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My brother Rami had CT scans 2 months ago after 3 months of treatment with devastating results. The results then were inconclusive wrt the bile duct cancer while confirming lymph cancer growth of 3cm - from 2cm to 5cm. Two days ago new scans showed 'with some doubt' that the cancer in the bile duct and the multiple lymph nodes has stopped growing, and maybe shrunk in some places and that it seems the 5 cm cancer has almost disappeared?!
Rami will have another chemo session (possibly his 6th session now) on the 8th of December.... its again (cisplatin & 5 FU), oncologist was happy with the latest scan results and blood test and decided to continue with the same medication
It comes to proof that everything is possible so just hang in there and keep up the fight


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I have not posted an update on Dawn for quite some time, and since the introduction section was not a specific area of the site when Stacie and Rick first started the web site, I
Thanks for the update on Dawn. I think your change in direction is a good one. You want them all looking at the same things together and discussing Dawn's treatment - with all of the possibilities laid on the table.
Please keep us updated as you go.
Sorry to hear Dawn is having troubles again. Maybe you would want to add a blog so we can keepup with her progress. My husband Joe was diagnosed with cc in July of this year and our blog is under Coburn. I read these blogs several times a week to keep up with the families and know what to pray for. It hleps to hear what other people are doing and what is working. Take care Mary anne
I have been considering a blog. Sort of waiting to see where we are at with this lateset developement then give it some additional thought. This last year has been a blessing with Dawn having few problems. If it looks as though Dawn will be in for a number of treatments I would like ot keep her siblings who live in CA informed.
Thanks for the suggestion Mary Anne.
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Conspiracy Theory #1: Brock Lesnar = 1/2/12
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Capitalizing on the latest news like a seasoned pro, it's the debut of "Conspiracy Theory", a new wrestling blog that will spread excitement and delightment across the ample plains of the Internet Wrestling Community. I will be your guide through the trials and tribulations of all things professional wrestling (and sports entertainment...there is a difference) and you, my loyal reader, will be enthralled at the knowledge contained herein. Don't be fooled by my post count or blog total - this ain't my first rodeo, kids.
CONSPIRACY THEORY #1: Brock Lesnar = 1/2/12
So back in August of 2011, the IWC was shocked and excited to see that Brock Lesnar, the former WWE Champion and "Next Big Thing", had struck a deal to not only appear in the new WWE '12 video game, but also to be a central point of marketing around the game. The wildfire of contentment spread into the realm of the insane, however, once people took it to mean that Lesnar's return to a squared circle was imminent. At the time, of course, Lesnar was very much under contract with UFC, and he was being paid quite well (some have his figures at north of $6 million per year as a result of his affiliation with UFC and endorsements). But not one to pass up a golden opportunity, and with the apparent "blessing" of Dana White, Brock was free to go romp for a day in Stamford and get himself another good-sized paycheck in return.
And that was that, for the most part. The game came out in November, and Lesnar went and prepared to meet Alistair Overeem for their end of the year bout for the UFC, comfortable with another little bit of financial padding for his family back in the wooded country. These are pretty much the facts as they have been told through various media outlets and 'sources' and such.
But as any good conspiracy theorist will tell you, there is so much more fun in looking at the facts through a different light. What if since their meeting in Stamford back in August, Brock Lesnar and Vince McMahon had this whole thing planned out? Every step of the way - from the video game and the training for the UFC fight, up to the moment Lesnar said he was finished with MMA and he was never coming back? What if McMahon made Lesnar an offer he couldn't refuse, despite his distaste for travelling the roads and being a full time wrestler with WWE? What if...Lesnar knew through training and his overall health conditioning that there was little chance he would be able to stand up to the competition in UFC after two terrible bouts with a nasty abdominal issue?
Surely this isn't giving either man too much credit. I mean, sure - Lesnar was (and still is, as far as I know...at least for a conditionary period after a fight) under contract with UFC when he made his pilgrammage to WWE Headquarters for WWE '12. And Vince McMahon had no wish to possibly jeopardize any working relationship there was between himself and Dana White - a man who has repeatedly stated publically that he himself has contacted Vince occasionally to discuss various topics, including the building up of individual fighter personalities and overall production value of shows. And of course, there is the fact that most people's opinion of good old VKM isn't high due to the lower standard of quality WWE programming that seems to become the norm each and every year - but don't underestimate Vince McMahon. This is the man that had the audacity to purchase nearly every major wrestling territory over time and turn a regional niche activity into a worldwide phenomenon. This is the who purchased WCW from Ted Turner, who took on the federal government (twice) and not only walked away, but won. When opportunity presents itself, Vince can rise to the occasion. And despite the fact his "massive grapefruits" may be schrivelling more and more these days, he has to break out of his self-induced slumber every now and then. Doesn't anyone remember how he brought the old Mr. McMahon back in the summer of 2011 when CM Punk was flipping things on their sides? You could tell he just looooved saying "son of a bitch" with such veracity and strength.
No, Vince is no dummy when it comes to opportunity. But would Brock have even listened? Maybe he did more than listen...maybe he realized back in August that his MMA career was most likely over, and that even though he had made probably close to $40 million over the course of his WWE and UFC career, at 34 years old, he still had a lot of prime money-making years left in him. He has a wife, kids. And just as important, skills. Skills he can use without the fear of major injury (most likely), unlike in UFC, where opponents are trying to decapitate you and spit into your cracked skull. I mean, sure - Lesnar can retire to his backwoods mansion, raise his family, and live out his days away from the spotlight, comfortable...rich. But you only get so many opportunities in this life, and in the end, maybe the incentives that were being offered were just too much to turn down.
Look at it - let's say Vince offers Brock a 3-year contract worth $7 million, guaranteed, the whole works. Lesnar stipulates to 50 dates a year (26 RAW's 13 PPV's, and a smattering of SD appearances each year...maybe even one or two house shows), wants private transportation (or at least financial coverage for any of his own travel units), and pretty much any other thing he wants (championships?). Vince acquesceses, knowing full well that it's a small price to pay to make such a potentially huge deal. Vince has shown in the past that money spent in this regard is of no real concern of his, especially with the marketing and merchandizing opportunities Lesnar brings (the contract likely pays for itself with the first few months, in total). Desperate for an increase in pay per view buys and knowing full well that he has the WWE Network in his back pocket, Vince needs a draw, and the WWE at that present time was just not cutting the mustard.
So a little time goes by, and Vince directs his production team to create some vague vignettes. Normal kinds of things for the WWE, who every so often likes to build up the return of some former star. No one is told who they are for, but Vince knows. He's got Lesnar under contract. So all that was missing was the fight, and what a fight it was. Just a little less than 2:30 into Round One, Brock Lesnar succumbed to Alistair Overeem, a legitimate loss mind you - he knew, remember, that he couldn't win. And right after the TKO, announced in the ring that he was done in UFC. Done in MMA, done fighting...done. Retired.
All the while, these vignettes have been airing every week for two months. The End Begins on 1-2-12 - the familiar face coming back to reclaim what it his. What the man formerly dominated before he left to pursue other interests. And on that Monday night, the last vignette airs. Cuts right into the RAW opening, stage black. His music, a new version of the semi-iconic tune, blares over the arena. And there he is. Standing on the ramp, just 71 hours after leaving the octagon, a big smile on his face. He says it might not be today, it might not be tomorrow. But soon, Brock Lesnar is going to return and reclaim what was his. #30 at the Royal Rumble. Wins. Demands the next night not just to take on one champion - he wants both, whoever they are. And then, at Wrestlemania 28, in front of a crowd the size of which Lesnar hadn't seen since 2003 at Safeco Field, he defeats both the World Champion and the WWE Champion to become the first Undisputed WWE Champion since 2002.
The prophecy fulfilled, since Lesnar was the last to hold such a distinction.
The End, ends. What was his, now reclaimed.
And then.........well, like a good conspiracy, there always needs to be something left to the wilds of imagination! So I will allow you, dear reader, to continue this...'story'...in the comments below. And feel free to tell me I'm nuts, or that this is all just a bunch of hooey. But remember, you do so at your own risk. For as anyone who has been at the forefront of a conspiracy knows - that's exactly how they want you to react.


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Morfik Architecture and AJAX v.s. FlashMarch 23, 2007
Dan Webb has some important thoughts about the Flash v.s. Ajax debate and the comments on his site and on the Ajaxian site are also thought provoking.
Indeed it is anyone's guess how WPF/E, Flash/Flex/OpenLaszlo, AJAX (Backbase, YUI, Dojo, Prototype, Qooxdoo,…), GWT, Eclipse/RAP and Morfik will mature but this year will be definitely very interesting for web application development!


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Auburn University mascot Aubie was awarded the Universal Cheerleaders Association National Championship for an unprecedented seventh time in a competition held last week in Orlando, Fla.
"Aubie continues to set the example for the model mascot program in the country," said Corey Edwards, director of the Office of Student Involvement. "The competition is based around the production of a skit. Although there are rules for the number and size of props being used as well as a strict time requirement, it is completely up in the air after that."
Aubie is no stranger to the competition or to winning. He won this title in 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2006 and came in second place five times and third place three times. The head friend of Aubie called Aubie a "legend among mascots."
Aubie's winning skit was titled "Aubie's Saturday" and featured Aubie's Saturday routine from watching morning cartoons through Saturday Night Live with a finale based on a Saturday Night Live skit.
Competing for the title is no easy endeavor and began with the Universal Cheerleaders Association summer camp. While there, Aubie won Camp Champion, or best overall mascot. Mascots then submitted a two-minute highlight video showing their involvement in school events, sporting games, community activities and public events during the past year.
"Most people will never know how much hard work and preparation go into making a two-minute video and a one-minute 30-second skit," explained the head friend of Aubie. "It feels great to finally see Aubie bring home the gold again!"
According to the Universal Cheerleaders Association website, categories the mascots could be judged on in the first round of scoring were overall character development, game situations, crowd involvement, cheer and band integration, community service, non-sporting events and the overall impression. Scoring well in these categories sent the mascots on to a second round. Aubie placed first in the video portion of the competition which sent him to Disney World to compete for the title.
In the second round, Aubie competed against nine other mascots in his division. He was judged on categories such as crowd appeal and interaction, creativity, animation and enthusiasm, prop usage and again, overall impression.
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About the Civil Engineering Major
Civil Engineering
What will I study as a civil engineering major?
- Included in the study of civil engineering are courses in environmental engineering that are directly related to the solution of hazardous waste and pollution problems, to providing potable and economical water supply systems, and to maintaining a safe environment.
- Water resources engineering is related to hydraulic and hydrologic engineering, flood control, rainfall, and runoff prediction and the transport in flows.
- Studies in geotechnical engineering address the bearing capacities of soils, settlement of foundations, and the design of both deep and shallow foundations.
- Courses in structural analysis and design are directed toward providing reliable and economical structures such as bridges, buildings, port facilities, and intricate lock and dam facilities. The principles involved in this sequence of courses are also applicable to the design of automobiles, aircraft, spacecraft, and future space structures.
- Transportation engineering involves the movement of people and cargo from place to place, the design of airports and highways, and traffic studies to maintain efficient flows.
Civil engineering is a broad field, and because of this breadth, courses are required in several areas. Although you, as a civil engineer, may specialize within a given area, by the very nature of the profession you will be required to interact with specialists in the other areas. You also may work with engineers in other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, or geological engineering in the planning, design, and construction of complex facilities.
Civil Engineering at Merrimack
Learn more about Civil Engineering from Maggie Jacques '13 who traveled to Haiti to help design and implement a clean water delivery system.


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A commissure is the place where two things are joined. The term is used especially in the fields of anatomy and biology.
In anatomy, commissure refers to a bundle of nerve fibers that cross the midline at their level of origin or entry (as opposed to a decussation of fibers that cross obliquely).
- The most common usage of the term refers to the brain's commissures, of which there are five—the anterior commissure, posterior commissure, corpus callosum, hippocampal commissure (commissure of fornix), and habenular commissure—and which consist of fibre tracts that connect the two cerebral hemispheres and span the longitudinal fissure. In the spinal cord is found the anterior white commissure.
- Commissure may also refer to cardiac anatomy of heart valves. In the heart, a commissure is the area where two valve leaflets have abnormally come together.
- The term may also refer to the junction of the upper and lower lips (see labial commissure of mouth).
- It may refer to the junction of the upper and lower mandibles of a bird's beak,[1] or alternately, to the full-length apposition of the closed mandibles, from the corners of the mouth to the tip of the beak.[2]
- It may refer to the upper and lower eyelids.
- In female genitalia, the joining points of the two folds of the labia majora create two commissures - the anterior commissure just anterior to the prepuse of the clitoris, and the posterior commissure of the labia majora, directly posterior to the fenulum of the labia minora and anterior to the perineal raphe.
In biology, the meeting of the two valves of a brachiopod or clam is a commissure; in botany, the term is used to denote the place where a fern's laterally expanded vein endings come together in a continuous marginal sorus.
See alsoEdit
- ↑ Coues, Elliott (1890). Handbook of Field and General Ornithology, London: Macmillan and Co.
- ↑ (1985) A Dictionary of Birds, Carlton, England: T and A D Poyser.
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Pork Chops with Chipotle Cherry Glaze Recipe
This delicious combination of pork and spicy cherry sauce is so quick and easy. Canned cherries work well, too. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pitted dark sweet cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
- 1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over pork chops. In a large skillet, cook chops, uncovered, in oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.
- 2. In the same skillet, combine the sweet cherries, orange juice, dried cherries, vinegar, chipotle peppers, marmalade and garlic. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Spoon over chops; sprinkle with almonds and green onion. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 318 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
Reviews for Pork Chops with Chipotle Cherry Glaze
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2013
"I'm a beginner cook and not only was this simple to make for me but it was the best dang pork chop I've made ever! I loved it!"
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"I am totally opposed to all sugars. I can do the substituting. However, I would love you u to include the sugar grams in each recipe.The chops are great, and the other levels are good. I just would love to know the sugar grams"
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SAINT LEO, Fla. - The Saint Leo University men's golf team has taken yet another stride in strengthening themselves on the course by hiring Saint Leo University alum and former golfer, Jake Halligan, as an assistant coach, it was announced by head men's golf coach Ray Cisbani today. Halligan brings a wealth of golf knowledge and years of experience in the industry to the Lions and will be a key asset in building a championship caliber program.
"Coach Halligan will be a nice addition to the team," said Cisbani. "He not only was a solid college player, but has played professionally and has qualified for several PGA Tour pre-qualifiers. He understands my philosophy and will be able to implement the necessary things to help this team reach its goals."
Halligan, who was a member of the Lions golf team from 2003-2007, returns to Saint Leo after holding the position of Assistant Golf Professional at Timberlin Golf Course in Connecticut since the spring of 2011. Prior to that, he held the positions of First Assistant at Eagle Creek Country Club in Crittenden, Ky., Assistant Director of Tournament Operations for the 7-Up Junior Golf Tour, and Tournament Director/Assistant Junior Golf Director for the Middle Atlantic PGA in Stafford, Va.
A native of Taylor Mill, Ky., Halligan was a model student-athlete during his time on the men's golf team, posting a scoring average of 77.6 over the course of his career as well as maintaining a 4.0 GPA during his senior year while he pursued his degree in Sport Management. As a senior, Halligan played in all ten tournaments, managing four top ten finishes and two top five finishes while posting a scoring average of 75.5. In addition to his success on the course, Halligan was a 2007 GCAA Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar as well as a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
Halligan will join the team immediately as they prepare for their fall season which gets underway on Sept. 24 at the Jay Jennison Memorial.
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1. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storesaphrophyre Feb 23, 2012 8:45 AM (in response to aphrophyre)
@JoeL_VZW Any information on this topic?
2. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storeschinch Feb 24, 2012 12:32 PM (in response to aphrophyre)
heard the same thing here (major market) as my cousin went to get a Trophy and was pushed to an android HTC and iPhone. Maybe the Nokia 7xx will be announced Monday for Verizon.
3. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storesMpippa Feb 24, 2012 5:20 PM (in response to aphrophyre)
Here in Miami the HTC Trophy is still on display. I went in to get one, the sales people were nice, but I think they would have preferred I bought two empty tin cans and a string instead. I told them I did my homework and knew the phone was solid. Got my phone. Happy.
4. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storesmisskitty805 Feb 24, 2012 5:30 PM (in response to aphrophyre)
the HTC TROPHY is a really good phone with excellent battery life. The good phones seem to always end up discontinued earlier than the pieces of **** phones.
5. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storesaphrophyre Feb 25, 2012 9:56 AM (in response to Mpippa)
Here in NY its all but gone. I had sprung the leak of the imminent Mango release on VZW way back, and thought maybe I can go see whats up with 8701 from the floor model. No dice this time. If you could check and see if the floor model got any updates beyond mango & the radio update that would be nice!
6. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storesdjross95 Feb 26, 2012 5:59 AM (in response to aphrophyre)
I love my Trophy as well, it's far and away the best phone I've ever owned. I was lucky and bought the phone from a Verizon employee who owned a Windows phone and liked it. He knew what he was doing and made my decision seem like a wise one. No one else in the store gave a ****, though, they all wanted to sell Droids.
I have a fair amount of the disappearing keyboard bug, so I wish Verizon would release the 8701 update. Given their attitude toward Windows Phone, though, I'm not holding my breath. What a way to treat your customers.....
7. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storeskkaplan Feb 28, 2012 10:30 AM (in response to aphrophyre)
I see that AT&T is putting out 2 windows phones (set to release march 18, 2012) from Nokia. Here is the more advanced one: http://www.tecca.com/news/2012/01/25/nokia-lumia-release-date-price/, and I have read there will be a cheaper/smaller one as well for the lesser tech person.
8. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storesMorbid_Fun Mar 1, 2012 8:21 AM (in response to djross95)
I have ran into the same ****** experience in the stores. No one seems to care what I had to say regarding Windows Phones. I switched a four line family plan from Sprint to Verizon and I have been questioning that decision ever since. No support for Windows Phones, $50 more per month compared to what I had before, data restrictions, and no easy locater option that does not cost alot for the lone Android in our family. The primary reason for the switch was because I was on the border between good and bad signal with Sprint at our new home in Washington, but VZW was strong. As soon as Sprint's network upgrade is rolled out here I am switching back.
9. Re: So the HTC Trophy is no longer on display at storesscolab Mar 1, 2012 2:43 PM (in response to aphrophyre)
I bought a lightly used Trophy on Ebay just so I wouldn't have to get locked into a two year plan with VZ. I've been with this company since my StarTac days. I love my Trophy and refuse to buy a droid or iphone. The Trophy just works. My wife and daughter will be up for renewal next month. If VZ has nothing on the horizon, I'll be jumping ship to AT&T just to get a new WP7, or maybe even TMobile. Either way we'll even save money over VZ and be able to get the phones we want!
Are you listening, Verizon?!?!?! Or maybe losing a few thousand customers to the competition doesn't matter to you? Now that's just plain arrogance.


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I have a blue & white tye dye dress that I want to wear on a brunch cruise,
but I'm style challenged on what accessories would look good.
Please help!!!!
I love yellow and blue together, so perhaps a yellow clutch? Silver bangles (tons of them; Ashley Stewart carries some really cute ones), large hoops and a chunky ring. I would prefer nude sandals with a heel or you can do wedges. Have fun!
Hello Ivory,
I work in a professional environment where flip flops, jeans (other than Friday), tank tops, etc. are not appropriate. I consider myself someone that dresses with "flare" and would love to dress professionally in a way that flatters my shape while still adding some punch to make me stand out. What would you recommend I do to achieve this?
I also work in a professional environment and I understand where you're coming from. My lifesaver at work has been dresses, dresses and more dresses (esp in this heat). I pretty much wear dresses for work all year long. I tend to look for more conservative styles that I can add a belt and printed shoes with. I also LOVE pencil skirts; I love showing off my hips and pencil skirts are perfect for this. I struggle in finding blazers to pair with said pencil skirts; however a cardigan is a good substitute while I search. Show off that waist! I have about 50 belts that I pair with almost everything. Belts are a great way to change up an ordinary outfit and to add a bit of a punch. Also, don't be afraid of color! I wear yellow, red, cobalt blue to work on a regular basis and manage to still remain professional. In the winter, I add a pair of printed/textured tights to my dresses/skirts. It's a bit unexpected and fun.
Hey Ivory,
I was wondering how do you find fashion in a fashionless state and affordable. I stay in Arizona and there is hardly any fashion out here and stuff online is really expensive. If you could help me that would be great. Please and thank you.
I think the most important thing is to establish your style/what you like to wear. This makes shopping sooo much easier. My best suggestion would be to keep an open mind and shop in places where you think may have nothing for you. Thrifting as super economical, but can be frustrating if you're not sure what you're looking for. Check you your local Salvation Army/Goodwill; I have found some gems in there. Secondly, what do you consider to be expensive? If you find an item you love, you will get much more wear out of it than you would with something you just "like". Many websites have clearance sales going on now, i.e Asos (and they have free shipping!). Ebay is a great option, especially if you know your body well and what will/will not fit.
Do you have a styling question for Ivory?
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Relations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia¹
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia aspires to join NATO. Support for democratic, institutional, security sector and defence reforms are a key focus of cooperation. The country actively supports the NATO-led missions in Afghanistan and Kosovo, and works with the Allies and other partner countries in many other areas.
- The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joined NATO's Partnership for Peace in 1995.
- The country joined the Membership Action Plan in 1999.
- Beyond the need to make progress on reforms, the country has to find a mutually acceptable solution with Greece to the issue over its name before it can be invited to join NATO.
- For many years, the country has provided valuable support to NATO-led operations and missions in Afghanistan and Kosovo.
More background information
The road to integration
The Allies are committed to keeping NATO's door open to Western Balkan partners that wish to join the Alliance, share its values and are willing and able to assume the responsibilities and obligations of membership. Euro-Atlantic integration is seen as the best way to ensure long-term, self-sustaining security and stability in the region.
The Membership Action Plan (MAP) is a NATO programme of advice, assistance and practical support tailored to the individual needs of countries wishing to join the Alliance. Participation in the MAP does not prejudge any decision by the Alliance on future membership.
At the April 2008 Bucharest Summit, Allies agreed that an invitation to join the Alliance will be extended to the country as soon as a mutually acceptable solution to the issue over its name has been reached with Greece. This agreement has been consistently reiterated at subsequent Summits. The Allies continue to encourage and support the continuation of reform efforts within the country, particularly with a view to ensuring effective democratic dialogue, media freedom, judicial independence and a fully functioning multi-ethnic society.
Key areas of cooperation
Security cooperation
An important focus of NATO's cooperation with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is to develop the ability of the country's forces to work together with forces from NATO countries and other partners, especially in peacekeeping and crisis-management operations. Participation in joint planning, training and military exercises within the framework of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) programme is essential in this regard. Moreover, in 2013, the country's Public Affairs Regional Centre in Skopje was recognised as a Partnership Training and Education Centre, opening its activities to Allies and partners.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia deployed troops in support of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan from 2002 to end 2014. Following the completion of ISAF's operation at the end of 2014, the country is currently supporting the follow-on mission ('Resolute Support') to train, advise and assist the Afghan security forces.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was a key partner in supporting NATO-led stabilisation operations in Kosovo in 1999 and NATO forces were deployed to the country to halt the spread of the conflict as well as to provide logistical support to the Kosovo Force (KFOR). The Allies also provided humanitarian assistance to help the country deal with the flood of refugees from Kosovo. The country continues to provide valuable host nation support to KFOR troops transiting its territory.
NATO came to the assistance of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, when violence between ethnic Albanian insurgents and security forces broke out in the west of the country in February 2001. Insurgents had taken control of a number of towns near the border with Kosovo, bringing the country to the brink of a civil war. NATO facilitated the negotiation of a ceasefire in June of that same year, which paved the way for a political settlement – the Ohrid Framework Agreement – in August 2001. In support of the settlement, NATO deployed a task force, "Essential Harvest", to collect weapons handed over by the insurgents, as they prepared to disband. The NATO-led international monitoring mission continued to operate in support of the implementation of the Ohrid Agreement until 31 March 2003, when the European Union assumed the lead.
A NATO military headquarters created in Skopje during the operational period has since been downsized and transformed into a Liaison Office which assists with security sector reform and host nation support to KFOR.
Defence and security sector reform
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has initiated wide-ranging reforms that NATO is supporting. In the areas of defence and security sector reform, NATO and individual Allies have considerable expertise that the country can draw upon. In consultation with the Allies, the country continues to implement a broad range of reforms in line with its Strategic Defence Review.
The country's participation in the PfP Planning and Review Process facilitates cooperation in this area. The Allies have assisted in the development of a transformation plan for the country's armed forces. The plan includes detailed programmes covering logistics, personnel, equipment, training and a timetable for the restructuring of key military units. Other key objectives include improving ethnic minority representation in civil/military defence structures and judicial and police reform.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joined the Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) in 2005. The OCC is a mechanism through which units available for PfP operations can be evaluated and better integrated with NATO forces to increase operational effectiveness.
Through participation in the Building Integrity Programme, the country is working to strengthen good governance in the defence and security sector. This Programme seeks to raise awareness, promote good practice and provide practical tools to help nations enhance integrity and reduce risks of corruption in the security sector by strengthening transparency and accountability.
The country is also working with NATO to promote the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, which recognises the disproportionate impact that war and conflicts have on women and children. UNSCR 1325 calls for full and equal participation of women at all levels in issues ranging from early conflict prevention to post-conflict reconstruction, peace and security.
Civil emergency planning
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is enhancing its national civil emergency and disaster-management capabilities in cooperation with NATO and through participation in activities organised by the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre. In consultation with NATO, a national crisis-management system has been established to ensure that the structures in place serve effectively and efficiently in the case of a national crisis.
Security-related scientific cooperation
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has been actively engaged within the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme since 1998. The SPS Programme enables close collaboration on issues of common interest to enhance the security of NATO and partner countries. By facilitating international efforts, in particular with a regional focus, the Programme seeks to address emerging security challenges, support NATO-led operations and advance early warning and forecast for the prevention of disasters and crises.
Today, scientists and experts from the country are working to address a wide range of security issues. Recent activities have focused in particular on cyber defence and counter-terrorism, but there are also SPS projects and training courses underway that look at defence against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents, and environmental security.
Public information
Given the country's aspirations to join NATO, it is important to continue to build public awareness of how NATO works and of the rights and obligations which membership would bring. Public diplomacy activities also aim to develop and maintain links with civil society actors and to facilitate security-related information activities and programmes in the country. NATO's Public Diplomacy Division plays a key role in this area, as do individual Allies and partner countries.
In every partner country an embassy of one of the NATO member states serves as a contact point and operates as a channel for disseminating information about the role and policies of the Alliance. The current NATO Contact Point Embassy in Skopje is the embassy of Turkey.
Framework for cooperation
In the Membership Action Plan (MAP) framework, the country sets out its reform plans and timelines in an Annual National Programme. Key areas include political, military and security sector reforms. Important priorities are efforts to meet democratic standards and ensure free and fair elections, as well as support for reducing corruption and fighting organised crime, judicial reform, improving public administration and promoting good neighbourly relations. NATO Allies provide feedback on the envisaged reforms and evaluate their implementation.
More specific and technical reforms in the defence area are developed through the PfP Planning and Review Process (PARP), which the country joined in 1999. The role of the PARP is to provide a structured basis for identifying forces and capabilities that could be available to the Alliance for multinational training, exercises and operations. It also serves as the principal mechanism used to guide and measure defence and military reform progress. A biennial process, the PARP is open to all partners on a voluntary basis.
The NATO Liaison Office, Skopje, plays a role in assisting the implementation of the defence reform plans, including through its NATO Advisory Team, which is located within the country's defence ministry.
Beyond the focus on operational cooperation and support for reform, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia also cooperates with NATO and other partners in a wide range of areas through the PfP programme and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC).
To facilitate cooperation, the country has established a mission to NATO as well as a liaison office at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium.
Milestones in relations
1995: The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joins the Partnership for Peace (PfP).
1996: The country hosts its first PfP training exercise "Rescuer".
1997: The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia becomes a member of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC).
1999: The country plays a key role in supporting NATO operations in Kosovo, and the Allies provide assistance to ease the humanitarian crisis as refugees from Kosovo flood into the country.
1999: The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joins NATO's Membership Action Plan (MAP) and the PfP Planning and Review Process (PARP).
2001: Violence flares up in the west of the country. NATO plays a key role in facilitating negotiations on a cease-fire reached in June. NATO Allies deploy a task force to collect arms from former combatants and support the implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement. Subsequently, they deploy a mission to protect international monitors, which is extended until December 2002.
2002: The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia deploys personnel in support of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan.
April 2002: NATO HQ Skopje is created to advise on military aspects of security sector reform.
2003: The NATO-led peace-monitoring mission in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is handed over to the European Union.
2005: A combined medical team of the three MAP countries joins NATO-led forces in Afghanistan in August.
2007: The country hosts the EAPC Security Forum in Ohrid.
April 2008: At the Bucharest Summit, Allied leaders agree that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will be invited to start accession talks as soon as a mutually acceptable solution to the issue over the country's name has been reached.
2 October 2008: President Branko Crvenkovski visits NATO Headquarters to meet Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, who stresses that the Alliance recognises the country's hard work in defence reform and commitment to NATO's values and operations.
12 February 2009: Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and Defence Minister Zoran Konjanovski visit NATO Headquarters.
7-8 May 2009: During a trip to Western Balkan countries, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer underlines his conviction that Euro-Atlantic integration offers the only feasible way for the region to move forward and his firm support for NATO's "open door" policy.
15 January 2010: Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski meets Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at NATO Headquarters. They discussed the country's contribution to NATO operations, such as in Afghanistan, as well as the country's progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration.
18 June 2010: During a visit to Skopje, the Secretary General expresses strong support to the country's further Euro-Atlantic integration.
25 January 2012: Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski addresses the North Atlantic Council.
May 2012: President Gjorge Ivanov attends a meeting at NATO's Chicago Summit, joining counterparts from countries that are supporting the NATO-led stabilisation mission in Afghanistan. Also, Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki joins fellow foreign ministers from the three other countries that are aspiring to NATO membership in a meeting chaired by NATO's Deputy Secretary General.
September 2012: During a visit to NATO Headquarters of President Gjorge Ivanov, the Secretary General welcomes Skopje's commitment to continuing reforms and expresses his strong hope that a mutually acceptable solution to the issue of the country's name could be reached as soon as possible within the framework of the United Nations.
June 2013: The North Atlantic Council accepts the country's offer to make its Public Affairs Regional Centre in Skopje a Partnership Training and Education Centre, opening its activities to Allies and partners.
12 February 2014: Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski visits NATO Headquarters in Brussels. While praising the country's excellent cooperation with NATO, the Secretary General stresses that it will be key to keep the momentum of reform to realise the country's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
22 May 2014: During a visit to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Secretary General emphasises that NATO's door remains open to new members and urges the country's to strive to find an acceptable solution on the name issue.
11 March 2015: During a visit of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski to NATO Headquarters, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanks the prime minister for his country's support for the NATO-led missions in Afghanistan and Kosovo. He also expresses concern over recent political developments in Skopje, encouraging all political forces to act responsibly and to focus on the reforms necessary for progress on the country's Euro-Atlantic agenda.
24 November 2015: President Gjorge Ivanov meets the Secretary General at NATO Headquarters to discuss the country's path toward NATO membership and political developments in the country. They also talk about the migration flows passing through the Balkans and the international response.
2 December 2015: In a statement on NATO's "open door" policy, NATO foreign ministers reiterate decisions made at the 2008 Bucharest Summit concerning the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, urging the country to find a mutually acceptable solution to the issue of its name with Greece in order to realise its NATO membership aspirations. They also express concerns over recent political developments in the country and encourage intensified efforts at political compromise and reform.


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57 Odyssey
— By Capt. Ken Kreisler
— August 2003
A Stop Along the Way
|Cruising should be an adventure, and the latest edition from Ocean Yachts fits the bill with performance and extra stowage space.
Kemah, Texas, is tucked up inside the western shore of Galveston Bay. 'Breeze on into Kemah," read the banners as you enter this waterfront town, which bills itself as the Gateway to the Bay. The 2003 census lists its population at 2,333, and some of the nearby major attractions include Space Center Houston, the battleship Texas, and T-Bone Tom's Restaurant out on Highway 146. There are also some 6,000 dock spaces spread out over five marinas in the immediate area to accommodate the proliferation of pleasure craft that ply the waters of Galveston Bay during the year-round boating season. But what brought me here was a chance to test the Ocean 57 Odyssey, the little sister to Ocean's 65 Odyssey, which launched last year. Kemah was a stopover during a cruise that took the 57 from the Palm Beach Boat Show back in March to her slip at the Ship & Sail dealership here on the Texas Gulf Coast, with additional stops in Miami, Sarasota, Panama City, and New Orleans.
The 57 Odyssey has a good pedigree for that kind of cruising. She shares the same hull design as Ocean's 57 Super Sport convertible, a hull designed by the same man who has done all the Oceans, Dave Martin. What sets this running bottom apart from Martin's previous models is what he did to the lifting strakes. 'I removed [two of] them and placed the remaining pair farther apart at the bow than at the stern," Martin told me. 'And by giving them a down-angle of 33 degrees, I was able to get more water to the suction area typically found at the bottom of planing hulls."
This suction area, Martin explained, is between two-thirds and three-quarters of the waterline length aft of the bow. Supplying more water here reduces running surface resistance and thereby allows the props to get a better bite. The result is improved efficiency due to reduced slippage at lower cruising speeds.
All that techno-speak made for great gear-head conversation, but I was eager to see how this latest edition to the Ocean fleet would perform in the real world. So Dave Foulkrod, one of the principals of Ship & Sail, and I eased the 57 out of her slip in Clear Lake (perhaps it was clear back in the Pleistocene Era, but now it's more of a dull brown) and headed for the fuel dock at Three Amigos, where, as the sign says, the gas is cheap, the bait is live, and the beer is cold. Once out on bathtub-calm Galveston Bay, I throttled up the 57's twin 800-hp 3406E Caterpillars and recorded a top speed of 36.7 mph (31.9 knots) in about 30 seconds. When I dropped her 200 rpm, she held at 33.8 mph (29.3 knots), and at 1750 rpm, we maintained a respectable 27.8 mph (24.2 knots). At that turn of speed, my 57 test boat had a range of 431 NM. Not bad in my opinion for a boat that displaces 71,000 pounds with full fuel and water.
By the time we left Galveston Bay for the Gulf of Mexico I was ready to travel. 'Hey Dave, how 'bout we make a left there at Galveston Island and have some dinner in New Orleans?" I suggested. I didn't need to raise my voice, as sound levels in the enclosed bridge registered just 70 dB-A at 2000 rpm (65 is the level of normal conversation). But for the occasional crackle of the VHF, the gentle whisper of the air conditioning was the loudest sound I heard. (And by the way, it's 312 NM to the Big Easy from where we were, with plenty of places in between for a quick fill if we needed it.)
Next page > Part 2: In laying out the 57, Ocean didn't forget the skipper. > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
This article originally appeared in the July 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Kate Gosselin is Broke
Now that Kate Plus 8 has been canceled thanks to its complete transformation from a show about raising eight cute little Asian kids to a strange, twisted look into the glamorous new life of a soulless, rags-to-riches control freak, Kate Gosselin is freaking out in the latest issue of People because she has to get a real job now. Via HollywoodLife:
But Kate, who is used to TLC paying for her family to take extravagant trips to places like Australia and Alaska knows can already feel her life changing drastically.
"I don't want to take anything away that [the kids] have been given," Kate says. "[I've saved] for a little while. People think we made gazillions of dollars, and we didn't. After the show was canceled, I said, 'I'll go back to my old nursing job.' If nothing comes up, I'll do it. But the scary reality is, 12-hour nursing shifts every day wouldn't let me continue to provide well for me eight kids."
And here are just some of things Kate has to ditch unless her children's nimble Asian fingers are ready to build a whole lot of iPods:
Kate has a full staff which costs $500,000: "Kate employs two housekeepers, two nannies, an assistant, and bodyguard Steve Neild.
The mom-of-eight's $2,000 hair: "That's what Kate paid last year for a cut, color and Brazilian keratin treatment at Ted Gibson's NYC salon."
Kate's sprawling $1.3 million estate: "Kate's 6,000 square foot five-bedroom mansion in Wernersville, Pa., sits on 24 secluded acres."
Kate spends $500,000 on her children's private school: "Her kids are in private school. At 5 grand a month for each child that adds up."
Kate's shopping sprees that costs ???: "Kate's fashion tab is hard to know. TLC picked up much of it — but she loves to shop!"
Here's the best part about this whole story: This is a woman who's been well-documented as recklessly shatting out eight kids for the sole purpose of landing a reality show and getting a bunch of free shit because there's absolutely no way that gravy train would suddenly come to a screeching halt leaving her holding a bag full of rugrats she can't afford. Talk about a completely unpredictable turn of events. I just assumed an angel from Heaven would float down to earth once a year and hand Kate a bag of money. Clearly that had to be the backup plan, so maybe he's just waiting for the last episode to air and everybody needs to stop freaking out and secretly wondering if anyone would really notice if a kid or two went missing. Yes, there are eight of them, all identical, but just backburner that one for at least another week. Two at most.
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Pirates ride early dominance on hill, at plate
Cole exits with injury after five one-hit innings, but Bucs hang onto lead
PITTSBURGH -- By the time Jordy Mercer stepped to the plate in the first inning, he had a good idea of what Phillies starter Roberto Hernandez was trying to do.
"He was trying to bust us in and then go soft with something," Mercer said he was told from teammates who had already hit in the inning. "[We had to] stay patient and get something over the plate, and when he makes a mistake, put a good swing on it."
That's precisely what Mercer -- Pittsburgh's eighth hitter -- did. His two-run single rounded out the scoring in a four-run first, and the Pirates ran away with an 8-2 win over the Phillies in front of a Fourth of July crowd of 38,977 at PNC Park.
Mercer set a career high with four RBIs, and reigning National League MVP Andrew McCutchen went 4-for-5 with two RBIs and missed hitting for the cycle by about 10 feet.
McCutchen singled in the first, had a triple in the second on a fly ball that landed in left-center field after Tony Gwynn Jr. and Ben Revere collided, and doubled in the fourth. In his final at-bat of the evening, in the eighth, McCutchen connected on a hard-hit line drive that hit the 21-foot wall in right field.
It was another RBI and another double for McCutchen but still left him asking, "What if?"
"Thought I was going to get it -- I didn't," McCutchen said. "As a baseball player, you start thinking, 'Dang, if I was playing at this ballpark, it might have gone out; if I was at this ballpark, it would've gone out. As a baseball player, you think like that. But I was grateful."
Including McCutchen's first-inning single, the Pirates struck early off Hernandez, a right-hander. And they did so with just one left-handed hitter in the order (Gregory Polanco), as Hernandez entered the game allowing a .264 average to righties compared with a .219 clip for lefties. The Pirates did not have an extra-base hit in the first, but the Phillies starter labored with 45 pitches to get the initial three outs.
In that first inning, Hernandez allowed five hits, two walks and the four runs, which all came with two outs. The Pirates had three stolen bases in the inning as well, sending nine batters to the plate.
"We took good looks, saw a lot of pitches -- I think about 45 by the end of the inning," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "Even with trying to be aggressive and trying to score a run early, we kept going, got some big hits down the road."
Hernandez ended up going 5 2/3 innings, but he dug a hole from which the Phillies could not escape.
"[The first inning] set a poor tone for the game right off the bat," Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said.
With a big lead behind him, Pirates starter Gerrit Cole rifled through the Phillies' order. The 23-year-old surrendered only one hit in his five innings, and just three Phillies reached base against him. The only thing that slowed down Cole was right lat soreness, which forced him out of the game after 80 pitches.
It was Cole's second start since he came off the DL with a fatigued right shoulder. He said Friday's tightness was unrelated, and he downplayed it after the game.
"It just started getting a little tight; we err on the side of caution," Cole said. "It feels good right now; I should be good to go."
Cole was replaced by Stolmy Pimentel, who struggled to throw strikes. He left the game with the bases loaded and one run across the plate -- all without recording an out. Jared Hughes, on his 29th birthday, bailed out his bullpen mate by inducing a Marlon Byrd double play and striking out Cody Asche to hold the Phillies to two runs.
After Hughes departed, the bullpen combination of Justin Wilson, Tony Watson and Jeanmar Gomez pitched three perfect innings. And as a whole, Pirates pitchers limited the Phillies to only two hits.
Stephen Pianovich is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Volunteers have been busy over the winter doing everything they can to keep Bramhope blooming.
Members of the Bramhope in Bloom group have put in the spadework to keep their village looking attractive – and they are inviting others to come along and join them.
The group has been weeding, digging, planting bulbs and sowing wildflower seeds on Breary Lane so that everyone can enjoy both the spring daffodils and the wildflowers from June onwards.
Members plant thousands of crocus and daffodils in areas near the roadside, as well as refurbishing beds and building new ones.
The group also organises regular litter picks – collecting more than 30 bags of rubbish at their last one in March.
And they run a Bramhope In Bloom poster competition, for the local school, with prizes supplied by the Leeds Floral Initiative.
Spokeswoman Janet Hobson said: "So, in wind and rain and the occasional sunny day, the In Bloomers are busy beavering away. Would you like to join our group?
"We are very friendly, provide lots of cakes and cups of tea/coffee, and would love to meet you and no matter what your capabilities are we can find a job for you."
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Anyone interested in a world of darkness Mux, rookies and veterans welcome?
Yes! The post limit has been defeated after all too picky time and effort! I could deny i am a spambot, but my victory is all but assured. Also, Tvtropes, conspirators. Your life is theirs now. Now on to... interesting matters.
Take this as a proposed solution: I simply want a tabletop roleplaying game in the near future at a decent time.
I am new to this mux and the game, and you should go for them for questions as i describe, but I'd like to play with you lot, preferably in my timezone
For those of you who aren't familiar, world of darkness is a world much like our own, except our nightmares are real, often in the worst ways. If you don't know what a Mux is, it's a text based format standing for multi-user experience and is a rather nice way of playing tabletop rpg's online. This one is called the reach, on which more information can be found here. http://thereachmux.org/wiki/Main_Page. The fictional (i think) setting in Dunlin's Reach, in Maine near the Mississippi, can be found here:http://thereachmux.org/wiki/Setting, and a description of the world of darkness here... http://www.white-wolf.com/new-world-of-darkness.
As for the nitty-gritty; you can play as a Changeling, one of The Changing Breeds, Geist, Hunter, Mage, Vampire, Werewolf, one of The Possessed, or Immortal, mortal, or Mortal+ a rather expansive list in comparison to others which i understand they're expanding. It's new world of darkness as you may have guessed, and has a sizeable player base, so why am i doing this? Well, firstly, I'd like to get a game with you lot, but more importantly, and the current major flaw, is the predominantly American player base and GM's, meaning that the time for GM run event's is usually in the wee hours in britain. Hence, if you are such and interested, particularly if you're a GM, i beg thee to learn the ropes and run a game. Neither shall you be alone; I've copied
The steps to getting there in an easy manner, all being free and painless in the majority of cases, would be to first download SimpleMU, a small program for this stuff, and then to Google the reach mux, preferably on the mud connector, or use the site. It may not be painless if something to do with something, which happened to me on one computer, makes you unable to connect, but i doubt happens very often. Once there, you can sign in as a guest as they describe, and then use " preceding your sentences in the chat room you enter to ask questions, which I've prepared them for and they welcome.
Tell me if you're interested, and here's a link to the bay12 thread:http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=120032.0 (vice versa(. The RPS mumble could come in very good use, incidentally.
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Looks interesting! Always had a soft spot for world of darkness (although i am only really familiar with the masquarade), unfortunatly i wont have time for another table rpg at the moment but loom forward to seeing how you get on! I am running a RPS WFRP campaign, we use mumble for the chatting, drop box for hand outs etc, obsidian portal for a character/location/map wiki and Roll20 which is a really quite excellent vitual table top useful for fights/dice rollong etc. Anyway hope it all goes well!
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I am not interested in the dark thene because it is a little depression in my eyes, I'm keen on Guild Wars 2, cheerful atmosphere filled with the whole Tyria world.
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In principle I am very very interested in this. I've played quite a bit of (new) WoD over the past few years and have been trying to get some folks into a game here. Let me have a day or so to check out the site but I think it sounds really good. If you want to add me to your steam for a chat any time my ID is simply Naetharu.
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There are quite a few nWoD MU* options out there for you to choose from depending on your cup of tea.
Revelations MUX is a Mage: the Awakening game set in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's 2011 and the city is having issues: drug use is rampant, violent crimes are on the rise, and society stumbles over one scandal after another. Just when it seems things can't get any worse, the mages of Scotland face a rising crisis that threatens to end three centuries of peace and prosperity. Formidable supernatural defenses protecting the mystical heart of Britain are falling. Strange things lurk in the night: monsters no longer held in check by protective wards hunt down mortals and mages alike in the medieval streets. Restless dead stalk the city's ancient, haunted underground. Forgotten treasures are surfacing after centuries. The greatest magical prize in Europe is up for grabs. When mages go to war, no one wins.
The urban paranormal theme is based on magic, mythology, and supernatural mysteries. The game draws on Celtic, Roman, Norse, and British folklore, and influences from the 'Supernatural' television series to Neil Gaiman's 'Neverwhere.' We warmly invite you to check us out.
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Hi all,
I have a .swf files which runs next to a flyout menu. When the menu flies out, unfortunately it appears behind the flash movie, effectively ruining my navigation.
Is there a way to force the flash movie to play below the menu, or a way to declare the dhtml to load on top of everything else within the document, or will flash always play on top?
I had similar problems too... couldn't find an answer then, but does anyone know if z-index in CSS would work for this?
When I first learned about z-index's, that was the first thing I thought of, but I never tried it out...
figured it out...
change the window mode to transparent Windowless in the Publish Settings and resave the movie. Grab the new flash code for the movie.
Then, throw this div tage around your flash code in the HTML Document:

flashcode here

swap out the appropriate width and height dimensions for your movie.
Worked for me!
And I'm sticking this thread, since it comes up so often in discussions related to Flash, DHTML, and CSS.
actually... more specifically - http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/flash_top_layer.htm
Here is the easiest way of doing it. Just add wmode="transparent" as a param and to the embed tag.
Like this:
[B]<param name="wmode" value="transparent" />[/B]
<EMBED src="swf.swf" quality=best bgcolor=#FFFFFF [B]wmode="transparent"[/B] WIDTH="550" ...
this works


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Organizers of the Canadian Sport Film Festival figure if Winnipeggers play hockey outdoors in February, they'll probably watch films about hockey outdoors, too.
The festival makes a two-night stop in Winnipeg this weekend. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at The Forks with five short films on hockey to be viewed on a snowscreen.
Among the short films to be shown are Champion City: The 1896 Winnipeg Victorias, a 25-minute 2012 docudrama that retells the story about how the team defeated the Montreal Victorias for the Stanley Cup, and Night Work: A Sawchuk Poem, about one man's goal against Hall of Fame goalie Terry Sawchuk.
The festival moves indoors to the Park Theatre Saturday night at 7 p.m., when it will show the Manitoba première of Awaken the Dragon, an American documentary feature that focuses on a group of cancer survivors that form a dragon boat racing team.
At 9 p.m., it will screen Fordson: Faith, Fasting and Football, another American doc, about a predominantly Arab-American high school in Detroit that prepares for a football game during Ramadan against cross-town rivals.
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Soccer has had its fair share of controversies when it comes to assistant referees.
For example, Sian Massey's performance in Liverpool's 3-0 win at Wolves in January 2011 led to Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray being sacked, presenter Richard Keys resigning and reporter Andy Burton being suspended.
There was no quibbling or snide remarks yesterday, however, when Canadian Coralie Greaban took charge of the SSE Yorkshire Division Three match between Old Grovians and Burley at Elm Tree Farm.
"That is the best performance by a referee that we have had all season," said Old Grovians' press officer Richard Graves, while their director of rugby Martin Whitcombe added: "Her game-management was first-class. I just wish she had refereed some of our games earlier this season.
"But it doesn't matter whether you are being refereed by a man or a woman. You just want them to get the decisions right."
Whitby-based Greaban, who took up the whistle as she was frustrated at some of the decisions being made when she was playing, normally officiates at Level Ten, rather than Nine, and admitted afterwards that she appreciated how better structured the match was at the higher level.
She said: "I grew up in Canada and played rugby both there and in Belgium, where I lived for 13 years, moving there for my veterinary studies.
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"This dish is huge in New Orleans and I am very excited to bring my version of this great dish to the table. Now with the Gumbo Fest going on in our local HEB across Houston, the Cooking Connection has a new BBQ Shrimp Mix in town that is free when you buy the Cookwell and Company Gumbo Mix," Chef Lee said.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Serves: 4-6
- 3 pounds of Sea of Cortez Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay or Cajun Seasoning
- Cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 lemons, peeled and sectioned
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons HEB Worcestershire sauce
- 1 jar Cookwell and Company BBQ Shrimp Mix
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon HEB Kosher Salt
- 2 cups HEB Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons HEB Unsalted Butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (Garnish)
1. Peel the shrimp, leaving only their tails attached. Reserve the shells and set aside. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 tablespoon Old Bay or Cajun seasoning and fresh cracked pepper. Use your hands to coat the shrimp with the seasonings. Refrigerate the shrimp while you make the sauce base.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp shells, the remaining Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, lemons, water Worcestershire, BBQ Shrimp Mix, wine, salt and cracked pepper. Stir well and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, allow about 15 minutes for cool. Strain into a small saucepan. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
4. Place over high heat, to bring to a boil, and cook until thick, about 10 minutes.
5. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp and sauté, shaking the skillet, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and all the BBQ Shrimp Sauce. Stir and simmer for about 3 minutes.
6. Remove the shrimp to a warm platter with tongs and whisk the butter into the sauce. Remove from the heat. Mound the shrimp in the center of the platter. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and around the plate. Arrange southern biscuits or French baguette pieces around the shrimp. Garnish with chopped chives.
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Rosslyn Park head coach Jan Bonney says they paid a heavy price at Blaydon for losing a man to the sin bin.
With the top of the table National League One clash still pointless, Park prop Lorne Ward was shown a yellow card, and Blaydon took full advantage running in three converted tries for a 21-0 lead.
But with their full quota back on the pitch, Park restricted Blaydon to one more score, while they fought back through two Charlie Broughton tries, efforts from Hugo Ellis and Nev Edwards, and a Mike Hamilton conversion – but in the end, Park had to settle for two bonus points from a 28-22 defeat.
Bonney said: "They scored three tries while we had a man in the sin bin and only one when we didn't, that tells you everything.
"All credit to the players for keeping going. At 28-5, we continued to push on and got those bonus points, which could still prove important."
Park host leaders Ealing Trailfinders this weekend in the final game before the Christmas break.
"We're seven points behind Ealing and we're confident we can put in a performance and get something from the game and get back near the top again – confident, that is, if we can keep 15 players on the field."
Bonney says he has a full squad at his disposal for the vital Ealing clash.
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After the upheaval of March's prolonged fight over Cyprus's €10bn bailout, much of the ensuing debate has focused on the island's largest remaining financial institution, the Bank of Cyprus, which was saved from shuttering but faces an uncertain future.
The bank's fate was highlighted in a letter from Cyprus's president to EU leaders in June, where he argued that eurogroup finance ministers had not properly dealt with the "urgent need" to address the "severe liquidity strain" the bailout had placed on the country's last "mega-systemic bank".
"I stress the systemic importance of BoC, not only in terms of the banking system but also for the entire economy," Nicos Anastasiades wrote at the time.
Well, the European Commission's soon-to-be-released first review of the Cyprus programme, a draft of which was obtained by Brussels Blog and posted here, shows that the fate of the bank is still somewhat unresolved – and that the EU has decided to make Nicosia's promise to live up to the original bailout terms a primary condition for easing onerous capital controls which still hamper economic activity. Read more


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The flu outbreak hasn't hit Langley schools yet
The terrible flu virus Fraser Health has declared a "health hazard" hasn't hit Langley schools yet, said Sandy Wakeling, school district spokesman.
"We are not seeing the spike yet," said Wakeling. "Stay tuned."
Two Surrey schools have been hit by this strain of flu, with one classroom seeing an absentee rate of 40 per cent.
Teachers' absentees are average as are students in Langley, he said.
All school districts have protocols in place with Fraser Health to try and curb outbreaks of illness.
"If there is an absentee rate of 10 per cent or more in any classroom, public health gets involved," said Wakeling.
That can mean sterilization of a classroom of an entire school depending, he said.
Flu shots were available to all Langley school district staff and teachers.
On Tuesday, Jan. 15, Fraser Health's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder declared the current level of influenza (flu) virus circulating within Fraser Health communities a health hazard under the provisions of the Public Health Act, allowing for additional measures to be taken to safeguard the health and well-being of our most vulnerable community members.
Nineteen Fraser Health residential (long-term) care facilities have reported influenza outbreaks already this year, with significant consequences for residents, including an increase in deaths this year so far. This is more than twice as many outbreaks as were reported each of the past two years. In addition, influenza-related visits to Fraser Health emergency departments are at the highest level seen in years, said the FHA.
Effective immediately, all people attending a residential care or assisted living facility who have not received a flu shot this year, including staff, volunteers and visitors, will be required to wear a mask and practice stringent hand hygiene during their time at the facility.
Fraser Health is reminding visitors to avoid going to residential care and assisted living facilities if they are feeling unwell.
"We are asking our patients, visitors and staff to take these extra steps to protect their family members, patients, residents and loved ones from this highly contagious and serious virus," said Dr. Van Buynder.
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• This flu season, we have already seen twice as many influenza outbreaks as the whole of each of the last three years.
• This flu season, we have already seen more than four times the number of flu-related hospitalizations from long-term care facilities than we do in a typical flu season.
• We have already seen more than three times the number of deaths associated with influenza among residents of residential care facilities than for the last three years combined.


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Protecting sensitive business information is Phoenix-based Record Center Innovations' (RCI) business. Founded in 1998, RCI provides secure information management and document storage from the day sensitive paper records arrive at its 100,000-square-foot warehouse to the day when those records are destroyed.
Record Center Innovations is the largest independent records management company in Arizona. One of its founding employees, Vice President of Operations Erika Peterson, says she believes the company has achieved this status due to its innovations in the record management industry.
"(Company founder) Jurgen (Achterfeldt), whose background was in the high-tech industry, took his experience and business principles and applied them to an industry that was very low-tech at the time," Peterson says.
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Genus: Vulpes
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Description: Red foxes have adapted well to suburban and rural communities. While other large predators have been pushed away from human development, red foxes took advantage of the changed habitat. They live in parks and woodland edges and red foxes will readily eat whatever is available. Red foxes are solitary, so it is easy for them to hide and escape people
Red foxes prefer rodents and rabbits, but they will also eat birds, amphibians and fruit. Red foxes will also steal food from garbage cans or farms. Their ability to find food, even during the winter, is one reason why red foxes have a reputation for being cunning and smart.
Red foxes are about 3 feet long and 2 feet tall. They have large, pointy ears, a long snout, and a long, fluffy tail.
Red foxes have red fur across the face, back, sides and tail. The throat, chin, and belly are grayish-white. Red foxes have black feet and black tipped ears. One of the most noticeable characteristics of the red fox is the white tipped tail.
Red foxes are often confused with gray foxes, which share a similar habitat and range. This can make identification difficult, because some red foxes can large patches of gray fur and gray foxes have patches of red fur. Gray foxes are somewhat smaller and have a slightly more-rounded face and shorter snout.
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DeceasedOnline has announced the completion of the Manor Park Cemetery & Crematorium records. The records span the time period 25th March 1875 to January 2010. Manor Park is unusual in the fact that it has been owned and run by the same family since it establishment in 1875. This cemetery is well cared for and is still in operation, making it easy for those whose ancestors are buried there.
Annie Chapman one of Jack the Ripper's victims is buried here along with Winston Churchill's nanny showing that the cemetery was open for all regardless of social standing.
DeceasedOnline are currently digitising 2.6 million burial and cremation records to add to their database, from 16 burial and cremation authorities around the UK. 1.7 million further records have been digitised from another 18 authorities and are due to be added this year. Plus they are in serious talks with a further 94 authorities about bringing nearly 12 million more records to the website. So lots to look forward to !


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Topic: New Year's Resolution 2014
I know I'm early, but I get impatient when I get an idea. So, I'm getting a jump start on my New Year's resolution.
Do everything I can so that I can make a resolution for 2015.
Things I've learned in 2013:
Don't look back - you can't change the past. (But, you can draw strength from it.)
Live for today and hope for tomorrow.
Cancer does not define me.
Cancer does not control me.
The past has passed.
"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning." JM Barrie