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Attendees sat patiently. Some voiced their personal problems and opinions. Others just listened, but they were all waiting for the last item to come up.
ŌĆ£Consideration of an amotion procedure,ŌĆØ Mayor Ron DeSimone said, reading off the final agenda item.
There was a heavy silence. DeSimone and the crowd of about 70 waited for someone to speak up first. Alderman Mike Matthews chimed in, saying he has personally received ŌĆ£lots of complaintsŌĆØ about the mayor and wanted to hold a hearing at a later date.
An amotion is the removal of a public official from office. Generally acceptable reasons for kicking an elected official out under the law are: the person has done something so atrocious that they are deemed no longer fit for the position or committed an act of noncriminal or criminal misconduct in office.
The most recent legal case involving amotion in the state was in 1935, meaning there is not much precedent for such action. That is until this year, however. Earlier this year, a New Hanover County commissioner was booted from office using amotion. The commissioner filed an appeal and won. The judge in the case ruled that the decision against the New Hanover County commissioner was not made by an impartial group based on evidence but rather was made by a group based on their personal experiences.
Alderman Phillip Wight said that no one wanted to call for the mayorŌĆÖs resignation that night. However, he wanted ŌĆ£the opportunity to question a lot of allegations that go around,ŌĆØ Wight said. ŌĆ£I think it would be unfair for me not to bring it to the town for a hearing.ŌĆØ
Members of the crowd asked who would stand judge against the mayor to say whether anything inappropriate was done.
ŌĆ£I know you are ready for his job,ŌĆØ said Maggie hotel owner James Carver, accusing Wight.
Although no specific alleged wrongdoings were enumerated during the meeting, Wight said he had more than 10 situations he had questions about and would like to hold a hearing to address them. Wight asked the mayor to recuse himself from a vote on whether such a hearing should be held.
ŌĆ£You really should recuse yourself. It pertains to you,ŌĆØ Wight said
DeSimone refused, saying ŌĆ£I have a vote in that.ŌĆØ And as has happened so many times before, the board was split. The aldermen voted 2-to-2 on a motion asking the mayor to recuse himself, which prompted a chorus of ŌĆ£Imagine thatŌĆØ from meeting goers.
A subsequent vote on whether to hold a hearing ended in the same tie. However, Alderman Mike Matthews vowed to bring it up again.
ŌĆ£I am not done,ŌĆØ Matthews said. ŌĆ£There has to be sometime somewhere were we can address issues that are going on.ŌĆØ
To which some audience members replied that an election is the appropriate time for people express their opinions about different politicians. Neither an amotion proceeding nor a hearing was listed on the agenda for Maggie ValleyŌĆÖs Sept. 10 Board of Aldermen meeting.
The mayorŌĆÖs supporters came out to rally around him. Before the topic of amotion was even broached, a few people stood up during the public comment session to express their support for DeSimone.
ŌĆ£My main reason for being here tonight it to thank the mayor for all he has done in his time in office,ŌĆØ said Brenda OŌĆÖKeefe, owner of JoeyŌĆÖs Pancake House.
OŌĆÖKeefe admitted that she was not originally a fan of the mayorŌĆÖs grand idea to create a business plan, but now that it has come together in Moving Maggie Forward, she wants to be part of the collective effort to improve the valley.
ŌĆ£After hearing that plan, I am absolutely on board about that,ŌĆØ she said.
The meeting even drew first-time attendees, including resident Phil Freeland, who was disappointed by the overall negativity expressed that night.
ŌĆ£I havenŌĆÖt been to a town meeting before, and I am astounded,ŌĆØ Freeland said during the public comment session.
He also spoke on behalf of the mayor, saying the removal of DeSimone would be a disservice to Maggie Valley.
ŌĆ£He is helping to point this community in the right direction,ŌĆØ Freeland said. ŌĆ£It would not only be wrong ŌĆ" but it would be a complete waste of time and money.ŌĆØ
Then there were people like Ellen Pitt who spoke favorably of the mayor but more than anything wanted the aldermen to cut out the infighting.
ŌĆ£I would like to see all the squabbling kind of stop,ŌĆØ Pitt said. ŌĆ£We need adults on our town board; we donŌĆÖt need toddlers.ŌĆØ
Pitt also spoke on a point of contention among the board members ŌĆö the police department. Matthews and Wight claim the department is too big and should be scaled back, while DeSimone and Price are happy with the police department the way it is. Some business owners have also complained that people avoid drinking in Maggie because of the copsŌĆÖ heavy-handed reputation.
However, in the recent board meeting, Pitt piped up to recognize the mayor and police department for not compromising when it comes to possibly intoxicated drivers.
ŌĆ£I would like to thank you mayor to the compassion you show to crime victims of Western North Carolina,ŌĆØ said Pitt, who is president of the WNC chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. ŌĆ£I would like to thank the responsible business owners.ŌĆØ
Pitt iterated that MADD doesnŌĆÖt have a pickle with establishments that sell alcohol or people who consume it, only those who go too far.
Some people have claimed the mayor is not the friend of businesses, but OŌĆÖKeefe said her business has prospered during the years no matter who was in town hall. Owners should take responsibility for how well their business performs, rather than shoveling the fault onto someone else, she said.
ŌĆ£I think the mayor has done a good job, and I donŌĆÖt have the mayor to blame for anything,ŌĆØ said OŌĆÖKeefe, who then took her seat amid clapping from the crowd.
Although he is not without his critics, no residents stood up to admonish the mayor during the meeting.


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Duke Ellington
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Edward Kennedy Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an African American jazz composer, pianist, and band leader who has been one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music.
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).
- Song title (1932).
- Playing "Bop" is like playing Scrabble with all the vowels missing.
- Look (10 August 1954).
- It's like an act of murder; you play with intent to commit something.
- On jazz New York Herald Tribune (9 July 1961).
- Every man prays in his own language.
- Section title and eponymous song of A Concert of Sacred Music (1965).
- How can anyone expect to be understood unless he presents his thoughts with complete honesty? This situation is unfair because it asks too much of the world. In effect, we say, "I don't dare show you what I am because I don't trust you for a minute but please love me anyway because I so need you to. And, of course, if you don't love me anyway, you're a dirty dog, just as I suspected, so I was right in the first place." Yet, every time God's children have thrown away fear in pursuit of honesty-trying to communicate themselves, understood or not, miracles have happened.
- Program notes for A Concert of Sacred Music (1965).
- Fate is being kind to me. Fate doesn't want me to be too famous too young.
- At age 66, on being passed over for an award (Pulitzer Prize for music) in 1965, as quoted in The Christian Science Monitor (24 December 1986).
- Roaming through the jungle of "oohs" and "ahs," searching for a more agreeable noise, I live a life of primitivity with the mind of a child and an unquenchable thirst for sharps and flats.
- Music Is My Mistress (1973).
- If it sounds good, it IS good.
- J.D. Moore's Ten Commandments for The Studio
- By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn't want your daughter to associate with.
- Nat Hentoff, At the Jazz Band Ball: Sixty Years on the Jazz Scene (2011).
- There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind ... the only yardstick by which the result should be judged is simply that of how it sounds. If it sounds good it's successful; if it doesn't it has failed.
- Where Is Jazz Going? Music Journal (1962) Reproduced in The Duke Ellington Reader, ISBN 978-0-19-509391-9.

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We adopted Molly from the SPCA and she was always looking for attention so we got another cat from a friend and they love each other so much. They are pretty much insepartable.
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(Bluefield)—Aja Bayo found big opportunities at a smaller college, Bluefield State. The BSC senior recently completed a three month summer research internship at Virginia Commonwealth University and is on target to graduate next May, then attend medical school.
"I am from The Gambia in West Africa," she said during a break between classes. "My family wanted me to go to school in New York, but I had friends and family who had attended and graduated from Bluefield State College and they highly recommended the College. When I arrived here in 2009, I really liked the smaller community pace at BSC and the research opportunities available here."
Bayo, a pre-med major, took a "Methods in Microbiology Research" class from Dr. Tesfaye Belay, and she enjoyed the experience. "Dr. Belay told me about the research internship opportunities, I applied for three and chose the three month internship at VCU.
Arriving at Virginia Commonwealth shortly after BSC's 2011-12 academic year ended last May, Bayo was mentored by VCU Medical School Biophysics faculty member Dr. Roland Pittman. "The purpose of my research was to determine if alginate beads loaded with angiogenic agents would provide an effective drug delivery system for their administration to the chorio-allantoic membrane (CAM) preparation. My research dealt with determining the effectiveness of this approach in delivering relatively small molecules (~200-500 Da), such as angiogenic agents, to the CAM tissue.
"The summer research internship was a wonderful experience," she continued. "I interacted with students from other colleges and universities as we studied and conducted research together. "The faculty at Bluefield State College, particularly Dr. Belay (Biology) and Dr. Julie Kalk (Physics) prepared me very well for the internship."
The BSC senior will take the Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT), and then apply for admission into medical school. "I have dreamed of attending medical school for many years, then becoming a pediatrician or family practice physician and returning to The Gambia," she stated.


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Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar
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It has been made clear that Kenshi is the only one capable of fighting Gaia. Whoever owns him will possess the only key to defeating Babalun. Although this issue has been brushed aside in the past, it must now be addressed in earnest.
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Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Kenya
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|In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with their host countries, Peace Corps is making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
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In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with our host countries, we are making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcome among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
Our diversity helps us accomplish that goal. In other ways, however, it poses challenges. In Kenya, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyles, background, and beliefs will be judged in a cultural context very different from our own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed.
Outside of Kenya's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What is viewed as "typical" cultural behavior or norms may be a narrow and selective interpretation, such as the perception in some countries that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Kenya are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to differences that you present. We will ask you to be supportive of one another.
To ease the transition and adapt to life in Kenya, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You will need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps/Kenya staff and the Peace Corps/Kenya Diversity and Peer Support group will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during your pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
- 1 Overview of Diversity in Kenya
- 2 What Might a Volunteer Face?
Overview of Diversity in Kenya
The Peace Corps staff in Kenya recognizes adjustment issues that come with diversity and will endeavor to provide support and guidance. During pre-service training, several sessions will be held to discuss diversity and coping mechanisms. We look forward to having male and female Volunteers from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, religions, ethnic groups, ages, and sexual orientations and hope that you will become part of a diverse group of Americans who will take pride in supporting one other and demonstrating the richness of American culture. Our approach to diversity is to:
- Prepare our staff for working with a diverse population of trainees and Volunteers;
- Prepare trainees and Volunteers for adjusting to issues related to diversity; and
- Prepare communities for working and living with Americans from diverse populations.
What Might a Volunteer Face?
Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
Peace Corps Volunteers in Kenya work mostly in rural areas. Traditional gender roles are very distinct in Kenya, especially among the Muslim community. Generally, women are expected to show deference to men and do most of the housework. Sexual harassment (e.g., men making unwanted comments) is common. As a Volunteer, it is important to stand up for your rights and beliefs as a person while still being culturally sensitive. Female Volunteers should expect curiosity from host country friends regarding their marital status and whether they have children, and if not, why.
Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
The average rural Kenyan assumes that all Americans are Caucasian. With this assumption, Volunteers of color might expect people to react to them differently. White Volunteers may receive special attention, both positive and negative, including being harassed for money, especially in public areas. Volunteers of color, on the other hand, may not receive the special attention.
If you are of color and travel with a White Peace Corps volunteer, it may be assumed that you are a prostitute, and you may get looks from people. This is becoming less common in Nairobi( though still prevalent in some areas of the city) then in rural areas, where there are seeing a white person is rare.
Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
The Kenyan culture has great respect for age. The Kiswahili language even has special expressions for addressing seniors. As a senior Volunteer, people may offer to do things for you as a sign of respect. Since the mandatory retirement age is 55, Kenyans may not fully comprehend why a "retiree" would still be working.
Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya and is punishable by imprisonment or deportation. Many Kenyans have beliefs about homosexuality similar to those of many Americans in the 1940s and 1950s. It is important for gay, lesbian, or bisexual Volunteers to know about these conservative attitudes to be able to live and work productively in Kenyan communities. Past Volunteers in Kenya have reported that they could not publicly acknowledge their sexuality for fear of negative repercussions. We suggest that anyone wishing to discuss this subject do so in confidence with a Peace Corps staff member. The medical office can provide confidential counseling and help connect you with the gay and lesbian support group for returned Volunteers.
See also: Articles about Kenya on the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Peace Corps Alumni Association website at http://www.lgbrpcv.org/articles.htm
Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
Kenya is a highly religious society, mostly Christian. Prayers at public gatherings are common. Generally, you will not observe the separation of church and state in your community activities. People will ask you what denomination you are and might try to convert you to theirs. The most common denominations are Anglican, Catholic, East African Revival, and various Pentecostal denominations. Be aware that even the mainline services tend to have a Pentecostal feel to them. Church services tend to be long and sometimes disorganized. It will be expected that you join your host family. Even if you are not religious, this is where most of your community members gather, so it can be a great asset to your work to get to know clergy and church-goers.
Coastal areas have a mix of religions due to the influences of other cultures, and you will find most of Kenya's Muslim population resides on the coast, along with Hindu's, Seikhs, Bahai's and a very small population of Israeli Jews.
Kenyans also tend to not understand mental health issues, what may be a bout of depression may be seen as demonic oppression, and so you can expect to be prayed for/over. If you are not a Christian, simply let this happen, as doing otherwise may be off-putting to your host family. If you have strong feelings about this, talk to your family in confidence, thanking them for their concern but noting that you feel better handling it yourself. Superstitions are slowly changing in Kenya, but be prepared for many things to be attributed to God or The Devil accordingly. In pastoralist and rural areas, animal sacrifices and the belief in witchcraft are common themes. It is not uncommon for albino's or people with disabilities to be accused of witchcraft in rural areas, due to a lack of knowledge about these medical conditions.
Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Kenyans who are physically challenged are generally not accorded the same human dignity as other Kenyans.
Regardless of the nature of the physical challenge, social services are generally lacking for these Kenyans. Volunteers teaching in deaf education schools are often disturbed by attitudes of their colleagues and community toward deaf children. Peace Corps/Kenya complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act to ensure productive Peace Corps service by physically challenged Volunteers. That being said, Accommodations may be lacking in many areas outside of Nairobi. It is important to be honest about your limitations so you can be placed where you can get around easily without aid.


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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/157048
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- Title
- A 6.5-GHz multibeam pulsar survey
- Author(s)
- Bates, S. D.; Johnston, S.; Lorimer, D. R.; Kramer, M.; Possenti, A.; Burgay, M.; Stappers, B.; Keith, M. J.; Lyne, A.; Bailes, M.; McLaughlin, M. A.; O'Brien, J. T.; Hobbs, G.
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- A survey of the Galactic plane in the region −60 ◦ ≤ l ≤ 30 ◦ , |b| ≤ 0. ◦ 25 was carried out using the seven-beam Parkes methanol multibeam (MMB) receiver, which operates at a frequency of 6.5 GHz. Three pulsars were discovered and 16 previously known pulsars detected. In this paper we present two previously unpublished discoveries, both with extremely high dispersion measures, one of which is very close, in angular distance, to the Galactic Centre. The survey data also contain the first known detection, at radio frequencies, of the radio magnetar PSR J1550−5418. Our survey observation was made 46 d prior to that previously published and places constraints on the beginning of pulsed radio emission from the source. The detection of only three previously undiscovered pulsars argues that there are few pulsars in the direction of the inner Galaxy whose flux density spectrum is governed by a flat power law. However, these pulsars would be likely to remain undetected at lower frequencies due to the large amount of scatter broadening which affects pulsars with high values of dispersion measure. Surveys with future telescopes at high observing frequencies will therefore play an important role in the discovery of pulsars at the Galactic Centre. By simulating pulsar surveys of the Galaxy with phase-1 Square Kilometer Array at frequencies of 1.4 and 10 GHz, we find that high-frequency observations are the only way to discover and observe the Galactic-Centre pulsar population.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
- Source
- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 411, no. 3 (Mar 2011), pp. 1575-1584
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
- Keyword(s)
- Galaxies; PSRJ1746-2850; PSRJ1834-0812; Pulsars; Stars
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing
- 0035-8711
- Publisher URL
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- Copyright © 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation copyright © 2010 Royal Astronomical Society. The accepted manuscript of the paper is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. The definitive publication is available at www.interscience.wiley.com.
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Girls Unstoppable
"We are a revitalized tribe. After every major upheaval, we have been able to gather together as a people to rebuild a community and a government. Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward. We are able to do that because our culture, though certainly diminished, has sustained us since time inmemorial. This Cherokee culture is a well-kept secret."
-Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born in Oklahoma in 1945, part of a Cherokee tribe. She lived in California for most of her childhood, however. She also married for 11 years, but then divorced. She worked for the Pit River Tribe in education programs, but when she moved back to Oklahoma, things began to change.
In 1979, Wilma attended the University of Arkansas on a happy note, but 1980 came with a sad note. Wilma was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease called myasthenia gravis, but she wouldn't let her disease stop her from doing what she wanted. In 1986, because of her failing health, she received a kidney transplant, ending up with the kidney of her brother, Don. She was also named American Indian Woman of the Year, and she married her long-time friend, Charlie Soap. She also took care of his son from a previous marriage, Winterhawk.
In 1987, Wilma became the first woman of the Cherokee to be made Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was named Ms. Magazine's Woman of the Year, too. In the next three consecutive years, she received more awards: the John W. Gardner Leadership Award (1988), the U.S. Public Health Service's Indian Health Source Award (1989), and the OSU Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Service Award(1990).
Wilma is still living today. Her autobiography, A Chief and Her People was published in 1993.
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The audit was triggered by a firestorm of protest about Jim Donovan's high-paying reassignment and the subsequent scrutiny about what's really going in the athletic department.
Click here for the entire audit report. Click here for a list of itemized receipts.
Regents were told the findings flagged a need for additional checks and balances to ensure discretionary spending of private and public money was in line with UH policy.
In some cases, it wasn't.
There are new questions about why coaches were advanced large sums for tournament travel but did not return the excess money in a timely fashion.
In one case, more than $4,700 left in a sports office vanished in a break-in.
"Prior to it being returned, it was sitting in a coach's safe, and it was stolen," said UH internal auditor Glenn Shizumura.
The auditor also noted that excess money from sports banquets or sports camps was later doled out to the coaches as a bonus.
It's a practice that is covered in language in some coaches' contracts.
"Clearly it's questionable as to the appropriateness to pull it out of foundation accounts, and then transferred as additional compensation to the coaches," Shizumura said.
At least one regent asked for better accounting.
"That will assure donors that are subsidizing these events, that it is being used for direct costs and won't go for a windfall to these coaches and other people," said regent Coralie Matayoshi.
The audit has now prompted the UH Foundation which manages millions of donor money, to tighten up its reimbursement guidelines on everything from meals, to alcohol.
It's given the publicity about receipts that Jim Donovan submitted.
They included dinners with prospective corporate sponsors at Alan Wong's, as well as for lunches with other UH workers.
"Often we get, it is to discuss university business and other issues. Those will not be sufficient going forward. If they go outside these guidelines, they must contact us first," said Bill King, UH Foundation Chief Financial Officer.
Jim Donovan told KITV the practice of using sports camp money to compensate coaches is standard at many universities. And he said following the theft of the money, he sent a memo reminding staff of the need to follow UH policies.


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This is going to be ramble-y!
As most of you know my DD was born 6 weeks early. She's now 2 weeks and 4 days old (Wednesday this week I would have been 37 weeks). That's not terribly early in the grand scheme of things, but she was also growth restricted so was born weighing only 3lbs.
I have been a bad mama. I have felt so run down and unhealthy since she was born (via c section, so recovery from that too) that I haven't been pumping anywhere NEAR enough. The last week or so I haven't been pumping at all. It's so hard to keep myself motivated to pump every 3 hours when I have an 18 month old to chase around and trying to get myself healthy, too. I'm not trying to make excuses for myself, but with the cholestasis and pre-e, and then the section and being pretty badly anemic, it goes without saying that I've pretty much felt like total crap since she was born. On top of everything my iron supplements made me sooo sick that I couldn't keep any food or drink down for about a week.
She was ready to stop getting feeds from the NG tube and they've started her on bottles. I wasn't pumping enough and now she's on high calorie formula. I do bring in a little tiny bit of milk every now and then, but I'm just getting so discouraged because the most I can pump at one time is 10ml from both sides. I KNOW that I have to pump more, and on a regular schedule to even have a hope of getting that amount increased. I know I can do it if I can pump 10ml after not pumping for a week. I just need to DO IT. I'm just scared that I won't be able to keep up with her needs after being on formula for this long. I'm terrified of the thought of getting her home, having my 18 month old to look after, bottle feeding, pumping, trying to get her on the breast...
I've only been able to try breast feeding her once when she was a few days old, but they only let me try for about 10 minutes so she wouldn't get too tired. She's on all bottles now so she's feeding well from the bottles, I'm sure I can try again. The only problem is I don't drive and my husband has gone back to work...I can't just spend my day up at the NICU. I have nowhere to send DD1 so I can just sit there for hours and do kangaroo care and try nursing.
I feel... defeated. I think she's getting close to being able to come home, she's putting on weight well on the formula and is feeding well from the bottle...just has to get better at regulating her own temperature.
If I just pump until she gets home I can start trying to get her on the breast when we get home. But I'm terrified that I won't be able to deal with all of the demands of pumping, supplementing, trying to get her on the breast, dealing with my other kid....I'm scared.
I don't know what to do. I don't want to give up and keep feeding her something that I know is inferior. How can I feel good about myself if I just give up when I nursed my first baby for 17 months. I'm just afraid I don't have the fight in me.
Someone kick me in the ass. Hard. I'm just so afraid I can't do it. I felt numb for the first 2 weeks, just happy that she's here and safe and healthy. But now I'm pissed off. This isn't the way it was supposed to be.


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Home List of Titles Chandra observations of NGC4342, an optically faint, x-ray gas-rich early-type galaxy
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- Chandra observations of NGC4342, an optically faint, x-ray gas-rich early-type galaxy
- Author(s)
- Bogdan, Akos; Forman, William R.; Kraft, Ralph P.; Jones, Christine; Blom, Christina; Randall, Scott W.; Zhang, Zhongli; Zhuravleva, Irina; Churazov, Eugene; Li, Zhiyuan; Nulsen, Paul E. J.; Vikhlinin, Alexey; Schindler, Sabine
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- Chandra X-ray observations of NGC4342, a low stellar mass (M_K=-22.79 mag) early-type galaxy, show luminous, diffuse X-ray emission originating from hot gas with temperature of kT~0.6 keV. The observed 0.5-2 keV band luminosity of the diffuse X-ray emission within the D_25 ellipse is L_0.5-2keV = 2.7 x 10^39 erg/s. The hot gas has a significantly broader distribution than the stellar light, and shows strong hydrodynamic disturbances with a sharp surface brightness edge to the northeast and a trailing tail. We identify the edge as a cold front and conclude that the distorted morphology of the hot gas is produced by ram pressure as NGC4342 moves through external gas. From the thermal pressure ratios inside and outside the cold front, we estimate the velocity of NGC4342 and find that it moves supersonically (M~2.6) towards the northeast. Outside the optical extent of the galaxy we detect ~17 bright (L_0.5-8keV > 3 x 10^37 erg/s) excess X-ray point sources. The excess sources are presumably low-mass X-ray binaries (LMXBs) located in metal-poor globular clusters (GCs) in the extended dark matter halo of NGC4342. Based on the number of excess sources and the average frequency of bright LMXBs in GCs, we estimate that NGC4342 may host roughly 850-1700 GCs. In good agreement with this, optical observations hint that NGC4342 may harbor 1200 +/- 500 GCs. This number corresponds to a GC specific frequency of S_N = 19.9 +/- 8.3, which is among the largest values observed in full-size galaxies.
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- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
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- Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 755, no. 1 (Aug 2012), article no. 25
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- 2012
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- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences; 0305 Organic Chemistry; 0306 Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural)
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- Galaxies; Intergalactic medium; ISM; NGC 4342; Stellar content; X-rays
- Publisher
- Institute of Physics Publishing
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Somalia sits in the easternmost area of Africa called the Horn of Africa. The country shares its borders with Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya, as well as the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
Somalia was torn by 20 long years of civil war, resulting in it becoming one of the poorest countries in the world. Its socioeconomic statistics are among the worst in the world.
Many Somali women suffer sexual and gender-based violence, with 95 percent of girls and young women experiencing female genital mutilation.
71 percent of the population does not receive a minimally adequate dietary intake.
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Somalia sits in the easternmost area of Africa called the Horn of Africa. The country shares its borders with Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya, as well as the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
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In 1960, British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland joined to form the independent country of Somalia. Despite over two decades of socialist rule, the government remained unstable and finally collapsed in 1991.
After the government's collapse, Somalia fell into a civil war that lasted for years. The violence between rival clans, along with a drought, severely damaged the country's social infrastructure. Clans in the north separated to form the Republic of Somaliland, a country not officially recognized by any government, and northeastern clans separated to form the semi-autonomous state of Puntland.
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Zeitz, Germany
It was through my friendship with Beate Furcht I first became aware of Zeitz; she knew my interest in meandering great swaths of unrestored architecture, it came with complaints about soulless restoration and the gentrification which was quickly swallowing Leipzig whole and churning out a new city.
The only other city well known for its preservation of history was Görlitz,. To get there from Leipzig one would have to take the train to Dresden and then transfer, which is not a big deal but does cut into time spent at a desired destination -- and if you're budget is scant like mine, a single night at a hotel is equal to the cost of a month's food, so you choose food (usually). Zeitz, in contrast, was a painless 45 minute commute -- more or less. We packed a couple of rucksacks with water and snacks, hopped on our bikes, which cost little to travel with by train...and voila!
The day I travel there, it was during the height of spring. Zeitz is split into two areas; one is old; the other new. The train station sits between them. We decided to conquer the old section first, not because we knew it was old so much as alluring. A clock tower rose up like a beacon, calling us. What was not apparent at the onset of our venture is that the old part of the village sits perched high upon a hill. A steep hill. It was a bit shocking to be faced with; we'd grown used to the unchallenging terrain, the flat faced bike paths webbed throughout Leipzig.
When finally we made it to the newer section of town; it is dominated by industrial ruins before turning into residential neighborhoods. There, one quickly is overcome by the sense that all is not good. It reminded me of the days I spent wandering around Detroit, Michigan. When a young man followed behind me while I pedaled up a side street to get a better look at the expense of a massive industrial graveyard, listening to my gut instinct, and knowing rationally he was likely either a drug dealer or a neo nazi, or both, I quickly retreated to the main drag. Avoiding conversation was necessary, otherwise natives were unable to deduce that I was a foreigner.
During its heyday, Zeitz held close ties to the Roman Empire. Later, probably beginning in the late 1800's, it enjoyed being a major producer of goods. Many of the large, long since empty buildings once housed factories that produced a variety of items; one of the most striking is a baby pram. I spoke with a lot of locals who were eager to share their knowledge of Zeitz. One man said he was the 14th great grandson of Martin Luther, whose son once resided in a small house just a stones throw from the center of the main village.


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Long-range plan for muskellunge and large northern pike
The purpose of this plan is to guide fisheries management of muskellunge and northern pike in Minnesota through 2020. Our management goals are to improve opportunities for trophy muskellunge and large northern pike, while also providing opportunities to harvest northern pike. This plan builds on the foundation of previous long range plans (MNDNR 1986, 1994) and incorporates the latest research and management experience.
Pike: A New Approach
One size doesn't fit all. Learn how zones to manage pike in different parts of Minnesota would benefit fish, waters and anglers.
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Should four additional lakes spread geographically throughout Minnesota should be stocked with muskellunge in 2016? Learn more.
Fisheries management of Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams is based on public input as well as an understanding of fish communities and the best available science. While this plan emphasizes muskellunge and northern pike management, the Section of Fisheries Management's mission statement is "to conserve and manage Minnesota's aquatic resources and associated fish communities for their intrinsic values and long term ecological, commercial, and recreational benefits to the people of Minnesota." The long range plan does not identify specific waters for muskellunge expansion or changes in northern pike regulations, and therefore does not address specific concerns for individual lakes. The plan describes reasonable goals and objectives, provides detailed information on the biology and management of these species, and describes a process for obtaining further public input and internal review for specific changes in management.
The plan was developed with input from angling interests, including six workshops, two roundtables, and public comment through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. This plan includes specific goals, objectives, strategies and actions for managing trophy muskellunge populations (including tiger muskellunge), improving opportunities for large northern pike on select waters, and improving northern pike fishing statewide, while also maintaining opportunities for harvest and spearing of northern pike. However, the desire by anglers to harvest medium and large northern pike conflicts with improving the opportunities to catch large northern pike. Similarly, the desire by anglers to expand the number of waters managed for muskellunge conflicts with those who oppose expanding.
There continues to be strong interest in large northern pike and a growing interest in muskellunge angling. A recent survey estimated that 14% of resident, licensed anglers target muskellunge when angling (Schroeder et al. 2007), with another 18% of non-muskellunge anglers moderately or very interested in fishing for muskellunge. While the interest in muskellunge angling appears to be growing, the opportunities are limited. Currently 116 waters (including Lake of the Woods) are managed for muskellunge and hybrid (tiger) muskellunge totaling about 790,000 acres (Appendix A), which represents about 35% of accessible lake acreage in Minnesota. Of these, 95 are managed as pure strain waters, and 21 waters are managed with hybrid muskellunge in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The 95 pure strain waters include 44 lakes or lake systems and 8 rivers that are considered native waters and 43 waters where muskellunge were introduced and maintained through stocking (Figures 2-4 and Appendix A).
Northern pike populations are found in 3,351 waters throughout the state, including border waters. This represents about 2.17 million acres (MNDNR Lake Survey Data) or about 95% of accessible lake acreage in Minnesota. Currently 106 waters, totaling about 675,111 acres (about 29.5% of the total) are managed with experimental or special regulations intended to improve northern pike size structure and improve the opportunity to catch large pike (Figure 5, and Appendix D). These include four of Minnesota's 10 large lakes, which comprise about 520,000 of the 675,111 acres.
The following summarizes the recommendations. The supporting information, analysis, and operational needs are described in the long-range plan.
Recommendations for Muskellunge
- Increase pure strain muskellunge opportunities by up to eight additional waters for a total of 103 pure strain waters (does not include hybrid muskellunge), by the year 2020. Candidate lakes will be geographically distributed, approximately two per DNR administrative region based on described ecological criteria, trophy potential and social considerations developed through a public participation process.
- Manage muskellunge populations for "trophy" angling opportunities through stocking, size regulations, season closures, existing spearing bans, and promoting voluntary catch and release.
- Conduct spring population assessments that include mark and recapture population estimates to evaluate stocking effectiveness and population status.
- Continue to monitor and evaluate muskellunge management and the associated fish communities through standard lake surveys and special sampling, and communicate results of evaluations with the public.
- Evaluate the capacity of public and private production to meet management needs. Identify additional capacity if necessary to maintain program objectives.
- Evaluate the number of lakes managed with tiger muskellunge and potential to discontinue their management or substitute pure strain muskellunge in select metro area lakes.
- Increase public awareness of the role the muskellunge within fish communities.
Recommendations for Northern Pike
- Improve angling opportunities and population size structure through regulations to reduce the annual harvest of large pike.
- Continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the current experimental and special regulations, currently 106 waters, through netting and creel surveys, and communicate results of evaluations with the public.
- Consider managing up to 125 lakes statewide with regulations intended to improve size structure.
- Conduct research to evaluate management and inform future decisions.
- Increase public awareness of importance of large pike to fish communities.
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Recommendations for Spearing
- Continue to provide opportunities to spear northern pike.
The Department greatly appreciated the considerable input received during plan development. We heard from many people and groups regarding their perspectives about the long range plan for muskellunge and large northern pike. DNR staff reviewed comments. The final plan is posted below.
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Some local stores are offering shoppers more than just great stuff to buy, while at the same time keeping their staffs inspired. Here's how.
The idea for Rowe boutique's blog, Love Life Live Fashion, came from owner Maren Roth's recognition of what made her staff special.
"A lot of our regular customers will tend to gravitate to one of us because they have a similar style or like the way we put things together, so I took that idea and started featuring all of the girls who work here," Roth said.
With various Rowe team members writing, the blog is a virtual runway of style inspiration.
"It's especially important because we don't have an e-commerce site, but we still want to drive traffic into Rowe and remind people we are here," Roth said. "It's an inexpensive and wide-reaching way to market to your customers in an inspirational way."
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Milk Bar Femme is an uber on-trend ladies' line that the guys at the store have been designing and selling for about a year; the dresses are less than $100. And in July the Short North tastemaker released Savage Life, a stylish-Chopper-riding-dude-inspired guy's line of clothing. The T-shirts (around $34), with sayings like "Lone Wolf," have been selling fast, said co-owner Eric Hayes.
"At Milk Bar we've always been all about culture," Hayes said. "These are ways for us to show our ethos, our brand. … In order to stay interested ourselves, we need to show customers what we do ourselves."
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WATERLOO Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Waterloo campus is celebrating the official opening of its Aboriginal Community Garden June 21, on National Aboriginal Day.
The garden, located at the Aboriginal Student Centre at 187 Albert St., is named Mino-kummik, which means the good bountiful earth in Ojibway. It was created through a partnership between Lauriers Office of Aboriginal Initiatives, Sustainability Office, Physical Resources, and REEP Green Solutions, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable living.
As Aboriginal people it is important to us to have an outdoor space that represents the traditional teachings and world views of Indigenous peoples all over the world, said Jean Becker, senior advisor: Office of Aboriginal Initiatives. In Anishinaabemowin the language of the Anishinabek, one of the Aboriginal peoples of this region the words for medicine, mashki-aki, literally means strength of the earth operating as a healing agent. This remains an important concept for us and this beautiful garden will help us all to feel that healing connection to the earth.
The garden consists of a landscaped seating area, an area designated for ceremony, a fire pit, a small vegetable/herb garden and an Aboriginal medicine garden. Any university group or class can book the space, which will showcase Aboriginal culture with activities such as elder teachings, sunrise ceremonies, drum birthings and circle teachings.
The garden itself will be used to grow medicines for smudging ceremonies and vegetables for the Aboriginal Student Centres soup and fry bread Tuesdays. REEP Green Solutions RAIN program will also use the garden to demonstrate two simple ways to manage stormwater on properties to protect local rivers, which includes a 2350-litre rain-water harvesting cistern and a rain and butterfly garden that uses water that would otherwise erode soil and flow into storm sewers. Lauriers Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Social Work will integrate the garden into their curricula.
The Sustainability Office jumped on the opportunity to create an Aboriginal community garden and natural area in partnership with Aboriginal Student Services because this project optimizes both of our missions to improve cultural and environmental stewardship, said Claire Bennett, sustainability coordinator. We are extremely excited about this new space, which will offer educational opportunities at Laurier as well as with the local community.
The official opening takes place June 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speeches begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by light refreshments and cultural demonstrations at noon.
Lauriers Brantford campus is currently planning an Aboriginal medicine garden.
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I missed ME/CFS awareness day because I was moving. I moved in to my new place Friday. I haven't had internet or tv since. Last night I noticed I was able to log on to the internet for a very short periods of time (about 10 minutes at the most).
As I was being driven over here by my brother-in-law I couldn't help but reflect on my journey in September 2010. My then partner and our two kitties all drove out to the house we had just bought. I was laying down in the back seat because I didn't have the energy to sit up. I had my beloved 17 year old kitty on my chest. I was filled with so much hope and excitement about the new house and all the possibilities. And then there I was 18 months later with no partner, no house, the kitties both died. I was well enough to sit up for the ride and I had our dog next to me.
I like the apartment although I'm beginning to be concerned about mold. I'm having quasi vertigo like symptoms again. It could also be from the fact that I added in Azithromycin last night and also because I restarted the Neurological Health Formula. That part of the methylation protocol affects me the most. I started at 1/4 dose on Saturday. It's also been an incredibly stressful 6 months so I could be crashing. But mostly I'm worried about mold. That would be disastrous for me.
I'm also experiencing muscle spasms in both legs and at times my neck and left arm. I have no idea what's going on. It's not related to my back as I'd originally suspected. The spine surgeon showed me pictures of my recent MRI and said though my disc is bad it doesn't seem to be pressing on any nerves. I've been taking a muscle relaxant 3 times per day for awhile but its no longer effective. The muscle spasms are quite painful as well as incapacitating. I think its related to problematic mitochondria. I've been walking more than normal lately and after a few minutes both legs become weak and my muscles start cramping up. I've emailed my doctor to see what he thinks as well as what I can do about it. It's not related to a lack of magnesium or potassium.
Back to the apartment. I like the apartment a lot. It's older and has few electrical outlets. It's a small one bedroom but just the right size for me. And its really expensive. Unless I'm able to bring in about $400 per month the most I'll be able to live here is one year so I'll be doing research on where to go next. The most important thing for me was to get my own place. I really like the neighborhood. Everything except doctors and a hospital are close by.
There's a quirky maintenance guy who I like but he's very homophobic and was going on about how stupid it was for Obama to say he supports same sex marriage.
The owner is a jerk. An utter jerk. When I was offered the apartment by his secretary (he was sitting right there reviewing my application) I told her I had a dog-a golden retriever. She asked how much she weighed. I told her but I minimized it. When the owner saw me with the dog he got quite angry and threatened to raise my rent, up my deposit, or have me or Chelsea leave because they don't allow dogs. He was supposed to come by and repair one of the electrical outlets that isn't working. He and his girlfriend drove up to show another apartment. I tried talking to him about the broken outlet as well as the fact that I still don't have a key to the front door. The guy wouldn't talk to me! His girlfriend had been friendly before was cold. I apologized even though it was not my fault. I've never had problematic landlords like him before.
What the landlord doesn't know is the people living next to me have 2 dogs. The large pit bull tried to attack Chelsea last night. The guy had to physically restrain his dog. So that makes me nervous.
The landlord has still not repaired the outlet and has not given me a key to the front door even though I've asked him 4 times now. If I hadn't signed a pet agreement where I also stated I have a golden retriever he would have kicked me out. This I heard from the maintenance guy.
If I find a great place soon I'll be moving. I think he will have no problem with me breaking the lease.
Although I like the apartment a lot its not worth it for me to stay here if the landlord will not do repairs or even something simple like giving me a key to the front door. He also refused to write a letter authorizing a cable/internet company to turn on the line. I can do without cable tv but I must have the internet. His secretary was kind enough to write the letter and signed it. There are other problems but I won't go into those.
I don't know when I'll have internet again and hopefully I'll be able to publish this post. There is a starbucks about 2 blocks away but my legs won't make it that far. They are just too weak right now. I'm having to walk Chelsea to grass about 1/2 block away 4 times per day (at least) and I think that's taking a toll on me. The mitochondria can't manufacture enough ATP to keep up with a slow walk. I'm concerned I'm going to need a wheelchair or scooter to get around. I wonder if they (mitochondria) are being clogged up by toxins.
I'm going to try posting this now. Hopefully I'll be back soon...
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Sounds like the move has been quite traumatic Warrior, do take care.
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A lot of things to deal with, Terri. Hopefully he (the landlord) will be easier to get along with (ie do the things he's supposed to do...like give you a key and fix the broken things) very soon. Hope you settle in ok...and try to not over do things.
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What are the best vampire movies ever?
Vampires and other movie monsters have always been a popular theme for screenwriters, but recently the vampire and werewolf craze has been reborn.
That rebirth is due in large part to the smashing success of the "Twilight" novels by Stephanie Meyer and the subsequent films. However, long before Robert Pattinson proved how truly sexy the undead could be, many other actors portrayed this favorite blood-sucking monster for the big screen.
These days, movies and television series featuring hot, bloodthirsty vamps, such as HBO's "True Blood" or The CW's "The Vampire Diaries," are becoming the norm.
With so many worthy vampire movies to choose from, it was hard to narrow down the list, but we've managed to select the five best vampire movies ever. Read on at your own risk, because this list may contain spoilers.
First up, sexy vamps and werewolves, oh my ...
No. 5: "Twilight" (2008)
OK, so we'll admit that a huge factor in our love of the vampire movie "Twilight" has to do with the casting of the breathtakingly gorgeous Robert Pattinson in the male lead, as the self-loathing vampire Edward Cullen.
Of course, while we can't get enough of Robert and his on- and off-screen love interest Kristen Stewart, there is also something to be said for the "Twilight" plotline, which is dripping with suspense and romance. Unlike most other vampire movies, there's not a lot of blood and gore, but there's still plenty of action.
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No. 4: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992)
Five years before Sarah Michelle Gellar reprised the role for television, Kristi Swanson brought "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to life for the big screen.
A cheerleader who loves to shop, Buffy Summers is the antithesis of what you'd expect from a vampire slayer. However, with the help of her nerdy love interest (Luke Perry) and her vampire-slaying guru (Donald Sutherland), this flighty blonde learns that slaying vampires is her destiny.
This flick has everything that a great high school movie needs, including catty cheerleaders, nerds, jocks and a cheesy high school prom (that just happens to be crashed by a mob of hungry vamps).
It also has Rutger Hauer as the big bad guy, and anyone who's seen "The Hitcher" knows how well he chews scenery. And did we mention his bloodthirsty henchman, played by none other than a shaggy-haired and goateed Paul "Pee-wee Herman" Reubens?
If you loved the TV version (go on, you can admit it!), you'll love this 1990s classic and top-five vampire flick.
Of course, if you really want some fun, mix vampires and George Clooney ...
No. 3: "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996)
Now that we've gotten the cheesy high school favorites out of the way, move over for this gritty and violent vampire flick, written for the screen by and starring Quentin Tarantino.
Other big names who helped make "From Dusk Till Dawn" a hit include George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Cheech Marin and Juliette Lewis. And who could forget that steamy dance scene that helped make Salma Hayek a star?
The film follows the Gecko brothers, two fugitive bank robbers who escape into Mexico and end up at a biker bar/strip joint called The Titty Twister. Unfortunately for the brothers, Hayek's character (along with the rest of the dancers and bar staff) turns out to be a vampire, whom the brothers must kill in order to escape.
So, to recap, we've got a talented cast, great writing, plenty of action, a strip club full of vampires and a half-naked Salma Hayek. What more could you ask for in a great vampire flick?
Well, how about a Super Soaker full of holy water? Best vamp-killer ever!
If only Van Helsing had had one in his arsenal when he took on our next vampire ...
No. 2: "Dracula" (1931)
What many people consider to be the original vampire movie, "Dracula" is based on the classic novel by Bram Stoker and stars Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula and Edward Van Sloan as Professor Van Helsing.
The story takes place in Eastern Europe in 1897, where a love story evolves between Count Dracula and a visiting woman named Mina. This well-known story has everything that a great vampire movie requires, including drama, suspense, bloodshed and an incredible love story.
Although we love the drama of the original "Dracula," the 1992 remake, which stars Anthony Hopkins as Van Helsing and Gary Oldman as Count Dracula, is also well worth watching. This updated version took home three Oscars in 1993, including Best Makeup, Best Costume Design and Best Effects.
Yeah, the Dracula films had everything, except for Cruise and Pitt ...
No. 1: "Interview with the Vampire" (1994)
Brad Pitt. Tom Cruise. Christian Slater. Kirsten Dunst. Antonio Banderas. Need we say more? This horror film takes No. 1 on our list, thanks to a great cast and an epic storyline, based off the novel by Anne Rice.
This 200-year-long story of curse, love and death is told through the eyes of Louis (Pitt), a self-loathing vampire who was created to serve as a companion to an older vampire named Lestat (Cruise).
Louis hates being a vampire and refuses to take human lives, but stays with Lestat out of love for a young orphan girl-turned vampire named Claudia (Dunst). The story, which is full of drama, is told to a modern-day reporter, played by Slater.
There's no doubt that today's sultry, sensitive vamps of "True Blood," "The Vampire Diaries" and "Twilight" owe a great debt to Rice and this movie.
While there are certainly plenty of vampire movies to choose from, if you haven't seen them yet, we recommend you start with our top five, which includes a little something for everyone. If you've already seen these top flicks, don't wait for Halloween to see them again.


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Presidential Picks
The five living US American presidents met earlier this week to discuss their hopes and dreams for the 2009 MLB season.
When asked who they thought would win it all this year, they responded with the following:
Perhaps someone should edumacate Dubya before he leaves the house his daddy got him into for good.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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I can't believe I'm actually going to do this but maybe because in a few days W is back in the village that's been missing him, but that dude actually knows a hell of a lot about baseball and eventhough he said "I'm the commander- see, I don't need to explain- I do not need to explain why I do things. That's the interesting thing about being president," he did own a baseball team and has been described by many players who have visited the White House as being very knowledgeable about the game. I need to go shower I feel dirty..
Good call, Tom. I feel dirty too😉
Further evidence that Bill was the coolest president ever lol.
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Jeff, what's interesting is the majority of that group of Presidents/past Presidents has admitted to doing drugs. Some more than others. I bet Bill has a book of rolling papers in his back pocket:)…D
…which, of course, (not unlike many of his statements) leaves us wondering if he really meant the Astros or if he still thinks the Expos (and WMD's) still exist.
Very clever, Jeff!
After eight years of malfeasance, finally. Bush Expos-ed!
Thank you, Jeff. Thank you for your service.
No – I'm going to pull a Tom here – Didn't W. bring T-ball/Little league to the White House also? God, now I need a shower to!
I'm with the President, ya'll. I think the Expos really have a shot this year… and yes, we ALL need a shower.
I'm with V. Bill knows how to pick 'em. (Not counting Paula, Monica, Gennifer…..)
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Ridge mesmerizing in Chamber Theatre's 'Underneath the Lintel'
Midway through his extraordinary solo performance in Glen Berger's "Underneath the Lintel" - being staged by the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre under C. Michael Wright's direction - James Ridge asks the audience whether we'd recognize a miracle if we saw one.
I know I've missed a few - "Lintel" suggests we all have - but I have no doubt I saw something akin to one Friday night, in watching as good a one-person show as I've seen anywhere in a long time. »Read Full Article(2)


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TravelCenters of America Dishwasher - Full Time or Part Time job in Harrisburg, PA
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For Immediate Release
May 16, 2007
State Board of Education announces Illinois' most promising youth scientific leaders
Will serve as states' delegates to National Youth Science Camp
Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of Education today announced two Illinois high school seniors have been selected as this year's most promising young scientific leaders for Illinois. The two students from Buffalo Grove and Lockport will represent our state during the 2007 National Youth Science Camp this summer in West Virginia.
Kathy Huang of Buffalo Grove and Roger Podwysocki of Lockport will participate as delegates in the month-long 44th session of the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) held near the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia. Meng Kang of Peoria; Catherine Che of Makanda; Yanfen Li of Savoy; and Hon Lung Chu of Chicago have been selected as alternates.
"We are honored to have two of our students participate in the National Youth Science Camp," said State Superintendent of Education Christopher Koch. "This opportunity allows Kathy and Roger a chance to immerse themselves in the world of science and math and will offer them insights into future careers."
"I am inspired by the thrill of discovery to pursue a career in scientific or mathematical research," said Huang, who is a senior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora. She has already studied with leading researchers at Northwestern University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
"The world around me has piqued my curiosity…I have always wondered how things around me work," said Podwysocki in his application who is attending Lockport East High School. "The thought of a career based on applying these strange insights into the workings of the universe makes me feel as if I would be following in their footsteps…(and) are what drive me to pursue the sciences."
Established in 1963 as a part of West Virginia's Centennial Celebration, the National Youth Science Camp is an annual summer forum where two delegates representing each state exchange ideas with leading scientists and other professionals from academic and corporate worlds. Lectures and hands-on research projects are presented by scientists from across the United States who work on some of the most provocative topics in science today - topics such as fractal geometry, the human genome project, global climate change, the history of the universe, the fate of our rain forests, and robotics. Delegates to the NYSC are challenged to explore new areas in the biological and physical sciences, art, and music with resident staff members. Delegates also present seminars covering their own areas of research and interest.
The National Youth Science Camp's diverse academic program is complemented by an outdoor recreation program, which leverages the Science Camp's location in the Monongahela National Forest. The Science Camp's outdoor program offers backpacking, caving, rock climbing, mountain biking and kayaking.
Huang and Podwysocki will fly to Charleston, West Virginia, on June 27 and will return on July 23, after participating in the camp's educational program. The National Youth Science Foundation, based in Charleston, West Virginia, covers all expenses, including travel.
More information is available online at www.nysf.com and www.nysc.org.


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Theorie SAGA Touch 1 1/2" Flat Iron
- Overview
- Features
- 1 1/2" Industry Professional Edition
- 100% Solid Titanium Plates
- Touch screen digital temperature display
- Automatic temperature lock for consistent heat while styling
- Programmable auto shut-off
- Ionized technology to promote silkier and smoother hair
- Far-infrared technology delivers consistent heat distribution, while reducing static
- Sleek, ergonomic, non-slip grip, designed for professional comfort and control
- Heats to maximum temperature of 450°F (230°C) swiftly
- Minimum heat of 320F
- Floating plates optimize styling efficiency
- 11' heat-resistant textile cord
- Designed for use with Keratin treated hair
- Lifetime warranty
- Single Voltage, 110-127V, 60Hz
- Power: 45 watts
- About the brand
Theorie SAGA Touch 1 1/2" Flat Iron uses ionized technology to promote silkier and smoother hair. Far-infrared technology delivers consistent heat distribution, while reducing static.
After you have turned on your flat iron, hold the - sign down for 2 seconds. You will then see zeros across your screen. Choose your desired shut off time by pressing the + or – symbols. Once chosen, wait 3 seconds and—voilà!—you have successfully programmed your auto shut-off.
Rest the iron safely on a smooth flat surface and plug in. Once plugged in, touch the power symbol on the digital touch screen to turn the iron on. Once the iron is on, select your desired temperature by tapping the + or – symbol. The temperature will automatically lock after 3 seconds. To unlock and change the temperature (or to turn the iron off), tap the + symbol and then the – symbol. Choose desired temperature and let heat for approximately 60 seconds and style as desired.
Since its inception, THEORIE has become synonymous with breakthrough technology, distinctive design, leading-edge performance and handcrafted elegance. THEORIE hair products are suitable for all hair types including colour and keratin treated hair. Try THEORIE's organic hair care products as your new hair solution .
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Quality Flat IronEven though I have done the Japanese straightening process before, I still need to use a flat iron to get a very sleek look especially since my hair is thick. I have seen the Theorie before and I was a little hesitant buying it since the minimum heat setting is 310 Fahrenheit (F). Unless the description on Folica has changed, the details state that the minimum temp is 320 F but this really isn't so.
Anyway, I've been using another generic salon-quality flat iron for the past two years or so and while I got pretty good results, I thought it was time for a change and since the Theorie has a lifetime warranty, I figured I should go ahead and buy it.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. The Theorie heats up very quickly and manages to straighten my hair with a maximum of two passes at 310 F. With my previous iron it took a few more passes but it makes sense since I had it on a relatively low temp of 250 F. I was originally concerned that the extra heat could singe my hair but actually it doesn't get damaged at all. I still use a few products on my hair to give extra protection against the heat (as most people should probably do) but the iron definitely does a great job of straightening without frying the hair. My hair is also medium-length so it's nice that the whole process to get my hair straight takes very little time as well.
If you have thick wavy hair then I would definitely recommend getting the Theorie. My tip would be to use this iron (or any iron really) on a lower setting to smooth out your hair while also using a LIGHT product or products to protect the hair. Unless you really like them, stay away from those heavy-hold sprays. I find that they really gunk up your hair and leaves it feeling stiff. In general I think most people who have wavy to thick or fine hair (regardless of texture) use too high a heat setting to straighten their hair and all they do aside from straightening is actually damage their hair. It's really unnecessary to go above 310 F although you could get away with a higher setting by 20 or 30 degrees but chances are you really don't need to.
Sep 7, 2013OwenHAIR TYPEBlack / Thick or Coarse Hair / Chemically Treated Hair
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Wayyyyy Better Than I Could Have Imagined!When I purchased this at my salon last month I knew it was a good product. My stylist has been using this Theorie brand on my hair for over 6 months now and I always loved how shiny and smooth my hair looked afterwards. The thing I didn't realize is how much faster it get my hair done compared to my GHD I was using previously. I can pull this flat iron through the hair much more quickly and with just one pass with the same results of the GHD.
This iron heats to 450 degrees in 7 seconds! No other iron I know of can do that and it maintains this temperature consistently throughout styling like this. Any that I know of anyway. Kudos Theorie for such a innovative product at a great price.
Sep 1, 2013Lauren P. / LAHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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DisappointmentReally wanted to like this flat iron. Based off reviews I thought it was going to work great on my thick coarse natural hair. It did not. My sedu works ten times better. However I did like the packaging and the overall design of the flat iron but that is not enough for me to keep it. Definitely sent mine back and will just wait for the next great thing to debut because I really want to upgrade from my sedu.Aug 16, 2013J B. / NJHAIR TYPEColor Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Definitely Not Top 10I've purchased GHD and Chi straighteners in the past and figured I'd try something new, but in the few weeks I used this iron it made my hair so dry, frizzy and brittle. The results right after straightening were nice, but within the hour my hair looked like a mess. I have long, blonde wavy hair that isn't too difficult to work with, I use a straightener in the summer just to get it a little more sleek with the humidity, but this was just a disappointment!Aug 15, 2013Jacquelyn / MassachusettsHAIR TYPEBlonde / Normal Hair / Dry Hair / Color Treated Hair
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So Glad I Made The SwitchI've always used the $20-30 flat irons from Walmart and Ulta, but always ended up with frizzy, untamed hair that was never flat.
This iron works miracles on my long, frizzy, curly and at times impossible to straighten hair and leaves it shiny and healthy without leaving it dried and frazzled. My hair stays straight even in high humidity now and has a nice healthy shine.
I'm also finding myself using less product in my hair to straighten, now that I have a really good flat iron.
This iron gets really hot though, but I've always needed to use at lease 410/420 to get any results on my hair, but is still easier to use than my cheaper one and has a much longer cord that doesn't tangle.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with the product after trying it for about 2 months.Jul 30, 2013PinschersHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Amazing Iron That Will Blow Away All Others.Let me preface this review with details of my unruly mane. I have shoulder length, thick, frizzy, kinky hair. I have used every iron under the sun-- Sedu, Hai, Chi, GHD, Solia and Croc just to name a few. This iron surpasses them all by leaps and bounds. I did love my Sedu but after 4-5 months of use, it seemed to not do as well. The Theorie heats super quick, has a futuristic touch screen and lock mechanism so that you don't accidentally turn it down or off, a cord that never bunches up or gets tangled, super hot plates and auto shut off. Please be aware that you likely don't need as much hea since the plates are actually getting to temperature and staying there. I used my Sedu on the highest setting but 420 works perfectly for my Theorie. Also, please be sure to use a good heat protectant. To be fair this is only my 3rd time to use it so I will post a follow up review but so far I love the results. I dis onlt gove it 4 stars because learning to use the iron can be a challenfe. they should give better in depth insteuctions. However the iron itself is amazig! Sleek gorgeous straight hair even in humid Alabama weather is something I never thought I could achieve. thanks folica and Theorie!Jul 19, 2013Ashley W. / AlabamaHAIR TYPEBlack / Dry Hair / Curly Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Best Iron I Have Ever Used!My stylist has been using this iron on my hair for about 4 months now and I always loved the results. I didn't realize I could get these results myself until my Chi died a few weeks ago and picked one up from his salon for myself. The packaging, the finish, the consistent temperature, the shine. It's brilliant! I couldn't ask for a better flat iron. Highly highly recommend.Jul 18, 2013Summer C. / Los AngelesHAIR TYPEBlack / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Not ImpressedThis is an ok flat iron. My hair turns frizzy after a humid day and my ends felt dry. The Sultra Flat Iron works great. I kept this iron but will probably just have to give it away.Jul 18, 2013Gina L.HAIR TYPELight Brown / Oily Hair / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair
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Top 10? I'd DisagreeThe flat iron works, but I've had better flat irons that were cheaper!!!
I have fairly straight hair which is normal to coarse and long.
It does straighten the hair, but I still get frizz and my hair remains a bit pouffy. The iron also leaves my hair feeling crisp and dry as if its damaging my hair
When straightening my hair, it smokes up a little bit but leaves my hair dry and lifeless looking
The digit feature is a bit difficult to manage and can be sometimes frustrating because it doesn't recognize that you're pushing on the buttons no matter how slow you tryJul 5, 2013Christine / CalgaryHAIR TYPEBlack / Normal Hair / Dry Hair
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Pretty NiceI've always used the run of the mill hair dryers and flat irons on my thick, curly long hair for years. Even with trying different products to cut the frizz and get it straight, it never looked right. And anytime there has been humidity, it looked worse.
So I finally decided to try salon grade tools and wow, what a difference.
This flat iron is bigger - and I like it for longer, thicker hair that you have more to get through. I tried it at 375 the first few days and it worked but I had better results at 425. I've found I don't need as many products in my hair now with using a salon grade hair dryer and flat iron and that the time I spend trying to get my hair to not look like a giant frizzy mess is cut in half.
Wish I had made the leap years ago.Jul 4, 2013Kokopuff / MidwestHAIR TYPELight Brown / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Early Alert
Student Success Programs presents the Early Alert Program which provides Tarleton State University faculty members the opportunity to identify students who are at-risk of falling short of success in their academic courses to Student Success Programs staff. Those students will be then contacted by Student Success Programs staff to help identify academic resources on campus that might provide benefit to the student's specific need. Students identified during the four week period prior to mid-term will receive increasing levels of intervention with each faculty identification. Students may be referred to this program for a variety of reasons but generally referrals are due to poor class attendance, lack of participation, and/or low test scores.
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Redeemable for concert tickets, merchandise or membership, an SFJAZZ Gift Card is a fast and flexible way to share the world of jazz with those you love.
Live 2005 2nd Annual Concert Tour
Live 2005 2nd Annual Concert Tour
2-Disc Set
The SFJAZZ Collective performs new explorations of the timeless work of John Coltrane along with the band members' own new compositions on Live 2005: 2nd Annual Concert Tour, the group's second limited-edition, multi-disc release on SFJAZZ Records. The successor to Inaugural Season Live 2004, this CD showcases the Collective's entire 2005 repertoire, recorded in concert at prestigious concert halls across the United Status -- including the new Jazz at Lincoln Center, Chicago Symphony Hall and Los Angeles' Walt Disney Concert Hall -- during the band's national tour.
Featuring Joshua Redman (Artistic Director, tenor and soprano saxophone), Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphones, marimba), Nicholas Payton (trumpet), Renee Rosnes (piano), Miguel Zenon (alto saxophone, flute), Matt Penman (bass), Isaac Smith (trombone) and Eric Harland (drums).
- Complete 2-CD set available exclusively through SFJAZZ - not available in stores.
- Only 3,000 of this limited edition, collector's quality CD produced, won't be reprinted.
- Each CD set is individually hand-numbered.
- CD-sized booklet contains rare photographs from tour and rehearsal, insightful essays, and artist biographies.
- New compositions by individual Collective band members.
- Six newly arranged works of modern master John Coltrane by Grammy-winning arranger Gil Goldstein.


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Man charged in brutal assaultJanuary 22,2013Man charged in brutal assault
HARTFORD A Claremont, N.H. man will be arraigned today in criminal court in White River Junction for allegedly beating his girlfriends brother after an argument.
Wesley Vorhes, 47, was charged with aggravated assault on Sunday in the beating of Robert Schneider, 47, of White River Junction. The incident took place after a night of drinking on Jan. 13 at The Cave in Lebanon, N.H., according to police.
State Trooper Gary Salvatore said Schneider confronted Vorhes for being intimate with another woman at the bar. The two men argued and then left The Cave that evening, the trooper said.
Schneider and Vorhes pulled over on Interstate 89 and picked up where they left off and an altercation ensued where Vorhes knocked Schneider out unconscious, according to Salvatore.
Schneider injuries were a fractured nose, cheek bone, upper jaw and orbital eye socket fracture, Salvatore said. He also sustained severe nerve damage and will need reconstructive surgery, the trooper said.MORE IN This Just InWASHINGTON Long-term U.S. Full StoryMONTPELIER The Vermont attorney generals office says drug companies have complied with a state... Full StoryMOUNT HOLLY At its meeting next week, the Mount Holly Select Board will consider an ordinance... Full Story
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Exercise for Your Heart
By Health Day
Running: Does one form of fitness work better when it comes to your heart health?
Walkers rejoice! A brand new study suggests walking at a brisk pace may lower your risk for heart disease as much as a good, long run can.
Researchers in California analyzed self reported data from over 33-thousand runners and more than 15-thousand walkers...assessing walking and running by distance, not time. Study participants were 18 to 80 years old.
Surprisingly, the data showed the same energy used for a vigorous run and a moderately intense walk resulted in similar risk reductions for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes.
Running reduced risk for hypertension 4.2 percent...while walking reduced risk by 7.2 percent.
Running reduced high cholesterol 4.3 percent, while walking improved levels by 7 percent.
As for diabetes...it was a virtual tie- 12.1 percent compared to 12.3 percent for walking.
Running reduced coronary heart disease 4.5 percent compared to 9.3 percent for walking.
And another finding: The more the runners ran and the walkers walked...the more heart health benefits received.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV with news from today that can lead to healthy tomorrows.
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