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As a writer, researcher and facilitator of healing practices, Andrea uses the rich threads of her life experience and her varied and extensive learned and intuitive gifts to facilitate her retreats and private consultations. She skillfully weaves beautiful ancient knowledge with cutting edge scientific findings to create extraordinarily effective healing. She finds freedom and sustainable peace can be immediately attained through learning and experiential understanding of the true power of emotions and the human unseen energy system.
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Her training and research includes seven years with Dr. Deepak Chopra as Program Director of the Chopra Center for Well Being and Director of the International Global Network for Spiritual Success. She was also producer and director of special events and seminars for noted author, Gary Zukav.
Andrea's quest for knowledge has led to multiple certifications as an Energy Health Practitioner and Energy Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Therapist, Level VI Training in Power Psycho-Spiritual Energy Therapist, Ayurvedic Lifestyles and Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, Basic Emotional Freedom Technique Training and Nia Blue Belt Instructor. Her traditional education is in speech therapy and psychology.
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Holloway Fire Contained, Barry Point Fire Stopped
The state Department of Forestry says the massive Holloway fire is now almost 100 contained. The lightning-caused blaze has scorched 245,505 acres in Oregon and 215,542 acres in Nevada since igniting earlier this month.
Elsewhere, the fire officials say the advance of the Barry Point fire on private lands southwest of Lakeview has been stopped at just under 12,500 acres. The fire has also burned 43,000 acres on U.S. Forest Service lands within Oregon and almost 40,000 acres in Northern California. It is now 48 percent contained.
The Fort Complex stands at 5,632 acres at last report. It is 41 percent contained.
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A BattleMech (often abbreviated 'Mech, although that could technically also refer to IndustrialMechs) is an armored combat vehicle of roughly humanoid shape, some 10 to 20 meters tall and typically massing from 20 to 100 tons. 'Mechs are best suited for ground combat, although they are also capable of operation underwater, in vacuums and/or in zero-g environments (space).
A single 'Mech can easily destroy a city block. A BattleMech's only true equal is another 'Mech—artillery, aircraft, and tanks are disadvantaged against them without BattleMech support or a strong advantage in numbers.
- 1 Overview
- 2 Origins
- 3 BattleMech Construction
- 4 Chassis Types
- 5 Classifications
- 6 Components
- 7 BattleMech Listings
- 8 References
- 9 Bibliography
The first BattleMech was the Mackie, often described as a 100-ton box with legs. It was developed in 2439 by the Terran Hegemony, first deployed in 2443[1], and produced throughout the rest of the Inner Sphere after the BattleMech construction plans were stolen in 2455. Hundreds of distinctive BattleMech models have emerged since then.
The Succession Wars plunged the Inner Sphere into centuries of interstellar warfare soon afterwards. In this technological and cultural dark age of Lostech, the Successor States of humanity soon fought with 'Mechs and other equipment that was literally decades, if not centuries, old and in a sorry state of repair. Ancient automated factories continued to produce BattleMechs even when their technology was not understood anymore. Over time, equipment shortages, system failures and similar problems sparked innumerable variants of the classic designs. Field modifications and makeshift repairs became commonplace.
During the the invasion of the Clans in 3050, the Inner Sphere got its first look at technology advanced even beyond the lost technology of the old Star League. Enstranged from the rest of humanity for centuries, the invaders fielded unknown BattleMech designs that became known under different names among the Clans and in the Inner Sphere, respectively. For example, the Clan Timberwolf was nick-named the Mad Cat because the battle computers of Inner Sphere 'Mechs alternated between Marauder and Catapult when they tried to identify the unknown design; the Clan Summoner was dubbed as the Thor by House Steiner's forces because of its deliverance of "thunder and lightning" by its Autocannon and PPC, and the Dire Wolf became known as Daishi ("great death") among forces of House Kurita. The Mad Dog even received different names, being dubbed Vulture by the Federated Commonwealth and Hagetaka in the Draconis Combine.
BattleMech Construction[edit]
BattleMechs are built around an internal structure resembling a skeleton. The musculature (actuators) consists of myomer, an artificial polymer fiber which contracts in the presence of an electrical current. The artificial skeleton and musculature, combined with a large gyroscope system, provides stability for the BattleMech and allows for bipedal movement. Some 'Mechs have jump jets that provide thrust bursts for short leaps.
The power required for the actuators, weapons, and other systems is provided by a Fusion Engine mounted in the torso. Although all 'Mechs have heat sinks, heat buildup is a frequent problem. Intense combat action can lead to overheating that puts physical strain on the pilot, and may even cause an emergency reactor shutdown.
Most BattleMechs copy the human form to an extent, which is the deciding factor in their versatility and ultimately, their superior combat performance. The entire system is controlled by a pilot wearing a neurohelmet which links the 'Mech's central computer to the pilot's sense of balance and nervous system. Augmented by a combination of throttle, joystick, and dual pedal system, the 'Mech pilot controls the BattleMech like an extension of his own body, comparable to a very large combat suit. Many 'Mechs have fully articulated hands that can be used to climb or grab items.
OmniMechs, a concept introduced by the Clans and later adopted by the Successor States of the Inner Sphere, feature hardpoints with interchangeable weaponry whereas classic BattleMechs have a fixed configuration.
Designed as combat vehicles, BattleMechs are modular to an extent and thus relatively easy to repair and maintain. Even throughout the Lostech era of the Succession Wars, scavenged battlefield salvage could keep them operational despite their technology not being understood anymore.
Chassis Types[edit]
Covering the vast majority of the types of BattleMechs, bipedal 'Mechs come in three types:Wasp, Phoenix Hawk, Warhammer, Atlas and Summoner (Thor). Locust, Catapult, Marauder, and Timber Wolf (Mad Cat). Thanatos, Nova Cat, and Mongoose.
Tripodal[edit]Colossal class Ares and Superheavy Poseidon 'Mechs which appeared in the early 3130s, and the heavy-class Triskelion BattleMech which appeared in the 3140s. The Hedgehog was previously mentioned as a tripodal 'Mech from the Star League era, having allegedly been introduced in 2602, but it is not considered canonical.
Quadrupedal[edit]Quad 'Mech uses its "arms" for legs which gives these designs some additional stability and maneuverability (such as sidestepping, also known as lateral shift movement). The concept was much maligned for sacrificing the overall versatility of BattleMechs and the early designs, notably the Scorpion and the Goliath, proved flawed, being notoriously difficult to maintain and highly susceptible to breakdowns. It was only around the year 3060 that improved technology led to new quadrupedal 'Mech designs, although the stigma associated with the general concept still lingers. Bipedal BattleMechs remain the vastly more common 'Mech.
Land-Air 'Mech (LAM)[edit]LAM) can transform from a regular BattleMech form into an Aerospace Fighter, or an intermediate form referred to as LAM Mode. While performing just like a conventional BattleMech or Aerospace Fighter in the respective form (to the point of being kept in either 'Mech bays or fighter hangars aboard DropShips), in LAM Mode these 'Mechs can quickly traverse great distances, giving them a tactical advantage in ground combat although their real niche apparently is reconnaissance. However, their delicate technology is unduly susceptible to damage and the combat performance of Land-Air 'Mechs fell short of expectations by a long margin, especially considering their exorbitant production and maintenance costs. Land-Air 'Mechs were only produced in small numbers and the ability to maintain and repair (or even produce) them was largely lost early on in the succession wars. The concept quickly faded into obscurity from a combination of small numbers, maintenance shortfalls and combat attrition.
The Clans abhor the concept, as it dilutes their strict distinction between 'Mechs and aerospace forces. Clan Nova Cat famously took great care to raze the last remaining LAM factory to the ground. Only Clan Jade Falcon is known to have delved into LAM research, but the project was terminated in 3059 after only two prototypes (Evil Twin One and Evil Twin Two) had been built; the scientists found the Land-Air Mechs to be too unstable to field in normal combat.
Although it is technically possible to build "ultralight" 'Mechs of 15 or even 10 tons, most 'Mechs in this range are IndustrialMech designs. Designated BattleMechs do not normally come below 20 tons save for a few rare exceptions.
The arguably most famous ultralight design (and also the first that was ever published) is the FLE-14 subvariant of the Flea, massing 15 tons while most other variants weigh in at 20 tons.
Ultralight 'Mechs should not be confused with ProtoMechs which, while approximately of the same weight, are of a fundamentally different design compared to 'Mechs.
All 'Mechs weighing from 20 up to 35 tons are classified as "light". Their skeleton can only carry limited armor, but the higher efficiency of smaller fusion reactors means that light 'Mechs benefit from superior mobility. They are typically fast but lightly armed and armored. These 'Mechs are generally used as scout 'Mechs and anti-personnel units instead of frontline combat duty, but some are designated combat 'Mechs with relatively heavy armament. Their low production cost, high proliferation, and relatively good supply of spare parts meant that they saw widespread use throughout history in virtually any role.
Famous light scout 'Mechs include the Locust, Stinger, and Wasp, while the Commando, Jenner, and Panther are powerful combat units for their size. Clan technology provides their designs such as the Adder (Puma) with firepower equalling Inner Sphere 'Mechs twice their size.
Notable specialized light designs include the Ostscout Recon 'Mech with its advanced sensor gear, the Raven ECM 'Mech, and the Firestarter Incendiary 'Mech.
Medium 'Mechs are the workhorse 'Mechs of most armies. Weighing between 40 and 55 tons they naturally fall somewhere in between the agile light 'Mechs and the powerfully armed heavy 'Mechs. While matching neither in their respective niche, medium 'Mechs tend to have the best combination between speed, armor, and payload which gives them unmatched versatility. The fastest medium 'Mechs often serve as command units among light 'Mechs with similar speed. Better armed than light 'Mechs, medium 'Mechs can often outmaneuver heavier opponents in combat and bring their weapons to bear with better effect to the point of being superior combatants in single combat, given time and suitable terrain.
Common medium 'Mech designs include the Phoenix Hawk, Vindicator, Centurion, Shadow Hawk, Griffin, and Wolverine, and the Clan designs Nova (Black Hawk) and Stormcrow (Ryoken).
Heavy 'Mechs are those designed for frontline combat duty, and weigh in between 60 and 75 tons. They are slightly less versatile and generally slower than medium 'Mechs, but tend to have much heavier armor and weapon payloads. Capable of delivering sustained heavy fire over long ranges while retaining adequate mobility, they are formidable and powerful foes. Some designs are adapted to special roles in combat which greatly improves the combat performance of their unit but makes them a poor choice in single combat situations.
Typical examples of heavy 'Mech designs are the Crusader, Thunderbolt, Warhammer, Marauder and the Clan Mad Dog (Vulture), Summoner (Thor) and Timber Wolf (Mad Cat) designs.
The Rifleman is notorious for its anti-air capabilities, and the Archer for its long-range missile barrages.
Assault 'Mechs are the heaviest regular class of BattleMechs, weighing in between 80 and 100 tons. Some of these huge 'Mechs can mount up to 50 tons of weapons as well as very thick armor protection. They can project tremendous firepower, and perform best as the spearhead of frontal assaults or in defending entrenched positions. The trade-off is in speed and maneuverability, as assault 'Mechs are generally very slow. As such, they often require friendly units to protect them from being outmaneuvered. Assault 'Mechs are typically used as command units, heavy assault platforms, and in fire-support roles, but due to their prohibitive costs and limited production, they actually make up only a small fraction of all BattleMechs.
Iconic Assault 'Mechs include the Mackie, Atlas, and Stalker and the Clan Warhawk (Masakari) and Dire Wolf (Daishi) designs.
The BattleMaster and Cyclops are well-known command 'Mechs, as both have above average electronics packages geared towards command & communication while maintaining heavy weapon payloads.
Since the late 28th century, designers had attempted to construct BattleMechs in excess of 100 tons. While most of these efforts were unsuccessful and even scorned (most famously Amaris' Folly), the Word of Blake was able to produce the successful "Omega" prototype towards the end of the Jihad.[2][3]
In the early 3120s, Colossal BattleMechs began appearing as an experimental technology. The Colossal 'Mechs Poseidon and Ares (an OmniMech) are manned by a crew of three (Pilot, Gunner, and Engineer) and tipped the scales at 125 - 135 tons. The known configurations of the Ares are called "Hades", "Hera", "Zeus", "Aphrodite", and "Hephaestus".
Industrial 'Mechs[edit]
IndustrialMechs (also known as WorkMechs, UtilityMechs or, where applicable, ICE 'Mechs), though far less glamorous than their war-faring counterparts, are very important in the everyday life of the BattleTech universe. There are AgroMechs, ForestryMechs and LoggerMechs, LoaderMechs, MiningMechs, and many other types for many different industries including even armed SecurityMechs. Many of these 'Mechs use an internal combustion engine (ICE), usually diesel, due to the high cost of fusion reactors.
Industrial 'Mechs have occasionally been modified for war when normal 'Mechs are out of reach (most often in the MechWarrior: Dark Age saga), although the modified WorkMech is usually far less capable than a BattleMech of the same tonnage. They tend to be equipped with relatively light armor, but can pack a deadly punch in close combat with varying array of industrial-grade tools including saws, drills and utility lasers.


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Democratic Representative (CA-23)
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:
Rep. STEVE LYNCH (D, MA-9): This bill takes an important step toward improving the Federal Government's ability to recruit and retain a highly qualified workforce by providing paid parental leave to Federal and Congressional employees for the birth, adoption or placement of a child for foster care, which is a benefit that is extended to many in the private sector in other industrialized countries.
Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. DARRELL ISSA (R, CA-49): This bill sends the wrong message at the wrong time to working American taxpayers and families that are struggling in difficult times. Our economy is in crisis, and deficits are already soaring. This bill does not have one provision to say if you make $170,000 a year, why do we have to give you this benefit, because you have to choose between feeding your children and being with your children? Certainly not. There are no protections against, in fact, those who do not need this special benefit getting it. There are no safeguards at all. As a matter of fact, this bill envisions the $1 billion over 5 years, swelling to $4 billion over 10 years or more because, in fact, they believe it should be 8 weeks of special leave. Federal employees enjoy one of the highest levels of job security, without a doubt, anywhere in the United States. I would venture to say many of them the highest. More importantly, in good times and bad, they keep their jobs.
Strengthen America's Families
While the steady reduction in the number of two-parent families of the last 40 years has slowed, more than one-third of our children still live in one- or no-parent families. There is a high correlation between a childhood spent with inadequate parental support and an adulthood spent in poverty or in prison.
To strengthen families, we must redouble efforts to reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies, make work pay, eliminate tax policies that inadvertently penalize marriage, and require absent fathers to pay child support while offering them new opportunities to find work. Because every child needs the attention of at least one caring and competent adult, we should create an "extended family" of adult volunteer mentors.
Family breakdown is not the only challenge we face. As two-worker families have become the norm, harried parents have less time to spend on their most important job: raising their children. Moreover, parents and schools often find themselves contending with sex- and violence-saturated messages coming from an all-pervasive mass entertainment media.
We should continue public efforts to give parents tools to balance work and family and shield their children from harmful outside influences. For example, we should encourage employers to adopt family-friendly policies and practices such as parental leave, flex-time, and telecommuting. Public officials should speak out about violence in our culture and should press the entertainment media to adopt self-policing codes aimed at protecting children.
The Christian Coalition was founded in 1989 by Dr. Pat Robertson to give Christians a voice in government. We represent millions of people of faith and enable them to have a strong, unified voice in the conversation we call democracy.
Authorizes grants to states for sex education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception, to prevent teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Expresses the sense of Congress that states are encouraged, although not required, to provide matching funds to receive such grants.
Requires the Secretary to provide for a national evaluation of a representative sample of such programs for effectiveness in delaying the initiation of sexual intercourse and other high-risk behaviors, preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, and increasing contraceptive knowledge and behavior. Requires states receiving such grants to provide for an individual evaluation of the state's program by an external, independent entity.
Introduction by co-sponsor Sen. Kay Hagan (D,NC):
We have a serious responsibility to ensure that women and families are protected. The rates of violence and abuse in our country are astounding and totally unacceptable: domestic violence affects more than 12 million people each year. In my home state, 73 women and children are killed on average every year because of domestic violence.
Since 1994, the STOP Program has provided grants for services, training, officers, and prosecutors, and has transformed our criminal justice system and victim support services. And this bill includes the bipartisan SAFER Act, which helps fund audits of untested DNA evidence and reduces this backlog of rape kits. I ask you: What other victims in America have to identify the attacker before authorities will take action? None.Introduction by Sen. Chuck Grassley(R,IA):
I urge my Republican colleagues, as I will do, to support the motion to proceed. There has long been bipartisan support for the Violence Against Women Act. Too many women are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. There is overwhelming bipartisan support for 98% of what is contained in S. 47. [Since our negative vote last session], controversial provisions have been removed. The key stumbling block to enacting a bill at this time is the provision concerning Indian tribal courts. Negotiations are continuing, and compromises would allow the bill to pass with overwhelming bipartisan support. Introduction by Sen. Pat Leahy (D,VT):
Our bill will allow services to get to those in the LGBT community who have had trouble accessing services in the past. The rates of domestic and sexual violence in these communities are equal to or greater than those of the general population. We also have key improvements for immigrant victims of domestic and sexual violence.
RESOLUTION recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
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CA Gubernatorial:
Antonio Villaraigosa
Eric Garcetti
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Jerry Brown
Jerry Sanders
Neel Kashkari
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Dianne Feinstein
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AL-1: Jo Bonner(R,resigned)
FL-13:Bill Young(R,deceased)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R,arrested)
IL-2: Jesse L. Jackson(D,convicted)
LA-5: Rodney Alexander(R,resigned)
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MO-8: Jason Smith(R)
NC-12: Pending Jul.15
NJ-1: Pending Nov.4
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CO-4 :Ken Buck(R)
GA-1 :Buddy Carter(R)
GA-10:Jody Hice(R)
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NC-6 :Mark Walker(R)
NC-7 :David Rouzer(R)
NJ-12:Bonnie Watson Coleman(R)
NY-4 :Kathleen Rice(D)
OK-5 :Steve Russell(R)
PA-13:Brendan Boyle(D)
TX-36:Brian Babin(R)
UT-4 :Mia Love(R)
VA-8 :Don Beyer(D)
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CO-4: Cory Gardner(R)
GA-1: Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1: Colleen Hanabusa(D)
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MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0: Steve Daines(R)
OK-5: James Lankford(R)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2: Shelley Moore Capito(R)
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CA-31:Joe Baca(D)
HI-1: Charles Djou(R)
IL-10:Bob Dold(R)
IL-17:Bobby Schilling(R)
KS-4: Todd Tiahrt(R)
MI-4: Peter Konetchy(R)
MI-14:Hansen Clarke(D)
MS-4: Gene Taylor(D)
MT-0: Denny Rehberg(R)
NH-1: Frank Guinta(R)
NY-11:Vito Fossella(R)
NY-18:Nan Hayworth(R)
OH-7: John Boccieri(D)
PA-13:Marjorie Margolies(D)
TX-23:Francisco Canseco(R)
Lost primary 2014:
GA-11:Bob Barr(R)
MA-6: John Tierney(D)
TX-4: Ralph Hall(R)
VA-7: Eric Cantor(R)
MI-11:Kerry Bentivolio(R)
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AR-2: Tim Griffin(R)
CA-35:Gloria McLeod(D)
ME-2: Mike Michaud(D)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
VI-0: Donna Christensen(D)
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AL-6: Spencer Bachus(R)
AZ-7: Ed Pastor(D)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-31:Gary Miller(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3: Tom Latham(R)
MI-4: Dave Camp(R)
MI-6: Tom Petri(R)
MI-12:John Dingell(D)
MN-6: Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6: Howard Coble(R)
NC-7: Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3: Jon Runyan(R)
NJ-12:Rush Holt(D)
NY-4: Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6: Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4: Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8: James Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
WA-4: Doc Hastings(R)
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Ellie Antoine, former Berks recorder of deeds, charged in fraud scheme
More than $153,000 never deposited in bank accounts, officials say
PHILADELPHIA - A former Berks County row officer has been indicted on charges she defrauded the county of tens of thousands of dollars, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Ellie Antioine carried out the fraud while she served as the county's recorder of deeds between 2004 and 2007, officials said.
A forensic auditor determined that, for all but 10 days between Dec. 1, 2004, and Dec. 31, 2007, approximately $153,402.30 in cash was received at Antoine's office, but the money was never deposited into the office bank accounts, according to the indictment.
Antoine, now 68, of Bluffton, S.C., established office policies and procedures that enabled her to convert unreported fees paid to the office into cash and devised a fee structure for the recording of official documents and deeds that did not refund over-payments, according to the indictment. Antoine allegedly accumulated the money in her office safe.
Antoine also stands accused of prohibiting employees from attempting to verify the amount of money received from the office copying machines, going so far as firing an employee who attempted to correlate the number of copies made each day with the copying fees the office collected, according to the indictment.
Berks County Commissioner, Christian Leinbach, assisted in the investigation, and explained that county officials became aware of the potential problems in 2008.
"When it was turned over to the feds, there was full cooperation on the part of the county," said Leinbach. " When I see potential wrongdoing, what goes through my mind is let's get to the truth. And so we did everything we could to get to the truth."
Antoine is also charged with not claiming the additional money on her 2006 and 2007 federal income tax returns.
If convicted of all charges, federal officials said Antoine faces up to 106 years in prison, a fine of up to $1.75 million and three years' supervised release.
Antoine's attorney, James Polyak, released a statement following the indictment:
"Ellie Antoine faithfully served the citizens of Berks County for 12 years as elected recorder of deeds. She discharged her official duties with fidelity and honesty and has committed no crime. She looks forward to being found not guilty at trial."
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THE 38th ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL will be held by the St. Catherine Greek Community for three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 22, 23 and 24, 2013, on the church grounds located at Southern Boulevard and Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.
GREEK FOOD, DANCING AND FUN: Enjoy the artistry and rhythm of the award-winning "Heart of Greece" Dancers as they perform in full traditional dress; live orchestra for dancing by the Hellenic Band; Greek dance lessons (learn Zorbas dance); enjoy homemade Greek delicacies and authentic Greek cuisine; Greek drinks such as Ouzo and Metaxa in the Taverna; delicious pastries and Greek coffee in the bakery and coffee shop; and Greek Imports featuring the newest jewelry, arts and crafts, paintings, and specialty boutique items.
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St. Elmo's fire [ Sento Erumo no Hi (セントエルモの火 ) ]
Sento Erumo no Hi (セントエルモの火 )
夜が終わる前に追い付けるかな 同じ坂道の上の違う位置で
同じ場所に向けて 歩いてるんだ 今どんな顔してる
言葉を知ってるのはお互い様な 言葉が足りないのもお互い様な
勝手について来たんだ 構わず行けよ ほら全部がお互い様な
how far are you? 星が綺麗な事に 気付いてるかな
僕が気付けたのは 君のおかげなんだよ ずっと上を見てたから
急に険しくなった手も使わなきゃ ここ登る時に怪我なんかしてないといいが
立ち止まって知ったよ 笑うくらい寒いや ちゃんと上着持ってきたか
解り合おうとしたら迷子になる 近くても遠くてややこしくて面倒な僕らだ
だからついて来たんだ 解り易いだろう ちょっとしんどいけど楽しいよ
how far are you? 震える小さな花を 見付けたかな
闇が怖くないのは 君のおかげなんだよ 君も歩いた道だから
言いたい事は無いよ 聞きたい事も無いよ
ただ 届けたい事なら ちょっとあるんだ
ついて来たっていう 馬鹿げた事実に
価値など無いけど それだけ知って欲しくてさ
どれくらい先にいるんだろう どれくらい離れてるんだろう
靴紐結びがてら少し休むよ どうでもいいけどさ 水筒って便利だ
寝転んでみた夜空に 静寂は笑って 月が滲んで揺れる
解らない何かで胸が一杯だ こんなに疲れても足は動いてくれる
同じ場所に向けて 歩いてたんじゃない 僕は君に向かってるんだ
how far are you? 一緒に生きてる事は 当たり前じゃない
別々の呼吸を 懸命に読み合って ここまで来たんだよ
how far are you? 僕が放った唄に 気付いてないなら
いつまでだって歌おう 君のおかげなんだよ いつも探してくれるから
今どんな顔してる ちょっとしんどいけど楽しいよ
ほら 全部がお互い様な さあ どんな唄歌う
どれくらい先にいるんだろう どれくらい離れてるんだろう
さあ どんな唄歌う
traduzione in Inglese
St. Elmo's fire
Will I be able to catch up with you before the night ends? We're on the same hill road, in different locations
Walking towards the same place, I wonder what kind of face you're making right now
I wonder how far along are you?
We both know as much words as the other, the number of words we'd both don't know is also the same
I willfully followed you, so don't mind me and just go See? We are in the same boat
how far are you? I wonder if you've noticed how beautiful the stars are?
If I've noticed, it's thanks to you, because I was always looking upwards
The path suddenly became precipitous, I need to use my hands, I hope I won't injure myself
while I climb here
It's when I stood still that I realized it's so sold it makes me laugh, I should have brought a coat
When we tried to understand each other, we became lost No matter how close or faraway we are, we are both such a nuisance
That's why I followed you, I'm easy to understand, it's a little tiresome, but it's fun
how far are you? I wonder if you've found that small flower shivering
If I'm not scared of the dark, it's thanks to you, because it's the path you walked on too
There is nothing I want to say, there is nothing I want to hear
But there are a few things I want to transmit you
There is no worth at all to the absurd truth
Of me having followed you, but I just wanted you to know that much
I wonder how far along are you? I wonder how far apart we are?
I'll rest while I tie my shoelaces, and I know it's a mere detail, but canteens are convenient
Silence smiled at the night sky I laid down under, and the moon sways as it blurs
My heart is full of something I don't understand, my legs still move even though I'm that tired
I wasn't walking in the same direction as you, I'm walking towards you
how far are you? Existing together is not something natural
We came this far by earnestly deciphering the other's breath
how far are you? If you haven't noticed the song I've unleashed
I'll sing it anytime, it's thanks to you, because you always look for me
And because you always find me
I wonder what kind of face you're making right now, it's a little tiresome, but it's fun
See? We are in the same boat And now, which song should I sing?
I wonder how far along are you? I wonder how far apart we are?
I wonder how much I've caught up to you?
And now, which song should I sing?
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St. Elmo's fire (also St. Elmo's light) is an electrical weather phenomenon in which luminous plasma is created by a coronal discharge originating from a grounded object in an atmospheric electric field (such as those generated by thunderstorms created by a volcanic explosion).
St. Elmo's fire is named after St. Erasmus of Formiae (also called St. Elmo, the Italian name for St. Erasmus), the patron saint of sailors. The phenomenon sometimes appeared on ships at sea during thunderstorms and was regarded by sailors with religious awe for its glowing ball of light, accounting for the name.


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Physiology Lessons - Page 3
LESSON 2: There are different muscle-fiber types.
Some runners have superior speed, while others have superior endurance. Much of this difference is due to the types of fibers that make up different muscles, which also dictate how you respond to training.
Humans have three different types of muscle fibers, with gradations between them. Slow-twitch (ST) fibers are recruited for all of your aerobic runs, while fast-twitch B (FT-B) fibers are recruited for short, high-intensity sprints. Fast-twitch A (FT-A) fibers, which represent a transition between the two extremes of ST and FT-B fibers, are recruited for prolonged anaerobic activities, like racing 400 meters. Some distance runners may have 90-percent ST and 10-percent FT fibers (marathoners), while others may have 60-percent ST and 40-percent FT fibers (milers).
Understanding your fiber type (see sidebar on next page) helps you train smarter. While most runners do the same workouts to focus on a specific race, your training and racing should reflect your physiology. For example, the more slow-twitch fibers you have, the more you'll benefit from aerobic training; the more fast-twitch fibers you have, the more you'll benefit from speedwork.
If both runners want to race a 5K or 10K, the former should initially do longer intervals, trying to get faster with training, such as three-quarter-mile repeats at 5K race pace, increasing speed to 3K race pace or decreasing the recovery as training progresses.
The latter runner should do shorter intervals, trying to hold the pace for longer with training, such as half-mile repeats at 3K race pace, increasing distance to three quarters of a mile or increasing the number of repeats as training progresses.
How to Efficiently Train According to Muscle-Fiber Type
:: More ST fibers: Emphasize mileage and LT runs.
:: More FT fibers: Emphasize interval training.
LESSON 3: A larger, stronger heart can pump more blood and oxygen to your muscles.
Stroke volume is the amount of blood the heart pumps with each contraction. Multiply stroke volume by your heart rate, and you get the amount of blood your heart pumps each minute. This is the cardiac output. The larger your left ventricle, the more blood it can hold; the more blood it can hold, the more blood it can pump.
A large heart is a physiological condition of genetically gifted and highly trained runners, known in the scientific community as Athlete's Heart. While you may never attain the heart size and associated cardiac output of an Olympic champion, specific training can make your heart larger and improve your performance.
Intervals provide the heaviest load on the cardiovascular system because of the repeated attainment of the heart's maximum stroke volume and cardiac output (VO2max). In response, the left ventricle enlarges so that more blood and oxygen can be sent to the working skeletal muscles.


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UNEP, in partnership with the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON), is implementing a project in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug and Kamchatka regions of the Russian Federation to document indigenous knowledge about early warning signs of natural disasters and how to cope with and lessen their impacts. The project is intended to raise awareness and enhance understanding of the application and use of traditional knowledge in natural disaster management.
The information, collected by members of indigenous communities in these two regions, has shown that blizzards, strong winds, wild fires, and floods are of most concern in the two regions. The hunters, gatherers and herders interviewed in this study described how careful observation of the behaviour of animals, and of the appearance and colour of the sky, is used as early warning of natural disasters. "When the dogs start rolling on their backs on the snow and the crows circle in flocks and then hide, a blizzard is coming," explained a hunter from Kamchatka. "If old reindeer run in the evening, it's a bad sign. They must be testing their legs before danger," said a reindeer herder from Nenets. Another reindeer herder, from Kamchatka, told the interviewers: "Last year birds predicted volcano ash, which is dangerous for reindeer. They say the cleverest bird is the crow. A crow comes to me and warns me: be careful!"
More information and the results from this project can be found at www.raipon.org/ikdm
Environmental conservation and natural disaster management are important in the livelihoods of indigenous people who often live in hazard-prone areas and have built up, through thousands of years of experience and intimate contact with the environment, a vast body of knowledge on disastrous events. This knowledge is a precious resource that continues to contribute to environmental conservation and natural disaster management in these regions.
With the disruption of traditional lifestyles and settlement in permanent communities, it is a challenge to maintain the continuity of traditional knowledge through its transmission from generation to generation. One solution is to find new ways to ensure that this knowledge is not lost, including the development of products to preserve and disseminate traditional knowledge and incorporation of this knowledge into school curricula.
UNEP is currently implementing a similar project in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Swaziland, focusing on the use of indigenous knowledge in environmental conservation and natural disaster management and the development of training materials on indigenous knowledge for use in primary, secondary and tertiary education institutions throughout Africa.
Further information:
In 1994, the UN General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People should be observed on 9 August every year during the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. Ten years later, in 2004, the UN General Assembly proclaimed a Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People, aimed at strengthening "international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, and social and economic development".
The Programme of Action for the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People contains clear recommendations such as fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources, cultural, environmental and social impact assessments for developments on sacred sites, lands and waters traditionally occupied and used by indigenous and local communities, full and meaningful participation of indigenous people in programmes and projects planned on their territories and the non-persecution or harassment of indigenous persons promoting the protection of the environment. More information: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/news_internationalday2006.html
RAIPON- Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North http://www.raipon.org/
James Kamara, Acting Chief of the Disaster Management Branch, Division of Environmental Policy Implementation, UNEP: email@example.com


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If I could only drink one wine forever
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Sometimes it may be useful to know how many sessions are active on you cherrypy server. For example you may wish to limit the number of simultaneous logins.
To get the current number of sessions use
For example you might use
class website(object): def login(self, user, pass): if len(cherrypy.session.cache) > 42: return "Sorry to many active users" else: # log in code
The count does not include a new session that was created during the current request.
Note this may only work when using a RAM session.
http://www.cherrypy.org/ticket/717 has a patch to cherrypy that allows use of len() on the session object.


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The National Association of Professional Organizers offers advice for new parents.
It may seem ironic that a creature as small as a newborn child can turn an entire household upside down within hours of arriving, but such are the many wonders of parenthood. The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, identifies time management as one of the biggest challenges awaiting first-time moms and dads as they learn to care for a newborn, themselves and their home. NAPO offers these tips: � Establish a daily routine. Easing baby into a regular schedule of feedings, sleep and playtime takes discipline and commitment. However, once everyone adjusts to the routine, everyday tasks require less time and effort. � Resist the urge to buy excess baby gear. Many specialty products are cute but eventually turn into clutter because they serve only a single purpose. Ask other parents which timesaving items they use regularly, and skip the rest. � Pace yourself. Accept that routine tasks or errands take longer with a baby in the mix. Calming your baby, packing supplies for outings, tending to unexpected cleanups, and dealing with other unanticipated incidences will increase the time required to complete most activities, so plan accordingly. � Welcome help. Family members and friends typically volunteer to help with cleaning, cooking and errands for the first few weeks, so take them up on their offers. If family or friends aren�t available and your budget allows, consider hiring a maid service to handle household chores until you can adjust to your �new normal.� � Naptime. When your baby naps during the daytime, use these quiet times to catch up on your own sleep, take care of household tasks, handle bills and correspondence, or just relax. � Establish visiting hours. When people drop by unannounced or on short notice, it can be disruptive and even stressful. Let friends, family and neighbors know when visits are welcome, and when they aren�t convenient. � Plan meals. Compile recipes and create shopping lists in advance to streamline shopping trips and reduce meal preparation time. Whenever possible, make a few main dishes at once that can be reheated quickly throughout the week. � Establish a �Family Command Center.� Organize a single place where schedules, mail, meal plans, reminders and other frequently used information can be stored and accessed quickly and easily. � Start a permanent file of baby�s vital information. Copies of official documents (birth certificate, Social Security card, passport) and medical records (doctor visits, vaccination information, prescriptions) should be kept in a single location so the information is available when needed. Original copies of official documents should be stored in a fireproof box, home safe or safe deposit box. This article originally appeared as on American Profile


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Jobless Claims Rise Cools Stock Futures
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Stock futures were trimming gains Thursday on sobering U.S. labor market news that underscored the fragility of the economic recovery.
Futures for the S&P 500 were up 1.25 points, or 2.11 points above fair value, to 1,549.75. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 9 points, or 21.65 points above fair value, at 14,496. Futures for the Nasdaq were down by 0.5 points, or 1.39 points below fair value, at 2,786.5.
U.S. stocks fell the most in five weeks Wednesday as a convergence of sluggish job creation, slow service sector growth and international conflict sent crude tumbling along with energy stocks.
Sam Stovall, chief equity strategist at S&P Capital IQ in Manhattan, cautioned that the rise in stocks in preceding sessions to fresh highs does not necessarily point to all-around strength in the underlying sectors.
"The defensive sectors within the S&P 500 have been the group of choice for reluctant investors grudgingly reentering the equity market, who at the same time have been in search of yields to serve as bond substitutes," he noted in a Wednesday evening report.
"From a technical perspective, over the past couple of weeks, the stock market has weakened below the surface, which many times foretells trouble for the majors," he added.
The Labor Department reported that the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose 28,000 to a four-month high of 385,000 in the week ended Mar. 30 from 357,000 in the prior week. Economists were expecting a dip to 350,000. The four-week moving average smoothing out week-to-week volatility to provide a more accurate longer-term picture meanwhile increased by 11,250.
The number of people continuing to collect jobless benefits however fell by 8,000 in the week ended Mar. 23.
Outplacement firm Challenger, Grey & Christmas said that planned corporate job cuts fell 11% in March, but that quarterly job cuts reached their highest level since 2011 led by retailers in March, and included sequester-related government job cuts.
The dollar was rising 0.73% to $83.323 according to the U.S. dollar index.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury was falling 3/32, bringing the yield up to 1.824%.
May crude oil futures were up a penny to $94.46 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Gold for June delivery was plunging $10.30 to $1,543.20 an ounce, failing to benefit from any recent weaknesses in stocks.
The DAX in Germany was up 0.46% after the European Central Bank opted to keep its benchmark interest rates at record lows and ECB President Mario Draghi said policy will stay accommodative for as long as needed.
The Nikkei 225 in Japan finished ahead by 2.2% after the Bank of Japan announced aggressive monetary easing, increasing its Japanese government bond purchases to about 7 trillion yen each month from the current pace of approximately 4 trillion yen a month.


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The 2013 U.S. Open will be held from Tuesday, July 2 through Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV. Highly qualified Operations staff members such as yourself are necessary to make the tournament a success. We hope that you will be available during this time period to volunteer your services.
In return for your service at the tournament, you will be provided:
* Hotel Room (Share) - One-half room for six nights (arrival/check-in July 1st and check-out on July 7, 2013).
* Food per Diem - $40 per day-per shift worked.
* Travel allowance - $100 as a contribution towards your travel expenses ($25 for Nevada residents).
Each person will be assigned to work a 6 ½ hour shift daily.
Special Note: To ensure an appropriate staffing level at all times, if you are a part of the Operations staff, you will be able to play in a maximum of two events (one round robin and one single elimination) during the tournament. You must enter the tournament on your own and pay the appropriate entry fees.
USATT will book your room for six nights only. If you would like to come earlier, or stay later, you will have to contact the tournament hotel direct and make a room reservation for the extra days. Be sure to use reference: USA Table Tennis and book your reservation byJune 11, 2013 to get the tournament room rate of $59 per night (June 29-July 3) and $75 per night (July 4-July 9). Go to the
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and click on Hotel/Transportation to book your reservation.
Due to the limited number of staff rooms, volunteers who want a private room or who want to stay with family at the tournament hotel must make their own reservation. USATT will reimburse 75% of half the room charge and add it to your per diem, travel allowance check.
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Every once and awhile a study comes along that proves what you wished was true all along. The most recent example? Researchers from the University of Michigan published their findings that shopping can counteract feelings of sadness. Specifically, it helps restore "a sense of personal control over one's environment, and thus helps to alleviate sadness," as the report explains. Wondering if you can get the same high from simple browsing? The study compared subjects who had a chance to indulge in purchasing versus simply looking, and saw that the ones who walked out with shopping bags were three times less sad, compared to the other group.
While we'll take this all with a grain of salt, we do think it's an excellent reason to head to your favorite shop next time you're feeling down and trying it for yourself. And may we remind you that an item for your home, that you're likely to see much more than a piece of clothing, is an excellent pick. The pieces from this month's What's Hot are suddenly calling our names just a little bit louder...


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The U.S Department of State has asked Claremont Graduate University psychology Professor William Crano to help develop a universal drug use prevention curriculum for 26 countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Crano, one of the world's leading drug prevention researchers, will team with nine other experts to craft curriculum for member nations of The Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific. Some of the member countries have among the highest rates of drug abuse and drug-related deaths in the world and few or no effective prevention programs in place.
"They're not going to be flying by the seat of their pants anymore," Crano said. "We're going to give them a strong educational backing for prevention programs based on what we know from years of scientific research. Given the severity of some of their problems, even small changes will have big impacts."
The Colombo Plan, established in 1951, is a regional intergovernmental organization that furthers the economic and social development of member countries.
Those countries are: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.
In Indonesia, authorities are battling a skyrocketing rate of methamphetamine use, particularly among laborers, students, and sex workers, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). One recent survey estimated that the country is home to more than 3.7 million addicts. In Afghanistan, heroine is cheap and pure and on the rise, and drug use has grown by more than 50 percent since 2005. Reports indicate that some parents give opium to their children to quell hunger pangs or to treat common illnesses.
"When I started hearing some of the issues we would be dealing with it put me on the floor," Crano said. "In some cases it's as much of a poverty issue as a drug issue. We'll have to adjust our approach in each country depending on the problem."
Crano's primary area of research is in creating persuasive messages to prevent drug abuse in children and adolescents.
He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science, has been a NATO Senior Scientist, a Fulbright Fellow to Brazil, and a liaison scientist in the behavioral sciences for the Office of Naval Research, London. He also has served as the chair of the Executive Committee for the Society of Experimental Social Psychology, and as director of the Program in Social Psychology at the National Science Foundation.
His involvement in the Colombo Plan effort stems from his previous work to help create global drug prevention standards for the UNODC. Those standards were finalized in March and will be at the core of the Colombo plan curriculum.
According to Crano, global anti-drug efforts have typically attacked supply by supporting law enforcement actions against manufacturers and traffickers. Drug use prevention programs, meanwhile, have been ineffective, relying on exaggerations and misinformation in attempts to stoke fear (think Reefer Madness or public service announcements depicting dealers selling out of garbage cans).
"And what our research in Claremont has shown is that when you do that people act the wrong way, actually going against the recommendations and becoming more likely to move into drug use than if we had done nothing at all," Crano said. "A campaign that really tells it straight, that shows the honest dangers of some of these drugs is what has been shown scientifically to make the biggest difference."
Crano went to Washington, DC, in August for an initial round of meetings at the State Department. He and his fellow experts will travel to the Colombo Plan countries beginning this year to provide workshops and training on drug use prevention strategies. Their next meeting is scheduled for January in Thailand.
"When you've got this kind of a problem going on overseas or across the border it doesn't take long for it to come home," Crano said. "So from a purely self-interested point of view it makes sense for us here in the United States to try to get a handle on this. And it's also the case that many of these countries are our allies, and to the extent that they're having problems it's a major problem for us as well."
From left: Brian Morales, foreign affairs officer, Office of Anti-Crime Programs, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Richard Spoth, director of the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute, University of Iowa; Doug Coatsworth, professor, the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University; William D. Crano, Oskamp Professor and chair, Department of Psychology, Claremont Graduate University; Zili Sloboda, coordinator of the Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use, Dept. of State; Rebekah K. Hersch, VP: ISA Group; Tay Bin How, director, Asian Centre for Certification and Education of Addiction Professionals, Drug Advisory Programme, The Colombo Plan Secretariat; Chris Ringwalt, public health senior research scientist, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation.
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Steven Clayton is hoping to represent Ward 2 on the Fort Dodge City Council.
Clayton, of 1355 S. 26th St., filed his nominating petitions at the city clerk's office Monday.
He owns Clayton's Ribs and Chicken. The candidate is also a corrections officer at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility.
Clayton is an Army veteran and a member of H.C. Meriwether Lodge No. 46, a Masonic group.
He will be running against Councilman Don Wilson, who is seeking his sixth term.
Ward 2 is the southern part of the city.
Other council candidates on the ballot so far include Councilman Kim Alstott (Ward 4), Richard Higgins (Ward 3) and Councilman Mark Taylor (Ward 1).


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Peter had mentioned that the oven that he was permitted to use by local authorities wasn't ideal, but would in time work it out. --BTB
I don't understand. Isn't he using a Stefano Ferrara oven already in his new location?
Craig, I just had a good laugh reading that article. So many funny lines in there.While this all holds some truth, the differences are minor not major as the article makes it sound.. The article makes it sound like these pizzerias are controlling all of these variables within very tight parameters. You can tell the author doesn't know much about pizza. Chau
But we are only pizza makers after all, not Van Goghs.
I also would not be surprise to hear if Anthony Mangieri opens a 2nd place some day, now that he has expanded his menu.
Quite sobering. I guess you're right, Van Gogh didn't paint a starry night for every customer.
I suggest to those with the "starry night" and Van Gogh visions to . . . . cork the bottle ! ! !


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The clock is ticking as a Federal Government shutdown looms. Former 16th district Congressman Don Manzullo was in office when Government last closed its doors in 1996.
Manzullo says "this is nothing that was not anticipated by the framers of the constitution and that is when you have differences of opinion. Especially with how much money you're gonna spend. These things happen."
Manzullo says this shutdown is different from previous ones because the military will not get paid.
Manzullo says "it's just a matter of being able to sit down try to figure out why a government cannot spend more money then it takes in, and everybody putting their heads together and becoming more reasonable."
Stateline Veterans should also be a little worried. It could cause headaches for those applying for benefits. Officials say they'll be dealing with a staff shortage.
Ryan Yantis of the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs says "only emergency essential personnel would be coming into work. And they would process what they could, but it's not gonna be a fully manned, and fully staffed operations."
Representatives from Savant Capital Management say a recession may not be the outcome of a government shutdown.
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I was at Bomgaars … getting flowers for my mom's grave. Those flowers cost me over $200. I was trying to get everything done Sunday for my trip to Michigan to set my mother's headstone. I have saved for over a year to make this trip. In my state of mind trying to get everything done, I left my cigarette case in the cart outside. My ID is in there and my number is in the phone book, but no one called. I guess you needed the money more than I did. I will still make my trip, thanks to a few friends. Enjoy and may God bless you.
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You can always discuss what paul should play.
I think there is a possibilty this time to hear Back Seat Of My Car and Listen To What the Man said. Maybe change Yesterday with Goodbye (a lot of people love this). Could be time for Little Lamb Dragonfly. Why not try Oh Woman Oh Why?? The Night Before or Another Girl, I only think he will put one of those in the setlist.
I also think he could put one of either Rocky Racoon or Your mother Should Know in the setlist.
Songs I think we wont hear ever Oh Darling (Paul can´t sing this), Lovely Rita (don´t think this would work live), Hold Me Tight (not strong enough),When I´m 64. Even though many people like Maxwell Silver Hammer he won´t do this.He should serious consider to bring Silly Love Songs and Beware My Love on again
And stop playing tribute to John and George. Play tribute to yourself and play your own songs!
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January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Cover Story
by Jim Park, Equipment Editor
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Finally, a regulation that gives something back. Sometime between now and Jan. 1, 2014, all new heavy-duty trucks coming into service will be certified to a new fuel efficiency standard. Compliance rests with the truck maker, and the customer sees the benefit. So, what's the catch?
In 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced joint greenhouse gas emissions standards and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles, applicable to model-year 2014 vehicles and engines. Depending on your OE, you may already be driving or buying GHG-2014-certified trucks.
I thank you for producing a simple to understand number for how much CO2 is in a gallon of diesel. I wonder if you could tell me where you got the number.Waste Logic Inc is a waste and recycling consulting company. We have made some recommendations to a client that will result in fewer trips to the landfill. We know the distance to the landfill and the type of engine (combination tractor heavy duty diesel) and the payload weights. We don't know how to translate the fewer trips and lower mileage to fewer emissions.We require a ballpark factor to use to calculate for GHG and other emissions (particulate, NOx SOx) for heavy duty diesel engines such as transport semis. Our goal is to provide our client guidance on emissions avoided by reducing waste and the reducing truck traffic to haul waste.Can you contact me please.
"CASH for TRUCKERS"(An alternative to the Obama 2016 fuel efficiency standards.)Remember the cash for clunkers program! It claimed to boost sales of new autos, both foreign and domestic. Were the claims proven? In contrast, a "CASH for TRUCKERS" program can make a positive impact on the economy, jobs, energy, and environment. This can be a win, win, win, and win (win4 ) and here's how!A $3 billion "CASH for TRUCKERS" program directed at fuel savings technology will reduce fuel use and associated emissions by 1.5 billion gallons in fuel each year saving $4.5 billion. The return on investment is 5000% greater than that claimed in cash for clunkers! Everyone wins by sharing the savings. A majority of the savings stays with the truckers to reduce cost, stimulate the economy, save jobs, clean up the environment and reinvest in "CASH for TRUCKERS". The remaining savings is used to pay back the taxpayers and to fund energy saving R&D.
Great idea on paper.but diesel equipped with EGR simply do not work long term , there is nothing reburnable or re combustible in the by product of gasoline. Diesel exhaust. Start looking out side the box because this is not and will not work long term. When you get to the part that is not true please let me know. BA
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While spending millions of dollars to rebuild a still suspect pitching staff that was allowed to decimate, the Minnesota Twins Management evidently chKose to ignore the abysmal 2013 hitting; especially with men on base. Unless several people start to swing the bats with more authority and if the pitching is not better than spring training indicates, it should allow the Twins to lose by about 4-2 instead of 6-2. Baseball fans can only hope for improvement.
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Checklists, safety, my culture and me
- Correspondence to Dr Karthik Raghunathan, Department of Anaesthesiology, Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199, USA; karthik.raghunathan{at}bhs.org
Contributors KR is the sole contributor to this manuscript.
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The world is not flat. Hierarchy is a fact of life in society and in healthcare institutions. National, specialty-specific and institutional cultures may play an important role in shaping today's patient -safety climate. The influence of power distance on safety interventions is under-studied. Checklists may make power distance-hampered negotiations easier by providing a standardised aviation-like framework for communications and by democratising the environment. By using surveys and simulation, we might discover patterns of potentially hidden yet problematic interactions that might foster maintenance of the error swamp. We need to understand how people interact as members of a group as this is crucial for the development of generalisable safety interventions.
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Heart murmurs in dogs are a common issue with a wide variety of causes. Due to the nature of this problem, a dog diagnosed with a heart murmur may be completely fine, or the condition could cause serious health complications or even death. Because of the issues associated with heart murmurs, pet owners should be sure to bring their canines to the veterinarian regularly so this issue can be detected and treated.
Veterinarians detect a heart murmur by listening to the dog's heart with a stethoscope. The term "murmur" simply refers to an abnormal sound. Heart murmurs are graded on a scale of one to six depending on how severe they are. Murmurs graded at three or above are more often related to a more serious issue, such as heart disease.
The most common type of heart murmur is found in puppies, especially large breeds, as they begin to grow. Heart murmurs of this nature are referred to as innocent, or physiologic. This means that they will not cause any issues for the dog, and the murmur will disappear as the puppy grows. Unfortunately, more serious types of murmurs exist in puppies as well. These can be caused by a genetic defect in the dog - the heart or valves may develop abnormally and this sort of problem does not disappear over time. Your veterinarian can detect a heart murmur during the puppy's check-up and any necessary follow-up will be recommended at that time.
Heart murmurs are commonly found in older dogs and are most often caused by degenerative heart disease or other problems related to blood flow. An older dog with a heart murmur caused by heart disease may exhibit decreased appetite, weight loss, coughing or difficulty breathing. If you've noticed any of these clinical signs, VCA Animal Hospitals recommends taking the dog to a veterinarian for a diagnosis.
Treatment for a dog with a heart murmur will depend on what the underlying heart problem is. In some cases of congenital heart disease in young dogs, the condition and the murmur can be corrected with surgery. In older dogs with degenerative forms of heart disease, the condition may be manageable with medication. The prognosis for a dog with a heart murmur depends on the severity of the underlying disease and whether or not heart failure is present.


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Hot Singles are touted as highly pigmented eyeshadows that come in 80+ shades for any occasion. We discovered that the level of pigmentation actually varies by shade, but for the most part you can count on saturated color (especially with the deeper shades). The brighter/trendier colors are the exception as those tend to go on more sheer, taking extra effort to build color, but that's not a total deal breaker since the pressed powder texture is conducive to layering for more pigmentation.
There are plenty of attractive colors to choose from in shimmer, metallic and matte finishes, but watch out for the glittery shades as those have a slightly coarse texture and can flake a bit (which is pretty typical of glitter-flecked shadows in general). Otherwise you can count on super-smooth blendability and durable wear throughout the day—all wonderful traits for such a low price!
In addition to classic colors you'll also find trendy hues, including neons, but as mentioned above, those shades don't always look as vibrant as they appear in the compact. Fortunately, stores such as Ulta (a major retailer of NYX Cosmetics) have testers so you can try before you buy.
All in all, these fragrance-free shadows perform well, and at this price you can pick up several shadows without breaking the bank. As an added bonus, the matte shades in neutral to brown and black tones also work convincingly for filling in eyebrows or for use as powder eyeliner. Gotta love a dual purpose product!
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I just started using these a few weeks ago. They apply very easily, blend well, and stay on for at least my 11 hour work-day. I only purchased 3 light matte colors, Lace (36), Naked Truth (37), and Stiletto (38), so I can't speak to the glitter issue. I can tell that they stay on well even without a eye primer (I did a test, 1 eyelid with and 1 eyelid without primer). I also put them up against my MAC shadows and would say they hold their own. Start with matte, then branch out. Have fun!!!
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NYX eyeshadow singles may be my favorite makeup discovery ever (so thanks, PC!). These eyeshadows have a great, soft texture, rich color payoff, the matte shades are lovely, and they apply like a dream if you have good brushes. Honestly, I prefer these to Laura Mercier and MAC shadows. They're that good. Go buy them now.
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Strengths: NYX provides complete ingredient lists on its website; inexpensive for such quality makeup that rivals department store brands (yes, even M.A.C.); superior blush, gloss, and eyeshadow; several excellent mascaras.
Weaknesses: Many products are available only from the company's website, which means you can't see or test the colors in person (and the company doesn't offer samples); disappointing foundation primers.
This small Los Angeles–based makeup line was founded in 1999 by a woman named Toni Ko. The company's Web site is vague about Ko's background, merely stating that she developed an interest in cosmetics as a teenager (you know, just like about 99.9% of teenage women) and wanted to create her own line of cosmetics. Ko's goal was to produce high-quality products at affordable prices, and that's the draw of NYX (pronounced "nicks") Cosmetics. We are pleased to report that, for the most part, Ko succeeded in her childhood dream.
It is important to note that this line offers a full selection of makeup products, from foundations to lip gloss. However, the only place to access everything NYX Cosmetics has to offer is their Web site. The Ulta chain is the largest distributor of NYX Cosmetics products in the United States, but they carry a smaller selection of NYX products. The good news is that most of the few NYX products Ulta stocks are impressive, especially the powder eyeshadows, which compete evenly with eyeshadows that cost a lot more.
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Cutting back carbon a daunting challenge
Much of the adjustment was hard, but after 10 days, it began to seem like a worthwhile effort.
By CRISTINA SILVA
Published April 22, 2007
As I squeezed the last drops of apple cider vinegar from my mop on a recent afternoon, I realized just how much I longed for the lemony smell of Pine-Sol.
Being green had left my house smelling like a giant salad.
I've never been a tree hugger, but using vinegar instead of my arsenal of chemical cleaners was part of a 10-day attempt to assuage my global-warming guilt.
Haunted by images from Al Gore's documentary An Inconvenient Truth, especially the part where most of Florida gets swallowed up by the rising sea, I volunteered to go on a low-carbon dioxide diet for 10 days earlier this month.
For a little over a week, I tried to lower my carbon emissions, which some scientists believe causes global warming. That meant putting the bike pedal to the metal as much as possible. It also meant eating locally grown food, reducing the amount of trash I send to the landfill every week, using fewer harsh chemicals, and saying goodbye to energy gobbling appliances like a dishwasher, which produces approximately two pounds of CO2 with every use.
Reducing one's carbon footprint, the measurement of pounds of carbon dioxide each individual is responsible for emitting annually, is becoming increasingly trendy among the environmentally conscious. The Sierra Club has a support group for dieters on its Web site. Dozens of online sites allow the curious to calculate their wastefulness, for free.
Usually, I would disregard such efforts. I love my SUV too much to give it up, and until recently, I regarded recycling as an unappealing chore.
But after using these calculators on a whim, I realized that between my occasional flights to visit friends in New York and frequent road trips to Miami to be with family, I was emitting a little more than 15 tons of carbon each year, double the national average of 7.5 tons. Ouch.
I decided to start slowly. After checking with my city's curbside recycling program, I sheepishly realized it involved as little as remembering to wash out the empty cans of my favorite diet cola and place them out front on Tuesdays along with the stacks of newspapers I read.
Leaving an appliance unplugged was simple. Riding my bicycle everywhere meant I didn't have to hit the gym.
But grocery shopping became an ordeal. Farmer's markets tend to be closed at night, when I like to shop. The bags of frozen veggies and fruits I usually buy are a big no-no. Frozen foods, which often are transported at greater distances, use 10 times more energy to produce than fresh foods.
The Saturday Morning Market in St. Petersburg, where onions, green peppers, and strawberries from Plant City are in abundant supply, was a nice way to spend the morning, but on my bicycle, I opted against buying the watermelon that I really wanted.
After 10 days, I wish I could say my car seemed less appealing, but sadly, I nearly hugged it the first morning I was allowed to use it again.
The 10-mile round trip to the office on my bike was feasible, but not on the mornings when I woke up late.
But by Day 11, the idea of living more responsibly was slowly starting to grow on me.
If anything, it seemed healthier, with the bigger picture in mind, you know, Florida as a wading pool, I realized I might have to start making some lifestyle changes.
Maybe next time I clean, I'll try baking soda and lemon.
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You can do it, too
Making small adjustments in your daily activities can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and prevent further global warming, according to climate change experts.
- Ask your boss to set up a car pool.
- Use public transportation whenever possible.
- If you can, walk or ride your bicycle to wherever you need to go.
Your house
- Swap your regular light bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs and spare the planet 300 pounds of CO2 a year. When you buy new appliances, replace them with ones that use less energy.
- Kick your paper addiction. Switch to cloth napkins. Use recycled toilet paper. Pick up spills with dishrags instead of paper towels. Recycle newspapers. Remember, trees absorb carbon dioxide.
- Go natural. Give your thermostat some rest by opening the windows during these spring months when it tends to get chilly at night. In the summer, raise your thermostat just two degrees, which can save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
- Clean green. Chemical products tend to be petroleum-based with dubious environmental implications. Try natural products, like baking soda, lemon, vinegar, or biodegradable, nontoxic cleaning products.


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- XLab Torpedo System 100 - 2016
XLab Torpedo System 100 - 2016
Product Description
The XLAB TORPEDO SYSTEM is the cutting-edge of aerodynamics, combined with ultralight design and state-of-the-art ergonomics...your next hydration system is here
Passionately developed over a four-year period with Ironman World Champions, Aerospace Engineering, CFD Analysis and the experience from 24 World Triathlon Titles.
- Computer in Front - Included Aero Computer Mount for better visibility
- Mounts Further Back - Removes weight from aero bars for better control
- Easy Refill - Two lid options. Split and solid openings
- Two Straw Positions - Ensures perfect fit
- Bite Valve - For faster drinking out of the 26fl oz. bottle
- Folding Straw - Keep flat for zero drag or keep upright for easy access
- Adjustable Height - Keep level with arms for zero crosswind drag
- Kamm Tail - 50% less drag by directing air flow
- Aero Straw Retainer - Dolphin tail design to help direct air flow over flat straw
- Ultralight system - Typical weight for entire system is 195 grams
- Includes: Torpedo Bottle, straw, bite valve, aero straw retainer, solid lid, straw hole plug, composite bottle cage, alloy Torpedo Mini Mount with 4 straps, Aero Spacers, Aero Computer Mount, instillation hardware and detailed setup instructions
- Compatibility: Fits aerobars from 80-130mm wide center to center
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