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bronze - Any of various alloys of copper and tin, sometimes with tin or other metals. It has commonly been used in casting. A work cast in bronze is sometimes referred to as a bronze. It may also refer to the color of bronze, a moderate yellowish to olive brown.
Abbreviated as br.
When a bronze decoration is gilt it is often called ormolu.
Many of the alloys that are described as bronze are actually brass, which is the alloy of copper and zinc. Alloys with both zinc and tin are known as gunmetals.
Examples of works in bronze:
Greece, from Olympia, Statuette of a Horse, Geometric Period, c. 750-700 BCE, bronze, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory U, Atlanta, GA. Such bronze statuettes were most often dedicated in sanctuaries as votive offerings. A figurine much like this one appeared in the movie "Black Stallion," and was called Bucephalus.
Greek, Crete, 690-670 BCE, Lyre Player, bronze, height 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, CA.
Etruria, Chariot, c. 550-525 BCE, bronze, ivory, height 51 9/16 inches (130.91 cm), Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. See Etruscan art and repoussé.
Russia, Krasnodar Region, Kuban area, Seven Brothers burial mound, Bridle Plaque in the Form of a Resting Stag, mid 5th century BCE, bronze, 4.7 x 4.7 cm, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. See plaque and Russian art.
Greek, late fourth century BCE, Statue of a Victorious Youth, bronze with copper inlays, height 59 5/8 inches (151.5 cm), J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, CA. See nude.
Thailand, Dvaravati, 8th - 9th century, Buddha Shakyamuni, bronze with lacquer and gilding, 6 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 1 3/4 inches (16.5 x 9.2 x 4.4 cm), Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Southern Netherlands or Eastern France (Lorraine), Aquamanile: Aristotle Ridden by Phyllis, c. 1400, bronze, height 13 1/4 inches (33.5 cm), Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. See aquamanile and Dutch art.
England, fifteenth century, Book Clasp. This was found in England early in 1998 along the River Thames foreshore (river bank area concealed at high tide, but revealed at low), length 5.8 cm, width 3.3 cm, Michael Delahunt collection.
Jean Houdon (French, 1741-1828).
Antoine Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875). See animalia.
Jean-Jacques Feuchère (French, 1807-1852), Satan, c. 1836, bronze, height 31 inches (78.7 cm), Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
John Quincy Adams Ward (American, 1830-1910), The Freedman, 1862, bronze, 20 x 14 3/4 x 7 inches, National Academy of Design, NY.
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), She Who Was the Helmet-Maker's Beautiful Wife, c. 1880-85, bronze, height 19 1/2 inches (49.5 cm), Los Angeles County Museum of Art. See Realism.
Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848-1907), The Puritan, 1883-1886 (this cast, 1899 or after), bronze, 30 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 13 inches (77.5 x 47 x 33 cm), Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. See American Colonial art, the period this sculpture depicts.
Aristide Maillol (French, 1861-1944)
Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), Henriette III (Large Head), 1929, bronze, height 40 cm, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), Cock, 1932, bronze, 65.1 x 54.3 x 31.8 cm, Tate Gallery, London.
Pablo Picasso, Baboon and Young, 1951, bronze, height 21 inches.
Henry Moore (English, 1898-1987)
Joel Shapiro (American, 1941-).
Deborah Butterfield (American, 1949-).
Also see copyright, core, crown, direct casting, fibula, indirect casting, lead, lost-wax casting, mirror, mold, patina, statue, and temperature.


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WASHINGTON — Citing "troubling reports" of school districts discriminating against children of immigrants in the country illegally, the Justice and Education departments on Thursday issued new guidance to schools on what identification they can demand of students trying to enroll.
In a letter to school administrators, the departments restricted the type of documents officials can demand. Schools have a right to verify a child's residency in the district, the letter said, but they may not require parents to produce a driver's license or Social Security number to establish they are in the country legally.


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Self-care and the menstrual cycle – I'm willing to take a small bet (nothing huge, I'm not willing to strip off naked and run through my neighbourhood for you, after all we only just met!) that the first thing that popped into your head was dealing with PMS and finding ways to make it easier to cope with that dreaded 'time of the month'. Am I right? After all this is what most women think of when anyone mentions menstruation. And while it is hugely important to find ways to help PMS the self-care process starts way before that.
It starts with the cycle itself.
If I asked you what day of your menstrual cycle you are on today would you know? Could you take a guess? Do you know how long your cycle is and whether you are regular or not? Don't worry, few women know the answer to all of these questions because we've never been told that it's important. That knowing our menstrual cycle intimately is the ultimate self-care practice. That knowing where we are in our cycle can change our lives. And how do we know where we are in our cycles. By charting, baby. It's the new in-thing, everyone's at it…or at least they will be if I have my way.
Most of us only hear about charting our menstrual cycle if we are trying to get pregnant and need to know when we are at our most fertile time but there is soooo much more excitingness to it. For example, did you know that:
- We women are cyclical beings with natural highs & lows each month, forming a repetitive rhythm. As we rediscover our own cycle, and identify our own rhythm, we build a deeper understanding of ourselves and can use this to live our best lives.
- Once we discover when our natural high is (usually around ovulation) we can use this time to be more productive and creative, whilst during our lows (e.g. menstruation) we can slow down and nurture ourselves. By rocking our natural rhythm and not suppressing it we can live a healthier, happier, more rewarding life.
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Lotus boss Eric Boullier says Romain Grosjean needs to shoulder the responsibility for getting himself out of his first-lap problems.
Grosjean was accused by rival Mark Webber of being a 'first-lap nutcase' after the pair collided at the second turn in Japan.
The latest incident was Grosjean's eighth early race crash of the season, and comes shortly after he was banned for the Italian Grand Prix for his part in causing a first corner pile-up in Belgium.
Amid calls for Lotus to take action against Grosjean to get him under control, Boullier has insisted that he can only do so much - and it is up to the Frenchman to deal with the situation himself.
"I have spoken a lot with him," Boullier told AUTOSPORT. "We changed the routine, we tried to make it not more comfortable because I needed a tougher environment for him, and I needed to push him, but he is the only one who can fix this. Nobody else.
"He needs to find for himself what he needs to get, to be good, and relaxed, and on the right focus. He has to find the balance. He can do that, not anybody else."
Boullier is convinced that Grosjean has the talent to become a success in F1, but admits there are aspects of his driving that need to be addressed.
"I think Romain has the privilege to be talented, and he has a car fast enough to qualify at the front of his grid.
"If you look at his career he was a bit of a hot-headed driver until he got some confidence, but F1 is not as patient as a junior category.
"As we saw in Spa it was a spectacular accident and it could have been dramatic - and you cannot accept this.
"Here in Japan, it is not about fixing the car set-up. It is about trying to make the kid self confident enough to cool down and control the race start, and this is what we are trying to do since the beginning of the year.
"We have accelerated that programme since Spa, and timing-wise it is unfortunate that an incident happened again."
Boullier also suspects Grosjean's rivals are trying to take advantage of the situation the Frenchman has found himself in.
"If you look at the start [in Japan] he doesn't change [his line], and it is something we decided that if you start on the right side on the track you stay there," he explained.
"In Singapore he experienced quite a hot start, not from him, but other drivers because they knew he was under pressure, so expected him to back off.
"So here I said, 'don't do the same, just keep your line and don't go to try and contact or get too close'. And that is what he did.
"He saw Perez next to him and he tried to keep far from him, but maybe misjudged a little bit with Webber because there was a difference of speed, as both were faster than Webber."
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Dytiscus genus
(including Dytiscus harrissi, Dytiscus marginalis, Dytiscus fasciventris, and Dytiscus verticalis)
There are several species of Large Diving Beetles, but they are difficult to tell apart. They all grow between one and 1 1/2 inches long. They are dark brown or black with a greenish tinge. They have yellow along their sides and on the bottom. Females have many grooves on the back wings. The legs of these beetles are yellow or brownish.
Large Diving Beetles live in ponds, streams, or rivers. They do not like large lakes, unless there is a shallow, quiet section.
Large Diving Beetles should not be confused with Small Diving Beetles, which are much smaller. Small Diving Beetles never grow more than half an inch.
These beetles spend most of their lives under water. They swim with strong back legs that they use like oars on a rowboat.
Sometimes they leave the water to fly to another pond.
The larvae of Large Diving Beetles are called water tigers, because they are vicious predators that attack any creature smaller than them, and many which are larger than them. Some of the foods water tigers eat include small fish, frogs, toads, salamanders, tadpoles, and larvae of other insects.
Adult Large Diving Beetles are also predators, eating many of the same foods as the larvae, plus insects that get trapped in the surface film (sticky layer on the surface of a pond).
Both the larvae and the adult beetles must breathe air. The adults have tiny holes on the sides of their abdomens (back body section) which they can breathe air through. These holes are called spiracles. They also have strong outer wings, called elytra. When a beetle swims to the surface, it sticks its abdomen out into the air. The beeetle traps an air bubble between its elytra and its abdomen. It can then dive underwater, carrying its air bubble with it. The beetle breathes from the air bubble through its spiracles. This way it doesn't have to go up for air very often.
Water tigers are light-weight and will float if they don't hold onto the bottom or plants. To breathe, they climb up a plant or just let go and float to the surface.
After mating, female Large Diving Beetles lay eggs one at a time by injecting them into an underwater plant stem. They use a needle-shaped object that sticks out of their abdomen, called an ovipositor. You've seen an ovipositor if you've looked closely at a female cricket. They have them too.
The eggs hatch into larvae (water tigers). When the water tigers are fully grown, they will crawl out of the water onto the shore. They will then begin to breathe air immediately through their spiracles. The water tigers look for a place to turn into pupae (resting stage). Usually, they crawl under a stone, old log, or some leaves near the shore.
A pupa is a lot like a coccoon. It is a resting stage, where the larvae will transform into an adult beetle. Once the larva has turned into a pupa, it will be a few weeks before it comes out as an adult. Many pupae drown because they breathe air (even while they're resting) and they cannot get up and move if heavy rains flood the pond or stream and raise the water level.
Once the adult diving beetle emerges, it will immediately return to the water. They can live three years or more. During Winter, they hibernate by burrowing into the bottom. Even though they breathe air, they can survive by slowing down their bodies into a deep rest that doesn't need much oxygen. When warm weather arrives, they swim back to the surface for a fresh gulp of air.
Predators of Large Diving Beetles include fish, frogs, and ducks. Water tigers are also sometimes eaten by other large aquatic insects, such as dragonfly nymphs.
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Large Diving Beetles help control populations of insects and other animals. Sometimes they are attracted to porch lights when they are flying around. If handled they will bite, but they don't do any real damage.


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A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 8 Summary
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- Charles Wallace looks the same, except for his eyes. Still, Meg feels like he's a weird version of himself. We'll call him Chucky.
- Calvin and Meg grab Chucky's hands as he tells them that it's the man with the red eyes they should trust, not those crazy star-ladies.
- Chucky pulls his hand away from Meg's with superhuman strength. She then goes for the man, but one of his minions holds her back.
- Calvin tackles Chucky, but three more of the man's minions pull him off the boy.
- Chucky tells them that the man is their father's friends, and Meg says she'll believe that when she hears it from her father – unless her dad is hypnotized as Chucky seems to be.
- Chucky tells Meg that she should just stop resisting and relax into the perfect order of Camazotz.
- Calvin tells the man to stop talking to them through Chucky. He might as well just speak to them himself.
- Calvin asks the man who or what he is, but all the man will tell them is that he is the Prime Coordinator.
- The man tells them that Chucky will take them to Mr. Murry, and the trio sets off.
- Meg wants to grab Calvin's hand, but realizes she's been relying too much on others' handholding, and decides to be brave all by herself.
- Meg reminds Calvin that his gift is communication, and tells him to try to communicate with the real Charles Wallace.
- Calvin makes the attempt, and almost gets through, but only manages to anger whatever it is that's controlling Chucky.
- Chucky tells them more about the wonders of Camazotz: there's no illness because anyone with the slightest sniffle is slaughtered, but there's no murder on Camazotz because IT controls everything.
- Chucky makes a wall open up to take them into an elevator. He explains that since matter is mostly empty space it's simple to rearrange the atoms to make room for people to get through.
- Chucky explains that difference is the source of suffering, and that by getting rid of difference the people of Camazotz are happier.
- Meg replies that maybe she doesn't like being different, but she sure wouldn't want to be the same as everyone else either.
- Meg asks Chucky about IT, and he explains that IT is the boss.
- Chucky again goes on about how everyone sharing one mind – IT's mind – means that there are no arguments or wars or traffic accidents. Everyone is perfectly happy because they don't have to suffer all the hardships of individuality.
- Chucky says that on Camazotz no one ever suffers, no one is ever unhappy. Meg replies that they must never be happy either – you have to be unhappy sometimes to be able to recognize happiness.
- Calvin agrees with Meg – this life on Camazotz is true evil.
- Chucky speeds up, and as they rush down the hall they spot a small boy in a room bouncing a ball – the same boy they saw having trouble with the ball earlier.
- Now he's bouncing the ball in rhythm with the pulsating walls of his cell, and screaming in pain every time he does.
- Chucky snickers that after this the boy won't want to try any fancy tricks with ball ever again.
- They come to another room, and Chucky waves his hand to make the wall transparent.
- They look in and see a transparent column in the middle of the room, and in that column is a man – Mr. Murry.


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Android Devices are always under the scanner as compared to the smooth performing Windows Phone or iOS mobile platforms. The androids have always been blamed for performance errors like lagging of voice, unsightly stuttering and choppy sounds. The hand of chip manufacturers has dished out two new Android versions to fix the previous consumer complaints.
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Research the minimum wage in your state.
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- When was it last raised?
- How has it changed over the past thirty years?
- Calculate the annual income of a minimum-wage earner in your state working fifty-two forty-hour weeks.
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Three people were taken to hospitals. They were reported in critical condition.
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A Doll's House
by Henrik Ibsen
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The Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to a call in reference to the incident around 3 a.m. Saturday on the 400 block of Sunset, according to a news release from Sgt. James McMillen, public information officer. When officers arrived at the residence they found a 21-year-old male who had several stab wounds in his upper back.
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The Nexus 1000 elbow pad is attached with three different straps. On the bicep guard there is a 1.5" velcro strap, and on the forearm there is a 2" velcro strap. Unlike the 600's, the 1000's also feature an anchor strap across the elbow joint to ensure a secure fit.
- Model Number: 1039160
- Heritage: Bauer Pro Series
- Level of Play: Ideal for advanced to pro level play
- Bauer sizing guidelines:
Pad size / Player height / Pad coverage
Small / 5'5"-5'9" / 12"-13"
Medium / 5'7"-5'11" / 13"-14"
Large / 5'9"-6'1" / 14"-15"
- Protection:
- Covered hard cap design
- Lightweight EPP foam + poly insert forearm guard
- Lightweight EPP foam in bicep guard
- High density foam lateral insert
- Dome Technology joint protection
- Liner:
- THERMO MAX liner
- Fit:
- Two piece design
- Independent bicep guard construction
- Multi-segmented bicep construction
- Triple secure closure system
- One 2" velcro strap on forearm guard, 1.5" bicep guard strap and center anchor strap across elbow joint for secure fit
- Elbow donut secures propor elbow placement
- Weight:
- 283 grams (based on a medium)
Comments: These have great protection in a light weight package. It's a very comfortable feeling elbow pad that fits securely, although i do not have a very large forearm and i wish the forearm strap was a little more secure for me. The anchor strap does a fine job keeping my arm in place. The EPP foam in both the forearm and bicep make this elbow pad very light and very impact resistant. Haven't really felt a slash on my forearm since wearing these. Also, the dome technology does a great job covering the bicep and elbow hinge point. Overall, very good protection, very good coverage and very light.
From: David, CT
Comments: Great protection and good weight. Best thing about these are the feel on the elbow. No chaffing or irritation at all. The lining is great and they dont slip down. I have to get the large size because of my height, and usually a large slips down, and these do not!
From: Daniel, FL
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The Bauer Vapor 1X Elbow Pads features the best technology available to keep players light and mobile. The forearm guard features Curv® composite, seen in the top end Bauer Vapor skates, which gives elite level protection and extremely lightweight performance.
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The Bauer Vapor X700 Elbow Pads are the entry level elbow pads in the Bauer Vapor line and even though they are the most affordable model, the X700 elbow pads have a lot to offer.
The Bauer Supreme TotalONE MX3 Hockey Elbow Pads are the premier model in the Supreme series, boasting tons of great technologies that make it professional quality. The MX3 utilizes Bauer's FleXorb technology in the elbow cradle, which is Poron XRD™ foam that is altered to provide better comfort and protection.
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The Bauer Supreme 150 Hockey Elbow Pads are the entry level model in the Supreme series. The 150's utilize medium density foams in the bicep guard and forearm guard for solid protection. The forearm is reinforced with a molded plastic insert to aid in slash protection.
The Bauer Nexus 1N Hockey Elbow Pads is the flagship Bauer Nexus elbow with top notch coverage for excellent protection. Using an asymmetrical elbow cap shape, the 1N elbows are molded to fit the natural shape of each arm. The injected PE elbow cap is topped with HF foam to provide elite level protection to the elbow that also extends down into the forearm.
The Bauer Nexus N9000 Hockey Elbow Pads feature an asymmetrical elbow cap shape to fit the natural shape of each arm. The injected PE elbow cap also provides solid coverage to both the elbow cap and forearm as well. Extending out of the forearm, Bauer uses a molded high density foam guard reinforced with a plastic insert for high-level slash protection across the top of the forearm.
The Bauer Nexus N7000 Hockey Elbow Pads are the entry level elbows in the 2016 Nexus lineup. The hard injected PE elbow cap extends down the forearm for extra coverage. To perfectly fit the shape of the elbow, Bauer uses an asymmetrical cap shape that lines up with the natural contours of the arm.
The Bauer Vapor APX2 Elbow Pad is the flagship model coming from the Vapor lineup. These pads feature advanced Aerolite™ technology that reduces overall weight by 30% while maintaining key impact properties for pro-level protection.
The Bauer Vapor X100 Elbow Pad features high-end quality without the big price tag. The X100 makes a big jump in protection and mobility with the new Aerolite™ foam technology along with high density foams placed in strategic areas. The Free Flex cap with a multi-segmented bicep guard greatly increases the mobility in both the flexion and extension of the arm, giving you suberb mobility.
The Bauer Vapor X80 Elbow Pad offers a solid level of performance at a good price. The plastic inserts backed by mid-density foams offer a premium protection for intermediate to advanced level play.
The Bauer Vapor X60 Elbow Pad is a great choice for beginner or recreational players looking for a solid level of protection. The tapered fit of the X60 gives you a wider fit in the top and slims down to a standard fit in the forearm.
The Bauer Nexus 8000 Hockey Elbow Pads are the premier model in the Nexus Line. The 8000 pad showcases a very protective and very lightweight EPP Foam throughout the bulk of it's construction. Internally, Bauer integrated their new 37.5™ Technology into the liner because it evaporates body sweat and helps to regulate body temperature.
The Bauer Nexus 6000 Hockey Elbow Pads offer an advanced level of protection without the large price tag. The 6000 consists of SuperLite™ high-density foams backed with plastic inserts to disperse energy from big impacts.
The Bauer Nexus 4000 Hockey Elbow Pads are the entry level model in the Nexus Line and are a good fit for players looking for lightweight protection. The 4000 features a one-piece, hinged design with medium density foams.
The Bauer Performance Street Hockey Elbow Pads are perfect for the street hockey player looking for a lightweight and breathable elbow pad. It features ventilated padding throughout with a mesh liner to ensure that you stay cool no matter how warm it is outside. Bauer uses a soft elbow cap to keep the pad light and flexible for ideal arm movement.


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I made these travel games for my son to use on our last vacation... they worked great! (and he's only 3)
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The software industry and developing countries
Valuable Effort
A recent report highlights some advantages as well challenges for implementing free software in developing countries.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently released a flagship report called "Information Economy Report 2012: The Software Industry and Developing Countries". Over the years, I have been privileged to travel to a lot of "developing countries," first for Digital Equipment Corporation, and later under the auspices of various companies, NGOs, and agencies. At first, I talked a lot about the technical aspects of Free Software, but then I started thinking about the economic values and how people could either make money or save money with Free Software. I was happy to see that many of the arguments I have given for the use of FOSS appeared in this report, with real numbers to back up what I espoused.
I was also happy that several initiatives I have influenced over the years made it into the report – for example, the "Malaysian Public Sector Open Source Software Programme" launched in 2004. I traveled to Malaysia in 1993 to participate in developing that plan and reviewed several copies before it was delivered. The report also mentioned FOSSFA, the Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa, in whose events I have participated several times.
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National Patient Account Services (NPAS) is a provider of early-out collection services to the hospital industry and is now proudly a part of Parallon Business Solutions and its Business Performance Group. NPAS collects balances on insurance, co-pays and deductibles after insurance has paid and self-pay.
All employees at NPAS are eligible for bonuses and merit increases. There are three different bonus structures: Exempt Incentive Programs (up to 10% of salary per year); Support Bonus program (up to $180 bi-monthly) and Collector Bonus (can earn up to $3,000 per month, average $512 monthly).
NPAS workers must complete six months of service in a part-time or full-time status in order to receive tuition reimbursement for an Associates or Bachelors degree. Full-time employees can receive is up to $5,250, and part-time employees can receive up to $2,600 per calendar year.
NPAS' medical plan includes full coverage for employee life insurance and shared cost for medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. The company pays 80 percent of employee medical costs. Eligibility begins after two months of employment.
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When the White House (Secret Service Code: 'Olympus') is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster. Antoine Fuqua ("Training Day") directs an all-star cast featuring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Ashley Judd and Rick Yune.
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CGerard Butler stars in the preposterous action film 'Olympus Has Fallen,' a jingoistic take on the 'Die Hard' formula, but as we face a real crisis with North Korea, is this sort of thing genuinely fun?
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The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature is an interesting book. Gathered between the covers is a rather diverse set of interviews and essays by some of fantasy's most respected and recognized writers. The book doesn't exactly give the reader a step-by-step method of writing. Rather, the essays and interviews with the authors convey how these established writers approach their craft. That in itself is of value to the aspiring writer. The many authors herein present different methods and approaches that they take to writing. They all do agree that reading and actually writing are two of the most important things a writer needs to do. Outside of that, each author has their own method of madness.
The book starts with an examination of the Harry Potter phenomena and then discusses five types of fantasy: High Fantasy, Adventure Fantasy, Fairy-tale Fiction, Magic Realism and Dark Fantasy. These chapters and the subsequent chapters on "The Building Blocks of Fantasy Stories" and "Techniques of Writing Fantasy" feature either essays or interviews with a fairly wide selection of writers from such "classic" writers as Ray Bradbury and Ursula K. Le Guin to established writers such as Patricia A. McKillip and Terry Pratchett to recent genre 'stars' as John Marco and Kij Johnson. Add to this the number of anecdotal quotes, both from their books and about writing, and asides from other authors such as Graham Joyce, Robert Jordan, Stephen King, Michael Moorcock and Philip Pullman and you have perhaps the most wide array of fantasy authors gathered in one book with something to say about their craft.
The majority of the interviews and essays previously appeared either in magazines and journals or on the Web at www.writerswrite.com. There were a couple of minor typos that irked me, such as the spelling of one of the leading publishers of fantasy, Del Rey which was misspelled as Del Ray. Another misspelling was that of H.P. Lovecraft, one of the giants of dark fantasy/horror. In the book he was indicated as H.R. Lovecraft.
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Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.
Refer to the Yellow Pages of your phone book for a listing of community organizations by looking under a heading such as "Social Service Organizations." Many cities and towns have community information centres with trained staff or volunteers. They can give you free information about services in your area.
Depending on the size and location of your community or city, the following organizations may exist in your area. Their programs and resources are there for your benefit.
Over 120 family service organizations in Canada provide programs and services such as family life counselling, educational programs, family violence prevention and intervention, debt management and referrals.
To find the family service organization in your area, refer to the Yellow Pages of the phone book under a heading such as "Social Service Organizations." Look for the name of an organization (or organizations) with a title such as "Family Services," "Family Service Bureau," "Family Service Centre," "Family and Children's Services." Sometimes the name of these organizations is preceded by the name of your town, city or province, or by a religious affiliation such as "Catholic," "Protestant" or "Jewish."
Family Service Canada is a national non-profit organization representing family-serving agencies across the country.
For assistance in locating an agency in your area call 1-800-668-7808, or contact them at:
Canadian Child Care Federation
383 Parkdale Avenue, Suite 201
Ottawa ON K1P 5Z9
1-800-858-1412 or (613) 722-5289
Fax: (613) 722-8610
Email: email@example.com
Their website lists resources designed to assist people in their relationships, in critical times and in day-to-day living. Services are directed toward parents, children, youth, service providers and community leaders. For example, topics on their website include:
Over 140 branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) are located in communities across Canada. In addition to community services and programs, CMHA distributes inexpensive pamphlets on parenting, separation and divorce, including:
To locate the CMHA branch nearest you, look in the phone book under the Canadian Mental Health Association, or contact:
Canadian Mental
Health Association
2160 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto ON M4S 2Z3
Tel.: (416) 484-7750 Fax: (416) 484-4617
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
For pamphlets, contact the CMHA website and complete the electronic form provided, or call the branch nearest you.
Other organizations may offer services and programs for you and your children, such as information and referral agencies, family resource programs, United Way/Centraide, Friendship Centres, YMCA and YWCA. Refer to your phone book for these and other organizations available in your community.
Using the Internet: How to Gain Access to the Information Highway
THE INTERNET IS A NETWORK of networks, linking computers to computers. It is sometimes compared to a giant international plumbing system. The Internet itself does not contain information; rather it finds documents found on computers linked to the Internet.
Industry Canada supports various initiatives designed to help provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills to use it effectively. These initiatives include the Community Access Program, SchoolNet and LibraryNet. For those readers who would like to learn more about the Internet and how to gain access to it, the best place to start is by calling your local library. Many libraries are set up to help you learn about this tool and to use their specially designated computer terminals. If your library does not have these services, it may be able to connect you with organizations in your city or community that do.
This Resource section lists a large number of websites that contain information on topics related to helping children through the process of separation and divorce. The beauty of the Internet is that all of this information is at your fingertips. The disadvantage of the Internet is that, although you can find a wealth of information on almost any topic, the quality or accuracy of the information varies widely. That's why it's important to know a bit about the reliability of the source of the information you have located.
If you're just getting started on the Internet, there is one website that we suggest you begin with: The Canadian Child Care Federation's website called "Child and Family Canada ,' supported by Human Resources Development Canada and Industry Canada (), contains a wealth of useful information provided by over 45 collaborating voluntary organizations. This website includes information and resources on topics such as child care; family resource programs; child development; family life; health; learning activities; literacy; media influences; parenting; physical activities and play; child safety; social issues; special needs; and adolescent health and well-being.
Various government programs and services are also available to serve children and families at the local level. A community organization or your family doctor can provide information about them, or they can be found in the phone book's Blue Pages under:
Your provincial government is responsible for providing health and social services throughout the province, including health care, family and children's services, courts of law and legal aid.
For details on provincial and territorial government information on child support guidelines and programs, you can call the phone number for your province or territory.
Provincial/Territorial Government Phone Numbers
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|British Columbia
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|New Brunswick
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|Nova Scotia
|(902) 455-3135
|Northwest Territories
|(867) 873-7044
|Prince Edward Island
|Communication Québec
|Ministère de la Justice du Québec
|(418) 643-5140
|(403) 667-5437
In addition to provincial and territorial government services, some provincial/territorial level voluntary organizations provide services and resources for families. A limited number of these organizations in your province or territory is listed in the Public Health Agency of Canada's Mental Health Promotion Unit website.
Although federal government departments may seem distant, they provide resources and information available to all Canadians. As with provincial and territorial government offices and services, refer to the Blue Pages of the phone book or the Internet.
For phone numbers of federal departments or services, refer to the government Blue Pages under "Government of Canada."
The primary Internet site for the Government of Canada is or you can contact federal departments that have Internet facilities.
The Public Health Agency of Canada's publication Guide to Federal Programs and Services for Children and Youth provides information on existing federal programs and services for parents, families, professionals and organizations that work with children. Copies may be obtained by contacting:
and Youth Division
Information/Public Education Section
Jeanne Mance Building
Address Locator: 1909C2
Tunney's Pasture Ottawa ON K1A 1B4
Tel.: (613) 952-1220 Fax: (613) 952-1556
The Public Health Agency of Canada's Mental Health Promotion Unit Website
The Mental Health Promotion Unit website of the Public Health Agency of Canada highlights programs and resources related to the topic of mental health promotion. Mental health promotion is built on the foundation of fostering personal resilience through empowering all individuals to strengthen their coping skills, self-esteem and ability to effectively utilize the resources offered by a supportive community.
This website includes a section called Because Life Goes On... that contains information and resources which complement and expand on the information included in this booklet.
The Federal Child Support Guidelines set the basic amount of child support that a paying parent should pay. This amount depends on where the parents live, the number of children, and the paying parent's income. One purpose of the Guidelines is to reduce conflict and the need for lengthy negotiations regarding the amount of child support. In this way, parents can determine, with more certainty, the amount of child support a court would order.
For more information about the Federal Child Support Guidelines, or to order free child support publications, please call the Department of Justice Canada, toll free, at 1-888-373-2222. Publications include a pamphlet entitled Child Support Guidelines: Kids Come First; a 28-page booklet entitled Federal Child Support Guidelines: A Guide to the New Approach; a Workbook for Parents; and the simplified child support tables for the particular province or territory. Or, you may order these publications by writing to:
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Please make sure you specify where each parent lives, and how many children from this relationship are involved, so that the federal government can send you the relevant tables. Many of the publications are also on the Department of Justice Canada's Internet site under Child Support at http://canada.justice.gc.ca.
Quebec residents can obtain a publication from the Ministère de la Justice du Québec (Department of Justice) on the Quebec model for the determination of child support payments. Another brochure entitled Médiation, fixation, défiscalisation (des pensions alimentaires) : comprendre les changements, is available for a small fee from the Ministère du Revenu du Québec. Call 1-800-267-6299.
A number of non-government organizations across Canada take an active interest in enhancing the well-being of children and families. Some give hands-on help directly to family members while others carry out research and public education programs that benefit families. A few of these organizations, along with a description of their programs, resources and/or services, are listed in Health Canada's Mental Health Promotion Unit website.
Refer to the Public Health Agency of Canada's Mental Health Promotion Unit website for more information on the following national and international efforts to improve the well-being of children, youth and families:
Ask friends, family members and neighbours if they can recommend a child care program in your area.
If you do not have an income (for example, you've left your partner), you can apply for social assistance. Your needs will be determined based on documentation you will be asked to supply. The assistance may pay for food, fuel, medical insurance, education allowance, daycare and clothing. In an emergency, social assistance can give you money immediately, and you don't need to wait to apply until you're completely out of money.
A child and family service organization will be able to give you information on where and how to get financial assistance. Or refer to the government Blue Pages under provincial and municipal government for "Social Assistance." The website "Canadian Social Research Links" has a list of all provincial and territorial government departments responsible for social assistance.
Lawyers are now required by law to tell you about various ways a separating couple can negotiate to reach an agreement. Family mediation has become recognized as a way to solve family problems outside the court system. Before obtaining the services of a mediator, find out about her or his training and experience in mediating your type of case, fees charged, references, and whether the mediator has been certified by Family Mediation Canada. Some lawyers offer mediation on parenting and financial issues on a fee-for-service basis; they may be listed in the Yellow Pages.
The family mediation process varies between provinces and territories. For example:
Family Mediation Canada (FMC) is a non-profit association providing information and a referral service, and offers support and training for its membership of 1000 mediators across Canada. FMC also offers information resources such as:
FMC has a comprehensive video-lending library appropriate for private study. It has also published a Canadian Inventory of Parent Education Programs During Separation and Divorce, which describes over 130 programs. An order form is available on FMC's website.
For more information on family mediation, a listing of family mediators in your community, and to order materials, contact:
Family Mediation
528 Victoria Street North
Kitchener ON N2H 5G1
Tel.: (519) 585-3118
Fax: (519) 585-3121
Email: email@example.com
Most of the provinces and territories have the following organizations or services to help you with the legal aspects of separation and divorce. To find their addresses and phone numbers, refer to the Yellow Pages under "lawyers" or "legal services," or in the provincial and territorial government Blue Pages look under the headings "Justice" or "Attorney General."
Arbitration is another way, like mediation, of dealing with a dispute out of court. An arbitrator is an independent person, often a lawyer jointly chosen by the parties involved who, can hear and decide their dispute. The arbitration process is similar to a court hearing but simpler and less formal.
Public Legal Education and Information Organizations (PLEIs), which operate in each province and territory throughout Canada, provide free legal information. These organizations also distribute free pamphlets for the general public on family law, separation and divorce, and other legal topics.
Access to Justice Network is an electronic community that brings together people, information and educational resources on Canadian justice and legal issues. It includes law and justice resource materials, as well as directories on Canadian public legal education organizations, Canadian law firms, lawyers, judges and government departments. ACJNet is the only nationwide service dedicated to making law and justice resources available to all Canadians in both official languages.
Legal Aid Services - Each province and territory has Legal Aid Services, available to those who meet their financial eligibility requirements. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for these services.
Lawyer Referral Services - In many provinces you can call the "lawyer referral service" toll- free, for the names of three lawyers in your area who might best help you with your case. Some province referal services charge a nominal fee of approximately $25.00 for the initial consultation service, while others are free of charge. Lawyers are also listed in the Yellow Pages and some indicate that they specialize in family law.
Legal Information Phone Service is a free program in some provinces that offers general legal information on a wide variety of topics. Using a touch-tone phone, callers can listen to brief tape-recorded messages in everyday language.
The Provincial/Territorial Bar Association or Law Society may provide services such as lawyer referrals and free legal information over the telephone. They can also put you in touch with the Public Legal Education and Information office and Legal Aid Office in your province or territory.
Community Legal Clinics - Some areas may have local community legal clinics. A clinic can advise you about your rights or refer you to other sources of help.
Ask for assistance. Friends, family members or your family doctor may be able to offer support and direct you to appropriate resources. Or refer to the inside cover or first few pages of the telephone book for numbers to call:
The Yellow Pages of the phone book also lists community organizations that can help. Look under a heading such as "child welfare agency," "social service agency," "mental health centre," "legal clinic" and other community service organizations that provide counselling and support to children and families.
The government Blue Pages list city and provincial services and agencies. Because the names for these services differ from place to place, look for headings such as "child and family services," "children's services," "child abuse prevention," "family violence" or "community and social services." For information about violence within the family and new resources being used to address it, you can contact The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV). The NCFV is a national resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about and solutions to violence within the family. All clearinghouse services and publications are provided free of charge throughout Canada in both official languages.
In addition to the resources provided by the NCFV, the Clearinghouse recommends two additional resources for parents:
For further information on family violence, contact:
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Family Violence Prevention Unit
Public Health Agency of Canada
Jeanne Mance Building, 7th floor Address
Locator: 1907D1 Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa ON K1A 1B4
1-800-561-5643 or (613) 952-6396 Fax: (613) 941-8930
FaxLink: (613) 941-7285
Toll-free FaxLink: 1-888-267-1233
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VIOLET: Law and Abused Women is an Internet site where you can find legal information that you may need if you are experiencing violence in an intimate relationship. This website has information on custody and divorce, and provides useful linkages to other relevant websites. There is also information on where to find a safe place or where to find assistance.
Self-help groups are non-profit organizations that provide support and information for individuals living with a variety of physical and mental health problems and stressful life situations. Many self-help groups operate in communities across Canada. For example, there may be support groups for separated and divorced parents, single parents, or parents dealing with substance abuse or physical abuse. Some of these support groups may be listed in the telephone book, but many are not.
Self-help clearinghouses exist across Canada. Their purpose is to provide information about the variety of self-help groups that meet in their city or province, and how to locate them. Some of them publish a directory. The Self-Help Resource Centre of Greater Toronto has a website (http://www.selfhelp.on.ca) with useful information on self-help centres, links and resources. The Canadian Council on Social Development also has a publication available entitled The Self-Help Way that examines numerous facets of self-help/mutual aid. You can order this book and others on self-help by contacting CCSD at (613) 236-8977 or email them at: email@example.com.
If couples are interested in pursuing marital reconciliation, they can seek guidance from self-help groups, trained therapists, mediators or health professionals. There are many websites on the Internet that contain resources, seminars and other services for couples in distress who wish to improve their marriage.
The Canadian Council on Social Development has a series of resources on marriage and relationship issues. A list of publications is available on their website or call (613) 236-8977.
This section lists a sampling of available reading, audio-visual and Internet material for families going through separation and divorce. Mental health professionals, social workers, mediators and other professionals may be useful in helping you choose the resources that best suit your needs. Specialized book stores may also be able to help. Ask them which resources they would recommend.
Parenting after Separation and Divorce
BIENENFELD, FLORENCE. 1995 (reprint). Helping Your Child Through Your Divorce. Alameda, Calif.: Hunter House, Inc.
COLOROSO, BARBARA. 1995. Kids Are Worth It! Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline. Toronto: Somerville House Publishing.
KALTER, NEIL. 1991 (Ballanti edition). Growing Up with Divorce: Helping Your Child Avoid Immediate and Later Emotional Problems. New York: The Free Press.
NEUMAN, GARY M. and ROMANOWSKI, PATRICIA. 1999. Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce: The Sandcastles Way. New York: Random House.
SCHNEIDER, MEG and ZUKERBERG, JOAN. 1996. Difficult Questions Kids Ask, and are too Afraid to Ask, About Divorce. New York: Fireside.
WALLERSTEIN, JUDITH and KELLY, JOAN. 1996 (reprint). Surviving the Breakup: How Children and Parents Cope With Divorce. New York: Basic Books Inc.
WOLF, ANTHONY. 1998. "Why Did You Get a Divorce and WHEN Can I Get a Hamster": A Guide to Parenting through Divorce. New York: Noonday Press.
FISHER, ROGER and URY, WILLIAM. 1991 (2nd edition). Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. New York: Penguin Books.
GOLD, LOIS. 1996 (reprint). Between Love and Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce. New York: Plenum Press.
BERNSTEIN, ROBERT and WORTH, RICHARD. 1996. Divorced Dad's Handbook, 100 Questions and Answers. Tempe, Ariz.: Blue Bird Publications.
BLAU, MELINDA. 1995. Families Apart: Ten Keys to Successful Co-Parenting. New York: Perigree.
RICCI, ISOLINA. 1997 (revised edition). Mom's House, Dad's House: A Complete Guide for Parents who are Separated, Divorced or Remarried.
THOMAS, SHIRLEY. 1995. Parents are Forever, A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Successful Coparents after Divorce. Longmont, Colo.: Springboard Publications.
TILLEY, DWIGHT. 1994. Questions from Dad: A Very Cool Way to Communicate with Kids. Boston: Charles Tuttle Company, Inc.
GREENE MULFORD, PHILIPPA. 1996. Keys to Successful Step-Mothering. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
KELLEY, PATRICIA. 1995. Developing Healthy Stepfamilies, Twenty Families Tell Their Stories. New York: The Harrington Park Press.
MARSHALL, PETER. 1993. Cinderella Revisited, How to Survive a Step Family Without a Fairy Godmother. Vancouver: Whitecap Books.
WALLERSTEIN, JUDITH and BLAKESLEE, SANDRA. 1996 (revised edition). Second Chances: Men, Women, and Children a Decade After Divorce. New York: Ticknor & Fields.
BROWN, LAURENCE and BROWN, MARC. 1988 (reprint). Dinosaur's Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families. New York: Little Brown. (Ages 4-8).
CASELEY, JUDITH. 1995. Priscilla Twice. New York: Greenwillow Books. (Ages 4-8).
FIELD, MARY. 1994. My Life Turned Upside Down, but I Turned It Rightside Up. King of Prussia, Pa.: Center for Applied Psychology. (Ages 7-11).
GROLLMAN, EARL A. 1989. Talking About Divorce and Separation: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child. New York: Beacon Press. (Ages 6-8).
JENNESS, AYLETTE. 1990. Families: A Celebration of Diversity, Commitment, and Love. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. (Ages 7+)
STERN, ZOE and STERN, EVAN. 1998. Divorce is Not the End of the World: Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids. Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press.
HIPP, EARL. 1995. Help for the Hard Times: Getting Through the Loss. Center City, Minn.: Hazelden.
KIMBALL, GAYLE. 1994. How to Survive Your Parents' Divorce: Kids' Advice to Kids. Chico, Calif.: Equality Press.
A good place to start looking for videos is your public library. Your public library has a catalogue of English and French videos produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
The NFB is a public agency that produces and distributes films and other audio-visual works that reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world. They have several broad subjects and genre categories, including sub-categories that look at divorce and separation, family violence, problems in the family, violence against women, single mothers, child rearing and development. Visit their website at . In particular, we suggest:
"One Divided by Two: Kids and Divorce" is a 24-minute video produced by the NFB (1998) which focuses on 13 young people (ages 8-18) whose parents have divorced. The animated video describes the heightened feelings, dreams, hopes and memories triggered by divorcing parents, and uncovers the lyricism and humour of painful events. For ages 10 and up. You can call the NFB at 1-800-267-7710 to order the video ($39.95, order number: C9197).
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV) has an up-to-date catalogue, Preventing Family Violence, of Canadian videos on family violence for the general public and for professionals working in the field. The videos have been carefully reviewed by the professional staff at the NCFV to ensure that they are sensitive, useful, modern and relevant. Contact them at 1-800-267-1291. T
The Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario has recently produced a video entitled "Separate Ways." (1998). It offers insights from those who have gone through separation and divorce and from professionals who have assisted them. It also discusses dealing with emotions, the impact on children, and mediation. This video is available through local family courts and libraries in Ontario. (Available in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Polish, Somali, Spanish, Sign Language, open captioning French, open captioning English).
"Kids Talk About Divorce" is a video intended for therapeutic/educational use. Children aged 6-14 describe their struggles and successes in coping with divorce. Created by Families in Transition (Family Service Association of Toronto), the video and companion guide are available for $100. Contact Families in Transition at: 2 Carlton Street, Suite 917, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1JS, or fax 416-586-0031, email email@example.com
Do you have any comments or suggestions on how this booklet could be improved?
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Issue No.11 - November (2002 vol.51)
pp: 1362-1367

Abstract—We investigate the timing properties of the timed token protocol that are necessary to guarantee synchronous message deadlines. A tighter upper bound on the elapse time between the token's lth arrival at any node i and its (l+v)th arrival at any node k is found. A formal proof to this generalized bound is presented.

Protocol timing properties, timed token medium access control (MAC) protocol, timed token networks, FDDI networks, real-time communications.
Sijing Zhang, Alan Burns, Tee-Hiang Cheng, "Cycle-Time Properties of the Timed Token Medium Access Control Protocol", IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol.51, no. 11, pp. 1362-1367, November 2002, doi:10.1109/TC.2002.1047759


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Both teams are playing the second half of games on back-to-back nights with the Hurricanes earning a 1-0 win vs. Ottawa and the Flyers dropping a 3-2 game at Washington… Last season, the Flyers went 3-1-0 against Carolina, splitting the home-ice portion of the series… Claude Giroux had three goals and seven points in the four-game season series last year against the Canes… The Hurricanes come into tonight's game having won three of their last four games, while the Flyers have dropped three straight… The Flyers are 22-4-4 in their last 30 games against the Hurricanes going back to November 28, 2003 and are 36-9-7-4 against the Hurricanes since the franchise relocated to North Carolina.
Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette was head coach of the Hurricanes for parts of five seasons (2003-09) and led Carolina to a Stanley Cup championship in 2005-06... His assistant coach back then is his assistant coach now, Kevin McCarthy - a former Flyers 1st round draft pick (17th in 1977)… Flyers back up goaltender Michael Leighton played with Carolina for three seasons (2007-10)… Forward Andreas Nodl played seven seasons and was drafted by the Flyers organization (2nd rd - 39th in 2006)… Defenseman Joni Pitkanen played with Philadelphia for three seasons (2003-04, 2005-07) and was drafted by the Flyers in the 1st round (4th in 2002).
The Flyers have won at least three of the four games of the season series against Carolina for each of the last five seasons and have never lost the season series since the team moved to Carolina in 1997-98, with the last losing series coming in 1991-92 when they were the Hartford Whalers, going 0-3-0… The Hurricanes kick off a season-high six-game road trip beginning with the Flyers, while the Flyers kick off a four-game homestand… The Hurricanes have scored just two goals in the first period all season, while the Flyers have scored just four.
4. Player to watch FLYERS: Matt Read
Read has five points in his last five games, posting at least a point in three of the five contests, including an assist in last night's loss at Washington… In four career games against the Canes, Read has two goals and an assist for three points.
5. Player to watch HURRICANES: Jeff Skinner
Skinner ranks third in the NHL with five goals so far this season, leading the Hurricanes… Prior to last night's game vs. Ottawa, Skinner scored at least a goal in four straight games… He posted a goal and an assist in three games last year against the Flyers.
"I think it's up to us to have a better start there; to assert our game and let them know that we're going to be rolling."
Season series: This is the first of three meetings between the teams this season. The Flyers won three of their four meetings last season.
Big Story: Can the Hurricanes continue their hot play? Or will a return home help the Flyers snap a three-game losing streak?
Team Scope:
Hurricanes: Dan Ellis has come a long way from the goaltender who was sitting home, wondering if he ever would find his way back to the NHL. Playing his third game of the season Friday, he stopped 33 shots in a 1-0 win against the Ottawa Senators, his first NHL shutout since Nov. 9, 2010.
Ellis played just 10 games last season due to a serious groin injury and signed with the Charlotte Checkers, the Hurricanes' American Hockey League affiliate, during the lockout. He performed well enough there to earn an invitation to Carolina's training camp when the season started, and has done a more than admirable job backing up Cam Ward, winning both his starts and allowing just two goals on 87 shots.
"Any time you take the long route as opposed to the short one, you learn to appreciate where you're at and learn to be a bit more grateful," Ellis told NHL.com.
Flyers: Coming off two days of practice and watching the Washington Capitals play Thursday, the Flyers felt they would be able to take advantage of a tired team when they arrived in Washington on Friday and ride a strong start to a much-needed win.
Instead, 14 minutes into the first period the Capitals were outshooting the Flyers 10-2, and while both teams finished with 11 shots and no goals, the tone of the game was set as Philadelphia went on to lose 3-2.
"When you play a hockey team that played the night before, gets in late, you need to get a jump on them early," forward Brayden Schenn told CSNPhilly.com. "Our start wasn't good enough, our third period wasn't good enough and the team should be worn down after six periods and … obviously, it was not good enough."
Then Washington went on to score two in the third while the Flyers could manage just one goal on six shots.
"They had a really strong third period, and we didn't have enough jump right from the get-go," Schenn said.
Who's hot: Hurricanes captain Eric Staal scored the game's only goal in the Hurricanes' 1-0 win Friday. He extended his point-scoring streak to four games in the process.
Injury Report: The Hurricanes are a healthy team. … The Flyers could be without forward Wayne Simmonds, who sustained what GM Paul Holmgren called "a head injury and a little bit of a whiplash" when he was elbowed in the face during Friday's game. Also missing for the Flyers are forward Scott Hartnell (foot) and defenseman Andrej Meszaros (shoulder).
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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 12 No. 1591
Gadkari issue divides BJP: Unhappy Advani skips crucial meet
The main opposition party BJP on Tuesday night appeared divided on party President Nitin gadkari as senior leader L K Advani skipped a crucial meeting of its Core Group in New Delhi apparently unhappy over his continuance in the post.
Advani chose not to go to the meeting in the party office on a day of hectic activities triggered by the demand for Gadkari's resignation by party MP Ram Jethmalani in the wake of allegations of dubious funding for his company Purti. Just before the Core Group meeting, senior leaders Sushma Swaraj, Ananth Kumar and Balbir Punj met Advani, apparently to persuade him not to push for Gadkari's exit.
Earlier, Swaraj tweeted to "reiterate" her support to Gadkari and deny media reports that she was not supporting him. TV channels reported that Gadkari too was not present at the core group meeting. Advani was reportedly unhappy at the meeting called at short notice when the internal investigation into charges against Gadkari was not over. The meeting was expected to back Gadkari which Advani felt was a hasty move.
The RSS has hinted that it was backing Gadkari for the moment though it disapproved of his remarks at a meeting comparing the IQ of Swami Vivekananda with Don Dawood Ibrahim.
The Core Group meeting topped a series of consultations among senior leaders, with Gadkari driving to the residences of Swaraj and Arun Jaitley to discuss the situation.
A day after his son Mahesh quit the BJP National Executive protesting against Gadkari's continuance, Jethmalani raised the pitch for the resignation of the party chief and claimed that some other senior leaders like Jaswant Singh, Yashwant Sinha and Shatrughan Sinha were with him on the issue.
RSS ideologue S Gurumurthy appeared to take the role of a mediator as he met Advani and later Jethmalani in a bid to persuade him to relent on the issue. Jethmalani said he would like to check the documents on the basis of which Gadkari is claiming innocence.
Meanwhile, two senior party leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Vinay Katiyar held a separate meeting and are understood to have shared the view that BJP's image had suffered because of allegations against Gadkari and something needed to be done immediately.
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Aug 1, 2009
Beheaded Teen Witch Gets Proper Funeral…700 Years Later
The remains of a 14th century teenager, believed to have been beheaded on charges of witchcraft and buried in unconsecrated ground, has been laid to rest in a proper funeral…700 years after her death.
The girl, named Holly by archaeologists because her remains were found beneath a holly bush, had had her head laid at her side, a sign that she might have been suspected of witchcraft.
Dr Paul Wilkinson, director of the Kent Archaeological Field School, said the decapitation – which it was believed would deny eternal life – meant Holly was 'shamed' and was either a teenage witch, a criminal or had committed suicide.
A crowd of more than 200 mourners – who had responded to an appeal to give the suspected witch a respectable funeral – gathered to pay their respects to a teenager whose identity remains a mystery.


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Wolfe's Neck Farm combines two fall favoritesUPDATED 9:29 PM EDT Oct 27, 2013
Wolfe's Neck Farm combined a hayride with pumpkin picking Sunday afternoon. Folks took the hayride right to the pumpkin patch to pick their pumpkin.Video Transcript
IT'S THE LAST WEEKEND BEFORE HALLOWEEN TO PICK YOUR PUMPKIN AND THE HAYRIDES WERE PACKED AT WOLFE'S NECK FARM IN FREEPORT. THE HAYRIDE BRINGS PUMPKIN PICKERS RIGHT TO THE PATCH TO FIND A GOOD ONE. EVEN THOUGH THE PUMPKIN SEASON IS WINDING DOWN, THINGS ARE NOT SLOWING DOWN AT THE FARM. THIS SPRING, THE FARM WILL WELCOME NEW GOATS AND CALVES. AND THEY'RE OPEN EVERYDAY OF THE YEAR FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY THE ATMOSPHERE. ""it's phenomenal here in the winter. It's just the most peaceful place to be. It's one of my favorite times to be working here for sure." IF YOU'RE ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO THANKSGIVING, THE FARM IS ALSO GROWING TURKEYS FOR THE BIG FEAST. A NEW FARM STAND TO BUY PRODUCE AND MEATS IS ALSO OPEN.
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What is Cord Blood Banking?
Couples expecting a new baby face dozens of important decisions and a seemingly endless to-do list. Expectant parents will choose an obstetrician or a midwife, a birthing center, and a car seat for their child. They'll spend hours haggling over baby names, preparing the nursery, shopping for baby clothes, and stocking up on diapers and other newborn essentials. One of the most critical decisions that new parents face is whether to collect and save their baby's umbilical cord blood. They'll only have one opportunity to do it: in the moments following their baby's birth. Umbilical cord blood is a rich source of stem cells, considered to be the master cells of the body. For more than two decades, cord blood stem cells have been used in transplant medicine to treat a wide variety of serious diseases, including leukemia and other cancers and blood disorders. Scientists at leading universities and hospitals in the United States are exploring a growing list of potential uses for cord blood stem cells. One of the most promising areas of stem cell research is regenerative medicine, in which an individual's own stem cells are used to repair damaged or diseased tissues and organs.
Cord Blood Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are underway to evaluate the benefits of using a child's cord blood stem cells in the treatment of type 1 diabetes, hearing loss, cerebral palsy, and other brain injuries. "Cord blood stem cells are not the same as embryonic stem cells, which are taken from human embryos and are very controversial," said obstetrician-gynecologist Marra Francis, MD, of West Hills, Texas. 'When cord blood cells are used to treat an illness, they're simply administered to the individual intravenously, like a blood transfusion." Once in the body, stems cells can trigger natural repair processes by reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow to injured or diseased areas. They also can stimulate the growth of new blood vessels and other tissues.
Where Can You "Bank" Cord Blood?
"Parents have a right to be informed about cord blood banking, so they can make the best decision for their child and their family," said Gina Dado, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Phoenix, Arizona, who routinely discusses the topic with her pregnant patients and their partners. "Twenty-four states now have legislation requiring doctors and hospitals to educate expectant parents about cord blood banking." When deciding the fate of their babies' cord blood, parents have three options. They may donate it to a public bank, store it in a private banking facility, or allow it to be discarded as medical waste. Donation to public banks might be free, but the cord blood is not reserved for the exclusive use of the child or the family that provided it. Parents who want to ensure that their baby's cord blood will be available for their family's use can choose to store it with a private cord-blood bank. According to Dr. Dado, "There's a 75 percent chance of a baby's cord blood being a match for a sibling or another family member." For storage at private cord-blood banks, the initial collection and processing may cost more than $2,000, with annual storage fees of around $125. In many cases, interest-free payment plans and gift registries are available. "For parents who elect to store their baby's cord blood, the procedure is simple, painless and perfectly safe," said Dr. Francis. "It takes less than five minutes." After the baby's birth, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut in the usual manner. The end of the cord attached to the placenta is the source of cord blood and the valuable stem cells it contains. Once the doctor or midwife has collected the blood, it's placed into a collection bag and delivered to a cord-blood bank, where it is given an identifying number and frozen in liquid nitrogen. Theoretically, the stem cells can last indefinitely if stored properly. "You bank your baby's cord blood and hope that you never have to use it, but you know it will be there if you need it," said Dr. Dado. "This invaluable resource can be lifesaving for your child and for other family members." As research advances, it's likely that the use of cord blood stems cells will become even more commonplace and more beneficial in the future. "I believe that if a child of this generation has a heart attack as an adult, the nurse at the hospital will ask, 'Do you have your cord blood banked?' There's an excellent chance that the answer to this question will determine the first step of treatment," said Dr. Francis. Dr. Rallie McAllister is the cofounder of MommyMDGuides.com and the coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth and The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby's First Year, which all feature tips that doctors who are also mothers use for their own families. She's a board-certified family physician, author, mother of three, and grandmother of one.


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SIKESTON - Gene Crews, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Crews, underwent an operation at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau Monday for removal of tonsils and adenoids.
SIKESTON - Harry Maurice Howard, a member of the Smith Chapel Methodist Church and a senior at Sikeston High School, was given a day of honor April 28 at the church. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howard of Sikeston. Howard was presented a scholarship for the college of his choice.
SIKESTON - The Sikeston City Council Chamber was teeming with generosity Monday night as Mrs. Handy Moore and Mrs. C.D. Matthews III donated the McCoy-Tanner Building and the land on which it is located to the city of Sikeston to be used as a new administrative building. Dan Norton also donated the old Rex Theater building to the city which, when torn down, would provide additional parking space.
SIKESTON - Richard C. Berrier, formerly of Humboldt, Iowa, assumed the position of Sikeston Industrial Development specialist Tuesday.
SIKESTON - After years of frustration, the Sikeston tennis team gained a measure of revenge over one of the top teams in the state on Tuesday. The double team of Wells Askew and Jay Hux won a 2-1 tie-breaker to give the Bulldogs a 5-4 win over the Indians. It was the first loss for Kennett in three seasons.
NEW MADRID - The New Madrid mayor was authorized to sign a contract between the city of New Madrid and the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department. Each will provide $23,250 for the operation of the city's public transit project.


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Korea is so lucky that they can add their own songs to the game.PH is so lame in adding PH songs.
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still, it's a sigh that HS5 PH doesn't even have a PH song in it.Buti pa ang Perfect World may song sang by ToniAudition din merong Mocha songs, Nancy Jane, and etc.Even you say it's costly, at least there's a representation of the Philippine MusicIt is a game which features songs after allAdditional, besides all the MONEY HS5 has been earning in PH,shouldn't they return the favor?It's for the benefit of every player in PH server not just Filipinos
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