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Yes, the iPod port was a joke. See the iPod page for more information about the hoax.
BTW, the Finnix x86/PPC 87.0 release itself wasn't a hoax. You have downloaded your copy already, haven't you?
Lol, I fell for it. iPods and other devices are moving closer and closer to being more universal and the thought that one could become a PocketPC or Palm compatible device (in this case obviously not PocketPC since Apple is rather against MS) didn't sound entirely impossible. Heck, cell phones have already done it a good while back and they sport their own little MP3 players now. I admit I don't keep up with Apple's latest hardware very well as you can see. d-: Ok, in retrospect, I can't really think of why you'd want to run Finnix on such a device anyway.
I initially fell for it too. There is a Linux distribution that runs on the iPod already.
Now that I think about it, an iPod version of Finnix would be very handy. You could do admin tasks on a headless server without having to plug in a keyboard and monitor... just your iPod!

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Ganga wrote:Don't wait too long as the Bowmore 17 is being replaced with the Bowmore 18. Really are too different animals.
lincoln imp wrote:Woodhill this thread is an excellent idea.
A warm welcome to all new forum members
Ryguy wrote:Welcome to the Forums osiris! Enjoy your whisky adventure, and I look forward to seeing you around the Live Tastings hopefully. The area of the Forum that Ganga spoke of can be found here Live Tastings
osiris wrote:Nice to have this welcome for someone from the Netherlands as well. I_SPEY, you might want to check out this topic. It is about a Dutch whisky I received this week as a gift.
Tennessee Dave wrote:Hello to all. Sorry it took me a while to post. Just been reading and learning. I have been a bourbon drinker for quite some time and now I want to expand into the world of single malts. I've only had a few. I did receive a wonderful gift of Balvenie 21 yo Portwood from my wife and I must say that if there are a lot more out there as good as this I will be in trouble. I have also enjoyed Oban and have experienced Lagavulin though I don't think it will ever be a favorite. I tend toward wheated bourbons like Weller and Van Winkle. Looking forward to learning and tasting a lot. Recommendations accepted.
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I am "new" to whisky and am looking for tips on the ones to try.
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Hey, you know how back in April I said things were going crazy? Well, ever since that day, that crazy has been on overdrive. It hasn't been until now (while I'm bedridden on a Sunday morning) that I have any real time to myself. Mind you, it's not that I mind the crazy. I actually like interacting with customers, dealing with deadlines and delivering on deliverables. Last time I wrote was April, right? Let me give you a rundown of the last six months (we've been launching applications on customer's websites just about every month now, by the way):
Cherry Blossom Festival X Taiko Festival: Great fun, going to Taiko Festival in Berkeley in November
– Prince Concert + Slight loss of hearing couple weeks after : Hearing loss != fun.
-Got myself a Viewsonic gTablet, flew to LA to integrate with a customer also got on google+: Like Facebook, but not.
– Not much actually. Just a lot of hanging out with different people and getting ready for August
– Hawaii, for John and Arlene's wedding, Boston for another Integration: Awesome (but draining) month.
On the gaming front, I've managed to beat a few games, some late, some not so late. I realize it's been about six months since my last gaming update… let's see what I've done:
ATP to ADP: What do we need?
Well, just recently I've finally beaten Parasite Eve. Wait wait! There's a good reason. Apparently in the Conversion from a PSOne game into a PSP EBoot, the person who did it screwed it up in a way that on the second disc, just before the final fight, one of the cinematics would crash. I was too busy when it first started happening to find another image, but I picked it up again a couple weeks ago, found a proper image, and stuck it to Eve and the Final Boss… finally. So what do I think of it? Given that the graphics haven't aged well, and that the story isn't exactly brilliant, I'd still recommend it. I have an uncle who would complain when he saw me playing Final Fantasy VII with: "Why are you letting him hit you?" to which I responded "That's how the game goes". This is for those of you who want to have Real-time RPG, and be able to dodge. I actually think the system is quite ingenious. Positioning is everything, and even the final boss fight makes you utilize that fact.
I ended up picking the game up again because I heard The 3rd Birthday is out on PSP :) So now, when I've got time, I'm playing through Parasite Eve 2, which I can't say I'm fond of yet. The controls feel too Resident-Evil x JRPG. Well, more RE than RPG since the first Parasite Eve. I think this is because Square wanted to move away from the RPG feel (but I loved it, and that dress she wore in the first game :D).
The problem with that in Parasite Eve 2 is that Square wanted to make the camera angles dramatic, but there are instances where if you must backtrack these camera angles work against you. Sometimes there will be enemies just hanging out just outside of the camera's vision, waiting for you to waltz right up to them, other times after you've already engaged in battle with the slippery bastards they'll run (once again) out of the camera's field of vision. I'm only 2 hours into the game and I've already made it a habit to point my gun down an alley to see if something is there, even if I can't see it (you don't enter battles unless you're attacked, or if you deliberately aim at an enemy). Also, the story seems forced, like "Oh by the way, sequel", not something I particularly enjoy. Well, I haven't played through the entirety of the game so I'll check back in then.
Also, as you may be able to tell from this post's title, I beat Catherine. Well I didn't beat her, but I cleared the main game. There's a bunch of Challenges which amount to basically going through the levels again at top speed keeping your climbing combo high. The story was practically exactly what was shown in the trailer: Guy has girl, guy gets seduced, all hell breaks loose… kind of. I have to say that if you don't follow the lips (because it never works out well) the voice acting for the American localization is pretty good. I ended up picking the PS3 version based on very, very slight graphical superiority, but it wasn't that much better in reality.
I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes platforming, likes not controlling a bumbling idiot who takes a million years to make up his mind, and likes a fairly deterministic game (if you push X Y Z blocks in this direction, A B and C will all happen – with a couple exceptions because of boss "fights"). I hear there are multiple endings but just once is good enough for me, and to be honest the story gets kind of funky near the end.
I'm the goddamn- ooh night vision!
So I finally ended up playing this game, thanks to a Steam Sale. It's good. I mean really good. The controls are 99% of the time spot on, the camera is rarely in the wrong spot and the story… well it could be a little better, but whatever. You know, it was only later that I started using the more advanced counter-y combos because in the early games the minion-type thugs go down with surprising ease. This is a very Metroid-feeling game where you have to backtrack with new equipment and scan everything you can see. The amount of things you can waste time doing rivals that of a grand theft auto game (but not IV… that was just too much). Admittedly I'm biased towards the Dark Knight, but regardless this is an amazing game (even moreso if you happen to find it on sale).
Oh, brb again… life-


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Who doesn't like a good birthday party? We here at The Grand Victory certainly do! So we're holding one tonight for Rebecca Keith, the voice of Butchers & Bakers. With four bands and two DJs! We're going to celebrate as late as we're legally allowed!
- The New Yorker says of Freshkills, "Taking its name from the vast old landfill in Staten Island, Freshkills, appropriately enough, injects a degree of trash rock into its post-punk hybrid. The band's painstakingly constructed hooks put them at the top of the heap." Vice Magazine says, "I love this band because they remind me of the way I thought of New York before I lived here. It's hard-hitting and infectious, but the frantic desperation is always palpable. It's dark in that way." Listen here.
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- Butchers & Bakers keep things on the spookier side. Guitars cavort in atonal arenas, arpeggiating through the rafters while bass lines snake up and down and Rebecca Keith's voice flows gracefully from trapeze to tight rope in the middle of it all. Shades of The Cure meets Cocteau Twins. Listen here.
- Jozeph, of the now-defunct Strange Rivals, will be performing as KRVI.
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Once the show's over we'll open the doors to all for no cover and continue Rebecca's birthday bash with two DJs: Rachel Hass of The Roulettes will play for the first hour, then DJ HNY (Eleanor from Happy New Year) will finish out the night with a bang.
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Comeback Falls Short as No. 8 TCU Hands Tech 8-6 Defeat
March 5, 2011
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LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech used a six-run fifth inning to tie the game at six, but No. 8 TCU prevailed by scoring two runs in the seventh inning for an 8-6 victory in front of 3,060 fans at Dan Law Field Saturday evening.
After trailing 6-0, Texas Tech (8-4) scored six runs in the fifth inning while sending 11 batters to the plate. The Red Raiders plated half a dozen runs on just three base hits in the inning as TCU (6-4) pitchers allowed four walks and two hit-by-pitch.
The Horned Frogs won their second straight over Tech this weekend by scoring two runs on three hits in the seventh inning. Freshman Trey Masek (0-1) took the loss allowing two runs on four hits in 3.1 innings pitched.
TCU starting pitcher Steven Maxwell didn't figure in the decision despite having a perfect game through 3.2 innings and a no-hitter through four frames.
TCU relief pitcher Stefan Crichton picked up his first career win pitching 3.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts and allowed only two base hits. Erik Miller recorded all three outs in the ninth to pick up his second save of the season.
Five Red Raiders posted base hits, but no Texas Tech player finished with multiple hits.
Sophomore Bo Altobelli recorded Tech's only extra-base hit with a double to right-center field in the fifth inning. That hit came one batter after first baseman Stephen Hagen ended Maxwell's no-hit bid with a single up the middle to start the inning.
Freshman David Paiz went 1-for-4 to extend his hit streak to eight games while shortstop Kelby Tomlinson saw his 10-game hit streak end going 0-for-3. Tomlinson has reached base safely in all 12 games this season.
The Horned Frogs finished with 16 base hits, as they managed to score at least one run in five innings. The Red Raiders collected five base hits as both teams had finished with one error.
The Red Raiders and Horned Frogs will conclude their three-game series on Sunday with first-pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. at Dan Law Field.


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Basic Guide: Skincare for Cyclists
There's nothing better than going for a great ride on a beautiful sunny day. The kind of day when there's not a cloud in the sky, the humidity is low, and the temperature is just right. It can make miles fly by, put new strength in your legs, and remind you why you love this sport so much. It's also the kind of day when it's most important to take care of your skin. Your skin is your body's most important defense against the elements, but sometimes you need to give it some help from time to time to ensure you stay safe, comfortable, and get the most out of your ride.
SUNSCREEN: There are few things that can ruin the rest of the week to come like a sunburn. Because most of us get in our longest rides when the weather is the nicest, that means many cyclists spend long hours outside exposed to the sun. UV rays from the sun can not only cause sunburns, but can also cause a range of other issues from sun damage to cancers like melanoma, so it's important to protect your skin with a quality sunscreen. Pick one that offers at least 35 SPF, and that won't run when you get sweaty. Even the best sport sunscreens though will eventually need to be reapplied after about 80-90 minutes, so it might be a good idea to pick up some single-use sunscreen packets before a long ride. If you have very fair skin, a lot of moles, or a personal or family history of skin cancer, you may want to consult with a dermatologist to find a sunscreen that can offer you more protection. If you want additional protection for the sun, consider investing in a jersey and shorts that have a high UPF rating.
BUG PROTECTION: As relaxing and enjoyable as a mountain bike ride through the woods can be, biting insects can quickly turn it into a trip through hell if you're not protected. Mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks are not only a nuisance, but they can also carry diseases like West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Fever. To shield yourself from tons of itchy bites and the possibility of disease, protect yourself by apply bug spray to any exposed skin before heading off into the woods. Look for one with a high level of DEET or other deterrent, and make sure to follow the instructions carefully. Check with your local health department or forest service for further advice about what kinds of insects are in your area, and how best to protect yourself from them.
CHAMOIS CREAM: Saddle sores aren't something that's generally discussed in polite company, but they can be a maddening and embarrassing irritation for cyclists of all skill levels. Saddle sores are thought to result from a number of different causes. Excess friction generated between the rider and saddle, ill-fitting shorts or saddle, and even hot weather can cause small skin abrasions that can be quickly infected by bacteria. If left untreated, they can be become chronic, painful boil-like sores that can stop cyclists from riding all together. The best way to treat saddle sores is to prevent them from forming in the first place. Make sure your shorts and saddle both fit appropriately, and then try applying chamois cream to the pad in your shorts before a ride. The best way to apply it is to start by putting the shorts on half way, and then slathering the cream on the pad. Don't be shy, and apply a generous amount, especially in problem areas. This will not only help soften up the pad—essential for a new pair of shorts—but will provide a lubricant that reduces friction as you ride, eliminating hot spots, protecting your skin, and increasing comfort. As you ride, it will just kind of disappear, absorbed into your skin and the chamois pad.
If you do have the misfortune of developing a saddle sore, however, it's best to treat it right away. For minor saddle sores, simply using chamois cream and a different pair of shorts may be enough. Keep the area dry, and be sure to take your shorts off and bathe as soon as possible after a ride. For more painful or persistent problems, we've had some luck using acne treatments like Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10-- but always make sure to consult with a doctor before beginning any treatment regimen. If the sore feels warm to the touch, is extremely painful, or if you've developed a fever, seek medical attention right away, as this could indicate a more severe infection.
SHAVE GEL: If you've decided to take the plunge and go with smooth legs, you'll want to make sure you do it right. Shave foam and gel made for your face won't necessarily do the best job on your legs. The hair on your legs is a different texture from your facial hair, and the skin underneath needs to be treated differently to avoid ingrown hairs, nicks and dry skin. There are several shave gels and creams that have been developed for cyclists to help prevent some of the most common skin irritations encountered by smooth-legged cyclists. Some of these products can even be used to dry-shave your legs, something previously only possible amongst the hardest of hard men. And remember, if you choose to shave, forget the sophomoric justifications. You shave because you ride, and that's reason enough.
EMBROCATION: Embrocation, commonly known as "embro" or "Belgian knee warmers", is a liniment with a warming effect that is applied to the legs in cold or wet weather. It's been commonly used in Europe for generations, but is only now making it's way to North America, where it's found a devoted following amongst cylcocross racers. Essentially, embrocation is a petroleum gel mixed with a warming essence (usually capsicum from peppers) that you spread on your legs. It allows you to forgo wearing knee or leg warmers, since the warming essence in the embro makes the legs feel warm, and the petroleum-based medium protects the skin from rain and mud. The strength of different embrocations can range from a pleasant tingle to a rather intense burn, so if you've never tried one it's best to buy a more mild formulation. To apply, wait until after you have already put on your shorts, and then spread it on the exposed skin on your legs and wait a few minutes. If you don't feel a gradual warming sensation, apply another coat. If it's still not enough, go with a stronger formula. As noted above, apply embrocation after you've put on your shorts, and immediately wash your hands thoroughly to avoid transferring it to the eyes or face (no bueno) or the nether regions (really no bueno). To remove embrocation, we suggest using a specially-formulated wash.
WASHES AND WIPES: Cycling is tough on the legs, and the accumulation of road grit, sweat, grime, mud, and embrocation can play havoc with your skin after a ride. Many companies now offer cycling-specific washes that make it easy to get cleaned up after a race or hard training ride before you head home. These washes are formulated to rinse away sweat, or neutralize and remove embrocation. They'll leave your skin feel clean, soothed and refreshed—especially important if you're about to climb the podium.
MASSAGE OILS: If you were going to be really pro about your ride, you'd already have a soigneur on hand to help massage your tired leg muscles after a ride or race. But in reality, most of us will be massaging our own legs (or getting our significant others to do it for us, or using a foam roller). Either way, selecting a massage oil that's formulated for cyclists can help reduce friction, rehydrate your skin, and improve the quality of a massage. This will help soften the muscles and get out any knots, and make the skin feel better. Essential in the quest for the elusive but all important "supplese".


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U.S., Georgia and UK conducted joint live-fire training exercise in Georgia 11-26 May, including with U.S. tanks and armoured personnel carriers. Tbilisi said main goal is to improve cooperation with ...
More than two decades after the Soviet Union's collapse, the three-sided conflict involving breakaway Abkhazia, Georgia and Russia is far from a solution so all should concentrate on achievable goals, including intensified dialogue on basic security-related and humanitarian issues.
Whether the smooth transfer of power Georgia achieved after October's bitter election sets a standard for democracy in its region depends on whether the new government can strengthen the independence and accountability of state institutions in what remains a fragile, even potentially explosive political climate.
Unless Armenia's next presidential election is fair and gives its winner a strong political mandate, the government will lack the legitimacy needed to implement comprehensive reforms, tackle corruption and negotiate a peaceful end to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
As negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia to resolve the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh stall, the Azerbaijan government has improved living conditions for the internally displaced (IDPs), though return to the occupied territories remains by far the preferred solution.
On the third anniversary of their war over South Ossetia, talks between Georgia and Russia are needed to create positive momentum in a still unstable environment.
To ensure political stability and that there is no opportunity for Russia or others to manipulate local politics, Georgia needs to improve integration of its mostly Armenian-populated Javakheti region.
Escalating front-line clashes, a spiralling arms race, vitriolic rhetoric and a virtual breakdown in peace talks increase the chance Armenia and Azerbaijan will go back to war over Nagorno-Karabakh, with devastating regional consequences.
Georgia has maintained political and economic stability despite the shock of the 2008 war with Russia, but the government needs to use the two years before the next elections to create public trust in democratic institutions by engaging in meaningful dialogue with the opposition over further reforms.
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Building a Small Scale Bio-LNG Market
Building a Small Scale Bio-LNG Market - Producing Clean Fuel From Biomethane, LNG accepted worldwide. LNG, liquid natural gas, consists for the largest part of methane, which is liquid at a temperature of minus 162 degrees Celsius. LNG is made from natural gas all over the world. All CO2, H2S, particles, mercury have to be removed. Water freezes out.
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One person who doesn't believe that Teresa Giudice should go to prison for fraud is her "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" co-star Kim DePaola. As shown in an In Touch magazine article posted on Wednesday, March 12, Kim believes that Teresa spent her time being a mom and having fun rather than figuring out how to deceive the government and others.
Kim implied that all of the couple's alleged crimes lies firmly on Joe Giudice's shoulders. While she didn't deny that Teresa signed her names on the papers, she believes that Teresa signed things without knowing what she was doing and the possible consequences.
"I'm not slamming Joe, but I truly still stand firm that Teresa was having babies and going for lunch and having fun [and didn't know] what she was signing," she told the magazine.
While Kim supports Teresa, another of her "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" co-stars isn't so supportive. Kim Granatell, who feuded with Teresa doing her time on the show, sent out a barrage of tweets making fun of the Giudice's situation after they entered their guilty pleas.
"Orange jumpsuit here we come!!! Make sure they sew "Miss Entitlement" on the back. Study the jail house rules. U will need it!!" she tweeted in early March.
"No more caviar and champagne...it now the "slop food line". Oh how yummy!!!!" she said in another tweet.
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This level marks the beginning of the select President's Circle of Recognition. Donors at these and subsequent levels feel a special connection to the mission, leadership, and the future vision of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. President's level donors enjoy increased benefits ranging from the option to participate in a Premium Behind-the-Scenes tour to private, President's Circle events offering one on one time with the ZSM President.
- 3 transferrable membership cards each offering unlimited admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo for up to eight people and parking for one car for one full year
- 25 complimentary guest passes for admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo
- 8 complimentary attraction passes valid for the Train, Zoomobile, SeaLion show or Carousel
- 2 Behind the Scenes Basic Tours for up to six people each; during this two-hour entertaining and educational tour, you will experience a special peek behind the scenes, see off-exhibit areas and learn how we take care of our animals. You and your guests will be chauffeured by motorized cart and led by an experienced docent. There are seven specialized topics from which to choose.
- 1 Behind the Scenes Premium Tour – a unique opportunity to select one of four specialized tours for you and five guests.
- Each Tour will be presented with a commemorative photo.
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Tim Hodge Movies and Career Information
Apr 02, 1963
Actor, Director and Writer
Apr 02, 1963
Actor, Director and Writer
Timothy "Tim" Hodge is an American voice actor, story artist, writer, animator, comedian, and director at Big Idea Entertainment in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has works on the VeggieTales videos as well other projects like 3-2-1 Penguins!. Hodge became interested in film-making while he was in 7th grade when he stumbled upon his dad's 8 mm camera and spent his summer making short films using clay and other materials. Hodge later went on to attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He got his first job in animation at the now defunct Willming-Reams Animation studio in San Antonio, Texas, where he drew animated television commercials for seven years, at the same time studying at the San Antonio Art Institute. He later joined the Walt Disney Feature Animation studio located at the Disney/MGM Studios theme park in Orlando, Florida. While at Disney, he also worked as story artist on films like Mulan, John Henry for Disney's American Legends video and Brother Bear. It was in 2000 that he took his family and moved north to Chicago, Illinois to join the studios of Big Idea Productions and started working in computer animation.
- Tim Hodge Movies before 2015
- Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie 2008
- Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie 2002
- Veggie Tales Pistachio: The Little Boy that Woodn't
- Movies Directed by Tim Hodge
- Veggie Tales: Lyle, the Kindly Viking 2001
- Ballad of Little Joe
- Movies Written by Tim Hodge
- Veggie Tales Pistachio: The Little Boy that Woodn't


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Started 41 games for the Huskies...was the team's leading power hitter with a .522 slugging percentage, six home runs and nine doubles...earned MAC Player of the Week (May 9), hitting .455 (5-for-11) with two runs scored, four driven in, and a slugging percentage of .522...the week included going 2-for-3 and two solo dingers against 19th-ranked Northwestern (May 4) and a 3-for-8 effort with two walks and a .500 on-base percentage against MAC foe Ball State (May 7)...went 2-for-3 with the game-winning double to score Kelly Drozd in a 2-1, 9-inning win over Indiana State (Mar 6.)...had a 3-for-5 appearance at the plate with a round-tripper, two doubles and four RBI as NIU swept a twinbill from Valparaiso 9-8 and 11-0 (Apr. 5).
Played in 39 games, starting 32 for NIU...started the season with a bang by being named to the Metrodome Softball Classic All-Tournament team...put up a 2-for-3 appearance in the tourney with a double and RBI, knocking in the first run in a 2-1, eight-inning win in the season opener against Minnesota...knocked in three runs, including a fifth-inning, two-run dinger to secure a 6-1 NIU win against Troy State (Mar. 4)...tied for a team-high .989 fielding percentage with only two errors and 169 putouts at first base.
Hit .128 in spotted duty as a designated player while also driving in six runs...four RBI came on the same day after collecting two in each end of a doubleheader against Tennessee Tech (Mar. 11)...hit her first career home run in the opener versus TTU to drive in NIU's only two runs in a 3-2 loss...posted her only multi-hit game of the season against Tennessee-Martin, going 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored (Mar. 2).
Set RBHS records for home runs in a season (11 in 2001) and a career (29), along with a school career standard of 16 triples...participated in the Chicago Tribune Super 60 Showcase after hitting .461 with eight homers and 47 runs batted in as a senior...scored 43 runs to garner Second-Team All-State notice from the Illinois Coaches Association...shared Suburban Prairie Conference White Division Most Valuable Player honors in 2002...batted .355 with 19 extra-base hits and 35 RBI as a junior after a .391 campaign at the plate in 2000...received four consecuctive First-Team All-Area accolades from the Suburban Life newspaper chain.
Daughter of John and Linda Jamrozy...played summer ball with Downers Grove Dolls. Major Kinesiology Birthday August 20, 1984.


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Franchise Index: Previous Season / Next Season
Record: 5-9-0, Finished 4th in NFC Central Division
NFL Season Summary
Scored 218 points (15.6/g), 23rd of 28 in the NFL.
Allowed 299 points (21.4/g), 21st.
Differential of -81 points (-5.8/g), 20th.
Expected W-L: 4.5-9.5.
Takeaway/Giveaway Differential -19 (-1.4/g), 26th.
Simple Rating System: Total -4.5, Offense: -2.5, Defense: -2.0, SoS: 1.3, versus averages of 0.0.
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Offensive Coordinator: Paul Roach
Training Camp: St. Norbert College (De Pere, Wisconsin)
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"Cooking from scratch" is a claim made by many restaurants, but they usually are referring only to main ingredients. In the Plattsburgh area, the new Blue Collar Bistro claims to be the only establishment in the area that is doing everything from scratch.
Ben Eichenberger, chef-partner, told the local publication Seven Days, "We had a guy really weirded out by his Reuben sandwich. It wasn't that pink color, because it didn't have any sodium nitrate in it. It's going to take a little bit to get people used to the house-cured stuff."
The restaurant = is using local ingredients as part of its business model. Co-owner Cindy Snow, who is a senior compliance analyst at Fletcher Allen Health Care, started Blue Collar Bistro last summer as a pop-up eatery at the Plattsburgh Farmers' and Crafters' Market. That didn't surprise people who knew her and her family, well-known for running The Wharf, Plattsburgh's first truly upscale restaurant.
In addition to the food items made on-premises, breads come from Klinger's Bread Company in nearby South Burlington, VT, burgers are made from Vermont-raised sirloin, Fledging Crow Vegetables and Pray's family Farms, both in Keeseville, N.Y., provide much of the bistro's produce. Even some bistro staffers are supplying items such as tomatoes from their home gardens.
Blue Collar is open for lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. Weekend breakfasts offer, among many other items, pastries from local baker Jenny Scotto di Carlo. The restaurant is located at 82 Margaret Street in this Clinton County college community. Phone: (518) 324-7888


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US corporate earnings will take centre stage this week, with Apple, Microsoft, IBM and Google among those scheduled to release in the coming days.
So far, about 72 percent of the 67 S&P 500 companies which have reported quarterly results beat analysts' forecasts, according to Bloomberg News.
Results from General Electric and Morgan Stanley were among those that pleased investors on Friday, while shares of Intel copped a beating, reporting sagging sales after the market closed on Thursday.
After a weak start, Wall Street found momentum in the second half of last week that lifted it to five-year highs as the latest signs on earnings and the US economy proved positive, or at least better than expected, while House Republicans say they will agree to a temporary lift in the nation's debt ceiling.
The vote on a three-month extension to the $US16.4 trillion borrowing limit – set to be surpassed sometime from mid-February to early March¸ according to the Treasury Department – will take place on Wednesday.
The debt-ceiling vote is part of a rethink by House Republicans to get Senate Democrats on side with a budget that details spending cuts.
"We are going to pursue strategies that will obligate the Senate to finally join the House in confronting the government's spending problem," Speaker John Boehner said in a statement late last week.
In the past week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2 percent, Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 0.9 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.3 percent. Both Dow and S&P 500 finished the week at their highest level in five years.
And equities seem to be extending their appeal when compared against fixed-income securities.
"From a yield perspective, a lot of stocks still yield a great deal of money and so it is very easy to see why money is pouring into the stock market," Stephen Massocca, managing director at Wedbush Morgan in San Francisco, told Reuters.
"You are just not going to see people put a lot of money to work in a 10-year Treasury that yields 1.8 percent."
US markets are closed today for the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. In Washington yesterday, President Obama took the oath of office to mark the official start of his second four-year term.
On the economic front, the coming days will see reports on the housing market-existing home sales on Wednesday, the FHFA house price index on Thursday and new homes sales late on Friday.
Other data includes the Chicago Fed national activity index and the Richmond Fed manufacturing index, both due on Wednesday, as well as the PMI manufacturing index flash and leading indicators, on on Friday.
In Europe, the Stoxx 600 Index edged less than 0.1 percent lower last week.
The World Bank predicted another contraction for the eurozone economy this year, while Germany downgraded its expectations for growth of Europe's largest economy in 2013.
Eurozone finance ministers are set to gather for their first meeting of 2013 later today, with Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem poised to become president of the Eurogroup.
Policymakers at the Bank of Japan are meeting this week and are expected to announce further measures to halt deflation which may include open-ended asset purchases. In anticipation, the yen last week slid further against both the euro and the greenback.
"Expectations are nearly universal for a shift from a 1 percent to a 2 percent inflation target, including upsized [asset buying] measures," Dan Dorrow, head of research at FX broker Faros Trading in Stamford, Connecticut, told Reuters.
"Prime Minister [Shinzo] Abe and the political class as a whole have a very compelling need to push BoJ into a regime change and keep it there. The political pressure on the BoJ will not abate."
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New technical product guide for Sun Ray clients
By Jaap on Nov 22, 2011
In the Oracle online documentation system a new Sun Ray clients Technical Product guide has been published. The document provides detailed information about the similarities and differences between the three Sun Ray client hardware models: Sun Ray 3, Sun Ray 3 plus and Sun Ray 3i.
From the description of the Technical Product guide I want to quote the following section:
"......Since Sun Ray 3 Series Clients have no local operating system and require no local management, they eliminate the complexity, expenses, and security vulnerabilities associated with other thin client and PC solutions. ......"
This is always one of the great advantages of Sun Ray clients compared to other thin clients (which are actually low-fat PCs where you have to manage thin client OS images).
The guide lists the features and technical specifications of the Sun Ray Client such as number of ports, chassis, graphics, network interfaces, power supply, operating conditions, MTBF, reliability, and other standards.
The guide also contains a separate chapter about environmental data. As you may know, the Sun Ray 3 Series clients are designed specifically to be sensitive to a spectrum of environmental concerns and standards, from materials to manufacturing processes to shipping, operation, and end of life. The Sun Ray 3 Series clients complies to environmental standards and certifications such as Energy Star 5.0, EPEAT, WEEE and RoHS (see the Oracle policy for RoHS and REACH).


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The Death of Ivan Ilych
by Leo Tolstoy
The Death of Ivan Ilych Chapter 4 Summary
- In the midst of this pleasant, easy life of his, every so often Ivan notices a bad taste in his mouth and a pain in his left side (right where he'd smashed into that window frame).
- It seems like nothing at first, slowly but steadily, the pain gets worse.
- Eventually it gets nasty and persistent enough to affect Ivan's mood: he starts to be grumpy on a regular basis.
- Predictably, this does not help things with Praskovya Fedorovna; marital relations resume their regular status of total war.
- After one colossal battle Ivan blames his temper on his health, so Praskovya Fedorovna insists that he go see a doctor.
- The doctor's visit is dissatisfying.
- All Ivan wants to know is how serious his condition is, but all the doctor wants to give him is some incomprehensible technical babble about whether it's a problem with his kidney or appendix. When Ivan asks him directly whether it's serious, he doesn't get a straight answer.
- Ivan assumes this means his situation is not good, and on the way home falls into a very gloomy mood.
- Everything he passes seems drab and depressing.
- At home, Ivan tries to tell his wife about the doctor's visit, but is interrupted when Lisa comes in to take mummy out shopping.
- Praskovya Fedorovna seems unconcerned with Ivan and sends Gerasim – the butler's assistant – to get his prescription filled.
- Ivan begins taking the medicine and follows all of the doctor's instructions. He starts to obsess about his treatment, in fact.
- But the symptoms don't match what the doctor predicted they would be, and the medicine doesn't make the pain any better.
- Nevertheless, Ivan tries hard to convince himself he's recovering.
- But whenever something – usually his wife – gets on his nerves, he blows a gasket and then feels as if he's lost all the progress he was making.
- Ivan keeps seeing various doctors and they all give him different stories that usually make him feel worse about his condition than before.
- So Ivan tries other things. Celebrity doctors. Homeopathy (i.e., natural medicine). He even momentarily considers using a "wonder-working icon."
- Ivan goes back to following the doctors' orders, but they still don't seem to help.
- As a result, he starts taking them a little more loosely.
- It finally hits Ivan that something really serious is going on, probably the most important thing that's ever happened to him.
- No one else seems to get this. Particularly not Praskovya Fedorovna, who is fond of telling Ivan it's just his own fault he's not getting better because he's not doing what the doctor tells him.
- The people at work don't get it either, and their good moods and jokes bother him; Schwartz is particularly obnoxious.
- And although no one says anything, some of them seem to look at him curiously, as if wondering when his post might go vacant…
- Ivan keeps playing bridge, in the hopes of finding comfort in his favorite past time. But he is shocked and dismayed to discover that not even bridge is a consolation.
- Nothing seems to matter any more. Things must be very serious indeed.
- Day-to-day life starts to be a torture for Ivan. He feels completely alone, and afraid, and there's no promise things will get better.
- When he falls asleep all he has to look forward to is another miserable day at the work place.
- Or worse, a "sick day" at home, with nothing to do except sit alone with his pain and his fear (and deal with his wife).
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New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton sounded like the losing coach.
"We did a lot of things in this game that get you beat."
"We turned the ball over, turned it over once for a touchdown."
"We had some critical penalties that brought back big plays."
The Saints' coach used the word "sloppy."
And you know what: Sean Payton was right on mistakes that kept the Lions in the game well into the fourth quarter Sunday.
He didn't have to explain why the "sloppy" Saints opened the 2009 season with a 45-27 victory over the Detroit Lions.
The Superdome crowd of 69,719 knew why, and so did all the folks sitting by their TV sets.
They knew because they'd seen it so many times over the previous three seasons.
No, they hadn't seen Drew Brees do what he did Sunday -- throw for a Saints record-tying six touchdowns.
But they've watched No. 9 breathe life into his football team in so many ways, with one clutch drive after another, with a check-off here, a lob pass there, a downfield bullet here, a touch pass there.
There was Drew Brees against the Lions completing 26 of his throws to eight receivers, finding tight end Jeremy Shockey for his first touchdowns as a Saint, two of them, finding running back Heath Evans for a touchdown in his first game as a Saint.
And what was Drew Brees saying after throwing for 358 yards, completing passes from five yards all the way to 58 yards?
He was talking about the ones "that got away, " eight incompletions, a second quarter flea-flicker that didn't click, that turned into a pick, a pass intended for Devery Henderson.
"If you're open, " said Henderson, "he'll find you. If you're open, and he went somewhere else with the ball, he'll tell you, 'I'll get you next time.' It's just unbelievable how he sees so much out there."
Henderson, who grabbed five passes for 103 yards, including the 58-yarder for a TD, said, "Drew knows how certain guys will try to cover you, how you can adjust. He never gets down on you, or lets you get down on yourself."
Wide receiver Marques Colston says Brees' brilliance comes down to a combination of "talent and preparation" with an emphasis on the latter.
"He out-works everybody on the team. You never, ever want to let someone like Drew down, " said Colston, who caught three balls for 30 yards and a TD. "Because you have so much respect for him, how he goes about his job, he'll get your best."
Saints' season-opening victory over Detroit Lions marred by mistakes
Jeff Duncan: Mistakes abound in Saints' festive victory
Video: Jeff Duncan's postgame video log
John DeShazier: Mike Bell sets the tone
Video: Brees, Bell, Payton's postgame interview
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Matthew Stafford's NFL debut status quo
"I know he's made me a better player just from being around someone like him, " said Robert Meachem, whose 39-yard end zone catch gave the Saints a quick 14-0 lead. "The confidence he has in himself has a way of carrying over to everyone. You want to do the job for yourself and for Drew. You know he'll put the ball in position for you to make the catch."
Which is exactly what happened when he nailed Meachem for six Sunday.
Shockey talked about his quarterback's work ethic, about "if I arrive for work at 6:10 in the morning, Drew is there at 6:05. I was wide open for my first Saints touchdown. I made the second one look hard. Great pass and I bobbled it. Drew makes it so easy for you out there."
After Shockey caught a touchdown pass in the preseason, Brees told the tight end he had "broken the seal, that the sky's the limit, that better things were ahead."
As you'd expect, Brees credited it "to all those reps during the offseason."
Right tackle Jon Stinchcomb, who spends football Sundays protecting his quarterback, talked about Brees being "so special at what he does, I don't know what the norm is if you're trying to figure out the standards he has set for himself. It's simply amazing the way he scans the field on every play. He may throw a completion and think to himself he could have done it better. You get the feeling he thinks, in some cases, what you see as his best is not good enough to satisfy his norm, whatever it is."
A pro for 21 seasons, John Carney, at 45 the oldest player in the NFL, has been around the block a few times.
He returned as Brees' teammate recently after spending the 2006 NFC championship game season with the team, the Saints' deepest run into the playoffs.
"He's the same old Drew, locked into a routine of hard work, preparation, attention to detail -- second to none, " said Carney. "Nothing he does surprises me. He's the consummate pro, a warrior who demands more of himself than anyone else."
Still, as Carney remembers, Drew Brees has changed in one respect.
"The Brees of 2009 dresses a lot better than the Brees of 2006, " Carney said. "He used to come out in what I'd call Midwest Conservative. And now? Now he's gone New Orleans Mojo. Looks good."
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Jan. 7, 2013
Softball Countdown: Brittanee Grove
In our countdown to the start of the 2013 softball season, we will feature all 24 Hawkeyes over the next month.
Brittanee Grove is a junior from Indianola, Iowa. Brittanee is a triplet, along with UI teammates Malloree and Steviee. She transferred to Iowa after playing her freshman season at Creighton in 2011. Brittanee appeared in four games a year ago. She recorded her first hit as a Hawkeye in a pinch-hitting role in the 26-5 victory over Iowa State on Feb. 18
Iowa opens the season Feb. 8 in Houston, Texas. The Hawkeyes face Lipscomb and UT Arlington at the Hilton Houston Plaza Classic.
What was the key factor in your recruitment that led you to Iowa City and the Hawkeye softball program?
"I wanted to play softball with both of my sisters and we all thought, `what better place to go than Iowa, which is close to home.'"
Is there any significance to the jersey number you wear?
"My favorite number is 25 and since there is not a 25 jersey, 24 is the closest. Besides, who wouldn't want to wear the same number as the Triple Crown winner, Miguel Cabrera?"
How is your academic path coming along?
"I am on the path to be a fourth grade teacher with a specialization in reading and a minor in acting."
Most influential persons in your life?
"My mom and dad."
First softball memory?
"Playing first base for the Altoona Rams."
Favorite kind of candy?
"Sour Skittles."
Do you have any hobbies?
"Reading, watching movies, hanging out with my sisters and friends, and playing basketball."
Favorite professional athlete?
"Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander."
If you were cast on a reality TV show, which one would you prefer to be on and why?
"Yard Crashers. It is on the HGTV channel. I love designing landscapes and building and constructing things, with the help of my dad of course!"
Favorite place to be on campus?
"Sitting on the benches outside the Old Capitol."
What is your favorite movie?
"Taken, and She's the Man."
Most prized possession?
"Besides my phone and iPod, my pink Carhartt."
What is your favorite food/meal?
"Crab legs and bread and butter."
Do you have any superstitions, on or off the playing field?
"Before I get done warming up, I end with a perfect change-up, and when I am completely done with warm-ups, the ball can't touch the ground until I have to use it to warm up again. I have to pray during the national anthem."
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Creating a cozy hearth for the family
by Robyn Griggs Lawrence
World Fair Trade Day, Fair Trade, Robyn Griggs Lawrence
Fair Trade supporters around the globe will celebrate World Fair Trade Day with a Fair Trade Breakfast on Saturday, May 14. The Fair Trade USA website is full of ideas about how to raise awareness about Fair Trade while enjoying good food and fun. You can also pick up and exchange ideas at the Facebook page for Fair Trade Certified.
Fair Trade is a term that's bandied about a lot these days. Do you know what it really means?
When I was editor-in-chief of Natural Home magazine, we defined fair trade as policies and standards that provide a fair living wage and a safe work environment for everyone involved in growing, harvesting or making a product. Our Fair Trade Buying Guide is a great tool for identifying fair trade arts, crafts and other handmade goods.
I'm not sure all readers are aware, however, that we distinguish between fair trade practices (uncertified, lower case) and Fair Trade Certified (Fair Trade USA official, upper case). Kitty Sheehan, who writes for Frontier Natural Products' new blog, The Cayenne Room, also senses consumers' confusion around fair trade, especially when it comes to buying food. "If you have a general idea that [fair trade] may be a 'good thing' but aren't sure where to find these foods, or how to use them, your day is coming," she writes.
Sheehan suggests taking a moment to identify the Fair Trade Certified ingredients used for each dish when serving a Fair Trade Breakfast for family and friends. She offers the following suggestions for integrating Fair Trade ingredients into your cooking:
• For main dishes, go with Fair Trade pastas, vegetables and spices.
• Use Fair Trade avocadoes, tomatoes or other veggies for salads or side dishes.
• Enhance your meal with home-baked breads, cookies and desserts using Fair Trade fruits. Fair Trade bananas, the first fruit to be certified, can be found at almost any food store.
• Think beyond food. More and more Fair Trade kitchen and table items—place mats, tableware, napkins, serving dishes, etc.—are becoming available.
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293 mountain peaks are more than 3,000 meters high, geographically making
Taiwan incomparable to any other country in the world. As mountains can
be found anywhere, mountain climbing is a popular leisure activity in
Taiwan. One can choose to walk the mountains on the outskirts of the city
or accept the challenge of climbing one of the numerous high mountains,
follow the course of streams and valleys, trace back the source of rivers,
or cross entire mountains. In any case, lush scenery will unfold before
your eyes and it will not take too long before you'll be convinced of
the beauty of Taiwan's mountains. In addition to this, six national parks
offer a variety of distinct topographic landscapes: the Taroko National
Park, a narrow ravine created by a river which has cut through the mountains,
Yushan (Jade Mountain) National Parkhighest containing the highest landmark
of Taiwan and also the highest peak in Northeast Asia, Shei-Pa National
Park, featuring with its dangerously steep slopes; Yangmingshan National
Park, offering volcanic craters and lakes; Kenting National Park, encompassing
Taiwan's only tropical area which breathes a truly Southeast Asian atmosphere;
and Kinmen National Park, with its storied granite hills.


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|Vehicle type
|Civilian SUV
|Body style
|Four-door compact SUV
The Bodhi is a compact 4x4 to be featured in Grand Theft Auto V.
First seen in the debut GTA V trailer and first mentioned in name the November 2012 Game Informer preview of GTA V, A likely replacement of the Mesa from the GTA III era, the Bodhi is designed to resemble an open top Jeep Wrangler JK. The Bodhi is also indicated in the second GTA V trailer to have a military variant, featuring camouflaged paintwork with markings bearing five-pointed stars, and a canvas roof.
See also
- Mesa (Grande), earlier equivalent.


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The film — a classic of the genre incest in great quality, the eponymous ancestor of a whole series of similar films, has not had such success and resonance. It is interesting to look at porn almost thirty years ago.
Barbara Scott (Kay Parker) is living a normal life housewife and mother. But her husband leaves her and her son and goes to his young secretary. Alone Barbara is on the way skolsky desire and passion for her young son Paul `y.
Year: 1980
Country: USA
Genre: Retro, Classic, Oral
Duration: 1:25:37
Translation: Russian
Directed by: Kirdy Stevens
Starring: Kay Parker, Mike Ranger, Juliet Anderson, Dorothy LeMay


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Wonderful old chair on a porch of a house that was just left, everythin inside is still there, but has been torn apart.
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Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Cardiology
Dr. Jamil Aboulhosn is a Congenital Interventionalist, specializing in catheter based treatments of congenital heart disease including percutaneous valve replacement. Dr. Aboulhosn also specializes in pulmonary hypertension in congenital heart disease. He received his medical degree at UCLA School of Medicine and went on to complete his internship and residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He received his fellowship training in Cardiology at both UCLA School of Medicine and Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.


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Masumi Okada Movies and Career Information
Sep 22, 1935
Actor and Producer
Sep 22, 1935
Actor and Producer
Masumi Okada was a professional actor, singer, stand-up comedian, and film producer. Also known by his nickname, "Fanfan", he was born in Nice, France, to a Japanese father, Minoru Okada, who was an artist, and a Danish mother, Ingeborg Sevaldsen, who was the sister of Eline Eriksen, the model for the "Mermaid of Copenhagen" and wife of the statue's sculptor, Edvard Eriksen. Masumi Okada was the younger of two sons; his older brother, Taibi "Erick" Okada, was also an actor and presenter—known professionally as E. H. Eric, he was the emcee for the Beatles' 1966 concert in Tokyo.
- Masumi Okada Movies before 2015
- Izo 2004
- Crazed Fruit (1956) 1956
- Man Who Causes a Storm (Arashi o yobu otoko)
- Bakuyaku ni hi o tsukero
- Passport to Darkness (Ankoku no Ryoken)
- Handgun No. 0 (Kenju 0 Go)
- Movies Produced by Masumi Okada
- Battle Royale (Batoru rowaiaru) 2000


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1. Q. What are the differences between a dental hygienist, a dental assistant and a dental laboratory technician?
A. As a member of the allied health professions, a dental hygienist cleans teeth and provides services directly to patients to promote optimal oral health and appearance, and to prevent and arrest dental disease. Dental hygienists practice in health-oriented settings (public and private) as clinicians, health promoters, educators, consumer advocates, researchers, administrators and change agents. Formal higher education and qualifying exams are required. A dental assistant is trained to assist the dentist while the dentist performs services for the patient. They provide supportive services under the supervision of the dentist. Formal education is available and desirable, but is not legally required in Oklahoma. A dental laboratory technician makes and repairs crowns, bridges, dentures and a variety of dental appliances to the specification of a dentist. Generally, a laboratory technician does not provide direct patient care. Formal education is available and desirable, but is not legally required.
2. Q. Is the program accredited?
A. Yes. Tulsa Community College Dental Hygiene Program is accredited through the Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association.
3. Q. Does acceptance to TCC or taking the required prerequisite courses guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program?
A. No. There are a limited number of positions available in the program, only 14. Admission is on a selective and competitive basis.
4. Q. How many credit hours are required to complete a dental hygiene Associate in Applied Science degree at TCC?
A. The total requirements for general education and dental hygiene are 88 + semester hours. The specialized dental hygiene courses require two years of full-time enrollment to complete with a summer component. There is approximately 23 to 30 credit hours of prerequisite course work.
5. Q. If I take the general education courses ahead of time, can I complete the program in a shorter time?
A. No. Even though you must take some general education courses prior to entering the program, it will still take you two years to complete the dental hygiene courses. They are all sequenced, each building upon the previous courses, and are not offered out of sequence.
6. Q. Should I talk to a TCC career counselor regarding the requirements for the dental hygiene program?
A. Yes. It is highly recommended that you make an appointment with a TCC career counselor. The counselors at the Metro Campus are more familiar with the program, since the program is located on this campus.
7. Q. If I have earned college credit, do I still need to submit a high school transcript?
A. Yes.
9. Q. What if I do not have a high school degree?
A. GED scores are accepted in lieu of a high school transcript.
10. Q. Are there any physical requirements needed for the Dental Hygiene Program?
A. Yes. You must be able to safely and properly complete all tasks and activities involved in the class, laboratory and clinical aspects of this program. Doctor verification is required.
11. Q. Are there any age, sex, or race restrictions or requirements?
A. No.
12. Q. May I take the program on a part-time basis?
A. No. The required general education courses may be taken on a part-time basis but the Dental Hygiene Program is offered only as a full-time program.
13. Q. May I take the program at night?
A. No. The dental hygiene courses are offered primarily in the daytime. The basic education courses are generally offered at night, as well as in the daytime.
14. Q. When does each entering class begin?
A. Students admitted to the dental hygiene program begin course work the summer following acceptance into the program.
15. Q. Will I be exposed to risks or hazards?
A. Yes. Like other allied health professionals, you may be exposed to infectious patients, bloodborne pathogens and other substances. Proper procedures for radiation safety, sterilization, infection and disease control, and personal protection are taught and incorporated in the program.
16. Q. I must work while going to school. How should I arrange my schedule to accomplish both?
A. Working while in this program is strongly discouraged. The less you have to work, the better your chances for successful completion of the program. The program is scheduled as a full-time college academic program with a rigorous curriculum.
17. Q. How much time per week will I actually spend in classes?
A. This will vary with each semester. Because of the laboratories and clinics, 35 to 40 hours per week are frequently necessary.
18. Q. Is housing available at TCC?
A. No. Each student must arrange for his/her own room and board.
19. Q. After admission to the Dental Hygiene Program, are there grade requirements to stay in the Program?
A. You must achieve a "C" or better in each dental hygiene course in order to proceed onto the next course in the two-year program.
20. Q. Is financial aid available for dental hygiene students?
A. Financial assistance is available for many students in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, a fee-waiver, work-study, etc., depending upon need, academic performance, funds available and student classification. Contact the TCC Financial Aid Office for details and assistance.
21. Q. Will I be a licensed dental hygienist upon successful completion of this program?
A. Licenses are not conferred on graduation. You must take a comprehensive written National Board Examination, the clinical examination, and written examination on the State Dental Act administered by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. Upon successful completion of all examinations and payment of fees, you will be granted a license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Oklahoma.


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Recent Research Developments
|Index of Recent Research News
September 14, 2005
The accurate calculation of the electronic structure and associated properties of biomolecules remains an important challenge in computational biochemistry. Unfortunately, for many biological applications, accurate ab initio methods are thwarted by the computational cost associated with the inherently large system size, broad temporal domain or high degree of phase-space sampling required by the problem. Semiempirical quantum methods have traditionally not been considered to be of sufficient accuracy for biological chemistry, largely because their development has focused on more general ground-state thermochemical applications. Due to their immense computational advantage, there has been a recent resurgence in interest to develop new semiempirical quantum models specifically designed to provide high accuracy for biological systems.
The interaction of nucleic acid bases in DNA and RNA structures play an integral role in macromolecular structure and function. Hydrogen bonding interactions between nucleic acid base pairs is vital to the integrity of duplex DNA and responsible for transfer of genetic information. An accurate description of nucleic acid base pairs requires a proper description of the dipole moments and delocalization of π-bonds of the individual bases, and of intermolecular hydrogen bonding. These features are not adequately reproduced by any of the standard semiempirical models.
Recently, the research groups of Professor Darrin York and graduate student Timothy Giese of the Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with Professor Christopher Cramer and Ed Sherer (now at Rib-X Pharmaceuticals) have developed a new semiempirical quantum model specifically designed to provide very high accuracy for hydrogen-bonded nucleic acid base pairs (Fig. 1).
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Little Miss Selfish
this wiki
Little Miss Selfish/Madame Moi-je is part of the Little Miss series of books, by Roger Hargreaves.
She meets the smiling Mr. Happy and says she can smile more beautifully then Mr. Happy in the first page of the book. Of course it's not true. She doesn't even care however. She meets Little Miss Shy and says that she doesn't blush and isn't shy. Little Miss Shy begins to cry. A wizard was watching and decides to teach her a lesson. She soon meets the wizard who has transformed into Mr. Messy. Mr. Messy says she'll never be as dirty as him. She rolls in a pile of mud and becomes incredibly dirty. Her mouth is now covered in mud and she is dirtier than Mr. Messy. She goes into town and meets the wizard who is transformed into Mr. Bump. He says "I'm sure you will never have as much misfortune as me." Little Miss Selfish goes off and bumps her head really hard to prove she can have more bad luck. It hurts very badly. She meets the wizard who has turned into Mr. Greedy. He says he bets she could never eat more than him. She eats a huge amount of food. The problem now is she's very dirty, in a lot of pain, and she has eaten too much. She left and swore she wouldn't do it again. The wizard meets a changed Little Miss Selfish the next day and asks her what she will call herself, concluding the story.
International publications & translations
This is a list of alternate titles for this book being published internationally.
- Madame Moi-je (French)
About Her
- Gender: Female
- Colour: Green
- Relatives: None
- Job: Being Selfish, cruel, mean, nasty and only thinking of herself.
List of characters
This is a list of Mr. Men, Little Miss and other special characters that appear in this book.
- Mr. Messy
- The Wizard
- Mr. Greedy
- Mr. Happy
- Mr. Bump
- Little Miss Shy
- Mr. Topsy-Turvy (On cover, saying "You are selfish very")
Title character in other appearances
- The Wicked Witch Of The West (The Wizard Of Oz. Both are selfish, green, wicked and cruel).
- Oskar Kokoshka (Hey Arnold, both are selfish)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons, both can be selfish, although Miss Selfish is deliberatly selfish, while Homer isn't.),
- Marjorie Dawes (Little Britain, both are selfish and cruel).
- Me Bear (I'm Sprung, both are selfish).
- Flower (BFDI, both have pink and yellow, and are selfish).
- The White Witch (The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, both are cruel).
- The Diesel/D261/Class 40 (Thomas & Friends, both are green, mean and have no friends).
- Georgette (Oliver and Company, both are selfish).
- Sarah (Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy, both are selfish).
- Farmer Giles (Henry's Cat, both are mean and wear yellow hats).
- Wario (Nintendo, both are selfish and wear yellow hats).
- Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty, both are green, wicked and cruel).
- Lucy van Peltz (Peanuts, both are selfish)
- Joe Muffaw (Disney's Paul Bunyan, both wear yellow hats).
- Ursula (The Little Mermaid, both are selfish).
- Lotso (Toy Story 3, both are cruel).
- Axel (Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories, both are selfish).
- Mother Gothel (Tangled, both are selfish and cruel).
- Bellatrix Lestrange (Harry Potter, both are sadistic and heartless).
- Daisy the Diesel Railcar (Thomas and Friends), both are green and yellow and are selfish.
- Ebenezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol, both are selfish)
- Roddy (Flushed Away),both are selfish.
- Starshine (Fairy Tale Girls/Mikayla's Words Fairy Tales), both are selfish.
- The Mask (Namesake series), both are green and wear yellow hats and look alike.
See also
External links
- Mr. Men
- Mr. Tickle Mr. Greedy Mr. Happy Mr. Nosey Mr. Sneeze Mr. Bump Mr. Snow Mr. Messy Mr. Topsy-Turvy Mr. Silly
- Mr. Uppity Mr. Small Mr. Daydream Mr. Forgetful Mr. Jelly Mr. Noisy Mr. Lazy Mr. Funny Mr. Mean Mr. Chatterbox
- Mr. Fussy Mr. Bounce Mr. Muddle Mr. Dizzy Mr. Impossible Mr. Strong Mr. Grumpy Mr. Clumsy Mr. Quiet Mr. Rush
- Mr. Tall Mr. Worry Mr. Nonsense Mr. Wrong Mr. Skinny Mr. Mischief Mr. Clever Mr. Busy Mr. Slow Mr. Brave
- Mr. Grumble Mr. Perfect Mr. Cheerful Mr. Cool Mr. Rude Mr. Good Mr. Nobody Mr. Marvelous
- Little Miss
- Little Miss Bossy Little Miss Naughty Little Miss Neat Little Miss Sunshine Little Miss Tiny Little Miss Trouble Little Miss Helpful Little Miss Magic Little Miss Shy Little Miss Splendid
- Little Miss Late Little Miss Scatterbrain Little Miss Greedy Little Miss Giggles Little Miss Twins Little Miss Chatterbox Little Miss Dotty Little Miss Lucky Little Miss Star Little Miss Fickle
- Little Miss Contrary Little Miss Busy Little Miss Quick Little Miss Wise Little Miss Tidy Little Miss Brainy Little Miss Stubborn Little Miss Curious Little Miss Fun Little Miss Somersault
- Little Miss Scary Little Miss Bad Little Miss Whoops Little Miss Princess Little Miss Hug Little Miss Fabulous
- Special Mr. Men
- Mr. Cheeky Mr. Christmas Mr. Birthday Little Miss Jealous Little Miss Christmas Little Miss Birthday Little Miss Stella Mr. Moustache
- Non-English Mr Men
- Mr. Crosspatch Mr. No Little Miss All-Goes-Well Little Miss Brilliant Little Miss Busy-Body Little Miss Careful Little Miss Loud Little Miss Prim Little Miss Selfish Little Miss Vain Little Miss Yes
- Misc. Mr Men
- Little Miss Calamity Little Miss Daredevil Mr. Scatterbrain Mr. Stubborn Other Mr. Men Caveman Mummy Grandfather Clock Mr. Magic Mr. Roundy Mr. Squary Mr. Beefeater Mr. Funny (Beafeater) Mr. Metal Mr. Fussy's unnamed relative Mr. Spendy Little Miss Cawaii Mr. Stupid
- Appeared in other Stories
- Mr. Miserable Mr. Right Mr. Thrifty Little Miss Thrifty Mr. Penny Mr. Prudence Wilfred the Wizard Mr. All-Goes-Wrong Little Miss Nobody
- Related Articles
- Roger Hargreaves Adam Hargreaves Mr. Men and Little Miss The Mr. Men Show


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Carrie Underwood made the debut of "Keep Us Safe" during a special performance according to The Boot on May 21, 2014. Underwood performed the moving song during the "ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops." Underwood was a co-writer with Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally on the song that was created to honor our military.
"Keep Us Safe" is available now on iTunes with proceeds going to the ACM Lifting Lives charity. Lady Antebellum, Kellie Pickler, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Merle Haggard and The Band Perry also took the stage during the "ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops" for performances during the tribute to our military troops.
Underwood discussed creating "Keep Us Safe" for her "ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops" performance by saying "When we were approached to be a part of the show, I was so excited to do something to honor our troops and because ACM Lifting Lives does such great work. I wanted to take the time to really think about what song I wanted to perform."
Underwood added "I had a writing session scheduled with my co-writers and friends Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally and I guess the show was weighing on my mind. I think we all left the session knowing the song was special because it basically wrote itself that day!"


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Maximize Existing Investments and Effectively Link New Infrastructure By Focusing Development Around Transit
Transportation investments have the potential to catalyze community revitalization and private investment. Transit-oriented development (or TOD) is a strategy that focuses compact, walkable development around existing and new transit facilities, capturing the value of this transportation infrastructure and spurring new investment. TOD means different things to different communities, and there is no one-size-fits-all application. Upgrading streets to include safe pedestrian, bicycle and transit access can also increase the potential for new development, and these types of upgrades are supporting vibrant community life.
Innovative approaches to development also have the potential to maximize the benefit of the region's transportation infrastructure. These innovative approaches can include: managing on- and off-street parking to strike a balance between parking demand and the use of valuable real estate and linking development capacity to the provision of parks, street improvements or other community benefits. Financing mechanisms, such as Tax Increment Financing, can capture the increased land value of transit access for reinvestment into the surrounding community. Many new transportation and development projects face budget constraints, making it all the more important to maximize the public benefit that these resources provide.
National Best Practice Examples
Fairmount/Indigo Line Collaborative, Boston, MA
A collaborative planning team formed by four community development corporations created a vision for new urban villages on vacant, underutilized and brownfield sites along Boston's most underused commuter rail line—a 10-mile transportation corridor stretching from downtown through close-in neighborhoods. The neighborhoods affected by the plan have some of the city's highest poverty levels, the greatest dependence on public transportation, and the worst access to transit service. The plan calls for an enhanced rail line with new stations that will allow for higher-density affordable housing, better access to jobs, and for a greenway linking parks and recreational destinations. The Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority committed in 2006 to funding enhancements at existing stations and to construct several infill stations in the corridor.
TOD Strategic Plan, Denver, CO
Additional Resources and Examples
|What it is
|Transit-Oriented Development
|Denver Regional Council of Governments
|A general resource for implementing TOD.
|Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Program
|Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
|Explanation of VTA's strategies for integrating land use and transportation in collaboration with local jurisdictions.
|Using Value Capture to Finance Infrastructure and Encourage Compact Development
|Rick Rybeck
|A report outlining the technique of value capture and its value in creating affordable development around transit.
|The City of Evanston's Transit-Oriented Redevelopment and the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Transit System
|Reconnecting America
|Case studies of three cities that have turned their cities around by expanding their transit options and developing TOD around stations.
|Impacts of Rail Transit on Property Values
|American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
|A summary of recent studies that examine the impact of rail transit on property values.
|Neighborhood Attributes and Commuting Behavior: Transit Choice
|Metrans Project
|A report on the impact of neighborhood type- including density- on transit use.
|Transit Technologies Worksheet
|Reconnecting America
|Specs for different transit options in a format that is useful for comparing the benefits and drawbacks of each type.
|Light Rail Transit Impacts in Portland: The First Ten Years
|Kenneth J. Dueker and Martha J. Bianco
|Examines the ways in which light-rail transit (LRT) in the Portland region has affected auto ownership, mode share, density, and property values.
|Developing Around Transit: Strategies and Solutions that Work
|Urban Land Institute (available via Amazon.com)
|A variety of authors offer strategies for getting over the hurdles to effective TOD.
|Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) TOD Guidelines
|Bay Area Rapid Transit
|Recommendations for development around light rail stations, with examples.
|A Guide to Station Area Developments
|Commonwealth of Massachusetts
|Documents TOD in Massachusetts, highlighting a range of examples.
|Transit-Oriented Development
|Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
|Information on current TOD initiatives in Delaware.
|Transit Villages in the 21st Century
|Michael Bernick and Robert Cervero (available via Amazon.com)
|A book illustrating effective design of transit villages and the transit that supports them.
|California Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Searchable Database
|State of California
|Documentation on TOD around California, browseable by station area or project.
|The New Transit Town: Best Practices in Transit-Oriented Development
|Reconnecting America (available via Amazon.com)
|An evaluation of the real-world factors that determine the success of TOD projects.
|Parking Strategies
|US Environmental Protection Agency
|Describes the significance of parking policies and their impact on communities.
Local/Regional Examples
The Washington region already has good examples of investments that take advantage of existing infrastructure in the Washington region database. These projects and others contribute to transportation choices and great places in the Washington region.


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Nanny State Indeed!!!
Roy's post on Santorum's proposed "war on porn" and Rightbloggers' objections to said war, is full of win:
In fairness, we must say that many rightbloggers didn't approve of Santorum's porn crackdown — but not for the reason you might expect: They opposed it because cracking down on porn is, in their view, the liberal position.
Indeed, rightbloggers are forever attacking liberals with stories like "LIBERALS: ACLU Wants Porn in Prisons" and "Put sex in any vile cultural product and liberals applaud," and putting out books like Porn Generation: How Social Liberalism is Corrupting Our Future.
Yeah, that seems weird to us, too. Liberals are notoriously pro-porn; why, just last week in the comments section to this column, we were repeatedly harangued by a troll yelling about liberals and their filthy porn.
Also, Obama has in fact called off the DOJ's porn hounds, probably in order to weaken the nation's moral fiber in preparation for a Muslim takeover. Republicans, on the other hand, sometimes require their own candidates (at both the local andnational level) to sign anti-porn pledges. And when they want to sink a Democratic jobs bill, they just stick an anti-porn clause to it, as they know Democrats are no more likely to support it than a vampire is likely to kiss a crucifix.
But when Santorum took an anti-porn position that, research suggests, would not go over well among red-state males, rightbloggers suddenly decided Big Government could take away their porn when they pried it from their warm, sticky fingers.
Good luck with this little crusade, Ricky. Might as well vow to take away everyones Iphones while you're at it. I love how wingnuts rail about excessive government overreach, but then propose new laws (and with them a whole bunch of added costs to implement them) aimed at such pressing issues. I know that with: 9% unemployment, tension in Iran, eroding infrastructure, and increasing inequality, we mustn't let these distractions take our eye off the balls!!! –Uncle Eb/John


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Summer is coming. Mothers across Manatee and Sarasota Counties sit at home, at their desks at work, in a coffee shop, in their cars, in their beds at night, wondering "What on earth will I do with a houseful of kids over the summer?" How many days of school are left?
What's a mother to do?
Day camps. Better yet, 'Sleep Away Camps,' even if only for a week.
Churches across the state have cultivated a wonderful Day or Evening Camp experience, via Vacation Bible School. Here are a few options:
Happy Gospel Church, located at 1915 53rd Ave E in Bradenton, 34203, is offering a wonderful Wilderness Escape. The motto is" Where God Guides and Provides." You may contact them @ 941-756-6942, or visit their registration page http://www.happygospelchurch.com/vbs/
Harvest United Methodist church, located at 1430 Covenant Way, Bradenton, 34202, is offering a Weird Animals VBS on June 16-20. Cost is $10 per child. Camp hours are 9 am – 12 noon. You may visit their web-page https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/harvest2014/gpgs/home.aspx
Woodlands Community Church is offering VBS in two locations. Children K-5th living in Parrish, Palmetto and Ellenton are asked to reserve their space at Virgil Mills Elementary School. Camp is from 9 am-12 noon, K-5th. There is space for 200 campers. Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch residents are asked to register at the Woodlands location 9607 St Rd 70 E. Camp will be held July 14-17.
Then there is Sleep Away Camp, where children are absorbed into the total camp experience. Christian Retreat, located at 1200 Glory Way Blvd. In Bradenton 34212, is offering the choice of Day Camp or Sleep Camp. The daily and evening curriculum is the same for both campers. The theme is STAND, ages 5-13.
The verse this year's camp is founded on comes from 1 Kings 19:1a,"The Lord said, go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by."
Pastor Sue Lowery has stated, "We truly believe that this generation is no longer content to
sit on the sidelines and be spectators. They want to participate! If we don't teach them to
"STAND" for something, they will fall for everything! It's time to help them re-build their
foundation, and teach them to hear the voice of God."
"This year's camp is jam-packed with new activities, including the new "Screamer Water
Slide," swimming, canoeing, human shuffle board, black light volleyball and more...from
crazy skits to creative scripture memory and incredible art workshops. The children each
choose an art workshop they attend daily and present to the entire camp in an awesome
program on Friday night. Some of the arts workshops are flags, swords, dance, Christian
glee club, back light drama, extreme puppets, rap, step dance, dub step and more... See
the web site for more details." http://christianretreat.org/cretreat/kidzone/kids-a-flame/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Sue Lowery at the KAF office at 941-746-
2882, ext. 470
All Day or Sleep Away, may your children's camp experience be blessed! And Mom's enjoy your summer!


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