colored glass chips; Porcelina, a finish that lends the appearance of honed marble; and Marittimo, a crushed shell aggregate that provides speckle and depth. All three finishes can be hand-troweled or sprayed on.
American Clay also offers Enjarre, a spray-on clay that you texture after one or two coats. You can apply it over drywall, plasterboard, masonry and CMU blocks to achieve a nice, even, rich surface. The product is 100% VOC-free and comes in eight colors.
American Clay is consumer-friendly; they offer a video on how to mix and apply their clay, as well as hands-on creativity workshops held by dealers around the country. To help make your color decision easier, they offer all 43 hues on a color wheel for a small fee, or you can order two-pound and five-pound samples of pre-colored plaster to try it out first.
Clay plaster is easy to repair and can be applied to brick, board, plaster undercoat, plaster board or gypsum. You can create smooth or rough textures for one-of-a-kind walls, and because of its long drying time, the clay is easily reworked if youre not happy with your trowel patterns. Clay plaster provides long-lasting durability and a look that says wow.


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Rice's Reckling Named an NCBWA All-American
June 13, 2012
Rice senior right-hander Matthew Reckling has been named to the 2012 NCBWA All-American team, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced on Wednesday.
Reckling had a sensational senior season in 2012 where he was named a second team All-America by Collegiate Baseball magazine, the C-USA Pitcher of the Year, and a First Team All-Conference USA selection. The right-hander from Houston Kinkaid High School went 8-3 on the mound with a 2.98 ERA and he struck out 99 in 87.2 innings of work. Reckling held a total of 310 opposing hitters to a composite .187 batting average and he ranked among the C-USA leaders in ERA, strikeouts and complete games (2).
He was named a C-USA Pitcher of the Week three times and he finished his collegiate career with 15-7 record and 3.75 ERA. Reckling was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 14th round of the recent 2012 MLB draft. As a first team ABCA all-region selection he is now eligible to earn national All-America honors from the coaches' association.
Twenty-one different conferences are represented on the NCBWA All-American team, along with one independent and eight conference championships teams. The three All-America squads are also made up of 10 conference players of the year, seven conference pitchers of the year winners and 10 first-round draft picks in the recent Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.
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OGDEN – It was a battle to the finish between the Ogden and Madrid volleyball teams, but the Bulldogs pulled out the win on Senior Night during Thursday's West Central Conference match.
"Senior Night is a very emotional night," Ogden coach Shannon Zinnel said. "To be able to finish is sometimes a remarkable accomplishment. I'm very happy for them that they got to have tears of joy."
The Bulldogs (9-13) outlasted the Tigers (8-14), winning 25-20, 21-25, 25-19, 25-23.
Ogden led by seven points in the fourth set. Madrid came roaring back, taking a 21-18 lead behind a 12-2 run. The Bulldogs weren't done yet as the team's three seniors fought for the win.
"They held the tears in all night and then finished out tough," Zinnel said. "I'm really happy for them that they came out with the win."
The two Boone County teams entered the night with identical records, making for a competitive contest.
"It was a good matchup," Madrid coach Cali Fangman said. "We knew that it was going to be close."
Coming into the final week of the regular season, the Tigers focused on fundamentals.
"This whole past week, we went back to basics," Fangman said. "We were doing simple passes, simple setting just thinking about the target."
The second set saw six lead changes. Madrid led by as many as seven points before Ogden pulled within a single point. Brushing up on fundamentals helped keep the Tigers in the match.
"They went back and did that and it made a difference," Fangman said. "It was just a little bit too late in the game."
Playing on the varsity squad for the past four years, seniors Mallory Melchert and Jordan Poock have been big-time contributors for the Bulldogs.
"It seems like some of them have been around forever," Zinnel said.
Melchert led Ogden with 12 kills and four blocks in the win.
"She's just a great hitter," Zinnel said. "She's putting in a lot of time after practice, so that's great to see a kid put in extra time that loves it so much."
Poock, the team's libero, recorded 21 digs.
"She's the leader on the court," Zinnel said. "I couldn't be prouder of Jordan for that. The way she plays and her determination is what you want from a player."
Juniors Abbey Gustafson and Kylie Westberg added nine kills each for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Katie Lowman provided eight kills.
Ogden senior Kori Kershner finished with five kills, committing only one error.
"I'm really happy with how hard she works," Zinnel said. "Sometimes Kori surprises us, but she's very steady."
Kennedy Kruse led the Bulldogs from the service line, going 21-for-21 with six ace serves. The freshman serving specialist provided a lift late in the third set with consistently short serves.
"She's done a great job with it," Zinnel said. "It couldn't have been a better time for it. It couldn't have been a better person to have do it, you just trust her."
Freshman Kami Wheelock notched two aces for Ogden while Poock contributed one ace.
Wheelock led the Bulldogs with 36 assists and had two kills.
Gustafson collected five digs, junior Jackie Lawler added four digs and Kruse finished with three digs.
Senior Hayley Fuller powered Madrid's attack with 12 kills and senior KeAnna Skinner connected for six kills. The Tigers received five kills from senior Madison Nerem, two kills from senior Ciara Meyers and one kill apiece from seniors Naomi Dalton and Jacquelyn Heidebrink.
Dalton turned in a match-high seven aces, going 15-of-16 from the service line. She also dished out 24 assists.
Fuller and Skinner tallied one ace each. Junior Kirsten Raymond ended the match with one assist.
Senior Anna Cairns and Skinner came away with four digs apiece. Fuller finished with three digs while senior Janelle Skalicky and Dalton contributed one dig each.
Nerem posted a team-high three blocks for Madrid. Fuller and Heidebrink provided one block apiece.
The Tigers attempted different techniques as they prepared for the postseason.
"We were trying new things," Fangman said. "We made a lot of adjustments with players and on the court. It was a challenge for us to switch things up and try new things, getting ready for next week."
Ogden placed fourth in the conference standings with a 4-4 record. Madrid finished sixth with a 2-6 mark. Both teams open the Class 2A regional tournament on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The Tigers take on rival Woodward-Granger (17-15) at Woodward. When the two teams met during the season, the Hawks took a 25-9, 25-9, 25-14 win from Madrid on Oct. 1 at Woodward.
"We've just got to be aggressive and think about those basics right off the bat," Fangman said. "We've got to do something at the start."
The Bulldogs closed out the regular season with five straight wins, putting together their best finish since 1998. They host Prairie Valley (15-15) in the regional opener.
The Warriors defeated Ogden 21-18, 21-12 on Sept. 14 in the Lynx Invitational at Webster City. Playing with drive, plus a cleaner performance with more kills than errors is what the Bulldogs need.
"Skill might not come into play," Zinnel said. "It might be will. I think our skills might be pretty even. It's going to be the will of who steps up and really wants to win."


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According to an article published by Wave 3 News on Feb. 12, a sinkhole opened up at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky swallowing eight Corvettes that were on display.
Wave 3 reports that security alerted museum officials that motion detectors were set off near the museum around 5:45a.m. on Wednesday morning. Officials say when they arrived on the scene they discovered a massive sinkhole had opened up at the museum.
In a shocking YouTube video posted by the Natural Corvette Museum, witnesses can see a massive sinkhole open up inside the museum, and within a minute two of the cars seen on scene disappear inside the sinkhole. Reports indicate that the sinkhole is approximately 25 to 30 feet deep and about 40 feet wide.
The National Corvette owned six of the eight cars that were lost in this incident including a 1962 Black Corvette, a 1984 PPG Pace Car, the 1 Millionth Corvette built in 1992, the Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette built in 1993, a 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 Corvette, and the White 1.5 Millionth Corvette built in 2009.
The other two cars were reportedly on loan to the museum by General Motors. Those cars included a 1993 ZR-1 Spyder and a 2009 ZR1 "Blue Devil."
The National Corvette Museum was constructed in 1994 and opened to the public in September of that year.
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Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika
by Tony Kushner
Prior Walter Timeline and Summary
- Prior tells the angel who crashed through his ceiling to go away.
- He wakes up from his dream of the angel.
- Prior calls Belize and gets him to sing a Christmas carol.
- He starts dressing like a prophet.
- He attends a tacky drag queen funeral with Belize, and then tells Belize the full story of his experience with the angel.
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- Prior gets intimate with the angel.
- The angel tells him that he's a prophet who must get humanity to stop growing, changing, and migrating. She presses the sacred Book of Anti-Migration into his chest.
- End flashback.
- Prior goes to the Mormon Visitors Center and watches the diorama with Harper.
- While watching the diorama, he sees visions of Louis and Joe.
- Later, he confronts Louis in the park and pushes him away.
- Curious about Louis' new lover, he stalks Joe at work.
- Then he tries to stalk Joe at the Mormon Visitors Center, but hangs out with Hannah instead.
- He collapses at the Mormon Visitors Center, and Hannah takes him to the hospital.
- The nurse Emily chastises him for not taking care of himself.
- In the hospital, he talks Mormonism and angel history with Hannah.
- In another vision, he confronts the angel, wrestling her at Hannah's prompting.
- He gains access to Heaven and tells the angels there that they have to take the book back, saying that human beings can't just stop moving and changing.
- Prior wakes up in his hospital bed.
- When Louis visits, he tells Louis he loves him but that Louis can't come back.
- Much later, he delivers an epilogue that sums up the play's progressive message.


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On Vaccaro: Has rotated in and out of the starting line-up as the right midfielder ... good speed and footwork ... hustles on both sides of the field.
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Before UMass: A 2007 graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School where he was a two-time all-state, all-region and all-conference selection in 2005 and 2006 ... two-time team Offensive MVP as well ... tallied 23 career goals and 23 assists ... had 10 goals and seven assists as a senior in 2006 ... also competed in track as a senior where he earned second-team all-conference honors ... played for the North Hunterdon FC Magic club team in the Under-23 Mid-Atlantic Premier Soccer League (MAPS).
Personal: Christopher James Vaccaro ... goes by Chris ... son of Vincent Vaccaro and Catherine Troise ... has two sisters, Melissa and Jennifer ... born Dec. 10, 1988 in Staten Island, N.Y. ... Majoring in history and secondary education.
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