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A catchy phrase to accompany your clever pranks.
As popularized by Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory).
As popularized by Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory).
I just replaced your toothpaste with denture cream. Bazinga!
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A word used instead of saying:"fooled you!" after a prank. It first appeared in the series of "The Big Bang Theory" and is used by the character named Sheldon. It comes from the word "zing" which means to fool or rediculous someone. and just for a cool slang, the added the "ba" to it. And later the series added the "a" to it, and then it became "Bazinga".
So this is a conversation between all the characters where Sheldon fools everybody with his classic joke and then say:"Bazinga!" instead of fooled you!" or "Gotcha!":
Howard and Rajesh: "We're going to the goth club!"
Sheldon:"I've always wanted to go to a goth club!...... Bazinga!"
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Sheldon:"I've always wanted to go to a goth club!...... Bazinga!"
de bazhelga 16 août 2011
An expression meaning the same as "in your face", or "haha, im right".
"fine your right!"
de The Awesomest People Ever 19 novembre 2011
Said after saying something sarcastic or kiddingly.
"My life's dream has been to work at the Cheesecake Factory. (pause) Bazinga!"
de MarkD908 3 juin 2016
German for cocksucker
She was a real bazinga
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1. The inverse of bazongas
2. Female breasts of smaller proportions
2. Female breasts of smaller proportions
I prefer girls with bazingas over girls with bazongas.
de Wob 21 septembre 2006
To call someone amazing or awesome
You're such a bazinga frank!
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Breastfeeding for 6 Months Cuts Women's Risk of Cancer Death: Study
Mothers who breastfeed for at least six months have a 10 percent lower risk of dying from cancer and a 17 percent lower risk of dying from circulatory disease, according to a new study.
Researchers examined the habits of nearly 380,000 people in nine European countries and found that those who followed World Cancer Research Fund advice on cancer-prevention lifestyles had about a one-third lower risk of death from several major diseases, The Telegraph in the U.K. reported.
Along with advising women to breastfeed exclusively for at least six months, the recommendations direct people to: be as lean as possible without being underweight; get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day; limit consumption of sugary drinks, salty foods, processed foods and red meat; eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and legumes; not smoke; and limit alcoholic drinks to two a day for men and one a day for women.
People who most closely followed these recommendations were 50 percent less likely to die from respiratory disease, 44 percent less likely to die from circulatory disease, and 20 percent less likely to die of cancer, compared with those who followed few or none of the suggestions, The Telegraph reported.
The specific tips associated with the greatest reduction in the risk of death from those diseases were being as lean as possible without being underweight (22 percent lower risk) and eating lots of vegetables, fruits and legumes (21 percent lower risk), according to the study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Limiting alcohol consumption had the most impact on the risk of cancer death, reducing it by 21 percent.
This is the first study to show a strong link between the WCRF recommendations and a reduced risk of death, said study leader Dr. Teresa Norat, of Imperial College London in the U.K., The Telegraph reported.
"This study demonstrates in real terms the value of the ... recommendations in preventing deaths from a range of common diseases, not just cancer," said Dr. Panagiota Mitrou, the deputy head of science at WCRF.
Euro Budget Cuts Linked to More Health Problems, Suicide: Study
Health care cuts made by European nations as they fight huge debts are being partly blamed for an increase in suicides and outbreaks of diseases not normally seen in Europe, a new study says.
Since 2008, government-run health and welfare services in Europe have had their budgets slashed and medical treatments rationed, and adopted unpopular measures such as user fees, the Associated Press reported.
Medical care has suffered the most in countries -- namely Greece, Spain and Portugal -- that have made the largest cuts in public spending, according to the study published online in The Lancet.
"Austerity measures haven't solved the economic problems and they have also created big health problems," said study leader Martin McKee, a professor of European Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the AP reported.
Greece has been particularly hard hit. Suicides in the country rose 40 percent from 2010 to 2011. There was also an upsurge in the number of HIV cases among drug users, partly due to increased needle sharing after needle exchange programs were cancelled, the study said.
In addition, outbreaks of malaria, West Nile virus and dengue fever have occurred in Greece in recent years.
"These are not diseases we would normally expect to see in Europe," said Willem de Jonge, general director of Medecins Sans Frontieres in Greece, the AP reported.
North Dakota Governor Signs Tough Abortion Law
The governor of North Dakota approved a set of bills on Tuesday that enacts a law that essentially bans most abortions.
The most restrictive portion of the package, which is expected to be challenged in court, makes abortion illegal once a fetal heartbeat is "detectable," the New York Times reported.
Fetal heartbeats can be heard via ultrasound as early as the sixth week of pregnancy, the newspaper added.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple, a Republican, signed a total of three bills passed by the Republican-controlled North Dakota legislature, but legal experts have asserted that the package violates the basic tenets of Roe v. Wade, the historical ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that found abortions could be performed until the fetus would theoretically be able to survive outside the womb, roughly 24 weeks into a pregnancy.
"Although the likelihood of this measure surviving a court challenge remains in question, this bill is nevertheless a legitimate attempt by a state legislature to discover the boundaries of Roe v. Wade," Dalrymple said in a statement.
The three bills are scheduled to take effect Aug. 1, unless a legal challenge is filed, the Times reported.
The Center for Reproductive Rights, in New York City, promptly condemned the new laws and said it would file a challenge, according to the Times.
The signings follow passage last week of a proposed amendment to the North Dakota Constitution that would claim life begins at conception. The so-called "personhood measure" will go on the ballot next year. Such measures have previously been voted down in Mississippi and Colorado, the Times reported.
Measures to ban abortions when fetal heartbeats are detected are under consideration in several other states, including Kansas and Ohio, the Times reported.
Groups including National Right to Life, Americans United for Life and the Roman Catholic Church have not supported fetal heartbeat proposals, saying they could be counterproductive unless the makeup of the Supreme Court changed dramatically.
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A person of subnormal intelligence and usually ranty, sometimes an interesting person but often unbelivabley boring, but normally vocationally retarded. High likely-hood of the sed juggler being called Dave.
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Boots in the cowboy style that are usually made of ostrich skin, are bright colors, and have an ostentatious design with extra pointy tips. Typically are about 4-8 sizes too long so the the tip points upward.
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On March 14th, Kelley Campbell drove to Dover with her granddaughters, Ryan and Tayler, to testify in front of the House Economic Development/ Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in support of HB265. Kelley recalls, "I was nervous to testify, but I knew that after all I'd been through to get the medication I needed, that I had to testify. I wasn't just testifying for myself, but for lots of cancer patients who have insurance, but still don't have access to certain anticancer drugs that they need." She eloquently shared her story of myeloma and how scared she had been when she was not able to afford the co-pay for her Revlimid.
The experiences of that day were made easier with Kelley's family by her side. Throughout the hearing, Ryan and Tayler's patience did not go unnoticed and was even commended by the committee chair. Tayler reflected on that day, "I was nervous that my grandmother was speaking. I would be too scared to do that. I'll be happy if she can get the medicine she needs." Ryan added, "I was nervous and happy. It was a big building. I got to see the governor. I was so proud of my grandmother that day."
Kelley Campbell has been an amazing asset to our work this past month by involving those around her in the fight for equal access to all treatments. She has reached out to every person she knows, asking them to sign a postcard to their legislator to support HB265; collecting over 60 postcards from people who love and care about her. She is a force to be reckoned with and we are proud to have her on our team.
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Influenza ("the flu") is an infection that affects your respiratory tract (the mouth, nose, and lungs, and the passages between them). Unlike a cold, the flu can make you very ill. And it can lead to pneumonia, a serious lung infection. For some people, especially older adults, young children, and people with certain chronic conditions, the flu can have serious complications and even be fatal. This sheet tells you more about the flu and what you can do to avoid infection.
What Are the Risk Factors for the Flu?
|Viruses that cause influenza spread through the air in droplets when someone who has the flu coughs, sneezes, laughs, or talks.
Anyone can get the flu. But you're more likely to become infected if you:
Have a weakened immune system.
Have frequent, close contact with young children.
Work in a health care setting where you may be exposed to flu germs.
Live or work with someone who has the flu.
Haven't received an annual flu shot.
How Does the Flu Spread?
The flu is caused by viruses. The viruses spread through the air in droplets when someone who has the flu coughs, sneezes, laughs, or talks. You can become infected when you inhale these viruses directly. You can also become infected when you touch a surface on which the droplets have landed and then transfer the germs to your eyes, nose, or mouth. Touching used tissues, or sharing utensils, drinking glasses, or a toothbrush with an infected person can expose you to flu viruses, too.
What Are the Symptoms of the Flu?
Flu symptoms tend to come on quickly and may last a few days to a few weeks. They include:
Fever usually higher than 101°F (38.3°C) and chills
Sore throat and headache
Dry cough
Runny nose
Tiredness and weakness
Muscle aches
Factors That Can Make Flu Worse
For some people, the flu can be very serious. The risk of complications is greater for:
How Is the Flu Treated?
Influenza usually improves on its own. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication. This may help you get well sooner. For the medication to help, you need to take it as soon as possible after your symptoms start. If you develop pneumonia or other serious illness, hospital care may be needed.
Easing Flu Symptoms
Drink lots of fluids such as water, juice, and warm soup to prevent dehydration. A good rule is to drink enough so that you urinate your normal amount.
Get plenty of rest.
Ask your doctor about acetaminophen or other medications for fever and pain. Take any medication only as directed. Don't give aspirin to children under age 18. It can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye's syndrome.
Call your doctor if your fever rises over 101°F (38.3°C) or you become dizzy, lightheaded, or short of breath.
Taking Steps to Protect Others
Wash your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. Or, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand gel containing at least 60 percent alcohol.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue. Then throw the tissue away and wash your hands. If you don't have a tissue, cough and sneeze into the crook of your elbow.
Stay home until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever or chills. Be sure the fever isn't being hidden by fever-reducing medication (such as ibuprofen).
Don't share food, utensils, drinking glasses, or a toothbrush with others.
Ask your doctor whether others in your household should receive antiviral medication to help them avoid infection.
How Can the Flu Be Prevented?
One of the best ways to avoid the flu is to get a flu vaccination each year. Viruses that cause the flu change from year to year. For that reason, doctors recommend getting the flu vaccine each fall or winter. Most often, the vaccine is given as a shot. But some people may receive the vaccine in nasal spray form instead. Your doctor can tell you which vaccine is right for you.
Wash your hands often. Frequent handwashing is a proven way to prevent infection.
Carry an alcohol-based hand gel containing at least 60 percent alcohol. Use it when you don't have access to soap and water. Alcohol gels kill most germs and are safe for children.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
At home and work, clean phones, computer keyboards, and toys often with disinfectant wipes.
If possible, avoid close contact with others, especially children.
If you're 65 or older, smoke, or have a chronic health condition, ask your doctor if you should receive the pneumonia vaccine.
Handwashing Tips
Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent many common infections. If you're caring for or visiting someone with the flu, wash your hands each time you enter and leave the room. Follow these steps:
Use warm water and plenty of soap. Work up a good lather.
Clean the whole hand, under your nails, between your fingers, and up the wrists.
Wash for at least 15 seconds. Don't just wipe—scrub well.
Rinse, letting the water run down your fingers, not up your wrists.
Dry your hands well. Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and open the door.
Using Alcohol-Based Hand Gels
Alcohol-based hand gels are also a good choice for cleaning your hands. Use them when you don't have access to soap and water, or your hands aren't visibly dirty. Follow these steps:
Squeeze about a tablespoon of gel into the palm of one hand.
Rub your hands together briskly, cleaning the backs of your hands, the palms, between your fingers, and up the wrists.
Rub until the gel is gone and your hands are completely dry.
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The flu is a special concern for people in hospitals and long-term care facilities. To help prevent the spread of flu, many hospitals and nursing homes take these steps:


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The wide receivers have been often mentioned as one of the main reasons behind the recent Sun Devil offensive struggle. Ross isn't concerned with the comments on that topic, and is focused on just doing his job come game day.
"There has been pressure all year from critics," Ross claimed. "Just because they criticize us doesn't mean it's true. We don't listen to any of that, we are just focused on practicing and playing the way we should."
Ross admits that the great chemistry that he and quarterback Taylor Kelly shared on the field during the early part of the year has diminished. After the last two days of practice though, Rashad is optimistic that they can get both get back on track for the final two games of the season.
"Before the season we practiced by ourselves because we lived near each other," Ross recalled. "Then when we started Fall Camp our chemistry was excellent, but lately things have changed. As of right now though, I think we have gotten our chemistry back. This week has been better than the past months. We have talked a lot about it off the field."
Ross has tallied 23 receptions and 366 yards receiving the most amongst all Arizona State receivers. Yet, one of the biggest ways Rashad Ross has helped contribute to the team has been as the team's new kick returner. Averaging 25.6 yards per return and having already returned one kick 100 yards for a touchdown, Ross is confident in his abilities and believes he can have continued success at the position in the NFL.
"I feel like I can be a returner at the next level," Ross stated. "At junior college I was an All-American as a returner and that was one of the things I specialized in. I just had to wait my turn because Jamal (Miles) was here and he is such a good returner as well."
Transferring from Butte College in California two years ago, and despite all the success he enjoyed there, Ross confesses that it was a big adjustment getting used to the additional work when playing Division One football.
"The speed of the game was a big challenge when I transferred," Ross admitted. "Watching tape was also a big adjustment, in junior college you don't have to watch film. Here at ASU, football is school. We practice, but it doesn't end when we leave the field. Our practice is the whole day. We get to the stadium early to get ready for practice and we can be here until 7 p.m. watching film on our opponents."
Ross feels like his two years at ASU have been a blur. Now as he prepares to take the field at Sun Devil Stadium for the last time, the senior is reflecting on all of his past experiences playing football.
"I thought about my senior day since day one," Ross said. "I think about it every day. I think about how I only have two more games left in college, period. It's crazy, as I reflect I can remember being in Pop Warner little league. I never knew it would end so fast."
One of the main things that Ross said that he will take away from his time playing for Head Coach Todd Graham, will be the positive effect Graham had on the player's morals, and ability the staff has had making his players, including Ross, better people on and off the field.
"The biggest thing Coach Graham has taught us is to be disciplined," Ross remarked. "Discipline is the number one thing he demands from us. Coach Graham eliminated all the people with [bad] attitudes. He eliminated the negative influences around our whole football team.
"Our record doesn't show the changes, but the way we act is way different from last year. We are more humble and everyone's character is a lot better."
Coach Graham appreciates Rashad Ross's attitude towards the game on and off the field. Graham also views Ross as a key factor to the future success to the Sun Devils offense this year.
"I am really proud of Rashad Ross," Graham said. "He is a very good person, and it really means a lot to him. He's very conscientious. We challenged him to get better and he has done that. He is a guy that has really improved this year. We need him to step up down the stretch, as he is a guy that is vital to us."
Regardless of the results of the last two regular season games, Rashad is thankful of all the opportunities and experiences that ASU made possible for him.
"ASU has helped give me the opportunity to fulfill my dreams," Ross said. "It has been great to be on a Division I team because of where I came from. To actually make it this far, if you look at my high school most of the players who had talent like me didn't make it as far as I have."


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Hundreds of Thousands Hear Eulogy by Nicolás Maduro, Later Sworn In as Venezuela's Interim President Ahead of Vote
CARACAS—Actor Sean Penn, former baseball slugger Magglio Ordóñez, and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad joined hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in Caracas on Friday to bid farewell to the late President Hugo Chávez, the boisterous and charismatic figure who ruled the oil-rich country for 14 years.
A two-hour state funeral kicked off just after noon at the Fort Tiuna military base where Mr. Chávez spent his formative years in the army, forging friendships with other young officers who would follow him in a failed coup in 1992, then to prison and, finally, to power.
The funeral also served as a coming-out party for Vice President Nicolás Maduro, who delivered an emotional eulogy, his voice breaking at times. Mr. Maduro, a 50-year-old former bus driver and union organizer, Mr. Maduro, a 50-year-old former bus driver and union organizer, was sworn in as interim president later on Friday and is favored to capture the presidency in snap elections due next month.
Standing near a flag-draped coffin with Mr. Chávez's body dressed in military uniform, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. offered a prayer to the attendees. Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel led a symphony orchestra preceded by a performance of joropo, the harp-heavy folk music of Venezuela's interior grasslands, where Mr. Chávez was from and where he said he longed to be buried.
More than 50 delegations from governments around the world had arrived to offer their respects, Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said. Among them were dozens of world leaders, ranging from democratically elected presidents like Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to a handful of autocrats befriended by the late Venezuelan strongman, including Mr. Ahmadinejad, Cuba's Raúl Castro, and Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko.
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China, which has given Venezuela around $40 billion in loans over the past several years, sent the head of its National Development and Reform Commission.
Mr. Ahmadinejad, who arrived in Venezuela overnight, called Mr. Chávez "a symbol of all who look for love, kindness and peace in the world….For me he was a brother and dear friend. I feel like I've lost a part of myself."
When the Iranian leader was introduced, he received a raucous applause from those in attendance.
Huge crowds, with many people clad in trademark Chavista red, gathered near the military academy, while vendors hawked T-shirts, hats and posters with images of the late president. A giant inflatable doll of Mr. Chávez floated over one of many flat-screen TV sets set up for people to watch the funeral nearby, while music blasted with the refrain frequently heard since his death: "Chávez lives! The struggle continues!"
Vilma Nuñez, 50, clad all in red with a pendant of Chávez around her neck, watched the ceremony on one of the large screens. "He deserves all these honors, really it's very little for how much he loved us," said Ms. Nuñez, a housewife. "He's physically left, but really, he's still with us," she added.
Friday's funeral won't be mourners' last opportunity to see Mr. Chávez, who is due to be embalmed and placed on permanent display at the Museum of the Revolution in Caracas. Historians say the move—which follows in the footsteps of autocrats like Russia's Vladimir Lenin and China's Mao Zedong—isn't surprising given the cult of personality favored by Mr. Chávez.
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Other attendees at the chapel ceremony were Venezuelan-born Formula One racer Pastor Maldonado and fencer Ruben Limardo, who beat the world's top fencers to win gold at the London OlympicsThe U.S. delegation was made up of James Derham, its chargé d'affaires in Caracas, U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D., N.Y.) and former lawmaker William Delahunt of Massachusetts.
The turnout Friday was part funeral, part political rally. A loudspeaker alternatively played a young child reciting patriotic poetry and an adult voice issuing a scathing critique of the opposition. "They will not return [to power]," the voice thundered over the PA system.
Mr. Maduro, during his remarks, welcomed the U.S. delegation and said "We love all the peoples of the Americas but we want relations of [mutual] respect."
Earlier this week, he lashed out at the U.S., kicking out two military attachés for allegedly trying to destabilize the country and even blaming Washington for Mr. Chávez's cancer. Mr. Maduro will likely face off against opposition leader Henrique Capriles, who lost to Mr. Chávez in October elections and is seen in many ways having to run against the spirit of the former tank commander all over again.
Mr. Capriles said on Friday he would decide on his candidacy, "in coming days."
Analysts expect Mr. Maduro to comfortably triumph over any opposition challenge, riding the wave of sympathy that is likely to be passed on to Mr. Chavez's aides.
Luisa Silva, a 35-year-old social worker, said she had no doubt that Mr. Maduro would get the full backing of the late president's supporters.
"We're sad to lose him but he's already inside our hearts, in our souls forever. He wanted us to vote for Maduro, so that's what we'll do," Ms. Silva said.
Mr. Chávez's death on Tuesday was no surprise as he struggled with an undisclosed type of cancer for nearly two years and dropped out from the public eye for nearly three months while in hospital. His passing will be a setback to the leftist and "anti-imperialist" causes that he sponsored at home and abroad using Venezuela's vast petro-wealth.
More than two million people have mobilized to take part in the funeral procession that started Wednesday when Mr. Chávez's coffin was paraded around the streets. State officials have declared a weeklong mourning period and plan to keep Mr. Chávez's body in state until late next week due to the large turnout of mourners.
"I'm here to show my Comandante my appreciation. He gave me my house," said Liset Cira, a homemaker from Los Teques and beneficiary of the social programs financed by the rise in international oil prices that took place during Mr. Chávez's rule.
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LISBON — Columbiana County's unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percent in June, marking the fourth such jump in the past seven months. The county's jobless rate increased to 8....
Close coal fired power plants, put more regulations on business and force everyone to buy health care and force anyone with employees working over 29 hours a week to provide health care. Hire 16000 new IRS agents and Keep adding ethanol to our gasoline to keep food prices sky high and provide work for mechanics repairing the damage, Double the cost of insurance, and grant citizenship to 20 million criminals in this country illegally, and be sure to let everyone know how much better things are, and make sure gasoline never goes below 3 bucks a gallon. But things are so much better than they were in 2006
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z's baby girl Blue Ivy Carter arrived Saturday, and while little girls are customarily pretty in pink, this baby is also being surrounded by touches of blue.
This was the case over the holidays, when, in anticipation of the baby's birth, the parents-to-be sent pals blue Christmas gifts, a source tells PEOPLE.
Sources and fans suggest the couple chose the name "Ivy" because of the number 4 or Roman numeral IV, which is significant in Beyoncé and Jay-Z's relationship.
Beyoncé's birthday is Sept. 4, while Jay-Z's is Dec. 4; the two married on April 4 in 2008; they reportedly have matching "IV" tattoos on their wedding fingers; and Beyoncé named her latest album 4.
And the significance of the baby's first name, Blue? Well, Jay-Z has three albums with the word "blueprint" in their titles: The Blueprint was released in 2001; The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse, in 2002; and The Blueprint 3, in 2009.
In lyrics, Jay-Z has rarely been coy about proclaiming himself the best rapper ever. "I'm the Blueprint, I'm like the map for 'em," he said in "A Star Is Born," from The Blueprint 3.
Fans have also chimed in on the name. "Blueprint was the hottest album ever sold by Jay-Z! their child's name makes a lot of sense!" Tweeted @kisssmyDIAMONDS
And Tweeted @omgitsralph: "There's a meaning in Ivy Blue. IVy = a roman numeral for 4 which is Beyoncé's favorite number and BLUE for Jay-Z's Blueprint albums. Wow."
Perhaps at some point the parents will make clear why they chose the name.
Until then, there's one thing the family is clear about, as proud aunt Solange declared on Twitter on Sunday. Blue Ivy, she said, is "the most beautiful girl in the world."
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2 ounces Eden Dried Cranberriesor coarsely chopped Eden Dried Cherries
3 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1/8 tsp Eden Sea Salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Place spinach in a salad bowl and toss with pumpkin seeds and cranberries. To prepare the dressing, place all remaining ingredients in a blender and blend or whisk in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad.
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Due this spring with her first child with fiancé Darren Le Gallo, the Leap Year star tells Entertainment Tonight in an interview airing Monday that she's too "impatient" to wait for a surprise in the delivery room.
"We'll probably find out. I thought about waiting and I just don't think that's really my personality," says the actress, 35. "It's not about planning a nursery, it's more about I just want to know. I want to be able to relate in that way. That's what works for me, but I totally believe in whatever works for the individual."
As for walking down the aisle with De Gallo, whom she's been dating for seven years and became engaged to in July 2008, it will have to wait a bit longer.
"We actually had a date, and then we had to push it because I took a part," she says. "I actually had to get permission and I called him and said, 'We're actually going to have to push the date.' Now that I have the time off we'll definitely be planning it."
Leap Year arrives in theaters Jan. 8.
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Serves 8 |
Prep Time 25 minutes |
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 1/2 cups Eden Wild Rice, washed until water runs clear, rinse and drain
4 cups water
1 pinch Eden Sea Salt
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup small diced celery
1 1/2 cups green beans, sliced 1 inch long, blanched 2 minutes, rinse under cold water
2 cups organic sweet corn, fresh or frozen, blanched 2 minutes, rinse under cold water
6 ounces Eden Dried Cranberries, (1 1/2 pkgs.)
1 cup pecans, dry pan roasted, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp Eden Ume Plum Vinegar, or to taste
1/4 cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Place the rice, water and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove the cover, turn the flame up slightly and cook off any remaining liquid. Place the rice in a large mixing bowl and fluff to cool. Add all remaining ingredients, toss to mix and serve room temperature or chilled.
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We can't change the weather, but we can be ready for it. Every day, NRCS is closely monitoring the drought and assisting farmers and ranchers with implementing voluntary conservation practices that help alleviate the drought's effects.
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NRCS has the science-based solutions and technical experts on the ground today to help farmers and ranchers through this drought and to prepare our country for weather events in the future.
NRCS offers financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to cope with drought across the nation.
EQIP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to address natural resource concerns on agricultural and forest land. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has granted permission for drought-stricken farmers and ranchers to modify current EQIP contracts to re-schedule planned conservation practices until drought conditions improve. In the short term, funding will be targeted toward hardest hit drought areas.
Conservation plans will emphasize improving each soil's capacity to be more drought-resilient. Particular conservation practices that will be employed include residue management practices, such as mulch till and no-till; cover crops; mulching; and crop rotation.
NRCS will work closely with producers to ensure successful implementation of planned conservation practices. Where conservation activities have failed because of drought, NRCS will look for opportunities to work with farmers and ranchers to re-apply those activities.
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South Dallas Kwik Stop paid $1,500 civil penalty stemming from altercation between owner and customer
The South Dallas gas station that saw persistent protests this year has paid a $1,500 civil penalty stemming from a December altercation involving the owner and a customer, according to records released by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Thomas Pak, owner of the Kwik Stop on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, faced months of protests by groups that said Pak and the store's clerks were abusive toward African-American customers.
The TABC this summer accused a corporation run by Pak of allowing a "breach of peace" – the altercation between Pak and the customer. The commission also accused Pak's corporation of failing to report it to the TABC as required.
Pak's attorney, Richard Barrett-Cuetara, said Wednesday that Pak acted in self-defense, and he said Pak could not have controlled the altercation. Pak called the police after the confrontation, but his attorney said Pak didn't realize he needed to report it to the TABC.
"There was no trying to hide anything," Barrett-Cuetara said.
The payment of the penalty this summer was not an admission of any of the TABC's allegations.
"With everything that Mr. Pak has gone through, I think his position was, 'I'm not going to fight this. I want this bad dream to end,'" Barrett-Cuetara said.
The altercation occurred on Dec. 23, when a man came to the station and began filling a plastic container with gasoline. Pak went outside to stop him because the container was not approved as safe under the law. There was an altercation.
The resulting police complaint, filed by Pak, says the dispute got physical when the man shoved Pak and brandished a knife. But a witness reported seeing Pak "come outside and attack" the man.
The incident was a rallying point for the protesters who accused Pak, who is of Korean descent, of racism toward African-American customers.
Pak and his attorney have always denied those allegations.


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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approximates that more than one million people in the U.S. are living with HIV, but 21 percent of them – more than 230,000 Americans – do not know they are infected. Reinforcing the importance of early detection and treatment, the CDC updated its guidelines in 2006 to include HIV testing as part of every individual's routine healthcare. Globally, there are an estimated 33 million people were living with HIV.
HIV counseling and testing allows those who test negative to learn the information they need to stay uninfected, and helps people with HIV to take the appropriate steps to protect their own health and that of their partners.
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Developed in 1988, Summa's CARE Center is designed to meet the unique healthcare needs of patients with HIV/AIDS in the Akron community. The CARE Center is the only adult, hospital-based HIV/AIDS specialty center between Cleveland and Columbus. The CARE Center staff provides patients with counseling and educational services, outpatient medical treatment, case management, assistance in acquiring medications and referrals for supportive services.
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Top Definition
Pronunciation: (plots), key
—v.i. Slang.
to collapse or faint, as from surprise, excitement, or exhaustion.
লিখেছেন- fruitcake 26 de অক্টোবার de 2003
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Can you define these popular missing words?
From Yiddish, to fall down from extreme excitememnt or abhorance.
When i heard she had slept with my roommate, i was about to plotz!
লিখেছেন- rosedanose 22 de জুন de 2005
burst, with surprise
When I heard that, I almost plotzed!
লিখেছেন- Michael 12 de অগাস্ট de 2003
to faint, fall over, shit pants with excitement. Word is famously used in the film "Donnie Brasco" when they arrive at the King's Court in Miami.
"Wait until you get a load of the banquet room. You're gonna plotz!"
লিখেছেন- mtskunks 17 de ফেব্রুয়ারি de 2010
to burst, as from laughter.
Moishe told a joke that was so funny, I almost plotzed.
লিখেছেন- Slouchy McGoon 15 de ডিসেম্বার de 2012
To shock, surprise, take aback, astound to the extent of fainting or "shitting oneself" .
Krusty: I opened for The Who at Woodstock. I came out in a Beatle wig with a ukulele. Hendrix said he almost plotzed -- his exact words.
লিখেছেন- Joe 13 de নভেম্বার de 2004
The act of farting or accidentally pooping while urinating or cumming. Often used to express extreme responses to humour, pleasure or fear.
That Youtube video was so funny I plotzed myself.
I nearly plotzed when I saw that Stormtrooper bikini!
I nearly plotzed when I saw that Stormtrooper bikini!
লিখেছেন- n16h7m4r30rch357ra 29 de অক্টোবার de 2010


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Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook Time 0 minutes
1 1/2 Tbsp Eden Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 tsp Eden Barley Malt Syrup
2 tsp any Eden Mustard
1 1/2 tsp organic maple syrup
2 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 cup baby salad greens
1/4 cup red onion, sliced into thin rounds
1/2 cup carrots, coarsely grated
1/4 cup Eden Dried CranberriesEden Dried Wild Blueberries
Whisk together the first seven ingredients. Place the salad greens, red onion, dried cherries and carrots into a mixing bowl and toss. Pour the dressing over and toss again to mix.
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UNIVERSITY PARK - In the early part of the decade, when the Nittany Lions' program appeared to be on life support, Joe Paterno won a power struggle that included preserving his coaching staff.
Given how the culture of college football has morphed into big-time business - evidenced how Auburn fired its offensive coordinator a couple of weeks ago and Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden resigned the other day before he was pushed - JoePa's 2004 triumph, coming off four losing seasons in five years, is all the more remarkable.
And one, perhaps, that will deliver the ultimate payoff this season.
The Penn State Nation awakens this morning fresh from a 46-17 smothering of Michigan and standing perfect at 8-0 heading into Saturday night's season-defining moment in Columbus.
And while you'd be hard pressed to signal out what position has been the most valuable, it's clear the team is in the midst of one of the better coaching jobs it's ever done.
Even with JoePa confined to coaching from the press box, where he'll likely remain for the rest of the season.
And why not? He admits he can see much better. He can rest his ailing right hip and leg and, at this stage, there's no reason to tamper with success.
With Tom Bradley, Larry Johnson, Bill Kenney and Mike McQueary on the field, and Galen Hall, Dick Anderson, Jay Paterno, Ron Vanderlinden and Kermit Buggs in the press box, all is quite well.
''My being upstairs,'' JoePa said afterward, ''I'm not sure it's not the best place for me.''
Then he added with his tongue in cheek, ''I think some of the kids would rather I stay [a home] on McKee Street.''
No one in the Penn State camp is weighing in much on that one, except to say they believe, in the words of star tailback Evan Royster, ''it doesn't change too much.''
For the third straight week, Paterno did not address the team at halftime. He stayed in the press box and sent messages through his assistants.
''It's too tough for me to go down and back up,'' he said. ''I asked the coaches and they said we're OK. They knew what we had to do.''
Indeed. The defensive staff made some personnel moves and inserted the likes of Michael Mauti and Bani Gbadyu to help increase the Lions' team speed and tackling.
The offense overcame some early shakiness and eventually got control of the line of scrimmage well enough to free Royster and let Daryll Clark find his comfort zone.
The result was a dominating 39-0 stretch over the game's final 43 minutes.
Michigan, which never seemed overly satisfied with Lloyd Carr and over the next few years may come to appreciate him even more, helped Penn State's cause with poor special teams play and some suspect play calling by Rich Rodriguez when the game was still in doubt.
Michigan got Rich Rod via a national search. Paterno, 81, is going year to year, and it's unclear whether he'll be back next year - although this season has punctuated that it surely will be his call.
Whether it's this year or next or whenever, it's also unclear of the future of his assistants, and though that's the nature of the job, from this view, school president Graham Spanier could do a whole lot worse than the combination he's got going right now.
''I kept telling everybody I have so much confidence in this coaching staff,'' JoePa said. ''They're mature professionals. They're good teachers, they're close to the kids, and the kids respond to them.''
The Lions finally ended their streak by beating Michigan for the first time since 1996, and now they'll try to win in Columbus for the first time since joining the Big Ten.
And staring across the line is a Pennsylvania-bred quarterback, Terrelle Pryor, that chose the Buckeyes over Penn State.
''He's a heckuva prospect and a heckuva young man,'' defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, who recruited Pryor, said. ''It's going to be heckuva challenge.''
For both - a coaching staff that is thriving and a young quarterback that JoePa said, ''has got it all.''
Let's see whose stock is higher at this time next week.
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Penn State Shenango to Host Open House for New Occupational Therapy Facility
Penn State Shenango will host an open house for its new occupational therapy facility from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2 in the Chadderton Laboratory located on Shenango Avenue in downtown Sharon, Pa. A ribbon cutting will take place at noon. The open house is open to the public.
The Shenango campus received Developing Program Status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) to begin offering the associate in science in Occupational Therapy (OT) program fall 2012.
For more information about the Penn State Shenango OT Open House or its OT program, call 724-983-2890.


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It's a common practice that seems like
generosity, but could lead to your home being invaded by federal agents.
Recent cases underscore the dangerous nature of having
an unsecured Wi-Fi router.
I. A Rude Awakening
On March 7 at 6:30 a.m. a resident of Buffalo, New
York received the scare of a lifetime. With a thunderous crash his front
door was broken, awaking the man and his wife. Putting a robe on and
rushing downstairs he saw federal agents wearing a strange acronym I-C-E (which
he would later discover stood for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
An ICE agent charged the stairs, hurling him down
it, leaving him cut and bruised. The man's lawyer, Barry Covert, recalls
the agents screamed at him, "Get down! Get down on the ground!", to
which the man screamed back, "Who are you? Who are you?"
Armed with assault weapons the agents began to
hurl slurs at the injured suspect that gave him the first inclination of what
was going on. "Pedophile!" and "pornographer!" they
He dressed at gunpoint in the bathroom and was
escorted to an interrogation room at a government facility. Agents
accused him of using the name "Doldrum" and downloading pornographic
The man was flabbergasted.
He recalls the agent grilling him, stating,
"We know who you are! You downloaded thousands of images at 11:30 last
He recalls arguing, "No, I didn't. Somebody
else could have but I didn't do anything like that."
Unconvinced an agent sneered at him, "You're
a creep ... just admit it."
II. You've Got the Wrong Man!
Only he wasn't a creep.
After having his family's laptops, iPads, and
iPhones seized, federal agents would later conclude that the man was right --
he had no stash of child porn. However, they would later discover that
his 25-year-old neighbor who was accessing the man's Wi-Fi was downloading
explicit videos and images.
That neighbor, John Luchetti, was arrested
March 17.
The irony is that if police had conducted a more
thorough initial investigation they likely would have had a far different
encounter with the first man. Mr. Luchetti was tracked down because
"Doldrum" also accessed two internet protocol (IP) addresses at State University of New York at Buffalo using a
secure token. When the university revealed the student's identity,
federal agents realized that the true "Doldrum" was a man living in
an apartment complex very close to their original suspect.
To be fair, Mr. Luchetti himself has pleaded not
guilty to the distribution of child pornography.
The case was a tough one because in theory the
feds could have done everything right in gaining
warranted entry in the original suspect's home. The feds began their
investigation on February 11 when they received peer-to-peer file transfers
from "Doldrum" and grabbed the IP address.
They tracked the IP downloading the files to that
address, thanks to cooperation from the internet service provider. So in
theory, the homeowner could have been the primary suspect.
On the other hand, as mentioned,
"Doldrum" also connected from other IPs and a thorough investigation
would have revealed that.
U.S. Attorney William Hochul and Immigration and
Customs Enforcement Special Agent in Charge Lev Kubiak reportedly have
apologized to the homeowner.
Amazingly, in today's era of "fast-food
lawsuits" the homeowner is not suing the government. He just wants
to share his story with the media as a warning to other homeowners and to
pressure federal agents to be more thorough in their searches.
III. Unsecured Wi-Fi: Not Uncommon
According to a study conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf
of the Wi-Fi Alliance, approximately 32
percent of adults have used someone's unsecured Wi-Fi connection without their
knowledge or permission. The study, which polled 1,054 Americans age
18 and older, also estimates that America has 201 million Wi-Fi
Ironically 40 percent of people said they were
more likely to give their house key to someone than their Wi-Fi key. The
admission illustrates the dichotomy between those with some knowledge of
security and those who fail to understand the repercussions of leaving your
virtual door open.
Some understand the risks and willing open their
connections, though.
Rebecca Jeschke, a spokeswoman for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a San
Francisco-based nonprofit that takes on cyberspace civil liberties issues
argues that people shouldn't be afraid to leave their networks unsecure.
In an
interview with the Associate Press, she states, "I think it's
convenient and polite to have an open Wi-Fi network. Public Wi-Fi is for
the common good and I'm happy to participate in that — and lots of people
Orin Kerr,
a professor at George Washington
University Law School, disagrees. He states, "[Whether you're
guilty of downloads on open networks] you look like the suspect."
He adds that accessing open networks without
permission is a legal gray area today. He explains, "The question is
whether it's unauthorized access and so you have to say, 'Is an open wireless
point implicitly authorizing users or not? We don't know. The law
prohibits unauthorized access and it's just not clear what's authorized with an
open unsecured wireless."
The Federal government for its part argues that
homeowners shouldn't leave their networks open. The Computer Emergency Readiness Team -- a
federal organization -- suggests users disable their networks from broadcasting
their presence. They also suggest that users change the default passwords
(which are widely known) and keep their routers patched (to prevent exploits).
At the end of the day, though, many users won't have the knowledge and
skills to follow through on such suggestions.
It's also important to consider that there are
ways to break into most consumer "secured" network routers, as well.
Having password-protected encrypted traffic is no guarantee that your
connection is completely safe from savvy cyber-miscreants.
However, it's perhaps best not to make things easy
for abusers by leaving your connection wide open.
Stories of bad experiences are mounting.
A Sarasota, Fla. man had a cybersquatter download tens of thousands
of child porn images from his marina's network by boosting his signal using a
potato chip can. And in North Syracuse, N.Y. a man this spring was
greeted by authorities who suspected he was downloading child porn. It
turned out it was his neighbor, who was arrested April 12.
Aside from law enforcement and child porn,
thousands have received
threats from the Recording Industry Association of America and
other industry groups for infringed copyrighted materials that were downloaded
over their connection. Some of these individuals were forced into payouts
totaling thousands of dollars.
The issue of open networks and how law enforcement
should deal with them is an issue that seems certain to only grow as time
quote: (May not use deadly physical force if he or she knows that with complete personal safety, to oneself and others he or she may avoid the necessity of so doing by retreating; except that the actor is under no duty to retreat if he or she is in his dwelling and not the initial aggressor.)
quote: In this case the defendant is dead, so who will be able to argue castle doctrine?
quote: We don't all own just M1911's or 9 mm handguns here in the states. Many of us pack high-caliber assault rifles with steel core (or better) ammunition optimized for kinetic energy injection into the target. Also, much of this ammunition goes right through steel and kevlar plating.
quote: It is YOU, the fear-filled, gun-fearing public that are the ones that are a danger to our country!
quote: Think about it - in all these news reports where you see one or two people go into a populated area and start shooting, do you ever hear about anyone shooting back?
quote: There is no possible way to use a gun for defense as it cannot prevent harm.*
quote: This is a nice idea, but in practice, it's a weak argument. The likelihood is that anyone who's willing to riddle a crowd with bullets isn't going to care whether someone in that crowd might have a gun to shoot back with. They're already far beyond the barrier of common sense.
quote: The other likelihood is that if someone decides to shoot you and you don't know it (much like these crowds don't know it), it doesn't matter if you're carrying a loaded, fully automatic weapon. If they shoot you first when you're not suspecting it, you're likely not going to be able to shoot back, so owning that gun isn't going to do anything against a threat you don't know is going to hit you first.
quote: The defense logic is total BS- guns are offensive tools by nature. It is impossible to "defend" yourself or your family with them. There are only two possibilities with a gun: 1)Shoot before a threat shoots you (unless you're in a war or a gang member, 9 times out of 10 you don't know if someone's going to harm you) 2)Shoot after being shot at/harmed (which constitutes revenge/payback, not defense)
quote: Anyone who decides they're going to shoot you knows that you might shoot back, realizes the risks, and decides it's worth it. Or, they don't, and are crazy, therefore it doesn't matter anyway. There is no possible way to use a gun for defense as it cannot prevent harm.* *I own a gun a believe in my second amendment rights.
quote: I didn't say it was a deterrent, I meant that if there were more armed citizens, it would be a lot more difficult for someone to go on a shooting rampage. Sure, he may still take out a few but he'd be put down long before he can do any real damage
quote: Remember this, you are guilty until PROVEN innocent .
quote: Remember this, you are innocent until PROVEN guilty
quote: Assume you are this guy, wake up, and see what looks like a small military squad in your home.


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Ex post evaluation of the current Protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles and ex ante evaluation including an analysis of the impacts of the future Protocol on sustainability
- Final report [4 MB]
This report has been prepared with the financial support of the European Commission. The views expressed in this evaluation report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission or of its services.
This is especially the case where finance/budget is referred to, where the evaluator's analyses are sometimes based on non-exhaustive data (commitments instead of payments) and where, for this reason, the European Commission does not fully endorse the findings of the report with the authors.


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I've conquered more corners than I could have imagined and it's only Wednesday. That's awesome. And really is kind of a miracle.
I started leading a small group at church (formerly known to many as Sunday School) for 3-5 year olds and they sing a song to the verse Phillipians 4:6-7...
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (repeat like a dozen times)
I can not get it out of my head.
And I don't want to.
(repeat like a thousand times.)


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awesome to the max, extremely rad, ridiculous in a funky way, the bee's knees.
oh snap, yo! this fried chicken is donkfunkulous!
von Justin MaHaffey 30. November 2009
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Can you define these popular missing words?
(1) a level of absurdity that has achieved a level of awesomeness.
(2) significantly more absurd than redonkulous
(2) significantly more absurd than redonkulous
that is donkfunkulous. that was donkfunkulous. this is gonna be donkfunkulous.
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Love her modern interpretation there at that 12second mark. So cute!
Hooray for yarn! It adds so much.ReplyDelete
I think she might be the happiest baby EVER. She's so cute :)ReplyDelete
Look at her clapping! Love it! :)
Arianne better watch it! Ivy will be doing the Carlton soon.ReplyDelete
She is getting sooo big! What a great little dancer. (I have heard that song but it was def. a different version) hahaReplyDelete
So adorable-I love the little "moves" :)ReplyDelete
So cute! Love her pose. Does she have a boo boo on her forehead?ReplyDelete
Oh that is too cute! She has some SWEET moves there :)
I love that she was dancing with the yarn too. Libby LOVES Mama's yarn :)
Ohhhh, so darling. You seem so happy, so blissful, when you're lovin' on your kids.
I LOVE babies dancing! This made me smile!ReplyDelete
The girl's sure got some moves there!! So cute!! I love that she's playing with yarn already. My little guy still enjoys systematically demolishing skeins of yarn.ReplyDelete
Love the shimmy with the smile!ReplyDelete
Very cute! I like her moves! She can groove!ReplyDelete
like a polaroid picture. Love it.
love the shoulder shimmy. Adorable-ness!
This is too adorable. Luke was getting a kick out of watching her clap.ReplyDelete
Wow, look at the clapping! Ivy's one talented little baby. :)ReplyDelete
okay, she is so happy! isn't it fabulous to have such a content bundle around to all the time?ReplyDelete
I can't believe she's already "patty cake"ing! ; ) So cute...ReplyDelete
I'm so impressed with her clapping!!! :) What a cutie!ReplyDelete
Oh! She is a doll!!ReplyDelete
Wow - so cute - and she seems so physically advanced for her age!ReplyDelete
That's ADORABLE!! She claps on command well!! Although she did try to go for the sympathy vote by that coughing and sneezing. . . ;)ReplyDelete
She's so so so cute! I just love her dancing and clapping. Aww and little baby sneezes. You're killing me.ReplyDelete
Too cute!! My boys loved the little sneeze! :)ReplyDelete
She is so, so cute! Love it!ReplyDelete
that is too cute!ReplyDelete
She's really cute!ReplyDelete
Oh, she is adorable! Look at her go - she is so happy bopping around to the music. :)ReplyDelete
I love when these moments are captured! You sound like such a happy mom, there is little wonder that your baby is so happy too!ReplyDelete
OMGoodness! HOW did she get so big already? I'm loving watching her grow. She is too precious for words...absolutely adorable!ReplyDelete
she is a dolly!ReplyDelete
Wow, she claps so well! this was adorable!ReplyDelete
She's adorable!!! Love those first little dance moves, so cute!ReplyDelete
Love the clapping!!ReplyDelete


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Let's be fair, not all elderly Christian folks should be painted with the same broad brush that has been caught up in the political narrative since President Obama won re-election.
In fact, Obama got a decent number of senior votes, but Romney's misleading message about health care, which did its level best to resurrect the specter of "death panels," helped to keep a majority of their "old white" constituency firmly in the GOP column.
In contrast, some seniors took notice of the fact that AARP supported Obama in both elections. So, being an elderly Caucasian individual should not automatically preclude independent thinking.
Now, admittedly, senior Christians, who voted for Obama, may have done so because they couldn't quite hold their noses long enough to vote for Romney, rather than because of a profound belief in liberal policies.
Unfortunately, older white, left-leaning Americans are getting to be an endangered species and face ridicule from their rabid, teeth-gnashing, angry right-wing counter parts.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith (the names have been changed for privacy and to keep them from being stoned by their neighbors) from Sacramento, Calif., always voted Republican. But in 2012, they changed their political affiliation to Democrat and voted for Barack Obama, which alienated half their family, friends and church members.
The Smiths' are in their mid-80s, with health issues, so they are less concerned about being social outcasts and more concerned about the economy and being able to pay for their medical bills. They saw that most folks who voted for Romney because they were sold on Obamacare being a spawn of the devil did so for purely ideological and ignorant reasons.
Unlike many old white conservatives, who frequently get misinformed into voting against their own, personal interests, some seniors were concerned enough about Republican proposals to reform Social Security/Medicare and other social safety net that they voted for Obama.
Republicans thought they could appease senior concerns by saying their entitlement reforms would not affect anyone over 55, but many people opposed the concept of leaving their children and grandchildren without any way to have a decent retirement in the future.
Battleground states in the 2012 election had a high concentrations of senior citizens include, which were Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Arizona, Montana and Iowa.
In addition, here is the breakdown of ethnic voters in the 2012 election:
White: 39 percent for Obama, 59 percent for Romney
African American: 93 percent Obama, 6 percent Romney
Hispanic: 71 percent Obama, 27 percent Romney
Asian: 73 percent Obama, 26 percent Romney
Clearly, Romney got more of the old white conservative vote, and the GOP is still recovering from the shock that it wasn't enough to bring them victory.
But, there are plenty of intelligent, well-educated, free thinking seniors in this country, who don't want to be lumped in with the radical-right Evangelical stereotype.
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It's suspected this is when we will see the announcement of Canon's first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. We may finally get the official announcement for the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x lens as well.
Announcing the first digital mirrorless Canon cameras in July so that they're finally in store before Christmas?
Something close to the fuji system would be awesome.C'mon Canon. Still hoping for aps-c.
...is pushing the 7D out to pasture
Good - lets get another one out the way so that the Low cost FF rumours can start again.The 650D looks to rock and is pushing the 60D and the 7D out to pasture - there are lots of great new SLR's to come.


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Tuesday was a day of triumph and tragedy for anyone associated with Mount Union athletics.
On the one hand, two coaching milestones were achieved on the diamond as softball coach Matt Fiscus won his 200th game and legendary baseball coach Nick Imperioli earned victory No. 700 - a truly staggering total.
But the Trojan family lost someone as well on Tuesday. Alan Hartman, a man who took two turns at the helm of the Mount Union football program, died after a fight with cancer.
I played football for Mount Union, albeit not for Hartman. He had moved on from his first tenure as coach by that point.
But he was still a health and physical education teacher there during my high school years. Even though he wasn't the coach, it was easy to tell he loved the challenge of getting the best out of young people by the way he refused to let anyone slack off during his gym classes.
But it was most evident when you watched his Trojan teams play.
Mount Union wasn't always a juggernaut, but Hartman's teams always played hard and won their fair share of games, including posting an undefeated regular season in 1993, the most recent in school history.
He was easily the most successful coach of Mount Union's program during my lifetime.
He also gave a significant part of his life to coaching football.
Oftentimes in the aftermath of tragedy, we always hear talk about putting things in perspective and how sports are "just a game."
But in so many ways, sports are more than that.
Athletics truly are the life's work for many - especially in the place known as "Bricktown."
Since the mid-1970s, Imperoli has been a fixture in the first-base dugout. Fiscus has been managing the softball team for more than a decade. Joe Komir has spent multiple decades leading the boys basketball squad. Corey Wertz - the man who succeeded Hartman as head man of the football team on an emergency basis this past season - has a double-digit number of campaigns as the wrestling coach.
And Hartman - before his illness finally caught up to him - came back for a second helping as the man in charge on fall Friday nights.
Sports are a big part of the identity of Mount Union and especially for those who wore the blue and gold. Hartman - like all of the coaches listed above - was a big part of that.
Over the years, these coaches have taken thousands of kids under their charge and made them all the better for it.
Tuesday truly was a day for athletic celebration for Trojans everywhere. For Matt Fiscus. For Nick Imperioli. And especially for Alan Hartman.
The only tragedy is that it takes events like those that happened Tuesday for most of us to realize it.
Sentinel city editor Brian Cox, a 2003 graduate of Mount Union Area High School, played varsity football for the school from 2000-2002. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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Probably the best part about that was the 8 innings.
Because that was only 108 pitches.
The other best part was the 2-run dinger he hit off Jon Garland.
What a performance, and Dexter Fowler was there to watch it all.
Cubs 6 Rockies 3.
gonna go see if garza can
gonna go see if garza can keep his errorless games streak alive tonight...
Garza at 42 pitches through 3
Garza at 42 pitches through 3 IP. No runs, 2 hits, 4 K's, No BB. 1-0 Iowa Cubs after 3.
Go Mike!
rays games are a lot more
rays games are a lot more enjoyable when brian knobs (yes, the wrestler) and rob szasz (the nobody) aren't in attendance yelling at players for 3 hours straight in an effort to make sure everyone in the place has to hear what they have to say in their form of "heckling."
...because the game is on the field...not the idiots in the stands...
The hemorrhoid of America.
The hemorrhoid of America.
America's wang.
America's wang.


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Moments after his team rallied past Lewisburg and recorded a big win last Wednesday, Montoursville coach Kevin Kurtz pulled aside senior Ally Yocum and thanked her.
Yocum had pointed out some things that could be more effectively done at practice. Kurtz was grateful for input like that from a veteran player. That is especially since he has so few veteran players.
Montoursville starts four sophomores and a junior. Yocum and Kayla Venema, both valuable reserves, are the team's only seniors. That youth, though, is hardly a detriment. It has become a strength and Montoursville (10-2, 5-0 HAC-II) is off to its best start since Kelly Mazzante played there in 2000. The Warriors took sole possession of first place Saturday, beating previously unbeaten Southern Columbia, 45-33, so as appealing as the future looks, the present looks pretty good, too.
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Montoursville's McKenzie Ruffing dribbles around a defender during the championship game of the Montoursville Christmas tournament.
"We're a young team. We don't start any seniors so we know we can get it going this year and it makes it more positive for next year, too," junior guard McKenzie Ruffing said. "We have high expectations but we just have to keep it one game at a time."
Montoursville may have reached a turning point against Lewisburg. Playing against one of the district's premier Class AA teams, Montoursville scored just seven first-half points, trailed by 13 in the second quarter and still was down by 11 late in the third. None of it mattered, though, and the Warriors responded in impressive fashion, going on a huge run that bridged the third and fourth quarters while winning, 34-32.
All those young players made a huge impact, too. Sophomores Marissa Hall and Kelsey Stine kept Montoursville in the game, and sophomores Kirsten O'Malley and Carly Mill combined for 14 fourth-quarter points. Yocum and Venema made some big plays and the Warriors struck a nice balance between youth and experience while showing off their playoff credentials.
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Dr. Masse's Top 5 teams
1. Montoursville (10-2)
There really are no easy HAC-II games, something proven this upcoming week. The Warriors' reward for two huge wins is two more tough games against Mount Carmel and Central Columbia. Sophomore Kelsey Stine is playing well inside and was vital to both wins last week. Her interior defense is stellar and she had 10 points in the Southern victory.
2. Lewisburg (7-3)
The Green Dragons bounced back from the Montoursville loss in impressive fashion, thumping Hughesville, 60-24. Lewisburg plays outstanding defense and sophomore Kasey Conrad helps ignite it. She was outstanding in the Montoursville game and also grabbed nine rebounds. Point guard Maria Kelleher is one of the area's best players and had 19 points in the Hughesville win.
3. Muncy (9-2)
The Indians remain one of the HAC-III's two undefeated teams and survived a scare from South Williamsport last Wednesday, winning 51-49. Muncy has won a lot of blowouts so handling the pressure of that game was good for it moving forward. Sophomore guard Brianna McLaughlin is one of the area's best defenders, but also is quite the offensive threat. She scored a career-high 23 points in Saturday's 60-27 win over Sullivan County.
4. Williamson (8-3)
The Warriors are having their best season in a decade and are perched atop the NTL-West standings after edging Mansfield, 54-50 last Thursday. Williamson is seeking its first league title since 2002 and has a big game at surging Wellsboro Thursday. Lori Horton and Kim Daugherty are having league MVP-worthy seasons and both are averaging more than 15 points per game.
5. Warrior Run (5-5)
The Defenders are a better team than their record indicates something they proved in Saturday's 49-47 loss to two-time defending District 4 champion. Warrior Run nearly rallied in the fourth quarter and center Steph Shamburg scored 23 points against a solid Mount Carmel interior defense. The Defenders have lost four games by nine points or fewer and remain a dangerous team if they advance to districts. Saturday's game proved that.
Player of the Week
Lori Horton, Williamson
An outstanding post player, Horton has been a force all season. She scored 39 points in two wins last week, recorded two double-doubles and blocked five shots against Mansfield. Horton is tough on both ends and has Williamson thinking championship for the first time in a long time.
Game of the Week
Muncy at Benton
Wednesday's game will break the tie atop the HAC-III. Both teams are 5-0 in the league and split two games last year. Benton center Justine Seely is one of the district's best players so the Muncy defense will be put to the test in a game that could have a playoff feel.
Whatever the future holds, this is a game Montoursville can always look back and lean on. This was a game where the kids grew up.
"It's huge. That is a big game to win," Mill said. "It prepares us for later on."
"We have a young team and it shows a lot of character," Kurtz said. "We have two seniors who provide some really good leadership. I'm not going to minimize the youth of the team but we have some seniors that really provide the leadership and help the team."
That showed against Southern. Instead of suffering a letdown after the dramatic Lewisburg win, Montoursville built on the momentum. It again played sensational defense and again received a balanced effort as it handed the Tigers a 12-point loss three nights after they had beaten two-time defending district champion Mount Carmel.
"It was a well-rounded team win," Kurtz said. "It was a good week, but a tough week."
Yocum and Venema will not be around the next two years as this Montoursville team continues growing and moving forward. But they still have a shot at winning league and district championships. The Warriors have several tough games remaining, starting Wednesday against Mount Carmel but they own the district's best record and have won nine of their last 10 games. They have held nine teams to fewer than 40 points and seem to be getting better and more confident every game.
The talk at Montoursville the last few years was about how bright the future was. Forget that and forget the grades these players are in.
The future is now.
"We are here to play," Kurtz said. "This program is moving in a good direction."
St. John Neumann guard Meghan Trenholm became the area's first player to reach 1,000 career points this year, doing so Saturday against Bloomsburg. The junior is the quickest player in program history to reach that milestone and the first to do so since Meredith Grausam in 2003. Trenholm is one of the area's hardest workers and is relentless on the court, excelling in all areas.
"We know we can always count on Meghan to make a play," Neumann coach Steve Sholder said earlier this season. "She has really grown as a leader."
Trenholm has helped Neumann reach districts the last two years and it is 8-3 this season. She has 1,001 career points, scoring that many in just 58 games while also leading the Knights in rebounding and steals the last two seasons. Trenholm is the area's second-leading scorer this season, averaging more than 21 per game and she has increased her scoring average in each of the past two seasons.
Wellsboro is surging after a frustrating 3-8 start. The Green Hornets stunned Mansfield, 51-50, on its home court last Tuesday and have won three straight while emerging as a NTL-West title contender again. Wellsboro lost six of its first eight games by seven points or fewer, but a young team is starting to jell and senior Mackenzie Marple has been sensational. She scored a career-high 29 points in the Mansfield win ... Allie Pagana had a good week for Loyalsock, playing good defense and averaging 11 points in three games. The Lancers (3-6) won two of those and should not be counted out of the playoff hunt ... Bucktail sophomore Maria Morgan had a triple-double in a 52-35 win over CMVT, going for 20 points, 10 assists and 10 steals. The Milton girls are playing as well as anyone in the area and stunned Danville last week before edging Jersey Shore. The Black Panthers (6-5) have won six of their last seven games.
Masse may be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at @docmasse.


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Monday, April 1, 2013
Stubbs Muldrow Herin architects has been selected to design the North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School. After masterplanning and designing a temporary campus for this school in 2011, SMHa, in conjuntion with consulting K12 architect Craig Gaulden Davis, will now design the new facility: an 86,000 square foot partial magnet school offering visual and performing arts curriculum to students in grades K-5. The facility will have a capacity of 600 students, and is anticipated to open in 2016.
Stubbs Muldrow Herin architects is a full-service architectural firm located in Mount Pleasant, centered on a variety of project types for primarily local and regional clients. The firm's emphasis is on good planning, problem solving, sustainability and appropriate architecture for its place.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) offers three
formal processes for resolving disputes related to special education:
mediation, special education complaints, and due process hearings.
Information for these three processes is presented below.
TEA is required by state and federal law to offer mediation to parties who have a disagreement involving the educational program for a student with a disability. Mediation is completely voluntary, meaning that both parties must agree to participate in mediation. TEA automatically offers mediation each time a special education complaint or due process hearing request is filed, but mediation may be requested at any time. For information on how to request mediation go to the Office of Legal Services, Special Education Mediation Program.
If you believe a public agency, including TEA, has violated federal or state requirements related to special education, you may file a complaint with TEA.
In order for TEA to conduct an investigation, you must write and sign your complaint. The complaint must include the violations you believe have occurred and the facts to support the violations. A complaint form is available in English and Spanish for your use. You do not have to use this form to file a complaint. You must hand deliver, mail, or fax the complaint to TEA. TEA cannot accept special education
complaints by email.
In addition, whether you use the complaint form or write your own letter, the law requires you to send a copy of your complaint to the public agency against which you are filing the complaint.
Complaints must be hand delivered, mailed, or faxed to:
Texas Education Agency
Division of Federal and State Education Policy
1701 North Congress
Austin, Texas 78701-1494
Fax (512) 463-9560
Word version of the form has been designed for you to complete offline, print,
sign, and send to the public agency and to TEA. The boxes on the form will
expand as you type. The PDF version of the form has been designed for you to
download, print, complete by hand, sign, and send to the public agency and to
TEA. You may attach additional pages if needed.
A checklist has been developed to ensure
you submit all required information in order for TEA to investigate your
special education complaint.
Note: A complaint investigation and mediation
can be requested at the same time. If you request a complaint investigation and
a due process hearing on the same issues, your complaint investigation request
will remain on hold until the due process hearing has ended.
Complaint Investigation Form – English (Word)
Complaint Investigation Form – Spanish (Word)
Complaint Investigation Form – English (PDF)
Complaint Investigation Form – Spanish (PDF)
allegations (English)
additional allegations (Spanish)
There are five sections to the complaint form:
If you are requesting a complaint investigation for one student, you must complete the "Student Information" section. Provide the student's complete name, mailing address, phone numbers, and the name of the school where the student attends or attended school. The name of the student's school district and the student's date of birth are optional, but are requested for identification purposes. If you are requesting a complaint investigation for more than one student, skip the "Student Information" section and complete the rest of the form.
In the case of a homeless child or youth (within the meaning of section 752 [2] of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. 11434a(2)]), provide all available contact information for the student and the name of the school the student is attending.
The complainant is the individual or
organization filing the complaint. The complainant may file as a third party on
behalf of students. The complainant must provide his/her complete name and
contact information. The requested optional information is useful for
determining whether the student's educational information may be disclosed to
the complainant under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The complaint must allege a special education
violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), its
implementing regulations, and/or special education requirements in the Texas
Education Code (TEC) or Texas Administrative Code (TAC). The violation must
have occurred not more than one year prior to the date the complaint is
received at the TEA. The complainant must describe, in detail, each act that is
an alleged violation of special education requirements in the IDEA, TEC, and/or
TAC, including when the act occurred and any other events that are relevant to
the allegation. For a complaint investigation, the complainant should describe
what documents would be helpful for TEA to review. Finally, you must provide a
proposal for resolution of the allegation or to the problem.
Please note that the special education complaints process cannot
address concerns related to:
These types of issues may be addressed to campus or district-level
administration and/or through the district's local grievance process.
Additionally, please note that the special education complaints
process also cannot address concerns related to:
These types of issues may be addressed to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights,
which can be reached at (214) 661-9600.
Finally, the special education complaints process cannot address
concerns related to abuse and/or neglect of students. Issues related to abuse
or neglect of students must be addressed to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at (800) 252-5400.
By federal regulation, the complainant must sign
the request for complaint investigation.
By federal regulation, the complainant must send
a copy of the request for complaint investigation to the public agency against
which the complaint is filed. Indicate to whom in the public agency the copy of
the complaint letter was sent and when the complaint letter was sent.
Complete the following actions in order for TEA
to investigate your special education complaint.
A special education due process hearing is a formal legal process similar to going to trial in a court. A district or parent may request a due process hearing when a parent or the district do not agree about the identification, evaluation, educational placement or services of a student with a disability or when the parties disagree on the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to the student. For information on how to request a due process hearing, go to the Office of Legal Services, Special Education Due Process Hearing Program.
For questions related to special
education complaints, please contact the Division of Federal and State
Education Policy:
Phone (512)
Fax (512) 463-9560
For questions related to mediations or due
process hearings, please contact the Division of Legal Services:
Phone (512)
Fax (512) 475-3662.
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special
Education (CADRE) National Technical Assistance Center on Dispute
Q&A on Procedural Safeguards and Due Process Procedures Guidance
from the CADRE Website
For Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
TTY Number: (512) 475-3540
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It is that time again… Apple releases its new 1080p Apple TV 3 and the guys over at iFixit are already ripping it apart. Is there anything sexier than an Apple product with no clothes on? Well, perhaps a jailbroken device would look a bit better.
At the exact same size as the Apple TV 2… the Apple TV 3 adds, most notably, the ability to play true 1080p content. Like the previous Apple TV, the backside features the same, standard, ports as its predecessor:


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Friday, October 11, 2013
Nine of the top sailing teams from around the U.S. competed in the U.S. Offshore Championship in Annapolis Maryland, Sept. 26-29. The race was hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy Sailing Squadron who supplied Navy 44s for the competition. The team from Charleston was honored with a silver medal.
The Charleston team, skippered by Ryan Hamm of James Island, placed second after seven races. Team members were Robert Hertel, Bowman (James Island), Rick Moore, Halyards (James Island), Matt Moore, Jib/Spinnaker (James Island), Paul Whitesides, Jib/Spinnaker Trimmer (Rock Hill), Chris Hamilton, Main Sail Trimmer (James Island) and Brad Law, Mast (Mount Pleasant).
The Charleston team has been working for 18 months to qualify for this event and is excited to have achieved their goal. "The sailing this weekend was awesome," said Ryan Hamm. "I like racing big boats in small places and Annapolis is perfect for that. That's why we were keen to compete."
The team members represented the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association, the Charleston Ocean Racing Association and four area yacht clubs: Carolina Yacht Club, Charleston Yacht Club, James Island Yacht Club and Hobcaw Yacht Club.
The U.S. Sailing Championships provide an opportunity for local sailors to compete on a national level and test their skills against the best. Each team consisted of a crew of eight, including one skipper and six crew members, plus one U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman provided from the varsity offshore racing team. A minimum of five of each competitors' team, including the designated skipper, must have raced together in at least five offshore regattas in the past 18 months.
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