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I'm back!
As usual, Aruba was amazing.
We visited the island for our friends wedding on the Renaissance Hotel's private island, and it was one of the most beautiful ceremony's and crazy receptions I've ever been to.
We stayed for 9 days, and I can't wait to book another trip. Aruba is my favorite place to vacation.
Once Matt and I arrived home, the craziness continued.
We immediately closed on new our house, and are now officially the owners of a two family house in a lovely nearby town.
My favorite part of our house..the adorable farmers porch!
As for the rest of this busy weekend, it's all about celebrating the Fourth with friends and family, getting ready to move by the end of the month, and living life one day at a time!
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The Cat in the Hat
by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat Writing Style
Energizing, Innovative, Traditional, and Repetitive, and Repetitive, and Repetitive
Clearly we have no choice but to read The Cat in the Hat aloud. Go ahead and try these lines on for size:
"They are tame. Oh so tame!
They have come here to play.
They will give you some fun
On this wet, wet, wet day." (188-191)
Energizing, right?
Before you use this as a bedtime story, keep in mind that the plethora of exclamation points alone will keep you and your young ones awake and bouncing off the walls late into the night. You might want to try Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book instead. Just sayin'.
Innovate or Bust
Dr. Seuss is known for making up words, using uncommon words, and adapting existing words for his own purposes. For The Cat in the Hat, though, he stuck to a list of 220 distinct, practical words—all first-grader appropriate—to craft his masterpiece.
Wait, what? A list of words? Where did it come from? Who gave it to him?
(Was it the Communists?)
Okay, we think you've earned a quick and dirty history snack (or three):
(1) In 1955, Rudolf Flesch published a bestseller called Why Johnny Can't Read, which attacked poor ol' Dick and Jane. It also promoted phonics for teaching kids to read, while denouncing rote memorization as anti-reading. (Dun dun dun.) His book handily came with a list of words parents could use to help their kids read.
(2) In 1957, John Hersey wrote an essay attacking the Dick and Jane books and calling Dr. Seuss "one of those 'imaginative geniuses' whom publishers might turn to in the hope of enriching the books they produced for the schools" (source).
(3) William Spaulding (head honcho of Houghton Mifflin's education arm) read both the book and the article; and then he recruited Seuss to write a new kind of kids' book. He sent Seuss several lists of words in several different categories. From these lists, Seuss chose 199; then he added another twenty-one, making—ta-da!—220 separate words. (If you want to read the longer version of the story, check out our source, Louis Menand's "Cat People: What Dr. Seuss Really Taught Us," or this nice little biography.)
Bottom line? We'll let the experts take it away:
"The Cat in the Hat" transformed the nature of primary education and the nature of children's books. It not only stood for the idea that reading ought to be taught by phonics; it also stood for the idea that language skills—and many other subjects—ought to be taught through illustrated storybooks, rather than primers and textbooks. (Source)
Seuss was challenged to write a book that would be both effective in teaching reading and—get this—fun. How about that? Shmoop thinks reading and fun go together like popcorn and Milk Duds… really well.
Looks like sometimes the greatest challenges yield the most amazing innovations.
Think about it. Two hundred and twenty words might sound like a lot to a kid, but there are countless words in the English language alone, including over 84 million chemical substances—just to put things in context (source).
Seuss's two-year completion of this story echoes—and amplifies—the message that the Cat gives to Sally and her brother: make the best of what you've got.
Whose Line Is This Anyway?
Almost everyone in this story speaks in rhyme. We're thinking of adopting that strategy at Shmoop, just to see who the one party-pooper "Mother" would be (her two lines don't rhyme).
It looks simple at first. The first three stanzas are classic quatrains with ABCB rhyme schemes, like this:
I sat there with Sally.
We sat there, we two.
And I said, "How I wish
We had something to do!" (5-8)
The enjambment you see here is what makes things flow so smoothly in The Cat in the Hat.
True to this book's spirit of innovation, Seuss's fourth stanza is a kind-of-quatrain, but he's done something to it:
So all we could do was to
And we did not like it.
Not one little bit. (13-19)
If the four "Sit!"s were all together on one line, we'd have our classic quatrain. But, no—the classic form is disrupted. And since Seuss was a poet (we know it), we'd say that this sudden disruption is intentional, giving us a glimpse of the boy's rebel spirit while foreshadowing the mayhem to come.
Although Seuss loved him some disruption, he consistently returns to the norm. In The Cat and the Hat,this relationship between innovation and tradition is always in play. In fact, in lines 89-104, we've got four perfect quatrains in a row while the Cat is at the height of his jumping frenzy. There Seuss goes, breaking from tradition even as he relies on it.
What Did You Say Again?
Okay, it's time to talk about the elephant in the room—repetition.
Okay, it's time to talk about the elephant in the room—repetition.
Wait, what? It's not cute when we do it? Well it sure works for Seuss.
Since the Doctor only had 220 words to work with, it's no surprise that there's some repetition. Often, the repetition comes at the beginning of verses (a.k.a. anaphora). During the cat's cleanup, the repetition helps us feel the rhythm of order being restored:
He picked up the cake,
And the rake, and the gown,
And the milk, and the strings,
And the book, and the dish (284-287)
Seuss is pretty clever with his repetition, even bringing the beginning and end of the tale together. Early on, the boy tells us "I sat there with Sally./We sat there we two" (5-6). And in the third to the last quatrain, he tells us, "Then our mother came in/ And she said to us two" (294-295). The word "two" gives us a sense of formal unity and stresses the close relationship these siblings seem to have.
It's not only the words that are repeated, either—the "Illustrations" are repetitive, too. Good thing they're awesome.

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Glock 42
Published: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 12:38 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 12:38 p.m.
Everything is fine with the much-anticipated .380, says Mike Robinson, a spokesman for the Smyrna, Ga.-based firm.
"We're still shipping it out," Robinson said. "It's not a matter of bad production, in our opinion."
More than 100 readers would disagree.
I've been deluged by emails, comments and phone calls from folks around the country who say the pistol is extremely ammo-sensitive and unreliable — failure-to-feed and failure-to-eject prone.
It's consistently the most-commented topic on my site.
I should point out I like Glocks, and carried a G17 for years. I could lube it with chunky peanut butter and it would still run like a sewing machine.
The G42, however, I'm not too sure.
You can read the rest of the column here.
UPDATE: Not a word yet from Glock. They've got more people working in their marketing department than we've got reporters at our paper, but evidently none of them have time to return a phone call or an email.
As an investigative reporter, this is something I'm used to. I have friends who say that "Did not return calls seeking comment" should be carved on my tombstone. However, I didn't expect this from Glock.
A firm with nothing to hide steps up, answers questions and addresses a problem.
EARLIER: Ever since I posted a story from a reader about stoppages and other problems with his Glock 42, I've been inundated by complaints from other owners of the highly-anticipated pistol.
The original story involved barrel damage, which Glock said was caused by bad ammo, even though the owner said he only used factory rounds.
His local dealer agreed to pay for a new barrel, but that could take a long time.
"I spoke with a customer service person at Glock in Smyrna, Georgia and was informed that the barrel for the G42 is produced in Austria with a waiting period of 6 to 8 weeks before barrels are shipped, and that all barrel replacements must bear the stock number in which to coincide with the stock number for the gun," the gun owner told me. "So the G42 that I purchased back in January means that I will not have my gun back until April 2014. I also called Glock in Austria and we'll see if I get a call back or not. Not very good customer service."
Other owners told me of stoppages and malfunctions regardless of the type of ammo they use. They're pissed and frustrated. Some said even ball ammo will jam, stove-pipe and fail to feed.
I decided it was time to hear Glock's side.
I first tried to email the firm. Evidently, other folks are trying to get their questions answered too, as this pop-up jumped out when I went to their contact form: "We are currently receiving very high email volume through the Contact Us form. We are working to address all inquiries as fast as possible, and we appreciate your understanding in any delay you might experience."
I called the firm's technical services department and left a message, identifying myself as a journalist seeking answers about the G42.
Neither the email nor the phone call have produced a response from Glock.
I shall update the story when I hear from the firm.
I carred a G17 for years and never had a problem. Glock has a sterling reputation among serious shooters.
I hope they don't blow it now.
The Glock 42 was easily the most-anticipated pistol I've seen in years.
Everyone was talking about Glock's pocket rocket, long before it was ever released.
There have been some reports that say the G42 is a rather finicky eater – it has trouble digesting certain JHPs.
That's really not that unusual, especially for a .380 ACP.
It's always important to put a box or two of defensive ammo through your pistol, to insure proper functioning.
What's sparked my curiosity lately are reports of barrel problems.
One reader's G42 shut down because of barrel damage. His dealer sent the barrel back to Glock.
The firm said the barrel was "damaged" by his ammunition, and that it would cost $125 for a replacement barrel – a fee the dealer paid.
The reader told me he only used factory rounds, in this case Remington.
Has anyone else had barrel problems with their G42?
Please let me know. You're name won't be published.


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Manny Zavala honors slain brothers with tattoo
A 19-year-old Boynton Beach man got a tattoo on Monday in tribute to his two younger brothers who were killed by their father over the weekend.
Crazyman762: Anyone can cook the results of polls. First - would you actually answer the phone for one, and tell the truth who you are voting for to a total stranger? It has been Killary is winning by 10 points. I don't believe it for 1 second. The ONLY time the truth is TOLD is when the vote is cast. Screw the phone polls. This Johnson is just an annoying distraction. I don't think anyone should be allowed to run in the race by jumping in with 3 months to go.


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Apparently Ford Focus RS owners aren't the only ones in the United Kingdom with the option of installing white wheels on their cars. Chevrolet U.K. now offers an optional CS package for Cruze owners, with several appearance upgrades including a set of fair-colored rollers.
Although the Chevrolet Cruze isn't available on our shores yet, U.K. owners have enjoyed the compact car since 2008. Chevy is launching the British Touring Car Championship-inspired CS package for its Cruze models in the U.K., composed of a lowered suspension, rear spoiler, graphics kit, and new floor mats. Possibly the most important items in the kit, though, are the 18-inch multi-spoke white wheels. Although the primary focus of the package is aesthetic, the lowered suspension should improve handling. The optional upgrade retails for $2410 — £1595 — including installation, and can be added to any Cruze, regardless of trim level.
Scheduled to launch Stateside in September, the hottest Cruzes we'll see here are ones fitted with the optional RS upgrade. Though very similar to the CS package, our RS add-on is purely for looks. The RS includes larger wheels, new front and rear fascias, fog lights, and a rear spoiler. If the model is as popular in the U.S. as Chevy hopes it will be, we wouldn't be surprised to see the availability of more option packages in the future.
Last week, Chevy ended the seven-year manufacturing run of its compact Cobalt to make room for Cruze production. Assembly is scheduled to start on July 12, with units hitting dealer lots this fall.
Are you excited as we are for the Chevy Cruze?
Source: Chevrolet


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Women In Ministry (WIM) Retreat
Columbia & Academics / Admissions & Aid / Students & Campus Life
Date: 5/3/2014
Guest speaker Jennifer Fouse Sheorn ('02) will join us for a day of reflection and discernment based on the theme, "What's next?" Whether you're about to graduate, or just completing another semester, you're invited to come as you are to discern where God is leading next. The retreat will include a presentation from Jennifer, small group discussions, and personal/individual reflection. Free lunch and fellowship. RSVP by April 30 to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Fernando Sunago in action during fall 2013
Oct. 17, 2013
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The University of Nevada men's tennis team started off the ITA Mountain Regionals in a big way by notching eight total victories on the first day.
Wednesday was the first day of action at the ITA Mountain Regionals in Las Vegas, and the Wolf Pack came away with 8 wins, 6 in singles and 2 in doubles. Andrew Poustie, seeded No. 24 in the tournament, picked up two wins to move on to the round of 32, as did No. 5 seed Victor Ouvrard by picking up a victory of his own.
"It was a good start to the Regionals," head coach Erik Burton said. "We have to keep this momentum in day two."
Poustie started the day by easily ousting Jeff Carlson of the University of Northern Colorado in the first round 6-0, 6-3. In the second round, He took down Brian Foley of Boise State in three sets 7-6, 0-6, 7-6. Ouvrard received a bye in the first round due to his No. 5 seed, and then eliminated Andy Van Der Vyver of New Mexico in three sets 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.
Ryan Andrada captured two victories on the day to move into the round of 32 as well, started by his dominating performance against James Smith of Wichita State 6-1, 6-1. In the second round, he defeated No. 25 seed Denys Pume of arch-rival UNLV in straight sets 7-5, 6-2. Senior co-captain Quentin Mege was victorious in his opening round match against Nikki Rae of BYU 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 before dropping his second round match to No. 14 seed Garrett Patton of Boise State.
In doubles play, No. 6 pair Poustie and Fernando Sunago rolled over Dylan Harlow and Matt Thatcher of Utah State in their only doubles match of the day 8-1. Andrada and Mege teamed up for a doubles victory of their own, dropping Diego Campos and Harry James of Montana State 8-4.
Action continues from Las Vegas Thursday morning with doubles action.
Burns continues international run in China
Monday, June 29, 2015 - Women's Basketball
Wolf Pack golf alums qualify for the U.S. Open
Monday, June 8, 2015
A letter from Doug Knuth: Much to be proud of for Wolf Pack fans
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - General
Pack women's golf signee Collom wins state tournament
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - Golf
Letter from Doug Knuth: Questions and answers about our 2015 football schedule
Monday, March 9, 2015 - Football
Pack puts on clinic for local children in Puerto Vallarta
Friday, March 6, 2015
Former Nevada coach headlines Boys and Girls Club Dinner
Friday, January 30, 2015 - General
Christenson earns spot in World Cup rifle competition
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - Rifle
Pack freshman Surin races against her Olympic medalist father
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - Track and Field
A letter to Wolf Pack fans from Doug Knuth: Successes on the field and in the classroom.
Monday, January 5, 2015 - General
Former Nevada track & field standout Hanson passes away
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - Track and Field
Tonight's Wolf Pack basketball game will feature "Kindness Minute"
Saturday, December 13, 2014 - General
A letter to Wolf Pack fans from Doug Knuth: Mackay Stadium renovation approved
Friday, December 5, 2014 - Football
Wolf Pack Fans, Reward Yourself and the Team
Monday, November 17, 2014 - Football
Wolf Pack women's basketball hosts free skills clinic
Monday, November 10, 2014 - Women's Basketball


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Thank you for printing the pictures and article, "Life on Normal Street," on Jan. 28. As executive director of Developmental Education Services, the adult training program, providing supports during the day to the four women, I am grateful information and advocacy for individuals with intellectual disabilities is given priority.
I would like to add that these four women are active in the community through volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and the National Park Service. They have helped at local soup kitchens and with cleaning at area nonprofits. They lead a rich life in the community by attending monthly movies at the Casino Theatre in Mount Pocono, going bowling weekly at SkyLanes and participating in seasonal activities throughout Monroe County.
It is said that the greatness of a society lies in how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Through the efforts of local nonprofits such as Developmental Education Services and Fitzmaurice Community Services, individuals with disabilities find full enriched lives as our neighbors and friends and Monroe County rates as a great place to live.
Developmental Education Center
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Far Cry 2 Videos
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X-Play Gaming Update 09.08.08
Today, Morgan brings you the latest gaming news, including a possible Microsoft defect explanation, the latest on Metallica's new album in Guitar Hero: World Tour, and a release date for Far Cry 2.
Far Cry 2 Direct-Feed Mission Gameplay 2 (Xbox 360)
The mission continues as the player searches for his target in Ubisoft's Far Cry 2, a new open-world FPS for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Far Cry 2 Direct-Feed Mission Gameplay 1 (Xbox 360)
See the first part of a mission from Ubisoft's upcoming first-person shooter, Far Cry 2, which is set to release on October 21, 2008 for the PS3, PC, and Xbox 360.
Far Cry 2 Dev Diary: Immersion
Far Cry 2 Creative Director Clint Hawking, goes in depth at the amount of effort the dev team has put into immersing the player in the physicality of his avatar in the sandbox-FPS Far Cry 2 for the...
Ubisoft Floor Report
Adam's back on the floor of the Leipzig Games Convention to show you what Ubisoft has coming up in 2008 and 2009.
Ubisoft Game Medley Video
Straight from Leipzig, here's a medley of Ubisoft's upcoming portfolio of games including I Am Alive, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy's EndWar.
Far Cry 2 Map Editor Feature Video
Learn about the map editor that will be included with Far Cry 2, Ubisoft's new open-world FPS for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Far Cry 2 - The Jackal
Ubisoft shows off the even more of the beautifully dangerous world of their sanbox FPS Far Cry 2 for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Far Cry 2 Preview
Blair Herter brings you a sneak peek at the upcoming non-linear, open world FPS that is Ubisoft's Far Cry 2, for the PC, 360, and PS3.
Far Cry 2 - Dreamhack Event - Game Demo
Ubisoft heads to the PC gaming event Dreamhack in Sweden, to demo their first-person shooter Far Cry 2 for the PC.
Far Cry 2 Direct-Feed Gameplay Footage
Explore true open-ended FPS freedom in Far Cry 2 from Ubisoft Montreal for the PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360.
Far Cry 2 Gameplay Footage
Explore true gaming freedom in this new FPS from Ubisoft for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Exclusive Hands On: Far Cry 2
Ubisoft's Clint Hocking is here to give Kevin Pereira an exclusive hands on demo for the highly anticipated FPS, 'Far Cry 2' for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC.
Far Cry 2 Trailer
Danger has never looked so lush and beautiful as it does in Ubisoft's highly anticipated FPS, 'Far Cry 2' for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Sony: E3 '08 Press Conference Archive
Experience Sony's entire press conference from E3 2008.
'Far Cry 2' First Space on PS Home
'Far Cry 2' Goes Gold, DRM Supported
'Far Cry 2' MBD Trailer
Ubisoft Visits 'South Park'
'Far Cry 2' Characters Revealed
The Death of the HUD?
Ubisoft Will Subtitle All Games
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An intimate urban retreat in Cusco's Plaza de Armas.
Travelers to Cusco who seek a sophisticated but authentic Peruvian retreat will find comfort at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas. This history-rich hotel features such on-site attractions as Inca stones and an ancient fountain courtyard, as well as the city's first outdoor pool. A small property, it has just 55 suites, each of which provides oxygen-enriched airflow and a private bar (with the option of a butler) stocked with fresh cocktail ingredients from the hotel's gardens or neighboring locations. Additional in-room amenities include an extensive pillow menu accessed via iPad, 24-hour room service, coffee and tea service, satellite TV with stereo and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Top-tier Master Suites provide extras such as under-floor bathroom heating and Peruvian travertine marble. The in-house restaurant, Senzo, is a great place for guests to experience regional Peruvian ingredients creatively reimagined and incorporated into eclectic recipes by chef Virgilio Martinez. The accompanying Senzo Bar extends to the hotel's open-air heated pool area and features light fare, a South American wine list, a salad trolley full of Peruvian produce and a fruit and vegetable cart. The hotel is also home to the Inca- and Andean-culture-inspired Hypnoze Spa, which incorporates Peruvian flowers and herbs, Andean salts and other natural ingredients in its unique line of organic products; it also offers one double and five single treatment rooms (some with glass floors and private hot tubs) and a pre/post-treatment relaxation room with a bar that serves herbal teas and nutritious snacks.
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Synonyms of easy in English:
1 Wilf's task was very easy
uncomplicated, not difficult, undemanding, unexacting, unchallenging, effortless, painless, trouble-free, facile, simple, straightforward, elementary, idiot-proof, plain sailing
informal easy-peasy, easy as pie, as easy as falling off a log, as easy as ABC, a piece of cake, child's play, kids' stuff, a cinch, no sweat, a doddle, a breeze, a pushover, money for old rope, money for jam
chiefly US easy-breezy
North American informal duck soup, a snap
Australian/New Zealand informal a bludge
South African informal a piece of old tackle
British vulgar slang a piece of piss
dated a snip
[Antonyms] difficult
2 some parents have easy babies and amenable children
docile, manageable, amenable, biddable, tractable, compliant, pliant, yielding, acquiescent, accommodating, obliging, cooperative, easy-going, flexible
[Antonyms] difficult, demanding
3 the thug thought he had picked an easy target
vulnerable, susceptible, exploitable, defenceless, naive, gullible, trusting, credulous, impressionable
[Antonyms] streetwise
4 Vic's easy manner made everyone feel at home
natural, casual, informal, unceremonious, unreserved, uninhibited, unconstrained, unforced, unaffected, free and easy, easy-going, familiar, amiable, affable, genial, congenial, agreeable, good-humoured;
carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, composed, insouciant, urbane, suave
informal laid-back, unflappable, together
[Antonyms] formal
5 they are hoping for an easy life
calm, tranquil, serene, quiet, peaceful, trouble-free, untroubled, undisturbed, unworried, contented, relaxed, comfortable, secure, safe
informal cushy
[Antonyms] uneasy
7 informal she had a reputation at school for being easy
promiscuous, sexually indiscriminate, free with one's favours, of easy virtue, unchaste, loose, wanton, abandoned, licentious, dissolute, dissipated, debauched
North American informal roundheeled
West Indian informal slack
archaic light
rare concupiscent, riggish
[Antonyms] chaste
take it easy
- the doctor was still advising me to take it easy See relax (sense 1)
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Stanford: 'A Bloody Good Man' to Some, a Crook to Others
Next time you go to the sun-soaked island of Antigua and Barbuda, look for a tax driver named Dennis Friday. When you find him, ask him for his opinion on R. Allen Stanford, the newly-convicted ponzi schemer.
The 72-year-old will give you an ear-full.
"God bless his soul," Friday said early Friday morning as he prepared for a day driving his taxi on the island that Stanford considered a second home. "He was a bloody good man."
The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday about the divide between the island's government, which is dealing with the fallout from the collapse of Stanford's empire, and ordinary Antiguans — many of whom believe Stanford was a Robin Hood figure.
Antigua attorney general Justin Simon during an interview in his office on Thursday said there was "the good, the bad, and the ugly" of Allen Stanford. Stanford "had this vision and this dream" for the island.
"He had it all planned out," Simon said. "You were either on board or you were out in the sea."
He added, ""Whatever he did, he it to perfection and he demanded perfection from his employees and contractors. But he was lavish and extravagant."
Stanford's lawyers are planning to appeal the conviction handed down last week by a federal jury in the U.S.


text: You get to teach people how to be really, really ridiculously good looking. Models get to experience glory when they use their careers as a platform to give back. For instance, Christie Brinkley uses her fame to support End Hunger Network, Red Cross, Greenpeace, Standing for Truth about Radiation, the Cousteau Society, and UNICEF's Art and Entertainment Support Committee. In addition, she visited refugee camps in Bosnia, Macedonia, and Kosovo. If teaching people how to look good in a $3,000 dollar Dolce & Gabanna coat doesn't float your boat, you can find glory using your fame for giving back.


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Kennett Area Senior Center
About the Center
The Kennett Area Senior Center is a non-profit organization that serves older residents of southern Chester County. The Center provides daytime, evening and occasional week-end programs and services to help residents stay active, healthy, and involved, allowing them to remain independent.
The Kennett Area Senior Center is committed to preserving and enhancing the dignity and well-being of all adult residents of southern Chester County by providing a vital assortment of services that enrich social relationships, foster physical health, encourage educational interests and promote self-reliance.
Vision for the Future
The Board of Directors and staff envision a future in which…;
- Adults in our community have access to high-quality, low-cost inter- and multi-generational lifelong learning services; health, fitness and nutrition programs; activities that enhance brain power; recreational and social events; and job skills retraining, regardless of age, income, mobility or other factors.
- All seniors in our community live in safe and affordable housing and have full access to both public transportation and the Internet.
- The Kennett Area Senior Center has a vibrant, highly functioning facility and satellite locations, which may include locations owned and/or leased by the KASC, offsite programs on non-KASC owned/leased property through a partnership; throughout the community fronted by revenue-generating cafés open to people of all ages.
- The Kennett Area Senior Center has strong and active partnerships with civic, nonprofit, and business organizations throughout the region.
Breakfast at KASC
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Ten! That is the magic figure every Real Madrid fan is dreaming of. Will the "club of the century" become the first team to win the European Champions League for the 10th time?
Last year, the nine-time champions fell near the last post, going down to Juventus in the semifinals.
This time, however, the star-studded Spanish outfit believes it can. Defender Roberto Carlos has already gone on record saying that his team plays better in Europe since "we are given more space when we play in Europe". As of now, ironically, the chinks in the armour of this Madrid powerhouse have been exposed by a Spanish outfit, and not by any European club. Valencia posted a 2-0 win over them in the Spanish First Division.


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|Delicious Birthday Gifts for Dad
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Getting the perfect birthday gift for my dad can be a daunting task. In fact, whenever I ask my dad for birthday gift ideas, he would dutifully decline my request and adds that it's really unnecessary to get him gifts for his birthday. However, I noticed that my dad loves eating chocolate and he also loves watching football too, and somehow, this gave me an idea on the perfect delicious birthday gifts for Dad. Basically, I'm thinking of getting some delicious chocolate dipped berries for my dad, and the chocolate dipped berries will feature a rather unique design too, which takes the shape of a football. I'm confident that my dad will be ecstatic when he sees the chocolate dipped berries that I will get him for his birthday.
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Stocks to Watch: Elizabeth Arden, Vertex, Walgreen
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Tuesday's session are Elizabeth Arden, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Walgreen
Elizabeth Arden unveiled details of a cost-savings plan that will include job cuts, supply-chain reorganization and closing its Puerto Rico affiliate, among other things. Shares fell 7.4% to $26.20 premarket.
Vertex said that an experimental treatment combined with its Kalydeco drug significantly improved lung function for a certain type of cystic fibrosis in a pair of Phase 3 studies. Shares jumped 51% to $100.43 in premarket trading.
Shares of Walgreen fell 1.3% to $72.75 premarket as its top and bottom lines grew less than expected and the company pulled its goals for fiscal year 2016, saying key decisions still need to be made about its Alliance Boots partnership.
xG Technology said the U.S. Army chose it as a subcontractor on a $497 million communications and networking contract. Shares rose 68% to $3.10.
Abbott Laboratoriesreed to acquire Russian drug maker Veropharm for up to $495 million, a deal that give the U.S. pharmaceutical company a manufacturing presence in that country. The deal marks the biggest U.S. deal for a Russian firm since the Ukraine crisis spiraled out of control this year.
Avon Products plans to cut an additional 600 jobs, largely in its corporate staff and North America business, as part of the beauty-products company's ongoing turnaround efforts.
Blackstone Group set plans to pare its stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings by about $2 billion, following the end of the lockup period for the hotelier's initial public offering.
Dean Foods recently received a subpoena from criminal authorities ordering the company to produce information for an insider-trading investigation of activist investor Carl Icahn, pro golfer Phil Mickelson and sports bettor William T. Walters, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Forest Laboratories reported positive top-line results from three Phase 3 trials of vilazodone in adult patients with generalized anxiety disorder.
Micron Technology profit surged in its fiscal third quarter, buoyed by the company's acquisition of Elpida Memory Inc. and signs of stability in one of tech's most turbulent markets.
Refiner Tesoro Corp. outlined plans to shift some terminal and pipeline properties to its limited partnership. Tesoro Logistics plans to acquire three marketing terminals, a storage facility and a refined-products pipeline for about $270 million, with $243 million expected to be in cash and the remainder in equity.


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96 Gambians Deported from Spain
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Information reaching our office yesterday has it that a group of 96 Gambians have been deported from the kingdom of Spain.
Our sources at the Banjul International Airport told The Point that the men flown into Banjul on board a Europe Airline plane landed at the Banjul International Airport at about 13:37 pm local time.
Unlike the aftermath of the deportation of some 37 deportees that vandalised properties of GCAA some time last year, our sources disclosed that yesterday's arrivals conducted themselves well.
They however reportedly appeared grief-stricken to a point that some of them broke down in tears. Clutching their scant possessions contained in plastic bags and school bags, the deportees were received by the Immigration and the Police Intervention Unit (PIU).
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Translation of first class in Spanish:
adjective before noun first-class
- 1 (of highest grade)(hotel/ticket)
de primera clase(travel)she has a first-class degree (British)
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On Tuesday, the Joint Select Committee on Redistricting will begin negotiating congressional boundaries drawn on 11 different maps.
But neither side could wait to start getting their digs in on Friday, when the committee's five Republicans and five Democrats exchanged their maps.
From the committee's early meetings to town halls across the state, members have pledged to come up with just one map and one bill from the entire committee for the General Assembly to consider. That map and bill was originally due on April 14, and then because of delays in getting data and dealing with the budget, put that deadline off until Monday, April 23, just over a week away.
Given the comments on Friday, whether that April 23 deadline will be met and just how many maps and bills will be introduced is now very much in question.
The Republicans had five maps, all approximately similar in shape to what the state's congressional districts look like, with subtle changes that Democrats claim are designed to shift the state's representation to as many as five Republicans and as few as two Democrats.
Democrats offered six maps, all based on "city integrity," or keeping city boundaries whole, that Republicans claimed would result in five Democrats and two Republican representatives.
Colorado's current congressional representation is four Republicans (Congressional districts 3, 4, 5 and 6); and three Democrats (Congressional districts 1, 2 and 7).
In drawing the maps, the General Assembly must consider:
• Mathematical population equality between districts and that districts may not overlap,
• Compliance with the 1965 Voting Rights act.
The first two factors are federal requirements; the rest are statutory in no particular order:
• Preservation of political subdivisions such as counties, cities and towns;
• Preservation of "communities of interest," including ethnic, cultural, economic, trade area, geographic and demographic factors;
• That districts be as compact as possible, and
• Minimal disruption of prior district lines.
The maps also must take into account the 1982 Carstens v. Lamm decision, which says maps must include a Western Slope district, an Eastern Plains district, and that Denver remain whole within its district.
Colorado's population, as reflected by the 2010 census, jumped to more than 5.029 million people. That means each one of the seven Congressional districts will need to have approximately 718,456 people.
The shifts in population that will require changes in the maps:
Congressional District 1 (Denver), needs to gain 56,418
CD 2 (Boulder and counties west): needs to lose 15,348
CD 3 (Western Slope) needs to gain 12,271
CD 4 (Eastern Plains): needs to lose 6,584
CD 5 (El Paso County) needs to lose 7,445
CD 6 (South suburban Denver): needs to lose 79,345
CD 7 (parts of central Jefferson County and Northern Aurora): needs to gain 40,047
In late February and throughout March, the joint committee held town halls around the state to gather input from citizens and elected officials on what the maps should look like. Both Democrats and Republicans on Friday claimed their maps reflected much of that input.
But the maps presented by the two parties couldn't look more different.
The Democratic maps all split the state along west to east lines and north to south lines, more or less along I-25 and I-70, according to committee Co-Chair Sen. Rollie Heath, D-Boulder.
The Democrats' maps are based on two principles, according to Heath: keeping cities whole within their districts and competitiveness. Heath told The Colorado Statesman that he viewed their maps as responding to the huge increase in population of 750,000, and "in order to get competitive districts we had to draw the maps that way." Heath acknowledged that competitiveness is not a factor in the criteria, but pointed out that people across the state repeatedly said "let's have competitive districts. The problem with Washington is that nobody has to run for re-election."
Democrats pointed out that their maps would create one safe Republican seat (CD 5), one safe Democratic seat (CD 1) and five competitive districts. Democrats claimed they drew competitive maps while maintaining communities of interest, and unlike the Republican maps, the Democrats' maps maintained the integrity of cities in virtually every instance, along with the integrity of rural counties.
Republicans expressed outrage over the Democrats' maps, claiming they were drawn to advance the political ambitions of Senate President Brandon Shaffer, D-Longmont and Sen. Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora. Speaker of the House Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, said in a statement Friday that he was disappointed that Shaffer used "the public redistricting process as a smokescreen to advance his own ambitions."
Committee member Rep. Don Coram, R-Montrose, could not contain his anger over the way the Democrats drew their maps. Despite a pledge by committee members not to comment on the maps during the Friday meeting, Coram exploded. "I am very angry that you call it 'city integrity' but there isn't any rural integrity," he said. The maps drawn by Democrats could result in seven congressmen living within a mile of Denver International Airport, he said. The Western slope, Eastern plains, "any chances of us electing a representative from those areas under any of your plans would be minimal. I'm deeply disappointed." In a statement issued later that day, Coram noted that the criteria for redrawing maps includes adhering to Carstens v. Lamb and disrupting current districts as little as possible.
Coram's disappointment was shared by other rural lawmakers Friday. Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Grand Junction, called the Democrats' plan to lump Grand Junction into a district with Boulder "absurd." Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock, told The Statesman that competitiveness was presented as a major criterion for the Democrats' maps, but that's "nowhere in the law. The law says communities of interest and as little disruption as possible. Those two concepts have been abridged by the Democrats' maps… The concept of communities of interest is in conflict with competitiveness," she said. "When you go for competitiveness, it makes it a political process."
Eastern Plains Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling, said that handing water issues for the Eastern Plains over to "politically-powerful areas like Aurora would be a death blow to our agricultural communities…This is about water and it's about our way of life."
The Republican maps, while keeping the basic shapes of the current districts, are more subtle in their differences. For example, Longmont is moved into the 2nd Congressional District in three of the five maps and kept in the 4th Congressional District in the other two. While Republicans claimed the Democrats' maps were drawn for Shaffer's benefit, all six of their maps keep Longmont in the 4th, which was the stated preference for Longmont residents who attended the Loveland town hall in February. In several Republicans maps, Democratic-leaning Lake County is moved from the Republican-leaning 5th CD to the Democratic-leaning 2nd, also a stated preference from several town halls.
And Democrats had plenty to complain about with the Republican maps, including on outside interference into the process by the Speaker of the House.
In recent weeks, Democrats have complained about McNulty's decision to allow a delayed bill on judicial instructions for redistricting sponsored by Rep. J. Paul Brown, R-Ignacio. House Minority Leader Sal Pace, D-Pueblo, said that the introduction of House Bill 11-1276 would undermine the work of the committee. And the Denver Post this week reported that three Republicans who were on "point" for Gov. Bill Owens in the 2001 redistricting process, including former Trailhead chief Alan Philp and attorney Richard Westfall, were consulting with McNulty on redistricting.
Rep. Daniel Pabon, D-Denver, claimed the Republicans' maps would dilute minority influence by moving Hispanics out of CD 2 and 7 and into CD 1. In defense of the Democrats' maps, Pabon noted the Southern District is currently represented by someone who lives in Southern Colorado, and that the Northern District contains the home of Republican Rep. Cory Gardner of Yuma. "Could we be off by one or two counties? Sure. That's what this process is about — negotiating to that point. The attempt is not to have only metro area lawmakers representing Colorado." But Pabon also noted that 3 million of the state's 5 million population is centered around the Denver metro area.
So will the committee come up with map? "We've engaged completely in a bipartisan effort to solve this issue," Pabon said. "What we're seeing now is the same thing that happened with the budget — Frank McNulty and Republicans are getting in and trying to mess up the process. If we keep that to a minimum, we can definitely do it and find common ground."
But Pabon also said the Democrats are committed to seeing the process completed in this session, despite the fact that if redistricting went to the courts, the state would likely end up with maps that favor Democrats, as it did in the last redraw.
"We want the Legislature to fulfill its constitutional duty to draw the map," Pabon said. "We're not looking at the court as a solution, and it would be easier if we let the issue go to the courts, because the Democrats would win. But Democrats on the committee and as a whole are committed to making sure this process makes it through the Legislature."
To see the maps, go to www.colorado.gov/Redistricting and click on "maps" at the bottom of the page. To see the current map, go to http://legislature.state.co.us/state/map.asp?map=0.
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SIKESTON - Oren Kenneth Whiteside, 85, died at 1:30 a.m. July 5, 2006, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Born June 3, 1921, in McClure, Ill., son of the late Cecil Orville and Belva Bradley Whiteside, he was a self-employed auto body repairman. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II, and a member of First General Baptist Church in Scott City and the American Legion Henry Meldrum Post.
On Dec. 26, 1942, in Benton, he was united in marriage to Virginia Couch, who preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 2004.
One infant daughter, Joan Kathleen Whiteside; four brothers and one sister also preceded him in death.
Survivors include: one daughter, Sharon Kay Whiteside of the home; one brother, Charles Edward Whiteside of Westminster, Calif.; and two sisters, Belva Ruth Hice of London, Ark. and Hattie Emma McCoy of Sikeston.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel at Sikeston where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Larry Rouse, pastor of the First General Baptist Church, will officiate.
Burial with Full Military Honors will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Charleston.


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[caption id="attachment_1853" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="JOWAR KI ROTI"][/caption]
Jowar is a gluten free whole grain. Jowar is also popularly known as Sorghum. Sorghum is an important food crop in Africa, Central America, and South Asia and is the fifth most important cereal crop grown in the world. Jowar is also called as Jwaarie, Jonnallu and is one of the staple sources of nutrition for the rural and poor.
Jowar is very popular in the villages and small towns of India and is prepared like a roti (Indian flat bread) and eaten along with meat or vegetable curries. Jowar ki roti has got high energy and is very nutritious.
Preparing Jowar ki roti you need to known the right mixing of the dough and making of the rotis. As Jowar flour is gluten free it's hard to spread the dough with a rolling pin, hence hands are used to shape the dough into a round circle. This needs experience and skill to get a perfect shape of roti.
For preparing Jowar ki roti firstly you need to prepare the dough add a little salt to the flour and gradually keep adding and mixing hot water. After a little while the dough should be kneaded well and divided into small balls. To prepare the rotis you need a flat board. Using your palm spread dough on the flat board making a thin round shape. Fry this on a hot tava (griddle). On medium heat, roti is roasted slowly. Water is applied with a cotton cloth on the surface of roti, before turning it to the other side. Cook both sides well and serve hot. Jowar ki roti is also eaten with garlic chutney or a spicy chilli chutney, onions and green chillies. Normally Jowar ki roti is eaten during lunch or dinner.
Recipe: Jowar ki roti
Summary: gluten free Indian flat bread
hot water - 0 - as needed
Jowar atta milo flour , jonnala pindi - 1 - cup
Salt - pich - pinch
Take a bowl add pich of salt to mix the dough use hot water mix it with a spoon and make a soft dough.Now take some of the atta as dumpling to make a roti, sprinkle jowar atta first and put the dumpling press it with a hand to make a chapati.Once the roti is ready take pan heat it, pan need to be very hot then add the roti, atta side on the top spread water on the to side of the roti with hand or cloth then rotate it to the other side.cook till both sides are done.
Cooking time (duration): 25
Diet type: Vegetarian
Number of servings (yield): 3
Meal type: breakfast
My rating: 4 stars: ★★★★☆ 1 review(s)
Recipe by Vahchef.
Jowar (Sorghum) is one of the nutritious cereals and makes a healthy diet. Jowar is rich in potassium, enery, protein, calcium and Iron. Eating Jowar ki roti keeps bones and teeth healthy giving energy to the entire body and also maintains the health of heart, controls diabetes and weight loss.
But gone are the days that Jowar ki roti is a poor man's meal. Nowadays it is suggested by doctors and dietician to have Jowar ki roti and keep you fit and strong. Do learn the recipe and enjoy cooking to stay fit. You can watch the video of cooking of Jowar ki roti at: https://www.vahrehvah.com/jowar+ki+roti:6062
Summary: gluten free Indian flat bread
Cooking time (duration): 25
Diet type: Vegetarian
Number of servings (yield): 3
Meal type: breakfast
My rating: 4 stars: ★★★★☆ 1 review(s)


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Writer Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho) has teamed up with writer-director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver), and producer Braxton Pope to create a film titled, The Canyons. And guess what? They are using Kickstarter to crowdfund it online! Yep, Hollywood types are encroaching on the crowdfunding craze. Click "play" to the left and check out the insightful and comedic interview by the fast-talking female voice of indie film, Laura Zinger, owner of Chicago based 20K Films.
If you've never heard of Kickstarter or crowdfunding, get with the program! Here's a great primer on Kickstarter compliments of Syracuse University's School of Information Studies. Also check out The Canyons Kickstarter Page. And here's a great infographic explaining crowdfunding. If you are going to be a modern moviemaker, then you need to get used to the fact that you will, at some point in your filmmaking career, be using crowdfunding (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, etc) as part of your fundraising strategy. Not only that, but you're going to have to sell yourself just as much as you will have to sell your film. That topic, however is for another post.
For everyone else already familiar with crowdfunding, check out The Canyons Kickstarter Page. It's well worth it–if only for seeing the rewards being offered. I've looked at a lot of Kickstarter Campaigns over the past year, and this one is one of my favorites in terms of the rewards it offers. Everything from Producer's coffee with Braxton Pope (only 2 out of 15 are remaining) to a money clip autographed and given to Paul Schrader by Robert De Niro on the set of Taxi Driver many a moon ago. Price tag? $10,000. Sold? You better believe it.
Bret and Braxton feel that crowdfunding is allowing them this kind of transparency and openness with their audience. In line with their belief in transparency, The Canyons' team has offered a $10 Kickstarter reward in which you can "Help us cast the film! You will be given access to a private link on www.LetItCast.com that will allow you to vote on our casting finalists." Oddly, only 83 backers have signed onto this reward, but the implication of being allowed to have an opinion in the casting of a feature film is game-changing. Will this crowdfunding, the-fan-is-all mentality combined with the transparency philosophy that Bret, Braxton, and Ted Hope all subscribe to turn modern filmmaking into a loose execution of the popular Choose Your Own Adventure novels? Will this make modern films better or worse? Is this the only way that crowdfunding can actually work? At what point does fan engagement with crowdfunding lead to pandering to your audience, which is the supreme philosophy of the Studio System? These are definitely questions worth asking, that modern moviemakers should ask themselves as they navigate the seemingly wonderful, dolphin and sprite-filled waters that are crowdfunding. (Sprites are a race of fairies with green skin and wings for those of you not in the know. And if you don't know what a dolphin is, god bless you, Google it.)
You can listen to the hour long phone interview between Bret, Braxton, and myself if you'd like by clicking "play" above. I highly recommend you do listen to the interview in its entirety, because Bret Easton Ellis is so funny and insightful, I would definitely venture to call him comedic. In the interview, he claims that there is humor in all of his stories, and if you have never read his novel, American Psycho, nor seen the excellent film adaptation of it, his claim might not completely blow your mind the way it should.
Enjoy and good luck, Modern Moviemakers!
Laura Zinger
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NEW DELHI: Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has reported that key indicators in the Pacific Basin point to an El Nino climate episode continuing to break down sooner than predicted earlier. That could add to the optimism over the possibility of normal monsoons in India this summer. In end March, IMD officials said they expect normal rains this year despite an El Nino-induced drought affecting Southeast Asia's spring crop.
Many parts of Southeast Asia are experiencing unusually dry weather due to El Nino, prompting concern the ongoing harvest and upcoming summer planting of rice may be affected.


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In this photo taken Wednesday, April 24, 2013, a worker builds a security fence along the border between Israel and Syrian on the Golan Heights. Against a breathtaking vista of green fields and a snowcapped mountain range, all is silent but for a strong gust of wind whipping across the landscape. The tranquility is suddenly interrupted by a burst of gunfire from beyond a newly built fortified fence: Jihadi rebels are battling with Bashar Assad's battered troops in a nearby Syrian village. Watchi


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OAKLAND -- Members and supporters of the Oakland teachers union picketed outside the Paramount Theatre this week. Michelle Rhee, one of the nation's most prominent school reformers, was about to address a sold-out crowd of 3,000 about the failures of the nation's education system and the importance of effective teachers.
"No Rhee-forms," one of the placards read.
The notion of treating teachers more like private-sector workers -- as Rhee promoted while she was chancellor of Washington, D.C., schools and now, as founder of the StudentsFirst advocacy group -- has gained traction and publicity. But in the Bay Area, with the exception of nonunionized charter schools and a handful of others, it remains mostly hypothetical.
Calls to end the practice of laying off the newest teachers, regardless of other factors, or to offer financial incentives based on performance, rather than years of experience, often are countered by protest, framed by union supporters as attempts to blame teachers and weaken the labor movement.
In an interview before the event, Rhee said she thinks the public is ready for the changes her organization is advancing.
Other states have ended seniority-based layoff rules and transfer policies, she said. "The question is: 'Is California going to be in the middle of the curve, or is California going to come through kicking and screaming?' "
In the Oakland school district, a push by Superintendent Tony Smith to overhaul the teacher transfer policy remains at a standstill.
The district plans to close five elementary schools in June, leaving 52 general education teachers to find new jobs at other Oakland schools. Traditionally, displaced teachers receive a list of openings and choose where they will go, with the most experienced teachers having first pick. The proposed "mutual matching" system, by contrast, would give principals more say in who joins their teaching staffs.
After a series of interviews and observations, the teacher candidates and principals would each submit their top choices; school district staff would make the final placements.
The Oakland Education Association has yet to approve the proposal, however. Earlier this month, some teachers circulated a petition titled "OUSD School District: Stop Union Busting Practices."
Emily Sacks, a union representative for Redwood Heights Elementary School who supports the principles of mutual matching, said she finds such discourse unproductive when there are so many problems that need attention.
"I think all sides are guilty of this," said Sacks, who is in her fourth year of teaching. "Unions demonize Michelle Rhee. Michelle Rhee demonizes unions. I don't think we're ever going to get anywhere if that's how we're going to approach this."
Kathy Shultz, dean of the Mills College School of Education, said she thinks unions are being unfairly blamed for the public education system's failures. In that context, she said, districts must find a way to build trust with their labor groups to consider which long-standing work rules should remain and which should be revised.
Shultz described herself as a supporter of teachers unions and a proponent of mutual matching -- which, she said, helps to build a strong sense of community at schools, encouraging teachers to stay. "The critical issue of our time is teacher retention," she said.
Betty Olson-Jones, president of the Oakland teachers union, said her members have legitimate concerns about how the process would work and whether it would put senior teachers at risk of being passed over because of their age.
"I'm still open to being convinced otherwise," she said.
Steve Isom, a parent at Oakland's Glenview Elementary School, said he thinks such changes, though imperfect, are critical.
"Unfortunately, if we have to make a choice between teachers -- and who doesn't love teachers? -- and the kids, you've got to go with the kids first," he said.
Read Katy Murphy's Oakland schools blog at www.IBAbuzz.com/education. Follow her at Twitter.com/katymurphy.


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I am having an application where MS Access database is used as back end to the Dot Net application(Visual studio 2005). The MS Access database is on the network and I am able to connect database from my application. The application runs fine for most of the users in my organization. But for a particular group, an exception is thrown while connecting to the database, and the Exception is as follows:
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'Interop.ADODB, Version=184.108.40.206, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null' or one of its dependencies. Das System kann die angegebene Datei nicht finden.
File name: 'Interop.ADODB, Version=22.214.171.124, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'
at ProjectHandler.modMenue.Menue_Open(String sFilename)
at ProjectHandler.frmStart.frmProject_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
WRN: Assembly binding logging is turned OFF.
To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
Note: There is some performance penalty associated with assembly bind failure logging.
To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog].
Only the members of that particular group get this error while launching the application, but they are able to open the Access file directly. Any idea why this happens. The particular group is from Germany. But there are other groups in Germany which are able to access the Application/database. Groups using different OS also does not have the problem.
Is there any setting which restricts the group from accessing MS Access through the Dot net application. If I know that, may be I can ask the IT to change the particular security policy with the IT so that the application works.


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1Higher in rank, status, or quality: a superior officer it is superior to every other car on the road
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- They were certainly physically superior to me.
- And sometimes, US drama is superior to the UK equivalent.
- Determining which is the superior choice for residential applications depends on whom you ask.
higher-ranking, higher-level, senior, higher, higher-up
better, more expert, more skillful;
good-quality, high-quality, first-class, first-rate, top-quality;
high-class, upper-class, select, exclusive, upscale, upmarket, five-star, top-end, top-tier
informal classy, posh
1.1Of high standard or quality: superior malt whiskeys
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- Ask for a box rim flushing system over a standard rim flush for superior performance in a close coupled unit.
- A lot of companies are interested in investing in Ireland - they have superior building systems and can provide a superior standard of service.
- Krahling buys directly from a number of growers, each selected for the superior quality of his or her product.
finer, better, higher-grade, of higher quality, greater;
accomplished, expert
1.2Greater in size or power: deploying superior force
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- Now the subjects can be brought to fear not only the ruler's superior force, but also his supernatural powers.
- Colonial conquest was not only the result of the power of superior arms and military organisation, but sustained and strengthened as much by the cultural technologies of rule.
- Yet DeGaulle and a small group of partisans went underground and refused to accept the superior power of the German army.
1.3 [predicative] (superior to) Above yielding to or being influenced by: I felt superior to any accusation of anti-Semitism
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1.4Having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself; supercilious: that girl was frightfully superior
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condescending, supercilious, patronizing, haughty, disdainful, pompous, snobbish
informal high and mighty, hoity-toity, snooty, stuck-up
2chiefly Anatomy Further above or out; higher in position.
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2.1(Of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line.
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manager, chief, supervisor, senior, controller, foreman, authority figure
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1.1The head of a monastery or other religious institution.
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Late Middle English: from Old French superiour, from Latin superior, comparative of superus 'that is above', from super 'above'.
This came via Old French from Latin superior 'that is higher', from super 'above'. The noun use meaning 'person of higher rank' is recorded from the late 15th century. Supreme (Late Middle English) is one step higher, from supremus 'highest'.
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A Local Foods Dinner Benefiting Education for the
Next Generation of Sustainable Farmers
(Formerly the JCCC Sustainability Dinner)
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Reception, Dinner & Program
Capitol Federal Conference Center
Regnier Center – JCCC Campus
First Course
Pear, Shallot & Delicata Squash Soup
Prepared by Chef Mark Mollentine
Braised goat with a white bean ragout with smoked goat sausage and pickled green tomato relish
Vegetarian option: Acorn squash stuffed with Fall vegetables with roasted red pepper sauce
Prepared by Michael Beard, Executive Chef, 715 restaurant
Apple Strudel on Vanilla Anglais with Marsala Cranberries
Prepared by Mayla Kritski, Dessert Chef, 715 restaurant
Rick Martin, Culinary Arts Instructor, Eudora High School and the former chef at Free State Brewery in Lawrence, Kansas will talk about the importance of sustainable agriculture in education as well as the restaurant.
Mike Ryan, "Farmer Mike," Campus Farm/Outreach Manager
TBD, 2012-2013 Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Scholarship awardee.
Chance Drawing
During the reception, attendees will have the opportunity to enter into a chance drawing for a 2013 subscription to the Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance Locally Grown Produce program, which includes 22 weeks of local, seasonal, farm fresh produce (a value of $375), a portion of which is grown on the JCCC Campus Farm.
A portion of the ticket price will benefit a scholarship fund for JCCC's Sustainable Agriculture Certificate program.


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Along with my plugin work I've been spending a bit of time on template experiments, proof of concepts in organizing content differently in WordPress 1.5.
A method that's requested often, and one that caught my interest, is to display recent posts organized within their respective categories, instead of just by date (descending). I've come up with one solution through a (very) modified post loop in a home.php template, and would like feedback on what I have so far, such as improvements to structure, streamlining code, etc.
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|Most off-road motorcyclists can vividly recall their first bike – from what it looked like to the excitement of learning to ride. The Kawasaki KLX110 stirs the same sense of excitement among young riders. The bright green graphics, non-intimidating nature of a four-stroke engine and automatic clutch make learning to ride with their parents an enjoyable adventure.
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|111.00 ccm (6.77 cubic inches)
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The Whittell football team needed only one game to match its win total from a year ago. The Warriors beat Loyalton 50-36 in their season opener at home on Friday night to start the 2014 campaign in winning fashion.
"The team won only one game last year, so it was important to get off to a good start," Warriors head coach Phil Bryant said. "With a first-game win we can hopefully build on that and continue to be competitive all season."
Whittell (1-0) erased an early six-point deficit with back-to-back touchdowns to take a 14-6 lead. Both teams traded scores in the second quarter, and the Warriors went into the break with a 36-20 lead and control of the game.
"We are an extremely young team but the players have bought into a completely new system and worked hard to be where we are at this point in the season," Bryant said. "The conditioning program has been tough but the league is tough and we can't compete if we are not physically ready. The offseason weight program was a big help and the positive attitude of the players is a huge factor in getting better as a team."
Offensively, Whittell delivered a solid performance despite a handful of 5-yard penalties. Junior quarterback Colin Buchholz led a Warriors offense that tallied 563 yards — 350 on the ground and 213 in the air.
In the running game, senior Jake Sharp had 160 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries. Freshman Corey Huber ran for 108 yards and Buchholz added 68.
In the air Buchholz threw two touchdown passes, both to tight end Bryce Bronken — Bronken had four catches for 76 yards in the win and Dismas Womack also had four receptions for 73 yards. Bryant said offensive line play was a plus for Whittell on Friday night, but added that the line didn't stay as low as necessary to beat the playoff-caliber teams in league play.
On defense, Bryant said the Warriors weren't quite where they wanted to be against Loyalton (0-1) — but added that the mistakes they made are correctible. He said that Whittell defensive coordinator Doug Patton has some ideas to improve the performance of the defense, and changes will likely include personnel moves. Buchholz, Bronken, Logan Manchester and Sean Moyes led Whittell in tackles against the Grizzlies.
"We had some big plays from a lot of different guys but need to get better with team defense," Bryant said. "We are looking for major contributions from Kai Mangiaralina and Trinity Dickinson."
Whittell returns to action on Saturday at Excel Christian (Sparks, Nev.) at 1 p.m. Saturday's contest will be the season opener for Excel Christian.


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Bacon Facts & Nutritional Information
In the US and Canada bacon, described by some as the meat of the gods, is actually a pork product usually from the pig's soft belly. Across Europe bacon is made from side and back cuts of pork. Pork side cuts have more meat and less fat than the belly. Back cut bacon may be described as fat back, which is nearly pure fat, or pork loin, which is very lean. Over 2 billion pounds of bacon are produced each year just in the US alone.
Sliced pork is cured in brine or packed in dry salt. Pork can then be further processed by: drying, smoking or boiling. Fresh bacon must be fully cooked before eating, most often by frying. But, oven and microwave cooked bacon are rising in popularity too.
The Origins of Bacon In 16th Century Europe
During the sixteenth century, bacon was called bacoun, a Middle English word referring to all pork. It is generally accepted the term bacon comes from Germanic and French dialects; the French bako, common Germanic bakkon and the Old Teutonic backe, which all refer to the back of the pig. English farmers over the centuries have bred Yorkshire and Tamworth pigs specifically for bacon.
The familiar phrase "bring home the bacon," from the twelfth century, was coined in the English town of Dunmow. The head of the church promised a side of bacon to any married man who could swear, before the congregation and God, that he had not quarreled with his wife for a year and a day. His community held any husband who could "bring home the bacon" in high esteem.
The Nutrition of Bacon
What's in bacon? Find out below.
- Calories and Fat in bacon: a slice of cooked bacon contains 41-calories and 3-grams of fat (1-gram of that fat is saturated fat). Most bacon is considered a high-calorie, high-fat protein.
- Protein and Carbohydrates in Bacon: similar to most meat, bacon is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. One slice of bacon contains 3-grams of protein and 0-grams of carbohydrates. Bacon protein includes all nine of the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source. In low-carb diets or diets utilizing the glycemic index, bacon is considered a low-carb, low-glycemic food.
- Micronutrients: bacon is high in selenium, phosphorus and niacin. One slice contains 5-micrograms of selenium, 43.5-micrograms of phosphorus and .9-micrograms of niacin. Other bacon micronutrients present in small amounts include: potassium, zinc, iron, calcium, choline, folate (a water-soluble vitamin B), vitamin A and vitamin B12.
- Sodium in bacon: one slice of bacon has 188-milligrams of sodium, which is 8% of the recommended daily allowance. Bacon is considered a high-sodium food and is not recommended for individuals on a low-sodium diet.
- Other considerations: due to its high sodium and saturated fat, bacon is often considered an unhealthy food. High sodium consumption has been linked to stroke and cardiovascular disease. High saturated fat consumption has been linked to heart disease, cancer and weight gain.
- Novelty products made with bacon usually contain other unhealthy ingredients that increase the negative health effects, such as sugar or alcohol.
Types Of Bacon Cuts
- Bacon cut from the side of the hog or pig may be called streaky bacon. It will appear fatty with long layers of fat running parallel, or in streaks, to the rind. This is the most common cut of bacon found in the US. In Italy this is known as pancetta, which may be offered smoked or un-smoked with a stronger flavor.
- Middle bacon, as the name suggests, is from the side of the pig. It is a less expensive cut than back bacon.
- Back bacon, called Irish bacon or rashers in England and the British Isles and Canadian bacon, is a lean, meaty cut with less fat than other cuts. It will often have a ham like texture.
- Cottage bacon is thinly sliced lean meat from the shoulder of the pig. It is cured, smoked and typically sold in oval shaped pieces.
- Slab bacon has a medium to high amount of fat. It is prepared from the belly, side and back cuts of the pig.
- Less popular cuts of bacon include: collar bacon: cut from the back of the pig near the head, hock bacon: from the hog's ankle joint between the ham and the foot, gammon: from the hind leg, and picnic bacon from the shoulder beneath the blade.
Bacon Styles
Bacon by any name will taste as sweet. Here's how to recognize the different kinds:
- Canadian bacon: a thicker cut from the pork loin and resembles ham.
- Pancetta: Italian bacon that has been dried and cured meat from the pork belly.
- Ventreche: is a French style pancetta.
- Prosciutto: is gourmet Italian bacon that has been dry-cured, aged and spiced.
- Serrano: is a Spanish bacon similar to prosciutto.
Many bacon cuts on the market are flavored. Look for hickory, maple, apple wood, mesquite, homey, sugared, peppered and other gourmet delights in better markets.
Despite these negative attributes, bacon remains popular. Those individuals without serious health conditions can include a small amount of bacon in their diet when balanced with foods that are low in saturated fat and sodium.


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Thatcher Divides Twitter: Tributes, Criticism Trend Worldwide
As Britain's first and currently only female prime minister, Thatcher was a divisive figure during her 11 and a half years in power. Thatcher's free market policies and privatisation of state industry divided the country. As news of plans for the former British prime minister's funeral were revealed, some of her critics on social media called for a privatized funeral.
Thatcher will receive a "ceremonial funeral" similar to that of Princess Diana. Though not an official "state funeral," Downing Street announced that it will be jointly funded by the British government and Thatcher's estate, which drew fire on Twitter. Some social media users who were critics of Thatcher tweeted their wish to privatize her ceremony with the hashtag #nostatefuneral, which trended worldwide on Twitter. A citizen petition posted on a British government website calling for her funeral to be privately funded received over 33,000 signatures.


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It's one of the few unis that offer a course in Japanese and for some reason my mum is encouraging me to apply there, even though to me it looks like it's not as good as the others (SOAS, Sheffield etc). Is it well regarded?
Oxford Brookes... is it any good?
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If you go to Oxford Brookes and someone ask where did you go to uni, you get to say Oxford since it's based in Oxford, lol. The course itself seems ok but not very useful. Personally I would pick another course and learn a language in my own time.
I think it depends what you go for, I know someone who did nursing there and it's meant to be really good for that.
Be prepared for people to be snobby about it on here though!
Its not amazing no. But if you really want that course then I would recommend doing it as a non-degree course at a local college etc. Far cheaper.
Or learn it as part of another course. Perhaps a dual language course, with Japanese as ab initio.
go to an open day and judge for yourself. I wasnt sure about Brookes before but after going to an open day, I fell in love with it
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go to an open day and judge for yourself. I wasnt sure about Brookes before but after going to an open day, I fell in love with it
i love it It's amazing for the course i want to do so the fact that it's not regarded that highly for other courses doesn't matter. It's the degree you end up with that counts not what others think of you when you're there. Just because it's not so good as a whole it doesn't mean you're not, i'm goping because i love it not because it's the only place i can go to! Definately go on an open day and judge for yourself! Good luck
As said above - go to an open day. I am studying Japanese with Politics at brookes and the atmosphere at brookes felt nothing like SOAS, Sheffield, etc. I applied to them all and came away with the best feeling and passion from brookes. The Japanese department is very close-knit and they are constantly trying to improve their system.
SOAS is tiny and if you're looking to get any grasp of the culture you won't get it there, especially when studying a combined degree like i am. Brookes has lecturers that are experts in Japanese culture and some of the best in their field.
Just my opinion though.
I think the general feeling about Brookes is once you get there, you'll know that it's the place for you. The feeling can't be placed properly into a booklet. I'd go visit them.
But I have friends doing combined Japanese degrees (with music mostly) and they LOVE it.
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