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Frey, Bruno S; Osterloh, Margit (2010). Evaluations: hidden costs, questionable benefits and superior alternatives. In: Jansen, Thijs; van den Brink, Gabriel; Kole, Jos. Professional pride – a powerful force. The Hague: Eleven International Publishing, 175-196.
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Research evaluation is praised as the symbol of modern quality management. We claim firstly, performance evaluations in research have higher costs than normally assumed, because the evaluated persons and institutions systematically change their behavior and develop counter strategies. Moreover, intrinsic work motivation is crowded out and undesired lock-in effects take place. Secondly, the benefits of performance evaluations are questionable. Evaluations provide too little information relevant for decision-making. In addition, they lose importance due to new forms of scientific cooperation on the internet. Thirdly, there exist superior alternatives. They consist in careful selection and supportive process coaching – and then leave individuals and research institutions to direct themselves.
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If I use 127.0.0.1 for the A record, then when another computer on the network does an nslookup for mydomain.local, bind of course just returns the loopback ip (127.0.0.1) -- not the IP of the server.
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It has been a full two years since Firestone Walker debuted at Binny's. They have had great success, thanks in part to things like being one of two breweries in the world they still employ primary fermentation in wood barrels (Marston's). To commemorate being available in Chicago-land for two years, Firestone Walker has released three new to Illinois six-pack offerings:
DBA: An excellent choice if you are looking for a beer to session. This ESB is incredibly balanced with hints of vanilla and fruit. Binny's Lincoln Park Beer Manager Adam Vavrick told us "DBA is literally my #1 favorite beer in the world." DBA is a year round offering.
Pale 31: "Pale 31 is an ode to our home California, the 31st state to be added to the union. Beer may not be associated with terroir the way wine is, but we believe that where we're from impacts how our beers taste. This dry-hopped California Pale Ale represents the bold yet approachable spirit that embodies our state." Pale 31 is a year round offering.
Velvet Merlin: "A decadent Oatmeal Stout brimming with cocoa and espresso aromas. This beer features a rich, dark chocolate and roasted coffee flavor with a creamy mouth feel and wonderfully dry finish. The addition of U.S. grown fuggles hops contributes the perfect amount of bitterness to this exceptionally balanced beer." Velvet Merlin is a seasonal offering.
All three of these new offerings are available at most Binny's locations. To see if your local Binny's has them in stock, give them a call or email email@example.com.


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VIDEO: Celebrity tree at University of Colorado Hospital
Posted by Anne Herbst on 12/17/2012 1:06pm MDT tags: Video
A tree at the University of Colorado Hospital is getting some attention–even in the midst of the $400 million expansion going on around it.
The towering Colorado blue spruce is one of the oldest trees on the campus, so the hospital decided to build around it, even changing some architectural plans.
"A prize tree on our campus here that we've done everything we can to preserve for the future," said Bruce Schroffel. "When we first began thinking about this project, one of the first things we looked at was this tree."
The University of Colorado Hospital also decided to do something special for the tree for the holidays, stringing it with colorful lights.
"We said, 'Let's celebrate and hang the lights and make a mark on the campus.'"
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Dr. Stefani Martin, OD - Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders
Dr. Martin graduated with honors from NSU College of Optometry and received her Doctorate Degree from Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry. She has a BS from the University of Iowa. She has her own practice in Delray Beach.
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Sept. 12, 2006
UCLA's September 23 game against Washington in Seattle has been selected for national television by TBS.
The game against the Huskies will kickoff at 4:00 p.m. This will be UCLA's first appearance of the year on TBS and its third straight on live television (Utah was on FSN and Rice was on FSN Prime Ticket).
Eight of UCLA's games have been selected for live television this season, three on ABC (Washington State, California and USC), one on NBC (Notre Dame), one on TBS (Washington), two on FSN (Utah and Arizona State) and one on FSN Prime Ticket (Rice).
UCLA won both of its TBS appearances in 2005, defeating California and Oregon State at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins also won at Washington in 2002 on TBS.


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Cork Bits: ideas for your Napa Valley weekend
That's right, it's Thursday again…my how time flies. Here are a few events that might be worth checking out this weekend in the Napa Valley:
Friday, November 9
- Our friends at downtown Napa's Stave Wine Lounge are hosting a celebration from 5pm – 10pm. What's the celebration for you ask? It seems that Stave has a new website, a new wine club and some holiday ideas to share. If you drop by, expect to see complimentary "nibbles" and be sure to enter the raffle for a chance at a free wine club shipment or a Thanksgiving-themed wine pack. Located at 1149 First Street in downtown Napa. No charge for admission, call 707-259-5411 for more information
Saturday, November 10
- The 11th Annual Art and Wine Auction will take place from 5pm – 9pm at the Yountville Community Hall. The featured artist will be Johnny Clay and featured wineries include Honig Winery, Calistoga Cellars, Patz and Hall, and Mumm Napa Valley, among others. For $45/person in advance or $55/person at the door, you'll get a traditional dinner of cedar planked salmon and organic side dishes and will be able to bid on several local items and wine as part of the silent auction. All proceeds from the event will go towards the development of "Suskol House", a Native American Cultural Center located in Pope Valley, in the rural, eastern part of Napa County. Located at 6516 Yount Street in Yountville, call 707-256-3561 for more information
Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11
- Clos Du Val Winery is running a Thanksgiving-themed promotion called "Let's Talk Turkey" this weekend (see the fun graphic they've created to the right). Basically, the winery is offering 10% off selected magnums of Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon this weekend. In order to help you decide which of their Cabs will pair best with your Thanksgiving feast, they're offering a special magnum tasting on Saturday and Sunday. The magnum tasting will replace the typical "reserve" tasting and will put you back a cool $20, which includes a souvenir logo class. The tasting room is located at 5330 Silverado Trail in Napa, call 707-261-5225 for more information
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2008: Saw action in all 13 games as a defensive end. Totaled 10 tackles, including six solo and three for loss. Forced a fumble on a tackle for loss in the Western Michigan game (9-6), allowing NIU to recover the ball and score a touchdown. Set a career-high with three tackles, one for loss, against Central Michigan (11-12). Made two stops against Eastern Michigan (9-27), including one TFL. Tallied at least one tackle in seven games.
2007: Did not appear in any games.
2006: Played in one game and made one tackle on the season. Saw action for three defensive plays and was credited with a tackle in his collegiate debut vs. Indiana State.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: First team All-West Suburban Gold Conference and team captain for 8-3 conference champion. Played linebacker and tight end during prep career. Helped team to conference co-championship as a sophomore. Part of perfect 9-0 conference championship team as a freshman.
Personal: Born Jan. 26, 2007. Business administration major. Parents are Peter and Katerina Kritikos. Aspires to open up his own fitness center.
KRITIKOS' CAREER GAME HIGHS Tackles: 3, vs. Central Michigan, 11-12-08TFL: 1, three times, last vs. Central Michiga, 11-12-08


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College Hockey:Lawrence looks to freshmen to replace leading scorers
Lawrence is banking on an austerity plan, which means the Vikings will have to pare their goals-against to reach the Midwest College Hockey Association's upper tier. The team surrendered 111 goals last season while only scoring 95.
The clampdown starts with senior netminder Evan Johnson, whose performance slipped last season (7-8-1, 3.79 GAA, .877 save-percentage) after a stellar sophomore campaign when he registered seven shutouts.
Johnson's preseason work regimen has Lawrence's coach believing the senior is ready to return to his elite form.
"We need our goaltender to be excellent and we need to be committed to our style of play," Vikings coach Mike Szkodzinski said. "We are a defense-first squad who competes hard."
The Vikings' ultimate trump card may be their depth up front. Several players are poised for career seasons, which will be needed to replace last season's leading scorer Marc Howe (19 goals, 13 assists, 32 points).
Forward Ben DiMarco is back after pumping in 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points last season, as is junior Matt Hughes, whose 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points ranked among the team's top-five point-getters. Gustav Ahlberg, who also had a 20-point campaign in 2009-10, returned to Sweden.
Other forwards likely to produce include Sam Johnson (nine goals, five goals, 14 assists) and Josh DeSmit (one goal, 12 assists, 13 points).
"We will likely see a few different line combos before we settle in," Szkodzinski said. "But we are excited because it will be difficult to determine who is in and who is out each night."
Blue line sniper Jameson Raymond (five goals, 17 assists, 22 points) who quarterbacks the Vikings power play, also returns.
A bevy of freshmen adds another variable to the Vikings attack.
William Thoren, a 6-foot and 180-pound defenseman from Gothenberg, Sweden, is expected to see ample time on the power play while John Orrico (CD Selects), Paul Zuke (St. Louis Jr. Blues CSHL) and Huck Sanders (New England Huskies EJHL) will make an immediate impact.
"We're real happy with our freshman in how they approach the game, their work ethic and their willingness to be coached," Szkodzinski says. "Blending in nine new faces can be a chore, but this group has fit right in to our team."
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The Golden Bears (8-4-0, 1-1-0) opened the scoring in the eighth minute on a penalty goal by Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick. Cal then added a second score by Celeste Boureille in the 36th minute.
"It was a disappointing start to fall down a goal within the first seven minutes," said Oregon head coach Tara Erickson. "We regrouped really well at halftime and came out much stronger in the second half. We were better able control our touches therefore we finished the game off strong."
The loss dropped the Ducks to 0-1-1 in Pac-12 play and 5-4-2 overall.
Cal outshot the Ducks 11-8, including an 8-5 edge in the first half when Cal scored all of its goals.
Bri Pugh led the Ducks with three shot attempts. Oregon also had a pair of shots from Scout Libke, while Kristen Parr, Achijah Berry and Maryn Beutler each had one.
The Ducks return to action Sunday to face defending NCAA champion and second-ranked Stanford.
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Sterling College inaugurates 12th president
On Oct. 18, 2013, Sterling College faculty, staff, students and guests attended the inauguration of Sterling College's 12th president, Scott A. Rich. The inauguration was held at 9:30 a.m. in a packed Culbertson Auditorium.
The inauguration ceremony began with a time of worship and a welcoming address by Heather McCreery '90, chair of the Board of Trustees. An invocation by Rev. Dave Landis was followed by the Sterling College Highland Singers performing Craig Courtney's "Awake, Awake!"
Symbols of a basin and towel, cornerstone, Bible and presidential medallion served as a reminder of the pillars on which Sterling College was built: servant leadership, Christ as leader, the Word of God and the commitment to excellence. McCreery read a charge for each symbol, followed by Rich committing to serve with humility, with Christ as his foundation, with the Word of God in his heart and on his mind, and in service to Christ.
Rich then delivered his presidential address titled "A Call to Extraordinary Service."
"Students, you are called to be discernibly different. You have been called to be at odds with the statistics. You are called to be creative and thoughtful Christian leaders in a world desperate for servant leadership… You are called to a life of extraordinary service, one that needs not wait until that ever-looming graduation date, but one that begins today," said Rich.
Along with the College's mission statement, Rich also had two goals for the College.
"As we serve this institution, our goal is to train young men and young women how to think critically and to choose deliberately. Otherwise, we have failed you. Why? Because I believe that the quickest way to be deceived is to disengage. In other words, the quickest way to be deceived is to not think," said Rich.
"My overarching goal as the 12th president of Sterling College is that when people leave this place, when students graduate, when they leave here knowing how to think critically and choose deliberately, that they would know for certain that God is at work in this place because they have seen Him in me, in us," said Rich.
After the conclusion of Rich's speech, a select group of friends, supporters, mentors and representatives of the faculty, staff, administration and students gathered to pray over Rich while assistant professor Mark Clark and his wife, Stacy, sang "My Life is an Offering." The inauguration ceremonies ended with a benediction from Dr. Tom Simpson, a Sterling College Trustee.
Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kan., with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. For more information, visit www.sterling.edu.
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I'm a science fiction fan and the set up of this movie is appealing to me. It resembles the kind of SF that began to distinguish the genre from simple space opera and earned it more respect; this was done through stories that involved problem solving. Problem solving in good SF is both thrilling and requires intense intellectual engagement of the characters and elevates the story to the higher realms of storytelling.
In "Europa Report," in the near, but not too near future, a discovery makes it likely that some form of life might exist on Europa. A privately funded, manned mission to Jupiter's most interesting moon is launched. Things gradually go wrong and then wronger forcing the crew to use all their wits to carry on the mission and save themselves.
Unfortunately the filmmakers felt the material couldn't succeed on its own and have framed the movie within the frequently annoying found footage genre. We see the movie through arranged footage taken from cameras placed around the spacecraft. It's annoying because I always find I'm trying to see around the inconveniently placed camera and I don't get much from the purposely sloppy aesthetics.
Consider the scene where one astronaut is at the controls while another one is on the surface of Europa desperately trying to fix a damaged part of the spacecraft. This is supposed to be an emotional scene with a close-up of the face of the astronaut with tears in her eyes. But the camera is partially obstructed by some knobs in the foreground that it's auto-focused on. Likewise annoying is that when the astronauts leave the spacecraft we get a lot of shots of their faces because for some reason there's a camera in there facing the inside of the suits instead of out.
In a movie like "The Blair Witch Project," found footage feels like a new and intimate way of discovering something horrifying. In "Europa Report," found footage is pure gimmick. It begs the question, who is arranging this footage for us? The movie plays like a documentary and even includes a couple talking heads from the space program. Are we supposed to imagine we are watching a documentary someone made which is really the movie "Europa Report?"
Besides the camera aesthetics: in places the special effects of this relatively low budget indie put many blockbusters to shame, and in other places they're not so great. The set-up of the movie doesn't seem well thought out. The purpose of the mission is to collect samples so I'm not sure why humans had to go and a probe couldn't be sent instead.
Europa is a fantastic place and I would rather have the movie do more to explore that space. The astronaut's problems mostly consist of things going wrong inside and on the outside of the spacecraft. I often didn't understand what the nature of these problems are and what was being done about it. Either this is hard SF that went over my head or the script didn't make any sense.
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I installed Ubuntu via Windows 7. I allocated only 8 GB space to it, but unfortunately now I want more space without reinstalling or creating another partition. Is there any way to increase the disk space in the Ubuntu? Please help me to figure it out ?
According to this guide, you can use LVPM
As an alternative, you can use the following script to move /home to a dedicated virtual disk.
Download wubi-add-virtual-disk, open a terminal and run:
Where the first argument is the directory to move to a new dedicated disk, and the second argument is the size in MB.
You should now reboot. If you are happy with the result, you can now remove /home.backup. To undo the changes remove /home, copy rename /home.backup to /home and remove the /home line in /etc/fstab.
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James VI of Scotland is proclaimed King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland as James I. James is very enthusiastic about the theatre, and in May Shakespeare's company is given letter of patent to become the King's acting company.
Despite the general optimism that greets James I's accession, "political" sonnets written by Shakespeare at this time seem to show he finds his new role as a player/playwright/courtier hard to take. He is forty years old and, like most men of his age, probably becoming braver and more belligerent in his opinions.
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TiE Youth Club - University of Toronto
TiE Youth Club - University of Toronto (Est. June 2012), a UTSU, ULIFE and TiE Toronto recognized chapter, serves as a forum for uniting and engaging all UofT students, alumni and staff members interested in Entrepreneurship. TiE Youth Club - UofT chapter has been established in collaboration with TiE Toronto in order to celebrate and promote Entrepreneurship by unifying young entrepreneurs and like-minded leaders, and create unique networking opportunities and speaking events featuring entrepreneurs and leaders from across Canada.
Founders and Board of Directors (2012-2013)
TiE Youth UofT - St-George campus:
Premal Brahmbhatt, President
Lisa Sequeira, Vice-President Internal
Ahmed Muneer, Vice-President External
Patrick Dooc, Marketing Director
Katrina Kumpa, Treasurer
TiE Youth UofT - Mississauga campus: To be announced
TiE Youth UofT - Scarborough campus: To be announced
Membership and Benefits:
Membership in TiE Youth Club is open to any member of the University of Toronto (all campuses) community including students, staff, faculty, and alumni. TiE Youth members will be entitled to avail of extended benefits from TiE Toronto, which include:
TiEQuest Business Venture Competition
TiE Mentoring
TiE Institute
TiE Entrepreneurial Forum
TiE Breakfast
The membership fee is:
a. $50.00/year for student members
b. $100.00/year for non-student members (alumni, faculty, staff, other)
To register for either category, please call TiE Toronto Admin directly at 416-451-7113 or Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Join the club on Facebook
Contact TiE Youth Club - UofT: email@example.com
Profile of TiE Youth Founders and Board of Directors
Premal Brahmbhatt graduated from the University of Toronto in 2010 with an Honors Bachelor of Science. As a student, he served on the board of several campus organizations, especially the award-winning Indian Students" Society which he co-founded in 2009. The club now has a growing membership of over 700 students.
Premal previously worked for Novus Health and the University of Toronto. Currently, Premal works as a Bilingual Account Representative for D+H, a financial technology firm, and continues to serve on different executive boards including the Indian Alumni Society, University Toronto and TiE Youth University of Toronto Club, both of which he founded post graduation. He was also recently selected as a South Asian Heart Health Ambassador by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Premal enjoys mentoring students, learning about different cultures, and connecting with people from all walks of life.
Lisa Sequeira is currently a Masters student at McMaster University and a University of Toronto (UofT) Alumnus. During her years at UofT, she was an active member of the student body as an executive of student organizations such as University College Alumni Association and PlanUT. In addition, she has been previously been involved in numerous other student groups such as the Hart House debates team and the University College Orientation Committee, as well as a volunteer at SciHigh at Mount Sinai and her church choir. She continues to enjoy being active both within and off campus.
Through Lisa's experiences on student run organizations and as a current graduate student, she realizes the impact that innovation and great leadership can have on a community. It is her hope that she, along with the executive team of TiE Youth UofT, will effectively share their passion for entrepreneurship with others.
Ahmed Muneer is a recent graduate of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto, and is one of the founding members of TiE Youth at UofT. During his academic career, he was continuously involved with the Center for International Experience at UofT, where he served as a student mentor, a Tour Guide, and has worked as an assistant for international students. He has a passion for leadership development, and enjoys helping students and giving back to the University of Toronto community.
Ahmed's passion for continuous self development has led to his increasing interest in Entrepreneurship. From his experience, students and alumni of the University of Toronto are largely unaware of the choice and possibilities of Entrepreneurship, especially because of its lack of promotion to students. Therefore, through TiE Youth, he will do his best to introduce, encourage and provide support to young, aspiring Entrepreneurs.
Patrick Dooc is in his third year in the Kinesiology and Physical Education undergraduate program at University of Toronto. He is the Marketing Director and one of the founding members of TiE Youth U of T. He is actively involved in activities around the St. George campus from workshops to leadership roles.
Patrick is involved in many non-profit organizations in his cultural community and has helped manage his family"s small business in Newmarket. He has started small basketball camps around Toronto which cater to youth and their development.
Patrick has found his passion in marketing and enjoys meeting like-minded people. He has committed himself to continuous learning and loves to connect with others.
Katrina Kumpa is currently entering her 3rd year at University of Toronto. She is in the Rotman Commerce program and aiming towards a Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in the future. With top marks in her classes and past experience at Tech Data Canada, Katrina believes she can add valuable knowledge to TiE Youth U of T.
Katrina has a passion for the environment and meeting other U of T students. She believes entrepreneurs are leaders who succeed through hard work and determination. She is excited to lead other U of T students to resources that can help them thrive as entrepreneurs.


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Cali is a beautiful American cocker spaniel estimated to be 6 years old. Gulf Coast Cocker Spaniel Rescue (GCCSR) saved Cali from euthanasia the day they rescued her, and for that, she is very grateful. When one of the Board members of GCCSR first met Cali she shook as she sat in his arms, but as soon as he started to pet Cali, she relaxed. Want to see Cali a video of Cali when she left the shelter and how much she loves being a part of the GCCSR program? Visit http://blip.tv/file/4342985.
Cali is an extremely sweet and friendly dog. The Houston Dogs Examiner recently had a chance to meet Cali and can vouch for her wonderful disposition.
Cali will be undergoing surgery to repair her cherry eye and will continue to receive treatment to heal her skin issues (which have already responded to medication very nicely). Cali has dry eye and longs for pearly whites. She gets along well with other dogs and is even crate trained.
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June 13, 2010
2010 NIU-Illinois Order Form in PDF Format
2010 NIU-Iowa State Order Form in PDF Format
2010 NIU-Minnesota Order Form in PDF Format
2010 NIU MAC Road Game Tickets Order Form in PDF Format
DeKALB, Ill. - Northern Illinois Athletics is now accepting orders for game tickets and Huskie Fan Bus Packages for NIU's 2010 football road trips to Ames, Iowa, Champaign, Ill., and Minneapolis, Minn. as the Huskies will take on Iowa State, Illinois and Minnesota in non-conference action this September.
NIU has a limited number of tickets to the Sept. 18 game at Illinois and will fill ticket orders based on Huskie Athletic Support Fund Loyalty Points. Northern Illinois season ticket holders and HASF donors have been mailed an order form for the Illinois game, which includes their current Loyalty Point totals. Order forms for all three games are available through the HASF Office in the Convocation Center, by calling 815-753-1923, or online at www.NIUHuskies.com. Through these forms, fans can order tickets only or can sign up for the entire Huskie Fan Bus Package, which includes round trip transportation and a game ticket. For the Illinois and Minnesota games, a ticket to the HASF/Alumni Association Tailgate is also a part of the package.
The deadline to turn in an order form for the NIU-Illinois game is Friday, July 2, while the order deadline for the Iowa State and Minnesota fan packages is Friday, July 30. Due to the limited amount of Illinois game tickets that NIU has received, Huskie football season ticket holders can request as many tickets to that contest as they have 2010 season tickets, while individuals who are Huskie Athletic Support Fund members only can make an initial request for two (2) Illinois game tickets. Northern Illinois will contact everyone who has requested Illinois tickets through the Huskies by July 16 to let them know whether their request has been granted.
Information on tickets and transportation to select road games, including Illinois, for Northern Illinois students will be available at a later date.
NIU anticipates less demand for tickets to the Iowa State and Minnesota games, which will be played on Thurs., Sept. 2 and Sat., Sept. 25, respectively. However, spaces on the bus for these one-day trips - which are reserved for season ticket holders and HASF members - will fill up quickly and individuals who wish to take advantage of these opportunities should submit their order forms before the July 30 deadline.
NIU is also taking ticket orders only for the Huskies' Mid-American Conference road games at Akron (Oct. 2), Western Michigan (Oct. 30), Ball State (Nov. 20) and Eastern Michigan (Nov. 26). Download the order form online on the Tickets page or on the HASF page of www.NIUHuskies.com.
For more information on Northern Illinois' 2010 road game tickets and the Huskie Fan Bus Packages, the Huskie Athletic Support Fund, or to purchase 2010 NIU Football Season Tickets, call the HASF Office in the NIU Convocation Center at 815-753-1923, or contact them via e-mail at email@example.com.
Season tickets for all five of Northern Illinois 2010 home games are currently on sale. NIU season football tickets are one of the region's best values at just $85 for all five games. NIU faculty and staff, Varsity Club (former letterwinners), NIU Alumni Association members and senior citizens can purchase season tickets for only $74. The three-game mini-plan allows fans to choose any three 2010 games, including Homecoming, to get the same reserved seat for all three games for just $50. Tickets can be ordered online at www.NIUHuskies.com (click the "Tickets" link on the top of the page), on the phone at 815-752-6800 or in person at the NIU Convocation Center Ticket Office in DeKalb.
Keep up with all the latest news and information, along with video and special features, read "Huskie Happenings" daily at www.NIUHuskies.com.


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Prevailing Wage OverviewThe Massachusetts prevailing wage laws require that employees on public works projects, except those who perform strictly supervisory functions, be paid a minimum hourly rate set by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Occupational Safety. The Attorney General's Office enforces these laws.
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Modeling for oppression towards religion begins in our primary education, continues through middle school, is enforced also in high school, and the worst offenders are our colleges and universities that are churning out edicts to discourage religious expression.
Intimidation of religious expression is documented in cases being practiced in primary education where young boys or girls that pray over their lunches, bring Bibles, or wish to share their faith are chided into silence. The impression is quickly implied that open displays of religion are not acceptable. The constitutional guarantee which forbids restricting religious expression is routinely ignored.http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/25439300/cant-read-bible
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) has extensive files on school teachers, administrations, and school boards demonstrating intolerant policies towards religious expression.
Lawsuits generated from "watch groups" that claim to be protectors of constitutional rights as the ACLU under certain circumstances with religion will threaten or intimidate schools into a "no religion" policy should there be religious expression from the students or teachers.
A classic example of how out of touch these self-appointed thought police are typically arises during graduation exercises as gratitude towards a belief system in Christianity never passes without reported suppression of religious expression.
Such was the case involving a hypocritical ACLU in Virginia that attempted to get one high school to remove a religious song from their graduation ceremony.http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2014/June/Seniors-Defy-ACLU-Sing-Hymn-at-Graduation/
This high school has a tradition of singing a song "Till We Meet Again at Jesus' Feet" since 1940 when the Thomas Walker High School in Ewing, Virginia was established. The song evolved to "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again". According to Superintendent Mark Carter there had not been one concern or issue brought forth by anyone at the school or any member of the community.
The ACLU stepped in and attempted to strong arm the school into removing the song from the graduation service and temporarily succeeded in having the song removed.
However a backlash from the community encouraged the seniors of high school to "keep on singing and praying" by post numerous yard signs.
Upon receiving their diplomas and officially graduating from the ceremony, the seniors arose together and sang the song in defiance to the ACLU's demands. Many in the crowd rose and joined singing the song to the delight of the seniors.
Commencement exercises have been historically a sticking point to valedictorians and speakers who are told not to share their faith or mention anything religious during the ceremony even though it is a clear violation to the religious freedom of individuals. Many comply but some students still share their faith usually with some repercussions leveled for doing so.
The freedom to express oneself hardly improves at the college level as secular professors and college administrations are known to make lives miserable for students attempting to demonstrate religious expression. Christian clubs on campus are forced to adhere to rules other clubs on campus do not have to abide.
The religious climate in general has grown increasingly negative in the last decade. A Pew Study revealed that factionalism in many areas have been created due to the attacks on religious liberty and other constitutional rights.
It is a different atmosphere today than it was as little as a generation ago.


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Release Date: 2002-11-08 (Limited)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Rating: NR
Duration: 1hr 37min
Leela. a professor at Bombay University, takes an assignment to teach South Asian history as a visiting professor at a university in California, USA. She leaves behind her 'shair' husband Nashaad to find her own space and happiness, with a promise that she would write to him everyday. There she comes in contact with her student Kris, an 18year old Indo-American, caught in his identity crisis. Leela becomes friends with Chaitali, Kris' mother, who is also a professor in that university and soon learns what it means to be truly independent for the first time in her life.
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- Directed by Somnath Sen
- Produced by Kavita Munjal, Anjalika Mathur
- Written by Somnath Sen
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Collection of images taken during a trip to England, Wales and Scotlaned.
Born in Korea. Move to the United States in 1965. Went to Cal-Tech, Cal Poly, and Humboldt State University. Degree in Mathematics, Mechanical Engineer, and Fine Art (MA). Start photography in 1968. Many exhibits past 40 years. Currently, work as a CEO for CPR Aquatic Inc.
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If you did not watch 'The Celebrity Apprentice' this week stop reading. *SPOILER ALERT*
After all of the presentations, commercials and variety shows, the two teams were evaluated by Mr. Trump. He told both of the Celebrities that it was the hardest decision he has ever had to make.
Team Clay -Dee Snider, Aubrey O'Day, Debbie Gibson, Penn Jillette vs Team Arsenio - Lisa Lampanelli, Paul Teutul, Teresa Guidice
In the end, Mr Donald Trump told Arsenio Hall "You're Hired". Hall's Charity, Magic Johnson Foundation, will win the $250,000.
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Pub. date: 2002 | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412984027
Print ISBN: 9780761919452 | Online ISBN: 9781412984027
The case study approach presented is an empirical inquiry that investigates a contemporary problem within its real-life context. Understanding the problem and its solution requires integrating a myriad of mutually dependent variables or pieces of evidence that are likely to be gathered at least partially by personal observation. Although a common definition of case studies exists, one may encounter various types of case studies (see Table 2.1). In order to make clear to which type of case study the introduced methods of knowledge integration should be applied, we will briefly describe different types of case studies. A detailed review of case studies is given by Yin (1994). A crucial distinction must be made between holistic and embedded case studies (Yin, 1994, p. 41). A holistic case study is shaped by a thoroughly qualitative approach that relies on narrative, phenomenological descriptions. Themes and hypotheses may be important but should remain subordinate ...
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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Anthony M. Carleo, the alleged Bellagio Biker Bandit, was charged with the Bellagio robbery of $1.5 million in chips in February. But Anthony M. Carleo today, son of Las Vegas Municipal Judge George Assad, was charged with the Suncoast Casino robbery. After months of investigations, prosecutors today charged Carleo with the 2010 robbery of the second hotel.
Last year, LALATE reported that prosecutors believed that the Bellagio robbery of December 14, 2010 was linked to the Suncoast Casino robbery on Thursday December 9, 2010. Just days before the Bellagio robbery, Carleo allegedly hit the Suncoast Hotel and Casino at 12:30 am.
The Suncoast at the time was hosting a poker tournament. Police claim Carleo drove up his motorcycle to the Suncoast, parked it near the valet station, walked into the casino, approached the cage handling the tournament's chips, and got out with his loot.
In both robberies the suspect was wearing a silver motorcycle helmet and dark clothing. "He pulled a gun, told everyone not to move and took approximately $1.5 million worth of casino chips. The suspect then ran back out to the motorcycle and exited westbound on Flamingo Boulevard," a Bellagio spokeswoman said in a news statement last year.
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Judge Assad said in a news statement in February that "[our family is] devastated and heartbroken to see my son arrested under these circumstances."
Carleo has yet to comment about today's news. A January 2012 trial date has been set.


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Arlington Area Street Rods meet twice monthly-7:00pm first & third Thursdays of each month at the Dixie House Cafe!
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The primary purpose of the club shall be the promotion of Street Rodding (a Street Rod being defined as a pre-1949 automobile modified to individual tastes) and Special Interest automobiles pre-1973 by:
(a.) maintaining a membership of dedicated individuals who have as a goal the advancement of the purpose of the club;
(b.) fostering a high standard of ethics and sportsmanship, encouraging close cooperation with local, state and national organizations whose goals parallel those of the club;
(c.) supporting community organizations in civic projects;
(d.) encouraging safe driving habits and safe vehicles.
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I am hoping you can join me for a spooktacular event I'm hosting on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. The "Fit Studio" Tweet Chat #fitstudio will be held tomorrow at 7:30pc CST. If you tweet in tomorrow, each time you do, you will be entered to win one of 20 fitness DVD's that I will be giving away each 3 minutes. If you're there at the start you'll have the best chances to win!
Here are the scary details of the questions that will be shared tomorrow.
Q1) what are you dressing up for Halloween...
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Fitness secrets and skeletons will be shared. Hope you can join me!
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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Impressive mountains and heaps of dry powder snow await downhill skiers and snowboarders in Banff National Park. Three ski areas are located within a close drive from the Town of Banff and give you unspoiled views as you carve the hills. With a total of 7,700 acres of developed terrain suitable for beginners and experts alike, the ski season here stretches from November to May.
Ski Areas of Banff National Park
Lift passes can be purchased day-of at each of the ski areas in Banff National Park. For added convenience check out Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, which allows you to buy your tickets and rent equipment in advance – for Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Ski Resort! Their Tri-Area Lift Tickets include transportation from your hotel to the ski hills, making it easiest and fastest way to hit the slopes.
Ski Rentals in Banff National Park
Travel light and rent your ski or snowboard gear once you're here! Whether you're looking for a beginner set-up or top-notch equipment for big bowls and aggressive turns, rentals are easy to acquire in Banff. Check out our member listings to find a shop that suits you.
Backcountry Skiing
At over 6000 square kilometres, Banff National Park is a giant playground just beckoning you to experience its more remote, backcountry regions. With the use of touring skis, which allow you to ski both up and downhill, you can venture away from the crowds into pristine alpine areas where you "earn your turns." A professional mountain guide is there to lead you to the best slopes and touring terrain, whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced skier.
Heli-Skiing and Boarding
With big bowls, untracked terrain and an easy lift to the top, heli-skiing will give you the most memorable and exhilarating runs of your life. Available just outside of Banff National Park, heli-skiing package options include day trips or multi-day trips with a stay at an authentic backcountry ski lodge.


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How to Take Out of an IRA for Financial Hardship
Original post by Mark Kennan of Demand Media
You may take money out of an IRA for any reason, including a financial hardship, but if you are under age 59 1/2, the Internal Revenue Service considers the withdrawal nonqualified. Unless your financial hardship meets one of the exceptions specifically defined by the IRS, you must pay an early withdrawal income tax penalty in addition to the income taxes you would normally owe on the distribution. Examples of recognized hardships include a permanent disability, post-secondary education costs and up to $10,000 to put toward purchasing a first home. Simply losing your job does not entitle you to a waiver of the early withdrawal penalty.
Step 1
Complete the required forms from your financial institution to take money out of your IRA. You need not specify why you are taking the withdrawal to receive the funds.
Step 2
Record and document your expenses if you plan to claim an exception to the early withdrawal penalty. For example, if you use the money for your child's college tuition, keep receipts from the school showing the amount of tuition paid.
Step 3
Complete Form 8606 if you took your early distribution from a Roth IRA. When you take an early distribution from a Roth IRA, you can take out all the contributions tax-free first. Then, if you need more, you can take out the earnings, but the earnings are taxable and subject to the early withdrawal penalty. If you take money from your traditional IRA, the distribution is taxable if your contributions were deducted from your income taxes.
Step 4
Complete Form 5329 if any of your withdrawal is taxable. This form calculates your early withdrawal tax penalty or reports your exception to the early withdrawal penalty. If you only withdrew contributions from your Roth IRA, do not complete Form 5329, because none of your distribution is taxable.
Step 5
Complete your income taxes with Form 1040. On line 15a, report the nontaxable portion, if any, of your distribution. On line 15b, report the taxable portion, if any. Next, if you owe an early withdrawal penalty, enter it on line 58. Finally, on line 61, report any federal income taxes withheld from your IRA withdrawal.
Things Needed
- Form 8606
- Form 5329
- Form 1040
- IRS.gov: Publication 590
- Smart Money: Tapping Your IRA Penalty-Free; Ed Slott; July 29, 2010
- IRS.gov: Form 8606 Instructions
- IRS.gov: Form 5329 Instructions
- IRS.gov: Form 1040 Instructions
About the Author
Mark Kennan is a freelance writer specializing in finance-related articles. He has worked as a sports editor for "Ring-Tum Phi" and published articles on a number of online outlets. Kennan holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and politics from Washington and Lee University.
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Compensation for the following Charleston jobs have been updated by PayScale for 2011. This data is shown as the gross median (50th percentile) for selected titles. Bear in mind, that there are many factors that can affect an individual job with the same title. Responsibilities, level, additional compensation factors, education, and experience also affect what these titled jobs can warrant.
This is a good overview of what you can expect if you are job searching or seeking a new career choice in Charleston, SC.
Job title Median Salary
Retail Store Manager $40,678
Registered Nurse (RN) $49,598
Attorney/Lawyer $67,407
Project Mgr, Construction $61,409
Administrative Assistant $28,909
High School Teacher $40,443
Software Engineer $61,706
Below are the median salaries by Employer Type in Charleston, SC. Again, the compensation data is shown as the gross median (50th percentile) and the same factors as above apply that can affect actual pay.
Employer Type Salary
Company $50,129
Hospital $54,268
Private Practice/Firm $46,148
Government/State & Local $45,064
Government/Federal $65,027
Colleges/University $43,160
Non-Profit Organization $39,429
Schools/School District $41,064
Contract $55,435
Self-Employed $50,055
Marie Coppola March 2011
Ref: PayScale - Updated 2011 http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Location=Charleston-SC/Salary


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Chinese Collection
Storage JarStorage Jar
Storage Jar
China, Gansu province, Yangshao culture
Neolithic period, Banshan phase (c. 2600–2300 B.C.)
c. 2500 B.C.
Low-fired earthenware painted with iron oxide and manganese pigments
H. 14 in. (35.6 cm); Diam. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
Large storage jars, painted with a free hand in imaginative geometric designs, are commonly found in Neolithic tombs in Gansu province, located in west China.
Storage JarStorage Jar
Storage Jar
Neolithic period, Machang phase (c. 7000–2000 B.C.)
c. 2200 B.C.
Low-fired clay with iron oxide and manganese pigments
H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); Diam. 16 in. (40.7 cm)
Large storage jars, painted with a free hand in imaginative geometric designs, are commonly found in Neolithic tombs in Gansu province, located in west China.
Nao BellNao Bell
Nao Bell
China, possibly Hunan province
Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 B.C.)
c. 10th century B.C.
19 x 13 1/2 x 10 in. (48.3 x 34.3 x 25.4 cm)
This impressive, heavily cast nao bell is ornamented on each side with eighteen conical studs arranged in three rows, separated by bands of scrolling thunder pattern (leiwen) decoration, and surrounded by borders of fine thread-relief.
Jar with Stamped DecorationJar with Stamped Decoration
Jar with Stamped Decoration
China, probably Jiangxi province
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–221 B.C.)
7th–4th century B.C.
High-fired earthenware
H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm); Diam. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm)
The ceramics of the early first millennium B.C. from Jiangxi province in central China are characterized by stamped or impressed geometric designs on high-fired earthenwares, predominantly on vessels of simple forms with high shoulders, short necks, and broad mouths.
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Jar with Ribbed Decoration
China, probably Zhejiang province
Warring States period (475–221 B.C.)
4th century B.C.
Stoneware with yellowish green glaze
H. 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm); Diam.14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
From the end of the Warring States period through the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), glazed stoneware vessels were routinely produced in northern Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu provinces to serve as funerary storage jars.
Horse and RiderHorse and Rider
Horse and Rider
China, probably Shaanxi province
Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)
2nd–1st century B.C.
Earthenware with painted polychrome decoration
22 5/8 x 21 1/2 x 6 5/8 in. (57.5 x 54.6 x 16.8 cm)
Tombs of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D.. 220) were typically furnished with model figures and other objects believed to be necessary for a safe journey to the afterlife.
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Cocoon-Shaped Jar with Cloud-Scroll Design
China, possibly Luoyang, Henan province
Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)
Late 2nd or early 1st century B.C.
Earthenware with painted polychrome decoration
11 1/2 x 13 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. (29.2 x 33.3 x 23.5 cm)
This handsome jar would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed in a tomb as a substitute for the more valuable bronze and lacquer vessels used in daily life.
Standing DogStanding Dog
Standing Dog
Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25–220)
c. 1st century A.D.
Earthenware with lead-fluxed glaze
12 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (31.1 x 34.3 x 14 cm)
During the Eastern Han dynasty, sculptors produced images of various dog types—among them mastiffs and chows—that were then included with the human and other animal figures placed in tombs. Dogs were generally fashioned standing on all fours or in recumbent attitudes.
Mirror with Animals and FigureMirror with Animals and Figure
Mirror with Animals and Figure
Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25–220)
c. A.D. 100
Cast bronze
6 1/2 in. diameter (16.5 cm diameter)
In ancient China, from at least the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1100 B.C.), mirrors served both as functional articles of daily life and as sacred objects possessing powers of their own. By the fourth century B.C., the custom had developed of placing mirrors in tombs.
Jar in the Shape of a StupaJar in the Shape of a Stupa
Jar in the Shape of a Stupa
China, Shaanxi, Shandong, or Henan province
Northern Qi period or Sui dynasty (550–577/581–618)
Late 6th or early 7th century
Earthenware with traces of painted polychrome pigment
19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
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This unusual pottery jar illustrates the early assimilation of Buddhist motifs to the decoration of Chinese mortuary objects.
Amphora-Shaped VaseAmphora-Shaped Vase
Amphora-Shaped Vase
China, probably Hebei province
Tang dynasty (618–907)
7th or 8th century A.D.
Stoneware with transparent glaze
H. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm); Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
The amphora shape of this vase, modeled after Hellenistic prototypes, has been translated into Chinese idiom by the use of a single color glaze and the substitution of dragon handles for the ordinary loop variety.
Court LadyCourt Lady
Court Lady
China, probably Shaanxi province
Tang dynasty (618–907)
First half of the 8th century
Gray earthenware with painted polychrome decoration
16 5/16 x 7 1/16 x 6 3/8 in. (41.5 x 18 x 16.2 cm)
One of the most engaging and distinctive groups of Tang funerary sculpture is the one representing ladies of the court. This animated and charming example stands in a gracefully swayed pose, her petite hands held in a conversational gesture in front of her swelling form.
Earth SpiritEarth Spirit
Earth Spirit
China, probably Shaanxi province
Tang dynasty (618–907)
First half of the 8th century
Gray earthenware with painted polychrome decoration
31 1/8 x 7 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (79.1 x 19.2 x 28.5 cm)
The inclusion of fantastic animal guardians as part of the retinue of tomb figures began in the Northern Wei dynasty (A.D. 386–534) and continued into the Tang dynasty.
Ewer with a Short SpoutEwer with a Short Spout
Ewer with a Short Spout
Tang dynasty (618–907)
8th or 9th century
Stoneware with mottled golden brown glaze
H. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); Diam. 6 5/8 in. (19 cm)
This ewer is distinguished by its spherical shape and lustrous brown glaze, which falls short of the base in a sweeping curve, revealing its light buff body. The handle terminates at the rim in a stylized, natural form.
Bodhisattva TorsoBodhisattva Torso
Bodhisattva Torso
China, probably Shanxi province
Tang dynasty (618–907)
c. 775–800
Stone, traces of gesso and pigment
39 x 12 15/16 x 8 in. (99 x 32.8 x 20.3 cm)
The evolution of Chinese Buddhist sculpture from archaic and columnar to fleshy and sensuous reached its culmination in the Tang dynasty, by which time Chinese Buddhist sculpture in the round shows a masterful adaptation of foreign Indian style to indigenous traditions.
Melon-Shaped EwerMelon-Shaped Ewer
Melon-Shaped Ewer
Song dynasty (960–1279)
11th or 12th century
Porcelain with pale greenish blue glaze (Qingbai ware)
H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Qingbai ware, prized for its elegant restraint, was produced near the great ceramic center of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province, in south China. These delicate porcelains are distinguished by a clear, bluish white glaze over incised, combed, or molded decoration.


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Microsoft Studios corporate vice president Phil Spencer believes that the rise of the digital marketplace for video games might actually save mid-tier developers from demise, according to a report today from VG 24/7.
In an interview with Official Xbox Magazine, Spencer said digital stores have been a "real savior" in the sense that studios no longer need to look to retail to sell their games.
"I think five to six years ago, there was a real concern that we were going to lose those mid-tier games because they maybe weren't games that could scale up to compete with Halo, Call of Duty, or GTA, and there was no other avenue for those games to actually find consumers," Spencer said.
Within that half-decade, Spencer points out, has been the creation of the Apple App Store, Android marketplace and other digital stores "where a lot of those developers have gone, and there's been some great games created for those devices."
And now, with Microsoft's indie development initiative ID@Xbox, those smaller studios can develop offline, single-player games that they can viably sell, Spencer said.
"The indie program that we're running –– Sony's obviously running an indie program –– we're opening up the stores more on console," Spencer said. "And the nice thing is, I think consoles will now start to feel more like the other devices in terms of the breadth of content."
Spencer said the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 would become conduits for a "breadth of content" that spans across the spectrum from triple-A titles to small, indie games.
Last month Vlambeer co-founder Rami Ismail said he believes Microsoft's ID@Xbox program could have a tangible influence in the indie development scene, say for one important parity clause that could be a deal breaker.


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An inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissues that runs from the heel to the toes.
Along the bottom of your foot runs a thick band of connective tissue. Starting at the heel, the band fans out to connect to each of the toes. It's called the plantar fascia, and it's engineered to act as a shock absorber for all the pounding the body takes. However, all that pounding can cause small tears in the plantar fascia, creating an irritating, inflamed source of pain. Once theplantar fascia is damaged, the condition is called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is known to affect those who exercise regularly, those who are overweight, those with a high arch, and those with a fl at foot. In other words, it's not very discriminating.
"The theory is that there is a design problem with the way the body was engineered," says David Martin, a triathlete and chiropractor in Johnson City, N.Y. "But more likely it's because of the way we use — and abuse — our bodies." Whether the cause is overuse through exercise, excessive weight, a hard landing, or our footwear, the result is the same: The arch drops, causing the fascia band to stretch and then tear.
In most cases, the plantar fascia tears near the heel. Many times it is ignored and worsens until the repeated irritation and prolonged inflammation causes the body to develop a secondary problem: heel spurs.
"The body creates a bony spur because it's afraid the inflamed tissue will tear away from the heel," explains William Smith, owner of Southern Tier Pedorthic Center in Endicott, N.Y., a specialty shoe store that fits many clients suffering from plantar fasciitis.
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plantar fasciitis
March 1, 2010
Painful and often persistent, plantar fasciitis can be troublesome to treat because what is necessary seems nearly impossible.
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Cryosurgery treats foot pain by using very cold temperatures.
August 1, 2008
Heel pain is the most common foot complaint that sends people to their doctors. Your pedicure service can give relief to heel pain sufferers through communication, warming treatments, and massage.
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There are no tricks in these delightful treats for feet, and the only thing to smell will be the heady scents of aromatherapy oils and lotions that finish off the service.
Sara Cole submitted a nail disease photo and won a Clear Nail retail display and Callus & Cuticle Removers from Dr. G's in a random drawing.
His patients' desire for more youthful-looking feet — and relief from nagging foot pain — prompted a Beverly Hills dermatologic surgeon to create a Heel-to-Toe Rejuvenation program to keep feet looking and feeling great regardless of age.
Did you know that nail problems make up about 10% of all dermatological conditions? It's true, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Pedix Feet is a new complete foot and leg care line by Alessandro featuring the MarinaVital complex, which contains spirulina algae, proteins, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, sea salts, essential oils, and plant extracts.
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Southern Hemisphere GFS Longwave 500hPa Height Analysis Chart
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Global Forecast System. The operational numerical weather forecasting model run by NCEP. The GFS superceded the AVN and MRF models, on which it is largely based. Forecast data from the GFS is available out to 180 hours at full resolution and 16 days at a reduced resolution.
Weather News
Icy weather in NSW to ease with parts of Victoria set for strong winds, BoM says
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says icy and windy weather affecting parts of the New South Wales central-west and the Blue Mountains will be easing today and has issued a strong wind warning for parts of Victoria.
Snowfalls, heavy rain recorded across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
Parts of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania were blanketed in snow, as a cold snap moved across the south-east coast.
Melbourne weather: BoM warns of icy winter blast as snow hits Victoria
Victoria is in the grip of a cold snap, with snow falling across the state and Melbourne bracing for a wintry weekend.


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LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - If you have old chairs, wood or tires in your yard. It's time to get rid of them. It's part of the operation clean-up campaign put on by the city. This time, their focus is on district four. Inspectors from various city departments went door to door to speak to each resident about potential code violations they have.
People were given verbal warnings instead of tickets. They are asking each resident to clean up the debris in their yard and place it by the curb. The solid waste department will then come by on Wednesday to pick it up. Residents in the area like the idea the city is coming to them to pick up the unwanted items.
"It's good. It's good for us, because most of the people down here are getting to a senior age and they are not able to get rid of all the stuff. So if somebody can help them out and put it on the sidewalk, it will be great for some of us that are senior citizens."
No oil or paint will be picked up by the city. If you live in district four and want your trash removed, place it by the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday. When the city held operation clean up in district three, more than 30 tons of debris was collected.


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moon bike suffers from major 'dain bramage'!
June 9th
oh my GAH!
May 28th
If I had hands I would be putting them over my eyes right now.
May 24th
wow! This is tense AND scary!
May 23rd
May 22nd
May 22nd
wow. that seriously creeped me out!
May 22nd
wow! This is scary AND tense!
May 22nd
May 21st
Ooh, there may be hope for them after all!
May 21st
Moon Bike was already brain dead... (*shudder*)
May 21st
Oh my sh*t!
May 21st


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In spite of the chance of rain, this weekend promises an exciting line-up of cultural festivals sure to entertain and brighten things before the new week starts up again.
A quick overview of what's to come includes Thai, Japanese, International and Dance festivities. Read on to find out more about each free event.
Festivals in San Jose this weekend:
Japanese: 37th Annual Nikkei Matsuri
There is something for the entire family at this annual event in the heart of Japantown in San Jose. The Japanese American Culture is shared through food and the arts – you can spend the whole day at this event.
Festival-goers will enjoy traditional and non-traditional Japanese cuisine with preparations done on site and served by local Japanese American non-profit organizations. There will be over sixty arts and crafts vendors, all being handmade to include clothing, ceramics, pottery and gifts. The indoor and outdoor stages will feature music, martial arts, dance, and Taiko. For visual enjoyment there will also be the ikebana, rock, bonsai and dolls on display.
When: Sunday April 27, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Japantown at 5th and Jackson Streets, San Jose, CA
Cost: Free, food and beverages can be purchased at booths
Thai: 2nd Annual Songkran Thai New Year Festval 2014
In its second year, the Thai Association of Northern California (TANC) is back with their Annual Songkran Thai New Year Festival. There will be food entertainment, booths and fun. Join the festivities in a Thai New Year water blessing ritual and splashing, Muay Thai kick-boxing exhibitions, Miss Songkran beauty pageant, Singha Beer Garden, Food trucks and vendors, Thai crafts and merchandise, traditional and contemporary entertainment and more.
The national Thai New Year is Songkran. A three-day holiday for the Thai people to return to their homes for celebrating and honoring families and elders, as well as a time for forgiveness and repentance, and includes a water blessing ceremony, music, dance and games and sports..
When: Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: East William Street at South First Street, San Jose, CA
Cost: Free with food and beverage for purchase at event
International: Festival of the Silk Road - 2014
Afsaneh Art & Culture Society/Ballet Afsaneh proudly presents the 6th annual Festival of the Silk Road – 2014. Featured will be concerts with star performers, international foods, folk dance, costumes, art and cultural dance from Iran, Afghanistan, Armenia, China, India, Azerbaijan, Egypt, the Balkans, the Roma & more
This event promises fun for the family in the gardens and lobby of the plaza theater. A Silk Road Bazaar offering traditional clothing, jewelry and art, dance and music workshops, and storytelling will be on hand. Performances and folk dancing all afternoon with many special guests and live music. Plan to have a picnic on the lawn under the palm trees!
When: April 27, 2014 from 1 to 6 p.m. and more from 3 p.m.
Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA
Cost: Free from 1 to 6 p.m. After 3 p.m. tickets can be purchased for more entertaining
Dance: 12th Annual sjDANCEco Festival at Santana Row
The outdoor festival features the diversity of local and regional dance artists performing quality contemporary movements in celebration of National Dance Week. Enjoy dancing by groups such as the following:
• sjDANCEco (Maria Basile, Gabriel Mata)
• Diablo Ballet
• LV Dance Collective
• STRANDEDartists
• Pointe of Departure
• Moving Sculptures
• Erin East
• Visual Rhythm
• ArtistEDGE
• Zohar Dance Company
When: April 27, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Park Valencia at Santana Row, San Jose, CA
Cost: Free


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Walk into the Brew Camp store on 4639 Damen Avenue, and you'll first smell the rich, earthy scent of grain and yeast, the building blocks of beer stored in bags, sachets, and refrigerated vials throughout the store. To the immediate left, you'll see the checkout counter, and maybe a gentleman with an impressive beard, sampling some homemade beer from a flask with the intellectual consideration and forethought of a wine taster.
To his right, you'll see a slim bookshelf, stocked with manuals, 'brew-books', and how-to guides that teach you how to make carbonated beverages with malt and yeast. And in the rest of the shop, you'll see the paraphernalia of the private beer-brewing trade.
The sheer array of supplies available drives home the fact that beer-brewing is a hobby that requires a large knowledge of chemistry and biology as well as flavor and taste. There are large metal vats, tubes, valves, filters, and siphons on the shelves, acids and salts in racks to absorb certain substances from the brew...and flavors, ranging from sweeteners to herbs and spices.
And in stacks near the back and the front, there are boxes filled with empty beer bottles, unstained, rich brown, and waiting to be filled.
Experienced beer brewers looking for their own equipment will be able to find pretty much everything they'll need to ply their trade.
Novice beer-brewers, or people who are just starting out, can learn more about brewing by attending workshop classes hosted at 1826 W. Wilson Ave. The beginning workshop, "Making Beer at Home", teaches students about the ingredients, tools, and methods needed to brew beer at home, while the "All Grain Brewing", and "Hands on With Kegs" courses teach more complex methods of concocting larger and more varied types of beer.
Lastly, for people who wish to experiment with combinations of ingredients from the comfort of their home, the Brew Camp website has a 'Recipe Builder' page. Here, the curious can create recipes by selecting different categories of Yeast, Malt, Hops, extracts, spices, grains, and fruit purees, then specifying the quantity of each. This function also allows seasoned beer-brewers to see how much it'd cost to purchase their recipe ingredients from Brew Camp.
Whether you like alcoholic beverages, or prefer carbonated soda-type drinks, Brew Camp is a shop where you can get what you need and learn interesting things about the art of brewing.


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Program Philosophy
The Afro-Asian focus of the PVCC Complementary Health Care Initiative is based on the belief that health is not just the absence of disease, but is the complete state of physical, emotional, and social well-being, a definition put forth by the World Health Organization decades ago. Many have appended the goal of spiritual well-being to this definition. Research Quantum Physics and Quantum Mechanics is providing more and more evidence that the age old concept of life force is more than a theoretical construct, but is in fact a measurable phenomenon; and this phenomenon is directly related to the health status of living things - plant, animal, and human.
Throughout the history of Afro-Asiatic cultures, including but not limited to ancient Kush, Canaan, Nubia, Babylonia, Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and Japan, a strong linkage has existed between religious practices, fighting arts and warfare, and the healing arts. This phenomenon of life force has been called by various names in these different cultures; Ankh in Egypt; Nkra in West Africa; Ase in Yorubaland, Nigeria, Ntu in southern parts of Africa; Prana and Kundalini in India; Qi (Chi) in China, and Ki in Japan. No doubt it is also referred to in the languages of indigenous cultures throughout the world, Aloha in Hawaiian, and Manna and Mitakiyasin in some Native American traditions.
Cornerstone Philosophy
The life force phenomenon stands at the center of the health and healing beliefs and practices of the Afro-Asian world, and represents an essential knowledge contribution to the solution of the current healthcare crisis in the U.S.


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Yankee Magazine Named National City and Regional Magazine Awards Finalist in Three Categories
Gaining finalist status for both "Multimedia" and "Excellence Online" categories represents Yankee's successful effort to extend the brand to audiences who routinely get their news and information online.
The competition is open to more than 90 members of CRMA and other qualified city and regional magazines throughout North America. The contest is a 24-year-old national competition and has been coordinated by the University of Missouri School of Journalism on behalf of CRMA for the past 13 years.
For more information, visit YankeeMagazine.com
Note to media: Yankee welcomes the media to interview our writers and editors, who are experts on New England. For more information, contact Heather Atwell.
About Yankee Magazine: Yankee Magazine was founded in 1935 and is based in Dublin, New Hampshire, with a sales office in Boston. It is the only magazine devoted to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and features. With a paid circulation of over 350,000 and a total audience of nearly 2.5 million, it is published by Yankee Publishing Incorporated (YPI), one of the few remaining independent magazine publishers in the United States. YPI also owns the nation's oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer's Almanac. More information about Yankee: New England's Magazine is available at: YankeeMagazine.com


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With six of the eight potential love interests within Dragon Age: Inquisition announced, the identity of one of the final two remaining romance options was inadvertently leaked by the executive producer of the Dragon Age series. Bioware's Mark Darrah tweeted on Aug. 30 that Solas, the elf mage companion who will fight by the player's side in the upcoming release, will also be one of the many characters available for gamers to romance.
Darrah, later revealed that his confirmation of Solas as a love interest was accidental after he casually referenced the fact that fans will be able to enter into a romantic relationship with the mage. The executive producer stated that he simply thought that the information had already been officially revealed after jokingly telling gamers that the chances for him to leak more details increases as the launch of Dragon Age: Inquisition draws near.
While Solas is one of eight total romance options, not everyone will actually be able to become involved with the companion character. Of all of the love options that have been announced thus far, Solas is the pickiest. Darrah confirmed that he will only be romantically interested in a female elf Inquisitor. Each romance option from Dragon Age: Inquisition will belong exclusively to specific sexual persuasion such as straight, gay, or bisexual. However, Solas is the first character that has been confirmed to only be interested in a single race.
Dragon Age: Inquisition launches on Nov. 18 for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, and PC. With the reveal that Solas will be possible love interest in Bioware's upcoming game, only one final roman option remains a mystery.


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College Hockey:USCHO Women's Game of the Week:
Minnesota at Minnesota-Duluth
Minnesota vs. Minnesota-Duluth. A rivalry that needs no introduction. The October series between the two teams proved a tale of two very different games. The Gophers jumped out quickly in Game One and rode a Bobbi Ross hat trick to a 4-1 victory. The Bulldogs' top trio of Noemie Marin, Jessica Koizumi, and Michaela Lanzl erupted for five goals and 11 points in a 6-0 UMD rout the following night. Three months later, the scene shifts to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center for the latest chapter in one of the game's great grudge matches.
Game Time: Sat. 7 p.m. CT (Broadcast Links)
No. 5 Minnesota (15-6-1 overall, 10-5-1 WCHA)
Top Scorers: Erica McKenzie, So., F (17-13-30), Bobbi Ross, So., F (14-13-27), Gigi Marvin, Fr., (7-15-22)
Top Goaltenders: Brittony Chartier, Fr. (10-5-1, 2.04, .910), Kim Hanlon, Fr. (5-1-0, 0.61, .968)
Scoring Offense: 2.82 (T-13th)
Scoring Defense: 1.64 (7th)
Penalty Minutes: 12.6 (18th)
Power Play: 20 of 115, 17.4% (11th)
Penalty Kill: 108 of 125, 86.4% (12th)
Just in the nick of time, Minnesota may have found the elixir for its Saturday night fever (or whatever was ailing the Gophers in the back end of its home series). True, the Gophers will be on the road this weekend where they have yet to taste defeat. However, it had been a while since Laura Halldorson could classify a weekend as an unqualified success for her team. The key in her eyes was simple: her team consistently converted its chances to put the puck in the net at even strength and on the power play. The Minnesota skipper was also encouraged to see her captain Andrea Nichols pop two goals last Friday, and she feels sophomore center Jenelle Philipczyk is close to breaking out offensively as well. Turning one weekend's good work into a trend promises to be a challenge, however, with Minnesota-Duluth featuring the nation's sixth best scoring defense and top penalty kill.
In October, the Gophers threw two netminders at the Bulldogs for the wrong reason; Kim Hanlon had to relieve Brittony Chartier with Minnesota in a 6-0 hole. UMD will probably see both rookie goaltenders again this weekend, but this time as part of a platoon forced by Hanlon's strong play. Halldorson says Hanlon's emergence reminds her of Brenda Reinen's surprise splash in 2002, when Reinen split time with the more known quantity Jody Horak, and even provided a 38-save start in the Gophers' WCHA Championship game victory.
No. 4 Minnesota-Duluth (16-3-1 overall, 14-3-1 WCHA
Top Scorers: Noemie Marin, Jr., F (16-14-30), Jessica Koizumi, Jr., F (11-18-29), Michaela Lanzl, Fr., F (16-9-25)
Top Goaltender: Riitta Schaublin, Jr. (15-3-1, 1.50, .943)
Scoring Offense: 4.15 (2nd)
Scoring Defense: 1.55 (6th)
Penalty Minutes: 14.6 (8th)
Power Play: 24 of 121, 19.8% (8th)
Penalty Kill: 112 of 122, 91.8% (1st)
Minnesota-Duluth's record is just one point off the 16-2-2 mark posted by last year's squad, but the Bulldogs are still search in of a signature series. First series with No.1 Wisconsin: split. Second series with the Badgers: one point. First series with Minnesota: split. Coach Shannon Miller feels in the first series with the Gophers, her younger players got caught up in the moment and did not start executing the game plan until Bobbi Ross already had a hat trick to her credit. Michaela Lanzl's absence didn't help either and Lanzl's breakaway goal the next night off a designed faceoff play set the tone for a UMD rout.
Miller's official job title is Head Coach, but she's playing the role of Professional Juggler these days as well. UMD will be without Lanzl and possibly Mari Pehkonen for much of February due to Olympic commitments, while Samantha Hough and captain Allison Lehrke will likely miss the weekend with injuries as well. This past weekend saw some revamped combinations across the forward lines and Miller says she will continue to tinker in hopes of finding some combinations that will work well while the Bulldogs await the reunion of their full roster. The UMD coach feels several members of her supporting cast are finally starting to view themselves as legitimate offensive threats in their own right, pivotal for a team that has received 43 of its 83 goals from Marin, Koizumi, and Lanzl.
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Singer and songwriter Neil Young endorses the LincVolt, a retro inspired green exotic automobile. On Feb. 25, 2014, the Celebrity Cafe shared a celebrity car news article about the famous rock musician. Young openly admits that despite his proclivities to go green he has had a special fascination with gas-guzzling automobiles since childhood.
The entertainment news source shared the following details about his memoir project and long list of celebrity cars, saying the following:
This time, the story will focus on Young's die-hard love for vehicles along with his recent interest in being an environmental activist, according to Billboard.
The book will hit the shelves this fall and is currently unnamed.
"An avid car enthusiast, Young will showcase the cars he's owned throughout his life and the stories associated with them. He will also discuss his dedication to clean energy and his recent awareness of the environmental impact the emissions of his past cars had on the environment," said Young's publisher, as reported by Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone magazine noted the memoirs about Neil Young and his lifetime fascination with cars will be released in the fall of 2014. As a funny side note, Young's very expensive electric exotic car broke down in the desert back in 2013 shared Gawker magazine.
For more information about the LincVolt, check out lincvolt.com. Sadly, its reliability has been compared to a horse with no name.
But on a plus note, it all makes perfect sense now [why so many car lovers have included his songs over the years on their "must have play list" for car cruising activities]. Car people seem to be naturally in tune with one another (even if their tastes and preferences for automobile brands and styles may vary considerably).
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This is to thank Mayor Williams and City Council for agreeing to provide protection of the Municipal Golf Course in the General Plan for the future of Park City.
For those not familiar with the attributes of the Park City Municipal Golf Course, it is an oasis of gently graded land at the base of the Park City Mountain Resort. Meandering through the Thaynes Canyon neighborhood this open space provides spectacular scenery and an incredible array of mature trees of numerous varieties, some exotic. There is a magnificent "canopy tree" overhanging the third green that seems unidentifiable.
As a wooded park, the golf course cools down Park City summers. Ponds and streams on 11 of 18 holes support fish, ducks, osprey, owls, otters, and others, and at night, deer and moose sometimes come for a drink.
For golfers, this public course is masterfully designed with no two holes alike, and unique amongst mountain courses, it has wonderful walkability. Gentle terrain provides great Nordic skiing in the winter. Since the golf course has already suffered encroachment of greens, tees, and a great grassy driving range by development, preserving what is left of the original course should be a priority for a town whose economy depends on recreation. If in the future, winters do get shorter and summers hotter, a public golf course may become Park City's primary tourist attraction.
Beverly Hurwitz, MD
Park City
Park City General Plan is too general
I don't live in Park City, but have owned property and business interests here for many years, so I've been reading parts of the proposed General Plan, and am staggered by how long and vague it seems to be.
It was very interesting to read The Park Record's recent news story about how an essay on CARG, Mayor Williams' old watchdog group, has been included in the proposed General Plan. I certainly hope that this recognition wasn't an attempt by the planning staff to place a big wet kiss on the Mayoral posterior, but if it was, I'd remind the staff that Dana was also the founder of Summit County SCUM ("Social Crazies Undermining Morality"). I still have one of his bumper stickers on my plow truck. Might as well toss in an essay on that, everything else is in there.
Bruce Margolius
Underage drinking is a serious problem
I enjoyed my trip to Park City to watch the Bobsled World Cup. Thanks to all involved for the hospitality and in coordinating the event! The small town where I live in Northeast Nebraska had a similar event last May that reps from Citizens Demanding Community-Oriented Law Enforcement, David MacFarlane and Joe Tesch, described in the guest editorial. I'd only want to say that alcohol IS a problem in my small town in Nebraska. I think it behooves us all to support law enforcement officers when they attempt to enforce existing laws which would include underage drinking. I am sorry that your community also had to have a similar experience, but I also don't want the problems of irresponsible alcohol consumption to be minimized either.
Michael Gettman
Norfolk, Nebraska
Deer Valley unfair for snowboarders
Dear Editor,
I move that this snow season, Deer Valley and Alta open it's resorts to snowboarders. Yes, I know this is extreme, but it isn't fair for snowboarders to be excluded simply because of a no-snowboarder rule. It has been proven in other resorts, such as Park City Mountain or the Canyons, that snowboarders and skiers can and have moved harmoniously down the slopes with each other, without collisions or other disturbances.
Why cannot this liberal principle be applied to the former two resorts and follow the example of the latter two? In additional to revenue increases and youth turn out, it'll make the day more eventful and fun--even the possibility of opening up additional trails, lifts, and mountains. Why not, on top of it, connect Park City Mountain Resort with the Canyons and Deer Valley--interconnect them with a perpendicular trail that intersects each resort or a ski lift that serves as a bypass?
These are some good ideas for this ski/snowboard season. Maybe with the additional revenue and more patrons, from an interconnected hyperspace of skiers and snowboarders riding along, perhaps more gourmet cuisine lodges will be open and available for the lunchtime diners. And maybe, just maybe, there would be an after-school special for those enrolled in ski or snowboard school -- and be able to ride home together on boards/skis through the groomed trails without worrying about carpooling or no-snowboarders zone.
After all, 'Tis the Season...
Zack Haskins
Park City, Utah
Kindness of strangers is appreciated
Dear Editor:
After I put my groceries in my car at Smith's Market parking lot, I realized that I was stuck in their sidewalk gutter and my front tires just spun around and around. A man who was parked next to me was just putting groceries into his car, so I rolled down the window and asked him if he could help me.
He pushed and pushed the car until the tires finally got traction and I was then able to keep on schedule and be on time for my granddaughter's music recital.
Since I am a California resident visiting for the month, this act of kindness from a man who said his name was, Billy Dean, tells me the Christmas Spirit is definitely here in Park City.
Robbie Fox
Villa Park, Calif.


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What happens when two chefs get married? Well, you can expect a feast. Particularly when they have food to thank for the union itself.
Amanda and Dave met while working at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis—Dave as executive chef and Amanda as pastry chef. So it only made sense that when the pair got engaged in 2011, food would strongly influence their wedding choices—starting with their venue.
"The big thing was being able to bring in our own people to do food," says Dave. That desire brought them to The Outing Lodge, where Amanda had worked while going to culinary school. "We worked it out so we could take over the kitchen," she says. The couple designed their own menu, and Dave did much of the prep work before passing the reins on to a trusted chef friend.
While food factored heavily into their big day, it sometimes showed up in surprising ways. Pears served as place tags, and the couple cut their cake with Dave's chef's knife. But it was the bridal bouquet that stole the show. "I wanted food incorporated into my flowers, but not the traditional pumpkins, apples, and gourds for fall," says Amanda. So her sister, who works at La Petite Fleur, came up with a brilliant bouquet with asparagus as the handle and scapes mixed among the flowers. (Asparagus also appeared in the men's boutonnieres.)
After the mid-afternoon open-air ceremony, the couple hosted a three-hour-long cocktail hour complete with lawn games, pork belly sliders, pizzas, and ice sculptures filled with seafood. That was followed by a buffet dinner—specifically designed so guests could indulge to the max—in the outdoor tent, which had been decorated in a romantic vintage mix of pearls, flowers, and candlelight.
Amanda made her own wedding cake, cheesecake, apple pie, and more than 22 kinds of truffles for dessert. She and Dave also put out words of encouragement. "We did a sign on the dessert table that said 'Yes, you can,' " says Amanda. "Because we ate all day, it was like, yes, you can eat more!"
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Fourth Grade Awards Ceremony
All A Honor Roll, A & B Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, BUG, Good Citizenship
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Japanese hotels
It is very easy to find a hotel in every major city in Japan that can meet the needs of any visitor. Furthermore, it is very easy to find one that is beautiful, convenient, with free wireless Internet, spotless and affordable! In Fukuoka, there are about 20 different hotels like this to choose from ranging in price from $49.00 to $100.00! Japanese hotels are very clean; people here pay attention to the details. Check these hotels out- http://www.hotelclub.com/Japan/Fukuoka-hotels.
Japanese food
The Japanese live longer than any other group on earth. Why is that? Simple, Japanese food is the healthiest in the world. Not only is it healthy, it's delicious and affordable. Fine restaurants, of every price range line the streets of every city. No matter what you choose to eat, traditional soup, fish or a fine steak it's assured to be prepared with care, passion for perfection and love. The food is great.
It's surprising to see how well food can be displayed in a Japanese grocery store. There are sections of the market where one can buy prepared meals exhibiting such extraordinary beauty the sight of which belong in an art museum. You will get spoiled, then you'll get jealous of the fact that we don't have this here! We have meals slopped in a box!
A walk to the grocer's seafood department will leave you with the feeling of awe! Earth's finest sushi is here. Astounding sushi creations adorn the coolers they are displayed in. Sushi-chefs take pride in creating delicious food in the form of art whose taste is unworldly. Slabs of sushi grade tuna, fresh as the day, are available for a tiny fraction of what they would cost here. The cost of food in Japan is comparable to that in the US, except of-course for the fish, which is of much higher quality yet much less expensive.
Interestingly, Japanese preoccupation to care and detail is found everywhere, even in convenience stores, including 7-11's, where there too one can find delicately prepared healthy meals displayed in coolers.
Why can't we (Americans) give ourselves that same special care and attention to detail the Japanese do, so evident in the way they prepare and display food.
And where can one find is the delicious Sake for $1.99, ("One Cup") available in every Japanese convenience store?
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