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Canadian songstress, guitar player, and Juno winner Serena Ryder, is on her way to getting national recognition. Her crossover single, "Stompa" has reached platinum status, speaks the truth of who we are as individuals, and its positive chorus is finally changing today's superficial lyrical climate. Her bluesy rock sound that's been dominating the Canadian music scene for the better part of the last decade is slowly translating to American Top 40 with a little help from television and her loyal Canadian audience.
Serena Ryder plays Bowery Ballroom here in NYC on Monday, May 6. She recently had a chance to speak with me about her imminent crossover, her large back catalogue, and why Canadian music rocks.
Do you think your single, "Stompa", off the upcoming US album release of Harmony, is taking you to new heights?
Yes, for sure. It's been amazing. I feel like I'm having such a good time with it because it's such positive song. It makes people very happy.
"Stompa" has been featured on Grey's Anatomy and Mobwives among many other U.S. shows.
Yes and it was on American Idol just last night in the beginning credits. I have been getting tweets and messages from all my friends because of it.
It's been amazing—it's like you see movies and TVs and it seems like a fantasy world, then you have your own world and that seems to be more reality. Then I hear my song that I wrote on these gigantic shows seems to be surreal. It feels like it's another doorway into another world.
There's a lot of You Tube comments that say you sound like Adele.
I haven't read them, but I have that heard that a lot, probably because we have similar influences. We are young women with big voices. We both love Etta James and old school singers.
I read that the R&B trio TLC was also an influence on you.
Yes! I loved CrazySexyCool—it saved me on this long road trip with my family from Toronto to Las Vegas. I know the entire CD from front to back.
You have a large back catalogue that spans well over a decade. How do you know what to play live?
Well right now I do mostly new stuff. As an artist, you would want to play new stuff, especially in new markets. It's fresh and a lot of artists think their new stuff is their best stuff.
Do you find a lot people connecting to your new material?
I do! I find a lot of people singing the words to the new songs. There are a lot of younger girls and guys singing along to every word to every song and that is a huge, huge compliment—it's pretty amazing.
How important were the visuals to the video for the single "Stompa"?
Usually they are very important. The video incorporates all the important strengths of oneself. The storyline for the video is about this young girl, who is basically hitting the mark with the arrow. It's about being strong and standing up for yourself. We incorporated that just through the bow and arrow.
The four different symbols in the video are earth, air, fire, and water. It honors all the parts to yourself and that there's so much more than you give yourself credit for and that is theme of the video.
You were nominated for two Junos this year—Single of the Year for "Stompa" and Best Adult Alternative Album for Harmony and you walked away with a Juno from the latter.
I was so excited! I got to see all my friends and peers that I have not seen in a while. It was a time to celebrate and I think Canada has one of the best music scenes in the world. I'm very proud to be from Canada.
Looking back on your career, would you have done everything different?
Absolutely not. If I can change anything it would be the lessons that I learned that I know now. That's the true meaning of insanity—I would have, could have, or should have. You wouldn't, couldn't, and you can't, so what's the point?


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College Hockey:Robert Morris Earns Weekend Split With Bentley
Wright Pots Three In Victory
WALTHAM, Mass. — Senior Kurt Wright recorded his first career hat trick and added an assist to lead Robert Morris to a 5-2 win at Bentley on Saturday afternoon.
Robert Morris (2-2-0, 0-0-0 CHA) went 5-8 on the power play to improve its conversion percentage to a nation-best 36.4 on the year. It also tied the College Hockey America record for power play goals in a game, a feat that has been achieved five times.
Wright scored the opener 12:51 into the contest with a shot from the right point that fooled Bentley junior goaltender Ray Jean. Wright netted his second of the game with just five seconds to go in the first period to give the Colonials a 2-0 lead.
In the second period, Wright set up the Colonials third goal at 3:33. He fed sophomore Brett Hopfe, who fired the puck past Jean for his fourth tally of the season.
Bentley cut the lead to 3-1 two minutes later as junior Marc Zwicky jammed home a rebound at 5:27 for his second goal of the season. Three minutes later, Wright netted his third goal of the night and fourth goal of the weekend to restore the three goal cushion for Robert Morris.
The Falcons (2-2-0, 0-0-0 AHA) responded as senior Ryan Lessnau scored his second goal of the weekend to cut the Colonials lead to 4-2.
Robert Morris took away Bentley's momentum five minutes into the third period as Chris Margott scored the Colonials' fifth power-play goal of the game to restore his team's three goal lead.
From there, sophomore Christian Boucher nailed down the win. He finished the game with 33 saves, including 21 in the second period, while Jean and Jason Kearney combined for 28 stops for Bentley.
Junior Doug Conley finished with three assists for Robert Morris, while sophomore Jake Sparks added two assists.
The Colonials return home next weekend to take on Quinnipiac in a two-game series at the RMU Island Sports Center. Meanwhile, Bentley will travel to central New York to take on ECACHL foes Union and Colgate.
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Pope Francis spoke about salvation at Tuesday morning Mass, the Solemnity of the Annunciation. The Mass was said at Casa Santa Marta. According to Zenit News Agency, he stated that a humble heart, like that of Mary is what is required to obtain salvation. Through Mary's obedience, she loosened the knot of disobedience, caused by the pride of Adam and Eve that led them to disobey God.
Pope Francis said, "This very long road will help all of us to have a more human heart, closer to God, not so proud, not so self-sufficient. This road of recovery occurs in stages, a road of obedience and humility that leads to salvation."
Pope Francis continued, "Salvation cannot be bought or sold; it's a gift. It's given to us it's free. We can't be saved through ourselves: Salvation is a totally free gift. It's not bought through the blood of bulls or goats. It can't be bought. But in order to receive this salvation, we need a humble heart, a meek heart, an obedient heart. Like that of Mary. And the model for this road towards salvation is the same God, his Son, who didn't consider being equal to God an advantage which cannot be abandoned. Paul said this."
Pope Francis invited the faithful to follow this road of humility. Pope Francis said that through the blood of his son, who "became like one of us", we are saved.
Pope Francis called on the faithful to look at the history of Adam, Eve, Mary and Jesus, a road distinguished by the presence of God "who walks alongside his people."
Concluding his homily, Pope Francis said, "Let's say: 'Thank you. Thank you Lord, because today you told us that you have given us salvation.' Today is a day to give thanks to the Lord."


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Sometimes you come across names of musical groups that are to say the least, different. Sometimes they are unique and sometimes just strange. However, the name Big Drum, Small World for Kids is different and kind of cool. On Saturday, January 25, at 1:30pm and 3:30pm they will perform at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on the campus of Citrus College. The address is 1000 West Foothill Boulevard in Glendora.
The concert is a family oriented event and it will feature music that fuses American jazz with music of a variety of countries including West Africa, Israel, Cuba, Puerto Rico and India. They use fun and short videos and kids are definitely invited, however, children younger than 4 may get restless at times. Big Drum, Small World for Kids features the Metta Quintet "live" from New York City. You may purchase tickets in person at the Haugh Performing Arts Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm or one hour before the performance. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 626-963-9411 and you may charge them to your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card.
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Ant follows up the Mob's collaboration with Method Man, "Trillmatic", with something a little more modern. Directed by Andrew Hines. Watch out for A$AP Mob's L.O.R.D LP, coming this March
A$AP Mob sits in with Hot 97, and speaks on beef with Pro Era, white women & A$AP Nast's collab with Meth.
A$AP Nast preps for the 2014 A$AP Mob compilation with this ode-to-90′s hip-hop, featuring Wu-Tang's own Johnny Blaze.
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It's that time of year again. Here are this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards' cyphers, from each A$AP Mob, Action Bronson, Slaughterhouse, and Black Hippy and more. Damn, Joell looks skinny. TDE (ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad & Kendrick Lamar Slaughterhouse (Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Royce Da 5'9″ & Joe Budden) Action Bronson, Starlife [cont.]
A$AP Rocky and the A$AP Mob speak on Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse and other topics on this interview with Funk Flex.
The ASAP Mob stops by Flex to drop a very rare freestyle session.
The It's The Real crew continue their style of snarky interviews with A$AP Rocky and the A$AP Mob.
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Lazy Sunday Afternoon & the Snack Monster is Creeping Up on Me
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Good grief! I am so bored! My snack monster is creeping up on me. I'm working and there are chocolate chip cookies staring me down with their beady chocolate chips eyes and screaming, "EAT ME"! I've already succumbed to their pleas twice now and if I don't get out of here, I am going to go down for the count on the whole plate.
So far this week, I've been doing really good and I don't know why I'm having such a hard time today. Oh wait, I do know - I AM SO BORED!
Yesterday, I was out with hubby and we were out and about running errands and shopping. Right around lunch time, we found ourselves at Costco and they're hot dogs just sounded so good. Before SP, whenever I found myself at Costco, I would get TWO hot dogs. Yesterday, I only had one and I was pretty full for the rest of the afternoon.
I even avoided most of the food tastings that Costco has all throughout the store with the exception of one oatmeal raisin cookie but before taking it, I did read the nutritional content first to get a good idea of what I was eating and it seemed ok.
Only 25 more minutes to go and so far no more breakdowns. Maybe if I just stay here on SP and just focus on reading success stories that will get my through the next 25 minutes. Once I get home, I'll be safe. No more sinful temptations staring me down. Once I get home, I can go for a walk and clear my head of scrumptious, gooey cookies. Once I get home, I'll be safe.
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Jay75rey - OY VEY! Costco can be a dangerous place on a Saturday! But I was really great! I've actually been really good (for the most part) since I started SP nearly two weeks ago. I've had a few weak moments (which is what yesterday afternoon was) but I'm back on track this morning.
It truly is one day at a time isn't it? Thx for stopping by; I really appreciate it. Have a good day and take care of yourself (and your leg).
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I love cookies, Costco samples in the store, and the $1.50 hotdog and soda. and their churros, too! I would have caved in, especially to the cookies. good going, one day at a time!
also the walking sounds nice...with my bum leg right now, I'm trying low impact stuff like the bike,
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Teriana - Crazy Fat Lady - LMAO! Not that $^!%# again. Mark my words, one of these days, I'm going to beat the holy crap out of that $^!%# and her (bleeping) accomplices. For now though, I will settle for this particular battle.
Today is a new day and I feel like a warrior (just went on my nearly 5mi walk).
Carla - Thx for the support and encouragement; I really appreciate it. Sometimes, just talking about temptation (or in this case writing about it) can ease the moment.
Have a great day ladies and thx for stopping by; I really appreciate it.
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Let me tell ya, reading success stories and members' blogs about achievements last week REALLLLY pulled me through a fast food restaurant temptation for lunch one day. I hope you were able to put those beady-eyed cookies in their place and show them that your will to succeed is more powerful than their pleas!
Good job on just 1 Costco hot dog and not having all the samples throughout the store!
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I think those chocolate chip cookies are accomplices of the "Crazy Fat Lady" who lives in our heads! Ha ha. Good job, 2 cookies are better than 22 cookies, and 1 Costco hot dog is better than 2. I am holding out for my Skinny Cow treat tonight. So far so good, made it through the weekend without any major screw ups. Sounds like you did too. We begin again tomorrow...
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The Gospel Messenger--July 1883
Dear Brother Respess: —Some few years ago I met an appointment in the week-time on the afternoon of a gloomy November day, where, although there was a comfortable meeting-house, there was no organized church. We had quite a company together, and went through with the exercises, and dismissed. As I passed out at the door, two girls, who appeared to have been waiting for the purpose, spoke to me—one introducing the other. They were both strangers to me, and were evidently young—having the appearance of school children. The one introduced was there from twenty miles distance, and as soon as she could get about it, asked me earnestly to come to a place, which she named, to preach. She said, ''we are none of us members, but we always go when there is preaching there, if we know of it. There has not been preaching there in a good while, and I thought I would like you to come soon, if you could.'' The place named was an Old Baptist meeting-house, small, and rather dilapidated—and of late, apparently forsaken. Such a request coming to me from this young girl was a strange thing to me then, and it is as strange yet. When I put up for the night, I made inquiry if any one could tell me anything of those young people who had made bold to make such a request of me. I was informed that the one who had spoken of a visit and preaching was spending a few days in the neighborhood, and had been at the time with a party of young ladies at a quilting. As the people were passing, she ascertained that they were going to a Baptist meeting, and she proposed at once to go. As might be expected, she was met with jeering and ridicule. It was a mile and a half through forest and sand, and she was there a stranger. Spits of snow were falling, and the prospect was to have to walk. She asked for company, and when refused, quietly told them that she was going, and asked for her things. Thus, without a word of encouragement or sympathy from any one, she had gone alone and on foot to a strange place to hear Baptist preaching. Such were the circumstances that led to the introduction mentioned above. I learned, moreover, that her parents were Episcopalians, and that there was no Baptist influence in the family. It so turned out that I did not go—and I have not been there yet. You will blame me—and I have not ceased to blame myself and to wonder at it that I did not make some arrangement to go.
Several months afterward, as I was on the cars going to a yearly meeting, I met the same girl again, trying to make her way to the meeting. She inquired of me something about the way, and then said, "You don't know me." I had forgotten her, although I well remembered the circumstance. She told me that her brother had driven fifteen miles to bring her to the train, and that the place where she was going would be all strange to her. During the many tedious months that had passed since time preaching first mentioned, no opportunity had offered to hear a gospel sermon—to see the face of a gospel minister—or to get a word of encouragement or comfort from any one. It would be difficult to conceive of a darker and more trying time than she has been passing through. The Signs, and other experimental papers—and even our hymnbooks—were either unknown or inaccessible. Nothing but the Bible and the Mercy Seat. But to these there seems to have been continual resort. This last interview led to conversation, and afterward to some correspondence. She had long been inquiring the way to Zion, and was now desirous and anxious to enter her courts. That was had in view, it seems, in the first request; that is, it was her wish to walk in the ordinance of Baptism and be admitted to the fellowship of the Church. The place to which her mind seemed to be first led, as I said before, was a neglected place; offering no encouragement to a young believer, who wants to enjoy church privileges and the companionship of the saints. Still it was nearer than any others. There were no officers, and would probably not be any Communion. Preaching very seldom, if at all. A less determined Spirit would certainly have been disheartened. These obstacles seemed to have no effect to dampen the ardor of our devoted "Ruth," in her earnest desire to enter the land of Israel, and find a home among the people of God.
For the reasons given above, I did not encourage an arrangement at the old neglected meetinghouse but, instead thereof, suggested that, if she felt so inclined, she come to a church that I named, which I was then regularly serving. She promptly complied with this suggestion, and on our next meeting day, which was a weekday, set out to find the place:
Though of a very youthful appearance—she was at this time, I believe, about sixteen—she had set out, accomplished by an older sister, to find a strange place, many miles from her home, and where, except my own, there would not be one face that she had ever before seen. Can anything be conceived more trying? Without the sympathy or encouragement of even her own parents; without personal acquaintance with a single Baptist member, or knowledge of their order, she is going to ask a place among them. She has never seen a candidate examined, to know what questions will be asked or what answers will be expected; she has never witnessed a baptism—not had opportunity to know what attention or assistance she might expect or receive, away, as she was among strangers. The gates were open, for to such they are never shut. She has entered in through the gates into the city. I learned from her that she had heard a Baptist sermon when at the age of about twelve or thirteen years; since that time there had been no other preaching for her. In her own intense simplicity she says, in a letter afterwards written to me: "I was very young, it is true, but it seemed the Lord had come to me and opened my ears, and given me an understanding."
The Lord declares that he brings his daughters from the ends of the earth, and brings them "with singing unto Zion." Whose doings was all this? Whose work ever produced fruit like unto this fruit? It is not for me to measure that joy that is tasted when the bitterness is all past. I cannot attempt to describe the comfort and peace enjoyed after passing through such conflicts. I believe that they are intensified, and that there are richer depths of joy reached after such long and weary moments of darkness and sorrow have been passed through. I have spoken mainly of what has been worked out, but it will be for her to tell the better and more interesting story herself, of all the travel and sorrow of those years in the wilderness. There is, I cannot doubt, a story to tell of unknown and unpitied loneliness, darkness and sense of desolation, during many months, that she may yet see fit to tell herself, as no one else can.
Not always, but quite frequently; our young sister gets to meet with us. She occupies a high place in the affections and gospel fellowship of the members with whom she is united. It is said, ''When the Lord builds up Zion, he will appear in his glory."
Comments from David Montgomery: Personally, I would have accepted the young sister's initial invitation in a "New York Minute." One does wonder if Elder R had gone and preached to those people, perhaps more would have taken up their cross and followed the Lord...perhaps a new could have been planted. I think we should take advantage of opportunities like this when they come our way. But, it is easy for me to second-guess Elder R; but it is my very strong opinion, nevertheless.
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Jeremy Cox Named New Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech head coach Billy Gillispie has announced the addition of Jeremy Cox to his staff.
Cox, who spent last season at the University of Nebraska, reunites with an old friend on the South Plains.
"I am extremely excited about having Jeremy join our staff," said Gillispie. "He is one of the best people I have ever been around. He is a multidimensional guy, which is the type of guys we like. He is probably one of the best interior coaches in the game of basketball in the world, in my opinion. I think we will definitely see immediate results there.
"We had a great time when we worked together at Kentucky and Texas A&M. We have known each other for a long time and have a level of comfort with each other. He has already come in and made an immediate impact and a seamless transition. We look forward to the impact that he can make with our basketball program. He is a great recruiter as well. He is a nation champion coach and a proven winner with an old fashioned work ethic. He'll fit right in on the South Plains!"
Cox has 21 years coaching experience, including 10 as an NCAA Division I assistant and eight as a junior college head coach. He has been a part of four NCAA Division I postseason appearances and nine NJCAA Division I postseason appearances, including a national championship as head coach of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2006.
"I am really excited to be back with coach in a situation that has so much potential," said Cox. "There is so much momentum coming in with the recruiting class, the excitement of having (Gillispie) here and all the possibilities that Texas Tech has to offer, making this a tremendous opportunity for all of us."
He has had a track record of success wherever he has gone, including stints in the Big 12, SEC, Big East and Big Ten. Cox, who has coached 10 student-athletes who have reached the NBA, spent two seasons at USF prior to joining Doc Sadler's staff at Nebraska last season.
His two years at USF were highlighted by the program's first two wins in the Big East Tournament, including a 16-point comeback against Villanova in 2011. In his first year at the school, Cox assisted the Bulls to USF's third 20-win season with a 20-13 record and the school's first postseason appearance since 2002 (NIT). The Bulls won a school-record nine Big East contests and were led by first-round draft pick Dominique Jones, who earned honorable-mention All-America honors.
Jones, who was picked by Dallas with the 25th pick, after winning the Big East scoring title as a junior, was one of two players coached by Cox selected in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft. He joined Kentucky forward Patrick Patterson, who was the No. 14 overall selection by the Houston Rockets.
Prior to coaching at USF, Cox spent two years at the University of Kentucky for Gillispie, helping the Kentucky Wildcats to the NCAA tournament in 2008 and the NIT quarterfinals in 2009. In his two seasons as an assistant coach at Kentucky, the Wildcats posted 40 overall wins and a 12-4 conference record in 2007-08. That same season the Wildcats earned their 17th-straight berth into the NCAA tournament.
Cox was added to the Kentucky staff after serving under Gillispie as an assistant coach at Texas A&M in 2006-07, where he helped lead the Aggies to a spot in the Sweet 16 and a school-best final ranking of ninth in both the Associated Press and Coaches' polls. That season, the Aggies finished second in the Big 12 with a 13-3 record and were led by Acie Law, who earned consensus first-team All-America honors and was a first-round pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.
Prior to his time in College Station, Cox was the head coach at Arkansas-Fort Smith for three seasons, guiding the Lions to the 2006 National Junior College Championship while also being named the NJCAA National Coach of the Year. He led the Lions to an 85-15 record, three consecutive 20-win seasons and two Bi-State Conference East Division Championships.
In the 2006 season, UA-Fort Smith was the unanimous preseason No. 1-ranked team in the nation for the first time in recent history and won its first NJCAA Region II championship since 2002 and its first national championship since 1981.
Cox began his association with UA-Fort Smith in 2002 when he was hired by Sadler, then the head coach and athletics director of the school. Cox served as an assistant under Sadler for one year before Cox was promoted to head coach when Sadler went to UTEP to serve on Gillispie's staff.
Cox arrived in Fort Smith after serving four years (1998-99 through 2001-02) as head coach at Garden City College (Kan.), where his teams amassed a 93-36 slate (.721 winning percentage).
He got his first head coaching position at North Dakota State College of Science, where he led his team in 1997-98 to a 19-9 record and the NJCAA Region XIII Championship. He was tagged 1998 NJCAA Region XIII Coach of the Year for his efforts. In eight years as a head coach, Cox's teams have compiled a 197-63 record.
Before his years as a head coach, Cox spent time as an assistant at Paris Junior College in 1992-93, and later was as an assistant at the University of Texas-San Antonio for four seasons (1993-97).
He got his coaching start as a graduate assistant at the University of Wyoming during the 1991-92 season under head coach Benny Dees.
Cox also served as the court coach for the USA Basketball Under-21 World Championships team in 2005.
Cox graduated cum laude in 1991 from Mesa State College (Colo.) and received his master's degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy (Ala.) in 1999.
He and his wife, Cindy, have a son, Austin, and a daughter Kaili.


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"Grab tables" or areas where residents can "trade" various items help reduce the amount of HHW that a solid waste department must incinerate or dispose of.
What types of HHW do you collect?Hazardous waste takes many forms. Public works and water treatment departments will need to closely monitor the increase in pharmaceutical waste, since most old pills and other drugs are generally tossed in the toilet or down the drain.
How do you collect HHW?Dedicated drop-off sites and special scheduled events rank the highest among ways for constituents to drop off HHW.
Designated facilities like this one maintained by the Southeastern Public Service Authority allow residents to drop off waste when it's convenient for them.
This general emphasis on long-term commitment to our environment as a whole was echoed by many people in the solid waste industry. Some departments opt to add HHW and recycling programs as part of their environmental management systems, while others do it to cut costs on tipping fees.
Flint helped implement the curbside recycling program in the Spokane area that serves 400,000 people. His recommendation for eliminating HHW is to try to "use it all up. We have a grab table where people can bring in partially used items and trade them for something else," he said.
This philosophy of truly recycling HHW items is just one way to help reduce the amount of waste dumped into landfills. Another tactic is completely integrating municipal solid waste collection. "HHW is just one component of waste," said Flint. "We need to educate the public about all the components."
Flint also is chair of the American Public Works Association's solid waste and management committee. He said the committee's position is to fully integrate HHW systems as part of an entire solid waste program.
The cost of starting a HHW program seems daunting to the survey respondents who said it was too expensive (11.7%). Of those respondents who have a HHW program in place, 57.6% said that city funds pay for the programs. Next in line were state funds, at 16.9%.
But where do you find the money to run such a program? Looking in your own backyard can be a good start. "Our county provides and pays for our HHW program," said Donald Freedland, public works director/emergency management coordinator in Port St. Lucie, Fla. In his area, the program was started by the county, which also runs the landfill. In some situations, teaming with other municipalities or counties can share the cost among multiple jurisdictions.
Freedland recommends having private sponsors "chip in" for a single event or for an entire program. And in some cases, national or local organizations will help set up or pay for an event. Turning to the state for grants may pay for a program. "Astate grant initially paid for 100% of our HHW program in 1990," said Flint. Still others are funded by tipping fees or other user fees.
Public-private partnerships may be an option as well. "Our facility in the Palmdale, Calif., area is located at our Palmdale Landfill and Recycling Center," said Eric Rose, the director of communications for the western group of Waste Management Inc. "This new (built in 2005) permanent HHW facility owes its success to the unique public-private partnership between the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the cities of Palmdale and Lancaster, Waste Management of the Antelope Valley, and the county of Los Angeles."
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|Where are you getting your info on Cincy moving to LA?
The only thing I can say is I moved to Maryland, and the Colts shipped out, I was in TX when the Oilers beat it, I lived in LA and both the Rams and Raiders moved on (or moved back) and now I am forty-five minutes from Cincy and you are talking move. I must be a jinx!
All I can say is anything could happen but by 2010? I dont think so!
Paul Brown Stadium is very new, the Bengals are now a sell-out, and the team is progressing and fans are buying the product.
Very unlike the situations I mentioned. Baltimore wanted a modern Stadium and didnt get one, funny now they have two (M & T and Camden Yards) Cleveland's Modell had a breakdown with the city over stadium issues and bolted, Houston's fan base had eroded and the Astrodome was a joke, you could walk up to the window at Anaheim Stadium on Sunday at Noon and get a seat in lower level on the 50 yd line, and no one cared about the Raiders, The SoCal fanbase were all soaking their avocado heads in the sun and trying to break into show business. Even after the move back to Oakland the Raiders were blacked on TV for many seasons due to non-sellouts. None of these ills plague the Bengals.
Los Angeles football is a loser proposition until someone can build a football only stadium and pump $100 million into marketing, they are gonna keep surfing and going to Disneyland.
Have some hot chocolate, or as I say hot Cocoa, relax and try to get into a mellow mode. Who cares about the French, except the French or those in Coture? By the way, how many fenchmen does it take to win a war...nobody knows they have never won one.
As much as ZZ going by the Golden Trophy was as much of a tragedy as Humphrey Bogart and the french Capt. walking off in the mist, while some other guy gets the girl. My understanding is the bufono( that is clown in Italian) said something about ZZ'z Moma, depending on what he said, or how he said it he could have scored a goal with the regazzo's family jewels as far as I am concerned. I really don't care about it, and I would bet when Bob Costas went on and on about it, most viewers where saying, when is he going to say somthing about the fights. I do not ever see soccer replacing football on Sunday TV.
Now about Vince Young, are you that incensed to the VY story, dude he comes from the 5th or 3rd Ward in Houston, and the reality is there are certain sections of the Hood, Vince walked through as a child and you would never have the stones to walk through, any time of day or night. As far as the Rose Bowl Vitory goes, that was his second Rose Bowl Victory and the Longhorns, first Championship in decades, and VY won both with a come from behind Victory. As Bear Bryant said it is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog. You just missed that didn't you. Sure the TiTans an unbelievable 7-5 but two of the games they lost where by one Point, to the High Flying Colts at the time and the Ravens, Number 1 and Number 3 seed for the playoffs. Here is the deal The Rose Bowl was VY's Jaws if we are comparing him to Spielberg, he will win a Super Bowl before Matt Lienart. I iwll Give Reggie his props, El Presidente is a fenom...unbelievable, but So is Hometown boy Drew Brees. AS far as the SC-Hype versus the TX-hype, all year 2005 highlights where a minimum of SC 3 to TX 1, and sometimes the ratio was even greater.
Nearly the entire staff at ESPN, went on and on about how Texas had no chance, Mark Mays was a perfect example of zealous biaised journalim gone embarassing, every one but the old Coach, he new. Compare Vinces stats to Reggies or to Matts, and he out preformed them both for the year. That year the big twelve won the most bowls, so it was not a weak conference. What is weak is saying that the LongHorns led by VY do not merrit a higher ranking than some Candian originated game. Or is it a French Indian Canadian game. Vince young as a rookie has far exceeded any sports casters prediction, but will Merrill Hodge do a 180. Any way my point is Vince Young and the Texas Longhorns do deserve a high ranking, put dwon the Hater-ade and dring the Vince young Kool-Aid, it will be interesting to see what happens Sunday, me I am looking forward to 2008 when VY leads his team after having a little private training camp in Houston, TX where the heat is a mighty powerful training ade and stamina builder, the Titans will rule the 4th Quarter next year, and as far as comebacks are concerned VY is familiar, ask Matt "a Freakish athelete"
Enjoy that cocoa and hopefully like the Grinch your heart will grow 3 sizes big.
Happy new year.
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|Why do you hate VINCE YOUNG, you must not like Black people, or you dont like black players who are way better then the heisman winner Leinhart, leinhart sucked this year in the NFL, VY is more of a threat then him. Its like the article on how the scrambling QB will make the NFL horrible, first of all there are very few of those QBs in the NFL so wat s wrong with them? nothing, so what they dont have the arm or the feild vision of Peyton Manning or the receiving core PM has but you have to admit that MV and Vince has carried the Falcons and/or the titans load of unwillingness to play on there back,(maybe not vince but volek did really suck) there practicly the only reason they have one there games, they stuck threw it they didnt give up. I didnt see Vince give up when the were down, i bet SC did cuz they thought they had the W but they were TOO COCKY (and there in PAC 10 worst teams in Ncaa practicly,) so they played loose D, they gave up. Im saying thats how they lost, but i bet thats 1 of the reasons they did. ya i might hav a few things wrong but, Young and Vick are kid of alike, but who knows, sum people dont like great QBs who lead teams to victories on ther legs...and arm
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Whether they're craftspeople or have a train set that's boxed up, homeowners often have little space available for the hobbies that are near and dear to their hearts. But if they are determined to set up a studio in a spare room or unfinished basement, they should equip it with the best furnishings - like the distinctive wood floors found in Anderson's Urban Pioneer collection - to make it a room design worthy of visitors.
According to HandyDirectory.com, one of the benefits of using a basement for a crafts center or a train layout is the amount of space available. Once the practical needs of the hobby room are met, comfortable seating may be installed for the hobbyist to share the space with family and friends.
Since basement windows are often smaller than those at street level, a window treatment should be chosen to maximize the natural light available during the day and to provide privacy at night. For a ground-level basement with sliding glass doors leading to the outside, vertical blinds can be adjusted to allow different amounts of light into the room.
Creating a workspace
The work station is the heart of any hobby space. In a large room, an island may be installed with space for foot traffic all around it. Stools can be set up around the island so others can join in.
In smaller digs, a desk or work table can be located against a wall with a vertical shelving unit placed on top of the desk. This is an excellent place to locate a number of cubbies for small tools and craft supplies that are used most often in the activity.
Adding more storage
Installing cabinets can serve two purposes. It provides additional storage, particularly for hobbies like woodworking that involve the use of larger tools. But there's also counter space where painted or glued items can be left to dry.
If a hobby involves any chemicals or paints that contain ingredients harmful to youngsters or pets, they should locked up. Tools that are sharp or pointy and electrical tools also should be locked away so no one is harmed by them.
Hanging shelves on sturdy brackets and installing peg boards to hang tools from hooks are just two of the ways that hobbyists can find additional storage. Such items can be arranged according to the area available. Peg boards, for instance, can be hung lengthwise or vertically to maximize wall space.
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My 7th grade daughter has started making faces at me behind my back and now tonight right in front of me. Am I overreacting?
I have talked with her about how disrespectful this is and how I expected it to stop. She seems to be so unappreciative of anything we do for her. We have set limits with her. I have gone as far as to tell her if she makes these faces at me again, she would be smacked in the face. I have never hit my children. Tonight she has gotten the better of me and I am overridden with guilt now, but am also stil angry at her. I am sure that there is more of this behavior to come as the years go by, Any advice for me? Am I overreacting? Should I ignore this behavior and just send her to her room like I have been doing and continue to let her know that I will not tolerate this disrespectfullness?In Topics: Teen issues, Discipline and behavior challenges
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I've been fighting with differences in folder paths between production and dev (via Cassini / WebDevServer) for a while now and stumbled upon this forum topic today and gave it a shot. The forum didn't provide full details but here's what I managed to figure out. Yes, Cassini supports root pathed sites, but it's not how Visual Studio (or, presently, Expression Web Designer) are configured to use it by default. If you want to make it work, you can, using these steps:
1. In your Solution Explorer, right click on your website and go to its Property Pages (or Start Options).2. Change Start action: to "Start external program:" and specify this path:C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\WebDev.WebServer.EXE3. Set Command line arguments as such (change /path to be the path of your current website):/port:8080 /path:"C:\Websites\MyWeb"4. Set Working directory to be your .NET Framework Version Root:C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\5. Change the Server option from "Use default Web server" to "Use custom server"6. Set the Base URL tohttp://localhost:8080/ or whatever port you care to use.
Now to use a page, you need to:1. Run the site by pressing F5, Ctrl-F5, or clicking the "Run" icon in VS. This will open up a black window hosting the WebDev.WebServer.EXE process which will hang around on your screen as long as the web server is running. I'm sure there's an easy way to have it start without this window (because, hey, it doesn't do that when VS launches Cassini), but I haven't figured it out yet.
2. Right click on a page you want to view and click "View in Browser" from within Solution Explorer or the edit window for any ASP.NET page. Or open up a browser yourself and type in the URL yourself.
That works for me – hopefully it does for you as well. I'd like to figure out a way to get the webdev window to not show up and figure out a way to make Right-Click View In Browser automatically launch the webserver if it hasn't already been launched (as VS does now) but apart from that inconvenience, this is a working solution. Below is a screenshot showing my Property Page.
WebSite Property Page Settings
Update: ScottGu Apparently also covered this last November... Guess I missed that. His technique is even a bit better since it lets you keep the Start action as Use Current Page.


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When the City of Los Angeles and LA County huddle to clean up a neighborhood, they're doing more than just that, they're also offering homeless services like never before. At a joint news conference today (Aug. 8, 2014), at LA City Hall's South Lawn. 14th District LA Councilman Jose Huizar lead the march with a joint groundbreaking homeless service program.
Collaborative of Huizar, LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas goes beyond street cleaning, providing intensive sanitizing of streets and sidewalks. Huizar represents Skid Row on the City Council and Ridley-Thomas represents the majority of the area on the County's Board of Supervisors.
Nicknamed Operation Healthy Streets, the program was initiated by the LA Department of Public Works two years ago and includes an intensive, multi-day cleaning of the Skid Row streets and sidewalks. The mandatory cleanup also comes with new assistance from the City of LA and LA County Dept. of Mental Health. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) plans to reached out daily to the homeless and other squatters to inform them of the cleaning and ask them move their belongings in advance.
"LAHSA is proud to partner with the City and County on Operation Healthy Streets, improving the health and safety of the homeless men and women who live in the Skid Row community in downtown Los Angeles," said Executive Director Michael Arnold. "We know the long term solution to homelessness is housing; while we seek permanent solutions and address the significant lack of housing opportunities for homeless men and women, Operation Healthy Streets provides critical services to address public health risks and helps connect people living on the streets to needed services and housing."
Los Angeles has long struggled with one of the largest homeless populations in the country, much of it concentrated in a one-square-mile section of Downtown Los Angeles. The City has enlisted the help of the County to provide social, medical and mental health services to people living on the streets in advance of the City of Los Angeles' street cleaning under its $3.7 million funded Operation Healthy Streets initiative.
"While Operation Healthy Streets has been a success, it is literally dealing with a surface issue and cleaning the streets is simply not enough," said Councilmember Huizar. "To uplift this community we need to address the overwhelming human need in the area. Skid Row and Downtown Los Angeles are uniquely challenged in dealing with the issue of homelessness and I thank Supervisor Ridley-Thomas for helping the City make these Operation Healthy Streets (OHS) is a City-initiated program launched in 2012 to address public health risks in the Skid Row area of Downtown Los Angeles.
The program's initial focus was on eliminating hazards that posed immediate health threats to those encamped on the sidewalks of Skid Row. The initiative was in response to a report issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health that identified public health risks presented by Skid Row's street and sidewalk conditions. The City/County collaboration aims to bring a much more service-focused approach to those efforts.
"The goal is to supplement the City's Operation Healthy Streets effort with intensive and directed social, medical and mental health services that we can offer directly to individuals on the streets," said Supervisor Ridley-Thomas.
Starting this week, leading up to the next Operation Healthy Streets street cleaning on August 13th, multiple County and City agencies will go out in advance to offer health and housing services to individuals currently living on the streets in the areas designated for cleaning next week. The cleanups and service outreach will continue every other month.
City and County agencies involved in the multi-step effort include the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, County Department of Health Services, County Department of Public Health, L.A. City Attorney's office, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and the City of L.A.'s Bureau of Sanitation.
"Protection of public health and the environment is at the core of L.A. Sanitation's mission," said City of L.A. Sanitation Director Enrique C. Zaldivar. "We are proud to be a lead agency in the Operation Healthy Streets Skid Row initiative." As in previous OHS cleanings, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) will conduct daily outreach leading up to the cleanups in affected areas to inform those on the street of the intensive cleaning, requesting they remove their belongings in advance.
Among other services, on-site health screenings, TB testing, drug and alcohol treatment placements, medical transport and Medi-Cal enrollment are all planned to be provided. With the expanded effort, LAHSA will serve as the lead coordinating agency for outreach.


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I am trying to update to OSX Maverick on my Mac, but i cant install it since it says "Disk cannot be used to start the computer", when i choose Machintosh HD as installation disk. I searched around a bit and it seems that resizing the Machintosh HD partition would fix this problem, but when i try that it gives me the error "MediaKit reports no such partition". I'm assuming this has something to do with me dual booting OSX and Ubuntu. I have tried to resize it with iPartition, but that doesn't work either. I hope some of you folks can help me with this matter!
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Disk /dev/sda: 625142448s
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For the adventurous traveler, luxurious accommodations are becoming a high priority. Balancing the thrill of seeing unique ports of call and relaxation during downtime is important to the experienced traveler. Ecoventura, a leader in social and environmental responsibility, will launch the MV Origin on January 3, 2016 with itineraries to the Galapagos Islands.
The MV Origin seeks to be the newest and most comfortable 20-passenger yacht operating in the Galapagos. Dedicated to sustainable tourism, Ecoventura believes this ship is the answer to tourist desire for luxury while maintaining the company's dedication to environmentally responsibility.
Ecoventura founder and owner Santiago Dunn has a vision for his company's newest addition. "We are exploring ways to make the Origin the most comfortable and environmentally efficient yacht in Galapagos. Our first goal is to reduce fossil fuel consumption by 45 percent (from 1800 gallons to 1000 gallons per week)," he explains. "This is no simple achievement when you consider our plans to sail at 12 knots on two engines so that guests can spend as much time as possible at each visitor site." MV Origin targets guests seeking high end amenities while exploring one of the world's ecological treasures.
The vessel will feature 10 deluxe staterooms all located on the main deck with panoramic windows and private bathroom. Each stateroom is 140 square feet, with two twin beds that convert to a king, two connecting cabins, two triples, fine linens, bathrobes, satellite TV, and additional amenities.
With a focus on culinary supremacy, the MV Origin can showcase its environmental responsibility through its choice of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. Consulting top local chefs, the gourmet style menus prepared by the Ecoventura's culinary school trained chefs will offer a glimpse into the regions culture and tastes. Whether enjoying lunch al fresco or a glass of wine with dinner, the dining will compliment the magnificent views.
MV Origin will combine modern sophistication and a high level of comfort and service, with quality guided land excursions in small groups, gastronomical experiences, exciting physical activities and a dose of intellectual science for a life enriching experience. A veteran crew supervised by a master-level captain, two expert naturalist guides and a concierge will be at the beck and call of guests.
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Established in 2006 as part of Kumba Iron Ore's broad based empowerment initiative, Envision was designed to promote black economic empowerment. The scheme targets permanent employees below the managerial level and who do not participate in the other Kumba share schemes.
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Spring Wedding Ideas
It's spring – and there's more than just love in the air. There's the scent of fresh flowers in bloom, the sound of birds chirping and the sight of greenery growing anew. A delight to all the senses, spring is the perfect time of year to be outside – and to host an outdoor wedding. So how do you make yours stand out amongst the bunch? Find a unique theme that brings out the best of the season. Here are a few ideas for spring weddings, including dresses to help you play the part.
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Consider having your spring wedding in a rose garden, which offers an inherently romantic setting with natural beauty.
For the décor: Since the ceremony will already be filled with flowers from the surrounding garden, go another route with the aisle decorations. Keep it simple, tying lace ribbon into an over-sized bow and fastening it to each of the chairs nearest to the inside aisle. A bird cage also makes a great decoration – and can be used to collect wedding cards on the gift table.
For the dress: Keep the theme going by incorporating flowers into your wedding day accessories. Wear a flower brooch over your heart or tie a sash with a removable flower around your waistline.
Country Picnic
If your style is more country-inspired, a picnic in the park might be just your tune.
For the décor: Give guests a taste of your family's home-cooking, with mason jars filled with the ingredients of your favorite dessert (like strawberry shortcake). Then, outside the jar, include a card with directions on how to make it. Keep the jars inside of a picnic basket for guests to take as they exit the party.
For the dress: If you're bold, consider pairing a knee-length wedding dress with a pair of cowboy boots. If you'd prefer a more traditional look, choose a floor-length dress that's still spring-inspired.
The colors of the season are light, but bright. Work playful hues of pale pink, mint green or sunshine yellow into your wedding party.
For the décor: Set out cool drinks in clear cups, such as strawberry lemonade or peach tea that will add a splash of color to the table. You can use fun straws with stripes or polka dots on them, too. To make things even sweeter, consider filling old jam jars with pastel candies as your center pieces, with an old-fashioned candy scoop set out beside them.
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The Saudi Arabia government - and its people - are a little concerned. They face a swelling population, rampant depletion of underground water resources and economical dependence on petroleum. The petroleum sector alone accounts for almost 80 percent of their revenue.
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Frames added to a Table of Contents will appear in student Portfolios while editing, and optionally in their final portfolio. Frames can include instructions for the student, information about the course or assignment, files for added instruction, and forms for the student to complete. This lesson will walk you through the process of adding frames, and will teach you about the various options available to you.
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3. (Optional) Add a Heading: Headings are optional, and therefore not required for the creation of a Frame. A Heading will provide a title/heading for the Question and/or Instructions.
4. Include in Portfolio: If a Heading has been entered, it will (by default) only appear when editing a Portfolio. If you would like for the Heading to be included in the final Portfolio, ensure that this option is selected.
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Files can be added to frames for additional resources. Any type of file can be attached to the frame, so long as it is on your school's list of accepted file types in Chalk & Wire. If you would like to add a file to a frame that you are creating, you will need to enable to Upload File option. To do this:
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Once saved, the 'Save' button will turn into an 'Edit' button.
6. Click the Edit button.
NOTE: If you are editing a frame, and not creating one, the option to add a file will already be available.
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The only type of form that can be attached to a table of contents is the Assessment/Portfolio form. To attach a form to a frame, use the drop-down menu available below the Forms heading.
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Nother' Snowie by Magpieb0nesWatch
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