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Connecting Christians in the Philippines, India, South Africa, United Kingdom, Japan, Malaysia, Canada, and many other countries.
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The Adam Pedigree ChartThis chart goes from Adam down to European Royalty. The chart is very large, so only part will be visible until you scroll down. Descendants go down vertically. Sideways…Continue
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am happy to be part of this family.
LOVE should lead....TRUST in God.....PRAYER holds the KEY to HEAVEN...
Well here are two more that have declined.
Reply by alan walton 47 minutes ago
Royll....you have been proven wrong so many times it ain't funny....the sad thing is is you are just too blind, stubborn ignorant or STUPID to see it.
Reply by Abba Akavich Avimelech 3 hours ago
I thought you were the commander Royll !!!!
This one I am not to sure of yet, but he is included also.
Reply by John Zomok 3 hours ago
Ok joe!
The refussers so far:
Alan Walton
Akavich Avimelech
John Zomok
That is four. I am still waiting on several men and women to reply that belong to their private group.
So far we are beginning to find out who the deceivers and liars have been all the time.
You see what they don't realize is that they are standing up for fourth century Christians, which is the Church and all the members.
Would that say by their none acceptance that everything that people have learned from the Churches has ben nothing but a lie over all these centuries.
Does it mean that nobody that attends the Churches are saved as they have been told.
Does that mean the none in the Churches Have the Holy Spirit as they say.
Does that say that everybody that belongs to the Churches are not going to heaven when Jesus
Does that men that all the numerous site that these people belong to means that they are actually lieing to the members on the sites and leading them in the wrong direction to receive the promise of eternal salvation.
You people have a lot on the line here both the males and females that have been constanly deceiving everybody.
To all the boys and girls who have been twisting my words and calling me names. I am going to start a discussion to prove which of us has been lying and deceiving the members here on this site. The discussion will be on this topic.
Moreover, the Eternal One of Isra'el will not lie or change his mind, because he isn't a mere human being subject to changing his mind."
We will start with covenant that God made with the people or should I say children of Israel, so that everything will be fair. As I am a member of the first century Christians and you are members of the forth century Christians. We will only use scripture for this discussion and I amto prove that we as members of the first century Christians exist and follow Jesus.
You as fourth century Christians must do the same and only by the use of the scriptures.
You can go get any of your associates to help you out, but I will take all of you on by myself.
Let,s see what you boys have? By doing this all who views the discussion will finally find out the truth.
I hope you boys aren't afraid of people finding out the truth.
"Every word of God's is pure; he shields those taking refuge in him. Don't add anything to his words; or he will rebuke you, and you be found a liar."
What I learned about Easter/Passover:
Easter/Passover Controversies About What Happened So Long Ago
DID GOD THE FATHER REALLY FORSAKE GOD THE SON ON THE CROSS? Will God forsake you?
http://biblicalmaturity.yuku.com/topic/112/DID-GOD-FATHER-FORSAKE-GOD-SON-CROSS-God-forsake#.UVcGQqXqEqY - - -
Forgiveness and Peter's Sinful Six Denials of Christ
http://biblicalmaturity.yuku.com/topic/138/Forgiveness-and-Peters-Sinful-Six-Denials-of-Christ#.UVcM36XqEqY - http://www.scribd.com/doc/52506522/Peter-Denied-Jesus-Six-Times-and-Was-Forgiven
http://biblicalmaturity.yuku.com/topic/136/JESUS-ROSE-DEAD-RIGHT-HAND-FATHER#.UVXqG6XqEqY - - -
http://www.scribd.com/doc/133036387/JESUS-ROSE-FROM-THE-DEAD-AND-IS-AT-THE-RIGHT-HAND-OF-THE-FATHER - - -
Trials-Maturity-Faith-Wisdom-Poverty-Riches-Suffering-God-James1:18 - - - http://biblicalmaturity.yuku.com/topic/137/Trials-Maturity-Faith-Wisdom-Poverty-Riches-Temptation#.UVXrE6XqEqY - - -
imran SAJJAD (http://www.holypal.com/profile/imran) March 2013
— in Lahore, Punjab.Hello my all brothers and sisters yesterday I come back to Lahore Joseph colony .so today I was go to Lahore Joseph colony and see 500 christen homes burns round about 600 and 2 churches also .so then I go to Joseph colony I meet to peoples and visit door to door in all streets and see every thing is burns like homes staff. Grocery things .food. beds . Etc every things is burns here peoples have no any thing at time like food .staff .water blankets .beds for sleeping etc .so we ask to peoples what happened ? peoples said this is not a religion mater but Muslims peoples convent in blasphemy allegation. .peoples said to young men 1 christen and 1 Muslim men s drinking get-together after drinking men s fight them and Muslim men said to all peoples christen men do blasphemy so all Muslims peoples protest and then after few time police is come and see every thing so police said ask to Joseph colony peoples if u want ur life leave it ur homes police protect to your every thing so all Joseph colony christens leave it homes and then Muslims peoples go to christens homes and attack christens homes and burn every things in homes like staff grocery thing etc all things and 2 churches also burns and every things burns in church like holly bibles etc .police see every thing what is doing Muslims peoples but not say and do any thing ..so me and my ministry peoples some help to peoples this area my ministry provide jous pack and basket Joseph colony christens peoples everything staff. Food . bibles . grocery etc kids' needs also bags copy's uniforms shoes etc every thing need Donate us ! Please pray and if you feel in the Spirit like helping us spread the gospel in Pakistan more efficiently and actively, please write us or read below how you can help financially. Please email the details at firstname.lastname@example.com Thank you for your generosity! God bless.
— in Lahore, Punjab.
MATTHEW 10:23 When theypersecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israelbefore the Son of Man comes.
Are you okay friends? if you are, then,Do whatever you want today and now. the Longer you wait for the future, the shorter it will be . the perfect time to start something never arrives. The success belongs to the few of us who are still willing to get our hands dirty. Nice day, God bless u.
"Commentary on Jesus Christ' True Identity"
This is a commentary about Jesus' true identity. Comments from a few readers have been included to further show the confusion that surrounds Jesus Christ, and the venom some spew when their belief
I pray that You, the glorious God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, would fill all that I bring before You now with the Spirit of wisdom, revelation and understanding in the knowledge of You and Jesus' will; to the end that we live in a manner worthy of the Lord Jesus, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of You. I pray that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened, so that we will know what is the hope of Jesus' calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. I pray that You, Father, may grant us, according to the riches of Jesus' glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith. And I pray that we will be rooted and established in His Love, so that we may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, being filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to Your glory and praise. I pray that we may be enabled to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ's Love, and to know the Love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that we may be filled with all Your fullness and stand firm in all Your will, mature and fully assured. [From Eph 3:16-19]
This is a commentary about Jesus' true identity. Comments from a few readers have been included to further show the confusion that surrounds Jesus Christ, and the venom they spew when their beliefs are challenged. Is Jesus the Almighty God or the Son of God or both? Read Okela's shocking revelation about Jesus Christ.


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Obama Administration Secretly Weakening EPA Rules
Farron Cousins | June 26, 2014
By Farron Cousins • Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 14:22
One of highest hopes that environmentally-minded Americans had for President Obama when he first entered office was that he would finally put an end to the secrecy that marred the former Bush administration when it came to environmental policy.
The image of then-Vice President Dick Cheney meeting in secret with dirty energy industry leaders was still fresh in our heads as we went to the polls in 2008, and we were all but certain that the country chose a leader that would leave those dark days in the past.
Sadly, those hopes for a policy change were dashed before the end of Obama's first year. He talked a big game on the campaign trail, but when it came to acting on those promises, that rhetoric proved to be just as hollow as his predecessor's.
Obama doubled down on coal, oil, and fracking, while allowing renewable energy investments to fall. But the most disturbing part of the story is that Obama and his officials have been working in secret to weaken environmental standards that his administration has been patting themselves on the back for in public.
Recently, a federal judge expanded a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit that was filed against the Small Business Administration (SBA), which claims that officials within the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been working to weaken the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) power plant pollution standards. The administration has been dragging its feet in providing the information requested, even after the court ruling, which has led environmental groups to file a complaint against the White House.
At issue is the EPA's failure to update standards for existing power plants as required by the Clean Air Act — a move that the U.S. Supreme Court had previously said was required of the agency. The current rules have not been updated since 1982, and environmental groups say that the lack of updating is due to influence from the White House itself.

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The term "pimping" was popularized by Brancati1 in 1989. As he defined it, pimping occurs when an attending physician (the Pimper) poses a series of difficult questions to a resident or medical student (the Pimpee). Pimping usually occurs in settings such as "morning report" or "attending rounds," in which trainees at various levels convene with a faculty member to review patients currently under their care. Among surgeons, pimping may occur when students and residents are a captive audience observing a patient undergoing an operation. Brancati1 described the origins of the term, which date back to 17th-century London. Koch's series of "Pümpfrage" (pimp questions) were used on his rounds in the 19th century. The practice migrated to North America in the 20th century and was documented by Flexner while observing Osler making rounds at Johns Hopkins. Brancati1 outlined suggestions for attending physicians to further hone their pimping skills and methods for students to defend themselves from it. He posited that the art of pimping would disappear in the future with increased specialization and educational reorganization. This Commentary revisits the art of pimping 20 years later and provides an update for faculty members and students alike on modern methods in this important skill.
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text: A while back someone on this thread did a group project for a class where she got everyone to knit preemie items and send them to her to donate. I had asked some knitting friends to join in--some of them I don't see often. We I recently got a load of stuff from one of the girls and I don't know what to do with it...the hospitals around here either already have a group doing it or they are so picky about the colors we use that some of the stuff is going to get thrown away. Is there anyone who collects this stuff that I can mail it to or anyone that has a suggestion as to where I can send it? There is a local chapter of NIN here but I tried working with them before and found the group to be very judgemental and not working at this for the right reasons. I'm sure it's not all NIN chapters that are like that but the one here (which stinks) really ticked me off.


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The European Studies Council at Yale and The Building Bridges Global Advocacy Network have invited university students from the United States and from across all of Ukraine's regions to participate in an academic consortium in spring of 2014.
The purpose of this collaborative project was to pursue, in an academic setting, ideas for a bright, stable and prosperous future for both Ukraine and its relationship with the United States.
The Consortium began on April 9, 2014, with a live videoconference that allowed students in New Haven to pose questions to their Ukrainian counterparts in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Luhansk and Lviv.
Here you will find clips from the videoconference, as well as presentations put together by students from the following universities and organizations:
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Taras Shevchenko National University of Luhansk
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
The European Youth Parliament of Ukraine
Columbia University
Harvard University
Yale University
Currently, the students are working on a jointly authored US-Ukraine White Paper, which they hope to release shortly. Please revisit this website in the near future for updates and additional video presentations.
The views and opinions expressed here do not represent the views of Yale University, Building Bridges, or any of the other academic or non-profit institutions represented by the students.
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Here is an infographic from Awareness Networks that was too good to pass up.
I found it on Pinterest, and it describes in visually engaging detail exactly what to do to dominate the three major social networks: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
I just don't have anything to add to this. I would love to have your comments on how you have used these or similar strategies.- do you agree or disagree that these are great ways to increase your engagement and reach?
Source: info.awarenessnetworks.com via Lukas on Pinterest


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A night at the the theatre, perhaps an opera or play, maybe even a ballet.
A day at a museum or gallery, followed by a drive up the coast for wine tasting!
i like watching and listen to peace tv. going to museum and attended inportant occation,alo be with people with hi tec.bring people to dine and movilise .
anything other than the typical dinner and a movie that allows room for good conversation.
Dinner and gettin to know as much as we can
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Ph.D., Modern European History, minor fields in Middle East History and Francophone Litterature, University of Utah, 2014
M.A., French Studies, Brigham Young University, 2010
B.A., History and minor in French, Brigham Young University, 2008
Research Interests
European Colonialism, French-Algeria, Immigration, Islam in France
Classes taught
Upper-Division: French North Africa; Middle East, 1914 to Present
Lower-Divison: World History to 1500; World History, 1500 to Present; Western Civilization, 1500 to Present; U.S. History, Colonies to Present
Select Publications
"The Complications of State-Building: Reevaluating the Role of Britain in the Creation of Iraq" (In press, Utah Historical Review).
Hudson and Jackson. "Challenging Gallicism: The Role of Hircan's Anti-feminist Rhetoric in Marguerite's Heptaméron (VII & XLIX)." Utah Foreign Language Review Vol. XVIII (2010): 41-53.
Review of Murder in Salonika, 1876: A Tale of Apostasy and International Crisis, by Berke Torunoğlu, Journal of American Studies of Turkey, no. 37 (Spring 2013): 131-132.
Membership in Organizations
The Society for French Historical Studies (SFHS), 2013 to present
Phi Alpha Theta (PAT), 2006 to present


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I'm very new to setting things like this up and I'm having great difficulty getting PS3 Media Server to show up on my PS3.
My connection is wireless (possible to connect PS3 and router wired but not the computer). I'm using Windows 7. Managed to download PS3 Media Server 1.90.0 and it has a big green tick. I've opened port 5001, I've allowed PS3 media server with my firewall and done a "Search for Media Servers" on my PS3 and the only one it's bringing up is my Windows one (can't get rid of that for some reason it's the guest account on my computer - though it does work and I can see my video's etc via this method on my PS3 but I don't want to use it as the playback is rubbish).
Anyway, can someone give me any hints and tips on what to do next? If you could tell me in very easy steps, I'd really appreciate it.


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Definition of Haiti in English:
The area was ceded to France by Spain in 1697, and many slaves were imported from West Africa to work on sugar plantations. In 1791 the slaves rose in rebellion under Toussaint L'Ouverture, and in 1804 the colony was proclaimed an independent state under the name of Haiti. It was administered by the US 1915–34 after a succession of corrupt dictatorships. From 1957 to 1986 the country was under the oppressive dictatorship of the Duvalier family. Haiti's first democratically chosen President was elected in 1990 but overthrown by the military the following year; democracy was restored by US and UN intervention in 1994. In 2010 the area around the capital was devastated by an earthquake
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case wrote:
> Would anyone care to share the sequence of events necessary to set up
> an internet connection with a serial modem. I have read the slip and
> ifconfig man pages but am unable to get a clear picture of the files
> that need to be edited or the commands needed to initiate the
> connection.I have set up a PPP connection in Linux before but the PPP
> program seems to still be in the development stage in Minix.
> thanks


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Jonathan W. Blodgett
Essex District Attorney
Our success in eradicating violence from our homes begins with establishing a common understanding about the nature of domestic violence, a crime which affects one in four women in this country. In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the 15-year anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, it is incumbent on all of us to dispel the myths of domestic violence - that a victim who stays deserves it, that it only happens in low-income homes, that it is a private family matter, that the abuser simply needs to learn how to control their anger. These myths not only serve to perpetuate attitudes that justify abuse and blame the victim but also act as a barrier to victims getting the help they need and to holding abusers accountable for their actions.
We know that domestic violence occurs in households of all kinds and to people of all ages. We know that children who witness violence in their home are more prone to social, emotional and behavioral problems that can manifest itself as violent acts toward others. We know that programs that address a batterers' controlling abusive behavior are more effective than those that imply the problem has to do with controlling anger. And finally, we know that no one, under any circumstance, deserves to be hit, punched, kicked, threatened, strangled or killed.
One troubling common misconception is that victims of abuse who do not leave their abusers are somehow responsible for subsequent abuse. Until this misconception is addressed, the responsibility for the abuse will not rest squarely where it belongs - with the abuser. In fact, a review of cases and research studies show that victims have valid reasons to stay with their abusers including: the abuser will injure or kill them, their children, their pets or family members; they will be unable to support themselves and their children and be forced to live in a shelter or possibly on the street; they will be deported; their family and friends will not understand and support them; they took a vow to love, honor and obey. Research further shows that the most dangerous time for a victim is when the victim decides to leave their abuser. We can look to recent cases within this county to prove this fact.
There are many ways in which the law enforcement community and victim service organizations collaborate to hold batterers accountable and at the same time provide wrap around services to victims to help keep them safe. They include Domestic Violence High Risk Teams, professional education through community roundtables, teen dating violence programs in schools and general public awareness. As financial resources for services dwindle, it is more important now than ever before for the public to learn about domestic violence, and for you to help victims by offering them support, understanding, and respect, and by volunteering at your local victim service program. Blaming the victim further alienates and isolates them from seeking the help that they need and deserve. We must all place blame where it should be placed - on the abuser - not on the victim. By working together, this epidemic can be eradicated in our lifetime.


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News From Sun Campus Ambassadors Worldwide
By GD on Jul 29, 2008
Angad Singh of Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, India, is the campus ambassador of the month for July on Sun's student portal. He is the winner of the Code for Freedom contest and of a NetBeans Innovator's Grant for his project proposal, Regular Expressions Module. Congratulations, Angad!
Silveira Neto, campus ambassador at Federal University of Ceará in Brazil has posted this blog entry with videos and code samples about handling mouse events with overlapping nodes in JavaFX technology, using NetBeans IDE 6.1 and the development version of the JavaFX NetBeans plugin.
Igor Geier, campus ambassador at the University of Frankfurt, Germany, recently wrote about having sequential ZFS mirrors on a single hard drive.
Sushant Kumar, campus ambassador at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in India, is working with friends from other universities on the JNeuralNet project based on artificial intelligence and neural networks.
On CampusCast, Mike Coe and Dr. Jordan Slott talk with Sun campus ambassador Ezequiel Singer about his introduction to the world of online communities and his excitement about open source. Singer has taken his studies about open source to the next level by using Java technology and the NetBeans IDE in helping to replace the library system at Universidad de Buenos Aires, where he is a student. Listen to the podcast.
Sidsel Jensen, campus ambassador at the University of Copenhagen, is helping to organize the 11th annual Open Source Days to be held in Denmark in October. For more information about the conference, visit the Open Source Days home page or contact the Open Source Days coordination team.
Russ Castronovo of Sun Radio recently interviewed campus ambassador Ashwin Bhat and student Ritwik Ghoshal, two winners in the recent Student Reviews contest. Listen to the interview.
Ambassadors: The Sun Academic Initiative program team has announced that the Sun Learning Connection will migrate to a new delivery system in August. If you are currently enrolled in an SAI course, you must complete the course and print your course completion certificate by August 15, 2008. Neither your current account details (SAI-Company Name and ID) nor your course history will migrate to the new delivery system. Contact the SAI team for more information.
Keep up with Sun's campus ambassadors by reading their blog postings.
Learn more about Sun's offerings for college and university students: internships, the Campus Ambassador program, the Sun Academic Initiative program, and Sun's portal for student developers.


text: I visited Colvill Park this weekend. No Barrow's Goldeneye on my visit but I am wondering about the net full of fish at the entrance to the open water area near the marina. Can anyone enlighten me? And do the eagles try to eat them? None did while I was watching but the dozen eagles present seemed to be having good fishing out in the open water. Thanks. Jeanne Tanamachi Lauderdale MN


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For those who like to game, LAN parties can be a ton of fun. Getting together with friends, hooking up to a fast network, and playing multiplayer with pizza and drinks. But don't forget: someone has to organize all of that... why put that burden on yourself? We're here to get it done for you, and for cheap.
There's no need to track down, or even buy, new networking equipment. We'll send it your way, ready to go with minimal setup required. For bigger parties and events, we can even get your power and other general needs taken care of, all with no hassle on your end. All the network equipment we send you includes the cabling between switches, and is pre-configured so that you can get the most out of it. Drop us a line, and we'll get you all set for a party of any shape or size.
Check out our friends at LANREG!
LANREG enables organizers of public events to create their own organization page and sell tickets for their events. This site is tailored towards organizations hosting and running LAN Parties.


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Thanks to the pioneering work of the first season of "The Apprentice," producers of the competitive reality TV genre try to mimic the success of the "you're fired!" tagline and search for a memorable way to kick off their loser of the week.
Reality rule No. 2: You need a snarky end-of-show slam. You know, the "auf wiedersehen!" catchphrase that's regurgitated in the press and those reunion shows right before the winner is announced.
I'm not sure if TV execs have ran out of bitchy phrases or they're just getting lazy but the recent crop of reality show wannabes like "Glam God with Vivica A. Fox" are cracking me up with their one-liners. Here are my all-time faves:
*America's Next Top Model
"You must pack your bags and go home"
*America's Toughest Jobs
"Sorry, you're just not tough enough"
*From G's to Gents
"Please remove your jacket. Your membership has been denied."
*Glam God with Vivica A. Fox
"Keep reaching for the stars ... because you're not ready to style them"
*HGTV's Design Star
"Your show has been cancelled"
*I Want To Work For Diddy
"You're not ready to work for Diddy"
*Make Me a Supermodel
"We cannot make you a supermodel"
*MILF Island parody on 30 Rock
"We no longer want to hit that"
*Paris Hilton's My New BFF
"TTYN (talk to you never)"
*Project Runway
"You're out"
*Shear Genius
"That was your last cut"
*Step It Up and Dance
"The show is over. It's time for your last dance"
"You're not the right fit."
"The tribe has spoken"
*The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
"You just don't fit in"
*Top Chef
"Please pack your knives and go"
*Top Design
"See you later decorator"


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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
August 29, 2004 - September 4, 2004
The most recent week's greetings, Sunday through Saturday, are posted here in descending order. Scroll down to see previous days. Reach out and touch someone! Send your own greeting»
August 29, 2004 - September 4, 2004
The most recent week's greetings, Sunday through Saturday, are posted here in descending order. Scroll down to see previous days. Reach out and touch someone! Send your own greeting»
September 4, 2004
To: Faye
Faye Has it been that long, a marriage sentence has both long years and short years with no time off for time served. Marriage is like eating a clown, it tastes a little funny. But I still love after forty four years, eleven days. Rodney
—Rodney Cook
To: Daddy
Happy Birthday! We love you, even though you fart a lot. Hogan, Lily, and Henry
—Carly stipe
To: Joe
Happy 40th Birthday! Love Carly, Your duct tape goddess
—Carly stipe
To: Brian
Happy First Anniversary to my dear husband. I'm sure it'll get easier from here. Even seahorses mate for life, nevermind that their lifespan is three years.
—Ann Nichols
To: Alfeno
Alfenooooooo in Nashville! Hootie Hoooooooo from the MN State Fair... Hope you can hear me....I'm way back in Section 26, Lucky Seat 13. Charply
—Char Greamba
To: Betty & Chet Nelson
69 Years! True fact as of August 28, 2004. Their children Bev, David, and Linnea send love and say thanks for everything they have learned from you both.
—Linnea Nelson
To: Michael my love
You are the man my mother said would finally come along.....I adore you, you beautiful man.
—leslie zara
To: Mona in Minneapolis
Happy 29th Birthday again and good luck in grad. school this fall. You Can Do It!! Love, Your sisters
—Jill Fraki
To: Heidi Accola
Happy 30th birthday to my triathlete sister--wish you were here at the Great Minnesota Get Together, but you'll be ten pounds lighter because of it!
—Kerry Accola
To: Joan
Happy Birthday, MOM, from you son Dale in Kuwait...hope to be home by Christmas, love you.
—glenn beasley
To: John &Leigh
Happy 25th anniversary! Glad you left your Texas ranch to celebrate with us at the Woebegone Fair! Walleye forever!
—Tom & Linda Thorstenson
To: Sara
Happy Birthday to Sara in Seattle! I can't believe I'm a mother of a 30-year old, but as Sara so aptly put it, better that than a mother of 30! Love, Mom
—Pat Georges
September 3, 2004
To: Louie Oscar
Hi Louie, I hope we're listening to the same show 769 miles apart. You're special to me, but I can still catch bigger fish than you, here in Kansas. Love you Barb
—Barbie Janisch
To: Douglas
Happy 51st birthday to the man who still has the power to make me weak in the knees, my heart go pitterpat and then some.
—Jodi Gabert
To: Emily
Love and best wishes to Emily who will soon leave her prairie home in search of ghosts on Maines mid-coast. May all your ghosts be friendlybut not TOO friendly. -Rob Fair
—Rob Fehr
To: Bradley Thomas
Laura Ann is "over the moon" that her North Carolina boy Bradley Ray has joined her for a corndog and a spin on Ye Old Mill
—Laura Southwell
To: Michael J. von Bear Bear
Happy One Year Anniversary My Love! I'm having a blast with you, L-cat, F-cat, and Bubba! Cheers to many more years together.
—Lisa von Bear Bear
To: Byron
you brought me to minnesota and i love it...you brought me to the state fair and i love it...you brought me to the only radio show i never miss and i love it...too bad i dont love you...
—Linda Solomon
September 2, 2004
To: John
Happy birthday my darling John. You are my knight in shining armour which is why I'm whisking you off to a motel Saturday to celebrate with you...Just you, me and a can opener. I can't wait! :-)
—Joy Lomax
To: Met Chefs
Hey Ely - shut up... Garrison's on.
—Tom Booker
To: Leigh March
After 25 years you are still one mighty fine little heifer and you know how to keep your cowboy warm on those cold Texas winter nights.
—John March
To: Ohioan Dwight Olson
This is the 39th anniversary of your 21st birthday. I am happy to be at this Mn. Fair Show celebrating your 6 decades with you.
—emilie zacher
To: Margaret & Mike
(in the audience Sept. 4th) -From four loving parents Newlyweds Margaret & Mike: We love you and wish you delight. Though your luggage took flight To a mysterious site- Take heart: less "baggage", the lighter your life.
—John & Katie Greenman
September 1, 2004
To: Blueberry Babes
Grab your paddles and thongs. Let's kayak with the loon one last time before they and the summer are gone. Sure went fast......
—Babe Chris Thornbury
August 31, 2004
To: Iver Jorgensen
As you reach 80 remember these wise words: "It's a good learning experience." Looking forward to the next 80! - Your children and grandchildren
August 30, 2004
To: Terry Altena
Thank you for being there for me when I needed you the most. I know you are going through some tough times. May the Lord Keep you and Bless you. Love
—Penny Nicole
To: Stacy
God can save the Queen; Stacy, will you stand on guard for me? Make me an adoptive son of the True North. Stacy, will you marry me?
—Peter Saros
To: Ashley
Welcome home sweetie. Glad you had a good time at your Dad's. Here's to a great new school year. Love Mom.
—Allisone Mahan
To: Fritz and Betty
"Happy 60th anniversary to Betty and Fritz Hessemer - from Family in England. We celebrated by seeing Garrison Keillor in Ravinia on August 14- Great memories!"
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To: Chuck Sherman
Happy 60 year's young. A native Minnesotan and loyal fan of PHC, you'll get a big kick out of this birthday greeting on the show.
—Margaret Carpenter
To: LINDA & JAY
To: Fritz and Betty Hessemer
Happy 60th. Thanks for loving each other from September 4th, 1944 until September 4th, 2004. We are so grateful to share your joy. God bless!!!
—Your children and granchildren Hessemer, Page and Stegemann
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Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).


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Michele Lazarow was born in New York City and moved to South Florida in 1970. After returning from college in NYC, she has been a Hallandale Beach resident since 2001. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts from The New School for Social Research in New York City.
In 1987 her mother opened her Hallandale Beach business, "Phyllis Lazarow Salon and Boutique", where she has remained for the past 25 years. In 2005, following in her footsteps, Michele Lazarow opened her boutique, "Absolutely Fabulous!" on the street formerly known as "Shmata Row". She earned the reputation as a hard-working, community-minded business owner.
Her other interests volunteering with Broward County Animal Care and Adoption, where she committed to help them become the first Broward County No-Kill shelter. She is a grassroots activist and has worked hard at organizing campaigns for issues that shape our world.
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Obama's Syria Plan Gets Cool Reception From GOP Lawmakers
President Barack Obama got a chilly response from Republican lawmakers on his request for support for military action in Syria after alleged chemical attacks by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but some Republicans predicted Mr. Obama, in the end, would get the backing he needs.
The list of criticisms from Republicans was wide-ranging: The president should act on his own; he doesn't have a plan; the U.S. military is degraded; the U.S. is war-weary; Mr. Obama has been too tentative; he has leaked too much of his plans already.
"I want to see a plan and a strategy that this will achieve some goals," Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.), who was Mr. Obama's Republican opponent in the 2008 election, said on the CBS "Face the Nation." "It can't just be pinpricked cruise missiles."
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Mr. McCain, who will meet with Mr. Obama to discuss the situation in Syria, was cagey about whether he would support the president. He expressed frustration that Mr. Obama hasn't had a coherent strategy for Syria's civil war for two years and that the U.S. hasn't given support to moderate rebels. He said the best strategy for the U.S. would be to remove Mr. Assad from power.
Still, he said defeat for Mr. Obama in Congress would send a bad signal to the rest of the world about American resolve, a hint that he would ultimately support a use of force. "Already we are sending a bad signal to Iran to North Korea to Bashar Assad," he said.
The potential for Republican resistance marks a striking turnabout from last decade, when Republicans supported President George W. Bush's foray into Iraq against stiff resistance from Democrats.
House Republicans were mixed on whether Mr. Obama would gain their support. "I think at the end of the day, Congress will rise to the occasion," Rep. Mike Rogers (R., Mich.) chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said on CNN. "This isn't about, you know, Barack Obama versus the Congress; this isn't about Republicans versus Democrats."
Other House Republicans weren't so sure. "It is going to be difficult to get the vote through in Congress," said Rep. Peter King (R., N.Y.), chairman of a House counterterrorism and intelligence subcommittee. He saw resistance for Mr. Obama in the Republican-controlled House. "If the vote was today it would probably be a 'No' vote," he said, speaking on Fox News Sunday. "The president has not made the case."
Mr. King said an "isolationist wing" in the Republican party was "damaging to the part and to the nation."
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R., Ga.) said on CBS that the president hasn't made an effective case yet for action. "It's going to be a very, very tough debate," he said. "If the president cannot make his case to Congress, then it's not going to pass."
Sen. James Inhofe (R.,Okla.), the top Republican on the Senate Armed Service Committee, said he didn't think Congress would approve use of force against Syria. He said the U.S. military is too drained of resources from budget cutting to commit to military engagement. "Our military is so degraded right now," he said on Fox News.


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Benchmarks of Effective Educational Practice
The five benchmarks encompass 38 engagement items from the CCSSE survey that reflect many of the most important aspects of the student experience. These institutional practices and student behaviors are some of the more powerful contributors to effective teaching, learning, student retention, and student success. The benchmarks are briefly described below.
Active and Collaborative Learning
Students learn more when they are actively involved in their education and have opportunities to think about and apply what they are learning in different settings. Through collaboration with others to solve problems or master challenging content, students develop valuable skills that prepare them to deal with the kinds of situations and problems they will encounter in the workplace, community, and their personal lives.
Student Effort
Students' own behaviors contribute significantly to their learning and the likelihood that they will successfully attain their educational goals. "Time on task" is a key variable, and there are a variety of settings and means through which students may apply themselves to the learning process.
Academic Challenge
Challenging intellectual and creative work is central to student learning and collegiate quality. Ten items from The Community College Student Report correspond to components of academic challenge including the nature and amount of assigned academic work, the complexity of cognitive tasks presented to students, and the standards faculty members use to evaluate student performance.
Student-Faculty Interaction
The more contact students have with their teachers, the more likely they are to learn effectively and to persist toward achievement of their educational goals. Personal interaction with faculty members strengthens students' connections to the college and helps them focus on their academic progress. Working with an instructor on a project or serving with faculty members on a college committee lets students see first-hand how experts identify and solve practical problems. Through such interactions, faculty members become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, lifelong learning.
Support for Learners
Students perform better and are more satisfied at colleges that are committed to their success and cultivate positive working and social relationships among different groups on campus. Community college students also benefit from services targeted to assist them with academic and career planning, academic skill development, and other issues that may affect both learning and retention.
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Today, a Dane County Circuit Court Judge found the Wisconsin voter ID law unconstitutional. The case, brought by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, is a big win for all Wisconsin voters. "Voting is not like cashing a check or getting on an airplane. Those activities are not protected by the constitution. Voting is one way in which all citizens are equal, and that is worth fighting for," Melanie Ramey, state president. Read the full statement here.
The League is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible voters – particularly those from traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities, the elderly and low-income Americans – have the opportunity and the information to exercise their right to vote.
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Six new hand-drawn Easter coloring pages from the beloved 1971 Peter Cottontail stop-motion television special.
Six free coloring pages from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas cartoon special.
Six fun and original Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang Halloween coloring pages to print.
6 hand-drawn Strawberry Shortcake coloring pages, both classic and new, with several from her best DVD movies!
Here are three Jem and The Holograms coloring pages to celebrate the rerelease of this classic 80's cartoon on DVD.
Free printable Yogi Bear coloring pages, including Boo Boo, The Ranger and the adorable Cindy Bear, too!
Free printable pumpkin stencils of Scooby Doo and a few of his scary monster villains!
Smurf coloring pages including Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Baby Smurf and our favorite – Sassette Smurfling!
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Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series
The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice hosts a speaker series featuring faculty from various disciplines both from UT and from other universities. Faculty and students from around campus gather regularly at the School of Law to hear speakers on a range of topics related to human rights. Speakers are encouraged to present works in progress so that the participants might be involved in the development of the work. The speaker series is entitled "Human Rights Happy Hour," both to indicate the usual afternoon meeting time and to evoke the hopeful and collaborative nature of human rights work. Many of the speakers also meet separately with students to discuss practicing in the human rights field.
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Now I ask you, how would you feel? Gentle Dental are SCAM ARTISTS...and after I gave them a glorified survey report...to find out we were scammed...well, guess what GENTLE DENTAL, you have been caught. Furthermore, When I went to this website I opened many such rip-off emails by this entity...how appalling. GENTLE DENTAL YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED AND PUT OUT OF BUSINESS FOR UNDERHANDED DEALINGS...Furthermore, the following day, first thing in the morning, my companion took time off from work to get over to the Gentle Dental office as they opened...to be informed that we would have to wait at least a week before they would consider returning our money...IS THIS APPALLING OR WHAT. And the assistant manager refused to give me her employers contact information...therefore, I am writing this report, because I DO NOT BELIEVE I WILL WILL EVER SEE MY MONEY OWED ME AGAIN...SCAM ALL THE WAY! So this is a warning to anyone who even entertains the idea of going to a Gentle Dental! Do yourselves a favor and STAY AWAY FROM THIS DENTAL GROUP! How DISGUSTING!
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Over the Top Radio Interview with Karl Heidgen
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Santa Marta Responsible Accommodations
Meet and stay with people and places that care for their destination! All the Santa Marta hotels and accommodation options listed below make valuable contributions to their communities in one way or another. In keeping with responsible travel practices, they support the local communities of which they are a part. Our locally owned and operated Santa Marta hotel booking site is for those looking to book socially and environmentally responsible accommodation from local businesses. Choose from our personally selected responsible Santa Marta hotels below and give a little back to the local community whilst on your Santa Marta holiday.
Beach House CintoLocation: Tayrona National Park
This paradisiacal cabin at the beach of Cinto within the Tayrona National Park offers marvelous views of the bay from its simple but comfortable installations. A dream terrace is waiting for you at Playa Cinto with a sandy white lonely beach and crystal waters, and many stars at night.[more info]
Eco HotelLocation: Tayrona National Park
Eco Hotel is a luxury eco cabin in Santa Marta full of comfort and privacy, in the middle of exuberant tropical vegetation and right next to the beach. It is also close to the estuary mouth of the Buritaca and Tayrona National Park. Eco Hotel is deluxe spot for relaxation in nature; an oasis of tranquility on the beaches of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta.[more info]
These cabins are located at the beach of Arrecifes in the Tayrona National Park. They are a great option for Tayrona visitors who are looking for a comfortable and not too expensive accommodation within the park, from where you can easily discover the other beaches: la Piscina, Cabo San Juan and Playa Nudista.
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Ecohabs Tayrona ParkLocation: Tayrona National Park
These paradisiacal and exclusive ecohabs are located right next to the beach of Cañaveral in the Tayrona National Park. It is a luxury ecotourism accommodation with dream views, where you can enjoy privacy and full comfort of one of the most spectacular natural areas of Santa Marta and Colombia.[more info]
Ecohotel TayronaLocation: Tayrona National Park
Ecohotel Tayrona is Santa Marta's most exotic eco-tourist boutique hotel, with a lot of privacy and an own style, nestled in middle of lonely beaches and exotic gardens, where the time stops and Nature invades each space, and where you will enjoy exclusive comfort and gastronomy.[more info]
Finca BarloventoLocation: Tayrona National Park
ECOHABS LOS NARANJOS. This fascinating Finca is anchored to the Caribbean Sea. With rocks that dot the sea, and the River Piedra joining the beach, this really is an idyllic place. You can experience the beauty of the sea from each of the three rooms thanks to the exceptionally great views. The beauty of the environment makes it a perfect place for nature lovers![more info]
Located at the entrance of Pueblito, which forms part of the National Natural Park Tayrona, with huge spaces, beautiful gardens, associated small stalls (kioscos), and swimming pool in the centre, Finca Portales del Tayrona is an excellent country house for your relaxation.[more info]
Hotel IrotamaLocation: Bello Horizonte Beach
The Hotel Irotama offers five-star comfort in an ecological complex. Immersed in a serene natural setting of exuberant tropical vegetation and multicoloured gardens, it is home to thousands of exotic birds and animals, and a kilometre of quiet beaches.[more info]
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, the Mendihuaca Caribbean Resort offers a unique ecological setting. Bordered by a huge expanse of beach on one side and the river on the other, the property offers a natural swimming pool and wonderful garden, as well as spaces for leisure and relaxation. It is also in close proximity to the Tayrona National Park, the Canyon of Valencia and the Cabo de la Vela.[more info]
Hotel Nueva GranadaLocation: Center Santa Marta
Hotel Nueva Granada has a strategic position in the historic city center of Santa Marta, very close to the commercial and tourist zone and the most beautiful bay of America. It offers to its visitors all comforts, tranquility and an excellent personalized service for a great stay.[more info]


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In the world of boating and marine life, there are many different technologies that are put to use on commercial and recreational vessels that increase safety, efficiency and understanding on the open ocean.
For professional fishermen and families alike, being aware of your surroundings on the water is a key piece of information that makes relaxing a little bit easier. One piece of technology that is used to inform seafaring folks is CHIRP Sonar Technology.
CHIRP, which stands for Compressed High-Intensity Radar Pulse, was originally released by Garmin and Simrad in early 2011 and has become one of the leading forms of sonar technology on the market. Instead of releasing one single frequency at a time from the homing unit, CHIRP sends a continuous sweep of frequencies, which gives users more information about bodies below and surrounding the boat.
According to Boating Magazine contributor Randy Vance, "Think of the chirp a bird makes. It starts on a high or low note and ends on the opposite end of the frequency scale to make a pleasing noise. It is essentially a myriad of pings fired in a single burst. Thanks to the computing capabilities within the black box, these new sonars separate these frequencies, measure their distinctive returns, weigh the timing of the returns and their volume or amplitude and use the information to plot a high-resolution image of the bottom and targets in between."
If you are interested in learning more about CHIRP or want to purchase a system for your own boat, visit ePal Inc. today. Our line of marine electronics will help you to gain a better understanding of the ocean around you.


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The CEO of Lumber Liquidators has resigned just a few months after the company became embroiled in an investigation over wood products imported from China.
Lumber Liquidators reported a first-quarter loss of $7.8 million and announced that its CFO is resigning as allegations over the quality of its flooring continues to affect the company.
When Lumber Liquidators executives talked about earnings in a conference call last week, they alluded to an upcoming "60 Minutes" investigation of the company's business practices. Turns out, the CBS report was a lot more damning than some analysts expected.
Fast-growing flooring retailer The Tile Shop is leveraging social media with a clever contest idea to expose its expanding brand to more customers.
Fast-growing flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators got an unpleasant surprise on Thursday when representatives from several federal agencies showed up at the company's Toano, Va., headquarter with search warrants in hand.
Mohawk Industries plans to acquire leading ceramic tile manufacturer The Marazzi Group.
Mohawk Industries said it will acquire leading laminate flooring brand Pergo for $150 million.


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London, 1802
by William Wordsworth
London, 1802 Questions
Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.
- How does this appeal to Milton, a famous poet, reflect upon Wordsworth's view of the power of poetry?
- Do you think Wordsworth sets himself up as Milton's poetic heir here?
- Why would Wordsworth look to a poet for reform, rather than a politician or a religious figure?
- What is the relationship of the poet to poetry? Is the poet's personality or "soul" fundamentally tied to his work?


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This series of pen-portraits of England, commissioned by the Daily Mail in the 1930s, provides a delightful insight into life between the wars, peppered with heart-warming, humorous and often irreverent observations.
Victor Canning, a storyteller whose style is as lean as a whippet, makes the perfect travelling companion to an England of another era – the spirit of which still exists'
Clive Aslet, author of Villages of Britain
'wonderful… elegant, humorous, exuberant essays about random destinations'
Sue Arnold, THE GUARDIAN
'Victor Canning's elegiac prose captures the quintessence of England in the 1930s'
Nigel Farrell
'pin-sharp evocations of England… he sees into the heart of things'
Christina Hardyment, THE TIMES
The Daily Mail Books Page, 19th August 2011
'elegiac essays commissioned in the 1930s by the Daily Mail... he could be describing another planet... Canning finds beauty everywhere, but never sentimentalises, and is consistently honest enough to highlight...
St Christopher's Live Your Life e-zine, Sept 2011 issue
'It's a nostalgic offering in the best kind of way and it's full to the brim with humorous observations about the British way of life, in times gone by. Canning...
The Good Book Guide, October 2011
'Whilst much necessarily possesses a nostalgic appeal for contemporary readers, Canning does capture the timeless appeal of many English destinations... all receiving the same wry humour and perceptive insight.'
sixtyplusurfers.com, January 2012
'Although the articles were written less than 80 years ago, it's striking just how much England has changed. In some respects the 30s appear very harsh, with great poverty. In...
"… a series of pen portraits of this green and pleasant land, first commissioned by the Daily Mail in the Thirties."


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Welcome to Whisky Extras where you can find out more about the history and heritage of your favourite drink. From free articles from Whisky Magazine to cocktails and glossary you'll find it all here.
Whisky from the wild side (Glenlivet)
The spirit of innovation has always been a part of distilling at Glenlivet. Dave Broom charts ahistory shot through with passion, rebellion and imagination.
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The Department of Defense could reduce costs when contracting for health care professionals if it would consolidate its purchasing policies, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported.
The report (http://tinyurl.com/kbozfnh), prepared for the leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services committees and released May 28, noted that the defense department operates a health care system employing more than 150 000 military, civil, and contract personnel working in military treatment facilities. But the Army, Navy, and Air Force each operates their own facilities and they usually contract separately for health care professionals to supplement care provided within these facilities. In fiscal year 2011, these contracts totaled $1.14 billion and covered work by more than 11 000 contract health care professionals at 114 on-base military treatment facilities.
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Year of Award: 1997
Publication Information: The American Mathematical Monthly, vol. 103, 1996, pp. 625-632
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Here are three true facts about my 89-year-old mom:
She has a mild form of Parkinson's disease, she has a deep love for classical music, and she is a regular and astute newspaper reader and critic.
So it meant something to me when she gave a five-star review to a story by Daniel Wakin of the New York Times.
The story is about 69-year-old James Levine, the much admired music director of the Metropolitan Opera. He's making a comeback. Though opera world doubters apparently thought he was too ill, weak or disengaged to return to work after a two-year absence, he will be back for a May 19 performance at Carnegie Hall and for three productions at the opera house next season, Wakin says.
Turns out the conductor, Levine, and my mom have some things in common, in addition to love of music and Parkinson's.
They work hard at physical therapy.
Their backs hurt and it's hard to walk.
They don't like to talk about their physical problems.
They love their work. (My mom is an editor.)
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Onshore Wind Development Process
All wind developments in the UK have to apply for planning permission and/or consent. For all onshore energy projects in Great Britain over 50 MW in capacity, and those over 1 MW offshore, planning consent is not provided by the local planning authority, but is dealt with by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) (for England and Wales) or the Scottish Executive (for Scotland) under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 19891.
All other projects are dealt with by the local planning authority.
For larger wind power projects (usually those over 5 MW), the wind developer is legally required to produce an independent Environmental Impact Assessment which should investigate specific concerns such as landscape, noise and wildlife effects.
The results of the EIA are published in an Environmental Statement (ES), which is a publicly available document that will be used in the consents process. It is accompanied by a non-technical summary, which should be written in an accessible way and be available free of charge, usually from the developer.
Local planning decisions for wind power projects under 50 MW, the developer will need to apply for planning permission from the local planning authority (LPA). In England, planning is usually the responsibility of district councils, except in areas with single-tier authorities. In Scotland and Wales, planning permission is dealt with by single-tier authorities.
In most cases, planning applications will firstly be considered by LPA officers, who will check that proposed wind farm developments are in line with national, regional and local planning policies, before considering the Environmental Statement from the developers and the responses to the public consultation. They will then make a recommendation to the planning committee, which is composed of local councillors who willmake the final decision. If the planning application is rejected the developer may take their case to the relevant appeal body, which has the power to overrule the original decision if it considers that it:
- was a significant departure from national, regional or local planning policy,
- did not fairly assess the balance of national or local environmental, social or economic considerations.
A developer is also entitled to go to appeal following non-determination after the statutory period of eight weeks, or 16 weeks for applications where an EIA has been carried out.
There are currently three appeal bodies depending on the jurisdiction of the original decision: The Planning Inspectorate (with responsibility for England and Wales), the Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit, and the Northern Ireland Planning Appeals Commission. These report directly to their respective national governments. The appeal body may request written or informal representation, or it may decide to open a public inquiry - the latter option is often taken for more controversial or complicated wind farm proposals.
Finally, the Secretary of State with responsibility for local government and planning issues (for projects in England, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the Scottish Executive (for projects in Scotland), have the power to 'call in' planning applications for a decision to be taken centrally through a variety of means. For example, schemes may be 'called in' if they raise issues of national importance or are a significant departure from the structure plan or national planning policy. In general, this power is used with caution.
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Onshore wind farm projects over 50 MW in size are automatically dealt with by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (in England and Wales) or the Scottish Executive (in Scotland). This process comes under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 and requires DECC or Scottish Executive to consider all the arguments for and against the proposed development before awarding consent. A local public inquiry may be held. Deemed planning permission will usually be awarded at the same time under Section 90 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The Electricity Act 1989 only applies to the Renewable Energy Zone adjacent to Northern Ireland's territorial waters; it does not cover onshore or territorial water areas.
Information based on the Sustainable Development Committee's report (June 2005), Chapter 5, Wind Power and Planning.


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Alexander Siddig
this wiki
"Siddig" is pronounced as two distinct syllables: "Sid-dig", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
On Game of ThronesEdit
Starting in Season 5 of Game of Thrones, Siddig portrays Prince Doran Martell, the head of House Martell and ruler of Dorne. This follows the introduction and death of Doran's younger brother Oberyn Martell (played by Pedro Pascal) in Season 4.
Alexander Siddig was a popular fan-casting choice to be Doran Martell since Season 1. One of the TV producers told Siddig about this when he was later cast for Season 5, and he said he was astonished:
- "I was told by one of the producers that there was an online forum where fans suggested who they would like to play characters and I was thrilled to find out that I was one of the names on the list for Doran. It was exciting, but then terrifying, because I had to play the guy right because so many people expect me to! I was really honored they even thought of me."[1]
Siddig described his casting and his approach to Doran:
- "I got asked to come and audition. While I was auditioning, I got to see Pedro perform as [Doran's] brother and that gave me all the information I needed. I knew this guy was coming from a passionate family. They have a lot of Spanish in them, and obviously Pedro is Chilean. So, I unashamedly copied everything I could about him with a few of the things that are unique to my character overlaid. Doran couldn't be quite as dramatic or quite as romantic because my character is the ruler and [Oberyn] wasn't a ruler. Oberyn could afford to misbehave in a way that my character cannot. There's a difference there."[2]
Siddig described the challenges of playing the role, in which his character is confined to a wheelchair with painful gout in his feet:
- "Pedro's way of playing it is very much how I had to play it, so he set the tone. Keeping that sense of charm and fluidity and the Latin oomph while you are in a wheelchair is tough, because you use the whole body to express yourself. It was a good challenge."[3]
Siddig went on to talk about how he needed to give Doran a sense of authority despite being confined to a wheelchair, particularly because the Martells are so overt and physical, but he found the challenge rewarding:
- "I was really excited by that, not just from an actor's point of view - because it's always exciting to play under some strict limitation - but it was really, could I possibly figure out a way to give this guy gravity, authority and a sense of romance? This race of people seems to imbue that in their nature which is quite different from the other families who can be quite stern or mysterious. I was hoping I could do that in a wheelchair, and it was a great challenge...
- "...I don't think [Doran] gets out very much, because he's a little bit ashamed of the fact that he's meant to be a masculine guy in a really macho culture. The fact he can't get out of his chair is a real disability to him. I think it forces him to be more philosophical, or at least attempting to be wiser. Where he ends up, I have absolutely no idea. But I'm playing him right now as being a pretty equivocal, pragmatic, wise ruler who doesn't want to rush to judgment and, more importantly, doesn't want to subject his whole kingdom to a state of war. But that is obviously in the cards, and goodness knows there's enough reason for it with what happened to [his sister] and his brother being slaughtered abroad. It's going to be very difficult to decide what to do and he's making a lot of enemies by taking his time and not just rushing out there. I hope he comes off as wise, but I'm smart enough to know the producers could do a reverse turn on him at anytime and turn him into a monster. And that's OK. I'm ready for that as it would be good fun."[4]
Siddig based his character's accent on what Pedro Pascal used for his younger brother Oberyn. When Siddig came in to audition he saw Pascal doing scenes for Season 4. In Season 5 the producers advised him to base his accent on what Indira Varma was doing for Ellaria Sand, but they were unaware that he was already using Pascal's Oberyn as his template.[5]
Guest starringEdit
|Season five credits
|The Wars to Come
|The House of Black and White
|High Sparrow
|Sons of the Harpy
|Kill the Boy
|Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
|The Gift
|The Dance of Dragons
|Mother's Mercy
|Season six credits
|The Red Woman
|Book of the Stranger
|The Door
|Blood of My Blood
|The Broken Man
|No One
|Battle of the Bastards
|The Winds of Winter
External linksEdit
- Alexander Siddig on Wikipedia
- Alexander Siddig on IMDb


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A ribbon cutting of a different kind was held Monday morning at Meridian Crossroads shopping center.
Maurices Manager LaLa Brown White said, "We had an appreciation ribbon cutting. What we wanted to do was show the city of Meridian appreciation for the photo shoot. And also show our customers appreciation that they show us each and every day that they come in to the store."
Small Town Charm 2010 is a National Campaign that is now underway that features Meridian. White said, "Our company set up a competition to go on to facebook and vote for your town or to vote for the company to come into your town."
The national campaign is very exciting for all of Meridian. Mayor Cheri Barry says she is proud of what this "Small Town Charm" says about the city.
"They brought their whole team in on a bus, did a great photo shoot. Shot some beautiful models to showcase Maurices in Meridian, Miss. And I know you've seen some of the pictures," Barry said. "They are at the Riley Center. All our beautiful old walls and downtown Meridian, it's something for all of us to be very proud of."
As part of the ribbon cutting, a donation of $500 was made to United Blood Services of Meridian. Maurices also held a blood drive as well.
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Our best wishes to a rapid recover by sports columnist Owen Canfield, who currently writes for the Torrington Register-Citizen after a long career with the Hartford Courant.
Owen was in a serious car accident early Thursday in Torrington and is in the hospital in serious condition.
Owen is as nice a man as there has ever been in state sports media and the Republican-American sports staff has him in our prayers.
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The U.S. team had one of its best showings in recent years at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), as announced on the MAA website on July 12, 2010. Yet the outstanding results—third place for the team (out of 96 teams) and second place for Evan O'Dorney (among 517 individual contestants)—rated scant mention in U.S. news media.
In contrast, English-language news reports of the IMO results appeared in Asia, Eastern Europe, and elsewhere.
Not surprisingly, Russian reports highlighted the success of Russia's team—a second-place finish with four gold medals and two silver medals. A Taiwan report lauded a student who won a gold medal and set a record for the best personal score by a Taiwanese competitor in five years.
Other accounts of the results appeared in Vietnam (Saigon), India, Japan, Bulgaria, Philippines (Manila), and Peru.
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The Decision to Quit Trumpet
The other weekend, our son placed second in a regional trumpet competition. We were happy about it, not only because he did well but also because it provided the perfect opportunity to try, one more time, to convince him not to stop his trumpet lessons.
But he stood firm: Even though he is doing well, he doesn't want to take private lessons anymore. He has agreed to continue with wind ensemble and jazz band at school and he will try out for both when he joins high school in the fall, but that's it.
At first we thought he wanted to drop the lessons because his schedule was too loaded. Between squash lessons, tournaments and an after-school environmental club, he simply wasn't getting enough down time. So I switched his trumpet lesson to a day he didn't have any other activities. Did that improve things? It did not.
He insisted that he simply "didn't want to do the lessons anymore."
As for what turned him off? Unclear.
It may be a passing phase and that's fine. If his schoolwork increases substantially and he is doing more projects, that's fine, too. But what if it's just so he has more time to play online games? What if the time spent practicing playing his instrument is wasted on video games?
I suppose only time will tell.
Over the summer, the lessons would have been erratic anyway so if we feel he is simply being lazy and taking the easy way out, come fall, we may have to figure out how to incentivize him to use his time better: He may want to try out another instrument or simply play more squash!
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SANTA ANA, Calif. An Orange County man has been charged with fondling two young girls, including one who was attacked at a park.
The Orange County Register says 33-year-old German DeJesus of Lake Forest was charged Tuesday with three felony counts of committing lewd acts with a minor.
He could face 15 years to life in prison if convicted and remains jailed Wednesday.
Prosecutors say he groped a 6-year-old girl at Grand Park in Aliso Viejo last week. Authorities contend that he fondled the girl while she played 10 feet from her father. He was arrested as he fled the park on a bicycle.
DeJesus also is charged with fondling an 8-year-old girl in 2009 at the Laguna Woods rehabilitation center where he worked at the time.
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Stocks Rise after Bold Fed Move
U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced fresh steps to aid the economy, including buying up to $300 billion of longer-term government bonds. The rally extended gains won in five of the last six sessions. Treasuries also rallied on the Fed news, while the dollar index sank.
Before the Fed announcement, stocks were essentially flat after battling back from losses in the morning. The news jolted equities higher. On Wednesday, the 30-stock Dow Jones industrial average finished higher by 90.88 points, or 1.23%, at 7,486.58. The broad S&P 500 index gained 16.23 points, or 2.09%, to 794.35. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index added 29.11 points, or 1.99%, to 1,491.22. NYSE breadth was 25-6 positive, while Nasdaq breadth was 19-8 positive.
The Fed said at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting that it would boost the size of its balance sheet by purchasing up to $300 billion of longer-term Treasury securities over the next six months to help improve conditions in private credit markets.
The Fed said it would also buy up to an additional $750 billion of agency mortgage-backed securities to bolster mortgage lending and housing markets. The move brings the Fed's total purchases of these securities to up to $1.25 trillion this year. The Fed also said it would increase its purchases of agency debt this year by up to $100 billion to a total of up to $200 billion.
Bond yields plunged as Treasury prices moved higher. The dollar index fell. Gold and oil futures moved higher.
Citigroup (C), MetLife (MET) and other financial stocks posted sharp gains.
The Fed is "throw[ing] the kitchen sink at the recession and the financial market stresses," says Action Economics.
"These are very large numbers," wrote Ethan Harris of Barclays Capital Research. "The Fed is essentially underwriting half of the gross issuance in the MBS market and 30% of the gross issuance in the Treasury market. With the rest of Washington moving in slow motion (and in some cases hindering the revival in capital markets), the Fed continues to move ahead aggressively."
In its post-meeting statement, the Fed said it will "employ all available tools to promote economic recovery and to preserve price stability." The FOMC kept its target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 0.25% percent and said it expects that "economic conditions are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period."
Policymakers noted that the economy continues to contract. "Job losses, declining equity and housing wealth, and tight credit conditions have weighed on consumer sentiment and spending. Weaker sales prospects and difficulties in obtaining credit have led businesses to cut back on inventories and fixed investment. U.S. exports have slumped as a number of major trading partners have also fallen into recession."
The Fed was more pessimistic about the outlook, notes S&P senior economist Beth Ann Bovino, as officials "removed language saying they expected the economy to recover later this year."
Though the near-term economic outlook is "weak", policymakers expect that "policy actions to stabilize financial markets and institutions, together with fiscal and monetary stimulus, will contribute to a gradual resumption of sustainable economic growth."
The central bank said it expects that inflation will remain subdued. "Moreover, the Committee sees some risk that inflation could persist for a time below rates that best foster economic growth and price stability in the longer term."
The Fed said it will "continue to carefully monitor the size and composition of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet in light of evolving financial and economic developments." The decison was unanimous.
Earlier, blue-chips pared losses and the Nasdaq composite index edged into the green following reports the February headline consumer price index rose 0.4%, while core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.2%; and the fourth-quarter current account deficit fell to $132.8 billion from $140.4 billion in the third quarter.
A possible merger involving Possible IBM Corp. (IBM) and Sun Microsystems (JAVA) was also in the spotlight Wednesday.
AIG's (AIG) Chairman Edward Liddy told Congress he's asked executives to give back some of their bonuses. Liddy acknowledged the company's multimillion-dollar bonuses were "distasteful" to many and had provoked a firestorm of wrath. "I share that anger," Liddy, in his written remarks, said, "Mistakes were made at AIG on a scale few could have every imagined possible." But, he also said that the roughly $165 million in bonuses paid out over the weekend should be honored as a legal commitment of the United States government, which now owns 80% of the battered insurer."When you owe someone money, you pay that money back," Liddy maintained. "We at AIG want to believe that we are all in this together," said the man named six months ago to take over the company as part of the government rescue.
AIG shares gained 43% Wednesday.
The White House and Treasury have been besieged by questions about why Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner did not know sooner about the bonus payments due this month, and whether he could have done more to stop them, prompting White House officials to assert President Obama's continued confidence in Geithner.
Larry Summers, National Economic Council director, said the Obama administration will be "creative" in dealing with the issue of bonuses paid to American International Group employees but said the law must be respected. Summers, interviewed on CNBC television, also said the White House is seeking a method for dealing with failed institutions that has been missing in the current financial crisis. "We are going to be pushing very hard for a so-called resolution regime, a system that will enable the government to intervene when a big financial company gets in trouble in the future like the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.) does with banks and ....make the people who should bear the responsibility bear the responsibility," he said.
China's government rejected Coca-Cola's (KO) $2.4 billion bid to acquire one of China's largest juice makers, saying the deal -- which would have been the largest-ever foreign takeover of a Chinese company -- would unduly restrict competition. The decision by the Ministry of Commerce was the first major test of the country's strengthened anti-monopoly law and could have a chilling effect on merger-and-acquisition activity in China, as well as on foreign investment in the country generally. It could also complicate efforts by China's own companies to make overseas acquisitions.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson called for an overhaul of financial regulation in an article in the Financial Times, largely reiterating a plan he proposed in March 2008. Reuters said the Paulson's article comes amid expectations his successor, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, will reveal within days a plan to set up a so-called systemic risk regulator to monitor and manage risk in the financial sector. No single agency now has this role.
In economic news Wednesday, U.S. CPI rose 0.4% in February, while the core rate rose 0.2%, following increases of 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, in January. Energy prices were up 3.3%, a second straight monthly increase (1.7% in January), after having been sliding lower since August. Gas prices rose 8.3%. The housing index was flat for a third consecutive month, while the owner's equivalent rent measure edged up 0.1%. Food and beverage prices declined 0.1%. Apparel prices rose 1.3%. Medical care costs edged up 0.3% and recreation rose 0.4%. Tobacco prices climbed another 0.7%, after a 0.8% increase in January, keeping pressure on the core rate. The data are about as expected and shouldn't have much impact on the markets.
The U.S. current account deficit narrowed sharply to -$132.8 billion in the fourth quarter, vs. a downwardly revised -$181.3 billion in the third (from -$174.1 billion) and -$182.2 billion in the second quarter (revised from -$180.9 billion) last year. The balance on goods and services was -$140.4 billion, vs. -$180.9 billion (revised from -$176.5 billion). The balance on income rose to $36.5 billion from a revised $29.6 billion (was $30.8 billion). Unilateral transfers rose to -$28.9 billion from a revised -$30.0 billion (was -$28.4 billion).
"The steep narrowing in the deficit is a function of the collapse in trade due to the recession, as well as the firmer dollar," says Action Economics.
France's economy could shrink by 1% in the first quarter, putting into question the government's forecasts for 2009, a French newspaper said on Wednesday, quoting a source close to Economy Minister Christine Lagarde.
The U.K. Office for National Statistics said initial jobless claims rose by 138,400 in February, after an upwardly revised increase of 93,500 in January. That was well above analysts' forecasts for a rise of 85,000 and the biggest increase since comparable records began in 1971. The claimant count rate hit 4.3%, the highest since 1999. Meanwhile, Britain's financial regulator will publish a blueprint for a shake-up of global banking regulation aimed at preventing a recurrence of the crisis that has wounded banks and deepened economic recession.


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By Marianne Goodland
To the cheers of thousands gathered outside the state Capitol Wednesday, Gov. Bill Ritter and cycling legend Lance Armstrong announced the return of professional stage cycling in Colorado.
The inaugural Quiznos Pro Challenge will be held August 22-28, 2011, and will feature seven stages that will begin and end in Denver. Race enthusiasts said it would contain mountain, sprint and downtown stages.
downtown stages.
A crowd estimated at 2,500, and most with bicycles, attended the press conference, attended by the governor and Armstrong.
The race will mark the first time a professional stage race has been held in Colorado since the demise of the Coors International Bicycle Classic, which ended in 1988.
"This is the birth of an event," Armstrong said. "But in a lot of ways it's the rebirth of an old, traditional, historic event that we all came to know and love a long, long time."
Past legends of the sport were on hand for the announcement, including 1988 winner Davis Phinney, his wife Connie Carpenter (winner of the 1984 Olympic road race gold medal) and Ron Kiefel, who won numerous stages of the Coors Classic. Also on hand were several legislators, some already geared up and ready to ride, including Rep. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood. Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll, D-Denver, also attended the Wednesday announcement, as did Sen. Gail Schwartz, D-Snowmass Village.
The race's major sponsor will be Quiznos, the sandwich chain that got its start in Denver just two blocks from the state Capitol.
An avid cyclist, Ritter cited Colorado's cycling history, and noted that Armstrong approached him a year ago about the possibility of a race. Colorado has all the right makings for a pro race, Ritter said: the right geography and a passion for cycling "unlike a lot of other states."
"The best European riders will be lined up" to compete in the event, Armstrong said.
The Coors Classic, in its last year of 1988, cost around $1 million, according to former tour director Michael Aisner. When asked, Ritter did not provide a figure for the state's support, instead saying the Colorado tourism office would be lending its support and the race organizers will work with the state patrol on logistical issues.
Following the announcement, Armstrong and a few thousand enthusiastic cyclists rode off on their bikes to Washington Park, the site of stages in the Coors Classic.
The Quiznos Pro Challenge could be stepping in at the right time — two of the nation's biggest pro races, the Tour of Georgia and the Tour of Missouri, both folded this year.
Whether there will be a women's pro race is still up for discussion; Carpenter, a member of the board of the Pro Challenge, said she hopes to see it in as little as two years.
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