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There was no shortage of drama in the first week of the Phoenix murder trial for Jodi Arias, a photographer whose calm and defiant behavior after her lover's violent murder in 2008 has drawn media comparisons to Casey Anthony.
Charged with stabbing Travis Alexander before slitting his throat and shooting him in the head, Arias, 32, could become the fourth woman on Arizona's death row if convicted.
Here are six revelations from the opening statements and the initial witnesses:
After stabbing Alexander 27 times and slitting his throat from ear-to-ear, Arias allegedly shot him with a .25-caliber gun – the same caliber weapon that Arias and her grandparents reported stolen from their Northern California home just days before the killing.
The defense portrayed the victim – a Mormon motivational speaker – as an abusive, sex-crazed deviant who treated Arias as a sex slave, asked her to wear a French maid outfit and a t-shirt reading "Travis Alexander's."
The victim called Arias a "slut" and a "whore" in e-mails – yet he told her his passwords for social media sites, according to attorneys.
When she called Mesa police a day after Alexander's body was found, offering to "help," Arias calmly told a detective she hadn't seen Alexander since two months earlier, when she moved back to California (she'd change her story twice, eventually claiming she killed Alexander in self-defense). Arias also inquired if there was a lot of blood at the crime scene.
Police recovered a bloody handprint that contained a mixture of Arias' blood and Alexander's.
At the end of his opening statements, the prosecutor played an excerpt from Arias' September 2008 interview, where she emphatically stated, "No jury will convict me, mark my words, no jury will convict me, because I'm innocent."
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Villagers came out of their houses to watch the colourful march. Sheltering from the midday heat on wooden porches, they were entertained by the eye-catching floats going by – but they also took the messages seriously.
"I knew a bit about bird flu before," said 62-year old Booncherd Kammuan. "But I wasn't sure what was safe and what was dangerous. We get so much confusing information but this was really clear and easy to understand."
Simple messages for children
UNICEF, with financial assistance from the Japanese Government, has been on the frontlines of the battle against the spread of bird flu in Thailand since early 2006, providing over $2 million to partners for communication and education activities.
Educating adults is only the first step. The real hurdle is to simplify the complex health messages for children who are more at risk because they often play with birds and their feathers, unaware of the dangers this can pose.
UNICEF developed and printed 2 million booklets and pamphlets on bird flu for the Ministry of Education to disseminate to all 12 million children in every school in Thailand. The materials were designed in bright colours with simple text and pictures to ensure that they were attractive and easy for children to understand.
UNICEF also supported the Ministry of Education in the development of curriculum and trained teachers so that bird flu awareness will be taught in all schools alongside more traditional subjects.
'Bird Flu Busters'
Teams of 'Bird Flu Busters' regularly visit schools in areas considered at especially high risk of an outbreak. At Baan Noong Wang School, several hundred students crowded into the assembly hall, where the young volunteers trained by the Ministry of Public Health led younger children in songs, games and quizzes about the virus.
Initially shy, all the children had their hands in the air by the end of the session, volunteering answers on hygiene and safety.
"Children are especially at risk because they don't understand the danger posed by sick or dead birds," explained Sansanee Seetangkham, 15, the head of her local Bird Flu Busters group. "We make sure that children get information in a way they can understand – and we also teach parents so that they can pass on the correct facts to their sons and daughters."
Health 'passports' for birds
UNICEF is also supporting the government's requirement of 'passports' for fighting cocks to travel or take part in matches.
In the past, breeders have been unwilling to report illnesses in their prized cocks, which can be worth up to $3,000 in a province where the average annual income is around half that. But such birds are particularly vulnerable to avian influenza because they are taken from town to town to fight.On the day of the parade in Baan Noong Wang, breeders of fighting cocks were already gathered in the grounds of the local temple, waiting to apply for passports for their birds.
No fail-safe protection
"I love my rooster as much as my children," said one of the breeders, Surin Eamthongdee. "He is like a part of the family. If he became ill and had to be culled, I'd be devastated."
Within minutes, health workers had weighed, photographed and tested his bird for flu before it was issued with a passport bearing its name, 'Black Diamond'. Mr. Eamthongdee himself also signed up to become a bird flu volunteer who will give information to other farmers and encourage them to report flu symptoms.
There is no fail-safe protection against bird flu at the moment. But preparations like these, which leave communities and their children with the knowledge to minimize danger, are the best way to ensure that any outbreak threatens as few lives as possible.

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Bonnie Johnston-Lewis, 65, Manvel, Texas, passed away peacefully Jan. 7, 2013.
She was born in Altoona.
Surviving are her mother, Bette Johnston; a son, Scott Troyer and wife, Ruby; two daughters: Michelle Morris and husband, Adam, and Ashley Morales; five grandchildren: Syin Troyer, Mila and Mateo Morris and Ariana and Alyssa Morales; a brother, Corky Johnston; and a host of other family and friends.
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She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Johnston.
Bonnie, lovingly known as "Bebe," was honest, artistic, creative, compassionate and caring. She was devoted to her family and cherished every opportunity she had to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She regularly sacrificed for friends, co-workers and family, whether it was caring for her mother as she grew older, buying extra Christmas presents for a family in need, or opening her home to someone without a place to stay. Always brave, she worked tirelessly, often two and three jobs at a time, to make a better life for her three children. She did not complain or relent but selflessly gave to everyone in her path. The purity of Bonnie's love and kindness represented the best of her generation and made her family very proud.
Though Bonnie lived a full and happy life, she was called home early. As much sadness as this last year brought, her family is thankful for their time together and Bonnie's unlimited sacrifices and love. They will carry her spirit and legacy forward, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Bonnie's life from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at 3310 St. Charles Court, Missouri City, TX 77459.
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I live in the city and wondered if any other wings fans plan on watching the game at a bar?
Viewing party in Chicago?
Posted 15 May 2013 - 02:35 PM
Posted 15 May 2013 - 02:55 PM
I don't know where are you in the City but if you are near Lincoln Park, there are always a ton of fans at Hi-Tops on Lincoln and the Tin Lizzie on Clark. There's also Avenue Tavern in Lakeview too but i haven't been there in forever so I don't know how many fans still go there.
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So hate on but guess what, I feel like I can't miss,
I know they want me to fall, But ain't nothin' bigger than this, So just pass me the ball
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Posted 15 May 2013 - 02:58 PM
Thanks! I am in Lakeview
Posted 15 May 2013 - 04:06 PM
If anybody else is going to Hi-Tops, post here. My goal with this thread was to not be the only guy in wings gear in a Chicago bar during/after this game.. that might not be safe.
There's always a ton of fans there?
Edit: their website actually claims a red wings bar. awesome. seems safe. i have never seen that before although found a few spartans bars
Edited by dcd, 15 May 2013 - 04:08 PM.
Posted 15 May 2013 - 04:07 PM
Hi-Tops is always where I went to watch playoffs games between wings/hawks, or any wings playoff games for that matter. Always filled with wings jerseys up in there.
I was never ever able to get a seat at Tin Lizzie, so I stopped going there.
Edited by Namtaru, 15 May 2013 - 04:08 PM.
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Posted 18 May 2013 - 07:25 PM
Was at Avenue Tavern for Game 2 and they had a pretty good crowd, probably 80% Wings fans and the Blackhawks fans there were pretty decent.
So hate on but guess what, I feel like I can't miss,
I know they want me to fall, But ain't nothin' bigger than this, So just pass me the ball
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This interactive patient support clinic follows a lung cancer survivorship care plan and offers individual assessments, both group and individual support and education during a single, specialized clinic visit. Dr. Garst and a multidisciplinary team of lung cancer specialists diagnose late- effect findings and help patients navigate through the long-term challenges following treatment for lung cancer. These areas can include exercise tolerance and shortness of breath, post-thoracotomy syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, healthy eating and nutrition, smoking cessation, sexuality, life coping skills, spirituality and relaxation techniques, bone health, and more.
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I am looking at some servers that come with the Tyan S2912WG2NR
motherboard. The vendor (Rackable) originally said that they knew
the MLBs worked on FreeBSD, but have since backed-off and now say
(Nov 2007) that they only know that they work on Windows and some
Linux releases and that they have no clients using FreeBSD.
That last bit seems somewhat unlikely, but whatever.
So, I am interested in hearing of success/failures with regard to
the Tyan S2912WG2NR on these three points:
1. The onboard Gigabit ethernet ports, which appears to be
Marvell PHY 88E1121. I have found one single Google reference
that this chipset is not recognized on FreeBSD 6.2, but the latest
RELENG 6.2 or 7.0 Beta seem to work. Can anyone confirm?
2. The onboard SATA controller (supposedly a NFP 3600).
The only Google reference I could find to this controller and FreeBSD
was that the RAID 1 was non-functional under FreeBSD, but no indication
of what release or what exactly didn't work. Anybody know
anything about that?
3. The onboard SAS controller. This is supposedly a LSI 1064E,
and there were a few Google hits indicating that it is not
recognized in the 6.2 release, but 7.0 Beta or RELENG 6.2 does
recognize it, possibly with the addition of a PCI ID or two
and kernel recompile.
Based on the vendor description of the motherboard, both of these
disk controllers are supposedly megacells in an even larger chip used on
this MLB, and that might explain why the various drivers have trouble
identifying controllers that they might otherwise talk to.
I only need one of the disk controllers to work - don't really care
which, but must have RAID 1 working. I also need both of the
onboard ethernets to work. All my load is on the network side,
not on the disks.
As this has become somewhat pressing, any success/failure stories
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Preinstalled E.S. Starter backplate is designed to use the DuraTrax
Kwik-Pit Super Start for the HPI Savage or the HPI
Roto Starter System (HPIP8711), see COMMENTS
Same mounting dimensions as .21 size engines making upgrading easier
Advanced Bi-Metallic Liner (ABL) cylinder liner construction
This process uses a double layer of plating material rather than
one thick layer. This helps the metal bond to the cylinder and is
more durable. Also, the plating process is more consistent,
resulting in a more precise fit between piston and sleeve for
better compression and longer life.
Machined aluminum piston, 3-port cylinder liner and double bushed
knife edge connecting rod
21E single needle Slide Valve Carburetor with insulated
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SG (pilot) type oversized crankshaft with rubber-sealed front bearing
and oversized rear bearing to handle high torque loads
Two year limited warranty
O.S. Max 30VG (P) ES Electric Start Monster Truck Engine, illustrated
manual, #8 glow plug, #203 air filter, two foam filters, two air
filter O-rings and preinstalled E.S. Starter backplate
Duratrax Kwik-Pit Super Start System or the HPI Savage
Roto Starter System (HPIP8711)
Car blend nitromethane fuel with 10-30% nitromethane content,
20% nitro content recommended as starting point
Most of the fuels we carry meet or exceed the lubricant content
required for optimum performance and maximum engine life. In the
past, the conventional lubricant content used in fuel was 18%. But
with new advanced technologies, fuels like Red Alert and O'Donnell
for example, have a better quality of lubricants even though the
percentages of lubricant content are lower. These high-tech
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Displacement: 0.298 cu in (5.0cc)
Bore: 0.728" (18.5mm)
Stroke: 0.717" (18.2mm)
Practical RPM: 4,000-36,000
Power Output: 3.0 PS, 2.96 HP/28,000 RPM
Weight: 12.7oz (360g)
Crankshaft Size: 1/4-28
Factory Needle Valve Setting: 2-3/4 turns OPEN from fully closed
Mixture Control Valve Setting: Needle head flush with the side of
ball link housing then back in 1-1/2 turn
Distance Between Mounting Holes Same Side: 0.83" (21mm)
Distance Between Mounting Holes Opposite Side: 1.4" (37mm)
Distance Between Mounting Holes Diagonal: 2.3" (59mm)
Height Bottom of Mounting Tabs to Top of Cylinder Head: 3.8" (97.7mm)
Width of Mounting Tabs: 1.8" (45mm)
Width of Crankcase Below Mounting Ears: 1.2" (30.8mm)
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Distance from Center of Engine to Front Bearing: 1.7" (44mm)
Distance from Center of Engine to Backplate: 1.4" (35.6mm)
Needle Settings: High Speed: 2 3/4 turns out from fully closed
Metering Needle (low speed): flush with ball link
body, then 1.5 turns in
Throttle Stop Screw: 1/2mm open from fully closed
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Salem, OR - The Oregon Arts Commission awarded $1.36 million in its first round of awards for fiscal year 2013-14. Grants were awarded in Operating Support: $945,700; Arts Services: $163,400; and Arts Learning programs: $184,500; as well as for designated statewide and regional programs.
Over $60,000 was awarded to Central Oregon arts organizations.
The Commission's Operating Support grants fund the operations of Oregon's leading arts groups and acknowledge the role those organizations play in Oregon's social, educational and economic arenas. Arts Learning grants support the arts as a critical link to educational achievement; they include in-classroom, after-school, and off-site activities, contributing to Oregon's high level goals for education. Arts Services grants provide operating funds for arts councils and other groups working to make the arts accessible in all parts of Oregon.
In some cases, arts organizations received grants in more than one category, based on their programming. In others, the nonprofits received operating support or arts services grants for programs that had youth, scholastic or lifelong learning components.
In announcing the grants, Christine D'Arcy, Executive Director of the Arts Commission, notes, "These arts organizations are not only enabling Oregonians to experience great art, live performances and new works, they're making Oregon a better place by retaining jobs, inspiring students and providing lifelong learning for our citizens."
Central Oregon grants were awarded to:
Arts Central, Bend, $10,500
Arts Services: To support arts services in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties including technical assistance to arts and culture organizations, cultural planning, a Cultural Byways program, public art and initiated the Arts & Culture Alliance. Arts Central provides Artists in the Schools, Adopt a School program, Children's Art Academy, residencies in five rural counties; maintains the Arts Station, its community school; and offers youth at-risk art programs through its mobile art studio, VanGo.
Arts Central, Bend, $8,000
Arts Learning: To support Stage One of the multi-year Adopt a School project, in partnership with Bend-La Pine School District Title 1 elementary schools to integrate arts curricula and art content standards into the classroom. Stage One includes: 1) professional development of teaching artists, 2) a one-week arts residency for one grade level in up to 12 schools including teacher training on arts curricula and art content standards, 3) a permanent Art Cart with lesson plans and supplies in three pilot schools, and 4) establishing a Teacher Advisory Council with teachers, Arts Central staff, teaching artists, and other arts educators.
High Desert Museum, Bend, $10,000
Operating Support: To support exhibitions and programs to promote a deeper understanding of the region's arts, culture, history and natural sciences using the visual arts, historical artifacts, living history and wildlife encounters.
Caldera, Sisters, $14,000
Operating Support: To support year-round, interdisciplinary long-term arts education and mentoring that engages underserved youth in Portland and Central Oregon. Its Artists in Residence program invites artists from around the world to its facility outside Sisters to create new work and/or teach their youth.
Caldera, Sisters, $15,000
Arts Learning: To support intensive yearlong instruction in storytelling techniques ranging from traditional forms to cutting-edge digital media for 435 underserved students. Students will work in a variety of disciplines: dance, music, visual arts, theatre, creative writing, photography, video, radio, new media, and a variety of nature studies.
Sunriver Music Festival, $3,000
Operating Support: To support the 36th season of a two-week summer series of classical concerts as well as a Fireside Concert series of soloists and small ensembles between November and April.
The overall grantslist:
Chamber Music Concerts, Operating Support, $3,500
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Operating Support, $50,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Arts Learning, $15,000
Baker City
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center Inc, Operating Support, $3,000
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center Inc, Arts Services, $5,000
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center Inc, Arts Learning, $7,500
Arts Central, Arts Services, $10,500
Arts Central, Arts Learning, $8,000
High Desert Museum, Operating Support, $10,000
Coos Bay
Coos Art Museum, Operating Support , $4,500
Corvallis Arts Center, Arts Services, $16,000
Corvallis Youth Symphony Association, Operating Support, $4,500


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Summerville Elementary School student Campbell McCurry recently won third place in the Young Peoples Art Show at the Coastal Carolina Fair. Entries were judged on creativity, neatness and composition.
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It's called the Wall for a reason.
The double black diamond that resides over Kirkwood is an icy wall of pure insanity, and come Saturday, skiers and riders will push its speed barriers in a kamikaze dash for the base.
This year's four-stop Rahlves' Banzai Tour kicks off at Kirkwood with qualifying runs Saturday and finals Sunday. Racers will go head-to-head and four at a time down some of Kirkwood's toughest terrain for a share of $80,000 in cash and prizes.
It's racing at its purest. No rules, no gates, just a mad dash from top to bottom.
"This is just going back to how I grew up and raced my friends down the mountain," said former Olympic alpine ski racer and race organizer Daron Rahlves. "We would just go top to bottom and see who got down first. Last one down is a rotten egg."
Racers will take solo timed runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to qualify for Sunday's final heats. Sunday's finals will be a four-at-a-time showdown, again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The men's ski division winners from each stop will race Rahlves in the Super Final at Sugar Bowl on March 10, a race Rahlves has never lost.
The winner-takes-all Super Final is worth $10,000.
But first thing's first, and that's Kirkwood.
Kirkwood racers will face a dramatic, steep and icy start known as the Wall.
"It's a big drop coming in, but there's just wide open space up top so you can just get the drop and do two huge turns," Rahlves said.
From there, racers will fly down into the CEP compression and launch off the cat road at the top of Chair 11 into Snow Snake Gully. Those gully banks will funnel racers down the pipe. Once the gully ends, racers will hit a left bank that shoots them toward a drag-race finish.
"Don't get intimidated by these tracks. It all comes down to regular skiing and you're just pushing yourself a little bit more," Rahlves said. "There's plenty of space that you can use on these courses and turns to avoid disaster if you're uncomfortable, but you never know what you're capable of until you give it a shot."
A little strategy never hurts either.
There are good spots to pass on this course, so pick wisely. There are other spots that should be ridden more conservatively.
"If you're behind just wait for that moment where it's a better place to make a pass," Rahlves said. "Those are the kind of things you figure out when you're doing your inspections or training runs."
Also, don't push for first in every heat, Rahlves said. The top two will advance to the next bracket, so there's no reason to risk a wreck if second place is locked up.
"If I were going to do it, I would go really hard in the top and then ease up a little bit to save myself physically," Rahlves said. "You're doing four rounds, so the guys who are a little smarter about saving themselves can maybe have a little more in the final round."
For spectators, the cat road at the top of Chair 11 is a prime place to set up. From there, spectators can watch racers rip the wall and launch into Snow Snake Gully. The start of the race, up Chair 10, is also a good place to post up, but be warned, there's no easy line down. The finish line is another good option.
After the Kirkwood stop, the Banzai Tour moves on to Alpine Meadows on Feb. 9-10 and Squaw Valley on March 2-3 before wrapping up at Sugar Bowl on March 9-10. Expect to see household Tahoe names like Nate Holland and Shaun Palmer at some, or all, of these stops.
Skiers and riders can sign up at www.rahlvesbanzai.com. Competition registration is open to anyone 18 years old and up.


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"We now have procedures that permit analysis of the transcriptome of single cells using antisense RNA and single-cell PCR—both developed in my lab—[as well as] genomic DNA sequence, single-cell proteomics—using mass spec or various antibody approaches—and metabolomics—using mass spec or various types of biosensors," says James Eberwine, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
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In 2011, Dr. Eberwine's team developed an antisense RNA (aRNA) amplification method as an alternative to other gene expression analysis techniques, such as RT-PCR. The technique enables the linear amplification of polyadenylated RNA starting with only femtograms of material and yielding micrograms of aRNA. Further, the approach has shown to yield more accurate amplification of the components of the transcriptome of the isolated cell than PCR.
The procedure entails two rounds of amplification: a T7 RNA polymerase promoter site incorporated into double-stranded cDNA created from the mRNA transcripts, followed by an overnight in vitro transcription (IVT) reaction in which T7 RNA polymerase produces several antisense transcripts from the double-stranded cDNA.
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"Variability in cellular biology as reflected by the transcriptome and proteome underlies the ability of cells to properly function and respond to disease," Dr. Eberwine explains. "Understanding single cell variability will certainly provide significant insight into the capacity of cells to respond to challenges whether they are from normal signaling pathways or induced by disease processes."
"The ability to quantify all of the RNAs in a single cell or cellular subregion and the ability to functionally analyze this transcriptome using a multigenic functional genomics approach is yielding unprecedented insight into the real biology of cells, namely how gene products interact to produce the biology of the cell," he adds.
As cells develop, they inevitably evolve from a seemingly homogeneous population into a diverse array of types.
Studies that have blended different cell populations to examine population averages have the disadvantage of missing interesting heterogeneities that can only be known by studying single cells.
Like many scientists in the field, S. Steven Potter, Ph.D., professor of developmental biology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, is using a mix of arrays and sequencing to profile gene expression in single cells.
"In one application we are performing microarray and RNA-seq gene expression profiling of single cells to better understand the earliest steps in making developmental decisions," Dr. Potter says. "In another application we use single-cell analysis to create a high-resolution atlas of the gene expression patterns that drive organogenesis. For this, we disassemble developing organs to single cells, perform gene expression profiling, and reassemble the data to generate a fine structure picture of the gene expression programs that create the distinct differentiated cell type lineages of the adult organ."
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September 16, 2013 - Rob Weaver
Seneca Regional chamber of Commerce plans to host a seminar concerning the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- commonly referred to as "Obamacare" -- Tuesday morning. Much of the information included in the chamber's announcement for the session already has been reported on the pages of The Advertiser-Tribune, but due to the importance and complexity of the topic, it is worth repeating.
Thus, here is the announcement in its entirety. The time and place for the seminar are listed in the concluding paragraph.
Health care reform – What you don't know can cost you … big …
March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law. Since that time, many provisions have been implemented; however, the biggest changes in the Ohio market are due to hit Jan. 1, 2014. Do you know how you will be affected and what it will cost you? Estimates in Ohio indicate an average premium increase will be 40 percent or more for many! There is lots of confusion regarding this law and its impact. What was delayed? How long was it delayed? What should I be doing now? What should I prepare for in the future? Depending on how you obtain your health insurance, you will have various options in the new market starting Jan. 1, 2014. Making the wrong decision now can cost you thousands of dollars more than if you know the options and make the right decisions. Individuals have several options: If you have a current health policy that you pay for on your own, you can consider renewing your policy effective Dec. 1 before the change in rating affects the entire Ohio market. For those whose average rates are below the new rates coming in 2014, this is a smart strategy to lock in the lower rates. If you have a current health policy that costs you MORE than the new rates coming in 2014, you will want to review your options with your agent/broker or carrier to see which plan will meet your needs best. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO HELP PAY FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PLAN! Depending on your income level, there is premium assistance for households up to 400 percent of the federal poverty Level. You can speak with your agent/broker or check at www.healthcare.gov after Oct. 1 to see whether you could qualify for these funds. If you decide you would prefer not to have health insurance, that option is available; however, the penalty will apply when you file your 2014 tax return and you will be assessed either $95 or 1 percent of your household income, whichever is greater. Small employers (up to 49 full time equivalent employees) also have options: If you have a current group health plan, you can consider renewing your health plan effective Dec. 1 before the change in Ohio's insurance rates affects your group health plan. For those whose rates are below the new rates effective Jan. 1, 2014, this could be a good option. Keep in mind that unless you are considered "grandfathered" (ask your carrier if this applies), the plans available to you starting Jan. 1, 2014, will not look the same as today since they have to include all of the "essential health benefits" and meet the act's required benefit levels. If you have a current group health plan and your rates may be higher than the new plans available effective Jan. 1, 2014, you could pay substantially more by waiting and not taking advantage of the lower rates as soon as they are available. Your agent/broker will be able to assist with plan comparisons to help determine the best new employee benefit plan for your employees. Keep in mind, there is no penalty to drop coverage if you have up to 49 full-time equivalent employees (if you are not familiar with this provision, please contact your trusted adviser for assistance). However, you need to consider the impact to your employees if you do this; currently, you are offering a benefit that is tax deductible to you as the employer and tax free to the employee with all benefits paid on a tax free basis. If your employees do not have employer-based coverage, their cost is always after-tax. For employers that have 50 or more full-time equivalent employees, you need to begin your tracking for eligibility. While the financial penalties have been postponed until Jan. 1, 2015, you will need to begin tracking employees' hours and eligibility. ALL employers MUST notify their employees of the availability of the new Health Marketplace no later than Oct. 1 and provide notice whether their plan is both "affordable" and "meets the minimum actuarial value". Confused? This is the time to get the facts and make informed decisions as not taking action can cost employers and individuals significantly more than today. You have an opportunity to learn about the various provisions, how they impact employers, employees, and individuals who purchase their own health insurance. Once you know the facts, you will be able to make an informed decision that can save you thousands of dollars over the next 12 months. Sound interesting? The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering a health care reform session on at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the chamber office, 19 W. Market St., Tiffin. You will hear from the experts who have been advising businesses and individuals for many years and they will provide a detailed look at the changes coming. Offered through our partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
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The cost will be $10 per adult of 13 years and older, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and under. The class will meet at 8 p.m. for cocktails at Jeannine Yoe-Shoup's house. The cocktails event will be BYOB, we will supply the chaser and snacks. If you are interested, please make check or money order out to Sharon Kees and send to:
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We continue to offer general topics at the top of the page, and a news section keeps readers up to date on important Social Security news. The large question mark to the right of the page takes you to our frequently asked questions. Check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov.
New Hearing Targets Cardiovascular Disease And Multiple Organ Transplants
In November, Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, hosted the agency's sixth public hearing on Compassionate Allowances at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Commissioner Astrue joined Susan B. Shurin, Acting Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, and other Social Security officials in listening to testimony from leading experts on cardiovascular disease and multiple organ transplants. The testimony related to possible methods of identifying and implementing Compassionate Allowances for both adults and children.
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Design, Access and Role of the ResearcherClausen, Lisbeth (København, 2004)[More information][Less information]
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Context, complexity and competenceClausen, Lisbeth; Worm, Verner (Frederiksberg, 2012)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Asia (Japan, China, India and South East Asia) has a population of more than 2.5 billion people (a little less than half the world's population). Asia is diverse and complex but it is first of all an exciting place and accounts for a significant and increasingly large share of the global economy, boasting three of the ten biggest economies – China, Japan and India. It is the growth center of the current world economy, with two of the fastest emerging economies, China and India. The rapid development is partly because the countries have received huge amounts of foreign direct investments (FDI). In 2009 China alone received US $ 92 billion in FDI and China has more expatriates than any other country in the world (Welch, Welch & Worm, 2007). Many expatriates are also based in Japan, India and South East Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia as well. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8599
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After seven years of running Primitive Crossroads Craft Barn from outbuildings on her family farm near Bloomville, Angie Weisenauer is ready to move her store to a larger location.
The store will be re-opening in May in the Court Lee Interiors building on West Market Street.
April 30 is the last day the store's rural location will be open to sell primitive crafts and home dcor specialties, and she and her crew plan to take a few weeks to set up the new store before opening in mid-May.
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Some of the items sold at Primitive Crossroads Crafts Barn.
"We just need a bigger place," Weisenauer said. "In town, we'll be able to expand."
Total space will increase from about 1,500 square feet to 12,000 square feet, which includes nine office suites, all in one building.
"We have four buildings right now," she said. "This one (the main building) used to be a Baptist church in the early 1800s."
To fill the extra space, she is expanding inventory and adding new products.
"We want everybody to come in the door and find something they want," she said.
Instead of having a different theme in each building, the new store will have themed sections.
Weisenauer said she opened her business on the farm because her mother operated a store in Bucyrus and she began to think about opening a store herself.
"My husband jokingly said 'How about the abandoned church on the corner,'" she said. "Next thing I know, we're in here and we're in business."
The store was first open only on weekends, but five years ago she extended the hours to six days a week. The store is closed Mondays.
She started by selling handmade furniture.
"My husband and I make furniture and some people make furniture for us and we buy it wholesale," she said.
She also makes picture frames and sign boards.
"We started with just wooden stuff," she said. "Because that's what I made."
However, customers began asking for other items so she started to expand to meet customer requests.
"We try to carry what people want," she said. "Our No. 1 seller is light bulbs, of all things, the (decorative) silicon bulbs.
"They'll come in to get that and then they'll grab something else while they're here," she said.
A partial list of items include candles, lighting, jewelry, purses, lampshades, floral items, linens, napkins, towels, table runners, crocks, pip berries and quilts.
One part of the store will be a bedding showcase where customers can see quilts and bedding displayed.
"Everybody wants different products and we just expanded into different product lines," she said. "We carry curtains and rugs and we need more room to display those too."
In addition to rag rugs and braided rugs, the store will be expanding into other floor coverings by taking over some of the products now sold at Court Lee Interiors, such as carpet, laminate flooring, wood, tile and vinyl flooring.
Weisenauer said she'll be learning about floor coverings from Bob and Mike Lee, owners of Court Lee.
The expanded space also will allow the store to begin doing flower arrangements.
New employees are to be added and already have been chosen for skills that complement the rest of the store's employees.
To provide relaxed shopping for parents, Weisenauer plans to provide a children's area "with toys to keep kids busy," and possibly an area where men can relax while women shop.
In the office section of the building, she plans to offer space to antique vendors who have non-competing items to sell.
Another part of the office space will handle shipping. Weisenauer said she advertises in Country Sampler magazine and local newspapers, which bring in a lot of business through the mail.
"We'd like to expand on our shipping because right now everything's out of my house," she said. "We want to put everything under one roof and do everything at once."
She said the 14-mile drive to the new location will be a change, but the expanded space will be worth it.
Weisenauer suggested people check the store's Facebook page to find out when the store is to be open.


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To screw something up.
Gilligan spongled his story, the messing twunt. Makes a change from spongling his dongle in the Daily Telegraph office after hours.
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When someone is a bit of a general idiot and or generally not very bright. Can also mean looking or doing something a bit daft. Bit like being a spoon.
She's a bit of a spongle.
I look a right spongle when I dance....
I look a right spongle when I dance....
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a drongo, or twat
Liam is a spongle
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The 8th color in the color spectrum that is invisible to all living and non-living organisms. Spongle has been proven to be present around all forms of life and death, included in; deep space, underwater, and underground. This color has yet to be discovered by anyone but still exists alongside its fellow colors.
Spongle can been seen everywhere but isn't seen by anything. we have yet to find the way to visually identify its presence.
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Presumably by "what he's done for the city of Detroit" you mean not paying any taxes, rents, etc. while at the same time asking actual taxpayers to heavily subsidize his "redevelopment projects"? If so, then yes, he's done a lot for the city of Detroit haha.
But yes, he has spent a lot of money to make the Tigers a contender thank God. I wouldn't know what to do if I couldn't go straight from watching the Wings dominate to watching the Tigers do the same.
I know there's some dispute about taxes he owes and whatnot, but that doesn't erase the good that he's done for the city. Of course he wants to make money off it but he's carved out an area of Detroit people can go to sporting events, concerts, eat, drink, etc. And dealing with the city of Detroit and the city council in particular cannot be an enjoyable or easy task.
Point being, Ilitch has done a lot of good for Detroit and certainly deserves praise for buying the Dead Things and restoring the Wings to their former glory. It's one thing to poke fun at that awful rug on his head, but implying he's some senile drunk is pretty classless.


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Someone who is prone to untimely and sometimes painfull shit pains, from which this person cannot restrain his or her bowels and is forced to soil themselves. Sometimes more than once. This can result in total embarrassment by the subjects parents especially if he or she goes home and needs a towel to enter the house and the parent refuses to get said towel without explanation.
His brother Chris, is the infamous Mr Poopy Pants of south jersey.
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A grumpy male with such a poor attitude, it would lead you to believe that he might just have a pile of poop sitting in his pants.
Babies are always grumpier when they have poop in their diapers... Thus a Mr. Poopy Pants
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the ultimate urban word definer.
mr poopy pants must be a wordilogical god.if you dont know what it means he will.
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Gelato and Sorbet offered at Cinemark Legacy & XD Theatre in Plano, TX
Plano, TX - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the world's largest motion picture exhibitors, today announced they will offer their customers Paciugo Gelato, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, at their Cinemark Legacy & XD theatre located at 7201 N Central Expressway, Plano, TX 75025.
"Cinemark has developed a reputation for providing innovative food options to our customers," comments Bob Shimmin, Cinemark's Vice President of Food & Beverage. "We are pleased to now offer eight different flavors of Paciugo Gelato. This will be a light and refreshing treat for movie-goers to enjoy and it's arriving just in time for summer."
The gelato and sorbets are made the traditional Italian way, with the freshest fruits and wholesome ingredients. The result is a light, unbelievably smooth Italian Ice Cream with 70% less fat than traditional ice cream. "We pride ourselves on the unparalleled quality of our delicious, handmade, authentic Italian gelato and are excited by the terrific opportunity to partner with Cinemark as they strive to find new ways to delight their movie-goers", said Vincent Ginatta, President of Paciugo. The Paciugo gelato and sorbet flavors will be prepared each day at the Studio Eats Grill and Café in the lobby of the Cinemark Legacy & XD theatre. Just as in the Paciugo Gelato retail locations, Cinemark will prepare the gelato by hand in small batches for optimum taste. Customers will have the chance to try different flavors throughout the summer in three different cup sizes or served in a freshly made waffle cone.
The addition of the Paciugo gelato is only one of the many concession offerings at the Cinemark Legacy & XD Theatre. Orville Redenbacher popcorn and Coca-Cola remain synonymous with movie-going but Cinemark Legacy & XD also features Starbucks hot and frozen beverages, Angus hot dogs and burgers, and Slurpee® frozen drinks.
Cinemark takes pride in creating the best entertainment experience in the industry. In order to make movie-going as easy and enjoyable as possible, Cinemark focuses on offering more choices to their customers. For example, theatres feature online "Print at Home" ticketing, available at www.cinemark.com, which make it easy for patrons to purchase tickets in advance from the comfort of their home or office. Customers are able to bypass lines at the box office and go directly to a kiosk in the theatre lobby. Also, guests can download and purchase tickets through Cinemark's mobile applications that are available for iPhone and Android phones. Finally, to stay connected, customers can sign up online to receive free, weekly showtime e-mailers that contain online coupons for discounts at the concession stand and other weekly special offers. To review additional information about Cinemark's food and beverage options or to sign up to receive weekly e-mail and concession coupons, go to www.cinemark.com.
About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with 459 theatres with 5,181 screens in 39 U.S. states, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and 10 other Latin American countries as of March 31, 2012. For more information go to www.cinemark.com.
About Paciugo Gelato & Caffè
Paciugo Gelato & Caffè was founded in 2000 when Ugo, Cristiana and Vincenzo Ginatta, inspired by their passion to bring authentic Italian gelato to customers outside of Europe, moved to Dallas, Texas and opened their first gelateria. Since then, the company has grown to 41 franchised and company owned locations across the United States and one in Cayman Island. Each Paciugo Gelato & Caffè offers more than 30 flavors of gelato that are handcrafted with love every morning at each neighborhood location. Cristiana has developed more than 400 recipes, including flavors ranging from Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel, Blackberry Cabernet, Tiramisù, and Fondente Extra Dark Chocolate to more unusual flavors like Banana Beet and Black Pepper Olive Oil. The menu also includes all-natural, 100 percent Arabica coffee and espresso-based drinks, as well as gelato-based specialty desserts. In 2011, Paciugo Gelato & Caffè ranked 285 in Entrepreneur's 32nd Annual "Franchise 500," the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. For more information, visit www.paciugo.com and become a fan at www.facebook.com/paciugo.


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"These two individuals truly represent what we want in a player and a student," said Shyiak, who concluded his seventh year at UAA, "They lead the right way and have undoubtedly earned the respect in the locker room."
Crowell, a local of Williams Lake, B.C., who was an assistant captain in 2011-12, becomes the first Seawolf since Jared Tuton in 2009-10 to hold the captaincy alone. Since then, UAA had four student-athletes share the responsibilities each year.
UAA begins the season Oct. 6 with an exhibition game against the University of Regina, before hosting the annual Kendall Hockey Classic on Oct. 12-13 against Air Force and Canisius.


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