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A recent case reported by Fox News shows the problems in our immigration code when it comes to families. Hota Ferschke met her husband, Marine Sgt. Michael Ferschke, on Okinawa. The two fell in love and he proposed to her before being deployed to Iraq. While in Iraq, he found out she was pregnant with his child, and the two decided to rush the marriage so that he would know his wife and child were cared for. So he married her over the phone.
So far, the story is romantic and joyful. However, Sgt. Ferschke died in Iraq. His son, Mikey, will never get to see Dad. His wife will have to raise his child without him. And the US government, which Sgt. Ferschke died while serving, has put roadblocks in the way of his grieving widow.
Instead of helping this war widow come to America where she desires to raise her child with the help of her deceased husband's family, according to Sgt. Ferschke's mother, the immigration department has deemed that she cannot do so. While the Defense Department has recognized the family and has paid death benefits, the Department of Homeland Security refuses to do so. Now the Senate is considering a law that will allow Ms. Ferschke to join her in-laws.
This is a tragic story, and one that should never have happened. It shows the flaws in our immigration policy. On the one hand, we have a porous border and several million illegal immigrants. Indeed, should Ms. Ferschke have desired to break the law, she could probably have come across the border and be living in the states already. However, for law-abiding people, our immigration system often fails.
This is particularly tragic when families are broken apart. I remember a few years ago the case of a good friend of mine whose wife was from Chile. She and her husband had been married for 5 years, but due to immigration law, the only way she could legally stay in this country was if she went back to Chile and lived apart from her husband for 2 years while re-applying for admission. Recently, a friend of mine whose wife is from Argentina is going through similar hassles, and just a few months ago, my cousin, who is from India and who received a PhD from Rutgers in biology, had to go back to India when his visa expired, even though his wife and daughter are legal residents of the US.
At some point we need to fix our immigration system. We need to enforce our borders, certainly, but we also need to make the system more sensible for people like Hota Ferschke and the many others who obey our immigration laws but nevertheless suffer.
For more on Ms. Ferschke's story, check out the article at Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/11/17/family-marine-awaits-decision-immigration-blunder/#ixzz15e2Ske58


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While the Resort and its family members support many area charities, the NASWA has chosen several special causes for the focus of its charitable donations of time, money and FUN-d raising events. Easter Seals, Isaiah's Ark and The Laconia Fire Department Life Saving Fund have a history with the NAZ, built on respect, relationships—and a lot of love.
"We are grateful for the popularity the NASWA enjoys and wanted to work with an organization that serves more than just our neighborhood. We wanted the benefits to extend across the State of New Hampshire and also across age and demographic lines," states Cynthia Makris, GM, who serves on the Board for Easter Seals. Since Easter Seals (www.eastersealsnh.org) helps people through the whole life cycle, with a broad range of services for everyone from disadvantaged children to veterans, to adults with disabilities and the elderly, it offered the perfect match for the NASWA family and its family of guests.
The Land & Lake Poker Run presented by HK Powersports has been an event that not only raises money, but raises the summer fun level for Laconia since 2000! Boaters, bikers, drivers, kayakers—even canoe and personal watercraft enthusiasts—all join in to make the multi-faceted run an important date on event calendars. While locals look forward to the annual run, many tourists plan their vacations around it. The Poker Run has various routes and pick up points, depending on the vehicle or vessel which also helps make the event "weather-proof." Poker Chips are picked up en-route and turned in at the NASWA Resort where the Poker Run ends and the party starts!
"The NASWA Resort has been a major sponsor since the beginning and it is fortunate for us to have THE place to go on the Lake involved!" says Christine Hardy, Director of Events & Corporate Relations, "The Poker Run, dedicated in memory of Peter Makris and Mike Whalley (recently deceased and much admired statesman for the state of NH as well as the owner of HK Powersports ) has raised well over $400,000 and we're hoping to make it a half million this year! Thanks to the money raised from the Poker Run, we have been able to expand our services and really make a difference," she adds.
When Barry Uicker decided to help families with children fighting cancer at the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD, www.dhmc.org), he thought about his own concept of the perfect day on the Lake—which included going to the NASWA Resort for lunch. He bought a 29' Rinker Captiva that could easily provide small groups with a comfortable, safe and fun experience of Lake Winnipesaukee and named it Isaiah's Ark (www.isaiahsark.org). As he looked for support, he found Silver Sands Marina—his starting point--and warmth, generosity and a welcome dock at the NAZ. There Cynthia Makris and her staff come to greet the families who visit as part of their "day away" from the hospital and enjoy a hearty lunch, a specially-created, personal gift bag, use of the paddle boats and the family hospitality that makes the NASWA a favorite spot. "Cynthia and her staff really provide the 'Red Carpet' treatment and go overboard making everyone feel at home—they even learn the kids' names and ages," says Uicker, "It's so important for these families to spend some time together out of the hospital and often, people don't want to leave there—it's such a fun place to be!"
Uicker notes that he didn't have to "sell" the Makris family, they understood the importance of what he hoped to accomplish with the escape from the daily hospital routine. "We are so grateful for our family's health," says Cynthia Makris, "It is heart-warming to provide families who are fighting disease and trying to be strong for each other, a place where they can lay that weight to rest for a while and enjoy the magic of playing on the Lake. We try to make them feel at home and a part of our family," she added.
Peter Makris was influential in the establishment of the Laconia Fire Department Life Saving Fund, years ago when the need for a safety and rescue boat was demonstrated by the tragic loss of veteran firefighter Mark Miller. The community rallied around Makris' initial generous donation and to this day, the division is totally funded through publicly donated money. The Peter Makris Memorial Ride and Run began after his death to commemorate his generosity and to continue the efforts of the Laconia Fire Department and the Life Saving Fund. Over $150,000 has been raised by this memorial boat ride and bike event which takes place during Laconia Motorcycle Week and enables the community to follow the NASWA Resort's lead in providing for the safety of those who enjoy the beauty and recreational amenities of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Click here to learn more about the Easter Seals NH "Veteran's Count" Program which this run benefits.
Learn more here about this annual event, and download your registration form!
Donations are welcome!
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AISD candidate for Position 6, Sue Stringer visited with the congregation of Light Christian Center today during their Annual BBQ and Auction in support of their youth activities. Sue, when asked why she's running for AISD School Board, said that she is a concerned grandmother ready to make tough choices for this community. Sue feels strongly that it is possible to provide a good education while cutting the AISD budget like the rest of America is having to do. Her platform states clearly that she wants fiscal responsibility, a focus on basic skills and quality education. Sue states that, "the budget must be reviewed to identify and eliminate unnecessary and unreasonable expenses while preserving expenditures that are directly related to the learning process." Her background in financial planning makes Sue an ideal candidate to take on this difficult task.
Sue Stringer is a licensed insurance agent and CEO of Liberty Road Financial. Sue earned a degree in Business Management from Alvin Community College and holds a Master in Estate Preservation from Abts Institute of Estate Preservation, and was a member of the inaugural training program for the National Institute for Domestic Partner Estate Planning. She is a member in good standing with The National Ethics Bureau. Sue attends the First United Methodist Church in Alvin.
The City of Alvin, and AISD School Board elections are to be held on May 14th, with early voting May 2nd -10th. It is important that the citizens in these districts actively participate in the selection of their leaders.


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Physarum polycephalum, slime mold, grown in a large perti plate on moist paper towels using oatmeal as the food source. Culture was grown in the dark at room temperature. The paper towel was moistened every day with tap water. After 3 week's the culture formed sporangia (fruiting bodies). Im... Read More
Cute octopus-like device for anaerobic cultivation of cellulolytic bacteria aimed to replace O2 with argon. Situated at the Faculty of Biology, Moscow State University, Russia. Read More
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Spiroplasmas are bacteria in the Class Mollicutes that are frequently associated with insects and/or plants. This confocal laser scanning micrographs show aggregates of symbiotic/ commensal spiroplasma-like organisms (SLOs) in the midgut (mg) and filter chamber (fc) of a leafhopper, Dalbulus mai... Read More
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(12:43 p.m.) -- Crown Princess was cleared by the U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board yesterday, and departed Port Canaveral at 5 p.m. for Red Hook. According to the Orlando Sentinel, only crew and marine inspectors are onboard.
The ship had been stationed in Port Canaveral since Tuesday after an unexpected 15-degree list at sea terminated a nine-night Caribbean cruise two days early. The incident injured 240 passengers and crew, and caused interior damage to the ship such as broken glass.
What's interesting is that the Coast Guard and the NTSB are still investigating the cause of Tuesday's incident. Princess spokeswoman Julie Benson tells us they "do not know" when a final answer is expected -- yet the line has rescheduled its next cruise to depart on Saturday, July 22, just two days from now, which has some cruisers concerned. "Isn't that a little optimistic planning the next cruise when the investigation is ongoing?" one reader asked via e-mail. "I wouldn't get on the ship unless I knew what really happened...."
"Our investigation to date has confirmed to us that there are no ongoing mechanical or operational issues with Crown Princess," Benson said. "We are assuring guests that there are no ongoing mechanical or operational issues with the ship ... the damage was cosmetic, and this is being repaired currently."
The Associated Press reports that "although the crew does not need Coast Guard clearance for another voyage, the port could hold the vessel if investigators determine it is unsafe."
Crown Princess is expected to arrive at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal at 8:30 a.m. on July 22, according to a company statement. Passengers will begin embarking midday for the revised seven-day sailing which will depart at 5 p.m. that afternoon.
There have been some cancellations, according to Benson, but other new passengers have booked; the ship is expected to sail with approximately 3,000 guests.
We'll keep you posted.
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Update: Crown Princess Sets Sail for New York
Update: Crown Princess Sets Sail for New York
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Sliver Hive is one of the newest Magic: The Gathering cards revealed June 24, 2014 from Wizards of the Coast's upcoming expansion set Magic 2015 in an article by Gavin Verhey on Wizards.com. This rare land is a must own card for any player attempting to make a Sliver-based deck, be it competitive or casual.
Sliver Hive
Land (Rare)
Tap: Add 1 to your mana pool.
Tap: Add one mana of any color to your mana pool. Spend this mana only to cast a Sliver Spell.
5, Tap: Put a 1/1 colorless Sliver creature token onto the battlefield. Activate this ability only if you control a Sliver.
One of the largest challenges in playing a Sliver deck is consistently having to the correct colors of mana to cast your creatures. Sliver Hive fixes this issue, much like Command Tower did, without the ubiquitous nature of chase land such as Cavern of Souls. While some Standard Sliver decks will still no doubt utilize Manaweft Sliver, Sliver Hive will help allow players to consistently cast Bonescythe Sliver and Battle Sliver without relying on pricey to obtain lands such as Mana Confluence or Shocklands.
Sliver Hive may not be able to pump out a horde of Sliver creature tokens as Sliver Queen did, however as many of the newer Sliver creature cards don't have activated abilities it's a nice late game mana sink. Aside from the intensive activation cost, Sliver Hive also requires you to control a Sliver in order to use its ability. This can be a problem after one of your rivals casts an Extinguish All Hope, Fated Retribution, Supreme Verdict, or Wrath of God. One way around this is by playing with Mutavault in your deck too.
How will you use Sliver Hive? Please let us know in the comment section below.
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Jesse Hubbard Inducted Into The U.S. Lacrosse Hall Of Fame
Jesse Hubbard said that nobody plays lacrosse to become a Hall-of-Famer.
Of course, when you play it the way Hubbard did, the Hall-of-Fame becomes inevitable.
Hubbard, the leading goal scorer in Princeton history and the second-leading goal scorer in Major League Lacrosse, was one of eight members of the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame Class of 2012, inducted this past Saturday night in Baltimore.
One of the greatest shooters in the history of the sport, Hubbard becomes the 15th Hall-of-Fame from the Princeton lacrosse program and the third in four years, after Kevin Lowe was enshrined in 2009 and Scott Bacigalupo was enshrined in 2010.
A graduate of St. Alban's in Washington, D.C., Hubbard came to Princeton in 1994 and became the Ivy League Rookie of the Year the following spring after scoring 23 goals as a midfielder. He then switched to attack as a sophomore, when he scored a school single-season record 53 goals while leading Princeton to the 1996 NCAA championship, which he won with an overtime goal against Virginia in the final.
By the time his career ended, Hubbard had scored 163 goals, shattering Justin Tortolani's school record of 120, and Princeton had won the 1997 and 1998 NCAA championships as well. Hubbard teamed with Jon Hess (who was Hubbard's presenter) and Chris Massey on attack to score 618 points in four years, including 121 in 11 NCAA tournament games, in which Princeton went 10-1.
The Tigers were 43-2 from 1996-98, and Hubbard led the program to four Ivy League championships in addition to the three NCAA championships.
Hubbard would play eight years in Major League Lacrosse and score 247 career goals. He also was a six-time all-star.
His lacrosse resume also includes one World Championship with the U.S. national team.
"You play lacrosse for the fun, the camaraderie, to score goals," Hubbard said. "Maybe you play to become an All-American, or to play professional lacrosse, but nobody plays lacrosse to become a Hall of Famer. It's beyond comprehension. I'm in such rarified company with these other inductees tonight. This is a pretty special class."
The other members of the Class of 2012 were Kelly Amonte Hiller, Jen Adams, Cindy Timchal, Missy Foote, Tim Nelson, Roy Colsey and Brian Dougherty.
Princeton Men's Lacrosse All-Time U.S. Lacrosse Hall-Of-Famers
Frederick A. Allner Elected 1982
Scott Bacigalupo Elected 2010
Tyler Campbell Elected 1973
Henry E. Fish Elected 1987
Leonard T. Gaines Elected 1984
Donald P. Hahn Elected 1981
Jesse H. Hubbard Elected in 2012
Alvin B. Krongard Elected 1980
Howard J. Krongard Elected 1985
Kevin Lowe Elected 2009
Harland W. Meistrell Elected 1962
Conrad Sutherland Elected 1961
Ralph N. Willis Elected 1982
William G. Tierney Elected 2002
Charles D. Murphy Elected 1998


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Move to Amend is barnstorming through Southern Florida, and we're coming to a town near you! Catch a talk in your area, and learn how you can get involved in the campaign to end corporate personhood and demand real democracy!
David Cobb, a fiery speaker and lifelong activist, is touring the country giving his talk "Creating Democracy & Challenging Corporate Rule." This presentation is part history lesson and part heart-felt call-to-action! David gives a rousing one hour talk telling the story of the American creation myth and the Constitution as it pertains to Corporate Personhood and illegitimate but legal corporate constitutional rights, followed by about an hour of facilitated discussion.
Click the links below for more info about each event, including location and organizer contact:
- Fri & Sat, February 15 & 16 – ORLANDO, FL – Healing Our World and Ourselves Conference
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Does prune juice work for constipation in babies?
My doctor recently suggested giving 1-2 ounces of prune juice (daily) to my 4-month old to help with constipation. Does anyone know if it helps? And - am I able to use regular prune juice (Sunkist, ie), or is there a baby prune juice out there?
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What are you looking forward to most about being a member of the team?
To do whatever is possible to help the team be the toughest, strongest, and best team in the NCAA.
Why did you choose UCLA?
It was a great combination between athletics and academics that I couldn't pass up.
How did your family react to your college decision?
They were supportive and encouraging when I chose UCLA.
When did you begin competing and why?
I began competing in junior high as a way to lose weight, but actually became competitive sophomore year of high school.
When did you realize you could compete at the Division 1 level?
I knew I was ready when my 3,200 meter time dropped from 9:31 to 9:13 my junior year of high school.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
When I set no limits on myself senior year of high school and worked on my leg speed, a limitation of mine, and was able to kick the last lap of a race in 61 seconds.
What has been the biggest adjustment you've had to make as a college athlete?
Balancing school work and running is always the answer for this, but it's so true.
What goals do you have for this season?
I want to run 24:30 for an 8k, be a tough competitor, and be a good teammate.
Have you decided on or what is your major and why?
I'm not sure, but I've always been better at math and science.
What are your plans after college?
If not running then something related to it!
Is there any other athlete, either professional or collegiate, that inspires you?
Bruce Lee, Pre, and Michael McCabe inspire me.
Aside from track, what is your favorite sport?
My favorite sports are football to watch and volleyball to play.
Athletes have strict diet regimens, but if there is one food you cannot live without, what is it?
Definitely chocolate milk
What's on your iPod right now?
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Before I begin, I want to tell you up front that this is a sponsored blog post. A fellow blogger received a lot of flack last week during one of her sponsored blog posts and I thought a lot of the comments people left were unnecessary. That being said, I want to assure you that I only accept sponsored opportunities from products I truly want to try or from products I'm already familiar with and would use on my own.
The reason I was so excited to apply to this opportunity and then even more excited when I got selected, is because I have terrible eyesight. You may not have known that since 1) I don't really talk about it and 2) I usually wear contacts instead of glasses. When I say terrible eyesight, I'm talking "have to be 6 inches away from the mirror to see myself if I'm not wearing correction." And want to know something else? John's eyesight is even worse, plus he has an astigmatism in both eyes. Our poor baby is destined to have bad eyesight. Hopefully baby boy will take after Aunt Ellen who has never worn glasses in her life!
Alrighty, now that you have a little background information, let's get to it!
This week I will make my way to LensCrafters to try out their new AccuFit Digital Measurement System. I get to pick out new glasses and experience this new technology first hand. Here is what my current glasses look like:
I really like that my glasses are rimless on the bottom, but John isn't really a fan of the "cat-eye" look. Hopefully my side-kick will get to come with me this week, plus I'll make him be my photographer, because the AccuFit technology snaps onto the glasses to take measurers. I'm sure I'll be able to describe it better once I go for my visit, but this AccuFit video shows what's going to happen.
LensCrafters states the AccuFit Digital Measurement System Benefits include:
- Accufit Digital Measurements: state-of-the-art digital technology that measures the relationship between your eyes, face, and frame to more accurately place your prescription in your lenses for clear, crisp vision.
- Provides five times more precise measurements than traditional, manual methods.
- New, state-of-the art digital measuring technology. LensCrafters is the first Eye Care retail chain to introduce advanced digital optical measurements in both the U.S. and Canada.
- LensSimulator: digital lens simulator that enables customers to experience that benefits of our advanced lenses to find the best option that fits their lifestyle.
- VirtualMirror: digital images that enable customers to view themselves in their favorite frames and help them be confident they will love their new look.
- Complimentary and exclusively available at LensCrafters.
LensCrafters offers a clearly different optical experience by helping you find your perfect pair of eyeglasses that allowed you to see 5x clearer. I can't wait to try it first hand and tell you all about my experience! Stay tuned!
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Grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Educated Annapolis; Patuxent. US Navy test pilot.
Birth Place: Patuxent River, Maryland.
Status: Inactive.
Born: 1951.03.24.
Spaceflights: 2 .
Total time in space: 13.65 days.
Mission Specialists: Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics and minimum three years of related experience or an advanced degree. Vision minimum 20/150 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20. Maximum sitting blood pressure of 140/90. Height between 150 and 193 cm.. First selection after the Challenger accident. 1962 applicants, 117 finalists. Reported to Johnson Space Center on August 17, 1987, to begin their one year training. Seven pilots and eight mission specialists. Two female mission specialists, including the first black woman astronaut. Ten military officers and five civilians (including three from NASA Johnson and one from NASA Marshall).


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Rated 3 out of 5 by 1 reviewer.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Lani Display items only.... While extremely attractive, this item is a LOT smaller than I thought it would be. The shelves are barely deep enough to hold dish towels and with the glass doors, you don't want to put anything that is exactly 6" or the glass door could break. It comes with wall anchors even though it's a floor display and I discovered that is because you MUST attach this to the wall or it will topple over. Again, it's very attractive, but unless you are using it for display items only, don't buy...as it will serve no real practical purpose. December 16, 2011
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Removing dust and pollen from a home is a never-ending task; one that doesn't get solved by a simple cleaning or vacuuming when you add in pet dander, mold spores or those invisible but still icky dust mites. I remember well the first time I bought a filtration device that was supposed to recycle the air in my bedroom while removing all the unseen crud tickling my nose. I almost went into sticker shock when I saw the price for the subwoofer-sized box was over $200. Plus the cost of the replacement filter was in the hundreds as well. So now I just put up with fans blowing lousy air into my apartment? Nope.
So here's the idea and it's brilliant: take filter screening material made from knitted polyester that's approved by the European Center for Allergy Research Foundation. Add a 1/4th" thick antimicrobial polyester material to stiffen it and add to its durability factor. Then find a way to attach it to the back of a conventional box fan. So that means that the air goes in through the filter and then out the front of the fan sans detriment. Now make that filter inexpensive enough for months of use, as in $34.95, but even before that — make it simple to remove so it can be cleaned to increase its life and usage. And there you have the Fan Buddie.
The Fan Buddie comes as a square designed to fit around the typical square box fan (like a Lasco, for those visiting a drugstore). In my case I have a 20" plastic box fan, so the connectors can't be magnetic for use on metal. This version gives me velcro — I applied velcro snaps to the four corners of the back of the fan and lined them up with the strips of velcro on the filter. A quick press on all corners and the filter is attached. End of story. Then I just turned the fan on. The only way this could have been simpler was if somebody had done it for me.
I figured that running the fan for a week would result in it grabbing hold of some crud, but when I removed the filter (having turned the fan off first), I was surprised at just how much it had "caught." The company says you can wash it in the upper rack of a dishwasher, but being all thumbs I didn't want to take the chance. Not having a garden hose handy (not having a garden), I took it into the shower stall and ran the water against it while lightly scrubbing it with a sponge that had been dipped in dishwashing liquid. It made for some extra time to clean the tub, but the results was that the filter was clean again and would be reattached once it had dried. Had it not gotten so dirty, I might have just shaken off some of the dust or even run a vacuum cleaner against it, instead of giving it the water treatment. What else is there to say?
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Release Date: 2008-10-10
Genre: Comedy,
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 1hr 49min
Eric lives for all things hockey. Now in his thirties, he's managed to turn his stint as an ex- Toronto Maple Leaf into a full-time gig as commentator for sports TV. He's living the dream! But when Eric's boyfriend Sam announces that they're to become temporary guardians of a young boy, Eric's comfortable world shatters. Enter Scot--a recently orphaned, swishy 11-year-old sissy-of-a-boy--and Eric's mirror opposite. Freaked out by Scot's 'joie de vivre,' Eric and Sam gently nudge Scot away from scented hand cream and all things pink, towards a more "acceptable" pastime--hockey. But after Scot's disastrous first game, Eric begins to rethink the compromises he's made in his own life in order to be "accepted."
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- Directed by Laurie Lynd
- Produced by Paul Brown, Howard Rosenman, Nadine Schiff
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Verizon IndyCar Series rising star Josef Newgarden has signed a one-year deal with a second-year option for 2015 with the newly-formed CFH Racing. CFH Racing is the merger of Ed Carpenter Racing and Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, which will form for the 2015 season. Newgarden, currently in his third season with SFHR, will continue to drive the No. 67.
"Over the last three years, we have focused to build our team with Josef front and center, and we are extremely excited to continue that progress into 2015," said Fisher. "In working with our guys, everyone is proud to build on the continuity that it takes to be successful in an increasingly competitive Verizon IndyCar Series. I know how much effort Josef and our team put toward being the best and am looking forward to delivering even more tools for them to work with at CFH Racing next year."
"Sarah and I have the best of both worlds," said SFHR co-owner Wink Hartman. "Josef will be in the seat of the 67 car next year as we are now a two-car team. Continuing with Josef gives me great pride. He is the next star of the Verizon IndyCar Series."
Ed Carpenter, current driver/owner at Ed Carpenter Racing and future co-owner of CFH Racing, is looking forward to working with the 23-year-old native of Nashville, Tennessee.
"I am very happy that Josef has signed with CFH Racing," said Carpenter. "I think he has shown great potential, and it is my hope that CFH Racing will help him fully reach his potential and that we can win many races together. I have seen Josef mature a lot over the past few years, and I really look forward to working with him and continuing his development. I see him as one of the premier talents in this series for the future, and we are very proud to have him on our team."
"I'm really excited about the merger between Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing and Ed Carpenter Racing," said Newgarden. "Wink and Sarah extending an offer to keep me around for another year is first and foremost. They are the ones who gave me an opportunity to start my IndyCar career, and I'm happy to continue that with them for another year. I decided to stay here because I believe in our group and everything that we've built and where we are going. It's a very strong situation that's on the rise, and I think next year is the year to capitalize on it."
"Ed (Carpenter) has been one of the biggest guys who has helped me in my career so far in IndyCar," Newgarden continued. "He was one of the first to stick his hand out and lend some advice. I really believe in Ed and his group and what they've done. I think he will add many strengths to our unit and that we will be one strong entity for the whole 2015 season."
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Which of these three things make me smile, big?
If you answered all three, then DING DING DING, you win a donut!
New tile in the bathroom (marble in the shower, long glass subway in the main areas) and Pigtail playing outside made me smile all day.
Only one of those things, however, took the Foley & Corinna bag blowout sale literally. A disaster in the car led to shopping pants-less.
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The Knocks today release their high energy The Feeling Remix EP. Further ampage is provided by remixers Lazerdisk Party Sex, Edwin van Cleef, Seamus Haji, and Com Truise. Nonstop booty bumping, shimmying, and bouncing to all of this right here. Join in with the stream below!
As a bonus, the duo are doing a Facebook giveaway of the TheFatRat remix for "The Feeling."
Their tour kicks off today in Buffalo, NY. Check the dates after the jump!
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11- Buffalo, NY- Town Ballroom *
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13- Philadelphia, PA- Union Transfer *
14- Boston, MA- Paradise *
15- Washington, DC- Black Cat *
16- Cleveland, OH- Ingenuity Fest *
18- Chicago, IL- Metro *
19- Minneapolis, MN- Triple Rock *
20- Kansas City, MO- Beaumont Club *
21- Denver, CO- Larimer Lounge *
24- San Diego, CA- Belly Up *
25- Los Angeles, CA- El Rey Theatre *
26- San Francisco, CA- Mezzanine *
28- Seattle, WA- Neumos *
24- Baltimore, MD- 8×10 Club **
26- North Hampton, MA- Pearl Street **
27- San Diego, CA- Gaslamp Monster Bash
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Another snake fanart. Testing out some new custom brushes in Painter. I am pretty happy with the result.
Done in Painter IX, Photoshop CS. 1hr. No ref
*Character originally designed by Yohji Shinkawa. << He is the real inspiration.
Done in Painter IX, Photoshop CS. 1hr. No ref
*Character originally designed by Yohji Shinkawa. << He is the real inspiration.
whats the name of this production (anime, game or manga/comic)
I like how you can change style with different characters. A sign of a true artist. A lot develope an style and manipulate the character to their style, but you seem to be able to get under the skin of the character and change at will. Bravo!
Amazing artwork dude!
Oh my god. Words just... can't describe this.
He´s Done Here!! Awesome!!!!!
Didn't realize this piece of awesomeness was your work, though I seem to have run across a lot of your jazz here lately. Keep with it.
Hideo Kojima would approve, no doubt.
Oh God, this is just amazing!
love it
Awesome Of your solid snake works, this is the best
Snake- the coolest game hero there is. good stuff here
Solid Snake is awesome, I am loving your gallery!
Awesome rendition of The Man X)
It's great *w*!
Oh thats awsome snake has got to be the most awsome video game character ever.
Guy, this is really nice!
me encanta
Very awesome!
It has that very platoon feel to it! Fav +1! Awesome piece!
solid snake.. never looked so good!
I like this d(" ,)...What a cool art
can i have the .psd .i want make a shirt with this cool design
Enorme ^^
i wish i could find a compliment to suit this piece.
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Ya that roxx gg man
1 word , Awesome ..
Snake is the uber coolest! Sweetness!
Wew, gonna make this one fave too
Good lord, I love and absolutely ADORE the way you draw Snake. You capture is character so perfectly with all the facial expressions you give him and your art skills are absolutely mind-blowing. Please keep this up, it's absolutely mesmerizing
The flow is really hard, but this makes him even cooler
good work!
good work!
I had forgetten this was in my favorites, looks perfectly true to the series. I like the way you did the face camo. Very well done!
Wow, this is awesome...
i love snake!! hes so cool and this drawing is stunning!!!
great dudeeee
There has never been a cooler Solid Gear poster - period! Beautiful!
this is owsom nice work
He's so GRUFF and MANLEY
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I need to create a web service using the .NET platform for accepting file uploads. What are the options available for doing this in C#? What is the best approach to use? Can please you provide me with blogs/code samples/references for further reading?
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The simplest approach would be to use WebDav there's even a C# library that you can embed in an application or for a server (can't find the link right now).
If you specifically have to use a WebService, it's as simple as creating a WCF Contract that accepts a Stream. Here's a great example on CodeProject. Enjoy.


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This book is the product of the creative, collaborative efforts of makeup artist and hair stylist, Irma Markoe and professional photographer, Tonya Wilson. Both thought it would be fun to express their creativity using the concept of mixing models and sugar. Many of the ideas for Sugar High began with a particular candy medium as inspiration then developing a photo shoot around it.
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There are time when you get home from a busy, draining day and you just want to eat dinner and relax. When you know that days are going to be hectic, pull out a slow cooker before you leave. Just prep a few ingredients and when you get home, your dinner is done!
Here are some delicious meals that you can put together in a flash. Enjoy!
All DayVenison or Beef Stew
2 pounds venison or beef roast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large potatoes, diced
1 can tomato sauce
4 carrots, diced
3 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1 cup red table wine
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 medium onions, chopped
Beef broth to cover all ingredients
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon thyme
- Combine all ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Serve with cornbread.
Chicken and Mexican Rice
4 chicken breasts
1 cup rice
1 cup salsa
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon cilantro
Chili powder, to taste
- Combine rice, salsa, broth and seasonings in crock pot.
- Place chicken breasts on top.
- Cook on LOW all day until rice is done.
- You can garnish with chopped tomatoes and peppers when serving.
Beef Burgundy
2 slices bacon, chopped
2 pounds round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
1 cup Burgundy wine
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- In large skillet, cook bacon several minutes.
- Remove bacon and set aside.
- Coat beef with flour and brown on all sides in bacon mixture.
- Combine steak, bacon drippings, cooked bacon, seasonings, bouillon, and Burgundy wine in crock pot.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or until meat is tender.
- Turn control to HIGH.
- Add mushrooms; cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
Asian Pork Roast
1 (3 to 4 pound) pork roast
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Place roast in crock pot.
- Combine remaining ingredients.
- Pour over roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
- If desired, make up extra mixture of soy sauce, marmalade and ketchup as a dipping sauce.


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With gleaming hair and glowing skin, these stars make us almost look forward to aging.
Gone are the days of two-tone hair. Today Drew Barrymore's auburn locks look polished and grown-up, in a good way.
Reese Witherspoon's side-swept bangs and shoulder-grazing length look feminine, low-maintenance and forever youthful.
With her loose, amped-up waves, has Mary Louise Parker's ever looked hotter? We think not.
Jennifer Aniston's choppy, long-ish bob is sexy and modern. Plus, it's long enough to pull back into a ponytail.
Christie Brinkley's big, bouncy curls prove you can be a classic bombshell at any age.
Andie MacDowell's lush, layered curls are timeless.
One can never go wrong with loose curls, but Goldie Hawn's long bangs keep the style from being too cutesy.
Jaclyn Smith once topped the poll for "Whose Face Most Women Would Like to Have." Now, she's a front-runner for "Whose Unbelievably Shiny Hair Most Women Would Like to Have."
Women everywhere stampede to spray tan booths to get Eva Longoria's naturally tawny complexion.
Charlize Theron (and her radiant skin) may be responsible for the recent run on luminizers.
Despite a philandering husband and the resulting scandal, Sandra Bullock doesn't have a single frown line—and yet we still love her.
It's not just Jennifer Lopez's star power that lights up the room. With that sunkissed skin, she actually glows.
The only thing we envy more than Michelle Pfeiffer's bone structure? Her bright, dewy complexion.
We can't tell whether Iman's luminous glow is from great genes or that infectious smile, but one thing's for sure: David Bowie's a lucky man.
Leave it to Meryl Streep to pull off a sun-damage-free plunging neckline. Is there anything this woman can't do well?
We envy Diane Keaton's age-defying cheekbones.
Sofia Vergara flaunts her hourglass curves instead of ascribing to the stick-thin Hollywood aesthetic.
Gwyneth Paltrow shows us exactly what washboard abs look like post-two-babies. Consider us impressed.
Long after her role as a sizzling Bond girl, Halle Berry still looks like...well, a sizzling Bond girl.
Fit and toned, Gwen Stefani would make an excellent (though slightly intimidating) gym buddy.
You won't catch this diva crediting her figure to a fast metabolism. Madonna loves exercise so much she opened a gym of her own in Mexico City.
Shoulders back, chin up: Sharon Stone shows off her slim silhouette with a regal pose.
Helen Mirren answered the question "Should women over 30 wear bikinis?" with a resounding "If you look like this, yes!"
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Susan Grelling
VP of Commodity Risk Management,
Land O' Lakes
Talk Title: Price and Supply Risks in Agricultural Markets: A Perspective from Industry
Susan Grelling is a Supply Chain and Sourcing Executive with 20 years experience in Food Manufacturing and International Development companies. Currently, she is Vice President, Commodities and Risk Management at Land O'Lakes, Inc, a $10 billion farmer-owned, food and agricultural cooperative headquartered in Arden Hills, MN.
Prior to joining Land O'Lakes in 2009, Susan was Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Material Solutions for The Schwan Food Company, a $4 billion frozen food company. From 2000-2006, she founded Niche Markets International (NMI), a consultant firm specializing in agricultural business and agricultural markets servicing international public companies and NGOs in the former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and Canada.
Prior to NMI, Susan gained experience in supply chain management and risk management at Chr. Hansen, The Pillsbury Company, The Kellogg Company and General Mills. She gained international experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer for two years in Latvia during the break-up of the Soviet Union.
Susan has a degree in economics from The University of Minnesota. She served on the Board of Directors for Dakota Communities ($15 million health care provider), the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and currently services on the Board of Directors for the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus. She is married with two children and lives in Minnesota.
Steve Wilson
Chairman and CEO,
CF Industries, Inc.
Talk Title: Feeding the World: Managing Global Commodities Risk to Ensure Food Security
Steve Wilson has served as president and chief executive officer of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. and its predecessor company since July 2003. He has been a member of CF Industries Holdings' board since April 2005 and chairman of the board since July 2005.
Mr. Wilson earned BA and MBA degrees from Northwestern University. He joined CF Industries in 1991 as senior vice president and chief financial officer, following a lengthy career with Inland Steel Industries, Inc. in Chicago, where he served in a variety of financial and planning positions from 1974 until 1991.
He serves on the board of directors of Ameren Corporation, The Fertilizer Institute, the International Plant Nutrition Institute, the Nutrients for Life Foundation, and the Chicago Foundation for Education. He is Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee of Domestic Nitrogen Producers, and is a member of the Business Roundtable, the Florida Council of 100 and the Economic Club of Chicago.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, is the holding company for the operations of CF Industries, Inc. CF Industries is a global leader in nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer manufacturing and distribution, serving both agricultural and industrial customers. CF Industries operates world-class nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing complexes in the central United States and Canada; conducts phosphate mining and manufacturing operations in central Florida; and distributes fertilizer products through a system of terminals, warehouses, and associated transportation equipment located primarily in the Midwestern United States. The company also owns 50 percent interests in GrowHow UK Limited, a fertilizer manufacturer in the United Kingdom; an ammonia facility in The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; and KEYTRADE AG, a global fertilizer trading organization headquartered near Zurich, Switzerland.
Tim Andriesen
Managing Director, Agricultural Commodities,
CME Group
Talk Title: Market Solutions for Risk in Agricultural Markets
Tim Andriesen was appointed Managing Director, Agricultural Commodities of CME Group in August 2009. He is responsible for developing and executing the global growth strategy for the company's agricultural commodities business line.
Prior to joining CME Group, Andriesen most recently served as Managing Director, Agribusiness for National Australia Bank/nabCapital in New York. He also worked as Managing Director, Commodities/Commodities Sales in the firm's Sydney office and as Senior Vice President of Commodities based in New York. His background also includes senior risk management and agricultural trading roles with Zurich Capital Markets, Louis Dreyfus Corporation, Rabobank International and Koch Industries.
Andriesen earned a bachelor's degree in marketing with a specialization in international business from Southern Illinois University.
Previous speakers will also join the panel.
Russell Walker
Associate Director of the Zell Center for Risk Research
Dr. Russell Walker is the Associate Director of the Zell Center for Risk Research at Kellogg. His expertise is in the application of analytics in business, with specific emphasis to marketing and risk management decisions. He serves as the academic director for executive education in risk management offered by Kellogg through its partnership with PRMIA. His research interests include how organizations deploy analytics, the use of information in enterprise risk management, managing strategic risk, and emergence of "data creators" in the post information age. Russell worked for seven years as a corporate strategist at Capital One Financial, where he was responsible for enterprise-wise analytics.
Randy Masterman
Senior Director of Commodities Procurement - Risk Management
Kraft Foods
Randy Masterman is Sr. Director of Commodities Procurement - Risk Management for Kraft Foods globally, and is located in Northfield, Illinois. He is responsible for Kraft's commodity forecasting, coverage strategy-setting, hedging and reporting processes. Kraft is a major buyer of dairy, meat, coffee, grains, vegetable soil, sugar, cocoa, energy, packaging, and ingredients for the manufacture of groceries worldwide.
Prior to this appointment, Randy rotated through buying positions in all of the above commodities.
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When we read about the Combo Event being hosted by cooking-goodfood.blogspot.com
we knew then that this combination of millet and daikon / Ragi and mulangi sambar would be our entry for the event.
For Ragi / Finger Millet balls:
Ingredients: serves 2-3
Ragi (Finger Millet) Flour: 1 measure ( available at any Indian grocers )
Water: 2 measures (could use less depending on flour)
Heat water, add salt to it and bring to a boil, slowly stir in the ragi flour and reduce the flame to medium. Mix well till no lumps are seen and the water has mixed well with the flour, shut heat off and cover the mixture. After it has cooled a bit make balls with wet hands. Make sure you serve it hot with ghee/clarified butter.
For the Muli /daikon /radish sambhar:
Ingredients: serves 2
Muli/daikon radish: 2-3 small, cut into thin discs
Arhaar/Toor daal: 1 &1/2 cup
Turmeric: one pinch
Tamrind: Lime size ball (soak the tamarind in warm water and squeeze the pulp from the husks. If using store bought tamarind use 1/4th the amount as it is a concentrate)
Jaggery: 1 tbsp
Sambhar powder/paste: 3-4 tbsp
Ghee/oil: 1tbsp
Mustard seed: 1/3 tbsp
Curry leaves: 3-4
Hing/Asafetida: about a pinch
Wash and cook toor dal in pressure cooker with sufficient water and turmeric and keep it aside.
Heat oil/ghee in a saucepan , add mustard and wait till it splutters, add a pinch of hing/asafetida, curry leaves and the muli/daikon radish discs followed by ½ cup water with salt and bring to a boil. After you have ensured that the muli is cooked (soft to pinch) add the cooked toor daal along with tamarind pulp, jaggery, sambhar powder/paste and more salt if desired and boil for 2-3min.. Bring it to thick consistency. Enjoy it with ragi balls or hot rice and ghee.
For Sambhar powder/paste:
Jeera/Cumin: 1tbsp
Pepper: ½ tsp
Red .chilli: 5-6
Dhaniya/Coriander Seeds: 4tbsp
Chana/ Bengal Gram dal: 1 tbsp
Dalchini/cinnamon: 3 small pieces
Methi/Fenugreek: ½ tbsp
Hing/Asafoetida: ¼ tsp
Fresh Coconut: handful.
Roast all the above ingredients in ½ tsp oil (except the coconut). Wait till it cools, grind it with coconut and water into a thick paste. This paste can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer for a month. You could use dry coconut powder and dry grind the above ingredients. Store in airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 3 months.


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Internships are now part and parcel of a young person's CV. With globalisation at its peak, it's no wonder undergraduates from all over the world choose to undertake an internship abroad, to add another string to their bow. Argentina is an ideal location, thanks to its cosmopolitan feel in the capital, gorgeous mountain range across Patagonia, and its numerous ranches up state.
Taking up most of Latin America's southern territory lies the behemoth that is Argentina. Famed for its world-class beef, alluring gauchos and the national drink, maté, Argentina has been known to draw many a people in - in fact, more than 5 million foreigners land on this patch of green space each year, of which 70,000 students or interns. And no wonder - with so much to do, you're just as likely to find yourself dancing the tango as you are exploring the vast amounts of unchartered territory in the Pampas regions of the north. Although the crisis of 2001 hit the country pretty badly, it seems that Argentina has clambered its way back up, with a booming tourist market across the country, and a steady increase in jobs for locals and foreigners alike in its towns and cities. Anyone looking to gain some extra work experience, in a country that is as popular for its natural reserves as it is for its exciting culture, would do well to choose Argentina as a first choice.
With over 2 million square kilometres of land to its name, Argentina is no small spec on the Southern hemisphere. The country has one of the longest coasts in the world, as it opens up to the Atlantic on the east. The Andes separate Argentina from Chile, with Brazil covering most of the border up north. Finally, to the east of the nation's capital of Buenos Aires, lays the (comparatively small) country of Uruguay.
Often standing out in geography books due to its close proximity to Antarctica, with only 1,200km difference between each continent, Southern Argentina holds some of the world's most beautiful mountain and glacier ranges in Patagonia. Further up north are vast plains, feeding cattle and crops - some of Argentina's strongest and widely-known exports. However, with over 90 percent of the population residing in towns and cities, rural areas are all the more remarkable for their lack of human population. To the northeast lies one of the seven wonders of the world - Iguazú Falls! Truly one you can't afford to miss.
It would be impossible to mention Argentina without breathing a word about its capital city, Buenos Aires, home to the grand Obelisco monument, spectacular architecture both old and new, impromptu tango sessions, and delectable food. Home to over 12 million of the total 42 million inhabitants, it's a veritable hotbed for encounters, networks, and job opportunities. Mendoza, on the outskirts of the Andes, is renowned for its wine production, whereas the cities of Tucumán and Salta have immense ranches and a busy tourist industry.
Argentina has a varied climate, much like its territory. In the north, due to its close proximity with the Tropic of Capricorn, humidity is common, as are high temperatures in the summer months. Winter tends to be a bit milder, although temperatures are not too low. In the central part of the country summers are quite hot, with the opportunity for tornadoes and thunderstorms, whereas winters are drier. Towards the Río estuary, there have been very wet periods around autumn and winter, with the territory prone to some flooding. Further south, heavy snowfall occurs during the winter months, as can be expected, with temperatures going below freezing.
Another point to note are the long nights from May till June, with extremely long days in November till February, due to the geographical location of the nation. It is worth packing some heavy duty boots and thermal vests if you are planning on reaching the southern parts of the country, as well as some general t shirts, jeans, and summer dresses to suit a warmer climate. It's also worth noting that clothes are relatively cheap in the country, so don't pack too much ahead of time.
Spanish is the most widely-spoken language, although indigenous tongues and other derivatives are also common in the more rural areas. English, Italian, French, and to a lesser extent, German, are generally spoken, due to the country's large amount of immigrants and foreign visitors. It is advisable to take a course in Spanish prior to your arrival, to facilitate your integration in the country.
The food in Argentina is known for one thing - its parrilladas. Steak, chorizo, bife de lomo, you name it, it's all good. With such strong Italian roots, Argentina's food has clearly felt the repercussions. Many national dishes, such as the milanesa and the pasta, reflecting this Italian influence. Empanadas, small pasties with a choice of meat or vegetarian fillings, are also common. The food in the capital tends to cater to most palates, including foreigners', whereas the north of the country offers a selection of broths, chowders, and hearty food, to contend with the climate changes.
Argentinians are generally friendly, especially in the capital, where they are used to seeing foreigners on a daily basis. Gauchos can seem a touch more conservative, but this is just first impressions. Although men can be somewhat more demonstrative of their lust, most piropos (that's chat up lines) are done in jest and are simply part of the extrovert culture.
The peso is the national currency, although its rate fluctuates as there is only one through the free exchange rate, which places the peso at roughly nine U.S. dollars to one peso. Dollars are not easily changed so it's a good idea to exchange at the airport, or alternatively, make sure you've warned your bank so your card will work abroad. The U.K. offers the chance to take out a bank card, through the Post Office, which you top up prior to your entry; you are not charged to use it, either with cash machines or as a normal bank card in restaurants and such, meaning you won't need to walk around with vast amounts of cash.
The Tango, what we could presume to be a national sport, is fervently enjoyed by generations both young and old - classes are available in a number of places, all you need do is ask or keep a look out for milongas. Football is a big deal too, with millions of fans flocking to the La Boca stadium each year. With such a heady atmosphere, it would be a shame to miss out so make sure you book yourself a ticket to see at least one game, just to witness the joyful ambience.
There are a range of programs in Argentina, with more formal ones set up in cities such as Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba, Rosario, and Bariloche. As a general rule, tourist hotspots tend to offer interns more opportunities as there will be a larger amount of companies, big and small, willing to take on their services and language skills.
Unless you are working in a hostel or in a bar, offices tend to work a smart or smart/casual etiquette. Regardless of your level within the company, it is generally considered good manners to respect dress code in this way, unless your superiors intimate differently. Paid internships are available, although you won't be earning as much as you could at home, due to the cost of living. Generally speaking, companies offer between $200 and 500 USD per month as a salary for an intern. Some companies may offer boarding or meals at the office canteen, if there is one.
If you are seeking to earn more, tutoring and teaching jobs tend to offer decent compensation, as long as you go work in a private school. Other internships that are well paid include working for international companies, especially in the sectors of finance and insurance, as these will be able to pay you a proper wage. The advantages of working in such large firms means you won't only earn more, but you will also be able to put down a recognised name on your CV. However, smaller companies will undoubtedly allow you to get closer to the national culture and also reinforce your Spanish; so you'll be earning yourself more language skills, if not pesos, in the long run.
Rural internships are more common, if you are looking to work in the countryside many ranches and hotels may take you on. There are not many formal outfits setting this up without a fee, so it's a good idea to check with the embassy, as well as your school, university, or college to see if anything of the sort has been set up or if they are aware of any specific programs.
Transport within the capital city is cheap, with the opportunity to ride the subway or the bus for a low fare. Outside of the capital, the transport system is less frequent, with buses taking you round the town or city. To reach more rural areas, you will need to factor in the frequency of buses, as these may not be running on a daily basis. To get to most towns and cities, there are generally good (and very comfortable) services available on most days.
Wherever you choose to go, be it the bustling rush of Buenos Aires or the rural beauty of Patagonia, you are destined to have a good time and get to grips with a culture that has fascinated the world for centuries!


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Editor: Paul BaumannAssociate Editors: Grant Gallicho, Matthew Boudway, Mollie Wilson O'ReillyPrint & Digital Production: Tiina AlemanDigital Editor: Dominic PreziosiCopy Editor: Susanne WashburnPoetry: Rosemary DeenScreen: Richard Alleva, Rand Richards CooperStage/Media: Celia WrenColumnists: E. J. Dionne Jr., John Garvey, Cathleen Kaveny, Jo McGowan, Charles R. Morris, William PfaffBusiness Manager: James Hannan Digital Media & Marketing Manager: KeriLee HoranAdvertising: Regan Pickett and John RendlemanPublisher: Thomas Baker
Editor Paul Baumann came to Commonweal in 1990 and was appointed editor in 2003. He was educated at Wesleyan University and Yale Divinity School. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Washington Monthly, the Columbia Journalism Review, the Chicago Tribune, and other publications. Before coming to Commonweal, he worked as a newspaper editorial writer and reporter. With Patrick Jordan, he is the editor of Commonweal Confronts the Century: Liberal Convictions, Catholic Tradition - Celebrating Seventy-Five Years from the Pages of Commonweal (Touchstone). He and his wife, Vivian Segall, a teacher, have three children and live in Connecticut.
Associate Editor Grant Gallicho has been working at Commonweal since 2000. His work has appeared in America, the National Catholic Reporter, the Tablet of London, El Ciervo of Spain, the New York Observer, Religion News Service, and elsewhere. He was educated at Fordham University and the University of Chicago. He lives in Brooklyn. You can follow him on Google+ [1] and Twitter [2].
Associate Editor Matthew Boudway joined the Commonweal staff in 2006. He grew up in Arizona and was educated at Yale, Oxford, and Boston University. He has worked as a farmhand, a bookseller, and an English teacher in France, and was for two years an editor at First Things. He lives in Harlem.
Associate Editor Mollie Wilson O'Reilly joined the Commonweal staff in 2008. She is a graduate of Yale and a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Before coming to Commonweal, Mollie worked in the books department of Theatre Communications Group. Her writing has been published in American Theatre and the Village Voice and online at the Guardian, Nextbook, and TheBigJewel.com. She lives in Westchester with her husband, son, and turtle.
Production Editor Tiina Aleman has done print and digital production for Commonweal since 1997. Aside from her production duties at the magazine, she writes poetry and does translation and translation editing from Estonian. Her work has been published is various literary magazine including The Iowa Review. She is married to Tony Iannotti. They share their Jersey City house with two cats.
Digital Editor Dominic Preziosi joined Commonweal in May 2012. He has held senior editorial positions with McGraw-Hill, Forbes, and CMP/United Business Media, and has published fiction, articles, and essays in The Brooklyn Review, Descant, Front Porch, ItalianAmericana, New Jersey Spotlight, The Writer Magazine, and elsewhere. He was educated at Fordham University, Brooklyn College, and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Dominic lives in Brooklyn with his wife, son, and daughter.
Digital Media & Marketing Manager KeriLee Horan joined the Commonweal staff in August 2011. She attended Fairfield University for undergraduate, followed by New York University where she received her Masters in Print and Digital Publishing. She lives on the Upper West Side.
Copy Editor Susanne Washburn has served Commonweal since 1999. Prior to that she spent thirty-five years on Time, the last stretch as a senior reporter. Sue studied literature at Albertus Magnus College, and has an MA from New York University. She writes regularly for the regional quarterly Stratton, and contributes occasionally to Commonweal, the National Catholic Reporter, and the American Catholic. With her lawyer husband, Larry Washburn, she lives in Dorset, Vermont; they have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Editorial Assistant Ryan O'Connell came to Commonweal as an intern in the Fall of 2012 before becoming editorial assistant in January of 2013. He received a BA in English and Theology from Fordham University. Following graduation, he went on to serve a year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Bethel, Alaska prior to joining the Commonweal staff. He lives on Long Island.
Poetry Editor Rosemary Deen came to Commonweal in 1979. She first appeared as a Commonweal reviewer in 1957. Educated at Aquinas College in Michigan and at the Universities of Michigan and Chicago, she has taught literature and writing most of her adult life, most recently at Queens College. The poet Marie Ponsot and she developed a new approach to the teaching of writing, and together they wrote two books about it; one, Beat Not the Poor Desk, won a national award. She has published poems and articles on poets, and her most recent publication is a book of essays, Naming the Light (1997).
Film Critic Richard Alleva holds his MFA from Catholic University's drama department. He worked as an actor with the National Players, touring the USA and Germany in productions of Shakespeare and Moliere. After numerous other roles in other theater companies, he became the film critic for Crisis Magazine in 1985, decamping for Commonweal in 1990, where he now shares the movie reviewing post with Rand Cooper. Film director Peter Bogdanovich selected Alleva's essay,"I Would Toss Myself Aside" (first published in Image magazine) for the 1999 edition of Best American Movie Writing. His review of Schindler's List concluded the anthology, Commonweal Confronts the Century. He and his wife Anne, a music teacher and choir director, live in Connecticut with their daughter Gaby, who has introduced her father to the work of the supreme cinema artiste, Hilary Duff.
Film Critic Rand Richards Cooper has been a film reviewer, book reviewer, and essayist for Commonweal for over a decade. He is the author of two works of fiction, The Last to Go (HBJ) and Big As Life (The Dial Press) and has taught at Amherst and Emerson colleges. An intrepid travel writer, Cooper is a contributing editor for Bon Appétit and winner of a 2002 Lowell Thomas Gold Medal award from the Society of American Travel Writers. He also writes frequently for the Hartford Courant's Northeast Magazine, where his cover feature on three distinguished Connecticut professors won a first-prize award from the Education Writers Association of America. Rand and his wife, Molly, live in Hartford, Connecticut with their beloved English bulldog, Bert.
Stage/Media Critic Celia Wren has been a critic at Commonweal since 1996. She is the managing editor of American Theatre, a monthly magazine covering theatre across the country. Her articles about the arts and culture have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Village Voice, Newsday, the Boston Globe, the New York Observer, Talk, Stagebill, American Theatre, Broadway.com, and South Africa's Weekly Mail. She holds a B.A. in literature from Harvard University and an M.A. in creative writing from Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, William.
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Daniel Callahan started at Commonweal in 1961 and left the magazine as executive editor in 1968. Callahan published his first book, The Mind of a Catholic Layman, in 1963. His most recent book, The Troubled Dream of Life: In Search of a Peaceful Death, appeared in 1993. Callahan was co-founder and long-time president of the Hastings Center, the nation's first bioethics think-tank. He is currently the center's director of international programs. His wife Sidney, a professor of psychology and the author of many books herself, was a columnist for Commonweal.
John Cogley (1916-76), who wrote a column for the magazine from 1949 to 1964, also served as feature editor (1949-1952) and executive editor (1952-1954). After leaving the magazine to work for Robert Hutchins's Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, he became religion editor of the New York Times in 1965, and then editor of Center Magazine. He was the author of Religion in a Secular Age (1968) and Catholic America (1973).
Daria Donnelly (1959-2004) was an associate editor from 2000 to 2002, and associate editor (at large) and co-editor of the poetry section from 2002 to 2004. A native of Pittsburgh, she received her elementary and secondary education from Mercy nuns. After majoring in religion at Wesleyan University, Donnelly taught in an inner-city high school, cooked for a Catholic Worker house in Rochester, NY, and spent a year studying (Hebrew and religion), traveling, and dog-watching in Jerusalem. A love of literature and desire to integrate that with religious studies led her to a PhD in English and American Literature from Brandeis University: she studied nineteenth-century American poetry and theodicy under the MacArthur genius grantee Allen Grossman. Teaching (at Boston University), research, and writing followed; she made the switch to magazine work at Commonweal in 2000. Daria received her At Large title at the same time as her diagnosis of the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma. At that time, she also signed on for poetry-editing duty with Rosemary Deen. She wrote Commonweal's biannual children's books column for ten years.
Richard Gilman, professor of drama at the Yale Drama School, was Commonweal's drama critic from 1961 to 1964. His books include Chekhov's Plays and Modern Drama.
Robert G. Hoyt (1922-2003) was with Commonweal from 1988 to 2002 as senior writer, Hoyt edited the journal's Letters pages, solicited, edited, and/or rewrote articles, and wrote promotional copy. Previously: founding editor, National Catholic Reporter; associate editor, then editor, Christianity and Crisis; editor, American Report. His writing appeared in Harper's, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsday, America, the Critic, and other publications. Educated at Saint Norbert College and the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
Patrick Jordan joined the Commonweal staff in 1984 and was the magazine's managing editor until 2012. He is a former managing editor of the Catholic Worker, a Vietnam-era draft resister, attended the Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley, and for seven years worked with terminal cancer patients. With Paul Baumann, he edited Commonweal Confronts the Century (Touchstone, 1999), and he is the editor of Dorothy Day: Writings from Commonweal (Liturgical Press). He and his wife Kathleen live on Staten Island. They have two adult children, Hannah and Justin.
Walter Kerr (1915-96) was Commonweal's drama critic from 1950 to 1952. He was for many years the chief drama critic of the New York Times.
John Leo, who now writes the "On Society" column for U.S. News and World Report, worked as associate editor of Commonweal from 1964 to 1967. He subsequently worked at Time magazine as well as the New York Times.
Michael Novak, one of the nation's leading neoconservative thinkers, was associate editor (at large) from 1967 to 1971. The author of many books, including The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism, Novak holds the George Frederick Jewett chair at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
James O'Gara (1918-2003), was editor of Commonweal from 1967 to 1984. He joined the staff in 1952 as managing editor. A native of Chicago, O'Gara was active in the Catholic Worker movement, and subsequently editor of Today and U.S. Catholic magazines before coming to Commonweal.
William Pfaff, author of Barbarians Sentiments: Nationalism and Ideology in the Modern Age and several other books, is a columnist for the International Herald Tribune and lives in Paris. He was assistant editor of Commonweal from 1949 to 1952 and associate editor from 1954 to 1955.
Thomas Powers, author of The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA, among other books, was a Commonweal columnist from 1976 to 1982, specializing in questions of war and peace. He is a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books and other publications.
Wilfrid Sheed (1930-2011), the novelist and critic, served as both literary editor (1967-1969) and drama critic (1964-1967). His books include People Will Always Be Kind, Office Politics, Frank and Maisie, and Essays in Disguise.
George Shuster (1894-1977) joined the Commonweal staff in 1926 and was managing editor of the magazine from 1928 to 1937. Shuster, author of The Catholic Spirit in Modern English Literature (1922), is credited, along with the magazine's founding editor Michael Williams, with shaping Commonweal's basic approach to cultural and political issues. After leaving Commonweal, Shuster served as president of Hunter College in New York City, and was for many years a special assistant to the president at the University of Notre Dame.
Edward Skillin (1904-2000) arrived at Commonweal in 1934 and continued to commute to work every day from his home in New Jersey until his death in August 2000 at the age of 96. Starting out on the business side of the magazine, Mr. Skillin, along with Philip Burnham, purchased the magazine in 1938. From 1938 to 1967, Mr. Skillin was co-editor or editor. From 1967 until 2000 he served as publisher. He was the editor of The Commonweal Reader (1947).
Margaret O'Brien Steinfels was editor of Commonweal from 1988 to 2002. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the New Republic, and other publications. Her book, Who's Minding the Children? The History and Politics of Day Care in America, was published in 1974. Before coming to Commonweal, Steinfels was director of publications at the National Pastoral Life Center and editor of its journal, Church. From 1981 to 1984, she worked as executive editor and business manager of Christianity and Crisis. She has also worked as a social-science editor at Basic Books and as editor of the Hastings Center Report. Steinfels is a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago, and New York University. She lives in Manhattan, and is married to Peter Steinfels. They have two grown children.
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11 pictures of Tony Benn looking awesome smoking a pipe
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Politician, activist, tea drinker, pipe smoker and left-wing hero Tony Benn has died aged 88.
To pay tribute to the man called an 'iconic figure of our age' and 'a champion of the powerless' by Labour leader Ed Miliband, here are 11 pictures of the man originally born 'Sir Anthony Wedgwood Benn, 2nd Viscount Stansgate', indulging in one of his most famous passions.
GALLERY: Tony Benn - Pipe smoker
Obviously, smoking is very bad for you, and we cannot strongly recommend enough you do not take up pipe smoking yourself.
But after seeing how glorious Tony looked over the years, you may find it hard to resist.
Other fun facts about Benn - he drank a colossal amount of tea, was obsessed with a Chicago Town Pizza, and was close friends with Natasha Kaplinksy.
After gulping down brews from massive mugs for years, claiming he drank one pint of tea every hour, he once worked out on a train journey that during his life he had drunk enough tea to float the QE2.
But he had another passion: The Chicago Town Deep Dish Triple Cheese Pizza.
Benn was so attached to this delicacy he was positively distraught when he went shopping one day to find the item had disappeared from his local supermarket.
"I went in search of them because I have eaten two of them every day for years," he said.
He became friends with TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky while well into his 80s, after she interviewed him for a BBC programme Heaven And Earth.
Two days later, she arrived at his doorstep with a box of chocolates, an action he described as 'really sweet'.
The following month, they had lunch together at the House of Commons, and continued to be close in the years since, with Benn once writing a tongue in cheek letter to the Daily Telegraph, angry it had called theirs a 'platonic friendship' after printing a picture of them together.