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Editor's note: This article originally ran in the April 2013 issue of Skin Inc. magazine. All rights reserved.
Author's note: Studies indicate that a daily dose of 50,000 IU provides safe protection against sun exposure and skin cancer, though it should be noted that excess doses of vitamin A can result in negative side effects, including hair loss, dry skin, nausea and liver damage, and pregnant women should not exceed more than 10,000 IU daily without a doctor's supervision. Recommend that consumers consult with their physicians before starting any supplement program.
Since Albert Kligman, MD, PhD, the late renowned dermatologist, patented the retinoic acid drug tretinoin in 1973, vitamin A is still recognized as the single most proven go-to ingredient for improving everything from acne, wrinkles and collagen synthesis to hyperpigmentation. Even today, following the advent of peptides, peels and stem cells, vitamin A and its retinoid-derivative family continue to reign as the unequivocal gold standard of skin care, particularly in treating photodamage. This tried-and-true ingredient continues to evolve with new applications and outcomes coming to light, helping it continue its reign as one of the most potent ingredients in the skin care product developer's arsenal.
Years after Kligman started testing retinoic acid on acne patients in the 1960s, he began to notice patients were also exhibiting fewer wrinkles and a smoother skin tone. Additional research revealed that, by binding to specific receptors in the skin, retinoids encourage cell turnover on the top layers, producing a more even skin tone, while thickening the lower dermal layers, which has a smoothing effect on wrinkles.
Retinoids' core competency—the organization, division and differentiation of skin cells—is at the very heart of addressing so many skin conditions, from acne and signs of aging to psoriasis. Indeed, many physiological responses of the skin, such as dermal aging, immune defense and wound-healing, are affected by vitamin A and its retinoids. This potent, water-soluble antioxidant not only encourages proper cell desquamation, but also helps maintain the skin's structure by inhibiting the DNA damage that breaks down collagen.
In the correct molecular size, retinoids can penetrate the lower layers of skin where collagen and elastin are produced, DNA repair functions occur and the cell cycle is regulated. Once a topical retinoid is applied, enzymes convert the retinoid into retinoic acid, which binds to the DNA via receptors and activates the skin's genes to promote healthier cell growth.
Retinoids range from natural to synthetic and pharmaceutical to nonpharmaceutical derivatives. This article will focus on the three basic nonprescription retinoid derivatives: retinyl palmitate, retinol and retinaldehyde.
Think of retinoids existing on a continuum with the lipid-based retinyl palmitate on the far left side of the spectrum, and representing the most stable and least irritating—but also the least potent—version. This derivative must undergo the most number of steps to convert to retinoic acid, the bioavailable form used by the body. It must first convert to retinol and then to retinaldehyde before converting to retinoic acid. On the other end of the continuum, pharmaceutical retinoic acid is far less stable and potentially irritating, but also highly effective at treating acne and signs of aging.
Although many mass-marketed products feature retinyl palmitate, most anti-aging cosmeceuticals feature either retinalydehyde, which exists one step away from retinoic acid, or retinol, which sits between retinyl palmitate and retinaldehyde on the retinoid continuum. Both offer a readily available, nonprescription source of topical vitamin A that's easily converted into retinoic acid.
A randomized double-blind controlled study, published last year in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, found little difference in efficacy between a 1.1% retinol-based gradual-release cream and a prescription tretinoin (retinoic acid) 0.025% cream in women with mild to moderate photodamage. Following a three-month treatment, both test products significantly improved photodamage, including fine and coarse wrinkles around the eye, skin firmness, tone and texture, pigmentation and general photodamage. The subjects reported more than 93% overall satisfaction with both products at the eighth and 12th weeks.1
Retinaldehyde presents another viable option for acne and anti-aging formulations. A 2010 study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal concluded that, according to the current data, cosmeceuticals containing retinaldehyde had been shown in large randomized controlled trials to have the most beneficial affect on aging skin among the retinoid-based cosmeceuticals.2 In addition, in a large international study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in 2011, researchers found that a combination of retinaldehyde and hyaluronic acid applied over three months showed significant improvement to photoaging, with more than a 30% improvement to elasticity and hyperpigmentation.3
For acne sufferers, retinaldehyde may be a prime choice among retinoids for its less irritating profile and compatibility with other potentially irritating acne treatments, including alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and benzoyl peroxide. A 2007 Dermatology study showed favorable outcomes with a topical 0.1% retinaldehyde combined with 6% glycolic acid in treating acne.4 Another study published in Dermatology demonstrated that retinaldehyde at an 0.05% level may also offer some antimicrobial activity against Propionibacterium acnes bacteria.5


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Opening of School Celebration
August 15th, 2013 | SMWC
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College celebrated the opening of the 2013-14 academic year on August 26, 2013 in a special way.
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., of Indianapolis, presided over mass and two special blessings in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Conservatory of Music and Guerin Hall.
To the faculty, staff, students, alumnae, trustees and friends, he stressed thankfulness. During his homily, he said, "Accept that our lives make a difference to ourselves and to those around us. Be conscious of what God has given you and give thanks…for thanks is true wisdom. There you will find true joy."
Tobin remarked about the work of the College. "Opening of the minds of young people today is an incredible mission."
Dottie L. King, Ph.D, president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College said, "The beginning of the academic year is always an exciting time," said "We are grateful to Archbishop Tobin to make this a memorable occasion for our campus, the Sisters of Providence and the campus community."
Celebrating the college's landmarks gives the campus community an opportunity to look back.
"It is a time to reflect on all we have achieved together," added King. "While these buildings are architectural gems, we reflect on the learning and personal growth that took place within these walls. We look forward to continuing this success for a new generation of students as we begin another academic year."
During the blessing ceremony, King praised the faculty and staff who challenge students to stretch their minds and deepen their spiritual values. "I celebrate the students are forever changed by their walk in The Woods."
About the Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin
Appointed archbishop in October 2012, Archbishop Tobin previously served as secretary of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. He earned a Bachelor's degree in philosophy from the Holy Redeemer College, Waterford, Wisc., in 1977 and, in 1979, a Master's in Religious Education and the Master of Divinity (Pastoral Theology) at the Mount St. Alphonsus Seminary in Esopus, N.Y. He speaks English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
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WOMENS RUGBY: STANFORD's Sirens managed a decent draw against Kilburn Cosmos on a mudbath of a pitch.
The result sees the two teams remain neck and neck in the league. The last time these two sides clashed they shared the points at The Rec.
But this time it was an away from home encounter for the Sirens and it proved to be a war of attrition at Kilburn's soggy London ground. Things started well for the Sirens with Nikki Heald – back after two seasons out – took the high ball on the kick off and broke a tackle with her first play. Sirens physicality was on display throughout the match with big hits coming from Walshe, Patience and Ward as they kept the Kilburn attacks at bay. The front three took several scrums against the head in the bog-like conditions.
Hooker Bowden's skills were an advantage for the visitors. And several times fly-half Moore tried to clear the line either by force or kicking. Eventually Kilburn scored a drive over try after 20 minutes of the encounter. But Stanford were determined to get the points back.
They piled on the pressure. Genevieve Beard – another Siren back from a long injury break and Rumble hunted the ball down and forced turnovers. The pack drove strong down the pitch into Kilburn territory.
And then a massive Stanford effort pushed over the line – only for the referee to decide that the ball had been held up. After half time Moore tried to unleash the running of Witham, Wells and O'Rourke.
Gradually, Stanford ventured into the home side's 22. Stanford's superiority at the break down showed as they made considerable progress. Several pick and goes from the pack breached the defence enough for an infringement. And Beard ran first to make yards, then Richardson to get nearer. Without hesitation, Crowhurst – in her trademark style – found a gap and slotted over to even the score.
The remainder of the game was played near enough on the Sirens' try line. But somehow Stanford held Kilburn at bay with a great deal of defence work.


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Going to Bat for Healthy Masculinity
Charged with the task of discussing healthy masculinity in honor of the Healthy Masculinity Action Project Blog Carnival, I lost all focus. On first, the struggle began with feeling rather ill-equipped to write about this topic as a cisgender woman. It rounds a sharp curve at second, where one might elaborate on the role of traditional masculinity in fostering rape culture. Inching my way toward a heavy lead on third, I'd be pushing my luck if I explained the unintended harm of focusing on one gender identity in a socially constructed system. Roaring in for a face-first dive into home plate, if I try to chat with my feminist, allied, male-identified life partner about this topic…again, I might run into exasperation at the dinner table…again. Let's face it, sometimes you just want to slurp your soup and talk about your day without exploring the deep-seated role of oppression, privilege, and the role of patriarchy in determining whose turn it is to do the dishes.
I tossed a few ideas around with my teammates at work, and this play got even more complex. In true form, we mindfully explored perpetuating the gender binary. Honing in on one understanding of gender role expression in a world where we're trying to buck the system seems a little silly. Furthermore, using a mindfully masculine identity for motivation to disrupt violence feels a little knight-in-shining-armor to me. Do we really need to tell men and boys that their strength is not for hurting? Isn't that just common sense for a decent human being? Ultimately, we begged the question
"Is masculinity worth reviving?"
The grand slam in this case would be a system that values all people, where privilege doesn't exist, and gender doesn't matter. In this system, sexual violence, gender discrimination and oppression would cease. In reality, I don't think the world is ready for this radical new system. We're not post-masculinity any more than we are post-feminism.
We're getting there though. That's the good news! I asked our facebook community to help me find the words we need to define healthy masculinity. They offered amazing words like "respect," "empathy," "compassion," and "feminist." As we keep working toward a better system, we can educate ourselves as a movement to challenge sexism and make healthy masculinity a part of the feminist framework. I may not be hitting a grand slam with this post, but I can bunt in a run for the greater good in this game of sexual violence prevention.


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This is a Q&A with Colorado Ballet Corps de Ballet Dancer Klara Houdet.
- Where are you from?
Réunion Island (French Island)
- Where did you train/dance before coming to Colorado Ballet?
Paris Opera Ballet School
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
National Ballet of Canada
American Ballet Theatre
- What did you do with your summer break?
Took ballet classes almost every day
- What age did you first start dancing? What do you remember from your first class?
3 years old
Loving how the studio smelled!
- What was your first ballet you remember attending? What do you remember about it?
I can't remember the first ballet I saw, but I recall spending hours looking at ballet pictures of principals from Paris Opera.
- Who are your ballet role models? Dancers that inspire you.
Many dancers inspire me, from principals to corps de ballet members. But the first name that comes to my mind is Mikhail Baryshnikov.
- Proudest moment in your ballet career?
First place at an international ballet competition, but I wasn't proud, just extremely happy.
- Favorite choreographer(s) you've worked with?
Jacopo Godani, Crystal Pite
- If you could get a lesson/class from anyone, it would be ________
Taina Morales from the National Ballet of Cuba
- Best advice you've ever received from a teacher?
'You are the master of yourself.'
- Favorite ballets to dance? Which are favorite to watch?
- Dream role?
There are too many!
- If you could never dance again, what would you want your final role to be?
Never thought of it and don't want to:-)
- What do you like to do when you aren't dancing (your free time)?
Surfing the Internet
- What are some of your indulgences?
- Do you have any pre-performance routines/rituals?
Nap and going through the choreography, remembering the last changes, notes...
- What production(s) are you most excited about this year?
I'm excited about all of them. Happy to dance again the ones I already know, and looking forward to discover the ones I don't.
- What would you say to people who come to see the Colorado Ballet?
Without you, we wouldn't be able to live our dream.
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Location: 4424 Boylan Hall
Phone: 718.951.5186
Fax: 718.951.4167
Adrienne Rubinstein is professor and a faculty member of the Clinical Doctoral Program in Audiology, representing Brooklyn College as part of a consortium with the CUNY Graduate Center and Hunter College (CUNY). She has taught courses in many areas of audiology in the course of her academic career of over 30 years but recently has taught courses primarily in the areas of diagnostic audiology and amplification. Her research has focused mostly on the areas of speech recognition and aural rehabilitation, but she is currently working on research in the area of music-induced hearing loss.


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Featuring a series of moving vignettes in a Northeastern somewhat-city, Tri-School dives into John Cariani's work, emerging in a beautifully produced interpretation of "Almost, Maine."
The show begins with two young lovers sitting alone on a park bench. The two stare straight ahead, with occasional quick and hidden glances at each other, creating an awkward and yet amorous mood. But Pete (Gregory Jenn) and his quipped, factual statements drive Ginette (Danielle Carr) away.
The unfortunate ending of the lovers' prologue sets a precedent for the play's comedic timing and mystic romanticism, but most of all for its beautiful melancholy.
Glory (Erin Bracken) stands still as the first scene begins, alone with her eyes fixed forward. Clutching a broken metal heart, she awaits the northern lights, strong, persistent and brave. Her stakes rise as she pleads with East (Jonathon Saucedo); Saucedo gives East a polite concern for Glory's well being.
But the remoteness quickly disintegrates in the earnestness of Saucedo's kiss. After literally fighting over the broken heart, the scene ends in an unusual embrace with arms outstretched – a final, heart-wrenching tableau.
The third scene of Act I begins with two acquaintances, Marvalyn (Nicole Rickard) and Steve (Jonathon Saucedo). Rickard's quick, impulsive gestures and actions give Marvalyn a vibrant and excitable character. Saucedo's own slow, deliberate footsteps and hunched back characterize Steve's disorder and efforts to understand pain. With a furtive glance and an uneasy posture, Saucedo plays innocent, comically confessing that pretty girls are something to fear.
Alone, Pete returns on the far end of the park bench, with nothing to counterbalance him but a small snowball. The prop is simple, but as he stares at the snowball, the lonely symbolism of the moment strikes the audience.
As the roar of motorcycles fills the stage, Rhonda (Natalie Smailey) and Dave (Grant Hodges) causally bumble onto the stage. Smailey's quick, heavy and deliberate footsteps perfectly foil Hodges' awkwardly hesitant, slow, and soft movements. The actors each pause for comedic timing and make their beats clear, as their friendship develops into something more.
At the last, Pete stands and slowly follows the direction in which Ginette left. But then Ginette enters, and the show ends where it began: with two young lovers who drifted apart, but ended closer than they had ever been before.
Tri-School delivers Cariani's final message of pain and enduring love in "Almost, Maine."
Miranda Tate is a senior at Tesoro High School in Las Flores.


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The Golden Ball first pub in York to be run by community
8:11am Tuesday 13th November 2012
By Mike Laycock
8:11am Tuesday 13th November 2012
By Mike Laycock
A POPULAR York pub has made history by becoming the first in the city to be run by its community.
A new era was ushered in at the Golden Ball in Bishophill yesterday when Golden Ball Cooperative Ltd took over the lease at the pub on the corner of Cromwell Road and Victor Street.
About 180 investors have raised more than £75,000 by investing £400 each in shares in return for a say in the pub's running and an annual dividend of up to five per cent.
Cooperative secretary Peter Kilbane said: "It's local people doing things for themselves."
He said the move would put the pub at the heart of the local community, with all profits ploughed back into the Golden Ball.
He said almost half the investors lived in Bishophill, but others lived across the city, and there were also some ex-pats living as far away as India, China, Peru and Norway who had decided to get involved.
He said a new landlady, Karen Cranfield, had taken over following the retirement of Linda and Dave Foster.
The pub, which is Grade II listed, is regarded as having the most complete inter-war layout of any pub in York, having been remodelled in 1929 by John Smith's and left virtually unchanged since then.
Mr Kilbane said that as well as fulfilling the traditional pub role, the revitalised Golden Ball could also cater for local groups, such as mums and toddlers, or hold coffee mornings. He said the whole community was being invited to come along to celebrate the new era would be celebrated this coming Saturday and Sunday with a weekend-long party dubbed "Get The Ball Rolling".
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PLANS to build a new housing estate on the former Runwell Hospital site could get underway in the summer after over twenty years of speculation.
Countryside Properties is holding a public exhibition today on proposals to build 575 homes on the site off Runwell Road after submitting a planning application to Chelmsford Council.
The development, which will take place in six phases, was agreed in principle by the authority in March 2013 but still needs formal planning permission.
Despite this, the company claims the first stage of the new estate could get underway in just a few months time and is holding a consultation this afternoon.
Campaigners in Wickford are urging residents to turn out in their droves and make their views heard on the proposals, claiming it will have a major impact on the town which is already in line for 2,800 homes before 2031.
David Harrison, of the Wickford Action Group, said: "This is going to have a major affect on Wickford. Its literally just down the road from the town and we're just going to have so much extra pressure on the roads and infrastructure.
"People must remember this is in addition to the 2,800 homes Wickford is getting in Basildon's Local Plan. It is so important residents go along, view the plans and share their views."
Plans to develop the site have been in the pipeline since 1992, and could include a primary school, shops and a restaurant.
Phase one, which will start this summer, will see the construction of a new spine road linking the old hospital site to the A132 Runwell Road and a new link road to Runwell Chase.
The second phase will involve the construction of the first wave of 116 homes in spring 2015.
A spokesman from Countryside said: "I can confirm that a public exhibition to view the infrastructure and residential planning application that has been submitted for the former Runwell Hospital site is taking place today.
"Representatives from Countryside, the Homes and Communities Agency and Clague Architects will be available to discuss the plans."
The exhibition will take place from 2pm to 7pm today at Runwell Sports and Social Club, in Runwell Chase.


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Himba Village, Namibia
Vic Falls to the Cape Photography Tour
This tour takes you from Victoria Falls to Cape Town in 27 days. Grab the Tour Dossier PDF .
Current PriceCurrency Converter + Local Payment Single Supplement (if needed)
Duration27 days
TypeCamping Tours,
Tour Summary
View some of the world's most spectacular national parks, encounter a variety of African cultures and experience some of the last great wilderness areas - a photographic paradise.
General Notes
Includes all meals while camping.
Laptops provided for CD burning and photo downloads. 12V facilities for recharging electronic equipment and camera batteries are provided - bring your own adapter.
Which departure date suits you best?
Tour CodeVFCT(S)27-19
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1, Victoria Falls
Spend today walking around this little town with its BIG waterfall, rest by the pool, write your postcards, shop or chill out at a little cafe. If that sounds too relaxing then finish off the adventure activities you haven't tried yet!
Day 2, Victoria Falls
Today you will have a chance to do a few of the optional activities on offer in this adventure paradise. The Falls can be seen from many viewing points in the Victoria Falls Park or from the Zambian side. You will have many photo opportunities. Bungee jumping enthusiasts can take the plunge from the Zambezi Bridge, which connects Zambia and Zimbabwe and the White water rafting is considered world class. Also, flights over the Vic Falls and the islands are available.
Day 3, Victoria Falls
Another relaxing day in the town of Victoria Falls.
Day 4, Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
This morning we depart Victoria Falls and after a short drive cross the border of Zimbabwe into Botswana. We set up camp for the night at the banks of the Chobe River and prepare for our first night under Botswana's star-filled skies. Chobe is renowned for the large herds of elephant around the Chobe River so bring plenty of spare film!
Day 5, Kasane to Kasane via (Chobe National Park)
With an early morning game drive we should spot some more game as they come out for a drink in the crisp, cool morning. After lunch we take a cruise on the Chobe River to spot some more of the world's largest mammals and some of the smallest bird species.
Day 6, Chobe National Park to Maun via (Nata)
Today, after an early morning start, we travel to Maun - the base camp for the Okavango Delta region. We pass by the stark and endless-looking Makgadikgadi Pans so keep an eye out for Elephant and Giraffe as well as birdlife.
Day 7, Maun to Okavango Delta
You have the opportunity to take a 3 day / 2 night excursion into the Delta. You travel in local transport and then in mokoros, the local dug out canoes, which are poled by local guides through the winding waterways. These local canoes are a perfect way to navigate this waterway wonder - the biggest inland Delta in the world. Your guides will select a place out in the bush to set up camp. An afternoon game walk will allow you to experience the Delta wilderness in all its glory.
Day 8, Okavango Delta
Early morning and late afternoon game walks give you time in the middle of the day to relax, chill out and enjoy your surroundings. Why don't you have a go at poling your own mokoro? It is not as easy as it looks!
Day 9, Maun to Caprivi Strip
We drive north and enter the Caprivi strip in Namibia. This small strip of land bordering Zambia, Angola and Botswana is wildlife rich and provides significant habitat to the critically endangered Wild African Dog.
Day 10, Caprivi Strip to Etosha National Park
From the Caprivi we move west into Namibia to the Etosha National Park which is dominated by the massive Etosha Pan.
Day 11, Etosha National Park
We have a full day of game driving, making our way from east to west, across 150kms of the park. We relax this evening listening to the sounds of Africa. Floodlit waterholes allow us to get as close to the action as possible, and still be behind the fence!
Day 12, Etosha National Park
A full day of game drives and waterhole viewing as we try to catch a glimpse of some of the plains game and Big 5 that reside in Etosha National Park.
Day 13, Etosha National Park to Cheetah Park
We have a short drive to the Cheetah Park. It is a private farm and you will learn about the conservation of the cheetah population in Namibia. You will also have a chance to meet the resident cheetah's up close!
Day 14 to 15, Cheetah Park to Epupa Falls
Making our way to the northern part of Namibia where on the border with Angola we spend the next two nights at Epupa Falls created by the Kunene River and visit the unique Himba people.
Day 16, Epupa Falls to Twyfelfontein
With a long day ahead of us we travel to our camp site, where we visit the Twyfelfontein area which is famous for Rock Paintings and engravings.
Day 17, Twyfelfontein to Brandberg
A relatively short drives takes us to the Brandberg (Burning Mountain), Namibia's highest mountain. Here we bush camp and explore the area famous for the 'White Lady' Bushmen painting.
Day 18, Brandberg to Swakopmund via (Cape Cross Seal Colony)
On our way to the German town of Swakopmund we make a short visit at the Cape Cross Seal Colony.
Day 19 to 20, Swakopmund
Spend the day relaxing or take up one of the many optional activities on offer in this desert town. Skydiving, quad biking, fishing trips, desert flights, golf, water sports, sand boarding and 4WD hire are just a few!
Day 21, Swakopmund to Sesriem
Today we head south, past Walvis Bay enroute to Sesriem. Close by and surrounded by a sea of sand dunes, is Sossusvlei. The top of the dunes, some over 300m high, offers fantastic views of the desert. We spend the afternoon exploring and can enjoy the glorious sunset from the top of a big dune should the weather permit.
Day 22, Sesriem to Sesriem via (Sossusvlei)
An early start as we enter into the park and head for Dune 45. Clamber to the top for a stunning high-point view over the dunes. We continue to Sossusvlei and from here you will have your own free time to explore the vlei or the surrounding area. Stunning photographic opportunities are available in the dunes so bring those cameras!!
Day 23, Sesriem to Fish River Canyon
After a stunning sunrise we leave the Namib - Naukluft Park area and head south to the Fish River Canyon. The second largest canyon in the world was forming by a mixture of both tectonic activity and water erosion. A road follows the canyon rim allowing us access to several viewing points from where we can take in the spectacular view.
Day 24, Fish River Canyon to Orange River - South Africa
Further south we cross over the Orange River, the natural land border of Namibia, and enter South Africa. Our gorgeous campsite rests on the bank of the river. An option this afternoon is to take a canoe trip on the peaceful Orange River and check out the bird life.
Day 25, Orange River - South Africa to Cedarberg
An early morning start sees us travelling south through Namaqualand - well known for its glorious Namaqua wildflowers flooding the fields with colour for miles and miles each spring. We stop for the night in 'Wine Country' and our lovely campsite is surrounded by local wine farms. The stunning scenery ranges from the towering Cederberg Mountains to the flat fields of maize on the plain.
Day 26, Cedarberg
We spend the day exploring everything this area has to offer - from wine lands to hot springs.
Day 27, Cedarberg to Cape Town
After passing through the fruit growing area of Citrusdal we cross the Picketberg Pass and head into the Cape's main wine growing regions. On a clear day we will see Table Mountain from afar - assuming the 'Table Cloth' doesn't hamper our efforts - arriving in the 'Mother City' in the afternoon.
Meals included in your tour cost
Highlights included in your tour cost
Chobe National Park Game Drive
Jewel of Botswana National Parks
Interesting biodiversity
Huge Elephant herds
Find a tiny Bee Eater
Fully guided
Chobe Sunset Boat Cruise
Chobe River
Blazing sunsets
Up close to wildlife
Huge Elephant herds
Prolific bird life
Okavango Delta Mokoro Excursion
Ultimate Wilderness
Flaming Sunsets
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Does this wiki have any policy about giving married character's their husband's last names, if they were never used in the novel. For example, Ginny's, Luna's, and Hermione's articles refer to them as Ginny Potter, Luna Scamander, and Hermione Weasley. Saying that they took their husband's last names is speculation since it was never stated one way or the other, so shouldn't we just refer to them by their maiden names. Even the example with Ginny that keeps being used to defend her name (the five Potters) isn't really conclusive. Ginny was part of the Potter family, making her a Potter, whether or not Potter was her last name.Icecreamdif 18:23, April 23, 2012 (UTC)
- As I have pointed out on Talk:Luna Lovegood, we can obviously see that, like in the Muggle world, witches generally take their husband's last name upon marriage. Otherwise, Molly Weasley would still be Molly Prewett, Narcissa Malfoy would be Narcissa Black, Lily Potter would be Lily Evans, etc. The only known exception to this is Minerva McGonagall, and this was noted to be unusual (albeit in the Muggle world, we don't know how the wizarding world reacted). Hence, while it is indeed speculation to refer to Ginny Weasley as Ginny Potter after her marriage and so on, it is more speculative, given what we know about wizarding marriages, to continue to use their maiden names after their marriage. -- 1337star (Drop me a line!) 18:30, April 23, 2012 (UTC)
- And in the real world, while it is the norm to change your name when you get married, it is not always done. Hermione, at the very least, was Muggle born, so may have chosen to keep her name. Either way, as I pointed out on Luna's page, we don't know that her name was ever Scamander, but we do know that it was once Lovegood. (And don't worry, I know I said I would change the page, but now that I realize the same issue is on other pages I'll wait for some kind of consensus.) Anyway, McGonnagol proves that changing one's name is not a given. Without being told that a character changed their name, it is speculation to assume that they did so.Icecreamdif 21:02, April 23, 2012 (UTC)
Forgive me for jumping in just after joining, but you are not taking into consideration generational differences. While Minerva McGonagall keeping her maiden name would have been unusual for a woman of her generation, Muggle or not. (And according to Pottermore, caused some consternation in the Wizarding world.) For Ginny's and Hermione's contemporaries it would have been considerably more common, not to mention hyphenating. It think the more prudent course is not to presume name change at marriage. 18:27, July 11, 2012 (UTC)The Grey Auror


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- News From the Field
- Erasing a name and a former life
Erasing a name and a former life
By Megan O'Neil
A man's name is scrawled across Krystal Lopez's neck in black lettering like that of a centuries-old manuscript.
It is a bitter souvenir for the 18-year-old Pasadena resident, who has worked hard to sever ties with the former pimp who inspired it and the lifestyle it represents. She has started laser treatments to have the tattoo removed at Los Angeles-based Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit supporting ex-gang members that provides the service for free.
Lopez doesn't fit the Homeboy profile, though. She has never been in a gang, and as a result, she and others like her are deep in the queue.
"There are girls I know who have three different people on them," Lopez said. "There is a huge waiting list for [removal services]. The priority is always the gang members."
The wait soon may be pared down. Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) is shepherding through the California legislature a bill that would expand the pool of people eligible for state-facilitated, federally-funded tattoo removal services to include those tattooed for identification in human trafficking or prostitution.
"Do you want that reminder that somebody treated you as property for the rest of your life?" Portantino asked. "We need to do better."
An estimated 15,000 to 18,000 people are trafficked into the United States annually, said Kay Buck, executive director at Los Angeles-based Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking.
That figure does not capture minors forced into prostitution domestically, she said.
Buck described Los Angeles as a trafficking hub, adding that she and her colleagues have worked on multiple cases that involved tattoos. One woman avoided being seen in public until the coalition could arrange to have her tattoo removed.
"She was so fearful of being jumped by the gang because of the tattoo marking on her face," Buck said. "She isolated herself for months and couldn't really enjoy the freedom that she now had."
For Lopez, the script on her neck is the only visible sign of five years of hustling.
She spent a chaotic childhood shuffling between relatives, group homes and schools. Following the example of older friends, she began prostituting herself at 12.
Lopez eventually went AWOL from the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services and fell under the control of a pimp. He was the only one who she felt looked out for her, she said. He beat her, but also kept close tabs on her whereabouts, inquiring about her well being and asking if she needed anything. The teenager always answered his calls, no matter the time or place.
"Nobody else was worried about where I was, how I was doing, whether I was eating — nothing," Lopez said. "People knew I was on the run, people knew I had situations going on. All they worried about was trying to figure out exactly where I was so they could tell the social workers or the [probation officers]."
She said she felt abandoned by family members who expressed concern only when they believed her behavior reflected poorly on them.
"I was trying to think of ways to leave but it just wasn't happening," Lopez said. "I had nowhere to go. There wasn't anybody that was going to take me in. I did not want to turn myself in because I knew I was going to go to jail. I felt stuck."
Jail, in fact, proved to be her savior.
A months-long incarceration gave her the time she needed to distance herself from her pimp. When she was released, Lopez pursued a new course. In August, she landed a job at the Los Angeles County Superior Court building in Pasadena. A month later, she started a second job as a receptionist at Homeboy Industries.
Lopez recently graduated from high school and has registered at Pasadena City College. She dreams of a career in law enforcement.
Yet the tattoo remains. Mostly she is sick of people asking about it.
But the markings carry a deeper meaning for the individuals who wear them, she said.
"Once that is tattooed on them, there is a sense of ownership they feel that the person, whose name it is, has on them," Lopez said.
Portantino's bill — if it passes, it becomes law Jan. 1 — would mean one less obstacle for those looking to start a new chapter, she added.
"That just gives them as sense of security — 'OK, it is finally over and I can finally move on.'"
(To read original article, visit this Pasadena Sun link)


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HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from Swanage beach today following the discovery of World War II grenades on a seafront road building site.
Emergency services cordoned off a section of Swanage's Shore Road after a number of phosphorus grenades were found– for the second time in less than two months.
At around 6.45pm police said that the incident was over and the cordon had been lifted. It has not yet been confirmed how the grenades were disposed of.
The grenades, thought to be special incendiary – or SIP – grenades were discovered by workmen at the site of the town's ongoing £2.1m seafront stabilisation scheme.
An undisclosed number of the chemical bottles were found around lunchtime, leading police to cordon off the busy seafront road between Victoria Avenue and Institute Road.
The army bomb disposal team was called to the site.
In May four workmen were taken to hospital after two SIP grenades ignited when they were unearthed at the same site.
The men – construction project manager Rob Hayman and three members of his team - were rushed to hospital as a precautionary measure and later discharged following observations.
On that occasion the Royal Logistics Corps' Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment carried out a controlled explosion that sent a huge plume of smoke out over Swanage.
Today holidaymaker Julian McIntyre, who was sunbathing on the beach opposite the building site, said: "There was all this noise and then the workmen came off the site. The next thing I know, the police have arrived and the road is getting shut."
Another sunbather said: "It's not the first time they've found grenades in that area. No-one in the town is surprised as there used to be a military bunker there."
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.


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I have more important things to do than write a post this week, so I've conceded this space to Jonathan Freeman, an ace developer who works for me at Open Software Integrators. JavaScript coders will find his article indispensable. -- Andrew Oliver
Let me say this as simply as possible: You need to test your JavaScript code. Yes, I understand how easy it is to drag your feet when you don't know about the tools that make testing quick and painless for you. That's why I'm here to help.
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Now test a serious JavaScript project and watch your workload grow. Yeah, you're testing, but it's painful.
There must be some great tools to make this easier, right? Of course there are -- but as with anything else JavaScript these days, there are a million of 'em. Here are my favorites and how I use them. For a more in-depth treatment, check out this page, where I've written a walkthrough using these tools to test a basic single-page Web app running Backbone.js.
Getting started with Karma
Karma is now the cornerstone of my testing workflow. Karma, formerly (for obvious reasons) Testacular, is a fantastic automated test runner that keeps my tests running and my sanity intact. Maintained by an Angular.js team member at Google, Karma provides great functionality out of the box and is easily extendable.
Here's what it looks like to run tests: Run
The catch is that you have to prepare a configuration file to set up the tests you want. The file is pretty straightforward: Run
karma init and it'll walk you through all the basics and generate a file based on your needs. First, you must decide what test framework you will use:
Karma itself is test-framework agnostic and relies on plug-ins to know how to deal with frameworks. Plug-ins are available for most of the frameworks you'll want to use, including Jasmine, Mocha, and QUnit. If you're not using one of those, check Npm (the official package manager for Node.js) for a Karma plug-in before you get too invested. If no plug-in for your testing framework exists, you can write your own plug-in or switch to a less esoteric framework.
The next chore is to configure your browsers. Karma will automatically launch all the browsers you specify, including Chrome, Firefox, IE, and Opera. Additionally, you can launch and run your test in a headless environment with PhantomJS or SlimerJS. Not enough for you? With a little extra configuration, you can get Karma to hook into BrowserStack or Sauce to run your tests on any browser they have available.


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Gear up for holiday baking with Cooking Channel. Your favorite celebrities, chefs & Food People have opened their kitchens to share their best cookie recipes. From Cookie Monster's sugar cookies to Kelsey's Peppermint Meltaways, we'll keep you baking all season. Visit our All-Star Cookie Swap, then head over to FoodNetwork.com for great takes on holiday baking from Food Network chefs.
Whether you're looking for a fun holiday party idea or are eager to update your annual cookie swap, tune into Cookies & Cocktails at 8 p.m. ET tonight to see how chefs, supermodels and celebrities put their spin on this sweet tradition.
Supermodel Chrissy Teigen, her boyfriend John Legend, and Kelsey Nixon, star of Kelsey's Essentials, wanted their cookie swap to be more than the typical exchange of bakers' dozens, and so they called upon mixologist Kevin Denton to add some drinks to the party menu. Beverage pairing enhances many meals — so why not serve cookies with drinks meant to play upon their subtle flavors?
Throwing a great cookie swap begins with the invitation, and, as our in-house cookie expert points out, a few savory dishes to start. But why leave the savory in the apps? On Cookies & Cocktails, Kelsey and Chrissy band together to create their K&C Thumbprint Cookies, made with cheese, black pepper and a cranberry-citrus-thyme marmelade.
This element of surprise — along with some clever cocktail pairings — keeps guests on their toes. Supermodel Brooklyn Decker shares her Double Peanut Butter Cup Cookies with party guests, and to put a nostalgic spin on this indulgent cookie, Kevin Denton pairs them with a Jelly Champagne Cocktail. For kids or alcohol-abstaining guests, a spicy mulled apple cider perfectly complements the seasonal flavors in Kelsey's Old Fashioned Pumpkin Penuche cookies. Chrissy's Spiced Ginger Rum Balls pack a punch, so Kevin wakes guests up with a Dulce de Leche Coffee cocktail.
Tune in tonight for even more creative pairing ideas and see how Chrissy, John and Kelsey mixed things up with a little festive party competition.
See recipes and pairings from the show in our Cookies and Cocktails roundup. Check out Cooking Channel's All-Star Cookie Swap for dozens more cookie recipes from chefs and celebrities plus tips on hosting holiday parties, baking and decorating cookies and mixing up seasonal cocktails.


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North Allegheny hockey starts season off strong
Forgoing tradition, the North Allegheny hockey team did not name captains this season. No Tigers player is wearing the "C" or "A" on his jersey.
But it's not because the team doesn't have leaders. Quite the contrary, coach Jim Black said. He thinks the Tigers have too many captain-capable players.
"There's probably six or seven of those kids who could be captains or assistant captains," Black said.
During the preseason, Black said senior Joe Griffin — a prime candidate to be captain — told the team he didn't believe anyone needed a letter on his jersey to exhibit leadership.
"We're all one team," Griffin said. "Seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen ... we see each other as equals."
Griffin has a team-high eight goals. He, fellow senior Connor Cash and sophomore Dom Zangaro have combined for six goals and 13 assists in what has been a productive line.
Seniors Cody Black, Matt Fantaski and Charlie Johnson form another line that has been productive, totaling 10 goals and 15 assists. Cody Black , Jim's son, leads the Tigers with 10 points.
"I would say that those two lines are 1A and 1B," Jim Black said. "I can consider either one the top line any night."
Defensive-minded senior Justin Leonard centers a third line that includes junior Marty Hubert and freshman Wyatt Glover.
Seniors Ryan Spengler and Chris Como skate on another line, typically with Griffin or Cody Black or Cash double-shifting.
Injuries have affected the defense, as three of the top six defensemen — senior Harry Kramer, sophomore Danny Bostedo and junior Shawn Baird — have been out. Without those three, Jim Black said sophomore Will Rahenkamp has established himself as an emerging defenseman. Freshman Christian Louria and senior Shane Snyder also have seen more ice time than anticipated.
"I think once we get everyone back, depth is not going to be a problem," Griffin said. "We have a solid four lines and a lot of solid defensemen. We have enough players that we'll be in every game in the long run."
The Tigers entered the season with uncertainty at goalie, but Bradford Thornburgh seized the opportunity. Thornburgh, who also plays for the amateur North Pittsburgh Wildcats U16 AA team, has a 1.20 goals-against average and .942 save percentage with two shutouts in five this season.
"He has very good rebound control and does a nice job of making the first save typically," Black said. "And he's getting better at playing the puck."
North Allegheny was perfect for the autumn until losing to Canon-McMillan last week. The Tigers won all six games they played at the preseason St. Margaret tournament in October, beating powers from all three PIHL classifications (including Canon-McMillan).
North Allegheny then began the regular season with six consecutive victories.
Griffin said he and the other seniors recognize that their season will be judged on whether they can put together a winning streak in March more than for what they did in October or November.
"At least for me," he said, "knowing the past three years we made it to the playoffs and kind of fell short and seeing how it affected the seniors, I think we all know that a lot of us will be playing our last games this year, so we just want to go out with our best shot and leave it all on the ice."
Chris Adamski is a freelance writer.


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A9 TV, September 12th, 2012
(Following the broadcasting of the libelous movie trailer about our Prophet (saas) – Astagfirullah, may Allah forbid- there have been protest demonstrations in many places all over the world. The video which caused rage among all Muslims was distributed over the internet by an Egyptian Christian, Moris Sadek, who is an anti-Muslim.)
There is no need to attach that much importance to such things. I mean there may be many ramblers all around the world that libel – may Allah forbid- religion, faith and holy matters. They expect others to say, "What was it?", "What did he say?" And the others will say, "This one said this and that." Why is there the need for this? You should just say he spoke nonsense and the matter would be closed there and then. What is the meaning of distributing it all over? There is a nice saying of Bediuzzaman; "Depicting null and void things thoroughly would seduce the gullible minds." Why is there the need for that? They explain what he said in all details. Where did he say that? Who said it? Where was that person born, where did that even take place? They attract the attention of the whole world. And then no one would be left who hasn't heard about it in the world. For instance, instead of having 20 people, 10 people hearing of it, they make it heard by 1.5 billion-3 billion. There is no need for that, there may be such libelous people all around the world. These are depraved people. The best thing to be done against those is to ensure the Unity of Islam. Have a look at those people making all that fuss, do they make any speech about the Unity of Islam? If you implement the unity of Islam, no one could ever dare say anything against our Prophet (saas), against Allah, or against the Book. Without the Unity of Islam they can spout libel against everything, against holy things, against you, against your family, against everyone. Whilst the solution lies in the Unity of Islam, the scholars act as if it is a skill to hide this, to conceal this fact. Those people taking the lead are thus suppressing the excitement of Muslims and are putting away the Unity of Islam. They want to experience the excitement of stopping the Unity of Islam. Yet we have struck their heads like a spiritual ton of bricks. They have been disarrayed. Or normally they were attempting to stop the Unity of Islam. I mean picture that we didn't have our activities. Picture a world that we have not explained the facts. Picture a world where we haven't defeated Darwinism, materialism. Assume that our support has been withdrawn. If we were to say, "The Islamic World does not have a problem to be called the Unity of Islam. Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will not come, the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) will not come either and Evolution took place," like many scholars, many hodjas have said, what would be the status of Muslims? Yet we have never let that happen, and we wouldn't. We have spoiled all such games, insha'Allah.
(The American Ambassador Chris Stevens and three embassy officers have lost their lives in the attack towards the Benghazi Embassy of the US in Libya. The Libyan government has apologized to the US people and the whole world. It has been stated that the Ambassador Stevens died from smoke inhalation in the Embassy. Afghanistan blocked YouTube in the country in order to prevent the movie from being watched.)
What are you going to ban? If you make it famous this much, people would somehow go and watch it anyway. They can watch it secretly. I mean you are the one encouraging these people. You entice their curiosity. So they make the most important celebrity out of a common punk in the street. They are talking about themselves in that movie, where is our Prophet (saas) in it? For instance they draw a sordid caricature and they say –may Allah forbid- "This is the caricature of the Prophet (saas)". That person is drawing his own caricature.. Why should it be the caricature of the Prophet (saas)? Does it at all look like our Prophet (saas)? Our Prophet (saas) is an outstanding beauty, what does that caricature have to do with it? But you accept their clamor and call it the caricature of the Prophet (saas). So you are the one libeling! Because you accept their insults!
Without the Unity of Islam, people's minds remain empty and such blank minds create such delirium. On every whim, they throw themselves to streets and make scenes, cry out and scream. All of them employ barbaric methods, if you pay attention you see that they all do barbaric things. The mentality in Libya would constantly create this. I mean what is the meaning of their apology? They would do the same things in a breath.
The education system in Libya is a Darwinist and materialist education. They are teaching Darwinism at schools day and night. Just like it is in Turkey, a Darwinist, materialist education is obligatory in Libya. The administration is socialist anyway, there is a communist regime. Gaddafi has gone but the mentality has not changed. They are training Darwinist, materialist, terrorist people. It writes "Muslim" on their IDs and they call such men Muslim terrorists. Yet they are not Muslims, they are Darwinists. They are Darwinists, materialists, what has being a Muslim to do with it? What does a Muslim say? He says, "Allah has created living beings, Allah created the universe." What does a Darwinist, materialist say? "Allah did not create them. There is no God, everything happened through coincidences." In the Darwinist, materialist system, Allah is denied. Accordingly a Darwinist youth comes into being. And thus such killings would go on incessantly. The Islamic world would remain being miserable in pieces. The only solution is the Unity of Islam, the Turkish-Islamic Union and the appearance of Mahdi (pbuh), the appearance of Jesus Messiah (pbuh). Apart from that you do see disastrous news items everyday night and day on televisions. And these men keep asking us, "Why are you not mourning everyday night and day?" And they are constantly lecturing us about mourning. Nowadays they invented a mourning literature. They keep telling us, "You have to mourn every single day." I mean they are convinced that they have found the ways to materially and spiritually enslave the nation.
(US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who claimed that the attack on the embassy in Libya was arranged by a small barbaric group, said that the Libyan people or the government cannot be held responsible for this attack. US President Barack Obama said that they protest the libels against religion, yet they also are against the meaningless violence that caused the American diplomats be killed in Libya.)
There is a bigoted mindset in Libya, there are many bigot groups. Islam as the Qur'an depicts is something different, but in Libya there is a system of polytheism, there is a polytheist system. When you ask an idolater, he says, "I am a Muslim." I mean he wouldn't say, "I am an idolater," he would say, "I am a Muslim," yet he is an idolater. There is the fierceness of idolaters and they cause misery, pain and restlessness to the world. There is no solution other than the system of the Mahdi. Obama has to see this fact, Putin has to see this fact as well. If they have seen this, they need to make haste. I mean this is not something that could be delayed or else afflictions would constantly rain down on them.
(Following the incidents in Egypt and Libya, there has been a call for revenge from the Taliban. The statement given in the name of the Taliban stated "Muslims should be ready to fight against and take revenge against Americans.")
See here, Obama is putting on socialist manners and stalling the American public. What is the relationship with socialism and so? There is no salvation other than the system of the Mahdi and Jesus Messiah. There is no solution other than the Unity of Islam. Attempting to save America with socialism is in vain, I mean you would ruin it, you would spoil the existing situation, you would smite America.
You should accept materials as if they do exist. Allah wants us to do so. I mean, we understand in our nature that Almighty Allah wants that from us. He created us in a way that we would accept materials as if they do exist. You would accept materials as if they do exist. You will live accordingly and the system is according to that perception, so that you wouldn't be able to step out of it even if you wanted to. When you put your hand on it you feel its hardness. Your head aches, someone laughs, the wind blows. I mean, because you are designed in a way that you feel the existence of the materials compulsorily, you cannot get out of that system even if you wanted to anyway. What Allah wants from us is that we accept materials as if it exists. I mean every day you will recognize that "the mountains exist", "people exist." That is how it is, according to the religious law as well.
(The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, announced that they have taken the first step toward abolishing the visa requirement for the citizens of the Turkish Republic.)
Ilham Aliyev is a brave man. We call on the Azerbaijani youth to support the government. That means we have something that we know. He is a very reasonable person. He takes precautions against bigots, and what else should he do? They want to subvert the state. These people do not have tolerance for a lady who doesn't cover her hair. They do not have tolerance for a lady who wears décolleté. And he is defending his state, he is defending his people.
His Highness Muhyiddin Arabi related nine characteristics of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh):
1. He has foresight. Our Prophet (saas) says that he is foresighted.
2. He understands the Holy Book .He understands the Qur'an through Allah's inspiration, insha'Allah.
3. He knows the meaning of the verses
4. He knows the conditions and actions of the people he will appoint
5. He remains compassionate and just even when angered
6. He knows the classes of entities
7. He knows the hidden sides of matters
8. He has a good understanding of people's needs
9. He knows the secret knowledge particularly needed in his own time. So he knows, through the inspiration of Allah, through information he takes from the hadiths.
Surah Yusuf, Verse 108:
" Say: 'This is my way. I call to Allah with inner sight, I and all who follow me. Glory be to Allah! I am not one of the idolaters!'" Calls to Allah should be done with inner sight.2012-10-26 10:42:52


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There was red, white and blue as far as the eye could see on Tuesday evening, October 12 at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
American flags flew high as hundreds of families, friends and community members gathered in the GSP terminal to welcome back veterans who participated in a one-day trip to Washington, D.C. sponsored by "Honor Flight Upstate". The program provided free one-day, round-trip airfare to Washington, D.C. for some 80 World War II veterans. The veterans and volunteer guardians visited the WWII, Vietnam, Korean and Marine Corps war memorials.
The Clemson University Pep band played in the background as the veterans received a hero's welcome with salutes from Southside High School's ROTC along with the Anderson, Greenville, Oconee and Pickens County Sherriff's Departments.
"Can't help but bring tears to your eyes. You appreciate it so much," said Dallas Cone, WWII veteran who made Tuesday's trip.


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Kafalas, LaNeave, and Weindorf Join Class of Eight Newcomers
SAINT LEO, Fla. – After announcing three NLI's last week, McKenzie Burns, Kaitlynn Diaz, and Ashley Ehlers, Softball Coach John Conway has added to his incoming class with the signings of Angela Kafalas, Kelsey LaNeave, and Torrie Weindorf, each of whom have inked a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Saint Leo University beginning in the fall of 2011.
Each possessing a 'blue-collar' work ethic, the trio has the unique ability to play most defensive positions while adding valuable skill on the offensive side of the ball.
Angela Kafalas
5-6, Outfield
Tampa, Fla.
Chamberlain High School/Tampa Mustangs
A staple on the Chamberlain squad, Kafalas helped guide the team to multiple district crowns, including the 2007 and 2008 5A District Championships. Starting in the outfield and making multiple appearances in the circle during her freshman season, the Tampa, Fla. native received Chamberlain's 'Rookie of the Year' honor in 2007.
In 2009, Kafalas collected First Team All-Conference accolades as an outfielder. In total, she registered a 16-0 record with 59 strikeouts in two seasons in the circle.
Her offensive prowess shined for her Tampa Mustangs travel ball club where she posted a .380 batting average.
Conway's Perspective: "Kafalas has a strong softball background coming from one of the top high school programs in the state. She has strengths as an outfielder and is a strong hitter with good speed. She will compete for a spot in the outfield."
Kelsey LaNeave
5-4, Infield
Winter Garden, Fla.
West Orange High School/West Orange Crush
LaNeave, a three-year varsity starter at Winter Garden, assisted her team to three consecutive Metro Conference Championships (2009-11). In addition, LaNeave's efforts helped her squad to back-to-back District 6A-5 Championships (2009-10).
Before having her senior campaign cut short due to injury, LaNeave put together a steady junior campaign where she totaled nine RBI.
The utility infielder intends to pursue a career as an athletic trainer or physical therapist.
Conway's Perspective: "LaNeave is a hard-nosed middle infielder who is not afraid to lay it all out on the field. She has skill at multiple positions, but her biggest asset is that she plays the game as it should be played."
Torrie Weindorf
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Palm Beach Gardens High School
Competing for a powerhouse high school in Palm Beach Gardens, Weindorf was a four-year varsity player.
She assisted PBGHS to a back-to-back Class 6A State Championships during her junior and senior campaigns and was named All-County during her freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons.
Conway's Perspective: "Weindorf is an aggressive, heads up player that can fill many roles. She can play anywhere in the infield, in addition to the outfield. She has a strong arm, good speed, and is coming off a productive high school campaign. I expect her to compete for a starting position."


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Megan Fox gets chesty for the kids
Here's Megan Fox taking a spill in the press room before last night's Teen Choice Awards, and the face she makes afterward is absolutely priceless – if you're attracted to goddamn Succubi. Which I happen to be and would like to point out I've been marinating my soul in A-1 all morning. Megan?
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NFTE made several significant announcements at the White House Financial Literacy Summit. In addition, several NFTE graduates represented the organization in a variety of ways. See pictures from the event below.
- MasterCard is expanding its partnership with NFTE in order to help realize the goal of providing entrepreneurial training and resources to more than one million children by 2017. With an expanded grant of more than $1,000,000 for the 2012-2013 school year, MasterCard will support the modernization of NFTE's core curriculum. MasterCard will also serve as founding sponsor of the inaugural NFTE 2.0 Innovation Incubator to be unveiled in St. Louis later to help youth develop innovative businesses.
- NFTE's new MakeYourJob.org will partner with AOL's Cambio.com to launch a new content hub focused on helping teens create businesses and learn to make smart financial choices throughout their lives. The destination has the potential to reach 1 million teens monthly through the Cambio Network. AOL will also give a select number of teen entrepreneurs competing in NFTE's National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge the opportunity to present their business ideas on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt-NY in September 2012.


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First, Third, and DH for 9/4/12
Either I'm getting better at this, or fantasy owners are getting lazier. For the first time this season, all of my main VPs are sticking around, many of whom have been on the list for a month or more, despite strong performance. As fantasy trade deadlines approach, now is the time to make a move for one of these undervalued assets.
Not only did Chris Carter (Yahoo! 8%, ESPN 7%, CBS 31%) add two more homers to his totals last week (he's hit three in his last 23 plate appearances), but he picked up three other hits, including two doubles. Like Wallace, Carter's 27 percent K% should deflate his batting average, but unlike Wallace, Carter has been delivering power to compensate. Oakland has been scoring runs in bunches since the All-Star Break, jumping from 3.71 runs per game in the first half of the season to 5.39 runs per game in the second half, and Carter should continue to be a big part of that.
So far this season, Jordan Pacheco (Yahoo! 5%, ESPN 4%, CBS 18%) has hit well without providing much power, but that's begun to change. He cranked his third home run of the season last week and has four doubles in his last 38 plate appearances. This could be a result of his 33 percent line drive rate in August or because he's moved up in the order, hitting out of the second or third spot for 10 of the last 12 games. The latter move, as I predicted last week, has also helped him accumulate counting stats: he's scored a run in five straight games and racked up four RBI in his last five games. This all makes Pacheco more valuable than ever at the always-thin hot corner.
With Carlos Pena squeezed out from the starting lineup even more (see Playing Pepper below), Luke Scott (Yahoo! 9%, ESPN 9%, CBS 18%) will be playing first base as well as designated hitter, at least against righties, giving him more chances to bring value to your team. He's cooled off a bit after a hot start, going hitless the past two games after picking up a hit in his previous five games since returning from the disabled list. He's been consistently striking out, however, whiffing at least once in all six of those starts, so don't expect his batting average to get much higher. I expect him to improve, but he's on VP notice if he doesn't.
Batting average, on the other hand, is exactly what Yonder Alonso (Yahoo! 17%, ESPN 10%, CBS 41%) has been delivering, lifting his own average almost 20 points since July 25. The power's still not there—he hit only two longballs all of last month—but his patience is returning. He's walked six times in his last 45 plate appearances after it took 139 plate appearances to register his previous six free passes. If that trend continues, he'll not only help owners in OBP leagues but also those needing batting average help in traditional roto leagues. If you can handle a light-hitting first baseman in your fantasy lineup, Alonso is your man.
A four-hit night on Thursday was the highlight of the week for Brandon Belt (Yahoo! 18%, ESPN 15%, CBS 37%), who had just one hit in his other 13 plate appearances. He struck out just once, though, making those hitless games a BABIP blip and not an indication that he's losing his focus. The power has yet to come around for him—he didn't homer in all of July or August—but you can still count on him for some help in batting average and counting numbers.
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In 2010, he hit 42 doubles and 16 home runs in 559 plate appearances for Double-A Mississippi in the Braves' system. The next season, he hit 24 homers and 34 doubles in 557 plate appearances at Triple-A Gwinnett, but he was blocked by Freddie Freeman, so Atlanta let him go. Boston signed him before this season, and that 2012 triple-slash line at Pawtucket came along with 24 homers and 34 doubles. That's not a typo—he repeated his Gwinnett numbers exactly, but he did it in 131 fewer plate appearances while also shrinking his strikeout rate from 23.5 to 20.6 percent and his walk rate from 6.8 to 8.2 percent.
Recently, Gomez has been the right-handed half of a platoon with James Loney (Yahoo! 4%, ESPN 6%, CBS 18%), but Gomez has hit well in that lesser role. His .321/.379/.453 triple-slash line in 58 plate appearances comes with a 21 percent K% and 9 percent BB% that almost exactly matches his Pawtucket ratios. With a strong pedigree and a chance to establish himself in Boston, Gomez is definitely deserving of a look in AL-only leagues and even some deeper mixed leagues.
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Joe Maddon won't let Carlos Pena (Yahoo! 37%, ESPN 32%, CBS 54%) doom the Rays' playoff chances, so he'll cut back even further on Pena's already-dwindling playing time… as should you.
Although Adam Lind (Yahoo! 21%, ESPN 21%, CBS 29%) has hit .292/.320/.417 in 25 plate appearances since being hurried back from the DL, that weak slugging could mean his back is still bothering him.
DL watch: Lonnie Chisenhall (Yahoo! 3%, ESPN 2%, CBS 11%) began his injury rehab on Sunday and could be back in a week or so.
Although Lance Berkman (Yahoo! 29%, ESPN 42%, CBS 53%) is back from the disabled list, he's expected to serve mostly as a pinch hitter for now, and his career could be nearly finished.
Casey McGehee (Yahoo! 1%, ESPN 2%, CBS 8%) was sent down to accommodate the newly acquired Steven Pearce (Yahoo! 0%, ESPN 0%, CBS 1%), a move that allows McGehee to return much sooner than usual. With the return of A-Rod, neither player is likely to make much of a fantasy impact, even with the mighty Yankees.
After missing a month to a viral infection, Jason Giambi (Yahoo! 0%, ESPN 0%, CBS 0%) returned to the Rockies this weekend and should get a start or two plus some pinch hits for Colorado as the season winds down.
The Astros will give a long look to third baseman Matt Dominguez (Yahoo! 0%, ESPN 0%, CBS 2%) down the stretch, though he's known more for his glove than his bat, so don't expect much.
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I'd be surprised if Mauro Gomez plays much in Boston. He's not a first division talent, and that's what Boston will demand. I hope, anyway, unless they want to be the new Baltimore Orioles.
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"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (2005)
pretty much the best television show ever, with the notable exceptions of arrested development and curb your enthusiasm. in my humble opinion, charlie is simply the funniest guy on tv. sweetdeereynolds is my ebay name, that's how much i love this show. enough. it's funny, go buy it for yourself or your brother with a sick sense of humor or the guy you want to marry. just buy it.


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As all the reliable reports show, only a small percentage of the world's population enjoys real freedom of religion. Discrimination and persecution are commonplace, and even martyrdom is far too common. And the lack of protection for the basic human right of religious freedom is very frequently connected with other human rights abuses. Torture, genocide, and ethnic cleansing often accompany religious persecution, while the lack of freedom of speech, freedom of travel, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press are such normal parts of widespread religious persecution that they are sometimes no longer mentioned. Our united concern to address the problems of discrimination, persecution, and martyrdom facing Christians should be organically tied to our proper Christian concern for human rights protections on the global level. For this reason we are providing a small selection of primary source readings about human rights and religious freedom, to be supplemented by a small selection of essays by Christian scholars that help provide a philosophical, theological, and sociological framework for thought and action regarding religious freedom and other human rights.
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It was an intimate affair for those who enjoyed the pleasant Victoria Day evening at Toronto Cricket Club to attend a special event co-presentation of "An Evening with Haroon Lorgat" by Cricket Canada and World Cricket Weekly.
The nearly sixty guests were treated to an introspective discussion between the outgoing International Cricket Council Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat and broadcast veteran and World Cricket Weekly host Nigel Reed.
The "Inside the Actor's Studio" style setting allowed the well researched and well prepared host to engage with Mr. Lorgat in an intellectual discussion that spanned from his experiences in primary school as a young South African Indian during the Apartheid era to his legacy as cricket's top man during a period of strong global growth and high performance.
Full video coverage was provided by World Cricket Weekly with highlights to air on gocricketgocanada.com and Cricket Canada TV in the coming month.
During the evening, Cricket Canada's Womens team were deservingly recognized for their achievement in winning the ICC Americas Women's T20 Championship and earning a spot in the ICC Women's World T20 Qualifiers later this year.
Noteable guests included Cricket Canada President Ravin Moorthy, CEO Doug Hannum, Secretary Calvin Clarke, Operations Officer Ingleton Liburd, players representative Zubin Surkari, and Canadian Men's Captain Rizwan Cheema.
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It's definitely a Monday. So blah when I woke up…so uninspired…until I turned on my television.
If you have "On Demand" go over to the Sundance Channel and watch the documentary "The Red Carpet Issue." It's a behind-the-scenes look at how the red carpet, fashion, designers, and celebrities come together to form this mega-money making business. It's pretty interesting. It' s broken down here in 4-part previews. Enjoy!


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Topic: mother newly dx
My 69 yr old mother just dx 2 weeks ago this cancer in her bile duct after months of high alp's started about 5 months ago at 700 then went down to 500 and now over 1400 they first thought it was from her cholesteral med but after cat found nothing mri found nothing. the scope found blockage and automatically placed 2 stents in and the scrapings found the cancer. she was very jaudis until a few days ago she looks much better but the itching is still bothering her. She has meds for itching and it relieves it for the most.
I was not with my mom when they explained that they want to see if she is a canidate for what she says burning ( I'm thinking laser) of the bile ducts if not then they will operate. was wondering if anyone heard of laser treatment? She has appt. in 2 weeks just wanted to learn more. thank you all.


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I take it that Mrs. Yeagermeister doesn't feel the same...
If you think Godiva is good and expensive you should try Amedei Porcelana. Italian chocolate is the best. At 90 bucks a pound it's highly moochable
I got spoiled spending time in Europe and eating the food there and finishing it up with Underberg. European chocolates put American chocolate to shame. I'll stick to Ritter, kinder, Lindt, and Amedei Porcelana.
In a related holiday note, anyone ever tried Kinder Suprise eggs?
Nah she mooches off me
Right on.
But you look like you're spying on me through my window.
Please stay away from me.
If he's spying on anyone I would think it would be Woodysgirl
I know.
Speaking of Woody's girl.
Did you know that Darren Woodson is THE best Cowboy of all time IMO?
Yeah and it creeps me out, too... :eekmouse:
Wouldn't say the best, but he is my fav...
Work it Ben!!!!!
At least... considering he's in his mid 100's now.
Stop picking on Pops. Didn't your parents teach to repect your elder elders?
P.S. It's good to see we haven't lost our thread hyjacking skills
When I joined the old forum all the cool names were taken like Too Hostile, BrainPaint, SBK92 and boozeman... so I used what I use on every forum I join... my real name.
You're making me blush, silly.
He really is IMO. He's been great throughout his whole career. He was the last of the good Cowboys to leave and when he left, he was still a solid player.
He had a very amazing career.
I'm definitely feelin the luv:blush: uke:
humming to herself==>>It's getting hot in herre as she logs off for awhile...
Oh thanks so much Yeag
I always thought yours was because of Dorsett's 99 yard run. The juke, then the run
No prob, CP. He's all yours...
Simmer down. This is a FOOTBALL board. There are plenty of other places for that kind of thing.
Not that kinda luv... FRIENDLY luv...
No, no, no... I wouldn't dream of it. He's all yours. I just wanted to make yeag uncomfortable for a minute or two....lol


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C.H. Robinson has introduced a new brand for its tropical fruits.
Pineapples, mangoes and limes packed under the Happy Chameleon brand are in stores now, said Drew Schwartzhoff, director of marketing and sourcing for Eden Prairie, Minn.-based C.H. Robinson.
The new brand was created to align all of the company's tropical items under one brand identity that would resonate with customers and consumers as a "best in class" provider of tropical fruits, Schwartzhoff said.
"The Happy Chameleon brand name is unique and memorable, and the nature of the chameleon highlights C.H. Robinson's flexibility to meet customer and consumer's needs in the tropical space," he said.
Tropicals is one of C.H. Robinson's fastest-growing categories, Schwartzhoff said.
Happy Chameleon-branded items will be available in bags and bulk and on Price Look-Up stickers and hang tags.


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Veterinarians and others in Iowa's pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus 2.0 Advisors at a session offered at Iowa State University by the Iowa Pork Industry Center. The initial certification process requires attendance at a daylong training session and passing an exam at the conclusion of that session.
This session, set for Tuesday, Nov. 26, will be led by Iowa State faculty members who are certified PQA Plus 2.0 trainers: James McKean, IPIC associate director and extension swine veterinarian, and Tom Baas, animal science professor at Iowa State.
The training will be held in the Ensminger Room in Kildee Hall on the Iowa State campus, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the session at 9 a.m. The session ends with successful passing of an open-book test following the educational portion.
There is a 15-person minimum and a 30-person maximum, and registration deadline is Nov. 15 or when the session is filled. No walk-ins are allowed and individual spots are not guaranteed until specific payment is accepted by IPIC. Initial certification is $75 per person and will be due upon notification of approval. Refreshments, lunch and all materials are included in the fee.
"Those who wish to become certified for the first time should complete and submit the application form for the Nov. 26 date soon to enable adequate time for evaluation of the application," McKean said.
To be eligible to submit an application, people must meet the following qualifications and include the information on the application form:
- Be a veterinarian, extension specialist or ag educator (defined for this program as a person who spends full time in adult education or at least half time in production training) AND
- Have a D.V.M. or B.S. in animal science (or equivalent) AND
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Topic: CT/PET Scan - Necessary?
My Mom was diagnosed with inoperable CC - no chemo or radiation either. She was told that the cancer had spread to her liver, pancreas and gallbladder and was given months to live. Today, she received a call from the hospital to schedule an appointment for a CT /PET Scan for mid-March. What purpose would this serve at this point? Is it common to have such a scan when she was told that there isn't anything they could do for her other than make her comfortable and is already seeing a Palliative Care Specialist?


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My new favorite fall snack? A fresh apple and one of these! Definitely keeping a bag of these at my desk well after Halloween :)
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Jarvis worse than CaseyOriginally posted by malcontent
Considering position played, contract status, and detriment to the development of other, younger players, I'd say Casey is a lot worse than Jarvis. What's more, the Reds wouldn't necessarily have to hand Jarvis a starting spot. One can only imagine the wailing and gnashing across Redsland if they actually sat Casey.
I'll also go on record to say that Jarvis is a bright enough guy that he just might go against all expectations and trends and have a good year or two.
Then again, I'm also waiting for Jimmy A. to surface...
Jarvis bright enough
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UNION CITY, Ga. - Police say a man wanted in the slaying of his ex-wife has been apprehended at a motel in Union City after a brief struggle.
The U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrest of 58-year-old John Stephen Kristofak early Thursday morning.
Police say Kristofak is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and murder in the death of his 48-year-old ex-wife., Donna Nations Kristofak.
She was found unresponsive in her Marietta home on Saturday and later died at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
Authorities say Kristofak was taken into custody at the motel early Thursday morning. The U.S. Marshals Service said in a statement that their agents joined the search for Kristofak after he was identified as "the primary suspect" in his ex-wife's killing.
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