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clean and doing very well, working full time have my own apartment i finally have my sobiery under control and dont feel prison will help me all the other times i was heavily using and didnt care or have anything to care about, what is your optioN...
How old are your 15 prior theft convictions? How long have you been out of jail? What are you doing to demonstrate you are sober? There are a lot of other questions to be asked and answered. I suggest you get an attorney to help you out with this case. It will be difficult to avoid jail/prison time if convicted but there are arguments to be made. You need an attorney who is going to be able to present you to the prosecutor as the person you have become versus what your record demonstrate you were. You need someone who can determine if the State can convict you and then someone who can represent your best interest at sentencing. Meet with a lot of attorney to determine who is the best fit for you.See question
I know of someone (and have written proof via internet messages) that a woman in Colchester, VT, knowingly financed a vehicle in her name and got insurance for the sole purpose of allowing a 4 time convicted DUI offender and documented alcoholic d...
I cannot tell you the specifics above about Vermont law. I am a Maine attorney and I know in Maine this would be a crime by knowingly allowing someone with a suspended license to operate a motor vehicle. Additionally, there is the potential for civil liability should the individual driving the vehicle get into an accident.See question
Please help, husband owes just under 1,000.00 in fines he was sixteen when the crime was committed and he is now thirty and still suffering to pay this fine and we can not afford to consistently pay this so they keep arresting him, and could care...
I would urge you to write the court explaining the efforts to pay, list your income and expenses, and request a payment plan you could pay every month.See question
i will like to defend myself because i cant afford a lawyer
You do not ask a question. You are entitled to defend yourself but it is not a wise choice typically. Criminal cases are adversarial by nature. A judge or a jury will have to decide who they believe. An attorney is better trained to question witnesses in hopes of pointing out the errors in their stories. Be sure to sequester witness at trial. Good luck.See question
I am defending against a criminal complaint at trial and the prosecutor has supposedly taken command of my witness and made him it's witness after taking the deposition.
Anyone is permitted to subpoena any witness. Witnesses do not belong to the defense or prosecution. Privileges may prevent someone retained by the defense from testifying.See question
is there a certain amount of time that is supposed to go by before you blow into it the second time?? is there supposed to be another observation time between blowing into it?
Do you know which breathalyzer machine was used?See question
My friend found a used Samsung Galaxy III on the floor at a retail store in the middle of the night. It appears someone dropped it. She picked up the phone and put it in her pocket. When a store employee asked my friend "have you seen a phone" my ...
Your friends best move is to hire an attorney. Most jurisdictions do negotiate either the sentence or the level to the charge (felony/misdemeanor). You need to contact local counsel to determine if the value of $400 makes it a felonySee question
He passed a school bus that day but it was moving and no lights were flashing at the time. He turned right one block after passing the bus to proceed onto work. The bus driver reported that the bus was stopped and lights flashing. It doesn't say y...
I agree with Attorney Folsom. You need to hire an attorney to fight this and to determine if the bus had a video recording system. An attorney can assist you in presenting your case to a judge if it comes down to a bus driver said versus you said factual analysis.See question
My house was raided as i pulled in the driveway. They searched my house and car and found nothing but $600. I was charged with class a aggravated trafficking of a schedule w drug. But they did not arrest me? How soon can I get my discovery? How mu...
As previously stated, more information is needed. My guess is that there had to be evidence for the police to get a search warrant for your house unless you consented to a search. It is possible you allegedly engaged in trafficking on a date different than the search. That you possible sold to a CI or undercover officer. Again, more information is need. I would urge you seek counsel as soon as possible to protect your rights.See question
My friend and I got caught stealing from a local store. Both got $50 worth of stuff. After we got caught, we both went back and paid. My friend was 17 and got off. I'm going in tomorrow morning and don't know what's going to happen.
I agree you should not plea guilty and get a criminal defense attorney. I would encourage you to complete the shoplifters alternative course as well. If you have no criminal history you should be able to avoid a conviction.See question


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As we await the only game until Saturday — tomorrow in Uniondale — I don't have much to offer.
I am thinking, though, that if time permits maybe we can do our first live chat Thursday or Friday. The inaugural chat, you might recall, had to be postponed when that nice October snowstorm changed up my schedule that week.
I'll let you know. I also plan on being at Nassau tomorrow night, so we'll have the full blog experience from that woeful place.

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- One 29-ounce can of solid-pack pumpkin
- 2 cups (firmly packed) light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Two 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
- Double-Crust Pastry
In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin with the sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Whisk in the eggs. Slowly whisk in the evaporated milk until completely blended. Refrigerate while you prepare the pie shells.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the Double-Crust Pastry into an 11-inch round. Transfer the round to a 9-inch pie pan and fit it against the bottom and sides without stretching. Trim the overhanging dough to 1/2 inch, fold it under and crimp decoratively. Prick the dough all over with a fork. Repeat with the other half of the Double-Crust Pastry. Freeze the shells for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°. Bake the shells for 10 minutes, or until they are just beginning to brown slightly. Let cool to room temperature.
Pour the filling into the cooled shells and bake for about 45 minutes, until the pies move slightly in one mass (no liquid center) when lightly jiggled.


text: LAHORE- PTI chairman Imran Khan said that if dialogue with the Taliban failed to reach any conclusion, the entire nation was ready to fight Taliban's menace. Talking to journalists in Lahore, he said that military operation would do no good, as there had been 6,000 operations during the past ten years. He also stressed for inclusion of Waziristan elements in dialogue process, as a civilian government was initiating dialogues with tribals for the very first time in the history of Pakistan. He said that strong Pakistan army was a guarantee for a strong Pakistan.


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Even during lean economic times, there is one genre of medicine that is always in demand: plastic surgery. People often don't like the way they look and they are willing to do just about anything to change said look. What if they didn't have to go under the knife to increase some of their more embarrassing dimensions? What if they could just eat a whole bunch of cookies?
A Japanese cookie manufacturer is claiming just that. Their awkwardly named F-Cup cookies are said to, quite obviously, increase bust size. Now you can forgo all of that silicone and succumb to all of that sugar. These cookies are filled with Pueraria Mirifica, a plant filled to the brim with estrogen. They are available in in both Soy Milk and Pralines & Chocolate flavors.
Also, it must be noted that there is absolutely zero proof that these cookies will increase bust size so you should probably stick to the classic chocolate chip cookie.


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Hi, everyone! I'm so happy to be welcomed into the CollegeFashionista team for another season and reason to write about fashion! I previously wrote for the LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS category. And even though I surrounded myself with stylish Fashionistos all spring, I am excited for my fresh start with STYLE GURU STYLE.
My state of West Virginia is great; however, when I have time to go and explore, I'm a sucker for those are-we-there-yet road trips. It's safe to say that I will be equivalent to a nomad this summer, with intentions of a dozen of those in mind. With the spirit of spontaneity in mind, I'm ready to come in every week with a variety of new trends, while incorporating the old, but never forgotten classics.
One of my favorite styles this season definitely deals with versatility, comfort and of course, the season's trends: a nice pair of knitted shorts. My favorite pair has a red pattern that I like to complement with gold accessories. They are loose and breezy for the hopeful, tropical weather that I plan to enjoy all season, while creating enough movement to go on a walk without readjusting yourself every-so-often. I can't wait to purchase a top to turn my favorite pair of knitted shorts into a set that even the store will wonder why they didn't initially match them together. Keep in mind: either the top or bottom will be always cute enough to wear either together or apart. It always makes me sleep better at night when I know I am getting every penny's worth out of my purchases!
To me, this summer is about the warm weather and endless opportunity– contemplations on whether I should use my extra cash on HauteLook, late night pizza and ice cream urges, debates between sunscreen or suntan oil and always deciding to dine outside beneath cute umbrellas over air conditioning– overall, ample time with family and friends (distant and close). During all of our summer fashion experiments, it's a great idea to try funky sunglasses, choose bold colors and be confident in loud patterns. Let's be fun this summer, Fashionistas!


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Puerto Vallarta is one of the most romantic places on Earth. There's nothing like watching the sun set over the ocean while witnessing the magical colors shimmering off of the windows of every house in town, as well as the waters of Banderas Bay.
The warmth of both the air, the sea and the people, make the city a great place to just stroll along the malecon and enjoy an ice cream cone, or sit and enjoy a beer or a drink at one of the many beach bars along the way.
If you are into gourmet meals, that's another great option for a romantic moment, at a restaurant by the beach or up in the hills with a spectacular view of the bay, the town and the sunsets.
Right off the top of my head, I'll list a few romantic ideas for your trip:
Use this video to find some more romantic ideas, or read the Top 10 Romantic ideas section too:
Here is a short list of tours which shall surely make of your special evening with your significant other a night you shall never forget.
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Sign design approved for Westminster
When it comes to Westminster's official signs welcoming visitors, the city known for the area's apple crop is undergoing a re-branding. The city council last night approved the design for five new signs that'll replace worn-down old signs. According to City Administrator David Smith, the signs will be placed at entrances to the city and in front of Rite-Aid Pharmacy—in the heart of downtown. The signs will be blue and gold and feature a unique design, according to Smith. What they will not reflect, however, is the apple. City funds and an outside grant are footing the bill.


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Allyson Schwartz on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-13)
Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act: Amends the Securities Exchange Act to require that any proxy for an annual shareholders meeting provide for a separate shareholder vote to approve executive compensation for named executive officers. The shareholder vote shall not be:
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Rep. BARNEY FRANK (D, MA-4): The amount of wages is irrelevant to the SEC. What this bill explicitly aims at is the practice whereby people are given bonuses that pay off if the gamble pays off, but don't lose you anything if it doesn't. That is, there is a wide consensus that this incentivizes excessive risk.
Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. SPENCER BACHUS (R, AL-6): True, the first 6 pages of the bill give the owners, the shareholders, a non-binding vote on the pay of top executives. But then come the next 8 pages, the switch, which gives the regulators the power to decide appropriate compensation for not only just top executives but for all employees of all financial institutions above $1 billion in assets and all without regard for the shareholders' prior approval. So under the guise of empowering shareholders, it is, in fact, the government that is empowered. And, finally, on page 15, the bill designates those same government entities which regulated AIG, Countrywide, and collectively failed to prevent the worst financial calamity since the Great Depression. This bill continues the Democrat majority's tendency to go to the default solution for every problem: create a government bureaucracy to make decisions better left to private citizens and private corporations.
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Rep. NYDIA VELÁZQUEZ (D, NY-12): We need jobs that cannot be shipped overseas and will not evaporate in the next cycle of boom and bust. But those jobs aren't going to appear out of thin air. They need to be created. By expanding existing industries and unlocking new ones, H.R. 2965 will generate the jobs we need. Job creation is the primary goal of R&D. But in order to generate new positions, we have to first develop new industries. Commercialization is critical to that process.
Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. ED MARKEY (D, MA-7): I must oppose this bill because I have serious concerns about allowing SBIR awards to go to an unlimited number of businesses owned or controlled by venture capital (VC) firms. The SBIR program, responsible for over 60,000 patents, has always focused on innovation from truly small businesses for whom commercial capital market funding is typically not an option. However, with the change made in this bill, the SBIR program would be wide open to applicants that already are well-capitalized due to VC participation, crowding out the small businesses that have been the focus of the highly successful SBIR program.
While I support VC participation in the SBIR program, enabling an unlimited amount of large VC majority-owned firms to qualify for SBIR funding calls into question whether this program, intended for genuinely small businesses, is, in fact, still focused on these firms.
We should do everything in our power to strengthen small businesses that generate 70% of new jobs in our country. H.R 2965 does not do enough to ensure that small businesses are the focus of the SBIR program, and therefore I cannot support the bill.
Proponents support voting YES because:
We should not deprive the public, the stockholders, from being able to do anything meaningful once they find out about scandalous levels of executive compensation or board compensation. Everyone talks about the corporate board as the remedy. But the board is often a part of the problem, being paid huge amounts of money for showing up once or twice a year at meetings.
Give the stockholders a meaningful remedy. Once you get the mandatory disclosure put in place by previous legislation, we are saying the stockholders should be allowed to have a referendum on that and not have a runaround by the board.
Opponents support voting NO because:
This vote is based on mischaracterization--it is an unnecessary amendment. The opportunity for these kinds of votes already exists within the structure of corporate governance right now. A good company from Georgia, AFLAC, went ahead and already has these nonbinding shareholder votes. But there is a difference between having individuals in the private sector, shareholders and individuals outside of the mandating of government to have it occur and have government come in with its heavy hand and say, this is exactly what you need to do because we know best. Our constituents know better how to act and how to relate to corporations than Washington.
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is North America's Neighborhood Union--1.3 million members with UFCW locals in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Our members work in supermarkets, drug stores, retail stores, meatpacking and meat processing plants, food processing plants, and manufacturing workers who make everything from fertilizer to shoes. We number over 60,000 strong with 25,000 workers in chemical production and 20,000 who work in garment and textile industries.
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On one hand, Mitch Nay had done this thousands of times before.
On the other, it had never been quite like this.
Hamilton's senior third baseman made his way into the batter's box for the first day of baseball practice earlier this year.
The distance to the mound, the field dimensions, and the ball were all the same.
But the crowd was much more than just teammates and coaches.
Nearly two dozen scouts watched intently as Nay swung the bat, analyzing his every move.
"I had an idea there'd be people there, but I had no idea there would be that many," Nay said. "It was a little overwhelming."
Nay admits he tried too hard that day to impress everyone, and the mental part is something he and a select group of other star East Valley athletes must deal with.
A few months ago, these players stepped on the field in relative anonymity. Now, the spotlight is shining brightly.
"He's got a lot of heat on him," Hamilton baseball coach Mike Woods said. "If I was 18 and in that position, I'm sure I'd be feeling it a little bit, too. But he's doing well. He's getting used to it."
Nay has committed to Arizona State, so it's not like his ascension came out of nowhere. But he performed very well at the U.S. Olympic Trials this summer before a stress fracture in his shin sidelined him for months.
The showing made such an impression that ESPN scouting expert Keith Law listed Nay as the 28th best prospect for June's Major League Baseball amateur draft.
"When those ESPN rankings came out and they saw me as a high prospect, it kind of hit me," Nay said.
Kenny Lacy had a similar eye-opening moment.
The Mountain Pointe junior sat out his sophomore year of football after transferring from Cesar Chavez, but once this year's game film began circulating to college coaches, his recruitment began to take off.
In early February, Nebraska sent him a scholarship offer, validating his place among some of the best linemen in the country.
"I wasn't expecting it to happen like this," Lacy said. "After I sat out as a sophomore, I was thinking I'd get interest from smaller schools — NAU, San Diego State, San Jose State, places like that. I don't know how it happened. (The recruiting momentum) got started and I really didn't expect it. When I got the Nebraska offer, I kind of knew. That's big-time football."
Marcos de Niza junior safety Priest Willis may be the most sought after senior-to-be in the state. He receives stacks of mail each day from powerhouse programs pleading with him to accept their full-ride scholarship.
It's a far cry from just two years ago, when Willis had to battle just to make the varsity football team at St. Mary's.
He didn't have an offer until January, but now has nearly 30.
"One week, it was two offers a day," Willis said. "I had 10 in one week. I got Oklahoma and Arkansas the same day. And later that night I got Oklahoma State. It was crazy."
It can be a lot to handle for athletes who may one day reach the pinnacle of their sports, but for now are still in high school.
Lacy doesn't like the attention it garners. If he receives a new scholarship offer, he doesn't like to tell his teammates.
"I'm not a big fan of it," he said. "I don't want kids to get the idea I'm bragging."
While Willis and Lacy can have their college destination settled before stepping on the gridiron next year if they so choose, Nay's sport is the only one in season right now.
For Nay, these next few months may be crucial. If he shows the tools scouts love, it could have a massive effect on where he gets drafted, with the type of volatility that could make or lose him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
"Last year, I didn't have a lot of attention on me," Nay said. "It was easy to go out and perform and just be in the moment. This year, in the beginning of the season it was a little bit tough. I felt like I was under a microscope. Every day I'm getting better and more comfortable with it."
Willis seems to thrive on the attention. He enjoys talking to the coaches as he figures out where he will be playing college football after next season.
However, he promises this new surge of fame won't change him or make him forget about the journey.
"I'll always remember where I came from," he said. "It really helped me having a bad start, because you learn from your falls. There are a lot of kids that play this sport, and a lot of kids don't get this opportunity that I'm in right now. I just think about, if I was in their shoes, how bad would I want this? I'm never going to get big-headed, like I'm better than anyone else. This process, I'm just enjoying it and I just want to make the right decision when it's time."
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Bishops say migrant's killing raises serious questions - suggest review of detention policy
The Bishops of Malta and Gozo this morning called for justice in the wake of the killing of an immigrant in a Detention Service van and asked whether this case should lead to a review of the detention policy.
Two soldiers have been accused of the murder of Mamadou Kamara early on Saturday.
Archbishop Paul Cremona and Bishop Mario Grech in a joint statement expressed their sorrow over the case and expressed their condolences to Mr Kamara's family and friends and the Malian community in Malta.
"The death of Mamadou Kamara again raises a number of very serious questions," the bishops said.
"What led to the death of this person while he was under the control of the forces of law and order? We expect justice to be served as quickly as possible both with regard to the persons involved and the responsible institutions, in order to reassure the Maltese people and the immigrant community," the bishops said.
"Another question is whether this is another opportunity to reflect on the detention policy. Are there alternatives to the different situations which the immigrants find themselves in? The fundamental guiding principle, in this case too, should be respect for the dignity of the person."
The bishops said this case should also lead society to reflect about its attitude to persons who sought asylum in Malta. Speeches, comments and behaviour of a racist nature or which showed contempt to the migrants were against the teachings of the Gospel.
The bishops expressed their praise and gratitude to all those who try to help the migrants in the detention centres including the members of the Detention Service, the police and the AFM, medical and para-medical personnel, social workers and others as well as the various NGOs and government departments and agencies.
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LONDON (Jul. 26)
President Nasser of the United Arab Republic reacted to Iran's recognition of Israel by calling the UAR Ambassador to Iran home "for consultations" yesterday, it was reported here today.
Simultaneously, Arab League Council representatives met in Cairo to discuss a proposal that the Arab countries break off diplomatic relations with Iran which is a Moslem but not an Arab state. However, no immediate action in that direction was taken.
Government spokesmen said that Mahmoud Hammud, the UAR envoy to Iran, would return to his post at Teheran soon. The Cairo press meanwhile charged that Shah Mohammed Riza Pahlevi of Iran extended full diplomatic recognition to Israel to get more aid from Western countries.


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Date of Birth
24 May 1973
Czech Rep.
Signed for LFC
LFC Debut
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LFC Appearances
LFC Goals
International Caps
International Goals
Vladimir Smicer left Liverpool for Bordeaux in the summer of 2005 just weeks after signing off in style by playing a crucial role in the Champions League win over AC Milan.
Coming on as a substitute for Harry Kewell, Smicer scored the Reds' second goal in the memorable comeback and also scored Liverpool's deciding penalty in the vital penalty shoot-out before Jerzy Dudek's save from Shevchenko. It was a sweet reward for Smicer who returned to action in February 2005 after missing most of the 2004-05 season after a knee operation.
The Czech international first arrived at Anfield in 1999 and joined his close friend Patrik Berger at Liverpool.
An attacking midfielder, Smicer first shot to prominence in 1996, helping Slavia Prague reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup and then starring for the Czech Republic during their run to the final of Euro 96.
He then moved on to French club RC Lens where he enjoyed more success - inspiring the club to a first ever-French title in 1997-98.
In June 1999 he was recruited by Liverpool to fill the void left by the departure of Steve McManaman to Real Madrid. His first campaign in the Premiership was a difficult one as he struggled to come to terms with the pace of the English game and his cause was not helped a succession of injuries.
The 2000-2001 season saw Vladimir fare much better, whether it be on the flanks or behind the front two. Having got to grips with life in the Premiership and regaining full fitness he showed in glimpses just what he is really capable of and played an important role in the Reds' treble cup triumph.
Unfortunately he was plagued with injury problems and lack of consistency but he did have some good moments like the last minute winner against Chelsea in 2002 and the performance in the 2-0 win over Roma in the Champions League at Anfield, and then the perfect ending his Champions League Final heroics of 2005 that ensured that he'll forever be remembered as legend on the Kop.
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The Buffalo Bills came out firing. Drew Bledsoe had a stealthy night completing 22 of 29 passes for 231 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Much emphasis was based on the offensive line last week in camp practices, and it showed on the field Saturday night as they allowed ZERO sacks. Many times when St. Louis blitzed, Jonas Jennings would stand out for laying some massive blocks, giving Bledsoe more time to throw than last week against the Titans. Gaps where quickly closed and holes where opened for Travis Henry and Joe Burns as they combined for 73 yards on 12 attempts.
The offense combined for 354 total yards. Running back Travis Henry left the game early after twisting his foot, he is expected to be ready to go next week, but may sit out. Jonas Jennings took a wounding blow to the head,resulting in a concussion. His status is still undecided.
The Buffalo defense held strong for 3 consecutive Rams' offensive series before finally letting up a score. The starting defense sacked Rams quarterback Kurt Warner 4 times, mostly on tight pass coverage.
Cornerback Antoine Winfield and defensive lineman Ron Edwards each had 1 sack and defensive lineman Aaron Schobel had 2 to finish up the night (5 total sacks by the defense). The winning tackle was a sack by Josh Stamer, that caused a
fumble which was recovered by defensive end Marcus Jones to end the game. The goaline offense continued to improve as the Bills reserve defense stacked up the Rams offense led by QB Marc Bulger 4 consecutive times at the 2 yard line to force a field goal.
Takeo Spikes took charge of the defense with his first game back from a small groin injury as he re-energized the 3rd largest crowd in Buffalo Bills pre-season history of 62,286. He recorded 3 tackles while chasing St. Louis Rams QB Kurt Warner out of the pocket on many occasions.
The wide receivers clearly stole the show, as the 5 who played recorded 218 yards for 19 receptions and 3 touchdowns, with Eric Moulds nabbing over 110 yards by himself. Moulds exploded past the Rams secondary all day and made many slant pattern ecquasions including one very nice catch on the Rams far sideline. Pre-season breakout Clarence Coleman failed to appear much in the Bills offensive play but did record a fumble, 1 reception for 3 yards and a touchdown. Josh Reed and Bobby Shaw both showed their speed while combining for almost 90 yards. James Jett has yet to be seen in the pre-season play. He is expected to be cut on Tuesday.
The Buffalo Bills special teams that has shown extreme improvement continued to show great potential as they averaged a very healthy 14 yards on punt returns, including a long punt return of 37 yards from Clarence Coleman but was fumbled and recovered by the Rams. Tony Driver also bobbled a kickoff return, but fell on it soon after to retain possession. Antonio Brown saw limited return duties.
Not only did the Bills play better this week but the penalties were greatly reduced in Saturday's effort as they were flagged 6 times for 45 yards, one being what appeared to be a shaky pass interference call by the referee on a breakup in the end zone at the end of the third quarter. There were no offensive penalties. However fumbles
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These gardens are so beautiful.
This is a fun place to bring the kids and see the animals up close.
Other than the famous Hot Spring Pools, they also offer boating, fishing, hiking and so much more.
Some really beautiful gardens to walk around and check out, they even have a maze. "don't get lost"
So much to do here, summer or winter – trail rides, hiking, skiing and you got to try the westcaster luge, just to name a few.
Outdoor Mountain adventure including, gondola ride to the top, scenic views, mountain biking, snow shoeing, skiing, snowboarding, theatre in the sky, wildlife, birds in motion, lumberjack show, etc. Please note events/attractions are based on the season. **Favorite – Lumberjack show is hilarious.
Great spot on jogging routes, tai chi, or for relaxing in the sunshine and have a picnic. There is a rain garden and a playground for the kids.
Great views and variety of trails for hiking, walking and jogging, and there is a playground tucked into the upper hillside.
Has several trails with breathtaking views and if you have the nerve for it, there is the suspension bridge – best of all it's free.
Beautiful maintained gardens – spectacular views and so much more.
Sasamat Lake Port Moody BCWebsite: www.vancouverinsider.net/archives/20-Sasamat-Lake.html
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Comment: Research, regulatory trends suggest ESAs should play declining role in patient care
Comment: Research, regulatory trends suggest ESAs should play declining role in patient care
Editor's Note: In February, JAMA published a meta-analysis led by Charles L. Bennett, MD, a member of the Oncology News International Editorial Advisory Board, suggesting that ESA use is associated with increased mortality. Here, Dr. Bennett and co-author Simone N. Boyle elaborate on the findings.
The FDA approved the use of erythropoietin-stimulating agents in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy 15 years ago, but only recently has significant attention forced a re-examination of the controversy over ESA use in these patients. Mounting clinical evidence associates ESA use with increased mortality rates, and laboratory evidence has shown the drugs can promote tumor growth.
These findings are making it increasingly difficult to ignore the controversy surrounding ESA use in the oncology setting. This increased scrutiny may lead to changes in standard clinical practice. The two agents receiving the attention are Procrit (epoetin) and Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa).
Clinical research
Resolutions in the debate surrounding ESAs remain elusive largely because research has been inconclusive and inconsistent. More than 50 large phase III clinical trials have evaluated the use of ESAs within the cancer setting; however, these trials produced conflicting results.
Several meta-analyses of these trials aimed to clarify safety information. While the meta-analyses demonstrated increased risk with ESA use, these results were not statistically significant.
The most recent meta-analysis published in February,1 the first since 2006, shows a statistically significant increased mortality risk with ESAs for the treatment of cancer-related anemia. This report included 13 trials and 5,369 patients (for a total of 51 trials and 13,611 patients) that had not been included in previous meta-analyses. Some of the trials included cancer patients not receiving chemotherapy (not an approved ESA indication).
Laboratory research
The biological basis for this clinical observation is not entirely understood, although laboratory evidence is growing more comprehensive. The initial laboratory debate focused largely on whether ESA toxicity in cancer patients results from hemoglobin levels greater than12 g/dL or if there is a more direct toxicity. Evidence now supports a more direct effect.
This evidence hinges on four central questions:
• Are erythropoietin receptors (EpoR) present on tumors?
• Are the downstream effects of these receptors also present in tumors?
• What is the role of EpoR in the facilitation of tumor progression?
• What is the role of EpoR in increased resistance to chemotherapy?
Researchers have identified EpoR on a wide range of tumor cells, including breast, head and neck, lung, cervical, ovarian, prostate, endometrial, renal, and gastric cancer, as well as neuroblastomas, gliomas, melanomas, and lymphomas.2 Of the studies looking for the presence of EpoR in the aforementioned cancer types, 88% confirmed the presence of EpoR.3
Interestingly, these results vary from cancer type to cancer type. For some cancers, head and neck or prostate for example, EpoR is identified in 100% of studies conducted. However, for other cancer types, such as renal or ovarian, this percentage is lower (67% and 83%, respectively).3
While evidence supporting the presence of EpoR on tumor cells has increased, there are a few studies that negate this evidence. A primary argument made in these studies is that the methods used by previous investigators were nonspecific, claiming that the antibodies utilized were equally likely to identify ubiquitous heat shock proteins as EpoR.4


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Let me ask you, have you ever listened to a rock/pop/celtic/folk band all in one? Add to that a lead singer who plays bagpipes while doing rock songs and you've got Off-Kilter.
We don't know exactly when we'll be playing them but keep an eye on the schedule. We likely will be playing them in their own segment a couple of times per week (once in the day and once in the evening).


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The Hudson girls basketball team fell to 5-2 on the season and 2-1 in the Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division after losing a convincing 68-48 decision to defending two-time Division I state champion Twinsburg Dec. 19 at Hudson High School's Ray "Buck" Hyser Gymnasium.
The Lady Tigers (8-0, 4-0) jumped out to an 11-2 advantage and led from start to finish. At one point, Twinsburg had a 51-23 lead midway through the third quarter.
Senior guard Ashley Morrissette did it all for the Lady Tigers.
She had 14 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter and knocked down six of Twinsburg's eight three-pointers. She drained a deep three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Lady Tigers a 33-22 lead at halftime and knocked down a long two-pointer off the dribble as time expired in the third quarter.
Brooke Smith added 18 points and Baleigh Reid had 11 points for Twinsburg.
Hannah Boesinger led the Lady Explorers with 20 points and Jackie Ulmer added 13 points.
The host Hudson boys bowling team won its second consecutive match after posting a 2,247-2,021 victory over Northeast Ohio Conference rival Twinsburg Dec. 19 at Sto-Kent Family Entertainment in Stow.
Donny Campbell led the Explorers with scores of 198 and 203, respectively.
Also faring well for Hudson (3-6) were Mike Rybak (199-194) and Philip Rust (164-190).
The girls team, which only had three varsity players, lost 2,164-1,145.
Angela Piazza (167-174) and Autumn Stanonik (122-120) led the Lady Explorers (1-6, 1-6).
The junior varsity boys team posted a 1,726-1,255 win.
Hunter McCullough (199-125) and Derek Moran (150-161) led Hudson.
For more, see the Dec. 23 edition of the Hudson Hub-Times.


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NORWAY-L ArchivesArchiver > NORWAY > 1999-03 > 0921177620
From: "P. Risvold" <>
Subject: Re: Knutson/Knutzon's from Norway
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 12:40:20 -0600
Karol is looking for this Knutson/Knutzon family -
"Helge Knutson was born in Nore Prestegjeld, Numedal, Norway in 1826. He was
the only son of Knut and Gunild. There were four sisters. He married Ingebor
Oldsdatter, daughter of Ole and Gro.
They left from Oslo on a sail boat, sailing for 9½ weeks. They landed in
Quebec and sailed by boat on the St. Lawrence River to Lansing, Michigan. They
next came down the Mississippi River to McGregor (Iowa), finally locating at
the home of an aunt of Helge, eighty miles southwest of McGregor.
Ole Halgrim encouraged them to move to Humboldt County. In May 1872, a caravan
of five neighbors fixed up covered wagons and started out. They finally
reached a homestead belonging to Kluge's, (John Opheim's present home). Kluges
had a sod hut, and the family camped there for a few days.
Then Helge decided to build a sod hut (1½ miles east, ½ mile north of Thor,
section 15,) on a knoll of dry land with sloughs to the west and east. Later
lumber was hauled from Fort Dodge (Iowa) to build a house which consisted of
one large room and a loft upstairs.
That year was a difficult one. There was no cash and no credit. The family
lived mostly on midling bread. They had a dollar's worth of sugar the entire
first year.
Ten children were born to this family. Only four grew to adulthood. Several
died from Diptheria. The four who grew up were Knut, who did blacksmithing and
also farmed near Thor; Rosa, who married Jens Gangestad and lived on a farm
near Goldfield; and Ole and Henry, who lived on the family farm. Henry lived
on this farm until 1946 when he retired and moved to Eagle Grove. The farm was
sold in 1951 to Lawrence McDermott. Gordon Mersch is the present owner.
Henry and Ingeborge Mickelson Knutson were the parents of Thelma, Iva, Evertt
and Howard."
A reprint from the book "Thor and Community 1881 - 1981" a centennial
celebration publication of the community of Thor, Humboldt County, Iowa.
The Lutheran Church in Thor published a centennial booklet in 1972 and that
book lists that Henry Knudson confirmed 1904, George Knutson was confirmed in
1908. There are also Knutzons and Eittreims listed in later confirmation
Karol - have you checked the records available through the Mormon Family
History Centers yet? Their catalog lists church records on microfilm as being
available back to about 1708 for parts of the Nore prestegjeld (clerical
district) and a bygdebok/ættarbok also available on microfiche which MIGHT be
of assistance. (There are probably others on the List with more experience in
that area than I.)
My maternal grandmother was born in Thor just a couple years after your
grandfather, and some of their siblings appears to be of nearly identical ages
- so in that small community we can be completely sure that they knew each
other. But her ancestors came from the Hardanger area of Hordaland in Norway -
so my researches have taken me into different Norwegian records and nowhere
into Buskerud county Norway.
Pam Risvold
Karol Wiekamp wrote:
> Dear All,
> My Knutson/Knutzon's (my grandfather changed the spelling) were from
> Numedal, Nore Prest. Norway. Settled in Thor/Eagle Grove, Iowa. Searching
> for:
> 1st Generation
> Knute KNUTSON (my ggggrandfather)
> m. Gunhild
> 2nd Generation
> Helge KNUTSON b. 11 Feb 1826 Numedal, Nore Prestegjeld, Norway d. 25 Sep
> 1887 Thor, Humboldt Co., Iowa (my gggrandfather)
> Helge
> m. Abt. 1853 Ingebor OLDSDATTER in Numedal, Nore Prest., Norway
> 3rd Generation
> Gro KNUTSON b. Bef. 1854
> Knute H. KNUTSON b. 21 Oct 1854 Numedal, Nore Prest., Norway d. 19 Dec 1893
> Thor, Humboldt Co., Iowa (my ggrandfather)
> Ole KNUTSON b. 1864
> Rosa KNUTSON b. 1867
> Gunhild KNUTSON b. 1872
> Henry H. KNUTSON b. 1873
> Knute H. KNUTSON
> m. 2 Feb 1882 in Thor, Humboldt Co., Iowa to Britha EITREIM daughter of
> Kristofer EITREIM.
> 4th Generation
> Belle KNUTSON b. Abt. 1882
> Christian KNUTSON b. 19 Aug 1884
> Anna Helena KNUTSON b. 28 Feb 1887, Thor, Iowa d. 17 Jan 1970 in Thor,
> Humboldt, Co., Iowa
> Henry Kornelius KNUTZON b. 10 Oct 1889 in Thor, Iowa d. May 1971 Kingman,
> (my grandfather)
> George KNUTZON b. 10 Oct 1893 in Thor, Iowa d. Sep 1976 in Thor, Iowa
> If anyone has anything to add, I surely would appreciate it.
> Karol Knutzon-Wiekamp
> Etiwanda, California
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How to keep your computer wires in line
Not everybody has gone completely wireless. It's these poor souls who are destined to trip in the mess of wires dangling in bundles behind the desk. But there's a quick and easy way to straighten things up.
Zip ties!
The lowly zip tie isn't just for cops to keep unruly folks in line. They're also great for putting those unruly computer wires in their place. Zip ties are cheap and come in all different colors. Just one zip and your wire problems are gone. And they're not just for computer wires!
Wires behind your tv making a mess? Zip it!
Appliance wires making that clean kitchen counter untidy? Zip it!
Old extension cords rumpling in the closet? Zip it!
What can't you do with these lovely things? Bundling pens? Wristbands? Where does it end?


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The most popular is a trip to see some of the islands' hundreds of thousands of penguins.
British tourists are keen on tours to the battlefield sites of the 1982 conflict, says Debbie Summers, tourism development manager for a Stanley-based shipping company.
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Here's how you can download the Flight Simulator Boeing app free for Android devices.
1. Go to the Google Play page for the free app Flight Simulator Boeing.
2. Tap the Install button.
Here's a description of Flight Simulator Boeing:
"Fly a Boeing 737-400 in a real world simulated environment!
- Real airplane physics.
- 2 airports
- Realist terrain.
- Using Nasa's utility FoilSim 3 to calculate the physics of the airplane (really realistic).
- Other aircrafts on scenario.
- World is really huge!
- 2 different tipes of view
- Cockpit View
- Airplane View
- Situational simulated:
- Engine failure if the aircraft hits a structure.
- Heat and temperature problems on overspeed.
The plane crashes on buildings and floor!"
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The Throwzini Knife Holder is a fun way to dress up any kitchen decor. Knives are cleverly positioned around the poor circus performer to create a great comical, but functional knife block. The set comes with a bread, chef, two utility, and a paring knife. Each knife also has its own individual sheath to keep it sharp and usable. This item would make a great gift for weddings, new homeowners, or any kitchen enthusiasts!
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This is a list of standardized tests that students may have to take for admissions to various Universities and Colleges. Tests of language proficiency are excluded here.
Only tests not included within a certain secondary schooling curriculum are listed. Thus, those tests initially focused on secondary-school-leaving, e.g., GCE A-Levels in the UK, or French Baccalaureate, are not listed here, although they function as the de facto admission tests in those countries.
United States and CanadaEdit
- SAT - formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test
- ACT - formerly American College Testing Program or American College Test
- THEA - Texas Higher Education Assessment
Graduate/Professional schoolsEdit
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
- Dental Admission Test (DAT)- (United States)
- Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)- (Canada)
- Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
- Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
- Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT)
- Allied Health Professions Admission Test (AHPAT)
- MOAT - for medical school
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
- STAT - Special Tertiary Admissions Test, aptitude test for non-school leavers
- UMAT - Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test, required for undergraduate entry to many Australian and New Zealand undergraduate-entry medical schools
- uniTEST - provided jointly by ACER and Cambridge Assessment(UK)
- Vestibular - University entrance exams in Brazil
- National College Entrance Examination - Standard means of entry to Chinese universities
- AST - Ameson Scholastic Test, originally designed for students who come from China, and be appling to the University of Cambridge of the UK, now used by a handful of UK and Australian universities.
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- EAMCET - Test for admissions into engineering and medical schools in the state of Andhra Pradesh(INDIA)
- IIT-JEE,HSEE[1] - Standard means of entry to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)and ITBHU.
- CEE - Standard means of entry to Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology(NSIT) and Delhi College of Engineering(DCE).
- BITSAT - Standard means of entry to BITS, Pilani
- AIEEE - Standard means of entry to the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) across India with some other colleges
- All India Pre Medical Test - Standard test for admission to 15% of Central Government quota merit seats in Government Medical Colleges in India.
- TKB - Test for undergraduate admissions in Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Psychometric Entrance Test (colloquially "The Psychometry") - Required for undergraduate entry to most universities in Israel
- Concoor - Standard means of entry to universities in Iran.
- HPAT - Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test, required for undergraduate entry to Irish Medical Schools
- Examination for Japanese University Admission - Required for entry by foreigners into many Japanese Universities
- NAT - Category I - National Aptitude Test, for admission in Engineering, Computer Science, Medical and Arts in most universities of Pakistan.
- Högskoleprovet - the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test
South KoreaEdit
- College Scholastic Ability Test - Standard means of entry to South Korean universities and colleges
- ÖSS - Standard means of entry to Turkish universities.
United KingdomEdit
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- UKCAT - United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test
- ELAT - English Literature Admissions Test
- Modern and Medieval Languages(MML) Test, provided and required by the Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages of the University of Cambridge
- STEP - Sixth Term Examination Paper, only the subjects of Mathematics(I, II, III) are available after 2003
- Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA Cambridge)
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- uniTEST - provided jointly by Cambridge Assessment and ACER(Australia)
Postgraduate/Professional schoolsEdit
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- GATE,JAM and Jmet - Standard means of entry to the graduate courses at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
- GAT-GENERAL - Graduate Aptitude Test, for admission in M.Phil and HEC Scholarship Schemes, Pakistan.
- GAT-SUBJECT - Graduate Aptitude Test, for admission in PhD programs, Pakistan.
- NAT - Category II - National Aptitude Test, for admission in Graduate / Masters programs, Pakistan.
See AlsoEdit
- Education admission tests
- List of primary and secondary school tests
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Join the Kent Narrows Development Foundation for the 7th annual Taste of Kent Narrows. Come out and sample the culinary talents of the area's finest restaurants and enjoy the waterfront views of the Eastern Shore. But it doesn't stop there…this family event also features live entertainment, local wine tasting, arts and craft vendors, children's activities, and much more. Held at the Chesapeake Exploration Center. Ages 12 and under free with paying adult. Ticket includes samplings from all particpating restaurants.
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Students are delighted at their good fortune to have a Dharma center in Lake Worth. And looking back, the history of how our little jewel of a center came into being is quite a story. As all good stories do, it contains elements of suspense, adventure, triumph, and tragedy.
Many of you already know that it is now more than five decades since the invasion of Tibet by the Chinese. Thousands of people sought refuge in India along with the Dalai Lama, whose seat as Head of State is now in Dharamsala. Among those who thought it wise to leave was an amazing and formidable family from Kham, the eastern region of Tibet. They were led from the village of Dashul under the watchful eyes of their mother and father, both lifelong and devoted practitioners. The year was 1959. Gathering their four children (two sisters and two brothers), they left before dawn's first light in the middle of winter. Imagine their father planning and packing the family yak. A small, compact man, his body was powerful and his mind clear and quick. It was through his prophecy that they chose to leave the only life that their families had known for centuries. They took what provisions they could manage as well as ancient, precious Dharma items.
Their journey was infused with an uncertainty that we can only imagine: a small band traveling by night and hiding by day. Hunger and biting cold pursued them for months, especially in the mountain passes. Many people are not aware that the Tibetans had to flee through some of the highest mountains in the world. The trip took an unexpected year and a half, and hardships exacted their inexorable toll. Shortly after arriving in India, their youngest sister died quite suddenly along the path. And within the first year in a refuge camp located in Eastern India, their mother and older sister also passed away.
Now they were two young men with their widowed father and very much in a new world. Initially they worked on road crews. . . . this was close to two years. Managing as best they could from day to day, their faith in the Dharma and their profound courage carried them. Eventually Khenchen Palden settled at Sanskrit University in Varanasi, teaching Tibetan studies. He also became the Department Head of Nyingma Buddhism as well as a University administrator with numerous responsibilities. This was circa 1967. Khenpo Tsewang continued his studies and was enthroned as a Nyingma Abbot by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. In 1978 he became the Resident Abbot of the Wishfulfilling Jewel Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal.
With his sons more settled, Lama Chimed Namgyal chose to become a monk and enter retreat. As a widower, he yearned to dedicate his life to practice. He maintained his retreat for more than thirty years until his death in March of 2001. Who could have imagined that he would spend the last twelve years of his lionlike retreat in West Palm Beach?
Keeping the seeds of the Dharma – Compassion and Skillful Means – alive and well, the Khenpo Rinpoches continued their endeavors. In 1980 they were invited to California by Dr. Rhoda LeCoq to give their premier teaching in America on Dzogchen, the Great Perfection Teachings. Soon thereafter, H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche, the supreme leader of the Nyingma Lineage, asked them to oversee his center in New York City, Yeshe Nyingpo.
After the passing of His Holiness, one of the last of the ancient masters to escape Tibet, and upon completion of their commitment to Him, the Khenpos began to establish the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center.
In 1983 they were invited to Palm Beach County by four students. Gathering an eager group at one student's home, the first teaching they gave in Florida was on Bodhichitta: Awakened Heart. The seeds of Dharma which they had carried on their courageous journey from the Land of Snows were now planted upon our tropical shores. This mystical planting can only be accomplished by master horticulturalists of the heart, precious human beings who have actually become the embodiment of the teachings.
To have such teachers appear in one's life even once is considered a great blessing. And here was this gathering of followers at the beginning of a path that would bring the Khenpo Rinpoches back to Florida many times up until this very day. Those individuals whose practice has been personally guided by the Khenpos are grateful that they choose to remain openly accessible as spiritual guides to their students.
We began our center in modest venues. . . private homes, local churches and school gymnasiums. And of course our knowledge of how to care for our new teachers and follow Dharma ritual was also modest and tentative. However, the Khenpos held their spacious view. They were hardy pioneers after all, and their warmth and humor nurtured us into a viable Sangha, a spiritual community.
For two years we rented space in a church nursery. Each Tuesday evening we carried our Buddha in a box up and down the Turnpike. Every week we moved toys and cribs aside and adorned our makeshift shrine with flowers, carefully placing the Buddha upon his royal seat. Learning the practice together, we began to discover the value of Sangha and why the Buddha titled it as one of the Three Jewels.
In the mid-eighties we were able to purchase a home in West Palm Beach. The Khenpos chose to call it Mandarava House, after an accomplished Yogini and teacher with Padmasambhava. We removed Buddha from his box and he took his seat upon the shrine at Mandarava House, where he remains to this very day as activities in the Dharma continue to grow and change around him. We maintained Heart Sutra practice at Mandarava House for many years and expanded into other evenings of practice as well. The Khenpos continued to come several times a year to transmit the teachings of this unbroken lineage. The Lamp of Dharma was clearly lit in our community. Little did we know how brightly it would glow with the arrival of their father, Lama Chimed, who came to Mandarava House from Darjeeling in February of 1990.
The local Sangha was deeply honored to have this powerhouse of a man in retreat for twelve years. Who would not be honored to meet an old Buddha – a man or woman fully awake! In this instance, the very Buddha who had passed the seeds of Dharma on to his sons, leading them on the initial journey that eventually brought them to us.
Under their guidance our roots deepened as our branches grew. The Khenpo Rinpoches have now established many centers in the U.S. and abroad. In November of 1999 we moved into our present home, Padmasambhava Buddhist Center at Palm Beach Dharma Center. A handful of devoted practitioners brought this vision to fruition through the blessings of the Lineage Holders, and today the teachings of the Buddha are readily available to the community! It also brought to a bountiful harvest the vision of Padmasambhava, who said: "When the iron bird flies, the Dharma will go West to the land of the red man." And so it has – even to West Palm Beach!
Please feel free to join us in our unfolding history. You are welcome to attend any of the events listed in our calendar and to share in the essential teachings of the Buddha. "The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart."
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Big miners want to spend cash on growth while investors, wary of lower returns as project costs rise and commodities prices fall, want the money back.
It's a clear disconnect and, according to a report by PwC, by 2011 it grew to the point where average price-earnings ratios of the world's top 40 miners were lower than during the depths of the global financial crisis.
The big miners reported record profits of $US133 billion last year and handed back $US32 billion in dividends and bought back $US26 billion of shares. Yet their price-earnings ratios averaged below 10.
"What has surprised is the disconnect versus the rest of the market," PwC mining leader Jock O'Callaghan said. "To turn that around, it is going to take a realignment of expectations between the industry and investors."
The report concludes the 2011 price-earnings ratios imply the market doesn't believe the world's top 40 miners can sustain current earnings, let alone grow, despite plans to significantly increase volumes.
Last year the miners spent a record $US98 billion on growth projects – falling short of the $US120 billion forecast at the start of the year. This year they plan to spend a record $US140 billion, but it is unclear whether the target will be met.
"Given shareholder resistance and the challenges inherent in bringing increasingly large, remote and complex projects to completion on time and on budget, these forecasts will likely be missed," Mr O'Callaghan said.
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"Celebrity Wife Swap" Is Going To Happen
"Celebrity Wife Swap" is going to happen, people: ABC is currently casting celebs for six episodes of "Wife Swap," the show where two families trade moms and lifestyles for a week. We can probably expect "Celebrity Wife Swap" to be similar—just thinner, richer and most likely more crazy. I've watched episodes of "Wife Swap" here and there for years, despite always hating it: the idea that a wife or a mother is an interchangeable unit of the family sits uncomfortably with me. The confrontations at the end of the show also often turn into vicious critiques of the participants' mothering capabilities — and not necessarily in a constructive way, like when Jo Frost teaches elementary child-rearing techniques on "Supernanny."
Also, the Heene family — remember the Ballon Boy fiasco? — originally appeared on "Wife Swap," so clearly no good can come of this. Hmm, maybe Balloon Boy's family now qualifies for the "celebrity" edition? They would admittedly be less awful to watch than Victoria Jackson, who hinted she's been talking with the casting directors about possibly being on the show. To remind you, she's the "Saturday Night Live" alum whose been in the gossip pages lately for slamming gays and Muslims and calling "Glee"'s gay kiss "sickening." [Deadline Hollywood]


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WOODSFIELD -- Blanche M. Freitag, 83, of Cambridge (formerly of Woodsfield), passed away Thursday (Dec. 27, 2012 at the Victorian Oaks, Cambridge.
She was born near Malvern, on Aug. 22, 1929, a daughter of the late Harry Harrison Leggett and Myrtle Olive John Stoffer Leggett. Blanche was a retired LPN and store clerk; a charter member of the First Baptist Church, Woodsfield, and also the Highland Baptist Church, Grove City; and a former member of the Woodsfield Emergency Squad and a former member of the Pythian Sisters, Lydia Chapter, Woodsfield.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin A. "Bus" Freitag, on April 9, 1985; a daughter, Sharol Marie Moore; six brothers, Emery, Joe, Duane, James, John Leggett and Loyal Stoffer; and one sister, Jean Grogg.
Surviving are one daughter, Carol Dawn (Don) Six of Sarasota, Fla..; one son, David Arthur Freitag of Woodsfield; two sisters, Esther Nichols of Malvern, and Ethyle Ferguson of Malvern; a son-in-law, Jim (Darla) Moore of Cambridge; a sister-in-law, Eunice Dailey of Woodsfield; five grandchildren, Kim (Todd) Lynch, Mike (Cherri) Truax, Steve Truax, Brian (Tiffany) Moore, Sherry (C.J.) Andrews; four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the First Baptist Church, 114 N. Paul St., Woodsfield, from 3 to 6 p.m. today (Sunday), where funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. today (Sunday) with Tommy Mills officiating.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at the Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wattersfuneralhome.com.


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Am 19 at 5'7 and 125lbs and I have back pains because my breast are big for my body frame
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Breast reductions can be covered by health insurance
Since you are relatively thin, it is very likely your back pain is due to the large size of your breasts. I would consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete examination and review your current health insurance. The plastic surgeon typically will submit photos of your breasts and a letter of medical necessity to the insurance company. Once approved you should be able to have your surgery almost entirely covered by your health insurance; however this may depend on the specific plan you have and the size of your breasts.
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Breast reduction for free?
If you have health insurance, you might want to check your policy to see what criteria need to be met for them to cover breast reduction surgery. Your plastic surgeon's office or insurance coordinator may help you with this process. If you are a candidate for insurance coverage under your policy (there is "medical necessity" for the surgery), you may still have a deductible to meet or other fees that you will be responsible for. There is no "free" surgery, as medical care costs are significant. Insurance helps pay for some of those costs, and every policy is not the same.
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If you do have medical insurance, most insurance companies will cover the cost or a portion of your surgery (you will have to find a plastic surgeon that accepts your insurance). However, the surgery is not technically free of cost. Good Luck!
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Thank you for your question.
Sometimes your insurance will cover the breast reduction surgery (you would have to take care of any patient portion you may have) but otherwise, I do not think you can have the procedure performed for free as there are lots of expenses associated with having surgery.
Good Luck.
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Please understand that it costs the doctor and the facility and the staff and the insurance etc several thousands of dollars to do your surgery so it isn't actually reasonable to expect that this can be done for free for you.
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On their way to Mathu's place, why do the old men linger in the graveyard in the novel A Gathering of Old Men?
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Through their actions, the old men experience a change from frightened children living in a racist society to proud black men who will no longer allow bigotry to control their lives. These men don't have a propensity for violence, but for the first time in their lives, they are willing to stand together as a group and committ violent acts, if necessary. The "gathering" of men has become a community with common values, a common history, and common goals by the end of the book. The graveyard is a symbol of their strength as a group and their new sense of community they have developed.
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The call comes at 10:15 a.m. A 4-day-old baby has had multiple seizures since she was born, and now she's more lethargic than normal. Doctors are worried.
She's already been in two hospitals, but doctors want a pediatric specialist to figure out what's wrong. The tiny girl needs to go from Modesto to Children's Hospital of Oakland, a drive that could take an ambulance at least two hours in Tracy and Bay Area traffic.


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On reaching the divide between the Leona and Frio rivers, we sighted our first herd of trail cattle, heading northward.
"Well, the Frio Kid's got his dose of lead at last," he remarked to the postmaster.
Bud King's band of desperadoes, outlaws and horse and cattle thieves were in camp at a secluded spot on the bank of the Frio.
For some time we laboured in the fields of planters, and then betook our way inland to the ridges of Sierro Do Frio.
Regarding the risk to be unnecessary, he drew off his band to an almost inaccessible spot on the bank of the Frio.
But at that time they did not call him the Frio Kid, for he had not earned the honours of special nomenclature.
Luke was away after a gang of cattle thieves down on the Frio, and I always looked after the law and order when he wasn't there.
One December in the Frio country there was a ratama tree in full bloom, for the winter had been as warm as springtime.
His habitat was anywhere between the Frio and the Rio Grande.
All of you know the 'Frio Kid,' as they call him now, and if you see him, open fire on him without asking any questions.


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This data set was developed as part of the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program, Nutrient Enrichment Effects Topical (NEET) study. This report is concerned with three of the eight NEET study units distributed across the United States: Ozark Plateaus, Upper Mississippi River Basin, and Upper Snake River Basin, collectively known as Group II of the NEET study. Ninety stream reaches were investigated during 2006–08 in these three study units. Stream segments, with lengths equal to the base-10 logarithm of the basin area, were delineated upstream from the stream reaches through the use of digital orthophoto quarter-quadrangle (DOQQ) imagery. The analysis area for each stream segment was defined by a streamside buffer extending laterally to 250 meters from the stream segment. Delineation of landuse and land-cover (LULC) map units within stream-segment buffers was completed using on-screen digitizing of riparian LULC classes interpreted from the DOQQ. LULC units were classified using a strategy consisting of nine classes. National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data were used to aid in wetland classification. Longitudinal riparian transects (lines offset from the stream segments) were generated digitally, used to sample the LULC maps, and partitioned in accord with the intersected LULC map-unit types. These longitudinal samples yielded the relative linear extent and sequence of each LULC type within the riparian zone at the segment scale. The resulting areal and linear estimates of LULC extent filled in the spatial-scale gap between the 30-meter resolution of the 1990s National Land Cover Dataset and the reach-level habitat assessment data collected onsite routinely for NAWQA ecological sampling. The resulting data consisted of 12 geospatial data sets: LULC within 25 meters of the stream reach (polygon); LULC within 50 meters of the stream reach (polygon); LULC within 50 meters of the stream segment (polygon); LULC within 100 meters of the stream segment (polygon); LULC within 150 meters of the stream segment (polygon); LULC within 250 meters of the stream segment (polygon); frequency of gaps in woody vegetation at the reach scale (arc); stream reaches (arc); longitudinal LULC transect sample at the reach scale (arc); frequency of gaps in woody vegetation at the segment scale (arc); stream segments (arc); and longitudinal LULC transect sample at the segment scale (arc).
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by Christopher Freeburn | November 13, 2012 9:44 am
[1]Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ[2]) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD[3]) will receive a substantial dividend from their U.S. cellular joint venture[4].
Verizon Wireless announced on Monday that it will pay its parent companies a $8.5 billion dividend in December. It follows a $10 billion dividend paid to its owners in last year, Bloomberg noted.
Shares of Vodafone fell more than 3% in Tuesday morning trading in New York, while Verizon Communications slipped fractionally.
The dividend, though smaller than last year's payout, is higher than the $7.5 billion that most analysts were expected. Verizon Wireless posted third quarter margins that surpassed Wall Street forecasts on rising smartphone sales. The wireless service provider competes with rivals AT&T (NYSE:T[5]) and Sprint (NYSE:S[6]).
Last year's dividend was the first cash payment made by Verizon Wireless since 2005.
Vodafone owns 45% of Verizon Wireless, with Verizon Communications accounting for the remaining 55% stake. Vodafone will receive about $3.83 billion, based on its ownership stake in the joint venture.
Once the dividend is received, Vodafone indicated that it would repurchase $2.4 billion in shares. Verizon did not indicate its plans for the dividend payment.
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Jennifer Janiskee, an eighth-grade social studies teacher and debate team coach at Moore Middle School feels that if you are a teacher you're a learner too.
Janiskee has three daughters with husband Brian: Katie, Aly and Mary. She received a bachelor of the arts from Michigan State University and a teaching credential from California State University, San Bernardino.
Moore Middle School Principal, Jamie Cortz calls Janiskee the quintessential teacher.
"She is an outstanding and compassionate history teacher who is also our department chair," he said. "She is very progressive with all of the latest Common Core strategies and is a leader of the department by sharing and guiding the entire group. She has an amazing attitude and is a professional. She loves kids and her job and the kids love her."
Janiskee has taught at Moore for four years, currently teaching five periods of classes, totaling 167 students.
"I love having so many students because that's all the more personalities I get to interact with every day," she said.
She has a degree in political science and pre-law and originally wanted to go into the law field.
"After volunteering in my daughters' classrooms in elementary school and being active in the PTA, I started to realize that I really loved the classroom environment. I loved watching the teacher interact with the students and it was really wonderful to watch. So I decided trying out to be a substitute in the district and I just fell in love with the job and never looked back," said Janiskee.
She says the basis of good education is teamwork.
"I don't think there are as many struggles when you're able to connect and really develop those relationships. It's a process because we completely rely on each other. I can't do what I need to do without them and they can't learn without me. If we don't work together, we aren't going to get anything accomplished," said Janiskee.
The parents have to be part of that team.
"There are no words for how important parent involvement is. I always say it's a team effort and if I have parent support and parents who are interested in not only what their children are doing all day in school but interested in helping them be successful every day, then they have just made my job a lot easier."
Cortz mentioned when she went to Washington, D.C., with her eighth-grade class this year as an example of Janiskee's commitment.
"It was really cool to see her soaking in all of the learning while teaching the kids and bringing back information and possibly growing and learning as a professional," Cortz said.
He also explained that she has formed a speech and debate team, which is the first ever at their school and the only speech and debate team in Redlands at the middle school level.
"She grew it out of nothing and she now has approximately 40 students. They won fourth place in their very first competition. She is a teacher that volunteers and does a lot on her own, because of her passion for kids and learning."
Janiskee says she's on board for whatever prepares her students for the future.
"When my students leave me at the end of the year they go off to high school, I tell them, you have got to set goals for yourself and map a course to achieve it. See yourself five years down the road having accomplished it and that makes the creation of the map easier. I also tell them when you leave middle school and into high school and when you go to college, you're going to need to take full advantage of any help and support you can get whether academic or emotional," she said.
While teaching her students Janiskee tries to find a middle ground that includes a teacher centered approach and a student centered approach.
"I think it's really important for students to sometimes to have a little control in how they're going to learn something. But at the same time I have to always make sure I am checking for understanding and making sure I am reaching all of the different kinds of learners that I have because with all of these students, I have a variety of learning styles and I really think it is important to hit them all," she said. "You can't leave anybody behind; you have to feel as a student that your teacher cares whether or not you learned something."
Part of being a successful student is taking part in extracurricular activities, said Janiskee.
"I'm a big proponent of them. For me, the kids who are involved in clubs and sports are really more invested in their school. That involvement creates a positive environment and it's a voluntary connection to the school. I think the more they are involved, the more successful they will be and I really encourage that."
In Janiskee's eyes, Moore stands out because of its special school climate.
"Our students' parents and the entire staff create a really productive, positive and rewarding atmosphere. When you walk onto the campus you feel a sense of community," she said.
Cortz said Janiskee is especially smart and that he could just go on and on about her.
"She even played in the student-staff football game! There's probably so much more that she does behind the scenes, not for recognition or the glory that I don't know about and that is just who she is," Cortz said.
Janiskee said she feels honored and humbled to have been nominated as a Daily Facts spotlighted teacher.
"This means so much to me. It's also interesting to me because I love my job so much and you always hope as a teacher that you're doing a good job. So it's really, really nice to have that affirmation."


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Nathan's Story
Nathan, a Native American and member of the Oglala Sioux tribe, never smoked cigarettes. For 11 years, he worked at a casino that allowed smoking. Secondhand smoke contains dangerous chemicals. The exposure to secondhand smoke caused him to develop allergies and serious infections that triggered asthma attacks, eventually causing permanent lung damage called bronchiectasis. "The casino was filled with smoke from so many people smoking," he said. Breathing in other people's smoke on a daily basis made his health so bad that he had to leave that job.
Nathan used to be active and athletic. He served in the Marines. He loved to participate in tribal dances. After getting sick, dancing just a few steps wore him out. Nathan hoped that sharing his story would help others understand how dangerous exposure to secondhand smoke really is. Nathan's lung damage led to his death on October 17, 2013. He was 54.
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Wes Scantlin Claims he was Sober, and the Cops Roughed him Up [VIDEO]
Wes Scantlin was recently arrested in Austin for being "combative" on a Jet Blue flight. They also claim he was drunk. HE denies this and even counters saying the Austin cops got a little rough with him.
TMZ caught up with Wes back in LA and asked him about the incident. He claims he was napping, woke up and ordered a beer. That's when the flight attendant got an attitude and it all went downhill from there.
What's awesome though is that after Wes was released in Austin, his phone was dead and he was basically stuck. That's when a fan, Carl Fant, noticed him and let Wes use his cell phone to call his assistant in L.A., took him to get some food, helped him get set up in a hotel, and took him out on the town.


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