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Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Dr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
- What is an abdominal hernia?
- What are the different types of abdominal hernias?
- What causes an abdominal hernia?
- What are the signs and symptoms of an abdominal hernia?
- How are abdominal hernias diagnosed?
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What is an abdominal hernia?
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or piece of tissue from its normally contained space. In the abdomen, a hernia usually involves a piece of bowel, or omentum, which is a fatty apron that hangs down from the midportion of the colon (large intestine), protruding through a weak area in the abdominal wall. The abdominal wall is made up of layers of different muscles and tissues. Weak spots may develop in these layers to allow contents the abdominal cavity to protrude and herniate. The most common hernias are in the groin (inguinal hernias) and in the diaphragm (hiatal hernias). Hernias may be present at birth (congenital), or they may develop at any time thereafter (acquired).
What are the different types of abdominal hernias?
Hernias of the abdominal and pelvic floor
Inguinal hernias are the most common of the abdominal hernias. The inguinal canal is the opening that allows the spermatic cord and testicle to descend from within the abdomen where they develop in a fetus into the scrotum. After the testicle descends, the opening is supposed to close tightly but sometimes the muscles that attach to the pelvis leave a weak area. In women, therefore, inguinal hernias are less likely to occur because there is no need for a permanent opening in the inguinal canal.
A femoral hernia may occur through the opening in the floor of the abdomen where the femoral artery and vein pass through to the leg. Because of their wider bone structure, femoral hernias tend to occur more frequently in women.
Obturator hernias are the least common hernia of the pelvic floor. These are mostly found in women who have had multiple pregnancies or who have lost significant weight. The hernia occurs through the obturator canal, another connection of the abdominal cavity to the leg, and contains the obturator artery, vein, and nerve.
Hernias of the anterior abdominal wall
The abdominal wall is made up of muscles that mirror each other from right and left. These include the rectus abdominus as well as the internal obliques, the external obliques, and the transversalis. Diastasis recti is not a true hernia but rather a weakening of the membrane where the two rectus abdominus muscles from the right and left come together.
When epigastric hernias occur in infants, they occur because of a weakness in the midline of the abdominal wall where the two rectus muscles join together between the breastbone and belly button. Sometimes this weakness does not become evident until later in adult life as it becomes a bulge in the upper abdomen.
The belly button, or umbilicus, is where the umbilical cord attached the fetus to mother allowing blood circulation to the fetus. Umbilical hernias cause abnormal bulging in the belly button and are very common in newborns and often do not need treatment unless complications occur. Some umbilical hernias enlarge and may require repair.
Spigelian hernias occur on the outside edges of the rectus abdominus muscle and are rare. Incisional hernias occur as a complication of abdominal surgery, where the abdominal muscles are cut to allow the surgeon to enter the abdominal cavity to operate. Although the muscle is usually repaired, it becomes a relative area of weakness, potentially allowing abdominal organs to herniate through the incision.
Hernias of the diaphragm
Hiatal hernias occur when part of the stomach slides through the opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus passes from the chest into the abdomen. A sliding hiatal hernia is the most common type and occurs when the lower esophagus and portions of the stomach slide through the diaphragm into the chest. Paraesophageal hernias occur when only the stomach herniates into the chest alongside the esophagus. This can lead to serious complications of obstruction or the stomach twisting upon itself (volvulus).
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernias may occur due to major injury where blunt trauma weakens or tears the diaphragm muscle allowing immediate or delayed herniation of abdominal organs into the chest cavity. This may also occur after penetrating trauma from a stab or gunshot wound.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are rare and are caused by failure of the diaphragm to completely form and close during fetal development. This can lead to failure of the lungs to fully develop and decreased lung function if abdominal organs migrate into the chest. The most common type is a Bochdalek hernia at the side edge of the diaphragm. Morgagni hernias are rare and are a failure of the front of the diaphragm.
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President Bruce Benson solicits nominations of University of Colorado faculty for designation of the 2013 President's Teaching Scholars Program. The lifetime appointment as a CU President's Teaching Scholar constitutes the University's highest recognition of excellence in and active commitment to learning and teaching as well as active and substantial contributions to scholarly work in one's discipline or, in the case of a less senior scholar, indications of path-breaking contributions to his or her field. Chancellors, deans, department faculty and other faculty nominators are encouraged to nominate candidates for this designation and commitment; self-nominations will not be accepted.
All tenured faculty members and Clinical Teaching Track (CTT) faculty members who hold the rank of Associate Professor or Professor are eligible to be nominated, as are tenure-track faculty members in the School of Medicine who hold the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Please note that the President's Teaching Scholar designation is not an end-of-career-at-CU award, but rather the designation is defined as membership in an active society of scholars and teachers involved in outreach to faculty peers. The Selection Committee will evaluate applications based on past achievements and on furthering the goals of the President's Teaching Scholars Program.
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A variety of patients are seen in the clinic, including:
Patients with the HIV virus,
Patients are seen by a faculty member (i.e., attending physician), sometimes with the assistance of a physician in training to be an infectious diseases physician. HIV infected patients may be under the care of an infectious diseases Physicians Assistant (PA).
The Infectious Diseases Division also staffs an infectious diseases clinic at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital at 109 Bee Street.
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In collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Andrea Summer, a pediatrician with special training in Tropical (Travel) medicine is available at the Rutledge Tower facility at 135 Rutledge Avenue to see families traveling with children as well as children being brought to the US for adoption. This clinic meets on Thursday afternoon. Please contact 843-792-3955 for additional information.
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(I know it looks like a lot of work but I promise, it really is easy-peasy. After you've done it once, you'll see how simple it actually is!)
What You Need:
4 1/2 c. flour, but have more handy if needed
1 1/4 tsp. instant yeast
1 3/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. olive oil, plus more for rising
1 1/2 tsp. salt
What to Do:
1. Combine the water, oil, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low speed.
2. Add the salt and flour, one cup at a time, until a you have a stiff, sticky dough. Once all the flour has been added, switch to the dough hook and mix on medium-low until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Note, you may need to add more flour to get the right elasticity. I ended up using about 5 cups for this recipe.
3. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
4. Cut into four (or six for smaller pizzas) equal pieces. Pour a couple tablespoons of oil into a baking dish and place each ball in the dish, turning to coat with the oil.
5. Leave a little space between the balls and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 3 days.
Note: If you want to use the dough immediately, let the covered dough stand at room temperature until the balls double in size (about an hour and a half). If you want to freeze the dough and save it for another time, place each ball in a separate plastic freezer bag and freeze until ready to use. (I did not coat the extra dough in oil prior to freezing.)
6. If you refrigerated the dough, then a couple hours before baking, pour a few tablespoons of oil in a clean bowl. Re-coat the balls and cover again with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature for about two hours until they double in size.
7. After the dough has doubled, drop each ball onto a lightly floured surface and press down to deflate the dough. Shape into a ball again, return to dish, and let stand to relax for 20 minutes.
8. The dough is now ready to be made into a pizza! Flatten the ball into a disk on a lightly floured surface. Dust the dough with a little flour and roll into a 10- to 12-inch round using a lightly floured rolling pin.
9. Preheat your oven to 475. Add whatever toppings you like to your yummy dough and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Slice and enjoy!
A couple tips on making pizza dough:
-- I don't have a pizza stone so, instead, I place a large baking sheet in the oven while the oven is preheating so the baking sheet gets nice and hot.
-- Prep the pizza dough on a sheet of parchment paper. When the oven is ready, pull out the baking sheet (using a mitt of course!) and place the pizza (still on the parchment) onto the baking sheet. Easy peasy!
-- If you don't have a stand mixer with hook and paddle attachments, you can still make the dough by hand. You'll have to knead it on a well-floured surface until smooth and elastic. Takes a little more work but totally doable (or dough-able *hee hee hee*).
-- Of course, add whatever toppings you like, but keep in mind the dough is fairly thin so too many toppings can weigh it down. Also keep in mind that some toppings will shrink as they cook. I thought I put plenty of basil on ours but when it came out of the oven, there were just a few tiny specks of green in a sea of red!
PS - This little tweet totally made my day yesterday. I may have tweeted to tell Teresa we made her pizza dough recipe and she responded! I <3 her.


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To help promote consumer advocacy and patient choice, Medtrade has partnered with the online community Wheel:Life to offer a special program for consumers, caregivers and clinicians in the Orlando metro area. The Wheel:Life Community Expo and Welcome Reception will take placeon Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 4-6 pm as part of the 2013 Medtrade tradeshow event.
Community participants [consumers, caregivers & clinicians] will enjoy:
– A complimentary one-day Medtrade Expo Pass valid for the full day event
– A consumer-focused educational program on locally-available products and health services
– Meet-and-greet reception with complimentary food, beverages and fun!
"The trade organizations do a great job of looking out for the interests of the industry, but working closely with consumer organizations has never been more important," said Kevin Gaffney, group show director, Medtrade. "Consumer groups represent the patients who rely on our products. Legislators need to realize that their policies affect real people, many of whom are in vulnerable situations. Organizations such as Wheel-Life are getting that message out to Capitol Hill, and they are helping both consumers and professionals find appropriate solutions in the process."
"Wheel:Life exists to improve life and lifestyles for everyone who uses a wheelchair, and we are honored to help introduce the fantastic resources and programs available through Medtrade to the community that we serve," Wheel:Life director Lisa Wells said.
During the Wheel:Life educational program, notable disability advocates and wheelchair users will take the stage to answer consumer and clinical questions through a moderated speaker panel. Special guest speakers include:
Marc Buoniconti
If courage is grace under fire, Marc Buoniconti ranks among the bravest men you'll ever know. A 1985 spinal cord injury left him unable to move a muscle below his neck. Yet, each day he moves people; moves them to understand the tragedy of paralyzing SCI — and to join him in finding its cure. The son of legendary All-Pro and Hall of Famer linebacker and former Miami Dolphin Nick Buoniconti serves as President for both The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, The Miami Project's fundraising arm.
Bert Burns
Entreprenuer, Clinician, Paralympian, Father of Twins. Bert Burns had no idea that all of these roles awaited him when he became quadriplegic as a result of an automobile accident during his youth. Burns' desire to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities led him to create a free motivational program for peer support and rehabilitation groups called Life After Spinal Cord Injury. LASCI is sponsored by UroMed, one of the largest urological supply companies in the country, and has more than 16,000 members worldwide.
Join our community of differently-abled friends, as well as clinicians and caregivers in the Orlando area, as Medtrade connects you with the Wheel:Life support network. While the program is free for consumers and clinicians, the Wheel:Life Community Reception is an invitation-only private event. A limited number of sponsorships are available for this special event that welcomes the Orlando disability community. Contact us now to get involved.
Current sponsors include Hollister Incorporated, UroMed, At Home Medical, Guardian Help, Wheel:Life and several Orlando-based healthcare providers.
For Sponsorship Options, please contact:
Lisa Wells
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Phone: 678-232-1330
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About Medtrade
Medtrade is the largest tradeshow in the U.S. focused exclusively on the home medical equipment market. Medtrade is designed to give today's providers the highest quality educational, networking and advocacy opportunities and the largest selection of HME products under one roof. Join us in Orlando for Medtrade 2013 on October 8-10. http://www.medtrade.com
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Wheel:Life is a global initiative that assists people in addressing the many questions and challenges that come with using a wheelchair. Wheel:Life resources help people find quality health and medical resources, and related research and news. Our social community offers networking within an online peer support group that is intended to promote a full and active life as a wheelchair user. http://www.wheel-life.org.
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a place for zinesters - writers and readers
Hey all,
I'm just starting to get back into zine making after a several year hiatus. Working on my first one now and I'm just about ready to start doing layouts, but I'm stuck trying to figure out what to do about background patterns or images.
My aesthetic preferences tend to veer in polar opposite directions -- I either like things to be super minimalistic and clean, or I like them super busy and complex and overloaded. But I'm worried the former approach might look too boring and the latter approach might be too distracting.
So I wanted to ask some advice and hear everybody's thoughts on background patterns and images. Some topics to get started...
- what do you typically use for backgrounds in your zines?
- do you stick to only abstract patterns or have you used photos, illustrations, etc as backgrounds?
- anything you recommend or don't recommend?
- what kinds of looks are you drawn to in other peoples' zines?
- any particular favorite examples?
- are you less interested in looking at or buying a zine if it only has plain white backgrounds?
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I just created my first zine, and not having much to go on, I purchased a 6x6 scrapbook paper pad that had different designs in black and white. There were only about 4 backgrounds I could use, and ended up using lined paper for the other 4 pages, but stamped patterns over the sections that were blank.
I did actually just do one page as an illustration of a dragon I drew and that was the feature of that page, added some lines to the background to make it interesting and done.
I personally think, and I've only seen a few other zines in real life (not on the computer monitor), that if a zine has plain white as a background, then the whole zine would benefit from plain white backgrounds.
I'm not sure if this helps or not, but good luck regardless :)
Why not have both?
Alternate and mix it up?
I've seen both ways done to good effect. Have you tried googling 'zines' and clicking on the images command on the page's toolbar? It shows a nice wide variation. You can do zine searches in Pinterest too. Plus they have zines up on etsy.com now as well.
Go with what you think works best for what you're putting together. I just did a weird 'alternative family history' yesterday (took 5 hours from search to final paste up, it's going to the printers today) where I have old 1920's photos of my supposed family doing restaurant work using Trilobites they harvested from Lake Michigan.
It was a LOT of fun, and got longer than I anticipated (5 pages double sided but I couldn't cut it down smaller, the pictures I found were too good!). At 10 cents a page one side, it'll cost me $1 a set but I'm sending it out to family members tomorrow. They already think I'm weird, the whole point was to be creative and do a fun project.
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old 1920's photos of my supposed family doing restaurant work using Trilobites they harvested from Lake Michigan.
It was a blast! I started with one photo of ladies making bread and implied they were flouring the trilobites. It sort of grew from there.
I've used lots of images that aren't just abstract. You could also make one really big and pixilate it. The only thing I recommend is allow white space, or space that isn't cluttered. The first thing that will make me not read a zine is if it's all convoluted, hard to follow visually or if the text is too small.
This was definitely something I went through last year when creating my first quarter and half sized zines. I totally get the desire to go in so many directions (that is my life). What ended up working for me was taking magazine images that I liked and using that as a background with the title and date pasted over (all printed in black and white). Printing the images in black and white helped to take down the business of the images and potential distraction from seeing it as a cover and moving forward.
Ultimately, you should do something that satisfies you. If it appeals to you, it will likely appeal to people like yourself who would enjoy your zine. Or those of us who just want to consume whatever we can get our hands on.
things that work for me:
security envelopes are always a go to, wallpaper that is high contrasted and inverted then photocopied again in a lighter tone.
Really its just about finding good texture and learning how to manipulate it thru the photocopier without making it take attention away from the text.
As a zine reader, either way is fine with me -- as long as the type is readable. Of course, I expect zines to use cutting edge/experimental graphic design, but I do expect there to be a design sense in charge (any, design sense). Preferably, with some empathy for the reader. Though, I know that is always the case and sometimes THAT can work too.
As a zinester, I am pretty meek; black type, white paper. I prefer a zen aesthetic. What is the sound of one page turning, grasshopper?
I've always been one to lean toward less, but I recently made a friend with a zine and cut up a tattoo magazine for backgrounds. For my first collages, I think they're pretty good.
I like a lot of different things when it comes to zines, as long as it suits the overall creation. But I will say I get a little less interested when I see very little text on white. An all-text zine or no background is fine by me, but when something that could have fit into a mini-zine is double-spaced, given huge margins, and stays at a small font... That looks wasteful to me.
(I really don't want to offend anyone by saying that, though. To each their own, and I've still read and enjoyed zines that had that look.)


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Been doing the red cellophane thing.
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Binghamton University Professor Named to New Endowed Chair
Pamela Stewart Fahs has accepted an appointment to the Decker Chair in Rural Health, Joyce Ferrario, dean of the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University, announced.
Fahs, who had been associate professor and director of the O'Connor Office of Rural Health Studies, holds a doctor of science in nursing degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a master's degree from Decker, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky. She joined Binghamton's faculty in 1985 as a lecturer.
Fahs, who grew up in southeast Kentucky, has worked at hospitals in Kentucky and Greater Binghamton. She also served in the Kentucky National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves.
Her research interests include women's health and rural health issues, cardiovascular disease prevention in rural women, stroke education among rural populations, women's cardiovascular risk factors and stroke. She's now principal investigator for a three-year study of how best to promote heart health in rural women.
"Pam has been steadfast in developing the rural focus of our programs and bringing our school to national recognition for our efforts," Ferrario said. "In her role as Decker Chair, Pam will advance the school's commitment to rural nursing research into the health needs of rural people and the testing of appropriate intervention strategies in rural communities. Further she will assist faculty and students with research and teaching in rural health."
The Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation, which has a history of strong support for Binghamton's nursing school, provided $1 million to establish the endowed chair.
Previous donations include a $1 million grant to establish the Decker Chair in Community Health Nursing as well as the 1989 establishment of a $1 million endowment for the school.
The vision for the endowed chair in rural nursing includes research, grants work, consultation, teaching and faculty development as well as work on rural nursing practice and creating new resources related to rural nursing care.
Fahs said she expects the Decker school will continue to influence health issues in rural areas, including parts of the Southern Tier in upstate New York. She hopes to get the school more involved with theory development in rural nursing, a young field in which several faculty members can be leaders.
"I think this is an opportunity to move Decker forward in the area of rural nursing and rural health," she said. "We're the only doctoral program in rural nursing in the country, and I think we need to let nurses who care for that population know more about the research and study in rural health we are doing here at the Decker School of Nursing and how that work can help them improve the health of their clients."
Fahs would also like to offer that program online to serve more rural nurses who want advanced education.


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Design, balcony, a/c@historic centre,2BD
Size55 m²
Floor No.5
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- Family/child friendly
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Air conditioning
Accommodation summary
|R. dos Correeiros, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal
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Charmingly authentic, the apartment features classical architecture. The open-plan living area provides comfortable soft furnishings, a flat-screen TV and a double bed. The bedroom contains a double bed, and the apartment also offers a fully fitted kitchen. A Hydro Massage Shower can be found in the colourful bathroom.
Guests can enjoy a view of the surrounding monuments from the living room or bedroom balconies. The Castle of São Jorge is only a 10-minute walk away, and Santa Justa Lift is just 350m away.
Aside from the nearby attractions and nightlife, guests can access other parts of the city using public transport. Baixa Metro Station is just a 2-minute walk away, and Lisbon's beaches are 20 minutes by train.
Isn't there availability for your dates? Would you like to check other options? Check out all Olivier Apartments at Wimdu by clicking on my profile photo
Accommodation licensed with registration nr.1881/AL
House rulesGuests should note that the apartment is on the 5th floor and has no elevator.
- This is a no smoking unit. Smoking within the apartment is forbidden. Please use the balcony for smoking.
- No parties are allowed
- Your neighbours are local inhabitants. Please respect the silence mainly between 9pm and 8am.
- The Lisbon Tourist Tax (1€/night/guest over 13 years old, max. 7€/guest) is paid in cash on arrival at check-in.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
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|$ 18 US per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
We enjoyed our stay in Lisbon & good apartment & Value. 1st getting picked up at airport by Maria was a great choice for only 30E well worth being taken straight to apartment & shown around town. If we didn't have a child & so much luggage other option may be considered. The apartment is fantastic location & most of the downtown can be walked to but I recommend a half day bus tour to see allot more too. The apartment is on 4th floor which we were aware of but the stairs & very steep & almost everyone will be winded after climbing them & hard for children. We stayed other places on 4th floor but not as steep & difficult carrying a child & luggage. Its manageable & typical in many local apartments. The washer was hard to operate didn't know the settings but managed to get it done & really liked the espresso machine with shots of coffee each morning included.
The flat is perfectly located and absolutely a place to feel home. It's on the 5fth floor, but it's woth the climb and even I managed it whilst beeing in my seventh month of pregnancy.
Olivier is very helpful and quick in responses if there is anything you might have to ask. We'd definitely book his appartement again!
Excellent location for this apartment in the heart of the city, 2 steps from the comercial avenues. The apartment is well appointed and beautifully decorated by cons, you better be in shape for a minimum climb 5 floors after a day of sightseeing!
Excellent emplacement pour cet appartement en plein coeur de la ville, à 2 pas des avenues commercantes. L'appartement est bien agencé et joliement décoré, par contre, mieux vaut être un minimum en forme pour monter les 5 étages après une journée de visite!
Nice apartment in the heart of Lisbon. Nearly everything can be reached on foot. And if you need help, Olivier is always available.
We enjoyed staying in this beautiful apartment, clean and well located. By cons, a pity that we have not had a direct reception with the host!
Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans ce bel appartement, propre et bien situé. Par contre, dommage que nous avons pas eu d'accueil direct avec l'hôte !
Stay in Lisbon succeeded. The Olivier st apartment ideally located. Home and impeccable attention to detail. The comfort of the place is much more valuable than a hotel. If you fear the heat, it can be air conditioned.
The apartment is very nice and nicely arranged.
The extras: a sense of service owner (Olivier proposes to book a taxi pr example) and a reccueil "homemade" to highlight the sights, places and practices trannsport ways to access it
Séjour à Lisbonne réussi. L'appartement d'Olivier st idéalement placé. Acceuil irréprochable et souci du détail. Le confort du lieu est bien plus appréciable qu'un hôtel. Si vous craignez la chaleur, il peut être climatisé.
L'appartement est trés agréable et joliment agencé.
Les petits plus: un sens du service du propriétaire (Olivier se propose de réserver un taxi pr exemple) et un reccueil "fait maison" pour mettre en lumière les sites touristiques ,les lieux pratiques et les modes de trannsport pour y accéder
The apartment ist central located, everything is near for shopping sightseeing and Restaurants. The apartment was clean and sunny at the 5th floor. God organized with information for the room and to go out nearby
Ideal for a stay in Lisbon apartment. Cozy and perfectly located in the heart of the city. The only thing to note is that it is on the fifth floor without a lift, but if this is not a problem the apartment is fantastic. Olivier is very good host, good treatment and gives a lot of useful information about instructions for use of the elements of the apartment, supermarkets and restaurants in the area, transport, etc. Recommended.
Apartamento ideal para una estancia en Lisboa. Acogedor y perfectamente situado en pleno centro de la ciudad. Lo único a tener en cuenta es que está en un quinto piso sin ascensor, pero si esto no supone un problema el apartamento es fantástico. Olivier es muy buen anfitrión, de buen trato y te proporciona mucha información de utilidad sobre instrucciones de uso de los elementos del apartamento, supermercados y restaurantes de la zona, transportes, etc. Recomendable.
Olivier's apartment is a very stylish little accomodation right in the heart of downtown Lisboa and makes you immediately feel part of this vibrant city. The communication with Olivier went absolutely reliable and easy going. All in all highly to recommend!
The apartment of Olivier was very well located, just in the middle of Lisbon giving us tourists the opportunity to see plenty of the city. With restaurants, convenience stores and public transport near we had a very good time. Most of the touristic sites we have done by foot, since this was easy to do as well.
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Nice Duplex Yerbal & Otamendi in Caballito (264)
Size75 ft²
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- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Hot tub
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Yerbal, Buenos Aires, United States
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|More than half a year ago
This spacious apartment it's located on Yerbal st. and Otamendi, on the prestige Caballito neighbourhood.
One block from Rivadavia Avenue where are lot of shops, Caballito shopping center, Village Cinemas, Subway line A that goes to the Down Town, banks, two blocks from Rivadavia Park historical park where are handcrafts market and nice rides. Over 25 bus lines.
House rulesYou pay a damage deposit of: 1 to 2 weeks: The equivalent of 1 week rent.
2 weeks to a month: The equivalent of 2 weeks rent.
1 Month: The equivalent of 2 weeks rent.
Longer than a month: The equivalent of a month rent.
U$S 45 will be charged as a "Late Check-In" fee when the passenger arrives out of business hours which are Monday through Friday, 9.30AM to 6.00PM.
|Weekly rate for up to 4 guests
|€ 494
|Monthly rate for up to 4 guests
|€ 1227
|Maximum Nights
|6 months
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Reviews for this host's other properties
The apartment met all our expectations. Good central location. A very good access to public transport. Price - performance ratio was 100%.
The rooms where very nice. The location is directly in the city of Buenos Aires. Short ways to the public transportations. If I go to Buenos Aires again I will book it again.
Das Apartment entsprach voll unseren Erwartungen. Gute Zentrale Lage. Eine sehr gute Anbindung an die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel. Preis - Leistung stimmt zu 100%.
The rooms where very nice. The location is direct in the city of Buenos Aires. Short ways to the public transportations. If I go to Buenos Aires again I will book it again.
Flat line with expectations. Excellent location, quiet and comfortable.
The kitchen equipment is basic and can be improved.
Appartement conforme aux attentes. Très bien situé, calme et confortable.
L'équipement de la cuisine est sommaire et peut être amélioré.
Nice apartment with a vintage style, clean and well maintained. Located in a quite central position. Kind and available host.
Very good location if you want to be near the very center and close to Borges Centre
Clean and quiet studio
Très bon emplacement si on veut être près de l'hyper centre et proche du Centre Borges
Studio propre et silencieux
Location of the apartment:
+ Very good,
+ Very central;
+ Many attractions are easily accessible on foot
+ Safe area
+ Lots of nice shopping
+ Very big and beautiful
+ Nice terrace
- Kitchen is old and partially dirty
Lage der Wohnung:
+ sehr gut,
+ sehr zentral;
+ viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind gut zu Fuß erreichbar
+ sichere Wohngegend
+ viele nette Einkaufsmöglichkeiten
+ sehr groß und schön
+ schöne Terasse
- Küche ist alt und teilweise dreckig
The apartment was located in a safe neighborhood and clean.
You have everything (supermarket, restaurants) close by, but to the metro station (subte) you have to walk about 10 min.
It was easy to communicate with the landlord, but because of the dividing wall the apartment is very dark. For this reason you cannot study there after 6 o'clock.
El alojamiento y el barrio, bien. Hay ruido del edificio en obras adyacente, que dificulta el reposo.
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Hot Girls Get Away with Shit: Sexy Psychic Prank with Jaclyn Swedberg

Would you fall for this trick played by Playmate of the Year Jacklyn Swedberg? We predict you would.

It's safe to say that most so-called psychics would get some pretty strange looks if they accused you outright of killing your dog. And 2012's Playmate of the Year is no different. Except the looks aren't of disgust or disdain. More like jaw-dropped and drooling.
In the latest edition of "Hot Girls Get Away with Shit," our very own Jaclyn Swedberg took to the streets pretending to be accumulating her required "psychic hours," asking unsuspecting men if she, the beautifully buxom seer, can peer into their futures.
Needless to say, all obliged and most didn't put up much of a fight even after she accused them of everything from canicide to having eyes for their best friend's sister, with their best friend standing beside them.
But maybe it's best if you just see for yourself.
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Haiku is celebrated as a concise form of poetry able to convey a singular moment with great clarity. While haiku most often depicts the natural world, when focused on the elements of love and sensuality, haiku can be a powerful vehicle for evoking the universal experience of love.
In this elegant anthology, love is explored through beautiful images that evoke a range of feelings—from the longing of a lover to the passion of a romantic relationship. Written by contemporary Japanese poets as well as by haiku masters such as Basho, Buson, and Issa, these poems share not only the haiku poets' vision for love, but their vision of the poignant moments that express it.
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Public meeting for Ross Park renovation set
Major changes planned; includes moving 2nd Avenue
POCATELLO, Idaho - Pocatello Parks and Recreation director Jerry Sepich says plans for major changes at Ross Park have been in the works for about two years.
"We're finally at a point now where we can unveil the conception behind the park and find out from the citizens what they think of the plan," said Sepich.
The plan includes relocating an entire portion of 2nd Avenue, making the road go around the park rather than through it. The goal behind this is to ensure there is no potential for accidents between cars and pedestrians.
"One of the big issues was the possibility of moving 2nd Avenue," said Sepich. "Right now it bisects the park, so one of the things we're proposing is to move it along the railroad tracks. We've always been concerned about the safety issues with the roadway running through the park."
However, that's not the only relocation planned. The current bandshell will go where the skate park is. And the skate park will go near the end of the park, toward the Intermountain Self Storage.
There are a large number of details in the works, and that's why they are holding a public meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.


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Three-Turret Turn-Mill Accommodates 72 Tools
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Methods Machine Tools introduces the Nakamura-Tome NTY3-250 turn-mill. Each of the machine's three turrets features a Y-axis of 4.4" (112 mm) can accommodate 12 driven or 24 stationary tools, for a maximum of 72 total tools. According to the company, this tool capacity can reduce downtime by limiting the need for tool change-overs.
X- and Z-axis speeds of are 1,181 ipm and 1,574 ipm, respectively, and the machine weighs 31,807 lbs to ensure stable performance at these speeds. The 47.24" (1,200 mm) distance between spindles is sufficient to limit tooling interference during multitasking operations that involve multiple tools in the cut simultaneously. The machine also features a 60-degree slant bed for easy access to work and tooling. It offers a maximum turning diameter of 8.86" (225 mm), maximum turning length of 35.65" (905.5 mm) and a bar capacity of 2.5" (65 mm).
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Top Google Searches Canada 2012: Gangnam Style In, Bieber Out Of List Of Most Searched Terms
TORONTO - Who would think of arguing that Justin Bieber had an off year in 2012?
Well, according to Google's annual exploration of web search data, the Canadian pop star was taken down a peg this past year.
"Justin Bieber's kind of taking some licks, at least in terms of how he ranks in Google searches this year," says Google Canada spokesman Aaron Brindle.
He wasn't eligible for the year's Top 10 list of Canadian "trending" searches — representing newer queries that have broken out for the first time — but surprisingly, he wasn't named Google's biggest music-related search of the year.
1. Pinterest 2. Hurricane Sandy 3. Olympics 4. Diablo 3 5. Gangnam Style 6. Hunger Games 7. SOPA 8. Star Académie 9. KONY 10. Zerg Rush
1. Whitney Houston 2. Jeremy Lin 3. Michael Clarke Duncan 4. Morgan Freeman 5. Felix Baumgartner 6. Kate Middleton 7. Neil Armstrong 8. Carly Rae Jepsen 9. Lance Armstrong 10. Katie Holmes
1. Stephen Harper 2. Justin Trudeau 3. Vic Toews 4. Thomas Mulcair 5. Peter MacKay 6. Bob Rae 7. Jason Kenney 8. Marc Garneau 9. John Baird 10. Elizabeth May
1. One Direction 2. Justin Bieber 3. Drake 4. Whitney Houston 5. Rihanna 6. Adele 7. Taylor Swift 8. Nicki Minaj 9. Katy Perry 10. Madonna
1. Justin Bieber 2. Drake 3. Carly Rae Jepsen 4. Hedley 5. deadmau5 6. Nickelback 7. Avril Lavigne 8. Neil Young 9. Bryan Adams 10. Leonard Cohen
1. eBay 2. craigslist 3. Canadian Tire 4. Walmart 5. Future Shop 6. Home Depot 7. LesPAC 8. Costco 9. Ikea 10. Sears
1. Tiger Woods 2. Steve Nash 3. Michael Phelps 4. LeBron James 5. Usain Bolt 6. Sidney Crosby 7. Christiano Ronaldo 8. Kobe Bryant 9. Roger Federer 10. Marta
1. Toronto Blue Jays 2. Toronto Maple Leafs 3. Vancouver Canucks 4. Montreal Canadiens 5. Winnipeg Jets 6. Edmonton Oilers 7. Calgary Flames 8. Ottawa Senators 9. Toronto Raptors 10. Montreal Impact
1. Milos Raonic 2. Alexandre Despatie 3. Christine Sinclair 4. Clara Hughes 5. Ryder Hesjedal 6. Simon Whitfield 7. Adam Van Koeverden 8. Paula Findlay 9. Mary Spencer 10. Jessica Zelinka
1. How To Rock 2. How To Love 3. How To Shuffle 4. How To Kiss 5. How To YouTube 6. How To Twerk 7. How To Wakeboard 8. How To Snorkel 9. How To Live 10. How To Embroider
1. What Is Love 2. What Is SOPA 3. What Is Gluten 4. What Is Yolo 5. What Is Instagram 6. What Is Scientology 7. What Is Tumblr 8. What Is Pinterest 9. What Is Dubstep 10. What Is Autism
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1. Molson 2. Guinness 3. Budweiser 4. Coors 5. Labatt 6. Moosehead 7. Sleeman 8. Kokanee 9. Keith's 10. Rickard's
1. Granville Island 2. Amsterdam 3. Big Rock 4. Muskoka 5. Creemore 6. Wellington 7. Okanagan Spring 8. James Ready 9. Mill St. 10. Dead Frog
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1. Hotel 2. Restaurant 3. Camping 4. Walmart 5. Parking 6. Starbucks 7. Costco 8. Home Depot 9. Golf 10. Grocery
English-Irish boy band One Direction had more searches than Bieber, who did finish second in the category.
"He still has tons and tons of searches, but it's interesting, this is kind of a hard year for Justin Bieber because he was outpaced by One Direction and then we also saw ... 'Gangnam Style' (by PSY) passed Justin Bieber's ('Baby') as the most watched video of all time last month."
"Gangnam Style" was No. 5 on Google Canada's list of top trending searches of 2012, behind the social media site Pinterest, hurricane Sandy, the Olympics and the video game "Diablo 3." "Gangnam Style" outranked the book-turned-film "Hunger Games," SOPA (an acronym for the Stop Online Piracy Act), the Quebec reality show "Star Academie," head of the Lord's Resistance Army Joseph Kony, and Zerg Rush, a search term that launches a secret video game at Google.com.
Bieber was also shut out at Yahoo! Canada, which said its top searches of the year were Kate Middleton, iPhone 5, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, "Fifty Shades of Grey," Higgs boson, hurricane Sandy, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Pare, Scientology and Miss Universe Canada Jenna Talackova.
But Bieber did top the Bing.ca charts, followed by Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Kate Middleton, Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, Kristen Stewart, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.
A new category Google Canada tracked this year was "how to" searches and Canadians most wanted to learn "how to rock." Second was how to shuffle, followed by kiss, YouTube, twerk, wakeboard, snorkel, live and embroider.
Google also ranked searches that started with "what is." The top result was "what is love," followed by SOPA, gluten, yolo (which stands for you only live once), Instagram, Scientology, Tumblr, Pinterest, dubstep and autism.
And what is Canada's favourite sports team, according to Google searches? Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays.
Blame the ongoing NHL lockout, combined with the Jays' recent flurry of acquisitions, for hockey's unexpected fall out of the top spot. The Toronto Maple Leafs were second on the list, followed by the Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Raptors and Montreal Impact.
"Sometimes this can be distilled down to a popularity contest, but sometimes it's also just where there's actual news and I think the Blue Jays' bunch of really interesting trades (helped)," said Brindle.
"The NHL in general has taken a huge hit on Google in terms of hockey-related searches."


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I put up 3 swarm traps, caught one swarm, got a queen and lots of bees, and the three swarm traps cost me less than the queen I bought from BeeWeaver. No gas money involved. Swarms have certain desirable features. For one, you know it probably came from a colony healthy enough to reproduce. For another, you get an ideal mix of bees (caste-wise) for starting a new colony. You don't have to take any resources from your other hives to start a nuc with your new queen.
Nothing wrong with bringing in good genetics, but a common theme among those who have succeeded in treatment-free beekeeping is that they have used swarms extensively in making increase. There's probably a good reason for this.


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If you've ever been involved in a writing project that went off the rails after only a few pages, the odds are that the project manager did not spend sufficient time organizing the project before beginning the actual writing. The bigger the project, the more organization and planning it will take up front to ensure success. Even for small projects written by a single individual such as is done with most small business proposals getting organized up front is just as important.
In the organization phase, there are many questions that must be answered. These are all discussed below.
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Well this season is shot. I have a few beefs that I need to get off my chest....
I was so excited when the Seahawks drafted Aaron Curry then I started thinking... Aaron Curry is just filling in for Julius Peterson, who we lost to free angency, Seattle did not get any better!
Know Hasslebeck is hurt. I love Hasslebeck but he is not helping the team by starting. He has a back injury and anyone with a back injury will tell you you do not recover for it. Surgery and medicine will help, but never to the point of before the injury. I know he has a broken rib now but when he comes back, the back will hamper his production.
Sennaca Wallace is a good second string quaterback and has the potential (I know he is short) to be a great Wide Reciever. Wallace wanted to be a Wide Reciever when he came to Seattle but the coaches talked him into becoming Hasslebeck's back up. I do not think Wallace has the will to carry the Seahawks. On a good note Wallace was throwing to his wideouts last game intead of throwing it up the middle or the slot. Sennaca has a lot of interceptions throwing it up the middle.
I hope Mike Teal, the rookie QB will play next game I would love to see if this guy has any potential. He did real good as a starting QB at Rugters.
I also do not like the two running back system that coach Mora is using. You need one premeir back that says I AM THE MAN, GIVE ME THE BALL!!! not alternating between two good backs. It takes a couple of quarters to get everything working correctly and when you alternate key players it will take longer for one of the RB's to get his mojo going!!! if it ever does.
I don't see the Seahawks winning four games this year, which will be worst then last season total. I hope that I'm wrong, I really do.
I predict the Seahawks will have at least a number four pick in the coming draft If Mike Teal has any potential as a QB I hope we draft one of the many outstanding Corner Back's that are comming out this year, and then use the first round Denver pick that Seattle also has to get another Offense Lineman.
Sorry for posting this on a duck hunting site but I do not belong on any other typing site. GO SEAHAWKS!


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APCNews 110 – Broadband in Rwanda, rural internet and Latin American women
APCNews – October 29 2009 – Year X Issue 110
The news service on ICTs for social justice and sustainable development
It can be a struggle for new and emerging democracies to figure out how to best ensure that their citizens' civil, economic, social and political rights are met. Recent research carried out by APC on how ICTs can support democratisation has just been published by Swedish development organisation Sida. However, a new report from the UN (http://benton.org/outgoingframe/29176) warns that many developing countries risk missing out on the benefits of ICTs because of their lack of broadband infrastructure. Rwanda, a country that still bears the scars the 1994 genocide wants to promote ICTs for the same reason but a lack of broadband policy is undermining the chances of successful roll-out in the country. Whereas in many Latin American countries, the infrastructure for access may be there, but women in their thirties face an entirely different obstacle – the stereotype that they are "too old" to learn how to use the internet.
Rwanda's policy vacuum could mean trouble for broadband
JOHANNESBURG (Emmanuel Habumuremyi and Alan Finlay for APCNews) – The imminent arrival of broadband in Rwanda has exposed a policy vacuum that desperately needs to be filled if the poor in the country are going to benefit from the information society. Having good plans is not enough, argue Emmanuel Habumuremyi and Alan Finlay.
Ecuador: Getting to where cables and commercial interests don't reach
QUITO (María Eugenia Hidalgo and AL for APCNews) – The new Constitution of Ecuador which was passed in October 2008legitimises the use of wireless networks as a way to achieve universal access to the internet. In the debate leading up to the new constitution, supporters of the wireless networks cited their low cost, sustainability and the use of existing and free waves to the communities and organisations using them. In an attempt to connect paper to practice, APC conducted a study on the possibilities and the political and regulatory context for this type of nationwide network and explores a number of success stories that have taken place over the past few years.
Women over 35: Too old for technology?
BUENOS AIRES (Dafne Sabanes Plou for APC) – In rural Latin America, women are fed up of hearing that they are "too old" to use computers. " The lives of many women in Latin America have changed significantly in the past few decades. Rural women in their thirties have at least primary school education and know their rights thanks in many cases to community radio," says APC's Dafne Sabanes Plou. "They are ready for a place in today's networked world."
New study: ICTs for democracy bring empowerment
STOCKHOLM (Sida) – The path to democracy is often rocky and uneven, as power dynamics shift from governments to their people. This is why it is so important to support efforts by governments – particularly young and emerging democracies – in their efforts to learn more about their citizens' rights, and what processes are needed to ensure that they are being met. This study by the APC and the Swedish International Development Agency explores the potential information and communication technologies have for advancing democracy and empowerment, with a special focus on Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Mary Evelyn Tucker is a Senior Lecturer in Religion and Ecology at Yale University, holding joint appointments as a Research Scholar in the Divinity School, the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, and the Department of Religious Studies. With John Grim, she cofounded the Forum on Religion and Ecology (FORE). Tucker and Grim also coordinated a ten-conference series on World Religions and Ecology at Harvard's Center for the Study of World Religions.
Tucker has also worked closely with San Francisco-based physicist and evolutionary philosopher Brian Swimme for 25 years. Together they have created a multi-media project called Journey of the Universe which consists of an HD film, a DVD series of interviews, a website and a companion book published by Yale University Press (2011). The film, which has been broadcast on PBS and won an Emmy, will have several showings available here on campus.
Tucker has also been involved with the Earth Charter since its inception. And will be inviting the NDNU community to consider endorsing this international, cross-disciplinary document as a step towards greater response to the ecological crisis of our time.


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..in a football pool thats about 550 dollars this week. this team BETTER NOT let me down. ill be nice to eli this week. but if you people n the giants let me down, then its gonna be raining live wire on yall for the next week
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Stateline man injured in accident that killed 25 cows
March 13, 2014
A Stateline man was injured and 25 cows were killed in a collision between a cattle truck and a Subaru that knocked out power to about 2,400 utility customers in the Gardnerville area.
The wreck at Waterloo Lane and Highway 88 occurred at about 3:53 p.m. Tuesday when a southbound 2013 Peterbilt tractor-trailer loaded with 66 cows allegedly went through a red light, colliding with a Subaru Forester and then hitting a traffic signal light and a power pole.
The driver of the Forester, George N. Jaqua, 61, was hurt in the accident, and was flown to Renown Medical Center by Care Flight with non-life-threatening injuries.
The big rig was driven by Stockton, Calif., resident Grant T. Terpstra, 25, who was cited for failure to obey a traffic signal, according to NHP spokesman Trooper Chuck Allen.
The cattle that weren't killed in the accident were herded into a nearby field. The cattle were being transported from Yerington to Escalon, Calif.. A brand inspector from the Nevada Department of Agriculture was dispatched to the scene to assist the NHP with the animals.
The traffic light at Waterloo and Highway 88 was broken in the accident and four temporary stop signs were placed at the intersection. Businesses along the Highway 88 corridor were without power for about two hours.
A traffic light at the busy Highway 395-88 junction near the accident site was down for nearly three hours.
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Excerpt: "David Wilson's breakout performance thrilled the Giants on Sunday. Now it looks like they're going to need him to do it again.
The rookie running back may have to make his first NFL start in Atlanta this Sunday because Ahmad Bradshaw's status is in doubt due to a sprained left knee. Bradshaw suffered the injury in the Giants' 52-27 win over the Saints, and he will not practice with the Giants on Wednesday.Tom Coughlin declined to say if Bradshaw had a chance of playing against the Falcons, but he didn't make it sound like the chances were very good.
"I'm not going to speculate because of the toughness of this young man, how long it would be," Coughlin said on Wednesday morning. "He's very positive about it. He definitely wants to get back as fast as he can.
"I'm not going to rule him out of anything. I'm not going to talk about the percentages or anything like that. You can speculate on that knowing full well what the injury is."
Bradshaw has been bothered by a series of injuries this season, including to his neck, hand and foot, but he has not missed a game all season. Along the way he's rushed 196 times for 869 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Giants rushing attack the NFL's worst last season rise to 15th in the league (116.4 yards per game)." Read more...


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Jan 1, 2013
Interview with Peruvian finance minister Luis Miguel Castilla
Castilla: Growth is sustainable, but the
automatic pilot will not work any longer. We were helped out by
very favorable winds outside our country, with very favorable
terms of trade and commodity prices at historic peaks. Given
that the world is most likely going to go into a phase of
slower growth, we need to undertake a series of reforms to be
able to sustain growth. I would place them in four
The first is to improve our productivity, our
competitiveness. Our economy has opened up and we have pursued
integrating into the world economy, both trade-wise and in
terms of the capital account. This obviously entails boosting
our productivity, our competitiveness, closing the
infrastructure gap, upgrading the skills of our labor force
and, in general, sustaining an environment where human
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Metasploit Pro 3.6was released today with a slew of new features aimed at facilitating pen testers throughout the entire penetration testing process. One such new feature is asset tagging of groups of hosts, so that they can be grouped together easily. Utilizing another new feature, global search, makes managing large engagements a breeze. In addition to a free webinar on March 22 with James "egyp7" Lee on the Metasploit Framework, EH-Net regular columnist, Ryan Linn, explores Metasploit Pro. He not only shows off some of those new features but also walks the viewer through the basic steps of performing a pen test with Metasploit Pro with the following 3 videos:
- Getting Started With Metasploit Pro
- Post Exploitation
- Reporting and Cleaning Up
As we all know, a pen test is not over when the hacking is done. Rapid7 realizes this as well, so the new reporting capabilities are a very welcome addition. It is now easy to generate PCI compliance notes based on the findings throughout the penetration test. These reports indicate exactly where the failures are and actually provides evidence to support those findings. For those that need more detailed reports on all of the activity performed throughout a penetration test, the activity report shows all commands issued and all gathered evidence. These two reports alone can save a lot of time for testers who need to present this type of information to their clients.
For those that haven't learned to 'stop worrying and love the GUI,' Metasploit Pro now has a console mode where you can interact with Metasploit Pro just like the Community Edition. For those that have embraced the GUI, the addition of tags allows for easy grouping of assets, and the tags can be used in many of the fields as shortcuts for specifying specific IP addresses. This really speeds up every step in the process.
So let's get a feel for Metasploit Pro as a whole as well as the new features of v3.6.
Enjoy, let us know what you think and please suggest other videos for Ryan to tackle,


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Good Luck....Not all 9ers fans are delusional y'all. I felt compelled to register to at least make an attempt to represent the 9ers the right way. With that said, yes we just smoked two lesser teams and some of the people are thinking the 9ers are the best team on the planet. Those were two NFL teams though. Regardless of how "bad" a team may be, they are still an NFL team. The best of the best! Those teams that are just not firing on all cylinders just need a tune up. The 9ers are one of top teams in the NFL; there is no doubt about that. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs to have their head examined.
I must say I am looking forward to this Sunday. It will be a great, hard fought game by both teams. The Giants are no team to just cast aside as someone who will be an easy win. Your team is good, no doubt about that! You are the reigning SB champs for a reason. Obviously I hope the 9ers come out with a win.
However, if we lose, I will not hold my head down in shame because we will have lost to a great Giants team. May the better team take the W. Here's to a great game with no injuries to either team's members!!! Good luck Giants and Giants fans!


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Idaho Criminal Rule 54.9. Settlement of Transcript.
Upon receipt of the transcript of the testimony and proceedings, the clerk of the trial court shall mail or deliver a notice of lodging of the transcript to all attorneys of record, or parties appearing in person. The original of the transcript shall be retained by the clerk of the trial court, but the notice shall advise the plaintiff and defendant that they may pick up a copy of the transcript at the clerk's office and that the parties have twenty-one (21) days from the date of notice in which to file any objections to the content thereof. If there are multiple defendants appealing, and the court has not ordered separate transcripts for each defendant and the defendants have not ordered separate transcripts, they shall determine by agreement the manner and time of use of the transcript by each party, or failing such agreement, such determination shall be made by the trial court upon application of any party. Any party may file a written objection to the content of the transcript within twenty-one (21) days from the date of mailing of the notice to the parties that the transcript has been lodged with the trial court. Upon failure of the parties to file any objection with such time period, the transcript shall be deemed settled. Any objection made to a trial transcript shall be heard and determined by the trial court in the same manner as a motion. The determination by the trial court of any objection to the transcript shall be deemed a settlement of the transcript for all purposes.
(Adopted June 15, 1987, effective November 1, 1987.)


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Shakira (featuring Dizzee Rascal) - Loca (Freemasons Remix)
When Shakira sings "...and I'm crazy but you like it...", in the song Loca, it quickly becomes the one lyric or statement all year that I could not agree with more. I know I've said it many times in passing or postings that the singer is all sorts of batshit weird, which somehow humanizes her to the level that I think she and I would be really great friends, but it bears repeating that yeah, she's a little off, and further proof of that is this entire song, video, and now with a pretty sexy and grinding mix from Freemasons, we have even more time to revel in the ridiculous.
mp3: Shakira (featuring Dizzee Rascal) - Loca (Freemasons Remix)


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Oh it looks very quirky! It reains a lot of the concepts style which is very good. Now I wanna see an "R" version concept Article
has a very intresting look to it.
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Anybody else think this looks like a Bread-van? haha - I like it! You are right, an R would prolly be pretty cool. I'm not a huge fan of those unpainted bumpers, but that rear window is it's best "feature"
i think it looks decent, kinda different, i'd have to wait and see one in person. i bet it would look bad ass with a little bit of discreet tuning.
I saw the concept at the Detroit show and I may, or may not, have told the head of design at Volvo that I loved the look and they should indeed build it.
It's different...but I like it...reminds me a little bit of the Renault Clio, and I love that car.
It reminds me of the FX35. Looks cool. I would be excited if they made a "R" version.
i would buy it if it had more than 250 hp.....
I love hot little hatches! This one is definitely high on the cool factor
"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself" Ferdinand Porsche


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2004-05 Season
Secret Lives of the Sexists
By Charles Ludlam
Directed by Oliver Butler
October 7-17, 2004
Laurie Theater
"An extraordinary fusion of stylistic contradictions that somehow transform melodramatic excesses and lowdown sight gags into high theater art, suddenly finding new meanings in the oldest cliches and outlandish puns." - The New York Times
The Husband brothers Buddy and Izzy long for domestic bliss with their wives Nadine and Fanny, but will settle for survival. In a move to remove the seemingly oppressive two-sex gender system, Nadine campaigns to eliminate the word "chairperson" from the vernacular and hopes for the day when "maniacs" are known as "personiacs!" Add some complications with Zena Grossfinger and Phil Landers (a self-proclaimed "physical culture expert"), razor-sharp zingers and a world where drag queens are king, and the result is pure Ludlam, pure hilarity and outrageous memories. Recommended for mature audiences over the age of 16.
Polaroid Stories
By Naomi Iizuka
Directed by Janet Morrison, faculty
November 4-14, 2004
Laurie Theater
"A sepia-toned photo journal of the mean streets, fraught with cheap sex, drugs, abuse and violence. It is like the musical 'Rent,' only without the blistering rock score." -- The Washington Times
To the sounds of transistor radios, video arcades and a thousand collect phone calls in the night, Naomi Iizuka transforms the chaotic life of a group of street kids into a fierce elegy of emptiness, sensation, desire and fear. By an abandoned pier at the edge of an old city, young "speed-racers" scan for "pharmaceutical treasure" while "neon girls" drink from the river of forgetfulness, echoing in their words and deeds ancient stories of gods and humans. This haunting evocation of Ovid's Metamorphoses reimagined for the 1990s lends mythic power and social immediacy to America's lower depths Recommended for mature audiences over the age of 16.
Music and lyrics by Pete Townsend
Book by Pete Townsend and Des McAnuff
Additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon
Co-directed by Gray Simons and Eric Hill
Choreography by Susan Dibble
December 2-12, 2004
Mainstage Theater
"The sensation of the season ... 'Tommy' is thrilling start to finish!" -- The Boston Globe
Eight-year-old Tommy is rendered catatonic after witnessing his father murdering his mother's lover. For the next fourteen years, he is tempted, taunted, and used, abused, and emotionally abandoned. One of the most pivotal rock musicals ever produced, The Who's Tommy is a roaring rip of a ride through the 60's, a tale of drugs, celebrity and painful, illusory transcendence. Made possible with generous support from the Robin, Barbara and Malcolm L. Sherman Endowment for the Performing Arts.
King Lear
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Eric Hill
February 10-20, 2005
Laurie Theater
"An expressionist production that illuminates the 400-year-old tragedy's universality." -- Backstage
Nominated for a Connecticut Critics Circle Award, Eric Hill's adaptation of "King Lear" takes place in the mind of an anonymous old man who imagines he is Shakespeare's tragic hero. Set in a hospital, the old man has been cast aside in an institution with a life that has become meaningless, at the end perceiving himself on the grand scale of King Lear. Exploited by nurses Goneril and Regan, the old man descends into regret and madness finding sad camaraderie with Gloucester who chose the wicked Edmund over the virtuous Edgar. Recommended for mature audiences over the age of 16. Made possible through generous support from the Poses Fund at Brandeis University.
Scenes from an Execution
By Howard Barker
Directed by Adrianne Krstansky, faculty
April 7-17, 2005
Laurie Theater
"A provocative drama splashed onto the stage in a whirlwind of emotions." -- Variety
"A strong, whirling drama -subtle, witty, dangerous." -- The London Times
Sixteenth century painter Galactia receives a commission from the Venetian Doge to paint a large mural glorifying a naval victory. Unable to simply paint what is requested, Galactia reveals the horrors of war. She ignores the pleadings of her family as well as the admonitions of the Church and is imprisoned, only to be released through the machinations of an art critic who recognizes the import of the painting.


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Idaho Food Bank in Pocatello gets new truck
POCATELLO, Idaho - Getting food to and from the Idaho Food Bank's Pocatello branch just got easier.
Northwest Farm Credit Services' regional office donated money to buy a truck for the Idaho Food Bank in the Gate City, as well as one in Boise.
The truck will be a welcome addition to the few the Food Bank already owns.
In addition to donating the truck, Northwest employees donated their time at the Food Bank to prepare food for distribution.
"Making sure that we're always concerned and worried and interesting in giving back and helping is the biggest thing for us," said Lance Zollinger, regional vice president for Northwest. "We're so thankful for all the support that we get from the customers that we have and the communities where we live. It's a small repayment of that gratitude that we feel to help out and do whatever we can that way."
The Food Bank said it appreciates all donations and always welcomes food or volunteers.


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Did an inspection today and found my boxes dripping with honey. Going to post some pictures here if can they the attachment to work.
Did an inspection today and found my boxes dripping with honey. Going to post some pictures here if can they the attachment to work.
Let bees be bees.
I can't get the pictures up but they r filling honey and still frames of brood. They r dripping with honey and had to put a third deep on three of the five hives.
Let bees be bees.
Dripping with honey? Is this an expression or an illustration of what is really happening, the combs are dripping honey? I'm confused and don't know why honey would be dripping from your combs.
Mark Berninghausen
Just a saying. They ate full of honey and need another box. Still bringing in nectar and pollen like crazy. I should have a good month of good weather for the bees to.make more honey and get ready for the short winter.
Let bees be bees.
I was inspecting today, and nectar was dripping when I turned the frames over....maybe that is the source of such an expression.
...We don't see things as they are, we see things as WE are...
It can also be dripping if you accidentally push ur finger in the comb too.
Let bees be bees.
If you open a free account at photobucket, it's then fairly simple to get your pics up.
Or at least, if a technophobe like me can figure it out, must be easy!
"Thinking Inside The Box"
the other way to attach photos is to:
select 'go advanced'
click on the 'insert image' icon, which is the one that looks like a little picture of a tree with black squares on the corners of the icon.
click on:
from computer
select files
(select your files)
upload files
they will appear in your reply where the cursor is positioned.
journaling the growth of a treatment free apiary started in 2010. 20+/- hives
Try les see
Let bees be bees.


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Front/ Rear tyre for 4WD applications. Fits Rim Size: 9 x 20, 10 x 20, 11 x 20. Brand: BKT. Pattern: AGRIMAX RT 855. Radial. Replaces: 12.4 R 20 The BKT RT855 AGRIMAX tyre is a radial tyre designed to provide a higher load capacity than the standard series. It has excellent flotation characteristics which ensures minimum impact on soil fertility. The tread pattern and the carcass of the BKT RT855 AGRIMAX tyre guarantee optimum traction, self-cleaning and driving comfort, qualities that last longer, thanks to even tread wear. The combination of the number of lugs, their design and their configuration (particularly well separated in the central section), guarantees the perfect balance between performance at work and respect for crops. In addition, the rubber compounds and carcass of the BKT RT855 AGRIMAX tyre provide maximum durability with no consequence from fatigue.
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Analysts See Positive Results Ahead for Tyco Security Products
Imperial Capital, as well as PSA Security Network President and CEO Bill Bozeman, share thoughts on the future of Tyco Security Products.
By Scott Goldfine · March 12, 2014
The March issue of SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION includes my exclusive and in-depth with interview with Mike Ryan, president of Tyco Security Products (TSP) and Life Safety Products. To offer a balanced perspective, I turned to a couple of trusted industry analysts. First up is an excerpt from a recent analysis produced by Imperial Capital, whose managing director, Jeff Kessler, is a frequent SSI source. That information sets up a short Q&A I conducted with Bill Bozeman, president and CEO of PSA Security Network and also a member of the SSI Editorial Advisory Board. Be sure to also check out the bonus blog Q&A post from my lengthy discussion with Ryan.
Imperial Capital Tyco Int'l Analysis:
Financial Summary
Tyco Int'l (TYC) generated revenue of $10.7B, EBITDA of $1.6M, and adjusted EPS of $1.90 during the latest 12-month (LTM) period ended 12/27/13. The company had $479M in cash as of that date, and total net debt of $1.6B.
We are maintaining our Outperform rating and raising our one-year price target to $45 from $37, which is about 11.1% above the recent share price. Management is focused on amplifying service-based revenues, engaging client management to focus on business process enhancement, growing the percentage of higher-margin service revenues in the total mix, and has demonstrated seriousness towards being selective about what jobs the company accepts, beginning with its North American Systems Installation & Services (NA I&S) division, in our view.
Potential Earnings Momentum in 2H14. We continue to believe that a majority (about 54%) of FY14 EPS will be achieved in 2H14. After the company's integration of its fire services and products with those of the former ADT Commercial services and products into a more cohesive operation in 2014, we believe these factors may become significant drivers of the stock.
Our one-year price target is based on 12.2x our EBITDA estimate for FY15, without accounting for the pension liabilities. With the pension liabilities included, our one-year price target is based on 12.6x our EBITDA estimate for FY15. This multiple is placed between that of Allegion (ALLE) and of Assa Abloy (ASSA'B), of which it is 130bp lower than. After the company's integration of its fire services and products with those of the former ADT Commercial services and products into a more cohesive operation in 2014, we believe these factors may become significant drivers of the stock.
Summary of 1Q14 Results — Global Products
Revenue within the segment was reported at $565M (up from $534M during 1Q13), while operating income was $90M (up from 1Q13), resulting in a reported operating margin of 15.9% (up from 15.5%). The company noted that overall orders within this sector grew by 7.5% yoy, and organic revenue was up 2%. Additionally, strategic acquisition contributed 4% to the overall growth within this segment.
Q&A With Bill Bozeman:
What have been the pluses of Tyco Security Products recently being split off into its own separate Tyco business? Any negatives?
Bill Bozeman: We see more positives than negatives. Now that the dust has settled we are seeing a more focused company on the manufacturing side. The spinoff also helped with channel conflict. It did not eliminate all concerns but certainly made things better.
What do you see as Tyco's leading strengths in the marketplace that gives the business an edge over some competitors? Any weaknesses?
Bozeman: They have a strong base with AD [American Dynamics] and SWH [Software House]. With the addition of Exacq, they have a nice package with an experienced team behind them
Which specific brands within its portfolio (e.g. American Dynamics, Software House, DSC, Sur-Gard, Exacq, Visonic) do you see as being the best positioned for growth, why? Which brands, if any, may face a struggle?
Bozeman: The integration of AD and Exacq has very interesting potential as they will have the firepower to compete with
Avigilon and others who have end-to-end solutions, while unlike Avigilon keep an open model as well.
Were you surprised Tyco Security Products purchased Exacq Technologies, why or why not? You see the business consolidating more manufacturers?
Bozeman: Consolidation in our business is not stopping and nothing surprises me. The key to consolidation is having a plan and a mindset to work the consolidation to the best interest of your company. PSA has such a plan and it has worked for us in the past and it continues to work.
With such an established legacy of product lines, is it difficult for Tyco Security Products to keep up with technology? Is the company maximizing its R&D and synergies across brands?
Bozeman: Only the executives at Tyco Security Products know if they have the budget to keep up with technology, but having a separate company that focuses on manufacturing security products would put them in a better position than one of several divisions all fighting for budget dollars. They also have the capability to acquire technology as shown by the recent Exacq acquisition.
Any other observations?
Bozeman: My guess is we will see a more aggressive Tyco as compared to the past several years.


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AFGHANISTAN: US military denies keeping, using cluster munitions
KABUL, 2 February 2011 (IRIN) - US-led international forces say they do not have stockpiles of cluster munitions in Afghanistan and have not used them in the war against Taliban insurgents since March 2002.
"ISAF [the International Security Assistance Force] conducts operations in accordance with the law of armed conflict. All weapons, weapons systems, and munitions are reviewed for legality under international law," Sunset R. Belinsky, a spokeswoman for NATO-led ISAF, told IRIN. Belinsky said new weapons were legally reviewed under Article 36 of the Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and that all US weapons, weapons systems, and munitions were also reviewed for legality in line with US Department of Defense directives.
The Afghan government signed the international Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) in 2008 but is yet to ratify it, and the International Committee of the Red Cross has called on the government to accede to the convention "imminently". An Afghan human rights body, Afghanistan Rights Monitor (ARM), said in a report on 1 February that US/NATO must clarify whether their forces keep or use cluster munitions in Afghanistan. "The United States Government was infuriated when President Hamid Karzai signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) in December 2008 because the US Military believed that cluster munitions had military utility, according to confidential US diplomatic cables leaked by the whistleblower website Wikileaks," said the report.
"ARM calls on the US government and NATO officials to provide some transparency about the stockpiles and the possible use of cluster munitions by US/NATO forces in Afghanistan," the organization said. Victims Cluster munitions were used in Afghanistan in 1979-1989 by the former Soviet Union, in 1992-1996 by Islamic warring factions, and from October 2001 to March 2002 by US-led coalition forces against the Taliban, according to the UN-affiliated Mine Action Coordination Center of Afghanistan (MACCA).
IRIN film on Landmines
More than 20 years since the end of Cambodia's decades-long conflict, landmines continue to claim the lives and limbs of innocent people. But landmine survivors are proving they can still lead full lives. view film "We have no evidence of NATO/US using cluster munitions since 2002," said Flora Sutherland, a MACCA spokeswoman in Kabul.
At least 24 residential and agricultural areas in different parts of the country are still contaminated with cluster munitions which pose serious risks to civilians, MACCA said. From December 2001 to July 2010, cluster munitions killed 40 people and injured 166, according to a November 2010 MACCA factsheet.
Severely affected by over 30 years of war, Afghanistan has one of the highest concentrations of mines in the world. Landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERWs) kill and maim hundreds of people every year, demining agencies say. Over 3,738 people have been killed and more than 20,243 wounded by landmines and ERWs, including cluster munitions, since 1979, according to MACCA.
Meanwhile, as the number of civilian victims of landmines and ERWs shrinks thanks to extensive demining activities, the number of people being killed and wounded by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) has hit record levels. Over 690 civilians were killed and 1,800 injured in IED attacks in 2010, ARM said in its annual report on civilian casualties of war. Taliban insurgents and other armed opposition groups have been accused of war crimes for their alleged indiscriminate use of IEDs.


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Just finished this today, i cut the rope pieces to approx 30 inches, since my waist size is usually a 32...i planned on occupying the rest of the space with the buckle / belt system on each side, little did i know i didn't have enough length...so as of now its too tight for my waist, i'll have to lengthen the buckles part a bit, or i just may do it all over again since this only cost me about 5$ to put together. Not bad for a first shot.
You can click on the pictures for a fullsize shot...the flash washed out the colores EXREMELY so i left it off...it looks a bit darker than it is in person.


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WBB Loses 71-56 On The Road At Illinois State
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Ball State University women's basketball team (3-8) suffered a 71-56 loss against Illinois State (6-3) Sunday afternoon at Redbird Arena.
For the game junior guard Brandy Woody led the Cardinals with a career high 18 point performance while freshman guard Nathalie Fontaine chipped in 14 for the game.
Both teams shot fairly well from the field with Ball State shooting 40.8 percent for the contest while Illinois State shot 43.3 percent. The deciding factor was more of a rebounding situation as the Redbirds outrebounded the Cardinals 39-to-31.
The Redbirds led the remainder of the contest eventually going up 53-36 over the Cardinals with 13:44 remaining in the second half. Ball State went on a 7-2 run to cut it to 55-43 just under the ten minute mark after a three point play from Woody and a layup. But the Redbirds continued their hot shooting at the other end of the court which resulted in the victory for Illinois State.
Illinois State jumped out to an early 7-2 lead over Ball State at the start of the contest. At the 9:07 mark the Redbirds had built a 23-8 cushion over the Cardinals. Sophomore guard Brittany Carter then made two free throws that sparked a 7-0 run for Ball State to cut Illinois State's 15 point lead to seven (23-16) with 6:43 remaining in the half. The Redbirds would end the half with a 43-28 advantage over the Cardinals.
The Ball State women's basketball team will host Wyoming Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in Worthen Arena.


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Fricassee is a classic French stew of chicken and vegetables, cooked in white wine and finished with a touch of cream. The light tarragon-infused sauce begs to be sopped up with crusty bread.
Nutrition Profile:
Heart Healthy
High Potassium
Low Carb
Low Sat Fat
Serves 4
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 50 min.
Step 1
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off the excess. Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Step 2
Add shallots to the pan; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer until reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.
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Add broth; bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan; add carrot, mushrooms and tarragon sprigs. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
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Why Ant is Pretty Amazing:
This confectionary master is the proud owner of her own cake-making company. Ant started her business at 16 and called it Nerdache Cakes, named for her passion for all things "nerdy." A true artist, Ant uses fondant and food coloring to whip up cakes that make her favorite characters come to life. She's totally business savvy, too—she's opening her first bakery this summer!
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text: I don't think Virtue and Moir have done any competition in North America: either one B competition with US participants only (that could have been their downfall) or a Canadian competion with confusing judging regading these two. They might focus on Europe where they will meet competitors who possibly compete at the Olympics and have international judges which could be beneficial for further international competiton. Regarding the documentary: I like the idea and I since those episode will need some editing, they might have finished filming before the season even started. It comes to the right time as well, boosting them a little for the Olympics (something we have complained about last year). Well, at least I hope they focus on their training process.