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PULLMAN, Wash. - The Washington State men's basketball team was dominant on both ends of the floor as the Cougars registered a 102-55 victory over the Costa Rica National Team Wednesday night at Friel Court in the final exhibition contest of the season.
Reserves Chris Crosby and Mike Bush paced the Cougars with 18 points apiece as six Cougars scored in double figures. Jan-Michael Thomas, who finished with 17 points, and Crosby each knocked down four 3-point baskets.
The Cougars hit 51.4 percent of their shots, sank 12 3-point baskets and made 18-of-22 attempts at the free throw line.
Defensively, WSU snared 21 steals, forced 31 turnovers and held Costa Rica to shooting just 39.5 percent from the field.
"We knew we had more talent and were more athletic than them," said Kojo Mensah-Bonsu, who finished with 14 points and five steals. "We wanted to make up for the fact that we were better than them in those categories by hustling and working hard with deflections, steals and dives."
"We have the depth and tonight we showed added defensive activity," said Kevin Eastman, WSU's fifth-year head coach.
The Cougars converted 3-point baskets on four of their first six possessions with four different players hitting from behind the arc as WSU held a 16-5 advantage just five minutes into the contest. Later in the first half, WSU used a 10-0 run, capped by a slam dunk by forward Eddie Miller, to push the lead to 19 points, 40-21 with 3:30 remaining in the half.


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Dickham claims that after his team watched the movie, where players' wives are in hot sexual scenarios, they were distracted by concerns over what their own girlfriends and spouses might be up to.
"Hot sex is a decent excuse for a lot of things," says movie co-star Ben Dover, a man who has plenty of experience in both sex and sports. "But a good coach will get his men to focus on the game no matter what. That's his job."
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REVIEW: Impulse by Moira Rogers
Impulse by Moira Rogers
(Southern Arcana #5)
Samhain Publishing (Sept 2012)
Ebook, 270 pages
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Another great instalment from the Moira Rogers writing team! The fifth instalment in the Southern Arcana series and this time the lead characters are Sera and Julio. If you remember Julio was brutally tortured in Cipher, protecting Kat. This book sees him coming to terms with those events, and also understanding his place on the werewolf council following the political coup led by Alec in Deadlock.
Julio is an alpha werewolf with pre-cog skills. Super alpha and super dominant, but he also had this kind of laid back style I really liked. Sera is a coyote a dying out, shape-shifter breed, she's also a submissive. It's really easy to think submissive equals weak, and I nearly fell into that trap at the beginning of the book, but Sera is a survivor and a while she needs to submit she also is strong and determined to make her own decisions. Since Deadlock we've seen her trying to stand inner own two feet after escaping from her abusive marriage. Of course, as you know in books, abusive husbands always come back to bite you on the arse! Impulse is no exception.
In an attempt to come to terms with their pasts, and escape their surroundings, Sera and Julio go on a road trip. Cue, smoking hot chemistry and some interesting, kinky sex. Although perhaps not as kinky as erotic romance readers are used to reading ;-). I would say, don't read submissive and dominant and think this book is about BDSM, because while it touches on it, I wouldn't say that is really what this book is about.
I found it interesting how Sera balanced her need to be submissive in the bedroom, yet tried to fight against her coyote nature to submit to Julio in real life. It added an extra dynamic to their relationship as Julio had to fight the opposite desires.
Their road trip takes us deeper into the werewolf community. We see and begin to understand the implications of the werewolf rule and how it has impacted people outside of the New Orleans cast featured in the series. From poverty to deep resentment. We also encounter horrible bigotry as Julio and Sera try to carve their way for a new leadership and a new way of thinking, when others are determined to keep things how they are or were.
Politics play an important part once more and that's one of the things I really enjoy about these books. The political manoeuvrings, almost like werewolf chess, but also the twists and thrills as each characters are delivered blows or developments you never really saw coming.
Patrick is fast becoming a character who really intrigues me, he might be human but he most definitely has a few tricks up his sleeve and I really can't wait for his and Anna's book (they better be getting one!).
I perhaps didn't love this book as much as Cipher, but I think that's more that I just loved Kat and Andrew more than there was any deficiency in the story. The Rogers writing team aren't afraid to tackle difficult subjects and Impulse faces domestic violence, bigotry and poverty head on, all delivered in a sexy package. A really enjoyable read.
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Just wondering if anyone else listens to music when they are riding? :) the radio is always on in the barn but when im riding i cant quite hear it so i usually listen to my ipod :) not always tho.
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We didn't deem this Armadillo Handbag ($328) Doubtblush-worthy, because it's a cute purse in a quirky and whimsical way... maybe? If nothing else it makes us think of that great armadillo cake scene in Steel Magnolias. But would anyone actually carry this purse? You tell us!
Armadillos always remind me of when Ross dressed up like the "Holiday Armadillo" on Friends so I would totally use this purse during the holiday season!
It'd be a cute picnic basket!
The price is wrong to be a novelty item. But it's cute.
Being a Texas girl, I'd totally carry this purse! Novelty in a fun, sassy kind of way.
A little girl might like it -- for about $50 max
For $328 there is a wide selection of kate spade bags that you can take to more places. I don't understand why anyone would spend that much money on a basket.
I agree with what others said--this would be sort of cute for $20-50. I would buy it at a thrift store and pack a little picnic in it or something if I was feeling trollish. But I absolutely wouldn't pay $300 for it!!
Regardless of price, I would not carry this, though I imagine my sixth-grade self would have loved it.
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LG Cookie Plus GS500 joins the touchscreen party
One day after unveiling the LG Mini GD880 and the LG GT350, LG has now announced another new touchscreen phone – the LG Cookie Plus GS500.
Presented as being "sociable, enjoyable and affordable," the LG Cookie Plus is obviously based on the original Cookie phone (sold in more than 10 million units since 2008).
Unlike the old Cookie, the LG Cookie Plus GS500 features 3G connectivity. It also offers social networking integration (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr), an animated UI with widgets, a full touchscreen, FM tuner, 3MP camera, and Editable Screenshot MMS – a feature capable of capturing web images for editing and sending to other phones.
The LG Cookie Plus GS500 will be first available in France and Italy (starting early March), coming in various color versions. After that, the phone will be introduced in other 43 countries around the world. The handset's price will probably be a low one, to match the price of the original Cookie.
LG said that it "plans to offer a full batch of new Cookie handsets in 2010", all of which will be affordable.
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According to USA Today on Tuesday, "Iron Man", "Avengers: Age of Ultron", and "Chef" actor Robert Downey, Jr. gave his thoughts on a solo "Black Widow" movie that so many people/fans have been raving about. Stan Lee even mentioned at the Fan Expo Canada event that she'll have more prominent roles in the future.
Also, it was even revealed that it would be easy for Black Widow to have her own film as she already carries such prominence in the current films as especially displayed in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." That being said, her own solo film would not accomplish much as she would be considered overqualified.
Downey, Jr. will be opening at the Toronto Film Festival this coming Thursday with "The Judge" and gave his input in regarding the Scarlett Johansson played spay/espionage character. In fact, he even figured that she should be "given a break" as Johansson will be a first time mother and Downey, Jr. a soon-to-be dad to a baby girl.
The "Iron Man" actor mentioned what seemed to be an analogy drawn with Pepper Potts, played by Gweneth Paltrow. He noted the evolution of such a female co-star as her character had evolved through Downey, Jr's three films.
"I think that the interesting thing particularly after Guardians with Zoe (Saldana), (or) even from the first Iron Man where Pepper was kind of this really – to me the Iron Man franchise would never have taken off without (Gwyneth) Paltrow. There's something about her that grounded the story. She's not your typical lady in a superhero movie, and then by Iron Man 3 she's swallowing serums and putting on suits and kicking (butt) and all that stuff."
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Melissa A. "Missy" McClintick, 48, Lapel, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at Alexandria Care Center following an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 4, 1965, in Anderson, Ind., to Stephen and Gloria (Johnson) McClintick. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1984.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelby Loveless of Anderson; one grandson, Blake Loveless; her mother, Gloria J. (Rick) Woodward of Pendleton; her stepfather, Doug Stalker of Anderson; two brothers, Stephen W. McClintick (friend, Jahn) of Fla. and Ted A. (Natalie) McClintick of Lapel; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
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Paul Simon Sings 'The Sound of Silence' at Ground Zero for 9/11 Anniversary
Paul Simon sang a quietly moving rendition of his song "The Sound of Silence" to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The song was first released in 1965, and was a No. 1 hit. Here's the video.
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what would be some good ways to set up a live set of multiple tracks
there is the prepare for performance macro,dont know if this macro also do it possible to add files to excisting performance?
if not what are the best way to add multiple tracks to a saved performance?
what about adding a macro called add to performance,that when you press gives you a list of saved performances,so you can add files to them as you see fit??


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i wonder what they are planning...
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ooh the nurse is in on it too
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Oh wow
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What happened to his arm?
July 14th
He might have to cut him into peices but not the arm and btw both nurse and docter look evil in panel 2
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Ha, how awesomely evil!
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Ha ha! Love it. and what is up with dorkliaon?
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He's no House, but at least he's honest!
Nov 12, '08
why waste a perfectly good arm on a freezer? Us gnomes have those for lunch with some butter and grape jam!
Nov 12, '08
Hey, doctors should never candy coat the situation....good for you doctor for speaking the truth!
Nov 12, '08
I carried a leg in a bag to the morgue once...creepy! (Sorry...this is what your strip made me think of )
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just put it in the freezer for now..
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Warren Ellis and Kaare Andrews are setting out to bring some new style, and possibly new mutants, to the X-Men franchise. Andrews, one half of the new creative team on Astonishing X-Men recently interviewed with newsarama.com. In his interview he said that in his six issue run (and his first interior since Spider-Man: Reign) the X-Men will seek out what they believe to be a new mutant strain in a foreign country.
The artist goes deeper with the following statement: "The story starts off with the X-Men investigating a possible new strain of mutants in the country of Mbangwi. I won't tell you what is different about this strain but it opens up some questions. What is a mutant? What defines a mutant? Or what is simply mutant-like? Make sense? No? What happens when you have people that have mutant powers but don't fit the mutant paradigm?"
Andrews also said that he wants to veer off from the traced and super realistic comic vixen poses and bodies borrowed from popular models. Affirming that he likes to make every craft unique, it is clear with the initial artwork that has been reveled that Kaare is quite serious, and quite good, at original takes on popular characters. Combined with Warren Ellis's exceptional skill this book will be sure to gain some well deserved sales this May.


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The Diamond as Big as the Ritz
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Section 2 Summary
- The train arrives in Montana in "the village of Fish," a mysterious small town occupied by twelve men (2.1). Every once in a while, the transcontinental train on which Percy and John are now riding stops in this village of Fish, and the men who live there congregate to see the rare event. The narrator makes the point that these men of Fish are without religion, so they impart no spiritual significance to this strange, ritual occurrence.
- Percy and John disembark and, in front of the twelve men of Fish, get into an old buggy and drive away from the depot.
- After about half an hour of buggy driving in the dark of night, the black driver pulls the buggy over. They are approached by a huge, magnificent, gleaming automobile, greater than anything John has ever seen. Two black men get out of the automobile, "dressed in glittering livery such as one sees in pictures of royal processions in London" (2.5).
- As the men transfer all their luggage, Percy explains to John that they couldn't get into the car right at the depot. It would never do for the men of Fish to realize that there was a family living nearby with that kind of wealth. While John gushes over the car, Percy writes it off as a piece of old junk that they use as a station wagon.
- The boys travel for over an hour, heading towards a break between two mountains in the distance. Finally, they come to a stop at a small cliff. They meet up with several more black men who, with a series of cables and ropes, lift the car up to the plateau that was above them.
- Percy tells John that this is where the United States ends. They are in the middle of the Montana Rockies, but inside five square miles of the county that has never been surveyed. It turns out that Percy's family has been protecting these five square miles from discovery for generations.
- Now there's only one thing his father is afraid of, says Percy: airplanes.
- The family shoot down anyone who flies overhead and then keep the aviators prisoner. It's a great worry for them, however, that someone might get away some day.
- John begins to wonder what "terrible and golden mystery" lies hidden in these five square miles that must so urgently be protected (2.26).
- Finally, they arrive at Percy's house – a magnificent château on the border of a lake and a forest of pine. It's a giant edifice with "a thousand yellow windows" and "many towers", flooded with golden light, the sound of violins, and the fragrance of flowers" (2.28).
- As they ascend the great steps, the front door opens and John is introduced to Percy's mother.
- Inside John is dazzled by the diamond-covered walls; the opulence of the interior is described in excessive detail.
- John is so overwhelmed that he falls asleep at dinner with Percy's family. He wakes up in bed, where the servants have placed him, to find Percy standing over him. He apologizes for ever having doubted that Percy indeed had a diamond as big as the Ritz.
- Percy explains that the diamond is the mountain on which their house rests. But before he can respond, John falls asleep again.
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There are few things more frustrating than being confined to a beach apartment in Brittany, France, growing plump on French wine and tiny lemon tarts.
OK, so the lethargy was amazing, but that's not the point.
When my company sent me to Lorient, France for two weeks on a very important mission, I puffed with pride. Of course I could manage just fine with my little French knowledge. No problem.
After completely confusing my co-workers' affectionate cheek kisses for sexual assault, drinking sour cream which I thought was milk, and entirely confused with the geography of the area, I decided I could not waste my single night in Paris on the return journey. I had dawdled and fumbled enough.
The tribulations of a blundering fool
However, disaster kept thwarting me at every corner.
1) I don't speak French.
2) My hotel was outside the city boundaries, near the Charles du Gaulle airport, where absolutely no tour operators would venture.
3) I only had one evening to explore.
4) I was a young lady traveling alone.
Running out of options, I Googled "private tour guides", and stumbled upon Context Travel: walking tours for the intellectually curious.
"Intellectually curious" is not strict criteria
Led by scholarly experts like architects, historians and PhD-wielding smarty-pants, the walking tours are extremely small (six people maximum), personal, and informative.
This is the real nitty-gritty of travel, the fine details often overlooked for the more popular highlights. Of course, the highlights are available for anyone who asks, and so I did. Tours range from a few hours to entire days, and are offered in New York, Philadelphia, Paris, London, Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, and Istanbul.
I was contacted by a woman named Lily, and our exchange of emails left me feeling certain that I was making the safest choice. She was immediately friendly and eager to help, and tailored our tour so that I could take in as much of the city as I could in a limited amount of time.
Paris, je t'aime
Meeting Lily was a bit of a gamble. When I pulled up outside her office, I had to enter the ancient building with a password, cross an overgrown courtyard, and lug my suitcase up four flights of stairs. Briefly, my paranoia forced me to wonder if I were being led into the den of a sexual assailant, but then the light on the stairwell overhead flicked on, and a blonde woman poked her head over the railing.
I liked Lily straightaway. She greeted me with a can of soda and allowed me to store my belongings under the desk. She listened sympathetically about my cramped train ride from Lorient, and we discussed our lives in Canada.
After speaking English at an excruciatingly slow pace for two weeks, I was incredibly relieved for a normal flow of conversation.
Since it was my first time in Paris, I asked Lily to show me all the major highlights. The fact that this tour was completely customizable was the highlight of my trip: we crammed a great deal of walking and sightseeing into five hours.
We wandered into the Notre Dame, gaping open-mouthed at flying buttresses and columns and gothic stained-glass windows. I saw the Place de la Bastille, the Pantheon, St Germain des Pres with its ancient tower, the Grand Palais, and the Louvre.
And yet, we still had time to discover the Italian district, browse a Canadian bookstore, read poetry painted on a building, and skip into Gelati Alberto for my first gelato experience shaped like a flower (Lily insisted it was the best, and she has great taste).
Later, we paused for supper at a creperie, where we downed a bottle of Apple Cider and sampled various crepes, elbow to elbow with the people seated at the next table. After our meal was over, Lily introduced me to the chef, a friend of hers, and so Paris suddenly became a little more personal.
True Blue friends
Our last stop was the Eiffel Tower. Lily took me to a spot along the Seine where I had a clear view, and then she told me to wait.
When the Tower began twinkling, I nearly toppled headfirst into the water. The view of the monstrous structure was impressive enough, but I had absolutely no idea that it twinkled for five minutes every hour.
When I had asked to see the city "lit up," I meant by night. The view was spectacular and romantic and my God I would have hugged Lily right then if doing so didn't breach some sort of guide/tourist etiquette.
Honestly, the cost of the tour was steep. I shelled out close to $400 (Canadian) for five hours, but after a week of dalliance, I didn't care. Some things you can't put a price on (unless your Visa is maxed out).
Without Lily's expert knowledge of the city and her ability to speak two languages, I would never have enjoyed Paris as much as I did. When the evening was over, she ensured I safely found a cab, kissed me on both cheeks, and told me to keep in touch.
I left Paris richer, with one new friend.
Candice Walsh is a 23-year-old technical writer for a deep sea technology company located in Newfoundland, Canada. Her passions list travel, nachos, and beer. Check out her blog, That's Tangly.
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|Mandatory nutrition labelling
Several public opinion polls show that the vast majority of Canadians want comprehensive, easy-to-read nutrition information on all food labels so they can improve their health and reduce their risk of diet-related disease. Currently, just over half of foods have any nutrition information and those that do often conceal the amounts of important nutrients. For three years, the two-million-member Alliance for Food Label Reform (a coalition of consumers, seniors, scientists, physicians, nutritionists and other health professionals) and the Centre for Science in the Public Interest have been urging MPs and Health Canada to require this information by law.


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I see a woman in the night with a baby in her hand
Under an old street light near a garbage can
Now, she's put the kid away and she's gone to get a hit
She hates her life and what she's done to it
That's one more kid that'll never go to school
Never get to fall in love, never get to be cool
Keep on rockin in the free world
We got a thousand points of light for the homeless man
We got a kindler, gentler, machine gun hand
We've got department stores and toilet paper
Got styrofoam boxes for the ozone layer
Got a man of the people says keep hope alive
Got fuel to burn, got roads to drive
It's great having a writer and former reporter of Jen Myers' caliber working for the city. Her posts at Room 50 are always a joy to read, and her corresponding photography slideshows a big bonus. Check out her latest post on the visit to our city by finance professionals from the Chinese Ministry of Finance, here to see how we do things.
On Friday morning City Hall welcomed a delegation of 20 finance professionals from the Chinese Ministry of Finance, eager to learn the ins and outs of the City of Lowell's budget process and successful financial management policies.
The group, which included 16 Supervision Commissioners from the Office of the Ministry of Finance, from cities ranging from Sichuan (population 87 million) to the "small" city of Dalian (6.1 million), began their morning with a tour of the City Council Chamber and brief introduction to the city's Plan E government. They were quite astonished to learn Lowell was the first place in the world to utilize telephone numbers.
They then enjoyed a two-hour budget discussion with City Manager Bernie Lynch in the Mayor's Reception Room.
There were some really amusing moments, apparently:
His Chinese visitors were surprised by the level of public input and participation in the budget process, but were much more stunned to hear the population of Lowell is only 106,000.
Some chuckled.
"You mean 106 million?" asked one of the delegates.
"No, 106,000," answered Lynch.
"Oh, you are a very small town," responded the Chinese visitor, astonished to learn Lowell is the fourth largest city in Massachusetts.
Go check out the full post. It's great to have an inside eye on some of the really cool things that happen in our city government.
Salmira and I are happy to be part of this effort. We'll be reaching out to more folks in the thriving Brazilian community, here in Lowell.
Mayor Murphy Seeking Nominations for Sister City Task Force Members and Sister City Committee Chairpeople
Lowell, MA – Mayor Patrick Murphy is currently seeking nominations for a five-member Sister City Task Force. This Task Force, whose meetings will be chaired by either the mayor or a named representative, will develop strategic goals and provide guidance for the Lowell Sister City Initiative.
In addition, Mayor Murphy is seeking Committee Chairs who will work to maintain and strengthen Lowell's individual Sister City relationships.
For each Sister City, a Committee Chair will lead a group of interested citizens who will plan and implement ways to maintain the international relationship. The exact nature, frequency, and duration of the meetings will be determined by the Committee Chair and other committee members, as will the ways that the committee chooses to interact with the counterpart Sister City.
Any City of Lowell resident is eligible to serve on this Task Force or as a Committee Chair. All interested persons should submit a resume, along with a brief cover letter explaining their desire to work with Sister Cities, to the Mayor's Office via e-mail (email@example.com) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10.
The nine Sister Cities listed on the City of Lowell's website are: Limerick, Ireland; St. Die des Vosges, France; Nairobi, Kenya; Barclayville, Liberia; Lobito, Angola; Winneba, Ghana; Bamenda, Cameroon; Berdyansk, Ukraine; and Bryansk, Russia.
Individuals interested in forming committees to establish new Sister City relationships are encouraged to contact the Mayor's office by e-mailing email@example.com or calling (978) 674-1551.
Sister City relationships can serve several purposes. Primarily, they are an opportunity for direct educational and cultural exchange between citizens of different nations. In some cases, the relationships can grow to include business and travel connections, but at their most basic, elemental level, Sister City relationships can simply be a way to improve our residents' knowledge about world geography, world cultures, and international communication.
For any questions about information contained in this press release, please contact Greg Page at (978) 674-1551 or e-mail email@example.com .
A two year battle to keep an innocent family member from being executed ended earlier today, when Lennox, a dog seized in 2010 from a family in Belfast, Northern Ireland, despite having zero aggression problems, and being the therapy dog for a disabled 7-year-old, was put to death. Belfast ignored worldwide outrage, and even offers from celebrities to rehome the dog outside of the UK, where the so-called "Dangerous Dog Act" enabled this disgusting event. Lennox was not even a pitbull, but a Bulldog/Labrador mix - NOT on the dangerous dogs list in the first place. But "authorities, armed with a dressmakers tape measure, had determined that he fit the measurements of a pit bull-type dog."
As you all know by now I am a passionate dog owner of two adorable little rescues. And I am also vehemently against the stupid muzzle law that our own city put on pitbulls. It is absolutely ridiculous to react in a kneejerk fashion to anecdotal feelings that a particular breed is dangerous. There is no evidence pitbulls are any more dangerous than any other large dog.
The AVMA document concludes:
Given that pit bull-type dogs are not implicated in controlled studies, and the potential role of prevalence and management factors, it is difficult to support the targeting of this breed as a basis for dog bite prevention…
"If breeds are to be targeted a cluster of large breeds would be implicated including the German shepherd and shepherd crosses and other breeds that vary by location."
We were interested in possibly a trip to the UK (Scotland) and Northern Ireland sometime in the future. But forget that. Not if dogs can be ripped away from families for having the unfortunate measurements of a banned dog, and not until they lift the ban itself.
Don't you understand? It's NOT the breed. It's the owner. A bad owner could own a POODLE and they'd turn aggressive. A bad owner could own a golden retriever and turn that family-friendly dog into a nightmare. Get the owners. STOP blaming the breed. An ordinance to strengthen the ability for the city to cite bad owners for: not keeping their dog confined or on a leash (a real pet peeve of mine), for not licensing them, and for other violations would do a lot more for safety than muzzling (or seizing and destroying) one breed which currently has a bad rep because of today's ownership trend. Pitties are all over the place, proportionately, so yeah, they seem more prevalent in attacks. They are also a "status" breed for the sort of owner who WANTS to train aggression in their dogs, or neglects them and doesn't do proper socialization. That doesn't mean they are any more dangerous than any other breed badly brought up.
And it doesn't mean that it's a great idea to punish the vast majority of good owners who have great, socialized and trained, properly confined, sweet adorable pitties.
In previous decades, other breeds have been blamed for dangerousness, like rottweilers, doberman pinschers, German Shepherd, and others. When will learn that it's not about the breed? How many aggressive chihuahuas are there out there, simply, again, because of they are a popular breed and some owners do not bring them up right? But you see, a badly socialized or spoiled aggressive chihuahua hardly seems dangerous. Just pitties. Or rotties. Or shepherds. Or dobermans.
Instead of letting their gut lead the Council, maybe they ought to try actually researching the facts. Unless we want to be like the heartless UK and start seizing family pets, which seems to be the direction we're heading to, sometimes. Politics should be able rising above primal sentiment to operate on the behalf of the public's actual best interest. In the case of the breed-specific bans and seizure and muzzle laws, however, we've seen a total failure.
To even mention (or hedge a question) on the concept of shutting down government and defaulting on our debt as a political tactic to get what you want is going three bridges too far. Yet, that is exactly what Republican House leadership is saying. They will hold hostage our fragile but progressing recovery, in the name of scoring political points. Incredible:
Cantor Refuses To Take Government Shutdown Or Default On U.S. Debt Off The Table
In an interview with Fox News Sunday this morning, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), the #2 Republican in the House, threatened to take the nation's economy hostage if President Obama does not comply with House GOPers' as yet undefined demands. When asked if he would take a government shutdown on forcing the United States to default on its debt off the table, Cantor responded that it would somehow be President Obama's fault if House Republicans press this agenda:QUESTION: Are you willing to say right now we're not going to let the country go into default, and we won't allow a government shutdown?
CANTOR: Chris, look at this now. The chief executive, the president, is as responsible as any in terms of running this government. The president has a responsibility, as much or more so than Congress, to make sure that we are continuing to function in a way that the people want.
The entire security of the world economy hinges on government-backed debt. The "Full Faith and Credit of the United States of America" is not just a term bandied about by elite economists. It is the backbone of our entire economy, and the economy, now, of an interconnected world. It was shocking back when Bush said that Social Security debt was "just IOUs" - they aren't, they are the same debt bonds that China, or Europe, or businesses buy, backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the United States of America. That default would have caused severe crisis with our debtors - just as defaulting on our debt to other nations and businesses would destroy our economy now. Imagine calling up your mortgage company and telling them you intend not to pay anything back. Now, imagine the value of your entire existence plunging right after you do this. This is essentially what Cantor is threatening to do.
To even hint at default in the offering as a political tactic is to jeopardize our entire national interest. It is treasonous. This is who you elected, America. Let's hope this doesn't come to pass, or you can kiss the jobs recovery goodbye.
Addendum - remember, Reagan said he doesn't negotiate with terrorists and hostage takers. So, what is this, then??
Addendum II - Also recall, Congress appropriates funds. By saying "the president has a responsibility, as much or more so than Congress, to make sure that we are continuing to function in a way that the people want" is to state that you abdicate getting the funds appropriated to cover the debt at your convenience - the President has no say on enacting the budget except to sign. This is obviously a threat for him to capitulate to what they demand, or else.
Not so good when the shoe's on the other foot, I imagine? But that's exactly what's going on this weekend - only, with Korans, not Bibles. It would be fitting if us atheists decided to host a Bible burning on the same day, don't you think? No?
Universal condemnation of the Koran-burning assholes in Gainsville, FL (why, why is it always Florida?) isn't stopping the tiny, bassackwards church and its leadership from hosting a Koran burning on 9/11. Even the fact that this will harm our troops overseas, and pleas from General Petraeus to not inflame hatred in the Muslim world with this act - not phasing them.
Here are some things that I think would be great counter-protests for the 99% of us that are still sane. Gainsville residents who don't want to look like your entire town is filled with redneck hillbillies - you can use any of my suggestions and I don't even need credit!
1. Hundreds of people showing up with a Koran in hand, but only to trick their way to the fire - where they throw a water bottle full of water on the flames, over and over til it's out.
2. Hire a plane that fights fires and fill it with water, dump it over the site. Soak the lot of these bastards along with their pyre.
3. Get a fire hose (local hydrant?) and spray it into the air above the area so it falls like heavy rain, hitting the crowd and fire.
4. A few hundred people (with earplugs in place) show up to use the most annoying loud sound makers available - vuvuzelas if they can get them, air horns if not - and stand right nearby to drive the assholes away. Since they're obviously already deaf to the pleas of the entire world, it can't do much harm.
5. Host a book burning of the pastor's "Islam Is of the Devil" - every copy you can get your hands on. This is a last resort, though, since it would likely require buying them up in the first place.
Your suggestions? I don't advocate violence or vandalism, but I wouldn't be that upset if some enterprising young person sneaked in the night before and plastered the place with obscene phallic symbols. That's how angry this makes me. If you just can't contain your hatred and bigotry, at least don't do something that will endanger our troops and American civilians abroad with your actions. People are going to die because of this.
Here's living proof that its demise was prematurely declared.
Here's what we have learned about the interrogation of detainees, torture, and the big reason, why.
The truth is that when the CIA didn't give Cheney the info he wanted about an Iraq-al Qaeda connection, he marginalized the agency:
In the initial stages of the war on terror, Tenet's CIA was rising to prominence as the lead agency in the Afghanistan war. But when Tenet insisted in his personal meetings with the president that there was no connection between Al Qaeda and Iraq, Cheney and Rumsfeld initiated a secret program to re-examine the evidence and marginalize the agency and Tenet. Through interviews with DoD staffers who sifted through mountains of raw intelligence, FRONTLINE details how questionable intelligence was "stovepiped" to the vice president and presented to the public.
So who thinks Pelosi isn't telling the truth? Most people should believe she is in this her-versus-them moronic debate. Occam's razor demands it, given everything that we know about the situation, don't you think?
And yet, the media sheeples have once again, with rare exception, given in to the right wing bitch and moan brigade and now we have a slipping of the approval rates for the leader of the Democratic party in the US House.
Constant vigilance, people, these liars and cheaters are not done with this country yet.
(Cross-posted at BlueMassGroup)
So the elections are in and it looks like the hard-liner Israelis (as well as hard-line Palestinians) have sucessfully reaped benefits from the current rounds of conflict. This, in all likelyhood, means more lip-service to a two-state solution at the same time as settlements continue to expand. It seems to me that incentives for Palestinians to negotiate at this point are dwindling by the day. At some point they will come to the conclusion that any two-state option that Israel is willing to give isn't one worth having. What then?
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A few days ago, I wrote about the EU response to the "Buy American" clause of the stimulus. And though I understand the impulse ("we're spending American taxpayer money so it ought to be on American goods") I'm not sure we're ready for the consequences. A friend of mine in Canada sent these thoughts to me (via email). And yes, Canadians don't put z's in ize'd words.
I don't think people realise the extent to which economies are intertwined today.
Take Plug Power for example … a company in upstate NY that supplies clean power solutions. They are the one bright light in a fairly depressed area of the state. They could play a huge rule in the various investments … particularly in mobile power sources. But if the Buy American clause passes they will be excluded from it and probably go bankrupt as a result. Why the exclusion? Although the delivery systems are built and assembled in NYC, the actual power pack is a hydrogen fuel cell designed and manufactured in BC by Ballard Power.
If you want to know the disastrous potential impacts look at the Smoot Hawley Tariff bill of 1930. It was brought into force to try and protect American jobs. Other nations slammed their own tariff barriers into place in retaliation and the value of world trade dropped by two thirds … that's right … two thirds in the space of two years.
This whole buy American thing is a knee jerk reaction that doesn't address the real problem of productivity. I mean the reason so many of your South East wood mills are unproductive is because they were protected by punitive tariffs on Canadian wood for so long that they didn't need to upgrade … we had to upgrade just to compete … and the longer the tariff stayed in place the worse it got.
Anyway … instead of looking at the job losses I would like every American who works in an export related field to get a little note on their paycheck that shows just what portion of that comes from exports.
This is too simple a reaction to too complex a problem.
Now, my friend's viewpoints are what are considered relatively conservative, at least in the pro-business sense, for Canada and British Columbia, specifically. But he knows a lot about these trade issues and he makes a very compelling point. It appears the Buy American clause did not get taken out of the Senate version of the stimulus in the latest round, so this is a very relevant discussion.
The wheels are coming off in rapid pace now…
First for some background: McCain stated very clearly that he under no circumstances would violate the border of Pakistan in order to take out al Quada. However, this Saturday night, weak veep choice Sarah Palin (in a rare encounter with actual questions from a real American at a cheesesteak stop in Philly) said:
Sarah Palin told a customer at a Philadelphia restaurant on Saturday that the United States should "absolutely" launch cross-border attacks from Afghanistan into Pakistan in the event that it becomes necessary to "stop the terrorists from coming any further in," a comment similar to the one John McCain condemned Barack Obama for making during last night's presidential debate.
During Friday's debate, Obama criticized the Bush administration for sending billions of dollars in aid to Pakistan without ridding the border region of terrorists.
"If the United States has al Qaeda, bin Laden, top-level lieutenants in our sights, and Pakistan is unable or unwilling to act, then we should take them out," Obama added.
McCain fired back hard, arguing that newly elected Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari has had his "hands full" and suggesting that Obama's tough talk was naïve.
"You don't say that out loud," McCain said. "If you have to do things, you have to do things, and you work with the Pakistani government."
Palin's apparent disagreement with McCain's position on Pakistan came as the Alaska governor was picking up a couple of cheesesteaks at Tony Luke's in South Philadelphia. She was approached by a man wearing a Temple University t-shirt, who later identified himself as Michael Rovito.
So today, this from McCain:
Sen. John McCain retracted Sarah Palin's stance on Pakistan Sunday morning, after the Alaska governor appeared to back Sen. Barack Obama's support for unilateral strikes inside Pakistan against terrorists
"She would not…she understands and has stated repeatedly that we're not going to do anything except in America's national security interest," McCain told ABC's George Stephanopoulos of Palin. "In all due respect, people going around and… sticking a microphone while conversations are being held, and then all of a sudden that's—that's a person's position… This is a free country, but I don't think most Americans think that that's a definitve policy statement made by Governor Palin."
Can this get any, well, easier for us? My. God.
(Both items via AMERICAblog.)
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The Maryland mall shooter has been identified, but the relationship between him and his two victims remains a mystery. There may not be a relationship at all, but the two victims worked in the same store and were targeted by the shooter for some reason.
According to Fox News live on Monday Jan. 27, the motive is still a mystery. The Baltimore Sun reports that the shooter is identified as Darion Marcus Agular. He entered the mall with not only a gun and ammunition, but he also was carrying around some crude homemade explosive devices.
This is why his body remained in the mall for such a long time, as authorities needed to take an "abundance of precaution" in case he had booby-trapped himself to blow up before he put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger. After police investigated the situation it was found that he didn't have any explosives set to go off, but again, police needed to be sure.
Aguilar killed two employees of the Zumiez skate shop, a store which will remain closed "indefinitely" as the mall opens back up today at 1 p.m. local time. The victims were identified as Brianna Benlolo, 21, and Tyler Johnson, 25.
The police, community and family members of the victims are at a loss for why this happened. It may forever remain a mystery.


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The Miami Gay Men's Chorus will be performing a tribute concert called "Let's Hear It For The Boys" June 17th and 18th at the Colony Theater on Lincoln Road.
The Miami Gay Men's Chorus concert will include tribute songs from Paul Simon, The Beatles, Elton John, Ricky Martin, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and Boys II Men.
Tickets to the concert are still available. You can purchase tickets online at the Miami Gay Men's Chorus website. Tickets cost $25-$35. Discounts tickets are available for students and senior citizens.
The Colony Theatre is located at 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone (305) 674-1040.
Miami Gay Men's Chorus press release:
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS! The boys of the Miami Gay Men's Chorus present a tribute to the boy groups that have kept us singing since the 50's. From the Village People to the Beatles to the Backstreet Boys, MGMC will present a concert that will showcase the music of those boys and their bands whose songs have made us fall in love, helped us through tough times, or simply have kept us jamming. But, do not expect to come to this concert to sit and listen. This will be the time to jump to your feet and dance, sing along and walk away saying "oh what a night!" So when you walk through the door, make sure you've brought someone dance with, someone to jam with and someone who's head you want on your shoulder. We know that when you say "bye, bye, bye", you will be glad to have spent an evening with us. Who loves you pretty baby?
In the grand tradition of the Miami Gay Men's Chorus our Spring Concert promises to be entertaining and provide an enjoyable evening of fun and music with a few surprises! MGMC, under the artistic direction of Anthony Cabrera will proudly return to our performance home at the beautifully renovated Art-Deco Colony Theater on Lincoln Road.
The Miami Gay Men's Chorus is an inclusive, community-based organization of gay men and gay-supporting people that inspires and changes lives through the power of music. With humor and heart, we proudly entertain our audiences while striving for artistic excellence.
You can find the Miami Gay Men's Chorus on Facebook.


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- Horseback riding shore excursion in Los Cabos
- Experience the unique mix of beach and desert near Los Cabos
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez
- Complimentary port pickup and drop off
- Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on time return to your ship
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What You Can Expect
If you have no prior horseback riding experience, don't fear! The tour guides are patient and excellent teachers, and they'll make a beachside caballero out of you in no time.
This tour offers a great experience for those wanting to have some fun during their shore excursion in Los Cabos, as well as a great opportunity for many memorable photos!
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Los Cabos for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details.


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First of all, why is the only human being on earth ever to be taken in by a Nigerian phone scam teaching school? Second, what teacher would be dumb enough to turn to his students for financial help after getting scammed?
Neither question is answered in a report by Cincinnati station WCPO, which does reveal the mark's name — Jay Deutsch — as well as the name of the school where he will never teach again: Fairfield Middle School.
Deutsch was a substitute there when he threw himself on the mercy of his young charges, telling them he needed $100 to extricate himself from a jam. He is also said to have "told a female student she was beautiful in a disturbing way."
Principal Kristilynn Turney sent a letter to parents on March 24 that read in part:
Unfortunately, this sub did not meet our expectations and was asked to leave the building after only 2 class periods. Upon careful consideration and review, we determined that the sub was not a good fit for Fairfield Middle School and should not return in the future.
According to officials, Deutsch had subbed in Fairfield and other schools for about two years and never had any issues.
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|Club History
The Warrnambool Club was founded in 1873 and has operated continuously ever since.
It was based on the London Gentleman's Clubs, and the early rules and customs reflect this. Unlike the London Clubs, ours did not serve meals until recently, nor has it had accommodation. Members were united by their need for kindred company, culture and comfort and a more civilised venue for drinking that was afforded why the local hotels and pubs of the day.
In 1876, the Club had comfortable quarters in Smith's Warrnambool Hotel at the southern end of Liebig Street. By 1877, the Club had over 70 members and moved into architect designed, purpose built premises in Kepler Street. Mr George Jobbins was the architect, and the present building is essentially his building. It has a National Trust Classification and a Heritage listing.
Members have enjoyed snooker and pool for many years and tournaments were a large part of the Club's Tradition. The newly refurbished snooker room has two full sized "Alcock, Thomson and Taylor "tables for member's enjoyment.
In 1974, great changes were made and allowed women to become members of the Club. Ladies were allowed in all members' areas and to this day hold significant positions within the Club. We hope that more ladies decide to become members and enjoy the amenities the Club has to offer. While parts of the Club are new interior decor reflects a masculine environment, the Club interior equally presents itself to female members and guests.
Members come from a range of occupations and businesses. There are many expectations of members as with any Club affiliation, especially those clubs with such a long history. One of the expectations that The Warrnambool Club holds paramount is that of Respect; for each other, the facility and the wider community.
The Club now offers a wider range of options for members and the wider community. The Club Committee, together with the owners of "Club Warrnambool ", have refurbished the interior and exterior of this landmark building offering it back to members and the wider community to enjoy lunch, high afternoon tea (July, 2010) and that special function.
We hope you enjoy your experience of "Club Warrnambool"
@ the Warrnambool Club and look forward to your enquiry about membership and functions.


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There's a variety of hipness that's universally understood in the early twenty first century, at least among first-world nations. Expressed through the convergence of modern industrial architecture, deep house music, exotic cocktails, great wine and great food, this essence of contemporary culture springs up in every major city, and attracts the beautiful, the adventurous, and the well heeled like moths to the flame. Its street address in Buenos Aires is Sucre 676. Sucre Restaurant, ripped neatly off its foundations and settled down intact and operational, would be an instant success in every major metropolitan area I've ever been to, from... continue reading
If there's not already a saying, there should be one, and it would go something like this: "You can eat incredibly well in Argentina. As long as you like meat." Judging from the listings in the phone book and the signs on the street, every other restaurant must be a steakhouse. OK, so I exaggerate a bit, but seriously, these people eat a lot of meat, and when they do, they consume it in mass quantities. At the lower-end places, they sometimes put pictures of their steaks in the windows, and some of the slabs of meat are so monstrous... continue reading
A friend of mine has a theory which is best expressed as "every culture has its version of burrito." He means that no matter what country you go to, the local ethnic food will include a dish that involves wrapping some tasty filling up in some bread or bread substitute (tortilla, seaweed, bread, rice paper, lettuce, crepes, etc.). Why he has this theory, I have no idea, but I have yet to find an exception. Perhaps its because this sort of eating is fast and filling for the hard working lower classes in every culture, who leave early, come home... continue reading
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Always Hang Up the Phone Completely Before Calling Someone a Whore
California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown has learned this the hard way.
Just when it seemed like Democrat Jerry Brown was starting to pull away from Republican Meg Whitman in the California gubernatorial race, an oversight in telephone protocol could cost him. It happened in early September. Both candidates were seeking the endorsements of police organizations, and Whitman had earlier promised to protect police and other public-safety employees from pension cuts if she became governor. After calling the Los Angeles Police Protective League and asking for an endorsement in a voice mail, Brown hung up the phone and discussed the situation with an unidentified associate. Except he didn't actually hang up the phone, and the voice mail kept recording.
With frustration, Brown discussed the pressure he was under from police unions to pledge not to reduce public safety pensions. Months earlier, Whitman agreed to exempt public safety workers from part of her pension reform plan: the bid to enroll new government workers in 401(k)-style plans instead of pensions.
"Do we want to put an ad out? That I have been warned if I crack down on pensions, I will be — that they'll go to Whitman, and that's where they'll go because they know Whitman will give 'em, will cut them a deal, but I won't," Brown said.
At that point, a voice — either that of Brown or a second person — can be heard saying: "What about saying she's a whore?"
"Well, I'm going to use that," Brown says. "It proves you've cut a secret deal to protect the pensions."
The police union handed the tape of the message to the media, and now we all know about it. It's not clear whether Brown himself called Whitman a whore. According to one police transcript, a California TV station reports that "whore" was first uttered by an adviser and then repeated by Brown. At the very least, Brown didn't disagree with the slur, or say anything like, "You know, that's very sexist language, please don't." There's no doubt that candidates regularly say terrible things about each other behind closed doors. But it's always embarrassing and potentially damaging when they make their way out into the open.
Whitman quickly expressed outrage, and angled for the sympathy of women, who may have been turned off recently by allegations of mistreatment by Whitman's former domestic help.
"The use of the term 'whore' is an insult to both Meg Whitman and to the women of California," her campaign spokeswoman Sarah Pompei said. "This is an appalling and unforgivable smear against Meg Whitman."
Brown didn't go with the old "oh, that was just jogging talk" excuse this time, mostly because he was not jogging when he said it.
Brown's campaign manager Steven Glazer said: "This was a jumbled and often inaudible recording of a private conversation. At times, our language was salty. We apologize to Ms. Whitman and anyone who may have been offended."
It's unclear at this point what the fallout of Whoregate will be. Perhaps most damaging of all to Brown is not his sexist remark, but that voters can no longer be sure he knows how to use a phone.
Brown or aide is heard slurring Whitman [LAT]
California governor candidates spar over 'whore' remark [CNN]


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Michelle Coe
Areas of Study
Climate change, environmental behaviors and attitudes of children, pedagogy, experiential learning, GIS and remote sensing.
The mini LEO program works to incorporate Manzo Elementary's restoration ecology program further into the classroom through the use of a STEM curriculum development project focused on Biosphere 2's Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) hill slope simulation model. Manzo students have been learning and replicating biological system studies happening at the Biosphere 2's LEO in their own mini LEO models. Projects and lessons include hypothesizing, collecting data, and analyzing the growth of native seedlings with consideration to aspect, temperature, soil moisture, and slope. The mini LEO project allows students to get a sense of how their own research relates to current scientific research happening in their community, as well as allows a new and innovative area for math, science, and reading curriculum integration. The mini LEO project is currently expanding into other schools within TUSD, including Mansfeld Middle School, Borton Magnet, and J.B. Wright Elementary.
More Information: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2013/12/02/manzo-elementar...
Research Interests
My research seeks to understand how a school gardening program influences children's environmental perceptions and attitudes. How can a school garden program effect environmental attitudes and behaviors of students involved in them?
To examine this question, my research focuses on three specific subquestions:
- How do children in a school garden program define and view their environment? What does "environment" mean to them?
- How do children in a school garden program interact with the program's methods and curriculum (including the science, technology, engineering and math curriculum development program (STEM CDP))? How are the issues of environmental awareness and sustainability being taught to them in the school setting?
- How have children's environmental perceptions and environmental attitudes changed as a result of being involved with a school gardening program and STEM CDP?
My primary research goal is to ascertain how children's environmental perceptions and knowledge are shaped by an outdoor experiential program such as Manzo Elementary's school garden. My project seeks to explicitly give voice to children's environmental perceptions and environmental attitudes as they change and are affected through sustainability and educational programs. In a sense, my study provides a cultural translation (i.e. from the language of children to that of adults) that can help shape and inform the ways in which environmental awareness, sustainability, and ultimately climate change are taught to children and how more effectively to incorporate such concepts in understandable ways in outdoor experiential education programs.
Selected Publications
-Coe, M.A., Archer, S., Breshears, D., Field, J., and Predick. The Equation of Dust: How Vegetation Characteristics Influence Dry-Land Dust Emissions. National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates. Ninth Annual Research into Semi-Arid Ecosystems (RISE) Symposium, October 13, 2012. Tucson, AZ (Poster). http://www.tucson.ars.ag.gov/rise/2012/Posters/CoePoster.pdf
-Coe, M.A., Villarreal, M. Using High Resolution Satellite Phenology to Identify Grassland Response to Wildfire during Different Climate Periods. Association of American Geographer's Annual Conference, April 9-13, Los Angeles, California (Poster).
-Gass, L., Norman, L., Villarreal, M., Tolle, C., Coe, M., and Jamwal, P. A Test of Methods to Measure Vegetation Change Adjacent to Gabions in Sonora, Mexico using Landsat imagery. Santa Cruz River Researcher's Day, April 15-16, Tucson, Arizona (Poster). http://www.sonoraninstitute.org/images/stories/pdfs/Presentations/SCRRes...
-Norman, L., Villarreal, M., Pulliam, H. Ronald, Minckley, R., Gass, L., Tolle, C., Coe, M (2014). Remote Sensing analysis of riparian vegetation response to desert marsh restoration in the Mexican Highlands. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 70 (241-254).
Media Outreach:
-Tucson Weekly Article : http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/learning-through-landscapes/Content?oid=3918303
-Arizona Illustrated Public Media Video: https://originals.azpm.org/p/azill-nature/2014/1/6/29358-az-illustrated-...
Contact Information
M.A. Geography, University of Arizona
Expected Graduation Date: Fall, 2015
B.S. Physical Geography, Minors in GIS and Anthropology
University of Arizona, May 2013
Dissertation Title
Courses Taught
University of Arizona:
Spring 2013-Student Preceptor- Geography 230 Our Changing Climate
Assistant to PhD candidate Jesse Minor
Responsibilities for this course included grading, leading a discussion, and tutoring/assisting students outside of the classroom 1-2 times a week.
Approximately 45 students were enrolled in this course.


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An elegant array of colors, textures and materials welcomes visitors to the California Fibers art exhibition at Soka University in Aliso Viejo.
Tapestry and loom weaving, embroidery, quilting, knotless netting and basketry adorn two floors of the Founders Hall Art Gallery. Basketry techniques include coiling, twining, and random weave with date palm, pine needles, caning and wire.
The 66-piece exhibition includes artwork by all 22 members of California Fibers, providing a delightful glimpse into the world of fiber arts.
Kevin Wallace, director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, juried the exhibit. He described the materials and processes as bringing to mind "our childhood homes and walks in nature."
"I couldn't have dreamt up a more wonderful experience of contemporary fiber art than I was presented with as a juror," Wallace said.
Polly Giacchina, chairperson for California Fibers exhibitions, said, "California Fibers is an inspired group of individual professional artists that, when exhibiting together, embodies the beauty and diversity of the contemporary fiber art movement."
Founded in 1970, California Fibers supports artistic growth and professional advancement for contemporary Southern California fiber artists. The group has exhibited extensively in the United States and abroad. Many members are well-represented in museums and private collections and are recipients of prestigious awards.
California Fibers will be exhibited in the Soka University Founders Hall Art Gallery through May 8, 2014. The gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free to the public.


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Notes & Reviews:
Sunday Times, 8th July 2013
These dazzling reissued period-instrument performances are a shock. So much has changed...Bach at his best...is wonderful however he is played, and the Berlin musicians are brilliant, bringing out their rhythmic vitality, contrapuntal ingenuity and exhilarating richness of colour.
Early Music Review, August 2013
This is a recording that I would certainly wish to keep in my collection.
BBC Music Magazine, September 2013
Compellingly rhythmical, though solo violin (No. 3) struggles under the weight of accompaniment.
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Also Purchased
Chants de la Liturgie Slavonne / Moines de Chevetogne
Bach: Violin Concerto, etc / Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Mozart: Concertante all harpa e flauto / Goltz, et al
Mozart: Wind Concertos / Müllejans, Freiburg Barockorchester
Handel: 12 Solo Sonatas Op 1 / Richard Egarr, Academy of Ancient Music
Monastic Chant: 12th & 13th C. European Sacred Music / Theatre of Voices, Paul Hillier


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I carried and trusted my life to my Taurus PT145 for 2.5 yrs. I never had a problem with it.
It loaded, went bang and extracted every round I put in it.
I now carry a Kahr P45, thinner and lighter and easier to conceal.
This is a discussion on Taurus ya or na within the Home (And Away From Home) Defense Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; Originally Posted by ccman NO. I will not make that mistake again. Me too...
I carried and trusted my life to my Taurus PT145 for 2.5 yrs. I never had a problem with it.
It loaded, went bang and extracted every round I put in it.
I now carry a Kahr P45, thinner and lighter and easier to conceal.
I'd pass.
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I have owned 4-5 wheel guns in the past. I would trust ANY for SD. They all worked fine!
Anecdotal for sure but you asked for opinions.
You may now carry on with your absurd non-directional bantering.
Do yourself a favor, buy a Smith and Wesson revolver ,or,in semi auto, Glock or an XD.
I know someone with a PT92 FS that has problems with it not staying in single action mode. It fires, but the hammer doesnt stay back so its double action every round. He's gotta send it in for warranty work I guess. I dont think Id own a taurus semi. Maybe a revolver, in fact I might look at the 9 shot 22LR revolver. I dont find them to sell for that much less than SW around here, maybe $50 less. Personally Id get a ruger. I just like the triggers better.
I like Taurus firearms (most of them). There snubbies are down right flawless operational wise (finish isn't to hot, gotta make money somewhere) At 45 ft my wife and I can hit all rounds in the center circle of an 8 inch paper plate. I like my (GULP) .357 Rossi too, (wifes is a .38 special 5 shot M85). The Rossi looked really cheap at first glance. Both had rough DA triggers at first, but were very crisp in SA. I put over 200 rounds through my Rossi using full house .357 loads, and over 400 rounds of .38 spcl . My wifes M85 has over 500 rounds through it, maybe 50 were the +p's. The only problems we ever had were ammo related. And these are not target guns by no means. The only Taurus auto I own and have fired (Have fired many others), is a 24/7 in .45 cal. The problems I had were the magazines, the pistol was flawless. One mag worked, the other jammed all the time. ( I fixed it myself) I ordered new mags when they came out with the fix. Many rounds later, my 24/7 has never failed, not even a dud round. The problem was the follower was hanging up in the mag tube. I just wish I would have waited and got a decocker model.
Mdl 85B2CH 38 Special purchased in 1994
Mdl 85B2 38 Special purchased 1997
Mdl 85SS2UL 38 Special+P purchased 2007
Mdl 669SS4CP 357 Magnum purchased 1996
Mdl 617SS2 357 Magnum purchased 2003
Mdl 605SS3 357 Magnum purchased 2006
Each of these guns have had several thousand rounds through them. They function flawlessly. The only difficulties I've had are as follows.....
Mdl 85B2CH 38 Special purchased in 1994 - replaced firing pin after 11,000+ rounds.
Mdl 617SS2 357 Magnum purchased 2003 developed increased gap (Cylinder to Forcing Cone,) of .011"; so I sent it in for repair in 2009. I got it back in exactly 5 weeks - they adjusted the crane & yoke and replaced the cylinder.
Both of these guns function perfectly. I would not hesitate to recommend a Taurus® revolver to anyone! If you want accurate information, FROM TAURUS® OWNERS, as to the good, bad, and ugly of Taurus® firearms go here..................
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If you buy a used Taurus® firearm - it's STILL UNDER WARRANTY - whether you are the 2nd owner or the 20th! A Smith & Wesson® only warrants the original purchaser; TAURUS® WARRANTS THE GUN ITSELF - FOR LIFE!
I picked up a 605 at a gun show about three years ago for a good price. I went straight to my gunsmith and had him work it over. For about what bikerbill paid, I got a very dependable revolver. It is my primary carry arm, even more so than my 640-1. If Taurus would hand finish (like S&W used to do before CMC) they could have a better reputation.
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I shot a PT-111 Of my brothers,Shot great no problems. It's the first Model,
He's had it on his ankel for a BUG sence it came out, Qualified with it for at least 10 years & carries it off duty. Looks like he got a good one he's got about 1500rnds through it, Lucky I guess ; )
A Native Floridian = RARE
I have a Taurus PT1911, PT101, PT709 AND A PT 92. and they all work Great, so everytime I see one of these threads I roll my eyes.


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- 3-night independent Salzburg package with 4-star hotel accommodation
- Visit Salzburg in the winter, when the city is said to be at its most beautiful
- Enjoy a 1-hour city tour by coach, seeing top Salzburg attractions like Schloss Leopoldskron and Mozarteum
- Learn about Salzburg's musical heritage and its links to Mozart and The Sound of Music
- Explore the city at your own pace with no set schedules or itinerary
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
This is the tour to book if you want to experience Salzburg on a budget in winter! It's ideal for first-time visitors because the city tour gives a great overview and then come back to the places you liked most to explore them further.
What You Can Expect
Day 1:
Check in to your Salzburg hotel in the early afternoon and spend the rest of your day at leisure. Perhaps stroll around the Altstadt, admiring its beautifully preserved Baroque fountains and architecture that have secured the area's place on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Sights to look out for include Salzburg Dom – the city cathedral – as well as St Peter's Abbey Church and Schloss Mirabell, where the eccentric Prince-Archbishop Dietrich lived in the early 17th century.
The city has a varied dining scene, with restaurants ranging from traditional Schnitzel-serving eateries to trendy bistros. So head out in the evening to eat wherever you please, and then maybe visit a legendary Salzburg beer hall for a must-try stein (large tankard of beer). All food and drinks are your own expense.
Overnight: 4-star Hotel NH Salzburg City, Hotel Am Mirabellplatz, Radisson Blu or similar
Day 2: (B)
After breakfast in your hotel, the day is yours to enjoy independently. If you decide to take your 1-hour city tour on this day, then the experience starts with a hotel pickup. Relax in the comfort of your luxury coach while traveling around town, seeing the sights and hearing their history from your guide.
Look out for top Salzburg attractions like Mozarteum (also known as Mozart-Wohnhaus) where Mozart lived with his family during the late 18th-century, and Schloss Leopoldskron – a Rococo castle used in The Sound of Music film. Pass though the Altstadt and learn about the architecture of Salzburg Dom, often said to be a masterpiece of Baroque design.
Your tour finishes back at your hotel and you then have the rest of your day to spend as you please.
Overnight: 4-star Hotel NH Salzburg City, Hotel Am Mirabellplatz, Radisson Blu or similar
Day 3: (B)
Enjoy breakfast and enjoy a full day of free time. Maybe while away a morning discovering Salzburg's famous café scene, or check out the eclectic shops on Getreidegasse. If you want to venture out of the city, then attractions like Schloss Hellbrunn or the Werfen ice caves (Eisriesenwelt) are accessible by public bus.
Overnight: 4-star Hotel NH Salzburg City, Hotel Am Mirabellplatz, Radisson Blu or similar
Day 4: (B)
Check out of your hotel after breakfast, finishing your 3-night tour in central Salzburg.


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Gary Barlow and two other members of Take That face having to pay tens of millions of pounds to the Revenue after a court decided yesterday that they were members of a massive tax avoidance scheme.
Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and their manager, Jonathan Wild, poured £66 million into two partnerships styled as music-industry investment schemes but which were artificial tax shelters for the super-rich.
The partnerships, set up by a company called Icebreaker Management, allowed the musicians to avoid tax on about £63 million from world tours and CD sales. The Take That members are likely to be


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The Green Wave tandem of Junior Olivia Utt and sophomore Courtney Liddle went 2-1 in pool play before finishing runner-up in the 23 Silver Bracket over the weekend at the Sixth Annual Fiesta At Siesta Key.
April 13, 2014
SIESTA KEY, Fla. - Two Green Wave tandems earned spots in the Gold Bracket and the team of junior Olivia Utt and sophomore Courtney Liddle advance to the finals of the 23 Silver Bracket as the Tulane University sand volleyball team put up a solid showing at the Sixth Annual Fiesta At Siesta Key over the weekend at Siesta Key Beach.
Playing in a somewhat unusual format and one of 30 teams participating in the Fiesta At Siesta Key, the Green Wave held their own against some of the top programs from around the country and turned a few heads along the way.
"Overall, this was the most productive weekend of the season for us - not just because we accomplished so many of our goals but because of the leaning and growth this tournament allows," first-year Tulane head coach Wayne Holly said. "Collectively, our pairs played in nearly 30 games or matches over the last two days and we played a dual on Friday before the event started. I thought we did a real good job of handling all of the competition, both mentally and physically. I'm looking forward to seeing how well we play down the stretch run of the regular season."
Headlining Tulane's list of accomplishments at the Fiesta At Siesta Key was the effort of Liddle and Utt. The duo went 2-1 in pod play - sandwiching a 25-14 win over South Carolina's Jordan Loney and Jade Vitt and a 25-19 victory over Grand Canyon's Britta Forsyth and Brandy Grant around a 25-15 loss to Webber International's Brittany Mock and Alida Schat.
Once in the Silver Bracket, the Tulane team made quick work of Stetson's Erika White and Kara Young (25-16), Florida State's Kayla Joyce and Lexy Ryan (25-19), Florida Atlantic's Megan Knapp and Mandy McIntosh and Georgia State's Milani Pickering and Natalie Wilson (25-22).
Liddle and Utt, however, fell two points shy of a bracket championship as Florida State's Annie Montgomery and Julia Thompson outlasted the Tulane duo, 27-25. "I am enormously proud of how Courtney and Olivia played," Holly said. "They are playing their best volleyball of the season and have grown tremendously as players and as a team in the last five weeks. They are developing their own game plans and executing quite well right now.
"They were terrific on Saturday. That four-win run to the finals was as well as I have ever seen them play together, and to compete into overtime in the finals shows a lot of growth. I want to see them sustain that level for the remainder of the season."
Also having solid pool-play performances were Tulane's top tandem of sophomore Jackie Wegner and freshman Tea Juric as well as the No. 3 team of junior Anna Wruck along with freshman Hannah Holmes as both advanced to the Gold Bracket.
Juric and Wegner opened the Fiesta At Siesta Key with a 21-19, 22-20 win over Jacksonville's Kendall Courtney and Niatha Cullen and a 21-16, 17-21, 15-13 victory over LSU's Katie Lindelow and Meghan Mannari before stumbling to Florida State's Kristina and Stephanie Pellitteri by scores of 21-13 and 21-18. Holmes and Wruck, meanwhile, dropped their tournament opener to Florida Gulf Coast's Marlene Moeller and Madi Wilcox but bounced back to defeat Webber International and UAB.
Both teams, however, came up empty in the Gold Bracket itself as Juric and Wegner fell to Aurora Davis and Jace Pardon of Florida State 21-11, 22-20 while Holmes and Wruck dropped a 25-22 decision to the Seminoles' Hailey Luke and Sierra Sanchez.
"Jackie and Tea drew a real tough team in the Gold Bracket in FSU," Holly added. "Both Aurora Davis and Jace Pardon are All-Americans and play the game at an elite collegiate level. It was good for us to play them twice in two days because to become the best in the game it is important to compete against top competition. We competed well at least in the second set and put ourselves in a position to go to a third set in that match. We will get there...soon."
Not to be left out, the freshman tandem of Miah Diirell and Sarah Strasner bounced back from a pair of losses to open the Fiesta at Siesta Key with a 25-11 win over St. Catherine, 25-11.
The Green Wave return to action on Saturday, April 19, when they travel to Baton Rouge to take on host LSU and UAB at 10 a.m. and noon, respectively.


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