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- Educational visits to Sri Lanka's archaeological highlights
- Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and the `Temple of the Tooth`
- Climbing the `Pilgrim`s Route` to the summit of Adam`s Peak
- Wildlife safari in Yala Park and relax at the beach in Arugam Bay
For natural abundance and sheer variety of landscape and culture, few places on earth can rival Sri Lanka. This exceptional School Adventure itinerary includes the chance to make educational visits to many of Sri Lanka's historical and archaeological highlights, such as the natural rock fortress of Sigiriya, the cave temple of Dambulla and the former capital of Kandy with its 'Temple of the Tooth'. It also features a selection of day-hikes and a mini trek through the pristine mountains of the Knuckles and Namunukula ranges. We walk to 'World's End on the Horton Plains and follow the pilgrim trail up sacred Adam's Peak (2243m), where a midnight start allows us to experience sunrise at the summit. We also spend an evening at the isolated Monaragala lake temple where we attend a class on meditation and stay overnight in the pilgrim's accommodation. Our Sri Lankan experience includes meeting local villagers in a part of the country rarely visited by tourists plus a wildlife safari through leopard country and some relaxation time at Arugam Bay beach resort. For a fantastically varied and educational adventure this trip is hard to beat. This tried and tested KE Schools itinerary can be adjusted to better fit the needs of your group - please call and speak to a KE School Groups Coordinator or email email@example.com
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The intention of this school adventure is to enjoy the best of the varied hiking which Sri Lanka has to offer. combined with visits to some of the island's most important historical and cultural sights. The hiking is not particularly strenuous and the altitudes attained are never sufficiently high to cause problems with acclimatisation. In addition, the underfoot conditions are generally good, on tracks and trails through tea plantations and forest and between villages, although we may encounter some slippery conditions on forest trails. There are 6 days when we do a significant amount of walking, averaging 5 to 6 hours on each of these days. The ascent of Adam's Peak involves 4 hours up and 2 hours down on an unrelenting series of more than 3000 steps! In order to catch the sunrise moist of this ascent is made at night. During the Pilgrim season (December to May) the entire trail is lit with electric lights. Outside of this season we will make the ascent by the light of our head-torches.
Brief ItineraryView in full
- Arrive Colombo, transfer to Sigiriya
- Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya Fortress
- Visit cave temples and drive to Kandy
- Transfer and walk in the 'Knuckles'
- Trek through the Knuckles via Meemure
- Visit Corbet's Gap & drive to Maskeliya
- Climb Adam's Peak, drive Nuwara Eliya
- Trek Horton Plains to World's End
- Trek in the Namunukula Range
- Trek through the South Eastern 'Dry Zone'
- Morning at the beach, afternoon visit to Panama and nature walk
- Drive to Tissamaharama. and Yakla wildlife safari
- Visit Kataragama and transfer to Induruwa Beach
- Transfer to airport and depart.
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Arrive Colombo, transfer to Sigiriya
On arrival at Colombo Airport, we are met by our KE Schools Adventure leader or a KE representative who will arrange our transport for the 4 hour drive to Sigiriya. This is the central point of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle and the most convenient base for excursions to a number of historical sites. We check in at our hotel which is in a very tranquil location near the famous Sigiriya or 'Lion' Rock. The hotel has a swimming pool and restaurant.
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Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya Fortress
We drive for approximately 2 hours to another stunning example of ancient Sri Lankan art and culture. Following the decline of Anuradhapura in the 10th century AD, a new first city arose at Polonnaruwa and this became Sri Lanka's capital for the next 200 years. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the entire landscape of Polonnaruwa is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the 'Sea of Parakrama', which is bigger than Colombo harbour! The monuments on the site are relatively well preserved and give a clear picture of the glory of Sri Lanka's ancient architecture. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex including the Kings Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentration of ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massive images of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite. Polonnaruwa also contained the original 'Temple of the Tooth' before the relic was moved to its present-day site at Kandy. We return to the hotel for lunch and in the afternoon we drive to nearby Sigiriya where we can climb to the top of the amazing fortress known as Lion Rock. This spectacular natural stronghold is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Sri Lanka's major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with its ancient graffiti and the Lion Platform. We can climb up to the summit of the rock, which extends to 1.6 hectares and which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya's glory. Descending from the rock we have a short transfer back to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax before dinner at the hotel.
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Visit cave temples and drive to Kandy
After a visit to the cave temples of Dambulla we drive for approximately 2 hours south through a varying landscape of rice paddies and jungle , passing small farms and bustling towns. The plains eventually give way to rolling hills as we enter the 'tea country' and complete our drive to the charming town of Kandy where we check into a hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore this bustling town encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake at its centre. An absolute must-see is the famous 'temple of the tooth' where the Buddha's tooth, known simply as 'the relic' is kept. We meet back at the hotel in the evening for dinner.
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Transfer and walk in the 'Knuckles'
After breakfast we drive for approximately 1½ hours up into the Knuckles range of mountains, so called for their resemblance to a clenched fist when seen from near Kandy. The Knuckles exhibit just about every climate zone in Sri Lanka progressing from the 'dry zone' at their base, through lemongrass and flame trees up to high cloud forest with tumbling waterfalls and an abundance of wildlife. The Knuckles were once used extensively to grow cardamom and the cultivation of this spice had created a serious deforestation problem which threatened an entire and unique eco-system. Fortunately the Sri Lankan government stepped in and the entire range was made a conservation area. Today the forests are pristine and in 2010 UNESCO recognised this unique area by making it a 'World Heritage Site'. We drive to our campsite located high on a mountain slope overlooking the Knuckles Valley. After settling in at the campsite, we make a 3 – 4 hour trek through the rich and varied foliage of sub-montane and montane rain forest with a breathtaking view of the valley as the backdrop. We stop for lunch at a village guesthouse before returning to our camp.
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Trek through the Knuckles via Meemure
We make a short transfer to the start of our trek at a small village. The trek is on rough trails through scrub, jungle and forests and we may need to ford some streams en route. After trekking for approximately 3 hours we reach the isolated farming village of Meemure, deep in the Knuckles Valley. We can take a break here at the little village shop and partake in the local elevenses of hot sweetened tea with 'jiggery', made of coconut sap. We then continue our trek climbing out of the valley and make our way back to our camp.
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Visit Corbet's Gap & drive to Maskeliya
Back in the vehicle we transfer to Corbet's Gap. Named after the Englishman who discovered it, the 'gap' is a vast split in the range of Kandyan Hills. On a clear day, the views extend to the sea in both directions - east and west. From Corbet's Gap we continue to Maskeliya at the base of Adam's Peak for an early dinner and some rest before our early start tomorrow.
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Climb Adam's Peak, drive Nuwara Eliya
Separate from the central mountain massif of southern Sri Lanka, the dramatic 2243 metre high Adam's Peak would present an unmissable challenge, even without its religious significance. However, the mountain, also known as Sri Pada (The Holy Footprint) is sacred to 4 religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. From the full moon in December to the full moon in May, streams of pilgrims make the ascent at night, climbing the rough trail and 3306 steps to the summit. During this time the trail is illuminated by street-lights and stalls are set up along the way selling tea, snacks and breakfasts, and there is an air of festival throughout the climb. Outside of the pilgrim season we will climb the peak by the light of our head torches and possibly alone. Either way, the aim is to be on the summit at dawn to witness the sunrise and we must start shortly after midnight. The climb takes anywhere from 3 to 5 hours. At the summit is a Buddhist temple which encloses the 5-foot long footprint of Buddha / Adam / Shiva - depending on your belief. During the season, a cacophony of horns erupts as the first rays of the sun crest the horizon. In the light of dawn, we descend from the peak in just a couple of hours and have a welcome breakfast at the guesthouse. Thus refreshed we now proceed to Nuwara Eliya, the very heart of the Sri Lankan hill country. It is the home of the famous Ceylon Tea and most of the lower slopes of the mountains present a rolling carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. The British tea planters turned a section of Nuwara Eliya into a replica of home and some of the houses here would not look out of place in a Sussex Village. This town is utterly charming and a must on everyone's Sri Lankan travel itinerary. After checking in to our comfortable guest house accommodation the rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town or to rest and recover from the morning's climb.
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Trek Horton Plains to World's End
After an early breakfast, we drive up onto the Horton Plains and set off on the 2 to 3 hour trek to 'World's End' and the beautiful Bakers Falls. Horton Plains is Sri Lanka's highest plateau, some 2200 metres (7200 feet) above sea-level and located in the central mountain country. Known locally as 'fen', the landscape hereabouts is spectacular, with an astounding variety of scenery from mountains to grasslands, from marshes to trout streams. Sri Lanka's best flavoured high-grown teas are found growing in the surrounding area. The dramatic drop-off at the edge of the plateau is particularly well demonstrated at 'World's End,' where there is a 300 metre (1000 foot) precipice. With a cool and bracing climate, this is excellent hiking country, with a distinctive flora, colourful butterflies and many rare highland birds. Returning to our vehicle we drive to our overnight accommodation which tonight is in the town of Bandarawela.
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Trek in the Namunukula Range
We have a short transfer into the Namunukula Range where we enjoy a wonderful day of trekking starting out high on the the lush green slopes of Sri Lanka's 'tea country'. Walking mostly downhill we descend through villages and farms to the 'dry zone' at Hingurukaduwa in Uva Province. 6 hours walk. Our vehicle will be waiting for us at Hingurukaduwa and we now have a drive of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes along a rough road to reach Monaragala Lake. There is a temple complex here which included a school for young Buddhist monks. Here and we are invited to take part in the temple rituals and enjoy a meditation session before staying overnight in the simple accommodation of the temple dormitory - an authentic Sri Lankan experience not to be missed!
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Trek through the South Eastern 'Dry Zone'
Our trek today takes us through an unspoilt region heading through 'dry zone' towards the east coast. As we will now have realised the term dry zone is somewhat misleading thanks to the industry and engineering ability of the ancient Sri Lankans who built literally hundreds of miles of irrigation canals, and created a landscape of lakes and reservoirs. Thanks to their efforts the term 'dry' refers only to the lack of rainfall. Today's walk will take us through forests and besides lakes but also through local vegetable farms and orchards where we can enjoy some local hospitality and perhaps sample the fruits of the forest and field too. This part of Sri Lanka is much less visited than the more well known tourist spots and we are likely to receive an open and warm welcome here. This area is also teeming with bird and animal life and our guide will know the best places to see the local fauna. At the end of today's walk which will take approximately 5 hours, we meet our vehicle and drive to Arugam Bay on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Something of a surfers' paradise especially during the big wave season from April to October, Arugam Bay is also a great place just to relax. Arriving at the bay we check into our hotel just a few steps away from the beach. After check-in we can go down to the beach or relax with a drink beside the hotel pool before taking dinner in the hotel restaurant.
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Morning at the beach, afternoon visit to Panama and nature walk
The morning is free to enjoy the beach or to explore the nearby town of Pottuvil with its local market. In the afternoon we drive south to the small fishing village of Panama located close to the northern edge of Yala National Park. During almost 30 years of bloody civil war waged between the Tamil Tigers and the Sinhalese government, this part of the country was virtually cut off from the rest of the world and life here has evolved at an entirely different pace. In the company of a local guide we take a walk through the environs of the village and its fishing lake which is also the watering hole for many species of bird and animal life. Being so close top the national park we are also likely to see elephants on today's walk. After our walk and visit with the people of Panama, we return to the hotel at Aurugam Bay for a second evening beside the Indian Ocean on Sri Lanka's east coast.
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Drive to Tissamaharama. and Yakla wildlife safari
Leaving the coast we now drive west to Buttala, often referred to as the 'rice bowl of Sri Lanka'. At Buttala we turn south again and follow a road through the Lunugamwehera National Park which is contiguous with Yala Park to the east. After a drive of 3 - 4 hours we arrive at the charming town of Tissamaharama where we check into our hotel. This afternoon we will drive approximately 20km to the entrance for the Yala National Park where we will take a jeep safari. This is Sri Lanka's most well-known National Park and is the habitat for elephant, bear, crocodile and wild boar as well as reputedly having the world's highest concentration of leopard per square kilometre. The vegetation in the park is primarily grassland and shrub jungle with patches of dense growth, while several salt and fresh water lagoons are a haven for a large variety of resident and migrant birds. The areas where we are likely to find leopard tend to be typified by rock strewn hillocks with dense shrub in which the animals hide. After the safari we return to our hotel in Tissamaharama. Known locally as 'Tissa', this is a very pleasant rural township. The backdrop to the town is the Tissa Wewa, a large artificial lake where you can stroll along the shore and watch bathers mixing with flocks of aquatic birds. Between the lake and the town and surrounded by paddy fields, is the beautifully restored 3rd century 'Great Stupa'. The modern town is a bustling city with the main street lined with shops, cafes and kiosks.
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Visit Kataragama and transfer to Induruwa Beach
We leave after breakfast to visit the town and shrine of Kataragama which is possibly the holiest place in Sri Lanka containing the 95 feet high Kiri Vehera stupa built by King Mahasena in the 3rd century BC. From here we drive to the south coast of the island to the old colonial Dutch port of Galle. The original fortified town built on a square-shaped promontory jutting out into the Ocean by the Dutch in 1663 has had few changes over the centuries and walking round the old town we are transported back in time. From 17th century Galle we continuing our journey along the coast turning north now to reach the tranquil beach resort of Induruwa on Sri Lanka's west coast. After check in, the remainder of the day is free to enjoy the beach or the hotel pool or just to sit and relax among the palms with a drink watching the lapping waves of the ocean.
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Transfer to airport and depart.
After an early breakfast, we have a transfer of 2.5 - 3 hours north along the coast to the airport at Colombo where KE Land Only package services end.
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- A qualified UK KE Schools leader
- An experienced English-speaking local guide
- Colombo Airport group transfer at the beginning and end of the trip
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- All Meals
- Guided sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
- A full service when trekking including food and all equipment (not personal equipment)
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- Miscellaneous expenses - soft drinks and souvenirs etc.
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All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
- Hiking boots
- Trainers / sneakers or similar for traveling, sightseeing etc.
- Sandals for the beach
- Socks
- Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
- Spare laces
- Trekking trousers pants
- Lightweight waterproof overtrousers
- Underwear
- Shorts
- Thermal base-layer shirts
- T-shirts and/or casual shirts
- Fleece jacket or warm jumper
- Lightweight waterproof jacket
- Sunhat
- Warm hat
- Eyewear - Sunglasses
- Warm fleece gloves
- Daypack: c. 30 litres
- Torch / headtorch
- Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
- Water bottles 1 Litre (x2)
- Washbag and toiletries
- Insect repellant (DEET)
- Personal first aid kit, including: a broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Immodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent (DEET), and re-hydration salts (Dioralite), glucose tablets, and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
The following items are optional:
- Trekking poles
- Antibacterial handwash
- Small towel
- Travel clothes
- Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
- Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
- Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
- Camera / memory cards / batteries
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For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
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A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
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Educational SnapshotOne of the newest icons of the Buddhist relgion in Sri Lanka is the 20 metre-high, rock-hewn statue of Buddha at Monaragala Temple, befun in 2002 and not yet completed.
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Monday's final: Roger vs. del Potro
Roger will face Juan Martin del Potro in Monday's US Open final after beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets 7-6(3), 7-5, 7-5.
It is the third year running that Roger has beaten Djokovic in New York as he is now only one last step away from his sixth consecutive title! No one has won six U.S. titles in a row since Bill Tilden in the 1920s and no player has captured three Slams in a row in the same year since Rod Laver's 1969 Grand Slam sweep.
The most amazing moment of the semi-final was clearly Roger's forehand hit between the legs which he swatted past an amazed Djokovic into the empty part of the court. "I practice them a lot actually but they never work," Roger said. "That's why I guess it was the greatest shot I ever hit in my life." Having seen a TV replay himself, he commented "That's unbelievable!" His magical shot brought up a match point for Roger. Novak Djokovic did have his chances throughout the match, but was unable to seize them. So Roger took advantage and made everyting clear after 2 hours 34 minutes.
Monday's final will bring Roger's seventh career meeting with Del Potro, our champ having won their previous six meetings.
i deserve to c u win Roger.....
Well who thought it would be easy? Although the pivotal moment in the match had to be Del Potro's two double faults to hand Rogi the 3rd set, he certainly gave our man a scare with his massive hitting!
I have to say it was great to see
you have to win this 5th set.... if not... its the end...


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String of e-mails details war of words over unfinished warming hut restoration in Gilford
GILFORD — The mother of the 17-year-old girl who is heading up the fund-raising and volunteer coordination to restore the Gilford Outing Club warming hut told town officials that some of the project's donors are "poised and ready" to start a letter-writing campaign that would embarrass the town about the town's inability to finish the project.
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Efforts by Ducks Unlimited and allies are underway to support provisions added to the federal highway bill that would provide significant benefits for waterfowl. One provision of the bill—commonly known as the RESTORE Act—calls for 80 percent of the fines paid by those responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to be committed to restoring the area most affected—the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Massive portions of Louisiana's coastal wetlands have been lost over the last 40 years, and these losses continue today. The area serves as a critical wintering area for up to 14 million ducks and 2 million geese from multiple flyways, and offers popular hunting and fishing opportunities for a significant number of outdoorsmen and women each year.
Another provision currently contained in the highway bill relates to land conservation nationwide. Oil companies pay for the privilege of pumping oil and natural gas from offshore federal lands. Some revenue from that fuel production is required by law to be used for conserving land under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF money is used to conserve lands that will eventually become federal and state forests, wildlife refuges and management areas, waterfowl production areas and other designated areas beneficial to waterfowl and other wildlife.
One initiative, called the Dakota Grasslands Conservation Area, would benefit from a commitment of significant LWCF funds to land conservation in the Prairie Pothole Region of North and South Dakota. This area is considered by many to be the most important waterfowl production region in the world, but funding is needed to purchase conservation easements that will protect prairie pothole wetlands from being drained and nesting grasslands from being plowed under. Funding for the Dakota Grasslands Conservation Area partnership, which includes Ducks Unlimited, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a host of other conservation partners, would make this protection possible.
Ducks Unlimited and others are working to educate members of Congress—especially members of the U.S. House of Representatives—on the importance of these highway bill provisions for waterfowl and other wildlife. A decision on the bill is likely to come within the next 10 weeks and DU will be seeking help from its members and partners to help advocate for congressional support.


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i had a quick look around but couldn't find an answer to this in the linux section, though i know it's not a new question.
is there a more current ubuntu repository/ppa other than the documented one? from what i can tell 1.81 is the newest version i can install from the repo, but 1.901 is out now? or perhaps there is no longer a ppa being actively maintained?


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Are you finding that autism is increasing at the same/similar pace worldwide? I've read about pockets of increased autism in Silicon Valley, CA for example. Wondering if there's data on a global rate of autism?
"Got Questions?" is a new weekly feature on our blog to address the desire for scientific understanding in our community. We received over 3000 responses when we asked what science questions were on your mind. We answered a few here and the Autism Speaks Science staff will address the other themes we received in this weekly post.
While we are seeing converging evidence in the research literature showing that autism prevalence is about 1% in developed countries such as the US and UK, there has yet to be published data on prevalence in low and middle income countries. Autism Speaks is actively trying to change that by funding epidemiologic research of autism prevalence in a number of low and middle income countries around the world including South Korea, Taiwan, Bangladesh, India, and South Africa. Conducting studies in countries where socio-cultural, environmental, and genetic factors may differ from those in the US can allow researchers to compare prevalence rates and examine how those factors may contribute to autism risk.
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Its is good to encourage and educate other countries about autism but our crisis here is too acute for AS to be funding millions of dollars on ASD census studies in other nations. We need to make meaningful progress here first.


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The McPherson Public Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31, for Easter.
The library will reopen at 9 a.m. Monday for normal operating hours, closing at 8 pm.
On Tuesday, April 2, the McPherson Public Library will open late, at 4 pm.
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Everyday Life / Profession: This week begins with high expectations: the Moon is agitated by Uranus in Aries (impatience, desire for activity, rebellion), while Mercury conjoins Jupiter (strong convictions, enormous knowledge or attitudes of superiority, big promises or their delivery), and Mars approaches Saturn, reaching it on Wednesday (bravery and energy to take an important and definitive step). The Sun moves from lively Leo into assiduous Virgo, whereby Virgo is strongly emphasized. At best, reason, wisdom and far-sightedness are at work. Mars and Saturn in tension with Neptune indicate a struggle for humanity, a fight against chaotic circumstances or against naivety and ignorance. Everything taken together, there is a chance for repairs, corrections, reparations or healing. Partnership / Love: Venus comes into opposition with Chiron so that we confront problems. On Tuesday and Wednesday the element Earth (especially the sign of Virgo) is emphasized so strongly that we would like to see an outcome. Promises must be delivered, illusions cleared up. Because Venus (together with Mercury) reaches Jupiter by the end of the week, we may assume that most people will feel contentment or even gratification.
Everyday Life / Profession: This week you will actually accomplish all that you set out to do on Monday. Mars and Saturn stubbornly push something through, while the planets in Virgo concentrate the powers of reason and even pay attention to the fine print as well. The element Earth is very emphasized, and it desires and promotes concrete, useful results. You will experience this week as exhausting, but in the end you will be satisfied. It is actually a classic work week with a weekend that invites you to rest and withdraw into family life (Cancer Moon). If you do not currently have work or are on a trip, your experiences are of special importance because they go above and beyond the typical perceptual horizon. You see greater correlations. Partnership / Love: Mars and Venus, our planets of love, both enter into a strong aspect now, whereby themes of partnership are put in a social framework. Two factions may form out of this. One of them would like to acknowledge and appreciate the classical division of roles of man and woman anew. The typical labor of the housewife (unpaid work) gets more recognition.
Everyday Life / Profession: This week begins with an inner unrest, and accordingly a strong urge for change. After Tuesday, the element Earth will be emphasized more strongly than before, with the Moon in Taurus and the Sun as well as the concentration of planets (Mercury, Venus and Jupiter) in Virgo. You love it when something becomes concrete, when we go from theory to practice, when ideals can be realized. This puts you into a good mood now, and actually it would be easy to also enter into a good feeling of self-worth and self-awareness. Those are, however, somewhat high expectations, so that your defense mechanisms will be activated at once. Take your time, let the defense mechanisms come, observe what happens with them. And please do not forget to enjoy this very interesting phase! Partnership / Love: You get to a point where you no longer need your partner. He/she should live his/her own life… You will also reflect on your own affairs. Exactly this could be the solution! Namely, you will determine that your partner is not actually absent when he/she tends to his/her own things. And you are also not absent yourself - precisely the opposite! You experience yourself as full of desire.
Everyday Life / Profession: The emphasized sign of Virgo turns your attention to everyday minutiae, which undergo appraisal with Venus and Jupiter. It can bring much joy to cater to order and cleanliness, to treat your body to a restorative regimen, or to care for plants and other living beings. Nourishing and cherishing, taking responsibility, being dependable for someone or something - all of that makes one especially happy. You take your place in the world and anchor yourself, make yourself indispensable. Perhaps a contradiction arises within you because every person is actually replaceable, so the saying goes. Listen to your inner critic, but do not allow it to take away your good feelings. You are not a simple product of the arbitrariness of life, rather you may demand a (work-) place. Partnership / Love: Your partner cannot or does not like to? Where is the problem? You have so many other important things to do now that an indisposition of your partner would actually come at just the right time. He/she leaves you in peace, and you also need rest. Each of you focuses on your own themes, and if you have both brought your odds and ends in order, you will be able to go to each other again.
Everyday Life / Profession: By now people will notice you. This week begins with the Aries Moon that transits Uranus and thereby comes into strong movement. A "new spirit" is palpable and seeks to actualize itself. With the emphasis on the Earth element diverse manifestations of this new spirit can be observed, above all in everyday matters such as work, eating, living, shopping. The sign of Virgo, especially emphasized now, places great worth in health, whereby it concerns not only one's individual health, but that of the entire planet. What is really sustainable? We know, but we have already made too many lazy compromises out of comfort, nonchalance or even resignation. A healthy lifestyle is pleasurable and very satisfying. That is rarely conveyed. It is not about renunciation, rather enjoyment! Partnership / Love: Venus and Mercury cozy up to Jupiter - what a joy that can be! Relationships are absolutely valuable, regardless of whether they have erotic dimensions. You can be good for each other in very different ways. The main thing is that you are there for each other. For a moment, you have the impression that time stands still. That is the good moment in which everything becomes clear.
Everyday Life / Profession: The Leo Sun absorbs the impulse from Uranus in Aries before it moves into Virgo on Tuesday. The goals are clear, now it is time to make them real, and everyone tackles them with you. Are you with it from the beginning? Or do you first need to let yourself get infected with the good mood that arises from group activities? How important is it to you to be perceived as the boss? There is a conflict in you. In Virgo one must serve and have joy in doing so. Venus and Jupiter do everything possible to foster the desire to work. When the first outcomes are visible, tangible or countable, no further convincing is needed. The results speak for themselves, the spark ignites, everyone is excited, and by the weekend quite exhausted and in need of rest (Cancer Moon). Partnership / Love: From "…well, so be it!" to "…maybe after all!" It would be a shame if you were to miss these great constellations. Sometimes one must lose face, climb down from the pedestal, put away pride. In principle you must simply look at how the situation actually is and act accordingly. Adapt to the situation presented to you. Make sure you note this last sentence.
Everyday Life / Profession: On Tuesday the Sun moves forward into Virgo, where four planets plus the Moon's North Node reside. Virgo qualities (honesty, servitude, flexibility, reason, organization, care) experience an appreciation of value because they are clearly sorely needed. In the background Saturn (now with Mars) and Neptune indicate crumbling and damaged structures. What can you give up? What do you have to save? What can you still use? And if a structure falls away - how do you capture what is necessary for structure? How quickly, effectively and sustainably can you care for a new order? These are the societal and personal tasks put before you. Your personal tasks are relevant for society. That is also Virgo: to see yourself as a useful tool for the greater whole. Partnership / Love: The planets in Virgo indicate joy that, above all, emerges with other people. One could also speak of love that results from gratitude. Do you feel richly endowed by life? Then you possibly have the impulse to share this wealth, and in doing so, you increase it. In this way, you can grow and propagate love now.
Everyday Life / Profession: The threshold you felt over the weekend will be crossed now. The Aries Moon (conjunct Uranus) bestows the courage to strike out on an unusual path. It is the path of renunciation, an abandonment of reason or out of necessity. Luckily, Venus is in Virgo where it enters into alliance with Mercury and Jupiter. In this way you will avoid the feeling of coming up short and - quite the opposite - a desire to abstain will be palpable. This is therefore an ideal week to slim down a bit, in case you need to, and once you have started to do so, you will keep going with relish… Perhaps there are other things in your life that you have had enough, or too much, of? Your mantra for this week: "I do not need that anymore." Partnership / Love: This week begins with a decisiveness that is quite rare for Libras. When someone has had enough of something, it suddenly becomes easy to wipe the slate clean or to make a demand. Whatever you decide will have positive future effects. Venus with Jupiter and Mercury describe a great inner contentment. You will feel "tidy."
Everyday Life / Profession: What is needed now? If you find an honest answer quickly, you can take control of the rudder immediately (Moon-Uranus and Mars-Saturn). If you have no idea what could be needed, you may be surprised by events. In that case life shows you what it needs, and adaptability is required. The sign of Virgo, strongly emphasized now, describes a great ability to adapt, but also a lot of rationality and organizational skills. Also Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius can seem very reasonable when they (you?) rid themselves of the feeling of having to be or do something extra special or better. If everyone gives their best, that is enough. One can do more, the other less. Leave judgment out of it. Partnership / Love: Venus comes into connection with Jupiter and Mercury. That could indicate great contentment, if you overcome the constant critique, you maintain a level head and do not become emotional. The week begins with strong emotions (Moon in Aries, where Uranus is, Sun still in Leo, Mars heading towards Saturn; all of this in the element of Fire). After Tuesday the element Earth predominates. The situation improves noticeably!
Everyday Life / Profession: Jupiter in Virgo can be useful in that it helps to spread the themes of Virgo. These are: sustainability, health, rationality, mindfulness, care, sincerity, modesty. The concept of humility will be rediscovered as something of value. When we can no longer expand into the material realm, because we already have everything or because resources are limited, we can always be more attentive, healthy, reasonable, sincere. That we also become happier is shown by Venus, Jupiter and Mercury, for they come into connection now. Also Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius can bring a feeling of contentment because they indicate that we have reached a goal and because we set a new, ideal goal now. Partnership / Love: Do you want a relationship or not? You have the choice! Regardless which choice you make, it will be a good one. Follow your actual needs. The more honest you can be with yourself, the more fitting your choice will be. You can and will not complain with anyone after the fact because you have acted on your own authority. That alone can make you happy.
Everyday Life / Profession: On Monday something appears to not fit. What would you like to change? How can you change it? Is it even in your power to change it? This is the perfect week to make a decision that will have long lasting effects. If you cannot control something yourself, you will have to adjust. Right now that is the great art, and Venus, Mercury and Jupiter in the sign of Virgo are well equipped to adapt to the circumstances so that they (you) feel comfortable. If you give something up, it can be very pleasurable. As a Capricorn you should be familiar with this feeling. Perhaps you even find yourself in a situation in which you are able to impart this particular desire to others. Partnership / Love: The connection between Venus and Jupiter promises feelings of joy. The sign of Virgo, in which these two are united with Mercury, shows how these feelings of joy arise, namely out of mindfulness and gratitude. Small gestures can bring about great things. A modest, lasting happiness is healthier than a wild flash in the pan, which is generally sold to us as love.
Everyday Life / Profession: You should resist the urge for a quick fix on Monday; instead think twice before you act. After Tuesday the sign of Virgo and the element Earth (Taurus Moon) are emphasized such that reason must prevail. Mars reaches a goal when it conjoins Saturn on Wednesday. It immediately sets another new goal, going into a new Mars-Saturn cycle that will last until April 2018. Mercury also reaches a goal, when it conjoins Jupiter, however it extends his "cycle" in that it will go retrograde next week. This is in turn a sign that one must think more than once. With that, it also suggests that the thought process extends far beyond this week and has something to do with the Virgo New Moon on September 1. Actually we must always be alert and careful, but there are times - like now - when it is particularly important. Taking notes is helpful. Partnership / Love: In case the protective instincts of your partner have gotten to be too much for you, do not overreact. It is namely very possible that you begin to enjoy his/her efforts over the course of the week. Anticipate your own incalculability before you do something that you can no longer take back. Small gestures are becoming increasingly important.
Everyday Life / Profession: If you are aware of what is frightening you, you may act very directly to get the situation under control. Perhaps you simply need to calm yourself down? Let Monday pass by, with all its alarm bells, and on Tuesday see what the situation actually looks like - surely not as dramatic as feared on Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday you will be more relaxed, but then once again you begin to boil, or enter concerning circumstances. These circumstances are thanks to the sign of Virgo, that is emphasized extra strongly right now, and whose qualities you need in order to find your way in the world. Warning signs are wake up calls to perceive everything consciously and to actively seek pathways and escape routes. Partnership / Love: A problem shared is a problem halved, a joy shared is a joy doubled. Take this old saying to heart, because it appears altogether, and in this week especially, to be personally tailored to you. Halve problems, double happiness - there is no need for great calculation skills, rather simply a bit of realism. Welcome to earth!


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Friday evening three residents - one adult and two children - were transported to Newton Medical Center, suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Emergency crews responded to a call at The Wash Line in OleTown Square around 6:30 p.m. where they found an adult and two children nearly unconscious on a sidewalk near the entrance.
"They had symptoms of being exposed to carbon monoxide. The adult got the two children out, but they were still experiencing symptoms. They were taken to Newton Medical Center and the Laundromat has been ventilated," said Emergency Services Director Russ Buller.
Peter Kaufman, who called 911, said his wife first realized there was a problem.
"She was on the phone, and she said they didn't sound right, something was wrong. They got out of the building. So we came over here and called 911. If my wife hadn't been on the phone, this would have taken a very different turn. But it went well," he said.
Buller said symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure include headaches, lower levels of consciousness, dizziness, redness of the face and, if exposed long enough, death.
While emergency responders were on scene, high levels of carbon monoxide were found in businesses adjoining The Wash Line - First Bank and The Hesston Record.
Both businesses were cleared to open on Saturday morning.
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So just what is Meatless Monday appropriate? No meat. No made from meat. That means no broth or stock, unless it is vegetable. No fish. In my world fish is meat. If you cut it and it bleeds, it's meat. While you may not agree, this is my blog so please respect my rules.
And just to be clear, I am not vegetarian, but many who participate in MMMM are. I understand that we are all at various levels of going meatless and I respect that. MMMM is meant to be a place to encourage and inspire each other at all levels of that journey. Who knows what one small step may lead to?
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Mr. and Mrs. Vincent E. Martinelli of Wolcott celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Martinelli were married June 30, 1962 at St. Lucy's Church in Waterbury. They have three children, Deborah Guerriero of New Jersey, Vincent Martinelli of Waterbury and Dawn Martinelli of Wolcott, and three grandchildren.
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2.6-7 Judicial Notice
Revised to December 1, 2007
I have decided to accept as proved the fact that <identify fact>, even though no evidence has been introduced about it. I believe that the fact is of such common knowledge or capable of such ready and unquestionable demonstration that it would be a waste of our time to hear evidence about it. Thus, you may treat it as proved, even though no evidence was brought out on the point. Of course, with this fact, as with any fact, you will have to make the final decision and you are not required to agree with me.
See Code of Evidence §§ 2-1 and 2-2.
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Conn. 540, 549 (2000) (discussing judicial notice of microscopic hair
analysis evidence and concluding that an admissibility hearing is not
required); State v. Griffin, 251 Conn. 671, 702-09 (1999) (discussing
"judicial notice of the existence of a body of scientific literature" and
concluding that social science evidence that ''death qualified'' jurors are
more "conviction prone" is not the proper subject of judicial notice);
State v. Zayas, 195 Conn. 611, 613-15 (1985) (time of sunrise and sunset
on any day is a matter that falls within the realm of facts which are
capable of immediate and accurate demonstration and is an appropriate fact
for judicial notice); State v. Tomanelli, 153 Conn. 365, 368-71
(1966) (the scientific accuracy of radar as a means of measuring speed is an
appropriate fact for judicial notice, but the proposition is not conclusive,
and the opponent may submit evidence disputing it); In re Mark C., 28
Conn. App. 247, 252-53, cert. denied, 223 Conn. 922 (1992) (the trial court
has the power to take judicial notice of court files from other actions
between the parties; however, such judicial notice does not constitute
conclusive proof).


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A 21-year-old Houma man who appeared impaired at a store Thursday morning had heroin and marijuana in his truck, Houma Police said.
Cameron S. Chauvin, 127 Central Ave., walked into Bryson Mobile Mart about 11:28 a.m. and acted like he was under in the influence of alcohol or drugs, Lt. Dana Coleman said.
When officers arrived, Chauvin refused a search of his Ford F-150, Coleman said. A drug dog signaled that narcotics were in the truck, and officers found the drugs.
Chauvin was charged with disturbing the peace, possession of heroin, possession of marijuana and the unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked at the Terrebonne Parish jail.
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Conversations on Innovations in the Biopharmaceutical Pipeline
Conversations Round Up: Future Innovations in the Biopharmaceutical Pipeline
09.23.13 | By John Castellani
With more than 5,000 medicines in development globally, the prospects for incredible breakthroughs in medicine – many of which may one day help those suffering from diseases that are currently untreatable – are exceedingly bright.
With this general backdrop, we wanted to know what potential advances in biopharmaceutical science most excite people. So for this week's Conversations question, we asked:
Whether you are a patient, advocate or researcher, what are you most hopeful will emerge from the biopharmaceutical pipeline in the coming years?
We received responses from Marc Boutin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Health Council; Paul Howard, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research; and PhRMA's own Dr. Bill Chin, Executive Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs.
As Paul touched on in his response, while we are seeing incredible treatment advances in areas like oncology, efforts around neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, autism, schizophrenia and severe depression still have a long road ahead. And while breakthroughs for these illnesses may not be imminent, they represent the kind of life-altering medical advancements the biopharmaceutical industry strives for daily. Interestingly, Paul also suggests a new terminology for the discovery and development process as a whole. Rather than characterizing it as a "pipeline," he prefers to see it as a complex and multi-level "architecture" that includes various facets of the process – from NIH funding of basic research, to training the next generations of scientists, to a financial system that promotes investment. All of these components – and many more – are critical to discovering new treatments.
Marc mentioned his hopes for greater involvement in the drug development process for patients with chronic conditions. One initiative, the FDA's Patient-Focused Drug Development program, is already underway to help incorporate more patient perspectives in the agency's decision-making process.
Dr. Chin noted that while only a handful of the thousands of medicines currently in development will make it through the development and review process, nearly all will contribute to different and better approaches to research. Bill also opined that the "game changer" is the possibility of preventing disease, adding "the power of prevention is that it stops disease from transforming people into patients altogether."
I want to thank the contributors for their responses this week and look forward to continuing this conversation about the future of medicine.


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This is the child-sized baby grand piano that teaches aspiring pianists to play with visual digital aides and a built-in metronome. A 3" LCD panel above the keyboard displays animated piano keys, left and right hands, and a metronome. As one of the 12 lesson songs plays through the piano's speaker, the correct animated fingers and keys illuminate on the LCD to indicate which of the actual keys the child should play. Aspiring musicians can customize the lessons to practice playing with one or both hands and the metronome adjusts from 16 to 400 beats per minute, allowing song tempo to be tailored to a pianist's skill level. The piano can record and play back original compositions, it has 30 demonstration songs, and can play eight different background drum beats. The piano requires less than 3' sq. of floor space and its 37 keys provide a more manageable teaching tool. Requires four AA batteries. Includes sheet music for the 12 lesson songs. Stool not included. 22 1/3" H x 28 1/2" W x 17 1/2" D. (9 lbs.)
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(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Does everything you could want.
By Garfield
from Ohio
Badly needs a piano stool. Should either be included or an optional extra. Don't show piano stool in picture otherwise.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Although late, fantastic result
By DawnT
from Fort McMurray, AB
This was an aweseome gift for my nephew who is 3 yrs old. He completely fell in love, his favorite part is turning it on demo and dancing to the music then being able to still push the keys while its playing
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By Irish momof 4
from Fuquay Varina, NC
On the whole I think this is a good product. My grandson is a little young, 2, so we haven't experienced the full use of the features. A couple of things I am disappointed with are 1) the stability of the legs. They don't remain in place if a child moves the piano. They need to have more weight and lock into place better. 2) A few of the keys have a delayed sound when played. This messes up the tempo of the music that's being played. I am impressed with the drum section and the overall sound. I think the digital screen is a little small. A bench purchased as an accessory would be a nice idea. One with storage in the seat for more sheet music. Overall, though it doesn't sound like it, I am glad I purchased this. My grandson likes to play the keys and I look forward to teaching him how to play. I do not regret my purchase and look forward to investigating the different features. We have only had this open for less than a week. I did a very thorough search of less expensive children's pianos and based on the reviews, product descriptions and seller, determined this is the best product to be not only fun, but best to be able to learn on.
This piano is wonderful!
By Joan Catherine
from Reston, VA
My four year old niece was immediately engaged. She loved choosing rhythms and instruments sounds. I think this offers instrument offers an excellent experience, preparing her for formal piano lessons.I wish H.S. sold the pictured bench. It does not seem to be available! I would like my niece to have the opportunity to start using correct posture while playing.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Kids Love It - that's what matters.
By Mr. K
from Riverside, CA
I ordered this piano over the small wooden ones because most of the bad reviews were about the pianos being out of tune. I didnt want my kid learning from an out of tuned piano, so i got the electric version. You have to push the keys harder than normal to make piano keys work, but at least its in tune! Had a few other sound FX options, both my boys (3 and 1.5 yrs) seem to love jamming out on it. The size is a little weird too... I have kiddy chairs but they are too big for this. Going to need to use a kids step stool as a seat! Could of made it a little taller... Looks cool when set up...
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Baby Grand is a hit
By twinpearls
from Longmont, CO
The ease of use and the way it can engage the kids.
The baby grand piano was a hit for christmas
By Gerrie
from Hubbard Texas
Grand son's ages 1 and 4 loved the piano. They both love music and the piano was a hit
A big hit with my great granddaughter!
By Mary
from piano in in Brooklyn
My great-granddaughter was thrilled
Nice sound
By Melisa
from Utah
I sent this to my graddaughters. The oldest one is four. She has fun playing it. I really like that the keys are the same width as a regular piano. It will make the tradition easier when she is older.
a Lovely, Lovely piano!!
By TheOutlawJoseyWales
from Denton, TX
bought this for my granddaughters, ages 3 & 1! They love it!! It doesn't have a bench, but they don't mind at all.
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Half of En Vogue gets to call itself En Vogue.
Two members of the 90s superstar group from Oakland can still represent themselves under the group's name, according to a judge. Citing legal documents, TMZ reported Monday a Los Angeles judge granted founding members Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis the exclusive right to use the name "En Vogue" while performing and touring, after a long, drawn-out legal battle with former bandmates Maxine Jones and Dawn Robinson¿
Herron and Ellis sued Jones and Robinson for the name, plus $1 million in damages, in 2012. They said Jones and Robinson were illegally touring under the name En Vogue after the band broke up, since Herron and Ellis owned the rights.
C'mon ... is there really that much money on the country fair circuit?
Without giving a lot of details, TMZ said the judge sided with Herron and Ellis, but said the duo failed to prove damages, so they got no money.
Come on, everybody. Can't we make nice and get along?
'GLEE' STAR GOES TO REHAB: "Glee" star Cory Monteith is going to rehab.
According to MSN.com, Monteith's rep confirmed Sunday that the actor has "voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction. He graciously asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery."
OK. I'll stop calling him.
People.com first reported the news. This is not the 30-year-old's first time in rehab. He went when he was 19, and has talked about his struggles with addiction, saying he had a serious problem and took just "anything and everything." He told Parade in 2011 that he was "lucky to be alive."
Monteith plays Finn Hudson on the Fox show and is dating his co-star Lea Michele, who told People.com that she loves and supports him and is proud he's going to rehab.
BIEBER WILL BE PROSECUTED, ACCORDING TO REPORT: Justin Bieber will be prosecuted for allegedly spitting on a neighbor, according to TMZ.
That's right. It's time for this country to start cracking down on celebrity spitters, before the problem gets out of hand.
Law enforcement sources told the website Los Angeles Sheriff's Department investigators will refer the case to the L.A. County District Attorney for review after the investigation is completed, and they will likely recommend that criminal battery charges be filed against the singer.
Good. Because when spitting on your neighbor becomes a crime, than only criminals will be spitting on their neighbors.
I'm not sure that made any sense whatsoever.
Nevertheless, TMZ reported Monday that its sources said its clear what happened, and not just over the alleged spitting incident.
As you remember, Bieber got into it with a neighbor last week when, after taking delivery of a new Ferrari, he allegedly proceeded to drive around his neighborhood like a crazy man, hitting speeds around 100 miles an hour, according to witnesses. When one neighbor went to confront the singer, Bieber supposedly spit in his face and threatened to kill the man.
Justin Bieber must have some crazy Karate skills, being 97 pounds and throwing around threats like that.
TMZ reported that police believe it's relevant that Bieber has shown a pattern of disregard for the law, including speeding tickets, fights, threats, reckless driving, drugs and more. These same sources say it's a situation that's all too familiar: small crimes that escalate over time to serious criminal conduct.
Law enforcement sources say that the Beebs needs professional help to manage his anger and behavior.
'BUCKWILD' STAR FOUND DEAD: Shain Gandee, from the reality TV show "Buckwild," was found dead Monday in West Virginia, with his uncle and a third, unidentified person, in an SUV in a ditch, authorities said.
Kanawha County Sheriff's Department Cpl. B.D. Humphreys said 21-year-old Gandee, 21, his uncle David Gandee, 48, and the third person were found Monday near Sissonville.
According to the Associated Press, they were last seen around 3 a.m. Sunday at a bar in Sissonville, when they told people they were going driving off-road.
Humphreys said state police on Monday morning received a call that a vehicle was found wrecked in a muddy area a few miles from Gandee's home in Sissonville, about 15 miles outside of Charleston. Authorities found the 1984 Ford Bronco with all three men inside. Humphreys did not provide details on the condition of the vehicle or the bodies. He said no foul play was expected.
The terrain in the area was "very muddy, very rough," Humphreys said, adding that authorities had to use all-terrain vehicles to get to the site.
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper said the news was devastating for the small community near Charleston.
"It's a very sad day for the Sissonville area and for these families," he said. "This is a small community, and most of us know directly members of these families. We're keeping them in our hearts and prayers."
Shain, nicknamed "Gandee Candy" by fans, was a breakout star of the show that followed the lives of a few local free spirits enjoying a wild country lifestyle. It was filmed last year, mostly around Sissonville and Charleston.
MTV issued a statement saying it was shocked and saddened to learn of its star's death.
"We are waiting for more information but at this time, our main concern is for the Gandee family and their friends," the statement said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Shain had a magnetic personality, with a passion for life that touched everyone he met and we will miss him dearly."
The show, which had been picked up for a second season, was often compared to a rural version of "Jersey Shore." The half-hour series occupied the former "Jersey Shore" time slot and was garnering an average of 3 million viewers per episode. It was the No. 1 original cable series on Thursday nights among 12- to 34-year-olds.
Gandee is the third cast member of "Buckwild" to make headlines. Last week, 24-year-old Salwa Amin was sent back to jail for violating the terms of her bond following a February arrest. She was charged with two counts of drug possession with intent to deliver and initially jailed on $200,000 bond, which was later reduced to $100,000. Amin remained in jail without bond on Monday. Authorities arrested Amin and two other people at a Summersville home after receiving a tip from an informant. They found oxycodone pills, heroin and $3,000 in cash.
Cast member Michael Douglas Burford was charged in February with driving under the influence.
LINDSAY LOHAN TO SIT WITH LETTERMAN: Lindsay Lohan will appear on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on April 9.
Yes, of course this will be as magical as you think it will be.
The actress hasn't don't a real interview anywhere since November, when she was promoting "Liz & Dick." She's going to sit down with Letterman to promote her upcoming appearance on Charlie Sheen's FX show "Anger Management."
Lohan hasn't appeared on Letterman's show since she still sort of had a career in 2007, and didn't even have her first DUI or anything. She was supposed to be on Letterman's show in 2011, but supposedly canceled.
TRUMP DROPS LAWSUIT: Donald Trump has dropped a lawsuit he filed against Bill Maher, claiming the comedian and TV host went back on a promise to donate $5 million to charity if Trump could prove he was not part orangutan.
Give us a second while we clean up the food we just spit out of our mouth.
According to TMZ, Trump sued Maher in February, saying Maher skipped out on a promise to donate $5 million to charity if Trump could prove he wasn't part orangutan. Maher made the offer during an appearance on "The Tonight Show," after Trump made his $5 million challenge to President Obama regarding the his birth certificate.
Do you ever wonder if any of these grown men have anything better to do?
In the lawsuit, Trump said he formally responded to Maher's challenge with a copy of his birth certificate, proving he's the "son of Fred Trump," who we're guessing isn't a monkey. Though Trump should be the first person to acknowledge that a supposed birth certificate isn't real proof of anything.
TMZ said Trump filed papers on March 29 in Los Angeles County Superior Court to dismiss the case. However, Trump's rep the battle may not be over.
"The lawsuit was temporarily withdrawn to be amended and refiled at a later date," says Michael Cohen, Trump's executive vice president and special counsel.
Hopefully some DNA tests are being done as we speak. Many of us want an explanation for that hair.
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/insertfoot.
Tuesday is April 2, the 92nd day of 2013. There are 273 days left in the year.
1513: Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon and his expedition landed in present-day Florida. (Some historians say the landing actually occurred the next day, on April 3.)
1792: Congress passed the Coinage Act, which authorized establishment of the U.S. Mint.
1800: Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, in Vienna.
1860: The first Italian Parliament met at Turin.
1863: During the Civil War, the Richmond Bread Riot erupted in the Confederate capital as a mob made up mostly of women, outraged over food shortages and rising prices, attacked and looted stores. In 1912, the just-completed RMS Titanic left Belfast to begin its sea trials eight days before the start of its ill-fated maiden voyage.
1917: President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, saying, "The world must be made safe for democracy." (Congress declared war four days later.)
1932: Aviator Charles A. Lindbergh and John F. Condon went to a cemetery in The Bronx, N.Y., where Condon turned over $50,000 to a man in exchange for Lindbergh's kidnapped son. (The child, who was not returned, was found dead the following month.)
1942: Glenn Miller and his orchestra recorded "American Patrol" at the RCA Victor studios in Hollywood.
1956: The soap operas "As the World Turns" and "The Edge of Night" premiered on CBS-TV.
1968: The science-fiction film "2001: A Space Odyssey," produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, had its world premiere in Washington D.C.
1974: French President Georges Pompidou died in Paris.
1982: Several thousand troops from Argentina seized the disputed Falkland Islands, located in the south Atlantic, from Britain. (Britain seized the islands back the following June.)
2003: During the Iraq War, American forces fought their way to within sight of the Baghdad skyline. A bomb blast near a wharf in the southern Philippine city of Davao killed 16.
2008: President George W. Bush suffered a diplomatic setback when NATO allies rebuffed his pleas to put former Soviet republics Ukraine and Georgia on the path toward membership. Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, who'd helped broker peace in Northern Ireland but couldn't survive a scandal over his collection of cash from businessmen, announced he would resign.
2012: A gunman killed seven people at Oikos University, a Christian school in Oakland, Calif. (Suspected gunman One Goh was found not mentally fit for trial until deemed competent.) President Barack Obama challenged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold his health care overhaul during a Rose Garden news conference. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled, 5-4, that jailers may perform invasive strip searches on people arrested even for minor offenses. Five-time All-Star Reggie Miller joined longtime NBA coach Don Nelson and college standout Ralph Sampson as part of a 12-member class to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Kentucky won its eighth men's national NCAA basketball title, holding off Kansas for a 67-59 victory.
Actress Linda Hunt (68), singer Emmylou Harris (66), rock musician Tony Fredianelli (Third Eye Blind) (44), actress Roselyn Sanchez (40), actor Michael Fassbender (36), rock musician Jesse Carmichael (Maroon 5) (34), singer Lee Dewyze (TV: "American Idol") (27), singer Aaron Kelly (TV: "American Idol") (20).


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I'm Ashley (McMillan) Weightman. I grew up in the small town of Wimbledon, North Dakota. In 2005 I moved to Bismarck to go to school where I graduated from the University of Mary with a Bachelors Degree in Communications and Business. I began working at the CBS affiliate as a reporter while in college and spent three years there. From CBS, I moved to Devils Lake to work at WDAZ-TV for a year, before continuing to work at WDAZ in Grand Forks. I married the love of my life Travis on June 23, 2012 and we now live in Bismarck with our three year old son, Corbin. Travis works at KXMB-TV and I at KLJ Engineering and attend Rasmussen College where I'm pursing a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management and Organizational Leadership.
Weight has been a struggle for me since I can remember. I do well for a while and then fall off the wagon. Four years ago I lost nearly 50lbs and was doing great. Two months after maintaining my weight, I found out that I was pregnant and gained 70lbs in nine months. I figured after I had Corbin, some of the pounds would fall off. Corbin weight 8lbs 12oz and I only lost 3lbs. Ever since December of 2009, I've been doing fad diets for about a month, trying the gym on and off, and eat healthy and nothing seems to be working. I've recently had some health issues and my doctor told me that in order to have more children and be a part of my children's life, I need to lose weight, but most importantly, I need to do it for me.
So I made it through detox. I'll admit, I did cheat, but it wasn't a lot. I had to make the vegetables into smoothies because I gagged on a lot of them. I'm a wuss I know. However, by the time the week was over, I was down 11lbs!!!! I was so excited. This week we are working regular foods back into our meals. Protein at every meal along with fruits and vegetables. No breads, pasta or grains. That is a struggle for me. I have only has pasta one time, but bread is a struggle for me. We had burgers this weekend and of course I had to have it on a bun. My mother-in-law made chocolate chip cookies, so I ate some. I like to drink when I play cards, so I did that. The detox was good for me, but I've gained five of those pounds back. I'm down six pounds from when I started, but I need to continue eating how I was right after the detox.
I also noticed during the detox that I didn't have heartburn. However, when I started eating things that were high in sugars, I got instant heartburn. It's definitely something to think about it and consider when eating foods that I know aren't great for me.
I'm pretty sure I was angry at my husband for quite some time. He and Corbin (our son) went to get some ice cream and that was all I could think about. I just kept asking him for food and when he wouldn't let me have some, I would get upset. He kept saying he was trying to help me and I understand that, but I definitely think its a mind thing. When I wasn't thinking about cheese sticks, subs, or cereal, I was fine. However at other times, I just wanted to eat.
This week hasn't gone so well. My husband is gone and I have been running to grab lunch from restaurants and just grabbing something on the way home for supper. I have however been exercising more and feel really good. My next 5k is in 18 days so I'll definitely have to put some time in.


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The California Mud Slide Pie… mmm, mmm good. It is rich, creamy and full of chocolate passion. There are many raw techniques to be learned from making this pie. If you are new to raw desserts, it might seem overwhelming, but not to worry… in time all of the techniques used will become just as natural as any cooking technique that you are currently using.
For the crust I am using almonds and coconut instead of flour. It is important to soak and dehydrate the almonds first. I provided a link below that will help you through that process. The whole purpose behind this is to optimize digestion. The dates are used as a binder and sweetener. They will cause all the other ingredients to pull together forming a nice batter for the crust.
In the chocolate sauce I used raw agave nectar for the sweetener. You can use your favorite liquid sweetener in place of the agave if you wish. To help give the sauce some body and structure, coconut oil is used. Coconut oil firms up with chilled. This will help with part of the structure to the overall pie.
Now comes the fun part… the filling. I highly recommend a high-powdered blender for this. The goal is to create a smooth and creamy mouth feel. There are several ingredients used in this pie to help give it a nice thick body. Coconut milk and cashews give the pie a creamy base and firms up when chilled. The raw cacao butter not only gives this pie a nice rich chocolaty flavor, it too firms up when chilled. The lecithin is a natural thickener as well as an emulsifier. So as you can see, each ingredient places a vital role.
This recipe is from my student hand book from Living Light Culinary Arts Institute
Make one 9 1/2" deep dish pie
Chocolate sauce: yields 2 1/4 cups
Bottom layer:
Pour 1 cup of the chocolate into the bottom of the crust. Place in the fridge
while you are preparing the filling.
I started by spooning the batter with the almond butter in it, into the pan.
The batter without the almond butter was a bit thinner. That's OK it will
all set up after chilling overnight.
I then placed globs of chocolate around the batter.
And kept alternating the batters with the chocolate until it was all used up.
Run a skewer stick through the batters, giving it that swirl effect. Be careful
that you don't disrupt the crust, dragging crumbs into the batter.
Place in the fridge overnight to chill and set up.
Hi! I'm really enjoying trying your recipes! I'm not able to find cacao butter. Could I use more almond butter or melted coconut oil in place of that?


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