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Definition of flotsam
1 : floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo; broadly : floating debris flotsam washed up by the tide
2a : a floating population (as of emigrants or castaways) human flotsamb : miscellaneous or unimportant material a notebook filled with flotsam and jetsamc : debris, remains the village … built on the flotsam of war — Stan Sesser
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English speakers started using "flotsam," "jetsam," and "lagan" as legal terms in the 16th and 17th centuries. (The earliest evidence of "flotsam" dates from around 1607.) The three words were used to establish claims of ownership to the three types of sea-borne, vessel-originated goods they named. Flotsam was anything from a shipwreck. (The word comes from Old French floter, meaning"to float.") Jetsam and lagan were items thrown overboard to lighten a ship. Lagan was distinguished from jetsam by having a buoy attached so the goods could be found if they sank. In the 19th century, when "flotsam" and "jetsam" took on extended meanings, they became synonyms, but they are still very often paired.
Origin and Etymology of flotsam
Anglo-French floteson, from floter to float, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English flotian to float, flota ship
First Known Use: circa 1607
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Christopher Schmidt at the Boston Review takes on the new, fixed-up edition of Gertrude Stein's Stanzas from Yale University Press. This notoriously difficult poem, Schmidt says, is ripe for closer scrutiny as it played such a large role in Stein and Alice B. Toklas's relationship:
As Alice B. Toklas sleeps, Stein silently works her language into a rhythm, sometimes repeating a word, or choosing one and marching it through incremental shifts. Occasionally she will pick up a childish rhyme, then let it fall. When she finally finishes—often simply when she has filled a notebook—she leaves her writing for Toklas to type in the morning. It's an act of wifely devotion that bonds the couple.
However, there's another presence lurking in the Stanzas, a presence discovered in a Dan Brown-esque moment of inspiration by scholar Ulla Dydo. Before Stein and Toklas, there was Stein and May Bookstaver, the inspiration for the character Helen in Stein's first book, Quod Erat Demonstandum. Schmidt proposes that this "other woman" tortured Toklas as she dutifully transcribed her lover's work, to the point that Stein was forced to alter her poem:
Dydo has discovered violent corrections on the typescripts of Stanzas in Meditation used for Yale's original 1956 edition of the poem. In an unusually heavy hand, nearly all appearances of the word "may" are scratched out and (mostly) replaced with the verb "can."
… Dydo realized that the "may"s so forcefully excised from the poem were oblique, perhaps unconscious, references to May Bookstaver, the basis for the character Helen in Q.E.D., who was much on Stein's mind during the poem's composition. Or so they appeared to Toklas, who read Q.E.D. after she had finished typing Stanzas in Meditation and, in a rage, compelled Stein to return to the typescript to remove all traces of May, down to the verb.
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CONCORD—Lawyers and parties to cases who participated in the first performance evaluation of the New Hampshire Supreme Court gave the justices a overall ranking of "very good," according to a report released today by Chief Justice David A. Brock.
Participants were given questionnaires and asked to rank the justices' performance and management skills, temperament and objectivity on a scale of one through five (1=excellent, 2= very good, 3=satisfactory, 4=fair, 5= unsatisfactory). The Supreme Court received an overall score of 1.9.
Each justice, also for the first time, completed a "self-evaluation" form that was used as a basis for discussion of their work and each other's contribution to the judicial process. Because the appellate court works as a group, the justices were not ranked individually.
"Every justice talked about their individual strengths and the areas which could be improved. They acknowledged their responsibility to continually assess and adjust their performance to meet goals, guidelines and expectations," the Chief Justice said in the report.
The report on the judicial performance evaluation program, which also included findings on the Superior, District and Probate Courts, was submitted to Gov. Jeanne Shaheen and Senate and House legislative leaders on June 28.
"This program provides the kind of accountability that is essential to maintaining public confidence in our independent judiciary," the Chief Justice commented following the report's release. "All of us in the court system believe the process helps us to be better judges and to better serve the people of New Hampshire," the Chief Justice said.
The report also said that in 2001, for cases in which data had been collected, the Supreme Court met or exceeded time standards for processing cases.
Judges at the Superior, District and Probate Courts have participated in performance evaluations since 1987. In March 2001, the Supreme Court changed and formalized those procedures and adopted a new performance evaluation program for the Supreme Court justices to follow every year.
In his report, Chief Justice Brock said the revised standards strengthen the existing program and "help guarantee to the citizens of New Hampshire a highly competent judiciary."
The nine Superior Court judges evaluated, using the same one to five scale, received an overall score of 1.9, or "very good." Three judges ranked higher, between 1.3 and 1.8; five ranked 1.9 to 2.0 and one was ranked at 2.4, which is the lower end of the "very good" scale.
In the District Court, 23 judges were evaluated with an overall score of 2.0 or "very good," with 13 of those judges scoring higher, between 1.5 and 1.9.
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Chief Justice Brock said in the report that the expectation is that the 28 Superior Court judges meet or exceed the "very good" performance standard.
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Although we can measure global warming of about one degree per century we are therefore responsible for future disasters if we do not stop burning fossil fuels. If you ask for clarification of this logic you are a communist, or worse, a climate denier.
The human being is separate and superior to all other known creatures by reason of the story. We are story tellers. No other creature is a story teller. Our existence is defined by our stories. The next evolutionary stage of humanity is the rational thinker, but for now our stories are themselves the reason of being. We believe anything plausible.
The Mpemba effect, racism, the preference for all things "natural", religion, the supernatural, all of these are examples of irrational yet firmly held beliefs based on stories.
My favorite examples are food related. Some food is touted as a miracle food, like avocado or chia or quinoa. I am not disputing the fact that foods are healthier than others, nor that our health responds to our diet. But eating fish once a week or an avocado a day needs to be seen in the light of the rest of the diet. All else being equal, adding a can of tuna once a week is not going to make a difference. Even less so if that quantity of tuna is directly from the closest fishing vessel to your dining room.
The preference for all things "natural" is an especially interesting claim. Human caused "global warming" is a claim often coupled with this sort of naturalism. Hence the claim that if we were more "natural" there would be no future climate change. However, if we all got rid of Air Conditioners, clothes dryers, and drastically reduced winter heating by living closer together we could return to pre-industrial age CO2 emissions. If we removed city concrete we could stop human-caused global warming. City concrete causes more warming than CO2.


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ISLAMABAD: After mutual consent of the finance and petroleum managers, the summary of reduction in gas prices by 18.7 percent to 51.7 percent for domestic consumers and Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) prices up to Rs 6.44 per litre has been approved for the first half of July 2012.
Sources in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources informed that the proposed cut for gas and POL prices by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has been approved, however formal notification will be issued today (Saturday) and effective from July 1, 2012.
After approved cut in gas prices for domestic consumers, using up to 100 cubic metres and 300 cubic metres per month would be reduced by 18.7 percent from Rs 122.95 per million British thermal unit (MMBTU) to Rs 100 per MMBTU and Rs 245.89 per MMBTU to Rs 200 per MMBTU, respectively.
The domestic consumers consuming over 300 to 500 cubic metres per month would enjoy cut in gas prices by 51.7 percent from existing Rs 1,035.34 per MMBTU to Rs 500 per MMBTU, however gas price of bulk domestic consumers using over 500 cubic metres per month would be hiked by 0.8 percent from the existing Rs 496.21 per MMBTU to Rs 500 per MMBTU.
The approval has been sought from the prime minister to cut the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in region-1 consisting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Potohar region by 7.7 percent from the existing Rs 822.53 to Rs 759.55 including Rs 141 per MMBTU cess and 8.3 percent for region-2 consisting of Sindh and Punjab from Rs 760.53 to Rs 697.55, including Rs 79 per MMBTU cess.
However, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources approved increase in gas prices for the industry including captive power, Water and Power Development Authority, Karachi Electric Supply Company, GENCOs and Independent Power Plants (IPPs) by 10.3 percent that would enhance cost of doing business for the industry and raise tariff for power consumers. However, no change in price has been proposed for commercial consumer; gas to be used as feedstock for fertilizer old and new plants.
The Ministry of Petroleum is also seeking hike in gas prices by 10.3 percent for the industry including captive and power sector by raising rate of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) to Rs 100 per MMBTU.
At present, the industry including captive power is paying Rs 13 per MMBTU cess, WAPDA, KESC and GENCOs Rs 27 per MMBTU cess and IPPs Rs 70 per MMBTU cess. The rate of power, industry, captive power and IPPs has been proposed to be revised upward from the existing Rs 507.86 per MMBTU cess to Rs 560 per MMBTU, including Rs 100 per MMBTU cess.
Petroleum managers also approved reduction of Rs 5.02 per litre in existing price of petrol, high octane (HOBC) Rs 6.44 per litre, high speed diesel (HSD) Rs 2.48 per litre, light diesel oil (LDO) Rs 2.86 per litre and kerosene oil has been recommended to be slashed by Rs 2.54 per litre in local market.
The new prices of POL products are as follows; petrol will come down to Rs 84.49 per litre from existing Rs 89.51 per litre, HOBC to Rs 106.88 per litre from Rs 113.32 per litre, HSD to Rs 97.21 per litre from Rs 99.69 per litre, LDO to Rs 83.71 per litre from the existing Rs 86.57 per litre and kerosene oil to Rs 86.25 per litre from Rs 88.79 per litre.
The decision and notification on revised oil and gas prices would be announced today (Saturday).
After adopting mechanism for determination of POL prices after 15 days witnessed accumulated relief of Rs 18.23 per litre during the ongoing month of June 2012.
Reduction table per litre :
POL products : previous current : difference
Petrol : Rs 89.51 : Rs 84.49 Rs 5.02
HOBC : Rs 113.32 : Rs 106.88 Rs 6.44
HSD : Rs 99.69 : Rs 97.21 : Rs 2.48
LDO : Rs 86.57 : Rs 83.71 : Rs 2.86
Kerosene oil : Rs 88.79 : Rs 86.25 : Rs 2.54


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Pay no attention to those God-awful poll numbers splashed all over the front page of every major newspaper in the state … S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley isn't really that unpopular.
That's the message coming out of the South Carolina Republican Party, anyway.
Despite the bad blood that exists between them, the SCGOP is defending Haley in the wake of a Winthrop poll showing her approval rating at an anemic 34.6 percent. That's down nearly five points from a September poll that showed Haley's approval rating at 41 percent.
Both numbers are atrocious for a first-year executive – but according to a SCGOP strategy memo obtained by FITS, the Winthrop poll is biased and inaccurate.
"Governor Haley is doing an extraordinary job in bringing new businesses to South Carolina," the GOP memo states. "Bridgestone, Continental, and other major companies are now bringing tens of thousands of new jobs to South Carolina. But those jobs are not in place yet, so the tough economy reflects (sometimes unfairly) on every political leader. South Carolina will come roaring back in the next couple of years because Governor Haley is helping to recruit jobs at a record pace."
Specifically, the SCGOP points to the fact that the poll surveyed roughly the same number of Democrats as Republicans – despite the fact that there are more Republican than Democratic voters in South Carolina.
That's a valid point – although it's not immediately clear how much of a bump that would give the embattled first year chief executive, whose flailing administration continues to bounce from scandal to scandal.
After all, the poll found that Haley's approval rating among Republicans was only 52.5 percent – which makes her 2012 presidential endorsement substantially less important than the national pundits have long suggested it would be.
We think Haley's actual approval rating is probably closer to 40 percent – although that's still incredibly weak. We're also guessing that if there were some sort of intensity measure attached, the number of voters who "strongly disapprove" of the job she is doing would far outnumber those who "strongly approve."


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The brushed stainless steel Kenwood Scene SJM480 is not the prettiest, but this is a handsome and solid kettle retailing at around £40. Aside from its good build quality it also comes with an impressive 1.7 litre capacity making it perfect for larger households and it can be paired with a matching 2-slot or 4-slot toaster.
The Kenwood Scene kettle has an understated elegance with some neat design features. The button that flips the lid feels solid and is integrated into the top of the handle where it sits flush leaving the lines clean. The water gauge is neatly hidden behind the hard, grey plastic handle so it doesn't spoil the steel body and the 360 degree base is robust and means you can smoothly move it into the ideal position, whether you're left or right handed.
While the entire body is made of brushed steel, the spout is made of polished stainless steel which we think makes the whole kettle better looking. One minor criticism is that the clear plastic switch doesn't feel quite as solid as the rest of the Kenwood Scene. It moves left and right as well as up and down although it does look pretty when the kettle is on as it is lit with a small white LED light. On the flip side when you open the soft touch plastic lid you'll also notice that the hinges are well. Lids are the most usual failure on a kettle, after the heating element going, but the Kenwood Scene's should stand the test of time.
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Kenwood have not scrimped on the inside of the kettle either. Look inside and you're greeted with pure steel, the polished element is concealed which also means the Scene is also easier to descale than other cheaper kettles. A replaceable metal mesh attempts to keep some of the bigger bits of limescale out of your cup of tea and it is fairly easy to fill the Kenwood via the spout.
The plastic base is solid and comes with sturdy rubber feet and a cord management system that means you can tuck the extra cord out of sight.
With a capacity of 1.7 litres the Kenwood Scene kettle is on the large side and will happily make up to six mugs of tea from a single boil. It's not the fastest though. One litre takes 2 minutes and 22 seconds to boil and the water comes out at a temperature of 85 Celsius after a 30 second wait. That's a little less than tea purists would like but is in line with most kettles we've tested.
As with all stainless steel kettles you should be aware that the Kenwood Scene SJM480 gets very hot on the outside and should be kept well out of reach of children.
We really like the build quality of the Kenwood Scene kettle as well as its large water capacity. It's built to last which means it's not the best looking kettle we've ever seen but small touches like the polished steel spout and LED power switch give it some charm. There are cheaper kettles out there but they're not this well made.
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Portland, OR – Multnomah University has unveiled plans for the sponsorship of a NASCAR team. The name of the team will be "Team MU Good Racing". The new partnership with the world-famous NASCAR racing product is the largest advertising and brand-awareness endeavor for the small private Christian institution. Financial terms of the deal are not being announced; but details on the car, number, and driver are available.
First Buses, Then Race Cars
Many people in the Portland, Oregon market remember that, back in 2008-2009, Multnomah University ran a significant public transit ad campaign on buses with Tri-Met as a part of launching the "University" name. The campaign was so well-received that it prompted officials to look at other transportation advertising venues. This, combined with the need to increase brand exposure to a national audience who would be natural targets for Multnomah's message, led to the contact with NASCAR officials.
When reached for comment, Director of Promotions and Communications Robert Leary said:
"The traditional, conservative values often associated with the NASCAR product and fan-base seem to be a natural fit for Multnomah's brand. It really is a no-brainer when you consider that many of the races happen in the 'Bible Belt'."
Car, Driver, #36
Images of the car and design schemes along with the driver's suit are available at Multnomah University's blog. Team MU Good Racing will run with the number 36 car in honor of its founding year: 1936. The identity of the crew and driver are not being released at this time.
Running the Good Race
2 Timothy 4:7 – "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
Given that Multnomah's motto is "If it's Bible you want, then you want Multnomah!", it is only fitting that the car use its exposure to promote a positive message. The Bible reference 2 Timothy 4:7 will be on the hood of the car right in front of the Multnomah logo.
An unnamed source from NASCAR reports that:
"We're encouraging this team to leverage their unique message to take advantage of the cross-promotion opportunity in front of them. One of the ways is to modify the motto to read 'If you want to win the good race, then you want Multnomah!'."
Leary adds:
"In addition to the massive increase in brand exposure, we're investigating the revenue-sharing capabilities with broadcast partners like The Speed Channel and ESPN. Our hope is that this will create a win-win situation where there will be enough revenue generated to not only off-set the cost of the sponsorship rights, but to also help support the various student aid funds."
Several unnamed alumni have come forward in opposition to the NASCAR campaign and have indicated that they will be forming a group to contest the decision. Concerns range from issues of financial stewardship to cultural and theological ones.
One Alumni detractor who declined to be identified stated:
"Our main concern is that we are now associating the Multnomah name with something that is perpetually going left. It just seems like a slippery slope."
In response, Multnomah's Promotions Coordinator Dave Hardy said:
"While we understand the concerns, we would do well to remember that it is possible that even some of the Gospels may have been written with an author's left hand. This can help us to remember that – unless you are actually near a wet embankment – merely going left as a physical direction is not necessarily a 'slippery slope'."
"Regardless of which direction they're turning, the point is that the cars go around the track so many times, people will have hundreds of opportunities to see our logo over the course of a race."
Leary adds:
"I find important Bible verses can be quite helpful when choosing to support this version of ministry. One such verse is I Corinthians 9:24 – 'Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.'"
President's Perspective
Early in the process, Multnomah University President Dr. Daniel R. Lockwood was skeptical of the benefits of sponsoring a NASCAR race team. It wasn't until he was given the financial forecasts and the opportunity to take a special stock car performance driving class that he was convinced.
When asked about his current opinion on the matter, Dr. Lockwood remarked:
"Having driven an institution like Multnomah for so many years has uniquely prepared me to drive this new car! Also, they were kind enough to give me my own race suit and performance driving classes – I'm proud to say that I've logged no fewer than 3.5 hours of drive time."
Always remembering his role as a theologian as well as university president, Lockwood summed up his thoughts thusly:
"Furthermore, just like Paul says in Galatians 5:7 – 'You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?' I assure you that no one will 'cut in on me' when I'm racing the good race.'"
*Be sure to download "Team MU Good Racing" Wallpaper and Avatars!
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- Course Number:
- Course Title:
- Medical Office Laboratory Orientation
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
- Special Fee:
- $12.00
Course DescriptionIntroduces clinical laboratory principles and procedures commonly performed in the physician's office setting, including specimen collection and handling, urinalysis, basic hematology, chemistry, serology, microbiology and quality control. Prerequisites: MP 111 and BI 55 or BI 122 or BI 233. Audit available.
Addendum to Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the laboratory techniques and procedures utilized in the physicians office setting. The proper care and use of the microscope, centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment and supplies will be included. The course will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the kidney and the physical, chemical and microscopic assessment of the urine, elementary hematology including hemoglobin, hematocrits, ESR and the function and identification of normal blood cells, blood specimen collection and processing and transportation, basic immunology, microbiology, and chemistry. Students will be expected to properly perform laboratory exercises related to the subject matter discussed/presented.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
1. Use an understanding of routine laboratory procedures including: appropriate collection, identification and processing of specimens, and preparation of reagents to make appropriate and effective on?the?job professional decisions.
2. Apply appropriate laboratory techniques, methodologies, instruments and equipment; and accurately calculate, record, and tabulate data to improve patient care.
3. Adapt laboratory techniques and procedures in a corrective manner when errors and discrepancies in results are obtained to affect resolution in a
professional and timely manner.
Course Activities and Design
The material in this course will be presented in a lecture/lab format. Lecture material will consist of discussion, diagrams, digital images, multimedia and other educationally sound practices. Following each lecture, a laboratory exercise pertaining to the material presented will be done. The laboratory exercises provide an opportunity for students to employ the testing principles and methodologies discussed and allow for discussion, application and correlation of the concepts presented. The student is expected to perform all laboratory procedures according to the criteria established by the instructor.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
The instructor will outline the methods used to evaluate student progress and the criteria for assigning a grade at the beginning of the course. Assessment methods may include written and practical examinations and laboratory write-ups. Evaluation of problem solving skills, teamwork, attendance, laboratory performance and communication skills may also be included. Extra credit will not be available. All laboratory exercises must be completed satisfactorily as well as satisfactory competency in phlebotomy and specimen collection to achieve a passing grade. Laboratory exercise write-ups must be turned in on time.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Course Themes
- Theme 1: Common Laboratory Instruments
- Bright field microscopes and their function
- Clinical centrifuges and their care and operation
- Theme 2: Quality in the Laboratory
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Proficiency programs
- Point-of-care (POC) testing
- Theme 3: Bloodborne Pathogens and the OSHA Standard
- Safe workplace practices and other preventative measures
- Personal protective equipment
- Universal precautions
- Theme 4: Chemistry Testing in the Medical Office Laboratory
- Routine tests associated with various diseases and conditions including:
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Cardiopathies
- Thyroid disease
- Routine tests associated with various diseases and conditions including:
- Theme 5: Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection and Processing
- Appropriate equipment for blood procurement
- Blood collection by venipuncture and skin puncture
- Processing of specimens for microbiological examination
- Theme 6: Immunology
- Immunity and the immune system in the human host
- Laboratory tests based on antigen/antibody reactions
- Theme 7: Hematology Testing in the Medical Office Laboratory
- The normal composition and function of blood and blood components
- Testing principles and techniques of basic hematology tests
- Hematological diseases and disorders and their common findings
- Theme 8: Urinalysis in the Medical Office Laboratory
- Normal anatomy and physiology of the renal system
- Specimens and their proper collection, storage, and processing for urine testing
- The routine urinalysis, including physical assessment, chemical and microscopic examination
- Principles, errors, and interpretation of commonly performed chemical tests on urine
- Renal diseases and disorders and their common findings
- Theme 1: Common Laboratory Instruments
- Laboratory Skills
- Proper use of a bright field light microscope, including
- Correctly setting up and focusing the microscope
- Proper handling, cleaning, and storage of the microscope
- Correct use of all lenses
- Recording microscopic observations
- Properly prepare slides for examination, including
- Proper disposal of slides
- Preparing smears from blood and urine
- Performing proper staining techniques when applicable
- Proper use of a centrifuge, including
- Proper speed and time settings
- Safe operation including access following centrifugation
- Correct balancing of the rotor
- Proper collection of peripheral blood samples, including
- Performing phlebotomy and capillary blood collection techniques according to the industry standards
- Proper use of testing equipment, including
- POC hematology instruments
- POC chemistry instruments
- Proper use of standard microbiology laboratory equipment, including
- Using a bacticinerator
- Using an incubator
- Proper use of a bright field light microscope, including
- Cognitive Skills
- Cognitive processes, including
- Formulating a clear, answerable question
- Predicting expected results
- Following written protocols and verbal instructions
- Analysis skills, including
- Collecting and organizing data in a systematic fashion
- Presenting data in an appropriate form
- Assessing the validity of the data (including integrity and significance)
- Recognizing errors
- Drawing appropriate conclusions based on the results
- Communication skills, including
- Discussing and presenting lab results or findings in the laboratory
- Interpersonal and citizenry skills, including
- Working effectively in teams or groups so that the task, results, and analysis may be shared
- Effectively managing time and tasks allowing concurrent and/or overlapping tasks to be done simultaneously, by individuals and/or within a group
- Integrating knowledge and making informed judgments in the clinical setting and in everyday life
- Cognitive processes, including
- Laboratory Safety
- General laboratory procedures, including
- Reporting all spills and broken glassware to the instructor and receiving instructions for clean up
- Minimizing or containing the production of aerosols and describing the hazards associated with aerosols
- Washing hands prior to and following laboratories and at any time contamination is suspected
- Using universal precautions with blood and other body fluids and following the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- Disinfecting lab benches and equipment prior to and at the conclusion of each lab session, using an appropriate disinfectant and allowing a suitable contact time
- Identification and proper disposal of different types of waste
- Good lab practice, including returning materials to proper locations, proper care and handling of equipment, and keeping the bench top clear of extraneous materials
- Protective procedures, including
- Tying long hair back, wearing personal protective equipment (eye protection, coats, gloves, closed shoes), and using such equipment in appropriate situations
- Always using appropriate pipetting devices and understanding that mouth pipetting is forbidden
- Never eating or drinking in the laboratory
- Never applying cosmetics, handling contact lenses, or placing objects (fingers, pencils, etc.) in the mouth or touching the face
- Emergency procedures, including
- Locating and properly using emergency equipment (eye wash stations, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, chemical safety showers)
- Reporting all injuries immediately to the instructor
- Following proper steps in the event of an emergency
- General laboratory procedures, including


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Leake pitches six scoreless as Reds blank Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Leake continued his recent run of strong pitching by working six scoreless innings Saturday night as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0.
Leake (5-2) scattered seven hits as the Pirates stranded seven runners during his six innings. He had five strikeouts and one walk. In his last four starts, Leake has gone 3-0 with a 0.27 ERA, allowing only one run in 33 innings.
The Reds shut out Pittsburgh for the second straight night as the Pirates lost back-to-back games for the first time since May 8-9. On Friday, Johnny Cueto pitched eight innings of a one-hitter.
Francisco Liriano (3-2) struck out 11 in six innings and allowed only one run but lost his second straight decision.
Liriano also struck out seven batters in a row between the first and third innings, tying the club record set by Erik Bedard on May 3, 2012 at St. Louis.
Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth, striking out Alex Presley swinging on runners on first and second to end it for 14th save in 16 opportunities.
Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips, who entered the day with a National League-leading 44 RBIs, had two hits but left the game in the eighth inning with a bruised left forearm after being hit by a pitch from Tony Watson. X-rays were negative.
Todd Frazier also had two the Reds' 10 hits.
Alex Presley had three hits for the Pirates a day after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Garrett Jones added two hits.
Pittsburgh outhit Cincinnati, 10-8, but left 10 runners on base and went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Phillips' infield single drove in Zack Cozart from second base with the game's first run with two outs in the fourth inning. Replays showed that Liriano beat Phillips to the bag while catching the throw from Jones, the first baseman, but first umpire Bob Davidson made a safe call.
Joey Votto added an RBI single for the Reds in the eighth.
NOTES: As part of Negro League heritage weekend at PNC Park, the Pirates wore replica Homestead Grays' uniforms and the Reds wore Cincinnati Tigers' throwbacks. ... Pittsburgh LF Starling Marte, who hit .243 in May after batting .327 in April, was not in the starting lineup and was replaced by OF Alex Presley. ... Rookie OF Derrick Robinson started for Cincinnati in left field for a third consecutive game, again taking the place of OF Xavier Paul. ... Liriano had double digit strikeouts for the 12th time in his eight-year career. ... The three-game series ends Sunday with Reds RHP Mat Latos (5-0, 3.01) facing RHP Jeanmar Gomez (2-0, 2.30).
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
PHOTO: Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips (4) dives for first as Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (47) stretches for the bag in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 1, 2013, in Pittsburgh. First base umpire Bob Davidson, left, called Phillips safe and Zack Cozart scored from third. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)


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Juan Deuce – Krill Pill [Video]
Almost got kicked out the coffee shop for watching this. If you like tits x drugs x shaved chests, peep the Ricky Shabazz-directed one-shot video. And fuck, Providence is kinda slaughtering Boston on the video tip right now. If you're still rapping on the train tracks, in front of shitty graffiti, or in the studio you paid $60 an hour for, snuff yourself. It's 2012. Be somebody.
Krill Pill (Juan Deuce) from Ricky Shabazz on Vimeo.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. was leading the Quicken Loans 400 on Sunday when he started losing power with his car on Lap 128 of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race. It appears that a sour engine became the kryptonite for the No. 88 Man of Steel Chevrolet. "You put together a real nice race," crew chief Steve Letarte said. "Sorry it didn't make it all the way." Said Earnhardt: "The last run, good lord, that thing was fast. I had to get off the racetrack. Man, I was trying not to wreck." Earnhardt, the defending winner of the race, started 12th. He led four times for a total of 34 laps. The No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team entered the race fourth in the point standings. However, his second engine failure in the past four races could be a setback for the team. "We were disappointed," Earnhardt said. "We had such an awesome race car. We improved the car on the last stop, and I thought we were going to be able to give Jimmie (Johnson) a run. He was probably the best car out there. It's frustrating, b...
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Tinos Island – Greece
Experience fine luxury in a villa with unlimited view to the Aegean Sea, which provides comfort, privacy and serenity on your vacation. In a carefree and relaxing environment you can enjoy the sunshine surrounded by the aroma of the wildflowers and local herbs…
The Diles & Rinies Resort consists of eight elegant environmentally friendly sea view Villas, some of them with private pool, a main large infinity pool with a cuisine restaurant-bar, and a cultural center-Art gallery, all set within one hectare of gardens, planned with olive trees, grapevines, flowers and herbs.
Access is permitted only to residents of Diles & Rinies Villas, who have the exclusive right to use the services and facilities of Diles & Rinies Resort.
Villas with private pool
Living in the residencies of Diles & Rinies Resort – all with breathtaking sea view – offers a memorable experience of fine luxury, discreet service and privacy. Apart from the large infinity pool in front of the reception and the cuisine restaurant-bar, some of our villas have also a private swimming pool. The villas (100-180 m2) feature between 2 – 4 bedrooms and 3 – 4 bathrooms (most of them en-suite) and accommodate from 4 to 11 guests, so are ideal for families, friends or couples.
Each villa is surrounded by a private garden and is divided in two levels; on the upper level, there is a living/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, WC, fireplace, spacious verandas with pergolas, large dining tables and Barbeque area, while on the lower level, there are the bedrooms & bathrooms, laundry & storage room and more verandas. There is access to the verandas and garden from both levels.
All residences feature a parking area, free Wi-Fi, wireless speaker, flat screen TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning, fireplace and heating units.
The decoration is of a simple Mediterranean style with a vintage touch.
Room Service & Hotel services
Hotel services are provided; Reception & Concierge, Housekeeping & Maintenance, Room Service, Bar Restaurant, Personal Care Services, Activities. The dedicated and experienced staff of Diles & Rinies is willing to provide high quality services for every guest need.
Restaurant & Pool Bar
The Cuisine Restaurant and pool bar of Diles & Rinies creates the perfect dining setting right by the main infinity pool. Based on "zero kilometers" concept, our Cuisine offers delicious meals based on healthy food products. The lounge bar provides comfortable scenery accompanied by refreshing drinks.
The restaurant and pool bar operates during the summer season or upon request for the rest of the year.
We pay attention to detail
Everybody has fun in Diles & Rinies Villas Resort, as we have considered those small details that will offer you what you have dreamed of; a carefree relaxing holiday!
Limited Access only to residents of Diles & Rinies Villas gives you the exclusive right to:
– Enjoy a drink in our Pool Bar & Cuisine Restaurant or a more private dinner in the large dining table of your veranda, gazing at the stars and the sea…
– Relax with in-villa massage
– Refresh yourself with a swim either in your private pool or in the main large infinity swimming pool
– Benefit from Room Service, Housekeeping, Bed Linen, Towels & Amenities
– Have your own Espresso in your fully equipped kitchen
– Entertain yourself with various Activities (Horse riding, Diving, Windsurfing, Trekking and more)
– Visit our Cultural center – "Art Dovecotes" Gallery
– Discover Tinos Island, well known for its authenticity, natural beauty and culture, far from mass tourism and busy life…
Families @ Diles & Rinies Resort
Forget about the necessary things you need for your little ones…From highchairs and baby cots with linen & towels, to baby gates for stairs, monitors, satellite TV channels for kids, games, Kids menu, babysitting & Doctor on Call… they will be happy with us!
Ideal Event Host
Situated in a peaceful area with breathtaking views to the sea, the Diles & Rinies Villas Resort is an ideal place for a memorable wedding, party or other event. The Resort sleeps 60 persons in total in its 24 elegant rooms and hosts events of up to 250-300 people. Apart from accommodation, we can also help you organizing your event regarding planning, decoration and meals, while our Cultural Center – Art Gallery meets the needs of a corporate event or a conference on an authentic island, treasure for its natural beauty, culture and fun.
Cultural Center : "Artdovecotes"
"Artdovecotes" is the art and cultural initiative of Diles & Rinies aiming to showcase the art pieces of contemporary artists, on an Island with long tradition in Art. "ARTdovecotes" hosts during the year exhibitions of different styles of art such as painting, sculpture, photography, video and multimedia.
ARTdovecotes also hosts small corporate events, speeches or a conferences for groups of our guests.
Our Philosophy
With a spirit of warm hospitality and friendliness, we aim to provide our guests with a memorable stay, full of refreshing and relaxing experiences, achieved by offering high quality, care free accommodation on an island treasure for its culture, natural beauty, sunshine and fun. Fine luxury and simplicity drives our high end, personal service.
Situated in a peaceful area with breathtaking views to the sea, the Diles & Rinies Villas Resort is an ideal place for a memorable wedding, party or other event.
The Resort sleeps 60 persons in total in its 24 elegant rooms and hosts events of up to 250-300 people.
Apart from accommodation, we can also help you organizing your event regarding planning, decoration and meals, while our Cultural Center – Art Gallery meets the needs of a corporate event or a conference on an authentic island, treasure for its natural beauty, culture and fun.
See Event Venue floor plan here
In your journey towards the perfect wedding… experience living with us!
Staying in Diles & Rinies Villas gives you the opportunity to really enjoy your wedding with your friends.
Make your wedding event a lasting experience…
Devote a day to relaxation and with your friends enjoy in villa massage/personal care therapies or a Yoga session.
Have a fun bachelor party with drinks and music around the main pool.
Enjoy one of the greatest days of your life!
Have a vacation to discover the worthvisiting Tinos Island !!
In this special wedding day at "Diles & Rinies" Villas Resort, all of the resort's services, facilities, and amenities, are put at the disposal of the bride and groom and their families:
Landscaped grounds with stunning views
Elegant setting for the reception and party at the swimming pool area
Catering, planning and decoration solutions, tailored to your needs
Complimentary bridal villa accommodation for the night
Extended after-wedding stays for your guests
Apart from accommodation, we can also help you organizing your wedding regarding planning, decoration, music, food and meals to offer you a perfect result.
Local catering teams will make sure the cuisine is just right. Festive, formal, or somewhere in between, we will help you create a meal that reflects perfectly the style of your wedding. We can introduce you to experienced wedding planners who can help you select the perfect setting and style for your reception and party. Your celebration will be outdoors, at the swimming pool area of our Resort that can comfortably host up to 300 wedding guests. We welcome you to "Diles & Rinies" Villas Resort to renew vows or to celebrate an anniversary alone or with your loved ones. The Diles & Rinies Villas Resort is the perfect setting for your wedding. Contact us for more information.
We will gladly host your child's baptism reception and party. You can choose the setting, be it the swimming pool area for many guests or a more private setting on the verandas of one of our villas. Apart from accommodation, we can also help you organizing your event regarding planning, decoration meal and music, to offer you a perfect result. Contact us for more information.
Why spend the afternoon tucked inside a convention center or banquet hall when you could be enjoying the beauty of a Private Estate that can also be used for leisure? "Diles & Rinies" Villas Resort with its Cultural Center – Art Gallery is an ideal place for hosting elegant corporate events. We are here to assist you in holding a great corporate event on Tinos Island.
Whether you are looking for a location for team building session, an out of the ordinary meeting, an award ceremony or an incentive holiday, we can assist you. We know you have a multitude of options when browsing through event venues. Here at "Diles & Rinies" Villas Resort we are more than a corporate event host; we give our clients the opportunity to take a stress-free vacation on a quiet Greek island in the Aegean. You can tailor many activities for your event and we can find you the right planners and support to make it happen and be successful.
From a trip to the nearby islands (Mykonos, Paros, Syros, Andros) to a super reception party for all your guests everything is possible. Breakfast, catering can be arranged for your group depending on size and needs. As for your accommodation, the Estate can sleep up to 60 people sharing bedrooms or up to 24 Executives with their wives/husbands or partners in their own private bedroom for the duration of your corporate event. Most bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and their own veranda with access to the garden of each villa.
Contact us we will be delighted to hear your thoughts and ideas and we will make you an offer that is best suited to your group.
We are renowned for our expertise in hosting parties for all kinds of occasions. Our Estate can accommodate comfortably a gathering of up to 300 people, available from May to October. We can also accommodate up to 60 of your party guests for a single night or more. We can point you to the right catering, decorating and planning solutions that are suitable for your taste and budget.
Services, such as a band, D.J., special decoration arrangements are provided upon request.
at a Glance
Diles & Rinies Villas Resort, Lagades, Tinos Island, 3km from Tinos Town & Port, 5 min drive from Agios Fokas Beach.
Tinos island 20-25 minutes by boat away from nearby Mykonos port (Arrival at Mykonos International Airport), or 2 hours away by speed boats and 4 hours by conventional boats from the port of Rafina (the closest port to Athens International Airport), and the port of Piraeus (Arrival at Athens International Airport). Helipad 800m from the Resort.
8 Sea View Villas featuring between 2 – 4 bedrooms and 3 – 4 bathrooms and accommodate from 4 to 11 guests. (100 to 180 m2 with private gardens, and private pools in 3 of the villas). Max capacity of Diles&Rinies Resort: 60 persons
A central shared pool exclusive for the residents of Diles&Rinies (15×7,5m)
3 of our villas with private pool
Reception, Concierge, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Babysitting
Cuisine Restaurant, Local, Meditteranean, vegetarians and children's choices. Special Requests accommodates (including special diets). Cooking lessons
WiFi Internet access in all the areas, mobile phone coverage
Thematic guided routes (Village Hoping), Swimming, Diving, Surfing, Trekking, Bicycling, Bouldering, Climbing, Fishing, Horse Riding, Cooking Lessons, Wine- Beer Tasting, Art Workshops, ouzofication
Massage, Yoga, Regeneration Camp, Aqua Aerobics, Pilates, Body Treatments
Highchairs, Baby cots with linen & towels, Baby gates for stairs, monitors, Satellite TV channels for kids, Games, Babysitting & Doctor on Call, Kids Menus
The Resort hosts events (weddings, baptisms, parties, corporate events) of up to 250-300 people . Conference and meeting areas in our Cultural Center or outdoor.
Art Dovecotes, the cultural center of Diles&Rinies, showcases art pieces of contemporary artists and hosts also conferences and corporate presentations.
CULTURAL CENTER : ARTdovecotes
"Artdovecotes" is the art and cultural initiative of Diles & Rinies aiming to showcase the art pieces of contemporary artists, on an Island with long tradition in Art. The space is also used for small conferences and presentations during our guests events.
"Artdovecotes" hosts during the year exhibitions of different styles of art such as painting, sculpture, photography, video and multimedia and meets the needs of a corporate event or a conference.
Like most of the Cycladic Islands, Tinos has a pleasant climate with sunshine throughout the year.
represents the peak of beauty in Cyclades, full of flowers and aromas along with magnificent scenery. Love is in the air, so it is an ideal time to visit us and enjoy the particular silence and beauty of the island. As it is warm enough but not too hot, you can attempt your first swim in the sea, attend gastronomy courses, visit cheese making farms or even attend a Yoga class by the pool in Diles & Rinies. Spring is also ideal for family reunions. Average temperatures are between 16-28 °C, days are long, whilst on average, there is sunshine 27 days in a month.
is rather hot and the north mild wind blowing across the Aegean Sea (known as 'Meltemi' in Greek) offers a pleasant relief. Lowering the high temperatures, the 'Meltemi' makes the climate of Tinos particularly healthy, as it is associated with dry weather, clear skies, a drop in humidity, improved visibility and a rise in atmospheric pressure. After sunset, in the mountains it can become slightly chilly.
is warm and pleasant. Average temperatures vary from 16-28 °C, whilst on average it is sunny for 25 days in a month. This weather is ideal for athletic activities, village hopping, attending cultural events and still good for swimming. Grapes are ready to be harvested so take the chance to attend a wine tour or festival at one of the local wineries.
on Tinos Island is mild; snow is very rare, the temperature almost never falls below freezing and sometimes there are gentle mists. Experience trekking on the impressive mountains or socialize in a warm atmosphere near the fireplace in a village tavern, together with other travellers, locals or photographers that visit the island during the winter. On average it is sunny for around 18 days in a month, so what could be more perfect than to enjoy a lunch barbequed under the sunshine on your veranda in the heart of the winter…
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Imagine this: a mere century ago, the purchasing power of an average American was one-tenth of what it is today. But what will it take to sustain that growth through the next century? And what can be said about economic growth to aspiring nations seeking higher standards of living for their citizens?
In this Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism, William J. Baumol, Robert E. Litan, and Carl J. Schramm contend that the answers to these questions lie within capitalist economies, though many observers make the mistake of believing that "capitalism" is of a single kind.
Writing in an accessible style, the authors dispel that myth, documenting four different varieties of capitalism, some "Good" and some "Bad" for growth.
The authors identify the conditions that characterize Good Capitalism—the right blend of entrepreneurial and established firms, which can vary among countries—as well as the features of Bad Capitalism.
They examine how countries catching up to the United States can move faster toward the economic frontier, while laying out the need for the United States itself to stick to and reinforce the recipe for growth that has enabled it to be the leading economic force in the world.
This pathbreaking book is a must read for anyone who cares about global growth and how to ensure America's economic future.
William J. Baumol is Harold Price Professor of Entrepreneurship and academic director of the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the Stern School of Business, New York University, and senior economist and professor emeritus at Princeton University.
Robert E. Litan is former vice president for research and policy at the Kauffman Foundation and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Carl J. Schramm is former president and chief executive officer of the Kauffman Foundation and a Batten Fellow at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia.
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When I worked for the City of Seattle's Department of Construction and Land Use, one of the directors hung pictures of Buddhist temples and Buddha statues all over her office and even outside her office for passers-by to enjoy.I found this strange, since I was told that I couldn't have a little desk-top Christmas tree in my work space during the holidays because it was a "religious symbol" and could offend my coworkers.Then, when I put up a Christmas card with a picture of Santa on it, I … [Read more...]
Keeping the Christ-movie in Christmas
What is a "Christian Movie"?
"Christian."What is it?Is it an adjective?* * * * * * * * * * * * *Is "a Christian" someone who prayed a prayer asking Jesus into their heart? What if that person forgets about that prayer, and strays?Is it someone who continues in a dedicated fashion to pursue and develop a relationship with Christ?The word began as a label that others put upon the disciples of Christ, a teasing sort of label: "Little Christs." And the name stuck. It was, whether intended that way or … [Read more...]
Letter of the Day: Response to "Brokeback Mountain" Review
Today I received this letter in response to my Brokeback Mountain review. Its typical of other responses I've received, but this one was such a convenient distillation of the various contradictions and claims that I was grateful for the chance to address so many common attacks on Christian faith in one fell swoop.When someone starts out by telling you to put down your Christian persepctive and see things the way they are, well, you know you're in for a grand time. I'm not the most eloquent … [Read more...]
New NBC Show Stars a Buddy Christ, Written by "Recovering Catholic."
If a show about Muslims were written by sarcastic evangelicals who liked to poke fun at Islam, can you imagine the cultural outcry across America? That show would be shot down so fast, you wouldn't have time to say "politically incorrect!"Now, imagine a show in which Jesus himself is a regular character who pals around with a priest. Imagine it's written by "a recovering Catholic" who is apparently very interested in the idea of reincarnation, and who thinks a lot of the "myth" surrounding … [Read more...]
REVISED: First (and Second) Thoughts on "Kingdom of Heaven"
I saw Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven today. I'll write a review soon. But first, a few comments on how it fits into the trend of new "spiritual" films...Better to call it Kingdom of Tolerance. … [Read more...]


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New Law Allows Officers To Break Into Cars To Rescue PetsA new law allowing police officer to break into hot cars to rescue pets in distress will go into effect in July.
Oregon Firefighters Rescue Horse From Creek BedFire officials in the Portland suburb of Lake Oswego say their successful rescue of a horse that fell and got trapped in a creek bed was aided by the 10-year-old animal's calm demeanor.
Neighbors, Firefighters Team Up To Rescue 11 DucklingsA spokeswoman says their impromptu solution was to create "a water slide for ducks."
Rescued Sea Turtle Sent Back To CaliforniaAt least five other turtle caught in cold currents this winter were stranded and died on the coast of Washington and Oregon
Adorable Bear Charms Police In Oregon Police in southern Oregon held an unlikely suspect overnight: an adorable bear cub
MBA Provides Seattle Businesswoman Latitude To Move Into Nonprofit SectorAfter working for 25 years in marketing, Laura Henderson got an MBA and moved into a role at a nonprofit.
Guide to Western Washington Wine Events in SeptemberSeptember is such a beautiful month in Seattle... with warm days, changing leaves and lots of wine events in the Woodinville area, just north of downtown Seattle. According to woodinvillewinecountry.com, there's enough happening to keep your calendar full!


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5th Annual DISCOVER THE TASTE: Fundraiser to support THINK Together
Santa Ana North Rotary
Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Ladies and Gent, let's go back in time for a classic evening at the historical Heritage Museum of Orange County. Treat your taste buds to everything our local restaurants, wineries, and breweries have to offer and help make a difference!
All are welcome to attend. We invite you to embrace the Black & White theme for our 5th Annual Discover the Taste event and wear casual black and white attire.
Santa Ana North Rotary Club Foundation has been dedicated to bringing you exquisite tastes while contributing to your local community organizations. This year, we have partnered with THINK Together and are proud to announce that one half of the net proceeds will be donated to this local academic non-profit organization serving at-risk youth in the community. The other half will be contributed to a variety of other not for profit organizations supporting our local communities.
There will be live entertainment, face painter, special guests, opportunity drawings, silent auction, cooking demonstration, blacksmith demonstration, tours of the Kellogg House, and of course plenty of food, beverages and fun for everyone!
Participating vendors this year include:
118 Degrees
Antonello Ristorante
Bootleggers Brewery
Dosa Place
Meritage Restaurant
Olde Ship
Pozzuoli Winery
Spiced Bamboo - Cooking Demonstration
Tustin Brewing Company
Villa Roma
Witch Creek Winery
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes, a valid ID is required to consume alcohol.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking is available on-site at the Heritage Museum. Please follow parking signs.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Call 347.421.7032
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Can I update my registration information?
This can only be done 48 hours in advance of the event. You must email the organizer.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
What is the refund policy?
No refunds.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
When & Where
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 W Harvard St
Santa Ana,
Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
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Santa Ana North Rotary
Rotary is the world's first service club whose purpose is to engage in community and international humanitarian service projects. The originalRotary club was started in 1905 in Chicago. Today, worldwide, there are nearly 31,000 Rotary clubs with more than 1.2 million members in almost 165 countries.
Rotary is neither a religious organization nor a political organization and accepts members of all races, cultures and creeds.
The Santa Ana's Rotary Club was chartered in 1959 and is one of 37 Orange County Rotary Clubs.
Our club is a 501(c)(3) organization and our club's Fed Tax Exempt I.D. No. is 47-0898804.


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The fastest man on the planet could easily shave his record-setting sprint in the 100 meters to 9.45 seconds without additional training or conditioning.
Usain Bolt has grown steadily faster since setting the men's 100-meter record in 2008, and the record-setting 9.58 seconds he ran in 2009 exceeds the best time predicted by earlier studies. Now a Cambridge University mathematician says the three-time Olympic medalist could improve his time by 0.13 seconds with three relatively simple — and legal — steps.
First, Bolt needs to improve his "surprisingly poor" reaction time, math professor John D. Barrow writes in Significance, the magazine of the Royal Statistical Society. Reducing his reaction time to 0.10 seconds, the quickest allowed under the rules, would bring his record to 9.53 seconds.
"It is clear what Bolt's weakest point is: He has a very slow reaction to the gun," Barrow wrote. "If he responded as quickly as the rules allow, with 0.10 seconds, then 9.53 is the result. And he hasn't had to run any faster!"
Second, Bolt should take full advantage of the wind. Barrow notes 3 percent of an athlete's effort is expended beating wind drag. Bolt's record-setting run in Berlin in 2009 benefited from a tailwind of 0.9 meters per second; if he were to run with the maximum permissible tailwind of 2 m/s, he would cut his time another 0.05 seconds to 9.48 seconds, Barrow says.
Finally, Bolt should head for the higher ground, because altitude reduces air density and thus drag. We saw this at at Mexico City Olympic Games — run at 2,240 meters above sea level — in 1968 when sprinters saw big gains over short distances. These days world-record runs are ratified only if they are achieved at altitudes up to 1,000 meters, but even here Bolt could shave another 0.03 seconds from his time, bringing him to 9.45, Barrow says.
"These are amazing improvements but they can all happen without Bolt becoming a better sprinter," Barrow says. "They serve to illustrate how far we are from any type of 'ultimate' sprinting speed in the men's 100 meters and the scale of improvements that are possible without appealing to any statistical extreme occurring in the future."
Barrow says we're a long way from understanding the limits of Bolt's potential, given the tremendous gains he has made thus far.
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Whatever these fellows used when creating our country our current leaders have lost. My personal opinion, our country has walked away from God! We say "God Bless America" and He has. However, I believe America has turned away from Him.
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Whatever these fellows used when creating our country our current leaders have lost. My personal opinion, our country has walked away from God! We say "God Bless America" and He has. However, I believe America has turned away from Him.
The old saying was "God, guts, and guns made America great".
All we have left of the three, are our guns. (for now)
Makes one wonder how one of the most highly educated societies on earth could produce so many of such great ignorance? Perhaps if our society pursued classical educations that created free thinkers and the ability to reason, our time and resources of our young would be put to better use. Today, there is only the pursuit of personal gain for so many.
I don't believe for one minute that the issue stems from ignorance, or lack of education, nor the style of education.
We are in the condition we're in, because of greed, unmitigated greed and lust for power, and we have put up with it for decades, by saying "thats just politics" "they're all crooked" "one is no better than the other".
We as citizens have empowered the crooked politicians with this type of cavalier attitude.
Just my $.02
Are you better off now than you were five minutes ago?
Yes there is the like of the founding fathers among us as I read this thread and a few choice others on this forum, I believe it would be quite interesting to have us gather together and debate with the media and political heads. Now that would be quite an evening!
Thomas Jefferson was arguably one of the best educated men in early America. Where did his values come from? Some were passed down from family, and some influenced by friends and mentors no doubt. I also believe that thru his classical education, which involved studying works of Greek, Latin, and many, many others, he was exposed to a variety of viewpoints.
Also too, each and every day he made choices through-out his life, each choice either building upon those before, or taking a new direction. Character perhaps? So where did that come from, because I sure don't believe folks are born with greed, or a lust for power. Those things have always been present in our society, and too, historically, in just about every society that has ever been. So what could the difference be? Resistance to those traits, and an unwillingness to put up with it, as you mention our society currently does. Perhaps education is a factor, after all? For we become what we are taught, and embrace what be believe.
Please remember, I said "as a whole." And, our leaders know this... they are trained to speak to the common denominator. The common denominator carries the most votes. They treat us as though we are not educated on the issues. We are educated on our side of the issues that concern us. We barely listen to the "other side."
There is little "discussion" any more. It is all diatribe. and it makes it very difficult to sort wheat from chaff.
Simpler times.
It's one thing to hear that G.Washington had wooden teeth and chopped down a cherry tree and was honest about it (in grade school). It's another to discover for yourself that the teeth may not have been wooden, but bone, that there was no "cherry tree incident," and so on... And about many such things it is of little matter... But if you are not willing to learn the truth about wooden teeth, what is your motivation to try to understand the Federal Reserve Bank..?
Just listen to what "they" tell you... after all, life is good, you got the big screen, smart phone, and the convertible, it won't effect you... will it?


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By Ron Richter on Tue 05/06/2014 01:33am
Clarification on who would handle vehicle identification number inspections was the topic of Monday night's meeting between the Sheridan County Commissioners and the Sheridan City Council. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter was there and has the story.
It didn't take long for both governmental bodies to reach the decision that the VIN inspection process would continue to be handled by both the Sheridan Police Department and the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office. Police Chief Richard Adriaens.
Mayor Dave Kinskey says that the issue was pretty much resolved before both sides sat down at the table.
The next scheduled meeting between the County Commissioners and City Council is set for Monday the 19th at 6 o'clock at Sheridan City Hall.


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Orlando victims scare off armed robbers with own guns
They draw permitted concealed weapons when suspect shoots
Henry Pierson Curtis
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November 7, 2007
Two holders of concealed-weapons permits surprised armed thugs who approached them in west Orlando this week.
Both men opened fire rather than surrender their wallets. The robbers beat it.
"They left with broken egos. They didn't get nothing from us," Juan Amezaga said Tuesday. "If more people stood up for themselves, a lot of crime could be prevented. And the concealed-weapons permit, that's great."
The men say they exercised their constitutional right to own guns, carried them legally and defended themselves within the state's deadly force law.
"If it's appropriate, people have to defend themselves," said Sgt. Barbara Jones, Orlando police spokeswoman. "It's no different from us using a gun. It has to be justified, and we will, of course, investigate what happened."
The gunfight erupted at 6:10 p.m. Monday near Clear Lake, according to a police report on the incident.
Amezaga, 25, and Stephen Soto, 23, were enjoying the fall weather outside Soto's apartment on South Wilts Circle when two strangers walked by them two or three times. Thinking that was suspicious behavior, Amezaga and Soto took notice when both strangers walked up to Amezaga's parked car, where the men were standing.
"What time is it?" one of the strangers asked.
Soto looked down at his watch and said, "It is 6:10." Raising his head, Soto heard the stranger say, "Hey, run them," as the man drew a black snub-nose revolver from the pouch in his sweat shirt.
As Soto pulled a 9 mm Keltec pistol from his right front pants pocket, he heard the robber's gunfire and felt a bullet graze his left shin, breaking the skin. Still standing, Soto fired two or three times before both robbers turned and ran, the report states.
"They tried to rob me and my homeboy," Soto said in a telephone interview Tuesday. "Man, put it like this: If I didn't have a concealed-weapons permit, it would have been a lot worse."
When the robbers fled, one stopped, turned and fired an unknown number of shots.
Soto shot back and fired two to three more times, and Amezaga drew his .357 Magnum Sig Sauer pistol and fired eight or nine times at the robbers. Crime-scene technicians later collected 15 shell casings ejected by both of the men's handguns, the report said.
Both men were unsure whether they hit either robber. Police did not determine where the 15 bullets fired by the men struck in the neighborhood.
Police are looking for two young men who sped away after getting into a gray or silver Chrysler 300 or Dodge Intrepid sedan. It had stock rims and dark tinted windows, and one headlight was not working. The vehicle was last seen speeding north toward Mable Butler Boulevard.
Amezaga and Soto bought their pistols after becoming concerned about Orlando's increase in violent crime.
Nearly 20,000 people in Orange County legally carry concealed firearms, records show. The number of licenses for concealed weapons in the county has jumped 20 percent in the past year and rose 57 percent in the past five years.
The state Division of Licensing had sent out nearly a quarter-million applications for permits statewide by June, a 33 percent increase from five years ago.
Soto, who installs sound systems, arrived four years ago from New York and obtained his concealed-weapons permit last year. Amezaga, a warehouse worker who moved here eight years ago from Puerto Rico, also obtained a permit last year. Both practice at public gun ranges in Orlando and Apopka.
"It could have been real bad last night if it wasn't for the quick thinking and our concealed-weapons permits," he said. "We might not even be here."


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Robert Pattinson Is Big In Japan
The world is obsessed with Robert Pattinson! More photos from Rob's visit to Japan have surfaced. Thanks to ROBsessed (via this blog) for being so obsessed with RPattz for posting these pics!
The cutest photo of the bunch is the one in which his hand is in the form of a claw. That was the result of the photographer asking him to pose like a vampire. Too cute!
We've seen the behind the scenes footage from New Moon, but now Entertainment Tonight has given us an extended version, so click play and enjoy!
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Larcinese, Valentino (2010) Is the UK parliament too large? British Politics and Policy at LSE (20 Apr 2010) Blog Entry.
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Valentino Larcinese looks at the size of the UK parliament. Is the parliament too large? Both the Conservative and Libdem manifestoes propose a reduction in the number of MPs. The Libdem, in particular, provide an exact figure: "reduce the number of MPs by 150". David Cameron has also been quite explicit on this on several occasions: "we've got far too many MPs in Westminster. More people sit in the House of Commons than in any other comparable elected chamber in the world."
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Dreamworld has become embroiled in a deal which may give Big Brother housemate Ryan an unfair advantage over other contestants.
The theme park, where the program is filmed, has brokered a deal whereby it purchases "MLS" T-shirts from Ryan�s friends to sell as souvenirs.
Brisbane�s Courier Mail newspaper reported on July 2 that Big Brother Up Late host Mike Goldman organised the deal.
The demand for MLS T-shirts follows the exposure they received after Ryan appeared on television wearing the label.
MLS is an acronym for Massive Loser Squad. The "brand" was invented by Ryan and his friends.
Internet sites and forums dedicated to Big Brother are awash with allegations that the proceeds from the sales are being used to lodge votes to evict other housemates.
When the MLS website was asked via email whether the proceeds from the sale were being used for such a purpose the reply came as follows:
"Plain and simple no. If he makes it to the final 2 yes we will vote for him. Any money left over is going to his chosen charity."
However Ryan's friend Matt Semple was a bit more forthcoming when talking to Today Tonight about their T-shirt campaign.
"We sell them to pubs and clubs for $20," Matt said. "We make $2 a shirt and the $2 goes into the kitty and then we're going to vote for [Ryan ] Fitz[patrick] to keep him in the house."
Dreamworld General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Mr Paul Sergeant, issued a statement to clarify their position, saying:
"We merchandise a large range of products from a variety of brands including famous Australian labels. Dreamworld is not involved in the application of sales proceeds.
"Dreamworld entered into a commercial agreement with the suppliers of the MLS T-Shirts, Sandy Nelson Team Wear, after Ryan appeared on television wearing the label. The administration of the Sandy Nelson Team Wear business is entirely their business and Dreamworld is not involved in any way whatsoever."
In other words, what Ryan�s friends do with the profits is their own business.
It is common practice for the theme park to sell some kind of Big Brother gimmick to visitors. During the first series it was bunny ears made famous by housemate Sara-Marie.
The difference this time, however, is that the supplier of the merchandise is closely affiliated with a housemate and has a blatant interest in his success.
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LOS ANGELES — Imagine a world where fuel economy, crash tests, and pedestrian impact standards don't exist. Where designers can run wild and engineers can concoct a powertrain that would never make it past the EPA. That world exists. It's called Gran Turismo. And Mercedes-Benz' AMG division has cooked up a car that could only live in the virtual world.
For the sixth installment of the world's greatest racing game, Mercedes' design team created the Vision Gran Turismo. Think of it as an SLS AMG, born on Mars and digitized at the hands of GT's creator, Kazunori Yamauchi.
The Vision GT is a nod to the past and a look at the future, with cues pulled from the Benz' 1930s racers and the 300SL racer that inspired the automaker's current supercar. But the glossy exterior, elongated rump, and flared wheel arches are where the similarities end.
There's a subtle air intake above the steeply raked cabin and no rear window, two sets of fuel fillers on the roof, and door sills that glow red in the night, along with LEDs surrounding the grille and sculpted rear end. Inside, the gullwing-shaped dash nixes the gauges in favor of a single slab of glass to display everything from speed to lap times, and an F1-inspired steering wheel with knobs and buttons galore.
But what's surprising about the Vision GT is its powertrain. It's not electric, or hydrogen, or nuclear-powered. It's the same twin-turbocharged V8 in the SLS AMG, putting out 577 horsepower and spitting spent hydrocarbons out of eight exhaust pipes. Even more surprising: Mercedes actually built the thing. Although from what we hear, there's no engine under that aircraft carrier-sized hood, which means a man with a remote control moves the 3,000-pound concept slowly — oh-so-slowly — into position. But that's fitting, considering you'll be able to use your own remote control — in the form of a Playstation controller — to drive the snot out of the Vision GT when Gran Turismo 6 lands next month.
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In 1976, M. Raymond Weil, who had previously been a watch designer for another company, founded the watch house that bears his name in Geneva, Switzerland.
The 1970s, when quartz watches shook the foundations of the mechanical watches market, is remembered as a hard time by all watch companies. It was a common belief by some consumers that there was no need for them anymore; after all, quartz watches were more accurate, did not need winding, and were infinitely cheaper to produce. These were hard times enough that it is a surprise to some that the industry survived as well as it did – it is even more surprising to learn that for Raymond Weil, these dark days were the hour of its birth.
As one of the newer Swiss watch houses, Raymond Weil has built up a prestigious reputation in a short period of time. Quality speaks for itself, and Raymond Weil's watches were so fine, word quickly spread. The number of dealerships then increased with the founder becoming highly sought after and much in demand.
Raymond Weil produced watches characterized by elegance and simplicity. His watches bring together a subtle blend of trend and tradition. Their exquisite line, beautiful materials and meticulous finishing appeal to people of all tastes. Both chic and practical, Raymond Weil watches are suitable for all occasions. Drawing on Swiss watch making expertise, Raymond Weil focuses on creativity and quality in order to offer its clients an impressive diversity of models to match each individual and unique personality. Attention to detail is never compromised with Raymond Weil.
It is one of the last independent brands in the luxury Swiss watch industry.
Check our parent site JomaShop.com for Raymond Weil watches.
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