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It's Just a Formality
He mentioned that Nina Weinstein, who has written extensively in the field of ELT, claims her research shows that when we use reduced forms like gunnuh, it's not because of how relaxed we feel in informal situations, but because of the speed of our speech. I really don't agree with that. Yes, of course we tend to use reductions like wanna, hafta, and wudduyuh when speaking quickly, but I don't think that's the only condition under which we'll hear native speakers use such reductions:
(mother tenderly talking to her agitated eight-year-old son)
A: Don'tcha think it's time you made up with your brother, Bobby?
B: No way, Mom! I hate 'im! I hate 'im!
A: Oh, c'mon, Bobby. You know you don' hate 'im.
B: Yeah, I do! I do! He's mean!
A: Look. You're older than him. Shouldn'tcha show 'im it's not right for brothers to fight?
B: But Mom, he lost my favorite ball. And I never told 'im he could play with it!
A: Tell ya what. If you shake hands with Jimmy and make up, I'll buy you a new ball ― an' that bat you wanted, the one you saw at Z-Mart. An' you don' hafta take out the garbage for a whole week. So? C'mon, wudduyuh say?
B: Awright, Mom. But he better not take my stuff anymore!
Now that conversation just wouldn't be rushed through. I hope you'll agree that Bobby's mom probably spoke quietly and gently to her son to calm him down and persuade him to do the right thing, not that her bribes didn't help! This is why I don't think reduced pronunciations are necessarily a result of speaking quickly. I think such reductions can say something about a relationship or the mood set between two or more people in a conversation. The "relaxed" sound of these reductions reflects the relaxed mood Bobby's mother wanted to create. That's my take on this. What's yours?
I found it very interesting that Sam says, "If Pierre or Khadijah or Taka came into my class and said, 'Good morning, Mr. Simian. Wussup?' I don't think that the problem would be the reduced form; I think that the problem would be the expression that's being reduced: What's up? What's up? is an informal greeting. I'm a fairly informal person, so I wouldn't take offense at that being directed at me. However, I would probably explain that Wussup? is a very informal greeting. I would also take that opportunity to explain that most people see the classroom as a formal environment, so Wussup? would usually be considered inappropriate — especially when a student is addressing a teacher."
I couldn't agree with Sam more. That choice of greeting does seem inappropriate . . . or does it? I keep wondering what's happening to how we deal with formality in American culture and how our language reflects this. I think there's a definite shift going on in formality or in a lack of it, and I think the lines between what many consider a formal situation and an informal one are becoming blurred. I'm a child of the 1950s when I do believe there were quite clear lines separating formal from informal situations and the appropriate use of formal language from its informal counterpart. That doesn't seem to be the case so much these days.
As I said, I'm a product of the decade I grew up in ― I can't escape it. That's why it bothers me every time a salesperson or other such person decides on his or her own to call me by my first name without asking for my permission first. (I think they're told when they receive training for their jobs that if they start calling the customer by his or her first name, they'll create a more friendly atmosphere and relationship, which will make a sale go more easily.) But being the kind of outspoken person I am, I'll pipe up right away and say, "Excuse me. My name is Mr. Firsten, thank you." The perpetrator of the infraction always looks quite shocked at being rebuked, but I guess that's because most people just let things like that go by without saying a word. Not this customer!
Something similar which happens quite often in my part of the US (South Florida) is that a salesperson or repairperson will address me as Mr. Richard instead of Mr. Firsten. Now, I'm quite aware of the fact that there are certain relatively small areas of the US where the culture allows this to happen, that is, to use a title like Mr. along with a first name, but that's really not the case where I live. I think people do it here because they don't want to bother asking you how you pronounce your last name if they feel it's too hard to pronounce. Well, I honestly don't think that Firsten is that hard to pronounce, and it would behoove those people to learn how to pronounce other people's last names as a sign of courtesy, if nothing else.
Sam says it doesn't bother him that Michael Mukasey said gunnuh instead of going to during those formal Senate hearings he had to attend, but it bothers me. Perhaps I'm a dinosaur; that's possible. Yes, I know that Americans prefer informality over formality in many kinds of situations, which means their language will reflect how formal or informal they elect to be, but I do think we should still have sociolinguistic lines that are clearly defined. I'm interested to know how you feel about such things, so don't hesitate to post your comments. They'll be well received.
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Besides stuff like tribal warfare, cannibalism, and high infant mortality, it seems like most any divergence from our ancestral norms is ultimately detrimental, or at least problematic. Nutrition is an obvious one, along with sunlight, sleep, and exercise. The mainstream media is even beginning to question the superiority of modern footwear. And then there's the seemingly simple act of sitting down in a chair. It seems harmless, but as I discussed last year [1] and a recent NY Times piece [2] mentioned last month, sitting for extended periods of time is strongly linked with increased mortality and metabolic syndrome, regardless of how much exercise a sitter gets.
The chair is a bit like wheat, actually: a relative novelty to which we aren't physiologically adapted that has become a cultural staple nonetheless. For at least eight hours each day, we twist our bodies into weird Tetris blocks with poor posture and sit, for the most part unmoving, on chairs. When you stop and think about it, sitting down in a chair for extended periods of time seems a little silly. I mean, it's not even all that comfortable (isn't that why we distort our bodies with terrible posture – to make sitting more comfortable?). We aren't "designed" to sit in chairs. We're certainly meant to stand, but we sit in chairs because we designed them to fit our anatomy, and I somehow doubt that whoever came up with the chair was thinking about long-term effects on our physiology.
Acutely, sitting weakens our muscles, especially in the legs and the hips. When you sit, your glutes are totally inactive. They aren't being used. They're stretched out. It's just one big static stretch, all day long, which weakens them. Strong, engaged glutes are required for effective, natural movement. Running, walking, lifting weights – if you're doing any of this with weak, inactive glutes from excessive sitting, you're an injury waiting to happen. Sitting also causes permanent hip flexion. It shortens your hip flexors and makes them tight. Without good hip mobility and strength, your ability to perform the compound lower body lifts, let alone just walk around and perform day-to-day motions, is going to be severely compromised.
Besides, is sitting really all that comfortable? What are we trying to avoid here, really?
Most people just don't know any better. Sitting down is part of our culture. Try going on a first date at a nice restaurant and waving off the chair. Try being that weird guy that stands in the movie theater, or that chronically unemployed applicant who refuses to sit down for the job interview. That guy is weird because he's rare; he doesn't even really exist. Sitting down is about the most uncontroversial societal expectation out there. You could have massive drag-out verbal fights over tipping or saying "bless you" or holding the door open for people, but sitting down in a chair has the wind of consensus at its back.
Which is why lobbying your boss for a stand-up workstation might be tricky, perhaps trickier even than convincing management to let you nap on the job [3]. There's nothing particularly objectionable about standing – it probably comes off as a bit weird or wacky – but it does require structural changes to your workstation, and changes can be expensive or time-consuming. Many of the larger companies have ergonomics teams dedicated to helping employees sit and work well. Asking them for assistance might work, but whatever you do a new desk is going to be installed and feathers will be ruffled. Sure, if they're going to ask you to work a full day at a computer, they probably owe it to you to provide a standing workstation, but it's not a perfect world. People will see your fancy new standing workstation as an extravagance.
"Why can't he just sit/eat normal food/wear shoes like everyone else?"
If your boss offers resistance, you have a couple options. First, bring the data. Send an email, print out copies, whatever – just create a compendium of powerful references showing the dangers of sitting for hours on end. I've thrown a little something together for just such an endeavor:
Australian study [4] (PDF) reveals sedentarism/sitting at work leads to more sitting at home, and eventually obesity. You want a healthy, vibrant workforce, don't you?
New Zealand study shows that workers who sat for long periods of time were more likely to get deep vein thrombosis [5].
Excessive sitting was linked to negative metabolic and cardiovascular effects in another study [6].
One doctor even compared [7] sitting to smoking cigarettes in terms of negative health effects.
Here's that NY Times piece [2] once again.
To round everything up, healthy employees are productive employees [8]. Healthier employees incur lower health care costs. They miss fewer workdays. They work better, harder, and smarter when they're at work. And workers with standing workstations are more energetic and more focused (no crippling back pain to worry about). They also take fewer breaks than sitters [9] (PDF), which, once again, leads to greater productivity.
If your boss seems amenable, and you're feeling cocky, slip in this final link [10].
Still, jobs are scarce, and employees hold few real bargaining chips these days. Your boss or your department may still balk at any additional short-term costs, even in the face of all that evidence. If that's the case, I suggest you take matters into your own hands. Build your own. Even if your company won't spring for a standing workstation conversion, I doubt they'll complain if you handle it yourself.
A standing workstation doesn't have to be fancy; it just has to work.
When I work from home, for example, and I feel like standing, I just put my laptop on a stack of hardcovers sitting on the counter.
If you like to work out of cafes, you're in luck. I find that most people in coffee shops avoid the tall tables at all costs, instead opting for cushy chairs or plush sofas, so they're generally available. Just push the tall chair aside and work standing. Tall café tables tend to be the perfect height for standing and working.
If you're a laptop user at work, a bunch of books from the corporate library (no one reads those – c'mon) stacked up could work in a pinch.
You could spring for one of the official standing workstations in the link above, but that's unnecessary. I'd recommend doing what this woman did and spend $20 to build your own [11]. She essentially bought a light baker's rack that fit on her desk, attached some no-slip shelf paper to the bottom of the laptop, and was done with it. If you have a desktop computer, you're going to need more room, but you don't really need a dedicated "standing workstation." You simply need a reliable surface at the proper height.
Whatever method you choose, just make sure you're actually comfortable working in the position. You shouldn't be hunched over, bent at the waist, or straining with your arms to reach the workstation. You shouldn't be leaning on the desk for support. Standing up to work is about comfort in addition to health, and you defeat the purpose if you have to strain to make it work. Before you buy anything, test out different workstation heights. Measure the one that works and keep that measurement handy when you're shopping or building.
If I make standing to work seem like a panacea, I don't mean to, because there are potential problems. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety caution [12] against prolonged static standing, which can increase the chances of "sore feet, swelling of the legs, varicose veins, general muscular fatigue, lower back pain, and stiffness." (Check your posture [13] if that's the case!) But the problem isn't standing, really; it's standing and never moving, which probably isn't all that different from sitting and never moving (the symptoms of both are almost identical). I'm not worried about MDA readers being inactive while standing, though. You guys'll probably be busting out random burpees and lunges in between TPS reports and video-conferences.
Anyone use a standing workstation currently? Got any tips for newbies looking to convert? Let everyone know in the comments section!

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Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Program Registration: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, and other important information. If your arrival is delayed, please ask for your packet when you check in.
Dinner: At the hotel's Ilima Cafe, lobby level, we will have a plated dinner with beverage options including coffee, tea, water, and soda.
Evening: Group Introductions and Orientation: The Group Leader will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures including contact numbers for key staff, and answer any questions you may have. Travel and transfers will be via motorcoach, bus, and/or van depending on local conditions and schedules at the time of the program. Scheduled free time is reserved for your personal independent exploration. Please be aware that program activities, schedules, and personnel may need to change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. This will be followed by an Overview of Service Projects presented by the USS Missouri Association Volunteer Department.
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast- Ilima Cafe, lobby level
Morning: Bus departs for the USS Missouri located on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. Upon arrival there will be an orientation and quick tour of the Mighty Mo to get your bearings. Meet your service project leader and commence work
Lunch: There are daily lunch locations available on Ford Island including a grill located pier-side of the Mighty Mo and the restaurant located at the Pacific Aviation Museum.
Afternoon: Service Work on Mighty Mo: Start Service Projects. Past Road Scholar projects have included the following: -Compartment Refurbishment: Compartments are in bad shape and have not been worked on since ship arrived in Hawai`i. -TACC Room Set Up: The Radio/TACC Room next to Combat Engagement Center needs to have the new/used equipment put into racks -Sign/Display Painting: Restore signage to its original condition. -Teak Wood Cleaning: Teak wood that has been taken off the deck needs to be cleaned using electric wire wheels, sanders, and grinders (the teak is then used for plaques and displays) Most projects will generally involve being outside in the beautiful Hawaiian weather with great views of Pearl Harbor, the ocean, and the mountains. Of course we do try to work in the shade where possible, and those who are particularly sensitive to the sun can be assigned projects out of the sun. No specific skills are required to participate in this service program, but we are certainly interested in identifying and using your specific talents, so let us know! Please fill out the Mighty Mo Skills Form at the end of this packet and send it back along with the other forms before your program begins.
Dinner: At a restaurant in Honolulu, we'll have a plated meal.
Evening: Lecture: "Date of Infamy". Time to pack overnight bag for tomorrow's night aboard the Mighty Mo. Sheets and bedding are provided in the crew's quarters. You will want to bring your towel. We also recommend bringing shower shoes and a flashlight.
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast- Ilima Cafe
Morning: As everyone will be overnighting aboard the USS Missouri, check out of hotel room and remember to bring your overnight bag with you. Bus will depart for Pearl Harbor after breakfast. After arrival at the USS Missouri Memorial, there will be time to stow overnight gear in crew's quarters. Service Work until lunch
Lunch: On Ford Island
Afternoon: Afternoon Service Work. There will be time to shower and clean up for evening activities. Between 4:00 - 4:30 pm, there will be a Behind the Scenes of the Mighty Mo: We'll engage you in shipboard life and the experiences of a battleship sailor. You will visit the officer's wardroom and radio room, where the word of Japanese surrender was sent to other ships throughout the fleet. You'll also visit our Chief Petty Officer's legacy center where you'll learn what it means to "Ask The Chief."
Dinner: Social Hour followed by sunset BBQ Dinner on the pier.
Evening: Optional Historical War movie
Breakfast: Enjoy an early continental breakfast at the Mighty Mo
Morning: Pearl Harbor Day Anniversary Commemoration: Highlights of the ceremony generally include military band music, morning colors, a Hawaiian blessing, a rifle salute by members of the U.S. Marine Corps, wreath presentations, echo taps, special speakers and recognition of the men and women who survived that December 7, 1941 and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Free morning to experience the commemorative events - listen and talk to special speakers and experience tours of the harbor on your own. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial. Catch the Pearl Harbor free shuttle back to the Mighty Mo on your own.
Lunch: On Ford Island
Afternoon: Afternoon service work. Depart on bus back to the Waikiki Hotel late afternoon. Check into hotel.
Dinner: Dinner is on your own to explore local fare.
Evening: Free Evening. Suggested Evening Activity: Visit the original site of the Hawaii Calls radio program, the Banyan Court, at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel
Breakfast: Free Day to Explore or rest. All meals and activities are on your on your own today. You may want to consider a visit to one of many free time suggestions such as: Iolani Palace the official residence of King David Kalakaua (1882-1891) and Queen Lili`uokalani (1891-1893), the last monarchs of Hawaii; The Honolulu Academy of Arts which houses an impressive collection of world art and one of the largest collections of Asian art in the United States; or Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve designated as a State Underwater Park and is the first Marine Life Conservation District in the State.
Lunch: On your own
Dinner: On your own
Evening: Free Evening
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast- Ilima Cafe
Morning: Depart for Pearl Harbor and continue service work until lunch.
Lunch: On Ford Island
Afternoon: Continue service work. After cleaning up, depart for field trip: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in a dramatic natural setting in extinct Puowaina crater which was formed 75,000 to 100,000 years ago.
Dinner: Dinner is on your own to explore local fare
Evening: Free Evening
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast- Ilima Cafe
Morning: Depart for Pearl Harbor and continue service work until lunch.
Lunch: On Ford Island
Afternoon: Complete service projects. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Dinner: We'll walk to a nearby restaurant for an "Aloha" farewell dinner.
Evening: At leisure. Say farewell to new Road Scholar friends and prepare for departure in the morning.
Activity note: Hotel check-out is by 12:00 Noon.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!


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Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
Event Details
Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida offers a comprehensive curriculum of childbirth classes in various locations and dates in a three week series or an all-day Saturday "marathon" event!
In this comprehensive three-week series, you and your partner will increase your confidence in the birthing process as you gain a better understanding of what to expect during labor and birth. This series includes information on preterm labor, epidurals and other options, the partner's role during labor, what to expect in the hospital, comfort measures in labor, Cesarean birth, postpartum care and basic newborn information. By learning the essentials taught by experienced childbirth educators, you'll be given the tools to help make the best choices for the birth of your baby. Childbirth class is also a great place to meet other expectant parents and share experiences!
Note: some breathing and relaxation is included in this series but you will not practice on the floor. For couples desiring a more in-depth Lamaze-type class, please check out the four week natural childbirth series or the supplemental one-night "comfort measures for labor "class.
You do not have to be a Baptist Health patient-all are welcome to attend our classes!
3 Sessions: Please see ticket for specific nights and time.
None, but expectant parents are encouraged to complete this series between their 34th-37th week of pregnancy.
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Thanks in advance.
As you haven't mentioned which database exactly you are using, I will suggest using PDO, which covers most of the common databases.
Just to be clear, are you referring to Microsoft SQL Server? Or are you using SQL as a generalized term for any Database?
I am using Xampp Server for the PHP. So I want to connet to database of this server.
Okay, you will need to know your username and password for your MySQL setup (it likely asked you this during installation)
To Connect: http://www.php.net/manual/en/pdo.construct.phpTo Run a Query: http://www.php.net/manual/en/pdo.prepare.php
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If you'd like a tutorial approach, check out the latest postings from PHP Master: http://phpmaster.com/avoid-the-original-mysql-extension-2/
You would connect as follows:
Hope this helps.
Um ... no. mysql_connect is being deprecated in the next release, so definitely not. You can use mysqli, but it is still preferred to move to PDO.
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Creatures in the wizarding world come in a wide range. Some are magical beasts, some common animals, and some are something in between. Many of these creatures are described in the book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander, magical creatures can also be studied in the book The Monster Book of Monsters. There are also books dedicated to the topic of a certain magical creature, such as Dragons. Many of these creatures are studied in the elective class Care of Magical Creatures. Magizoologists, possibly also known as wizarding naturalists study magical creatures in a study known as Magizoology.
Ministry ratingEdit
The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures classifies magical creatures on a scale from one (X) to five (XXXXX) as follows (according to page xxii of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them):
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- XX: Harmless / may be domesticated
- XXX: Competent wizards should cope
- XXXX: Dangerous / requires specialist knowledge / skilled wizard may handle
- XXXXX: Known wizard killer / impossible to train or domesticate (or as Ron puts it, "Anything Hagrid likes")
All creatures fall into these categories.
Mythological creaturesEdit
There are several creatures that the Lovegood family believes in the existence of, which may be mythological such as the Crumple-Horned Snorkack. Stories of these creatures have been known to appear in the Lovegoods' magazine, The Quibbler.


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PHILADELPHIA -Its the first Ivy League road trip of the season. Penn (12-5, 2-1 Ivy) takes the tour through the Empire State with a stop in Ithaca, N.Y., on Friday to matchup with Cornell (11-7, 3-1 Ivy), and then on to New York City to face Columbia (4-14, 1-3 Ivy) on Saturday. Both games tip off at 7 p.m. and can be seen on the Ivy League Digital Network.
Catching the Games
If you can't make it out to either game in the Empire State this weekend, you can watch the Ivy matchups on the Ivy League Digital Network. Live stats can be found at CornellBigRed.com and GoColumbiaLions.com. Live twitter updates (@PennWBB) are also available throughout each contest. A complete recap and box score can then be found at PennAthletics.com shortly after the conclusion of each game.
In the Series vs. Cornell/Columbia
The Quakers snapped a three-game losing skid to Cornell with a season sweep of the Big Red last season. Penn's win at Newman Arena last year was its first in Ithaca since 2009. Penn leads the overall series, 50-19, but the Big Red have won five of the last eight and the Quakers haven't won back-to-back games at Cornell since 2004-05. Against Columbia, the Quakers are 37-18 all-time, including four straight wins. However, Penn's last loss in the series came at Levien Gymnasium in 2011. Prior to the back-to-back season sweeps of the Lions, the Quakers had lost four of six to Columbia, including three straight in New York City.
About the Big Red
Cornell resides in a three-way tie atop the Ivy League standings at 3-1. The Big Red have won three straight in conference play after dropping their opener to Columbia. They defend their home court well, holding a 3-0 record in Ancient Eight play and 7-3 overall. The Big Red excel in the turnover battle, leading the Ivy League in steals with 9.6 per game and also boast the conference's best turnover margin at +3.17 per game. The Penn/Cornell matchup will feature two of the conference's best rookies. Quakers center Sydney Stipanovich and Big Red forward Nia Marshall (12.9 ppg, 6.1 rpg) shared both Co-Player and Co-Rookie of the Week honors after each team went 2-0 in conference play. Senior forward Allyson DiMagno leads the team in both points (13.4) and rebounds (7.7). Marshall ranks first in blocks (23) and steals (38). Shelby Lyman is tops from three at 35.1 percent and Kerri Moran has a team-high 59 assists.
About the Lions
After a big win to start Ivy League play at home over Cornell, Columbia has fallen on tough times of late, dropping each of their next three contests against the Ancient Eight by double digits. Under first-year coach Stephanie Glance, the Lions are just one win away from tying last year's season total of five. The Lions are among the bottom half of the Ivy League in nearly every statistical category. They rank seventh in scoring (60.6 ppg) and last in scoring defense, allowing 72.7 per game. Columbia is most potent from three-point range (31.1%). Freshman Tori Oliver has emerged as the team's top scorer, averaging 10.4 points per game while also ranking first in blocks (10) and second in rebounds (5.8 pg). Taylor Ward is their biggest all-around threat, leading the team with 30 steals and 59 assists while also averaging 9.4 points per game. She trails only Penn's Meghan McCullough for the Ivy League lead in assists per game.
Tough Start, Tough Stretch
Though the Quakers started 0-2 and dropped three straight in mid-January, they all came against some tough competition. Entering the weekend, Penn's first two opponents this season are a combined 35-6 (.842). St. Francis Brooklyn is 14-6 and No. 2 Notre Dame is undefeated through 21 games. In all, Penn's five losses have come against teams with a combined record of 79-22 (.782).
Three's a Trend: First Place Teams
Friday's matchup will be Penn's fourth Ivy game of the season and its third against the league's first-place team. Including Princeton in the season opener, Harvard was tied with Yale at 3-0 for the league lead heading into the matchup with Penn, and entering Friday, Cornell is atop the league standings with Yale and Harvard at 3-1.
Freshman Sydney Stipanovich, who broke her one-week-old single-game school record with nine blocks against Harvard on Feb. 1, is fourth in the nation and leads the Ivy League with 61 blocks in 17 games—there are five Ivy League teams with fewer blocks. The next closest Ivy player is Harvard's Temi Fagbenle with 29 blocks in 18 games. In addtion, Stipanovich is already third among Penn's all-time single-season top 10 and is just the second player in Penn history to record 50 blocks in a single season. The only other player to do so was Katarina Poulsen, who owns the school record with 72 blocks in 1993-94 and also had 62 during the 1992-93 campaign. Poulsen also holds the career mark with 194 where junior Kara Bonenberger ranks fourth with 84.
Ivy and National Leaders
In addition to ranking fourth in the country in blocked shots, freshman Sydney Stipanovich's 3.59 blocks per game are tops among any freshman in the nation. As a team, the Quakers rank 10th in the NCAA in blocked shots with more than five per game. Senior Meghan McCullough is tops in the Ivy League with 62 assists and in assist-to-turnover ratio—where she ranks 30th nationally. Penn is also one of the most disciplined teams in the country as the Quakers have committed the seventh-fewest fouls among 343 Division I schools.
We're No. 3 (of 343)
Even more impressive among the NCAA stats, the Quakers are third in the nation in field goal percentage defense. Only two teams in the country are tougher to score on than Penn—No. 1 UConn and Texas. The Quakers allow opponents to shoot at just a 34.0 percent clip. The top-ranked and undefeated Huskies hold the opposition to 31.4 percent and the Texas defense forces opponents to shoot at a 33.4-percent clip.
Penn Trends
Saturday was Coach McLaughlin's 600th career game as a head coach and he has won 463 of them (.772) ... Penn has won 12 of its last 15 games ... At least four Quakers have scored in double figures in each of the last three games and the Quakers have had at least two players score in double figures in all but one game this year ... Senior Alyssa Baron started all 104 games to start her career ... Sydney Stipanovich's five double-doubles this year are the most in a season at Penn since Jennifer Fleischer finished with seven in 2005-06 ... Penn has won 22 of the last 23 games when outrebounding its opponent ... The Quakers are 8-0 this year when shooting better than 40 percent ... Penn has reached 70 points in three of the last four and is 14-1 under Coach McLaughlin when scoring more than 70 points (only loss in double overtime, 88-84, at Harvard in 2011).
Rising in the Records
Last weekend, senior captain Alyssa Baron became the fourth player in program history to score 1,600 career points and just the fourth to record 300 career assists—the only Penn player to do both.Baron will chase Kirsten Brendel (1,656 points) for third place and Jewel Clark (1,743) for second on Penn's all-time list. Former Quaker Diana Caramanico holds the Ivy League scoring record at 2,415 points. Baron is 22nd on the Ivy League's all-time scoring list and is also among Penn's all-time top five with 562 made field goals (4th), 141 three-pointers (5th), 335 made free throws (4th), 75.7 free throw percentage (5th) and 306 assists (5th).See page four of the game notes for a complete breakdown of where she ranks among these and many other categories in the Penn and Ivy League all-time record book.
Magic Number: 60
The statistic that may most indicate a Penn win or loss? 60 points. Since head coach Mike McLaughlin took over at Penn, the Quakers are 38-8 (.826) when they score 60 points, including 11-0 this season. In comparison, the Quakers are just 18-68 (.212) when they've scored less than 60 points under Coach McLaughlin, including 1-5 this season. The trend continues defensively. Over the last four seasons, the Red and Blue are 11-46 (.193) when allowing more than 60 points. But when holding opponents under that number, the Quakers hold a healthy winning record of 45-30 (.600).
On the Clock:
Senior captain Courtney Wilson served as the first contestant of Penn's On the Clock series - a great way for fans to get to know their Quakers.
Charge for a Cure!
For the fourth straight year the women's basketball team is dedicating its entire season to the fight against several diseases and the team needs your help. In its first three years, 146 donors have joined the "Charge for a Cure" program which helped the team raise nearly $9,000. Each month of the season will be devoted to help a specific disease with personal ties to the program. Fans can pledge a donation per charge and the amount of charges are totaled each month. The money raised will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Nov/Dec), Dut Jok Youth Foundation (Jan.), Autism/Play 4Kay (Feb.) and Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's (March). To join the team in Charge for a Cure, go to PennAthletics.com/ImpactQuakers or contact Eric Dolan at email@example.com with your pledge or any questions.
Last Time Out
Penn swept its first Ivy weekend. Four Quakers scored in double figures as the Red and Blue opened up a 17-point first-half lead and then cruised to its third straight win, 71-53, over Dartmouth on Friday night at The Palestra. That winning streak extended to four when the Red and Blue knocked off first-place and previously unbeaten Harvard with their largest margin of victory in series history, 67-38. Sydney Stipanovich broke her school record with nine blocks and Penn held the Crimson to 18.3 percent shooting and 30 points below their scoring average.
Up Next
Penn returns home to wrap up the first half of Ivy play. Yale will serve as Penn's Valentine with a matchup at The Palestra on Feb. 14. The following night, Brown will visit the Cathedral of College Basketball for Penn's annual Pink Game—fans will receive free pink t-shirts and pom-poms. Both contests will tip at 7 p.m.
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USU Extension 4-Hers Host "Teens Take on Health" Roundtable
LOGAN — Utah State University Extension 4-H members recently hosted Teens Take on Health roundtable discussions in Logan and Salt Lake to develop health and living programs for their communities. The 4-H youth, along with teens from the Boys and Girls Club and Latinos in Action, shared their views on health issues in the town hall-style meetings.
Topics discussed included school lunches, bullying, technology addiction and teen obesity. The teens brainstormed to find possible solutions to these problems and designed programs that could help their schools and communities promote healthy living.
Molina Healthcare, sponsor of the roundtable events, recently awarded the National 4-H Council's Healthy Living program $1 million. Five states, including Utah, were chosen to participate in Teens Take on Health. Molina Healthcare will fund teen led, healthy living programs in one or more participating states for five years.
In October, approximately 200 youth from 4-H and Latinos in Action came to the USU campus to present their healthy living ideas for consideration of the contest. Another group of teens met in Salt Lake City and designed a unique support program for teens who are affected by bullying. Their plan is to start clubs in high schools that have a support network of peers and adults who have also experienced bullying.
"We want teens to take the lead in their communities, notice a problem they want changed and think of solutions they can use to bring back into their communities and fix the problem," said Michelle Bernston, volunteer for the Teens Take on Health program and facilitator of the roundtable meetings.
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Most people love chocolate. We love its flavor, its aroma, its texture. In fact, we love it so much that over a billion people eat chocolate every day. Surprisingly, however, many of us don't realize that at the heart of chocolate is a little bean called cacao.
Cacao comes from a tree whose origins date back thousands of years to the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica. These ancient cultures used the cacao bean as the main ingredient in a bitter, health-promoting beverage called xocoatl. This beverage was revered for its nourishing qualities and ability to enhance energy and stamina for long periods of time. This xocoatl wasn't just a favorite food for the ancient Mesoamericans—it also played an important role in their religions, social interactions and economies.
What is so special about cacao? This small bean possesses some impressive health-promoting properties that are increasingly supported by science. Most notable is its antioxidant content. Cacao contains potent compounds such as flavonols, polyphenols and procyanidins that exert unique properties. Cacao is also rich in several B vitamins, minerals such as copper, magnesium and zinc, amino acids and mood-boosting chemicals like phenylethylamine (PEA) and theobromine.
This nutritional firepower translates to numerous health benefits. In fact, science now tells us that cacao and dark, healthy chocolate can support the health of most of the body's major systems. Some of these human health benefits include:


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Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliates of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, announced today that they have agreed to terms with forward Scott Tanski and defensemen Paul and Eric Baier.
Tanski (6-0, 180 lbs.) notched nine goals and added 13 assists for 22 points in 58 games with the Solar Bears last season. He scored back-to-back game winning goals against the Florida Everblades on December 27 and 28, and also added a game winner in overtime to help the Solar Bears earn a 3-2 victory over the Wheeling Nailers on January 19. His three game winning goals helped him to earn the 2012-13 Solar Bears Clutch Performer Award last season.
The Athabasca, Alberta, native played 68 games, scoring five goals and adding six assists, for the AHL's Connecticut Whale in 2011-12, his first professional season. From 2007-11, Tanski skated for the Brampton Battalion in the OHL. He served as the team's Alternate Captain in 2010-11 while leading his team in assists (29) and points (47). His OHL career numbers include 53 goals and 80 assists for 133 points in 219 games.
Paul Baier (6-4, 225 lbs.) is the older of the Baier brothers and was drafted in the third round (#95 overall) by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He skated for Valpellice in Italy last season, scoring two goals and adding two assists for four points along with 16 PIM in 19 games. Paul Baier began the 2011-12 season with the South Carolina Stingrays, earning 40 PIM, two goals, and six assists in 39 games. He appeared in two games with the Hershey Bears of the AHL that season before ending his season with six games for Cortina, earning three assists. Paul Baier played exclusively in the AHL from 2008-11, with Portland, Binghamton, and Rochester, appearing in 189 games notching 31 points on seven goals and 24 assists to go along with 196 PIM. He made his professional debut with the Rochester Americans at the end of the 2007-08 season, scoring one goal and adding three assists in nine games.
Paul Baier played four seasons at Brown University (NCAA) from 2004-08. He appeared in 125 games in his NCAA career, recording 28 points on five goals and 23 assists.
Eric Baier (6-2, 209 lbs.) split last season among the Trenton Titans and the AHL's Providence Bruins, Portland Pirates, and Charlotte Checkers. In 56 games with Trenton, he tallied 13 points on three goals and 10 assists. Eric Baier played 51 games for Trenton in 2011-12, scoring 17 points (4 goals, 13 assists) while also skating in 18 games between the Albany Devils and Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. After finishing his NCAA career in 2009-10, he broke into the professional ranks with six games for the Reading Royals and three games, with one assist, for the Portland Pirates (AHL).
The native of North Kingston, RI, played four seasons (2007-11) for Providence College (NCAA) where he had nine goals and 23 assists for 32 points in 127 games. He was named to the NCAA Hockey East All-Academic Team in 2009-10.
"Scott brings lots of energy and passion to this organization on and off the ice. We look forward to him being a big part of our forward core for the upcoming season," said Head Coach Vince Williams. "Paul is a veteran defenseman who has played at the next level and brings leadership, experience, size, and a physical presence to our blue line. Eric adds significant depth to our back end and is a great pro. He can play in all situations which is an asset for our organization."
The Solar Bears have agreed to terms with 13 players for the 2013-14 season:
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|Michael Neal
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|C.J. Severyn
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London, Feb 12 (ANI): Interim manager Rafa Benitez has assured Chelsea fans that his team has great potential and that he could lead the club towards a glorious future, following the launch of a hate campaign against him by some fans due to his being a former Liverpool manager.
Praising the Blues' players for their attitude and their desire to learn, The Mirror quoted Benitez, as saying that he felt that Chelsea is on the verge of continued success.
Stating that there is no problem with the average age of the squad, Benitez said that his players are good professionals, but added that some needed more confidence and experience in the Premier League.
Calling his team as being in transition, Benitez said the current priority for the team is to finish in the top four or top three in the Premier League.
Benitez Insisted that he has an increased ambition to win more trophies, and mentioned his wish to win the FA Cup and the Europa League.
Benitez claimed that he is not bitter about the hate mail from fans. (ANI)


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When you enter England as the location in the Ancestry.co.uk Card Catalogue and leave all other boxes blank it comes up with 991 entries. There are the well known and well used censuses, civil registration indexes, the London parish registers and the Army records, but what are the other hundreds of datasets for England?
As there are no major releases today from the likes of Ancestry or FindMyPast I thought I would pluck out one or two of the more unusual datasets, take a look and report on what I find.
Suffolk Committees for Scandalous Ministers, 1644-1646
This dataset is a scanned copy of a book edited by Clive Homes, Assistant Professor at Cornell University and published in 1970 by the Suffolk Record Society.
The description attached to this book tells us that during the English Civil War a committee was set up to seek out Scandalous Ministers and these were defined as those who were "non-resident, incompetent or idle, scandalous either in life or in doctrine, or in any way ill-affected to Parliament" I suspect that there were a few of those around as anyone who didn't agree with the Presbyterian viewpoint that parliament took was likely to be put under the heading of Scandalous Ministers.
The book has details of the cases brought against 38 ministers, including the wonderfully named Maptid Violet who was curate of Aldeburgh plus an index of witnesses which runs to five pages, so plenty of names that will feature on someone's family tree. The book has been indexed so names should come up when a search is undertaken under the Stories & Publications tab on the main Ancestry page.
Index to Bristol Wills 1572 – 1792
This book is part of the extensive British Record Society series and was compiled by Edward Alexander Fry, it was published in 1897. The book has not been indexed (which seems odd as it is an index) so will not come up on any search, you have to know it's in the Card Catalogue and then browse through page by page. Browsing page by page is easy enough as it is obviously arranged alphabetically, but you have to first know it is there before you can browse.
The front page tells me that it is Bristol Wills 1572 – 1792 that is wills proved in the Bishop of Bristol's Court so there will be people included here who didn't live in the city of Bristol, but came under the jurisdiction of the court, but also included in the book is an index to Wills in the Great Orphan Books 1379 – 1674. There is a good introduction that thankfully explains what the Great Orphan Books are, these are wills where the testator left children who were minors at the time of their death and the city authorities acted as guardians until the child became of age.
The index for the wills is naturally arranged by surname, then Christian name and finally date of probate.. Sadly there is nothing else given to identify the person so if a popular name such as Thomas Smith is sought you may have some difficulty identifying which Thomas Smith is yours unless you know the date of death.
Administrations (where the deceased didn't leave a will) are indexed from page 108, this index gives the name of the deceased, the name of the administrator and the date of probate so you are more likely to be able to quickly identify an ancestor.
From page 125 the index for the Great Orphan Books starts. This index is much fuller than the first two, a typical entry will give the surname, Christian name, occupation, which parish the deceased lived in at the time of death, probate date and a reference number. It also note if the will was proved through the Provocative Court of Canterbury not in the Bristol Bishopric Court. Below is a scan of the first page of the Great Orphan Book Index.
This book is a great resource for those with ancestors who lived within the diocese of the Bishop of Bristol, why it hasn't been index by Ancestry so that it comes up when a search is undertaken goodness only knows. I will be adding it to my section on Records by County on www.teachyourselffamilyhistory.com which is the sister site to this one. Hopefully this will let more people know what is available hidden in the depths of the Ancestry Card Catalogue.
I have written an earlier post explaining how to use the Card Catalogue and here is the link http://www.madaboutgenealogy.com/ancestry-card-catalogue-hidden-genealogy-secrets/.


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A JURY has been given a harrowing account of the short life of 12-week-old baby Isabella Vallance who was killed by her father at their home in Redditch.
She suffered brain damage, bruising and fractures and died in a hospital intensive care unit, the jury at Worcester Crown Court was told.
Her father, Tyler Vallance, now 21, of The Oakalls, Bromsgrove, has admitted manslaughter and her mother, 19-year-old Jessica Wiggins, has denied two charges of failing to protect her baby.
Christopher Hotten, QC, said Wiggins, of Heathfield Road, Redditch, was on trial because she knew Vallance was a "violent, volatile, short-tempered man" who posed a risk.
The jury was told Vallance had ADHD and was under the care of a psychiatrist. He had also been violent towards Wiggins.
Since the death of Isabella, they have had another daughter, born in December last year, who has been taken into care.
Due to Isabella's slow development, Wiggins had a caesarean and the baby was born "significantly premature" Mr Hotten said. She stayed in hospital until October 5 when she was was discharged.
Vallance and Wiggins then moved out to live on their own with Isabella in a flat in Stanley Close, Redditch, without the close support of family members.
Isabella was returned to hospital with a bronchial complaint and went back home on November 6. On November 13, a health visitor from the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch noticed a small cheek bruise but could not conclude how it was caused. Mr Hotten said that after she died on December 12, when it was concluded she had started to suffer injuries three to four weeks earlier, it appeared the bruise could have been an outward sign. Between November 14 and December 6, she had a number of visits by health and social care professionals, he told the jury.
On December 6, Wiggins made a phone call in panic to the emergency services, saying her baby had stopped breathing. The jury was played a recording of the call and Wiggins broke down in tears as she heard herself trying to deal with the crisis as she was given instructions over the telephone. She tried giving mouth to mouth and using chest compressions but when a paramedic arrived, Isabella was pale and apparently lifeless.
She was taken to the Alex and transferred to intensive care at Birmingham Children's Hospital. She died five days later.
Wiggins has denied a charge of causing or allowing the death of a child on December 12, 2012, and a charge of cruelty between October 5 and December 6, 2012, by ill treatment or neglect.
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BAYTOWN, Texas - The Coast Guard suspended its search for a boater who disappeared after two boats collided in Baytown Saturday.
Police said on Cedar Bayou just south of Roseland Park Saturday afternoon, a 17-foot center console boat and a jon boat collided, turning over the jon boat and sending both passengers overboard. The accident happened about 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
One passenger, a 34-year-old man, has been missing since.
The Coast Guard launched crews aboard a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and a 25-foot response boat to search with police, fire and dive teams.
Officials with the Coast Guard said Sunday they suspended their search because they no longer believe the victim is alive. Meanwhile, other agencies continued combing the area.
"If my babies were missing, I'd want someone to look for them. I just felt compelled that we should go out and try to help our neighbors," said Paul McElroy, a rescue volunteer.
The second victim, a 19-year-old man, was out Sunday helping with the search.
Investigators said they're looking for two men who caused the accident.
Lieutenant Eric Freed with the Baytown Police Department said homicide charges may be looming after the two men left the scene after hitting the boat head on.
Witnesses said the two men hastily made their way back to a boat ramp, loaded it onto the back end of a late model Ford 250 pickup truck, and took off.
Late Sunday, two men from Baytown were in custody after turning themselves in. Their names were not immediately released.
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I just need to vent a little...my CT scan is tomorrow and I am a nervous wreck..ready to have a melt down thinking that by this time tomorrow I will either have very good news or bad news. I think it will go well but I also thought I did not have the cc to begin with..hmm kinda shakes my faith in my own judgement. I want my family to simply ask if I am ok...and stay long enough to get an answer even if it is uncomfortable to talk about. Maybe I am not being fair to them? I am always the strong one but I am scared. Scared that 'it' may be back and life will get even more complicated. I just wish my husband would talk to me about my fears about possibly not being around to raise our children. He simply says.."you'll be fine" and that is the end of any talk. It seems that no one wants to talk about 'it'. I need to have the peace of mind that my kids will be taken care of in the event that the news is not good. I am sure many of you can relate to the feeling that we are alone on this journey but here others understand. thanks for letting me vent! deb.


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NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk Southern Foundation is increasing its support of American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy relief work. NS now will provide a 1:1 match for contributions made by active and retired NS employees to the organization.
Individual gifts of at least $25 (by check, credit card, and donated stock) will be matched under this special program. Gifts made between Nov. 6, 2012, and Dec. 31, 2012, will be matched up to a maximum corporate contribution of $50,000.
Employees and retirees who donate by check should print, fill out, and enclose a Norfolk Southern Foundation Matching Gifts form with their gifts.
Employees and retirees who donate by credit card should forward copies of their online receipts to Norfolk Southern Foundation, Box 229, Three Commercial Place, Norfolk VA 23510.
In all cases, contributors should indicate on their matching gift forms that their donations are for "Hurricane Sandy Relief."
The special matching program follows NS' Nov. 2 contribution of $100,000 to the American Red Cross.


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Although they're still searching for their cast and the script is being reworked, we can report a bit of wonderfully optimistic news: some serious work has reportedly begun on J.J. Abrams' 'Star Wars: Episode 7' -- namely, a very important spacecraft has already been put together. If what we've learned is true, the Millennium Falcon has been built and is ready for take off!
It was hinted yesterday that we'd be seeing a teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' very, very soon, and now we have official confirmation of where and when fans will be able to sneak their very first peek at the newest film from the 'Dark Knight' director. The teaser will play in front of 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,' which means we'll be seeing it in just a few short weeks!
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So far the villain count for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' is pretty high, and with one of the biggest complaints consistently lodged against superhero movies is that there are just too many villains in any one film -- well, the possible addition of yet another 'Spider-Man' villain is a little troubling. But according to a new bit of viral marketing, we may see yet another villain in the upcoming 'Amazing Spider-Man' sequel.
The battle between the 2014 Hercules films continues today with the debut of the trailer for Renny Harlin's upcoming 'Hercules: The Legend Begins,' starring 'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz as the legendary Greek hero. The first trailer is, as we imagined, packed with plenty of shots that call to mind Zack Snyder's '300,' which has become the blueprint for films that involve Greek myth and war.
Looking for stocking stuffers or last minute gift ideas this holiday season? Or maybe you're just looking to splurge on a gift for yourself -- there's no shame in that! There's plenty of great movies heading to DVD and Blu-ray this December, ranging from huge hits to indie favorites and everything in between. Read on for our guide what's headed to home media this month!
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While you're sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table with your family next week, we're not sure whether or not you'll want to thank MGM for this bit of news: the studio is remaking 'Road House,' the 80s classic starring Patrick Swayze and Kelly Lynch, with director Rob Cohen -- a name you'll recognize as the director of the first 'Fast and Furious' movie, as well as the Vin Diesel action vehicle 'xXx.' It could be worse?
In 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' Ben Stiller plays an ordinary, average guy -- a little too ordinary and average perhaps. He's never really traveled or gone anywhere special, he's never done anything exceptional. He just lives his day-to-day, monotonous life without any real excitement, as alarmingly pointed out to him by an eHarmony tech support worker -- of all people -- in the latest clip.
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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport
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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport
St. Andrews Drive
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow PA3 2TJ
United Kingdom
Check In: 2:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 18
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- Daily Parking: 8 GBP
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Lifts
- Public Restrooms
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Communication Kits with Visual Alarms
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Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
- Guide Dogs Allowed
- Pet Deposit per Stay: 20 GBP
- Pet Fee per Night: 20 GBP
- Small dogs accepted, up to 20kg. No kennels provided therefore animal must stay in bedroom a 20GBP charge will apply. Guide dogs accepted free of charge.
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 4
- Total Number of Rooms: 143
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 143
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 7
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2008
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2016
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Glasgow International Airport hotel with inclusive breakfast, newly refurbished rooms, on-site parking and a city centre bus link.
Holiday Inn Express® Glasgow Airport hotel is a 2 minute walk to the terminal building and minutes from the M8 motorway. The 24-hour Glasgow City Flyer bus service runs from the airport, taking you to the city centre in about 20 minutes. Paisley Gilmour Street Train Station is only a five-minute drive away.
The SSE Hydro hosts evenings of music and comedy on the banks of the Clyde River, just a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Most of Glasgow's cultural highlights, such as the Glasgow Science Centre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, are within a 20-minute drive of the hotel.
Two spacious meeting rooms host up to 50 people and offer flexible layouts and free Wi-Fi. Business guests have access to printing and scanning services as well as LCD projectors and stationery. Conference catering options include light lunch buffets.
You can start your day with the Express Start Breakfast buffet, included with your room. The Great Room's evening menu features burgers and pasta dishes. If you fancy a midnight snack, the hotel offers a 24-hour pizza menu. Convenient Park, Stay & Go packages allow guests to combine their stay with up to 15 nights parking, for stress-free travel.
- Black-out Shades
- Pillow Menu
- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Sofa Bed/Sleeper Couch
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- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
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Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Oh, winter, with your gray days, cold temps and snow drifts. I may wax poetic for picture-perfect snow storms when the oppressive August heat arrives, but right now I'm so ready to move on to warmer and greener things. My pantry, however, is still stuck in depths-of-winter mode. Is yours still prepped for the next ice storm? This week, bring it into the light by using up the last of all those winter remnants.
Yes, braised meat is delicious, but the warmer things get, the less you'll want to have the oven on for 8 hours at a time. Don't worry, you can satisfy your low-and-slow cravings this spring and summer with a smoker. Send your dutch oven out in style with Daniel Boloud's Braised Veal Sweetbreads With Fennel and Tomato (pictured above.) Then, stow the heavy pot on the top shelf — you're going to need room for the grill pan!
Winter Squash
You've roasted them, pureed them, eaten them in soups and if you're anything like me, you're over them for a few months. But, if you still have some lying around, make a final push. Even things you're sick of taste delicious made into a cobbler with whipped cream on top.
Last Year's Pickles and Preserves
Remember all those jams, pickles and preserves you put up last year? It's time to break out the relish and marinated vegetables to make room for this season's bounty — after all, you can never have too much strawberry jam.
Winter Holiday Staples: Cranberry Relish and Canned Pumpkin
Don't worry, there's no pumpkin shortage this year, so no need to hoard these holiday staples year-round. Use up your stockpile with a last taste of pumpkin pie or pumpkin soup, or disguise it in Hungry Girl's lightened-up brownies. For the cranberry sauce, revisit fireside moments with cranberry-blue cheese bruschetta. Or, eat it straight out of the can!
A Tribute Menu: Hasta La Vista, Winter
Bring your friends into the pantry-cleaning party: Celebrate the end of fuzzy boot and wool sweater season with a menu featuring all your quintessentially winter ingredients. Buh-bye, cold weather!
Appetizer: Jamie's Pickled and Marinated Vegetables
Side Dish: Bengali Butternut Squash
Main Dish: Chuck's Braised Port Lamb Shanks
Dessert: Pumpkin Mousse
What winter foods are still hanging around in your pantry?


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A FAMILY has been left fearing for their safety after their house was burgled as they slept.
Becky Morrisey, her twin nieces Chloe and Alicia, 16, and partner Timothy have struggled to sleep since discovering a thief entered their home in Birtwistle Avenue, Colne, snatching property as he went.
Miss Morrisey, who works at a bakery in Steeton, had already left for work at around 2.30am on Monday when Chloe was awoken by noises downstairs.
The 28-year-old said: "Chloe heard stamping and doors slamming, which I would never do on my way out to work.
"But she thought it must be me and went back to sleep.
"It wasn't until 7.30am when they got up, that we started to realise what had happened and now the girls are terrified.
"I stayed downstairs on Monday night.
"Because I can't bear the thought of somebody coming in again, and the girls couldn't get to sleep.
"I feel disgusted that someone would come into our home like this.
"You hear about burglaries happening on other streets, but you never expect it to happen to you until it does.
"I used to leave the front door unlocked when I went out to work in case there was a fire, because they leave their keys in their bags and I worried about them getting out.
"I won't be doing that again. Every door is going to be locked all the time, and we're getting an alarm.
"I just don't feel secure here now."
The burglar took £60 in cash set aside for a school trip, a tablet computer worth £90, Alicia's school handbag, carrying her house keys, mobile phone, and nearly £60 of make-up.
A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "If anyone saw or heard anything suspicious between the hours of 2.30am and 6.30am on Monday, they should call police on 101."


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F1 Race Stars - PS3
Release Date:November 13, 2012
Also on:PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
Viewing USA:Also on UK.
Overall, the game ends up having little replay value. The teams and drivers have only slightly different abilities that end up having next to no impact on the actual gameplay. The tracks, while pretty enough, start to feel like you're playing the same thing again and again.
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PlayStation 3
F1 Race Stars for the PS3 is a Formula One spin-off game, and the first kart racer in the series, which is developed by Codemasters. It was released on November 13, 2012 in the United States, and three days later in Europe. The game is based loosely on the real life Formula One 2012 season, and features all of the drivers and teams that actually took part in competition that year. Furthermore, it adds two new teams and four additional drivers. Despite decent graphics that give the game a cutesy feel that is reminiscent of most kart racers, it seems that Codemasters should have stuck with their usual (and hugely successful) series of racing games. Gameplay is somewhat frustrating and very monotonous, giving you the sense that you're playing the same thing over and over again.
The graphics for F1 Race Stars aren't too bad. In fact, the in-game caricatures of the 24 drivers that started the 2012 Formula One season in real life are amazingly precise, and easily recognizable. The tracks and background are pretty to look at, and the cartoon like animations are right on target. Tracks are featured from around the world, offering a good array of scenery that you might would give some level of entertainment and replay value.
Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case with F1 Race Stars. For example, while most kart racer games add a drift feature to add an element of skill to an otherwise simple racing game, F1 Race Stars makes you really feel like you're overusing the brake. While this may seem a bit more realistic than sliding all over the place, realism isn't the point of a game like this. If the cartoon graphics don't give it away, a statement that the game is meant to provide "stimulation, not simulation" by the creating company, might. Cars have poor acceleration overall, which ends up making games feel frustratingly slow-paced. It doesn't help that each race is often over five minutes in length.
Something else that seriously slows game speed down is the pit-stop feature. During the game you can acquire powerups, which come in the form of boosts or bubbles. The bubbles have slightly different effects that are exactly like certain powerups from Mario Kart games; red bubbles home in on the driver in front of you, yellow bubbles fly in a straight line and bounce of obstacles, and blue bubbles sit on the track and wait for someone to hit them, causing the driver to spin out. Taking damage from powerups will slow your car down, so you have to stop in pit stop locations (there are usually a couple on each track) to get your car fixed. It's simply tiresome.
The game ends up having little replay value, either. The teams and drivers have only slightly different abilities that end up having next to no impact on the actual gameplay. The tracks, while pretty enough, start to feel like you're playing the same thing again and again. F1 Race Stars was given a 61/100 by the aggregate ratings organization Metacritic, and this relatively low rating was well deserved.


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Creative ways to get clay out of a 5gal bucket?
Posted 09 December 2012 - 12:07 AM
Lawrence Weathers
Gismo Guy
Spokane WA
Posted 11 December 2012 - 12:23 PM
Freeze the entire bucket.
Invert the bucket. (this may be enough)
Pour some warm water on the outside of the bucket.
Remove bucket from clay.
Allow clay to thaw.
Put a little water in the bucket until clay become slightly flexible. put the bucket on its side and roll it back and forth so that the bucket flexes into an oval. this will release the clay from the sides of the bucket. put the bucket upside down and pound on the bottom with your fist. usually this will cause the clay to release from the bottom of the bucket and form a sloppy sticky mass on the floor of your studio.
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Richmond RFC's Alice Richardson is England Women head coach Gary Street's flavour of the month ahead of the final Test against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Centre Richardson, and Richmond lock Rowena Burnfield, have been named in the starting line-up as England look to seal a Test series 3-0 whitewash over the world champions tomorrow.
Street said: "This is certainly my strongest available starting line up.
"Alice Richardson is part of a new and exciting midfield combination that I think will bring a lot of dynamics to our game, just like they have done for the England Sevens squad."
England wrapped up the series beating the Black Ferns 17-8 on Tuesday night, a match, which featured Richmond's Alex Matthews, following on from last weekend's 16-13 win in the opening Test.
Richmond club-mates Emma Croker and Fran Matthews – sister to Alex – are on the replacements bench for the final match, which is due to kick off at 5pm – following England's QBE international against the All Blacks.


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SKIPPER Pete Dennett reckons it's up to Corsham to cut out their errors and get back to winning ways.
The Station Road side slipped to a narrow six-run defeat at Weston-super-Mare last weekend and Dennett thinks a number of mistakes were to blame for his side coming out on the wrong end of a tight encounter in Somerset.
"We could easily have won three from three but results are the things that matter most and we've won one and lost two," said the Corsham captain.
"We let them score 25 or 30 runs more than they should have and bowled 20 wides, which has been a bit of a running theme in our season.
"We then had a few guys who made starts with the bat but then never went on to get those big scores – 30s and 40s are nice but you need to be getting 70s and 80s to win games.
"It's all things in our control and we just need to try and cut out those silly mistakes. Hopefully next week, we'll have played four, won two and lost two."
Corsham bowled first after winning the toss, with Joe King taking 3-29 as Weston were skittled for 184 in the penultimate over, with the hosts' Gary Morgan top-scoring with 48.
Weston's Sam Trego piled on the pressure as he took 4-22 and despite Steve Bullen (46), Dennett (38 not out) and Ashur Morrison (33) fighting back, Corsham fell short as they were all out for 178 midway through the 48th over.
Corsham, who are currently sixth in the Premier One table, host newly-promoted Taunton Deane this weekend.
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Fluor Corporation
News about Fluor Corporation, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
As Demand for Welders Resurges, Community Colleges Offer Classes
The demand has created an unusually close partnership between the Gulf Coast energy industry and community colleges to train people for disappearing skills.
March 11, 2015, Wednesday
For Safety in Reactors, Company Thinks Small
A nuclear engineer has an idea to avoid disasters like the one that befell the Fukushima reactors in Japan in 2011: build very small reactors.
October 12, 2013, Saturday
Fluor Beats Profit Estimates as Mining Business Grows
The Fluor Corporation, an engineering company, recorded a small profit increase that beat analysts' estimates, while reporting that its backlog of work expanded to a new high.
May 7, 2011, Saturday
Fluor's Shares Surge on Improved Business Outlook
Shares in the Fluor Corporation surged nearly 10 percent in response to the announcement that the company's order backlog had expanded 18 percent and that it would increase its share buybacks.
November 6, 2010, Saturday
Cerberus Said to Eye $500 Million Lockheed Unit
Cerberus Capital Management is among the suitors for Lockheed Martin's military training services division, which has a $500 million price-tag, Reuters reported.
September 28, 2010, Tuesday
Are Big L.B.O.'s Set for a Comeback?
The next $10 billion leveraged buyout may be just around the corner, Reuters Breakingviews says.
April 16, 2010, Friday
Big Leveraged Buyouts May Soon Make a Comeback
With low interest rates and banks eager to lend, private equity firms may embark on a return to the good old days.
April 16, 2010, Friday
Washington: Hanford Verdict Is Upheld
The Washington Supreme Court upheld a $4.8 million verdict in favor of 11 pipefitters who claimed they were fired for raising safety concerns at the Hanford nuclear reservation.
September 5, 2008, Friday
Controversial Contractor's Iraq Work Is Split Up
The three-way division of the largest Pentagon contract in Iraq ends the monopoly held by KBR, which has been accused of mismanagement and exploiting its political ties to Vice President Dick Cheney.
May 24, 2008, Saturday
Pentagon Splits War-Support Contract 3 Ways
The Army announced yesterday that it had awarded contracts to feed, fuel and house American troops in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, breaking the job into three $5 billion deals to separate companies rather than just one. Since 2001, that dom...
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Animals and animal-related uses are allowed on most properties in Larimer County. Allowed uses may vary due to zoning and parcel size. There are different regulations dealing with horses, livestock, chickens, pet animals, pet animal facilities, and veterinary facilities.
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Terrace SagradaFamilia B&B
Size63 m²
Floor No.7(with elevator)
- Breakfast
- Balcony/terrace
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Elevator in building
- Family/child friendly
- Disabled access
- Pets allowed
Accommodation summary
|Corsega, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
Penthouse with urban design in Barcelona. Very central location, next to the Temple of the Sagrada Familia.
You can have breakfast on the terrace and relaxing sunny days.
Sleeps for 2 or 3 people. My oldest son lives in the apartment and attend you to make your stay unforgettable. Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with shower.
Sunny, quiet and cozy atmosphere. Ideal for short-stay travelers, students, family and tourists. Building with elevator. Metro and bus nearby.
It offers: 1 Master bedroom with continental breakfast included (bed 150 x 200 cm), large wardrobe and desk. (2 person)
House rulesSmoking is only allowed on the terrace
No parties allowed
Pets are allowed on request (fee is payable on site)
|Price for > 2 guests
|32 € per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
Unterkunft kurzfristig storniert vom Gastgeber.
Haben wie eben Pech gehabt!!!
Unmöglich !!!
Appartement très propre et agréable.
Propriétaire agréable et à l'écoute de ses clients.
Je recommande cette location très bien placée, près de la Sagrada Familia et du métro.
Thank you so much!!! Wenn all had a pleasent stay! Nice and clean Flat near the Sagrada Familia. Awesome terrase.!!
Thank you for staying at your place.
Aleix, you are a friendly host.
The room was very comfortable and sitting on the balcony and watching at the
Sagrada Familia was astonishing.
We had a nice stay in Barcelona and saw a lot of your beautiful town.
Very comfortable house, close to the subway and with spectacular views of the Sagrada Familia. Home owners very kind and helpful. The house has all the comforts: bedroom, bathroom with shower and bidet, a kitchen complete with a breakfast made to us from finding joint owners, living room and terrace with fantastic views.
We really had a great time.
Casa molto comoda, vicino a metropolitana e con vista spettacolare sulla Sagrada Familia. Proprietari di casa molto gentili e disponibili. La casa dispone di tutti i confort: camera matrimoniale, bagno con doccia e bidet, cucina con tanto di colazione fattaci trovare dal prorpietario, salottino e fantastico terrazzino con vista.
Ci siamo trovati davvero benissimo.
I want to thank you for the wonderful stay. The appartment is very clean and fully equipped.It is everything as described in an offer. We had our locked room with a comfortable double bed. We had an access to the kitchen and the living room with TV. TV is in Spannish but it is possible to change language to English in some channels. It was possible to sit on the large balcony during the day, eat lunch and admire Sagrada Familia. It is even possible to sunbathe on the terrace because there is the sun till the evening. In the kitchen we had an access to pots, tea, coffee and other staff needed to cook. In the flat the son of Marisa, Alex lives. He is very helpful and he answered all questions we asked. He has wide knowledge about history of Catalonia and converstations with him were very interesting. We were aslo given products to prepare breakfast, that was very nice. The products were for example: cereals, croissants, milk, coffee, tea, orange juice, some rolls, toast bread, jam, etc. There is special coffee pot and the taste of coffee prepared in it was delicious.
It was even possible to arrive before 4 pm as we wrote about in in advance. The flat is situated in the centre, very near the undergound Sagrada Familia. In the surroundings, there were shops nearby and small cafes. The flat had a lift so didn't have to climb to the attic where the flat is. We spent nice 5 days in Barcelona. I recommend this flat and maybe if I went to Spain again I would stay there for sure.
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Nous avons passé un agréable séjour chez nos hôtes. Ils étaient très sympathiques, toujours de bonnes humeurs et ils sont restés dispo si besoin. Ils ont d'ailleurs étaient très arrangeants car nous sommes arrivées à Barcelone à minuit. Et il y a la clim dans la chambre !!
Rigtigt god beliggenhed, med fantastisk udsigt over by, vand og bjerge. Restauranter som ligger neden for lejligheden var ikke generende for os.
Med en gåtur på under 2 min fra lejlighed til strandkant, så er det også godkendt.
Lidt irriterende at vi skulle betale ekstra for at få wifi adgang
Det er ikke nogen kulinarisk oplevelse at spise i byen, vil gerne advare imod pizza-pasta huset på bagsiden af Spar-købmanden det er ikke god mad.
Vi fik derimod en fantastisk burger ved strand-biksen, hvor de også laver rigtigt gode mojitos og har længe åbent.
Vi kommer meget gerne igen, og oplever det hele en gang til.
OBS brug gerne badesko, da der er spider-fish på bunden som kan stikke en i foden, dog ikke farligt blot smertefuldt.
En klage over Wimdu er at deres kundeservie er mere en 1 uge om at svare på en skriftlig henvendelse, det finder jeg overhovedet ikke i orden.
Vi havde 1 uge før afgang til Spanien ikke lykkedes at få kontakt med vores landlord, og skrev til Wimdu om dette, De svarede f'ørst efter vi var afrejst til Spanien (havde også lejet en lejlighed igennem dem i Barcelona). De tilbyder at give en et emergency tlf.nr. men det nr får man først få dage før afrejse så det kunne vi ikke bruge i denne forbindelse. Det var ikke i orden, hvilket jeg har skrvet til dem uden dog at få svar..
The apartment is situated not far from the centre (30 min walk to Placa Catalynia) and very close to Sagrada Famillia. The hosts are very friendly and pleasant, they provide you with continental breakfast and your own place in the fridge. Be ready to pay 50 euro deposit for the keys and notice the time of check-in, because if you arrive later, you'll have to pay extra money. The room itself is really small (especially if you have lots of luggage) and has no window outdoors, so it's just OK to come and sleep.
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I have a new piece out on The Mystery of Picasso by Henri-Georges Clouzot in Senses of Cinema 60; it begins:
"At first glance, it might seem that a film about Picasso should have been directed by anyone other than Henri-Georges Clouzot, the famous misanthrope of the cinema. But then again, both were hard, violent men, absolutely sure of their vocations, and each approached their work with the same sense of absolute control and complete lack of compromise; whatever they did, it was entirely up to them, and anyone who interfered would be cut down in short order.
For Picasso, this was not the first cinematic exploration of his creative process; in 1949, the Belgian filmmaker Paul Haesaerts made Bezoek aan Picasso (Visit to Picasso), a 21-minute film in which Picasso creates, as he does in Clouzot's film, a number of drawings, painting on see-through glass, which the director films from the other side, to allow the viewer to see both the painting and the artist at work, at the same time. . ."
You can read the entire essay here, or by clicking on the image above.


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Lil Wyte
When the quick-rapping, crunk to the core Lil Wyte first came to the attention of the Three 6 Mafia it was with an all-white group of which Wyte was a member. The group fell apart but the Memphis-based Wyte was too skilled to be stopped. Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J and DJ Paul signed the under-21 rapper immediately after the group's disbanding and soon were working on his debut. Doubt Me Now appeared in 2003 and became a word-of-mouth hit among crunk and Southern rap's hardcore fans. Wyte's "Smoking Song" started to appear on numerous street-level mixtapes and Internet message boards were filled with Wyte talk. The Warner Bros. label took notice and approached the rapper about becoming a flagship artist for the relaunch of Warner's Asylum imprint. He signed, and brought Juicy J and DJ Paul along with him. The trio's work made Wyte's 2004 release, Phinally Phamous, one of the most "real" and "street" releases to appear on a major label under the crunk banner. ~ David Jeffries
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Princeton University Japan Global Seminar, "Vision and Insight in Classic Japan"
Oct. 1, 2013 noon
In summer 2013, Princeton University students participated in the Global Seminar, "Vision and Insight in Classic Japan." Taught by Thomas Hare, the William Sauter LaPort '28 Professor in Regional Studies and professor of comparative literature, the six-week Princeton course was held at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and explored traditional Japanese culture with an emphasis on vision and its relation to aesthetic, religious and ethical insight. the Global Seminars are sponsored by the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) in conjunction with the Office of International Programs.