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I work on a casual basis permanent. I'm clean and quite quiet, looking to move somewhere a bit closer to work (Katoomba). I spend most of my time at work and when I get a day off I head home to spend time with family.tend to keep to myself but open up and can be chatty if need be.
I have been house sitting in the Blue Mountains for many years, and I am looking to switch to renting - my last sit ends on 16th September. I am looking for a quiet and peaceful place, where I can do my meditations and occasional sessions via Skype or phone. I work part time in Katoomba, and I would like to be within walking distance of the train. I am independent and private, I don't smoke or drink, I am vegetarian (others in the home need not be). If you have a place in the upper mountains that you think would suit, please let me know :)
Moving from Melbourne to the Blue Mountains to study at Tafe for the semester (Cert 3 in Outdoor Rec). I'm a laid back, easy-going, open minded student who just loves to chat about basically anything, I also have a soft spot for animals :) I'm really big into organic gardening, painting, and any form of outdoor activity! I'm clean and tidy and enjoy a good Netflix binge every now and then, and would love to make some new friends!
My name is Daylee and I'm a 24 year old female who has moved interstate from QLD. I'm looking for a room to rent, maximum i can pay is $200 a week. (all utilities included). I'm a quiet, respectful person who likes to be social and also can keep to myself when required. Looking for a place between Katoomba and Springwood and need something ASAP.
Fun, bubbly, hard working. Big personality. Neat and tidy, and can cook a good meal! Massage therapist ✌
A caring friend not a co-inhabitant, with an interest in keeping home (not just house) and building genuine friendships with whom ever I live. Given the nature of my work as a researcher I also value quiet and space to read and think. On the flip side I'm also currently recording an album so I come with a guitar and lots of singing (but I'm mindful of others need for quiet at times). Loves: music, dancing (salsa, contemporary and a boogie in the kitchen), engaging conversations, yoga, outdoors everything, cooking and animals (though no pets of my own). Feels challenged by: people who are inconsiderate of the needs/standards (eg of cleanliness, lifestyle)/ belongings of others, people who are unreliable. Would prefer a vegetarian household. I'm currently looking for a place to settle while I complete my degree but Im comfortable with 6 months if that's what works before moving on to the next adventure and group of people to meet.
I am a clean, quiet, friendly, helpful 57 year old man.I am very easy to get along with and always pay my rent and bills.I am a retired mechanic/handyman and can be very helpful to have around. I am single, No pets,Dont smoke never taken drugs and rarely have a drink. I hope to find a place long term with some off street parking. The accommodation does not have to be perfect or modern,but not falling down either. If the place needs some work I am happy to do it as well. I live in Sydney south but looking to move further north. Anything out of the congestion. I am open to other areas.
Reliable and mature. Incredibly clean and neat. Happy to share a meal or wine, but will generally keep to myself. Somewhat health conscious, preferring peace and quiet, but love music.
Personable and easy going. Work full time and active on weekends. Not home all the time. Independent and responsible.
I'm a friendly and petlover girl. I am very clean and a good cook
I'm 24 years old, working as a Civil Engineer and have recently been put on a construction project in South Penrith. Currently living in Bondi, the commute for 7am starts is killing me! So I'm looking for a nice spot to live closer to my work. I moved to Sydney about 6 years ago from NZ, so I'm fairly established with friends in the city. I do love the outdoors and I am a pretty easy going person, so I'm excited for a change of scenery and pace of life.
We can discuss this face to face.
I am a easy, open-minded, happy go-lucky, ray of sunshine type O person. Very laid back and very passionate about nature! I work full-time with council working in the environment so I like to have my plant babies. Love nature and all things spiritual so bonus to find house mates that share the same interests. I am also very tidy, clean and keep to myself most of the time. I have a very friendly cat Einar (male) and rat JUJUBEE (male) who get along. Already moved around a fair bit but hoping to find something more solid/permanent for about a year or 2. Keen to meet some great people along the way. If you want to check out what I'm all about....!
Respectful, clean, quiet.
I work 7 days a week, Im friendly and easy to get along with. I like to keep to myself at times but also enjoy hanging out with people
IT Professional working in the city quiet clean and hygienic
Hey there. I am an ESL teacher, but recently I retrained (MA in Special Education) and have taken up a F/T post at a state school in South Penrith. I have enjoyed fruitful experiences in shared houses in Australia, England, Brazil, Japan, Colombia & Afghanistan, so I am a fully domesticated (can cook & clean), sociable, and enjoy reading, rugby (union) & a riding my bike.
I work evenings and all day Saturday. So I'm mostly in until around 1pm weekdays. Often out on a Sunday. I'm a non smoker, in pretty good health and well organised. I get on well with all kinds of people


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Baruch College's undergraduate and graduate accounting programs received high marks according to the 2011 Professor's Survey Public Accounting Report .
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Following the release of his new book, Madness is Civilization — an exploration of psychiatric diagnoses in the 1960's and 70's — English professor and Director of the Feit Seminar Program at Baruch College Michael Staub joined BBC Radio 4 for a related program. Prof. Staub spoke with host Laurie Taylor about the psychiatric profession and the now discredited theories pioneered by R.D. Laing in the 1960s around anti psychiatry: Listen now.
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The Baruch Bearcats won a 77-67 home victory over Richard Stockton College Ospreys in a non-conference contest played on Monday night in the ARC Arena. Player Folashade Akinde narrowly missed a double-double with an impressive 15 points and nine rebounds in the game. More info
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Media reports linking unusual animal behaviour with earthquakes can potentially create false alarms and unnecessary anxiety among people that live in earthquake risk zones. Recently large frog swarms in China and elsewhere have been reported as earthquake precursors in the media. By examining international media reports of frog swarms since 1850 in comparison to earthquake data, it was concluded that frog swarms are naturally occurring dispersal behaviour of juveniles and are not associated with earthquakes. However, the media in seismic risk areas may be more likely to report frog swarms, and more likely to disseminate reports on frog swarms after earthquakes have occurred, leading to an apparent link between frog swarms and earthquakes.
In short-term earthquake risk forecasting, the avoidance of false alarms is of utmost importance to preclude the possibility of unnecessary panic among populations in seismic hazard areas. Unusual animal behaviour prior to earthquakes has been reported for millennia but has rarely been scientifically documented. Recently large migrations or unusual behaviour of amphibians have been linked to large earthquakes, and media reports of large frog and toad migrations in areas of high seismic risk such as Greece and China have led to fears of a subsequent large earthquake. However, at certain times of year large migrations are part of the normal behavioural repertoire of amphibians. News reports of "frog swarms" from 1850 to the present day were examined for evidence that this behaviour is a precursor to large earthquakes. It was found that only two of 28 reported frog swarms preceded large earthquakes (Sichuan province, China in 2008 and 2010). All of the reported mass migrations of amphibians occurred in late spring, summer and autumn and appeared to relate to small juvenile anurans (frogs and toads). It was concluded that most reported "frog swarms" are actually normal behaviour, probably caused by juvenile animals migrating away from their breeding pond, after a fruitful reproductive season. As amphibian populations undergo large fluctuations in numbers from year to year, this phenomenon will not occur on a yearly basis but will depend on successful reproduction, which is related to numerous climatic and geophysical factors. Hence, most large swarms of amphibians, particularly those involving very small frogs and occurring in late spring or summer, are not unusual and should not be considered earthquake precursors. In addition, it is likely that reports of several mass migration of small toads prior to the Great Sichuan Earthquake in 2008 were not linked to the subsequent M = 7.9 event (some occurred at a great distance from the epicentre), and were probably co-incidence. Statistical analysis of the data indicated frog swarms are unlikely to be connected with earthquakes. Reports of unusual behaviour giving rise to earthquake fears should be interpreted with caution, and consultation with experts in the field of earthquake biology is advised.
Anomalous behaviour in both terrestrial and aquatic animals prior to large earthquakes has been reported widely in both the scientific and the popular literature [
Amphibians and earthquakes have long been linked in mythology in earthquake prone areas of the world [
Recently, unusual behaviour of anuran amphibians (frogs and toads) has been linked to subsequent large earthquakes. In Sichuan province, China, thousands (some reports say hundreds of thousands) of small toads were seen crossing a road, two days before the catastrophic Great Sichuan Earthquake (M = 7.9) on 12 May 2008. This occurrence, although anecdotal, has crept into the scientific literature; as well as being reported on various Chinese news sites. For example, the phenomenon was reported in the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper [
Possibly because of these two incidents, recent large amphibian migrations have triggered media speculation that they may be precursors to significant earthquakes. In particular, a mass migration of frogs in Thessaloniki, Greece, in May 2010 [
Many amphibians, particularly in temperate regions, breed in spring and their larvae metamorphose into juvenile frogs and toads in summer [
For an amphibian migration to be newsworthy, it must by definition be large enough to be seen as unusual. Most frog migrations are probably unnoticed, occurring in rural areas away from roads and residential areas. Frog swarms do not occur every year as they depend on numerous climatic and other factors [
In this study, news reports of large and "unusual" frog and toad migrations were searched for and earthquake data examined in the area to evaluate what proportion of "frog swarms" reported in the media were followed by a significant level of seismic activity. Temporal spacing of frog swarms and the size of the animals were noted to determine whether they were juvenile post-metamorphic aggregations.
As most previously reported unusual animal behaviour before earthquakes occurs within 100 km of the earthquake's epicentre [
Therefore earthquakes up to one month after the frog or toad swarm occurred were included. The majority of anomalous animal behaviour is reported to occur prior to earthquakes above M = 4.5 [
News reports of large amphibian migrations between 1850 and 2010 (inclusive) were searched for, using the search terms "frog swarm", "toad swarm", "unusual behaviour toad", "unusual behaviour frog", "frog plague", "toad plague", "mass migration frog", "mass migration toad" "hundreds/thousands of frogs/toads". Searches were carried out both on the standard google site (
Using the description and/or video or photographic evidence available, frog and toad "swarms" were classified as either juvenile or adult migrations. This classification was based mainly on size. Amphibians described as "tiny", "minute", "dime-sized", "half grown", "froglets", "toadlets" "half-inch" "thumbnail-sized" and "baby-frogs" in news reports were classified as juveniles. Where photographs or video showed that the animals were very small (2 cm long or less) and very uniform in size, these were also classed as juveniles.
We used an application of medical statistics,
We also used a Chi-Squared test to test the hypothesis that frog swarms occurred more frequently on the West (seismically active) and East (low seismic activity) of the USA, and a Chi squared test to test for differences in the month in which frog swarms occurred. Small Stata 11 was used for the case-control study and Minitab 14 for the Chi-squared test.
There were 28 frog swarms included in the analysis.
Frog swarms occurred in both seismically active and areas of low seismicity (
Geographical distribution of frog swarms in relation to seismic risk zones.
The majority of frog swarms occurred in May, June and July, with smaller numbers occurring in August, September and October (
Temporal distribution of frog swarms (from 1850–2010).
Out of the 28 frog swarms, two of them were followed within a month by an earthquake of M > 4.5 within 100 km of the swarm. A frog swarm occurred on the 9 May 2008, in Mianzhu City, which preceded the earthquake Great Sichuan Earthquake of 12 May 2008 and fits the criteria for inclusion in the analysis (
The case control study showed no statistically significant association between a reported frog swarm and a future earthquake (McNemar's Exact test b = 2, c = 0,
The Great Sichuan Earthquake (also called Wenchuan earthquake) occurred at the NE-SW striking Longmenshan thrust fault (
Frog swarms from 1850 to 2010.
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Map showing epicentre and earthquakes relating to the great Sichuan Event of 12 May 2008 (source: USGS).
The general tectonics of the area relate to the movement of the Indian plate relative to the Eurasian plate, causing eastward deformation of the Tibetan plateau, halted by the Sichuan basin [
Several phenomena which can be seen to be precursory occurred before the Wenchuan earthquake. Anomalous measurements of vertical total electron content (VTEC) occurred with anomalously high values on 3 and 9 May, while the anomalous decreases appeared on 29 April and 6 May [
The Chengdu earthquake of 5 May 2010 (M = 5) may have been an aftershock of the Great Sichuan event, occurring at a very similar latitude and longitude (
The epicentre of the Chengdu earthquake of 5 May 2010 (M = 5) (source: USGS).
Using the criteria set out in the methods section, all of the frog swarms were classified as juvenile migrations.
A migration of toads crossing a street in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China on 10 May 2008, two days before the great Sichuan Earthquake, but more than 1,500 km from the epicentre. Notice the small, uniform size of the anurans (source: France 24 International news site).
Frogs crossing a Greek highway on 27 May 2010. Again, the small and uniform size suggests a juvenile migration (source: Daily Telegraph Newspaper, UK).
Thousands of tiny toads stopped traffic in Edinburgh, UK (an area of generally low seismic activity) on 4 July 2008 (source: BBC News
All of the reports of frog swarms that were reported appeared to relate to very small juvenile anurans and the majority of these occurred in early summer (May, June and July). Only two of these were associated with earthquakes. It is likely that this was a co-incidence as the time of year (May) and the size of the frogs or toads indicate a juvenile aggregation. The statistical tests carried out supported the null hypothesis; i.e. there is no link between frog swarms and earthquakes.
There is likely to be a bias in reporting frog swarms in seismic risk zones. The media in earthquake risk areas are inherently interested in frog swarms because of mythology which links them to earthquakes. So our data are biased towards those frog swarms occurring in seismic risk areas being more likely to be reported and widely disseminated. For example, the frog swarm occurring prior to the Great Sichuan Earthquake was reported in Chinese news sites at the time it occurred, but was widely disseminated on the internet in English only after the earthquake, further biasing the data. Because of the reporting biases discussed it is not always possible to disentangle real effects from the effects of reporting bias. Therefore, media reports of animal behaviour abnormalities in general may not be useful in forecasting earthquake likelihood.
Amphibian population numbers depend on successful reproduction which depends on a complex array of environmental correlates. In the wood frog (
Fluctuation of populations of
Thus it can easily be seen juvenile frog swarms do not occur every year. The production of a large number of juveniles depends on multiple environmental factors including the correct amount of rainfall—adequate moisture is needed for reproduction [
The work of Grant and Halliday [
This behaviour differs in several respects from the "frog swarms" reported in the media. The behaviour noted by Grant and Halliday) [
While it is likely that electromagnetic, geophysical and geochemical changes prior to large earthquakes do affect many animals, giving rise to abnormal behaviour [
The number of frog swarms detected by our search criteria is relatively low, perhaps lower than could be expected for a global search. Large areas of the world appear to have no reported frog swarms in the study period. The possible reasons for this are as follows:
As previously discussed, only reports in the English language were used. The areas of highest seismic risk are generally found in non-English speaking countries, as are highest biodiversity of amphibians. Many of the reports occurred on internet blog sites and did not provide photo or video evidence, so were excluded from the analysis as being potentially unreliable Amphibian populations undergo enormous fluctuations (several orders of magnitude) in population size from year to year as mentioned in the introduction due to climatic and other variables, meaning frog swarms will not occur every year. Evidence for this can be seen in China where frog swarms occurred in 2008 and 2010 but not 2009. Many amphibians in subtropical and tropical locations breed all year round as the climate is favourable for egg and larval development and food is abundant [ Frog swarms may not always be reported when they occur away from roads and other urban centres, which is likely to relate to most frog swarms, as amphibian breeding sites are often away from areas of human disturbance.
As previously discussed, only reports in the English language were used. The areas of highest seismic risk are generally found in non-English speaking countries, as are highest biodiversity of amphibians.
Many of the reports occurred on internet blog sites and did not provide photo or video evidence, so were excluded from the analysis as being potentially unreliable
Amphibian populations undergo enormous fluctuations (several orders of magnitude) in population size from year to year as mentioned in the introduction due to climatic and other variables, meaning frog swarms will not occur every year. Evidence for this can be seen in China where frog swarms occurred in 2008 and 2010 but not 2009.
Many amphibians in subtropical and tropical locations breed all year round as the climate is favourable for egg and larval development and food is abundant [
Frog swarms may not always be reported when they occur away from roads and other urban centres, which is likely to relate to most frog swarms, as amphibian breeding sites are often away from areas of human disturbance.
The data presented indicate that frog swarms are not unusual behaviour for amphibians and are consequently not earthquake precursors. Furthermore, all of the frog swarms reported in this study were probably juvenile migrations of newly-metamorphosed anurans. Large amphibian migrations, being normal behaviour, are unlikely to be useful in forecasting earthquake risk, although genuinely unusual behaviour of amphibians has been shown to be associated with earthquakes [
Grateful thanks to Will Hoppitt for advice on statistics and comments on the methodology; to Somui Cheung for translation of Chinese news reports and to three anonymous reviewers, whose comments greatly improved the submission.
"The authors declare no conflict of interest".


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Freezing weather in rural Alabama broke water mains, burst pipes, and kept some 111 households without water between seven and 12 days last winter. A southern state, Alabama communities allow pipes to be laid out aboveground and without insulation.
The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made use of this opportunity to determine if the water service interruption and low-water pressure resulted in any adverse health effects. The agencies stated that 15.6 percent of households were more likely to report acute gastrointestinal illness than members of unaffected households. In addition, the investigation clearly showed that the communities were not prepared.
I used to keep five washed milk jugs full of drinking water in my house, just in case of an emergency. At some point, when I needed additional storage, I discarded them. I still have six cans of Sterno and a camp stove as well as a propane grill. But that's it.
As a result of the investigation, CDC updated its guidelines for public health agencies, offering guidance for household preparedness, too. They encourage households to identify vulnerabilities to freezing, protect pipes, and store a minimum of three days' supply of potable water. I would venture to say that a water purification kit may be useful. These recommendations could be effective in workplaces as well.
Obviously, if you don't have any emergency water on hand, you will have to find some or wait until the Calvary arrives. If you have low-pressure in the house, which may be coming from the water distribution system, you may be subject to potential waterborne disease, according to some studies. The importance of boiling such water can't be minimized.
Even though winter is virtually over, water scarcity can happen for a number of reasons, including the approximately 240,000 water main breaks that occur annually in the United States. I'm going to find some water bottles (generally I avoid these but they seem smart for emergencies). For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/preparedness/before.html .
Take note, take care, be safe.
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Aug 1, 2012 at 3:16pm UTC
Hi all,
While I have posted a few posts in this forum, I understand that I still haven't used all of this site's features yet, because I didn't know to use them. I have written a program that builds, and that runs without errors. However, when I exit (only after I exit) the program I get a runtime check error.
I have tried to debug the code, but it gives me no information. I have checked, and double checked my code, I have checked the input file for input errors to make sure the coding is correct, but I cannot find why I get the runtime error. Rollie responded to my post, asking for more information, but my code is too long to post, and so I must try personal contacts. What is E-mail chat on this forum, and how is it done? How do I go about contacting someone by E-mail chat, or E-mail? I use Windows 7 (64 bit) OS and Visual Studio C++ Pro as my IDE. Thanks for your replies
Aug 1, 2012 at 7:10pm UTC
Why don't you just post the traceback error you are getting and see if anyone recognizes the problem?
You can try to private message (PM) people but the whole point of a forum is to share the knowledge so you may not get any positive responses that way. You just click on any members name, which takes you to their page, then click the "Send Private Message" link on the left of the page...
Still it would be better to simplify your code in a way that still shows the error. Post that and explain what you've done trying to de-bug it.
Aug 1, 2012 at 8:46pm UTC
Regarding how to ask for help, I agree with cnoeval.
Regarding your problem, my first thought would be that you have threading issues: It might be that you are closing your program which causes certain objects to be deleted which are called by secondary threads before they are killed.
But I would need much more info to be sure :)
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She cried a bit when there was no more to be had, but a warm bath with some boric acid in it made her sleepy.
This kind of meat is often preserved with boric acid and borax.
By dusting the feet with boric acid the odor will disappear.
Some of them contain as high as ninety-five per cent of boric acid.
I washed her eyes with boric acid and dropped a little cocaine and a feeble solution of sulphurate of zinc into them.
Although these rennets are preserved in salt, alcohol or boric acid, they are never free from bacteria.
Generally speaking, the evidence goes to prove that boric acid is toxic down to a concentration of about 500 parts in 25 million.
I washed some in boric acid, others in formaldehyde, and that hardened them.
The operation is carried on through the entire series, until the liquor in the last basin contains about 2% of boric acid.
Thus cream is preserved by adding small quantities of boric acid.


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I take photography classes and enjoy landscape photography. I enjoy walking or hiking, will visit a museum or attend a concert or play, and am always ready to try something new- surprise me!
I exercise 4 or 5 times a week, spend time in my garden every day, and try to live a healthy life.
Travel is my passion, I love nature's wonder better than city-wonder. I love weekend driving trips, and look forward to around the world travel when I retire.
I am still working, and love working with the people. I have raised a grown daughter who is also my best friend. When I retire, my secret dream is to have a vegetable garden in my backyard and also to raise chickens. So I don't have to shop at a supermarket.
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Calligaris CS/556-K(P128 / P128) - Balance Platform Bed in King - Calligaris CS/556-K - All Modern
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The tragic massacre in Tucson, Arizona last week is a grim reminder of what can happen when political rhetoric spirals out of control. Constant vitriol creates a climate that can turn volatile by the ease in which people have access to dangerous guns.
My constituents have a special understanding of this tragedy because of the amount of gun violence that has been in my district. In fact, far too many people across our great nation have attended funerals of family members, friends and other loved ones, who have fallen victim to unnecessary shootings in our communities.
Add nine-year-old Christina Taylor Green and 79-year-old Phyllis Schneck, plus Dorothy Morris, Judge John Roll, Dorwan Stoddard and Gabe Zimmerman, to the needlessly long list of those whose bright future or golden years have been cut short by our society's inability to bring about common sense gun control. It calls upon all government leaders to think about the unfortunate consequences that come with some people bearing arms.
Guns kill more than 30,000 people every year in America - the same number of people participating in an entire New York City marathon! The right to bear arms, guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the Constitution should be respected, but not without limit and sense of due responsibility. If we truly value life and want others to do the same, then we must protect it accordingly.
Many advocacy groups such as the Harlem Mothers SAVE in my district and the Million Mom March Chapters across the country, together with the Brady Campaign to Reduce Gun Violence, have found successes in giving gun violence victims a voice calling for stronger gun laws by raising public awareness and lobbying their elected officials. The government, at the local, state, and national level, should reinforce stringent gun control measures that can provide assurance to the people that those who own firearms in their communities will not abuse that privilege.
In the coming weeks, we will find out more about Jared Lee Loughner and how this 22-year-old man got to the point where he willingly took so many innocent lives. It will be time for us to reflect and assess where we've been and where we're headed as a nation. Since the Columbine shootings in 1999, there have been far too many similar instances resulting from gun violence in just the past decade.
As we enter the New Year and decade, we should use this as an opportunity to re-examine and tighten our gun control laws to prevent people like Jared Lee Loughner from buying guns. We should also reinstate the automatic assault weapons ban which allowed Loughner to kill and injure over 19 people in just a few minutes. If not, we would be doing more harm than just eroding our political discourse. We would be dishonoring the fallen of the Tucson shooting, and the mourning families of almost 100 people who are shot by a bullet every day in America.
Let us work together to stop the violence in our society and build an America in which our children can live without fear of getting shot.
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Despite initially lackluster reviews, the BMW 1 Series has managed to win over critics with its low weight, high agility, and traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) enthusiast design. In fact, the 1 Series has become the second-best-selling vehicle in BMW's lineup, representing almost 20% of 2008 sales. Two-door coupe and convertible configurations are available in two trims, the 128i and 135i, with naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions of BMW's 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, respectively – the same ones that power the 3 Series. Either trim comes with a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, and all come standard with BMW's Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Dynamic Traction Control.
The 128i's 3.0-liter inline six produces a robust 230 hp, peaking at 6,500 rpm and 200 lb-ft of torque, which wait until 2,750 rpm to show up. Still, this is enough to propel the 128i to 60 mph in around 6.1 seconds in a manually equipped Coupe and 7 seconds flat for an automatic equipped Convertible, according to BMW. That said, Car and Driver's figures for the 135i's acceleration bested BMW's officially released stats by almost a half-second, so adjust at your whim. Fuel economy is estimated by the EPA at 18/28 mpg with either transmission, although the heavier convertible sacrifices 1 mpg in highway driving and all 1 Series trims require premium-grade gasoline.
The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six in the 135i offers an increasingly spirited experience over the already competent 128i. With 300 hp at 5,800 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque coming in at an incredibly accessible 1,400 rpm, BMW says a manual-equipped Coupe will sprint to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds – although as mentioned previously, Car and Driver did the same jaunt in just 4.7 seconds. Fuel economy is hardly penalized over the 128i's, with 18/25 for the 135i coupe with either manual or automatic. Both transmissions have been praised for precise and smooth action, even from the two manual-override choices in the automatic by way of either the console-mounted lever or steering-wheel paddle shifters.
The 1 Series' aluminum double-pivot front suspension and five-link fully independent rear suspension are composed of lightweight steel taken directly from the 3 Series and provide a comfortable and competent ride that avoids the harshness that could so easily plague a smaller performance-inspired vehicle. Even the sport suspension and larger 18-inch wheels of the 135i remain composed, although the optional sport package for the 128i, which adds a sport suspension, 17-inch wheels, sport bucket seats and a higher top speed, can create a ride that is too stiff for some. 128i Convertibles, with their higher curb weight and 16-inch wheels, offer the most comfortable ride of the group, although they still offer handling that rivals class averages.
Interior materials and design is on-par with what has come to be expected from BMW, with this entry-level vehicle avoiding entry-level shortcomings. Even the iDrive system has been improved here, although further consolidation and perfection would be welcomed. A sunroof is optional on the 128i Coupe and standard on the 135i. A Premium Package will add leather upholstery, 8-way power for the front seats, a memory system for the driver's seat and power-folding mirrors, wood interior trim, and more, while a Cold Weather Package offers heated front seats and steering wheel, along with headlight washers.
In all, the BMW 1 Series has gone from maligned stepchild to welcome re-invention of what made BMW great in the first place. It's a driver's car with little of the superfluous add-ons that take away from the driving experience yet have become commonplace on feature lists in the past two decades. BMW has wandered far from where it was when the venerated BMW 2002 first showed us all what an enthusiast's sport sedan could be, but the 1 Series shows us that journey hasn't been on a one-way street.
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If the Bigg Boss 7 grapevine is to be believed, Salman Khan's "New York friend" model and Yasmeen Khan is likely to be in Bigg Boss 7.
According to reliable sources, Yasmeen Khan, who used to shuttle between New York, Mumbai and Delhi for modelling assignments has shifted base to Mumbai lock, stock and barrel with family and even purchased a flat in suburban Mumbai.
22-year-old Yasmeen, who harbours acting dreams and wants to one day take up acting as a serious career option, is also a "good friend" of Bollywood Baadshah Salman Khan.
The two have occasionally been in touch on SMS and mail and it is rumoured that Salman Khan probably put in a good word for Yasmeen enabling her to get on India's most popular reality show. However, as expected the channel wouldn't confirm anything.
Yasmeen refused to speak to the media and said she cannot comment on media speculation or media reports.
Apparently, a prominent TV channel recently ran a news report on Bigg Boss 7 and mentioned her name as one of the probable participants. "All I can say is I really wonder where you mediawallas get all this gossip from," said Yasmeen with a twinkle in her eyes.
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text: No recent wiki edits to this page. Securitrons are the private army of Mr. House in Fallout: New Vegas. Their primary purpose is to guard the New Vegas strip in addition to being Mr. House's eyes and ears outside of the Lucky 38 casino. Securitrons will become "Securitron Mk II" after The Courier upgrade their systems with The Platinum Chip. Their portrait shown on their monitors will change from the police man to stogy-chomping army man. They will also have access to their grenade launcher and missile launcher weapons.Unique Securitrons Yes-Man is a reprogrammed Securitron that is no longer controlled by House. Jane is Mr. House's secretary, found in the penthouse of the Lucky 38. She will take any snow globes that The Courier has to offer to Mr. House. Victor is the Securitron that House sends to keep an eye on The Courier as he delivers the Platinum Chip. He rescues The Courier and brings him to Goodsprings after he is shot in the opening cutscene. He seems completely genial, but as you encounter him more it seems that there is something more to him that The Courier should watch out for.


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I help people live healthy and happy lives through chiropractic care. It involves working one on one with people's unique needs to help them attain a healthier spine and state of being. We perform consultations, exams and x-rays in most cases. Review people's findings and provide care. Adjustments, along with stretches and exercises are given to help people achieve their goals.
Undergrad degree: Psychology
Favorite class in college: History of Psychology
Changing majors: Changing from a Biology/ Chemistry (double major) to Psychology was one of the best decisions I ever made. I had horrible grades in Chemistry up to my junior year when i visited an academic advisor who told me that I didn't have to stick to that major if there was something else I was interested in. He pointed out to me that I had a 4.0 GPA in Psychology and that maybe Psychology was a better fit for me. It worked out great.
Graduate degree: Doctor of Chiropractic
College to career: I worked in another doctors' chiropractic office for a few months right after my graduate education. Then I realized I was ready to go my own and tread my own path.
Career influences: Meeting successful chiropractors and seeing first hand the difference they can make on their communities is what drove me to this profession.
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Emerging Scholars in Banking and Finance 2014
Cass Business School is hosting the fourth Emerging Scholars in Banking and Finance Conference on 8 and 9 December 2014. This year's keynote speaker is Iftekhar Hasan Professor of Finance & Corrigan Chair in International Business & Finance (Fordham University).
Organising committee
Thorsten Beck (Cass Business School)
Barbara Casu (Cass Business School)
Daniela Fabbri (Cass Business School)
John O. S. Wilson (St Andrews University)
Programme committee
Alessandra Ferrari (University of Reading); Claudia Girardone (University of Essex); Philip Hamill (Institute of Banking, Dublin); Stuart Hyde (Manchester Business School); Elena Kalotychou (Cass Business School); Jose Linares Zegarra (St Andrews University); David McMillan (Stirling University); Phil Molyneux (Bangor University); Anna Sarkisyan (University of Essex).
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Centre for Responsible Banking & Finance, University of St Andrews
College of Business, Law, Education and Social Science, Bangor University
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Therapy which combine 2 approaches:
* Cognitive Therapy which aims to change maladaptive thoughts and beliefs.
* Behavioural Therapy which aims to change behaviour
Stress inoculation training(SIT)
A type of CBT - trains people to cope with stressful situations more effectively by learning skills to protect them from the damaging effects of future stressors.
Hardiness training
The aim of hardiness training is to increase sel-confidence and sence-control within an individual's life.
Believed although can't change the causes of stress, we can change the way we think about stressors and the way we react to them. People can be trained to 'inoculate' themselves against a stressor before it arises. 3 phases of SIT:
* Conceptualisation - Clients are taught to think differntly about stressors, i.e. as problems that can be solved.
* Skills acquisition - Coping skills are taught and rehearsed in real life.
* Application - Learned coping skills are applied in increasingly stressful situations
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Hardiness - personality type that was especially resistant to stress. Believed that people could be trained in hardiness, tohelp them manage stress better. It involves
* Focusing - The client is taught to recognise the sources of stress and the physiological signs of stress
* Reliving stress encounters - client is given insightinto current coping strategies by reliving previous encounters and their responses to them.
* Self-improvement - These insights can be used to move forward and learn new techniques, e.g - seeing stressors as challenges they can take control of rather than problems they muct give in to.
Eval- SIT
1. Effectiveness - Meichenbaum compared SIT with systematic desensitisation to deal with snake phobias. Both were effective but SIT helped to reduce fear associated with a second, as yet untreated phobia.
2. Sheehy and Horan - found sessions of SIT reduced anxiety and stress among students over time, as well as improving their academic performance.
3. Preparation for future stressors - SIT gives the client the necessary skills so they are less adversely affected by stressors in the future.
Eval - SIT
1. Time consuming and requires high motivation - Although SIT has been criticised because of this, Meichenbaum has also demonstrated the effectiveness of relatively brief period of training.
2. Unneccessarily complex - It is possible that effectiveness os SIT can still be achieved with just some of its elements. It may be equally effective to learn how to talk more positively and relax more
Eval- Hardiness training
1. It works - Hardiness training has been shown to be effective an many differnt populations. It has been shown to help at-risk students to deal with the stresses they face during their college life.
2. Real WORLD application - Hardiness training has been used to increasr commitment to training in Olympic swimmers, by helping to control aspects of their daily lives that might interfere with training shedules (Lancer)
Eval- Hardiness training
1. Overcoming bad habits - Training must first address basic aspects of personality and learned habits of coping that are difficult to modify, therefore hardiness training cannot be seen as a rapid solution to sress managment.


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Guppy is Isaac's Pet cat, and mentioned as sole heir of Isaac's findings in his Isaac's Last Will.
He has a total of five items related to him in the original game (6 in Rebirth) and upon collecting three (excluding Guppy's Hair Ball), will transform Isaac into Guppy.
Transforming into GuppyModifier
Dead Cat, Guppy's Tail, Guppy's Head or Guppy's Paw have a unique feature: Isaac can permanently transform himself into Guppy when he collects any three of them in a single playthrough. All of them can potentially be found in the Devil Room, Curse Room and Red Chests. All of the Guppy items except Dead Cat are exclusive to Wrath of the Lamb.
Once transformed, Isaac will gain flight and an enhanced version of The Mulligan, which always spawns Attack Flies when he or his familiars' tears strike an enemy.
Transforming into Guppy unlocks Guppy's Hair Ball.
Tips for TransformingModifier
- Having picked the items up at some point is the only thing that matters, so even though Guppy's Head and Paw are both activated items, Isaac will still transform even if he picked up one of them earlier and left it behind, or rerolled it with The Dice.
- Therefore, the latter can be a method to acquire another Guppy item. For instance, if Isaac has The Dice and found Guppy's Paw in the Devil Room, he can pick it up, then switch back to the Dice to reroll it for another Devil Room item, potentially being another Guppy item.
- The Left Hand Trinket can increase the likelihood of becoming Guppy, since it turns all future Chests into Red Chests, which can contain Guppy items. This has good synergy with Guppy's Tail as well, since it increases the number of Chests appearing, which become Red Chests with the Left Hand.
- If Isaac gets a duplicate of Guppy's Tail it will be counted toward becoming Guppy a second time, unlike any of the other Guppy items.
- The Parasite completely eliminates the ability to spawn Attack Flies when Isaac's tears strike an enemy. Tears from Familiars will still produce Attack Flies.
- Chocolate Milk makes uncharged Attack Flies deal no damage. If charged, they will deal the bonus damage associated with charging shots. Uncharged Attack Flies still instant kill Black Fly, Attack Fly, Pooter and Fat Fly.
- Shooters such as Brother Bobby, Demon Baby, Gish, and Little Steve will spawn attack flies when their tears hit.
- Fly spawning effect stacks with The Mulligan item.
- You can't spawn two flies with one shot.
- Technology/Technology 2 - The high fire rate of the lasers greatly increase the amount of blue flies spawned, especially for Technology 2.
Related ItemsModifier
Dead CatModifier
Found in the Devil Room, Curse Room, Red Chests, and as a drop from Super Pride. Isaac's heart containers are set to 1 and he is given 9 lives, as well as a dead cat head Familiar. Health upgrades can be taken as normal, but upon dying, his heart containers will be reset to 1 again.
Guppy's TailModifier
Found in the Devil Room, Curse Room or Red Chests. Once collected, Chests have a 1/3 chance of replacing any other non-specific Pick Up.
Guppy's HeadModifier
Found in the Devil Room, Curse Room or Red Chests. Spawns 2-4 Attack Flies upon activation to damage enemies. Recharges after clearing one room.
Guppy's PawModifier
Found in the Devil Room, Curse Room or Red Chests. Upon activation, turns one Heart Container into 3 Soul Hearts. This item's primary function has no effect for ???.
Guppy's Hair BallModifier
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Loosely follows behind Isaac. Can be swung like a flail by Isaac rapidly spinning in a circle.
Deals damage when it collides with enemies. If an enemy is killed by the ball, it increases in size up to a maximum limit. The larger the ball becomes the easier it is to swing, the larger its collision circle becomes and the higher its damage becomes. Size is reduced at the start of each floor. Collecting Guppy's Hairball does not count towards becoming Guppy.
Guppy's Collar Modifier
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(ReBirth Exclusive)
Guppy's Collar has a 50% chance to revive the player with 1/2 hearts. They retain their max HP. The collar, unlike the 1UP or Dead Cat, is not used in this revival, meaning that if luck swings the player's way, this item can activate many times.
- If the third Guppy item Isaac picks up is an activated item, the game may bug, so he may have to switch out the final active item before becoming Guppy.
- Since the game's Prologue doesn't tell anything about Guppy, this cat is probably long dead by the time Isaac explores the world under the trapdoor, since pieces of him can be found throughout the adventure and eventually Isaac can also find Dead Cat which represents Guppy himself. Given that in Isaac's death note the boy leave everything to Guppy, it's also possible that Guppy is Isaac's imaginary friend .
- Guppy is actually a reference to Edmund McMillen's own pet cat called Guppy. Guppy passed away on August 19, 2014 at the age of 12.
- Guppy appears in the Castle In The Darkness Prologue, where his curse brings you to an alternate level.
Related AchievementsModifier
Fichier:Guppys Hairball.jpg "Guppy's Hairball" - Collect three Guppy-related items in a single playthrough.


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Steelers interviewing Al Everest for special-teams coach
The Steelers are interviewing Al Everest today for the opening they have at special teams coordinator.
The Steelers interviewed Bobby April for the position last weekend but the Philadelphia Eagles hired him this week to oversee their special teams units.
Everest just completed his third season as the San Francisco 49ers' special teams coordinator and 14th in the NFL.
He previously served as the special teams coach for the New Orleans Saints (2000-05) and the Arizona Cardinals (1996-99).
In other Steelers news, linebackers coach Keith Butler has turned down the defensive coordinator job that was offered to him by the Miami Dolphins.
Butler interviewed for the position earlier this week.
"Happy that Keith's coming back," Steelers president Art Rooney II said.


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CDC Tribute to Stephen B. Thacker
Maria Thacker Goethe
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
On Tuesday, February 5, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention will hold a tribute in honor of Stephen B. Thacker, MD, MSc, ASG/RADM (Ret.), USPHS.
You must allow at least 20 additional minutes for security clearance and parking. Do NOT forget your government issued ID or you will not be allowed entry. ie. drivers license or passport
Visitor information: http://www.cdc.gov/museum/visitor.htm
Non-US Citizens should email firstname.lastname@example.com to see if clearance can be obtained.
CDC Employees DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER. Please note that the purpose of the registration is for security clearence. CDC employees have badges and can gain access with their badges already.
TO REGISTER, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/about/thacker/ At this site complete the Guest Attendance Form on the right under Related Links. You can no longer register on eventbrite.
When & Where
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, N.E.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
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Bruciante's Smoked Basil Pizza featuring Lucero Basil Infused Olive Oil
September 11, 2013
When you just can't get to Bruciante's kiosk for the popular Smokey Basil Pizza, try this do it yourself version of the original, but remember nothing beats woodfired!
You will need:
Prepared pizza dough or your own homemade
Red Sauce
(Some people like San Marzano Tomatoes, but nothing beats homemade)
Mozzarella cheese
Smoked Mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, cut or whole whatever you prefer
Grated Myzithra cheese
Turn your oven on broil for 10 minutes and then turn it to 500 degrees. Always remember to preheat your cooking pan. A pizza stone works best, but if you don't have one turn a cookie sheet over and use the bottom. Roll or toss the dough into a round on a floured wooden cutting board. Spread the red sauce carefully onto the dough and put the cheeses on top (2/3 regular mozzarella to 1/3 smoked) and then the basil. Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone and into the oven for about 6-8 minutes or until the crust browns. Once out of the oven, sprinkle with Lucero Basil Olive Oil and then graded myzithra, cut and enjoy!
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Lady Flames Open 2007 Season with Sweep of Howard
The victory, just Liberty's second in its last 13 season-opening matches, came courtesy of a balanced and efficient offensive attack. Eleven players saw action for the Lady Flames, and 10 of them recorded at least one kill, paced by freshman Karyl Bacon's (OH/DS, Temecula, Calif.) 10. Additionally, coach Shane Pinder's squad hit at least .346 in each of the three games, finishing at .395 for the night.
Liberty quickly took control of the opening game, roaring out to a 20-5 lead, on an early surge which included four kills by sophomore middle blocker Chelaine McCarty (Houston, Ala.). McCarty, Bacon and freshman Nicki Scripko (OH, Fayetteville, N.C.) all started their initial match in the blue and red Liberty uniform. Bacon provided a kill of her own to close the first game with a 30-12 Liberty decision.
Visiting Howard kept the middle game close during the early stages. An attack error by the Lady Flames brought the Bison to within 11-6. After a McCarty kill, Liberty ran off seven-consecutive points on Bacon's serve to break the game open, two of which were among Liberty's 10 aces on the evening. Ashley Webber (Jr., MB, Lakeside, Calif.) excelled in game two, recording four kills and hitting .600. Fittingly, she sent her side to the locker room with a 2-0 lead after wrapping up a 30-11 triumph with a kill.
Game three turned into the Bacon show. The diminutive freshman, who quickly became a favorite of the sizable opening-night crowd, notched seven of her kills in the final game. Liberty jumped out to a 17-4 advantage and never looked back. Brittany Pacella (R-So., RS, Reading, Pa.) provided a kill to finish the match with a 30-14 Liberty victory.
Webber ended up with nine kills, three blocks and a team-best .636 attack percentage. Fellow starting middle blocker McCarty contributed eight kills and a trio of blocks. Kallie Corbin (So. S, Beaverton, Ore.) totaled 35 assists for the Lady Flames, while Jessica Nelson (R-Jr., OH, Tokyo, Japan) made a successful return to the court. She ended up with five kills, eight digs and three aces in her first regular-season match since 2005.
Keri Partridge and Elyssa Lee tallied five kills apiece for the visiting Bison. Janel James and Morgan Maxwell evenly split 10 digs.
Friday's opening match of the tournament went the distance, as Duquesne outlasted Evansville, 3-2 (30-23, 20-30, 30-26, 23-30, 15-13), in a match which went 2:21. Nicole Wright led the way for the victorious Dukes, notching a team-high 19 kills and sharing the team lead with 25 digs. Ginta Gabruseva sparked Evansville's attack with 19 kills of her own.
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What they call a "problem" is a strength. The earlier dates they cite were all developed by studying and publishing the evidence; the revised dates came about because other scientists examined the evidence and challenged it by acquiring more date and better tools.
Only a simple-minded fool would consider clinging to an old idea in the face of new evidence to be a virtue. Show me reasonable evidence that the current dates are wrong, and I'll accept that. So that's what AiG should do, right? Show us the evidence that the Earth is only 6,000 years old? Here it comes!
Furthermore, a great deal of evidence [Get ready to start counting their evidence!] exists that is perfectly consistent with the notion that dinosaurs and humans lived together. First and foremost, the [1] Bible states that man and all land animals were both created on Day Six. Since dinosaurs were primarily land animals, this means man and dinosaurs lived at the same time. Also, [1] Job was told to consider the behemoth (Job 40:15–24), a creature whose description seems to match that of a sauropod dinosaur. In addition to the biblical testimony, we have discovered [2] pictographs, petroglyphs, and brass carvings of dinosaurs, [3] soft tissue and red blood cells in a tyrannosaur femur, as well as records from cultures around the globe of [2] dinosaur-like creatures (often called dragons). There are even some reports that [2] some dinosaurs may still be alive, though we need to be careful to verify such reports.
So the [1] eyewitness testimony (God's Word) tells us that earth is about 6,000 years old, and He is most certainly a reliable witness. In fact, it is [1] impossible for Him to lie (Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18). Also, the historical data is perfectly consistent with the idea that the earth is young and that dinosaurs and man have lived together.


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Two regional clubs are being left out in the cold by harness racing chiefs, writes Bill Jardine.
I wish to register my disgust that Harness Racing NSW has effectively stopped profitable harness racing meetings from continuing in Maitland and Fairfield.
Both clubs are profitable and had plans for the future.
The process that HRNSW has put in place regarding the "strategic plan" has not been procedurally fair. There were no set criteria for the development of the plan and clubs were not therefore given the opportunity to address criteria and demonstrate how they could comply.
Had there been such criteria, Fairfield would have been able to submit a business plan to show how its plans to develop a 1000-metre track could have benefited the industry. Maitland could also have demonstrated its financial viability, its plans to be closely associated with the Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association at Maitland (giving them economies of scale) and the number of horses currently in the Maitland area that would allow Maitland and Newcastle to race with full cards of races every week without doubling up horses.
As an example, Newcastle would race on Saturday, May 22 with nine races, and there are 156 horses nominated for Maitland on the following Thursday (potentially 15 races). This is in the middle of winter!
Not only has HRNSW failed to adopt a procedure that is fair, they have failed to implement provisions of their own act.
The Harness Racing Act 2002 enacted a Harness Racing Industry Participants Advisory Committee. No committee has been established.
The functions of the advisory committee include "to provide advice to HRNSW and the [Harness Racing] Authority on industry policy and strategic direction" . No committee has been formed and no advice has been sought, but the largest changes in the industry's history are about to be implemented.
There should have been not fewer than four meetings of the committee per year and not fewer than two joint meetings with HRNSW and not fewer than two joint meetings with the authority each year. There have been none.
With such an incompetent process in relation to the development of a strategic plan and the implementation of their own act, the HRNSW chairman and his board should resign or be dismissed. The changes proposed should be put on hold for 12 months to allow for a proper process to be carried out.
I have sent information, with the assistance of Maitland club, to the minister via the local member for Maitland and am sure that representations have been made by Fairfield club.
The minister has done nothing. I am sure that after Richard Face, the government sought a low-profile minister, but the current one is a phantom.
Meanwhile, harness racing is hurtling toward the rocks.
Bill Jardine (owner and breeder of harness racing horses),
If you have something to say, email it (no attachments) to firstname.lastname@example.com or post it to Racing Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald, GPO Box 506, Sydney, 2001.


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According to today's Gallup poll, Obama is favored by 70% of Jews, in contrast to 25% who favor Romney. Netanyahu knows American Jews are, from his point of view, hopelessly liberal. And, adding insult to injury, only 3% consider Israel when they vote.
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This villa is as remarkable as the island that surrounds it - and that's saying a lot. Get away from it all while still enjoying all the modern conveniences from a gas bbq to wifi to a flat-screen TV. But who wants to watch TV when you have the volcano out one window and the ocean out the other in the most exclusive area of Montserrat. This elegant property with its Caribbean architecture including high ceilings, a wrap-around gallery and landscaping that includes flowering trees, fruit trees and royal palms of course is truly like a home away from home. The villa is well located for taking hikes to the beach, local sightseeing and doing some exploring. Olveston House is less than a five minute walk and is handy for a great meal without cooking yourself or for having a cocktail with new friends. The layout of the house makes it ideal for couples vacationing together. Just read our reviews!
The pictures do not do the house justice, it is way more beautiful. You can tell the owners put their heart into this property. Well organized, beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean and has everything you could want. My communication with the owners was very pleasant. We were greeted at the airport by the property manager who picked us up in a rental car and took us to the grocery store. My family really enjoyed the stay. We spent most of the time laying on the pool floats and looking at the volcano or, my favorite, at night floating on the gray rafts, you can stay dry and cover yourself with a towel and stare at the stars! We enjoyed food from Lyme, which is on the other side of the island but great local cuisine and The Attic. We didn't really like Olveston House restaurant because it's American food and we prefer to eat local food, but it was fine. The housekeepers and gardeners were respectful and kind. Do rent this house ! Best one on the island.
Arriving at the Royal Palm was like stepping into a brochure; the cool breezes, the lush gardens, the breathtaking views. We arrived by charter flight and were met by a kind gentleman who took us on a 30 minute tour of the island on our way to the villa. Once there, we were greeted by Mr. Pickett, the caretaker of the villa. He was so incredibly helpful with information and just, simply, a man of warm spirit. He answered any and all questions and showed us all the amenities of the home. He also provided rental cars for our party.
Many, many amenities are in this fine home. The owners have thought of anything you could possibly need and provided it. (including earplugs, a welcome addition to the cock's crow in the early hours). The rooms are comfortable and spacious. The home clean and bright. The water pressure divine. The kitchen is fully stocked for the person in your party who loves the idea of cooking. The pool area is beyond beautiful as we spent much of our time simply lounging around. There are plenty of shaded areas, as well as the full sun of the pool. And the view!! Gorgeous! The home boasts four bedrooms, one is very private. It also has a terrific tv room separate from the home but, still connected.
I cannot say enough about the people of Montserrat. We were lucky enough to visit during the St. Patrick's Day celebration. The warm people welcomed us into the entire festival including the PARADE. Best jerk chicken I've ever had.
Arranging our trip with Marsha was a pleasure. She was so forthcoming with information. She was easy to work with and quick to respond to our plethora of questions. She told us the best places to eat and she was absolutely correct. Olveston House was, again, so helpful. When one of our party declared she was a vegetarian, the CHEF came out to offer her an additional option to the menu. Their menu changes daily and is delicious now matter what you choose. We also ate at the "beach bar" as the locals call it. It's actually called the Yacht Club. They have great wings, burgers and onion rings!
They say if you drink the water from Montserrat, your soul will bring you back again and again. You do not need to drink from the spring, you simply need to visit this unique, non touristy locale to realize you've been missing out on something truly spectacular....that alone, will bring you back. We would highly recommend this villa and this island to our friends and to you, the reader.
Honestly, I don't really think anyone can put into words what an incredible experience awaits you at the Royal Palm Villa on Montserrat. It's truly best experienced and will leave you with what's best described as a movie in your mind.
Of our 5 trips to Montserrat since 2008, this was our 4th stay at the Royal Palm Villa. Aside from its immaculately maintained property, well-appointed mood-setting décor inside and out, fully updated appliances and a long list of other comforts that surpass anyone's expectations, my wife and I prefer staying at the Royal Palm for its inescapable tropical beauty, peace, privacy, and unrivaled combination of "uninterrupted views" of the simmering Soufriere's Hills Volcano to the south and the endless horizon and sunsets of the Caribbean Sea to the west, all from the privacy of the Royal Palm's expansive infinity pool deck. The Royal Palm literally has it all. No worries, no hassle, no problems, friendly staff, and the owners are nothing short of accommodating, genuine, and an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Staying at this property on an Island as safe as Montserrat with such an incredibly unique and evolving history provides an abundance of things to explore and experience like no other. Forget any concept of time and let it all come to you. Prepare to see what it's like to be 'Beyond Relaxed'!
Angie and Derek
We have been going to Montserrat for a number of years so we know the island and its properties well. This is one on the nicest houses on the island. Modern, well appointed with a beautiful pool and deck. Modern, spacious American style kitchen which can be a rarity. Well managed. Perfect for a family getaway in the tropics!
Stunning Villa and we are picky people who have rented a lot of villas best yet with views all around, very clean, beautifully decorated, fully loaded with kitchen appliances big and small, sound system will hook up to apple devices on AirPlay, wifi never failed, beautiful enclosed gazebo room with wetbar, mini fridge & ample seating & the biggest pool we have ever seen in a villa rental!! You feel very safe and secure at the villa also anywhere on the island! Our fav eats Sips & Bits Wine Bar in St. John's right after the Seaport and in the Seaport Pont's Beach view bar is excellent in Little Bay... We went to both place the day before and asked for special Caribbean meal to be cooked and they were cooked the next day!
Winston Pickett the property manager was able to help us with things before and on the island. Seoma the housekeeper is very friendly and sweet! Owner Marsha is amazing to deal with also so nice!!!
We will be back for sure!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your unbelievably stunning villa Marsha!
Kindest regards,
Cindy & Graham
We loved it. Not a bad thing to say. Everything was perfect. From the moment we arrived at the ferry and was greeted by Pickett everything was wonderful. The house is beautiful, spacious, spotless and overall gorgeous. The views are spectacular. We go back anytime.
On a hillside with nearly an acre of lush gardens, beautiful fruit trees, lawn. Stunning, unobstructed ocean and mountain/volcano views. Cooling breezes sway the palms. Lovely private, quiet location where you can even enjoy stargazing.
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"Meet Bean," the star tweeted along with a snap of the small pup.
"Bean is a little girl," she continued. "She is a chihuahua mix of some type :) she brought so much sunshine!!! I love my little bean so much."
The self-proclaimed animal lover adopted the dog from Spot! Pet Boutique in Los Angeles, Calif., perhaps in effort to fill the void left by the passing of her late puppy Lila who Cyrus has mourned since the dog's death in early December.
"Feeling connected to my baby girl Lila after tonight. i know she's up in doggy heaven proud of her mommy for staying strong," the 20-year-old tweeted on Dec. 17, adding days later, "Times like this is when I really miss Lila."
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Mutiny on the Short Bus
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Mutiny on the Short Bus (a Writing 6 Revue) is a show that takes back the "short bus"! We're tired of dancing around it; we all have limitations.Mutiny on the Short Bus was written by Diana Arcia, John Deger, Paul Fruhwirth, Thomas Hunt, Justin Schupan, Tamara Rozosky, and Chris Terry.Starring: Katherine Biskupic, Aaron Burns, Katie Kershaw, Martin Morrow, Amy Rose, and Brad Selvig. Everyone's welcome on the short bus – all aboard!
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My Dog's Eyes Are Red
Many pet owners feel queasy just talking about their dogs' eyes. As a result, reports on eye problems may be questionably accurate! When describing redness, therefore, it is important to distinguish where the red is. Is it in the anterior chamber, (the portion between the cornea and the iris), the iris (the colored part of the eye), the sclera (the white part of the eye), or the conjunctiva (the tissue surrounding the globe and lining the eyelids)?
What to Look For
Place your dog in an area that affords enough light and space for his comfort and your ability to examine him. Get a flashlight with a bright beam. Cradle your dog's head in both your hands and look straight into his eyes. Observe the upper and lower lids, the tissues surrounding the eyes, and the part of his head that spans the area between his eyes.
Lift each upper lid and tug down on each lower lid to observe the tissues beneath them. Using the flashlight, shine it directly into each eye to check the way your dog's pupils respond. Also shine the flashlight from the side of your dog's eyes to see how it illuminates the clear portion at the front of each globe.
Place your thumb on the upper lid of each eye and press gently down on your dog's eyes in order to assess how hard the eyes feel underneath. By forcing the globes back slightly in their sockets, you will also allow your dog's third eyelids to rise passively, giving you a look at them as well.
Check your dog's ability to see by testing his menace reflex. With the palm of your hand facing your dog, move your hand swiftly from a position about eighteen inches from your dog's eye to within about three inches of your dog's eye. If your dog can see, he'll blink. The absence of that response is a strong indication of reduced or absent vision. Repeat the maneuver a few times to check your result, since some blind dogs may actually blink in response to the movement of air created by your hand.


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Examines methods for quantitative data analysis. Uses current software packages to model data. Topics vary with instructor and may include probability, surveys, regression techniques, forecasting and time series, decision-making, or spatial analysis and data maps. Recommended: previous coursework in quantitative methods such as BIS 315 or BIS 312.
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Spring 2011 The topics covered will be the following: 1)hypothesis testing for equality of means 2)simple and multiple regression 3)ANOVA analysis 4)Bootstrap techniques
Student learning goals
Students should know what each of the statistical techniques measure and how to apply them in real life situations. The computer will be used extensively, with statistical packaged software. The students should have a beginning sense when the techniques are appropriate.
General method of instruction
Lectures with team exercises during class
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BIS 315 or equivalent statistics class.
Class assignments and grading
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Grades will be determined using the homework scores, the quiz scores, the final project score, and class participation.


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In recognition of June being Gay and Lesbian Pride Month the Office of Diversity Initiatives and Q:UNLV presents a panel discussion and presentation entitled, "The Impact of Bullying and Microaggression on LGBTQ Youth in
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Opening presentation by Dr. Jolyn DePriest, owner, AJ DePriest Consulting
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This 25 Bay boat is already professionally rigged. This boat will give you the option to fish the skinny water or chase bass out front on the ocean side. This boat has a 16" Simrad screen with a chirp transducer and 3d structure scan. It is rigged already with a Minn Kota trolling motor and power pole. Leaning post, backrest, and hand rails have been powder coated black. Don't let the Bay boat fool you! This boat will have no problem eating up the seas ocean side. Boat has a 300hp Yamaha with a jack plate. No question this boat will get you to the fish fast and without burning a ton of fuel!
In keeping with Contender's tradition of hard-core fishing boats, the 25 Bay offers all of the amenities you would expect in a larger bay boat, while incorporating some previously unseen features to accommodate the whole family, too. The large casting platforms – forward and aft – provide ample room for several fishermen without ever feeling crowded. The use of covering boards and bolster pads along the full length of the cockpit mean that you will never beat up your knees while fighting a fish from inside the boat.
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This Nissan was donated by a member. With the charitable efforts of various members, we were able to fix the car and sell it. The proceeds were used to finance the founding of the automotive committee. These photos provide a nice symbol of the Beginnings of the Space.