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A woman hopes to prove you don't need hair to be feminine when she shaves her head for charity.
Alexia Karageorghis, of Dove Lane, Potters Bar, is showing her support for Macmillan Cancer Care and mental health charity Mind, while her curls will also be turned into a wig for a young cancer patient.
The 20-year-old said: "I chose to shave my hair because this way I can do more than just donate money. And I can show other women and girls that you don't have to have hair to be feminine," said Alexia, who's mother had cancer twice in the past.
"For my mum, losing her hair twice through chemotherapy was really difficult, I want to give back and in a way, indirectly be there for her as I couldn't physically back then."
Although shaving her hair is directly linked to Macmillan, Alexia, who has been battling depression since 13, is just as passionate about Mind.
By donating money to Mind, Alexia is hoping to propel forward their campaign that aims to erase the negative stigma that surrounds mental health.
She said: "I've met people who won't seek help for a mental health issue because of stigma, that can be quite dangerous. It's a perpetual cycle."
The Psychology and Neuroscience graduate, from Dove Lane, Potters Bar, will shave her head on Friday, July 18.


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Topic: Roll call - patients and caregivers
For the sake of our new members, and for further reference, I thought it would be nice and handy to have a roll call on the board. You can state your name and if you are a patient, when you were diagnosed (if you want to). Or you can say if you are a caregiver, and your loved one's name.
I'll start.
I'm Lisa, I'm 45, and live in Washington state.
I was diagnosed in August 2007.
I had 6 weeks of radiation in October 2007.
My current chemo is Gemzar and Xeloda.
I'm fighting this disease so that I can spend as long as possible with my three children and my parents.
God bless you all.

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Maidenhead is a town within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in Berkshire, England. It lies on the River Thames and is situated 41.4 kilometres west of Charing Cross in London.[1]
Sometime before 1999, a Hallowe'en wizarding barbecue party in Maidenhead gone awry, as there were several loud explosions and a vampire came, showing an alarming interest in the neighbouring Muggles' daughter, and was only persuaded back over the fence by the offer of a raw steak.[2]
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- ↑ "Maidenhead" on Wikipedia
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I'm a physics grad and professional computer geek who's more passionate about trees than processors. So several years back I moved out of the San Francisco area suburbs and into my own little paradise outside Seattle. It's a wooded horse ranch under mountains and open sky. I love it. I'm working on replanting the forest that was once used to graze cattle. The local deer and elk like it enough to have moved in now. It's a magical place, not just because of the physical beauty, but because of the friends who have gathered around it.
I'm strongly polyamorous. I believe that people are not property and kisses are not contracts. I have several partners, and am somewhat "polysaturated". Being poly does not mean I'll date (or sleep with) anybody. Actually, it means I'm rather picky, and am looking for wonderful people that bring out different aspects of myself from what might get expressed with my other partners. Each relationship is unique.
I consider myself to be a very spiritual person, though I'm a member of no particular religion. I follow my own path, with leanings towards taoism and some ties to the local pagan community.
I wear jeans and a t-shirt most days, but I adore getting dressed up to go out dancing or to a party. Though I don't mean putting on a tie (never touch the things) - my idea of dressing up is flamboyantly gothic, or perhaps medieval. Modern men's clothing is ridiculously dull. Women get lots of fun choices, men not so much. I don't care, I'll wear ruffles or mesh and swashbuckler boots.
My motto is "Anything for a weird life."
And I was raised by cats.
If my life were written as a novel, I imagine most people would think it was an unrealistic piece of fiction. This suits me just fine.
I love intelligent conversations on any topic, from how the black plague revitalized Europe, to the physics of neutron stars, to superheroes as modern mythology.
Actually Published Books: Among my favorites are Cat's Cradle, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Neverwhere, A Game of Thrones, Alice in Wonderland, Time Enough for Love and The Tao of Pooh. I also read lots of comics and graphic novels. Currently really enjoying Wicked+Divine.
Movies: Lion in Winter, Gravity, V for Vendetta, LotR, Princess Bride, Finding Neverland, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Howl's Moving Castle, and many more.
Music: Lindsey Stirling, Florence + The Machine, Dead Can Dance, Oingo Boingo, goth, industrial, celtic, techno, blues...
Foods: Thai and Indian - but just about anything, really. I'm a decent cook too, mostly experimenting rather than following recipes.
I also ponder what the next plot twist for my roleplaying game should be, and about current news and politics, and meditate on my forest.
Mostly I'm just amused by the world around me.
Once upon a time I was often found at the CSPC (Seattle's sex-positive community center) and hosted a monthly dance party there. I miss Seattle's favorite kinky space, but there are others forming, so you might find me at one of them, possibly hurting someone beautifully.
Sunday nights am typically at Om Fusion dancing yet again.
1. I have played a christian surfer in a movie
2. I was once arrested at Disneyland
3. I have had a pet fruitbat
4. I am considered a saint in at least one religion
5. I have officiated at an illegal lesbian wedding
6. I have been a guest of a Worldcon speaking about SETI
7. I have been published in Analog Science Fiction Magazine
8. I've been quoted during a session of the U.S. congress
9. I've been quoted on the Animal Planet Network
10. I've been quoted in the OED under "geek"


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im new to python and i would like some help with super class. Im just doing a very simple little program to test. But i get a error i dont understand.
Super class:
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class chars:
def __init__(self, name, health):
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from chars import chars
class warrior(chars):
def __init__(self, name, health, ad, crit):
chars.__init__(self, name, health)
self.ad = ad
self.crit = crit
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char1 = warrior("Peter", 50, 20, 5)
<warrior.warrior instance at 0x02A97648> and thats the error i get :S


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Activity note: Hotel check in 2:00 p.m.
Lunch: At the hotel a set menu with plated table service. Water is included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon: Meet in the lobby at 4:00 p.m. for a short walk in the neighborhood that points out banks, pharmacies and grocery stores. Circle back to the hotel for a Welcome to Sorrento reception. The group leader will greet everyone and lead introductions.
Dinner: At the hotel choose from a select menu; plated table service. Wine and water are included; beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea are available for purchase.
Evening: At leisure. Enjoy a stroll in the traffic free streets in the heart of Sorrento.
Activity note: Some steps through the hotel's garden cut short the walk to Piazza Tasso, the main square in Sorrento.The walk to Marina Grande is about 1 mile with stone steps and incline.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel. Each day you will find a selection of fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, bread, sliced meats and cheeses, an egg dish, cakes and pastries, jams, juices, coffee, teas, water.
Morning: In the hotel meeting room just off the lobby the group leader will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have. Unless otherwise indicated lunches and dinners will be plated (each dish served to guests by restaurant waitstaff) from a set menu. Water is included with all meals; other beverages such as wine, tea and coffee will be available for purchase; some dinners will include wine. Unless indicated differently, transportation will primarily be provided by motor coach. Free time is reserved for your personal independent exploration. Please note that program activities, schedules, and personnel may need to change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Evenings at leisure offer opportunities to make the program more meaningful and memorable through personal independent exploration, attending performances or other events, or simply relaxing and making new friends among fellow participants. The Group Leader will always be happy to offer suggestions. After a short break, set out on foot with the group leader to explore Sorrento including the Marina Grande, the characteristic old port where it's not uncommon to see fishermen bringing in the catch of the day or repairing their nets. The walk circles back to the hotel.
Lunch: Buffet at the hotel.
Afternoon: In the hotel meeting room an expert illuminates Classical Roman and Greek art and architecture.
Dinner: At a restaurant in Sorrento. Wine is included in this evening's dinner.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: It takes about an hour to travel by coach the 16 miles on the road from Sorrento to Pompeii. The ruins of Pompeii reveal cobblestone streets, sidewalks and dirt paths. Pompeii was a city, so be aware of the size of the archaeological site. Its uneven terrain with inclines and steps makes walking a challenge. The stone pavement can be slippery when wet. Note that besides the few benches at the entrance and exit, there are no benches to sit and rest in the archaeological park.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: Coach to Pompeii. Guided visit of archaeological site. Explore the streets of the city frozen in time in August of 79 CE. Walk into the amphitheater, see where the gladiators trained, walk down Via Abbondanza, the main street, observe 1st century political grafitti.
Lunch: At a restaurant near the archaeological park. Fixed menu with an antipasto, salad and pizza.
Afternoon: Coach back to Sorrento. Late afternoon classroom session at the hotel on Customs and Traditions of Sorrento.
Dinner: On your own. The group leader will have suggestions.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: One mile walk from the hotel to the Marquetry Museum along cobblestoned streets of Sorrento.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: We set out on foot for the Tarsia Museum in town that displays the materials, tools and traditional motifs used by master craftsmen of marquetry, or inlaid wood design. To ensure continuity for the decorative art tradition the museum is also a workshop to teach the craft to local youth.
Lunch: Buffet at the hotel. A selection of hot and cold dishes from which to choose.
Afternoon: In the hotel meeting room a musicologist expounds on the Neapolitan music tradition, complete with recordings. Selections include classical, opera, popular and pop music by Neapolitan composers.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Herculaneum is 25 miles from Sorrento; the coach ride takes about an hour on the local road. Uneven pavement on streets and cobblestone sidewalks in the archaeological site make walking somewhat challenging. There is a short incline to visit some of the houses and sites in the archaeological site. Few places to sit and rest.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: We board our coach and set out for the archaeological site of Herculaneum, which was an upscale Roman resort town centuries ago. The local expert will point evidence that the destruction of Herculaneum in 79 CE when Mt Vesuvius erupted was from mud flows unlike Pompeii which was buried by ash. The excavated Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum was the inspiration for the Getty Museum in Malibu, California. Coach back to Sorrento.
Lunch: Buffet at the hotel.
Afternoon: In the hotel's meeting room a local expert presents issues facing Italy today in a lecture and discussion of the country's health care system, education, religion, and the role of families. Discover the ways in which Italy continues to undergo rapid economic and societal change. Question and answer period follows. Free time until dinner.
Dinner: A scenic ride through olive groves leads us to a restaurant with views of the Bay of Naples. Enjoy the catch of the day in the seafood inspired menu. Water and wine are included.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Short coach ride (less than a mile) from the hotel to the marina where we board the ferry to Capri. On board you can choose a seat inside or in the open deck. On the island we ride the cable rail to the town of Capri and then private transportation to Anacapri, the town at the summit of the island. Some walking to explore the traffic-free town, gardens and sites of the island.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: From the hotel we board a van for the short ride to Sorrento's marina where we board the large tourist boat to Capri. From the marina of Capri we ride the funicolare, or cable railway up to the town of Capri. Indulge in a full day on the Mediterranean's most lush island while roaming the intricate cobblestoned lanes and the chic neighborhoods. Weather permitting we can enjoy the scenery from a convertible car with the top down on the ride to Anacapri, village at the summit of the island.
Lunch: At a restaurant in Capri, the waitstaff serves an appetizer appropriate for the season, and an entrée in the Sorrentine culinary tradition, accompanied by a glass of locally produced wine.
Afternoon: A local expert leads the visit of the Villa of San Michele, home to the Swedish physician Axel Munthe who visited Capri about 150 years ago and built his dream house "open to the sun, to the wind, and the voice of the sea, just like a Greek temple, and light everywhere." Some free time to stroll the scenic Via Tragara to the Belvedere for breathtaking views of the Faglioni rock formations, or savor a gelato or beverage at a café. Car ride down to the marina. Boat returns to Sorrento by late afternoon. Short coach or van ride from Sorrento's marina to the hotel.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure. Enjoy a stroll in town.
Activity note: The coach follows a winding road along a scenic drive out to the agriturismo. Ride takes about 1 hour. Non strenuous walk from the coach drop off point to the farm restaurant. On the return the coach takes the direct route and reaches the hotel in 10 minutes.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: In the meeting room an historian leads a session on the political history of Italy from the 1860s, when the country was unified, through the years of Fascism and WW II, to Berlusconi and the latest government coalition.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: We board our coach for a panoramic drive through the Sorrento countryside. At a farm restaurant we participate in a demonstration of mozzarella cheese forming from a bowl of fresh milk and rennet. Tie up the apron lent to you by the cook and assist in the preparation of regional dishes.
Dinner: A sampler of appetizers and an aperitivo start off the enjoyment of the dinner we have assisted to prepare. Water, wine and limoncello are included with this group meal.
Evening: Coach to Sorrento after dinner at the agriturismo.
Activity note: Coach ride (14 miles) from Sorrento to Gragnano takes about 45 minutes. The ride to the museum in Naples ((22 miles) takes about 50 minutes. A few flights of stairs at the museum in Naples. Extended standing while the guide describes the highlights of the collection. Note there are few benches in the gallery rooms.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: Coach to Gragnano for a guided tour of a pasta factory.
Lunch: At a restaurant in the town of Gragnano, a sampler of artisan pasta. Water and a glass of wine accompany the regional dishes served at the table.
Afternoon: Our coach continues to Naples for an expert-led visit of the Archaeological Museum which houses treasures and artifacts found in Pompeii and Herculaneum, including the famed Alexander Mosaic, Flora and Fauna, and the Farnese Bull. You will have some free time to explore another part of the vast collection of artifacts or browse the gift shop. Coach back to Sorrento.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure. Be sure to prepare for the next day's departure.
Activity note: Sorrento to Positano is not a long drive - 12 miles - but takes 45 minutes along the scenic road. Boat ride from Positano to Amalfi takes 45 minutes. In case bad weather prevents the boat from leaving, the group walks up the hill along the town's sidewalks to reach the bus parking lot. If you choose to enter the Duomo in Amalfi during your free time, there are 62 steps to climb.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: Check out of the hotel. Bags will be loaded onto the coach and delivered to the hotel in Minori. Our adventure begins on the Amalfi Coast Drive: the scenic narrow winding road cut into the steep cliffs above the Mediterranean Sea. On route, the coach stops at the elegant seaside town of Positano with its characteristic white and pastel colored houses that cling in tiers to the rock face. With the local expert we explore Positano while the coach continues the paved road route. We will connect again with the coach in Amalfi. In Positano we board a boat bound for Amalfi. Along the way we can take in the view of luscious gardens and stucco terraced houses that dot the mountain face.
Lunch: At a restaurant in Amalfi.
Afternoon: In Amalfi, a local expert leads our visit of Amalfi including Piazza del Duomo, the main square, and the small museum that illustrates the techniques of milling paper, an industry that flourished in Amalfi in the 12th century. Some free time to explore Amalfi or visit the interior of the 13th century cathedral of Sant'Andrew. We meet up with the coach for the transfer to Minori and check into the hotel.
Dinner: At the hotel. Choose from a select menu. After dinner we can sample limoncello, the liquor made from lemons from nearby groves.
Evening: At leisure. Enjoy a stroll and perhaps a beverage or gelato at a café in town.
Activity note: Coach ride from Minori to Paestum along the scenic Amalfi Coast takes about 1.5 hours (40 miles). In Paestum uneven dirt paths lead to the famous Greek temples, the terrain is level. Leisurely walk to the adjacent museum. Few benches to rest during the visit to the archaeological site.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel. Each day you will find a selection of fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, bread, sliced meats and cheeses, an egg dish, cakes and pastries, jams, juices, coffee, teas, water.
Morning: A coach ride south along the Amalfi Coast takes us to the Greek settlement of Paestum, dedicated to Poseidon. A local expert leads the excursion. The highlights include Doric style temples dating from the 6th and 5th centuries BCE dedicated to Hera. The adjacent museum contains the famed painted tomb of the diver.
Lunch: At a local restaurant overlooking the temples. A set menu with locally produced seasonal ingredients. Plated table service, water and a glass of wine are included.
Afternoon: Field trip to Paestum continues with our local expert. Coach back to Minori.
Dinner: At the hotel. Choose from a select menu.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: In Ravello Villa Rufolo's gardens are terraced with paved steps. During the free afternoon you may opt to skip the coach ride back to the hotel and walk the scenic path from Ravello to Minori, a mix of dirt path and many stone steps that wind through olive groves. The walk down takes a good hour. The distance is a mile and a half but you will want to make frequent stops to take in the spectacular views,
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: Coach to Ravello, a medieval hill town above Amalfi with spectacular views of the Amalfi Coast. A local expert leads the visit of the world renowned gardens of Villa Rufolo, inspiration to Wagner and other artists. Ride the coach back to the hotel in Minori where during the free afternoon you can visit the ruins of a Roman villa right near the hotel, or just relax.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: If you choose to spend the free afternoon in Ravello the Group Leader will have suggestions for site visits in the charming town and give details on how to return to Minori on your own with public transportation. The group leader will give indications for the foot path that connects Ravello to Minori. The walk is downhill but affords spectacular views at every turn.
Dinner: Recap your adventures and share your favorite memories with your fellow participants at the farewell dinner at the hotel. Choose from a seclect menu, plated table service. Wine is included to bid arrivederci to the Amalfi Coast.
Evening: At leisure. Be sure to prepare for the next day's departure.
Activity note: Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel; continental style (without hot dishes) for participants with early morning departure. This concludes the program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!


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Rallies fall short as Padres get edged in finale
Marquis sees five-start win streak end as D-backs take series
PHOENIX -- Give the Padres credit.
They rallied from two runs down twice on Saturday and they rallied again Sunday against D-backs starter Patrick Corbin, one of the best young pitchers in the National League.
But in the end, few remember rallies when they don't result in victories.
And this was one of those days.
The D-backs edged the Padres, 6-5, in the finale to win the weekend series two games to one. The Padres have lost four of their last five games, and now travel to Seattle for a short two-game series that starts Monday.
But it didn't have to be this way.
Chris Denorfia led off the game with a double and scored two batters later on a ground ball off the bat of Chase Headley to give the Padres an early 1-0 lead. But the D-backs answered on a two-run homer by Eric Chavez off Jason Marquis to give the home team a one-run lead. The D-backs tacked on a pair of runs in the second inning to extend the lead to 4-1.
The Padres came roaring back in the fourth when Kyle Blanks cut the lead in half with an RBI single. Carlos Quentin tied the game up at 4 with a two-run home run in the fifth, and just like that, the Padres were back in the game.
Quentin is on a roll lately, hitting .306 with four doubles, three home runs and seven RBIs in his last 10 games.
"He's standing a little taller and he's seeing the ball better," Padres manager Bud Black said. "Like all good hitters will tell you, they need to see the ball and there was a period of time where 'Q' was not seeing the ball as well as he wanted to. There are periods over a six-month season where you are not seeing it as well as other times."
The Padres' momentum would not last.
The D-backs answered again, this time with an RBI single by Corbin in the bottom of the fifth inning that scored A.J. Pollock to break the 4-4 tie. Martin Prado's RBI double in the seventh pushed Arizona's lead to 6-4.
Corbin lived up to the billing. The young starter gave up four runs, three earned, on seven hits in six innings of work for the victory. He is the third D-backs' pitcher to start the season with a record of 8-0 and has 10 consecutive quality starts to start the season, one shy of the club record set by Daniel Hudson in 2010.
"You can see why his stats are what they are. That's a live left-handed arm. It really is," Black said. "Live fastball, good slider and an occasional solid changeup but we put some stress on him and we had some good swings."
Blanks' RBI double in the eighth made it a one-run game at 6-5, but the Padres would not come any closer.
"We got a big home run from 'Q' to get us even, and from there it became a very close game," Black said. "They got a couple of timely hits the rest of the way."
As for Marquis, he was charged with four runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings, snapping a streak of five consecutive winning decisions.
"He couldn't get anything going as far as making back-to-back pitches," Black said. "There were a couple of times where he did a nice job but overall, he was just a little uncomfortable the entire day. It was one of those things where I felt we needed to go to the bullpen in the early part of the game to keep it right there and give them a different look."
Marquis did not make any excuses.
"There were some positives and some negatives. Obviously, I would like to go deeper," the pitcher said. "I just wasn't executing. They had a good game plan. They were attacking me early in the count. A lot of first-pitch, second-pitch swings. It worked to their advantage today."
Jesse Sanchez is a national reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @JesseSanchezMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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On this "Take Your Dog To Work Day," I thought it would be neat to salute our four-legged friends here, online. While I don't have a dog currently, I have such fond memories of the 3 years I lived with Caira before she passed. And I'm forever grateful that she taught me a really important life lesson: "stop and smell the roses."


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"I've never been interested in running after audiences."
That's the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival's artistic director, Marc Neikrug, commenting last week on 2011's festival programming. He makes it sound simple: "I just present the best music in impeccable performances. That's all." If he can do that consistently, year after year (Neikrug is in his 14th season in the job), he'll have the absolute trust of his clientele, he says. And the man is positive that he's got it.
The Festival, now entering its 39th season, never lacked for heaping platefuls of meat-and-potatoes fare: lots of Ludwig, lashings of baroque-co-co, generous hunks of Schubert and Schumann and Papa Brahms. Twentieth-century music was never off the menu. People still talk about the long-ago Shostakovich quartet cycle; last year, Jeremy Denk's explication/recital featuring Charles Ives' gnomic Concord Sonata made an enormous impression.
What about the really, really new stuff? I did a quick and dirty scan of this season's offerings over the Festival's 80-some concerts and eventually raised a quizzical eyebrow. Baroque and classical works: 21. No surprise there. Early Romantic pieces: 22. Again, no big deal. Late Romantic works: fewer than expected—just over a dozen. Twentieth century: about 15.
But the big surprise arrived when I glanced over the contemporary category (granted, an elusive term). Fifteen pieces including premieres, many composed within the past 10 years by names like Penderecki, Takemitsu, Eötvös, Golijov, Ligeti—more than likely a Festival record for recent music. The season includes co-commissions from Christopher Rouse, Marc-André Dalbavie and Sean Shepherd, who'll all be on hand for pre-performance talks.
Be not afraid, conservative chamber fans. None of the 15 composers specializes in wild-and-wooly atonality or serialism or Reichian repetition.
The Rouse/Dalbavie/Shepherd pieces I've been listening to make their effect through often brilliant musical juxtaposition and thoughtful use of traditional means. Rouse has been called a neo-Romantic; Dalbavie's "Sonnets" for countertenor and orchestra is easy to love. But then like Neikrug's own compositions—his Clarinet Quintet premieres this summer—these recent offerings are calculated to expand, nonviolently, the Festival's musical horizon. When I asked Neikrug if an Elliott Carter or Milton Babbitt fest might be forthcoming, he just closed his eyes and mouthed "Noooo."
There's much to savor on the traditional side of the menu, as well. I'd cite, not quite arbitrarily, any of the Festival's popular noon concerts, including Kuok-Wai Lio's Mozart/Schubert piano recital on July 19 and Denk's Bach/Ligeti/Beethoven recital on Aug. 2. Among the generously designed evening concerts, look for artist-in-residence Dawn Upshaw singing Golijov's "Ayre" on July 31/Aug. 1; the Shepherd/Staniland/Dalbavie program on Aug. 12; the complete Beethoven piano trios on Aug. 17/18; the Bartók Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion on Aug. 22, the season's final concert. And I can't stop there.
In a more mundane mood, I asked about the SFCMF's bottom line at a critical time for arts organizations. Says Neikrug, "2007 was our best year in history. So far we're running ahead of that. We're doing fine." But both he and Executive Director Steven Ovitsky keep a sharp eye on ticket sales. Neikrug goes on to comment on SFCMF's broader role: its decades-long influence upon the US summer chamber music scene.
"When we got started in 1973, there was Marlboro and not much else. We were pathfinders. Now, the music world understands our role as model for so many summer festivals throughout the country." He adds, "We're living proof that they can succeed. But SFCMF set the direction. It was just a matter of saying loud and clear: We can do this."
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Garbage transfer station sparks tug-of-war with King County
As the county's garbage and recycling transfer station at Algona approaches the end of its useful life, the King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) has begun looking for sites to build a new, modernized transfer station.
The county and narrowed it down to four sites in the south end. As it stands right now, two potential sites are being explored in Auburn, one in Algona, and one in unincorporated King County on the boundary of Federal Way on 320th Street.
Residents and local elected officials gathered for an open house Sept. 27 to hear what the county has to say about this project — and also to give blunt feedback regarding the sites that are in consideration.
"I want to make sure you know that no decisions have been made about the siting, whatsoever," said Polly Young of KCSWD, reminding everyone that the project is still in its earliest stages. "We're still in the information gathering stage, and that's why we need to hear from you. … This is exactly why we're here. To get your input."
More than 80,000 tons of garbage is collected annually in the King County solid waste system, said Eric Richardt of KCSWD.
Garbage and recyclables are collected at eight transfer stations and two drop boxes, which are dispersed throughout the county. The garbage is transported from those locations to Cedar Hills in Maple Valley, he said.
Richardt said a study was done in recent years highlighted the need for the county's transfer stations to be modernized. Some of that modernization has already taken place in Shoreline and Bow Lake.
In reviewing the Algona transfer station, the county found a number of deficiencies, he said.
"The existing facility at Algona was built over 50 years ago," Richardt said. "It lacks vehicle cueing space, recycling services, the ability to compact waste, and also lacks space for waste storage in the event of a regional disaster."
Richardt said modern transfer stations are typically enclosed, which means that odors, noise and dust are not really noticeable side effects for residents nearby.
He cited the Shoreline facility, which is located in a residential area of that city, saying there have been few complaints since opening in 2008.
The county had criteria in narrowing down the number of potential sites. The county was looking for lots 15-20 acres in size, with proximity to arterials, correct zoning, and a location away from local floodplains.
The four chosen sites, with descriptions, can be found at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste.
Federal Way connection
Two local politicians, Federal Way City Councilwoman Dini Duclos and Auburn Mayor Peter Lewis, made it clear that there is going to be some noise from their respective cities regarding these site choices.
Duclos said Federal Way's largest concern with the 320th Street site is the potential impact on traffic, and how that may affect a new facility South King Fire and Rescue is building nearby.
"It's very close to the city, right off I-5 and 320th, which is a major entryway for access into the city and has major congestion already," Duclos said.
"There's a huge concern about safety. Because the fire department is right across the street, and when that alarm goes off and there's a traffic jam and there are trucks out there, and they're delayed to getting wherever they have to get to, the liability costs will be astronomical against the county."
Lewis said the city of Auburn was uninterested in having a facility located at either of the two proposed sites within that city. Lewis gave notice that he and the city council would draft a resolution in opposition to the proposed sites within Auburn at the next city council meeting.
Duclos said she hopes the residents of Federal Way take notice of this project and make their voices heard.
"The community needs to be aware of what's going on and give their input," she said. "And we wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't give our input, and we will be again at our Tuesday (Oct. 2) meeting. We continue to feel that this could be a problem."
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Readers made the following comments on The Mirror's website in response to this report on the proposed garbage station.
• Connie Larson Milton Gregerson: Of course, King County wants Federal Way to smell as bad as they think we are! Who would even possibly consider putting a garbage transfer station less than a half mile from the downtown commercial area! Don't tell me...the same people who brought you a methadone clinic and sexually violent predator housing!
• Kim Rogers Hintz: How stupid...I hope the businesses on both sides of I-5 fight this. Lets just build it in the middle of town! Traffic is bad enough...now let's add large trucks to the main corridor of town...smart!
• Diana Noble-Gulliford: Federal Way has historically been King County's dumping ground. We became a city to have a voice in our community and to stop the rampant growth, lack of adequate roads, unkept parks, the endless permitting of apartment complexes and to have our own police force. The committee and county can do better than choosing a site in Federal Way. Not building it on a flood plain? All of Auburn, Kent and Algona/Pacific are on flood plains. Have they stopped building in the valley?
• Glenn Sawyer: What was wrong with the old one at Algona? The new one at Bow Lake is nice but with odd diagonal backup configurations so you can't just scoop out of your pickup tailgate in to the pit.


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Letter to the dear readers of this blog,
What to do with this blog has been on my mind for over a year ever since Jessica Duquette gave it to me. The bottom line is that having more than one blog is simply NOT an effective way to simplify your life!
In 2012, I'm going to be concentrating on delivering more Productivity and ADHD Coaching Groups, Workshops, and Classes to help people heal from chronic disorganization. It's not just about the stuff, or even about knowing how to organize. It's about deep changes from the inside out.
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Florida's Michael Frazier II and Tennessee's Jarnell Stokes were named co-SEC Players of the Week.
Frazier, a 6-foot-4, 199-pound sophomore guard from Tampa, averaged 23 points in wins at South Carolina and against Kentucky. His 11 3-pointers against USC are an SEC record for league games and a Florida record. His 37 points tied for the most by a Gator since the 1982-83 season.
Stokes, a 6-foot-8, 270-pound junior forward from Memphis, Tenn., averaged 17.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists in wins over Auburn and Missouri. He had 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and a steal against Auburn.
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Denver (7-0) leads the NFL in almost every major category and hasn't given up a first-quarter point all season. An interception return for a touchdown and a fumble recovery run back for a TD produced the decisive scores in the Broncos' first two wins. Last week, they befuddled Green Bay's potent offense by holding MVP Aaron Rodgers to 77 yards passing.
Now they'll face an Indy offense that has played so poorly Pep Hamilton lost his job after the Colts' third straight loss.
Andrew Luck has thrown a league-high 12 interceptions and was added to the injury report Wednesday with an undisclosed ankle injury. Receivers have struggled to get open, the offensive line has had trouble protecting Luck, and Indy (3-5) has been shut out in the first half four times this season.
At first glance, it looks like a mismatch. But the Colts do have one advantage: the element of surprise.
And nobody's saying much about how things might change under new play caller Rob Chudzinski.
"We're just going to try to clean things up that need to be cleaned up, fine-tune some things, simplify and give these guys a chance to go out there and execute at a high level and not think, and just play," coach Chuck Pagano said.
It's a stark contrast to the last meeting between Manning's current team and his old one. Back then, in the divisional round of the playoffs, Manning was struggling and the Broncos were eliminated – a game Denver has not forgotten.
"That's my motivation. I mentioned that to the defensive line earlier today," defensive end Derek Wolfe said. "I said, `Don't forget. These guys knocked us out of the playoffs last year, so don't sleep on them.'"
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Striker Peter Wright has delivered plenty of match-winning goals during more than a decade in non-league football.
But the Victoria Park hotshot had to provide an altogether different type of delivery on Saturday – that of his second child, Jessica.
And less than 12 hours after he helped his fiancee Rachel Livesey give birth in their home, the 31-year-old netted a 91st minute injury time winner in Nelson's 4-3 win away to Daisy Hill – keeping the Admirals four points clear at the top of the North West Counties Football League Division One.
Peter said: "Rachel got up at 2am and shouted for me at 5am. She was having contractions every 90 seconds so I rang the midwife.
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Promoting simplistic view
A number of recent articles have promoted the trades and other practical educational institutions and programs, and to varying degrees denigrating university education of the more liberal-arts sort.
But perhaps the most baffling is the March 11 column, Trying to learn is failing, based on B.C.'s bizarre "Hipster isn't a real job" campaign.
Such articles promote a simplistic view of the challenges faced by young people making educational and career choices today.
First is the challenge of interpreting mixed messages. Despite the claims in these articles, many statistics and arguments also favour university education. Second is the fact that young people today are making guesses about what the job market will be like in five to 10 or more years and, perhaps more important, what the market will be like throughout their 30-40 years of working life.
This is no easy task given many unanswerable questions. What jobs will robots be doing in the future? What jobs will disappear? Will jobs exported overseas remain there or return to Canada? Will workers in some occupations have their earning power undermined? Will governments continue to eliminate jobs for young people?
A third consideration is what people enjoy doing. Certainly ease of employment and earnings are important, but they are not the only consideration in having a satisfactory work and personal life. A good percentage of people's lives, amounting to many thousands of hours, is spent at work. Probably all of us would hope that our jobs, like our relationships, give satisfaction much of that time and ideally even provide enjoyable experiences, at least on occasion.
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Airships a great idea
Martin Cash's March 12 story, Airships to fly our friendly skies?, is right on the money.
He should keep up the good work by supplying information on what I also think is a great project. Just think, Manitoba Hydro could put up towers and not have to build roads in muskeg and other difficult areas.
Supplies could be shipped to First Nations reserves in containers. This is better than the bush-plane era. Ice roads would be obsolete.
Maybe we could start manufacturing here in Manitoba to complement the airship industry, such as making shipping containers and other spin-offs. I can't wait for more of this kind of positive reporting.
Land transport needed
In interviewing a prospective resident of Minneapolis living in Winnipeg, I was surprised to learn that there is no public land transportation between the capital of Manitoba and any point in Minnesota.
The closest one gets is a shuttle from Winnipeg to Grand Forks, N.D., and an occasional charter bus from Winnipeg to the Mall of America in Minneapolis. Frequent monopoly air service to Winnipeg by Delta is very expensive.
Even if scheduled bus transport between Winnipeg and the Twin Cities is not heavily used, it would seem to be in the best interests of Minnesota and Manitoba to support such a service.
Canada is Minnesota's largest trading partner with $20 billion in annual revenues. We should do everything to foster better communication between our two closely allied regions.
Expectations too high
One March 9, you published two letters, one from Lynn Bestland and a second from Cal Dueck both expressing skepticism about city councillors, their intellectual involvement and their commitment to acquiring adequate knowledge before making decisions about what this city refers to as rapid transit.
After years of attending committee hearings, and city council when it is purportedly listening to citizen presentations, I have to admonish the writers. They expect too much from these politicians.
The concept that they are there to understand and weigh their decisions in light of their responsibilities to the citizens is extremely naive. What councillors are is a glorified 311 system, designed to create distraction and a barrier between the public and those who actually manage the city in the interests of the economic elite.
As nice as it is to read letters for those still dreaming of democratic process, they, like most Winnipeg citizens, are destined to be arrogantly ignored.
Preferring subjectivity
It's inevitable that whenever a return to standardized testing is proposed, a variety of groups and individuals get nervous and look for every excuse to denounce them (A doomed monster, Letters, March 9). To them, any device that can measure learning with some degree of accuracy is anathema; they'd much prefer to use more easily manipulated subjective procedures.
Education faculties often oppose such tests because their unproven, hit-or-miss innovations are usually exposed as failing to improve student achievement. They succeed only in wasting students' and teachers' time as well as taxpayers' dollars.
Similarly, education departments and ministries are against them since they frequently reveal flaws in imprecise curriculums that de-emphasize the type of skills evaluated by them.
Then there are those including teachers, parents, students, administrators, trustees and politicians who worry the tests will interfere with the grade-inflation trends that have become so widespread across the continent.
There is nothing wrong with standardized tests, provided they don't comprise more than 30 per cent of the final grade. And while they are anything but foolproof, neither are any individual teacher's assessments.
In Manitoba they need to be re-introduced at more grade levels to supply another viewpoint of student progress.
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Hats off to our Winnipeg Police Service. Our van was stolen on March 14 at 7:30 a.m., right off our front street. Patrolling the neighbourhood afterwards, I stopped and chatted with an officer in a cruiser.
He knew all about it. He had heard it on the radio. He knew we had a Blue Bomber plate and was keeping his eyes open.
At 11:25 a.m., we got the call. They spotted it and recovered our van. Thanks to all the staff and police for their hard work. It is greatly appreciated.


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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- A look at where Ohio's political leaders, health industry organizations and others stand on expanding Medicaid benefits. Gov. John Kasich is to announce Feb. 4 whether he'll push for expansion.
KASICH: The governor has shown strong opposition to President Barack Obama's health care overhaul -- and one of its key elements is expanding Medicaid. Last summer, he called the law a massive new tax on the middle class and said he hoped it would be repealed. But now he's faced with whether to expand health coverage for an estimated half-million Ohioans and take the federal money that goes with it. One recent study suggested expansion could net the state $1.4 billion over the next decade and that an expanded Medicaid program would pay for itself. The governor and his administration leaders have not hinted which way they are leaning. Some fellow Republicans in the state already have made it clear they don't like the idea. But Kasich said last week that "political considerations are at a minimum" as he weighs his decision.
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS: Republicans control both the House and Senate in Ohio and many don't like Obama's health care law and made that clear in the most recent elections, campaigning against the law. Because the state's Legislature will ultimately get to vote on expanding Medicaid if Kasich decides he wants it, the governor will need to persuade some to change their positions. GOP House Speaker William Batchelder said his fellow Republicans have concerns about the expense of enlarging Medicaid. He also acknowledged that there are philosophical questions over the law itself, which mandates almost everyone to obtain insurance.
HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY: Organizations that represent a large number of Ohio's doctors, hospitals and health providers back the idea of expanding Medicaid, but that hasn't always been the case. The Ohio State Medical Association had been on the opposite side earlier this year, but its president announced in January it was reversing its opinion, saying that widening Medicaid would improve the health of society with no cost to the state. The Ohio Hospital Association and Ohio Association of Community Health Centers also are in support, saying that increasing preventive care will reduce the need for more expensive treatments and emergency room visits down the road.
CONSERVATIVE GROUPS: The most vocal opponents of Medicaid expansion are ones concerned about adding to the national debt. They warn that the costs to Ohio will be greater than predicted and that the federal government will shift a bigger share of Medicaid costs to states in the coming years. In Ohio, the libertarian-leaning 1851 Center for Constitutional Law along with the conservative Ohio Liberty Coalition and the Buckeye Institute all have voiced concern. Tea party groups oppose the idea, but the opposition is less organized than those pushing for broadening Medicaid.
BUSINESS GROUPS: The powerful Ohio Chamber of Commerce hasn't taken sides on Medicaid expansion in the state and is gauging the opinions of the business owners it represents. Local chamber organizations in Columbus and Cincinnati, though, have endorsed the move, saying that providing additional Medicaid coverage will cut down on costs by making sure people get treatment early before making more expensive emergency room visits.


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Well we have got dave a aviator harness as we would like to take him out with us so he doesnt become lonely.
so im just woundering what are your experiances with these and learning the bird on how to put it on etc....
We've had it on dave once but he hated it so we took it of straight away. We've watched the dvd which is great. But dave doesnt let you do all those thing to him so has anyone else had the same problem? If you get what i mean
We let him see it we have to hid the actuall harness bit at first then let him pull it out of our hands at his own speed then hes fine with it. Hes ok with the cord bit. He plays with it and i put it over his back but since hes had it on hes become scared of it again when we lift it up. (think we rushed him a little to much which i dont think did us any good really). Before the harness arrived we were holding his wings up so that he'd get used to this a bit more. It has helped a little.
Did you follow the instructions to the dvd exact or did you make your own adjustments to it i.e. the way its put on over the head etc?
As when we put it on we slipped it over his head we didnt hold his head as hes not comftable with us holding his head.
We realise that this is maybe a long process or it may not be but any help or advice is very much apriciated.


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Some of 550 people seeking restitution for alleged Wisconsin clergy abuse say claim not about money
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MILWAUKEE — Billy Kirchen says the sexual abuse began when he was about 11, when his choir director at a Milwaukee parish assaulted him in the 1970s. After five years of abuse he reported the alleged perpetrator, but says prosecutors and officials with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee did nothing.
Now he's hoping a financial claim against the archdiocese will finally lead to the emotional closure he has craved. Kirchen is one of about 550 people who filed a claim by Wednesday's deadline. Like many of them he said he's not looking to cash in — what he really wants is accountability.
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy protection last year, saying pending sex-abuse lawsuits could leave it with debts it couldn't afford. As part of the filing, all sex-abuse victims were given until Wednesday to file a claim seeking monetary damages.
About 550 people did, more than in any of the other seven U.S. dioceses that have filed for bankruptcy protection. Several of the filers in the Milwaukee case told The Associated Press their claims weren't just about money.
Kirchen, 45, now works as a liturgical musician at St. Vincent Pallotti in Milwaukee, a church that's part of the Milwaukee archdiocese. He said many church officials, from his priest employer to Archbishop Jerome Listecki, know he was sexually abused by someone working for the archdiocese but no one has ever offered support.
"I work in the thick of them. And not one has ever come up and said, 'We understand what you're going through, we're sorry,'" Kirchen said. "Sometimes it's getting hit in the pocketbook that makes people act differently."
The AP generally doesn't identify victims of sexual abuse. However, Kirchen and the other two alleged victims in this report specifically granted AP permission to use their names.
The archdiocese has paid more than $30 million in settlements and other court costs related to allegations of clergy abuse and more than a dozen suits against it have been halted because of the bankruptcy proceedings. One late priest alone is accused of abusing some 200 boys at a suburban school for deaf students from 1950 to 1974.
Seven other dioceses in the nation also filed for bankruptcy under similar circumstances. Payouts in those cases have ranged from about $250,000 to $1.2 million per person.
However, James Stang, a bankruptcy lawyer who represents creditors in the Wisconsin case, speculated that any payouts here would be on the lower end. He said Milwaukee courts traditionally haven't been as sympathetic to abuse victims, and any cash pool would be divided among an unusually large number of claimants.
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At last Hermione kept Bellatrix's wand?
- We aren't sure, but probably not :D Hermione wasn't really enjoy to use Bellatix's old wand. We can imagine she abandoned the wand, after the end of the war. --Lady Junky (talk) 18:43, November 6, 2012 (UTC)
- I like to imagine Hermione was able to retrieve her old wand from Malfoy Manor after the Battle of Hogwarts. Seeing as it was a total victory for the Order of the Phoenix, I doubt the Malfoy's would have stopped her.220.127.116.11 22:01, May 4, 2013 (UTC)


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Hearing that the movie was coming out and they were talking Oscar I thought I would pick up this memoir and give it a read. Published in 1853 it was written by Solomon Northrup an African-American free man from New York who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery where he stayed for the next twelve years. Held by several "masters" he spent most of his captivity in Louisiana under a strict owner named Epps, who ruled his slaves with an iron hand. His account is a bit rough to read, it's written with dialog of the time, and although a black man it's obvious he was educated since he has a large vocabulary.
Though it was doubted by some that this was a true story he names names and places that were easy to collaborate as well as court documents that worked together to prove his story. What I am left with is the knowledge of how cruel the slaves were treated. I also had never really thought about how many free men were actually kidnapped and sold into slavery.
All-in-all, an interesting, thought provoking book. Good to read before seeing the movie.


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DISCUSSIONS over a planned strike during the Grand Depart by Yorkshire Ambulance workers are ongoing, the service has said.
Members of Unite the union within the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS), announced strike action would take place this weekend over a working conditions disagreement, despite health chiefs warning
YAS yesterday announced more staff and vehicles would be on the road, more paramedics on motorbikes, additional air ambulance support, and Community Medical Units in key locations around the region.
Ian Walton, Associate Director for Resilience and Special Services at YAS, said staff were "fully committed" to providing "a safe and secure event", and was working with Tour organisers to do so.
He said: "Yorkshire Ambulance Service has robust contingency plans in place to provide responsive and effective care over the Grand Départ weekend. Patient safety remains the Trust's highest priority.
"We'd like to reassure everyone that we have a comprehensive plan in place and we continue to work closely with our partners to ensure we are prepared before, during and after the event. We are committed to minimising the level of disruption to our service and have taken comprehensive steps to ensure we maintain operational cover and sustain effective and safe services for patients calling upon us."
A Unite spokesman said: "Unite offered to hold talks with the YAS management on this dispute the day we issued the notice for strike action last Friday. The management has yet to respond to this offer of talks on the important issues of patient safety and staff welfare."
Advice from the YAS for those attending the event includes:
- Make sure you have appropriate clothing, no matter what the weather. Bring sun cream, a hat, water and suitable footwear.
- Make sure you're aware of where you can get medical care at spectator hubs.
- Pack your medication
- Only phone 999 in life-threatening situations. NHS 111 should be phoned for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses.


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for K–12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and leased facilities. The division also develops accessibility, structural safety, and historical building codes and standards utilized in various public and private buildings throughout the state of California.
During the South Napa Earthquake on August 24, 2014, public schools performed very well with little structural damage resulting to school buildings. However, several structures did experience limited nonstructural damage to architectural, mechanical and electrical features including suspended ceilings, light fixtures, and cabinets and shelves. This earthquake serves as a reminder of the potential safety hazards that can occur from nonstructural features improperly attached to the structure. DSA advises school districts to take the opportunity to review the Guide and Checklist for Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards in California Schools (PDF) and assess school buildings to reduce potential safety hazards from nonstructural elements. This document was jointly produced by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, the Department of General Services – Division of the State Architect, the Seismic Safety Commission, and the Department of Education.
California's school districts, community colleges, and design professionals requested an innovative, convenient, user-friendly process to view a list of outstanding forms, fees, and design documents required by the Division of the State Architect's (DSA) office. In response, DSA implemented the DSA Certification Box: a cloud-based solution that saves time, increases communication, and helps partners to resolve uncertified projects. DSA Certification Box allows everyone to view uncertified project files, sorted by district, campus, and project. This will streamline the process of submitting required information that ensures compliance with all state codes, policies, and procedures.
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Rather than a favourite spot, I'm more taken with a look, or a particular vista, of our city. There are several special places where Winnipeg strikes a pose and shows an angle that is both a great view and a revealing perspective.
Take Winnipeg from the air, on a night flight home. You're flying over the nothingness of rural Manitoba when suddenly there's a carpet of lights, glittering like jewels, laid out on the prairie floor. Uninterrupted by the hills or mountains that other cities brag about, Winnipeg's spectacular flatness rolls out a magnificent welcome mat to the tired traveller viewing from above.
It's Winnipeg's prairie "pancakedness" that lends itself to another favourite view, one seen on the trek home from the beaches of Lake Winnipeg on Highway 8. It's that sought after bump of the city's tallest buildings, when low fields give rise to our metropolis on the horizon. The bundle of the city's centre is brushed by canola fields, and for a moment our agricultural history and the downtown of today merge.
Currently, though, my favourite look for Winnipeg is on the east bank of the Red River, on Tache Avenue, at night. What I see is a bold city, where the lines of the Provencher footbridge frame this city's best look, bar none.
The Provencher footbridge acts as catwalk, and your gaze can't help but strut into a city centre that hums with Jets fans and hot condos. Shift your gaze from the downtown, and The Forks obliges with fireworks and family time, along with a view to what a city can do with a historical meeting place once forgotten.
And to me, perhaps one of the best views from the riverside in St. Boniface is in fact a viewpoint. Through the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the importance of the rights and freedoms all of us enjoy here in Winnipeg, and in Canada, will be on display.
It isn't easy to see through the current cloud of disagreement over cost overruns and content, but Winnipeggers need only look back to when The Forks and MTS Centre were but visions. The naysayers and bean counters were out then too. Instead, take a moment to stand on the east bank of the Red River in St. Boniface, and look at what our city has done. You will then see quite clearly, what our city can do.
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The AFL appears to have thrown its support behind Brisbane Lions chairman Angus Johnson with three-time premiership coach Leigh Matthews now in serious doubt to return to the club and serve on the board.
AFL boss Andrew Demetriou has threatened to withdraw funding to the cash-strapped Lions should Matthews and his ticket go ahead with an extraordinary general meeting to overthrow Johnson and four Brisbane directors.
Demetriou is privately denying he is at odds with Matthews and remains hopeful of convincing the Hall of Fame legend to assume a directorship under Johnson, who, in turn, has reportedly put in place a succession plan not involving rogue board members Paul Williams and Mick Power who both come up for election later this year.
However Matthews has indicated he could walk away, refusing to serve under Johnson, whose five-year financial rescue plan for the club - soon to enter its third year - has received strong endorsement from the commission.
Should the AFL make good on its threat, the club would struggle without additional funds to pay 100 per cent of the salary cap under new coach Justin Leppitsch.
The Lions have a funding bid for $1.5 million before the AFL Commission to bolster the football department and appoint two new development coaches. Commission chairman Mike Fitzpatrick, Demetriou and his deputy Gillon McLachlan have stepped in to manage the Brisbane crisis with Fitzpatrick looking to reassemble the disaffected parties in Melbourne before the grand final.
Demetriou said in a media conference: ''Our position is very clear - if the members want to call an EGM, they can do that. They can appoint who they want. But they shouldn't rely on the AFL's financial support. And we've done that with the Melbourne Football Club."
Wealthy engineering boss Power, who appears to have a long-standing vendetta against Johnson, has in turn threatened to personally put forward the $1.5 million in funding with the AFL reportedly not embracing his and Williams' future vision for the Lions, although still hopeful of a compromise.
Tuesday's fiery meeting with the divided board and the AFL saw an angry Power convey to Fitzpatrick and co that Johnson was unpopular and had outstayed his welcome having indicated he would remain at the helm for no longer than a year.
Demetriou is understood to have responded along the lines of: ''No one likes me either and I only planned to stay in this job for three years and I've been here for 10 years.''
Johnson said at the Leppitsch announcement: ''That [five-year strategic] plan has been embraced by all of our stakeholders, the AFL, our members and our corporate sponsors.
''We're achieving what we want to achieve and I'd say after two years we're slightly ahead.''
Demetriou said later on Wednesday: ''The club is not in the perilous state that people are making out.''


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DATEN won the Sam Ashworth Trophy with a 2-1 victory over Salford Waggon after extra time.
Division One leaders Daten, who look destined to lift the league title, dominated the first half with Paul Whealing putting them ahead.
Salford, who are third in the league, took control after the break and Barry Massey scored to take the game into extra time. Daten went down to 10 men and soaked up pressure in the extra period before clinching victory with a Neil Matthews goal.
Division Three leaders Radcliffe Old Boys B landed the first trophy of a possible double when they beat Golborne Parkside 2-1 to win their divisional cup final.
Andrew Spensley opened the scoring for Radcliffe and Ivor Altdorf made it 2-0 10 minutes before the interval at Tempest United's Lostock ground.
In Division Two third-placed Moorside beat Chorlton Sports 3-0 with two goals from Anthony Weall and one from Christian Bates.
Turton Bay Mare moved level on points with Henighans at the top of Division Two with a 2-1 win against Ashtonians with Stewart Williams on the scoresheet for the winners.
BLGC are second in Division Three with three games in hand on leaders Radcliffe Old Boys B and five still to play including one against Radcliffe.
Allan Mitchell and Matthew Plano scored to give them a 2-0 victory over Bolton Wyresdale.
Tomorrow they are at home to Ainsworth B who drew 2-2 with Failsworth with Lee Smith scoring both Ainsworth's goals.


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By now, you've tallied the guest list, plotted your Thanksgiving menu and are seeking inspiration for some extra side dishes and desserts. When next week rolls around — all that planning behind you and a job well done — don't let your dishes fall flat on an unadorned table. Giving your dining room (or den-turned-dining space) a fresh Thanksgiving feel doesn't have to be that difficult — or costly.
First: Assess your style. If your home features minimalist furniture and a monochromatic color scheme, you're not likely going to throw a cornucopia in the center of your table. We have Thanksgiving table decorating plans for three distinct environments: Rustic, Modern and Traditional.
Next: Determine which objects from around your house could be repurposed as decorative items. Here, a plain white pitcher is repurposed as a vase. Some other easy ideas: A stainless utensil crock for holding florals, napkin rings as bud vases and placemats as a table runner.
Don't Forget the Details: Colorful little touches — like punchy ribbons tied around napkins or place settings, or woven through slat-backed chairs — will go a long way towards tying your look together.
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Somerset County League Division One
Middlezoy Rovers 3, Congresbury 2
MIDDLEZOY came out winners in the battle of last season's promoted teams, as they edged Congresbury 3-2 on Saturday.
Despite dominating possession in the first half, Middlezoy were unable to create a clear shooting opportunity.
The visitors were awarded a penalty on 36 minutes when Ross Stockhall was taken down by goalkeeper Steve Baker - Baker was cautioned and the penalty dispatched by Seb Williams.
At half time the Middlezoy players were given the necessary reminders and started the second half with much more purpose.
First on 47 Jamie Temlett lofted the ball over the advancing keeper for the equaliser and then a minute later, Shaun Turner was on hand to tuck the ball in from close range.
Sam Peppin went close to adding a third only minutes later but was denied by Jason Small in the Congresbury goal.
On 54 Ross Stockhall's effort was cleared off the line by Darren Cann and at the other end Craig Wright's free kick went just wide.
Simon Bone then rattled the Congresbury bar with a shot before debutant John Doyle smashed home a third on 84 minutes for the home side.
Congresbury grabbed a second on 87 through the lively Ross Stockhall, but Middlezoy saw the last few minutes out well to secure maximum points.
Star Man: Shaun Turner (Middlezoy Rovers)