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|Anderson, Ellen
Submitted to: International Blaise Users Conference
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/15/2004
Publication Date: 4/15/2004
Citation: Steinfeldt, L., Anderson, E. 2004. Blaise instrument design for automated food coding [abstract]. 9th International Blaise Users Conference Abstracts. Available: http://www.statcan.ca/english/conferences/blaise2004/abstracts.htm Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: The Automated Multiple Pass Method (AMPM) Blaise instrument, developed by the Food Surveys Research Group, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, collects 24-hour dietary recall data. During the interview, individuals recall the foods and beverages that were consumed the day before the interview. Details about each food and beverage are collected as well as an estimate of the amount consumed. AMPM contains more than 2,500 questions and more than 21,000 responses. Ninety-five percent of the questions are about specific food details, including the amount of food eaten. The large number of questions and responses produce an even larger number of skip patterns because the questions asked about a food depends on the responses to the previous questions. The number of possible paths through the food detail questions is estimated to be over 400,000. The food detail information is used to assign food codes and calculate weights and nutrients for the foods reported consumed. During the design of the instrument, careful attention was paid to how the food detail data would be stored in the Blaise database to insure that it could be extracted and used for manual and automated food coding. Foods were grouped into categories and the fields within each category were given a standard prefix. Across categories the same question, for example "What kind was it?", were given a standard suffix. Responses were written to be understandable to the food coder as well as the interviewer. Open-ended responses were limited by the use of over 90 look up tables. The use of standardized responses allows the creation of food coding paths. Food coding paths are unique sets of field names and responses reported for a specific food. Common paths could be used for automated food coding, while infrequently reported paths would be left to manual coding. Initially, 10 commonly reported foods (e.g. milk) were linked with 28 food coding paths. These 10 foods produced an initial automated food coding rate of 11% of reported foods. Next, approximately 147,000 coded and approved foods were analyzed to determine commonly reported paths that could be linked to a single food code. The most common paths were selected, certified as correct by a nutritionist, and then incorporated into the Post Interview Processing System (PIPS). Currently 1,877 pathways linked to 964 foods are automatically coding approximately 48% of the foods reported.


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Danish Military Levying Rolls: Who was recorded in the Lægdsruller
Denmark Military Levying RollsWho Was Recorded in the Lægdsruller
It has always been the case that only the males had military obligations. The age of registration or discharge from registration in the lægdsruller has varied over time.
1788 - 1848
Before 1848 the social standing of the parents determined whether their son was registered in the lægdsruller. According to the regulation of June 20, 1788 only the peasantry would be obligated for registration. Even if a person moved from the countryside to the city (where a lægd roll was not being kept), it did not remove the individual from the rolls. On the other hand, if a city dweller moved to the country (leaving a place where no registration was required, going to a place that required registration), it did not automatically make him obligated to register. But, his sons could be obligated. Provenance was so crucial. Beyond the city dwellers were a number of other exemptions from conscription also on the land. In spite of that, the regulation of 1788, in several articles defined who should and should not be conscripted, there was still some uncertainty about these exceptions. So, on May 8, 1829 a new regulation was issued that sought to solve the problem. It was, however, not entirely clear. It decided that millers, innkeepers and craftsmen in the country should be equated with the rest of peasantry, and so should be included among the conscripts.
In 1848 Denmark went to war with Prussia. It became a very current matter of who should be enlisted. On September 23, 1848 it was decreed that the previously non-obligated portion of the male population would be enrolled. It was also decided that all those born in the years 1823-1825, should be called to serve. A few months later, on February 12, 1849, the law instituting the general military obligation went into effect. At the same time, all males born in 1826 were called to duty. Priests and schoolteachers were still exempted. The last exemptions were eliminated with the military obligation law of June 8, 1912.
Who had a military obligation (Væernepligtige)?
Following are two tables showing who had a military obligation. The tables are far from being all inclusive, as there were many exceptions, especially before 1829 and also many uncertainties about some of the rules.
| For the Years
| Sons had military obligation if their fathers...
| Sons were exempt if their father was...
| 1788 - 1829
Were born in the country of the peasantry
Moved to the city from the country
Farmer, but not of the peasantry
Civilian official
Townsman, but not bond born (Not peasantry)
Clerk or schoolmaster
| 1829 - 1847
Same as above or....
Miller, inn keeper, craftsman who if denied a living could be replaced by the peasantry
Same as above or...
Estate manager
* A person, who for a fee performs as a soldier on behalf of someone else.
|For the Years
|A Person with a Military Obligation
|Someone Exempted from Obligation
| 1848
| All men were extraordinarily summoned
| 1849-1861
| All unpunished nativeborn Danish men with permanent residence in Denmark proper.
| Priests, Schoolteachers
| 1861-1869
| Same as above
| Priests
| 1869-1912
| Same as above
| None
Freedom Letters
Persons possessing a freedom letter were excluded from a military obligation. Exemption was by royal decree. In military levying rolls the following abreviations are found in freedom letters:
GMS - gammel(gaard)mands eneste søn -- old farmer's only son
SMS - syg(gaard)mands eneste søn -- ill farmer's only son
GBES - gaardbrugerens enkes eneste søn -- farmer's widow's only son
In addition, the following could obtain freedom leters:
- Married men with children
- Farmers that have purchased or established a farm
- Peasant's sons who are in school or who have academic training
Information on freedom letters can be found at the Danish Chancellary archive, 4th Department, Brevbogen (letter book). The Freedom Letters are located in the collections of the National Archives (Riksarkivet.)
Children out of wedlock
Children born out of wedlock would perform military service according to his mother's situation, if she remained unmarried. If the mother married or became widowed, then it was her husband's position that determined the obligation. If an unwed mother gave birth to a boy in a town/city, he would have an obligation.
Selection of Conscripts or a "Session"
You may also be lucky to find archival records from the annual session meetings. This exercise was called for all those who were listed in the lægdsruller and who were a given age. The purpose being, the selection of conscripts who would serve in the military.
Normally, one went to the session around his 20th birthday.
In the district or circuit archives, you may be lucky enough to find:
- Session negotiation protocols (the processing of applications for exemption etc.)
- Medical records (physician's assessment of health status or physical ability to serve)
- Session records (data on the individual conscripts, health status, physical ability to serve).
You should be aware that records of various sessions are no longer available.
The records are at Provincial Archives (Landsarkivet), and must be ordered on a white order form.
Statens Arkiver. Lægdsruller. Denmark: Landsarkivet for Sjælland Lolland-Falster & Bornholm, 2008

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Engines — Elizabeth
Ginns Britten, Capt. Ken Kreisler, and Capt. Patrick Sciacca
2004 Engines Preview
Nissan/Tohatsu, producing the same motors under different brand names, has expanded its four-stroke line with two lightweight, compact models. The 8- and 9.8-hp engines each weigh 81.5 pounds and are offered in 15-, 20-, and 25-inch shafts. These two-cylinder, SOHC engines are CARB three-star compliant. According to the company, initial testing shows a .85 gph rate at WOT for the 8 and 1 gph for the 9.8.
Features include high-capacity air silencers, dynamically balanced crankshafts, and newly designed upper rubber mounts to reduce vibration. Easy starting is guaranteed by fast choke and digital ignition systems, and large splash plates minimize spray. The gearcases are also now equipped with a stabilizing tab.
Nissan/Tohatsu Phone: (972) 323-6003. www.nissanmarine.com, www.tohatsu.com.
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NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13,000 on Tuesday for the first time since May 2008, when the Lehman Brothers investment bank was solvent, unemployment a healthy 5.4 percent and the worst of the Great Recession months ahead.
The milestone came about two hours into the trading day. The stock market got the final push from strong corporate earnings reports and a Greek bailout deal intended to prevent the next financial crisis.
The average was above 13,000 for about 30 seconds before dropping back.
The Dow last closed above 13,000 on May 19, 2008. The next day, it crossed under 13,000, not to return for almost four years. The Dow fell as low as 6,547 on March 9, 2009. It has almost doubled since then.
The 13,000 level is a psychological milepost, but in a market built on perception, it could influence more cautious investors to pump more money back into the stock market, analysts said.
"You need notches along the way to measure things, and that's as good as any," said John Manley, chief equity strategist for Wells Fargo's funds group. "Is 50 older than 49 and a half? Yes, by six months. Do those six months really make a difference? Probably not. But it does give us a fixed point, something we can look at."
Stocks dropped back slightly after hitting the mark. Just before noon EST, the Dow was up 37 points at 12,987. In other trading, the Standard & Poor's 500 was up five points at 1,366. The Nasdaq composite index was up nine points at 2,961.
Just last summer, the Dow unburdened itself of 2,000 points in three terrifying weeks. S&P downgraded the United States credit rating, Washington was fighting over the federal borrowing limit, and the European debt crisis was raging.
The Dow fell as low as 10,655 in the fall. The 13,000 marker is a 22 percent rally from that low. The Dow is within 1,200 points of its all-time closing high — 14,164, set Oct. 9, 2007.
From here, it would take a 9 percent rally for the Dow to hit an all-time high. The S&P, a broader reading of the market, would need a bigger rally, 15 percent from here, to set a record.


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THERE was plenty of fun to be had for visitors to Halsway Manor on Saturday as their held their annual fete.
As well as music and dancing from the Taunton Deane Morris Men and Crowcombe and Stogumber Schools, there were stalls and walks around the beautiful manor.
Rachel Hill, from Halsway Manor said: "We had a really lovely afternoon - despite the terrible weather forecast!
"Performances by The Big Noise Street Band gave a real carnival atmosphere, and we were lucky enough to have displays from both Taunton Deane and West Somerset Morris Men.
"Young people's band Fiddlin' Folk went down well, as did a great display of country dancing by children from Crowcombe and Stogumber School!
"Best of all, the sun shone so people were able to relax in the gardens and enjoy the stalls, entertainment and refreshments. "We're already looking forward to next year!" ·
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No wonder steel ranks as today's most desirable, convenient, and environmentally friendly package.Steel recycling requires 95 percent less energy generates 95 percent less emissions and creates 97 percent less pollution than generating new metal from ore. These energy savings also translate into reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At the present time, about 18 billion tons of steel are in use, somewhere, somehow and therefore will be available in the future for recycling. While Zhena's Gypsy Tea encourages you to reuse Zhena's Gypsy Tea tins with refills of their delicious teas, please recycle them for most steel produced today utilizes some form of recycled content. FAQ: The stove that so effortlessly boils the water for your tea is probably manufactured with recycled steel.


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Michael Jordan applies for Fla. marriage license
Published: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 3:02 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 3:02 p.m.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Basketball legend Michael Jordan appears ready to get married again.
The former NBA star and Charlotte Bobcats owner and his fiancée appeared at the main Palm Beach County courthouse Thursday morning to apply for a marriage license. That's according to Kathy Burstein, a spokeswoman for the clerk's office. Jordan got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, in December 2011.
They have until May 9 to use their marriage license.
It will be the second marriage for No. 23. He married Juanita Vanoy in September 1989, and they divorced in 2006. They have two sons, Jeffrey Michael and Marcus James, and a daughter, Jasmine.
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Thanks to the input of our dearest volunteers and supporters like you, we are forming a 'giving circle' that will boost support for NFTE's youth entrepreneurship programming and provide new ways for you to get involved in the NFTE community. Giving circles are designed for active input from its members, enabling you to expand your network while working collectively to direct your support to NFTE's most critical initiatives.
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- Business featured in an article in NFTE's newsletter and digital media platforms
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The Republican bill requires cities, counties and numerous state agencies to repeal or rewrite rules
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina environmental groups want the Senate to put the brakes on a bill that rolls back state and local regulations that are tougher than federal law.
The Republican bill requires cities, counties and numerous state agencies to repeal or rewrite rules that go beyond federal law. It also loosens rules intended to protect water quality in two major river basins, allows businesses or utilities to dispose of waste on site rather than transporting it to a landfill and potentially weakens standards to mitigate damage to wetlands.
"Overall, this bill is a grab-bag of exemptions for developers and industrial polluters, and it's going to threaten public health and make our rivers dirtier," said Elizabeth Ouzts, state director for Environment North Carolina.
The bill's sponsors hold a different view. Sen. Andrew Brock, R-Davie, said federal environmental laws already account for regional variations, and businesses find themselves forced to navigate a patchwork of laws that are constantly changing.
"You had laws that were stifling businesses, and therefore stifling job creation," he said.
Dustin Chicurel-Bayard, communications director of the Sierra Club's North Carolina chapter, said federal law is meant to provide a baseline of protection that local and state governments complement with their own regulations.
"For the most part, federal regulations are meant to be the floor, not the ceiling, and different parts of the state have different needs," he said.
Ouzts called it "absurd" to argue the federal government could effectively enact regulations that fit every part of the country, and many of the local and state laws in place came only after concerted efforts from groups that included business interests, environmentalists and other groups.
One example, she said, is the case of buffers in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico river basins that the bill eliminates for private property owners. Together, the basins cover more than 5,000 miles of streams. The 50-foot setbacks from development to the water's edge in the Neuse took years of work among developers, agriculture and the legislature, Ouzts said.
"The Neuse, not too long ago, had been ranked one of the top 10 most endangered rivers in the country, and it hasn't been making those lists recently," she said.
Brock noted the elimination of buffers is supported by a Sen. Clark Jenkins, D-Edgecombe, whose district covers much of the Tar-Pamlico river basin.
"The people that live along that like the legislation a lot," he said. "The people who didn't like it were people here in Wake County."
Ouzts said her group also wants explicit bans on dumping certain materials on-site. She noted the legislation doesn't specifically forbid coal ash or other coal-combustion wastes, and manufacturing facilities often produce a wide variety of harmful materials.
The legislation would also direct two state agencies to petition the Army Corps of Engineers to relax rules intended to offset the destruction of wetlands from development. Ouzts said her group opposes any change because it would allow developers to replace wetlands outside of a 700-mile range, defeating the purpose of protecting the particular area affected by the disturbance.
The bill cleared the Senate Commerce Committee Thursday after 45 minutes of discussion but with some opposition from Democratic lawmakers. It was moved from an environmental committee, which advocates say looks suspicious and limits review on a piece of legislation that deserves close examination.
Chicurel-Bayard noted even bill sponsors weren't sure how much area the buffer elimination measure covers, and DENR's deputy water quality director said Thursday he hadn't seen the bill's language until it showed up in committee.
Brock said the bill was moved for the sake of appearances, because both he and fellow sponsor Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson, co-chair the environmental committee. He also said DENR was consulted throughout the crafting of the latest version.
The bill's next step is the Senate floor.


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JACKSONVILLE, FL - This weekend- feel especially spoiled with our cool winter weather as the snowfall totals stack up across the Northeast. Some totals are already over 30". As a result of such a strong low pressure system passing well to the North of us- dry cool air spreads across the Southeast. This makes for a breezy, cool weekend.
On Saturday, we woke up in the mid to low 40's with the exception of the beaches- they cooled to the low 50's overnight. Winds overnight were in the low range, around 5 mph. Shortly after sunrise, the winds built initially along the coastline, spreading inland by the mid-morning hours. Winds play quite a factor in your forecast today- peaking between 10-20 mph during the afternoon hours. At the beaches, the winds will be most brisk. They shift from NNE to NE by your lunch hour- any further Easterly shift in the winds may lead to an increased risk in rip current danger, the risk currently sits at Moderate. Wind chills will make afternoon highs feel more like the low to mid 60's as opposed to the mid to upper 60's. Along the I-75 corridor, winds will be lighter and afternoon high temperatures may reach the low 70's. Between Hwy 301 and I-95, afternoon highs will reach the upper 60's by 2:00pm. From I-95 to A1A, mid to low 60's are expected this afternoon. No rain chances for toady, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions are expected.
Sunday's weather begins with overnight lows close to 50°- slightly warmer at the beach, slightly cooler to the West of Hwy 301. Overnight winds range from 6 to 10 mph out of the East. Sunday- expect partly sunny skies ( a few more clouds) and building winds. Winds begin out of the Southeast at 7-12 mph- building to 13-18 mph by the afternoon hours. A slight chance for rain exists Sunday afternoon between noon and 3:00pm, primarily to the East of I-95, in the form of weak coastal showers wandering onshore with the breezes. Overall Sunday rain chances: 20%.
Expect a quiet Monday, with more significant chances for rain ahead in the work week forecast.
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And here in Winnipeg the debate rages: Is it the system, the players, the coach or maybe even all three that is holding the mighty Jets to the ground.
It seems the chance to simply have the argument is not enough. Winnipeg hockey fans want the answer, correct that, they want the right answer. Some want an answer now. Even if it remains unclear what are the pertinent questions.
Not long ago this city dreamed of having an NHL team to call its own. But like anything in life, once you get a taste of something good, there is an insatiable demand for more.
Playing to play, as Claude Noel disdainfully puts it, is no longer good enough. Winnipeggers want their team to play to win.
The call-in shows are filled with fury and self-annointed expertise. The exit aisles have been clogged long before the final buzzer on more nights than the marketing department cares to see.
This summer, the first of True North's three-year ticket contracts will come up for renewal and we'll get a second look at how this market feels about NHL hockey at NHL prices.
My guess is the pull will still be strong and the few that elect not to renew will have their seats gobbled up by those on the waiting list. There's no crisis in Winnipeg. But there is reality.
The reality is no franchise sells the playoffs. They sell the regular season and if there is a post-season that gets tacked on, it's a bonus. A bonus some markets get more often than others but it's not a guarantee. Not here. Not anywhere.
The angst this city is experiencing right now can be viewed in a number of ways. Some will say the expectations are hurried and unreal. Some will fear the mood in the stands.
Hopefully, management will understand they can't control the temperature of the marketplace. Just like fans can't stipulate the direction and blueprint of the franchise.
But a desire for more success is healthy in an organization. It can drive it to new heights.
Surely this is just the first stretch of bad water the organization has seen. It will see more, of that you can be certain. Jets management can't and shouldn't flinch in the face of a few tough nights.
Mark Chipman, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Claude Noel and Andrew Ladd all want to win. Badly. Is there room for change with the Jets? Certainly. But jumping to rash decisions less than 10 games into a season is not the hallmark of a franchise built for success.
Some want Cheveldayoff to start making blockbuster trades. Some want Noel fired. Some want Ladd stripped of his captaincy. Really? After nine games? Is it not just a tad early for there to be blood running in the streets?
Maybe the day will come when it's clear someone needs to be fired or traded. But Cheveldayoff hasn't reached that point. That's a good thing. Oh, sure, the GM could swing a deal sending off one of his bit players for someone else's extras, but to what end?
If it's real change you want, a core player with a long-term contract, I say it's too soon.
Cheveldayoff has close to five years left on his contract. He's in charge and will be for a while. His actions are the most important.
Do Winnipeg hockey fans really want a man with an impatient finger on the trigger running their hockey team? Or a leader who exercises patience and due diligence?
It's time for a deep breath. We don't have to like what we're seeing on the ice right now. But it's a fairly small sample size.
Cheveldayoff is thinking big picture. Maybe we all should.
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For ELLE's fifth annual celebration of beauty's elite, we sought out the most in-demand insiders in hair, makeup, and skin care. Here, skin gurus reveal their tips on everything from battling sun damage to conquering splotchy redness—no appointment required.
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SECRET WEAPON: Brown spots and birthmarks, begone! The Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser removes pigment cells with no damage to the skin.
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Saint Leo women's tennis team (4-2, 1-2 SSC) upset the No.24-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks (3-1, 1-1 SSC), 7-2, Sunday afternoon in a Sunshine State Conference showdown from the NSU Tennis Center.
Performing at a high level for a majority of the afternoon, the Lions snagged two-of-three wins in doubles competition, before racing through singles action by taking five-of-six matches.
Both the Lions No.1 and No.3 doubles teams made quick work of their opponents to take a 2-1 lead into the singles portion. The Lions No.3 tandem of Adranna Daszkiewicz and Jeanette McDonald dominated Lavalli and Cote, 8-2, while Laura Kemkes and Emily Singleton over powered Wimmer and Johansson, 8-4.
The momentum carried over into singles action as Saint Leo grabbed wins at each of the first five singles slots. Jeanette McDonald highlighted the day at No.4 singles as she did not surrender a point to Charlotte Cote, taking home a 6-0, 6-0 win.
Kemkes, Daszkiewicz, and Maria Benkirane also registered impressive wins, while Emily Singleton battled to win a three-set thriller, 4-6, 6-4, 10-8.
'I'm very happy for the ladies and how they performed today," said head coach James Bryce. Nova Southeastern is a good team so it was nice to see us come out and play at a high level. We need to continue this mindset as we get prepared for Florida Tech.
The Lions will travel to Melbourne, Fla. on Friday, February 24, when they tangle with the Florida Tech Panthers in Sunshine State Conference duel. The match is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m.
For more on the women's tennis program, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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Did you know?
The ostrich has an eyeball larger than a golf ball – and its own brain.
It's easy to make the mistake of thinking every ostrich you see in South Africa comes from an Oudtshoorn farm. In fact, many are wild, and part of the avifauna of many national parks.
Having said that, humans saw the benefits of farming ostriches long before they were 'officially' domesticated in 1863. Swedish explorer Anders Sparrman noted that in 1775 many farmers in the Cape had tame ostriches from which they would harvest feathers 'which were made into brooms, and helped to drive away the mosquitoes'.
In the wild, usually in the Karoo, you'll often see a dark-feathered male ostrich with a host of drabber 'wives' trotting behind. A rare phenomenon – but a real treat – is to see a male doing the mating dance. Suddenly you realise where the idea for cabaret came from. His shins bright red with ardour, he shimmies and dances, fluffing his feathers in an amorous fandango.
Incidentally, some people have observed that ostriches love to dance and will often spontaneously whirl about until quite giddy.
The male has many wives but chief among them is the dominant female, also called the major hen. When the time comes to lay, the major hen picks the spot, lays her eggs and then allows the other females to do the same. The clutch of eggs can number many dozens.
But by some uncanny trick she knows which are hers and which are not, and she boosts the others' eggs to the edges, where they are more likely to be snaffled by jackals and other ostrich egg-loving predators.
Only she and the male do the incubating. The dark male does the night shift, and the grey female sits on the eggs by day.
The chicks hatch, not by using an egg tooth like many other birds, but by flexing their muscles. This is a serious feat of strength – to break an ostrich egg, a human usually needs to use a saw or a hammer.
And as for that so-called habit of ostriches burying their heads in the sand, that comes from the chicks. When they feel threatened, they lie down and stretch their necks along the ground to be less visible.
Travel tips & Planning info
How to get here
Ostriches in the wild are usually seen in parks in the arid regions, like the Karoo National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Mountain Zebra National Park and Tankwa Karoo National Park. But they occur in many other parks and reserves, too.
Best time to visit
Ostriches will typically court females between April and September (which is when the male does his inimitable mating cabaret). Chicks are mostly hatched from October through December.
Tours to do
If you don't see ostriches in the wild, then you can see them en masse at ostrich farms, many of which are geared for visitors, around Oudtshoorn. They offer tours and you can learn all about ostriches.
Get around
You might see ostriches while travelling along major roads. In fact, some are kept on farms as 'sheep guards'. But you'll more often see wild ostriches in parks and reserves, either while on a game drive, or while driving yourself.
What to eat
Ostrich meat (which is farmed) is very lean and tasty. Fillets are very popular, as is ostrich biltong. You can buy ostrich meat in many butcheries and supermarkets in South Africa, or order it in a restaurant.


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Product Certification
Wine Program
The United States is now largest market for wine in dollar sales. Consumer demand for wine has been growing steadily, with 2009 being the sixteenth consecutive year of charted gains in total wine sales. Although the United States is the fourth largest wine producing nation, imports accounted for 31 percent of total U.S. sales in 2009. The US has become the most attractive target market for international wine producers. The most significant growth in US wine sales has been in varietals of wines from "New World" countries, including Chile, Argentina, and South Africa. In many of these regions, it is difficult to meet the market demand for high quality wine while ensuring that grape growing communities have access to safe and fair working conditions, receive adequate pay and prices for their wine grapes, and guarantee that costs of living are covered. Fair Trade Certified guarantees producers a set minimum price for their grapes, workers a living wage and wine producing communities funding for community development programs.
How To Import Fair Trade Wine
- Sign TransFair USA's Licensee/Certification agreement to become a licensed importer.
- Purchase wine from licensed Fair Trade wineries, or companies registered as exporters by Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International (FLO).
- Upon purchase from producers, ensure with the winery that grape producers received the Fair Trade minimum price, Fair Trade premiums and organic differentials if applicable. The international standard Fair Trade prices are set by FLO.
- Sell Fair Trade Certified wine direct to market and/or to wine distributors in the US.
- Submit quarterly reports to Fair Trade USA on Fair Trade Certified purchases and sales. Undergo, and comply with, regular desk audits and on-site audits.
- Pay a certification fee to Fair Trade USA of US$0.10/ per 750ML on Fair Trade Certified wine imports.
- On request of the producer organization, make available up to 60% of the value of the contract in pre-financing or other credit facilities.


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International Paralympic Committee president Sir Philip Craven insists the governing body will "leave global politics to the politicians" amid growing fears of conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia have threatened military intervention in neighbouring Ukraine as violent demonstrations continue throughout the latter nation.
Tensions are currently highest in the Crimea region, which lies only 294 miles north-west of Sochi - the host city for the Paralympic Winter Games.
The Games are scheduled to get under way on Friday and Craven has already arrived in south-west Russia to meet volunteers and organising committee president Dimitry Chernyshenko.
The five-time Paralympian in wheelchair basketball has no security concerns, saying: "We're fully aware of what is going on elsewhere and will leave global politics to the politicians.
"We're monitoring the situation closely and the safety and well-being of athletes and officials is our top priority.
"Final preparations are on track ahead of Friday's opening ceremony and we are confident of a great Games here in Sochi."
Sochi 2014 will be Craven's fourth and final Paralympic Winter Games as IPC president.


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Alzheimer's Association: Best Friends Approach for Families
Additional Information
This program will teach families how to use the internationally recognized Best Friends ApproachTM with their loved one who has dementia. The Approach focusing on relationships and the life story has been shown to improve the quality of life and reduce challenging behaviors in persons with dementia. Participants come away with a refreshing new perspective on dementia care! Featuring guest speaker and co-author Tonya Cox.
Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Please no professionals. $5 donation suggested.
This event will be held on Oct 23 from 5-7pm at the Evansville Central Library – Browning Room A, 200 SE 7th Street, Evansville, IN.
Registration required. To register or find out more, call the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit http://www.alz.org/kyin/in_my_community_education_calendar.asp.


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Breastfeeding is a learned behavior for both mom and baby. During this class, a certified lactation consultant provides the information you need to decide if breastfeeding is the right choice for you and your new baby. If you have already decided to breastfeed, this class will provide basic instructions on breastfeeding techniques and benefits. Other breastfeeding topics will also be discussed.
Registration is required. Call 540-266-6000 or 800-422-8482.


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Designing a process that pre-populates a form when the process is started is way simpler in ES2. This work is done in a separate process called a "prepare data process" and is managed by an "action profile". In the next couple of posts I plan to use the LeaveRequest application as an example of new features in ES2 such as this.
If you right-click on the form in the LeaveRequest application, you'll see the menu item: "Manage Action Profiles…"
In the Manage Action Profiles dialog, you can select an existing prepare data process or create a new one. If you create a new process, Workbench will create the process variables for you.
The prepare data process includes 2 variables: a taskContext input variable and an xml output variable. The output variable needs to be populated with the data that you want to show up when the main process is inititiated. In the provided example, take a look at the PersonalLeaveFormPrepareData process. The employee name is determined from the taskContext and assigned to a node in the xml. In addition, a couple of LDAP queries are made to gather further employee data, including the manager's name. This data is also assigned to the xml output variable and will be used to pre-populate the form.
That simple! You'll need to adjust the LDAP queries in order to have it work in your environment. Next up, I'll explain the simple approval workflow in the main process of this example.


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SEC's Top 25 players: No. 12 Jordan Matthews
Published: Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 7:50 p.m.
Gatorsports.com counts down this season's standout players in the nation's toughest conference.
No. 12 Jordan Matthews WR
Position: Wide receiver
School: Vanderbilt
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 205 pounds
Year: Senior
Why he's No. 12: Matthews became one of the steadiest and most productive players in the conference last year. He caught 94 passes for 1,323 yards and eight touchdowns last year, leading the SEC in catches and second to Cobi Hamilton in yardage by only 12 yards. He also had a 47-yard touchdown run against Tennessee. He also had seven games with more than 100 receiving yards. As a sophomore, Matthews caught 41 passes for 778 yards averaging 19.0 yards a catch. No matter how the quarterback position shakes out, Vandy has to find a way to get him the ball.
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Liberty-Duquesne Swimming Meet Broadcast Now Available Online
Liberty Channel "Watch Live" Page
The complete broadcast of Liberty's Jan. 11 dual swimming meet against Duquesne, which originally aired on the Liberty Channel on Feb. 3, is now available for viewing on LibertyFlames.com.
The broadcast, the first TV production of a Liberty home swimming meet, features multiple camera angles, including a track camera and an underwater view. Jacob Johnston provides play-by-play, while Liberty Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Bert Locklin serves as color analyst.
Fans can access the video by clicking the play button at the top of this story. It may also be viewed on Liberty's athletics video page.
The meet will also re-air on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. on the Liberty Channel. The Liberty Channel can be accessed online through the link above.


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Fuentealba, R.A., Marasa, J., Diamond, M.I., Piwnica-Worms, D., and Weihl, C.C.
Notes: These authors developed a protein-aggregation reporter that uses huntingtin exon 1 containing 72 glutamines fused to the N-terminal end of firefly luciferase (httQ72-Luc). This construct did not aggregate unless seeded by a non-luciferase-containing polyglutamine (polyQ) protein. Upon co-aggregation, httQ72-luc becomes insoluble and loses its enzymatic activity. httQ72-Luc and a polyQ protein were used to screen a library for compounds that prevent polyQ aggregation. Leflunomide and its active metabolite teriflunomide inhibited protein aggregation independently of their known role in pyrimidine biosynthesis. This study demonstrated the usefulness of luciferase-based protein aggregate reporters for high-throughput screening applications. Luciferase activity was measured using the Luciferase Assay System and the GloMax®-Multi Detection System. (4188)
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Lee, S., and Mitchell, R.J.
Notes: This study evaluated use of a luciferase reporter construct for detection of hydrolysate related phenolic compounds generated during fermentation of plant products. The authors used a transcriptional fusion of the inaA promoter with the luxCDABE operon to detect phenolic compounds generated in plant hydrolysates. The GloMax® Multi Detection System was used to measure bioluminescence in various bacterial cultures. (4194)
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Yao, T., and Lin, Z.
Notes: This study identified that miR-21 is significantly overexpressed in human cervical squamous cancer tissues and cell lines, and showed that the level of miR-21 correlates with tumor differentiation, and regulates proliferation, apoptosis, and migration of HPV16-positive cells. The authors used gene expression profiling and luciferase reporter assay to identify candidate target genes for miR-21. Wildtype and mutant 3′-UTR sequences from the target gene CCL20 containing putative binding sites for miR-21 were subcloned into the psiCHECK-2 Vector and used to transfect HEK293 cells. The Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay System and GloMax® Multi Luminometer were used to measure luciferase activity from both constructs. (4192)
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Lee, Y.J., Jeong, H.Y., Kim, Y.B., Lee, Y.J., Won, S.Y., Shim, J.H., Cho, M.K., Nam, H.S., and Lee, S.H.
Notes: This study investigated the relationship between nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase (HO)-1 induction, cell viability, and suforaphane treatment in human mesothelioma MSTO-211H cells. The GloMax® Multi Detection System was used to measure cell viability along with a formazan-based cell viability assay. (4193)
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Cock-Rada, A.M., Medjkane, S., Janski, N., Yousfi, N., Perichon, M., Chaussepied, M., Chluba, J., Langsley, G., and Weitzman, J.B.
Notes: These authors investigated the role of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) in a reversible model of cancer that is initiated by infection with intracellular Theileria parasites. They found that gene induction by parasite infection was associated with trimethylation of histone H3K4 (H3K4me3) at the MMP-9 promoter. The H3K4 methyltransferase SMYD3 was the only histone methyltransferase upregulated upon infection. They therefore investigated the role of SMYD3 overexpression on MMP-9 expression and cell migration, identifying SMYD3 as an important new regulator of MMP-9 transcription. During the study they used the GloMax® Multi Luminometer to measure luminescence and absorbance in reporter and cell viability assays. They also used the Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay to measure SMYD3 activity in cells transfected with a SMYD3 reporter, and the pGL4-hRluc/TK plasmid for normalization of the experimental reporter activity. GoTaq® DNA polymerase was used in semi-quantitative RT-PCR. (4189)
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Deng, X., Li, Y and Fei, X.
Notes: Three species of Chlorella microalgae of interest for use in renewable biofuels were cultured in four selective media, and the effects on growth and lipid content measured. To determine the lipid content of microalgae, the cells were stained with a final concentration 0.1μg/ml of Nile Red for 10 minutes. The GloMax®-Multi Detection System measured fluorescence using 470nm (excitation) and 570nm (emission) wavelengths. (4232)
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Collavoli, A., Comelli, L., Cervelli, T., and Galli, A.
Notes: Proteasome activity was determined in cells expressing the β2 proteasome subunit using the Proteasome-Glo™ Trypsin-Like Cell-Based Assay. The authors determined the proteasome activity in the cells after exposure to the proteasome inhibitor MG132. Luminescence indicative of proteasome activity was measured using a GloMax®-Multi Detection System Luminometer. (4195)
Proteasome-Glo™ Trypsin-Like Assay
Lee S.H., Jaganath I.B., Wang S.M., and Sekaran, S.D.
Notes: These authors investigated the ability of Phyllanthus plant extracts to affect the metastatic activity of human lung (A549) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cell lines. They initially used CellTiter 96® AQueous Non-Radioactive Cell Proliferation Assay and the GloMax®-Multi Detection System absorbance module to determine cytotoxicity of various Phyllanthus extracts. After determining the effective dose, the authors investigated the ability of these plant compounds to inhibit/reduce metastatic activity. They then evaluated the mechanism of cell death in treated cells using the Caspase-Glo® 3/7 Assay and the Glomax® Multi Detection System luminescence module to measure caspase activity, and the CytoTox-ONE™ Homogeneous Membrane Integrity Assay to measure LDH activity. (4196)
Caspase-Glo® 3/7 Assay
CytoTox-Glo™ Cytotoxicity Assay
CellTiter 96® AQueous Non-Radioactive Cell Proliferation Assay
Xie, Y., Rosser, J.M., Thompson, T.L., Boeke, J.D., and Wenfeng, A.
Notes: This paper describes a rapid dual-luciferase-based assay for L1 retrotransposition that is amenable to high-throughput screening. A firefly luciferase vector in which the luciferase gene was disrupted by an antisense intron was constructed by introducing a 900-bp fragment of the human γ-globin intron into pGL4.13. This Fluc gene, interrupted by an antisense intron, gives only minimal luciferase expression unless the luciferase gene is restored by a retrotransposition event. The authors also tested a similar retrotransposition reporter using the pGL4.73 Renilla luciferase vector, but found that the firefly construct gave much higher signals. They therefore used the firefly luciferase retrotransposition reporter, a Renilla luciferase normalization control and the Dual-Luciferase® Assay to characterize profiles of retrotransposition by various human and mouse L1 elements, and to measure the kinetics of L1 retrotransposition in cultured cells. The GloMax® Multi Luminometer was used to quantify luciferase activity. (4205)
pGL4.13[luc2/SV40] Vector
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Li, Y., Song, M., Kiledjian, M.
Notes: This study analysed the roles of Dcp2 and Nudt16 in nonsense-mediated mRNA decay miRNA-mediated silencing. The authors used various luciferase reporter constructs to evaluate the significance of Dcp2 and Nudt16 in miRNA- and siRNA-mediated gene silencing in wildtype and knockout MEF cells. Various Renilla luciferase constructs containing or lacking miRNA target sites were cotransfected along with a control plasmid encoding firefly luciferase (for normalization purposes). Renilla and firefly luciferase luminescence were measured using the Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay and the GloMax®-Multi Luminometer. (4204)
Doronzo, G., Viretto, M., Russo,, I., Mattiello, L., Di Martino, L., Cavalot, F., Anfossi, G., Trovati, M.
Notes: To evaluate whether vascular smooth muscle cells from obese rats exhibit increased oxidative stress in comparison with cells from lean rats, these authors used a lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence method based on light emission from a reaction between reduced lucigenin and superoxide anion. The GloMax®-Multi Detection System luminescence module was used to quantify luminescence output. (4208)
Deng, X. et al.
Notes: A strain of microalgae, Micractinium pusillum strain Y-002, was grown in four different complete media as well as medium lacking one nutrient (nitrogen, iron, calcium, sulfur, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium or calcium). To determine the effect of the growth medium on lipid content of the microalgae, the cells were stained with a final concentration 0.1μg/ml of Nile Red for 10 minutes. The GloMax®-Multi Detection System measured fluorescence using 470nm excitation and 570nm emission wavelengths. (4233)
Deng, X., Fei, X. and Li, Y.
Notes: Microalgae strains Chlamydomonas reinhaditti CC124 and Chlorella vulgaris Y-019 were grown in four different media lacking elemental nutrients to examine the effect on oil production. To assay the lipid content of microalgae, the cells were stained with a final concentration 0.1μg/ml of Nile Red for 10 minutes. The GloMax®-Multi Detection System measured fluorescence using 470nm excitation and 570nm emission wavelengths. (4234)


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It's Thursday night in Nottingham. Large numbers of male students are walking around without tops, their torsos painted orange. A fox is chasing after a huntsman and the noise is tremendous. Girls scream, men shout and the beer flows.
This city, dubbed Shottingham during a spell in which it was named the gun-crime capital of the UK, is nothing if not lively. A young vibe permeates its night-time pores and there's no doubt that people are having a great time.
Nottingham has more pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs per square mile than any city in Europe and it shows. Yet it is far from intimidating. Families wander around and there are small children accompanied by their parents. It's clear that this is a city that can cater for all tastes.
I was in the city for its annual GameCity festival, a cultural event which celebrates the diversity of videogames. A huge tent was put up in the town square in which a host of events took place ranging from a spooky book reading by author Charlie Higson to a medieval village straight out of the Nintendo Zelda games.
This was played out in front of the impressive town hall - rather nastily called the Council House, one of those terms that the leaders could well do with changing - itself the venue of many game-related talks.
Visitors to Nottingham should pop in to see this delightful building, dominated by a 200 feet high dome. Built between 1927 and 1929 and designed by Thomas Cecil it boasts wonderful Neo-Baroque style architecture. When the bells toll, particularly at night, it lends a haunting air over the city.
Nottingham is an eclectic mix of new and old. I stayed at the Travelodge, on Maid Marian Way, an ugly looking tower block from the outside but wonderfully comfortable on the inside, its staff doing everything they could to ensure a pleasant four-night stay (it's well worth grabbing the breakfast which is amazing value, given it's an all-you-can-eat - the variety is spot on). For clean and tidy accomodation, it's a wonderful, inexpensive way to enjoy a short break.
For lunch, however, it's well worth giving the Costas and Starbucks a miss and trying some of the gems from The Walk Cafe on Bridlesmith Walk with its array of delicious platters to the Broadway Cinema and it's wonderful homely menu.
Indeed, the Broadway Cinema is something of an attraction in itself. One of the movie theatre interiors was designed by Paul Smith, himself a Nottingham boy who began his fashion empire in a small shop in the city's Byard Lane in 1970 (check out his grand shop on Low Pavement). The cinema has a great range of arthouse movies and is one of the best in the country.
For those who love the theatre, the Playhouse is an amazing venue and those wanting to explore can jump on a bus for a short ride to Attenborough Nature Reserve on Barton Lane, Attenborough. Finish off at the 12th-century Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem pub on Brewhouse Yard.
British provincial cities are often overlooked for short breaks and yet considering how inexpensive and fun they can be, they should be on the agenda. Go, enjoy, drink and be merry men and women. Robin Hood would be proud of you.


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Defense Shines Again in Victory over Keydets
Liberty's defense made its presence known again and nearly posted its second-consecutive shutout, guiding the Flames to a 17-7 victory over visiting VMI, Saturday afternoon, at Williams Stadium.
After blanking out Gardner-Webb last week, 24-0, Liberty came within seconds of posting back-to-back shutouts for the first time in program history. However, the visitors got on the scoreboard with an acrobatic touchdown catch from Samuel Patterson with 97 seconds left to prevent the shutout.
With the victory, Liberty ups its record to 5-4 on the year and 2-1 in Big South play. The loss was VMI's seventh in a row and drops the Keydets to 1-8 on the season and 0-4 during their final go-around in the Big South Conference.
The game was played in front of the eighth largest crowd in stadium history. The 18,334 fans in attendance for Military Appreciation Day were treated to a special halftime show that honored all branches of the armed forces.
After trading possessions to open the game, Liberty had the game's first scoring chance midway through the first quarter.
The Flames managed to get to the VMI 22-yard line when a deep pass intended for Gabe Henderson was batted down by Doug Moore on a third-and-eight play. John Lunsford was brought on to attempt a 39-yard field goal, but his kick missed to the left, keeping the game scoreless.
Neither team could muster much of an offensive threat during the remainder of the half, as the teams headed into the locker room without posting points on the scoreboard.
Both teams had chances to score, but both team's defenses recorded interceptions to the halt the scoring attempts. The home team had the final scoring opportunity of the first half, but Lunsford's attempt at a potential school record 56-yard field as time expired fell short of the crossbar.
The two teams combined for 253 yards of total offensive during the first half, with Liberty outgaining the visitors, 155 to 97.
Liberty gained most its yardage on the ground, rushing 19 times for 105 yards, while Josh Woodrum was 4-of-14 with 50 passing yards.
VMI was limited to 39 rushing yards on 16 carries, while A.J. Augustine finished the opening 30 minutes 9-of-16 with 58 passing yards.
The game's third turnover allowed Liberty to break the scoreless tie early in the third quarter. Liberty's defense pressured Augustine on the second play of the second half and Walt Aikens was able to record his third interception of the season off a tipped pass.
Woodrum completed his longest pass of the first three quarters of the game on a third-and-seven, hitting Henderson for 28 yards to get the Flames one yard from the end zone. Three plays later, Woodrum called his own number and was able to scramble for his third rushing touchdown of the year, putting the Flames up 7-0 with 9:45 left to play in the third quarter.
The score remained the same until the opening seconds of the fourth quarter when an eight-play, 75-yard drive stalled at the VMI nine-yard line. Lunsford came back on the field and successfully converted his seventh field goal of the year, a 27-yarder, to push Liberty's lead to 10-0 with 14:56 left to play in the game.
After Augustine was picked off for the third time on the day, Liberty was only able to move the ball 27 yards to the VMI 27-yard line. Lunsford came out for the fourth time on the afternoon, but missed his last attempts (44 yards) wide left.
Following a three-and-out series, Liberty kept the ball on the ground for six out of the next seven plays, including a 27-yard scamper to the far side of the field by Woodrum. The quarterback's longest career run pushed Liberty's lead to 17-0 with 4:12 left to play in the game.
Despite being sacked twice on the game's second-to-last drive, Augustine completed 5-of-7 passing attempts for 65 yards, including a 34-yard pass to Patterson at the 1:27 mark to break up the shutout.
Liberty outgained the visitors, 377 to 204 on the day, using an even balance of 187 rushing yards and 190 passing yards. The Keydets mainly moved the ball on the day through the air, passing for 135 yards and rushing for 69.
Woodrum won the quarterback battle, completing 13-of-26 passing attempts for 190 yards. Augustine was 16-of-30 for 135 yards and had the game's lone touchdown pass.
Desmond Rice led all rushers on the afternoon with 22 carries for 80 yards, while VMI's Derrick Ziglar led the Keydets with 13 carries for 58 yards.
Darrin Peterson posted his fourth 100-yard receiving game of the year, leading all Flames' receivers with nine catches for 118 yards. Augustine's top target on the day was Patterson, who finished the game with six receptions for 78 yards.
Besides posting his third interception of the year and seventh of his career, Aikens led the Flames with eight tackles (seven solo, one assisted). Nick Sigmon followed with six stops and his third career interception.
Ty Garvin was VMI's top stopper on the afternoon, finishing the game with nine tackles, followed by six stops from John Washington and Weston Reber.
The Flames will continue their three-game homestand next weekend when they host the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Williams Stadium.
Presbyterian College will come into the game with 3-5 record and a 1-1 Big South mark. The Blue Hose had their two-game win streak snapped by No. 24/18 Charleston Southern, losing the Buccaneers at home, 27-16, earlier in the day.
VMI will play its final Big South football game in program history before it moves back to the Southern Conference next weekend when they host Gardner-Webb. Kickoff from Foster Stadium is slated for 1 p.m.


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I noticed that in the anime picturd they have for the hokage monument the Fourth Hokage has a different hair style than he's supposed to. I don't know how to tell someone to fix it so I decided to do this in the hopes that some one will read it that has the reqiured knowledge. —This unsigned comment was made by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs) .
- ? It looks like Minato's hair style to me. Skitts (talk) 06:46, April 24, 2012 (UTC)
- Yeah, there's no problem with it. I think the First has more different hairstyle. But that don't bother me at all. —IndxcvNovelist (Talk to Me|My Wiki) 07:05, April 24, 2012 (UTC)
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Does anybody have a picture of the Hokage Momument while it still had the vandalism on it? I am curious of what it looked like. Derpyrebound 02:44, August 11, 2012 (UTC)


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What It's Like
What It's Like … to Go from Changing Diapers to Sudden Stardom
Dawn Meehan of BecauseISaidSo.com tells all
-Michelle Kemper Brownlow
As she managed piles of dirty socks, gathered up forgotten packed lunches and chauffeured her six kids around while her husband worked two jobs to make ends meet, Dawn Meehan used eBay as a means to earn a little extra cash. She never expected it would also earn her an agent, a publisher and a two-book deal!
In August 2007, Dawn took a trip to the grocery store with Austin (14), Savannah (12), Jackson (10), Lexington (7), Clayton (4) and Brooklyn (2). Yep, all six kids. Upon her return home, Dawn found the pack of Pokemon cards she refused to buy for her children at the bottom of one of the bags. Knowing that her children had just taken advantage of her less-than-astute attention – and after giving a long lecture to 12 little ears – she listed the collectible cards on eBay … and she told the whole story the only way she knows how: with a shopping cartful of humor.
I remember getting an e-mail from a friend that held the link to Dawn's eBay auction. I laughed until tears rolled down my face that night and forwarded the email to every mom I knew! Since then, Dawn and I have struck up a wonderful friendship, and I recently picked her brain about the whole phenomenon.
What's it like to be awaiting the release of your first (and sort of unexpected) book?
It's like waiting for your baby to born. I wasn't very patient with that, either. You know rabbits are only pregnant for about a month?
Have you always been a writer?
I used to be a firefighter, a goatherd and a drag queen. OK, honestly, I've always enjoyed writing. Even back in grade school, I loved coming up with stories – telling stories and writing stories. I didn't go to college to study writing or anything, though; I never pursued it.
What was your first paying gig?
I think it was delivering flyers door to door for a lawn-care company in my town when I was 10. Ohhh, you're talking about writing? Well, I guess my blog was my first paid writing gig.
Why eBay for your Pokemon story?
I thought it was more appropriate than, say, the New England Journal of Medicine. Actually, I'd listed a baseball, accompanied by a humorous story, for sale on eBay a couple years before my Pokemon card auction. The baseball ended up selling for over $1,000 and thousands of people wrote me asking if I'd written anything else. When I placed the Pokemon cards for sale, people emailed me again, asking me if I'd written anything else. This time, I directed them to my blog. Hits to my blog went from five to 10 a day to more than 94,000 in one day.
Tell us about the day you realized that what was happening was bigger than you could ever imagine.
Umm, let's see here. When the auction went viral, I suddenly had publishers and agents contacting me. I really had no idea what to look for in an agent and was just kinda "thrown into it." I spoke with several agents and finally decided on Janet Grant from Books & Such Literary Agency. I just felt led to go with her. Well, that and the fact that I liked her funky red glasses. LOL! She's the one responsible for selling my book to Guideposts, and I couldn't be more thrilled to work with them on this project!
Tell us about your book deal.
I signed a two-book deal with Guideposts. The first title, Because I Said So, comes out April 1, 2009. (I'm convinced it's a cruel joke by my publisher and someone's going to say, "April Fool's! You don't really have a book coming out! Ha-ha!") It's a collection of humorous parenting stories. The second book, which doesn't have a title yet, should be released in 2010. It will be a collection of pregnancy and childbirth stories.
If you could be anywhere alone to write, where would it be?
The beach! Definitely the beach. I can picture it now: sitting on the lanai, laptop in hand, listening to the surf and soft tropical music in the background, the sun warming my skin, a salty ocean breeze ruffling through the palm trees … Ahhhh, bliss. No children climbing on me, no loads of laundry threatening to suffocate me, no one asking for permission slips to be signed, homework to be checked, diapers to be changed, or snacks to be made.
Do you feel like an author? Has it all sunk in yet?
It's still very surreal. If anyone had told me a year ago that I'd have one of the most popular parenting blogs on the Net and a book coming out in April, I would never have believed it. If someone had told me I'd finally lose my mind and be in therapy, I'd have believed that without a second thought, however.
What has been the best thing to come out of your rise to stardom?
"Rise to stardom"! LOL! Well, have I mentioned that I got to touch Matthew Perry? OK, OK, that's not really the best thing that's come out of all this. There are so many good things that have happened, though. First, my husband, Joe, no longer works crazy, 80-hour weeks. The money I make has enabled him to work a normal 40-hour week and spend more time at home with the kids. That's been wonderful for all of us. And I thank God for the opportunity to inspire others with my words. I just love when I get mail from readers who thank me for making them smile or laugh, or who thank me for helping them to get through a rough day and reminding them that it's OK if the laundry's piled up, chicken nuggets are being served for dinner for the fourth time this week, and the kids are running around the house like rabid monkeys in Batman costumes complete with tablecloth "capes."
What is your typical day like?
A three-ring circus, and I'm the one spinning 12 plates at the same time. Of course, it usually ends with a big crash.
Rapid-Fire Questions:
1. When you were 10 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?
For real? I don't even remember what I had for lunch yesterday. I sure don't remember anything from more than 25 years ago.
2. What type of kids did you hang out with in high school?
I had an eclectic mix of friends, but mostly band geeks, even though I wasn't even in band. Maybe I was a wannabe band geek?
3. What women from the past do you most identify with?
I should probably have something profound here, huh? My mind's blank.
4. What's your workout?
LOL!!! Ouch, I think I pulled something laughing. Maybe next time I'll stretch first.
5. Cat or dog?
Four-legged mammals.
6. What do you do when you want to completely tune out?
I'm sorry, what was the question?
7. What book is sitting on your shelf waiting to be read?
Ugh, there are too many to list. I did just finish reading Madeline to my daughter, though. Does that count?
8. If you could have dinner with any two people, who would you choose?
I would choose someone who would make me laugh and someone who would foot the bill.
9. What is the one thing you want or do not want the next generation of girls to encounter?
Yo Gabba Gabba!
10. If there were one thing you could change in your life, what would it be?
I'm pretty sure I'd change some of these answers.
Dawn's blog, BECAUSE I SAID SO, continues to be one of the funniest on the blogosphere. She has been invited to speak at conferences and test products. She has been invited to the red carpet with the cast of Friends and to media-only events. Dawn was recently dubbed by the Bloggers Choice Awards as the Best Parenting Blog and came in second for Best Humor Blog, fourth for Hottest Mommy Blogger and sixth for Best Blog of All Time. I am convinced my friend Dawn doesn't sleep – ever!
Michelle Kemper Brownlow befriends other bloggers, most not as famous, on her own blog, My Semblance of Sanity, where she writes about her own three-kid-chaos in an attempt to stay out of therapy.


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It's that time of year again…the temperatures are dropping and children's coats are needed for the 2012 Coat-a-Kid campaign. Your kids' old coats can make a warm difference for children in need in the Evansville area. Just drop off any old coats at Don's Claytons, where the coats will be cleaned and distributed to Evansville Christian Life Center and Hope Central in Boonville. Collection is continuing through December and will be distributed through January. To find out more, call 812-424-9979 or click here! Then click on "News and Awards."