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Chilean President Sebastian Pinera warmly praised Hugo Chavez on Sunday, crediting the Venezuelan leader's "vision, tenacity and strength" for forging the alliance of Latin American and Caribbean leaders that was able to meet European leaders as equals this weekend.
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Ramya performing with Yash at 58th Flimfare Awards?
Ramya a.k.a Divya Spandana has already made her way to Hyderabad on June 29. The actress tweeted, "Again another early morning flight to hyderabad. This time for filmfare. I hope this time it will be my best performance, I won't forget my steps and put in all the energy possible!" But she has not talked anything about her performance with Yash.
The 58th Filmfare Awards event is being held at the Hyderabad International Convention Center tomorrow (July 02). Hundreds of film stars from Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are expected to grace this glitzy extravagant event. Kannada actors like Radhika Pandit, Chiranjeevi Sarja are also going to perform on occasion.

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How to Sell Successfully on Ebay!
I have been selling on Ebay for several years now to supplement my income. I am known as the "Ebay Queen" at the school where I teach! Everyone that wants to start to sell on Ebay comes to me for advice. This summer, I was even approached by a local merchant to help them set up an Ebay Store....I did and Hall2517 now has a very successful shoe store business on the web, as well as in our rural community.
The first thing that is important when beginning to sell is do your research. Check out other auctions that are selling similar items to yours, see the category that was used. If the item isn't selling....Don't Use That Category!
Second, please check your spelling. Many great items go unsold or undersold due to simple spelling mistakes. If someone wants to buy a specific item, they are going to know how to spell it and you should too!
Third, and I consider very important, presentation, presentation, presentation! Make your ad attractive, use different colors (each time you change colors in words your brain "reawakens" and remembers better, and you really want people to remember your item!).
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Definition of fan the flames of something in English:
fan the flames (of something)
Cause an emotion such as anger or hatred to become stronger: instead of being a calming force you fanned the flames of hostility
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- At a national level, the centre-right coalition Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been accused of fanning the flames of anti-foreigner discrimination.
- Indeed, her words seem to have fanned the flames.
- Worryingly last week, researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University were in danger of fanning the flames.
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Visualize the DC budget
At the recent International Open Data Hackathon, Justin Grimes put the DC budget into a "treemap," a chart that shows a lot of items as rectangles of different sizes. This makes it very easy to understand how much money is going to different functions.
Since Justin's spreadsheet was public, I was able to make a copy to tweak a few things. I modified some of the titles to get the agency's abbreviation to the start, so that you can understand more of them in the top-level chart, and revised the color scale to one that should be more perceptible to color-blind readers.
The colors represent which categories increased or decreased in FY2013, the budget approved last year for the fiscal year we're in now. Green boxes increased more, while purple boxes decreased. Though sometimes categories in the DC budget grow and shrink because functions get shifted from one to another, so it can be tricky to really understand increase and decrease numbers without delving into the budget deeply.
What do you notice in the budget?
And if you make a better treemap using a tool without some of the limitations of the Google one, or make a treemap for another area jurisdiction's budget, let us know at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thanks to Sandra Moscoso for the tip.
Is this just my browser? I'm in Chrome.
I am pretty sure in Arlington the equlivant to the DGS is the largest employer, not sure about budget size. Education (or lack thereof) is still the biggest element.
If anything, the budget does show the "State" burdens of medicare, medicaid, etc clearly.
DC Lottery Board jumps out. Are we still losing money on the DC lottery or is it about breaking even now so it's purpose is to provide employment for the lottery board? I'd love to hear we're actually making some money off the lottery.
So much for bikelanes taking money from other more important things.
When I click on the article itself the graph repeats Alex's behavior.
Safari 5.
In terms of Tom's question, I think that section represent "funds" which means dedidicated funding streams. So that includes the user fees?
The data can be found here: http://cfoinfo.dc.gov/cognos8/finance.htm
Here are better examples from Philadelphia and Spokane
Code for these are on github
By the way if folks are interested in working on projects like this you should check out Code for DC http://codefordc.org/
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DC Lottery 2012 budget (page 518) - http://cfo.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ocfo/publication/attachments/ocfo_fy2013_volume_3_chapters_part_2.pdf
DC Lottery 2012 revenues - http://dclottery.com/pdfs/newsreleases/dc-lottery-fy12-success-press-release.pdf
Look at the financial audits:
Consider FY10.
230m in revenues
118m paid out in prizes
44m paid out for operating expenses
66m in operating income
66m then transfered to DC's General Fund.
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- I don't care what some people say: DC has great transportation options.
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Oregon State Police are urging drivers to avoid traveling on Interstate 5 in the area north of Eugene due to winter conditions and multiple crashes on the freeway.
An OSP alert said there have been multiple crashes on I-5 between Albany and Salem areas due to hazardous road and weather conditions. Roads are snow-packed and/or icy in the area.
The freeway is currently closed two miles north of Albany, near milepost 236 and southbound I-5 is closed near Cottage Grove at milepost 183 by a jackknifed semitrailer.
Forecasters predict up to 4 inches of snow in the Willamette Valley today and up to 3 more inches Friday. Currently, light snow is on the ground near Cottage Grove and heavier amounts have fallen north of there.
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Being a nurse aide or assistant is tough work. These men and women are on the front line of caring for the sick and elderly. Choosing to enter this field takes a lot of training, knowledge, and most of all, compassion. Knowing the collective heart of these individuals made the celebration of the recent classes of our nurse aide students especially sweet.
Seven students from Columbus Technical College's economic development nurse aide program and nine from the credit version of the program were treated to an appreciation ceremony complete with loved ones in the audience and a yummy breakfast. Of the 16 total students, 15 are already employed in their field or continuing their nursing education. Within days of their ceremony, program director Donna Ballard got word that every one of these students passed their state certification exam! They are now considered Certified Nurse Aides.
According to one study, the average salary of a Certified Nursing Assistant (or Aide) in the Columbus, GA region is nearly $29,000 per year. For more information on the Nurse Aide program at Columbus Technical College, contact Donna Ballard at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Project Number: 6054-42000-021-12
Start Date: May 01, 2011
End Date: Apr 30, 2016
Characterize resistance-associated proteins (RAP's), e.g., antifungal, stress responsive, or interfering with toxin signaling pathways, in developing and mature maize kernels identified at SRRC through proteomic comparisons of resistant and susceptible maize inbreds, some with very similar genetic backgrounds. Identify, using proteome analyses, resistance-associated proteins/genes in soybean with efficacy against A. flavus and aflatoxin production. Soybean is an aflatoxin resistant species, therefore, the possibility exists that resistance factors may be identified that could be exploited through enhancement of homologous genes in maize. Characterize function of maize and soybean proteins/genes through molecular and physiological laboratory and greenhouse investigations. Determine role of proteins/genes in aflatoxin-resistance using RNAi gene silencing technology.


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Poker Walk and Tricycle Race at NRCC
On April 30th 2009 the pavilion near Godbey Hall was transformed into a huge party. Assistant Professor and Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Brian Clark organized and hosted the annual Poker Walk and Tricycle Race previously intended for Faculty and staff, … Continue reading
Rehearsal For Grads
Are you graduating? If so, this is the place to be. Graduation practices will be held Monday May 4th in Edwards 117 at 3 separate times for an hour each. Come at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. Free … Continue reading
Graduation Announcement
Spring Commencement Ceremonies will be held May 15th 2009 at 6:30pm in Edwards 117. Seating is limited, but classrooms will be open around campus with a live tele-feed of the ceremony if the main hall is too crowded. If you … Continue reading
President's Award Ceremony
On Tuesday April 28th 2009 in Edward 117, the President's Award Ceremony will honor top students at NRCC. Who's Who of America's Junior Colleges, Outstanding Student's in academic programs and all new Phi Theta Kappa members will be recognized at … Continue reading
Top Movies from NRCC Students
Top Movies by Erin Long Shawshank Redemption Stranger than Fiction Fight Club Dead Poet's Society Into the Wild Elizabethtown American History X Walk the Line Garden State Forrest Gump Good Night and Good Luck Chocolat Benny and Joon Top Movies … Continue reading
Facebook Changes
Have you seen Facebook recently? If you Twitter, you might have thought you logged into the wrong site. Facebook has just released another brand new design to its users. The majority of these users absolutely hate the new layout, yet … Continue reading
Blood Pressure Clinic at NRCC
Last Wednesday the practical nursing students held a blood pressure clinic. Almost 200 people participated in 2 hours! Thanks to everyone who helped our nursing students.
Graduation Information
[Editors Note: Tammy Smith of who is the Office Supervisor Admissions & Records said: "Although the deadline for submitting the application for spring 2009 graduation has passed, the admissions office will continue to accept applications until the end of the semester. … Continue reading
Emily Polan–Writer of the Week
Emily Polan is in her final year at New River Community College. She attended NRCC Distance Ed for 2 1/2 years as a dual-enrolled homeschooled high school student. Having starting full-time in the fall of 2007 in the Forensic Science … Continue reading
Off Season Hours at NRCC
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Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
by Tony Kushner
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches Theme of Justice and Judgment
Many of the characters in Angels in America wrestle with ideas of justice. Some seem to view it as a set of fixed laws, which they will pay for if they violate. Some base their sense of justice on the precepts of their religion. Still others create their own rules, basing their idea of justice on what they as individuals think is right and wrong. The play doesn't offer any easy answers on the nature of justice, but it definitely offers many varied and complex points of view. It even goes so far as to explore the idea that, ultimately, there's no such thing as justice at all.
Questions About Justice and Judgment
- What characters in the play are subject to justice or judgment? How so?
- What sorts of judgments (legal, personal, societal) are seen in the play? Are the judgments always fair? Why or why not?
- Religion is often associated with the theme of Justice. Is that the case in the play? Explain.
- This play is full of the ideas of infection and disease. Some people in the past and present have associated disease with divine judgment for wrongdoing. Discuss how the play agrees with or disputes this idea.
Chew on This
Justice is presented in Angels in America not just as a legal term, but as a force that governs humanity in all its aspects.
Kushner creates well-rounded characters and in doing so makes it difficult for a reader to have completely negative or positive judgments about anyone in the play.


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food that fat fuckers eat if they're hungry and then sue the company because they're poor and theyre total fatasses
c'mon mommy let's eat at mcdonald's we can get a wiener burger, then we can go to NAWGLA
PlayDohMan가 작성 2004년 04월 24일 (토)
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Food that comes with twice the grease at half the cost, usually stored with excessive packaging and paper napkins.
I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's go get fast food.
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food that's hard to catch. see fast food chain
Look at that hamburger go!
Journas가 작성 2003년 10월 17일 (금)
Food on the run for busy, hungry people.
Eating fast food can be tiresome, let's cook something at home.
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The worst quality food known to mankind!
MacDonald's mmm lovely, traces of faeces (true!) in every bite!
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crappy food soaked in oil from mcdonalds or burger king that has fake smell juice on it.
Lets go get some heart-clogging fast food.
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The sole cause of obesity in this country.
Fast food is almost the single-worst thing a person can injest in their body.
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Subaru-IMBA Trail Care Crew: Accord, NY
Dates: June 7-10, 2012
Hosted by: Renegades Mountain Bike Club
Contact: Douglas Nikkila
Thursday, June 7
- Land Manager Training, 3:30pm @ the ElmRock Inn Bed and Breakfast, 4496 Rt. 209, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
- Social to follow
Friday, June 8
- Club Care presentation, 5:30 @ Lippman Park Pavilion. Directions to park:
From NYS Thruway N and S:
Take exit 18 New Paltz, follow 299 W thru NP about 6 miles. At the intersection of Rt 44/55 make a Right turn and go about 10 miles to the junction of Rt 209. Turn Left and go about 2.5 miles till you see the sign for Lippman Park on your Right.
Saturday, June 9
- Classroom 9 a.m. - noon @ location Town of Wawarsing Town Hall, 2nd floor. 108 Canal St, Ellenville, NY 12428
- Lunch provided
- Trail work 1 p.m. - 4/5 p.m. @ Lippman Park
* Please do not plan to attend the work session if you can't make it to the morning classroom. Wear pants, closed-toe shoes, a hat, gloves and bring water for the trail project.
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The misty afternoon light of Jaipur, India inspired
Elsa Peretti's Mesh collection. Delicate 18k gold
or sterling silver is intricately woven to flow like water
and drape around the body's contours.
A Design Revolution
Elsa Peretti gave sterling silver its exalted place in the world
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Benfica's presence in the Europa League final is not a surprise. This team have now accumulated a lot of experience of big matches. They confirmed their status in Portugal by winning the championship and the cup. For me, they are the favourites.
It is advantage Benfica. But European finals are like national finals, so anything can happen. But if I had to bet, I'd bet on Benfica.
Benfica earn merit for their consistency. Step by step, they are being rewarded for the quality of their work.
Still, we saw that the Europa League was a second cup for teams eliminated from the Champions League, because they all were here.
Of course not Sevilla, but there was Juventus, Lyon … the quality of the Champions League makes the difference compared to the Europa League.
I like to watch the Europa League starting from the quarter-finals. For the first rounds, it feels like it's only designed to keep players happy who aren't playing in the league.
As soon as the quarter-finals start, it becomes more interesting.
Three of the four teams in a European final are also Spanish, so let's congratulate Spanish football for that.
As for Benfica's team, Lima has overshadowed Oscar Cardoso a bit, because he has been injured for a while.
Lima was already known from last year, but he didn't play all the time because Cardoso was already physically present. Lima is a more mobile player. Cardoso has been injured for a very long time, so Lima has been more present.
Meanwhile, most of the Sevilla team has played for top clubs; they didn't have their chance in the top teams, they didn't manage to establish themselves.
Now they are showing that they have the quality, and players like that, they bite in finals.
Benfica will still have to be careful because Gameiro, M'Bia, Rakitic are all excellent players.
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APR 11, 2014 - Yahoo! News
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By Julian Linden AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 10 (Reuters) - Louis Oosthuizen put a forgetful year behind him when he made a bright start to the Masters on Thursday, shooting a three-under-par 69 to finish the opening round tied for second place. The South African, who has been plagued by back problems in the last year, had six birdies and three bogeys on a difficult day for scoring at Augusta National to put himself in great position to challenge for the title. "I tried to smile my troubles away when it got difficult." Oosthuizen burst on to the world golfing stage when he won the 2010 British
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Fourth Year Curriculum
The fourth year consists of the following required rotations: Neurology, 2 required Acting Internships, one medical and one surgical, an elective in the Humanities and a week long course entitled, "Transition to Internship." Acting internships are offered in the following areas: acting internships list. The remainder of the year is spent in elective rotations. Students must complete 5 months of elective time over the third and fourth years. Electives are offered in the following areas: electives list. The College of Medicine and its affiliate institutions offer a wide variety of both clinical and research electives. There are also opportunities for clinical rotations in rural and metropolitan locations across Pennsylvania, in other regions of the country, and abroad.


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Debt Collection & Debt Collection Scams
The Attorney General provides Consumer Alerts to inform the public of unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern. Consumer Alerts are not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of Attorney General.
Debt Collection & Debt Collection Scams
Michigan consumers are falling behind on paying bills for all types of reasons, including job losses, increased mortgage payments, or medical emergencies. Because dealing with debts and debt collectors can be frightening and overwhelming, this consumer alert provides background on the do's and don'ts of debt collection, and tips on how to spot and avoid debt collection scams.
Debt Collectors - Is that Legal?
There are varying state and federal laws that govern how debt collectors operate in the State of Michigan. Here is a general roadmap of how debt collectors should legally operate:
- Debt Collection and Federal Law: The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) generally governs how debt collectors may legally operate nationally, as well as in Michigan. The law applies to individuals or businesses that regularly collect debts, including some attorneys, and companies that buy debts and try to collect on them.
The FDCPA covers the collection of personal, family, or household debts, but it does not relate to debts incurred through ownership or operation of a business.
- Debt Collectors and their Contact with Consumers: A debt collector may not call you before 8 am or after 9 pm, unless you agree to it. And they may not call you at work if they have been notified orally or in writing that you may not receive calls at work.
Debt collectors who call consumers at work are the source of many consumer and employer inquiries, so it is important to reiterate - in order to stop receiving calls from debt collectors at work, you or your employer should inform the debt collector by phone, followed up with notification by certified mail, return-receipt requested, that such calls are prohibited. Keep the return receipt for your records, and if they contact you at work after you provided this notification, report the debt collector immediately!
If you would like a debt collector to stop contacting you entirely, federal law allows you to demand that they stop contacting you. Send the debt collector a letter, certified mail, return receipt requested. Keep a copy of the letter for your files, along with a copy of the return receipt, in case you need proof that you sent a request to cease contact. After you send this letter, a debt collector may only contact you for one of two reasons: 1) to tell you they will not contact you again; or 2) to inform you that they intend to take further legal action against you.
Finally, it is important to keep in mind that even if you are able to stop a debt collector from contacting you, you will still owe a valid debt! A creditor may file a lawsuit to collect the debt or have the debt reported to a credit bureau.
- Disputed Debts: If you believe that a debt collector is demanding payment on a debt that you have a good faith belief you do not owe, send a letter, certified mail, return-receipt requested, to the debt collector disputing the debt. But you must send this dispute letter within 30 days of the debt collector's initial contact! Keep a copy of the dispute letter and the return receipt for your records. The debt collector must stop contacting you unless they provide you with written verification of the debt.
- Debt Collector Don'ts: A debt collector may not do any of the following:
- Harass, oppress, or abuse, including using threats of physical violence, obscene language, or repeatedly calling you with the intention of annoying you;
- Lie, including telling you they are from the government, that someone will come and throw you in jail or "debtors prison", that they work for a credit reporting company, that the papers they sent you are legal forms if they are not, or are not legal forms if they are;
- Tell you they intend to sue you when they don't have that intention;
- Tell you they will seize your salary or property unless they have the legal authority to do so;
- Send you a document that looks like it is coming from a court or government agency;
- Use a false company name, or otherwise claim to be someone they are not; or
- Try to collect interest or fees unless your contract or state law allows imposition of interest or fees.
This list is non-exhaustive and if you believe you are being or have been harassed by a debt collector, file a complaint with the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, or with the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or the Federal Trade Commission.
- Spotting Fake Debt Collectors: Dealing with legitimate debt collectors is an unpleasant enough experience, but a rash of calls from fake debt collectors has also put Michigan consumers on edge. Fake debt collectors will often use several of the "Debt Collector Don'ts", described above. They may call consumers repeatedly at their home, work, or on their cell phones, refuse to provide their real name, and claim to work for fake debt collection agencies. Fake debt collectors often have a considerable amount of personal information without you providing it to them, including the name of your bank, your Social Security Number, birthdate, or other information. They may even impersonate law firms, judges, and court officials. And they often tell you someone will come and arrest you if you don't pay right now.
All of these characteristics are tell-tale hallmarks of a fake debt collectors - but "legitimate" debt collectors, acting illegally, may use some of the same tactics at times to scare consumers into paying. So how can you tell a legitimate, but bad, debt collector from a fake debt collector? Legitimate debt collectors are required to follow up their initial phone call with a written notice of the debt within five days. If you don't receive a timely written notice, you will know that call you received was a scam.
If you have been contacted by a legitimate debt collector who uses any or all of the above-mentioned scare tactics, you should report them immediately to the Attorney General, Federal Trade Commission, or Federal Consumer Financial Bureau.
The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is receiving an increase in the number of consumer calls and complaints related to aggressive debt collectors attempting to collect on outstanding payday loans. Generally, callers claim to be from law firms, government agencies, or even law enforcement agencies. They demand payment on outstanding payday or internet check cashing loans. Often, the callers use many of the "debt collector don'ts" outlined above, and call consumers unceasingly at all hours of the day and night at home or on cell phones, at work, and may even contact relatives.
These calls are especially frightening because they have accurate information about the consumers they target, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, address information, employer information, bank account information - in some cases, they even have the names and will actually contact neighbors, relatives, or physicians.
The common thread among these vicious telemarketing scams is that the callers demand payment, refuse to send you any written proof of an outstanding debt, and often threaten legal action or physical violence if the consumer refuses to pay.
If you receive calls such as these:
- Do not send payment or follow the caller's instructions! Also, do not provide any additional information, or confirm any information to anyone that calls you.
- If you believe you are in physical danger, contact your local police department.
- Contact your banking institution and alert them to the fact that your account may have been compromised.
- Contact the three credit reporting agencies and put a security freeze on your credit reports. Carefully review copies of your credit reports and look for fraudulent activity.
- File a complaint with the Attorney General's Office, the Federal Trade Commission, or the Internet Crime Complaint Center (http://www.IC3.gov).
If you have been contacted by a debt collector whom you believe may be violating the law, consider contacting the Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at:
Consumer Protection Division
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll free: 877-765-8388
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With the Conservation in Focus of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's Crucifixion of Saint Andrew closing this week, it is natural for a visitor to have lingering questions. Here is a process ordinarily unseen. The curious visitor to the focus gallery will find in the installation a desk with question cards, for your inquiries about the painting, about conservation, about really anything at all. You've asked and we've let you know. Here are some of the most asked questions from the exhibition run.


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You did the Numa Numa dance; you converted to Pastafarianism and asked a hottie at the bar for their MySpace URL. But you've still always wondered…Which Internet Celebrity are you?
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Not every celebrity sex tape listed, was released to the public. For good reason, who wants to see John Edwards go at it?
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It's time to test your knowledge of 90's pop culture. We cover all the bases in 100 questions: TV, Movies, Music, and a very special potpourri section.
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Amtrak and New Jersey's Democratic senators on Monday proposed spending $50 million on preliminary engineering and design work for a new Hudson River rail tunnel that could cost $13.5 billion.
The proposal — dubbed Gateway — has been studied by Amtrak for several years and would likely cost billions of dollars, as The Journal reported earlier. The latest push for a new Hudson rail tunnel also comes just three months after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie abandoned a similar plan, called Access to the Region's Core.
Christie said the state would consider contributing money for a project that is fair in asking for New Jersey's contribution. Still, the governor said there is no money available now and he would "cross that bridge when we get to it."
Anthony Coscia, an Amtrak board member, said Monday that the Gateway tunnel was key component of the federally owned railroad's plan for high-speed rail from Boston to Washington, D.C. Advocates hope it might fit in with new support for high-speed rail from the Obama administration.
Coscia, former chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, acknowledged that finding money remains a major hurdle and said Amtrak is looking at attracting private investment. But he also argued that the Gateway project does not have the same defects identified by critics of the ARC tunnel.
"Amtrak's expectation is that as it develops its capital plan it will put a significant part of its capital resources into this," Coscia said. "It's up to all of us to make a case for why the project is responsible financially and, from a planning standpoint, accomplishes the most for our money."
Coscia said there were "a lot of acquisition issues" surrounding the block south of Penn Station, which would need to be used to build the underground tracks.
New York City has also been probing a plan to get more trains across the Hudson River, funding a study of a proposal to extend the No. 7 subway line. Whereas the No. 7 train would essentially be a commuter project, Coscia said Gateway would be part of a plan to connect cities over long distances — with additional commuter trains being a "byproduct."
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Rexburg knows that a well-rounded employee is a happy employee. That's why dealership management takes a special interest in each employee's interests outside of the workplace. The store is flexible enough to work around school schedules, and even sponsors its employees in racing, beauty pageants and scholarship drives. The perks continue at the office, as full-time employees enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts. Staff get-togethers are also common, as are celebrating birthdays, and giving out special awards. The red-carpet treatment of its employees is most likely why 50 percent of last year's new hires came from employee referrals.


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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Drugs and Alcohol Quotes
How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Act.Page.Line). Every time a character talks counts as one line, even if what they say turns into a long monologue. We used the New Directions edition of the play, published in 1971.
Quote #7
- I'd better sit by myself till I hear that click in my head, it's just a mechanical thing but it don't happen except when I'm alone or talking to no one…. (II.99.824-826)
Brick describes his click of peacefulness as "just a mechanical thing," showing us that he knows this peacefulness to be fake and temporary. He must withdraw from the world in order to hear it, because being around others will only remind him further of the lies from which he's running.
Quote #8
If I give you a drink, will you tell me what it is you're disgusted with, Brick? (II.106.958-959)
Alcohol becomes a kind of currency in the play. Both Maggie and Big Daddy want something specific from Brick, and the only way to secure what they want is to take control of the thing he desires most of all. In this way, alcohol is a tool of power.
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Is liquor the only thing that'll kill disgust?
Now, Yeas.
But not once, huh?
Not when I was still young an' believing. A drinking man's someone who wants to forget he isn't still young an' believing. (II.112..1082-1086)
Brick hasn't always needed to drink. He drinks now to quell the realization that he is no longer the beloved football hero. He drinks because he's lost his belief in life. It seems like the only things that the characters in Cat believe in are everlasting life and wealth. Once Brick sees he's lost the qualities that once formed the core of his identity, he no longer has a steady foundation to rest upon should he kill the mendacity in his life. Brick's identity was and is so dependent upon what others believe him to be; this is the cause of his drinking.


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Get yourself some knitting needles and some yarn and watch the videos linked at the top of the page. If you have trouble putting the cast on the first row together watch the "demo of a small project" on the tips page in the video section. For beginners I recommend -
Needles - US 9 or 10
Yarn - light colored, worsted weight, smooth yarn (No fuzzy yarn) Worsted weight will usually have a 4 on the label.
I'm still a beginner, having finished 3-4 easy projects (cowls and hats), but here are some things that I wished I had known in the beginning.
1) Good patterns websites:
A very pretty picture of a finished object became my very first motivation for knitting/crocheting. But you need a pattern to know how to get there. I highly recommend browsing through knitting websites such as
www.ravelry.com. I especially recommend this one because not only you get information for patterns, but also for yarns and all the good reviews from the users.
Since we're all beginners, don't choose a project that requires a long time of concentration + accuracy. Intricate details of a lace shawl sure are beautiful but we won't be able to handle them..simply. Chunky yarns are definitely a hot trend this year so why not go with the chunky ones that give you wonderful stitch definition (unless you're choosing a very fluffy yarn) and plus faster knitting? Patterns with repetitive design (i.e. knit the whole row and the purl the next row and etc.) will definitely help you master one or two techniques at a time and help your hands move faster as they learn.
2) yarn yarn yarn..
This one's hard. Do you want your finished object to be machine-washable? If yes, only buy the ones that say machine-washable on them. A lot of the yarns requires delicate care and machine washing is not an option for them.
If you're willing to hand-wash everything, then please do remember to make a gauge or swatch, which is a 4x4 inch square of a "sample" that you test before actually starting on a project. Even if you hand wash the item, the item can grow bigger (bloom) or smaller because the strands in the yarn begin to interact with water. Each yarn will behave different every time so you really have to experiment with them first. Take your swatch, wash and dry just like you would with the finished object and measure the length and height. Then calculate stitches/inch to finally compare it to the pattern you're using. For more information regarding how to make a swatch, browse in this forum to get the experts' help!
3) Needles
I heard bamboo was good for beginners since it has more grip to the yarn so the stitch will less likely fall out from the needle. Metal needles give less friction so you'll be able to work faster.
4) casting on, increasing, decreasing, and casting off.
Knittinghelp.com is awesome on this subject and really helped me start and finish my projects with the methods I really liked. There are several methods in doing casting on and casting off and they'll give you a different look on the edges so take time to learn which is best for your project.
5) Ask for help here!
Whenever I had major problems, I always used the expert's advices here in knittinghelp.com's forum and they are very responsive and helpful.
Good luck on your first project!
I recommend taking a class at a yarn shop instead of watching videos. I'd learned to knit in 4-H as a child but hadn't knit in years, so I took a beginning knitting class. I met nice people and learned many wonderful things, including how to fix mistakes without starting over! The class was well worth the cost. If you truly can't afford a fee, seek out a knitting group; knitters are often happy to help a beginner, especially if you bring good snacks to the meetings!
I am new to knitting as well and I am learning from the videos linked at the top of the page, this forum (people here have been super), and searching on youtube has loads of great tutorials, you just have to watch a few until you find the one you like/understand best. We all learn differently.
Hi, I am Nancy from USA just join this community need your welcome hope that i ll gain so much from here.
I started 3 years ago and got better quickly, especially using this site. I knitted dishcloths that included the knit stitch and the purl stitch and also increases and decreases. The pattern was from the I Taught Myself to Knit book from Walmart. After that I've been able to pick up other things pretty easy.
I had no experience previously.
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Communication in Cancer Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI] - Factors Affecting Communication
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Several studies have investigated the relationship between race and communication in oncology. One study of 405 newly diagnosed cancer patients reported that physicians spent more time in relationship building with white patients than with nonwhite patients.[6] Another study found that black patients with lung cancer received significantly less information from their doctors and were less likely to prompt their doctors for information.[7] These patients also had lower postvisit trust in their physicians.[8] Clearly, this is an area of neglected importance in communication skills.
Socioeconomic Status
Younger and more educated patients are most likely to take an active role in medical decision making. Some researchers have observed that low-income women who are not as well educated do not communicate as well with their physicians about their treatment preferences or concerns and fears.[4,9,10,11] Being unmarried, having a lower socioeconomic status, and having treatment options discussed less frequently are risk factors that, in addition to older age, predicted receiving conservative primary tumor therapy.[11] Limited financial resources have been shown to be a barrier to receiving radiation therapy after lumpectomy. Transportation to and from a radiation therapy facility is another impediment. Additionally, research data suggest that differences in physician-patient communication patterns could contribute to variance in BCS rates among income strata.
Influence of Culture/Ethnicity/Language
Using culturally appropriate approaches to communicating about cancer may lessen levels of distress for the patient and/or members of the patient's family. Developing an awareness of cross-cultural practices regarding cancer disclosure issues allows the clinician to become more sensitive to the expectations of culturally and individually diverse cancer patients. When discussing diagnoses and treatment options with patients from different cultures, it is important for clinicians to consider how to balance a commitment to frank discussion and a respect for the cultural values of the patient.[12]
In general, patients whose dominant culture is derived from a Western philosophy subscribe to certainty, predictability, control, and obtainable outcomes.[13] This culture has engendered an approach that fosters self-determination and autonomy in making treatment decisions.[14] This patient-centered society values having fully informed patients who make accurate assessments about their health as a cultural prerogative.[12] Western cultural assumptions exist about what is good and just in medical care. One such assumption is the principle of self-determination and its importance in enabling patients to make autonomous treatment decisions.[15]
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Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA is the Chief Investment Officer of Sizemore Capital Management LLC, a registered investment advisor based in Dallas, Texas, and the Editor of Dent 401k Advisor.
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Dear fans
I am off to Australia today after having spent some time in Switzerland. I have only played 5 tournaments since Wimbledon so you can imagine that I am really looking forward to getting onto the court again. At the same time I have lost some of my routine, of course, but am hoping for a good start into the new season. My foot also seems to be ready for the challenge, which is great.
I have worked hard on my fitness with Pierre Paganini these last weeks and am very happy with the result. I am now on my way to Down Under where I will work on my tennis skills with Tony Roche during 10 days.
My goals for the coming year certainly are to win Wimbledon for a fourth time - which would be amazing - and to stay number one. Everything else is a bonus on top of that. I will try to win every match I play; and I am not expecting the same dominance as this past year.
See you soon!
Best wishes for you in 2006; we are sure you can realize your dreams!!!
Lots of love, Roxana.-
Thank you for your message! It's nice that you think about us - your fans!
I am very glad that your foot is OK, i hope next year will be without any injury!!
Of course we want not only Wimbledon but other 3 GS! But it doesn't matter! You
It's a good news for me to hear you foot is ready for the challenge.I'm a student.And China is winter now.So I think I can watch you new season.It's a great gift for me,and it's the best.I hope that you can have a good season.I'll invocation
Glad to hear that your foot is fine and is ready for the new year. Even more glad to hear that you have been working hard on your fitness and it worked out well. I'm not expecting the same dominance as the past year either, but I'm expectin
I wish you are the same dominance as last year because you are a great player.
Give you blessing.
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1010 Unveils New Digs
Wealthy shoppers don't visit Hong Kong without making a trip to Central, a neighborhood brimming with the likes of Armani, Prada, Dior, DeBeers, Gucci and Tiffany. Now they can add a luxury-themed cellphone shop to their itinerary.
Last week, 1010, a wireless brand operated by Telstra subsidiary CSL, opened a flagship store that looks more like an upscale cigar lounge than a place to sign up for a new mobile phone plan. The store is furnished with leather sofas and wood-trimmed trunks, while mobile devices and accessories are displayed in cabinets that appear to have come straight from a museum. The 1010 Central store even has its own signature fragrance.
"Retail is all about the shopping experience," said Irene Leung, a CSL vice president. "In Hong Kong, you can buy phones at so many places. If we open a store just selling handsets, then we're just an electronic shop. We're trying to create something more."
The market for mobile devices in Hong Kong is strong — the number of mobile service subscribers in the city is 13.7 million according to official statistics, meaning Hong Kong has one of the highest mobile penetration rates in the world. But competition among retailers of mobile devices is fierce. Cellphone and tablet shoppers can buy phones and data plans from a convenience store, a market stall or a full service mobile retail shop.
The competition among retailers of mobile devices will likely get even more intense later this year when Apple opens its first store in Hong Kong.
CSL says the design of its Central store is a one-off but it does plan to rebrand the rest of its retail locations over the next two years.


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Majora's Mask 3D is Finally Confirmed
That's right. You waited, impatiently, as we all did. They said It wouldn't happen. Trolls posted on forums saying they worked at Nintendo and that Majora's Mask 3D would be soon. We almost believed them, just waiting for any sign no matter how amazing. We needed Nintendo's official seal. We've met with a phenomenal fate, haven't we?


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UVM staff votes against unionization
Employees will not join Unversity Staff Union-NEA
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Employees at the University of Vermont have shot down a plan for union organization.
The vote was 443-189 against representation by the University Staff Union-NEA.
More than 80 percent of the nearly 800 eligible voters participated in Wednesday's election. The vote will need to be certified by the Vermont Labor Relations Board.
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MUMBAI: In a move geared towards achieving targeted growth as well as offset losses against lower ATF prices, IndiGo, India's largest budget carrier, is expanding its fleet by leasing six Airbus A320s this year. The first addition, according to the company's president Aditya Ghosh, is likely next month.
However, Mr Ghosh declined to give details on the investment required for taking the aircraft on lease. IndiGo, which begun operations three years ago with one Airbus, run a fleet of 19 aircraft. It had placed orders for 100 Airbus planes in the Paris air show in 2005.


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I have not been here in some time…………………….All my fault. I must rectify that.
I still live and work in the Mojave Desert of California.
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To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING and the January 2013 MAXIMUM IMPACT Tour, we've teamed up with our friends at Challenge TV to offer a once in a lifetime trip to Slammiversary X. All fans over the age of 18 in the UK and Ireland can register and enter the FREE competition at www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling
The full prize consists of:
– Two flights from the UK / Ireland to Dallas, Texas, on Friday June 8 and returning to the UK on Monday June 11.
– Two tickets to the Slammiversary X PPV event on Sunday June 10.
– Two tickets to the Fan Interaction event.
– Three nights 3 star hotel accommodation in a twin room.
– Transport in the USA from the airport to the hotel, hotel to the arena for Fan Interaction and Slammiversary X and hotel back to the airport.
– Winner to write a blog on the Challenge website about their experience.
The prize winner and chosen guest must both be over 18 years of age and terms and conditions apply. For more details and to enter go to www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling


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Just as auctioneer Keelan McLeish hung up from one phone call Friday at McLeish Auction House, the phone began ringing again.
"The phone has been ringing non-stop all day," said auctioneer Charlie McLeish, who runs the auction house, along with son Keelan.
The constantly ringing phone adds to the bustle inside McLeish's, where approximately 20 people have been browsing the vehicles and tools that will be auctioned off Saturday.
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Keith See, of Waterford, looks over the '55 Chevy Bel Air to be auctioned off at McLeish Auction House Saturday. The vehicle is one of over a dozed seized by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in April 2011 drug bust.
The Sheriff's drug seizure auction features over a dozen vehicles that were collected in April 2011 during one of the largest drug busts in the history of the region, and recently released through the court, said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks.
Facilitated by the Major Crimes Task Force, the bust was a joint effort involving Washington and Morgan County Sheriff's Offices, The Marietta Police Department, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation.
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Chicago resident Matthew Wrobel, 27, called to ask what sort of payments will be expected and accepted Saturday.
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"I have got the letter from my bank, saying I'm pre-approved," said Anderson.
Having cash on hand or a check accompanied by a bank letter is necessary to bid on the larger items, said Keelan.
"It's going to be a tremendous auction," said Charlie.
Around 500-600 people are expected to attend. Though it is not necessarily the largest auction McLeish has ever hosted at his Marietta auction house, it is a rarity, he said.
"We have done big ones, but you just get one of these about once every year or two," said Charlie.
Among the cars being auctioned off Saturday are a '03 Chevy Corvette, a '03 Mustang Cobra, a '00 Cadillac Escalade, a '07 Ford Sport Trac, a '06 Ford Fusion, a '02 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, and a '07 Fleetwood Bounder Motor Home.
The most anticipated item, said McLeish, is a '55 Chevy Bel Air, which is expected to bring between $35,000 to $40,000.
"This '55 Chevy here is probably one of the best show cars that I have seen. This one has won trophies," said McLeish.
Saturday's auction will also include a speed boat, four-wheelers, jet skis, lawn mowers, traveling trailers, and a plethora of tools, said Charlie.
Saturday's auction is the second of three involving items seized in relation to last April's arrests. Household objects, including several large screen televisions, were auctioned off two weeks ago, said Minks.
In mid to late October, McLeish's will hold a sportsman auction, including hunting and fishing equipment and around 90 firearms that were also seized.
The Sheriff's Office is allowed to seize property based on two conditions: that it was used to help perpetrate a crime or that it was purchased with money earned from illegal activity. The Sheriff was able to prove the items were purchased through illegal activity because 56-year-old Hank H. Holloway, the suspected leader of the six person group arrested last April, had not filed taxes in years, said Mincks.
In addition to the cars and property seized, a large sum of money was also found.
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That cash, along with the revenue generated at the auctions, will be split between the organizations involved in the investigation and will be used to further fund drug investigations, said Mincks.
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