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AN ULVERSTON student with a passion for vintage clothes and red lipstick is in the running for a coveted style award.
Aspiring journalist Lydia Smyth, 19, only started her fashion and beauty blog last August – but has been nominated for Company magazine's Style Blogger Awards 2014.
Lydia will find out whether she has won the Best Personal Style Newcomer category at an awards party at The Oval, London, in two weeks time.
In the meantime, she has secured an internship on the features desk of Company – her favourite magazine – this summer.
"I'm so excited," said the former Ulverston Victoria High School pupil. "I can't even really put it into words. It hasn't really sunk in yet.
"I've done work experience at The Westmorland Gazette and an internship at London Fashion Week – to go from that to this, is surreal."
Keen photographer Lydia, who studies English literature at Warwick University, has been amazed by the success of her blog, where she writes about her outfit choices and her love of vintage clothes with 'a story to tell'.
"I've been quite overwhelmed by how much it's taken off. I got 1,000 followers within about six weeks, which is amazing."
Lydia, who describes her own look as boho/rock and roll, added: "I've always wanted to be a writer. It sounds really cliched but it's something that's always been with me. I just love the opportunity to express myself, which is why I have a blog. The fashion world is really exciting."
To see Lydia's blog, visit www.lydiarosexo.blogspot. co.uk

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POLICE divers were searching the River Kent yesterday for the alleged weapon used in a 'serious' assault on a Kendal man.
The alleged victim sustained serious head injuries after being hit with a blunt weapon during the incident, which took place near on the waterside near Miller Bridge at around 7.40pm on Sunday.
The man, aged 42, from Kendal, was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.
DS Andy Lamb said: "We are very keen to hear from people who were in the area or who may have any information about the assault.
"Kendal is a safe place to live and work, and we are committed to keeping it that way.
"Any violence or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated, and I would ask local people to help us trace those responsible."
Anyone with any information is asked to call Cumbria Police on 101 and ask for Kendal CID, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police said a man had been arrested and released on bail and was currently helping with inquiries.


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F5 / Day One
My friend Andrew and I went to F5 today, and a lot of other people did too apparently. We had to snag seats in the balcony for the first part but moved to floor seats after lunch. It worked out because the presentations got better as the day went on. I was very excited to hear Asif Mian speak as part of 1stAveMachine's presentation and speaking to him out in the lounge later on was a bonus.


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Eat & Tell
Western Mountain Cuisine at Hidden Meadow Ranch is a Best Kept Secret No More
Rustic and luxurious Hidden Meadow Ranch, located just outside of Greer, is a year round, five-star-quality ranch offering high-end cabin rentals and property for sale along with a handful of outdoor activities, most of which are closed to the public. Fortunately, dining at the Lodge is one exception.
Hidden Meadow Ranch's Lodge is a destination dining experience. Because it's located in Northern Arizona's high country, it's not a place you pop in last minute. It's a great incentive to take a scenic weekend road trip, perfect for celebrating a special occasion or as a reward for a day spent hiking or skiing. Approximately 15 percent of people dining at the Lodge come for the food only and are not cabin guests or living on property. A best kept secret no longer, this gourmet mountain cuisine is worth the drive.
The striking, 5,500-square-foot building made of hand-peeled logs is where all meals are served in casual elegance. During colder months, an enormous fireplace provides a cozy backdrop for the indoor dining area. When the ground thaws, meals are also served on a wrap-around porch overlooking a field of wildflowers.
A seasonal menu offers dishes with sophisticated, yet rugged flair. From main courses like stuffed pork loin with spinach wild mushroom phyllo to complimentary rosemary bread served with molasses-thick balsamic vinegar—Executive Sous Chef Joe Stoiber creates dishes with a delightful twist of the unexpected.
Food Review
Achiote-Marinated Elk Tenderloin—one of the best meals I've had. Ever. So good in fact, I wanted to order it for every meal thereafter: breakfast, lunchand dinner (and that's coming from a borderline vegetarian). One bite and you'll be a believer, too. The Lodge's specialty and served year round, the New Zealand elk is teamed with braised red cabbage. The meat is remarkably more tender than the accompanying mushroom whiskey demi. Heaven.
Pan Seared Lump Crab Cakes—You wouldn't think seafood served in the middle of a forest in Northern Arizona would be a party for the taste buds. Sometimes it's nice to be wrong. Roasted corn relish and sweet Chile aioli accompany the appetizer that is just as tasty as it is pretty.
Green Chili Macaroni and Cheese—This supped up version of the staple comfort food has benign spiciness. The cheese gives it a thick, mild demeanor that kids and adults will enjoy.
Crème Brule—After breaking the caramelized surface of this favorite, the delicious body underneath has a pleasant cotton candy-like aftertaste.


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Awareness ribbons are symbols of support. They represent a sign that someone else is there, someone else will help you through the struggle. They also represent a commitment to never give up, from both the patient's perspective and the researcher. Scientists (myself included) are working nonstop to understand how diseases work and design new, better ways for us to treat patients. Scientific research is what will bring a "cure".
Please Take Action & Support Research for the various groups that find strength and solidarity in this color.
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Degree Requirements
The bachelor's degree in Art provides a program that leads toward the development of artistic awareness, aesthetic judgment, critical analysis, technical competence and artistic quality. The broad based program prepares students for immediate goals in studio art, art education or graphic design, and a long term goal of continuing personal and creative growth. Consequently, the Art Department embraces the following objectives:
- to develop visual as well as spoken and written communication skills;
- to develop a capacity for critical thinking, imagination and innovation;
- to instill a sense of personal and social responsibility;
- to develop competence in the student's preferred field of emphasis;
- to familiarize the student with the major achievements in the history of art, including the works and intentions of leading artists in the past and present; and
- to assist the student in achieving greater understanding of the creative process.
Art majors are required to participate in a Sophomore Portfolio Review as a way to assess their progress in the foundation courses and to help them decide their area of emphasis. Portfolios are reviewed at the end of the spring semester during the sophomore year, or when foundation courses are finished.
- Foundation Courses: Studio (36 hours): ART 116, 117, 118, 146, 215, 216, 321, 416; Art History (9 hours): ART 251, 252, 353; ART 366 or 367, which also fulfills the computer literacy requirement.
- Area of Emphasis selected from:
- Studio Art (15 hours): ART 311, 315, 316, 322 and one of the following Art electives: 119, 121, 231, 241, 322, 325, 366, 421
- Art Education (22-24 hours): ART 121, 241, 260, 231, 261 and certification requirements as indicated by the Education Department
- Graphic Design (15 hours): ART 265, 266, 360, 361, 461 and one of the following ART electives: 241, 268, 366, 367
- Senior Thesis Exhibit: Seniors are expected to present a showing of their work at the end of their senior year. The Thomas More Gallery is reserved for the senior exhibition the last week of April through graduation.
- Foundation Courses: ART 101 or ART 215, 117; at least one Art History course
- Area of Concentration selected from:
- Studio Art (9 hours): any art studio courses
- Graphic Design (9 hours): ART 266, 269 and either ART 160 or 366
- ART 125, 251, 252 and 9 hours of electives in Art History. Students also pursuing the BA in ART must complete 12 hours of electives in addition to the B.A. requirement in Art History. The Art History degree also requires completion of a research paper of sizable length either as a course or as an Independent Study project.
When a studio course is offered as an evening class, generally the course is offered for two credit hours. However, students may earn three credit hours for an evening class by completing additional assignments and with the permission of the instructor. Such courses are indicated with an asterisk beside the number of credits available.


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12Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,* and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of* the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
The New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized Edition), copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Although pregnancy is generally considered to be a happy time for
couples, abuse can happen more often and get worse when women are pregnant. Not only do abusive men often become more abusive when their
partners are pregnant, but a pregnancy can be the first time a woman
experiences abuse from her partner. If your partner seems jealous of the
developing baby or the extra attention you are getting; is more needy for your
exclusive attention; tries to control where you go, who you see, or the money
you use; verbally attacks you; or physically threatens you or someone else, you
are at risk for physical abuse during your pregnancy.
If you are physically abused while pregnant, your baby is also at
risk for physical harm or death. This is not a time to hope that the physical
abuse will stop—some women find that violence gets worse when they are pregnant.
This is a time to find safety for yourself and your child or children.
If you are concerned for your safety, devise a safety plan:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline can link you to help in your
area. A nationwide database includes detailed information on domestic violence
shelters, other emergency shelters, legal advocacy and assistance programs, and
social service programs.
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The Curse of Being Cute
OkCupid's new study suggests being considered cute can actually hurt your chances with guys.
-Faye Brennan
To us, "cute" is a good thing. We say without thinking, "That purse is cute. That sweater is cute. That guy is so cute." But, according to new research conducted by the online dating site, OKCupid, if we're cute, we've got a problem.
According to their new study, women who are considered cute by the majority of men receive less messages than those who are considered hot by some guys and not by others. In other words, "The more men disagree about a woman's looks, the more they like her."
How OKCupid came to this conclusion involves a lot of crunching numbers and in depth analysis (seriously), so we'll just sum it up. Basically, they compared women on OKCupid who had the same attractiveness rating (a system of 1-5 stars) with the number of messages they received from guys. They noticed a difference between women who were mostly given a rating of 4 (not perfect, but definitely attractive, aka "cute"), and women whose rankings were at the two extremes: either they got a lot of 1's for being "ugly" and 5's for being "hot."
Read Let Guys Know What You Want With Maxim's 2011 Sex Survey
Strangely, the women whose rankings were all over the place—where the majority of guys couldn't decide if they were hot or not—they were the ones who got the most messages. The girls who everyone considered cute? They got the shaft. Say whaaat?
And, why?
OkCupid offers this possible explanation:
"Someone conventionally cute, but not totally hot, might appear to be more in-demand than she actually is. To the typical man considering her, she's obviously attractive enough to create the impression that other guys are into her, too."


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Eureka Park Returns
More than 150 young companies to showcase prototype technology in the return of the Eureka Park Tech Zone at CES
Additional multimedia from many of the companies presented here is available upon request. Contact Josh Chamot, NSF media officer for engineering, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
More than 150 start-ups will reveal pre-market technology at the 2013 International CES® this year as part of the Eureka Park Tech Zone, expanding the showcase from its launch in 2012.
The event will run from Tuesday, Jan. 8 to Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nearly 30 National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported companies will demonstrate products ranging from environmental monitors that attach to your cell phone (Synkera) to anti-fatigue headphones that inflate within the ear (Asius), and each will have a booth on the third floor of the Venetian Hotel.
An illustrated guide to many of the NSF SBIR-supported exhibits provides location information, demonstration descriptions, media contacts and images.
Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the 2013 International CES is the world's largest annual innovation event and will feature 3,000 exhibitors across more than 1.9 million net square feet of exhibit space.
Eureka Park is part of a continuing partnership that began last year, with the National Science Foundation (NSF) again joining CEA and Startup America to bring small business entrepreneurs to CES, including grantees of the NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The Tech Zone will exclusively feature start-up companies and their technologies, many of which are only now surfacing from research and development efforts.
"Eureka Park provides startups an opportunity to emerge from R&D directly onto an international stage," says Grace Wang, director of the NSF Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships.
"NSF's role in Eureka Park's creation is a continuation of our three-decade legacy of support for small businesses, helping companies like Symantec, Qualcomm and IntraLase gain a foothold while they developed their core technology," she adds. "In 1977, NSF created the first federal SBIR program to help small businesses mitigate risks, become more attractive to private-sector funding, and be better positioned in the marketplace. Through guidance and federal funds, we support several hundred companies each year, at a critical phase that can mean the difference between a startup's success or failure. As a result, we have helped ensure that many companies-some now household names-were able to develop and grow, providing incalculable benefit to the U.S. economy and its people."
Former NSF SBIR grantee Qualcomm (grants 8660104 and 8801254) will be delivering the CES Preshow Keynote.
Several of the technologies being demonstrated by the NSF SBIR grantees have been developed after years of NSF investment in basic research at universities-including MIT spinoff Affectiva-while others emerged independently. All have received guidance and support from NSF as their companies evolved, with some emerging for the first time on an international stage at Eureka Park.
See videos of several of the technologies at:
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $206 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES - The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media: . Note to Editors: The official name of the global technology event is "International CES." Subsequent references to the show can be shortened to "CES." Please do not use "Consumer Electronics Show" to refer to the International CES.
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Last weekend I wanted to cook a special meal for the CFO. She asked for a different salad, if you knew how many we eat you would understand , and this planked shrimp from APL that I make.
The tomatoes are sliced and seasoned with salt and pepper then set aside. The vinaigrette is a traditional combination; prepare and set aside. The onions are grilled, about 30 minutes total, turning frequently and basted each flip with the butter/thyme baste-- simply melted butter that is kept warm with fresh thyme sprigs in it. I will try to get pictures of this process today as she has requested this to go with the pork chops I am making tonight.
Here is the list...
White balsamic vinegar
grated Vidalia, using fine microplane
fresh thyme
black pepper
kosher salt
Dijon mustard
olive oil
fresh thyme
sweet Vidalia onion, sliced thick
tomato slices, preferably ripe heirloom
goat cheese, softened
fresh basil
bacon, thick cut
mixed salad greens
Once everything is prepped the stacking can begin. Tomato, grilled onions, smear of goat cheese, bacon, a little basil, repeat and top last with grilled onions. Then a Tablespoon or so of vinaigrette is drizzled over the top. Toss your favorite greens with the remaining vinaigrette and serve on the side.
The shrimp is in Serious Barbecue and I modify it some... I view recipes as inspiration, more of a guideline actually. The shrimp is brined...
Once it is drained it is tossed with canola/olive oil, butter, salt and pepper, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, and placed on the planks.
A quick grill until pearly is all it takes to finish. Another drizzle of olive oil and a few chives for color and it's done.
OK... maybe this wasn't the simplest thing I have ever put together , but it was surely tasty. I hope you draw some inspiration from it and have a go at twisting it up a bit.


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STOURBRIDGE'S Steven Clarke is still in with an outside chance of snatching a podium place overall in the Garmin Arenacross Tour this weekend.
The final event of the indoor racing championship crashes into Wembley Arena for an all-action series showdown on Saturday.
Cramming seven rounds of world-class racing into an ultra-intense six-week period has created a tour unmatched anywhere outside of America.
A total prize purse of £100,000 has helped to attract an international field, with 10 nationalities represented and riders coming from as far away as Australia, California and South Africa.
Star of the series has been twice European SX champ Fabien Izoird (Apico LPE Kawasaki). The Frenchman has won three main events and four head-to-head finals for an unassailable lead, but the fight for second is wide open with five men still in with a mathematical chance.
Heading the battle for silver is Aussie Daniel McCoy (MBO Sport ASA Yamaha), but rock-hard Frenchman Cyrille Coulon (SR75-Molson Suzuki) is closing him down. Clarke has shown great form this year with two main event wins. He crashed out at Sheffield but will be back for Wembley along with Elliott Banks-Browne (Buildbase Honda) and American Tyler Villopoto (Oakleaf Kawasaki), who've both been forced to sit out rounds after picking up injuries.


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NORWALK - Norwalk Christian School, where fugitive and former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Jordan Dorner attended, is closed for the rest of the week.
About 10 deputies set up post at both school entrances as parents picked up their children.
"He (Dorner) made reference in his manifesto that the school is where he first experienced racism," Norwalk Captain Pat Maxwell said.
Dorner said he was racially bullied by another student and was "swatted" by the school's principal at the time.
Deputies reached out to school officials and encouraged them to close for the day. The school will also remain closed Friday.
Sheriff Lee Baca said he supported the decision.
"I do think it was wise to have the closure today in view of the uncertainty and the recent circumstances in Riverside," Baca said.
"(The school) was mentioned in suspect Dorner's manifesto, which gives us great concern as to why," the sheriff said. "Rather than deal with this in a way that's going to cause us regret, we believe it's better to use preventative tools for the sake of the children."
A school official reported that Dorner's second grade photo was found in the school's 1987 yearbook. The school refused to release the photo in fear of retaliation.
"There's no reason to believe he's in the area, but he's shooting at armed police so we're taking precautions for school children," Maxwell said.
Norwalk Director of Public Safety Carlos Ramos was assisting deputies during the school's release.
"We're all doing our part to notify school officials and not make them a target for Dorner," he said.
Civilians of the city's public safety team are on high alert in the event Dorner appears in Norwalk.
"We've alerted our elected officials and they understand the need to take this seriously," Ramos said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
- Staff Writer Brian Day contributed to this report.


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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has received proposals from seven entities vying to be the site of a new freshwater fish hatchery for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Proposals were received from San Augustine County, Jasper County, the South Sulphur River Development Association, the Newton First Committee, Tyler County and the City of Woodville, the Sabine River Authority and Dow Chemical Company.
"We are extremely pleased with the level of interest shown by these communities and organizations in having the new hatchery located in their area," said Rob Alberts, Foundation executive director.
"Freshwater fish hatcheries help maintain the quality of fishing that anglers expect and fisheries managers need in Texas," said Phil Durocher, TPWD inland fisheries director.
Durocher noted that fishing is a vital part of the Texas economy. Freshwater anglers in Texas generated $1.49 billion in retail sales in 2001 based on data collected by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. This angling activity generated $733 million in wages and salaries annually.
The hatchery proposals will be evaluated on technical merit and value-added criteria to provide anglers with the most value for the monies spent. Independent consultants will be utilized to fairly evaluate the proposals.
"We hope to provide the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission with a site recommendation by late summer or early fall," said Alberts. A final decision is likely by the end of the year.
The new hatchery will replace the present Jasper Fish Hatchery, which was opened in 1932 and has had no major renovation or modernization since. Funds for the new hatchery and for improvements at other hatcheries in the TPWD system will come from a new $5 freshwater fishing stamp that will be required beginning Sept.1, and from local support.
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SEATTLE — Sparkling Ice, part of the TalkingRain portfolio of beverages, announced today the expansion of its lemonade brand with a new zero calorie lemonade product line. Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Lemonade with Tea now complement the Classic Lemonade flavor successfully launched in 2012, the company stated.
A sparkling twist on a summertime favorite, Sparkling Ice Lemonades offer consumers a new take on a popular summertime drink. Seeing an opportunity to meet consumer desires for sugar-free, full-flavored sparkling beverages, Sparkling Ice dedicated extensive time and resources to consumer research and product development for the expanded lemonade varieties. Ahead of the national launch, consumer feedback has been very positive, the company noted.
"Developing bold flavors specifically for our passionate customers has helped Sparkling Ice become the fastest growing nonalcoholic beverage brand in the nation," said Kevin Klock, CEO of TalkingRain Beverage Co. "Offering ideal flavor combinations for summer, we look forward to continued success with the introduction of our three new lemonade varieties."
TalkingRain, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, attributes the company's recent unprecedented growth to an increased focus on its Sparkling Ice brand. Sparkling Ice was recognized in both the 2011 and 2012 IRI New Product Pacesetters reports, an industry-recognized benchmark analysis of exceptional CPG sales success for newly launched products. The brand also received the award for "Best Sparkling Beverage" for the Sparkling Ice Coconut Pineapple flavor at the 2012 InterBev Awards, and proudly continued setting industry standards by claiming "Best Enhanced Water" at the BevNET Best of 2012 Awards.
The Sparkling Ice line now features Classic Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Lemonade with Tea, Crisp Apple, Peach Nectarine, Coconut Pineapple, Black Raspberry, Kiwi Strawberry, Orange Mango, Pomegranate Blueberry, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Lime, with more flavor expansions on the horizon.
Sparkling Ice can be found in retailers nationwide for a SRP of $1.19-$1.29.
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This article was published 3/7/2013 (1509 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
What I remember most about the day I shook hands with Nelson Mandela is not the firmness of his grip, but rather the power of his presence.
In 1998, the world-renowned freedom fighter visited Toronto to launch the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund Canada. Before the public launch of his charity, the former South African president and his wife, Graßa Machel, took time to meet with a group of First Nations people. Most were Grand Chiefs and politicians, but somehow I managed to luck out with an invitation.
Before Mandela came to meet with us, we stood around a nondescript conference room, joking and visiting with each other. I will never forget what came next: suddenly, in a feeling much like a calm before a storm, the room fell silent. Almost in unison, we all turned to look at the door. It felt as though the room started to fill with light, such was the power of the man who entered a few moments later. And then there he was, with a beaming smile, holding the hand of his wife.
It was funny to see some of the First Nations leaders tongue-tied around this great man. Keep in mind that these are chiefs who have spoken truth to power in their own ways and are rarely at a loss for words. Yet here they were, completely humbled by the sheer force of the personality they were now encountering.
When it was my turn to speak to Madiba, as his people call him, I grasped his outstretched hand and then presented him with a bundle of sage wrapped in black and red cloth. I told him the colours symbolized a bond of friendship between our two peoples. He seemed genuinely interested, asking me about the sage, what it was used for and whether its use predated European contact. When I replied it did, he smiled and thanked me gently. Our delegation also presented him and his wife with jackets. If you look on YouTube you can see they both wore those lovely Pendleton coats at the charity announcement later that day.
Today, as Mandela lies ailing in a Pretoria hospital, many are taking the time to reflect on his life and achievements, and with good reason. He is a Nobel laureate who was instrumental in bringing apartheid to an end. What I admire most about him is that he spent close to three decades in prison and kept his humanity intact. Rather than emerging with anger and calls for retribution, he instead insisted that the African National Congress, now the ruling party, should only take a defensive position. Then he used the moral high ground to force the apartheid regime out of power. Eventually, he would encourage his fellow black South Africans to see their former tormentors as their "partners."
In the Anishinaabe culture, we are taught two things that I think are relevant here. One is that when people undergo a great hardship, they obtain a certain spiritual power from surviving the ordeal. The other is that we are taught to shake hands with people like this in the hope that some of that power might rub off on us. This is why you sometimes see long lines at a powwow of people waiting to shake hands with a cancer survivor or grieving widow.
The world is filled with seemingly intractable dilemmas: from conflicts in the Middle East to the reconciliation between Canada and Anishinaabe people here at home. It is sometimes tempting to throw up our hands and say something like, "If only we had a Mandela, then we could solve this." However, as the world turns its attention to this man once again and honours him, this a chance for us to shake hands with him in a metaphoric sense. We should remind ourselves of what he did for his people, for all South Africans and indeed, all of humanity.
Perhaps then some of his power will rub off on us, too.
Wab Kinew is the director of indigenous inclusion at the University of Winnipeg.


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1 Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape
Home to over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino and a variety of antelope species. The possibility of seeing the Big Seven (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant, whales and Great White sharks) here makes this park unique. more
2 Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape
The mighty Gariep (Orange) River, lunar landscapes and the 56m Augrabies Falls, called the 'place of great noise' by the San, are the highlights of this unusual park. more
3 Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State
A spectacle of towering ochre-coloured sandstone cliffs, shady valleys and sun-dappled grasslands, BaSotho caves and dinosaur traces in this golden landscape of abundant antelope and raptors. more
4 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape
An adventure through 3, 6 million hectares of unspoilt wilderness. Photogenic landscapes and wildlife like cheetah, black-maned Kalahari lions, gemsbok, springbuck and desert-adapted elephants bring this salt pan to life. more
5 Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
This world-renowned game park covers nearly 2-million hectares. Part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, it features 16 ecosystems and provides sanctuary to 147 mammal, 507 bird, 114 reptile, 49 fish, 336 tree and 34 amphibian species. more
6 Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape
See over 350 of the Cape Mountain Zebra, a subspecies saved from extinction, now thriving in this through this craggy-peaked wilderness, where Cape buffalo, endangered black rhino, eland, endemic black wildebeest roam. more
7 Namaqua National Park, Western Cape
One of 25 global biodiversity hot spots in the world, the park conserves rare plant and animal species; and in Spring it's semi-desert plains erupt in carpets of colourful wildflowers – a photographers paradise. more
8 Table Mountain National Park, Western Cape
South Africa's only urban national park encompasses the Table Mountain chain, the Cape Peninsula and False Bay. It contains 7 nature reserves and safeguards the Cape Floral Kingdom – a World Heritage Site. more
9 Garden Route National Park
Including Tsitsikamma's lush forests, rugged coastline, and abundant fauna, this serial park combines the best of the Garden Routes natural treasures. more
10 Marakele National Park, North West
Situated between the dry west and moist east of South Africa in the heart of the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, Marakele offers an unusual mix of bird and animal life, including red data species and world's largest breeding colony of endangered Cape vultures. more


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The International Council of Museums Archives
Free Museums In Arizona
April 8, 2012 by in Play
Every year, the International Council of Museums chooses a day in May as International Museum Day. This year that day is on Friday, May 18. Many Central Arizona museums are hosts of special events during this month and offer discounted or free admission. However, getting your daily dose of culture doesn't have to break the… Read More →


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DETROIT - Brother Bob Malloy is a very quiet, gentle friar who serves as the Pastoral Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit. He is very "hands-on." If a guest needs a ride to a doctor's appointment, he will do his best to accommodate the guest. He will drive through Detroit's streets with a satchel of sandwiches, handing the sandwiches to the hungry. He accompanies our guests on their walk. He is a very holy man.
Br. Bob was recently included in a recently published book, "50 Everyday Heroes: 50 Americans Changing The World One Non-Profit At A Time."
Everyday Heroes is a look inside the world of social entrepreneurs giving us an exquisitely photographed sacred bundle of stories.
In this remarkable tribute to the ordinary heroes among us, Everyday Heroes: 50 Americans Changing The World One Nonprofit at a Time, celebrates those who have risen to leadership roles in nonprofit organizations across the country, representing a diverse range of causes and demographics and affecting hundreds of thousands of lives.
Copyright 2012 by ClickOnDetroit.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Dior | Square Neck Silk Dress
Accessory options are limitless -- silver, gold, rose gold, pearls -- and you'll dazzle without any frazzle in Dior's silk handiwork. J'adore Dior, because my one true love knows exactly what it means to marry elegance and simplicity, while maintaining the true sentiment of a woman. And isn't that what every man is supposed to do on Valentine's Day?


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PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania will host the 2014 EIWA Championships in The Palestra on March 8-9, and the annual EIWA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies which take place in conjunction with the championship finals will have a decided Red and Blue tint as two of Penn Wrestling's most recognizable names will earn induction.
The EIWA Hall of Fame Committee announced the Class of 2014 on Monday, and David Pottruck W'70, WG '71 and Matt Valenti C'07 comprise one half of the induction group, marking the ninth and tenth members of the Penn Wrestling program to join the now 120-member EIWA Hall of Fame.
From the EIWA release:
In 2006, Matt Valenti became the University of Pennsylvania's third national champion in school history. The following year, he joined Dick DiBattista as the Quakers' only two-time NCAA champions. He was just the third EIWA two-time national champion of the prior two decades. In Valenti's first two entries at Nationals, he reached the Round of 12 as a freshman, then earned fifth place the following year.
A three-time EIWA champion after placing third as a freshman, Valenti was twice named EIWA Wrestler of the Year. As a senior, he was a unanimous selection as Ivy League Wrestler of the Year. Valenti is Penn's all-time leader in wins with 137 and is co-owner of Penn records for wins in a season (36, achieved twice) while holding second place all-time in falls in a season (11).
Graduating from Kittatinny (NJ) high school in 2002, Valenti was a two-time New Jersey state champion, National High School runner-up, Junior National Freestyle Champion, Cadet National All-American and Second-team ASICS All-American.
Among post-graduate freestyle honors, Valenti won the bronze medal at 60 kg at the Pan-American Championships and also third place for the LVAC at the 2009 U.S. National Open. He also placed fourth at a U.S. World Team Trials, in a weight class featuring five former or future World Team members.
Since graduating from Penn's College of Arts and Sciences, Valenti first served as an assistant coach at Columbia University, where he coached the Lions' first EIWA champion since 1995. He has been a member of Penn's coaching staff since July, 2009.
David Pottruck was a standout member of the Penn football and wrestling teams, serving as captain in both sports. In wrestling he placed second in the EIWA at 190 pounds in 1969 and fourth in 1970, as the Quakers' highest finisher both years. Pottruck graduated with honors from The Wharton School, earning a BS in 1970 and a Wharton MBA in 1971.
As a leader in the business world, Pottruck has been a director of Intel since 1998 and Chairman and CEO of Red Eagle Ventures, Inc., SF, CA, a private equity firm since 2005. Pottruck is also Co-Chairman of Hightower Advisors, a $15 Billion adviser-owned Wealth Management company. He has been an advisory board member of Diamond Technology and Management Consultants, Inc., a publically held consulting firm, since 2004. In 2004, Pottruck resigned from the Charles Schwab Corporation, after a 20-year career where he served as President, CEO, and board member.
He has been a board member of numerous companies and organizations, including United States Trust Company of NY, The Golf Network, McKesson HBOC Corporation, The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation. He was named CEO of the Year by Morningstar and in 2000 co-authored a best-selling book, "Clicks and Mortar-Passion-Driven Growth in an Internet- Driven World."
Pottruck has served as Senior Fellow in the Wharton School of Business Center for Leadership and Change Management since 2004 and teaches in Wharton's MBA and Executive Education programs. He has held adjunct faculty positions at five universities. He serves as a Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.
The Induction Ceremony will be held at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 9 before the championship finals of the 110th EIWA Championships which will begin at 4 p.m. Joining Valenti and Pottruck in the Class of 2014 will be Cornell's Kyle Dake, a four-time NCAA champion for the Big Red, and Harvard's Jesse Jantzen, a three-time EIWA champion and 2004 NCAA champion.
Ticket information for the 2014 EIWA Championships will be released later this week by the University of Pennsylvania.


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A STATIONERY store has been named among the very best greeting card retailers in the UK.
Austin & Co of Great Malvern has been named as a finalist in two categories of this year's greeting card retailing awards - also known as the Retas.
The Belle Vue Terrace shop is up for Best New Greeting Card Retailer and Best Greeting Card Retailer Initiative for its Christmas campaign video featuring owner Sean Austin's chocolate Labrador Nessa, which also featured in the Gazette's Very Malvern campaign to support local businesses during the festive season.
Mr Austin said: "Two nominations from your industry peers is recognition of the time, money and work that we have invested in creating a shopping experience that is so different from the normal offer from the High Street chain stores.
"We are particularly proud of our Christmas campaign video that was seen by over 11, 000 people on our Facebook page".
Mr Austin added: "This is an example of just because you are a small independent trader, there is nothing to stop you thinking big. We're looking forward to competing against others in that category that include brands such as Paperchase and Fortnum & Mason."
Earlier this year, UK greeting card publishers, card reps and agents nominated the retailers they felt to be the worthy winners in each of the categories.
The Retas, launched in 2005 by Progressive Greetings Worldwide magazine, recognise excellence across the whole retail spectrum, from independents on the high streets, to the mini chains, national multiples, garden centres, department stores and supermarkets.
The winners will be revealed at an awards event at London's Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday, July 9.


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Roku 2 XS Review : Streaming Videos and Casual Gaming on the Big Screenby Ganesh T S on 9/30/2011 11:59 AM EST
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quiksilvr - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkThere is no point getting the XS if it's usb media playback capability is so poor. I'm not playing online with this thing so the wireless would do just fine. Might as well save $20 and get the $79 one. Reply
bobsmith1492 - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkThis looked like a nice product until it said you have to give them your credit card. No thanks, not interested. Not a chance. Reply
fic2 - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkI agree. I stopped reading at that point. Reply
Hauk - Wednesday, October 05, 2011 - linkI'm in the market for a streaming device; no chance with the credit card requirement. Like the other guy said, I stopped reading at that point. Reply
slick121 - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkWow the local playback is not good at all. The ATV2+XBMC still seems to be the best local streaming solution. Reply
Death666Angel - Friday, September 30, 2011 - link"and is expected to cost lower than the Roku 2 HD"
Isn't it "expected to cost less than"? Otherwise, good review. Though I don't care much for media players like that. Full blown HTPC all the way for me! :D Reply
JarredWalton - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkFixed, along with numerous other typos and grammatical errors. Thanks. Reply
racerx_is_alive - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkI noticed that they had a couple new software revisions out since last year, and most of the criticisms in your initial review were of the software, either stability/compatibility bugs or the software.
I was just wondering if these fixes have made the difference in turning it from a "wait and watch" recommendation to something a little more positive. Reply
racerx_is_alive - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkoops- or of the web browser. Redundant phrase is redundant. Reply
ganeshts - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkWe have been waiting for the HD audio dropout bug to be fixed. So, for local media, it still remains wait and watch.
For online streaming, well, the Roku 2 has a better UI compared to the Boxee Box (no unnecessary distractions in the interface). But, technology wise, if online streaming is all you need and you are not put off by the price, the Boxee Box is worth the purchase. Reply
arswihart - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkYou need to know about the MyMedia local streaming channel, which lets you watch your videos on any Roku device by installing the channel and running a small server program on your home computer. Quality is excellent, as expected, you can get the highest quality the Roku is capable of and speed will be better than anything because it's on your home network, not over the internet. It also plays music and displays photos. The only significant downside for video is that you do often need to re-encode to one of the supported formats, but that's to be expected: http://forums.roku.com/viewtopic.php?t=25955 Reply
ganeshts - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkThe approach seems very similar to the one taken by Plex (which I already mentioned in the review). Plex seems to transcode, but MyMedia doesn't seem to (as far as I can see). Roku 2's native support is abysmal (No MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / DivX / XVid support? Almost all SD media is in one of those codecs).
If you have the necessity to play local media, I suggest getting a cheap Seagate media player or Patriot Box Office (often found for < $50 on the deal sites). I would never recommend transcoding and/or re-encoding of existing content. Reply
arswihart - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkCan't say I disagree, but if you have a Roku and you want to use it for local media, it is probably the best available solution, and it works great if you have your videos in the right format. You can automate the pre-transcoding by setting up Handbrake to convert every video file that shows up in a designated folder:
http://forums.roku.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=36... Reply
ganeshts - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkThe specifics in that thread are for the previous generation Roku. Current generation doesn't support MKVs yet. But, yes, definitely a helpful link for users of the previous generation Rokus. Reply
AmdInside - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkI've owned the Roku2 and returned it simply because the OS is slow, especially if you try to launch a Netflix 1080p video. I really wanted to like it and sell my ATV2 but alas, this product while offering more features, just isn't as well polished as the ATV2. Reply
RamarC - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkI know a roku or dedicated streamer will be better overall, but is a good bluray with dlna a good alternative for most folks? Reply
ganeshts - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkMy belief is that any single device solution will always end up with a bad user experience in one department or the other. Good Blu-ray with DLNA will have bad experience with respect to local media playback. (Rudimentary DLNA profile support would imply that a majority of the user's media is rendered unsupported). Reply
Aditya369 - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkConsidering both of them are available at similar price, How does it compare with revue. Reply
ganeshts - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkRevue doesn't have the special gaming remote or 1080p/DD+5.1 Netflix , but it has a host of other features.. In the end, it is going to be horses for courses.. The device I would recommend depends on the end user's usage scenario. If 1080p/DD+5.1 Netflix and casual gaming are not in your radar (i.e, just ordinary 720p Netflix will cut it for you), there is no need go with the Roku 2. Reply
Aditya369 - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkThanks for feedback. I do not have setup up for DD+5.1. Will it possible to do everything on revue browser (like on laptop). Can it will play all the video content on internet. Reply
ganeshts - Saturday, October 01, 2011 - linkNo, not really.. there are lots of limitations wrt the browser in the Revue and it is not a very great experience. I would suggest just using a laptop for your purpose (maybe a old one repurposed as HTPC, or just build a HTPC -- it is very easy to get satisfied wrt online media with HTPCs.. It is codec configuration which is the most difficult part of the HTPC experience) Reply
danjw - Friday, September 30, 2011 - linkI know the last generation of Roku worked with Amazon Prime, does this one? I have been using my current Roku for that. Reply
ganeshts - Saturday, October 01, 2011 - linkYes, it has Amazon VoD... Reply
blahsaysblah - Saturday, October 01, 2011 - linkYou're all missing the biggest downside of Roku. You should read the EULA. The fine print says they collect and use your viewing habits. They see everything you watch in Netflix,...
I got the Roku XD when it first came out. Then some random article pointed that out... Threw it in the trash after i verified it myself.
Thats why its so cheap. They make money off selling your viewing habits. Good thing the new version enforces linking a credit card to the box. Reply
ganeshts - Saturday, October 01, 2011 - link:) I saw that myself in the Wireshark traces (they even reach out to their servers when you start playing Angry Birds).. Then, I realized there are no popular online streamers which don't do that.. Boxee Box does something similar too.. Reply
Samus - Monday, October 03, 2011 - linkif SoC's cost so little ($25) why do smartphones still cost $400? all they add is a screen, single-cell battery and some NAND. Reply
Cali3350 - Monday, October 03, 2011 - linkWell, the Screen, battery and NAND (and much more ram) easily cost into the hundreds. Add the Radio, camera et all and you add up. Reply
ganeshts - Monday, October 03, 2011 - linkThis SoC was probably built for the sub-$100 'smartphones' for the developing markets (it has only ARM11 as the main processor, while the $400 smartphones probably have Cortex-A8 or Cortex-A9s). Since Mediatek and other Taiwanese companies have the sub-$100 smartphone market covered, Broadcom probably had to shop this SoC around for other applications like the Roku 2.. Broadcom PR wasn't very forthcoming with info about this SoC.. Reply
Bownce - Monday, October 03, 2011 - linkHow's it compare to "WD TV Live +"? i've concluded that WD doesn't put enough advertising dollars into the review stream since it seems to be ignored in spite of supporting so many different file formats for local/LAN streaming. No on-line gaming, but the media formats it supports without transcoding still seems to dwarf other options. Reply
ganeshts - Monday, October 03, 2011 - linkWDTV Live + is very good, except for some minor issues with DTS-HD audio streams (no bitstreaming) and some splitter bugs. We covered it in these review pieces:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3990/western-digital... Reply
isorashi - Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - linkI only use it for Netflix in the bedroom, and for that it serves its purpose pretty well. I did get the XS model though, and was really disappointed that they yanked support for MKV containers. When I ordered it, I actually checked that it supported matroska, but when it arrived days later I discovered that the information I had read was out-of-date. They actually had supported formats listed in two different locations on their site, and I just happened to look at the old one. :-/
I tend to rip dvds to a format that my ps3 supports, and the roku plays those back perfectly fine. However, I was planning on watching fan-subbed anime using the roku, but the lack of MKV support blew that plan out of the water. Reply
Aditya369 - Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - linkAny idea, when youtube is coming back to roku2. Reply
richardevans - Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - linkI have two Roku SMP's. All you have to do is scroll down the page to where it states something like skip this step and away you go. It's small (intentionally) but it is there. Or you can call customer service and they will set up an account for you without a credit card. I've never had a problem setting up my boxes and my new Roku 2 XS is my third Roku. It's a great player that in simple terms 'just works.' I tried out the new WDTV and the latest Sony just recently and they both failed that test. The WDTV had too many issues to list and the Sony wouldn't remember my network from day to day. The Roku has an open SDK so many developers are working on it. Bugs get fixed in short order nad new channels are added. Don't let the CC issue deter you from a great streaming media player. Reply


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PHACE syndrome is the association of a large hemangioma, usually on the face or neck, in combination with one or more other abnormalities. Every infant diagnosed with PHACE syndrome has different medical needs. Some have mild symptoms while other have more severe symptoms. PHACE syndrome is uncommon but may have been misdiagnosed in the past. It affects girls nine times more often than boys.
PHACE is an acronym that refers to a group of abnormal medical findings. When these occur together, doctors can diagnosis PHACE syndrome.
PHACE defined:
There has been a lot of progress in recognizing and understanding PHACE syndrome, but there is no known cause. Researchers at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Hemangioma Investigator Group have ongoing research studies. These groups recently have published criteria for diagnosis of PHACE syndrome so earlier detection may lead to earlier and safer treatments.
These are examples of hemangiomas that may be seen in infants with PHACE syndrome:
We recommend that any infant with a large facial hemangioma be evaluated by a pediatric dermatologist, a pediatric ophthalmologist or a physician who is familiar with PHACE syndrome. If PHACE syndrome is suspected, special radiology tests may be needed. These tests may include an MRI or MRA of the head, neck and chest and an echocardiogram. If the tests are abnormal, the infant should be seen by a team of specialists. The pediatric specialists who may be needed to treat these infants include a dermatologist, hematologist/oncologist, ophthalmologist, radiologist, neurologist, geneticist, cardiologist and otolaryngologist who are all familiar with treating this syndrome.
The hemangiomas found in patients with PHACE syndrome are more likely to have complications. If the hemangioma is near the eye it may cause problems with vision development in that eye. The facial hemangioma on these infants is more likely to break open and bleed. When a hemangioma breaks open, it usually is very painful, and the infant needs prompt attention and often, pain medication. Fussiness, poor feeding and difficulty sleeping are all signs that the infant may be in pain.
More serious complications may develop depending on the other problems that are found in the infant.
Infants who have PHACE syndrome may be at risk for other neurological problems even after the hemangioma has gotten better. These problems may include migraine headaches, seizures, developmental delays, speech delays and very rarely ischemic strokes.
Infants with cardiovascular defects need close monitoring by a pediatric cardiologist for ongoing care and treatment. The most common cardiac defects associated with PHACE syndrome are coarctation of the aorta or other aortic arch abnormalities. If severe, the coarctation may require surgery.
Infants need to have frequent visits with an ophthalmologist if there are signs of eye involvement. They may need early treatment to prevent vision loss.
*Internal carotid artery, middle cerebral artery, anterior cerebral artery, posterior cerebral artery or vertebrobasilar system
The treatment for PHACE syndrome may vary for each infant. Treatment will depend on the severity of the disease and associated problems.


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As prime locations go it doesn't get much better than the Val d'Arve apartments, only 5 minutes stroll from the town square and 2 minutes from the bus stop, these apartments are to die for. Chalet-like in style with lots of wood and classic Alpine designs, this apartment has been recently renovated with new windows and kitchen. It is genuinely spacious and comfortable with two main bedrooms and the option for a third bedroom, or a second sitting room. Take in the buzz of Chamonix as you relax over a drink on the balcony, watching the sun set over the mountains. Wander out onto Rue Docteur Paccard, Chamonix's celebrated bars and restaurants are right on your doorstep, explore the night.
On the same floor we also have a two bedroom apartment Val d'Arve 6. A combination of apartments is often the ideal solution for larger groups. In summer there are also two three bedroom apartments, Val d'Arve 9 and Val d'Arve 10.
There is a halt for the little train that runs up and down the valley. It is just over the road from the apartments, and travel as far as Vallorcine is free with the lift pass or Carte d'Hote. Do have a look at the SNCF timetable. It's the Aiguille du Midi stop.
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POPE Benedict XVI has issued a decree allowing cardinals to bring forward a conclave to elect his successor, as the resignation of Britain's leading Catholic cleric clouded the run-up to the vote.
A climate of intrigue and scandal has gripped the Vatican at the approach of the conclave, accentuated by the resignation announced on Monday of the British Cardinal Keith O'Brien over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Cardinal O'Brien, who as archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh was leader of the Catholic Church in Scotland and Britain's most senior Catholic cleric, denies the allegations that he made sexual advances towards priests in the 1980s.
''For any failures, I apologise to all whom I have offended,'' he said. He said he would not take part in the conclave to avoid attracting media attention.
Cardinal O'Brien tendered his resignation to the Vatican in November, citing age and ''indifferent health''. He had been expected to step down next month, but his resignation now takes immediate effect.
The affair represented the biggest crisis for the church in the country for about 450 years, a leading historian said. Professor Tom Devine, of the University of Edinburgh, told STV News: ''It's possibly … the biggest crisis in the history of Scottish Catholicism since the Reformation.''
The allegations, published in Britain's Observer, include claims that one priest received unwanted attention from Cardinal O'Brien after a late-night drinking session. Another priest reportedly claimed he used night prayers as cover for inappropriate contact.
Cardinal O'Brien has previously angered the gay community with his hardline public stance on homosexuality. He recently said same-sex marriages would be ''harmful to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of those involved''.
But he also called last week for priests to be able to marry and have children.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said cardinals could settle on a date to choose the new Pope ''in the very first days of March''.


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Models Off-Duty Part 1
And... welcome back, Cat McNeil!
From Abbey Lee's lace top and psychedelic pants to Hanne Gaby's crop top and cut-out pants, Oyster brings you our favourite model-off-duty looks from London Fashion Week. It seems that religious medallions, midriff baring and statement coats are the trends du jour amongst the model set this season, along with the trademark lashings of leather and denim.
Take a leaf out of the proverbial books of this troupe of models on the streets of London for LFW this week. We are particularly impressed by the threads of Charlotte Free, Hanne Gaby Odiele, and Australia's very own Abbey Lee and Catherine McNeil (welcome back).
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Welcome to Sycamore Crossing - A new construction community in the heart of Oxford. Borough living at it's finest, offering fully customizable Single Family Homes! The options for your home are limitless and our team is happy to help you custom design your new home to fit your lifestyle. You can choose 2 or 3 story floor plans totaling up to as much as 3,600 square feet, and from 1 - 5 bedrooms with an optional First Floor Master Suite. High-End Finishes include Granite Counter Tops and Stainless Steel Appliances, and Hardwood floors throughout the First Floor. These homes have Full Basements and 2-Car Detached Garages as well. **Take advantage of the special financing available through TD Bank; 97% financing, buy down of 1% point, and no PMI!** Rarely does such an amazing opportunity present itself!
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We're happy to announce that The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year plus all the downloadable content, and Call of Cthulhu are now available on Steam.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year includes Morrowind and its expansions, Tribunal and Bloodmoon (available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian).
For Oblivion, you'll have two different options to choose from. You can get The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year — which includes Oblivion plus expansions, Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles (available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian).
Or get the "never available before in one package" called The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe, which features Oblivion, Knights of the Nine, Shivering Isles and all the downloadable content, which includes the following (available only in English):
- Horse Armor Pack
- Wizard's Tower
- The Orrery
- Thieves Den
- Spell Tomes
- Vile Lair
- Mehrunes' Razor
- Fighter's Stronghold
Want both Morrowind GOTY and Oblivion GOTY? You can save even more by purchasing The Elder Scrolls Game of the Year Pack (or Game of the Year Pack Deluxe).
Meanwhile, if you're a fan of the works of H.P. Lovecraft, you really owe it to yourself to play Call of Cthulhu (available in English, French and German). When he heard it was going up on Steam, Emil Pagliarulo sent me this about Call of Cthulhu — "That game has some seriously terrifying sequences. Headfirst really did a great job of capturing the Cthulhu vibe. Actually getting to experience parts of Lovecraft's short stories – like 'The Shadow over Innsmouth' – is awesome."
Some caveats: Steam is like Sandals. It's all inclusive. So if you already own Oblivion but want to get the expansions or downloadable content, you need to own the Steam version of Oblivion. Which isn't all that bad since it lets you toss that disk.
Happy downloading!


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Being an art student at Concordia was a great experience for me. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to study graphic design at CUI. I found that the program was well structured, but it also left room for creative expression. Most importantly, after graduation I was able to find a job in my field of study. -Kelley Pelton
I enjoyed being an art student at Concordia because of the small class sizes that allows you to know the teachers and other students on a personal level. The graphic design emphasis has helped me to gain a career that I love! -Antionette Nichols


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Cook pasta per package directions. While the pasta is cooking, place all remaining ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. When the pasta is done, rinse and drain. Place pasta in a bowl and toss with the dressing. Serve as is or chilled.
Variations: 15 ounces of any drained Eden Beans can be added if desired. Fresh diced tomato and cucumber are also delicious in this salad or sprinkle with any Eden Gomasio.
Per serving - 243 calories, 9 gram fat (35% calories from fat), 9 gram protein, 31 gram carbohydrate, 5 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 240 milligram sodium


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Susan Sarandon Mothers Sex-Trafficked Girls
Find out what you can do to be more like Susan Sarandon and The Body Shop who have been working tirelessly to end sex slavery.
-Sarah Polonsky
The celebs were out in full force Monday night at Capitale in NYC to give their star power and money to an incredible foundation, Somaly Mam. Notables such as Susan Sarandon, Petra Nemcova, Russell Simmons and Ally Sheedy showed up to show support for one amazing woman who sparked the fight to end child trafficking.
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BettyConfidential was onsite to partake in the festivities, lament the heartbreaking stories and bask in the light of the remarkable lady who started it all, Somaly Mam—whom was sold into sex slavery herself as a child. She escaped and began the foundation to save other girls around the world from the terrifying trade.
Susan Sarandon took to the stage before hundreds of partygoers to give a touching speech about her dearest friend Somaly and the importance of the foundation to her as a mother and a person who believes every child deserves a chance. She then presented Phil Kowalcyck, president of The Body Shop Americas with an award. The Body Shop has risen over $700,000 for the foundation. Due to their vehement effort, the rescued girls not only have plenty of food to eat, but computers as well. Furthermore, thanks to their signature-collecting initiative, one day a sex slavery survivor will hopefully become "a doctor or journalist or lawyer" as Somaly herself would later put it.
Four teenage girls that Somaly saved from sex trafficking and rehabilitated were present to perform a dance for the awestruck crowd. After being privy to the spectacularly humbling event I can only ask that you go to your local The Body Shop today and donate any amount you can to the Somaly Mam foundation.
Sarah Polonsky is a senior editor at BettyConfidential.