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Jay Nolan
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What experiences do you have that make you a good candidate for office?
I have served as Mayor of Harvard since 2005 and was an Alderman and a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals before that. I was instrumental in founding the Harvard Economic Development Corporation and served as its first chairman for six years. I am a lifelong resident of Harvard who has owned a business and raised a family here. I am active in the community, served as President of the Harvard Chamber of Commerce and I am a Navy Veteran. I care a great deal about this community and its future and I have worked very hard to make good decisions on behalf of our city and its residents.
What are your top two or three priorities if elected?
1) I am very proud of the fact that the City of Harvard has had a balanced budget every year since I took office in 2005, and even during a bad recession. I intend to work very hard to maintain that track record and to keep the City in solid financial shape. 2) Economic growth is very important to any community and we must continue to work hard to keep Harvard on the radar of expanding companies so that we continue to attract new businesses to town. Harvard residents should be able to work, shop, go out to dinner and have activities to choose from in their own community. More choices are coming to town every year. 3) Strong schools and a strong community are very important. We need to make sure that our city has good parks and recreational programs for our young people, and that our schools stay safe and drug-free. We have a new elementary school, a great public library, a growing park system, a new senior center and a strong sense of community. We need to preserve and build on
Would you support freezing your taxing district's levy until housing prices rebound? Why or why not?
Yes, I would support a freeze in the tax levy as long as there are real reforms in pension costs, public works projects and unfunded mandates. That being said, I don't think a municipality should ever take away its flexibility or limit its options, especially when the economy is still uncertain. Harvard weathered the worst recession in decades and came out in good fiscal shape. We also came out stronger than a lot of other communities. We kept our car dealerships and new businesses have continued to open in town over the past few years. We worked very hard to tighten our belts and to control costs and we were successful in doing so. It doesn't make sense to tie your hands and limit your options, because you never know what may happen in the future.
What one decision by the village board do you most disagree with and why?
The Harvard City Council works together as a team, for the good of the community. There are a lot of committee meetings, everything gets discussed and we really do work together as a group. I don't disagree with anything that the City Council has done, because our decisions have been group decisions that were made with Harvard's best interests in mind.
What was the biggest accomplishment of the board in the past year?
Our City's biggest accomplishment has been maintaining a balanced budget and keeping Harvard economically strong. We did what we had to so that the City would stay on solid financial ground. For example, a year ago at this time, the City had $760,000 in debt. At the end of January 2013, we had only $140,000 in debt. The City Council and all of the city departments worked together to make that happen.
Why should voters elect you to office?
We have accomplished so much as a city and as a community. Harvard has a balanced budget. We have new businesses opening in town and employers creating new jobs. Companies that have been here a long time are expanding. We have a new senior center and food pantry, a community sign that our residents count on for local information, and family oriented events like Milk Days and the Tri-County Rodeo that create community pride and attract new visitors to town. We reduced electrical costs dramatically, kept city services going during a tough recession and recently won the Governors Home Town Award, which we are very, very proud of as a community. These are Harvard's accomplishments and, as Mayor, a lifelong resident and an active community member, I couldn't be prouder. I would like to continue to work with the City Council on Harvard's behalf to continue all of the good work that is being done. Thank you.
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Wouldn't it be better to just buy the 2.00 ct SI1 stone?
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Another word for Pound sterling, British money (pounds), cash, dosh etc.
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I can't believe how many beers Bill can drink, that is some serious poundage.
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the result of adding excess weight or pounds
I gained some serious poundage weight on my trip to Italy last year.
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The act of really aggressive and passionate sex. Usually leaving both participants extremely satisfied.
My husband gave me a good poundage last night.
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is to have sex with a woman with large thighs and ass,the thighs pound down on you.
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An enjoyable act of being taken from behind. Also used to refer to something that is enjoyable.
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The Association of American Universities is a a nonprofit, invitation-only collection of public and private research universities. Because all 11 current Big Ten schools are AAU members, many believe any universities asked to join an expanded Big Ten would likely be among the AAU's 63 member institutions.
Many of the schools most often mentioned as expansion candidates -- Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Georgia Tech -- are AAU members.
"I think that's a priority for us, to make sure if we expand (to) get teams that are AAU schools," Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said.
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• South Orange native Jim Delany bringing bold vision to job as Big Ten commissioner
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No one disputes that the Big Ten, which is in the process of an 18-month study of expansion, would undoubtedly seek like-minded new members if it does elect to grow.
Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany, speaking at the league's recent meetings in Chicago, acknowledged that membership in the AAU would be "very important" for prospective new conference members. Delany declined an interview request through a Big Ten spokesman today.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, a proponent of the Missouri Tigers joining the Big Ten, has cited the school's AAU affiliation as one of several positives in its favor.
The Big Ten expansion talk has created interest in the AAU, what it is and what it does.
Founded in 1900, the AAU (not related to the better known Amateur Athletic Union) focuses on national and institutional issues that are important to research-intensive universities, including funding for research, research and education policy, and graduate and undergraduate education.
AAU associate VP for public affairs Ann Speicher said AAU members are staunchly committed to protecting and advancing their roots in research. Should the Big Ten choose almost any other non-AAU member to join, it might be seen as a move made to fatten athletic budgets instead of to find an appropriate peer.
No conference other than the Big Ten has all of its members in the AAU.
The Big Ten expansion talk has prompted a lot more traffic on the AAU website, and many, many more interviews from media.
"We find it kind of fun," Speicher said.
Only a couple of schools mentioned as possible expansion partners, or who fit the general parameters the Big Ten is seeking, do not belong to the AAU. Those are Notre Dame and Connecticut. Both are institutions with high academic standards.
Smith, a Notre Dame graduate who was on the Fighting Irish's 1973 national championship football team, concedes that Notre Dame remains a viable candidate for expansion.
"If they happen to be in the mix, then that would have to be looked at relative to all the other criteria. That's pretty common sense," he said. "But that (AAU membership) is a big criteria for us. ... We've always leaned toward that."


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I'm a self-taught crafter, of a variety of different crafts and mediums. My latest passion has been crocheting!
Just over a year ago, we moved up to God's country where the winters can be ...
I'm a self-taught crafter, of a variety of different crafts and mediums. My latest passion has been crocheting!
Just over a year ago, we moved up to God's country where the winters can be really long. I needed something to do to pass the time and keep me warm, crocheting was just that "thing"! I found that making blankets for wedding gifts, also helped to keep me warm during the day. lol
I recieved alot of positive feedback from the items I created and was urged by many friends and family to "sell my designs", so thus it began, my journey into writing crochet patterns and A Crocheted Simplicity was opened!
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! :)
What is projected to be the HOTTEST new pattern for Fall/Winter 2013???....... You guessed it: PLAID!!! :D I've had this idea rolling around in my head for the past 3 months now but had so many chevron patterns to write first. I'm SO excited to bring you another addition to my newest line, "Perfectly Plaid". :)
"Perfectly Plaid" Coffee Sleeve & Mug Cozy are my Original Designs! They are very versatile patterns and can be made in SO many color combos and are even customizable for your own plaid layout and design! They are perfect for teach gifts, stocking stuffers and make great small items for craft fairs!
Sizes included in this pattern are: Standard Coffee Sleeve & Standard Coffee Mug
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Acuity to expand corporate headquarters in Sheboygan
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A major expansion is in the works for the corporate headquarters of the Sheboygan-based insurance company Acuity.
The company said it will increase the size of its campus by more than 50 percent.
Construction of the $130 million project is expected to start in December.
Once completed, the building will be able to accommodate 4,000 employees, which is more than four times what the current place can hold.
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Things are getting hot and heavy between Ray J and Floyd Mayweather's side piece Princess Love. It looks like the pair have gone off and gotten matching tattoos, just days after Princess Love was kicked off The Money Team for sleeping with Ray J on the side. This is becoming a HUGE mess, something tells me this is all an elaborate set up for Love & Hip Hop LA.
And if that wasn't enough, the two have a zillion photos of them coupled up. There are quite a few of them out and about, in the clubs, hugged up and having a great time. If Floyd couldn't see they were messing around he obviously wasn't trying to.
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her stomach needs work but eh.
what happened to him and teirra marie?
I'm with $picey...
@fe that did seem like a lil light weight hate lol
I don't think fe is hatin, she only said the girl needed to work out. Why is it because someone doesn't like a photo, it's automatically hatin? We really need to retire that word.
Those tatts look bootleg.
See? luvsmoochez said the tatts look "bootleg" does that make her a hater?
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Looks like the fans in Los Angeles got a pretty good show on Wednesday night at the Sports Arena.
There were three tour premiers: "Darkness On the Edge of Town," "Raise Your Hand," and "Spirit In the Night." and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine joined Bruce for "Ghost of Tom Joad" just as he did at the two Anaheim shows last year.
Show began at 8:17 p.m. LA time (keep those early starts going Bruce!)
1. Badlands
2. Darkness On The Edge Of Town (tour premiere)
3. Outlaw Pete
4. Out In The Street
5. Working On A Dream
6. Seeds
7. Johnny 99
8. The Ghost Of Tom Joad (With Tom Morello)
9. I'm Goin' Down
10. Raise Your Hand (tour premiere)
Not sure the last time this song was played in the main set, if ever. Was played in the encores as far back as the Darkness tour.
11. Spirit In The Night (tour premiere)
12. Waitin' On A Sunny Day
13. The Promised Land
14. The Wrestler
15. Racing In The Street
16. Kingdom Of Days
Dedicated to "Pats and the kids" (for wife Patti Scialfa who was not at the show).
17. Lonesome Day
18. The Rising
19. Born To Run
20. Hard Times
21. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
22. Land Of Hope And Dreams
23. American Land
24. Rosalita
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WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Elizabeth Thornburg, 94, of Weatherford, formerly of Fritch, Texas, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Brown Chapel of the Fountains in Borger, Texas. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger.
Mrs. Thornburg was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Bellevue, Texas, to William and Bertie Hodges Boyd. She worked on B-24 bombers during World War II as one of the Rosie the Riveters.
Survivors include a son, Brad Thornburg of Weatherford; a sister, Mary Baldwin of Fort Worth, Texas; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
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We found hiring a car was the best way to reach this remote area of France. Our trail starts in the busy market town of Bretenoux and lasts for around 50 Km, which will probably take 4 days. Leaving the town, you set out along a French National Trail, through rich farmland, so typical of the area known historically as Quercy. It's worth stopping to explore the ancient and impressive Chateau Castelnau -Bretenoux, a reminder that this region was once the battleground for the Hundred Years' War between the French and the English
We flew to to Bordeaux and picked up our car to reach our base in the Lot Department of southern France. I have spent very little time in France, and despite doing the obligatory seven years of French at school, have retained very little of the language, so I was a bit more dependent on Dave this trip. He camped and drove about the country with his late first wife and their girls, whereas I went to Germany and then the US with my late first husband, so I had to bow (reluctantly) to his superior knowledge. We did struggle a bit, English wasn't widely spoken - despite the Brit enclave in the nearby Dordogne - but with hand signals, Franglais and German we managed to arrange taxis to pick us up from the end of our daily walks and eat.We had lovely weather, and the walking was a real pleasure. As usual, we saw very few other people on our rambles and the villages and countryside were sleepy in the hazy sunshine. Armed with good maps, we found the trails very well marked and the going was pretty easy in the main. We started at the bastide town of Bretenoux, which is a town with a medieval heart on the busy D803 and soon struck off up the hill in the direction of Ch�teau de Castelnau. It really was perfect walking weather - no wind at all and no humidity. We meandered across the Bave valley which is very rural; most of the farms and houses had at least a few rows of grapes tucked away somewhere
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Taryn Manning Opens Up About 'Very Bizarre' Moment She Felt Brittany Murphy's Presence During DJ Performance
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It's been almost seven years since Brittany Murphy's tragic death – but on Wednesday night, while DJing in Toronto, Taryn Manning said she felt her best friend's presence again.
20 Life Lessons We Learned from Clueless, 20 Years Later
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At first glance, Cher Horowitz might seem too perfect. Alicia Silverstone's iconic character has the unflappable confidence of a girl who achieves whatever she chooses.
Rolling with the Homies: See How the Cast of Clueless Celebrated the Film 20 Years Ago
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Do you think Clueless had some normal red carpet premiere? As if!
Mother and Son on the Run After Allegedly Plotting to Kill Attorney
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Police are searching for a mother and son who are on the run after allegedly plotting to kill a divorce attorney.
Ashley Tisdale Remembers Robin Williams and Brittany Murphy as Her Greatest Inspirations
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Robin Williams' and Brittany Murphy's lives were unexpectedly cut short, but their legacy lives on through their work, fans and costars – including Ashley Tisdale, who credits both actors for having a major influence on her life and career.
Tisdale, 29, first met Williams while guest-starring on his CBS sitcom The Crazy Ones. In Health magazine's June issue, the actress discusses the effect the late comedian had on her in their short time together.
"He was one of the nicest people," she says, adding, "Whenever I was around Robin, I just wanted to hug him the entire time. He was just a humble, nice man."
In addition to his personal character, the High School Musical star says she was blown away by Williams' professionalism.
"He was the first one on his mark – he would be waiting for everybody else," she says of the star.
11 Expressions from Clueless That, Like, Need to Make a Comeback
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This year, the iconic '90s film Clueless – starring Alicia Silverstone in all her yellow-plaid, middle-part fabulosity – celebrates its 20th anniversary. Not only did the film set style trends for a generation of young women, but it also preposed an entirely original lexicon, including such classic expressions as "buggin'," "riding the crimson wave," and "jeepin' around."
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Lifetime released its trailer for the network's upcoming biopic The Brittany Murphy Story Friday – and it's dramatic.
Flashes of Murphy (played by Grey's Anatomy's Amanda Fuller) struggling with pill bottles and harassed by paparazzi and reporters in her face pass quickly in the footage, while words like "paranoid" and "targeted" flicker between scenes – all set to a haunting, slow-burning cover of Haddaway's "What Is Love" by Canadian import Kiesza.
The clip ends with a distraught Simon Monjack (Murphy's husband, played by Eric Petersen) telling reporters, "You all killed her!"
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Four years after the shocking death of Brittany Murphy at the age of 32, Lifetime is planning to air a TV movie about the late actress.
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Pumkin Cauliflower Soup
This is one of a series of recipes I'm moving over here from my pre-primal (now defunct) cooking site before the hosting runs out so they may seem a bit dated. I'll be making adjustments or edits in order to keep the recipe primal (for instance, in this case, all I had to do was eliminate the croutons)
So, hold on to your RSS feeds; there's some recipes a'comin!
Pumpkin Cauliflower Soup
|Obviously, the croutons will be left out for us non-bread eaters
This is the inspiration for this recipe:
My daughter loves this book and we read it every night. The other night she asked me if we could make pumpkin soup, and since I couldn't think of a good reason why not, I said sure. I thought for a few days about how I would make this soup and then bought the ingredients on my last shopping trip.
What you need:
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 stick of butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced onion
3 cups chopped cauliflower
3/4 tsp rubbed sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp herbs de province
1/2 tsp dried mustard
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock (5 if you like it thinner)
3 cups of whole milk (4 if you like it thinner) I think coconut milk would be great in this too.
1 large can (29 oz) of pumpkin
What you do:
1) Saute the onion, celery, and chopped cauliflower in the 1/2 stick butter until soft.
2) Add in thyme, sage, herbs de province, ground mustard and salt
3) Simmer for 10-15 minutes on LOW stirring often.
4) Add in the chicken/vegetable broth
6) Simmer for another 10 minutes.
7) Add in the canned pumpkin, all spice, and cinnamon. Simmer another 10 minutes.
8) Add in the milk and then blend using an immersion blender. (Worst case, if you don't have one of these, you can blend the soup in batches)
9) Simmer for another 10 minutes or so to let the flavors meld.
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BANGOR TOWNSHIP -- Most of the time a potent three-point attack is a luxury.
Sometimes it's a necessity.
Shortly into this year's basketball season, Bangor John Glenn boys coach Dale Clyde had to adjust his offensive strategy. It was necessary.
"Honestly, we completely overhauled the offense after three games," Clyde said. "We completely scrapped what we were doing, which is a screen-based motion type of offense, which these guys have run since they were in the third grade."
The Bobcats graduated all five starters from last year's squad, and though this year's team isn't small (four-out-of-five starters are between 6-foot and 6-foot-2, only 5-foot-9 point guard Garrett Krager is under six foot), they don't feature a real inside threat.
"We're not big," Clyde said. "We've got some kids that can play inside but we don't have a dominate force, someone we can dump the ball down too."
The quick fix? The three point shot.
The Bobcats are averaging just under seven triple makes per game. Junior's Connor Bluhm and Derrek Clyde, the coaches son, are the most noticeable benefactors. Bluhm has drilled 36 three balls on the season, including a recent four-game stretch where he connected on 18 threes and averaged nearly 18 points a game. Clyde has connected on 24 long balls this year.
On four occasions this year the Bobcats have drilled at least 10 three's in a game. Including a season-high 12 in a 58-56 win over Reese on Jan. 23.
"We talk about spreading the court and being shot-ready," Clyde said. "Shoulders squared, feet set, and firing it within the rhythm of the game."
With 12 games down, John Glenn is 6-6. Not bad for a team that began the year with zero players with starting experience. The Bobcats have hit 81 threes thus far and show no signs of slowing down.
Of course, as word of the Bobcats knack for shooting the long-range shot gets around, opponents will inevitably focus on preventing it.
That was apparent in the Bobcats 49-32 loss to Saginaw Nouvel Friday night. The Panthers knew Glenn was going to try and beat them from the three-point line. And they just weren't going to let that happen. Nouvel limited the Bobcats to four triples, three by Clyde and one by Bluhm.
The next logical step is taking defenders off the dribble, and Clyde knows it.
"When they play really tight on the perimeter, you have to get by people," Clyde said. "And that's something we need to continue to work on, we don't want to settle for shots, we want to take the ball hard to the basket."
Nine different players have made three pointers this year for the Bobcats. So opponents will continue to faceguard against the long bomb. And there will be games like Friday's loss.
But still, the new offense has taken Glenn's inexperienced team to a .500 record just over half way through the season.
"We are what we are," Clyde said. "We're not overly big, we've had to adjust a little bit but we're getting better at it."
"It's still a work in progress."


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My husband and I are enjoying the summer as this past winter was the winter of nonstop blizzards and temperatures of 10 to 15 degrees below zero. We are busy planning travel trips this winter that will give us some warm weather. The first one is to Bora Bora and of course the Carolina beach. I am always promoting Mary Baldwin University to my friends as it is indeed a very special place in beautiful surroundings. SarahMack Lawson-Brumit Class of 1966


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The following is an excerpt from Pickup Lines, our weekly premium column focusing on the top waiver-wire adds. For the full column every Sunday, join Fantasy Source!
I might be at work on Memorial Day weekend, but that doesn't mean you want to be sitting in front of your computer for longer than necessary. With that in mind, I'll get right into this week's pickups.
In the box
The big news of the week was season-ending injury/surgery for Prince Fielder. Granted, he wasn't hitting that well (.247/.360/.360), but he was still getting on base. With a guy like Prince, you always expect a hot streak to be around the corner. Still, Fielder's struggles make it easier to replace the production. Ike Davis (8 percent) has been hitting OK of late, with a .311/.414/.419 line over the last 30 days. Adam Dunn (35 percent) is far from popular, but he's posted an .869 OPS this season. If you're willing to put prejudices aside, you can bank some solid power stats for several weeks.
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Let's be clear on one thing: Wilmer Flores (1 percent) is not a shortstop in a pure baseball sense. He has the "SS" next to his name, which is all that matters for us. He's played seven games there, so he'll be shortstop eligible for the rest of this season -- and, perhaps more importantly -- in 2015. He hasn't produced much in 2014 (.267 in 30 at-bats), but he's hit well in the minors over the years (.300/.349/.479 in 2012, .321/.357/.531 in 2013) and has been one of the Mets' top prospects since 2008. This feels like a case of trying to be the smartest guy in the room, but Flores could end up being a real impact player because of his new position eligibility.
A pair of toolsy AL West outfielders are heating up. Michael Saunders (3 percent) has been getting more PT of late and is making the most of it, batting .299 over the last 30 days. He only has two homers on the season, but he has some extra-base pop evidence by his 19 homers and 31 doubles in 2012. The stolen bases are stuck on two, but he has enough speed (21 steals in '12, 13 in '13) to contribute in that category. Dexter Fowler (43 percent) is a similar player to Saunders in that he's more likely to give you a 15/15 type of season as opposed to making a big dent in homers or steals. If Fowler continues to get on base at a high clip like he's been doing of late (.475 OBP last two weeks), then those steals could approach 20 by the end of the season.
WATCH LIST: 3B Lonnie Chisenhall (16 percent), 2B Gordon Beckham (10 percent), OF Denard Span (8 percent).
On the bump
Remember Drew Pomeranz (57 percent)? He was selected No. 5 overall by the Cleveland Indians in 2010, traded to the Rockies as part of the Ubaldo Jimenez deal in 2011, then traded to the Athletics in a deal for Brett Anderson this past offseason. At the moment, the A's are winning that trade as Pomeranz has tossed 15 consecutive shutout innings while striking out 16. He's only thrown five innings in each of his first three starts as he continues to stretch his arm out, but he should receive a longer leash as he continues to work in the rotation. Check him out.
We discussed Jake Odorizzi (10 percent) on the podcast last week, and it's worth putting him under the microscope a little more. He only has nine starts under his belt in 2014, and the numbers aren't that strong (4.98 ERA, 1.59 WHIP), but his 10.8 K/9 stands out. While it's unlikely he keeps this pace up, Odorizzi has been a strikeout guy throughout his young career, posting a 9.12 K/9 over 605 minor league innings and an 8.74 mark over 80.1 career big league frames. An uncharacteristically high walk rate (4.78 per nine) and a crazy .362 BABIP have conspired against Odorizzi. If and when those two get back in line, he could pitch a lot closer to some of his advanced stats (3.45 FIP, 3.73 xFIP, 3.69 SIERA). It's not necessary to sign him to your team right now, but he could end up being a popular add. Like Pomeranz, Odorizzi is on the bump today.
Love 'em or hate 'em, closers are always a hot commodity, and if you wait until a new one is named, you'll be too late in many cases. In competitive saves leagues, it's often best to plan ahead. In St. Louis, Jason Motte's (9 percent) return to the bullpen means Trevor Rosenthal probably has a little less leash as the club's closer. Rosenthal does have 15 saves, but he's blown a pair and owns a 4.50 ERA. If anyone will supplant Rosenthal in the ninth, it'll be Motte, who has already occupied the role for the Cards. The Rockies' Adam Ottavino (9 percent) is worth a pickup because current closer LaTroy Hawkins has been less than inspiring of late -- although he did toss a perfect inning on Saturday for the save. The thought heading into the season was that Rex Brothers (28 percent) was next-in-line, but he's walking 6.1 BB/9. Yikes. No thanks. Ottavino, on the other hand, isn't even walking one per nine frames (0.84), and is missing plenty of bats (9.28 per nine). This is on the heels of a strong 2013, so he should have enough trust built up to earn a shot as the closer if/when Hawkins gets booted from the role.
WATCH LIST: SP Ryan Vogelsong (17 percent), RP Dominic Leone (0 percent), RP Chad Qualls (27 percent).


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One who is so incredibly gay they make Elton John look like Fabio. Relative to flaming queer and flaming fag.
You are such a fucking flaming homo no wonder no one likes you.
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Someone unbelievably incredibly gay...also includes some narcissists
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Guy 1: What a flaming homo
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4) THE POLYPHONIC SPREE - Dallas' beloved pop-rock symphonic band's 10th annual holiday fete is an early, all-ages show dedicated to what the group has dubbed Holidaydream (it also has a new CD by that name). There'll also be clips from holiday films, an opening set by Gustafer Yellowgold and more. Dec. 22 at the Lakewood Theater, Dallas. $35; free for children under 4. 214-821-7469. polyphonicspree.com.
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Session 49 - Elliptical Galaxies & Bulges.
Display session, Thursday, January 08
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We present a report on our studies of the properties of the mid-ultraviolet (2200 < \lambda < 3200 Åcontinuum and spectral features of elliptical galaxies. This spectral range is particularly important as it is contributed almost entirely by the main-sequence turnoff, which both defines and is sensitive to the age and metallicity of the bulk stellar population present. In addition, it is readily observable from the ground at z > 1, and it is important to develop tools for its proper interpretation to study ellipticals at significant lookback times.
We have produced model spectral energy distributions from stellar isochrones computed using a new interpolation code, and the horizontal branch tracks of Dorman, Rood and O'Connell (1993). We address several issues:
\beginenumerate \item the sensitivity of the mid-UV continuum to age and metallicity and the prospects for resolving the ``age-metallicity degeneracy" problem using UV observations; \item the observational accuracy required to derive a conclusion concerning gross galaxy properties from the data; \item a technique for removing the contamination due to the hot component that is responsible for the Ultraviolet Upturn phenomenon at shorter UV wavelengths from the observation, and studying the underlying light from the cooler stellar population. \endenumerate
We present fits to galaxy spectra (M31, M32, M60, and M89) using our technique. We find that the continua of the galaxies are consistent with solar metallicity populations: in the case of M32, the best fit to the UV/Optical colors is about 7 Gyr, while the other galaxies have implied ages of 12-15 Gyr. Various features of the mid-UV spectra, however, suggest the presence of components warmer than those implied by UV/Optical colors.
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Just wondering if anybody has found it useful to repurpose personas
that were created for a specific project into another area of the
company. I.e. have you successfully translated personas into something
that call center customer service reps can use to identify common
problems and possible solutions. Or get your frontline staff into the
headspace of a user to have empathy over a technology problem or
Any tactical examples would be much appreciated or a good bashing on
why this shouldn't be done.
Adrian Chong
i think using persona's beyond their usual purpose is a great way to connect all employees to their customer base. It implies:
» company wide focus on finding solutions for specific problems and audiences
» knowledge of customer [economic] patterns and [purchasing] ideals/goals
» development of creative/out of the box thinking when it comes to meeting customer needs
my company tends to view persona's mainly as a driver of product design. but it also communicates such findings to all areas of the business to expand employee views. It seems like a no brainer really.
But where i think this idea falls apart is within "diverse cultural spaces"; where the ratio of your customer base is heavily mixed with different ethnicities. Persona's as a whole (in my opinion) tend to suffer from "lump-a-lities"; where behaviours over reach cultural differences.
And lets not even discuss international scenarios. hay caramba!
Henry E.
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Our experts share their recommendations for the best ways to relax and calm your mind.
Everyday Health: Stress is a factor in cholesterol management. What are the three best ways to manage stress during the holidays?
Stuart A. Seale, MD (fullplatediet.org)
Most of us get stressed this time of year because we aren't realistic about what we can accomplish. Control your social schedule as much as you can, as well as your spending, so you don't overextend in multiple arenas. I'm also a big believer that regular aerobic exercise is one of the most potent stress busters there is. Try to make time every day to get out in the fresh air for a brisk 30-minute walk.
Jacob DeLaRosa, MD (portmed.org)
- Stay organized. Don't get overwhelmed. Make deadlines and stick to them. Start planning now and get it done.
- Know when to say no! Saying no during the holiday season is hard, but you don't have to accept every party invitation or participate in every Secret Santa gift exchange that comes your way. Take on only as much as you feel you can handle.
- Take care of you. Keep yourself healthy - going through the holidays while sick is no fun for you or for anyone else.
Pamela Warren, MS, CHN (artofconsciousliving.com)
- Planning ahead to ensure enough time to accomplish tasks such as shopping, traveling, and reaching your destination.
- Taking time for yourself - consider meditation or yoga to calm your mind.
- Avoiding caffeine and drinking herbal teas, such as chamomile and bergamot, for their calming effects.
Lisa Matzer, MD (drmatzer.com)
Exercise, sleep, and spend time with friends. Exercise is one of the best stress busters. You don't have to go to the gym to exercise - brisk walks in shopping malls and dancing at parties are excellent ways to exercise. But be sure to get plenty of sleep during the holidays. Lack of sleep increases your body's amount of stress hormones, which tend to make you crave sugar, salt, and fat. And finally, being with friends and family whom you enjoy is another excellent stress buster. Of course, try to avoid those who irritate you, as they can raise your stress level!
Inna Topiler, MS, CNS (competenutritionandwellness.com)
Don't overbook yourself, and try to leave a few free nights during the week to come home and just relax.
Take 10 deep breaths in the morning, before bed, and before each meal -this will also help you digest your food better.
Jeanette Bronée, CHHC (pathforlife.com)
Go for walks as much and as often as possible. Avoid taking the car or taxi for short trips - walk instead. Instead of ordering lunch in, order it to be ready for you and go pick it up.
Take a breather, which means exactly that - stop what you're doing and take three deep breaths. Pretend to be a smoker and breathe consciously, but without the cigarette, of course!
Take time out to be alone for a while.
Raja R. Gopaldas, MD (rajgopaldasmd.com)
Stress can be related to several factors - physical exertion, work, and finances. Take a break during the day to de-stress. Go for a leisurely walk; if the weather is not cooperative, a 15-minute meditation, where you do not have to think about anything, might be a good idea. Read a new novel or a book unrelated to your work to help relieve stress. And of course, because it's the holidays, spending time with friends and family is without question a great stress reliever.


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Stamford's Community MULTI-FAITH Choir, the NEW WORLD CHORUS is open for new membership! The New World Chorus performs Contemproary spiritual music with the vision of 'One World, One Voice, United in Love'.
FALL SEASON BEGINS: Thursday, January 17th, 2013
ALL ARE WELCOME! Every faith, background, sexual orientation, all walks of life! Come together in the name of Love and Unity.
Led by Music Directors/Composers: Beth Styles and Chris Coogan
Choir Directors: Chela Belcher and Jason Terry
Cost: $100 (*Financial Aid Available)
For more info please visit: http://newworldchorus.com
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Suspicions about the journalistic ethics of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. media empire seem to have been validated by revelations that Murdoch's British operations were involved in hacking cellphones and bribing police officers for information.
Murdoch doesn't try to defuse accusations of hyperbolization in news reporting to favor conservative views on Fox News and in the Wall Street Journal. But its news reports are not the reason for News Corp.'s dominance in the media marketplace. Rather, Murdoch possibly understands better than other media owners the nature of the market, gearing to entertainment and simplification of information.
In Britain, reporters and editors in Murdoch's News International operations - the now-closed News of the World as well as his London Times and Sun newspapers - are charged with hacking into personal digital phone and email files, with allegations that they bribed and otherwise co-opted police.
Murdoch's U.S. media venues including the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal so far have not been tainted with questionable reporting practices. But the FBI is investigating whether American privacy laws have been broken, and British lawyer Mark Lewis says he is representing three American sports celebrities in claiming their phones were hacked by reporters.
Whatever comes of the investigations, the claims in Britain only support the marketing approach that Murdoch has taken.
Other reporters and editors have violated laws and infringed on privacy rights, but in pursuit of political misconduct, demonstrated most notably by the release of the Pentagon Papers. News International's transgressions served no purpose other than commercial advantage. Hacking celebrity email and bribing police would produce titillating trivia - material intended less to provide essential information than to build audience.
Those editorial decisions say as much about the audience as it does about News International's journalistic ethics. Murdoch's media empire may be geared to the lowest common denominator in audience appeal. But it is also a commercial success, reporting $34.4 billion in revenues in 2011.
That comes from providing what the mass in a mass market want.
In his dissembling of the impact of the Internet in national conversations, "The Net Delusion," Evgeny Morozov argues that audiences - whether in democratic or authoritarian states, developed or underdeveloped countries - will select entertainment over information presented as "news."
It's what Nielsen ratings suggest when "American Idol" draws 18 million viewers while CBS' "60 Minutes" pulls 6.9 million (www.nielsen.com).
With more pervasive media platforms, such as tablets and iPods, options for audiences are expanded, likely assuring a less informed public. Morozov cites political scientist Markus Prior in observing that cable television "gave people the choice between consuming political news and anything else - and most viewers, predictably, went for that 'anything else' category, which mostly consisted of entertainment."
Prior, a Princeton professor, examined theories that new media venues allow individuals "to customize their political information" and thus "are less likely to encounter information that challenges their partisan viewpoints." But an element in the theory is a question of whether individuals will seek any political information ("News vs. Entertainment: How increasing media choices widens the gaps in political knowledge and Turnout," American Journal of Political Science, July 2005).
There is more information available, but surveys find no increase in political knowledge.
"People who like news take advantage of abundant political information to become more knowledgeable and are more likely to turn out," Prior said. "In contrast, people who prefer entertainment abandon the news and become less likely to learn about politics and go to the polls."
Despite its corporate name, News Corp. caters to those who prefer entertainment.
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Cuomo's tax rebate is political gimmick
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that 1.1 million New York State residents will receive $350 rebate checks. Why does the state have the money to issue a $350 rebate to 1.1 million residents, but does not have the money to spend on its infrastructure? This does not include the cost of processing 1.1 million checks or postage. I am sure I am not the only person who recognizes that this is strictly a political decision that Albany is going along with.
We keep hearing that New York does not have the money to repair or replace its infrastructure, but we do have the money for a rebate? If the taxpayers were polled and asked if it would be wiser to put $385 million toward improving our infrastructure or to send rebate checks to 1.1 million residents, the results would probably be unanimous in favor of improving our infrastructure or using the money in a more intelligent form.
This is a bad decision made by Cuomo, followed up by a worse decision of approving it by our legislators. This underlines the theory that Albany is dysfunctional, and needs guidance in the worst way.
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LEANNE Parsons is director of equity markets at the JSE.
SUMMIT TV: The JSE has started using its new equity trading platform, called Millennium Exchange. What is the Millennium platform?
LEANNE PARSONS: We wanted to upgrade and implement new technology and we wanted to do that in South Africa - for 10 years it's been in the London Stock Exchange (LSE) building but it's now back at the JSE.
STV: Why did you move it to London 10 years ago?
LP: Then we were only doing 13000 trades a day, so at that level one can't really afford the technology. Sharing with the LSE, we could afford world-class technology and we did something unique in the world, being more than 5000 miles away. Today we have about 107000 trades a day, so we have the volumes to support a world-class platform in South Africa without having to share.
STV: Will this resolve some of the connectivity issues you've had in the past few years when the JSE has gone down for a few hours at a time?
LP: Most of those incidents were as a result of the international link, so now that we do not have to send orders up to London to get matched, we will not have to hold the market with those sorts of issues. We still publish data to London because we have many international investors, but it's not a market halt issue. The majority of the participants are in South Africa and it's all done off the back of the JSE's network.
STV: Will stockbrokers and retail investors feel a difference between this system and the old platform?
LP: When we were doing dress rehearsals - we've been testing significantly since March - one of the comments made by one of the traders was that it was visibly faster.
When we were executing on the LSE platform in London on the fast cable, system transmission was about 200 milliseconds but sometimes when there were issues that was about 400 milliseconds. Now those delays are eliminated and trades take about 500 microseconds. There are 1000 microseconds in a millisecond so you can imagine how fast that is.
STV: Does that speed make a huge difference? The JSE is the biggest exchange in Africa but relative to the New York Stock Exchange it is still small.
LP: We have to be competitive with other global markets, and people look for different things, such as faster execution. If one doesn't have a ticket to the game, one can't participate. We have to be at least equivalent with the other international markets.
STV: Is this going to attract higher trading volumes to the JSE?
LP: Every time we've upgraded to superior technology, as we did in 2002 and 2007, we have seen a tick up in volumes. That doesn't come immediately from a platform perspective, but shortly thereafter we can see a step change from a volume perspective.
Given the speed of this platform - and we hope to improve the operational stability - foreign investors will see a dramatic improvement in speed. They used to place orders that went all the way up to London and then back to the Johannesburg broker and then back to the foreign investor - now it's just being executed between the local broker and exchange and back to the foreign investor.
STV: You talk about high-frequency traders and algorithmic trading, and how they might be attracted to the JSE with this new platform. Why is that important? Surely interest is also a function of how many products you have on the exchange and the shares you trade rather than the platform?
LP: These kinds of traders really look for different things in the markets - it's not always about speed, it's also about opportunities - but there is a minimum speed level that attracts them to the market. They look at liquidity and price arbitrage. We have many dual-listed securities, so we might be the largest exchange in Africa and the only exchange in South Africa but many of our securities are dual-listed on other markets.
In the US, nearly 50% of all trading is done by high-frequency traders, so in terms of volumes that's a big number. If you're not providing an opportunity for those people to be attracted to your market, you're saying "no" to a lot of volumes.
STV: Do you expect interest from high-frequency traders?
LP: You need the ecosystem. We equate this to the analogy of a Ferris wheel where it's difficult to get out at the top - one has to go all the way around. We are not putting in place just a faster matching engine. Later we will implement co-location, and one needs the right billing model. This is just the first step in what is going to be a phenomenal journey for the JSE and South Africa.
STV: What has the cost been and are there implications for stockbrokers and retail investors?
LP: Part of the fees we charge includes technology refreshes, and we explained to the market we would not be upping our fees to cover this - it's been part of the reserves we built up. There shouldn't be any difference. We certainly would not increase our fees to pay for this.
STV: Did the changeover go smoothly? I noticed the all-share index was flat - was it generally just a pretty flat day on the exchange?
LP: It went smoothly. It was a quiet day at about 80% of the volumes we normally do - that's not unusual in both implementations, where we've seen people cautious.


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Personal and Professional Biography
Jill Burgin was first elected to the City Commission is 2011 and was reelected in 2015. She is currently serving her second term as Vice Mayor. She grew up in Memphis and moved to Williamson County in 1991. She has lived in Brentwood since 2000. She met her husband Tim, a 1983 graduate of Brentwood High School, at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in journalism.
She was a copy editor and weekly columnist at the Williamson AM section of The Tennessean. After becoming a mother of three boys, Jill worked as a freelance writer and editor. Until December 2010 she was the weekly humor columnist at the online newspaper Brentwood Home Page.
Jill also has a master's degree in English education from Vanderbilt University and worked with middle- and high-school students in Davidson and Williamson County.
Community Involvement
Brentwood-Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce
Brentwood Police Department Citizens Police Academy
Brentwood Historic Commission Cemetery Committee
Brentwood United Methodist Day School Advisory Board
Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
Leadership Brentwood Steering Board
Lipscomb Elementary PTO
Brentwood Middle School PTO
BMS Viking Athletic Club
Brentwood Blaze
Brentwood United Methodist Church
Transit Citizens Leadership Academy 2010
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Seb Montaigu & Matt Yeates DJ Duo
Franglais house collaboration that started off dj'ing together in 2010 in their bedrooms to pass the time as students.
Matt (M.C.Y) spent the summer of 2011 playing parties in England and bars on the Greek islands and is looking forward to a winter of deep music now he has returned to London. He favours a deep tech house feel with lots of vocals to mix it up.
Seb has returned to Paris for a year and is hitting the production and DJ'ing just as hard as when in England.
Follow this space for lots more mixes in the coming year!!
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Free one-night self defense course for women Oct. 14
Sep 26, 2011
(Sept. 26, 2011)
North Adams
Regional Hospital's Medical Imaging Department and REACH for Community Health will sponsor a free course in self defense for women on Friday, October 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire. Space is limited for this free event. Registration is requested by calling REACH for Community Health at (413) 664-5326.
Women age 13 and up are invited. Nathan Sumner of Villari's Martial Arts Centers in Williamstown will lead the class, which will cover techniques in self defense including strategies for parking lot safety and home safety.
"We'll be teaching good habits that can make you less likely to be a victim of violence," said Sumner. "Everyone has a fire escape plan for their home, for instance, but not everyone has a plan for an intruder in the house or a parking lot assault."
"We're doing this because we believe women should not only be healthy, they should be safe, too," said Lisa Harrison, Director of Medical Imaging at NARH. "During October we're putting a lot of emphasis on breast health and mammograms, but prevention is also about making sure we're safe."
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and casual shoes.
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This Weekend's Interview goes out to Luis Tolentino. Luis is the type of skater that you would want on trips, your team, and just around at all times. He is the type skater that will skate anything that's front of him or any spot that you take him too. He is always cracking jokes and never knows when to stop. Read up and enjoy on what Luis has to say. – S.M.
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1. WHO is currently killing it in NYC?
Billy mcfeely, Rob Gonyon, Shawn Powers, Benny Guerrra, and Rob Campbell.
2. WHAT is like growing up in such a big city?
It's a blessing because of all the culture's that it has to offer. so many people from all around the world live here and from my point of view I feel that being around all these people and cultures help me be more open minded. Just wanna mention how flushing queens had the worlds fair back in 1939 when they introudced the television. Just a bit of history i found especially intersting since i grew up skating there.
3. WHERE do you skate when winter hits?
I usually come out to cali and chill with felix and homies out there.
4. WHEN did skating become your life?
skating became my life when learned how to ollie.
5. WHY don't you have your own show yet?
It's because I need to step my game up.
6. HOW come you haven't driven that beauty of a car of yours cross country yet?
The reason I haven't driven my car out to cali is because its not ready yet. There are few more things that baby needs for it to be ready for that long jounrey I'm counting the days til that happens. I would love for me to just get in my car and drive for hours without a worry in my mind.


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Even if you've never touched a loom, Angela's class will guide you through preparation, the weaving process and finishing techniques.
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What advice would you give someone starting this project? Choose a solid color warp yarn. I used a "twist" colored yarn and it really limited what I could do with color. It's much better, I think, to use the twist yarn as weft. Make sure that your warp is tensioned properly, and if it's not, take the time to redo it. When she says that it's more important to have the warp tension even than tight, she's not kidding. You can always tighten your warp with the pawls, but you're never going to get it straight. And it will affect your edging! When you're weaving, take a moment to gently pull your edge so that there's not a "nub." I have seen a lot of class pictures with nubby edges, and it's super easy to fix if you straighten it as you go!


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Introducing Messengers of Peace Initiatives in Singaparna, Tasikmalaya.
I and Captain Ervan Chandra from Prabuhi|Tasik Team introduced Messengers of Peace Initiatives to ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Posted 25. أغسطس 2014
I and Captain Ervan Chandra from Prabuhi|Tasik Team introduced Messengers of Peace Initiatives to ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Posted 25. أغسطس 2014
one of #Prabuhi4Earth activity is Adopt-A-Tree-Program. This brilliant Program initiated by Leader Susanti Yulianti and started by Sukabumi Team, more than a year ago. ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Posted 19. أغسطس 2014
This is Leader Anda (Kuningan's Prabuhi Team) with his Teen Reading Volunteers. Leader Anda is only one from 8 Leaders we have in Kuningan Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia. Imagine how many beneficiaries they served if they work once a week for the last 10 months... #ScoutInspire ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
bunta..... :) ترجمة
Posted 19. أغسطس 2014
Today we recommend this book! :) What do you recommend? ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Posted 18. أغسطس 2014
People will not care how much you know until they know how much you care. Knowledge is power. Reading to other is sharing the power. When you read about good things then you share the power to do good deeds as well as you show how much you care for others. ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Posted 17. أغسطس 2014
A dozen Reading Volunteer (Adult) Scouts from STIKKU College in Kuningan, as part of Kuningan's P ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
That A.01 surely we can do!
Afterward we report it to? or just tag YUNGA facebook account in the reports? ترجمة
Posted 17. أغسطس 2014
One of Prabuhis from Kabupaten Bandung was reading for a kid in her neighborhood on #ScoutDay. She read about the history of our Founding Father :) ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
salam kenal kak :) ترجمة
Posted 16. أغسطس 2014
One of PRABUHI's Leader; Mrs. MADRIM KUSUMAH was being interviewed by local TV Program "I-Channel" about PRABUHI | Reading Volunteer Scouts. ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Posted 16. أغسطس 2014
Our MoP ambassador; Mr. Harris Nizam was finally join us in PRABUHI | Reading Volunteer Scout. We already set some wonderful projects Plan. One for example is to encourage scout to "defend" the earth through movie making. ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Posted 11. أغسطس 2014
Mandalamekar Village is a remote place that just have their first High School after decades. ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
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Introduction games of Messengers of Peace Initiatives and PRABUHI | Reading Volunteer Scouts to 24 high school students in Mandalamekar Village, Tasik, Indonesia ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
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on #WorldScarfDay 2014, two Prabuhi's Leaders: AR Affandi & Kang Zeze Guru taking their Reading Volunteer scouts to go to mosque for Jum'ah Pray wearing scarf. Scouts are religiously peaceful ;) ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
salam kenal ترجمة
Captain Dinda Brilliani Putri with her crew of PRABUHI | Kuningan Team was helping a farmer in a vegetable field while having #WorldScarfDay today! ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Brother Subrata, I'm sorry... I just read this. My teams serve mainly in Reading Volunteering. It's easy because Reading Skill can be achieved in 2-3 camps/meeting, even when you didn't run the reading course, your scouts still can perform and learn from the experience. Also you only need books that is available in school's or local library for a start. So practically it's costless.
Please feel free to write to me on my facebook account: Atta Verin - let me see if I can be a help.. ترجمة
Ridlo Gani, A reading Volunteer Scout from PRABUHI | Pioneer Troop was having fun on JOTA 2014 in #WorldScarfDay ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
A very happy wish of #WorldScarfDay from PRABUHI (Reading Volunteer Scouts) | Cianjur Team - Indonesia for all inspiring scouts around the globe! ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
From Cianjur Team of Reading Volunteer Scouts Indonesia, we wish you all scouts around the globe: Happy #WorldScarfDay 2014! Let's spread out the Scout Spirit! ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
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Every year thousands of annual Eid travellers from Java Island to Sumatra island and vice versa, ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Te invito a que mires este proyecto y lo repliques en tu país. :) http://scout.org/node/31146 ترجمة
PRABUHI | BALI TEAM lead by brother Danny Iqramullah visited an orphanage to read, delivered gifts and foods to cheer them up and share joys. ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
PRABUHI | Jakarta Team come with "Books Box" in their first day of school, and collected books was given to a local library and reading zone in Bekasi. ترجمةاقرأ المزيد
Members of PRABUHI | Bandung Team joined Fund raising night for GAZA in Bandung, where people from inter faiths (moslem, Chatholic, Hindu and Buddha) prayed and fund raised together for world solidarity for Gaza People. #Prabuhi4Peace #ScoutInspires #SaveGaza ترجمةاقرأ المزيد


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NEED STUFF?: Town employees will repeat their performance from 2008 and hold a town employees' yard sale on Hancock Common on Saturday, April 25. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities.
WELLS GOING WELL: Two wells to help power the town's public safety building geothermal heating-cooling system are nearly finished. Public Safety Building Committee member and selectman David White told the select board that the project is nearly ready to go out to bid, with more than a dozen general contractors pre-qualified, and some subcontractors as well.
HOT BOOKS: Beginning Feb. 2, the overdue fines that the library collects will go directly to the Help at H.O.M.E. This fund was established to assist residents with heating fuel, utility and other bills for essential needs. The board of library directors voted to donate a maximum of $500 to this fund to help those in need this winter. The library will also accept financial donations from residents as they visit the library during this time. "We know that there are people in this town who are struggling with fuel costs this winter," says Library Director Jane Dutton. "We also know that there are people who come into this building for warmth during the day. When you know this, then it makes sense to help others."
ARE YOU ALERT?: Residents wanting the up-to-the-minute alerts from Holden law enforcement can sign up for e-mail alerts by heading for www.holdenpd.com. Click enter and on the site directory, click the "Alerts" button to get to an information page on which to subscribe. Folks already on the alert system have received information about traffic pattern changes, local scams, black bear sightings, ice storm updates and car and house break-ins to name just a few. Most useful recently have been alerts regarding the recent state budget decision to no longer send notice to residents when their licenses are about to expire. Driving without a license is an arrestable offense. Contact Johannah Adams at the police department with questions about signing up for the alert at 508-829-4444, ext. 16.
Call Melissa McKeon at 508-829-5981, ext. 14 or e-mail at mmckeon@holdenlandmark. com with any news for the Holden Roundup.


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In January 2008, a ship powered by fossil fuel set out on a test voyage from Bremen, Germany, to Venezuela and back to Norway.
The ship was helped along by giant textile sails, designed by SkySails, an eight-year-old German company that sells equipment to propel cargo ships, large yachts and fishing vessels by using wind power. SkySail's "kites" are large enough to cover the floor of a ballroom. The sails reportedly reduced the vessel's fuel costs by $1,000 a day. Further, the company estimates that its product can cut a vessel's annual fuel consumption by an average of 10 percent to 35 percent. Another benefit is the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions.
Right here at home, we have a small but promising push toward increased use of wind power.
Last week at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, a wind turbine began generating electricity. KVCC leaders announced that, next October, the college will open a 26-week academy to train technicians to repair and install utility-grade turbines on wind farms.
A boost to the area economy are among potential benefits of this KVCC initiative.
"The Kalamazoo region is continuing to carve out a niche when it comes to economic diversification," said KVCC president Marilyn Schlack.
Schlack said that, within the next two or three years, KVCC could build two or three additional wind turbines to help power the campus. At present, the $250,000, 50-kilowatt wind turbine, with its 120-foot-tall steel tower and 25-foot-long Fiberglas blades, is expected to generate up to 15 percent of the energy required to power KVCC's Advanced Technology Center.
"KVCC is positioning itself to be a pacesetter in this coming wind-energy era," said Jeff Patton, chairman of KVCC's Board of Trustees.
Patton said the demand for wind and solar power can only increase. When the current recession becomes history, it's not likely that oil prices will be as low as they are today.
The new program has the support of Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who advocates a 45-percent reduction in fossil fuel consumption in Michigan by 2020.
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, a St. Joseph Republican whose congressional district includes Kalamazoo, also is enthusiastic.
"What the state has done is pretty ambitious," Upton said. "We want to get there. If you don't start now, you're never going to make that goal."
Any wind power initiative should be kept in perspective. This source of energy, even though it was used to reach our shores more than 500 years ago, is in its infancy today as far as being a contributor to the health of our economic base.
It will likely be a long time before the world turns fully green, energy-wise.
Even so, it's a good idea for our community to be leading the way toward a new technology that will help diversify our economy and make us less reliant on fossil fuels.


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WASHINGTON -- The Christian organization Priests for Life told a federal court Thursday that the HHS mandate requiring it to provide employees free contraception -- some of which induces abortion -- would force the group to violate the very reason for its existence.
Many religious organizations back Priests for Life in this case because they, too, could be forced to support a mandate that violates their faith.
"When a group like Priests for Life is being attacked, I think that says something," Alison Howard, with Concerned Women for America, said. "The pendulum's swung so far that the federal government could mandate a group of Catholic priests to fund exactly what they're working against."
Under the new federal law, such groups would be exempt from paying for the contraception if they sign a form allowing their health insurance to cover it.
But Father Frank Pavone, president of Priests for Life, said signing that paper would be cooperating with evil.
***More than a dozen pro-life leaders rallied outside the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., Thursday in support of Priests for Life. Father Frank Pavone shared his thoughts on the rally and his group's HHS mandate challenge, on CBN Newswatch, May 8.
"They're actually wanting to involve us by filling out a form that says 'Yes, we object,' but then they're using that essentially as the authorization for them to go ahead and do what we're saying should not be done," Pavone said.
According to American Freedom Law Center attorney Robert Muise, who represents Priests for Life, the government is saying the group must play ball or face paying fines of $100 a day on each of its 50 employees.
"When the religious believer is faced with a Hobson's Choice -- here that choice being you either violate the sacred tenets of your faith or you pay crippling fines -- that as a matter of law is a substantial burden," Muise explained.
Meanwhile, in another case, the Pacific Legal Foundation is representing Iowa artist Matt Sissel, who vehemently objects to the government forcing him to buy health insurance or pay hefty fines.
Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the individual mandate's penalty for not having healthcare coverage is a tax.
PLF attorney Paul Beard argues that means the way Obamacare was created and passed in the Senate is unconstitutional.
"All revenue raising bills must originate in the House of Representatives -- the chamber closest to the people," Beard explained. "This bill, Obamacare -- with all its tax-raising provisions -- actually originated in the Senate. And that's the unconstitutional problem."
If Beard's side wins, that could gut the very core of Obamacare.
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Choose any three by three square of dates on a calendar page.
Circle any number on the top row, put a line through the other
numbers that are in the same row and column as your circled number.
Repeat this for a number of your choice from the second row. You
should now have just one number left on the bottom row, circle it.
Find the total for the three numbers circled. Compare this total
with the number in the centre of the square. What do you find? Can
you explain why this happens?
After some matches were played, most of the information in the
table containing the results of the games was accidentally deleted.
What was the score in each match played?
Square numbers can be represented on the seven-clock (representing these numbers modulo 7). This works like the days of the week.
A manager of a forestry
company in Scotland has to decide which trees to plant. There are
three main species to choose from, Sitka Spruce, European Larch or
Lodgepole Pine.
Whatever trees are planted they have to be thinned after 10 and 20
years and the wood from the thinning is sold for a profit.
Each kind of tree has a different planting cost per hectare, a
different growth rate and a different value per hectare depending
on the age the tree is felled. All this information is given in the
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What strategy for planting and felling would you recommend to
the manager in order to maximise the profit after 70 years, 90
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If you have access to a Wal-Mart in the South, you can get up to $200 off a 3DS
For a change, it's great to be a gamer in the southern U.S. — Wal-Mart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas are offering a pretty nice deal for those who want to be 3DS owners. Wal-Mart is offering $100 for an old DS trade-in in an event they're calling "Trade-Back and Trade-Up," and they're going to let you do it twice if you have multiple systems. Before you get all excited, though — that $100-a-piece is only for DSi XL systems. Yeah. Here's the price breakdown, and it's pretty similar to what GameStop'll give you on a trade. DS – $20 DS Lite – $50 DSi – $75 DSi XL – $100 But hey, if you've got two DSi XLs sitting around…enjoy your $50 3DS! The promotion ends on April 30, and might not be in effect at allRead more →By Tiffany Nevin in News 2 Comments »
GamersFirst's 'APB: Reloaded' has a bit of a 'leak' problem
When All Points Bulletin ended before its time, it didn't take very long for GamersFirst to pick up the remains. Today, they opted to release a special "news leak" (because they obviously record all of their news broadcasts ahead of time in San Paro!) that can be found in the video below. So, what's been up in San Paro in the interim? Take a look. FollowRead more →By Tiffany Nevin in News No comments yet
The top ten titles we get to look forward to now that The Weinstein Company is making games
The Weinstein Company isn't just sticking to movies anymore! They announced today that they're launching TWC Games, which will be responsible for video games for mobile, social and console platforms based on their "strong and recognizable properties." They won't be doing this alone, however – they're currently working with Beefy Media to forge relationships with publishers as well as create games. "The Weinstein Company is an incredible entertainment company, and I share their vision for creating very high quality content for the marketplace," said Adam Boyes, President of Beefy Media. "We plan to combine our extensive video game developer relationships with the impressive catalogue of properties to create and produce content made by gamers for gamers." Boyes will work with TWC Vice President of Production and Creative Affairs Matthew Signer to oversee all production aspects. But who's doing the work isn't really the biggest concern here, right? What we careRead more →By Tiffany Nevin in News 1 Comment »
OK GO's latest video is in 3D…S
OK Go is known for their creative music videos. Now they have teamed up with the Nintendo 3DS to launch a 3D version of their music video "White Knuckles". When gamers purchase a 3DS, the first system update will download this video. "We shot the 'White Knuckles' video in 2D and 3D at the same time, but until now, there hasn't been much opportunity for people to see the 3D version," said Trish Sie, the video's Grammy-winning director. "I'm fired up for people to watch the video again with Nintendo 3DS and experience it in a whole new way. This opens up all kinds of creative opportunities." To perform the update, users simply start the "System Settings" from the Home Menu, select "Other Settings" and scroll the page right to select "System Update." Here is the video the only way I can show it to you…2D. FollowRead more →By GamingAngel in News No comments yet
Netflix to remove Showtime episodes
Better hurry and catch up on all your favorite Showtime tv shows on Netflix before this summer. Showtime has confirmed that they are going to be removing all their episodes which include favorite shows like Dexter and Californication. Netflix seems to be confused about the situation. Showtime seems to want to make viewers use their service. I only discovered Dexter through Netflix streaming. I think by Showtime being the only provider of their tv shows, that many people will just skip it. Netflix streaming is too convenient (as many of us use it on our 360 or PS3). FollowRead more →By GamingAngel in TV 3 Comments »
Exploring Emerald City Comicon
Emerald City Comicon is held every year in Seattle. Every year, the convention just gets larger and larger and the guest list better and better. Last year, Emerald City had Leonard Nimoy, around the time that he had announced that he was retiring. So how can you top Leonard Nimoy? Very simple, you invite William Shatner to show up. The media guest list was rather impressive with 5 well-known fandoms represented: Star Trek – William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes and Wil Wheaton Fringe – John Noble and Jesika Nicole Buffy the Vampire Slayer – James Marsters, Nicholas Brendon and Clare Kramer The Boondocks Saint/Walking Dead – Sean P. Flanery and Norman Reedus The Guild – Felicia Day and Amy Okuda Even Bruce Boxleitner (Alan Bradley/Tron) from Tron was there! I knew I was in for a weekend full of magic when I decided to go. It was held atRead more →