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The 27m Lombard poplar, transplanted from a local farm to the Clarens Golf Estate, is reputed to be the tallest tree transplanted in the southern hemisphere.
Who would imagine that you'd find yourself thinking of broken-hearted maidens as you work your way around the stunning Clarens Golf Estate course in the Free State? But you may well, for the 360-degree view of the golden sandstone mountains that frame the course includes the legendary Mount Setlofe (also known as Mount Horeb).
According to the Basotho people who come from this area, Mount Setlofe is actually a shy maiden who was due to be married to a handsome warrior named Matsa (who is incarnated in another mountain here called Rhebokkop). Tragically, he left her for another, and, every time she remembers this, she draws her veil around her head and weeps. When the people of Clarens see that Mount Setlofe is shrouded in mist, they know the maiden is weeping and that it will rain.
That's the beauty of golf – no matter where in the world you travel, it offers intriguing landscapes along with the challenge of the game. At the Clarens Golf Estate, local legends combine with mountains, rivers and a par-71 course to offer visitors a stimulating 18 holes. Great care has been taken to ensure the course's risk-and-reward design offers a memorable game.
The estate offers the services of a resident PGA professional to help you fine-tune your game. It also has a fine clubhouse with a fully stocked bar and restaurant, as well as luxury accommodation in privately owned homes that are made available to visitors. For those who enjoy walking, the estate offers exceptionally scenic trails.
The nearby town of Clarens is renowned as a jewel of the Free State, a tourist-friendly destination where resident artists, interesting shops and fine restaurants will keep you well entertained and well fed.
And while in the area, be sure to visit the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, famous for its beautiful, towering sandstone cliffs.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Clarens Golf Estate
Francois Schoeman
Golf operations manager and PGA professional
Tel: +27 (0)58 256 1270/1319
Cell: + 27 (0)82 326 4908
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How to get here
Clarens is 315km (about a three-hour drive) from Johannesburg and 390km (about a four-hour drive) from Durban. It is best to drive there in your own vehicle.
Best time to visit
All year round, but if you are planning to do any of the other activities offered in and around Clarens, such as white water rafting, keep in mind that winters (May to August) are cold and the mountains near here are often covered in snow.
Get around
The roads are good and a sedan vehicle will suit your purposes (or a 4x4 if you would like to head off the beaten track).
What will it cost
A round of golf (18 holes) is R260, while juniors/students pay R140. There are self-catering two-bedroom villas to rent on the estate, from about R1 000 per villa per night. Staying at these villas also entitles you to a substantial discount on the price of a round of golf.
Length of stay
Spend two to four days here to take in the surrounds and activities.
What to pack
Golfing clothes and equipment, although there is a fully stocked shop for those who need it.
Where to stay
At the Clarens Golf Estate itself, or in any number of B&Bs, guest houses and farm stays in and around Clarens.
What to eat
There is a great choice of restaurants in Clarens, including the Brambleberry Restaurant at the Clarens Golf Estate.
What's happening
The Clarens Tourism website contains information about the various activities in this tourist-friendly region.
Best buys
There are plenty of interesting shops in Clarens. You might have to restrict yourself from buying too much!


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I'm absolutely crazy for stone fruit. From the moment the first cherries come in, I quiver in anticipation of what's to follow: sweet-tart plums and pluots, gushingly juicy peaches. I most look forward to the apricots, seductive and demure.
I could eat a bushel of them right out of hand, but apricot jam is my favorite, bar none, so every year I hunker down and make a bunch. Apricots don't need much; their flavor blooms as you cook them down, but they also take nicely to a little spice. A few peppercorns, some cardamom, perhaps half a stick of cinnamon all bundled into a cheesecloth sachet will leave a subtle undertone to your jam. But if you want to create something special, crack open a few of the apricot pits and toss the kernels into the sachet.


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Friday, September 17, 2010 - 11:16 AM
British Drumming Clinician And Educator Martin Ranscombe Signs To Meinl Cymbals
Martin Ranscombe ('The Drum Guru') has signed an endorsement deal with Meinl Cymbals this months. "I have been looking at Meinl cymbals for some time now and realised that all the sounds that 'rattle around my head' can only be accommodated by the Meinl ranges," said Martin. "On top of that, Meinl are always innovative and have a wonderfully progressive approach to cymbal manufacturing and product development - something that is very attractive, particularly to anyone with a creative and perhaps, more unorthodox view of the music world!"
Martin is highly regarded among drummers of all levels for his innovative approach to playing education and drum tuning. His novel approach to tackling drummers' everyday problems and providing attainable answers in a highly entertaining way, has seen him deliver many clinics and workshops throughout the UK and Northern Europe over the last 10 years. Martin has also written several articles over the years and made various educational videos, including most recently, a series for the UK's drumming publication - RHYTHM.
Martin is using Meinl's Generation X, Byzance Traditional, Byzance Brilliant, Byzance Dark Series, and Byzance Vintage Series Cymbals exclusively.
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Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.
"The Track Too Tough to Tame" and "The Lady in Black" are but a few of the nicknames for the historic South Carolina speedway that many claim to be the toughest track on the Cup Series schedule.
Fender-bending action and Darlington Stripes are usually common place in the Southern 500. However, the normally challenging egg-shaped race track was remarkably quiet Saturday night as the first 301 laps were run without a caution flag.
"I feel like green-flag stops kind of separate the good pit crews and teams," said third place finisher Jeff Gordon about the unusually long green flag runs. "But for the fans, you want to see cautions, restarts and sparks flying."
Kyle Busch was the class of the field for most of the night leading a race high 265 of the scheduled 367 laps, but a cut tire on the final restart relegated him to a sixth place finish.
"Man, it's crushing when you lead all day like that and don't come home with a win," said race winner Matt Kenseth on overtaking his teammate in the final laps. "I'm sure Kyle is disappointed."
Matt Kenseth struggled with his setup early on, but on the final restart, his team made just the right adjustments to allow him to make his move.
"I don't know what they changed on the last pit stop," commented Kenseth after the race. "That certainly was our fastest run of the day and it was incredibly fast when we needed it to be."
Despite his surprise victory, Kenseth admitted that winning the Southern 500 was a big moment in his career.
"I don't know that I've had a win that feels bigger than this at this moment," said Kenseth on capturing his first Southern 500.
As Kenseth adds his name to the list of NASCAR greats that have conquered Darlington, he is quick to point out the history of a Darlington victory.
"It's a tricky track," said Kenseth. "There's a lot of tradition here. To be able to win a race at a track like this, especially the Southern 500, man, it's big. In my mind, it's one of the biggest races we have of the year really. It's just a special place to win at."
Kenseth's third victory of the season moves him into third place in the 2013 point standings and establishes him and his team as a front runner in this year's championship race.
Some claim that Kenseth and his team are peaking too soon, but I say they are just starting to come together. If I'm right, the rest of the field is in trouble in the weeks to come.
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December 15, 2010 – New York Rangers 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 1 (Game No. 33, Away No. 17)
* The Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-1, tonight at CONSOL Energy Center, to improve to 19-13-1 overall and post their league leading, 12th road win (12-5-0). After falling behind, 1-0, late in the opening frame, the Blueshirts notched four goals in the third period to record their first regulation win in Pittsburgh since Jan. 19, 2006 (4-2). New York is now 12-6-0 in their last 18 games, and have won five of their last six road games.
* The Blueshirts improved to 5-4-0 in the first game of back-to-back sets, with a 4-4-0 mark when the first game is on the road.
* The Rangers tallied one power play goal in three opportunities (4:20), and have now registered a goal on the man advantage in six of the last seven games (6-26, 23.1% over the span).
* Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots to improve to 14-11-1 overall, including a record of 10-5-0 on the road. He is now 7-3-0 with a 1.58 goals against average, a .940 save percentage and three shutouts in the last 10 games. Lundqvist now leads the NHL with 10 road wins.
* Alex Frolov posted his second multi-point effort of the season with the game-winning goal at 10:25 of the third period, added an assist and posted a plus-two rating. He tallied the game-winner just 15 seconds after Erik Christensen tied the score at one goal apiece. Frolov has now registered three points (one goal, two assists) in the last two games.
* Brian Boyle capped off the game's scoring with an even strength goal at 16:29 of the third period, tallied the primary assist on Alex Frolov's game-winning goal, and led all skaters with six shots and six hits in the contest. Boyle has now registered six points (two goals, four assists) in the last six games.
* Erik Christensen notched a power play goal at 10:10 of the third period to tie the score at one goal apiece. The Rangers improved to 6-0-0 when Christensen tallies a goal and are 9-1-0 when he registers a point.
* Marian Gaborik tallied the only assist on Christensen's power play goal, and led all forwards with 23:00 of ice time. Gaborik has now registered 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in his last 16 games.
* Artem Anisimov recorded an even strength goal at 14:55 of the third period, and has now registered three points (two goals, one assist) in the last two games.
* Dan Girardi registered an assist on the game-winning goal, and was credited with a game-high, four blocked shots. Girardi has now tallied four assists in the last five games, and leads the team with 15 assists on the season.
* Defensemen Michal Rozsival and Michael Del Zotto each recorded an assist on Anisimov's goal. Rozsival has now registered four assists in the last four games.
* Marc Staal tallied one assist and three blocked shots, and led all skaters with 25:32 of ice time. He has now registered nine points (three goals, six assists) in the last 11 games, including points in each of the last three (two goals, two assists).
* The Rangers will return to action tomorrow, Dec. 16, when they will face-off against the Phoenix Coyotes at Madison Square Garden (7:00 p.m.), to conclude their ninth back-to-back set of the season. The Blueshirts enter the contest with a record of 8-0-0 in the second game of back-to-backs, having out-scored their opponent 27-6 in those games, and are 3-0-0 when the second game is at home. Please note the Rangers do not have a morning skate scheduled prior to the contest. The game will be televised live on MSG Network and can be heard on 1050 ESPN Radio or newyorkrangers.com.


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McClure Middle School will present "Nottingham, A Totally Teen Musical" on Saturday, May 31.
This teen rock 'n' roll musical puts a retro spin on the Robin Hood legend, setting it in 1961 at Nottingham High School. Robin Loxley has returned to spend her senior year at her old school, where the class president, John Prince, keeps the rich Normans happy by stealing from the poor Saxons.
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Ah, life in the bush capital on Australia Day.
What could be better than a feed of fresh toast to munch on while taking refuge in a sturdy structure for protection?
A Canberra Times reader has provided this photograph of a brushtail possum joining in the celebrations for the nation's special day.
ACT Parks and Conservation director Daniel Iglesias says like magpies and brown snakes, brushtail possums are among the most adaptive native species.
He says in Canberra many people have experiences with them, and they often take up living inside roofs.
He say people who choose to feed them could be aiding and abetting chaos in a neighbourhood.
"We don't encourage people to feed them.
"They are omnivorous, they feed on many things in the insect and plant worlds. They'll eat anything, and there's plenty of feed in the suburban areas for them."
He says they're resourceful too.
Females are often seen with young ones on their backs and they're skilled at avoiding dogs and cats.
Large populations of brushtails live in eucalyptus and cypress trees throughout the territory, including in the nature parks.
In other cities they have become a problem, defoliating gardens.
In areas where they are at their destructive best metal sheets are placed at the foot of trees to discourage their roaming, ravaging ways.
"Our wildlife rangers get plenty of calls about them, and we have our specialist pest controllers who can catch them, and remove them from the roof.
"They have been known to remove a few roof tiles to get into a roof."
Mr Iglesias says in Canberra they are more prolific in the older, established suburbs because of the bigger trees, but not so much in the newer suburbs of Gungahlin.
Several years ago at Canberra's Australian National Botanic Gardens a rare powerful owl was living on sugar gliders and brushtail and ringtail possums. Its main target was ringtail possums, up to 1.1kg, and including baby ones which it snatched off the backs of their mothers.
The RSPCA offers advice for dealing with possums. Go to rspca-act.org.au/wildlife/possums


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D.J. AbnarClass: Junior
Position: RB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 185
Previous School: Lincoln HS
Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.
2013 (So.):
• Competed in 11 games, missing the Gardner-Webb contest
• Rushed for 411 yards on 72 carries
• Averaged 5.7 yards per carry
• Tied for second on the team with six rushing touchdowns
• Finished three games with 10 or more carries (Monmouth, Kentucky Wesleyan and Presbyterian College)
• Finished the season with a rushing touchdown in each of the last three games
• Posted his first 100-yard rushing game against Kentucky Wesleyan, rushing for 108 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns
• Also finished the season with eight receptions for 102 yards
• Second on the team with nine kickoff returns for 170 yards
• Also added two special team tackles
2012 (Fr.):
• Competed in all 11 games, rushing for 91 yards on 18 carries with one rushing touchdown
• Led Liberty in kick-return yardage, returning 11 kickoffs for 303 yards (27.5 avg.)
• Returned first career kickoff 83 yards against Gardner-Webb
• Totaled over 100 all-purpose yards in back-to-back wins over Gardner-Webb and Presbyterian College
• Recorded 11 carries for 61 yards and his first collegiate touchdown, Oct. 13 at Presbyterian College
• Added 58 yards on two kickoff returns, with a long of 41, against Presbyterian College
• Graduate of Lincoln High School, where he was a four-year letterwinner
• All-state honorable mention selection as a senior
• Posted 22 rushing touchdowns and 1,300 rushing yards in 2011
• Set school record with six touchdowns in one game
• Ranked as the No. 6 "Best Athlete" in the state of Florida
• Son of Anthony and Ashanna Williams
• Birthday is March 16
• Majoring in communications studies: broadcasting, with the goal of becoming an ESPN analyst


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There's going to be a few days in April when you won't hear a peep out of me. Yes, that is possible. That's going to be the much needed weekend I spend with my BFF (Best Friend Forever…duh!). We're sitting here trying to plan the weekend and all I want to do is make sure it's perfect. Well…it doesn't have to "perfect," she is my best friend who loves me through all imperfections.
But, I do want a weekend that has it all. Now, it would help to know that my best friend of 17 years lives on the other side of the United States on the East Coast. And I haven't seen her in over a year. She's seriously the sister I never had. Love this girl to death. About a week ago it just hit me. I need a few days with my best friend. No internet, no hubby's/boyfriends, great food, fun, a little adventure, and lots of cold beverages.
Here's the dilemma…we both want to visit a place we've never been. That's kinda hard since we travel a lot. We threw a few places out there and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Key West, Florida were two options. It won't be spring break then, so I don't have to worry about the college kids. Geez…I sound like an old lady! LOL!
Is it too much to ask for a reasonably priced weekend on the beach with my best friend? Or do we do something in a city setting? My only request…no camping in a tent. I'm not about sleeping on the floor. That is all.
I'm so confused! HELP!
Do you have any suggestions?
Where would you go for a weekend with your best friend?
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(Required course for New England School of Acupuncture joint degree program students only)
This course explores current scientific inquiry devoted to uncovering a western-oriented explanation for the analgesic effects of acupuncture and the clinical applications of this provocative work. An impressive body of research demonstrates acupuncture's ability to predictably stimulate neuroendocrine responses in humans, even in the absence of a clear correlation between acupuncture points and major neurovascular pathways, with the most convincing findings in the area of pain physiology.
As acupuncture has grown in popularity in the West, biomedical researchers have been eager to understand how the precise placement of needles superficially in the skin could produce measurable clinical effects. This course will explore in detail the current scientific inquiry devoted to uncovering a western-oriented explanation for the analgesic effects of acupuncture, and the clinical applications of this provocative work.
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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
By TIM WACKEL
My wife and I are the proud parents of two great kids – a teen-age son and daughter. Our daughter is getting ready to start college next week, and our son is like almost every other 15-year-old, living life large with a lot of attention on comfort and few worries about appearance.
Last week I promised my son, Nicholas, that I would take him to the mall to buy new shoes. He loves to wear athletic shoes (or is still OK to call them sneakers?) and prefers to wear them until they fall apart at the seams.
This shopping trip was going to be different because Nicholas decided he would expand his closet and buy a pair of Top-Siders. (It seems these are making a bit of a comeback on high school campuses.) I figured we could find these at almost any department store, but was surprised to find only one store in the mall that carried a variety of sizes and styles that he was interested in.
I find myself standing in Nordstrom's shoe department surrounded by hundreds of pairs of shoes and a few well-dressed, professional looking salesmen. One of the younger men working in the department approached us and asked, "What brings you into the store today?" What happened next was one of the better (and least expected) lessons in selling that I've experienced in quite some time.
I confess that I've never thought of retail as being much of a selling environment. Point customers in the right direction, answer a few questions about sizes and availability, ring up the order and you're done. So what valuable lessons did I learn in Nordstrom that day? Here are the four principles that everyone will recognize, but few consistently apply.
1. Open questions close more business
The question that you are asked most often when you walk into a retail store is, "Can I help you?" This is a bad question, plain and simple. It's closed and requires no thinking on your part. Most shoppers will simply blurt out "no" hoping to avoid premature pressure to buy something.
Let's go back and look at what the Nordstrom shoes salesman asked: "What brings you into the store today?" Not exactly rocket science but this question encouraged me to share that Nicholas was interested in divesting his collection of athletic shoes and wanted to look at some Top-Siders. A conversation was born. What style, size and color? When did he plan to wear them? Looking for something dressy or just something to kick around in?
Ask questions that are thought-provoking, not mind-numbing.
2. Make it easy for customers to decide
Nicholas had pretty much lasered in on one particular style of shoe, but when the shoe salesman returned from the stockroom he had several boxes in tow.
Nick immediately tried on his favorite style and began walking the floor to check out the fit. I could tell by his expression that he felt the shoe looked better on the shelf than it did on his foot. The salesman also picked up on this and suggested that Nicholas try on one or two of the other styles that he had taken the liberty to bring out of stock. After all, they were right there and it wouldn't take but a minute to check them out.
The second pair generated a more favorable response but the third pair was a home run. Give your customer painless choices. What looks good in the window doesn't always look good on your foot. Think ahead and develop contingencies. You'll be glad you did.
3. Look for unidentified needs
Nick had picked out the right shoe, and we had the right size. We were ready to leave when the salesman asked permission to show us what he had in the remaining boxes he brought out of the stock room. He politely mentioned that he couldn't help but notice how much "good use" Nick had gotten out of the shoes he was currently wearing. He then asked if my son would be interested in seeing some brand new athletic shoes in the latest back-to-school styles — need I say more?
Want to be more successful at up-selling? Read (and re-read) #3 above.
4. Would you like some fries with that?
Nick and I had our purchases picked out, and we were ready to leave when the young man pulled something out of his back pocket. As we walked to the register, he showed me (the economic buyer) a shoe tree and shared facts about how these beautiful cedar appliances will extend the life of Nick's new shoes (assuming I can get him to use them!). I hadn't expressed any interest in shoe trees but this sales professional picked up on my frustration with how fast Nick could destroy a pair of shoes. He had the courage and the smarts to offer something we both knew had value. What was the worst thing that could happen?
I left the store that day with a lighter wallet but I got a real "deal" on some great sales training. These four simple (but powerful) lessons have been around for a long time, but very few reps consistently apply them.
Are you looking for ideas on how to take your craft to the next level? If not, you should be. You'll be surprised by what you can learn and amazed at where these lessons can take place.
Tim Wackel is the founder and president of The Wackel Group, a training and consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations find, win and keep customers for life. You can find out more about his workshops at timwackel.com.


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A TEENAGE boy is fighting for his life after being thrown from a car then crushed by the vehicle as it rolled over.
The 16-year-old, a former Harper Green School pupil from Farnworth, was thrown from the black Citroen C2, which then overturned and landed on him, in Rivington Road, Belmont, at about 11pm last night.
He has serious head injuries and internal injuries, and a friend of the teen said the boy was in a coma in hospital.
No other cars were involved in the smash, which resulted in the car landing on a grass bank after rolling several times.
A 19-year-old man, another former Harper Green pupil, was also in the car.
He flagged down a passing car and people helped lift the Citroen off the boy.
A nurse, who was passing, also gave first aid at the scene, and both teenagers were taken to hospital - the 19-year-old suffered a chest injury and minor cuts.
Police are still trying to establish who was driving the vehicle.
Firefighters from Bolton North fire station attended but both of the teenagers were out of the car when they arrived.
Two ambulances and three rapid response vehicles were at the scene for just under an hour.
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A man, whose son is friends with the 16-year-old boy, said the boy was resuscitated at the scene but was last night in a coma.
The man, who asked not to be named, said: "The boy's mother and father were taken to the hospital with the police. As far as I understand, he was not driving the car which crashed.
"My son has been at the hospital with him. It's not looking good. He's definitely in a very bad way. He's breathing at the moment, but he's got a lot of tubes on him.
"My understanding is that they are going to bring him out of the coma on Monday. We are all hoping he pulls through."
Sara Cain, deputy headteacher at Harper Green School, said: "Anybody involved in an accident, however serious, we would hope will make a full recovery.
"Our thoughts are with the families at this moment in time."
Shaun Holland, aged 28, landlord of the Black Dog pub in Church Street, which runs onto Rivington Road, said: "It's not the first time something like this has happened.
"It seems to happen every other week. The road is too narrow — you can only fit one car and there are no street lights.
"The council should widen the road."
Nicola Holland, aged 46, landlady of the pub, said: "I hope the boy is okay. A woman, who I think was his mum, pulled up outside the pub and looked distraught.
"The road is very dangerous. In the summer, particularly, it's a nightmare.
"They should put cats eyes in the middle of the road to make it safer."
Natasha Maciejkowicz, aged 22, who lives in Rivington Road, said: "I saw two police cars, a couple of ambulances and fire engines coming up the street.
"I don't think the road is particularly bad, but there should maybe be a 50mph speed limit instead of 60mph."
A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said they were alerted to the accident at 11.06pm.
North Turton and Tockholes councillor Jean Rigby, who represents Belmont, said: "There are some bends on there so you do have to be careful.
"There are spots that are dangerous and I am terribly sorry this accident has happened.
"I really feel for his family who must be heartbroken and I pray to god he comes out of it okay."
"I am a big fan of cat's eyes, but they would be expensive to put in.
"I have noticed recently along Broadhead Road these huge poles with reflectors on the top. They could be used here, particularly where there is a big drop off the side of the road.
"I have been in touch with the highways department who will look into it alongside Chorley Council or Lancashire County Council."
Cllr Maureen Bateson, Blackburn with Darwen Council's executive member for regeneration, added: "Our thoughts are with the young man and his family. We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing."
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ONE in seven adoption applications in Worcestershire in the past year has come from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Worcestershire County Council's Adoption and Fostering Services say they have approved more adoption applications from lesbian and gay couples in 2013 than in previous years.
The figures have been released as part of the third LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week which began today.
With more and more LGBT couples and individuals considering adoption or fostering, Worcestershire's Adoption and Fostering Services are joining forces with them to host a drop-in information event in Worcester.
It takes place this Saturday (8th) at The Hive between 10am - 12pm and will provide an opportunity for the LGBT community to find out more about what is involved in the adoption and fostering process.
It's estimated that 4,000 children need adopting across the country every year, with an additional 9,000 foster carers needing to be found.
"Our priority is to provide the best possible placement for each and every child in our care, regardless of the carers' sexuality, gender, age, relationships status or religious beliefs," said Cllr Liz Eyre, cabinet member for Children and Families.
"We are pleased that more LGBT people are making a positive choice to adopt or foster as a way of expanding their family, and we actively encourage their interest.
"From experience we know that LGBT people can bring the love, enthusiasm and resourcefulness required to make adoption or fostering work for them and the children.
"At our LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week event, our approachable staff, along with existing foster carers and adopters, will be on hand to answer questions and help potential parents take the first steps towards providing one of our children with the stable and loving home they desperately need."
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Cohen Financial announced Friday it will merge into the Pillar Financial, LLC platform. The transaction is expected to close at the end of 2013. No changes in staffing or key operations are planned. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"The addition of Pillar Financial's lending products offer us a fuller array of products, services and resources in support of our focus on our client-centric approach of representing users and providers of capital," said Jack Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of Cohen Financial.
The loan servicing and brokerage units will retain the Cohen Financial name and will be run by the existing Cohen Financial management team. Cohen Financial's owners, including Mariner Real Estate Management and Cohen Financial senior management, will hold a significant ownership interest in the combined business.
As an independent, third-party service provider, Cohen Financial is a national distribution company representing users and providers of commercial real estate capital, bi-directionally. As a lender, Pillar Financial offers multi-family and commercial loan products nationally. The merger is a synergistic combination of independent platforms to create a broader, more competitive business in an evolving commercial real estate industry.
"Cohen Financial has been diligent in building a scalable, highly-rated servicing platform that is poised for continued growth," said Tim Mazzetti, Executive Vice President and Head of Cohen Financial's Loan Administration Business. "Over time, we will support all of Pillar Financial's lending products." Recently, Standard & Poor's raised Cohen Financial's special servicer rating to "Above Average" and affirmed the "Above Average" primary servicing rating.
Manny Brown, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Cohen Financial Capital Markets notes, "Our loan origination teams will continue to focus on the best capital markets solutions to meet our borrower's unique business plans. This priority will not change. Our clients will have improved access to Pillar Financial's product offerings, including direct access to Fannie Mae and HUD capital, in addition to our existing array of capital providers across the industry."


text: I live in the uncomfortable tension between two mountains, and at times I am not sure of the right way to cope. This summer our Intercultural Studies graduate department moved to a new location at the Billy Graham Center, and I landed in an office with a window that overlooks Blanchard Hall on the mount, an icon of North American evangelicalism. And sitting in my office chair I can also look through a window into the corridor and see an enormous photo of a monk from Mount Carmel near Haifa, who took a 30-year vow of silence. Daily I walk between these two appealing and opposing mounts: monastic silence in communion with God, and the noise and bustle of evangelical learning. I long for a slower and quieter pace of life amid the bath of actuality: joyous study, writing, and teaching. How do I maintain a healthy rhythm of living between these two mountains of desire? Where does my help come from to adopt healthy rhythms with layers of work, family, prayer, solitude, and play, all wrapped in an awareness of fulfillment in life? Contemporary western society is so often identified with furious activism and optimistic reason at the neglect of simply living: to feel, sense, taste the blessings of life all around us through nature and humanity. We deafen ourselves with pursuits and ideologies, and miss the reality that God desires to speak in the midst of growing isolation and loneliness. Our culture is more detached from one another than ever before through longer working hours and distances to commute, resulting in less availability for human connections. With sips of interaction we spend more and more time alone together. Jesus also was flanked by these two mountains of spiritual intimacy and activity-oriented encounters. After hearing of John's execution in Matthew 14, Jesus left his followers to be alone, only to be intercepted by a huge crowd. Then with compassion he taught, healed, and fed the people before he sent them away and continued his journey. Following this intensity of ministry, Jesus insisted that his disciples leave him and "sent the people home"—for a time he turned his back on human needs to go "up into the hills by himself to pray." What I enjoy most is a contemplative life—not in the sense of an intense spirituality of a 30-year vow of silence, but in my everyday existence. For me it is a bubbling pleasure to read, think, and write; to walk through Buswell Library between aisles of learning. I have contentment with my family and friends, and peace at home. Yet I have endeavors of work and ministry, responsibility and decisions, being everywhere and doing everything that drown my good intentions. What to do? "I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there?" asks the psalmist. "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!" (Ps. 121:1-2, NLT). Occasions come when we need to detach, to push away the ruckus that sometimes buries us in petty details and encumbers our hearts, and turn our face toward God to seek perspective and renovation. It is in him that our salvation lies. Dr. Robert Gallagher (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) is department chair, director of the M.A. program in intercultural studies, and associate professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College Graduate School, where he has taught since 1998. He previously served as president of the American Society of Missiology (2010- 2011) and as an executive pastor in Australia (1979-90), as well as being involved in short-term theological education in Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific since 1984. His publications include co-editing Footprints of God: A Narrative Theology of Mission (MARC 1999), Mission in Acts: Ancient Narratives in Contemporary Contexts (Orbis Books 2004), and Landmark Essays in Mission and World Christianity (Orbis Books 2009). Student Profile: Mimi Guiracocha '13 >


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We Redefined Quality, Again. We set the quality standard by introducing a groundbreaking finish so tough it allowed us to offer one of the first 50 year warranties. Others followed. So, we raised the bar again. Now Bellawood is backed by a Certified 100 Year Transferable Warranty that covers you and generations to come.
American Walnut is one of the most prized of all North American woods and is renowned for its durability. In fact, it?s one of the most durable domestic species available. Its stunning chocolate browns fill any room with rich color. And while the grain is mostly straight, it also exhibits a striking wavy grain that attracts discerning floor buyers the world over.
It Taber Tested "the Best." When subjected to the industry sandpaper abrasion test, known as Taber Testing, Bellawood's durability results were more than double most comparably priced floors. There's good, there's better?and then there's Bellawood.
We caught up with real Lumber Liquidators' customers who volunteered to discuss their floor shopping, buying and installation experiences. In no way did these customers receive compensation for their kind words. (They're speaking straight from the heart.)
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After 25 years of carpet I wanted to update my family room. I had installed the Bellawood Koa in my foyer and liked the results so much that I wanted to use this project in my family room. I decided on the American Walnut because of the caramel and chocolate hues. There is a large variety to the grains and color of this wood and makes for a unique floor. I am very pleased with the results.
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This is about the 10th Lumber Liquidators floor I have installed recently and it is the best one by far. The quality of the wood and the finish is top notch and 5" planks speed up the job time. I had very little waste from over 700 sq. ft installed, less than 5% Nice job lumber liquidators!!
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Although the finish is beautiful, it is very brittle and will chip if bumped with a tool!
Be very carful when installing! Didn't have a bad board in 240 sq.ft. and is very easy to install! We will be installing this in the Livingroom & hallway next!
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Thrilled to be Nominated
When Emmy night rolls around, Martha Byrne (Lily Snyder) of As theWorld Turns will enter Radio City Music Hall along with her husband and two children and will be looking forward to the mystic, suspense, and drama that will unfold on that magical night for Daytime TV.
Byrne, an eight-time Emmy nominee and Emmy winner in 2001 for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Drama Series, will be reliving the dream again, as she is nominated this year in the same category. Will she be nervous? "Of Course!"
"I cannot tell you how I'm so looking forward to this special night. It will be fun," Byrne said. "I am so thrilled to be nominated again in this category with ladies whom I admire and respect their work. It's such a joy."
When the nominees were announced, Byrne was home with her husband and children watching TV and said that she was overjoyed to hear her name announced.
Byrne also shared that when the nominees were announced, her phone rang non stop with calls from her mom, family, and friends.
"My name was the first called, and we just looked at each other," Byrne said. "I'm so honored, and I was so excited to hear my name. You know it can happen, but you think it won't."
Byrne said that As the World Turns has done great work this past year. She submitted a clip of her work to the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences that included a clip of when Holden (Jon Hensley) told her that she can't see her children anymore until she gets mental help, and her mother, Lucinda, (Elizabeth Hubbard) was also behind the plot.
Soapdom wants to know, why the character of Lily has enjoyed such longevity? "I think it's luck, great writers, and producers, and the great cast that I have been blessed to work with over the years," Byrne said. "I mean let's face it. Lily has been married five times, but yet people can relate to her. People have faith in her. Lily is based on family values, and deep down she just wants love."
Byrne also likes the fact that Lily is a multi-dimensional character. And that's what makes her (Lily) interesting and viable. Also, that she gets to mingle and work with new cast members like Kin Shriner (Keith), giving her a chance to reinvent her character, and also the reward of acting with veteran performers.
"My only goal is to have fun and make the most of it," Byrne said. "I think when you have fun, it just rubs off and also shows in your performance."
Byrne added that on Emmy night if it's win or loose, it's the fact of being nominated and the support of the people that are behind her.
"If I win...that statue is for everyone," Byrne said. "It's a team effort of everyone supporting each other and standing behind each other. We all work together in putting together the best possible show."
Byrne joking said that the Emmy would stand proudly in her home along side the other one, saying "It's a small cabinet, and because of my two small children the statues are up high. It's a small shelf, but you know I can always make room for another."
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When you send your friend an email from your personal Yahoo, Gmail or AOL account, you probably think it's a private message that only the two of you can read. However, the developing scandal involving former CIA director David Petraeus demonstrates that those private emails you're sending might not be so private after all.
Petraeus, the retired Army general who took over as head of the CIA last year, resigned on November 9 amid an FBI investigation into an affair Petraeus allegedly had with Paula Broadwell, the author of his biography. That investigation reportedly began with an FBI search of sexually explicit emails sent between Petraeus and Broadwell as well as harassing emails sent from Broadwell to a Petraeus family friend.
The FBI was able to search those emails – which were sent using personal email accounts – because of the Stored Communications Act. This law, enacted in 1986, allows federal government entities to require Internet service providers to disclose their customers' private emails in certain situations. If an email is less than 180 days old, the government entity must provide a warrant to access the message. A warrant requires demonstration of probable cause that a crime is being committed. If an email is older than 180 days, the government must provide a subpoena or a court order, which is easier to get than a warrant.
"While the FBI is not likely monitoring the emails you send to your friends or co-workers, we all need to understand that it is very difficult these days to do anything that's completely private," says attorney Martin Sweet of legal information website THELAW.TV.
That is particularly true at work. Most white-collar employees send dozens or even hundreds of emails a day from their work accounts. If you think those emails you send at work are private, you might be in for a rude awakening. Since employers own their email systems, generally speaking they are allowed to monitor emails sent from their employees' accounts. This is also true of text messages sent from company phones, whether those messages are work-related or personal. Employers can even listen to phone calls you make from your office or work cell phone, though they are supposed to stop listening if it is determined that the call is of a personal nature.
Interestingly, even though the Petraeus emails were allegedly sent from a personal account, he might not have had any right to privacy at all. People who hold government positions of high security often sign a disclosure document that waives their right to personal email privacy. It is not known if Petraeus signed such a waiver.
"The lesson we should all take away from this is that we have to be very careful about the information we include in our emails," says Sweet. "As a wise person once said, don't ever include anything in an email that you wouldn't want to read in the New York Times."
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Denver gets:
Andre Iguodala (12.3M)
Jeff Foster (6.6M)
Denver gives up:
Carmelo Anthony (17.1M)
Philadelphia gets:
Mike Dunleavy (10.5M)
T.J. Ford (8.5M)
James Posey* (7.1M)
Philadephia gives up:
Andre Iguodala (12.3M)
Elton Brand (15.9M)
Indiana gets:
Carmelo Anthony (17.1M)
Elton Brand (15.9M)
Indiana gives up:
Mike Dunleavy (10.5M)
T.J. Ford (8.5M)
James Posey* (7.1M)
Jeff Foster (6.6M)
*Restriction requires trade to occur after Oct. 11, 2010.
Denver gets something for the inevitable loss of Anthony. Philadelphia gets to dump over $90M in salary past next year. Indiana gets Anthony (and the trade is premised on Anthony signing a long-term extension).
Where is the catch? I would guess the big catch would be whether or not the 76ers are simply looking to dump salary and talent, though there were strong indications they were looking to move the #2OVR simply to move Brand's contract and they would effectively be doing the same except moving Iggy who plays the same position as the #2OVR.
Would the Pacers take on Brand to get Anthony for the long-term (and would Anthony even sign)?
I think the Nuggets would do it in a heartbeat if they truly believe Anthony is walking after this year.


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PRBW3SN38 - 3/8" x 2 3/4" x 6.5 LFT Brazilian Walnut Stair Nose Prefinished
Stair Nosing is used around steps, stair landing trims, and to elevate floor perimeters.
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The brazilian walnut is beautiful..very rich looking with a wonderful finish...we used it on stairs and as a trim around a carpet insert in a finished basement...really added a classy look...I would recommend this...also the 3/8" is very easy to work with
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THE Environment Agency unveiled their flood relief plans at a packed public meeting in Huntworth on Wednesday, February 13.
The first part of their multi-stage plan is to get eight new pumps, brought over from Holland, installed at Dunball.
These Dutch pumps will pump water from the River Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain into the River Parrett north of Bridgwater.
Melvin Wood, a floods technical specialist from the Environment Agency, led the discussions. He said: "We have so much water coming down the system it has overwhelmed us.
"We have to be careful about releasing water into the Parrett or else it will have a knock on effect. If we can get more water into the Sowy, then we can release more into the Parrett and the Tone."
After a few days of running the pumps at Dunball, the Sowy will have lowered and the Environment Agency can open the sluice gate Monks Leaze Clyce at Langport.
This will release more water into the Sowy and lower the levels in the Parrett and the Tone.
When the levels in the Parrett and Tone are lowered, the Environment Agency can start pumping the water out of the communities at Moorland and Fordgate.
Properties in Westonzoyland could potentially be put at risk with more water flowing down the Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain, but the Environment Agency assured those at the meeting that the levels flowing down the Sowy would be controlled to ensure it doesn't overflow into Westonzoyland.
An earth barrier at Huntworth is also being built as a precautionary measure to protect over 1000 homes in Bridgwater.
The levels in Northmoor are still rising at a rate of 2-4mm per day and as the water rises, it moves towards Huntworth and then into Bridgwater.
The bank at Huntworth will hold the water where more Dutch pumps are being installed to pump any floodwater collected back into the Parrett.
The Huntworth bank has additional uses. Mr Wood said: "By putting in this barrier bank at Huntworth to contain the water, it protects the road into Moorland."
Five further pumps are being installed at Beer Wall at Othery to assist with pumping more water down the Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain.
Mr Wood said: "It will take four to six weeks to drain the levels if there was no more rain - three weeks with the Dutch pumps. It would be great if we could get six weeks of cold, dry weather"


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The best fitting, most comfortable tactical pants on the market. The original 24-7 Series®Tactical Pant, designed with an engineered dimensional fit that is just right for on-duty or off-duty wear. With features like a comfortable slider waistband, deep cargo pockets that are designed to accommodate a concealed weapon and reinforced knees that are designed with special pockets for inserting pads, the pants cannot be beat for utility or comfort. These are the pants that started it all and what "The Gunny" R. Lee Ermey calls, "the best damn pair of pants Ive ever owned."
- Unique Pocket Design and Configuration Allows For A Completely Casual Appearance While Providing Secure Storage For All Of Your Duty Requirements
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Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, Tribal Nations
Compliance assistance at work in auto salvage yards and auto recycling facilities
Recent compliance success: EPA settlement with auto recycler will reduce mercury pollution
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Pick Your Part Auto Wrecking Co. will remove and recycle mercury in 60,000 switches from salvaged vehicles at its nine California yards in the first such project in the state. This project is showing the way for other salvage yards to comply with a California law requiring all auto dismantlers to remove mercury switches from scrapped vehicles starting in January 2005.
Within the United States, an estimated 10 tons of highly toxic mercury are released to the environment each year from mercury-containing light switches during the shredding and crushing of old vehicles. Pick Your Part's environmental project, valued at $235,000 will prevent mercury from 60,000 switches from polluting the environment.
The project was part of the settlement reached after EPA fined Pick Your Part Auto Wrecking $165,000 for failing to carry out adequate stormwater management practices and pollution prevention plans, in violation of the Clean Water Act, at five auto wrecking and recycling yards in California.
State of California Auto Dismantlers Association
wins EPA environmental award for compliance assistance
The California Auto Dismantlers Association (SCADA) has created the "Partners in the Solution" program to ensure that member businesses adhere to strong environmental, safety, business and licensing standards. This innovative program raises the bar for the auto recycling industry, while providing the education and support needed to bring facilities into compliance with these standards. Nearly 200 auto recycling facilities currently participate in the program.
EPA supports industry efforts, like SCADA's,
which assist their members in complying with the
complete range of environmental, safety and business
regulations. By law, auto dismantling facilities
must drain, manage, and dispose of toxic vehicle
fluids in an environmentally safe manner; dismantle
and clean the vehicles as specified in their permits;
cover engines and other auto parts; and develop
and carry out storm water pollution prevention
Recycling cars and trucks
Cars and trucks are the number one recycled product in America. About 8 million cars and 5 million trucks are recycled every year. There are well over 7,000 auto recycling operations nationwide.
In California, with more cars registered than any other state, up to 2.5 million vehicles are brought to salvage yards each year; about 700,000 of these are shredded for their metals. State and local agencies are working with the industry to improve environmental compliance and prevent pollution at salvage yards throughout the state.
These mostly-small businesses often have environmental compliance problems that fall within EPA's authority under clean air, stormwater and hazardous waste regulations. The products and practices used by auto salvage businesses have the potential to pollute the land, ground water and the air. One of the primary threats is polluted stormwater runoff resulting from the mishandling of vehicular fluids (see list, below).
Potential damage from the following fluids:
- gasoline diesel fuel oil
- transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid
- mineral spirits, washer fluid, gear oil
- battery acid, solvents
Other hazardous and solid wastes that could contaminate and/or pollute the air:
- mercury from switches, lamps and electronic devices (navigation aids, CD players)
- lead from lead-acid batteries, wheel weights, battery cable ends
- CFCs and other refrigerants
- sodium azide from air bags
- asbestos from brake shoes and clutches
- tires (whole, shredded)
- PCB from foam rubber, carpets and plastic components
- metals: aluminum, cadmium, copper, iron,zinc, lead
- plastics
- transmission and oil filters
EPA's workshops and environmental audit policy
EPA regularly conducts workshops to promote compliance assistance and compliance incentives. The Agency's environmental self-audit policy requires actions to reduce, treat, or eliminate pollutants. The self-audit policy provides major incentives for facilities that voluntarily discover, promptly disclose, and expeditiously correct compliance problems.


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Battery Operated 6.5" LED Fluorescent Glow Sticks
You can never have too many glow sticks at Burning Man. No, they're not for waving back and forth at a DJ while you're on the dance floor. (Though, I did witness "kids" doing this when Oakenfold and Tiesto spun at the 2005 Burning Man. My head was shaking. It's not a concert, folks!) Anyhow, I clip these to my backpack, tape them on the spokes of my bike (which creates fancy spinning lights when you are riding), tie them to my tent stakes so people don't trip, and yes, even use them as ambient lighting if the night calls for it. They're very handy! For a VERY funny video of how great glow sticks are, check out this video I've referenced. Seriously, it's excellent!


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Gators roll past Alabama State
Published: Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 5:49 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 5:49 p.m.
Florida coach Billy Donovan has no concerns about senior Kenny Boynton's temporary move to point guard.
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"I have a lot of confidence with Kenny at the point," Donovan said.
Behind a team-high 22 points and 5 assists from Boynton, No. 10 Florida (1-0) rolled to an easy 84-35 win over Alabama State on Sunday at the O'Connell Center. Florida extended its season-opening win streak to 22 games and improved to 17-0 in season openers under Donovan.
Florida also maintained its defensive intensity throughout the game. The Gators held an opponent to its fewest points since beating Southern 83-27 in 2006. Florida also allowed just 9 points in the first half, the lowest point total the Gators have allowed in a half in the shot-clock era.
"I thought we were pretty good defensively in the first half," Donovan said. "Obviously they missed a lot of shots, but I thought the shots we forced them to take was impressive to me, from the bench, because we didn't give up a lot of 3(-pointers) and they were taking a lot of tough challenged 2s."
Boynton was 8-of-10 from the floor and 4-of-4 from 3-point range. He had no turnovers and added to UF's lopsided rebounding margin (50-30) with six rebounds.
In a half against Georgetown running the point, Boynton had 4 turnovers.
"I just wanted let it come to me," Boynton said of running the point. "I calmed myself down. Basically my main thing was not turning the ball over today."
With 22 points, Boynton moved past Neal Walk into 7th place on UF's scoring list with 1,611 points. Boynton is 13 points shy of the late Dwayne Schintzius for sixth on UF's list (1,624 points).
"He understands when to shoot," Donovan said. "I think a lot of people think because he's been such a prolific scorer, if you play him at the point, it's going to hurt our team and inhibit him from scoring, or maybe shoot too much and not pass enough. I think Kenny understands being a senior now, the different things he needs to do."
With the scoring, Boynton was able to keep the rest of UF's offensive players involved. Senior forward Erik Murphy added 15 points for the Gators, while Mike Rosario scored 14 points. Patric Young posted his fifth career double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
"Kenny is a guard, regardless he can play the point or the two (shooting guard)," Murphy said. "He's a great defender at the point, understands the game, plays hard all the time. It's good having him on your team."
Florida led 47-9 at halftime and built a 57 point lead with 6:50 to go in the second half before emptying its bench. Players dove on the floor for loose balls in the second half with Florida up by more than 40 points.
Florida scored 29 points off 19 Alabama State turnovers and held the Hornets to just 21.4 percent from the floor.
"It should let teams know that we are not going to back down, no matter what the scoreboard says," Young said. "We're going to approach the game like it's still 0-0. We're trying to come out there and give our best effort. We're not going to play down to the level of the team."
The Gators will need intensity to carry over into their big matchup Wednesday at the O'Connell Center against No. 23 Wisconsin. They also will need Boynton to remain steady at the point. Donovan confirmed that junior starting point guard Scottie Wilbekin will remain suspended for the Wisconsin game. Florida's school website reported Saturday that Wilbekin will sit out four games, but Donovan did not confirm the length of the suspension on Sunday. Wilbekin is not practicing with the team but is allowed to work out at the UF basketball facility.
"There's still information I have to gather," Donovan said. "As of right now, I'm not playing him against Wisconsin, unless some of the things I'm able to find out this week will change. But I would say right now he will not play against Wisconsin."
FREE THROWS: Donovan said junior forward Casey Prather (concussion) will be out at least another week. Prather sustained his second concussion in the span of two weeks in a practice last Monday. "He's still having symptoms right now," Donovan said. "He's still having headaches, those kind of things. With him having a concussion previously and this being the second one not far removed from the first one, I can sense that this will be a process before he gets back on the floor." … Florida walk-on guard Billy Donovan has been unable to practice this season due to a sports hernia. … Donovan, who is ineligible to play this season after transferring from Catholic University, will see a doctor this week. …. The announced attendance for Sunday's season opener was 8,047. … After lighting it up in the exhibition against Nebraska-Kearney, Florida's freshmen combined to go 5-for-20 from the floor and 1-of-12 from 3-point range against Alabama State. Point guard Braxton Ogbueze led the freshmen with 7 points and 4 rebounds.
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GalleryThis Week in Eating Out
Check out the slideshow for everywhere we've eaten this week, or head to the individual posts below.
- We Try All of the Sandwiches at Salumeria (San Francisco)
- Chicago's Best Looking Sandwiches
- A Sandwich a Day: Cevapi at Ukus in Astoria (NYC)
- A Sandwich a Day: Fried Catfish Sandwich at Feed (Chicago)
- A Sandwich a Day: Milanesa Torta from Bakersfield (Cincinnati)
- A Sandwich A Day: Poblano Cemita at Cascabel Taqueria (NYC)
- A Sandwich a Day: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich from Square Bar & Grill (Chicago)
- 11 Chicken Sandwiches We Love (Chicago)
- A Sandwich A Day: Pulled Portobello at Rub BBQ (NYC)
- A Sandwich A Day: The Grilled Chicken Club at Feast
- 18 Great Chicken Sandwiches (NYC)
- A Sandwich a Day: Tuna with Tarragon Pesto from Bosie Tea Parlor (NYC)
- A Sandwich a Day: The Super Secret Pork Belly Slider from the Bar at the Palm Court (Cincinnati, OH)
- A Sandwich a Day: Lobster Roll at City Porch (Chicago)
- A Sandwich a Day: Eggplant Parm at Goodfellas Pizzeria (NYC)
- Is Lockdown Bar and Grill the Kuma's Corner Killer? (Chicago)
- The Gimmicky Griddle Burger at The Woodsman Tavern (Portland, OR)
- Reality Check: Steak 'n Shake's Jalapeño Crunch Steakburger
- Union Square: Tortaria's Torta Burger Needs Work (NYC)
- Daniel Zemans' Top 15 Burgers (Chicago)
- A Good, If Not Great Burger at Magnolia (but Great, Great Beer)
- Wild Tomato's Cheese Curd Pizza in Door County (Wisconsin)
- Pizza Pilgrims Can Satisfy Your Olympic-Sized Pizza Craving (London, UK)
- Daily Slice: 'The Enzo' at Domenica (New Orleans)
- Daily Slice: King of New York Pizzeria (Los Angeles)
- Top This: Bianca Pizza (a la Ragazza) (San Francisco)
- Bam!! Ka-Pow!!! Savage Pizza Still Delivers a Punch (Atlanta, GA)
- Is 800 Degrees Really a Pizza Game Changer? (Los Angeles)
Reviews & First Looks
- Mission Chinese Food: Every Bit As Good As Its Predecessors (NYC)
- First Look: Swine, Porky Small Plates and Charcuterie in the West Village (NYC)
- Daniel Delaney's Brisketlab is Some Legit Texas Barbecue in New York (NYC)
- Street Food: An Icy Introduction Brings Caribbean Snoballs to Noho (NYC)
- Which Taco Chain Makes the Best Fish Tacos?
- Mexican Eats: Taqueria La Paz Takes Over Beloved Xochimilco in Sunset Park (NYC)
- Slurped: Seeking Out Soba in Midtown (NYC)
- Date Night: Le Bateau Ivre (NYC)
- Apps Only: Nopa in San Francisco
- Lunch in the Loop: Big Easy in the Chase Tower (Chicago)
- Sausage City: The Original Gene's Sausage Shop (Chicago)
- Snapshots from the Lucky Rice Night Market (Los Angeles)
- First Look: Izakaya Seki (Washington, D.C.)
- The Vegetarian Option: Quesadilla La Reyna del Sur (Chicago)
- A Look Inside Iris Cafe's New Takeaway Market, Brooklyn Heights (NYC)
- Fast Food: Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken Salad Is Actually Spectacular
- Bronx Eats: Carnitas and Mole de Olla at Xochimilco, Melrose (NYC)
- The Vegetarian Option: Carlton Park Delivers on its Simple, Seasonal Promise (NYC)
- Chicago Tacos: Carnitas Uruapan
- A Taste of the Menu at 'Pork Slope,' Dale Talde's New Park Slope Bar (NYC)
- Standing Room Only: Chicago's Dog House
- Hot Dog of the Week: Italian Hot Dog from Tommy's (Elizabeth, NJ)
- Afternoon Snack: Spicy Pickles at Porchetta
- TGI Fry-Day: Chicharrón Taquito de Canasta from La Chaparrita (Chicago)
- TGI Fry-Day: Sticky's Finger Joint's Classic Chicken Fingers (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: Strawberries and Champagne at Hakkasan (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: Blackberry Crumble at Nopa (San Francisco)
- Sugar Rush: Pain Perdu from Nellcôte (Chicago)
- 10 Ice Cream Scoops We Love in Boston
- Sugar Rush: Nutella Panini at Pounds & Ounces (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: Ice Cream Sandwiches at Dinette (Seattle)
- Sugar Rush: Black Sesame Mochi at Cha-An (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: Marble Brownie at The Grey Dog (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: Apricot and Pistachio Tarts at Maison Kayser (NYC)
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- New Beer: Firestone Walker Double DBA
- First Look: Garden-to-Glass Cocktails at Homestead (Chicago)
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- Lidia Bastianich's Shopping Guide to Italian Ingredients in Queens (NYC)
- 8 Great Pan-Fried Dumplings You Should Eat (Seattle)
- What to Eat Near Navy Pier (Chicago)
- On The Game Trail With Joe DiStefano: A Tour of Flushing and Elmhurst's Asian Enclaves (NYC)
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This book attempts to relate stories from the pre-Disney, pre-cruise ship and pre-electronic reservations era, primarily in Key West, Tarpon Springs and nearby areas such as North Wales and Hong Kong.
From diving for coins in the "Turtle Kraals" of Key West where thousands of large green turtles were slaughtered, to being lowered headfirst into the mouths of four hundred pound giant sea bass forty miles offshore, these and other recollections tell of growing up without malls to hang out in and e-mails to respond to.
Racing along at twenty-five miles an hour in pitch black darkness trying to put a two-inch dart on the end of a twelve-foot harpoon into a terrified two hundred pound fish that you can't even see...
Walking on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico with sixty pounds of lead strapped on you and having large red fish race up and tightly circle you as nine-foot bull sharks break through the school so close you sometimes have to kick them as they speed by.
Trying to help out the world's worst fisherman when sometimes the end justifies the means, even if the means is just a little bit shaky.
Of a stranger's whisper in your ear as she passes by on Nantucket Island...
Of a nine year-old granddaughter deftly wrapping you around her little finger.
The contrast of seeing the first nuclear powered submarine in the world gliding by and then watching old Chinese women crawling in the bilge of your ship scraping grease and sludge. All on the same day.
These, and other events, having been pigeon-holed in my mind, some for over half a century, are now set free, primarily for my granddaughters before the lights grow dim and then fade out.
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This week in global macro, the emerging markets reminded us that they are, well, emerging markets. The Egyptian crisis may have moved towards resolution, but there are risks of contagion elsewhere in the region. India continues to be the worst performing stock market of the year, and China is slowing under the weight of tightening monetary policy.
Developed equity markets continue to out-perform, although headline inflation is rising, notably in the UK. Although many people are claiming that the Bank of England is losing credibility, that is not yet showing in the gilt market. In the US, there were some signs of greater hawkishness from certain members of the FOMC, but none where it really counts – which is in the minds of Ben Bernanke and his senior lieutenants. The US equity market ended the week at its highest level since June 2008. Read more


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PHILADELPHIA -Sometimes, great players make great plays and that is the difference between winning and losing. On Friday night at Rhodes Field, the University of Pennsylvania women's soccer team got a superb goal from Kerry Scalora in the 67th minute, and as a result the Quakers were able to hold on and down Columbia, 1-0.
With the win, Penn improves to 7-4-0 overall and is 3-0-0 and atop the Ivy League for at least one night. (Princeton is the only other unbeaten Ivy, and faces Brown tomorrow afternoon.) In addition, the win allowed the Quakers to complete a full cycle of Ivy League home wins -- the last Ancient Eight school to beat Penn here at Rhodes was Columbia, in 2010. Penn is 8-0-1 in its last nine Ivy League matches, 14-2-3 in its last 19 dating back to 2009.
Columbia (5-6-0, 2-1-0) actually held the better of the play through much of Friday's first half; the Lions outshot Penn, 5-3, and forced Quaker goalkeeper Sarah Banks to come up with a pair of diving stops on headers in front.
Although the stats won't back it up, Penn had the run of play in the second half.
Scalora -- the 2010 Ivy League and ECAC Rookie of the Year -- put the only goal of the night on the board off a corner kick. That was cleared out of the box by Columbia, but Beck collected the clear, turned and played it to Scalora who was still entering the play after taking the corner. Scalora took a touch toward the middle of the field and unleashed a left-footed blast that beat Columbia goalkeeper Grace Redmon to her left inside the near post.
That was more than enough for the Penn defense, which garnered its second consecutive shutout and fourth this season. Banks ended the night with four saves.
Penn is back in action on Sunday, traveling to Saint Francis (Pa.) for a noon kickoff in its last non-conference match of the 2012 regular season.
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A few weeks ago, the Financial Times leader column – the voice of the newspaper – issued a fairly damning verdict on the Information Commissioner's Office about its weak enforcement of the Freedom of Information Act. Big central government departments – particularly the Cabinet Office – routinely flout the law. The 'paper wrote:
The Cabinet Office scarcely pretends to comply. And why would it? Christopher Graham, the Information Commissioner, is responsible for enforcing the act – and he has proved to be a paper tiger. He has the power to investigate, demand documents and prosecute the non-compliant. But his preferred regulatory tool is forbearance. So the worst that departments have to fear from refusing to follow the law is being asked to have another go at answering requests at some later date.
Mr Graham replied fairly grumpily on our letters page.
…we served a decision notice against the Department for Education, clearly setting out our position in general and on the specific point that the secretary of state's private email was caught by the act (in the circumstances of that case). We also served a further decision notice ordering the Cabinet Office to comply with a request for information relating to the prime minister's use of non-GSI email accounts. Non-compliance with the commissioner's decision notice is contempt of court.
The record shows that the Information Commissioner's Office regularly makes difficult decisions that challenge Whitehall – and we are not afraid to make them
It was not terribly convincing – and was filleted by others fairly comprehensively. But last week, the Information Commissioner's Office released some documents in response to a FoIA request about the letter. The surprising part of the release is that it suggests the ICO's staff not only wrote the letter, but are convinced by their arguments. Given that, it is worth unpacking the claims it makes – not least for their benefit. Read more


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Students Showcase Work at OPUS: Photogallery - OPUS Winners List
Art and Design
Drawing/Painting/Mixed Media:
First Place: Jessica Timmermans, "Late Afternoon"
Second Place: Amanda Evers, "Trade Your Fears"
Third Place: Yasmin Fernandez, "Set Your Eyes"
First Place: Chris Colvin, "Look Up" and "To Mankind Which Are Delivered"
Second Place: Leigh Twaragowski, "Purple", "Multiple", and "Flower"
Third Place: Heather VanSant, "Through the Looking Glass 1 & 2" and "Cityscape"
Graphic Design:
First Place: Kaleb Dean, "FYF Mentorship"
Second Place: Bridget Earnshaw and Karl Gesch, "Studio Rat"
Third Place: Hannah Snow, "Spoon Letters" and "Gourmet Dish"
First Place: Karl Gesch, "Drawing in Space: Mondrian's Pier & Mountain"
Second Place: Lauren Sandberg, "Junkyard Talisman"
Third Place: Jonathan Engbers, "Try and Open a Book (But Not Really)"
Best of Show:
Karl Gesch, "Real Animal Cookies"
Music Performance
First Place: Brittany Homan
Second Place: Leah Laky
Third Place: Haley Zandstra
Vocal Ensemble
First Place: William Gesch, Shannon Smith, Daniel Thayer
Second Place: William Gesch, Daniel Thayer
Third Place: Dwante Jones, Da'Maris King
Vocal Solo
First Place: William Gesch
Second Place: Kristen Blok
Third Place: Adam Perez
Instrumental Ensemble
First Place: Cassandra Nelson, Patrick Page, Adam Perez, Christina Pacholik, Daniel Thayer
Second Place: Adam Perez, Alexander Salto
Instrumental Solo
First Place: Adam Perez
Second Place: Matthew Mulder
Third Place: Alexander Salto
Oral Interpretation
Dramatic Lit.
First Place (tie): Graeme Scott and Brooke Wigboldy
Third Place: Gina Ciametti
Poetry Interp.
First Place: Christina Clair
Second Place: Jennifer Hill
Third Place: Dominique Evans
Prose Interp.
First Place: Daniel Thayer
Second Place: Stephanie Avila
Third Place: Da'Maris King
Original Oratory
First Place: Christina Clair
Second Place: Gina Ciametti
Third Place: Graeme Scott
Poetry and Essay
First Place: Brian Haak, "The Water in the Piazza"
Honorable Mention: Kim Malinowski, "The Death"
First Place: Kyle VanEerden, "Bear, My Burden"
Second Place: Vanessa Noonan, "Third Chances"
Third Place: Holli Moote, "Moment"
First Place: Teryn Leaper, "Preserved and Charitable"
Second Place: Teryn Leaper, "Unrequited Mistake"
Honorable Mentions: Hannah Wasco, "If I Had to Tell You" and "Rhyming" and Jenna Rae Reidenga, "The 5-Paragraph Essay"
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Hard-Boiled Eggs 5 Waysby Dana Angelo White in Uncategorized, April 8, 2012
Your kids have talked you into coloring dozens of Easter eggs, but once the egg hunt is over, what should you do with all of those pretty eggs? Think beyond the egg salad sandwich and try one of these 5 recipes.
Food Safety Tip
I'm all for Easter egg hunts, but if you're going to eat the leftovers just make sure they haven't sit been sitting out too long. If they've been sitting out for more than 2 hours (1 hour if outside in the heat) then trash them.
Devilishly Good
Spice up deviled eggs with lime juice and Sriracha.
Recipe: Spicy Deviled Eggs
A Taste of Spring
Radishes, scallions and sprouts make this egg salad anything but ordinary.
Recipe: Garden Egg Salad
Fresh and Light
Make a textured dressing for fresh veggies.
Recipe: Broccolini with Hard Boiled Egg
Spring Mix
A delightful salad with eggs for a boost of protein.
Recipe: Green Bean and Egg Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
Bite-sized chunks of hard boiled eggs mellow out this savory Swiss chard soup.
Recipe: Spicy Chard Soup
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Just came back from a wonderful christmas break and wanted to let you all know that I've moved to a new role in Adobe.
My new role is called Technical Account Manager and I will now be taking care of customers on a name list. This will allow me to be much closer to the customer and be able to help in more ways specific to each of my customers' needs. I am looking forward to getting deeply involved in my new responsibilities, but that is not to say I will not miss my hay day as a Solutions Engineer.
It was such a great experience to be able to talk about Adobe in crowds that go beyond a thousand. When you hear people applaud because of all the cool things we can share… that feeling is unbeatable.
Last December, The Sales and marketing organization got together for the Annual Conference and it was also Adobe's 25th year anniversary. Am I such a fan… and what an honor to be able to take some fan photos! Here are some!
Russel Brown — none but the master of Photoshop
And I don't have to tell you who this is! Noha Edell and myself get to rub elbows with THE man!


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Whatever Happened to the Cast of 'The Little Rascals'?
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Doesn't it seem like only yesterday that those 'Little Rascals' Alfalfa and his best pal Spanky were hiding out in a ballet studio dressed as ballerinas to escape the tyranny of those two bullies? Even after all these years, we will always see Bug Hall and Travis Tedford as those same young boys always getting into trouble, and the same goes for the rest of the cast of the 1994 update of the classic film characters.
But Hall is no longer that same bow tie-wearing kid who's hair spiked up whenever he got a kiss from the lovely Darla. And Darla, for that matter, is no longer the adorable girl we remember her as.
So, whatever did happen to the cast of 'The Little Rascals'?
Alfalfa (Bug Hall)
Then: Nine-year-old Bug Hall made a big splash with his movie debut as 'The Little Rascals" preppy little guy in suspenders known only as Alfalfa. Proceeding the film, Hall continued on the track of child stardom with roles in 'The Big Green,' 'The Stupids,' 'Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves,' Disney's 'Hercules' and a bunch more.
Now: Needless to say, he's no long chasing after Darla. You've probably seen him on either 'Nikita,' 'CSI: Miami,' 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,' 'Charmed,' 'The O.C.,' '90210' or any of his other one-episode stints. Follow him on Twitter, and keep a look out for him in the upcoming movies 'Karaoke Man,' 'Arachnoquake' and 'Atlas Shrugged: Part 2.'


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August 21, 2017
St. Albert Community Events
Aimcrier Toastmasters Club
Event Description:
At the Aimcrier Toastmasters Club, you will learn valuable communication and leadership skills in a mutually supportive and positive learning environment. Our weekly meetings are fun, welcoming, intriguing, valuable, brief and simple. Every member has the opportunity to develop their skills which leads to improved self-confidence and personal growth.
St. Albert Catholic High School Library
Address: 33 Malmo Drive
City: St. Albert
Time(s): 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Contact http://aimcrier.toastmastersclubs.org
Event Dates: Feb 05, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 05, Mar 12, Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 02, Apr 09, Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 07, May 14, May 21, May 28,