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Review of Smart Betting TIPS
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By having a limited variety in your posts, your fans may get bored. Be sure to vary your posts more and always give your fans something new and exciting.
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This is a fantastic collection of marine and island images from around the world by famed photojournalist Tim Rock. Marine mammals like whales and dolphins, big fish like mantas and sharks and lots of small colorful reef critters are shown in this collection of images taken all over the world. From the coasts of Africa to the tranquil Bahamas, the depths of Indonesia to the open ocean of Tonga. Rock has an amazing array of marine life and island images for your perusal. Also included are some cultural images, scenics and aerials.
This is a great gift for divers, snorkelers and anyone who loves the ocean world.
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Twenty-one wins. Two out of three over rival St. Mary's. A league championship and a trip to the Sac-Joaquin Section semifinals.
Tokay High's 2006 baseball campaign was stellar, but the run ended just short of a second straight title game. Needing two wins to stay alive, the Tigers fell, 6-3, to second-seeded Pitman on May 26 — their bats stymied by a tall, lanky flamethrower from Turlock.


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Bradford Bulls have been given the go-ahead to remain in Super League, at least for the next 12 months.
The Bulls effectively forfeited their three-year Super League licence, which was awarded just over 12 months ago, by going into administration on June 26.
Bradford's future was secured a fortnight ago when local restaurant owner Omar Khan agreed a deal to buy the club from the administrators, and they have now been granted a probationary 12-month licence to stay in the top flight.
RFL chief executive Nigel Wood said: "A probationary licence allows us to closely monitor the performance of Bradford Bulls next season and develop a view on what direction we take in future years."
The announcement, which came three days after Khan's takeover was ratified by the RFL, will enable the new administrators to make plans to take the club forward, although they will do so without head coach Mick Potter after he confirmed he would be returning to Australia.
Although Bradford's membership of the RFL was restored earlier this week, there were fears the club would have to undergo a mini-round of licensing in order to allow leading the Championship clubs to press their case for promotion over the Bulls.
But Khan and honorary chairman Gerry Sutcliffe were given news of the licence on Friday afternoon, along with the other Super League clubs, who had earlier agreed to stick with 14 teams for 2013.
Wood added: "This is a very positive development which provides stability for all the clubs in Super League and the Championship, and allows the sport to approach next season with even greater confidence.
"The board deliberated long and hard and took into consideration the many views of the sport's various constituents before reaching a decision which we believe is in the best interests of the whole game."


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The singer 'was scared' to perform again after two-year hiatus, but quickly overcame his nervous when seeing the audience.
Neil Diamond suffered crippling stagefright ahead of his U.K. concert comeback at the weekend - two years after taking a hiatus from performing live. The "Sweet Caroline" hitmaker performed at the BBC Radio Theatre in London on Saturday, October 30 as part of an upcoming TV special which will air on November 13.
And the singer admits he had big doubts about agreeing to document his concert comeback for TV - because it had been so long since his last show. He says, "I was scared... This was a live concert on BBC Radio, and, in two weeks, it goes live all over Britain. I hadn't performed in two years. You put your other hat on, you become a normal human being. So I was nervous."
But he quickly rediscovered the old Diamond magic, "The audience was right there and they made me feel like it was going to be OK. All the nerves went away."


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DANNY Hollands' foot injury is not as bad as first feared, the Advertiser understands, but he could still face several weeks on the sidelines.
The Swindon Town midfielder hobbled off just before half-time in the 2-0 victory over Shrewsbury on Saturday and has since undergone two scans as the club's medical staff try to identify the extent of the damage.
There is no official word from the Robins regarding the Charlton man's condition, and it remains uncertain how his loan deal will be affected by the injury.
Elsewhere, the search for a new owner at Town continues, with club officials locked in talks with a number of interested parties.
Two separate foreign investors are understood to be discussing the possible acquisition of a large chunk of majority shareholder Andrew Black's 98 per cent stake in the Robins, along with at least two further potential buyers.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that Crawley Town recalled advance tickets for Town's trip to the Broadfield Stadium next week in the wake of reports linking Swindon with administration.
Tickets for the match can no longer be bought by Town fans at the County Ground, and the Adver understands the decision was influenced by the suggestion of financial difficulties in SN1. Crawley were unavailable for comment when contacted by the Advertiser yesterday.
Swindon have accepted an apology from Football League Paper writer Chris Dunlavy following an article published on Sunday in which he claimed the club committed "financial doping" and "virtually cheated their way out" of League Two last season.
The newspaper will issue a full printed apology and retraction, pay damages to cover Town's legal fees and donate £500 to the club's chosen charity, Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
However, former chairman Jeremy Wray, who was named in the piece in question, was not satisfied by the apology, saying he wanted to see the paper "take editorial responsibility for the young journalist".
Finally, the Adver has learnt that the loan deals of Paul Caddis and Adam Rooney will not be affected by the financial situation at Birmingham.
The Blues are looking for new investment to help them deal with their spiralling wage bill, and BBC West Midlands has suggested that they are actively looking to offload players in an effort to ease the money problems at St Andews.
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The Car Accident Injury Attorneys app from Las Vegas based firm Benson & Bingham is designed to help you if you've been involved in an accident
Spice Stellar Mi-508 smartphone was launched in August 2014. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 pixels by 854 pixels.
The Spice Stellar Mi-508 is powered by 1.3GHz dual-core it comes with 512MB of RAM. The phone packs 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Spice Stellar Mi-508 packs a 8-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 2-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Spice Stellar Mi-508 runs Android 4.4 and is powered by a 2000mAh removable battery.
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Dr. Para joined the faculty in 1981. He is Associate Dean for Clinical Research in the College of Medicine and Public Health. He has served as Chief of Staff of OSU Hospital and President of the College of Medicine's Faculty Council. He has been a recipient of research awards from the American Lung Association, and NIH for work with herpes simplex, Legionella and HIV/AIDS.
Dr. Para was named Professor of the Year by the graduating medical school class of 1989 and has been awarded the Ohio Department of Health Directors AIDS Service Award in 1988, its AIDS Leadership Award in 1999 and the Healthcare Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, 2001. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Infectious Disease Society of America. He currently serves on the Ohio Department of Health's AIDS Drugs Assistance Program and Hemophilia Advisory Committee. He directs the AIDS Education and Training subunit at Ohio State and is co-principal investigator of the ACTG.
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Dr. Para's clinical interest is in HIV and viral infections in compromised hosts. His research interest is in HIV therapeutics and vaccines, HIV management issues and HIV drug resistance. His recent work focuses on clinical trials of HIV therapeutics and vaccines.
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Mark handled my complex, lengthy case as if it was his own, personal matter. He was caring and kind while being professional, knowledgeable, and always accessible - even when traveling. I highly recommend Mark Kleiman if you want an experienced, dedicated, talented professional invested in your case.
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Mark Kleiman is unprofessional and disrespectful to his clients. He took my case on a contingency basis. Upon doing so, Mark gave me the brunt of the work to do in filling out several extensive documents with detailed information, which was the foundation for the case. Upon completion Mark explained that he will review the documents and get started on the case. "Get started" consisted of his asking for a copy of my employment documents from my former employer. This was the extent of what Mark did. He would ignore my numerous calls, emails, and voice messages left in his office leaving my case unattended to. Mark never made any efforts to call me regarding the case. His legal assistant however continually reassured me that he was indeed working on my case. As several more months passed, I finally got Mark on the phone after many attempts of reaching him, and he apologized for not attending to my case because he had personal things to attend to. He admitted he never even looked at the case. He however promised that he would not take on another case or attend to another case before mine. He vowed that at the end of the month, he would have reviewed my case, have a document ready to send to my previous employer, or at that point give me the name of another attorney that he had spoken with that could take on my case and finally help me. This was two months ago. I never heard from Mark, nor would he return any of my many emails, phone calls, or voice messages.
After 6 months of being misled, manipulated, and disrespected as a client, I have decided to let others know to be careful of this attorney. My case now is by the wayside due to Mark's lack of professionalism and promises to attend to my case. I am disappointed because I have put my faith in him to help me through an unfair circumstance and now I am left at square one.


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Mexican Rice
Recipe by Pot Scrubber
Are you craving that great Mexican rice from your favorite taco stand? Here it is. This is just like a good Mexican restaurant rice. Many recipes taste good... but the texture just isn't right. You know how it is... you have prepared scores of Mexican rice recipes but always have been disappointed. It may be delicious but kinda "gloopy and wet." Try this. Everything is pureed and cooked in. There are no chunks of anything... just dry fluffy rice with all the seasonings and just the tiniest hint of a tomato flavor. I will throw away all of my Mexican rice recipes- this is the one I have been looking for for years! I don't own a rice cooker but some people have had disappointing results using one. You will also need to adjust your cooking time if you want to use brown rice. I recommend following the cooking instructions as directed. Proceed at your own peril if you stray. Enjoy.
Top Review by amjatl
My husband is Dominican, so rice is something I cook every day. I thought I would try this to give a variation from white rice. It was excellent! However, for those of you who would rather not rinse your rice and still have it come out fluffy and not sticky, I can tell you exactly how to do it. It is the same way Dominican rice is cook. Follow steps 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PUT IT IN TH OVEN. EVERYTHING IS COOKED ON THE STOVETOP. Allow all the water to boil out of the pot. When you see air holes in the rice and a wooden spoon can stand on its own in the rice, then you reduce the heat to medium low and cover the dutch oven with a tight fitting. Continue cooking the rice for 25 - 30 minutes. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID DURING THIS TIME. This method is great for cooking any type of rice dish and you only have. When rice is cooked properly, the grains will actually split open down the middle and have a firm texture to them, and that is exactly what happens when you cook rice by this method.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 340.19 g tomatoes, very ripe and cored
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 medium jalapenos
- 473.18 ml long grain white rice
- 78.07 ml canola oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 473.18 ml chicken broth
- 14.79 ml tomato paste (may omit if using canned tomatoes)
- 7.39 ml salt
- 118.29 ml fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 lime
Directions See How It's Made
- Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350.
- Process tomato and onion in processor or blender until pureed and thoroughly smooth. Transfer mixture to measuring cup and reserve exactly 2 cups. Discard excess.
- Remove ribs and seeds from 2 jalapenos and discard. Mince flesh and set aside. Mince remaining jalapeno. Set aside.
- Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1 1/2 minutes.Shake rice vigorously to remove excess water.This step removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. IF YOU OMIT THIS STEP YOUR RICE WILL NOT BE DRY AND FLUFFY.
- Heat oil in heavy bottomed ovensafe 12 inch straight sided sautee pan or Dutch oven with tight fitting lid over low-medium heat about 2 minutes. (The recipe is very specific about this but I used a 10 inch dutch oven and it worked out fine.) Drop a few rice grains in and if they sizzle then it is ready. Add rice and fry stirring until rice is light golden and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Be careful that the oil doesn't get too hot too fast or the oil will splatter.
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and 2 minced jalapenos and cook , stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, pureed mixture,tomato paste, and salt. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
- Cover pan and transfer pan to oven to bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes.Stir well after 15 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, minced jalapeno to taste, and pass lime wedges separately.
- Edited to add 6-15-05: If you can't get good fresh tomatoes you are better off using canned tomatoes. Don't use those awful hard and underipe tomatoes that are at most supermarket chains. Just be sure that the processed tomatoes and the one onion equals 2 cups. One the other hand- if you find that after processing your tomatoes and onions that you have less than 2 cups- simply add enough bottled salsa to make up the difference.
- Edited 8-21-06: Do not skip any of the steps. It may seem stupid- but rinsing the rice to remove the starch is very important if you want fluffy rice. It will only take two minutes of your time but it makes the difference.
- Edited 8-15-08: Leftovers are just as delicious the next day so this is a perfect dish to make ahead time for potlucks. This rice also freezes well. For Freezing Ahead: Cool, portion and freeze in a ziploc bag. To reheat from frozen: Place in a pyrex dish and warm in the microwave, stirring every 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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The London Mayor Ken Livingstone was suspended for four weeks today for bringing his office into disrepute by comparing a Jewish reporter to a Nazi concentration camp guard.
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I only stayed at the hostel for 1 night when driving the Great Ocean Road. Location is very good and the building was very clean with a spacious common room. It wasn't too busy so we were able to cook and eat straight away. It was very relaxed and we had a fun night playing drinking games in the common room with some fellow travellers.
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I stayed at Space for nearly 3 weeks and loved the place. The whole place is very clean, the dorms and bathrooms are modern and comfortable. The location is awesome, in the north of the CBD so can walk everywhere. The jacuzzi on the roof is an added bonus with a nice view over the city. Facilities are all excellent and the bar/restaurant downstairs always has good deals on food and drink. Only downside is you can't BYO drinks so if you're looking for a party hostel this is not the place.
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The possibility last month of war breaking out in Iraq contributed to a sharp dip in Taiwan's export orders, to their lowest growth rate in almost a year.
Orders for the island's products dropped 14.2% on a sequential basis in February, to $11.17 billion, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs. Electronic systems, subsystems, and components are among Taiwan's primary exports.
The latest figures represented a 9.9% gain from a year earlier, but that is the first time since March 2002 that the year-over-year increase was not in double digits, the ministry said. Export orders for the previous month are usually an indicator of actual shipments in the current month, said the ministry's statistics chief, Chang Yaw Tzong.
Chang attributed the slowed growth in February to anticipation of war and its subduing effect on foreign orders, particularly from the United States. "Orders from the U.S. didn't increase," Chang said.
But that is only one of several factors contributing to the slowdown, according to Ben Lee, an analyst at Nomura Securities Co. Ltd., Taipei. "The situation in Iraq, a weak U.S. economy, and the Chinese New Year holidays all contrib-uted to the slower growth of export orders in February, in which there were almost 10 fewer working days," Lee said.
Demand from the United States, the island's largest overseas market, was flat in February at $3.2 billion. European orders climbed 8.3%, to $1.8 billion, and Japanese orders increased 2.4%, to $1.1 billion. Orders from Hong Kong, which serves as a way station for the shipment of products from Taiwan to mainland China, surged 28.9%,to $2.4 billion, the ministry said.
Chang said the slowdown would not significantly affect business in Taiwan if the war in Iraq ends soon. "If the war lasts less than three months, Taiwan companies won't be affected very much. Otherwise, demand from their global clients would shrink to a great extent."
If the war lasts longer than expected, Taiwan companies' profits are likely to be squeezed by factors such as rising oil prices and insurance fees, indus-try sources said.
The island's electronics industry has already felt some effects of the war with a disruption of shipping schedules and an increase in shipping costs. "Maritime shipments for heavy items such as desktops and CRT monitors have been delayed," Nomura's Lee said.
China Airlines and EVA Airways, Taiwan's two largest air carriers, announ-ced cargo rate increases last week of 10% to the U.S. and 15% to Europe, citing increased costs and demand.
But even if shipping costs go up, some of Taiwan's electronics companies said there won't be an immediate impact on their price structure.
"There has been no substantial impact so far," said Jesse Chou, a spokesman for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC), the world's largest foundry services provider. "Even if there were, freight accounts for only a small portion of our costs."
Chou added that in some cases, shipping costs are not even a factor because TSMC calculates its quotes in a variety of ways for different customers. Some prices are based only on what it costs TSMC to get the products out of the factory or beyond local ports, rather than delivered to their destination.
While industry leviathans such as TSMC may easily absorb the additional freight costs resulting from the war, some of Taiwan's smaller fish may find the expenses more difficult to swallow.
An executive with Quanta Computer Inc., which ships laptops to major OEMs such as Hewlett-Packard Co., admitted to a slight increase in his company's prices, but wouldn't say how much.
Eric Chen, special assistant to the president for Taiwan chipset design house ALi Corp., said the impact of increased shipping rates on his company has so far been minimal.
"Most of our customers are in China and Taiwan, so we're largely unaffected by the rate increases," which apply to Europe and the United States, he said.
Both the increased freight costs and the shipping delays are mitigated by the fact that Taiwan's companies saw the war coming and prepared for it, said Nomura's Lee. "Most OEMs have built up some inventory by asking their Taiwan suppliers to deliver products before the war even began."


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To their credit, most Catholic leaders have not played the "anti-Catholic" card during the long and gruesome series of revelations of priests' sexual abuse of children. Though crimes -- and the reports about them -- have been bitter pills, bishops and other leaders have shown an increasing tendency to face them without placing the blame on factions out to get them.
Not so the new archibishop of New York, Timothy Dolan, who flashed this canard in a virolent attack on the New York Times. He lumps together three pieces -- Maureen Dowd's column critical of the nuns' investigation (full disclosure: I was quoted in it) and two that involved Laurie Goodstein, one on a Franciscan who fathered a child who's now dying and another on the Pope's welcome of Anglicans -- in a furious blog diatribe on the paper as the enemy of the Catholic church. This was after the Times turned down his bid to place the attack on the paper's Op-Ed page.
Dolan's strategy is to make grand assumptions about motives, which he believes to be hostile to Catholicism, rather than to discuss the actual content of any of the articles. He apparently has no basis for saying that the articles were inaccurate, just that he was affronted that they got the kind of prominent play that they did. As proof, he submits that the Times story about Orthodox Jews who were arrested for child abuse weren't pursued with the same prosecutorial, even persecutorial fervor with which Catholic sex abuse stories have been. And why, he asks accusingly, would the Times print a story about the Franciscan priest that was old, never mind the merits of the story itself.
The blog itself sounds plaintif, as if it were from a leader of neglected little religious group that was always lost in the coverage and may have a legitimate gripe. But the archbishop sits astride an institution that has dominated relgious life in New York for a long time. It has usually had its way with the media. Maybe that has become considered an entitlement.
Laurie Goodstein, the Times national religion correspondent, is a superb reporter and writer. She did those pieces and many others with her usual level of integrity and professionalism. For Dolan to attack her and Maureen Dowd in the hysterical manner in which he did not only is grossly unfair but stands as an illustration of what their stories are largely about -- the unacceptable treatment of women.
We say: Charlottesville reveals the weeping wound of racism. What do we, the American Catholic faith community, do next? Read the editorial.
His blast also sounds like the new kid on the block trying to make a name for himself by taking on the newspaper goliath as the defender of the church. Maybe he thinks it will enshrine him in boldness and visibility.
It may rouse the dispirited forces in the church who have long clung to the anti-Catholic canard, hate the media and are looking for St. George to slay the dragon off Times Square. But otherwise it's got problems. Offering heat but no light, dealing personal attacks, acting like a spoilsport because the Times won't run your article and implying that the Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn should have received tougher coverage isn't likely to win you many friends.
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How to Master Fast-Forwarding Past Commercials on Your DVR
A morning tip for today. And probably tomorrow, too.
Oh, the DVR. Not a particularly great acronym (R just isn't a strong anchoring letter). But what a device. It is a blessing of modernity to be able to silence and then sprint right past commercials, snagging saved time in three-minute bundles.
Or at least it can be. But most of us get a little over-excited with the fast-forward button, shooting right past our show's return from commercial and then needing to back-track, sometimes a couple times over. Precious seconds: wasted. But I've come up with two strategies for being a more accurate play-pusher (not a particularly great name, I know). And so, I offer them to you:
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- When in the midst of the commercials, keep an eye out for promotions for programs that are on the same channel—either shows that are coming up next or, if it's a primetime basic cable show, the local news. That often is a signal that the show is about to come back; prepare yourself.
- If you do overshoot, look for that box that is the show's content rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) in the upper-left corner of the screen. That appears each time a show returns. Once you see that, wait a beat, then press play.
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A man old claims Bill Clinton is his father and reportedly had an affair with his mother,an-ex prostitute.
Danney Williams, who insists Clinton is his father even though he doesn't have any conclusive proof, has launched an online campaign to pressure the 42nd president to take a DNA test.
This isn't the first time they are making the claims.His mother, Bobbie Ann Williams, reportedly claims she began a sexual relationship Clinton in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1984 while he was the state's governor and she was a 24-year-old prostitute.
In 1992, in exchange for a fee ,she told Globe magazine she and Clinton had an affair while he was running for president against George H.W. Bush.
Clinton didn't submit to a paternity test and her claims were never proven as the story was largely ignored by the press.
She claimed Clinton was the father because her son's skin tone is light and the then-governor was her only white client at the time.Bobbie Ann told Globe:
"When I told him that he was the father of my baby, he just laughed.
"He rubbed my big belly and said, 'Girl, that can't be my baby.' But I knew it was. I just had this kind of woman's feeling that this was his child."
In 1999 it was reported a DNA test found that Clinton was not Danney's father.There have since been claims the test was flawed or didn't even take place.
The news about the DNA test was first reported by conservative news website the Drudge Report, which carried a report on Danney's claims and social media campaign today.
"My name is Danney Lee Williams, I'm the son of the 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton."All I want to do is shake my father's hand. I have requested a DNA test."


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Steve and Nate Dittbenner once helped deliver a baby in the back of an ambulance when they were unable to get to the hospital in time.
It's one of the memorable moments for the father and son, who are Elk River firefighters and EMTs with the Elk River Ambulance Service.
In the case of the baby delivery, they had responded to a call of a woman in labor and were trying to get to the hospital in Princeton when the baby wouldn't wait. They only made it as far as Ranch Road and County Road 1 in Elk River, where the ambulance pulled to the side of the road and the baby was born. Mom and baby were then transported to the hospital and all was well.
"It was kind of cool," Steve said.
Steve has been an Elk River firefighter since 1978 and ambulance coordinator since 1979. Nate joined the fire department and ambulance service in 1999.
The two also work together at Minnesota Fabrication and Machine in Elk River, where Steve is a co-owner and Nate is sales manager.
Steve got involved in the fire department when the company was located near the fire station on Jackson Avenue. Firefighter Chuck Oscarson worked nearby and Steve often talked to him after he got back from fire runs. One day Oscarson told him he should join the fire department.
Steve applied and talked to Fire Chief Lloyd Barthel, who asked him, 'When can you start?'
"I told him Labor Day weekend — 1978 or 33 years ago this fall," Steve said.
Steve grew up in Wayzata and never planned to become a firefighter. He thought he wanted to be a police officer but eventually decided to pursue another career.
When Steve joined the Elk River Fire Department he also became part of the ambulance service. He had an advanced first aid certificate from college and made his first ambulance call the day he joined the fire department.
For Nate, the life of a firefighter was familiar from the time he was a boy.
"I grew up my whole life going to fire (department) picnics and all that and being around the firefighters," Nate said.
He said he likes the camaraderie and the excitement of being a firefighter.
Nate took the Firefighter I class on his own before applying to the Elk River Fire Department when Bruce West was chief. New recruits are required to take the Firefighter I class in their first year on the department.
Steve said he was "totally shocked" when Nate decided to join the department.
"I was glad but it surprised me," Steve said.
The two respond to 12-15 fire calls and 10-20 ambulance calls a month.
What is it like working together?
Nate said they are used to working together every day at Minnesota Fabrication and Machine.
"We don't pull any punches," Steve added. "When things are wrong, we tell each other. We're still able to go fishing on a weekend, so I guess it's all working out."


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Want a bigger 28MHz antenna?
G0SXC's QRZ.com page showing his massive yagi for 28MHz. It has a boom length of 78 feet and a gain of 13.1dBd. Remember that each element is about 16 feet long, so you get an idea what a monster this is. I bet his neighbours must love him! This also explains why Kevin is such a consistent signal in East Anglia some 200 miles away.
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- g4ilo said...
Especially since his QTH, according to Google Maps, is a row of back to backs in Clitheroe. You would think that you could see an antenna that size from the aerial photo.
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- Roger G3XBM said...
And my wife complains that my 4 foot square 28MHz wire halo is an eyesore!
- Tue Mar 09, 06:41:00 pm GMT
- Roger G3XBM said...
Just noticed the road parallel to Kevin's is called Tower Hill. Very apt.
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- Andre said...
How on earth does he hide it!
- Wed Mar 10, 08:49:00 am GMT
Must be using stealth technology.
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It's uncertain whether Matt Barkley will make himself eligible for next year's NFL draft. If he does, the USC junior quarterback has already cemented his legacy after last Saturday night's 38-35 upset victory over Oregon at Autzen Stadium in a Pacific 12 Conference showdown as 59,933 fans looked on.
The strong-armed gun-slinger from Orange County Mater Dei High, tossed four touchdown passes, finished with 323 yards, and connected on 26 of 34 attempts.
"We pulled this one out,'' said Barkley. "This is a different team than the other two." USC had been outscored 100-52 in its last two meetings with the Ducks.
Oregon (9-2) was a 14-point favorite, came in having captured three of four from USC, and ranked No. 4 in the Bowl Championship Series standings.
"That was a big win for our fans and players,'' said USC Head Coach Lane Kiffin. "They're [Oregon] a great team and Chip Kelly's a great coach."
Barkley's been criticized for throwing interceptions (26 in two seasons, but only six in 2011).
He was picked off by safety John Boyett, and the interception led to a one-yard run by LaMichael James (78 yards on 20 rushes) with 7:05 left in the fourth quarter, trimming USC's lead to three points.
The score was aided when quarterback Darron Thomas unloaded an 18-yard pass to tight end David Paulson, who made a brilliant one-handed grab.
It became tighter when Barkley and running back Marc Tyler (49 yards on 12 carries) fumbled the exchange deep inside Oregon territory. Tyler had a three-yard scoring run with 9:27 left in the third quarter to make it 31-14.
The No. 18 Trojans (9-2) survived when Alejandro Maldonado's 37-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left as time expired.
Aside from Barkley, the other star was true freshman wide receiver Marqise Lee (eight receptions for 187 yards).
"I'm getting more comfortable every game,'' said Lee, who caught a 59-yard pass from Barkley to make it 7-0 with 6:35 left in the opening quarter.
A world-class sprinter from Serra High, Lee added 134 yards on punt and kickoff returns.
It became 14-0 early in the second quarter after Barkley drove USC 69 yards on seven plays with the march culminating in a 12-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Robert Woods (53 yards and seven catches).
Barkley's four-yard strike to Woods with 2:27 left in the second quarter made it 21-7, and it closed out a 50-yard, seven-play drive.
When Barkley hit tight end Randall Telfer with a five-yard toss as 3:28 remained in the third quarter, USC was in command by 24 points.
Oregon, which lost to Auburn in the BCS title game last season, wasn't about to fold.
Oregon freshman wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas, who attended Crenshaw High and nearly signed with USC, returned the kickoff 96 yards to make it 38-20, and when Kenjon Barner capped a nine-play, 75-yard march with an eight-yard dash as 12:44 remained in the fourth quarter, the Ducks closed within 11 points.
Darron Thomas (23 of 35 for 265 yards) found De'Anthony Thomas (49 yards and three grabs) with a 29-yard pass that ended an 88-yard, seven-play excursion as 5:53 was left in the second quarter as the Ducks trailed 14-7.
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If Kianga Ellis, a self-described "art evangelist," has a church, then it is not of this world.
In a matter of weeks, the mobile art gallery Kianga Ellis Productions descended on Santa Fe, organized a show and now aims to revolutionize the way this art town talks about art. On July 29, KEP opens its three-day, multi-platform Art Talks Weekend.
By using social media as tool, weapon and interface for hosting discussions about art, Ellis aims to transform the way people conceive of and produce it—a conversation she says isn't happening. Five of the 15 artists KEP represents will be in attendance for the discussions, and a few more will join via Skype.
Saturday's first talk, "Everything and Everyday," focuses on how artists respond to "followers" or "friends" by allowing them to gaze into the sepulchre and deconstruct the work as it is made in front of their eyes, in real time.
And where most in the art world would see a sacrilegious intrusion into the sacred tower of artistic isolation, Ellis sees an opportunity—not only to connect with and represent the artists who are using social media most effectively, but to get to the deeper questions that inform artistic creation. Hosting live art talks—and through broadcasting them through Twitter and other avenues—is a way for Ellis to make that conversation into something real and effective—something that reaches into the very heart of art itself.
Before committing herself full-time to artist representation and consulting, Ellis spent nearly a decade working on Wall Street. The financial meltdown, she says, "was kind of a welcome opportunity for me: It allowed me to focus back on my career in arts."
The 15 artists KEP represents were each chosen individually, she says, based on "a kind of sincerity and rigor of studio practice, and that he or she is making work from the gut and not the head."
They come from all backgrounds and work in several media—including "Pop Culture Pirate" video remix artist Elisa Kreisinger and Painta, a 23-year-old from Baltimore whose portraits on paper and hyperactive Twitter presence have won him a quick and fervent following.
As a unit, the artists' identities coalesce around the motif of "art with meaning"—art that asks difficult, serious questions. Katarina Wong's work in sumi ink on clayboard reveals hidden images of terror masked beneath friendly exteriors, yet their ephemeral nature recalls that of nightmare. The viewer is thus allowed some distance, while at the same time experiencing real fear.
Brian Dupont's "Broadsheet" displays an image seared into many of our brains—that of a 747 jet flying
into the World Trade Center—obscured with thick paint. A burst of raw orange paint creates start contrast against the front page of The New York Times.
It is Ellis' hope that, with Art Talks, Luddites, vanguardists, amateurs and experienced professionals alike will contribute to the conversation. She also hopes that, though the tweets may be lost in the digital ether, their influence will remain.
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The Borrowers Parent Guide
Parent Movie Review
If you, like me, spend time searching for your car keys, wallet, and other personal items, The Borrowers is a movie that may shed some light on where all those things go. Loosely based on books written in Britain by Mary Norton, this adaptation does an incredible job of recreating the tiny lives of the Clock family--little people that live in between the walls of a house owned by the late aunt of the Learner family.
The Learner's (full size people) have been told by their lawyer Ocious Potter (John Goodman) that their aunt's will doesn't exist, and without it the family cannot claim the house. We're not surprised when Goodman's sleazy character begins unveiling his plans to build a condo development on the site and that he knows where the will is and intends to destroy it. Fortunately the Borrowers overhear Potter's plans, and put their own plan to work so that they and the Learner's can have their home again.
The plot may sound simple, but the creators of this film didn't choose the easy road in bringing it to life. I marveled at the complex detailing of the sets and enjoyed the unique stylization of the entire film. Set in Britain, it's a mix of present day (Potter has a chrome plated cell phone) and 1950's (the Learner's son has a retro black and white television in his bedroom with a remote control). A sequence in a milk bottling plant was delightful and showed the expertise of the effects people to the fullest.
One minor profanity, a few tense moments, a flatulent dog who eats too much cheese, and some cartoon-like violence, are the only concerns for parents. Goodman's wonderful performance as the big bad giant and the astounding special effects put this movie head and shoulders above the Honey I Shrunk / Blew Up series, and should hold the attention of both the big and little people in your home.Starring John Goodman. Running time: 89 minutes. Theatrical release February 12, 1998. Updated July 17, 2017


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Without a dissenting voice, the Anglo-Jewish Association here adopted a resolution moved by its president, Leonard Montefiore, declaring that the Association was unable to assent to the British White Paper on Palestine "which is not in accord with the interpretation of the Mandate by successive British governments and which tends inevitably to crystallize the Jewish work in Palestine at its present stage of development."
In moving the adoption of his resolution Mr. Montefiore pointed out that the Anglo-Jewish Association had always represented a variety of Jewish opinion, adding that some of its members have been sincerely determined opponents of Zionism while others, like the chairman of its executive committee, Leonard Stein, are whole-hearted Zionists.
The Anglo-Jewish Association exists to help unite the Jewish communities in Palestine and elsewhere, he said. "It is impossible for such an organization to ignore the White Paper and Jewish indignation the world over. As English citizens we do not wish to harass the Mandatory Pawer but we are conscious that its frigid unconcern toward Jewish hopes has profoundly disillusioned Jewish idealists in Palestine whose efforts only those fortunate enough to see them can appreciate. The government has signally failed to appreciate the feelings that the language of the White Paper was likely to arouse," Mr. Montefiore declared.


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Denzel Talifero is getting a lot more than he bargained for as a member of the Duarte High School football team.
And so long as the wins keep piling up, nobody's complaining.
Talifero, who originally thought he'd be playing only linebacker for the Falcons after transferring from Muir in February, also has been the starting quarterback.
The added role was something that came about just weeks prior to the season and it has paid off to the tune of 15 touchdowns combined between rushing and passing. A number that certainly has helped the Falcons to a 3-2 record with aspirations of a Montview League championship.
"I had never played quarterback before in my entire life," Talifero said. "It's one of those things where everybody wants to play quarterback. Like, when you're a little kid, you always want to be the cool quarterback.
"So I was like, `If they need me to play quarterback, I'll try it.' "
The move has paid dividends for the Falcons, who are averaging 32 points per game. It's just that if you see Talifero's 6-foot-1, 220-pound frame, it becomes obvious he's built to be a linebacker.
Talifero was just that the past two seasons at Muir. And he was quite good for the Mustangs while helping them reach last season's semifinals of the Southeast Division playoffs.
Talifero would have been the top defensive returner for Muir, but decided to transfer to Duarte after all the coaching upheaval at Muir created an environment he wanted no part of.
At the time, it didn't look like Talifero was making a smart move. Duarte had fallen on hard times and the memory of winless seasons in 2009 and '10 was fresh in the minds of many. But Talifero made a go of it and has become a team leader while helping to change the culture around the program not so much as it pertains to enthusiasm, but rather wins.
"Over here, it's a little bit different because the coaches are here every day and the players actually want to be here every day," Talifero said. "It wasn't my team that I was trying to get away from (at Muir). It was just the problems with the administration and all the different things that were going on the last two years that I was there.
"It takes a lot here because you have to change the mindset. A lot of the seniors here have been on varsity the last two or three years. So they were here for the 0-10 season and all that losing."
The Muir connection at Duarte doesn't stop with Talifero. Head coach Jason Martin played for the Mustangs during his prep career and assistant coach Antoine Sims was a longtime assistant at Muir before joining Martin's staff.
If area fans weren't buying into Duarte earlier this season, they are now after the Falcons ended Azusa's 27-game league win streak last Thursday with a resounding 40-14 win. With Gladstone sitting pretty at 5-0, Duarte still is not considered the favorite to win the league despite the victory over Azusa. But that's just more motivation for the Falcons to keep showing everybody how serious they should be taken, according to Talifero.
"That was a big win, a statement win, but we're not finished," Talifero said. "There's still people that are skeptical. To us, every game from now on is a statement game."
Talifero's numbers so far in league have put him right in the thick of the Montview MVP race with Gladstone quarterback Kevin Amezquita. Talifero has proven to be quite the dangerous quarterback, but there's still no doubt he's a linebacker first and one of the best around. And when asked which position he prefers, the answer came with no hesitation.
"Linebacker, definitely," he said. "It's just always been me. I've always wanted to be the one delivering the hit. I like having control of the defense. I like being the one to make the big hit or big play to help my team."
So far, so good.


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Worse product I have bought in a long time the large one snapped in half when it did it threw some shards up at me and cut up my neck when it snapped my hand with all my weight went crushing down and messed up my hand pretty good gave me a boxers fracture!
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POS save Your Money
Waste of money, the drill portion doesn't drill and the extractor portion will not grip. Just spins. Piece of Shit.
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Never Fails to Work for Me
It works every time for me. But you do need the following:
1. Secure the object you are working on ( like using a vice )
2. Use steady hand and apply good pressure to the drill.
3. Use very very slow drill speed.
Basically the tool will work when there is zero wobbling.
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Don't Waste Your Money!
The out side of package says that it "takes any screw out."
Once you have purchased the product and open the package the inside states that the product is
"Not recommended for Drywall / Sheetrock screws".
My opinion, False advertising.
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Terribly Disappointing...
Would have totally been worth the $15 if the kit had worked. I followed the directions carefully and the extractors are total garbage. How disappointing.
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***************Must Read-I drilled out the screw and then I flipped around to use the other bit to extract it. Did not work **** However I tried one size larger and it literally came out in 3 seconds. So if the second side is not grabbing try one size larger.
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I was going to order a SpeedOut until I decided to check out reviews first. BOY AM I glad I DID first! ! ! ! Not only am I very leery of the website but people who Did BUY this tool were 99% unfavorable. I think I'll keep keep MY money & save MY money & DO without THE HEADACHES.! ! ! !
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Ordered one set. It was supposed to be $19.95, with free shipping and handling. My credit card was billed $22.90. I haven't got them yet but if I had to do it over again, I would not buy it from the offical sales page.
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It sounds like you were charged tax.
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More like a $2.95 processing fee.
Deceptive Sales Tactics
Automated order taking using lots of stall tactics and confusing instructions. I accidently ordered 3 kits instead of 1 because they confused me into pushing the wrong button on my phone and then they do not provide any option to change the order as they collect all your credit card info on the front end of the transaction. Very shady sales tactics. Made me stay on the phone for over 15 minutes by making me offer after offer that I had to reject each and every time under the guise that it was taking time to complete the process of my initial offer. CNBC should be ashamed for not screening its advertisers any better than this. I trusting this company only because it was a promo on CNBC. Boy was I ignorant! I had to contact my credit card company and cancel the transaction which forced me to cancel my debit card and have to have a new card re-issued. BEWARE
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The damn tool broke in half changing my thermostat now am out a vehicle because the whole top has to be pulled out first to get the piece out really sucks wish I had a phone number?
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Thanks for the reviews. This helped in not purchasing something that I would regret buying. Not having a single positive review says something.
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Buy a left-handed drill bit and easy out from local supplier.
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That's right. Just by going into a hardware store and just concentrating on the task your on, you will know what you need!
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I ordered and received speed out. I broke a bit and called them several times. I'm still waiting for a replacement bit. They didn't wait for the money but I have to wait for a replacement. This is very disappointed.
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What were you doing that caused the bit to break?
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Does it work??????????????
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No they do not work. I had four 2 inch deck screws that were stripped and needed removed. I bought and tried the Speed Out. My loss, did not even drill out top of screw and could not use extractor side at all. The bit would just spin and smoke but no movement. Since it did not work on deck, I thought I would give it another shot on cabinet hinge screw. Well no luck! Same dismal result. Not worth Free!
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After contacting the company a month after purchasing this with no delivery of the product, I do seem to have it on the way. BUT after it shipped, I got a call to "confirm" the address and to tell me they were sending me $100 worth of gas coupons - charging me another $1 and if I didn't cancel the promotion they had I would get charged 19.99 every month...NOT COOL! He would not take NO for an answer, and I had to tell him over and over I did not want that! He finally relented and said he would put down I said NO!! but now I will have to watch and see if my CC is charged for this bogus 'service"
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Got the same call with a "free" offer. Knowing this I would not have ordered the product.
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I ordered 10/7/13, it is now 11/3/13. My credit card was charged on the 1st, but still no product has been received. Wonder how long it takes to get it, and will I ever get it? just wondering...
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We ordered ours on 10/6 and just received them today...the 11/13!! They state 4-6 wks. so yours should be coming!!..~S
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I also used DISC5 and got $5 off (thanks Christie). Say "no" to all the pop up "don't you want this item too" ads, and there is no shipping fee. There was a $1 "internet fee" but since I got the $5 off I was happy. Hope it works! Husband wanted it!
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Yep,thanks! I'm glad that I looked here first.
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I ordered 10/7/13, it is now 11/3/13. My credit card was charged on the 1st, but still no product has been received. Wonder how long it takes to get it, and will I ever get it? just wondering...
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Why no reviews of this product online? It's probably too new and of course all online vendors hide their shipping fees which are absurdly high by calling them S&H or whatever marketing buzz word. Typical screw.
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Firstly, this site has no reviews. That is what I was looking for when I came here. Secondly, there really is a shipping fee of $5.95, it's just disguised as processing, handling, etc. Thirdly, in the privacy statement, there are links provided to avoid being contacted by all the people who will be given your address. When you click on the links, there is a WOT warning indicating the site has problems. When you order the Speed Out, there is a place for the customer to fill in a promo code. In reality, there is no promo code. I called Customer Service and was told to ignore any reference to a promo code. Something's not right.
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I was looking at the site and noticed that the $5.95 p/h is only if you add the broken light bulb extractor to your order. Also, I was able to use the promo code DISC5 and I received a $5.00 discount on my order.
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A Great Experience in Every Way!: Voyager of the Seas Cruise Review by topper44
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A Great Experience in Every Way!
Destination: Europe - Western Mediterranean
Embarkation: Venice
The ship i now about 12 years old but still looked lovely to me. My cabin was in very good condition, in fact, they changed the furniture during the course of the cruise although the items they took out still looked good to me.
I was, as always with Royal Caribbean, very impressed with some of the crew members. My waitress, Laura from Romania, was particularly excellent. I am on a strict diet and she really went out of her way to make sure I got steamed vegetables with each meal and a fruit plate for dessert. This was so much better than my previous experience.
All in all I heartily recommend this itinerary and ship.
There was no option on the list for Koper or Ravenna so I will write about the 3 ports in this More space.
Port 1 was Koper and I took an excursion to Ljubljana. This was a delightful city with beautiful architecture and lovely outdoor cafes. It happened to be the day of their Medieval parade which was lovely and colourful. I then had time for a leisurely walk around Koper which was also charming but very small.
The next port was Ravenna and I did an expensive but worthwhile excursion to Bologna and Ravenna. Both cities were very interesting and full of historical gems.
In Bari itself I felt I made a mistake. I took the excursion to Alberobello which was an OK place but the excursion took up far too much of the day in relation to the interest leaving far too little time for Bari itself.
I did have just enough time to have a wander around the old town and took a bicycle rickshaw which was excellent. In short I would not recommend an excursion in Bari and felt I cheated myself by wasting the time. Less
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The Largo community honored civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at two major events in recent days with an eye toward Tuesday's historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation's first black president.
On Saturday afternoon, the city hosted a celebration at Ulmer Park, featuring live music and games.
On Monday, about 50 members of the Greater Ridgecrest community came together at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate King's legacy. The prayer breakfast, organized by Friends of Ridgecrest and the Greater Ridgecrest Crime Watch groups, overflowed with appreciation and acknowledgement of Obama's historic swearing in.
Speakers specifically recognized how King's work set the stage for Obama. "Tomorrow we celebrate a new day, a new president, an African-American president," said Marvin Green, a member of St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church.
"Martin Luther King marched so Obama could run," said the Rev. Willie McClendon, who was honored, along with his congregation, for supporting community organizations in Ridgecrest.
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Anyone planning a trip to Nepal ?
Anyone planning a trip to Nepal ?
Hi there,
Yes,we'll be there,We fly on the 12th March.Staying in Boudha on pilgrimage.Is it your first time in Nepal?Can't wait to visit again.
Me and OH are flying from LHR (via Abu Dhabi) to Kathmandu on 18 March.
We're in the country for 5 weeks.
Starting off in KTM, then bus to Bandipur and onward to Pokhara. Taking it easy in Pokhara with a couple of nights in Dhampus.
Back to KTM, staying in Bhaktpaur for the Nepalese New Year (Bisket Jatra) for a few days.
Then to Chitwan to hopefully see a bit of wildlife, and finally back to KTM and home.
Should be good providing we don't go down with any easy to catch illnesses.
@ PompeyPete. If you get time go and see Lama Wangdu in Boudha,ask around the main Stupa and someone will be happy to take you there or give you directions.He's about 5-10 mins walk from the Stupa and well worth a visit.He's a great healer and Chod practitioner.He also does predictions.Between about 7.30am till 11am every morning you can go for a blessing,healing,prediction or just to see him.In the evening the monks at his monastery do the Chod practice,this starts around 7.30pm every evening and again is well worth a visit.Stay safe and well.Happy Travelling
Brian. Thanks, I've made a note.
I suppose these people need to know stuff like exact time of birth in order to give you accurate and correct predictions?
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@PompeyPete, No but if it's for someone other than yourself,someone who won't be there for him to see,then take a recent photo of the person.
There's quite a lot about Lama Wangdu on Google.
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A music teacher at Champlin Park High School (CPHS) for 21 years, Steve Lyons knew something was missing in what the department was offering students. While Lyons loves teaching band, he wanted to reach more students.
With the goal of opening the door to share his passion for music and performance with more students, Lyons had an idea: a World Drumming class that would explore the music and culture of African and Caribbean countries. Knowing CPHS has a minority population of 34 percent with many students from African countries, Lyons took his idea to Stephen Cobb, the school's student learning advocate. Cobb thought it was a great idea, as did Principal Mike George and Assistant Principal Steve Hall.
After these conversations the School Board approved funding to create a new music elective to meet the needs of students who don't participate in traditional band or orchestra courses, Lyons's class was a go.
"The class works to break down some of the racial barriers that might exist in our school hallways and to develop an understanding of different cultures," Lyons said. "The class kind of validates our African American students. They see that others are interested in understanding their culture. For other students, World Drumming is fun and engaging.
"As a teacher it's been a blessing to get to know untraditional band students – kids who pursue music in different ways. They are every bit as passionate about creating and performing music as students who have been in band for five years."
In class, the group of 12 students sat in a circle. As they wait for class to being, students randomly tap on the brightly colored drums. The drums, as well as soft shakers and bongos, were paid for by a $4,000 donation to the music department. When time came for class to begin, Lyons plays a beat on his drum and the students answer back with the same beat. One student picks up a rattler from a variety of additional instruments in the middle of the circle and answers back with the drummers.
The students have complete concentration as they mimic Lyons's quiet, louder, quiet, quite drumming. There is no shuffling of paper or side conversations in this class. It's about the music.
Once the students are warmed up, Lyons nods to the student next to him who takes over leading the class. The student plays his beat, his peers respond. With a nod from Lyons, each student has an opportunity to put his or her own signature on World Drumming class. One student's lead is as simple as one slap of the drum head, a strong slap, almost like a statement, while other students lead their peers through complex hand work. One student adds clapping to his sequence of beats. Through the exercise, Lyons taps out the beat with his foot; it's almost like second nature to the music teacher.
When the exercise comes literally full circle, for the first time since class began, Lyons speaks verbally rather than musically. He tells the students the key words for the day are "listen and watch." The students are working on patterns from the Republic of Guyana and Lyons has a specific set up for the low, medium and high drums. This is not only a class in music and culture, it's an exercise in cooperation.
"I want you to be able to play your part, but to see how it fits with others," Lyons tells the students. "Get your ears and eyes into what others are doing."
As the students think with their hands and work on a question and answer with their drumming – one set of drums musically asks a question while the other drums answer back – Lyons says the students are doing things that are delighting his soul.
"We have students who are going out on a limb and doing things that are more challenging," he said. "That's really cool."
Toward the end of class, Lyons praises the students for their work.
"Why are we doing a better job today?" Lyons asks the group. "Because we are listening."
The class flies by and before the students know it, it's time to put away the drums. As they shuffle off the CPHS auditorium stage where class was held, Lyons yells out "we are dancing tomorrow!"
In addition to drumming and dancing, Lyons also added a little geography to class lessons. As they explore different music and cultures, they also learn about countries in Africa and Latin America. For some students these are far off lands; for others they are part of the students' family history.
Lyons also enjoys the class because students aren't just playing music, they are creating it. Through their work, students are becoming music composers, improvisational musicians and acute listeners. It also honors nontraditional music students.
"Trained musicians depend on (music) literacy and reading (music)," Lyons said. "This class honors a different tradition of listening, watching and mimicking. That's the way most of the world has worked.
"World Drumming has opened my eyes and ears as a teacher and I've incorporated listening and oral literacy into my band classes."
With an interest in playing guitar, Alex McDonald thought his music elective was a rock 'n roll class and was surprised to find out he had signed up for World Drumming. His disappointment quickly turned around.
"As soon as we started drumming, I fell in love with the class," McDonald said. "This is one of my favorite classes because you can be very creative with your hands. We also get to learn about other cultures."
Abdul Sesay took the class because he is a "drummer by heart." The senior, who has played drums since he was seven years old, loves coming to the World Drumming class. The class has been very helpful to Sesay, who plans to attend McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul.
"I've had Mr. Lyons as a teacher since freshman year," he said. "I'm not so good with reading music; I usually learn by ear. This drumming class is opening my ears to composition. I've learned to fill in spaces, to listen and to respond. I want to be a songwriter and this class will help me do that."
The class is scheduled to be offered for two trimesters this year. If there is interest from students, another trimester could be added.


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Oxidative Stress in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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First, to quantify, by means of comet assay analysis, systemic oxidative stress in patients with non-exudative and exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and compare results to healthy controls.
Second, to quantify systemic oxidative stress in patients with exudative AMD prior to and after photodynamic (PDT) therapy.
|Macular Degeneration
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Quantification of Oxidative Stress in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration Prior to and After Photodynamic Therapy: a Comet Assay Analysis
|Study Start Date:
|November 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Oxidative stress is the major factor that plays a role in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of blind registration in the developed world. The term oxidative stress refers to reversible damage to molecules, such as for example DNA, by reactive forms of oxygen (eg. free oxygen radicals). This damage is repaired is normally repaired in our body.
AMD is classified in two forms: the dry (non-exudative) and wet (exudative) form. The exudative form of AMD occurs when new blood vessels form to improve the blood supply to retinal tissue. However, the new blood vessels are very delicate and break easily, causing bleeding and serious vision loss. The standardized method used to treat exudative AMD is photodynamic therapy (PDT). This treatment is based upon the infusion of a drug that can be activated by light and produces free radicals that destroy these newly formed vessels. In other words, these new vessels are destroyed by an iatrogenic source of oxidative stress. This means that the factor that originally caused the disease AMD, namely oxidative stress, is finally used as a form of treatment- to destroy these newly formed blood vessels.
In the present study we would like to quantify in a first step the level of systemic oxidative stress in patients with non-exudative and exudative AMD and compare to healthy controls. In a second step we would like to test whether the treatment (PDT) for patients with exudative AMD additionally increases systemic oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is quantified in our laboratory by means of single cell gel electrophoresis or comet assay.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|50 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
For patients with dry non- exudative AMD:
- Patients between the ages of 50 and 85 yr inclusive.
- Study eye must have a diagnosis of nonexudative "dry" AMD with ≥10 large soft, semisoft, and/or confluent drusen within 3,000 nm of the foveal center.
- Study eye must have a best corrected visual acuity using the ETDRS chart between 0.1 patem and 0.8 patem inclusive.
- Geographic atrophy is allowed as long as it is less than 3 disc diameters within 3,000 nm of the foveal center.
- Study eye must not have conditions that limit the view of the fundus.
For patients with exudative AMD with clinical indication for PDT treatment:
- Patients between the ages of 50 and 85 yrs with exudative AMD with clinical indication for PDT treatment.
- Primary or recurrent subfoveal CNV due to AMD
- Central 1-mm retinal thickness (optical coherence tomography) > 300 um
- Best-corrected visual acuity, using ETDRS charts, of > 0.05patem
- Evidence of recent disease progression, including the loss of at least 1 line of visual acuity or macular hemorrhage within the previous 12 wks.
For healthy subjects:
- An intraocular pressure < 20 mmHg
- Normal blood pressure (100-140/60-90mm Hg)
- Best corrected visual acuity, using EDTRS charts of above 0.6 patem in both eyes
- No pathological findings upon slit-lamp examination and indirect fundoscopy
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of other ocular or systemic disease
- History of chronic or current systemic or topical medication, or of significant drug or alcohol abuse(significant is defined as that which may influence results of the study
- History of ocular trauma or intraocular surgery within the past 6 months
- History of infection or inflammation within the past 3 months
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00465400
|University Eye Clinic Basel
|Basel, BS, Switzerland, 4031
|Study Director:
|Selim Orgül, MD
|University Eye Clinic Basel
|Responsible Party:
|Selim Orgul, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00465400 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|April 24, 2007
|Last Updated:
|December 8, 2008
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland:
exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
non-exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
oxidative stress
photodynamic therapy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Diseases
Eye Diseases
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