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text: Thinkin about hoppin on the ferry some day later this week to get some clean waves up in Cape may, Havent been since I was a little kid I would like to just go without my car since its so much cheeper. Is it a long walk from the ferry dropoff to the beach? I did see they have a shuttle, but im curious will it get me to the beach and are they going to be cool with board/wet stuff? Any info would be great thanks.

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Claude Monet
The Basin at Argenteuil
Claude Monet
French, 1840-1926
The Basin at Argenteuil, 1874
Oil on canvas
55.2 x 74.3 cm (21 3/4 x 29 1/4 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 42.219
During the 1870s, Monet rented a house in Argenteuil, a riverside village northwest of Paris that provided ample subjects for his studies of natural light and atmospheric effects. The Seine was wide and deep at this location, a favored one for the sailing regattas and pleasure boating alluded to in this painting. On the far bank of the basin at Argenteuil near a shady promenade, a former ferryman's house had been turned into a café. Monet observed the view from a spot on the island of Petit-Gennevilliers. Capturing the shimmering reflections of moored and sailing boats, he cropped the composition to exclude the nearby railroad bridge and any signs of the industrial structures that were encroaching on this idyllic setting.


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What if it had been Roosevelt and not Harding who won in 1920?
Later, the White House passed from McKinley to Theodore Roosevelt to Taft, and then from Harding to Coolidge to Hoover.
Harding is something like an Eisenhower—very admired at the time of his presidency.
Investigators alleged, but could not ultimately prove, that Harding knew about and helped plan the assault.
Harding played the role of tomboy athlete, which was not a traditional female figure skating archetype.
It was just on sunset when he returned to arrange for Harding to go out with him about midnight.
If you want a fix on our position, you will have to call on Mr. Harding.
Here only vague rumours of Harding's loss had come, and Gray found it easy to say nothing of his connection with the lost man.
Harding, Spender and Korsakov stared at me with awe when I read them the information.
Straight on for the party rode Harding, toppling out of his saddle as he reached them.


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COLUMBIA, Ky. -- Lindsey Wilson College
graduates have an opportunity to help lead Kentucky.
That is what Kentucky Attorney General Jack
Conway told members of the first half of the Class of 2013
Saturday morning at the college's winter commencement, held in
Biggers Sports Center.
"We are counting each and every one of you to find what you love
and make Kentucky all it can be," Conway said in his commencement
Watch the Lindsey Wilson Singers perform "Psallite"
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- via @LindseyWilson December
15, 2012
Watch the Lindsey Wilson Singers perform "Psallite"
at winter commencement. telly.com/G648H
Lindsey Wilson awarded a record 381 degrees at its 96th
commencement ceremony. The 109-year-old liberal arts college
awarded 194 undergraduate degrees and 187 graduate degrees. LWC's
previous record winter class was 365, which was graduated in 2010.
The college awarded 287 degrees at last winter's
Conway, who has been Kentucky's 49th attorney general since 2008,
reminded the graduates that being a college graduate is still rare
in Kentucky -- fewer than 20 percent of the commonwealth's
residents hold at least a baccalaureate degree.
"You have already earned something," he told the graduates and
more than 2,000 guests. "By flipping that tassel, you're the
leaders of our state. By flipping that tassel, you're the promise.
By flipping that tassel, you are our future. And we need you -- we
need you to launch a business, we need you to start a career, we
need you to raise a family, we need you to build our
Conway also urged the graduates to support efforts to increase the
number of Kentuckians with a college degree.
"I hope that since you are now amongst the leaders of our state
that you understand what our beloved commonwealth faces, and how
some things are keeping us from being all that we can be," he said.
"We must have an educational system where our public universities
and colleges collaborate, where we're not in an arms race of
buildings, where we understand the efficiencies, and we understand
where we are all in this together to have a public system of higher
education that raises those numbers over a generation."
Conway also told the graduates to enjoy the prestige of graduating
from Lindsey Wilson.
"Lindsey Wilson is an amazing, amazing institution," he said.
"Look at this place now -- one of our most distinguished four-year
institutions in the entire commonwealth, with amazing facilities,
proud graduates, and alumni that have gone on to distinction in
this state, our region and throughout the country. Lindsey Wilson
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President Luckey makes it official for the undergraduates. by
Conway received an honorary doctorate from the college's board
of trustees and faculty. Also receiving an honorary doctorate was
Columbia resident George Kolbenschlag. A retired Lindsey Wilson
vice president and faculty member, Kolbenschlag had a distinguished
career in the Navy and in the public relations profession before
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2004. Since moving to Columbia, Kolbenschlag and his wife, Yvonne,
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Fall 2013
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|Course Description:
|Presents the skills needed to perform activities required in a medical office setting. Offers a broad spectrum of medical terms, concepts, and principles. Designed to familarize the student with various types of medical documents; emphasis is on creating, formatting, and editing common types of medical documents.
|Textbooks: Textbook/Supplies - MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES, 6th Edition,
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Troopers are asking for help in identifying two subjects wanted in connection with an armed robbery that happened March 24 at the Pleasant Valley Motel, 1672 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY.
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Around 11:53 p.m., two masked males, one with a handgun, burst in a room and demanded money from the people inside. One suspect is described as a light-skinned black male with a beard, wearing glasses and a hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect is described as a medium-toned black male, possibly Hispanic, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, according to police.
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It's time to dust down that copy of "Stephen King's 1,000 best tips for horror writing" and start tuning in to your inner voice, because the words you write could be the latest thing that's gripping everyone by the pool next summer. Gone are the days that meant you had to get your beloved, original piece of fiction about alternative-lifestyle vampire fairies proof read and then edited by a giant publishing company. Now you can be the publisher! All you have to do is head over to kindle direct publishing, allowing you to cut out the middle man for good and get your story out there yourself.
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It's really important that when the Terms and Conditions pop up that you actually read them! I know this a fairly radical concept – usually, I don't even read "Te—" (of Terms and Conditions) before clicking "Agree" as fast as possible. In this instance, however, it is mightily important that you read it. There are all sorts of funny little legal tit bits regarding where your work will be sold and how much the royalties are worth depending on the country in which it is sold. I know you haven't had a best seller, yet – but let's just assume you will! You wouldn't want to get a nasty surprise later on.
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like so constructive critizism for this THoWi
what i do best is my Facade
like so constructive critizism for this THoWi
what i do best is my Facade
sexwithoutcondoms, where have you been? that sideways slimer toss......ORGASMIC!!!
ah very nice. its nice to see your shit again.
norfsuthr, I could say the same to your 3... or is it an e?
u gotta do something about it if it's an e
Well it's a 3 and actually looks like one so im not worried about it
gettin tired of straight letters, is this any good for my first attempt at bubbles?
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^yo! letter structure, size, and bars still apply to throws, u should definetly start with making j one peice instead of a bar and a circle next to eacother, same with the e the s and the r, because it looks terrible. only thing that that aint complete shit is the T and even the bars on that is crooked.
better keep rockin straight letters and go from there then eh? or just try again?
nah if u aint try other shit then how use gone get better at it? keep sketchin a throw and post it back and some1 will help u tell ur shit turns out better
green one is sloppy, pink is alright, not too much experience with throwies, so any help is appreciated
I'm feelin the capital R alot more than the lowercase, that may just be me though
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Photo Gallery: CSUSB Winter Commencement
More than 900 students graduated from Cal Sate San Bernardino on Saturday morning during two graduation ceremonies.
Degrees were awarded in business and public administration, social and behavioral sciences, arts and letters, education, and natural sciences.
"Today you are living proof that the dream of going to college is a dream that can come true," University President Tomas Morales told graduates.
Morales spoke of how a college education is the foundation for success in the 21stcentury global economy.
"You have proven that you possess what it takes to succeed," he said, "and you all should feel justly proud of your accomplishment."
The Winter Commencement exercises were Morales' first since he became university president in the summer.
Graduation ceremonies were held at Coussoulis Arena on campus.


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That's really odd that I have come across your post. I was looking for something else but what you are experiencing is similar to something I have had happen to me. I downloaded and burned what I thought was Ubuntu 11.04 but when I booted to the disk it was backtrack5. How this happened is beyond me. I realize this is similar and not of much help to you. I'm just making conversation so far.
OK regarding your boot method. Which of the default modes have your tried. I have not been able to get the GUI to boot via the first choice it offers, but I have been able to get the GUI to boot via the forensics choice. The only frustrating part of about that is that I am unable to save anything to my USB drive even after changing various mount settings. I believe this is due to the no drive no swap feature for forensics. But the Text only choice leaves me without a GUI. GRRR....
Maybe I downloaded a bad ISO or have yet to find the correct boot command to have all the features of forensics and the ability to save work onto my USB for later use. Have a great day and if you have any ideas for me let me know and if I find anything that can better help you then I will get back to you.
Oh and I just realized what you may be experiencing could be due to your ISO version is it Gnome KDE or Fluxbox? I am unable to say for sure but it sounds like a Fluxbox due to the lack of graphics and themes.


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Steve Chassey's car MIS 1981
Steve Chassey's car MIS 1981
Not trying to start anything here, but here is Justin Wison in his DP-01 at Road Am in 2007. I checked with ZOOM prior to posting and I agree with him, let's move on.
Notice the crew applying lubricant, sides and back, so AJ could squeeze into that car!!!
No, the gittin' in is easy. It's the gittin' out that the B***h!?!?!?Originally Posted by cbreez99
IIRC one year at the beginning of practice for the 500 everyone had their new cars from March except AJ. His was the last March built that year and it was late getting to Indy. Everyone was questioning what deamon tweak AJ was having March build into his car. They were all surprised when the car finally arrived. It looked exactly like the others for that year.
Except the cockpit was two inches wider than all the rest!
"Doc, just set them fingers sose I can hold the wheel"
James Hurtubise, June, 1964
Dario Franchitti taken at Daytona in 2008 before the Rolex 24
Helio taken in 2008 at Daytona before the Rolex 24
Will Power at Indy, 2008
Mario at MIS 1983
JR at MIS 1985
AJ IV at Indy 2008
One absolutely class individual...Originally Posted by sneva33
Bill Alsup in the 3rd Penske car, MIS 1981. Does anyone know why Roger opted to run a full-time 3rd car for this guy. Was it purely a money move or did RP really believe in Bill?
Rick Mears MIS 1982 (fall race)
Paul Tracy at Road America in 2007, CCWS
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M-O-N-E-YBill Alsup in the 3rd Penske car, MIS 1981. Does anyone know why Roger opted to run a full-time 3rd car for this guy. Was it purely a money move or did RP really believe in Bill?
I can't see Penske taking money from just anyone to run a 3rd car. I wonder if the deal to run a 3rd car came out of a prior business relationship?Originally Posted by sneva33
Originally Posted by flatlander_48
I've always wondered about it. Especially considering that the previous Sept he ran the 3rd car @ MIS for Mario with this sponsorship on it (I mainly remember it because he won). Then the next year here's this guy named Alsup, never made much sense to me given Roger's usually good judgement when it came to drivers.
Sebastian Bourdais at RA, 2007
Tom Sneva MIS 1981, taking the newly arrived March backup car out
JR and the Chapparal, MIS 1981
I was at MIS in '81 for the original date and then the postponed date a week later. I only came on race day then, but you miss a lot. In more recent times, I get a garage pass and stay more than one day whenever I can...
I think you are correct but there may be several reasons. AB Dick likely already had another tie to Penske and part of the deal was translated into a 3rd car. And people forget that Alsup was a really bright guy and fit in well with corporate sponsors. He was also something of an up an coming driver (at least a little) having won the USAC Mini-Indy championship in an Argo Super Vee in what was billed as being the training ground for future stars. Alsup also previously owned his own Indy Car (a PC-7 sponsored by Polaroid and bought from Penske) and was good at getting sponsors himself. He may have even been involved in finalizing the Dick deal for Penske. It would be interesting to know. And in fairness to Alsup I'm not sure he ever got entirely first class help with his car. I seem to remember certain aero components that were on Unser's and Mear's cars at Indy that never made their way to the Alsup car. But the main reason that Alsup got the ride may have been his relationship with Roger's son. IIRC, Alsup helped Roger Penske, Jr. learn the ropes when he first started racing Super Vees.Originally Posted by flatlander_48
Originally Posted by indyrjc
I think you may have hit it best about Roger Jr. I had never heard that. RP would definitetly be one to "repay" any sort of help like that. That combined with Alsup's PR skills and admittedly success in the "ladder: series may have been what brought it all together. Thanks.
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The most beautiful car I've ever seen (the Norton Spirit PC-9B and the '82 Wildcat are a close second).Originally Posted by sneva33


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Joe Walsh, Journey nominated for CMT Music Awards
Journey and Joe Walsh are getting some recognition for their recent work with country stars.
The rockers are among the nominees for this spring's CMT Music Awards. They both have bids for Collaborative Video of the Year. Walsh has a nod with Brad Paisley for their efforts on "Rocky Mountain Way," which they played together last year on "CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh and Friends."
Journey is in the category with Rascal Flatts for their rendition of the country trio's hit "Changed," from their special Super Bowl edition of "Crossroads" earlier this year. In addition, Journey and Rascal Flatts' collaboration on "Don't Stop Believin'," also from their "Crossroads" episode, is in the running for CMT Performance of the Year. Voting is under way now at CMT.com. The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be presented in a ceremony in Nashville, and air on CMT on June 5th.
Meanwhile, Journey and Rascal Flatts aren't finished working together. The bands will be teaming for two more shows later this summer. The groups are slated to appear at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania on August 1st., and they'll take the stage at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on August 4th.


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St. Louis's fascinating history and groundbreaking architecture is featured in a walk around downtown led by experienced volunteer guides from Landmarks Association and ReVitalize St. Louis. No reservations are required. For the West Tour, meet at the main entrance to the St. Louis Union Station Doubletree Hotel, 1820 Market St. Tickets are ten dollars per adult and free for children under twelve. If you have a group of ten or more please, contact them.
Downtown Architectural Walking Tour West
St. Louis Union Station Hotel 1820 Market Street, St Louis, Missouri 63103


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Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease that involves inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.
The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem with the body's immune system. It may also occur in people who have cancer in the abdomen, lung, or other parts of the body.
Anyone can develop dermatomyositis. It most often occurs in children age 5 to 15 and adults age 40 to 60. Women develop this condition more often than men.
Polymyositis is a similar condition, but the symptoms do not include a skin rash.
Symptoms may include:
- Muscle weakness, stiffness, or soreness
- Problems swallowing
- Purple color to the upper eyelids
- Purple-red skin rash
- Shortness of breath
The muscle weakness may come on suddenly or develop slowly over weeks or months. You may have trouble raising your arms over your head, getting up from a sitting position, and climbing stairs.
The rash may appear on your face, knuckles, neck, shoulders, upper chest, and back.
Exams and Tests
The health care provider will do a physical exam. Tests may include:
- Bloods test to check levels of muscle enzymes called creatine phosphokinase and aldolase
- Blood tests for autoimmune diseases
- Electromyography
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Muscle biopsy
- Skin biopsy
- Other screening tests for cancer
The disease is treated with anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids. You may also take drugs to suppress the immune system such as methotrexate, azathioprine, and hydroxychloroquine to treat the skin rash.
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Call your health care provider if you have muscle weakness or other symptoms of this condition.
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French writer Alexis De Tocqueville got it right more than 150 years ago when he observed, "Scarcely any political question arises in the United States that is not resolved, sooner or later, into a judicial question." A consumer-protection lawsuit against a Richland florist offers a practical illustration.
On Tuesday, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed the suit against Arlene's Flowers and Gifts and its owner, Barronelle Stutzman. On March 1, Stutzman told Robert Ingersoll, a longtime customer, that she couldn't provide flowers for his same-sex wedding because it was inconsistent with her Christian beliefs. Ingersoll posted on Facebook that the rejection gave him a "heavy heart." He told Stutzman that he respected her opinion. They hugged.
Now, navigate this encounter with a legal compass. Is this a political question, a violation of consumer protection, an expression of religious liberty, a human rights question? All of the above?
"As Attorney General, it is my job to enforce the laws of the state of Washington," Ferguson said. "Under the Consumer Protection Act, it is unlawful to discriminate against customers on the basis of sexual orientation. If a business provides a product or service to opposite-sex couples for their weddings, then it must provide same-sex couples the same product or service."
Unpack the legal argument, and there's validity to Ferguson's suit. In 2006, sexual orientation became a protected class under the Washington Law Against Discrimination. As far back as 1973, the Legislature authorized a subsection to the discrimination law that unfair trade or commerce violated the Consumer Protection Act.
The salient question is whether this suit is in the public interest. The law and Ferguson say yes. Ferguson's office gave Stutzman an opportunity to make amends, but her attorney rejected the offer. Reconciliation — everyone's first choice — appears unlikely.
In supporting marriage equality, The Herald Editorial Board opined that, "One of the biggest anti-marriage myths, popularized by opponents, revolves around R-74's legal fallout. In brief, lawsuits won't take off after same-sex marriage is legalized."
So, were we wrong? No, Ferguson says, the law traces back to 2006. Technically right can feel some-other-way uncertain, however.
Ferguson is idealistic, whip smart, and very likely a future governor. Twenty years from now, will this case be the sit-at-the-lunch-counter example? It's too early to know.
In the conflict-averse Pacific Northwest, lawsuits kindle anxiety. Ferguson is doing his job. Something constructive needs to come of it.


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Related stories: ACLU to Hesperia Unified: Stop discriminating against gay students | Hesperia schools chief: Tolerance of gays is a 'moral imperative'
HESPERIA - Officials at the High Desert's largest school district take complaints of homophobia seriously, they say, but need more time to address allegations made last week by the American Civil Liberties Union.
On March 18, the first day of Hesperia Unified's spring break, the ACLU Foundation of Southern California wrote the district, alleging that faculty and staff violated district policy and discriminated against gay students at Sultana High School.
The ACLU had demanded a response from interim Superintendent David McLaughlin on March 25, in advance of the school's prom in April. Sultana's lesbian homecoming queen scandalized some faculty and staff when she wore a suit to the dance last fall, according to the ACLU. The organization said the school's vice-principal said senior girls who weren't wearing dresses would not be allowed to get on the bus to go to prom.
On Monday, when Hesperia Unified returned from spring break, McLaughlin had a response.
"I can confirm that the district did respond to the ACLU in a timely manner, and our written response indicates that, due to spring break, we were not yet able to conduct the full investigation," McLaughlin's letter, issued after close of business on Monday evening, reads in part.
"However, the district's response expresses our commitment to maintain educational environments that are free from any form of harassment or discrimination.
"The district strictly prohibits discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sex or sexual orientation at any district school site, and/or activity.
"Moreover, the district does not tolerate bullying of any kind against any student. "
A survey of California students released March 21 by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network showed that gay students are regularly targeted for verbal and physical abuse, and even outright violence. Seventeen percent of the students surveyed in the state said they had been punched or otherwise assaulted for their sexual orientation, 37 percent said they had been physically harassed and 89 percent had heard homophobic slurs. Students are twice as likely to be bullied for their sexual orientation than for their race or ethnicity, the survey showed.
In his letter, McLaughlin suggests that the ACLU's letter, which takes up the cause of Sultana's Gay Straight Alliance club members, is based on misinformation.
"Given that students and staff were dismissed for spring break, the district did not have adequate time to fully investigate and could not respond to each and every allegation," he wrote.
"However, based on its initial investigation, it does appear that many of the allegations in the ACLU's letter were based on misunderstandings or inaccurate information. The district will examine each allegation very closely and, if it finds that corrective action is required, it will take swift action to do so. "
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Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Incoming Graduate Student at Laurier? Read on!
Apr 22/13
You've selected Laurier as your destination for your graduate studies, and we are delighted to welcome you.
Review the Next Steps to ensure your readiness for the start of term.
- Read the New Student Welcome Guide:
find information on registration, the Laurier OneCard, teaching assistantships, scholarships, and more.
- Read the Graduate Calendar, which is only published online:
the new Calendar is available in early May annually. The academic Calendar outlines general university regulations and policies as they pertain to graduate students on matters pertaining to student, program, and university responsibilities, policies on academic integrity, program-specific admission and degree requirements, course descriptions, academic dates, and more.
- Ensure that your contact information is complete and accurate:
if your contact information changes, you must notify the university (log into LORIS with your Student Identification Number and pin, and select the "Personal Information Menu" tab).
- Self-identify your needs with the Accessible Learning Centre if desired:
complete the Self-Identification form for new graduate students.
- Contact your prospective advisor and the graduate co-ordinator:
notify them of your acceptance of Laurier's offer of admission. Undertake some preliminary discussions about your program of study (courses required, timelines for program-specific tasks such as submission of proposal, etc.). See www.wlu.ca/gradstudies/contacts.
- Course selection begins May 15:
an announcement will be posted on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies website.
- Tour of campus by making arrangements with the program's administrative staff:
introduce yourself, tour the campus, meet current graduate students, and more.
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship contracts (where offered) are mailed to you (in triplicate):
sign and return the original and one of the two copies of the contract, along with a completed Direct Deposit Authorization Form. The third copy is for your records. A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required by law to pay Teaching Assistants. A Teaching Assistantship offer will be revoked if no SIN is provided by the first day of the month in which the Teaching Assistantship is to be held.
- Study Permit applications should be made promptly:
review the Government of Canada website which provides information on studying in Canada. Your Student Information Form is attached to the e-mail you received from Wilfrid Laurier University (firstname.lastname@example.com). Print the Student Information Form, and submit it with your application for the Study Permit. Your valid Study Permit must be presented to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies. De-registration may result if the Study Permit is not presented by the last date for late registration in the first term of study.
Confirmation deposits are required in some programs to confirm your space:
- Master of Social Work
- PhD in Social Work
- Master
of Business Administration (MBA)
- Laurier English & Academic
Foundation Pre-MBA (LEAF Pre-MBA)
- Master of Finance (MFin)
- Master of Science (MSc) in management (EMTM only)
- PhD in management
The confirmation deposit is due within three (3) weeks of your response to the offer. A certified cheque or money order payable to Wilfrid Laurier University must be attached to the Confirmation Deposit Form and forwarded by mail to:
Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty of Social Work (for MSW and PhD in social work) OR
MBA Programs Office (for MBA program) OR
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (for LEAF Pre-MBA, MFin or EMTM program)
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
- Arrive on campus one week prior to the start of classes:
to participate in graduate student orientation activities and welcome events hosted by the institution and by your academic program.
If you require assistance or information on any of the following, please contact the respective office and include your Wilfrid Laurier University Student Identification Number in the subject line:
- Conditions attached to your offer of admission
- If you wish to decline any or all of the funding offered
- If you wish to cancel your acceptance to the graduate program
- If you wish to inquire about deferring your acceptance (for up to one year)
- If you have any other questions specific to your academic program at Laurier
For programs in the Faculty of Social Work: firstname.lastname@example.com
For MBA program: firstname.lastname@example.com
For all other programs: firstname.lastname@example.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Laurier!
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Graduation Requirements
Students typically follow the degree requirements as listed in the catalog for the year in which they began enrollment as a degree seeking student. If a student misses two or more consecutive major semesters (fall or spring) a student must be readmitted to the college and their catalog year will be updated for advising and graduation purposes. However, students may request to use the graduation requirements in effect the year they originally entered the college as a degree seeking student, or any year in which they were enrolled if the requirements have changed.


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Hyundai Elantra Models and Elantra History
The second-longest running nameplate in the Hyundai line-up, the Elantra first appeared in the United States for the 1992 model year. Debuting as a four-door compact car, the Hyundai Elantra was initially featured Mitsubishi engine power. The Elantra received its first update in 1995 featuring a longer 100.4-inch wheelbase and a more rounded exterior appearance. By 1998, the five-passenger Hyundai Elantra was offered as a four-door sedan or a wagon body style powered by a 130-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. Trim level choices for 1998 consisted of a base or GLS with dual airbags and an audio system with cassette player serving as standard features for the vehicle.
1998 Elantra GLS models received four-wheel disc brakes and power windows. The 1999 Hyundai Elantra received a redesigned grille and a more potent 2-liter engine generating 140 horsepower and 133 pound-feet of torque. For 2001, the Hyundai Elantra underwent a complete reengineering sporting an all-new look. The Hyundai Elantra sedan returned while a hatchback called the 2001 Elantra GT replaced the wagon version of the vehicle (the addition of an Elantra GT sedan in 2003 would result in it being called a hatchback in later years). Side airbags, power windows, power door locks and air conditioning were promoted as standard features for all 2001 Hyundai Elantras.
For 2004, the Elantras engine received continuously variable valve timing accompanying a mild facelift to the vehicles appearance. A completely redesigned Hyundai Elantra emerged for 2007 with a new look and greater interior space. For 2009, a wagon-like hatchback version of the Elantra returned to the United States line-up called the Touring model. 2011 brought some striking changes for the Hyundai Elantra. Presented with a sophisticated compact sedan appearance featuring a 0.28 drag coefficient, the 2012 Elantra came with a revised powertrain.
New and Used Elantra Prices, Hyundai Elantra Model Years and History
2018 Hyundai Elantra
2017 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai's compact Elantra is a staple to their fleet, offering an affordable, mid-entry-level compact sedan.
2016 Hyundai Elantra
Elegant, fuel efficient and safe with plenty of features that come standard and lots more that you can add aptly describes the long-lasting Elantra by Hyundai.
2015 Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra is an all-around economical sedan that gets good fuel economy, offers plenty of features and add-ons, and that comes with a five-star safety rating and one of the longest warranties offered in the industry.
2014 Hyundai Elantra
Offered as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan, the heavily refreshed 2014 Hyundai Elantra is an affordable, stylish and well-equipped compact car.
2013 Hyundai Elantra
Now available in a coupe trim level, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra is a FWD compact car powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that achieves 38 mpg.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
A compact car capable of 38 miles per gallon, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra features heated seats, navigation, and a rearview camera.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
Given new styling under the design concept referred to "Fluidic Sculpture", the 2011 Hyundai Elantra provides a lot more than just a smart and economic choice for compact sedan consumers.
2010 Hyundai Elantra
Slightly refreshed for the new year, the 2010 Hyundai Elantra is a compact sedan with seating for up to five passengers.
2009 Hyundai Elantra
Known for its affordability, the 2009 Hyundai Elantra is a compact four-door sedan that offers a smooth ride, roomy cabin and fuel efficiency.
2008 Hyundai Elantra
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra slots in between the larger Sonata and smaller Accent, delivering great value, numerous options, and great fuel economy.
2007 Hyundai Elantra
Redesigned with more interior space, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra is a five-passenger compact sedan that gets 36 mpg on the highway thanks to the 2.0L four-cylinder engine under the hood.
2006 Hyundai Elantra
Available as a sedan or wagon, the 2006 Hyundai Elantra is an affordably-priced five-passenger car with a great warranty and fuel economy rating.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
The 2005 Hyundai Elantra is a five-passenger car available as a sedan or wagon with more interior room than the Accent as well as excellent fuel economy.
2004 Hyundai Elantra
The 2004 Hyundai Elantra is an affordable car that comes well-equipped, seats five passengers, and is available as a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback.
2003 Hyundai Elantra
The 2003 Hyundai Elantra is a well-equipped compact that seats five passengers and is available as a sedan or a hatchback wagon.
2002 Hyundai Elantra
The 2002 Hyundai Elantra is a compact with room for five passengers and it is available as a sedan or a five-door hatchback.
2001 Hyundai Elantra
The 2001 Hyundai Elantra is a well-equipped five-passenger car available as a sedan or a five-door hatchback.
2000 Hyundai Elantra
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra is a mid-size five-passenger car which is available as a sedan or a wagon, and it is rated at 33 mpg on the highway.
1999 Hyundai Elantra
A mid-size five-passenger car, the 1999 Hyundai Elantra is available as a sedan or a wagon, and it is rated at 33 mpg on the highway.
1998 Hyundai Elantra
The 1998 Hyundai Elantra is an entry-level mid-size car which is available as a sedan or a wagon and seats five comfortably.


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Costa Rica Real Estate Expert & Former Fugitive Charles Boyd Appearing in Tampa to Educate Investors on August 12th
Costa Rica Real Estate Expert & Former Fugitive Charles Boyd Appearing in Tampa to Educate Investors on August 12th
Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) August 4, 2010
Charles Boyd returns to Tampa on August 12th to educate investors on doing business in Costa Rica, something he learned himself through a series of difficult decisions. In 1999, his options were: spend a mandatory minimum 12 years in prison, testify against his suppliers, or leave the country. Under the power of a life-controlling addiction and hunted by dangerous men, he chose to run.
"I was active in my addiction at the time and absolutely scared out of my mind," Boyd says today. "I had armed men trying to track me down to assure that I would not testify, the law was looking for me, and I felt like there was no other way but to leave."
By the time Interpol found him in December, 2007, Boyd had been clean for over 3 years, thanks to the first English-speaking Narcotics Anonymous group in San Jose, Costa Rica. He had also married a native, had a one-year-old son and had built a successful business helping North Americans purchase property in Costa Rica.
Then came the most difficult decision of all.
In his nearly 8 years in Costa Rica, Boyd had also found something else: a faith that called upon him to do the right thing.
"Extradition to the United States was not likely to occur because of my young Costa Rican son," Boyd explains. "However after many visits with my sponsor and pastor, I started to see that this was not going to end unless I came back to the states and faced the music."
But his biggest hurdle was convincing his Costa Rican wife that this was the best move for the couple and their young son.
"At first she did not want to accept it, but after a few days and a couple more visits in that immigration jail, she went to church with a friend." Boyd explains. "Afterward she returned to tell me that she indeed understood."
Boyd made the decision to sign the voluntary deportation papers, and although he immediately questioned the decision, he was on a plane a few days later and there was no turning back.
Facing The Music
Back in the US, Boyd faced multiple felony charges ranging all the way from "Possession of a Controlled Substance" to "Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution." He returned to Minnesota to stand before a judge in Dakota County only to meet with a surprise.
"I was very blessed in that during the few years prior to this I had sponsored many addicts and started the NA chapter in my home town of Jaco, Costa Rica." Boyd explains. "And although I did not ask for it, I got huge support from the community back in Costa Rica."
Letters began to pour in. Judges responsible for sentencing Boyd read about his previous few years in Costa Rica. Letter after letter attested to the work Charles Boyd was busy doing helping other people recover from addictions. All told, more than 55 letters of support made their way to the courts.
"The judges gave me incredible consideration for the changes that I had made in my own life, and for my service in the community," says Boyd. "And community support is an acceptable reason to consider a downward depature from the mandatory sentencing guidelines."
Meeting The Challenge
While originally facing a guaranteed minimum 12-year sentence, Boyd found himself receiving 10 years probation (which was later dropped) and special conditions calling for him to make amends by serving 1 year in the county jail and completing the "Life Care Program" at Minnesota Teen Challenge. During his time in Teen Challenge, the 12-year sentence was suspended until he completed the requirements set forth by the judge.
Because of his extensive experience in Narcotics Anonymous and his profound faith, the 14-month extensive faith-based program for people suffering from addiction was an ideal environment for Charles to help others battling against the same demons he once faced… and to pay his debt to society simultaneously.
"I spent 6 days a week in church, conducted the choir, and traveled to churches throughout Minnesota every Sunday," Boyd says of his experience.
Boyd was officially released from the program on October 28, 2009, five years to the day from the date he got clean.
And some of those who stood up for him when he returned to the States were waiting, including self-made billionaire and environmentalist Ed Mercer, who had been patiently courting Boyd to help promote his residential real estate development – the most well-established and respected of its kind in Costa Rica.
"Ed saw the work we were doing in the community – helping with young kids and keeping them off the streets – as well as the work I had done with my own real estate project," says Boyd. "He became a believer in me personally and called me every Saturday for over 2 years while I dealt with things back here in the States."
Today, Boyd is the co-founder of The Costa Rica Team, and is busy about promoting the investment and lifestyle opportunities that Costa Rica affords to American and Canadians looking to expand their portfolios and enjoy a beautiful environment. And he's rebuilding the ministry that he founded in Costa Rica: Support Jaco Youth.
And most importantly, he's a free man.
"It was so amazing to be reunited with my wife and son last October, but as of July, 2010, the courts have completely discharged me of all responsibility related to my charges," says Boyd.
Now, when he travels back and forth to Costa Rica, he does so on the up-and-up… and without having to look over his shoulder in fear of Interpol and the FBI.
Boyd still gets questions from people about his past. But since the charges are over 10 years old and he's got paperwork proving that he's paid his debt to society, he's happy now to tell the story. And in fact he is frequently invited to share his story of redemption to provide hope to others.
"I'm living proof that with God's help, anyone can turn their life around," says Boyd. "You can't go much lower than I did – between being dominated by an all-consuming addiction and being a fugitive from the law, it doesn't get much worse. But God has sent person after person in my life who has helped turn me around, and it continues to this day."
Boyd appears live in Tampa on August 12th as part of the "Rescue My Future" event, a seminar focused on helping investors learn more about how to safely and securely invest in Costa Rica real estate. Rescue My Future takes place at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay at 7pm. Registration is $ 25 per person and is available by calling (800) 529-9086 or online at http://RescueMyFuture.com.
Charles Boyd (AKA "Costa Rica Charlie") is the co-founder of The Costa Rica Team, which helps North American investors purchase real estate and conduct business in Costa Rica. Based in Sarasota, Florida, The Costa Rica Team has launched a seminar series about Costa Rica Real Estate known as Rescue My Future.
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Brevard, N.C.-The Brevard College Tornado Club is proud to offer fans, supporters, and community members the opportunity to participate in the 5th Annual Brevard College Tornados Open on August 23rd, 2013.
As in the past, the BC Open will be held at the wonderful Lake Toxaway Country Club. With a PGA Rating of 70.9, the course offers all players, regardless of skill level, exciting challenges and an adaptable difficulty level.
The 4-person Captain's Choice scramble will begin at 9am following a full catered breakfast. Afterwards, there will be a luncheon and prize ceremony you will not want to miss! Levels of participation range from a Team Builder at $5,000 to a single player at $200. Also, Egolf of Brevard is sponsoring our Hole-In-One prizes, giving you a chance to win a 2013 Ford Fusion!
For more information, please see the brochure below or call Blaise Haubert at (828) 884-8221.
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lost a beautiful person to this shit, feeling of no self worth is extreme and very powerful, shit, i got depressed just reading through here.
lost a beautiful person to this shit, feeling of no self worth is extreme and very powerful, shit, i got depressed just reading through here.
"Bomb the world, not with fear and ammunition but, with your lyrics, rhymes, voice, beats, and art. For us all, be creative" -Yours Truly
but i almost give you props for having the will power and belief in something you can't see. amazing. hats off to all people having faith, faith in anything.
"Bomb the world, not with fear and ammunition but, with your lyrics, rhymes, voice, beats, and art. For us all, be creative" -Yours Truly
Thanks man, im keeping an open mind when meetin new people in my life.
Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti, although I stayed at a holiday inn once.
Real *****'s do real shit.
Nuff said.
Outta' respect I smash wack toys; put 'em out their misery and send 'em to that upper room. Knock! Knock! Who? Death, mothafucka'! BOOM!
Before I bang, I go and get high, homey.
Can some mod please check this thread once a week or so and ban these fuckin' pricks that come here to talk shit.
Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti, although I stayed at a holiday inn once.
Yea I'm going to try to keep an eye on it, any shit talk in this thread isn't going to fly, and I'll ban you immediately
Appreciate it Zof.
Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti, although I stayed at a holiday inn once.
i thought about suicide a few weeks ago, even broke my widow but i just could not bring myself to jump just because i knew what it would do to my friends and family
you could tell who's never lost anybody due to taking their life. this is no fantasy... there are people out there living this world knowing that their afterlife will be more peaceful but they know they have people to take care of on earth. man i feel like doing myself in sometimes just because i don't want to get a job, don't want to have to worry about where i'm gonna live, i don't want to worry about borrowing money to start my car to drive down the street, i don't want responsibilities. i don't want anything.
I am currently relapsing back into my depressive state after all these years of my 'small mood changes' i have finally clonked onto a large one and its not gone for a couple weeks ever since i was lied to, cheated on, abused, and just all round treated like shit.
i mean i don't care about the being treated like shit but all my life i have had suicidal tendencies i love the thought of death and this is the thing i have set myself up to do, usually i spend my time listening to peoples problems and curing them of there hatred for their own lives but when it comes to me needing a helping hand, no one has the time of the day to spare a minute to help me sort my life out.
I just believe i cant handle life at the moment, I'm living a false life, i get up in the morning put a mask on that's happy and cheerful so that i don't get angered by people pestering me, i know it seems pretty contradictory saying i dislike being pestered about how I'm feeling but there's times where i wish to express them and times when i seek to just leave them to fester.
I cannot control my urges for self purging of the blood in my body, i wish to spill blood that is mine, i seek to end my pain and torment i want it all to end so that i have nothing to do with this Plane of existence or this world that has so many problems with it.
I do not see why i should live my 'False Life' just to keep others happy when i myself am not happy, and i cant be happy because I've tried everything to be it, I'm over it all
This is no a plea for help, this is but a knowledge of my feelings for future reference to guide someone in my state from this point back to reality.
This may not make sense but, It's my attempt.
- Papa Crucifix
You could always leave the mask off for a day. Live the "real" life for a day, and see how things play out. Some will think you're a fucking asshole, some will be able to understand where you're coming from, change, or help you.
I feel Suicide is never an answer in my life. There are always a multitude of choices, even if that means burning my apartment for the insurance policy, or ditching everything and going squatting (something I plan on doing anyway), but I feel suicide just isn't ever an answer. I've been doing the fucking exact same thing for about two weeks, and I need to get out of it, but even then, I still don't feel I'm living a false life.
tl;dr: Papa Crucifix, don't do it. Take your mask off for a day and let people know what you really think. It's freeing.
No More Weekly Toy Battles.
Tomorrow (well today but couple hours from now when i actually get some sleep) shall be my day without my mask, if... in fact it does work, then i shall continue to leave it off
if on the other hand, it doesn't work... then back to square one...
I'm still in my depressive moods, every now and again, but when i get them, boy are they hell...
Crust, you're a kind stranger my friend... thank you for your words of wisdom
i think my life may turn around when i finally move into my other flat with my mates and relax away from most of the stress
Its cool to talk on here man...Its a good way to see that you're not alone and others share similar situations. So, I understand that they say you're socially anxious and you don't really agree, but what exactly do you feel like...Its really hard to lose a good friend, especially with no explanation. Its not your fault and unfortunately we have no control over others life choices. You can't blame yourself, and since there was no reasoning thats one of the first things you'll probably do...but its not good to be presumptuous because most of the time, the situations we create are only happening in our heads.
Sometimes when I feel like I'm at rock bottom, I force a smile on my face...just the act of smiling makes things a little better. A lot of the time when I'm depressed I need a change..If things aren't going well the way you're living right now, then make some adjustments. They don't have to be big ones, but simply adding an extra walk to your day, or do something you never thought you'd do before..and as for being socially ancxious..I feel ya. I used to have terrible anxiety..I've lost jobs over it before..but I got better. It just takes time. I started hanging out at a local record store, and it was great..new people, good music, good times. You need to occupy yourself. I notice I'm the most depressed when I'm alone and doing nothing.
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well my friend commited suicide a week ago....but she was really actin okay before she killed herself....im fuckin feelin like shit since then....what i want to ask what are the reasons except deppresion and bad relations wit friends.....u guys that want to kill yourself just think about the pain you will cause to the people that love you and understand that suicide aint the solution...
Cow Kru Siroki Brijeg
Welcome to the Balkan
i dont really care to read thru n help out as much as it looks u guys do but i will say that i share the same thing, ive been on meds since i was 17 n almost 25 now, ive been to a psych ward like 3 times n hospitalized for shit ive done more then a few...i duno how but i kinda bury it away now adays and am pretty okay. i slit my wrist a while back n its a constant reminder to look at the scar n remember im not as bad as i was then..figured id share a little
"Austin Wells stated the books will be burned, the books will stay there...The letters have left the page!"- Rammellzee(style warz)
"I'm a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two normal men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four."-Joel Rosenberg
u should go out and get laid =)
i really mean it....it helped me
what i wanted to know is can it be reckognized when a person wants to commit a suicide....my friend was actin usual till the day she killed herself
Cow Kru Siroki Brijeg
Welcome to the Balkan
People plan suicide for months, thinking "should I do it today" every single morning that they wake up. I've had plenty of friends who tell me that they have considered suicide at one point. My bestfriend almost commited suicide when he saw his mom smoking crack, and even for me was harsh because we were young and after that day she would always tell me he wasn't home or that he didn't want to see me and when your 10 the feeling that someone hates you so much that they would lock their door just so they didn't have to see you leaves a pit at the bottom of your stomach that you slowly fall into. Mix that with being bullied physically by your peers and emotionally by your parents, leads to you staring at a knife in the middle of the day in your room with the lights off. Thinking how much would it hurt if I jabbed it through my neck, just so it would all go away. Even though that was a long time ago, I could never consider suicide anymore. Since I was 8 my dad had given me unlimited access to the internet and I grew attached to it, especially the gaming and coding. To me playing a few rounds of UT2k3 was almost a release of all worries. Then I found languages like VB which was easy enough to learn that I would spend days upon days trying to code a MP3 player or make a webpage out of HTML. Looking back I have to thank the internet for being an outlet to me, and if you consider suicide then you have to find your outlet, may it be graffiti or computers. Just keep your head up.


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Blankley falsely claimed Clinton "did not seek out" Republican Senate support for Ginsburg nomination
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In discussing the recent Senate agreement on judicial nominations, which "encourage[s] the executive branch of government to consult with members of the Senate, both Democratic and Republican, prior to submitting a judicial nomination," Washington Times editorial page editor Tony Blankley falsely claimed that such consultation "hasn't been the practice in the recent past" because former President Bill Clinton "did not seek out" Republican support before choosing to nominate Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court.
In fact, Clinton consulted then-Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Orrin Hatch (R-UT) before nominating both Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer [The Wall Street Journal, 5/3/05]. Hatch even claimed in a June 17, 2003, C-SPAN interview that he "was the one who recommended Breyer and Ginsburg to the president," a claim he also made in his memoir Square Peg: Confessions of a Citizen Senator (Basic Books, 2002, p. 180). The Los Angeles Times documented Hatch's involvement in Ginsburg's nomination at the time, in a June 16, 1993, article:
Rallied in large part by Ginsburg's husband, Martin, a prominent tax lawyer and Georgetown University law professor, the judge's friends began deluging the White House with letters and telephone calls urging a second look. ... Clinton also heard from conservatives, including Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), who recommended Ginsburg as the sort of moderate the Senate could easily support. Last Tuesday, as Clinton's list narrowed, White House aides began an intensive process to check Ginsburg's finances, her background and her writings.
Blankley's false claim came during a panel discussion on the May 25 edition of MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews that featured two conservatives and one centrist: Blankley, New York Post Washington bureau chief Deborah Orin and Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius, whom host Chris Matthews himself labeled a "man of the middle."
Matthews, who has frequently repeated conservative talking points during the filibuster debate, failed to correct Blankley's misstatement, even though earlier in the program Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) had noted that Hatch had given his consent to Breyer and Ginsburg before they were nominated.
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Chris Perez issues statement on Twitter account
(CLEVELAND) -- Indians closer Chris Perez issued the following statement about his shut down Twitter account:
"The decision to deactivate my Twitter account was a personal choice I made in order to maintain the greater focus on the success of the team this season and our shared goals moving forward. We have an extremely positive and supportive group of players, coaches and staff members in our clubhouse and I want to participate in activities and routines that contribute positively to the culture we're building here. Out of respect to my teammates, I want to minimize any potential off-the-field distractions so this is the only time I will comment. Thank you for your understanding." - Chris Perez


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28th August 2013 08:59 PM #1
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My partner and I are big animal lovers, we live in a small house, and we want to start a family. When should I get a pet (a cat or a small dog), before the birth or after? Should I keep the pet completely away from my baby in the beginning and when can I start introducing them to each other? Thank you for your response!
4th September 2013 06:41 AM #2
Hi Sunny,
Thank you for your question - when/whether to have a pet is a subject that lots of families consider.
You are right that there are certain safety implications when you own a dog/ cat and have children. Dogs in particular should never be left alone with a young child, no matter how trustworthy you feel the dog is. You would want to keep the dog out of reach of the baby as the dog may react in an unpredictable way to your baby.
With cats, the major issue is that they need to keep away from places where your baby will sleep (cot, crib, bed, car seat, etc) and cats do tend to seek out warm, comfortable places to sleep. You can use: locked doors, stairgates or even specific cat net products.
It is really only your family which can decide which pet is best for your family situation and the space that you have available. Of course, another option is to have a rabbit/ guinea pig that you can care for in the house but that can also go into a hutch/ run when the baby is awake.
The advantages of getting your pet before you have a baby are:
- time to get used to your pet and their character before looking after a new baby
- you can give your pet more attention before the baby comes
- establish a good setup with the pet before you are also looking after a baby
The advantages of getting a pet after you have your baby are:
- you could wait until your baby is a bit older, or at least, not newborn before you get the pet
- you will have experience with your baby so can make a sound decision on what type of pet to get
- your pet will not have to get used to having a child around; this will always have been the case
In terms of introducing your baby and pet - there are some useful books with more details on this including There's A Baby In the House.
Good luck with your decision.
Warm wishes,
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Thank you very much for the response!
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I agree with you if you guys have your pet before giving birth to your child so it's really good for you to get familiar with your pet and understands him.
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Is it safe to clean the cat's litter box while pregnant? While breast feeding?


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June 17, 2013/Mlive
By Rick Haglund
Universities are coming under fire for offering degree programs in which graduates have little likelihood of finding good-paying jobs, or finding jobs at all.
Forbes magazine and others have recently published lists of the least valuable college majors that include anthropology, fine arts, philosophy and religious studies and music.
There has been some talk in Lansing that Michigan universities should dump some of these programs and if they don't, the Legislature should threaten to withhold funding from them.
Universities say they are sensitive to the needs of the jobs market.
Grand Valley State University, for instance, dropped its bachelor of arts engineering program in favor of its bachelor of science program that is preferred by employers, said spokesman Matt McLogan.
The university also is constructing a $55 million Science Laboratory Building to support degree programs in high-demand science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Grand Valley has boosted enrollment in its engineering programs by more than 40 percent over the past six years.
Michigan college graduates are increasingly creating their own jobs, even though they may have graduated with degrees in low-demand fields.
A study released last month found that nearly one of every five graduates of the state's three largest research universities has started at least one business.
About half of those businesses were started or acquired in Michigan and had a five-year success rate of 50 percent about the national rate for new businesses.
The survey found that the graduates were most likely to start a business if they had degrees in business, the arts, communication, computer and information sciences, architecture or law.
Those who graduated from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University since 1996 have started businesses at nearly double the national rate.
The survey was conducted by the University Research Corridor, an alliance of the three universities. It was based on 40,000 responses from the universities' 1.2 million graduates.
"That's remarkable," said Rob Fowler, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan. "Most of those who started business were not MBAs. There were art majors who started galleries and liberal arts majors who started consulting businesses."
Most of these entrepreneurs started businesses outside their major areas of study, suggesting that the universities are "preparing graduates with a broad base of skills useful in launching a business," the URC study said.
The degrees student get today may help prepare them for doing something quite different in the future. That's why universities should offer broad areas of study.
Attempts by lawmakers and others force universities to offer degree programs that fit only today's job market needs may ultimately damage Michigan's economic future.
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By Eric Stevick Herald Writer
MARYSVILLE — It's a rite of spring.
As skies clear and the temperature rises, sun-starved hikers, bikers and joggers descend upon parks and trails across Snohomish County.
Thieves do, too, hovering in the shadows, laying low.
Often, they're the ones in street clothes who loiter in the parking lot.
Their calling card can be a pile of broken glass.
At least seven break-ins occurred at parking lots along the Centennial Trail between April 9 and 16. Five of those car prowls happened over the weekend on stretches of the trail near Marysville. More likely went unreported, officials said.
"It's a crime of opportunity," Snohomish County parks director Tom Tiegen said. His department oversees 10,000 acres spread over more than 100 parks.
At this time of year, people should take extra precautions at city, county, state and national parks as well as local playgrounds, Tiegen said. Urban and rural parks are common trolling grounds for thieves.
Thieves typically look through car windows for purses, electronic equipment, GPS devices and other goods that they can steal quickly, Tiegen said. Often, they will bide their time, waiting and watching people wander off onto the trail. They know their victims can be gone for hours on walks. The Centennial Trail, for instance, is 30 miles long.
The best defense is to have nothing worth stealing in the car.
It's also helpful to place anything of value in the trunk before leaving home or arriving at the park. If thieves watch valuables being put inside the trunk, they'll simply smash a window and pop it open.
"We really try to encourage people to just be aware of their surroundings," Snohomish County parks operations supervisor Rich Patton said.
If someone appears to be lingering in a parking lot in street clothes, it makes sense to jot down their license plate numbers, he said.
Sometimes thieves will work in tandem with one person in the parking lot and a lookout on the trail with a cellphone.
Recently, a county ranger encountered two men in street clothes at the trail head to the Lime Kiln Trail near the Robe Gorge. They appeared to be waiting for her to leave. They managed to smoke a pack of cigarettes while she waited them out. She didn't budge; they eventually left.
In his 19 years as a ranger, Patton only once caught a thief on the prowl. He did a stakeout, armed with binoculars, a telescope and a camera. Even with all the equipment, the thief was so efficient, Patton couldn't be sure a car had been broken into until he went to investigate at close range.
"It's amazing how fast they can be," he said.
Vehicle prowls at parks and trails tend to come in spurts and they can be tough to quantify, officials said.
"When the weather gets better, we see an increase in car prowls," Snohomish County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Shari Ireton said. "The challenge is not everybody reports it."
The use of surveillance cameras at some parks and monitoring by park rangers and patrol officers is not enough to keep car prowlers at bay.
"The public can help us by being our eyes and ears," sheriff's Lt. Kathi Lang said. "If you see someone acting suspicious — peering into parked cars or who doesn't appear to be there to use the park or trail — please call 911."
Eric Stevick: 425-339-3446; firstname.lastname@example.com.
Stay safe
Here are some safety tips if you are planning to leave your car unattended at a trail head:
•Always lock your car, roll up the windows and take your keys with you.
Do not leave any valuables in your car.
If you must leave items in your car make sure everything, regardless of value, is locked in the trunk or glove box and not visible. Try to put items in the trunk before arriving at the park.
Stop and take note of your surroundings before leaving your parked vehicle. If you notice anything suspicious, call 911.


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A Conservative Solution to the Obesity Epidemic
posted at 10:09 am on June 15, 2012 by Amy Lutz
I agree with Michelle Obama. Kindof. I agree that the rising levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes in this nation are troubling. Physical health is important to preserving a nation's vitality. However, the progressive concept of government-led health programs (espoused by people like the First Lady and Michael Bloomberg) is not the most logical solution. If anything, it is dangerous to both our health and our freedom. Yet, it is not enough to simply criticize the liberal war on obesity. It's important to provide an alternative. What if conservatives were in charge of combating this nation's obesity epidemic? Then, what would our policies look like?
For liberals and progressives concerned with this nation's health (and rightfully so), government is always the answer. Shoveling money into programs like "Let's Move," banning unhealthy foods, and nudging Americans into eating healthy with subtle menu changes all fit into this plan. At its core, this plan is not even about health. It's about control and as evidenced in a 2011 study from the British Medical Journal, the liberal war against obesity does not have a drastic impact on national health. People who respond to these nanny state policies by avoiding unhealthy food (whether it's their choice or not) are not necessarily doing so because they are concerned with health. For example, I doubt many people in New York are going to avoid buying a 64 ounce Dr. Pepper because they're concerned with calories. They will buy a smaller size simply because the 64 ounc-er isn't available. It's likely that when this regulation is inevitably eliminated, New Yorkers will run towards Big Gulps once again.
You want to know the secret weapon against obesity? Well here it is: Personal responsibility. When did we become a nation where eating well and exercising was too difficult? If eating a cheeseburger a day will make you fat, then don't eat a cheeseburger a day. If you are unable to maintain a degree of self-control and a healthy lifestyle without the government's help, then you've got a bigger problem on your hands. It's not that I'm saying losing weight is easy. It is simply too complex to be universally covered by a one-size-fits-all government program. Some people struggle with health problems because of mental health issues. Others have hormonal imbalances. Some just simply haven't developed a sense of self-control. Whatever the reason, the deeper issues that lead to an individual's weight issues need to be addressed by a health professional. They cannot be alleviated by calorie counts on a menu or smaller soda sizes.
While liberals are apt to claim that big businesses and capitalistic food supplies looking for a quick profit are the cause of the nation's obesity epidemic, I tend to disagree. Most of the health problems in this nation are driven by a cultural decline. One hundred years ago, America was not the "pleasure-seeking" nation that we are today. We have become a nation where immediate gratification is praised and people just want the "easy way out." Many run towards a quick fix; an option our government is more than willing to provide. Well, I hate to break it to you, but there is no "easy way out" when it comes to weight loss and health. It takes hard work and personal responsibility, characteristics that are less praised in our culture today. Don't hand your freedom over to the government if you want to lose a couple pounds. It's not worth it. It is naïve to turn to the government in search of an answer to our nation's health crisis. Instead, look to yourself. Healthy lifestyles are propelled by internal, individual decisions. They cannot be artificially constructed by an external government program. Individual choices and personal responsibility succeed in propelling long term success. Government band-aids do not.


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I recently had an interesting scenario where I needed to run Wowza as a non-root user in order to keep file permissions the same across a number of servers, as I was recording video on one server and serving it over VOD on another.
Unix Permissions have always seriously confused me and vexed me to no end, but I found that the actual Wowza Media Server User's Guide gives instructions on how to run the server as non-root. For a given user
user with a primary group of
chown user:user /usr/local/WowzaMediaServer chown -R user:user /usr/local/WowzaMediaServer-2.2.4 chmod -R 775 /usr/local/WowzaMediaServer-2.2.4 rm -f /var/run/WowzaMediaServer.lock /var/run/WowzaMediaServer.pid
If you're a l33t h4ck3r like me, you can combine the last line like:
rm -f /var/run/WowzaMediaServer.{lock,pid}
…but only if you're using Bash.
After you do this, modify both
/usr/local/WowzaMediaServer/bin/startup.sh and
/usr/local/WowzaMediaServer/bin/wms.sh to prepend
sudo -u user to the 24th (or last) line. Basically, for the line that starts with
$_EXECJAVA ..., it should now start with
sudo -u user $_EXECJAVA ....
I've also put the Wowza docs on my Google Docs account so as to make them a lot easier to access. Find them below: