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UNT Research Home | Modeling Interactions
Linda Stewart Ball
From the tropical rain forests of Venezuela to a freshwater lake in Denton County and the Big Thicket of Southeast Texas, University of North Texas researchers are stalking Mother Nature.
But they mean her no harm. Michael Monticino, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of mathematics, and Miguel Acevedo, Regents Professor and coordinator of the proposed biological and environmental engineering program, are observing and analyzing her progress and setbacks. The professors are using math and computer models to assess the behaviors and motivations of the humans who interact with nature.
Determining how people will respond to various environmental situations — including man-made and natural disasters — can have a major effect on public policy and planning, these researchers say.
Americans need only recall the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to know that social and fiscal circumstances can have a great impact on human reactions in an emergency and can keep even the best plan from being successfully implemented.
But what if governments, politicians and other community stakeholders had a reliable way to explore policy options and their potential implications before unintended consequences occur?
Making that possible is one of the reasons Monticino and Acevedo are centering their research efforts in this area and planning a UNT Institute for Modeling and Policy Assessment of Complex Systems.
Such an institute could assess shortand long-term outcomes of environmental policy, land-use change, natural disasters and resource management decisions, as well as policy relevant to social behavior and value analysis.
Many of those areas have been the focus of Monticino's and Acevedo's research in recent years — research that already is being funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Park Service.
"Human social system and ecosystem dynamics have been traditionally treated as if they progressed independently. It is now accepted that social systems and ecosystems must be studied as a whole to be fully understood."
- Michael Monticino
Monticino is the lead investigator in the IMPACS effort. He's using his expertise in statistical and decision analysis models to tackle environmental concerns.
"Our focus so far has been in land-use change and its effect on water," Monticino says, noting that includes water supply, quality and quantity. This water research specifically takes into account suburban sprawl and its impact on municipal infrastructure and the environment as new developments come online.
Land-use changes often come into play as owners of undeveloped lands decide to sell and the natural environment is replaced with residential, commercial or industrial developments, which impact not only the environment but also future residents of that area.
When heavy rains come — as they did last year in Denton, for example — the researchers can examine how rain run-off patterns may change due to development. They surveyed Denton residents to determine whether they attributed the historic flooding to increased development and whether they would be more likely to protest future development. The researchers then incorporate the survey results into decision models to represent feedback loops between development effects and residents' actions.
"We benefit from their research in a practical way," says Kenneth Banks, manager of the city of Denton's division of environmental quality. "Anything that provides more data for us, so we can better understand how systems respond, is really helpful."
Acevedo, a key collaborator, is using real-time technology to monitor the environment and gather data. He is working with an international team of researchers to study the effects of human actions — such as urbanization or deforestation — on the natural ecosystems in the Lake Ray Roberts/ Lake Lewisville Greenbelt Corridor and Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas and in South America's rain forests. This work would continue under the auspices of IMPACS and could be replicated elsewhere.
UNT's planned Institute for Modeling and Policy Assessment of Complex Systems will serve as a resource to municipal, state, federal and international agencies to provide timely assessments for environmental policy, land-use management, disaster effects and immigration pressures on housing and municipal resources.
Researchers, who already have secured funding from federal agencies for their work, study the complex interactions between environments and humans, focusing on how human decisions affect the environment, and how those effects influence subsequent decisions. The work also provides interdisciplinary training to students.
The institute would reach beyond traditional environmental impact studies, the researchers say, by considering models of human behavior with state-of-the-art science system models. Such pairing of human and nature systems produces a more sophisticated and informed policy analysis — one that could be tailored to meet the information needs of decision makers.
"This whole notion of coupling models of human decision-making and models of natural systems is fairly new," Monticino says. Traditionally, scholars focused on either nature or society separately, says Acevedo, explaining that the new work tries to pull the two together in a responsive way.
UNT researchers are trying to create a totally interactive system in which humans receive feedback from the environmental systems model and react based on that information. Forest landscape models, for example, can show the effects that land-use decisions will have on land cover over time, allowing for more informed decisions that are more likely to help sustain the environment.
The modeling framework can be used in a variety of settings. In a proposed project involving the Texas Gulf Coast region, the researchers would model the physical and social structure damage from hurricanes, including wind and flood assessment and social surveys of individuals affected by such storms. They hope to learn about human perceptions and reactions regarding forecast uncertainties and evacuation directives during these natural disasters so that policymakers and local governments can better prepare evacuation and disaster relief resources.
One of the key functions of IMPACS would be to offer the research on a wider scale, making it more accessible to local, state and national policy-makers and institutions in this country and others. The institute would provide timely assessments on a variety of environmental concerns such as land-use management and disaster effects and perhaps even immigration pressures on housing and municipal resources.
"Nowadays, there is an enormous amount of data," says David Hunter, who has worked with UNT researchers in his role as watershed protection manager for the city of Denton. "We all have information overload.
"Part of this project is to find ways to get this information to leaders in a more streamlined format so they can look at it quickly, see what's going on, swiftly make a decision about budget and determine what projects they're going to support."
Uniting the talents of natural and social scientists, policy analysts, mathematicians and engineers to assess consequences of high-impact policy decisions, the work also provides unique interdisciplinary training to undergraduate and graduate students to prepare them to be the next generation of scientists and policymakers.
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
MrB and I are in Miami, happy to have escaped New York's cold weather for a couple of days. Here's what I wore for dinner with friends last night, styled in advance by Stacy Lomman.
What Wendy Wore
Top: Kelly Wearstler (2012)
Jeans: Acne (2007)
Shoes: Miu Miu (2010)
I want to go to sleep right now, but what if I miss breaking Lil Wayne news?!
UPDATED MARCH 17 TO ADD: I wore the same jeans the next night for a dinner with MrB. During dinner, we discussed Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile and The Poky Little Puppy. I don't know why those children's books were on my mind, but they were.
What Wendy Wore
Top: Ramy Brook (2012)
Jeans: Acne (2007)
Shoes: Prada (2011)
Jewelry: My own designs
It was a good day to be in Miami …
… because it was snowing in New York City. It was also a relatively good day to be Lil Wayne. I was relieved to wake up and find the rapper hadn't shuffled off this mortal coil overnight, but damn, that guy has got to quit the cough syrup. That is one addiction I'll never understand. I had asthma and frequent bouts of bronchitis and pneumonia throughout my childhood and spent years being dosed with cough syrup. That shit's nasty. Drinking it for fun? Dafuq? Eating cat hair sounds like a better idea to me. Yeah, if I ever have the opportunity to party with Lil Wayne, I'll bring FitzRoy the cat in my purse and when the sizzurp comes out, I'll say, "No thanks, I brought my own stuff" and start nibbling on Fitz.
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Luff this outfit! Esp as I live in a "warmer climate" xx
as usual, my favorite thing you're wearing is that gorgeous red smile!
gosh, you're wearing a ring on almost every finger!
Great outfit – jealous of you getting some Miami heat.
Holy moly I love white jeans! Your outfit is excellent. Also, totally with you on the cough syrup thing that stuff is foul and beastly. Had no idea Lil Wayne was so afflicted. Actually have no idea who Lil Wayne is at all. I need to get out more.
Love the silvery bits with white, as well as the hot pink and sandals. Those jeans are so great on you! I am a klutzy spill magnet so would have to set up traffic cones and caution tape around myself, heh. So glad you and Mr. B. had gorgeous weather for our getaway.
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Revision as of 13:16, 27 May 2007 by Gboyers (talk | contribs) (New page: The '''Mafia''' (also known as '''Cosa Nostra''' or ''"Our Thing"''), is a real-life criminal secret society which first developed in the mid-19th century in Sicily. An offshoot emerged on...)
The Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra or "Our Thing"), is a real-life criminal secret society which first developed in the mid-19th century in Sicily. An offshoot emerged on the East Coast of the United States during the late 19th century following waves of immigration. In America, the Mafia often refers to Italian American organized crime in general, rather than just Sicilian American organized crime. Each Mafia family is lead by a Don or Capo Crimine.
There have been many fictitious Mafia families in GTA games, including:
- Leone Family - Based in Liberty City, originating from Sicily
- Sindacco Family - Based in Las Venturas, and formerly Liberty City
- Forelli Family - Based in Liberty City
- Sicilian Mafia - Shown in Liberty City
- Russian Mafia - Shown in San Andreas, appear in league with the Big Smoke and the Ballas, Vagos and Rifas
- Trailer Park Mafia - Former redneck gang in Vice City
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In one sense, nothing, because things do bump into each other in a liquid. But water molecules
don't have to physically touch each another for damping to occur.
Huh? How can there be damping if there is no contact?
Remember that the hydrogen and oxygen each have a slight net charge in a water molecule. You don't
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How does that lead to damping?
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This attractive force is an example of a hydrogen bond, which is important in water and certain
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bonding is responsible for its high melting and boiling points. So next time you're boiling water and
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THIS WILL BE THE YEAR that companies become more open to disclosing that they've been hacked, according to a panel of security experts at the RSA 2013 conference.
Over the course of 2013 the stigma of being be hacked will end, according to a panel of vendors. The recent string of high profile cyber attacks will prove to firms that there's no shame in being hacked.
"We've seen a lot of companies talk about getting hacked. So if you want to talk about a trend for 2013 it's the end of the stigma of getting hacked, and that is a great thing," said Zscaler VP of research Michael Sutton.
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Blasco reported that attackers share information on the workings of malware to better improve their malicious tools.
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However, there could also be a downside to all this sharing of cyber attack data. Zscaler's Sutton warned that as cyber attacks become more prevalent firms could start to become more complacent.
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HEAD COACH Anthony GrantOpening statement:"We're excited, obviously, to get that first win under our belt. North Florida came in with great energy and they fought really hard. At the beginning of the game we really had a tough time getting into the offensive flow. Thankfully our defense was able to make it difficult for them to score as well. In the second half and the end of the first half we finally found our rhythm and were able to get a little bit of a lead going into the half."
On the reaction of defense in the first half when the offense was struggling:"Well that was good to see and that's what we've talked about in preseason. Obviously understanding our identity on the defensive end and I thought a lot of our guys did overcome some things that weren't going well for us offensively. We had a difficult time really getting into our offense and then North Florida did a very good job of taking away some things that we were looking for within our offense. So I thought the defensive intensity we played with, in spite of not having success on the offensive end, was a good sign."
On finally opening up after struggling in the first half:"Once we settled down, I thought we were able to be efficient and show some patience. That's the biggest thing, especially going into the first game you're not really going to be in the rhythm that you want to be in. We're trying out some different lineups and trying out some different combinations. I thought once we settled down and got into a little bit of a rhythm, it was good to see some of our young guys come in and get to see the ball go in the net and then understand what we were trying to do from an offensive standpoint."
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On improving the team's defensive rebounding:"We've got to block out and compete more on the defensive end. But overall, I think we did a pretty good job."
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On first half offensive lull:"We were not running full speed and we were not running very hard. That's why we couldn't get good shots. But we picked it up throughout the game. Our fans and our coaches do a good job getting us ready and keep us motivated."
North Florida QuotesHEAD COACH MATTHEW DRISCOLLOpening Statement:"We're used to playing ranked teams every season. This isn't new to us. We played Florida State and No. 4 Pittsburgh last year in back-to-back games. This is nothing new to us. We've played here in Tuscaloosa before. We came in here with a purpose and a plan. Just the one thing we didn't expect to do was miss all those shots. I give Alabama a ton of credit because they're one of the top defensive teams in the entire country and they showed that tonight. They showed it tonight in the way they guarded us and they didn't allow us to get into any rhythm.
On his expectations for tonight:"We came to win. We don't try to be close, and we don't try to learn from losing. We don't believe in that philosophy. That's why in our second season of existence we played for our league championship because of our game plan and purpose. We came here to win. Obviously, the first 10 minutes we showed our fortitude to play at their level. We just need to take it to another level. Sometimes we don't understand how to do that, but we will eventually.
Goals for the next game against Savannah State:"We're looking to win the Atlantic Sun Championship. We're going to play seven BCS schools this year. We always play tough teams like that in our non-conference schedule. We have 15 home games this season for the first time ever. We're always going to compete. When you try to compete you always have a chance to win. I just didn't expect us to make 22 percent of our shots tonight. However, we held them to four points in the first 10 minutes I believe. That's how you win championships. You have to defend and rebound. We'll get better and our guys know that.
#15 Jerron Granberry, Guard/ForwardOn if the lack of scoring was due to Alabama's defense:"Both. You've got to give credit to Alabama. Last year they were ranked No. 5 in defense, but then again we didn't make shots. That's the bottom line. We had open shots and we missed open shots and we missed layups. That's not characteristic of us."
On how tough Alabama was as an opponent:"They are tough. I mean, that's an SEC team. They are a tough team. But it's not about them, it's about us. We didn't come out there and play and it showed out there. They showed that if you don't come out there and play every game you're going to get your butt kicked."
#21 Andy Diaz, ForwardOn if the lack of scoring was due to Alabama's defense:"Like Jerron said it was a little bit of both. They are a great defensive team, don't get me wrong. They are always in their rotations, always in their gaps. But we had a lot of open shots that we usually knock down and a lot of shots close to the basket that were ripped out. Just like Jerron said that wasn't very characteristic of us and those shots will fall in other games."
On how tough Alabama was as an opponent:"They are a great defensive team. They made us work for everything we had. I think they are picked 19th in the country so obviously they are a great team."


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Anwar al-Awlaki was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Yemeni parents. After earning a master's degree in agricultural economics at New Mexico State University in 1971, he went on to receive a doctorate from the University of Nebraska and work at the University of Minnesota. Since then, the known facts about al-Awlaki are that he adopted an extreme variety of Islam, moved to Yemen and has counseled and corresponded with like minded others, most notably US Army Major Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter. While he told Yemeni journalist Abdulelah Hider Shaea in a November 2009 interview that he "neither ordered nor pressured ... Hasan to harm Americans", he nonetheless praised Hasan as a hero and, "blessed the act because it was against a military target. And the soldiers who were killed were not normal soldiers, but those who were trained and prepared to go to Iraq and Afghanistan".
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Consider these news clips, all from within the last 12 months:
* Adnkronos, 12/07/2009: "Up to 30 suspected militants were killed in a NATO airstrike on a Taliban hideout in eastern Afghanistan close to the Pakistani border on Monday. The airstrike targeted the village of Sangar Dara in the mountainous Watapur district of Kunar province , the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said."
* SF Chronicle, 12/04/2009: "Air strikes in two areas of the Mohmand border region killed 30 suspected militants, a military statement said. It said the strikes were "highly successful" but provided no further details, including whether any civilians were hurt."
* Xinhua, 11/04/2009: "The military said that the troops have killed 30 more militants during the last 24 hours, bringing the total fatalities to 400, as the operation in the country's tribal area steadily progressed towards the Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan."
* Calgary Times, 07/04/2009: "The attack included an attempted suicide truck bombing of the base in the Zirok district of southeastern Paktika province, local officials said. As many as 30 Taliban insurgents might have been killed when troops called in air strikes, they said."
* Khaleej Times, 06/24/2009: "Thirty Taliban militants were killed in clashes with NATO and Afghan forces in separate incidents in southern Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday."
* Monsters and Critics, 05/28/2009: "In another incident, the Afghan Defence Ministry said Thursday that its troops, backed by international forces, killed 30 suspected militants in neighbouring Khost province Wednesday after the militants attacked their joint base."
* Monsters and Critics, 05/14/2009: "At least 30 Taliban fighters were killed Thursday when government artillery fire destroyed their hideout in north-west Pakistan, residents and officials said, as concerns about the fate of thousands of refugees in the region grew amid an escalating humanitarian crisis. Up to 30 suspected militants were in the compound when it was hit, and the Taliban have moved the dead and injured to an undisclosed location, he said."
* Reuters, 01 April 2009: "U.S. and Afghan forces have killed 30 Taliban fighters, including a local commander, in an operation in Afghanistan's southern province of Helmand, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday."
* IRNA, 02/17/2009: "Suspected US drone fired missiles on a training camp of Taliban militants in a Pakistani tribal region on Monday, killing around 30 people, witnesses and official sources said."
* Reuters, 02/03/2009: "[Yemeni President Ali Abdullah] Saleh urged the leaders not to give refuge to militants and help the state's fight against al-Qaeda by turning them in. A security official told Reuters authorities had detained 30 suspected militants in a renewed campaign."
Meanwhile, the US government is still equating the accusation of terrorism with being a terrorist and carrying out what are euphemistically called "extra-judicial killings" of the accused. In an interview with CNN, al-Awlaki's father said: "I will do my best to convince my son to do this (surrender), to come back but they are not giving me time, they want to kill my son. How can the American government kill one of their own citizens? This is a legal issue that needs to be answered," he said. How can a government kill one of its own citizens without any kind of judicial process whatsoever? As the Obama administration, like its predecessor, continues the worldwide assault on civil and human rights around the globe, there is little hope of discovering the truth behind that question. That's what trials are for.


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Huawei Ideos X5 Android 2.3 Gingerbread update will be out this month
The Huawei Ideos X5 (U8800) was announced last December just as Android 2.3 Gingerbread was officially unveiled alongside the Samsung-made Google Nexus S. And unfortunately for Ideos X5 owners, the smartphone still runs Android 2.2 Froyo even now, almost a whole year after that.
But here's some good news. You won't be celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Ideos X5's announcement with Froyo. Huawei has finally decided that it may be time to update the Ideos X5 to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and the Chinese company even plans to release the update before the end of this month – at least in the UK.
It's unclear if the update will see a global rollout immediately, or if Ideos X5 owners outside of the UK will have to wait some more. Let's hope that's not going to be the case, for their sake.
Apparently Huawei already has a Gingerbread update for the U8800+, a model derived from the U8800 Ideos X5 and which it closely resembles. However, that particular software won't run on the plain-old Ideos X5, so you absolutely have to wait a few more weeks to get your first taste of Gingerbread.
As for Ice Cream Sandwich, you probably shouldn't get your hopes up. It's unlikely to ever land (officially, at least) on your Huawei Ideos X5. And anyway, you probably wouldn't have wanted to wait another year to get that update.
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Susan Banach helped to save 66 dogs / pups and eight cats / kittens this weekend. She signed up to help Margie Swift and the Starfish Animal Rescue group in one of their weekend rescues. The Starfish organization picks up dogs and cats from the Harlan, KY animal shelter and brings them to live in foster homes and no-kill shelters in Illinois until forever homes can be found. Their goal is to end animal euthanasia and they are certainly doing their best to fight it.
This weekend Susan survived a trip to Kentucky and back without much sleep or food as she followed the lead of Margie and her tireless crew. Dogs and a few cats had their lives saved by these dedicated people who drove from shelter to shelter picking up abused, abandoned, or ailing animals. These animals were tenderly handled, perhaps for the first time in their lives, as volunteers gave them a start to a new life.
One ten-day pup was fortunate enough to get a place on the freedom truck. His eyes had not yet opened. He was unaware of his situation or the opportunity before him. Found alone under a porch, he was in immediate need of food and shelter. He received both and a ride to the house of "a woman who specialized in eye-dropper puppies." At ten days old, that little guy was just too young to be away from his mother. The mother's story is unknown.
This was Susan's first experience with such a rescue operation. "This is really emotional. A young pup died in my arms as I held him. I reminded myself that he would have died alone if we hadn't gotten to him," she sighed. "There were just so many animals to save."
After all, the organization's name comes from the story of the young man on the beach who tosses starfish back in the water to save them from certain death on the dry sand. When told that there was just too many starfish on the beach for him to make a difference. He responded by returning one more starfish into the sea and saying, "It mattered to that one."
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IMAGES have been released of two men wanted in connection with an assault at a Thurlstone man's home.
E-fit pictures were produced by police after the 51-year-old victim was hit with a black kosh by two men who entered his property.
The first offender is described as being white, in his late 20s or early 30s, around 5ft 10ins and of slim build. He had mousey blond hair and wore a grey hooded top and jeans.
The second man, who was not involved with the assault, is described as being white, around the same age as the other man, between 5ft 11ins and 6ft, and of heavy build. He had mousey brown hair and wore a dark blue hooded top and dark trousers.
The men claimed to be looking for a man the victim did not know as they entered the property and were told to leave before the attack was carried out.
Police believe the offenders were not known by the victim and the incident was a case of mistaken identity.
The victim suffered swelling and bruising to his right upper arm during the assault, on the evening of Saturday May 24.
Anyone who recognises the men, or saw some men close to the address at the time of the incident should contact
South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 1170 of May 24.
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Nice. Range report on the way?
This is a discussion on New carry weapon within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Well as soon as I run it through it's paces and get a decent holster I'll start to carry it. I need to refinish my ...
There are over 550 million firearms in worldwide circulation. That's one firearm for every twelve people on the planet. The only question is: How do we arm the other 11? (Yuri Orlov [Nicolas Cage] Lord of War)
Nice. Range report on the way?
Whatever doesn't kill you postpones the inevitable.
Nice looking gun! I like the CZ's although I can't handle doublestacks well, but I still like them and their rifles too!
Let us know how it shoot! What is your EDC and can someone please tell me what EDC stands for?
I'm guess it refers to your primary carry weapon?
God Bless
EDC stands for Every Day Carry.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein
The RAMI doesn't fit my hand too well....strangely enough, my CZ-40B does.....that strange to me since the RAMI is essentially a chopped CZ-40B.
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The pistol on the left has never won my heart but the one on the right sure has, Before anyone asks those are a matched set of griips by Hakan. Regards, Richard
My CZ 2075 Rami and my CZ75 Compact:
How thin are they? Thinner than the OEM stocks?
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Congrats....give us a range report when you have time!
Congrats! I've read very positive reviews on that gun. Looking forward to the range report.
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I'm "hoping" to hit the range this weekend, though the "honey do" list is quite extensive. I'll be emailing Hakan soon, I have a set of his on another weapon and I love them. Range report will follow as soon as time allows.
There are over 550 million firearms in worldwide circulation. That's one firearm for every twelve people on the planet. The only question is: How do we arm the other 11? (Yuri Orlov [Nicolas Cage] Lord of War)
Sam @ Omega grips.
Click here for a range report I did back in October, which included the new Omega grips on a CZ P01 9mm.
They have resulted in a ~10% reduction in overall circumference (at the point of the palm swell and near the heel of the hand). Being a very hard wood, the Gabon ebony could easily be sliced even thinner. If I were to have them made, again, I would have about 25% of the material removed near the rear/heel of the hand, to make it even thinner. I've got small hands, so I am very sensitive to oversized, double-stack problems. Still, these are very nice grips.
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
It has been too cold for the range here in Kansas. Looks like a wet weekend too. I would sure fire that "puppy" up too if I had it. Steve48
I do not know Steve48, there was a group of us out at a range in Neosho County KS Saturday to do the qual's for the permit it was not cold --- Freezzing maybe. I think it was in the 40's when we shot but the wind chill was what was bad. Still we all qualified with 20/25 or better!
I've got three brand new unfired guns and 2000 rounds. I'm supposed to shoot this weekend, and it doesn't look good. Mike Z
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One of the most anticipated, and sometimes dreaded, weeks of the school year starts Tuesday. Students in most of our surrounding counties will begin the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test or FCAT. Some students took the FCAT writing test in February, but the bulk of FCAT testing starts tomorrow. Grades 3-10 will take various portions of the reading and math test throughout the week. Science testing will take place a week from today on Monday March 16th.
Bay District Officials recommend students get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast before heading to school. Overall they expect testing to go smoothly, because they say students are well prepared.
"We had as a district achieved the ranking of 16th in the state. I know our goal is to be in the top 10. So we hope to do that, but the most important thing is that our students are learning and showing growth and so we hope that every student will be able to demonstrate that on this test this year," said Jan Chapman, Bay District Testing Coordinator.
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As a result of this agreement, Writers Guild members will now be able to work with The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films, the genre division under the TWC banner.
The following is a joint statement from Bob and Harvey Weinstein, co-chairmen of The Weinstein Company:
"We believe this strike must be resolved now, it's that simple."
"Each day more people are losing their jobs because of this strike and a trickle down effect is impacting the entire industry. There seems to be no end in sight and this should be a concern to all of us."
"While we understand and respect both sides of this issue, this agreement is a catalyst in bringing both sides back to the table so real conversations can begin."
"We should not forget that this time of year should be a time of celebration for our industry and it won't be until this strike is resolved."
David Young, executive director of the Writers Guild of America, West and WGA chief negotiator, said: "The Guild is proud to move forward with The Weinstein Company and hopes that other studios will follow its example. The conglomerates walked away from bargaining and have refused to resume negotiations, but this shows we can sign deals that are fair for writers and the companies that employ them."
The terms of the agreement are similar to the Guild's recent deals with Worldwide Pants and United Artists. An executive summary of the Worldwide Pants agreement can be found at http://www.wga.org/contract_07/wwp_exec.pdf.
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During the Weinsteins' tenure at Miramax Films the company released some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful independent feature films which received 249 Academy Award® nominations and won 60 Oscars®, have generated billions of dollars in worldwide box office receipts and billions more in home video sales. In its history, Dimension Films has released some of the most successful franchises including "Scream," "Spy Kids" and "Scary Movie."


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gf bread was a big hit. 90% of the items are gf. the wait staff was very knowledgeable. excellent .
So excited that I could eat 90% of the food here- I really didn't miss out! And the bread is phenomenal. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
Excellent, probably one of the the best GF dining experiences I've had and I just had the salad bar. My wife and son had the meat also and they loved it. I would go much more often, just for the salad bar, cassava bread and polenta, if it weren't so expensive.
Love this place! Let them know you have an allergy because there are a few things that contain gluten. Everyone is helpful and nice and the food is worth what you pay.
the best gf bread! made of tapioca flour and cheese no reactions and they can also prepare an special meat without seasonings
Pricey, but they have wonderful food and virtually everything is gluten-free including the bread.
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This is pretty much as good as it gets for gluten free diners. There is hardly anything you can't eat here and they serve the best to-die for gluten free rolls I've found anywhere. The polenta is equally delicious and amazing as are the mashed potatoes and plantains. I think I just talked myself into going right now. Service too is impeccable.
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Brazilian steakhouse. Nearly all of the meat here is gluten-free! Waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable. Be sure to ask what you can/can't eat. For sure no sausage or chicken (marinated in beer). My favorite part -- the little bread puffs are GF! They are made of parmesan cheese and tapioca flour, and they are amazing!
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Phenomenal! Everyone was very attentive to all my allergies. no reactions, they even made special cuts of meat with sea salt only for me! They also made salad in kitchen to limit cross contamination.
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I will never eat another Brazilian steak house again after eating here. The service is amazing, the manager was so helpful in making sure I knew what few things I could not eat, and there is so much food!!! I recommend this place to as many people as possible!
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I love this place as everything except for some salad dressings are gluten free. The brazilian cheese popovers are to fantasize over. By the time you eat else where, with appetizers & sides, Chama Gaucho is the best deal over any upscale steak house! ;-) And the meat far superior in flavor & quality! Service is supreme! Just ask for how you would like your meat & they bring it to you perfect!
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Here is a look at Friday's top concerts for those daring to venture out into the single-digit temps and negative wind chills.
The Gas Lamp in Des Moines will host a night of blues tonight. The music starts at 4:30 with Gas Lamp's weekly Work Release Party featuring Iowa rock and blues legend Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band. The Work release Party has a $5 cover, offers free food while it lasts, and runs until 7:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., the El Dorados will take the Gas Lamp stage. The El Dorados blend blues, rock, honky-tonk, and rockabilly into a truly entertaining show. There will be a $5 cover at the door.
The GrapeVine in Clive will host Heath Alan and Justin Appel of the blues/roots group the Heath Alan Band at 7 p.m. There is a $15 cover charge, and the show is a bring your own beverage and food event. There is limited space left for this show, and you must RSVP to email@example.com to attend.
Des Moines pop punk band Lake of Fat Kids will headline the 5:30 p.m. show at Des Moines' Vaudeville Mews tonight. A Better Reality, Stoopid, and Super Powers will open the show. There will be a $5 cover for this all ages show. The late show at the Mews will feature the Minneapolis street punk band Degeneration. The trio is entering its 20th year of making music, and they are currently working on a new CD. Opening the late show will be the Des Moines punk band Make Your Mark. The late show starts at 10 p.m. and has a $5 cover.
The Philadelphia EDM quartet Conspirator will bring their Dynasty tour to Wooly's in Des Moines at 8 p.m. tonight. The band's latest EP, Unleashed, is available now on iTunes. Opening the show will be the Indiana-based funk band The Main Squeeze. Tickets for the all ages show are $17 at the door.
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|Dressage Canada Announces 2008 "EIGHT†Award Recipients, Sponsored by Dominion Regalia
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January 19, 2009 — Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 "EIGHT" Awards, sponsored by Dominion Regalia.
The EIGHT Award, sponsored by Dominion Regalia, is an awards program geared towards Silver and Gold dressage competitions.
Riders follow three simple steps to achieve their "EIGHT" Award:
1. Gather eight (8) dressage tests from which you achieved a score of eight (8) in the "Collective Mark" for "Rider's Position."
2. Fill out the online EIGHT Submission Form
3. Send the submission form along with a copy of your eight (8) tests to the Equine Canada Dressage Department by December 1, each year.
Upon review and approval of the submission, the rider will be awarded the EIGHT Pin which can be worn on their riding jacket lapel. Once a rider has earned their first EIGHT Award, they may continue to add bars to the original pin by submitting additional scores each season.
Submission deadline for the EIGHT Award is December 1st of each year. The only mark that counts towards this award is the "Rider's Position" in the "Collective Mark" section on all technical tests offered at Silver and Gold dressage competitions. Freestyle tests are not accepted.
The expected outcomes of this program are
* recognition of improved riding skills: position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids—therefore better riding;
* increased understanding of the judge's collective marks; and
* increased entries at Silver and Gold competitions as competitors strive to collect their eights.
The EIGHT program, sponsored by Dominion Regalia, is open to all competitors at Gold and Silver Equine Canada sanctioned dressage competitions. There is no registration fee for this program.
For more information and how to register for the Dressage Canada The EIGHT Award program, sponsored by Dominion Regalia, please visit the Dressage section of the Equine Canada site.
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Dressage Canada, as a committee of Equine Canada, is the National governing body for Dressage in Canada. Dressage Canada's objective is to foster the growth of Dressage and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at the local, national and international levels. Dressage Canada provides support and guidance to both amateur and professional through the following programs: coaching education and programs, officials' education and programs, rules & qualifying criteria, sport development, publications & awards. For more information about Dressage Canada, please visit the Dressage section of the Equine Canada site.
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Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit equinecanada.ca.


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Existentialism a la Gus Giordano
Diavolo's Mixed Bag of Thrills
By Rosa Mei
Copyright 2001 Rosa Mei
Jacques Heim's world
is filled with objects. Staircases, tires, sleds, skis, the hull
of a boat, ladders, benches and people flying through the air. Like
his influences, Belgian surrealist painter Rene Magritte and French
filmmaker Jacques Tati, Heim specializes in a unique brand of visual
thinking reflective of modern society and the absurdities of human
behavior. Heim's choreography for Diavolo, his L.A.-based company
of ten, seen Wednesday at the Joyce Theater, reveals a man who finds
poetry in street traffic patterns. He leads the audience through
a tunnel of non-sequiturs to see the fireworks in the harbor, the
fireworks being a non-stop barrage of dancers bounding through the
air, frenetic push-pull pop action for the masses. The fireworks
are everywhere. The problem with fireworks is that, sometimes, too
many can be as numbing as too few. It's a sensory overload that
results in white noise monotony.
Heim's attempts to make
his work profound seem to be a bit at odds with his desire to thrill.
On the one hand, he uses stark symbolist imagery to represent specific
types of people in strained situations. People squabble over ladders
and bench space. A man folds a woman up and puts her in his suitcase.
Then, there's the catharsis. Let the audience experience the high
of propulsive, non-stop tumbling and free flight, a happy opiate.
It's the kinesthetic equivalent of an adrenaline rush that lasts
for 20 minutes at a time. Darkness transitions to light almost too
easily, as if all the inner demons were just bubblegum conversation.
Heim's obsession with semiotics as well as the extreme thrill of
freak flyers makes his work resemble an odd mix of Disney and Sartre.
I'd like the lo-cal angst, please.
Heim credits Magritte
and Tati as the primary influences behind his 1994 signature piece
"Tete en L'Air," in which dancers descend a giant staircase in a
parade of urban archetypes. French comic genius Tati designed his
films as a series of escapades, a veritable symphony of sight and
sound gags; Heim creates a cinematic montage of human relations
designed with impeccably timed visual humor. Following a European
dance-theater tradition, the piece begins ominously, dancers appearing
in dark suits and descending the stairs like a slow conversation.
A woman emerges from a suitcase. Two men wander off. Two more appear
in bowlers (a nod to Magritte), while another plays the accordion
and another reads the newspaper. A man sleds his way down the stairs
while a woman skitches her way down atop a tire. The dark sinister
elements give way to playful abstractions, like bodies bounding
through the air while the staircase opens to reveal trap doors within.
In the end, a man appears atop the stairs and raises his arms Broadway-finale
style. Life is a cabaret, old chum.
Similarly episodic and
chaotic is "Trajectoire," where dancers become travelers on an apocalyptic
journey. The magnificent set designed by Daniel Wheeler and engineered
by Dan Williams is a massive cross-section of a ship's hull, an
abstracted 21st century galleon that dips and sways with the weight
of the dancers' movements. Part Noah's Ark, part Titanic, the ship
becomes a symbol of the passengers' difficult journey. Meegan Godfrey,
a dancer with fiery intent and primal rawness, a female Sisyphus,
emerges from the crossbeams below the ship's deck to perform a playful
dance with her shadow/alter ego. The people come and go talking
of Michelangelo. Bodies collide and slide overboard. The dancer/athletes
rock the boat, then succumb to the vessel's sways. A few cloying
cliches sneak in -- dancers rolling on the floor like waves, hands
reaching out to grasp the hand of falling victims -- but all is
forgiven for the grandeur of the waltz.
Less successful are Heim's
prop pieces -- "Apex," with its red ladders and "Le Siege" with
its red benches. In "Tete en L'Aire" and "Trajectoire," the dancers
are subsumed by a set piece -- first, a massive staircase and, later,
a ship's hull. When the sets are reduced in size to props handled
by the performers, the magic depends on the deft manipulation of
objects. In "Apex," the shuffling of ladders falls just short of
seamless, and the dangling between ladders is not quite precarious
enough to make you gasp. Nor does the movement contain that Streb-like
thrill of impact, making it more banal than breathtaking. Similarly,
the benches in "Le Siege" support a rather standard fare of push-pull
partnering. Amidst the dancers' knowing looks and coy glances at
one another, you have an endless cycle of pose-push-pull-throw-jump-pose.
At times, the perky daredevils resemble one of those cheerleading
drill squads on ESPN2. It's existentialism a la Gus Giordano.
Nevertheless, the dancers
themselves, though not the most plastic elastic movers, win the
audience over with their go-for-broke attitude and utter fearlessness
in flight. It's not quite poetry in motion, but Jacques Heim's daring
attempts to make poetry from motion set him apart from the pack.
His works to date seem to overuse effects for the sake of FX, following
in the footsteps of many a Hollywood blockbuster action thriller.
But Heim's a risk-taker, and I'm looking forward to following his
next string of feats in the years to come.
Diavolo performs again
today and tomorrow at 2 p.m., tonight at 8 p.m., and tomorrow at
7:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the
Joyce web site.
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Last week users in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) faced BlackBerry Internet Service outages. The outage went out for a few days, and even hit the US and Canada for about a day as well. According to police in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai traffic accidents dropped by 20% and 40% in Abu Dhabi during the BlackBerry outage week.
Texting/BBMing while driving is a huge issue for many as some can't help but give in to the addiction. There's great apps to help eliminate looking at your BlackBerry and typing away such as DriveSafely.
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Hello ladies, I'm new here. I'm expecting a baby girl in early August. I learned a few weeks ago that she may have down syndrome according to my quad screen results. Our risk is pretty high at 1:17 They did my anatomy scan right after giving me the results and phsically she looks great, no markers or visible heart issues so that is at least reassuring, to know even if she does have it she is still healthy.
What should I expect tomorrow? What questions should I ask? If they even mention terminating I may flip out on them, I won't be able to help it. I've alread turned down an amnio and am planning on asking for the maternit21 or harmony.


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Sept. 16, 2013
DeKALB, Ill. - Northern Illinois' football game on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Purdue will be broadcast to a national audience on ESPN2, the Big Ten Conference and ESPN announced Monday. The game will kick off at 11 a.m. (CT) from Ross-Ade Stadium.
The contest becomes NIU's fourth guaranteed (over the air) ESPN national contest as the Huskies will be featured on ESPN2 or ESPNU on three weeknight games in November. NIU's home game versus Ball State on Wednesday, Nov. 13 will be televised on either ESPN2 or ESPNU, the Huskies' contest at Toledo one week later will air on ESPN2 and the Northern Illinois-Western Michigan game on Tuesday, Nov. 26 will be carried on ESPN2.
In addition, three more upcoming Huskie games will be televised in 2013 with NIU's game at Kent State (Oct. 5) a part of the Mid-American Conference's new agreement with Time Warner Cable Sportschannel, the NIU-Eastern Michigan game at Huskie Stadium on Oct. 26 set to air on Comcast SportsNet Chicago and the Huskies' game at UMass selected for ESPN Regional syndication.
This week's home opener versus Eastern Illinois can be seen online on ESPN3 and via the WatchESPN app on mobile devices. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. (CT). Northern Illinois (2-0) carries a 21-game win streak at Huskie Stadium into the opener, which ranks as the longest in FBS. Eastern Illinois brings one of the top offenses in the country into the game as the 3-0 Panthers are averaging 631.3 yards per game, while quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leads the FCS with 1,281 passing yards.
Season and single game tickets for Northern Illinois' 2013 home schedule are on sale now. The Huskieland Plan, which includes a ticket to all five home games (sections A and G) and $50 in Doggie Dollars good for parking and/or concessions, is just $50. All remaining season ticket locations for the 2013 Huskie Stadium home slate are just $100 while NIU Alumni Association members, senior citizens (62+), NIU Varsity Club (former letterwinners) members and faculty and staff can see every game for just $88. Season tickets are available by calling NIU Athletics at 815-753-PACK (7225), or online at www.NIUHuskies.com/tickets.
Single game tickets are priced at just $15 for seating in the upper rows of sections A and G in Huskie Stadium, while seats in sections B, F and lower A and G are $24 for the general public and $18 for senior citizens (ages 62 and over) and youth (ages 3-13). Seats in section C, D and E, as well as seats on the East Side, are just $30 for the general public and $20 for senior citizens and youth. Single game tickets for the five-game home schedule can be purchased through the NIU Athletics Ticket Office in the Convocation Center, online via Ticketmaster and NIUHuskies.com and on the phone by calling 815-753-PACK (7225).
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Fundamental legal right of a borrower (mortgagor) to redeem the mortgaged property. The mortgagor can exercise this right (1) on or before the date of foreclosure, (2) after the foreclosure on payment of a penalty or, in some jurisdictions, (3) even after the foreclosure sale-by paying off in full the outstanding debt plus all charges and penalties. It is commonly an inviolable right which may not be restricted unduly by the courts. If a mortgage agreement does not specifically provide for redemption of the mortgage property it is, ipso facto, unenforceable in law.Also called equitable right of redemption, statutory right of redemption.
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Busting These Myths
About Religion And Honesty
Kimachia Kihara
From: Kimachia Kihara (Kenya)
To: "Positive Atheism" <email@example.com>
Subject: Positive_Atheism_Letters_Section
Date: Monday, November 06, 2000 10:43 PM
I have been using the office e-mail to subscribe for Positive Atheism. Many people in the office are uncomfortable with this mail, but surprisingly, the few who have read them are surprised at how much they have taken for granted some false teachings in the Bible. I come from Kenya and our president (who never misses Sunday service, and which is on the national TV every Sunday evening) appointed Mr. Leakey (renowned archaeologist) as his cabinet secretary to fight corruption in the government. He is one of the most corrupt leaders and [is] religious, and yet he is so sure that none of his church-going cronies are honest.
It has proved an important point, [refuting the myth] that I have to be religious to be honest, or to be afraid of hell not to be corrupt. I am doing my part busting these myths. It is not simple when you come across people who have been led to believe that the earth was literally moulded in God's giant hands and anybody who does not believe that is cursed, and his offspring will also be cursed forever.
To continue receiving my Positive Magazine, please change my e-mail address to:
I have taken hard copies of all the previous issues.
Yours Faithfully
Kimachia Kihara.
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To: "Kimachia Kihara"
Subject: Fw: Positive_Atheism_Letters_Section
Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 12:58 AM
I posted your letter and changed your address. The letter is (for now) linked from the front page of our website. I might use it in our magazine, as these myths about religion and morality have got to go.
Our presidential election is almost over -- one more day and we'll know. Not that this matters, because either way it goes is not going to be good. We are either going to elect a man who can barely read and write -- who thinks the separation of religion from government is a bad idea, or a man who is a sly and conniving moralist who -- thinks the separation of religion from government is a bad idea. I'll bet neither of them could identify a portrait of James Madison, though many 16-year-olds in Europe could not only identify his likeness but could ably discuss his theories that went into forming our Consititution.
Meanwhile, we will get more done by working as individuals, showing our families, our neighbors, and our co-workers that it is possible and even likely that an atheist can have morals, than all the organizations and magazines could hope to accomplish.
Cliff Walker
"Positive Atheism" Magazine
Five years of service to
people with no reason to believe
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The inaugural LA Underground Market debuted last night in a wearhouse in the Arts District of downtown LA. A tradition born of great food-loving cities like San Francisco, Seattle and Atlanta -- Michaela Graham brings all types of chefs together for this private event which she calles, "an incubator for new local food artisans, who are able to showcase their creative dishes" (and impress the LA foodie scene). The location and time are disclosed the night before and you are armed with a password, as it is invitation only (you can stay up-to-date via their website or twitter). Inside you are met by the friendliest faces, who are genuine and down to earth, despite their incredible talent. These are folks range from culinary graduates, to self taught with family recipes. The food was as diverse as LA, and ranged from savory to sweet.
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Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, 2016
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nothing says summer like fresh-picked sweet corn! Lauritzen Gardens celebrates this backyard favorite and Nebraska's agricultural jewel during the annual Sweet Corn Festival. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment and plenty of delicious, locally grown sweet corn. They can hop on the hayrack ride, cool off with free samples of "Nebraska Sweet Corn" ice cream from Ted & Wally's Premium Homemade Ice Cream, purchase freshly popped kettle corn and learn about corn (and other New World foods) through fun, educational activities.Guests can also explore new ways to incorporate sweet corn during special cooking demonstrations. Live entertainment will be featured throughout the weekend and Hap Abraham Catering will offer fresh hot buttered corn, a variety of sweet corn items and other fresh fare from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Sweet Corn Festival is included with regular garden admission of $10/adults, $5/children ages 6-12. The event is free for garden members and children under six.
Enjoy sweet corn and chocolate blueberry ice cream samples from Ted & Wally's Premium Homemade Ice Cream
Nebraska Herpetological
Society- The Nebraska Herpetological Society is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles, the
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education and understanding of reptiles and amphibians. They will be at the Sweet Corn Festival both Saturday and Sunday
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March 19, 2004
GAME: No. 9 Arizona (24-8) vs. No. 8 Michigan State (21-8).
REGIONAL: West, First Round.
TIME: Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EST.
SITE: The Frank Erwin Center; Austin, Texas.
Don't blame Arizona if it comes to the NCAA tournament with some hard feelings.
The Wildcats are upset about their seeding, upset about being sent to Texas, and upset that their conference is getting disrespected.
Now ninth-seeded Arizona has to open tournament play on Sunday against Michigan State - one of the best defensive teams in the country.
"I have coached a long time," Arizona coach Joan Bonvicini said. "This is my 16th year of coaching teams in the NCAA tournament. This is the lowest seed of any team I have had at Arizona, and this is the best team Arizona has ever had."
A higher seeding could have placed the Wildcats in Tempe, Ariz. for the
first two rounds, giving them a huge home-court advantage.
"I was surprised. I was even more surprised to be sent to Austin, Texas, rather than Tempe, Ariz," Bonvicini said. "The West didn't get any respect whatsoever. Speaking on the behalf of not only Arizona, but also the Pac-10, the schools from the West are coming out with a chip on their shoulders."
Last year, Arizona entered the tournament as a No. 6 seed but lost to 11th-seeded Notre Dame in the first round. The 59-47 defeat was the Wildcats' worst shooting performance in over 20 years, as they shot 23.3 percent from the field and made only 2 of 25 shots from 3-point range.
But Arizona led the Pac-10 this season in both scoring (72.7 points) and field goal percentage (46.1) en route to a share of the conference title. One more win and the Wildcats will tie a school record.
Arizona is led by junior guard Dee-Dee Wheeler's 17.1 points per game. Wheeler also averages a team-high 4.7 assists, while sophomore center Shawntinice Polk scores 16.4 points and grabs 10.3 rebounds per game.
The Wildcats haven't played since March 8, when they lost to top-seeded Stanford in the conference championship game. That snapped Arizona's six-game win streak.
"I have coached a long time. This is my 16th year of coaching teams in the NCAA tournament. This is the lowest seed of any team I have had at Arizona, and this is the best team Arizona has ever had." Arizona head coach Joan Bonvicini
Even though the Spartans have lost four of the last six games, their defense still ranks 11th in the country.
Michigan State held opponents to a conference-best 55.2 points per game and 37.4 percent shooting. The Spartans also led the league with 9.79 steals per game.
"They like to run the zone, and they are a great zone team," Arizona guard Aimee Gryzb said. "They pride themselves on defense."
Michigan State also lost in the first round last season, falling to TCU and dropping to 2-4 in the NCAA tournament.
Sophomore guard Lindsay Bowen leads the Spartans with 13.4 points per game. She was named to the All-Big Ten second team.
Arizona won the only matchup between these teams, 89-46 win in 1993.
PROBABLE STARTERS: Arizona - F Shannon Hobson (4.4 ppg, 2.4 rpg), C Polk (16.4 ppg, 10.3 rpg), G Wheeler (17.1 ppg, 4.8 apg), G Gryzb (11.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg), G Natalie Jones (8.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg). Michigan State - F Liz Smiek (10.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg), C Kelli Roehrig (8.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg), G Kristin Haynie (9.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg), G Bowen (13.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg), G Rene Haynes (8.1 ppg, 2.7 rpg).
HOW THEY GOT HERE: Arizona - At-large berth. Michigan State - At-large berth.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT RECORD: Arizona - 5-5, 5 years. Michigan State - 2-4, 4 years.


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Come along to our annual Murray to Moyne charity dinner and help support the Leukaemia Foundation.
Where: Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt St, Ballarat
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Planning on starting an exercise regimen in the new year? There's no time like the present.
Don't make a face! Getting in shape doesn't have to feel like work. There are countless ways to break a sweat in Los Angeles that don't involve a treadmill or a gym membership.
Let me give you a for-instance:
Twice a week, Dance It Off studio hosts an African aerobic dance class designed to help you "get young like Benjamin Button." Participants—who gather Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m.—are led through dance routines set to traditional African music as well as salsa, R&B and hip-hop. Ten minutes of "Abs Attack" training tops off each session.
You only pay $5 per class, which is cheap in a city where many classes run $15. There's another really cool thing about this African dance fitness class: You can take the whole family, because the session caters to three levels. Level one is perfect for beginners ages 9 to 14 and beginning adults aged 50 and over.
Dance It Off is located at 12834 Victory Blvd. in North Hollywood.
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Main Auditorium: 7:30pm
by Leeds Arts Centre
Medication! Medication! Randle P McMurphy thinks a stay in a state mental institution is easier than a short stint in a local prison. He quickly establishes himself as the leader of the patient's council, clashes with the head nurse, challenges and changes ward rules and experiences the electric shock treatment. He begins to do what no professional has: change the lives of those who live on the ward, but all this comes at a high cost.
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Theatre in Millennium Square showcasing the best national and international touring productions
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Trinity Towns site to be auctioned at foreclosure sale today
In 2010, construction was supposed to begin on Trinity Towns, a townhome project that, if they were all built, would have featured about 60 units a few blocks from Bank of America Stadium and within walking distance of Uptown. But the project ended up being nothing more than a plan. Now, the site is being sold at a foreclosure auction set for 10:30 a.m. today.


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Vango Icarus 400 Tent
The Vango Icarus 400 Tent has been radically altered for the 2012 season. The Vango Icarus 400 will now feature increased head height (now 180cm), larger windows and adjustable low level ventilation. The Vango Icarus range has built its popularity on the back of its fantastically simple 'as-one' easy to pitch system and the simple 3-pole 'no hassle' construction makes it the most ideal of weekend tents.
The Vango Icarus 400 features a 4-berth breathable inner tent (with removable divider), a generous (200x260cm) living area, a fully sewn-in groundsheet plus 'U' shaped front door with step-in sill. Other features of the Vango Icarus 400 tent include a Protex 3000 embossed polyester flysheet with 3000mm hydrostatic head waterproof protection, venting panels for AirZone air circulation, Powerflex fibreglass poles, TBS tension band system for extra strengthening in adverse weather, 10,000mm HH polyethylene groundsheet, 'D' shaped side door with mesh double door and step-in sill, 'U' shaped front door with mesh double door and step-in sill, heavy duty continuous poles sleeves, storm skirts, pelmet with storage pockets, cable entry point, cable retainers, front door mesh vent, reflective webbing, 'Crystal Clear' windows (with internal covers), handled carry bag, repair kit, orange guylines with retainers included. 10 minutes pitch time. Flame retardant throughout. Wind and rain tested.
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'Crystal Clear' windows (with internal covers), ideal for intermittent flashing!!!
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- Lovely Tent - Bag way too small!
6th September 2012
I'm definitely a comfort driven camper, and would use this tent for 1-2 people for a week's comfortable camping.
While there's plenty of room inside this tent for two people and a week's worth of camping gear it is also a very small tent given that you can stand inside it, and sleep four people in it if necessary. Compared to my friend's family sized 5-6 person tents this looks compact and neat, and doesn't tower over me so is easy to erect.
The square corners are great for storing food & gear, mean you don't have to worry about the sleeping compartment narrowing towards the end of the tent, and make it very easy to lay out correctly when you are pegging out.
I bought this with the footprint groundsheet (something I would definitely recommend as it means you don't have to go home with a muddy bottom to your bathtub tent!) which mean it's easy to place corretly and peg out square. I found this tent very easy to erect by myself, BUT it took me at least 40mins peg everything out correctly, and although I could probably get the fly up and waterproof in 10mins (as stated) there would still be plenty of pegging out to finish!
There are plenty of pockets inside the tent, decent air vents, a cable entry point and velcro ties to run a cable to the apex of the tent (presumably for a light), and velcro ties for all of the guy ropes.
Please note, there are not two seperate sleeping compartments, there is one large compartment, and an extra piece of material with hook & loop fastenings at four corners to section the room into two if you wish. There are two doors to the one compartment, so each side has it's own door.
It is also worth noting that the photograph being used to illustrate the Icarus 400 is not actually the 400, but is the 500. The Icarus 400 doesn't have pockets running down the centre of the inner tent door, instead there are two small pockets either side of the bedroom doors on the outer fly sheet.
The inner tent is attached to the outer using plastic G clamps that are impossible to open when you are trying to take the tent down (and pretty hard to clip in the first place).Before I go camping again I am going to have to cut off the G flap to turn them into C hooks.
It's been said before, but it's worth saying again, the bag for this tent is too small ... it was actually very hard to get my factory packed tent out of the bag without breaking the zipper as it was so tightly packed inside when I recieved it. Even after just unrolling it to check that everything was there it was impossible to get the outer and inner back into the same bag, so I had to split my tent into two bags. I've still not managed to get my outer back into the original bag after my camping trip so I may have to buy an even larger bag. Vango should have supplied a significantly larger bag with this tent.
I love this tent ... it's perfect for just me for a comfortable trip, and great when I have company.
Hopefully Vango will take the hint and make the bag considerably larger for next season's tent, but otherwise this is a fabulous tent!@Inky Vango Icarus tents are indeed easy to erect, super quality, and spacious, a great weekender or longer trip model
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- Withstood a wet bank holiday
6th September 2012
Took it on the back of the Harley for a weekend in Cornwall but it was Bank holiday so that means wet. Easy to put up with two despite the strong wind. Plenty of room to spread out and plenty of light from the windows. Everything inside stayed dry. The only downside is it is a bit on the heavy side for biking but manageable. [...]@yellowglide Vango Icarus 400 tent is an ideal weekender, strong, easy to erect, check out the Icarus 500 xl
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- Vango Icarus 400 - Simply the Best!
9th August 2012
We took this tent to the IOW festival for its first outing and it was amazing. I've had Vango tents before and they have always been great. However, given the wind and rain that was thrown at this tent, it surprised even me and I had high expectations already! The new tension band system meant that the tent more than held its own in 40-50mph gusts, and it rained torrentially for 5-6hrs and we didn't see a drop inside. The living area is very spacious and the venting works well in the morning when you wake up with "tent mouth".
I would recommend this tent only to my best friends, its that good! Thanks Stan!@Benny Vango Icarus tents are very spacious easy to erect and superb quality.Try the Icarus 500 and 600 range too.
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- Weekend getaways....
21st June 2012
I bought this tent so that I could get away on my own as well as with my 2 children...found it easy to pitch by myself, even first go was just over half an hour...spacious and plenty of head height.
Can't wait for more getaways!@Alfies Camping Expeditions Vango Icarus 400 Tent is a fantastic tent for those short trips away, lightweight but very strong and easy to set up
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- Save a bag from your old tent!
24th May 2012
Heavier than I expected: probably because the poles are much sturdier than in similar tents.
Luckily I had a spare bag from an old tent - there is no way you'll get it all back in the bag it comes in. Half an hour for erection is more likely than the advertised 10 mins.
But I'm going to like it!@Ancient Vango icarus range of tents are one of our most popular range, sturdy, roomy and great value for money too.
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Alternate Name: This product also known as Philosophy Inner Grace Lotion, 16 Ounces
Taking care of your body and your skin is a full time job and should be done properly. Philosophy's Inner Grace Perfumed Firming Body Emulsion is an excellent way to take care of your skin the right way. Using this gentle yet effective cream will hydrate dry skin, tone and soften the skin leaving it supple and provide a sophisticated floral scent. Offering a newfound look of freshness and suppleness, this wonderful emulsion absorbs quickly onto the skin and works perfectly as a moisturizer for dry or aged skin. Nutrients, minerals and vitamins come together to provide you with a newly revitalized, more attractive appearance.
Directions: Apply a generous amount to skin with fingertips and massage in gently with a soothing, circular motion.
Net Weight: 480 ml/16 oz.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Fragrance, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tocotrienol, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Capryloyl Glycine, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Edta, Tris(Tetramethylhydoxypiperidinol) Citrate
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Animal Anatomy
Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 11:30am to 12:15pm
- Families
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Animal Anatomy
Workshops start at 11:30am and 2:00pm and run for 45 minutes.
Get an up-close look at how parts of an animal's body work, and what we can learn about ourselves from observing other species.
Workshops are available at 11:30am and 2:00pm. Adult(s) are required to attend with and assist children. Free parking is included with advance reservations. Space is limited.
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Lyrics From 'X Factor', 'B-Sides' and More
These are the songs which aren't included on any of the main albums, so we've stuck them all here for you. 'One Way or Another' was the official song of Comic Relief 2013, and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland. However it hit the top spot in iTunes in more than 60 countries at one point, raising a load of money for the charities included in Red Nose Day.
Torn was a fan favourite from when One Direction first performed it at the Judge's House stage of X Factor UK 2010, and for many was the moment when the band officially came together. Simon Cowell himself has said he had a "Wow" moment when seeing the boys sing and perform the song together for the first time.
We'll be adding more songs here all the time when they get released.
What do you think of the songs above? Are they your favourites? Also do you think One Direction should do any collaborations with anyone, such as Justin Bieber, Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone etc?
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