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Spare 200 rd ECHO 1 MP5 AEG High Cap Magazine
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- Best buy This is the best thing you can buy for an MP5 right now. ECHO 1 sells mags just as good as TM and CA hi cap mags but for a much lower price. This mag is made out of metal. 200 rounds is good. It is the same mag that comes with the ECHO 1 MP5. It must be re winded every 30-40 shots. It never jammed on me once. It rarely misfires. Buy this instead of the $30 one. I had the ECHO 1 MP5 A4 since January this year and this mag never jammed.
- ...yes..i have 3 extra of these mags..they'll all fine quality..2 were bought together & the 3 of them work great..they fit fine in a utg vest..shorty..suggestion: bring these out in a 6 pack..offering..as way-popular as echo is..a great seller..hello-gdnite...10Q...jeffer
- a magThis mag is is solid metal (yeah baby) It is great and does not jam up. It only holds 200 rounds!!! That is like a minute of shooting! Buy like uh ten. For all you spring people 200 rounds is like ten for a spring!
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- A real reviewSeeing that soem of these people do not have this mag since they made it obvious, I will review it. First off, the loading door where you load the BB's seems weak on every high capacity MP5 magazine, so you are wrong. Also, it just seems weak but it isn't seeing that it never broke ever since I got the ECHO 1 MP5 in January and sold it last month. Ever high capacity misfeeds, I do not care who makes it, any mag misfeeds, but hi caps do it more often. It must be wound up every 40 shots about, and like all hi caps, it will not feed the last few rounds. In this mags case, it is about the last 15-20 rounds. Do not complain that it only holds 200 rounds, because 200 rounds is a lot, just learn to aim you trigger happy noobs. The other MP5 hi cap mag sold here is made by ICS, which is the same thing except it is $10 more and it won't feed the last 10 rounds, but still get this solid metal mag. I sold the mag that came with my MP5 which was this but I still have the spare one. Now I currently use an upgraded ICS MP5 A5 V4 with 3 200 round hi caps (ECHO 1 and two ICS's), 1 90 round mid cap (MAG), 1 95 round mid cap (STAR), 1 100 round mid cap (G&P), 1 50 round standard cap (TM), 1 28 round MP5K standard cap (ECHO 1), 1 440 round MP5K hi cap (CA). That is a lot but I can hold it because of my delta elite vest. It holds 12 with the holster. So buy this if you want an MP5 hi cap mag.
- great mag for any MP5i have an echo 1 MP5 A4, and this mag. both of which work great and i never have had a problem with them. before this mag came out, i bought a ICS 200 round mag. i figured it would be great because ICS makes most of the MP5's out in the airsoft market. but it acutully jammed all the time, and it miss fired about 1 out of 4 shots. the echo mag that came with my gun is great, never jammed, and it miss fired once on me. plus these mags are 10 dollars cheaper, thats great when you don't have a job at the moment. these mags are great and anyone with a MP5 should get one.
- just aas good as the $30 high cap magthis mag works great! it is all metal and holds 200 rounds
- Best for this gun.This magazine is overall the best for the mp5 series guns. This can hold the most bb's from the other mags. It is very durable, I have dropped mine more than once and it is fine, a little scratch but it still works great. I haven't had this mag jam once since i received it several months ago. It is full metal with a great color. When you buy the ECHO 1 Vector Arms VP5-A4 RIS AEG Airsoft Gun Metal, it comes with a magazine that wobbles and is not that durable, but when you buy this mag it fits in perfectly and doesn't wobble at all. I recommend this mag to anybody who has an mp5 airsoft gun.
- NO!!!I got one and I got through about 20 rounds and then it jammed. I had to pour out all the bb's and shove a cleaning rod down the loading hatch. Then I lubed it again and shot half the mag then it jammed. This time I couldn't even wind it. I ran into this problem before with full metal hi-caps. I think the plastic ones work better.
- Its a great high cap magazineIt feeds very well, locks in well, and is made of actual metal.BUY IT!
- Just Like Any Other High CapMy friend got one of these for his mp5, and it really isnt any different from any other high cap. for those of u who don't know a lot about high caps, basicly it misfeeds sometimes and doesnt shoot the last couple of bb's. to overcome that, my friend actually turns his gun upside down to shoot the last 30 or 40 bbs.
in my opinion, unless ur getting a high cap becuase u cant carry around a bunch of extra mags, i suggest u just get a bunch of lower cap mags (between 30-50 bbs) instead. that way u get a continuous stream that u dont have worry about misfeeding or not shooting every bb.


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Baltic Countries
ScanBalt celebrates its 10th anniversary
Under the motto "10 Years ScanBalt Bioregion – Towards a Balanced Regional Development and Smart Specialisation in the Baltic Sea Region", the ScanBalt BioRegion is holding the 10th ScanBalt Forum from September 21st-23rd. Launched in 2001, ScanBalt has become the most significant cooperation network for the life sciences and health sector in Northern Europe. The cross-border initiative that is headquartered in Copenhagen encompasses a region of 85 million inhabitants, 60 universities, 248 hospitals and about 2,500 life science and biotech companies – around 700 of which are SMEs.
The key issue for ScanBalt is to bundle the interests of its 67 members in the Baltic Sea Region, as well as North-West Russia, Norway and the Northern Netherlands. And the network is accomplishing that task with increasing success. So far, 15 international projects for companies, universities, and research facilities have been initiated and supported under the ScanBalt umbrella, all of them aimed at developing the areas bordering the Baltic Sea into a globally competitive meta-region. Taking yearly turns, members rotate duties in the ScanBalt Forum in order to strengthen cross-border cooperation within the ScanBalt Bio region. Following the founding session at the first Baltic Biotech Forum, which took place in Teschow in the German State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2001, the event has migrated almost completely around the Baltic Sea region from Oslo to Tallinn. The meeting in Heringsdorf on the German/Polish island of Usedom marks the return of ScanBalt to the southernmost areas of the initiative.
Flagship for Europe:
the Baltic Sea Health Region
The agenda of this year's Forum is filled with topics like the EU flagship "Baltic Sea Health Region" project, the "Green Valley"project with environmental projects and activities in the region, and the opportunities and challenges of cross-border cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region. Contributors to the 2010 ScanBalt Forum in Tallin (Estonia) successfully managed to incorporate the "ScanBalt Health Region" project as a keystone in the EU Baltic Sea Strategy, and added proposals to the emerging 8th EU Research Framework Programme, which includes a "Master Plan on Health" for the Baltic Sea region.
Successes like these have encouraged the 2011 Forum organisers. ScanBalt chairman Wolfgang Blank has high expectations: "The ScanBalt BioRegion has emerged as a model region for Europe in the cooperation between business, universities, and the public sector. In future, we need to keep working to improve the mobility of people, knowledge, and ideas within Europe, and to reduce regional inequalities. In Heringsdorf, we are attempting to pave the way for well-balanced regional development."
Cross-border success
Lectures and workshops are one way to present new projects from areas that include regenerative medicine, marine and industrial biotechnology, the fight against multi-resistant bacteria, identifying and defining new areas of cooperation, developing expansion strategies in the life sciences and health economy fields, and for mobilising resources for implementation. 250 participants from business, science, and the public sector are expected at the Forum, which falls under the patronage of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, currently led by state premiere Erwin Sellering. Anyone interested is welcome to attend (registration at: www.scanbaltforum2011.eu).
The ScanBalt Forum is organised by the West Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin/Poland, the University of Klaipeda/Lithuania and as part of the project Eco4Life, which is partly financed by the EU (European Regional Development Fund). The lead partner is BioCon Valley® GmbH, a central contact and service provider for life sciences, biotechnology and the biosciences in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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The lamp can short when a standard one-way bulb is fully tightened in the lamp's three-way socket, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help tab, then click on Home & Kitchen for more information.
About 25,000 and 541 in Canada.
This recall includes white plastic, turned-spindle design floor lamps with white fabric drum lamp shades and two 3-way pull-chain switches. Lamp is illuminated by two 3-way 100-watt or 29-watt CFL bulbs and stands approximately 60 inches tall. The model number PL1071 is located on a sticker on the bottom of the lamp.
Target has received six reports of short circuiting which have resulted in fires, minor property damage and two consumers being shocked.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
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"Almonds are one of the most nutritionally dense nuts. They're high in vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, and they're helpful for people with migraines. An apple or banana makes the perfect delivery system for all those nutrients," says Greg Hottinger, "and adds even more fiber to your diet. The combination of fruits and a handful of nuts or a spoonful of nut butter is a particularly good way to go for people who are trying to lose weight," he adds. "Because nuts alone are very calorie dense, combining them with fruit delivers lasting energy at a more modest calorie level." — Natural Health, May, 2005.
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Is there a way for me to jump forward in a streaming movie using the ps3 controller or blu ray remote?
The fast forward doesn't seem to work very well- (sometimes not at all with certain files)
PS This is a great program! Kudos to all who worked on this!
I am running an i7 with windows 7 on gigabit lan, and it is amazing!


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When years of hard work pay off with state championship
WATERBURY -- The keepsake, a framed picture, displaying the single greatest moment in the football career of Dan Mulrooney, has remained with him throughout his playing days.
Lifted on the shoulders of teammate TJ Campion after his 356-yard, four touchdown performance in Holy Cross' decisive 40-0 victory over Stratford in the 2006 Class SS state championship game, Mulrooney remains stunned by the postgame honor that his teammates bestowed upon him.
"I've seen the game tapes a lot, I'm not going to lie," said Mulrooney. "When it was over, I really did feel like I was on top of the world."
It was a hard journey to that moment for Mulrooney and the Crusaders.
"We lost back to-back NVL championship games to Woodland and Ansonia, and both games we had in our grasp," recalled Mulrooney. "That was crushing."
But the 2005 Class SS semifinal loss, 35-30, at Brookfield was even more troubling. Mulrooney was running for an apparent TD, slipped on the mud-slicked field and was caught from behind at the 10 yard line. Four attempts at the end zone failed, and the Bobcats held on for the win.
"It was dead silence on the bus ride home," recalled Mulrooney. "I didn't want to talk to anyone. The next day, a group of us got together and talked about our senior year being our last chance and deciding that we wanted to go out perfect. We couldn't put it to chance. We had to earn it."
They did, with Mulrooney leading the way. His ex-teammates say Mulrooney could do it all.
"There wasn't any doubt that Danny was our best player," said teammate Dan Crane.
"To me, Danny was Superman," said Campion. "That's what all of us linemen called him."
"To me, the best way to describe Danny is fearless and relentless," said Michael Croce, the Crusaders' starting quarterback.
While the respect from his former teammates is near universal, Mulrooney himself holds a deep respect and admiration for Steve Croce, his youth football coach, his freshman high coach and his offensive coordinator at Holy Cross.
"Steve Croce taught me everything that I know about football, from holding the ball, to running through holes," said Mulrooney. "I can still hear him now with that daunting voice, 'Stop dancing around. Take it downhill.' I wrote him last year to tell him that he was the best coach I ever had and how much he impacted my life. He is like a second father."
Former Naugatuck Valley League rival, Woodland's Shane Kingsley, said from the time that Mulrooney was little, Mulrooney was labeled as a can't-miss kid.
"Everyone knew who he was and you had better follow him wherever he was on the field," said Kingsley. "In high school, he could have been All-League and All-State at middle linebacker, defensive end or running back. He was that good. And he's an unbelievably nice kid, too."
After high school Mulrooney went to play at Boston College, where things didn't work out as well on the playing field. He eventually transferred to Stony Brook University, and now is starting what he hopes will be a career in coaching, with an assistant's job at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Throughout his college career with Boston College, Mulrooney had to be relentless and also persevere after sustaining two serious injuries and subsequent surgeries on his back, and another on his pectoral muscle. But Mulrooney's resolve got him through those times, just like in high school.
"I never had a sense that Danny saw himself as a superstar," said former Holy Cross head coach Mike Phelan. "He was a great teammate, an outstanding student and person. I enjoy seeing him succeed in those ways."
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Officials say an employee at a middle school in Edmond won't be at school Tuesday after he allegedly called a suicide hotline and threatened to harm himself and others.
The Edmond School District sent out alerts Monday to parents after the alleged threats were called in to a hotline.
Authorities say the man works at Sequoyah Middle School.
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Wikiweapons and Printing 3D Guns. It's Just a Stalking Horse for What's to Come
When I wrote an article for FSM a few years ago about 3D printing it was a big topic in the open-source community but it had not yet gone fully mainstream. If there was one thing guaranteed to make 3D printing explode onto the mainstream news media it was an item about someone "printing" a gun. That got your attention, didn't it? Mine too. It's controversial of course but it might just be the beginning of a rerun of the Napster/Piratebay episodes in the 21st century - with the inevitable debate between patent-free, non-hierarchical open-source models and patent-encumbered proprietary software and hardware. Napster was a ripple. 3D printing will be a tsunami.


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John Reagan.
1932: Graduates from Eureka College, Eureka, Ill.
1932-1937: Works as radio announcer at WOC, Davenport, Iowa, and then
1937: Makes film debut with "Love Is on the Air."
Jan. 26, 1940: Marries Jane Wyman, actress. Children: Maureen, born
1940: Plays "the Gipper" in "Knute Rockne:
1942-45: Serves war effort by making air force training films.
1947: Becomes president of the Screen Actors Guild.
March 4, 1952. Marries Nancy Davis, actress. Children: Patti, born
1952, 1956, 1960: Though a Democrat, campaigns for Republicans Dwight
1954-62: Works as host and performer on General Electric Theater, tours
Oct. 27, 1964: Gives influential speech in favor of GOP presidential
Nov. 8, 1966: Elected California governor over incumbent Democrat
1968: Makes last-minute bid for Republican presidential nomination.
Nov. 3, 1970: Elected to second term as governor.
1976: Challenges President Ford unsuccessfully in the Republican
Nov. 4, 1980: Elected president over incumbent Jimmy Carter, garnering
Jan. 20, 1981: Sworn in as 40th president of the United States. Iranian
March 30, 1981: Wounded by one of six shots fired as he left a
June 5, 1981: The AIDS crisis begins when the U.S. Centers for Disease
July 7, 1981: Announces he is nominating Arizona judge Sandra Day
August 1981: Fires more than 11,000 air traffic controllers after they
Oct. 23, 1983: 241 U.S. Marines and sailors are killed in a suicide
Oct. 25, 1983: U.S. troops invade island of Grenada after a leftist
Nov. 6, 1984: Re-elected, besting former Vice President Walter Mondale
May 5, 1985: Visits German military cemetery at Bitburg as a gesture of
July 13, 1985: Undergoes successful surgery for colon cancer.
Nov. 19-21, 1985: Summit in Geneva with Soviet leader Mikhail
April 15, 1986: United States launches an air raid against Libya in
Oct. 11-12, 1986: Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, on arms reduction, U.S.
November 1986: The Iran-Contra affair becomes public. White House
March 4, 1987: Reagan acknowledges in a televised speech that his
Oct. 23, 1987: Senate rejects Reagan's nomination of Robert H. Bork for
Dec. 8-10, 1987: Summit in Washington. Reagan, Gorbachev sign treaty to
May 29-June 2, 1988: Summit in Moscow. Reagan, Gorbachev exchange
Nov. 8, 1988: Reagan's vice president, George H.W. Bush, defeats
Dec. 7, 1988: Summit in New York City. Gorbachev's plan to reduce
January 1989: Returns to California after second term ends.
November 1990: Publishes his memoir, "An American Life."
Nov. 4, 1991: Reagan presidential library in Simi Valley, Calif.,
Nov. 5, 1994: Discloses he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Jan. 12, 2001: Breaks his hip in a fall at his home.
March 4, 2001: Christening of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan.
Aug. 8, 2001: Daughter Maureen dies of cancer.
Oct. 11, 2001: Becomes the longest-lived president ever, having lived
July 12, 2003: U.S. Navy commissions its newest aircraft carrier, the
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Home > Wellness > Health Library > Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises to Relieve Pain
Many people with plantar fasciitis have intense heel
pain in the morning, when they take their first steps after getting out of bed. This
pain comes from the tightening of the plantar fascia that occurs during sleep.
Stretching or massaging the plantar fascia before standing up can often reduce
heel pain.
Other steps can help reduce heel pain when you take your
first steps after getting out of bed. You can:
Stretching exercises should create a pulling
feeling. They should not cause pain. Ask your physical therapist or doctor which
exercises will work best for you.
Stretching and strengthening exercises will help reduce plantar
It's best to do each exercise 2 or 3
times a day, but you do not need to do them all at once.footnote 1
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics (2010). Plantar fasciitis. In JF Sarwark, ed., Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 4th ed., pp. 839–844. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Other Works Consulted
Digiovanni BF, et al. (2006). Plantar fascia-specific stretching exercise improves outcomes in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. A prospective clinical trial with two-year follow-up. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 88(6): 1775–1781.
Pasquina PF, Foster LS (2008). Plantar fasciitis. In WR Frontera et al., eds., Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation, 2nd ed., pp. 469–473. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
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- Oct 18:
- Bart Strike Raw Video: What commuters have to say about transit strike
- Jul 5:
- Mercury News editorial: BART strike isn't really over
- BART service resumes; August strike threat remains
- Jul 4:
- BART strike ends; trains to begin running Friday afternoon
- Director says his team must hold the line in BART negotiations
- BART negotiations 'not going well,' union rep says
- Jul 3:
- BART strike: San Francisco garages raising rates over parking crunch
- BART strike hits Day 3 as overnight negotiations yield no deal; talks to resume this afternoon
- Jul 2:
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- Oakland meter maid crosses picket line, tickets unsuspecting drivers
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- BART strike leaves commuters weary, wiser for Day 2
- Herhold: Time and geography will shape the BART strike
- BART strike a moneymaker for ride-sharing services and taxi apps
- Mercury News editorial: BART union demands are outrageous
- The Great BART Strike Race of 2013: A recap
- BART strike: Commute chaos rages on as strike begins with no end in sight
- Bay Area commuters scramble for alternatives on Day 1 of BART strike
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- Roadshow: Getting ready for BART-ageddon
- Jun 26:
- Barnidge: If BART workers strike, they shouldn't expect much sympathy
Freaked out about the BART strike? Here are some tips on how to deal with today's shutdown, which is adding up to 200,000 frustrated transit riders onto the Bay Area's already-jammed freeways, trains and buses.
Traffic officials implore you to:
BART's daily ridership amounts to about 5 percent of the 3.8 million Bay Area commuters who need to get to work in the typical weekday, but even slight increases to the number of vehicles on the road can really slow travel.
Even though it's a holiday week, with the Fourth of July on Thursday, "We really need drivers and passengers to be patient, but take somebody along, a friend or a stranger," said John Goodwin, spokesman for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. "Fill up those empty seats in cars."
BART shutdown early Monday morning after its labor unions went on strike. It was not clear when they would return to the negotiating table, as both sides remain far apart on issues such as wages and health care and pension contributions. A strike will continue indefinitely until a deal is reached.
AC Transit was not on strike Monday but could be as soon as Tuesday.
During a strike, BART parking lots will be free for drivers to meet up and carpool together, or catch a bus. Existing casual carpooling services are available in the Bay Area as well.
The MTC and Caltrans are fully staffing Bay Area bridge toll booths and traffic operation centers to monitor freeway flow. Metering lights will be enforced most of the day but can only do so much to speed up freeway traffic, Goodwin said, so load up some music and blast the air conditioning for what is forecast to be yet another blisteringly hot week.
Goodwin said the traffic effect in the San Jose area and the far North Bay should be minimal, but the rest of the Bay Area could be a sea of red brake lights most of the day. However, commute-time traffic is historically near its lowest levels during the Fourth of July week, when school is out and many families are vacationing. Plus, some Bay Area businesses are telling their employees to work from home or leave outside of rush hour.
"It's going to be pretty bad," said Jim Wunderman, CEO of the Bay Area Council, which represents businesses. But "there are definitely plans in the works at a lot of companies to enable people to telecommute. Some of the bigger ones have arranged carpools, encouraged people to take vacation days, things like that."
If you can't drive, regional officials are ramping up a $20 million plan to beef up alternative transit service that should provide enough seats to serve one-fourth of the displaced BART riders. AC Transit -- if its workers don't also go on strike later this week -- SamTrans, San Francisco Muni, ferries, and Contra Costa County and North Bay buses all are adding limited extra service during the commute period.
If you're used to catching a bus at the BART station, those lines are still running, but the bus stops would move to just outside the stations. Look for signs at your local hub.
BART also is offering free shuttles leaving the El Cerrito del Norte, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and Fremont stations en route to San Francisco's Transbay Terminal from 5 to 9 a.m., and back from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and only about 2,000 to 4,000 people will be able to make it on each day, BART officials said.
Caltrain is typically a good bet for people heading up the Peninsula into San Francisco, but the rail line is so booked during rush hour already that it would likely be unable to handle additional loads or launch more trains. That means very, very crowded Caltrains.
San Francisco International Airport, however, will operate free shuttles between its international terminal and both the Millbrae Caltrain stop and the South San Francisco ferry station.
Car service Uber, which dispatches black town cars and taxis using an app, said Friday that it planned to ramp up social media efforts to recruit passengers Monday and would even scour the BART stations to recruit commuters without a ride.
Competitor SideCar, which relies on community drivers who work for a donation, is asking all of its drivers to be available next week.
"You'll see a big spike in demand, especially when you look in the morning and in the afternoon around rush hour," said Matt Carrington, marketing director for Taxi Magic, an app in San Francisco and San Jose that lets riders hail and pay for taxis on their smartphones. "That commuter traffic has to unload somewhere."
Staff writer Heather Somerville contributed to this report. Contact Mike Rosenberg at 408-920-5705. Follow him at Twitter.com/RosenbergMerc.


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Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHotel Monaco's unique design featuring bright decor and stylishly mismatched furniture sets the hotel apart. Attractive rooms with high-end amenities, wonderful freebies, a beautiful rooftop bar, and a great restaurant all help round out the experience. Plus, the hotel's location across the street from…
Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Ritz is housed in a stunning 1904 bank building designed after the Pantheon, and its grand rotunda lobby delivers serious "wow" factor. The terrific restaurant from celebrity chef Eric Ripert is also a highlight. But the large, bright rooms aren't as stylish or impressive as the public spaces.
Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLe Meridien is one of the most stylish hotels in Center City, with a striking combination of historical and modern design. Only the Hotel Palomar offers the same level of luxury boutique experience. But it's not quite perfect: Some rooms face an interior atrium and lack privacy.
Penn's Landing, Center City, PhiladelphiaThe Hilton Philadelphia is an upper-middle-range hotel located on the waterfront, within walking distance of the Old City's historic areas. Its extensive meeting space, on-site restaurant and contemporary rooms make it a solid pick for business travelers. But features such as an indoor pool, free use…
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Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe most notable feature at this elegant Sofitel near Rittenhouse Square Park is the sleek restaurant and lounge, Liberte. Light wood details and plush white beds make the rooms refined and comfortable, but they lack the striking boutique style of the Palomar across the street.
Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThis 116-room luxury property has a prime location in the downtown area of Center City overlooking Rittenhouse Square. Its spacious rooms and suites have traditional furniture and modern amenities like iPod docks, though not all rooms have coffeemakers. The indoor pool and gorgeous spa are highlights…
Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThis luxury hotel won't surprise anyone used to the elegance of a Four Seasons -- opulent decor, outstanding service, and a central location make it popular for business guests with an expense account, as well as leisure guests looking to stay in the lap of luxury. Meanwhile, locals are attracted to…
Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Westin Philadelphia is an elegant hotel with a central location close to Rittenhouse Square, shopping, and dining. The lobby is tucked away on the second floor, giving the hotel a somewhat private feel. Marble floors and ample seating in the lobby create a lovely space to relax outside of the room…
Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe 138-room Latham is a chic boutique hotel with a prime location near Rittenhouse Square Park, near some of the city's best restaurants, bars, and shopping. The lobby has bold retro-chic style, and rooms have chic blue and gold decor and modern technology features, though some are on the small side…
Old City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing is located between major roads and freeways along the Delaware River and within walking distance of Philadelphia's historic Old Town. As a mid-range chain property, it offers tasteful -- if generic -- rooms and a handful of convenient features like…
Center City, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThis upper-middle-range hotel in Center City has a convenient location down the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and an impressive fitness facility with a lovely (but small) indoor lap pool. Rooms are comfortable, but nothing special; it's worth comparing rates with the snazzier Le Meridien.


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Definition of substitute in English:
- There is no substitute for immediate political intervention to diffuse this crisis.
- Real-time data informing the passenger of poor service availability is no substitute for improved service availability.
- No substitute for experience exists, though, and I certainly will not make the same mistake again.
- The instructor had been an older man and someone that Carl had seen as a father figure, a substitute to fill part of a missing piece of his life.
- Before World War II, the single mother remained within her family circle, where a grandfather or uncle could become a substitute father.
- Victorio is dispassionate and controlling as the substitute father figure.
- Each team will comprise of 5 players and two substitutes and games begin at 9.30 am prompt.
- Parsley again goes into a cup match without a substitute goalkeeper.
- On an earlier occasion, I suggested that if a player is injured and unable to take part, a substitute should replace the injured man and take part in the game without any restrictions whatsoever.
- He added that the arrangement they had made for a substitute was without prejudice to his rights and remedies following rejection.
- Secondly, because there are many motorists who lack the inclination or the ready cash to hire a substitute on the chance of recovering reimbursement from the defendant's insurers.
- Of course, if the claimant has hired a substitute there should be no loss of profit.
verb[with object]
- Plastic mesh can be substituted for the wire mesh.
- The stem bark yields quality fibre that may be substituted for jute, but is stated to be of no advantage over jute.
- It could also save the lives of laboratory mice because chicken eggs and embryos share many genes and biochemical pathways with mammals, so they can be substituted for live animals in experiments.
- Bananas are a good alternative to potatoes as a source of potassium, and citrus fruits can substitute for broccoli to cover vitamin C requirements.
- Unmanned air surface and undersea vehicles can substitute for the loss of a number of ships, but not for all of them.
- Insurers have guaranteed schools that non-teaching staff employed to patrol school property or to substitute for staff on uncertified sick leave will be covered.
- Just as well I did, too, because a clerical error had substituted a different model than the one I chose.
- The next day I tell Mike I will look at the photos and try to identify them if they will substitute different photos for any that depict Jamal.
- These are merely guidelines; substitute different grains, fruits and nuts as you wish.
- The presence of electron-donating amino or substituted amino groups in a molecule generally makes it a good electron donor.
- In anaerobic environments, some bacteria are able to substitute metal ions for molecular oxygen in the process of respiration.
- At the second and third carbon atoms, instead of a full complement of hydrogens, each carbon atom would have a methyl group substituting one of the carbons.
- For example, if the longest chain were found to be five carbon atoms, then the compound would be identified as a substituted pentane.
- The side chains of the substituted residues easily accommodate in the dimer interlace.
- One possibility is to dissolve the spent fuel in an ionic liquid, such as a substituted pyridinium nitrate, then separate out components of the fuel in solution.
- The Bradford man was able to continue but the Town player had to be substituted.
- And on a night when nothing went right for the Shakers, an assistant even managed to substitute the wrong player.
- Solid depth means the Cowboys can substitute three players at a time and remain strong.
Traditionally, the verb substitute is followed by for and means 'put someone or something in place of another', as in she substituted the fake vase for the real one. From the late 17th century substitute has also been used to mean 'replace someone or something with something else', as in she substituted the real vase with the fake one. This can be confusing, since the two sentences shown above mean the same thing, yet the object of the verb and the object of the preposition have swapped positions. Despite the potential confusion, the second, newer use is well established, especially in some scientific contexts and in sport ( the top scorer was substituted with almost half an hour still to play), and is now generally regarded as part of normal standard English.
- Example sentences
- The lower the degree of substitutability, the greater the risk of harm caused by committed-use contracts.
- Sappho moves towards the abstract by employing the substitutability of things, people, shops.
- The greater productivity and lack of perfect substitutability for the traditional teaching material gives these materials the potential to substantially enhance learning.
- Example sentences
- For example, researchers may wish to develop studies designed to identify reinforcers both within and outside of abusive relationships that have either a substitutable or complementary relationship.
- The differences may be in features, price, functionality, or anything else human ingenuity can devise. The goal in economic terms is to make a set of similar goods less substitutable for each other.
- Alternatively, to what degree are racial, citizenship, and gender categories more or less substitutable markers, buttresses reinforcing inequality, used to justify relegation to the lower ranks?
substitutive adjective
- Example sentences
- Although such a substitutive mode of representation is familiar enough from, for example, museums dealing with twentieth-century history, its effect here is to return attention to the 'nature' of the objects as substitutes.
- They are therefore substitutive, and it is important to study their 'conditions of presentation' and 'the relations of those conditions to our own spatiotemporality'.
- The pleasures of horror, dependent as they are upon the effects of the repressed, may involve temporary substitutive satisfactions - much like neurotic activity.
Late Middle English (denoting a deputy or delegate): from Latin substitutus 'put in place of', past participle of substituere, based on statuere 'set up'.
constitution from Middle English:
A constitution once referred to a law, as well as to a body of laws or customs. It comes from Latin constituere 'establish, appoint' from con- 'together' and statuere 'set up, place'. The latter is a rich source of English words including destitute (Late Middle English) literally 'placed away' so forsaken; institute (Middle English) something set up or established; restitution (Middle English) a re-establishing; statue (Middle English) something set up; and substitute (Late Middle English) someone set up instead of another. Prostitute (mid 16th century) comes from Latin prostituere 'expose publicly, offer for sale', from pro- 'before' and statuere 'set up, place'.
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American astronaut and first man on the moon Neil Armstrong died today, at 82 years old. CBS news is reporting that his passing is related to ongoing cardiovascular problems. Earlier in the month he underwent heart bypass surgery.
Forty-three years after he first stepped on the moon, the accomplishment still seems unreal, especially for people who were too young to know what was happening, or were born later.
But it happened, not just once but a few times before America's space program changed its focus and people stopped going to our only natural satellite.
Below are photos of the trip, and a video of the coverage from CBS of the launch. Also is a 1970 BBC interview with Armstrong in which he discusses his experience on the moon and touches on what he saw might be the future of human space flight to the moon.


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TRUCKEE, Calif. - In an effort to better serve the community and remain true to its mission statement, the Tahoe School of Music in Truckee changed its tax status to nonprofit 501c3 on Sept. 7. The organization currently provides services for Truckee Elementary, Truckee-Donner Parks and Recreation District, Sierra Expeditionary Learning School, Tahoe Expedition Academy, and Forest Charter School. It also offers private and group lessons at its location at 10038 Meadow Way, Ste. E, Truckee, and has an available on-site recording studio and rehearsal space.
"Our goal has always been to provide musical opportunities for children and adults of all ages in the Tahoe-Truckee area regardless of financial situation," said Tahoe School of Music former owner and now Executive Director Ben Martin. "We think this new status will better support our core values and mission statement."
Martin is a longtime local performer and avid supporter of a multitude of community music endeavors. He is known for his casual but thorough teaching style that most students find encouraging. "I believe that a relaxed, supportive environment maximizes our ability to learn," said Martin.
One of the school's core values supports the belief that musical expression is a natural part of being human and that everybody can play music. "At Tahoe School of Music, we are constantly seeking to disprove the misconception that you've either got rhythm or you don't," said Martin. "The good news is, we've all got it." According to Martin, the school strives to understand how its students learn so the instructors can teach in a way that makes sense to each individual.
The organization is now accepting tax-deductible financial donations to help purchase a building, upgrade the recital room, purchase a piano, upgrade the recording studio, and provide scholarship funds. They are also accepting the donation of used instruments.
The Tahoe School of Music offers an opportunity in the community for learning and sharing music. They encourage those who are new to music as well as those who are experienced musicians. Tahoe School of music focuses on an environment that serves as a positive outlet not only for learning, but creativity, fun and interaction with others. For more information contact Martin at 530-584-1234, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.tahoemusic.net.


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(WOMENSENEWS)--These days we expect a lot more of fathers.
As women have returned to the workplace, and the division of labor in families has changed, we have come to think about fathers as nurturers and caregivers as well as breadwinners. Some families have undergone role reversals, with mothers in the work force and fathers as primary caregivers.
As a result, fathers sometimes get the same scrutiny to which mothers have long been exposed.
Sometimes that scrutiny comes from mothers themselves, who are used to playing the major role in child-rearing (and certainly child care).
Despite their own anxieties, mothers may consider themselves the greater authority about their children--and fathers may agree with them.
For some time there has been a shift in the view of paternalism in child-rearing.
A reflection both of women's liberation struggle and of points of view derived from child development research, "father knows best" went out the window long ago. But, unfortunately, part of the fallout of this shift has been the maternalization of child-rearing.
While self-assertion and an ability to take charge are lauded in the workplace, needed nurturing for children has been identified largely with feminine TLC.
Sometimes dads themselves feel inadequate about their child care abilities. Feeling this way can lead them to try to do things the way mom does them. Trying to imitate someone else can be very inhibiting.
One father who consulted me in my practice said he felt incompetent when caring for his son until he became aware that he was trying to follow exactly what his wife did. Once he realized this, he decided to do whatever came more naturally to him. Things were much better after that.
Varied Approaches
Fathers and mothers are also men and women who are known to approach things differently. Fathers often play with children differently from the way mothers do. They are more inclined toward physical activity and their interactions are likely to take that form. They can often tolerate or even encourage more daring behavior, such as climbing higher on the jungle gym in the playground. They often differ about whether certain behavior is acceptable and about appropriate discipline. These differences may, at times, lead to conflict between parents.
The thing to remember is that differences in approach do not mean that one person is right and the other wrong. Doing something differently doesn't always mean doing it the "wrong" way.
Mothers sometimes think fathers are too "tough," while fathers may see mothers as too "soft."
But fathers and mothers each have something different to contribute to their children, and what each contributes has its own value. They function best as parents to their children when they hear and respect each other's points of view. What this means is taking the other's point of view into consideration. It is through this kind of mutual respect that children learn to respect both parents.
Fathers are learning how to be fathers--not mothers. Everyone learns best when praised for things done well, rather than criticized for doing it the "wrong way."
Fathers and mothers each need the support and approval of the other, just as children do from both parents. Let's use this Fathers' Day to show that we appreciate the increasing role that fathers are playing in their children's lives--and that we value the way they are doing it!
Dr. Elaine Heffner has written for Redbook, Parents Magazine and Disney online, as well as others. She has appeared on PBS, FOX, ABC and other networks and is author of "GoodEnoughMothering." She is a psychotherapist, parent educator and senior lecturer of education in psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College. She also co-founded and served as director of the Nursery School Treatment Center at Payne Whitney Clinic, New York Hospital. And she blogs.
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Leave it to Father John Misty to properly sum up the inaugural First City Festival in Monterey.
"If you can't have fun at this festival, there is probably something deeply wrong with you," the acclaimed folk-rock singer said during his set midway through the first day of First City.
Indeed, Saturday's show -- which offered up 18 indie/alt-pop acts performing on three stages -- was a definite blast. The good tunes were only outnumbered by the good times, as some 10,000 fans turned out to see such artists as Passion Pit, MGMT, Beach House, Delta Spirit and Washed Out. The action was scheduled to continue on Sunday with the likes of Modest Mouse, Purity Ring, Neko Case, Lucero and Devendra Banhart.
The few minor problems on Saturday, such as some technical glitches that caused delays on the stages, were more than outweighed by everything else. The vibe was enjoyably mellow and the crowd seemed happy and well-behaved. Plus, the weather was perfect. It was one of those warm, clear days that made you wonder why everyone doesn't live in Monterey. (Then, of course, you remember the housing prices and you understand why.)
The setting -- the Monterey County Fairgrounds, also the home of the city's annual jazz festival -- was a splendid place to gather for a "boutique" rock show. It's an intimate spot that allows you to saunter between all three stages in a matter of minutes.
It was also well decorated for the occasion -- with the rides, food stands and games in place for the upcoming Monterey County Fair, which opens Wednesday and runs through Sept. 2. That meant fans could nosh on such delicacies as corn dogs, candy apples and churros while grooving to Okkervil River. They could brave the Haunted Mansion or compete in a game of chance, with the goal of winning a giant stuffed frog or other equally desirable prize, then go rock to the Black Angels. Add in some food trucks, just so the Bay Area hipsters would feel at home, and it was truly a delicious production for fans.
The festival, however, wasn't just a hit with music lovers. It was also a hit with the music makers.
"Good job, festival!" remarked vocalist Victoria Legrand during the winning set by her dream-pop act Beach House. "Give your festival a pat on the back."
That's just what I intend to do. So, here are some of my favorite moments of the day:
Tennis -- Things just weren't going Alaina Moore's way. The vocalist said she'd been robbed a day or so earlier in San Francisco, with the culprits running off with her clothes. Plus, her keyboard kept blowing fuses, which caused delays during Tennis' set. Still, she was able to lead Tennis in a mighty enjoyable collection of bright indie-pop gems. Moore would later write on Tennis' twitter page, "Wow @FirstCityFest thanks for being the best, most understanding crowd! Broken keyboard? No problem!"
Washed Out -- The dreamy synth-pop artist, whose real name is Ernest Greene, was performing his first show in some eight months. The layoff didn't hurt him — or his backing band — one bit. Washed Out mesmerized the crowd with gorgeous numbers from his two-album catalog, which includes the recently released "Paracosm."
Beach House -- Admittedly, it's a bit strange watching this dream-pop duo perform while it's still light outside. Yet, Legrand and partner Alex Scally were able to masterfully re-create the lush magic of their studio recordings on the live stage.
Father John Misty -- I'm not a fan of Misty's music. Yet, I do like his intentionally goofy stage banter. At one point during his set, a noisy passing aircraft interrupted one of Misty's songs — and he decided to act as if he'd planned the whole thing. "Do you have any idea how much it cost to have a plane fly overhead at that particular moment?" Misty said to the crowd at the song's conclusion. "I'm starting to think it was a bit indulgent."
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10 Best Values in Private Universities 2012-13
All offer need-based aid that brings the price of admission, on average, to less than half the sticker price; four of the schools also award generous merit aid. Unlike liberal arts colleges, which focus on undergraduate education, these and other universities offer a range of degrees, such as MAs, PHDs and JDs.
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10. University of Pennsylvania
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Undergraduate enrollment: 9,779
Total annual cost: $57,316
Average annual need-based aid: $34,655
Average net cost: $22,661
The first U.S. institution of higher education to become a university, U-Penn takes pride in having a diverse and international student body. Almost half of its accepted students are of color, and more than 12% of the freshman class is from outside the U.S. Strong academics, including a student-faculty ratio of six-to-one, and a hefty need-based financial aid package make this Ivy League institution a model of high-quality, affordable education. 10. University of Pennsylvania
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9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,384
Total annual cost: $55,238
Average annual need-based aid: $35,289
Average net cost: $19,949
The training ground for scientific superstars (25 alums have won the Nobel Prize), MIT is one of the world's premier tech universities. As you would expect, 92% of incoming freshmen scored 700 or higher on the math SAT, and the admit rate is a competitive 10%. About two-thirds of MIT's students receive need-based aid, reducing the price to an average of $19,949. 9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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8. Stanford University
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,988
Total annual cost: $56,008
Average annual need-based aid: $39,105
Average net cost: $16,903
One of the most competitive universities in the country (along with Harvard and Columbia), Stanford is the only one of the three on the West Coast. Its low student-faculty ratio (five-to-one) ensures that students get personalized instruction from its faculty, and 98% of freshmen return for sophomore year. Stanford's generous annual need-based financial aid package brings the annual cost after aid to $16,903. 8. Stanford University
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7. Columbia University
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,027
Total annual cost: $60,298
Average annual need-based aid: $39,075
Average net cost: $21,223
This Ivy League institution may be the most expensive school on our list, but its need-based financial aid -- close to $40,000, on average -- makes it affordable to students who qualify. Columbia has an almost-perfect freshman retention rate (99%), reflecting its strong academic support and, just maybe, its desirable location in Manhattan's Morningside Heights. The admission rate - 7% -- is second only to Harvard's and tied with that of Stanford University. 7. Columbia University
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6. Harvard University
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,676
Total annual cost: $55,496
Average annual need-based aid: $42,229
Average net cost: $13,267
Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the country. Today, it's the most competitive on our list, with an admission rate of 6% and a yield -- the number of students who attend out of those admitted -- of 76%, besting that of its Ivy League peers. Harvard's financial aid (totaling more than $172 million) is awarded to more than 60% of its students, ensuring that the best and the brightest can attend Harvard regardless of income. 6. Harvard University
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5. California Institute of Technology
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Undergraduate enrollment: 978
Total annual cost: $52,995
Average annual need-based aid: $32,358
Average net cost: $20,637
This prestigious tech school, located in the northern suburbs of Los Angeles, makes a virtue of small numbers: small student body, small classes (its student-faculty ratio is an exceptional three-to one) and low student debt, thanks to its no-loan financial aid policy and generous student aid. But Caltech is big on academic excellence: 98% of incoming freshmen scored 700 or higher on their math SAT. Its faculty and alumni include more than 30 Nobel laureates. 5. California Institute of Technology
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4. Duke University
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Undergraduate enrollment: 6,549
Total annual cost: $56,056
Average annual need-based aid: $36,877
Average net cost: $19,179
Located on nearly 9,000 acres in Durham, N.C. (hub of the famed Research Triangle Park), Duke is one of the country's preeminent private research universities and one of the most affordable, thanks to generous financial aid (including merit scholarships averaging $24,323, awarded to a small slice of the student body). The seven-to-one student-faculty ratio means students have plenty of opportunity to interact with professors, who are also top researchers in their fields. 4. Duke University
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3. Princeton University
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Undergraduate enrollment: 5,249
Total annual cost: $54,425
Average annual need-based aid: $35,665
Average net cost: $18,760
This 266-year-old institution, the fourth-oldest in the country, is also one of the most competitive, with an admission rate of 8%. Its academic credentials include a six-to-one student-faculty ratio, a highly accomplished faculty and a brainiac student body (81% of incoming freshmen score 700 or more on their math SAT, and 76% score 700 or more on the verbal portion). Thanks to Princeton's no-loan financial-aid policy -- the first in the country -- students at this Ivy League school graduate with little or no debt; the average debt at graduation ($5,330) is the lowest on our list of private universities. 3. Princeton University
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Undergraduate enrollment: 3,755
Total annual cost: $50,692
Average annual need-based aid: $31,252
Average net cost: $19,440
Rice's sticker price is the lowest among our top 20 universities, and its need-based aid reduces the cost for students who qualify to an average of less than $20,000. Unlike many top-tier institutions, Rice also awards merit aid to a significant percentage of students, at an average of almost $16,000. Students here benefit from Rice's six-to-one student-faculty ratio, among the lowest for both liberal arts colleges and for private universities; 96% of full-time faculty hold a PhD or the equivalent. 2. Rice University
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Undergraduate enrollment: 5,349
Total annual cost: $52,700
Average annual need-based aid: $38,914
Average net cost: $13,786
Yale takes top honors in our list, thanks to its outstanding quality and lavish need-based financial aid. Yale's 8% admission rate (the percentage of students accepted out of those who apply) is one of the most competitive in the country. Its $19.3 billion endowment allows the school to meet 100% of need for all students who qualify, in average amounts approaching $40,000. The historic campus includes buildings in styles ranging from Victorian Gothic to Moorish Revival. Recent additions include an arts complex, several laboratories, an athletic center and a student residence. More capital projects are scheduled in the decade ahead. 1. Yale University
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CHINLE, Ariz. About 50 people in northeastern Arizona evacuated by floodwaters earlier this week have returned to their homes.
The affected areas included Chinle, Rock Point, Many Farms and Tohajiilee.
Navajo Nation officials say Chinle had 22 people from five different families evacuated.
They were put up in hotels at the tribe's expense after Wednesday's flooding and returned to their homes Friday.
Seventeen people stayed at a Navajo Nation shelter in Chinle that the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter supports.
At least 47 communities throughout the Navajo Nation have reported flooding, with up to 80 homes in the flood area.
The Arizona Republic says Chinle is the most affected area because it's at the bottom of a mountain.
There have been no reported fatalities or serious injuries from the flooding.


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Former Weare police sergeant fired after internal investigations
Former Weare police sergeant Joseph Kelley was fired last year following three department investigations, the contents of which have been turned over to state prosecutors for "possible criminal activity," according to correspondence among the town, the union representing Kelley and the state labor board.
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If you played on the 1994 Brookfield High School Lady Dogs, or the 1993 Bulldgogs teams, you are invited to the January 25 Courtmat game for a special recognition. Also, any jerseys from this era are requested to be loaned back to the school by January 23. They will be used for a throwback night and will be returned after the games. An example of these jerseys is seen above.
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Okay, so I've noticed that some of us have named our May babies the same thing. So I wanted to see how many duplicate first names we have.
So just copy & paste the post before yours and add your baby, followed by your screenname. If your baby's name already appears, just put your screenname after the other mommy's name (e.g. Joey- supermomma, queenbee).


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HALF MOON BAY -- More than two weeks after Yanira Serrano-Garcia was fatally shot by a deputy on the street where she lived, her 29-year-old brother can't stop thinking about what could have gone differently.
A slight shift in judgment, and maybe the trigger wouldn't have been pulled. A split-second difference, and maybe his only sibling would still be alive.
"My brain can't comprehend what happened to my little sister. How can a call for help turn into something so tragic?" said Tony Serrano-Garcia. "It's a nightmare I don't wish for anyone to experience. Seeing someone you love so much just ... gone in 20 seconds. It's just too much."
Yanira Serrano-Garcia, who had a history of mental illness, was shot and killed about 9:23 p.m. by sheriff's deputy Menh Trieu, a nine-year veteran of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Rebecca Rosenblatt said Trieu has said he fired because he feared for his life, and the office is standing by him.
While the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office continues to investigate the shooting as it does with all officer-involved shootings, the family and its attorneys are calling for a criminal investigation into Trieu's conduct, followed by a Town Hall hearing to present the DA's findings to the community. They are also prepared to file a lawsuit.
"Officers are required to take a look at the whole circumstance when they arrive on scene," attorney Jonathan Melrod said. "Was he really afraid of a slight, 18-year-old girl who was not even able to run? Or did he pull the trigger without adequate attempts to deescalate the situation?"
Family members say Serrano Garcia was obese and walked with a limp due to a birth defect.
Rosenblatt said there is a "lot of conjecture flying around" about the shooting. The sheriff's office is awaiting the DA's report, which she said should put to rest the speculation.
A legitimate threat?
Trieu responded alone June 3 to the Moonridge Housing Complex off Miramontes Point Road and found Serrano-Garcia in the road with a kitchen knife, sheriff's spokeswoman Rebecca Rosenblatt said. A 12-year-old witness told reporters that Trieu yelled at the teen when he saw her coming toward him and opened fire when she kept running, an account Wagstaffe said she also gave investigators.
The teen, who had just been admitted to a continuation high school and was set to participate in a job placement program, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident marked the second officer-involved shooting in San Mateo County this year, making 2014 the first year since 2006 with more than one officer-involved shooting. The last officer-involved shooting occurred March 18 in Pacifica, when 34-year-old Errol Chang, who was also mentally ill and armed with a knife, was shot and killed by a Daly City SWAT officer.
Of the six fatal officer-involved shootings since 2010, four involved patients who were mentally ill, authorities said.
While Chang was killed the first time his parents resorted to calling police, Tony Serrano-Garcia said the family had called police about five times before to help deescalate Yanira's mental health crises. Each time authorities sent an ambulance and medical crews to either talk her down or take her to the hospital.
But that wasn't the case on the evening of June 3.
"They had to know her"
Tony Serrano-Garcia said his sister was about to start a new medication, and that he trusted mental health experts to supervise his sister during the initial onset. His sister often abandoned her medication due to unpleasant side effects like weight gain and a loss of interest in things she once loved, and stressed to her brother that she "just wanted to be normal again," playing soccer and spending time with her friends.
He and his mother decided to call an ambulance June 3 when she once again refused to take her medication and was acting increasingly agitated. But this time a sheriff's deputy showed up from the substation just yards from the Serrano-Garcia home.
While Wagstaffe did not have an immediate conclusion as to why the response was so different from before, he said Trieu was likely the closest responder to the scene."I can't help but think [deputies] already knew of her," added Casillas. "They knew her ... they had to know her."
Wagstaffe said he hoped to complete his investigation within eight weeks of the shooting, and that toxicology reports and forensic analysis of both the knife and the firearm are still pending.
As for analysis of training and tactics, Wagstaffe said policies and protocols regarding the treatment of mentally ill subjects are reviewed and reexamined every time a loss like Yanira's rocks the community.
Trieu had not undergone CIT training, a 40-hour state-certified curriculum focusing on mental illnesses, psychiatric drugs, suicidal behavior and a host of other issues.
"There is no process that exists that can't be looked at whenever there's a tragedy," said Wagstaffe, who himself teaches at the county's CIT academies. "San Mateo County has been a leader in its concern about this topic, and we will always take a look to see if there's anything we can do better.
"In the end, the public is going to have full confidence in the fairness of the process. I am confident of that."
Meanwhile, community members on June 17 called on the City Council to establish June 3 as Yanira Serrano-Garcia Memorial Day.
"Whatever the outcome is, it's not going to bring my sister back," Tony Serrano-Garcia said. "It's not going to fill that hole in my heart. It's not going to take away the feeling of emptiness for my family. But we want justice ... and we want this to never, ever happen again."
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Knowing family's medical history can help determine personal health risks
Published: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:32 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:32 a.m.
Delving into your family background can be more than just an exercise in curiosity. It can help protect your health.
How to gather your family health history
Question: What is a family health history and what should it include?
Answer: It's a written or graphic record of the diseases and health conditions in your family. If possible, it should include three generations of your biological relatives and the ages when health conditions were diagnosed. Also include the age and cause of death of deceased family members.
Question: Where can I get this information?
Answer: Ask knowledgeable relatives. If possible, look at death certificates and family medical records.
Question: What should I do with the information?
Answer: Share the history with your doctors. Update the information from time to time. Consider sharing it with relatives and pass it down to your children so they'll have a record of the family health history.
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
That's why many physicians recommend that patients take time to compile a family health history that goes back, ideally, three generations.
"It gives doctors a picture of the family history to notice if there's patterns of disease in the family or inherited forms of disease that can be passed on," said Dr. Alison Tucker, a family medicine physician with Norton Community Medical Associates. It can be helpful "when we're trying to piece things together."
A family health history can impact decisions on when to get screened for certain health conditions, such as breast or colon cancer, and may affect treatment recommendations. It also may motivate patients to exercise, improve their diet or quit smoking.
"Creating and updating family history helps empower them to be more proactive in their personal health and lifestyle," Tucker said. "You can't pick your parents, and you can't change your genetic makeup, but you can change unhealthy behavior."
Histories can be compiled using good, old-fashioned pen and paper or by using computerized tools, such as the U.S. Surgeon General's My Family Health Portrait tool (www.hhs.gov/familyhistory).
Tucker said she likes to hand out information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist patients who need help getting started because some people say, "I just don't know how to do this."
Health providers say the holiday season can be a good time to glean information about family medical history since that's when relatives often gather for celebrations and dinners.
Stress the advantage of having a family health history and be clear about what you need to know, Tucker said. "Explain your purpose for requesting information," she said, and "the biggest thing I always tell people is just listen. People will talk if you give them the opportunity."
Dr. Lauren Ashbrook, an internal medicine physician with University of Cincinnati Physicians, said to let relatives know, "I'm not asking to be nosy" but rather to help determine personal health risks.
However, be prepared for the fact that some people may not want to discuss sensitive topics, such as mental-health and substance-abuse issues, said Dr. Michael Punnett, a family physician with Baptist Medical Associates in Louisville.
"Folks don't like to talk about" alcoholism and depression, for example, although they tend to run "pretty strong" in families, Punnett said. He encourages relatives to be "open and honest."
Tucker recommends speaking with relatives one on one instead of trying to discuss it at the dinner table. And make sure you're approaching someone who is knowledgeable, such as an older relative.
"You really want to ask the person in the family that kind of knows the best about your grandparents and your cousins and things like that, that you may not know of," Ashbrook said.
Family history is an important risk factor for such conditions as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, according to the CDC.
Because of a family history of certain health problems, such as cancer, doctors may suggest that a patient be screened earlier than usual, Punnett said.
Sometimes genetic testing might be recommended to see if the person has inherited a gene, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, that would increase the risk of a disease, such as breast cancer.
A doctor also may consider family history when deciding whether to prescribe medication. For example, when dealing with things like cholesterol, "we're going to be a lot more aggressive with you if you have a very strong family history of early coronary artery disease," Ashbrook said.
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No doubt billions of dollars lavished on local and state governments through the federal "stimulus" program were wasted. No one with any knowledge of how bureaucrats do things can have reasonable doubt about that.
Unfortunately, West Virginia has become a sort of "poster state" for wasting "stimulus" money-and we probably deserve the unpleasant attention.
Last week the U.S. Commerce Department's inspector general released a report on the fiasco involving purchase of more than 1,100 computer network routers with "stimulus" money given to West Virginia. The routers, at $22,600 each, were vastly more complex than needed at many of the public facilities, such as schools and libraries, where they were sent.
Once the press focused attention on the purchase, it was learned some of the routers, including those sent to State Police units, needed modifications to work with existing equipment. Some local officials hadn't even unpacked the routers for many months after they were received.
Yet state officials maintain the purchase was appropriate. A price break was obtained from the manufacturer, Cisco Corp., because of the bulk purchase. High-capacity routers were obtained to ensure good service in the future. The deal included warranties extended for an additional two years.
All these arguments do not address the basic fact that, as the Commerce Department pointed out, adequate routers could have been obtained for substantially less than the state paid.
The federal investigation was launched at the request of members of Congress. No doubt they will use the probe of West Virginia misuse of "stimulus" funds to illustrate other complaints about the program.
What ought to disturb West Virginians more, however, is state government's continuing insistence the deal was wise use of taxpayers' money.
It was not-and failure to admit that does not inspire confidence in future decisions about state spending.


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DENVER - Pinehurst Country Club in Denver and the similarly-named tracks in North Carolina have one thing in common - they can beat up a golfer pretty well.
That didn't stop Vail Christian's quartet of Robby Bowles, Cooper Gould, Tony Clark and Parker Poage from taking seventh in the 3A state championship tournament Tuesday, nor did it prevent Vail Mountain' Harrison Alonzo from nearly cracking the top 20.
Pinehurst in Denver played longer than the card of 6,748 yards with a par-70 (ouch) and no par-3 playing shorter than 20 yards (double ouch).
"If you were off on one shot, it just got tougher," Alonzo said.
Nonetheless, Bowles, the lone senior of the local state quintet, put up rounds of 74 and 81 to finish eighth in the state. This was Bowles' third state appearance. As a sophomore, he finished 77th at Eaton and 57th last year at Dos Rios up in Gunnison.
"It's cool. It's fun that my work paid off," Bowles said. "I had a huge jump from last year to this year. It was slowing my swing down and clubbing up and buying a putter from (VMS') Christian Bohren."
For the trivially-inclined, Bowles went from the Odyssey 2 Ball to the Scotty Cameron flat blade, and he's keeping the latter.
"I'll charge him double for it," Bowles joked if Bohren wants his putter back.
Bowles' 74 on Monday was magnificent. That put him third after the first day behind Kent Denver's Ben Moore and Ethan Freeman, who ended up first and second, respectively, at the end of the tournament.
Bowles went out in even par on the front nine before things came apart on the final nine, where he shot a 46.
"I was playing all right," he said. "I lost my focus. I got nervous. I just choked, sort of."
Choked is a pretty harsh word, but, then again, golfers specialize in self-flagellation. Whatever term one uses, it's happened to the best in golf - Phil Mickelson at a bunch of U.S. Opens, or, more recently, the Americans at last weekend's Ryder Cup. Bowles will continue his sporting pursuit of getting a round projectile into a small hole with Vail Christian basketball this winter.
VMS' Alonzo ended up 21st with rounds of 80 and 82 ("Shoot," he said. The VMS junior has the top 20 as a goal.) As was the case with Bowles, Alonzo is trending in the right direction at state. He was tied for 39th last year.
"It was a gritty performance," VMS coach Ross Sappenfield said. "It was easy to get down. I was proud of his disposition. He kept a positive attitude both days and finished strong."
Alonzo ended state with tap-in pars on Nos. 17 and 18, holes which were taking body parts from the competitors.
Alonzo was quick to note that he shaved 4-5 strokes off his scoring average this fall. As a side note, there is very little Alonzo does not know about his game - one of his greatest strengths is his meticulous nature from statistics to note-taking on every course he plays. He also nipped Aspen Jesse Beetham by one stroke.
And though, Beetham graduates, Alonzo is ready for more come his senior year.
"The old saying, 'Practice makes perfect,'" he said. "You know how golf is. You have to work really hard at it. As Ben Hogan said, 'The secret is in the dirt.'"
Vail Christian's team - the program is all of 3-years-old - finished seventh in the state, which is very impressive given Class 3A golf fields teams from schools as big as 600 kids. (Vail Christian has 103 students.)
"We started my sophomore year," Bowles said. "It was just me and Jordan (Mesch) and Parker. We'd go into a tournament and there was just one of us playing. It was rare to have all three of us at one tournament. Three years later, we're all going to state. They're going to get better. They're going to be so good."
They would be sophomore Gould (79-87, T33rd), Clark, also a sophomore (85-92, T35th) and junior Poage (89-96, T 64th).
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In precolonial times, the wood duck was likely the most abundant waterfowl species in eastern North America. Unfortunately, their distribution within densely settled regions made them readily accessible to market hunters throughout the year. Overharvesting, coupled with the destruction of bottomland habitats, drove these colorful birds to the brink of extinction by the early 20th century. The dramatic rebound of wood duck populations since that time can be largely attributed to protection provided by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. However, the recovery of the wood duck was also assisted by the advent of artificial nesting structures, or wood duck boxes.
Wood duck females typically build their nests in tree cavities near wetlands. When a prospective cavity is found, a hen wood duck will land in the tree and carefully inspect the site for a variety of characteristics, including size, shape and security from predators and the elements. In many areas, wood ducks have difficulty finding suitable natural nesting sites. Wood duck boxes provide a man-made alternative, where hens can nest in relative safety from predators. The deployment of large numbers of nesting boxes can be used to help increase local or regional populations of wood ducks in areas where natural cavities are limited.
Several important factors must be considered when selecting sites to place wood duck boxes. Suitable brood habitat must be available within a couple of hundred yards in order for ducklings to survive once they exit the box. In addition, shallow, fertile wetlands with thick cover and an abundance of invertebrates typically provide the best habitat for broods. Ideally, boxes should be erected on either wooden posts or metal conduits outfitted with predator guards.
While many types and styles of wood duck boxes have been produced from a variety of materials over the years, those made from rough-cut lumber, like the original prototypes built by Hawkins and Bellrose, seem to work best. Rough-cut, unfinished lumber is preferred because ducklings have no trouble climbing the inside of the box with their sharp claws to reach the exit hole. In plastic or metal structures, which have slick surfaces, hardware cloth ladders must be installed to provide ducklings with an escape route. Ideally, a four-inch layer of wood shavings should be added to each box for nesting material. The female will use this to cover the eggs during laying or when she takes feeding breaks during incubation. Boxes should be cleaned out and replenished with fresh nesting material every year in late winter, before hens initiate nesting in early spring.
All nesting boxes should be secured to protect hens and their clutches from nest predators, especially raccoons and rat snakes. The most effective way to provide defense from these marauders is to install a predator guard on the pole supporting the box. Conical predator guards made of sheet metal are most effective. Care must be taken to ensure that the guard fits tightly against the post and that no overhanging tree limbs allow predators to bypass the predator shield.
Although duckling production from nest boxes represents only a small percentage of that produced from natural cavities, wood duck boxes provide an excellent opportunity for anyone to become involved in wildlife management. By building, installing and maintaining nest boxes, individuals can gain insight into the interesting aspects of wood duck nesting and reproduction, while helping to boost local populations.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
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Your gold could help an animal
Published: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:44 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:44 a.m.
Got Gold?, which buys jewelry and precious metals, is donating a portion of its proceeds to the animal-rescue group We Stand Bayou. The store, 800-A St. Mary St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 84(f). Payment of Fee - Preparation of Record.
(1) Record to be prepared. When statute provides what shall be contained in the official record of the agency upon judicial review, the agency shall prepare the record as provided by statute. Otherwise, the documents listed in paragraph (3) of this rule shall constitute the agency record for judicial review. In either case, the parties may stipulate or the district court may order that a partial record may be prepared for judicial review.
(2) Use of original or copies. The agency may prepare the originals contained in its official file or a certified copy of its official file, retaining the originals for its records. Upon determination of the petition for judicial review by the district court, and the expiration of the time for appeal to the Supreme Court, any original agency's record shall be returned to the agency together with the order and other disposition rendered by the district court on judicial review.
(3) Record to be compiled when statute does not prescribe the record. The agency's record shall contain the following when the record is not otherwise prescribed by statute:
(A) All original or amended complaints, petitions, applications, claims or other initial pleadings.
(B) All answers or responses to initial pleadings.
(C) All documents relating to an application or petition to intervene.
(D) All protests or other oppositions filed by a party or persons not parties.
(E) Certificate listing all exhibits identified at hearing.
(F) The findings of fact and conclusions of law, or, if none, any memorandum decision entered by the agency.
(G) The final decision, order or award.
(H) All petitions for rehearing or reconsideration and orders thereon.
(I) All petitions for review and cross-petitions for review.
(J) All requests for additional reporterís transcript or agency's record.
(K) Table of contents and index.
(4) Fees for preparation of agency's record. If the agency has a statute, rule, ordinance, or other provision setting forth a fee for preparation of the agencyís record on petition for judicial review, the agency shall charge the fee for preparation of the agencyís record. Otherwise, the agency shall charge the fee for copying of public records. Concurrently with filing the petition for judicial review, the petitioner shall pay the agency an estimated fee for preparation of the agency record. The district court may order a copy of the record prepared at agency expense if governing statutes so provide or may order the transcript paid from district court funds upon a finding of indigency.
(5) Lodging of record. The clerk of the agency shall prepare the record in accordance with this rule and lodge it with the agency within 14 days of the filing of the petition for judicial review for the purpose of settlement of the record in accordance with rule 84(j). The agency may apply to the district court for an extension of time in which to prepare the record which shall be granted only for good cause shown.


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5.17In 1924 Hitler was tried and, following his conviction, imprisoned for his role in the Nazi uprising in Munich in November 1923.
5.18At p18 of the 1991 edition of Hitler's War Irving makes a passing reference to Hitler's attempted putsch, on which occasion, according to Irving, Hitler "disciplined a Nazi squad for having looted a Jewish delicatessen".
5.19A more detailed account of Hitler's role in the putsch is given at p59 of Goering, where Irving writes:
"Meanwhile Hitler acted to maintain order. Learning that one Nazi squad had ransacked a kosher grocery store during the night, he sent for the ex-Army lieutenant who led the raid. 'We took off our Nazi insignia first!' expostulated the officer - to no avail, as Hitler dismissed him from the party on the spot. 'I shall see that no other nationalist unit allows you to join either!' Goring goggled at this exchange, as did a police sergeant who testified to it at the Hitler trial a few weeks later".
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Starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, construction crews will begin work on the northbound lanes of the intersection of Cleveland Avenue NW and 39th Street, a news release from the city states.
Lanes will be reduced between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily for one week, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic on 39th Street will be detoured around the closure; westbound traffic may be detoured intermittently.
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