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Fiscal Policy Response to External Crises: The Case of Moldova 1998-2010
Driton Qehaja
International Monetary Fund (IMF) - European Department
March 01, 2012
IMF Working Paper No. WP/12/82
External shocks pose major challenges to fiscal policy makers through lower output and large fiscal imbalances. This paper analyzes the case of Moldova, which faced parallel crises a decade apart: the Russian crisis of 1998 and the global financial crisis of 2008-2009. The country went through large fiscal adjustments during these crises and launched important fiscal reforms. The paper reviews the crises and reform experience. In particular, it aims to explain the motivation for reforms, describe reform design and implementation, and provide an understanding of their outcomes. The paper also catalogues the form and size of international assistance for Moldova.
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Keywords: Moldova, Fiscal policy, structural fiscal balance, international assistance
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The first photograph below, is an image without the benefit of any filtering at all. Please note how dull the sky looks and how washed out the colors appear to be (as you can note in the color of the leaves on the tree and the color of the grass).
The purpose of a polarizing filter is to do a couple of things; 1- reduce or eliminate reflections on glass and water, 2- deepen the blue in a photograph with sky in it, 3- intensify colors.
All of these effects are definitely evident in the photograph below, which is essentially the same image as above, except that a Circular Polarizing filter from Tiffen was added. Please note the bright blue in the sky, which really highlights the clouds, notice how the green in the grass and trees really pops out as does the reddish/maroon in the tree.
There's a few things that you will need to keep in mind when you are using a Polarizing filter. First, get a circular polarizer -- this will allow you to adjust the level of the effect in your picture. Second, the polarizer is designed to change the colors that the camera is capturing. Finally, the polarizer can reduce the amount of light sent into the camera by 2 whole steps. You'll need to experiment with your camera and several shooting situations to get comfortable with what the filter can do for you. Be careful. If you don't intend to make the effect that you will be making, you could definitely alter the appearance of your photograph. The 2 photographs below appear to be VERY different - both the butterfly and the flower are incredibly different when looking at the colors. [I forgot that the filter was on the camera in the photograph that the flowers are deeper purple and the butterfly has a yellowy-purple tinge to the color -- note the whiter color that the butterfly actually was.]

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International Journal of Golf Science is a semiannual journal
that advances the scientific knowledge of the game of golf and enhances
the game through the application of that knowledge.
Martin Toms, PhD, is a senior lecturer in sport coaching in the
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He has been involved in sport coaching and development for several years
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I couldn't care less if I convinced you or not.(Original post by ScheduleII)
God may not be visible to fallen man (at least after c. 35 AD) but He is perceptible to the spiritually inclined; it is atheistic people who are deluded.
And if a man as good at biology as Richard Dawkins cannot convince me that my faith in the Lord is "the delusion" (he didn't) what hope have you got?
People who are delusional seldom seek help to overcome it until they reach a crisis point in their lives.
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I couldn't care less if I convinced you or not.
People who are delusional seldom seek help to overcome it until they reach a crisis point in their lives.
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Guess what? I am not delusional. Faith is something to cherish and be thankful for, not to "overcome". It is scientism and sin which are to be "overcome" by believers like me. More people come to accept the reality of God in personal crises than turn to the dark morass of atheism anyway.
You are obviously in denial, a very common trait in those unfortunate enough to be delusional.
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It's been one year since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and a local memorial service is planned Saturday to honor the victims.
The Santa Barbara Coalition Against Gun Violence is hosting the event at Trinity Episcopal Church in Santa Barbara.
This anniversary is bringing city and county leaders together to raise awareness about gun violence and the need for stronger gun control laws.
"You need some federal legislation that covers the entire country and closes loopholes so that all children and all individuals are safe wherever they are," says Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider.
The interfaith memorial begins at noon. The coalition says each day in America, seven children die as a result of a firearm.


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Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) surged to a new 52-week high Friday, as Hulu's owners decided not to sell after all.
"Hulu has emerged as one of the most consumer-friendly, technologically innovative viewing platforms in the digital era. As its evolution continues, Disney and its partners are committing resources to enable Hulu to achieve its maximum potential," Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS ) chief Robert Iger said in a statement.
Those "partners" include 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOX ) and NBCUniversal. All three of Hulu's owners had been trying to sell the service to a variety of bidders, most recently DIRECTV.
But now Hulu's owners want to revisit the business and will invest $750 million to improve its prospects. Perhaps a greater emphasis on original programming is in order? Netflix has enjoyed fatter profits and surging subscriber growth since making the decision to fund new shows.
For his part, Fox President and Chief Operating Officer Chase Carey said that his company is "fully aligned" with Disney in its vision and goals for Hulu. NBCUniversal is a silent partner in Hulu, giving up voting interests as a condition of its merger with Comcast.
So now Hulu gas $750 million to play with. But is this really bad news for Netflix and streaming peer Amazon.com? Don't bet on it. Hulu was always going to get more resources.
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With the new year just around the corner, there's never been a better time to review the best and worst stocks of 2012. It was a particularly strong year for Internet IPOs. From Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB ) botched public offering to Groupon's (NASDAQ: GRPN ) accounting issues, tech investors have endured a wild ride. Today let's zero in on these Internet stocks to uncover which companies returned the most and least to shareholders this year.
And the winners are...
The professional social network LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ) continues to surprise me. The stock has returned nearly 80% to shareholders year to date, and currently trades around $112 a share. Only 25% of the company's revenue comes from advertising, which is important because of the cyclical nature of ad budgets. This paired with a strong network effect suggest LinkedIn will be able to maintain its lead position in the years ahead.
However, the stock isn't cheap. Shares currently trade at a price-to-earnings ration of 753, compared to an industry P/E of 28. The company's price-to-sales is also discouraging at nearly 15. Therefore, I'd wait for the valuation to become more reasonable before picking up shares of LinkedIn. In the meantime, there are plenty of other attractive opportunities when it comes to Internet stocks.
Online marketplace eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY ) has also soared this year thanks to strength from its PayPal business. The stock is up more than 66% year-to-date and shows no sign of slowing down. The company's third-quarter revenue spiked 15% to $3.4 billion, as eBay continued to generate significant growth in both its payments business as well as its online marketplace business.
Looking to the future, eBay is heavily investing in mobile technology. In fact, the company's smartphone applications have been downloaded more than 100 million times worldwide. Meanwhile PayPal, which is eBay's fastest-growing business, "is now accepted by more than 60 of the top 100 retailers in the United States," according to research from Morningstar.
Given these catalysts and eBay's momentum heading into 2013, I believe the stock is as much a buy today as it was at the start of 2012. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) is another highflier this year. The stock is up nearly 44% year to date, despite the company reporting a loss for its third quarter. Amazon reported a third-quarter loss of $0.60 a share, compared to a $0.14 share gain in the year-ago period.
Nevertheless, the e-tailer remains focused on growth even if that means sacrificing near-term profitability. Amazon continues to beat competitors such as Radio Shack (NASDAQOTH: RSHCQ ) and Best Buy (NYSE: BBY ) by offering the lowest possible prices and convenient shipping through its Prime membership. For comparison, the chart below outlines the total price return for these stocks relative to Amazon.
In 2013, investors should start to see Amazon's investments in its infrastructure and Web services start to pay off. For this reason, current shareholders would be wise to hold the stock for many more quarters to come. Now let's take a look at some of this year's Internet laggards.
This year's losers
As for those stocks that have left much to be desired throughout the year, Groupon is by far the biggest disappointer. The stock has lost more than 76% of its value year to date. The daily deals site, which went public November of last year at $20 a share, now trades around $4 per share. But make no mistake: this is not a buying opportunity.
Aside from operating in an industry with little barrier to entry, Groupon struggles with accounting issues. In fact, since going public last year, the company has had to reinstate earnings twice. Most recently, the company misleadingly slid some operating costs under the rug, which negatively affected Groupon's fourth-quarter operating income by $30 million. I can't imagine investors will buy into a company they don't trust.
Moving on, Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) comes in at a close second, with the stock down more than 73% year to date. Admittedly, the social game developer has been my worst stock pick to date.
As it stands, Zynga generates a majority of its revenue from Facebook. This means that much of the company's future success hinges on its ability to expand from a Web game maker to a multiplatform game maker. Investors should stay on the sidelines for now as Zynga focuses on cutting costs and becoming less reliant on Facebook.
Speaking of the world's most popular social network, shares of Facebook are down nearly 30% year to date. The company hit the public market on May 18, with shares priced at $38 apiece. Today the stock trades around $26 a pop. Like so many investors, I want to see Facebook make meaningful inroads into mobile before I invest in the company.
I should point out that Facebook's third-quarter results were upbeat. Mobile was a particular bright spot in the earnings report, with mobile users increasing 61% from the year-ago period. One billion monthly active users is nothing short of incredible. However, it remains to be seen whether or not Facebook can successfully monetize its popular platform.
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Something I've love about being in my 30s is that sense of really knowing myself, and having a strong sense of what I like and dislike.
But that can be bad, too. It's the road to getting stuck in your ways, especially for someone like me who tends to love things with an intensely burning passion or hate them with equal vehemence. For that reason, I sprinkled my list of possible adventures for this year with a liberal dose of activities that I don't like and, therefore, never do. I wanted to push out of my comfort zone and challenge long-held assumptions about myself.
Which brings us to baking. For years, I felt like I should, at the very least, pretend that I liked it. I tried to hide the fact that I found baking boring, stressful and pointless (I mean, there are so many good bakeries in the world). But eventually, I accepted that I was more likely to buy a macaron than to make one, and I haven't even attempted to bake anything for at least two years. But as another busy working weekend loomed at Long Haul Films I figured a baking project might represent a nice break from editing.
I was in a really bad mood on Saturday. I woke up still feeling tired, and when I looked out the window at the beautiful spring Saturday, all I felt was resentful that I would be too busy working to go out and enjoy it. For hours, I put off baking but by the time 8 PM rolled around, I knew I had to confront this adventure head on and with a good attitude…
I chose a recipe from Martha Stewart because, hey, she seems to be pretty good at this kind of thing and also because it was for a blueberry crumb cake recipe that reminded me a lot of a cake my Grandmother used to make.
I then set about preparations, whining the whole time along the lines of "What's the point of having baking powder and baking soda? And "Why are there so many damn types of sugar?"
I was also so intimidated by the electric mixer that I had to recruit Tom to take over that part of the process. And yes, he splattered batter everywhere, including in his mouth.
Mickey was in the office editing before the great baking adventure began, and after listening to me griping he recommended I make a sad face on the cake to reflect my bitterness. And so I did. And yes, I didn't have the right size dish for the recipe. Sigh.
You know what? The cake didn't come out too badly. I wouldn't say I'm going to be hired as a pastry chef anytime soon, but people ate slices without grimacing too much…
I can definitely see why people enjoy baking– there were moments when I felt in flow (not that many, but a few) and it really cleared my mind. I also felt pretty proud to offer everyone who came in to the office a piece of something I actually baked. Baking really wasn't as bad as I made it out to be, and I'm (sort of, kind of, maybe) looking forward to finding another baking project, especially now that we have such a nice kitchen in our studio.


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The refinery includes the following main units:
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Platformer (Platinum Reformer) 14,000 bpd
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The sale also includes 425 acres in one of the largest foreign trade zones in the United States with Oil Refinery subzoning. This parcel lies between existing and operating oil refineries and features 5,000' of frontage on the ship channel. The permitting authority indicates "no problems", but the usual procedures will be required.
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BERKELEY SPRINGS - Morgan County commissioners officially met the county's new economic development director at their Aug. 7 meeting.
Terri Burhans took over as economic development director as of Aug. 4. A graduate of Shepherd University, she said she had been a convention and visitor's bureau director previously in Lewis County. She'd moved to North Carolina, where she worked for a land trust. She also was a real estate agent for 10 years.
"I want to develop a relationship with the community and leaders of the community," Burhans said. "It's not up to me to make decisions for you. I want to work with you."
Beth Curtin, EDA board chair, had acted as interim economic development director after Bill Clark's exit in December. She gave commissioners an update on a new water tank project at the Morgan County 522 Business Park, which they believe will encourage more business at the location.
The existing tank is a small underground tank, for which costs of repairs and equipment replacement had been excessive. A 110,000-gallon tank above ground is being built to better serve the customers and use the elevation for gravity delivery of the water. The tank would improve the fire service that has been impaired, Curtin said.
The contract was awarded to Charleston-based Welding Inc. The tower is being constructed in four phases. In late May, the first crew was sent to build a foundation. A second crew recently built about 90 percent of the piping. In July, the tower was fabricated in Charleston, and will be erected on site later this month. The fourth crew will handle paint and testing. Then, the piping crew will finish all connections and controls.
"According to the contract, Welding Inc. has until Dec. 22 to complete the tank," Curtin said. "They're well ahead of schedule. We expect to be finished by late September or in October."
Hopefully, this fall, she said, "All of us will be standing at the business park with glasses of water in our hands."
It was hoped the county would receive a grant to pay for the project. Instead, the county received a $300,000 "forgivable" loan from the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. It's possible to have the loan forgiven in the future if the EDA meets certain job creation and other criteria. To meet some of those criteria, Berkeley Land Surveys is surveying the park. Burhans will work with the Infrastructure Council toward loan closing.
The county agreed to interim financing for the tower project until loan forgiveness. Commissioner Brad Close thanked Curtin for her work and said a $53,000 check for the first installment is ready.
Curtin said that on the 15th of each month, an invoice will be submitted to the engineering firm. The engineer will check it out and pass on to the EDA board, and they'll pass it on to the commission for payment.
"In three years' time, the park must be demonstrated as up and running, and there are increased jobs," Curtin said. "If so, the loan will be forgiven."


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One of Tom Cruise's neighbors got drunk, stumbled onto Cruise's property in Beverly Hills, and got Tasered by a security guard, reports say.
Jason Sullivan allegedly attempted to scale a fence at Cruise's home around 9 p.m. Sunday. He was greeted by a security guard, who Tased first and asked questions later, according to TMZ.
When police arrived, they allegedly caught Sullivan trying to run away and arrested him for trespassing. Apparently the Taser jolt caused Sullivan to need paramedics to take him to a hospital.
Sullivan, 41, apparently lives in a home "adjacent" to Cruise's and likely got confused and entered the wrong property. Cruise wasn't home at the time.
Sullivan is a self-described model and interior designer who appeared on a reality show in Australia about interior design. He was cited for trespassing and will appear in court next month.
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Parlec's vision is to remain world-class machine tool manufacturer & distributor– always striving to be the best. In doing so, we have committed ourselves to excelling in all areas of quality to ensure that the products and service requirements of our customers will be met. All products offered by Parlec, including items procured from our approved suppliers, are controlled in accordance with Parlec's ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System requirements. We are committed to excellence.
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Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Ravines Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake, and Smith Center for the Arts. Seneca Lake State Park and White Springs Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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This hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, limo/town car service, multilingual staff, and barbecue grills are onsite.
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Art, history and mouth-watering cuisine
With thousands of years of history to be discover in well-loved cities, outstanding natural landscapes – from coast to countryside – world-renowned cuisine all within such easy reach of home, it's no surprise Italy is one of our most popular destinations. Despite its popularity it is relatively easy to get off the beaten track here, you just need to journey south to the country's 'heel' and explore the somewhat unique regions of Puglia and Basilicata.
- This is an ideal destination for a multi-centre holiday – we recommend following an art or culture-based city break with a beach, lake or countryside stay
- Foodies will love the culinary themed Highlights of Sicily tour – a seven night journey around Italy's most famous island
- If you are seeking solitude, as well as fine food and wine, retreat to a converted monastery in the Tuscan Hills
- For those with more unique tastes should spend a few nights in an ancient sassi, or cave, in the town of Matera, Basilicata
- Join the A-list guests on the shores of Lake Como in one of the region's grand hotels
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Best time to visit Italy
• The days are brighter and sunnier from March to October
• If you're exploring the countryside or cities then it's more relaxing and less crowded during the quieter periods of the year (November to February)
• From November to June many outdoor swimming pools are closed and from November to May a number of beaches are not accessible. We advise checking with your Personal Travel Expert before travel to avoid disappointment.
Italy holiday highlights
Relax on the impossibly romantic shores of Lake Garda which sits in the foothills of the majestic Dolomites and offers breathtaking views, charming restaurants and gorgeous trails for walking and mountain-biking.
Admire the beauty of ancient Rome, from the dramatic Colosseum to the peaceful Palatine during your holiday in Italy. Glide by gondola down the Grand Canal in the iconic city of Venice - a perfect mosaic of islands linked by an intricate network of canals.Visit Florence - the driving force of the Renaissance, which created a heartbreakingly beautiful city boasting an abundance of cultural treasures.
The city of Matera in Basilicata is beautifully carved out of the white rocky cliffs. Wander around the underground labyrinth of streets and churches, and discover the region's incredible caves. Explore the picturesque town of Alberobello in Puglia which appears to have sprung out of the pages of a fairytale book and is famous for the distinctive conical roofs of the white-washed Trulli houses that pepper the pretty landscape.
Visit the Neapolitan Riviera and enjoy breathtaking views along the Amalfi Drive, cruising up a slender ribbon road along jagged cliffs zig-zagging into the clouds. Discover the small resorts of the Riviera and roam the impossibly romantic and resplendent gardens of Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, described by Gore Vidal as 'the most beautiful view in the world'.
Whilst visiting Rural Tuscany, secure tickets to Palio in Siena – the most famous bareback horserace in history – where the riders and their steeds strut past the crowds in colourful finery. Experience one of Italy's oldest folklore displays with the famous Festa di Ceri in Gubbio, Umbria. Watch men run down uneven steep streets with enormous wobbling saints' heads.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson said Monday he felt much better than he did three weeks ago when he strained his left rotator cuff on a swing against Houston on July 5. But when he'll be able to pitch again remains to be seen.
Johnson was examined by Dr. Ken Akizuki right before the Giants' game with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and manager Bruce Bochy didn't have much in the way of new information after the Giants' 4-2 win.
"Randy was re-evaluated, and it's still going to be a little bit of time," Bochy said. "We don't have a target date for him, but it's still going to be a few days before we get him throwing. I'll know more (today) after I get what the (doctor's) plan is, and we'll know more about where we're at."
During his therapy, Johnson didn't pick up a baseball but was working on strengthening the shoulder and keeping up his fitness. He would have normal soreness in his body after workouts but nothing that would linger for a long time.
"It's a positive sign that I'm feeling a lot better than I was three weeks ago. With the amount of weight I was lifting, it does feel better," Johnson said. "So I'll have to get with the doctor and see what he recommends and just kind of go from there. I'm hoping its sooner rather than later."
No defense
Aaron Rowand will be limited to pinch-hitting duty for at least the next one or two days as an MRI on his bruised right forearm revealed a slight tear. Bochy said Rowand, who is on anti-inflammatory medication, may be held out of the outfield for four or five more days. Rowand said the forearm hurts only when he throws.
Short hops
The Giants called up infielder Jesus Guzman and infielder/outfielder Eugenio Velez from Triple-A Fresno and optioned John Bowker and infielder Matt Downs to the Grizzlies. Bochy is hoping both players can spark an offense that managed just 23 runs on the 10-game road trip. Both hit lefties well in the minor leagues, and both were in the lineup against left-hander Paul Maholm. Both had singles in the Giants' three-run second inning. Lefty Zach Duke pitches for the Pirates on Wednesday "... Bochy said he still plans to pitch right-hander Ryan Sadowski on Friday against Philadelphia.
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I now question your integrity and intent.
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Robert Cudmore, Department of Neuroscience, Linden Lab, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
Robert H. Cudmore
Research Associate
Linden Lab, Department of Neuroscience
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Research Interests
I am currently a Research Associate at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore MD, working in the lab of David Linden.
We are elucidate the micro-structural changes that occur in the brain when one exercises. The hypothesis is that (i) exercise changes structures in the brain, and (ii) mood and cognitive improvements after exercise will have structural engrams in the brain.
We are examining this by having mice run on wheels while we repeatedly image the same neurons, astrocytes and vasculature. We do all the imaging in vivo using a custom built two-photon microscope and a range of genetic fluorescent markers. This longitudinal imaging allows us to image and track the same structure(s) at a micro-meter scale over a gamut of time scales: from minutes to months.
Analysis software for 2-Photon Microscopy
To make these experiments possible, I am developing software to analyze and track 3D structures (spines, boutons and vasculature) over multiple time-points.
There are two main branches of this software, one for neurons and the other for vasculature.
Ongoing Research Interests
I was previously a postdoc in Marseille France, working in the team of Dominique Debanne. I did my PhD at Brandeis University, in the department of Neuroscience, in the lab of Gina Turrigiano.
During this time I became enamored of voltage-dependent ion channels and how they integrate synaptic input into action potential output: the activity signals which trigger plasticity in this integration and the mechanisms by which this plasticity is achieved. To examine these topics, I have used an array of experimental and computational techniques including: whole-cell electrophysiology, acute brain-slice, organotypic slice culture, pharmacology, single-cell computational models, and hybrid network models.
|Dept. of Neuroscience, Linden Lab
|Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Lots of things to celebrate in June, huh?
I always forget about all the graduations and weddings, etc...
It keeps you busy and broke!
I made our middle son's cake this year...
I spent $4 :) using a boxed cake mix and some inexpensive ice cream.
I made fudge icing the same way my mother always did...in a skillet with butter, sugar, milk and cocoa powder.
It was pretty tasty! The birthday boy was so very happy :)
He hosted a camp out with some friends (who as it turns out, don't really sleep outside very well LOL).
But back to the cake ... :) ...I think I might make some of them ahead and have them frozen for occasions or gifts.
How upset would you be if someone showed up on your doorstep with an ice cream cake???
If your weather is anything like ours this week....even your skin and bones would be in a puddle on the porch by the time someone opened the door!!!
We are practicing creative ways to stay inside!
Saturday night we attended a beautiful outdoor wedding.
This old buggy held the gifts :) And the reception was in the wonderful red barn. It has a huge stained glass window.
Introduce yourselves to Beckham :)
Now come and tell us what he/she is!!!
Other than the sweetest love ever :)
So soft, sweet and smart!!!
Becks keeps me company as I iron in the bedroom ...I think he/she is dreaming of that awesome FIFA World Cup game between the UK and the US. My birthday boy has 4 soccer coaches from the UK...we are still awaiting their commentary on that game :)
You know what it is time for don't you????


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Westmoore High School catcher Raeven Clark has signed to play softball at Oklahoma Baptist University, starting in the 2013-14 season. Clark was named all-city, all-district and all-region, batting .373 with seven home runs and 24 RBI for coach Jenny Rollins. She also played for the Oklahoma Athletics in travel ball. "Raeven will make a great addition to our catching staff," said OBU coach Pam Fink. "She is a strong player with good pop. She is a quality student athlete." Clark, the daughter of Richard and Tanya Clark, is a member of the National Honor Society and student council. She plans to major in pre-med. "I love the campus, coaches and it's a great school to attend for my major," Clark said. Note: Report provided by Ray Fink, OBU sports information director.
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David Medvigy
Website: http://www.princeton.edu/geosciences/people/medvigy/
Medvigy's research focuses on understanding local-regional scale variability in climate and terrestrial biosphere, with a focus on the processes linking these two components of the Earth system. This research includes study of the relationships between the atmospheric circulation, terrestrial ecology, and biogeochemical fluxes, and how all of these are responding (and are projected to respond) to anthropogenic forcings. His lab addresses these issues through numerical models, including variable-resolution general circulation models, mesoscale meteorological models, and mechanistic models of ecosystem composition, structure, and functioning.
A specific area of research focuses on the climatic consequences of deforestation. Over the next 40 years, 40% of the Amazon rainforest is projected to become deforested. This has consequences for rainfall, temperature, regional winds, and ecosystem structure and functioning. In addition, these regional-scale changes may impact the large-scale Hadley and Walker circulations, and thus have global consequences. To complicate matters, the net response to deforestation may strongly depend on both the total area deforested and the spatial pattern of deforestation. Medvigy is currently using variable-resolution general circulation models to address these problems.
Another key area of research involves high-frequency climate variability. Daily fluctuations in sunshine, rainfall, and temperature are strongly coupled to ecosystem function, with effects that accumulate through annual and decadal time scales. Medvigy is currently seeking to elucidate the consequences of the projected changes in daily-scale variability over the next 100 years for terrestrial ecosystem structure, composition, and functioning.
Relevant Publications
Medvigy, D., R.L. Walko, and R. Avissar, 2011. Effects of deforestation on spatiotemporal distributions of precipitation in South America. J. Climate, 24, 2147-2163.
Medvigy, D., S.C. Wofsy, J.W. Munger, and P.R. Moorcroft, 2010. Responses of terrestrial ecosystems and carbon budgets to current and future environmental variability. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA , 107 (18), 8275-8280.
Medvigy, D., S. C. Wofsy, J. W. Munger, D. Y. Hollinger, and P. R. Moorcroft, 2009. Mechanistic scaling of ecosystem function and dynamics in space and time: Ecosystem Demography model version 2, J. Geophys. Res., 114, G01002, doi:10.1029/2008JG000812.
Medvigy, D., R.L. Walko, and R. Avissar, 2008. Modeling interannual variability of the Amazon hydroclimate. Geophys. Res. Lett. 35, L15817, doi:10.1029/2008GL034941.


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23 West Cedar St. is on the market in Boston for $6.25 million.
The home just had a complete renovation.
This Greek revival townhouse is on a prestigious street.
The home has 6 fireplaces.
The home has more than 5,000 square feet of living space.
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A gorgeous sky-lit gourmet kitchen.
It has marble counter tops.
Sunlight fills the rooms.
Pocket doors open the space.
There are 7 full bathrooms.
The home is modern and sophisticated.
There are three laundry rooms.
A view of the patio.
Custom marble baths.
There's an additional family room -- and space for a gym.
Steps to the outdoor space.
A large walk-in shower.
Taxes on the home were $26,520.
The home was built in 1836.
A view of the Back Bay
An expansive roof deck.
A two-tiered garden.
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