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Torrential rains around the holy Saudi Muslim city of Mecca left seven people dead and 48 injured, the Saudi press reported on Tuesday.
Al-Jazeera said the death toll from heavy flooding Monday included an 11-year-old boy while one person was still missing.
"The floods trapped students and employees and traffic came to a standstill in the Al-Zaher and Nuaraya neighborhoods ... and all over the city," said the paper.
In the meantime, Mecca's ruler Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdul Aziz was quoted by Al-Watan as saying "one person was killed when he was trapped in the flooding in one of Mecca's villages." (Albawaba.com)
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Monday, 23 September, 2002, 11:48 GMT 12:48 UK
Iraqi Kurds on regional charm tour
Despite Baghdad's back-down over the issue of arms inspections, contacts have been going on in the region on the assumption that the United States will, sooner or later, go ahead with their plans for regime change in Iraq.
A senior delegation of Iraqi Kurds - from the Kurdish Democratic Party - has spent 10 days in talks with Iranian leaders across the political and security spectrum.
Delegation sources said they had assured Iran that any future regime which might emerge in Baghdad - and in which the Kurds would expect to play a major role - would not be hostile to Tehran, where there are fears that Iran might be next on the list for American attentions.
The Kurds believe that Iraq is approaching what they call its moment of truth.
And also that the attitude of Iraq's neighbours will be a vital factor in future events.
The Iranians know that the KDP - which is one of the two main Kurdish factions currently running their own affairs in Northern Iraq - with Western air protection, is liaising closely with the Americans as well as with other Iraqi opposition groups.
No Kurdish state
The Kurds have also been reassuring their Iranian hosts that there is no secret agenda for the establishment of an independent Kurdish state.
This is an issue of great concern in Tehran, but also to Turkey and Syria. All three have substantial Kurdish minorities.
Iran's official position disapproves of any unilateral American action to remove Saddam Hussein.
But the Kurds believe Tehran would be quietly delighted to see him go, and would not stand in the way of Iraqi opposition groups working to that end.
The Kurdish delegation also held talks with the Iran-based Iraqi Shia opposition group, the Supreme Council, headed by Ayatollah Mohammed Baqer al-Hakim.
The group is influential in southern Iraq.
The two sides agreed to co-ordinate closely.
When the Shia and the Kurds rose up against Saddam after his forces were driven out of Kuwait in 1991 the movements were not synchronised and the Baghdad government was able to quell them separately.
Clearly there is concern to ensure that that does not happen again.
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Mr Strong has been hanging on to the chairmanship since the middle of last year, when shareholder anger over falling profits forced former chief executive Michael Hawker out the door.
It is understood the chairman intends to fulfil his promise to leave before his term expires, due to occur in 2011, and Mr Strong will use the AGM to set out his departure plans.
Staying on as chairman after a CEO is made to resign is a difficult feat to accomplish.
National Australia Bank's former chairman Charles Allen stepped down shortly after chief Frank Cicutto resigned following the $360 million rogue trading incident.
Fairfax chairman Ron Walker was not far behind chief David Kirk.
Against the odds John Story remains chairman of Suncorp despite chief John Mulcahy being forced out early this year, although some investors would like to see him go.
With IAG chief Mike Wilkins firmly in charge it would seem a prime time for Mr Strong to announce his departure date. Director Philip Twyman has been canvassed as a likely candidate to succeed Mr Strong in the chairman's office.
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SAO PAULO, March 31 (Reuters) - Without new planes from Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA, regional airline American Eagle will have a harder time growing, the top executive of the carrier's parent company, American Airlines Group Inc, said on Monday.
American had hoped to make Eagle more competitive by expanding its fleet with larger, more efficient E175 regional aircraft, said Doug Parker, American Airlines' chief executive. But American Eagle pilots rejected a labor deal that would have allowed the bigger planes in the regional carrier's fleet.
"Other regional airlines have been able to bring in new aircraft at lower costs," Parker said at an industry event in São Paulo. "Without those new planes, it's going to be hard for American Eagle to grow competitively."
Parker reiterated that American is seeking out several other regional carriers to receive the 60 new Embraer jets, ordered for the Eagle fleet in December. Deliveries from that order, worth $2.5 billion at list prices, are set to begin in the first quarter of 2015.
The Air Line Pilots Association union, which represents more than 2,700 pilots at American Eagle, said pay and healthcare concessions under the company's latest proposed labor deal were too much for pilots, who had already made compromises when American was in bankruptcy last year. (Reporting by Brad Haynes; Additional reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Diane Craft)


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Thanks, I Made It Myself: 7 Stylish DIY Keychains
My keys are currently attached to three empty metal rings with sad little stumps where cute charms used to be attached, and a portable flash drive that's covered in some kind of unidentified sticky substance. I think it might be time to freshen things up a bit. If you're also in need of a keychain makeover, and would prefer to go the DIY route (as opposed to the kitschy souvenir store route), click through for 7 super cute ideas!


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As an unabashed fan of both Instagram and Nickelback, I must admit this parody video stung a little, but it also made me laugh nonstop for three minutes. Also, I was simultaneously delighted and horrified when Julie came up with the phrase "Nickelbacked for your pleasure," but in this case, it's really a perfect description. [College Humor via Business Insider]


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Whether you are in the mood for rocking out or you simply want to give the world the middle finger, these awesome leggings from Too Fast are sure to hit the spot. Featuring skeletal hands on a black backdrop, these leggings will make a fun addition to any outfit.
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Longitudinal LDL-C Studies in Black and White Families
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|June 2006
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|June 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Elevated concentrations of plasma low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, cluster significantly in families. This clustering has been observed in cross-sectional studies in both black and white families, but longitudinal data on the familial clustering of LDL-C are virtually nonexistent.
The longitudinal study will provide new and important information about changes in the familial low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) correlations in black and white families from the period of shared household environments to that of separate households, using families from the Princeton Lipid Research Clinics (LRC) Prevalence (1973-75) and Family Studies (1975-76). The study will also provide important information on changes in individual LDL-C levels over the same 25 year period. The former student participants were six to 18 years of age and are now 32 to 45 years of age; their parents were (largely) 26 to 55 years of age and are now 51 to 80 years of age. Plasma LDL-C concentrations in children and adults have been shown to associate with the apolipoprotein (apo) E genotype, with obesity, and with such elective behaviors as diet, cigarette smoking, and physical activity. In the LRC Study, measurements were made of LDL-C, body habitus, elective behaviors, and the family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study will obtain repeat measures of these factors, plus determine the apo E isoforms. Changes in individual LDL-C levels and in familial associations can then be assessed in association with apo E isoforms, body composition, elective behaviors, and family history of CVD. Family members share ranges of body weight, patterns of fat distribution, dietary and smoking habits, and physical activity levels. The extent to which the familial clustering of LDL-C levels is determined by apo E isoforms interacting with the similar levels of obesity, and with the similar behaviors, is not currently known.
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being a single man--just a rudderless man,
no direction, no government.
I'm just a man,just calling shots on my own.
It's pathetic.
I'll tell you,there are things that I do
now that I'm singlethat I've never done before
in my life.
For example,if I'm going out--
and this is sad--if I'm going out
to a partyor a dance or something,
ice cream social,
anywhere where I thinkthere might be a girl
and I might meet a girl--
I hear lore of people meetinggirls and having sex with them.
I was like,"May be for ol' Petey."
You know what I mean?
So, if I'm going outon a Friday night
to a party,before I leave the house,
I do stuff I never do.
Like, I'll make my bed.
I feel you gettinguncomfortable.
I'm uncomfortable too.
I'll make my bed,
'cause I'm like,"A girl might see this bed.
"It's gotta look like the coverof a Crate & Barrel catalogue.
I want it to look real nice."
Guys, I don't make my bed.
I've never made my bed.What am I,
a recovering alcoholic?
I don't need structure.
I sleep in the same swirl of topsheet as I mule-kicked it off
the evening beforein a fever dream.
I've never made my bed.
I jump right back into thatlike a caramel center
in a Ben & Jerry's flavorI call Lonely Man's Dilemma.
I've never once made a bed.
I can't tell youwhat it feels like
to be wafting up a top sheet
that I haven't movedin a millennium,
just like,Maybe a special lady tonight!
Tucking it in.Guessing.
I don't know how to tuck it in.
Like, fancy,like a hotel.
Spraying down Febreze.
Hear the truth.No time for a wash.
Spray down some Febreze.
This is awkward.If you're not laughing,
you're not picturinga grown man alone,
just like...[imitates spray bottle]
Floral-scented desperation
all over the sheets.
There's a lampthat I turn on,
like a sex lamp.
Mood lighting.I never use it
unless I thinka girl's coming over.
Can't use the overhead one.It's too dank.
What is this, surgery?
Sex lamp.
Clean up the toenails.This is true.
The feet might makean appearance.
Trim up the toenails, guys.
Can't have the cold click-clackof your feet
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The Leafs were the recipients of a big break Friday as goalie James Reimer skated out for practice.
Reimer, who has a history of blows to the head, lasted just 32 seconds into Thursday's game vs. Carolina after being clipped in the head in an accidental collision with teammate Josh Leivo.


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Jacoby Corpore,
A head full of lead,
And torn limb from limb,
You'd think she'd be dead!
Name: Jacobella Yates, nee Bisognin
Alias: Jacoby Corpore
Date of Birth: December 29, 1184
Date of Embrace: August 7, 1202
Nature: Survivor
Demeanor: Creep Show
Generation: 7th
Sire: "a Welsh noble named Yates"
Sect: Camarilla
Clan: Ventrue (VTR)
Bloodline: Bron
Disciplines: Animalism 3, Crochan 5, Dominate 4, Presence 7, Protean 2, Resilience 8
Physical: Strength 4, Dexterity 5, Stamina 5
Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 5, Appearance 4
Mental: Perception 4, Intelligence 4, Wits 4
Talents: Alertness 4, Athletics 1, Awareness 5, Brawl 3, Empathy 4, Expression 3, Intimidation 5, Leadership 3, Streetwise 1, Subterfuge 5
Skills: Animal Ken 2, Crafts 1, Drive 2, Etiquette 4, Firearms 3, Larceny 3, Melee 2, Performance 1, Stealth 4, Survival 5
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I drive,
looking at nothing and everything, simultaneously.
Turning the vehicle into a vantage point, I realize that the world is not moving. I am moving in the world. Beverly. Broadway. Melrose. Sunset. The collection of visual snapshots along a typical Los Angeles street instantly transforms.
One of the most common ways of perceiving the urban environment today is through the window of the moving automobile. The fleeting, sweeping glances employed by drivers and passengers turn the built environment into a steady stream of images. The moving city is a constructed space that exists in the subject's mind as much as it does in material reality.
Nowhere is the moving city more realized than in Los Angeles. Drive-bys. Drive-throughs. Drive-ins. In Los Angeles, driving is more than just a way to get from point A to point B; it's a way of life.
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Kolkata: The number of gifts Sachin Tendulkar received here on Friday would probably need a specially-chartered flight of their own, but there was one gift, away from the TV cameras, that really moved the maestro.
The ground staff at the Eden Gardens decided to gift the master a replica of the Dr B.C. Roy Club House. For this purpose, about 25 people decided to forego one day's allowance for a day and use the money collected to get the replica made.
Considering Tendulkar's great stature, they felt awkward in going ahead and presenting it directly to Tendulkar, and so got in touch with Cricket Association of Bengal treasurer Biswarup Dey.
"We aren't financially well- to- do, but that doesn't mean we don't have a heart. We thought that we could at least sacrifice one day's allowance to gift Tendulkar something that will remind him of us for the rest of his life and that is when this idea came to mind. He played his first Test match here in 1993 – if I remember correctly – so his association with this ground is of almost 20 years. When we didn't know how to hand it over to him, we decided to get in touch with Dey and gave the replica to him," one member of the ground staff told MAIL TODAY.
A senior CAB official confirmed that Tendulkar really appreciated the gesture.
"He was really moved and looked at it for a while, before keeping it down and shifting his focus back to the game," he said.
Sachin's wife Anjali had said that she will soon need a museum to accommodate all the gifts that have been showered on him over the last few days. But it looks like this one might find a place on their mantelpiece.
- When 'Prince of Kolkata' hugged 'God of Cricket'
- [PHOTOS] A winning farewell at Eden
- [IN-DEPTH] Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
- [MONTAGE] The Tendulkar Trademarks
- [PHOTOS] Kolkata gets Sachin fever
- [FOCUS] A bit of Sachin magic
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Inspired by simple values, such as authenticity, respect, sensoriality and continual improvement, all of our actions and choices are guided by a twofold desire: to preserve and to pass on. Inspired by tradition and nature, the L'OCCITANE Laboratory develops natural and effective beauty care products. From their textures to their scents, all L'OCCITANE products offer a moment of well-being, pleasure for the senses, and pure and delicious indulgence.
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See behind the scenes at L'OCCITANE during this one hour tour.
All will be revealed: how our products are manufactured, our environmental commitments and our sustainable ingredients.
The world of L'OCCITANE is filled with true stories.
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It's fiesta time! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo without the next-day, calorie-ridden guilt. We've got five deliciously low-cal sips that are sure to please. While margaritas are the traditional way to start the party, we've got a great mix to appease all your different taste buds. So grab your sombrero and enjoy!
Herradura Margarita
Calories: 134 per serving
- 1 ½ oz. Herradura Reposado
- ¾ oz. triple sec
- ¾ oz. fresh lime juice
- Salt (optional)
Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a glass frosted with salt and enjoy.
Recipe courtesy of Tequila Herradura
Bohemia Sangrita
Calories: 70 per serving
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice, cold
- ¾ cup Bohemia beer, cold
- ½ cup orange juice concentrate (thawed but not diluted)
- 2 teaspoons Chipotle Hot Sauce
Combine ingredients in a small pitcher. Mix well. Serve in small cordial or shot glasses alongside a separate glass of high-quality tequila blanco. Enjoy by alternately sipping the sangrita and tequila.
Recipe courtesy of Tequila Herradura
Zona Rosa
Calories: 200 per serving
- 2 parts Milagro Silver
- 3/4 part Agave Nectar
- 1 part Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Strawberry (sliced)
- 1/2 Kiwi (sliced)
- 2 Basil Leaves
Combine Milargro Silver, agave nectar and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake and strained into an ice-filled highball glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with strawberry, kiwi and basil. Consider adding three dashes of rhubarb bitters.
Recipe courtesy of Milagro Tequila
Aperol Spritz
Calories: 120
- 3 parts Prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 part soda water
- Orange slice for garnish
Combine ingredients and serve over ice.
Recipe courtesy of Aperol
Patrόn and Tonic
Calories: 138
- 2 oz Patrόn Silver
- Tonic Water
- Lime wedge for garnish
Combine ingredients and serve over ice.
Recipe courtesy of Patron Spirits Company
Photos courtesy of Tequila Herradura and Aperol.
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The state basketball championships Lakeville North's boys and Eastview's girls won in the last couple of weeks capped the best sports season in the South Suburban Conference's brief history.
The league, which began operation in the summer of 2010, just claimed winter state championships in wrestling (Apple Valley), boys and girls basketball, and both divisions of dance team (Eastview won the Class 3A high kick and jazz titles).
In two sports, two South Suburban schools battled each other for state championships. Apple Valley defeated Prior Lake for the Class 3A wrestling championship and Eastview beat Bloomington Kennedy for the Class 4A girls basketball title.
Beyond that, the conference had the second- and third-place finishers in Class AA boys hockey (Lakeville North and Eagan), the third-place finisher in Class AA girls hockey (Lakeville North), the fourth-place team in Class 4A girls basketball (Lakeville North), two teams in the state Class AA gymnastics meet (Rosemount and Lakeville North, which finished fourth and sixth), a sixth-place team in girls Alpine skiing (Lakeville North), two of the top seven teams in girls Nordic skiing (Burnsville and Eastview) and the fourth-place boys Nordic skiing team (Eagan).
Two boys basketball players from the conference were finalists for the Mr. Basketball award – Apple Valley's Tyus Jones (who won the award) and Lakeville North's J.P. Macura. Seven wrestlers from SSC schools won individual championships at the state tournament; two more were won by wrestlers from Shakopee, which will join the conference this fall. Burnsville's Vivian Hett was girls state Nordic skiing runner-up for the second consecutive year. Rosemount diver Daniel Monaghan was state champion for the second straight year and Lakeville South senior Mitch Herrera won two distance freestyle races at the state swimming meet.
That came on the heels of a strong fall season for South Suburban teams. Eagan won the Class 3A volleyball championship and three other SSC teams (Rosemount football, Eastview boys soccer and Lakeville North girls soccer) were state runners-up.
SSC schools also had a strong presence in adapted sports. Dakota United, which includes Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount, and Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville were second-place finishers in the recent floor hockey tourney.
The conference might become even more competitive in the 2014-15 school year. Bloomington Jefferson and Bloomington Kennedy, two of the league's three smallest high schools, are departing for the Metro West Conference. They will be replaced by Farmington and Shakopee, which are among the state's 25 largest schools.
For years, the Lake Conference has been known as the state's strongest conference in athletics. But it's clear that the upstart league to the south has closed the gap significantly.
Basketball all-stars
Apple Valley's Dennis Austin and Eagan's Michael Gorder will play in the Minnesota High School All-Star Basketball Series this weekend.
Austin will play the Blue team, which will be coached by Chisholm's Bob McDonald, who is retiring after 59 years and 1,012 victories, a state record. Gorder will play for the Gold squad.
The four-team all-star tourney will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Cloud State University and conclude Saturday with games at 2:15 and 4 p.m. at Macalester College in St. Paul.
Apple Valley guard Tyus Jones will not play in the series. He is scheduled to leave Friday for the McDonald's All-American Game, which will be Wednesday, April 2, in Chicago. Lakeville North's J.P. Macura, the star of the state Class 4A tournament, also will not play in the Minnesota all-star series.
Great 8 tourney
A number of local players participated last weekend in the Ted Brill Great 8 Festival, the annual high school all-star hockey tournament held at Wakota Arena in South St. Paul.
Goalie Will Dupont and forwards Connor Hyden and Tristen Hazlett of Lakeville North played for the Section 1 team, which had Lakeville North's Trent Eigner as one of its coaches. Also playing for Section 1 were defenseman Andrew Byers and forward Patrick Lauderdale of Lakeville South and Farmington defenseman Alex Aubrecht.
Burnsville forwards Cole Borchardt, Dylan Weigel and Petr Havluj played for the Section 2 team.
The Section 3 squad included Apple Valley defenseman Tyler Heuer, Eagan defenseman Taylor Karel, Eagan forward Jack Jenson, and Eastview forwards Mitchell Cerrato, Jake McGlocklin and John Snodgrass.
The Section 8 team won the tournament, with a 5-1 victory over Section 4 in the championship game Sunday afternoon. The Section 1 and Section 3 teams both went 1-2 in the tournament, while Section 2 went 0-3.
Clean sweep for awards
With Tyus Jones recently being named 2014 Mr. Basketball, Apple Valley High School athletic director Pete Buesgens noted in a blog on the school's website that Apple Valley is the to have students who have won the player of the year awards in boys and girls basketball, and boys and girls hockey.
Carol Ann Shudlick won Ms. Basketball in 1990 and her sister Linda won the same award in 1995. Annamarie Holmes was Ms. Hockey in 1997 and David Fischer was Mr. Hockey in 2006.
Apple Valley also has had three Mr. Wrestling award winners and has had athletes win the comparable awards in football, boys soccer, boys swimming and girls swimming.
Eastview volleyball coach
David Laufenburger has been named head volleyball coach at Eastview High School. Laufenburger, a math teacher at Eastview, was an assistant volleyball coach for the Lightning the last two years.
He also was an assistant volleyball coach at Rosemount for eight years and has coached several club teams. Laufenburger replaces Ted Reiff, who served as head coach for one year after Becky Egan left to become head coach at Hamline University.


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By PATRICK SLACK
Sports Editor
Pierz freshman Jessica Hawks made a run at medalist honors to lead the Pierz girls golf team to fourth place at Tuesday's Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (HLWW) Central Minnesota Conference meet.
Hawks finished the day with a round of 42, tying her for third place, just two strokes back of the leader.
"(Jessica) has worked hard on her game and is seeing the hard work pay off," Pierz head coach Steve Holbrook said. "It will be fun to watch her game continue to improve."
Senior Beth Woitalla turned in the next best score with a round of 50, while senior Anna Poster and junior Katie Kowalzek each shot 52 to round out the scoring.
Pierz competes at Kimball Area, Thursday.
HLWW CMC girls meet
Team (season score)—1. Kimball/Eden Valley-Watkins, 179 (560); 2. Osakis, 181 (551); 3. Maple Lake, 186 (556); 4. Pierz, 196 (603); 5. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, 208 (675); T6. Rockford Area, 209 (657); T6. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, 209 (668).
Medalist—Erin Dingmann, Kimball/Eden Valley-Watkins, 40.
Pierz—Jessica Hawks, 42; Beth Woitalla, 50; Katie Kowalzek, 52; Anna Poster, 52; Grace Duxbury, 70.


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Franklin County narcotics officers arrested four people Wednesday while investigating reports of suspected drug activity at a home near St. Clair.
Three of the people were arrested on outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court on various charges, said Detective Cpl. Scott Briggs with the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit.
They are: Roger L. Sohn, 31, St. Clair, Donita S. Watson, 23, Sullivan, and Kevin R. Hunt, 21, St. Clair. The fourth suspect arrested, a 27-year-old St. Clair man, was booked on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. His name was not released because he has not been formally charged.
Briggs said officers went to a home in the 1200 blockof Forest Hills Drive, off Highway 30, about 3 p.m. Wednesday after receiving tips about suspicious activity at the home.
While the officers were standing outside in front of the house, a car pulled up with three people inside. They sped off but were caught after a short pursuit.
Inside the house, officers found six other people in the basement. After obtaining a search warrant, they seized some drug paraphernalia, Briggs said.


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I had the pleasure of sitting next to this Fashionista in my Visual Design class. For the first couple weeks of the semester, I admired from afar her endless variety of outfits that were so put together, so flattering; you'd think she hired Stacey and Clinton from What Not To Wear. Not an inch over five foot three, there's no doubt she's a tiny thing. There's never been a more applicable quote than Shakespeare's, "Though she be but little, she is FIERCE." I couldn't have said it better myself. Ladies and gents, let's shine the spotlight this week on Ebonee Gatlin.
Name: Ebonee Gatlin
Major: Retail Merchandising and Product Development
Year: Sophomore
CollegeFashionista: You're a Retail Merchandising major. What do you see yourself eventually pursuing as a career in the industry?
Ebonee Gatlin: In my wildest dreams I'd like to be a stylist, some sort of a Rachel Zoe type. More realistically, I'd like to be in merchandising for a brand. Maybe even a buyer! There are a lot of options.
CF: What unexpected trend do you see emerging this season and what are your thoughts on it?
EG: I think the black and white trend will be evolving even more, which I am all for because black and white is always a classic look.
CF: You're super petite! Do you have any style tricks for all the tiny girls out there?
EG: Belt EVERYTHING! Especially flowy things or pieces with a lot of volume on the bottom; it does wonders for creating curves and volume.
CF: What's your staple item you couldn't go without?
EG: I like the V-neck because it's casual but can also be dressed up and styled in so many ways. You could dress it up by adding a blazer and tailored jeans, keep it basic with shorts and Converse or you could pair it with a sparkly skirt for something dressier. The list could go on and on.
How To: Rather than sitting back and envying how adorable this Fashionista is, let's learn her ways. I especially love how she took a youthful, jumper-style dress and turned it into something oh-so-sophisticated by layering it with a sheer button-down. The color scheme was kept similar with blacks and grays, but make no mistake, it's the farthest thing from boring. Her coat? An end of season steal from H&M. Wait, it gets better. Over the knee socks paired with a low heel bootie are the perfect combination to give the appearance of "legs for days," along with the glimmer of a sparkly headband to top it all off. This is an outfit to be recognized, one to exude confidence in.


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Google has every reason to be worried about what's going on wit internet regulation in Russia. It's getting nearly as still as the state of internet regulation in Australia.
They've blogged about it.
They've blogged about it in their Europe Policy blog. I get the fact that Europe cares (a lot) about what Russia does (or doesn't do). Russia isn't in Europe though.
My feeling is that Google didn't think the American readership/world would care enough about the Russian internet woes to do a company blog post but still wanted a channel to comment on the issue. The EU blog was the next best thing.
Just in case; I've prepared a helpful diagram for their legal experts.
(Update: Google map image used without permission. If there's a copyright claim, please let me know, I'll move to hosting in Russia)
(Update 2: Yes, yes, there are some smart people out there. Russia does have a seat on the Council of Europe - but not the EU, etc.)
(Update 3: Ooh. What a debate about politics, geographic, geo-politics, historical boundaries, etc. @thetafferboy points me at this map which shows one European land mass / Asian land mass split. Russia straddles both.)


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As most Samsung fans probably know by now, the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are both IP68-certified, meaning that they can be safely submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Although a promotional video is the farthest thing from a performance benchmark that we can imagine, the clip indicates that the Galaxy S7 should behave normally under water. Taking calls, snapping pictures, and even watching your favorite shows will all be possible from the bottom of a swimming pool, but only as long as you remember to resurface once every 30 minutes.
@AskDes, product manager at T-Mobile, is the one tasked with unboxing the handset underwater. In the video, Des also shares some of his first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S7, although given that humans can't properly communicate underwater, the video had to be subtitled. Here it is in full:
T-Mobile has already started taking pre-orders for both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge, and the carrier is holding a rather interesting deal on the smartphone. Aside from the free Gear VR that every Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge customer will get, T-Mobile will also throw in a year of Netflix.
T-Mobile will be selling the Galaxy S7 in either Black Onyx or Gold Platinum for $0 down and $27.92 per month for a couple of years. The Galaxy S7 edge, which will be available in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, or Silver Titanium will cost $0 down and $32.50 per month for 24 months. T-Mobile will start shipping both device on March 11.


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FAIRVIEW The 124th annual Pennyroyal reunion was Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Opera House in Fairview.
President Denny Easterling presented the program and introduced guests. The invocation was given by the Rev. Charles Nitschke, following by the Pledge of Allegiance. One Accord from Barnesville entertained with a few songs. Singers are Terry McCort, Brad Wilson and Wes Wilson. Next the welcome was given by Cory Cunningham and the response by Bryson Carter. The memorial roll was read by Miriam Hyde and the arrangement of the flowers by Carissa Lake and Desiree Alwine. The memorial address will given by Rev. Nitschke. Next was an encore of hymns sang by One Accord. All enjoyed their acapella singing.
The Rev. Dr. Richard Shipley gave a presentation on The Life and Works of William Holmes McGuffey and the McGuffey Readers, an old school book.
John Mattox was back with more information on the underground railroad and more history to add to last years account. He is a board member of the museum in Flushing and by appointment only, gives tours and talks on black heritage. Very interesting.
Frances Reven played the organ as Caryl Shipley and the choir led the audience in the Pennyroyal song. The basket dinner was at noon with lots of good food and more visiting.
The bluegrass bands began to play at 2 p.m. with a break for the parade and played again until 10:30 p.m. It was a free bluegrass day and was enjoyed by all. The bands playing were: Frosty Morning from the Frazeysburg area, Mac Martin and the Dixie Travelers from Pittsburgh, The Coleman Family from St. Clairsville and Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain from eastern Kentucky. Hope everyone will come back next year for some good bluegrass music and entertainment.
The horseshoe pitch began at 4 p.m. Many thanks to Roger Wehr for getting more teams to pitch this year. We appreciate it. Those pitching were Ron Potts, Darren Potts, Roger Wehr, Meredith Kahrig, Ted Huntsman, Charles Sellers, John Hawkins, Tony Maroni, Cole Robertson, Ramona Robertson, Rudy Burris, Lisa Sexton, John Dinger, Chuck Sexton, Jay Forshey, Chris Ditto, Bob Bichard, Roger Beal, Ron Carpenter, Duane Guiller, Bob Smith and Tuck Netting. First place team, Ron Potts and Darren Potts; second place, Roger Wehr and Meredith Kahrig; third place, Ted Huntsman and Charles Sellers.
The firemens chicken barbecue began at 4 p.m. also, with all that yummy food and desserts. It was enjoyed by all. We also had the miniature golf run by Bob Smith and the dunking machine run by Ron and Tammy Cunningham and the dime pitch run by Chris and Shelley Thompson, Jimmie Johnson, Julie Zamouzakis, Kyle Barkoski and Mike McBride. Thanks to all for their help. Jeanette Hissom was over with her tropical snow, always a favorite on those hot days.
The parade began at 6 p.m. Winners are: Best Bicentennial float, Miram and Richard Hyde, children and grandchildren; first place float, Beth Cunningham and Alex Fraley; second place float, Earl Sayre; first place horse and second place horse, Gordons Pretty Paint horses; first place horse-drawn, Bob Craiga; second place horse-drawn, Bill and Judy Farson; first place pony hitch, Henry and Susan Thomas; second place pony hitch, Larry Fritter; first place antique cars, Willis and Betty McDonald; Gingerhouse Bed & Breakfast; second place antique cars, Joel Braido; first place walking unit, VFW Post 6815 Freeport; second place walking unit, VFW Post 5169 Quaker City; first place miscellaneous, Fairview Fire Department pumper; second place miscellaneous, Ivan Rose; third place miscellaneous, Earl Sayre.
The color guard from Freeport and Quaker City presented arms and the Pledge of Allegiance. Grand marshals were Kenny and Wanda Keylor, Fairview.
The new Pennyroyal royalty for 2003: New baby Dylan Ewing, son of Amanda Elliot and Mike Ewing, Barnesville; first runner-up, Jase Adler Cutlip, son of Keeley Anne Corvi; princess, Carissa Lake, daughter of Greg and Angel Lake, Fairview; first runner-up is Carly Mae Greiner, daughter of Tony Greiner and Debra Brewer, Barnesville; second place, Josie Hensley, daughter of Bill and Kathy Hensley, Middlebourne. We had no queen candidate this year so Andrea Tomer, Barnesville, remains 2003 queen.
Money winners in the contestants drawing: Dylan Ewing, Nicole Elliot, Ted Swallie, Donna Brewer, Jerry Miller, Al Neiswonger, Connie Gibbons and Elizabeth Campbell.
Those donating raffle items: True Value, Pennyroyal Association, Tammy Cunningham, Country Bits and Pieces, Kenny and Wanda Keylor, Bob Farson, Mayfair Shop, Boyds Glass, Cambridge Packaging, Mosser Glass, Betty Eddy, Ryman-Terrett Pharmacy, Julie Zamouzakis, Irene Cowgill, Halls IGA, Ferrellgas, Nickels Garden Center, Lassos & Lace. Thanks much to all who donated and to all who bought tickets.
We wish to thank all who came to support us and all who helped in any way. Hope to see you next year on the third Saturday in August.


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In the few short years Daniel Cormier has been a professional mixed martial artist he has racked up wins against some of the best heavyweights MMA has to offer. Guys like former UFC heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett and current UFC #1 heavyweight contender have all felt the wrath of the former Oklahoma State University wrestler. The wins over those two giants helped Cormier capture the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Championship.
Cormier has been quick to thank his teammates at American Kickboxing for helping him develop into one of the best heavyweights in the world. Whether he stays there or drops to light heavyweight remains to be seen, but either way big things are expected from the Louisiana native when he makes his UFC debut.
Like so many other top mixed martial artists, Cormier's base is wrestling. He not only competed at the top of the food chain while in college he was also a member of the 2004 Olympic team where he placed 4th and he was scheduled to be the team captain of the 2008 Olympic team, but was forced out of the games because he suffered kidney failure during his weight cut.
Considering how amateur wrestling was such an integral part of Cormier's life, it's easy to understand why he would be quite upset that wrestling will no longer be part of the Olympics beginning in 2020.
"It's a bad deal and it sucks, my initial reaction was I was upset and hurt," Cormier told BJPenn.Com Radio. "I couldn't understand how a sport that's been in the Olympics since the beginning could be eliminated. It didn't make much sense to me, but as time has passed you kind of start to understand the situation a little bit better. As dire as the circumstances are for the sport, because not many sports that are dropped get brought back very quickly, there's still a chance wrestling could be back. It's not very likely, but there's still a chance. As long as there is hope that's always good."
There has been a lot of speculation behind the reasoning of why wrestling was ultimately dropped from the Olympics, but right now there isn't any concrete facts available. Some have suggested it is due to money while many believe it's due to the fact that NBC, which televises the Olympics, is not very happy with the ratings that wrestling has drawn. When you look at it ratings and money usually go hand in hand so it's easy to see where NBC is coming from.
"I'm not exactly sure of the reason, but it was down to wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics and a few other sports," Cormier said. "I guess every certain amount of years every sport gets reviewed and I guess they saw that wrestling shouldn't be part of the Olympic Games anymore. One of the things I did hear was that they were modernizing the Olympics, I don't really understand that."
"There is not a sport more pure than wrestling, man to man, you go on the mat, you take care of business and the best man wins. Listen, boxing is supposed to be that too, but we know how boxing can be. It's much easier to bring corruption into boxing than it is wrestling. There's not a sport that represents the Olympic code better than wrestling. It's been there from the very beginning, it was in the ancient Olympic Games and is in the modern Olympic Games. Wrestling has been around since the Olympics even started."
A huge uproar started when the news was first announced on Tuesday afternoon. Since then there have been petitions started by wrestlers as well as fans of wrestling. Being in 2013 certainly has helped the cause because everywhere you look on Facebook and Twitter you will see people banding together to save this historic sport. The power of social media is really being used to wrestling's advantage, how much of a difference that makes remains to be seen.
"As you look around Twitter you see people who don't even wrestle wondering what's going on," explained the newest addition to the UFC Heavyweight division. "I think this will help, it shows people that there is an awareness for the sport. It's a popular sport and people do pay attention to it. I don't think that's necessarily going to be what brings it back. It is valuable information for FILA when they go in front of the International Olympic Committee and makes the case that we want wrestling added back to the program."
"They can go back and pull some of that information, there are hundreds of thousands of tweets and wrestling has been trending for the past few days. They can use that information to show the interest that the sport actually has around the world. It's very sad because wrestling is one of the only true international sports. There were 90 something countries represented this year at the Olympic Games in the wrestling competition. That's what the Olympics are all about."Tags: "bj Penn", american kickboxing academy, antonio "bigfoot" silva, bjpenndotcom, BJPennDotCom Radio, blogtalk radio, daniel cormier, featured, frank mir, international olympic committee, IOC, Josh Barnett, MMA NEWS, mma podcasts, oklahoma state university wrestling, Olympic Wrestling, Strikeforce, strikeforce heavyweight grand prix champion, ufc news, UFC on FOX 7


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COLUMBIA, S.C. (Friday, January 25, 11:20 a.m.) - Due to inclement winter weather moving through many parts of South Carolina, Governor Nikki Haley has ordered all State government offices and their employees to follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government officials where the state office is located. For example, if county officials decide to close county government offices early, state offices in the impacted county will follow the same schedule.
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- Eceptionally well presented property
- Premier Address in sought after area
- Gas Central Heating
- Tastefully Decorated
- Good Communting Links
- Council Tax Band G
Full description
An outstanding five bedroom semi detached villa which has been thoughtfully extended, modernised and upgraded to an exceptionally high standard. Abercromby Drive is on of Bridge of Allan's premier addresses made of fine traditional homes and is convenient for all local amenities.
Specification is to an uncompromised level and includes a stunning fitted dining kitchen and lounge with integrated appliances and granite work surfaces, beautiful tiled bathroom with remote controlled surround sound, impressive en suite, warmth is provided by a gas central heating system and double glazed windows. A mono blocked driveway permits ample off street parking and is accessed by electric gates which in turn give access to a detached garage with power and light installed. Low maintenance child friendly rear garden with 'astroturf' lawn.
The accommodation comprises: reception hall, WC/cloakroom, lounge, dining room, dining kitchen and lounge, utility, shower room, master bedroom with en suite dressing room and shower room, four further bedrooms and family bathroom.
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Apple Begins iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program for Certain Defective Devicesby Brandon Chester on 8/22/2014 8:27 PM EST
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Valis - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - linkApple iphone batteries, smallest on the market, both in size AND in mAh. :P Reply
CZroe - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - linkThe battery shown is from a 4 or 4S. Reply
GC2:CS - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - link4S Reply
GC2:CS - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - linkPhablet batteries, biggest on the market in both Wh AND size...... It kinda makes sense, doesn't it ? Reply
PICman - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - linkApple designed the batteries to die after 24 months. The ones that die a few months early are defective. Reply
steven75 - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - linkThe stats show the average life of an Android device is less than a year and an iPhone over 2 years. Reply
PrimarchLion - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - linkLink? Just curious. Reply
Brandon Chester - Sunday, August 24, 2014 - linkhttp://ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2014/7/30/andro...
It was previously worse than it is now. Evans also showed at another time that in June 2012 there were 223m active Android devices, but 270m were activated from June 2011 to June 2012. That's 53m devices--20% of the ones sold--that were either replaced by other ones in those sales or were just left to collect dust. It suggests that a fair amount of them had a device lifetime less than a year. Reply
Brandon Chester - Sunday, August 24, 2014 - linkSorry, 43m which is 16%, not 53m. Reply
PrimarchLion - Sunday, August 24, 2014 - linkA fair amount. My family of 5 contains 4 Android users, and we had a good run with our phones. Though my sister needed hers replaced twice (dropped and misplaced in public) so I guess we're on the bad side at 33% (6 phones, 4 still kicking). Reply
PrimarchLion - Sunday, August 24, 2014 - linkAnd isn't it 47m =) Reply
GC2:CS - Sunday, August 24, 2014 - linkWhat ? My neighbor still got an iPad (yeah the first one) and considering her kids still play with it for hours, I wouldn't say it's battery is "dead". Reply
marvdmartian - Thursday, August 28, 2014 - linkOh, come now.....everyone knows Apple has no defects. Only FEATURES!! Reply
siberus - Saturday, August 23, 2014 - linkThx for the heads up. My friends been complaining about her battery forever, her saving grace has been a really nice battery case. I directed her to the source link and it ends up being that shes eligible for replacement. Reply
azazel1024 - Monday, August 25, 2014 - linkInterestingly enough, just in the past couple of weeks mine has started to experience this. Its serial is listed in the "impacted" range. I know I have crap signal at work, but from a full charge (or at least >90%) with maybe 45 minutes of FB, some failblog, email and texting at work (with 1 bar LTE) and maybe 30-45 minutes of wifi connected similar use at home in the evenings the next day I am waking up to 30-40% charge remaining and I have zero background apps running.
Just a couple of months ago similar activity would result in maybe 60% battery life remaining the next morning. It is all of a sudden like the battery hit a wall. Reply
reddsimpson - Sunday, August 24, 2014 - linkHow about no, read what you must do just to get the battery replaced:
To prepare your iPhone 5 for the battery replacement process, please follow the steps below:
Back up your data to iTunes or iCloud
Turn off Find my iPhone
Erase data and settings in Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings
Why should I have to erase my phone and turn off Find my iPhone for a battery replacement??? Are they actually replacing the phone? Reply
Brandon Chester - Sunday, August 24, 2014 - linkIf you choose the Apple store option you may indeed have your device replaced as not all Apple stores in all parts of the world can do battery replacements in-store. Getting a brand new scratch and scuff free phone wouldn't be such a bad thing though, would it? Reply


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CUBS and scouts showed off their footballing skills during a tournament at FC Clacton.
More than 90 players in 16 teams had a fantastic day at the Rush Green Bowl, on Saturday.
The winners of the cub competition were 1st Holland, who enjoyed an extra-time success against 1st and 2nd Parkeston.
They eventually won 5-2 and the trophy and medals were presented by former Clacton player, captain and assistant manager Sean Hillier, on behalf of the Chelsea FC Foundation.
The scout winners were 1st Clacton and the runners-up were 1st and 2nd Parkeston.
The final score was 2-1 and the trophy and medals were presented by Peter Perry, group scout leader from the 12th Clacton scouts.
In addition to the matches, there was a penalty competition run by the Chelsea FC Foundation.
There was also a guest appearance from Colchester United mascot Eddie the Eagle.
Organiser and scout leader Richard Moodey said: "A huge thank you to everyone at FC Clacton.
"The day went so well – much better than expected.
"The weather was kind and the pitches were perfect."
Cub organiser Lynn Mayo added: "It was a great day played in a lovely atmosphere."


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Zimmerman, Charles X.; mgr. Luna Park; born, Cleveland, Jan. 18, 1865; son of Carl and Theresa Reis Zimmerman; public and high school education; married, Cleveland, June, 1900, Ethel Vogt; enlisted Ohio National Guard, 1884; has served continuously since; captain Spanish-American War; colonel Aug. 14, 1889; served during the Ohio floods of 1913, putting Dayton and Hamilton under martial law; comrade Military Order Foreign Wars; member K. of P., M. W. of A., Ohio National Guard Ass 'n, Cleveland Athletic Club.
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Michael Phelps Winnings At Beijing 2008
|10th August 2008
|400 m individual medley Gold Medal
|World Record
|11th th August 2008
|4 x 100 m freestyle relay Gold Medal
|World Record
|12th August 2008
|200m Free Final
|World Record
|13th August 2008
|Men's 4 x 200m Free Final
|World Record
|13th August 2008
|Men's 200m Butterfly Final
|World Record
|15th August 2008
|200 m individual medley
|World Record
|16th August 2008
|100 m butterfly
|(just a win)
|17th August 2008
|4 x 100 m medley relay
|World Record
An Iron-Will Power To Perform Beyond The Accomplished
I'm taken in deep-thoughts by the following words of Michael Phelps:
"Everything was accomplished,..What else could I do?" Michael Phelps said.
There's so much profound meaning in this sentence. It shows us that this outstanding swimmer had above all an outstanding vision of what he should achieve. The rest was all a matter of perseverance!


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T-KID 170 - Drawing titled "Ghost Busters"- Marker and Ink on paper. 1988. Signed in pencil verso. This piece is reproduced in the TKID book on page 106/107 . Size measures 11"x 14".
Raised in the Bronx by first generation Latino immigrants, Julius Cavero received his artistic training in the streets when he started in the 1970s, tagging the name "King 13" every time he'd win a challenge, performing daredevil tricks on swings in local parks. His start on trains had a take-no-prisoners attitude and he quickly gained a reputation as a style master for creating exciting and innovative whole cars. He later became the president of TNB (The Nasty Boyz) and ex-president of TVS (The Vamp Squad), one of the most notorious New York graffiti crews. T-KID is still active and his work can be seen in the Bronx as well as around the world. He is also a member of MAC crew from Paris. T-Kid was originally asked to be the narrator for the Hip-Hop documentary Style Wars but he declined.


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Jessica Simpson Jimmy Crossbody Bag
The Jimmy Crossbody Bag adds an unexpected pop of purple to your go-to fall colors. It's made of anaconda or cobra synthetic and features interior pockets and a top zip closure. This would also work as a baby bag if your looking for something different.


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P.S. 22 Children's Choir Performs Touching Whitney Houston Tribute of 'The Greatest Love of All'
Whitney Houston touched so many lives across generations with her music and passionate performances, which is why we're still looking for that ultimate tribute that can truly pay homage to the iconic singer. We may not have found the most epic one of them all, but we've certainly found the most touching performance by the children's choir PS22 from Staten Island.


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January 2017Guidance Document for the Provision of a Wireless Network Installation in Primary Schools (1st Edition January 2017) published. Scroll down to view
May 2016Guidance Document for the Provision of Wireless Network Installations in Post Primary Schools published. Scroll down to view
January 2015Percentage for art scheme - examples of artworks published - Scroll down to view.
April 2014TGD021-2, Guidelines and Standards for Sanitary Facilities in Primary Schools, and TGD021-3, Guidelines and Standards for Sanitary Facilities in Post-Primary Schools, published. Scroll down to view.
February 2014Fire Strategy for Schools - A Supplementary Guide for Design Teams published. Scroll down to view
September 2013TGD026 Planning & Design Guidelines - Primary & Post Primary School Specialist Accommodation for Pupils with Special Educational Needs First Edition, 29th May 2012.
Addendum 1, 19th September 2013 added. (Following feedback from schools and a review of a sample of completed projects, a number of common themes and points emerged which required clarification. This document, Addendum 1, brings clarity to the issues raised.) Scroll down to view
Documents relating to the design guidelines for primary and post primary schools are organised in the following categories:
1. General2. Room Layouts3. Construction Standards4. Percentage for Art5. Archive Documents
Document Edition & RevisionDocument edition numbers and revisions are stated on the cover of each document. To check for previous versions, follow the link to the relevant section and scroll down to ARCHIVE DOCUMENTS.
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Mazda Repair Questions? Ask Mechanics for Answers ASAP
Welcome, I'm Chris (aka Moose) I prefer working afternoon till just after midnight.
Finishing up my work day here. I have worked my way down the list top to bottom helping all I can. I think I can help you but I see you have waited a long time. Do you still want or need help?
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Proof that RIM looks to improve the BlackBerry browser
heard from RIM that they are looking to upgrade the BlackBerry browser. While showing some improvement on the Storm2 and the 18.104.22.1688 OS upgrade in the first-gen Storm, the current web browser on the handsets are not up to the same standards as the ones on the iPhone, on Android devices, and on the Palm Pre. All three of those have browsers based on the open source WebKit browser engine that enable phones to show web sites nearly perfectly rendered from their desktop version. Recently, the Canadian manufacturer acquired Torch Mobile, the company that makes the WebKit based Iris browser. Now, a tipster has told Engadget Mobile that RIM has put up a listing seeking a "WebKit Developer". The skills required for the position would certainly lead one to think that a new browser is being developed for the BlackBerry OS. If you have a background in writing code for the browser engine, or you are just curious, you can check out the job listing at the source link.We have
source: CareerBeacon via EngadgetMobile
source: CareerBeacon via EngadgetMobile
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1. Fanboys Suck (Posts: 609; Member since: 12 Dec 2008)
Something they should have done a long time ago... hopefully they will compete with the better browsers available.
posted on 02 Nov 2009, 12:04 0
2. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
the blackberry browser sucks. and this new update for my storm made the browser even slower. good bye crappberry storm.
posted on 02 Nov 2009, 12:23 0
3. Fanboys Suck (Posts: 609; Member since: 12 Dec 2008)
Wow! I never thought I would ever hear (read) you say that! Amazing! I assume you are going for the Droid then? If so, great choice!
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4. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
yes, i'm going for the droid. even though my storm has been a great device, i just want to give something else a try.
Proof that RIM looks to improve the BlackBerry browser


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Expect downtown traffic congestion Saturday afternoon
Updated 7:36 pm, Friday, December 20, 2013
SAN ANTONIO — Drivers traveling in and out of the downtown area on Friday and Saturday are likely to encounter more traffic than usual because of University of Texas at San Antonio graduation ceremonies at the Alamodome.
One of the larger ceremonies will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Friday. Two more ceremonies will be Saturday, one from 9:30 a.m. until about noon, and the other from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
The city is advising all graduates to proceed to Alamodome Lots B & C, where convenient parking is available.
Traffic congestion on area highways and streets is likely to begin earlier than normal, and drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time, according to the city.
News Channel
"Because of the construction near the Cesar Chavez exit, drivers are encouraged to arrive at their destination early and, if necessary, allow time to find parking in the downtown area. Up to 8,000 additional vehicles are expected to use area highways, primarily IH-37 and IH-35 in and out of downtown, and parking in public and private facilities near the Alamodome," the city said in a news release.


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Grandma Star's Pot Pie (Chicken & Dumplings)
Recipe by ksduffster
This is my Polish grandma's recipe, taught to her by her mother. She never wrote down recipes, which forced us to spend even more time with her, learning her recipes (no one ever complained about that though), but also had the unfortunate (for you) effect of none of us writing down the recipes either, so most measurements below are estimates. It is a little time-consuming, as everything is made from scratch, but it is good to whip up on a Sunday afternoon in January. You can also not make the dumplings and just serve the broth with other egg noodles.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, rinsed well
- water
- 6 cherry tomatoes (about a handful)
- 3 stalks celery, leaves attached
- 2 carrots, peeled
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3⁄4 cup milk
Directions See How It's Made
- Place chicken in a large Dutch oven, cutting into pieces to fit if necessary. Cover completely with water.
- Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, peppercorns, and celery salt. You may add other herbs and spices as you see fit.
- Place Dutch oven over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, mix together flour, baking soda, and seasoned salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cut butter into flour mixture using two knives or a pastry blender.
- Add milk 1 tablespoons at a time until a dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly just until smooth.
- Roll dough to a thickness of 1/8" using a floured rolling pin. If dough starts sticking, dust dough with more flour. Don't be bashful about adding flour here. It will be used to thicken the broth later.
- Cut rolled dough into strips approximately 1/2" wide. Stack a few strips on top of each other and cut crosswise into 3/4" lengths. Place dumplings in a floured dish, adding a dusting of flour after each new layer is added to the dish. Place dish, covered, in refrigerator until broth is ready.
- To finish the broth, remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot. Discard the vegetables*. Pour the remaining broth through a fine strainer into another pot or a large bowl. Return broth to the Dutch oven.
- Return Dutch oven to the stove. Bring broth to a boil.
- Add dumplings, with a large portion of the flour in the dish, to the broth. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pull the meat from half the chicken and shred it. Cut other half of chicken into pieces. The pieces can either be brushed with BBQ sauce to serve with the potpie or saved for another use.
- Add the shredded chicken to the Dutch oven. Stir to combine. Make sure chicken is heated through before ladling in bowls.
- *If you will be using the broth for soup (instead of adding the dumplings), reserve and chop the vegetables. Add them back to the broth after the broth has been strained. You also have the option of not straining the broth if you are using it for soup. But watch out for the peppercorns!


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Book-to-Movie Adaptations: The Best and The Worst05/21/2012
I love books as much as I love movies. Which often means that I read the book before I see the movie. When I do that, I tend to be disappointed. When I'm disappointed, I complain. And when I complain, my entire family asks me to shut up about how the movie was different.
But I can't help it. Sometimes, as far as I am concerned, a book is pretty much a screenplay ready to go. Sure, you'll have to trim some of the fat to make it work for film. But that is not what upsets me. So, I present my list of best and worst book-to-movie translations.
1. The Princess Diaries: This teen book by Meg Cabot was turned into a major motion picture by Disney in 2001, starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. The only thing they kept the same in the film translation was the character names and the fact that the main character, Mia, was a princess of a fictional country. However, the fourteen-year-old, tall, blonde, New-York-dwelling main character turned into the seventeen-year-old, brunette, beautiful, San-Francisco-native, played by Anne Hathaway. Oh, and Princess Mia's evil, French, grandmother with the tattooed eyebrows morphed into the warm and loving Julie Andrews. I could go on, but I'll spare you. This is, quite honestly, the worst of the worst and will forever be a thorn in my side.
2. Eragon: Another book for young adults, this one was written by Christopher Paolini. The screenplay writers of the 2006 film version decidedly shot themselves in the foot by taking details out of the film that are absolutely necessary for the sequel. Oh, this character and his love interest are absolutely crucial to the sequel, you say? Half of the second book takes place from their point of view, you say? By all means, let's get rid of the both of them.
3. A Series of Unfortunate Events: This 2004 film helmed by Nickelodeon got a lot right, but a lot wrong as well. Based on the children's book series by Lemony Snicket, the film perfectly captured the texture and senses of the illustrations featured in the books. The sets and costumes were unique and spot-on. However, the screenplay writers again decided that important details needed for the other movies, should be removed. Because of the popularity of the Harry Potter series, they decided that one of the main characters, Klaus (Aiken), shouldn't wear his signature glasses, out of a fear that he'd resemble Daniel Radcliffe too much. Unfortunately, any one who has ever read the fourth book in the series can tell you that the glasses are beyond needed for the story. Furthermore, the overall dangerous tone of the book was lost in the translation, and instead felt silly and pandering. As if that wasn't enough, major plot twists near the end of the thirteen book series, were revealed and solved in the first film.
1. Atonement: Released in 2007 and popular in the award circle, I consider this movie to be the very best book-to-movie translation ever. The original novel by Ian McEwan is very literary and has minimal dialogue. I can say that pretty much every word spoken in this movie came from the book originally. They took descriptive terms in the book and turned them into lines. These screenwriters truly understood the meaning of the book and how to respect it.
2. The Help: Highly popular amongst critics and audiences alike, this 2011 film is another example of a great book-to-movie translation. Is it exactly the same as the book? No, it isn't. But what the screenwriters understood is how to keep true to the story, without changing every single thing. They kept the tone and told a very important story without compromising the integrity of the original novel.
3. The Hunger Games: Insanely popular amongst youth and adults alike, this recently released film is not a perfect translation. They changed a good handful of things, many of those things didn't make sense at all. But, the tone of the book was captured perfectly in the movie. The actors knew how to embody their characters and made them practically jump off the page. I can forgive the changes to the screenplay, because I know that the filmmakers actually respected the original material.
It would seem that there is a trend among the movies based off of books for younger readers. Hollywood, pay attention, you do not need to pander to young audiences. They've read the books and the books became popular for a reason. Don't disrespect audiences, readers, and the author by cheapening the movie and disrespecting the original source material.
Have you read these books or seen the films? What do you think?
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Edelman Leather is introducing an addition to its line of fine leathers for aircraft interiors– one with a little more hair than usual. The New Milford, Conn.-based company is calling it the "leather fur rugs" line. The particular breed of cow from which the hides are taken is without the distinctive markings typical of some breeds and is an overall beige, gray, brown or black of varying shades.
The rugs are tanned with the "fur-on" process, cut into rectangles and sewn together in a classic herringbone pattern (spina da pesce in Spanish, or in English, spine of the fish) to create a trompe l'oeil (trick-the-eye) floor or bulkhead. As a carpet, says Edelman, it is not only attractive to the eye but soft under the foot.


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Kendra Wilkinson and the other 'Girls' exodus explained
If you thought the recent Wall Street crash was bad (How 'bout that Dow today?), talk to Hugh Hefner: It's costing him pussy. The recent credit crunch has forced the Playboy founder to reduce staff which fully, 100%, without a shadow of a doubt because they're prostitutes explains why Kendra Wilkinson (above), Holly Madison and Bridgett Marquardt are jumping ship. The Daily Telegraph reports:
The 83-year-old has been told to lay off some of his staff at his Los Angeles and New York offices as soon as this month or go bankrupt.
The company has recently seen shares fall from £6.20 to £1.55. An insider at the company told the Daily Star that bosses had been aware of the worsening situation for "a while".
"Only the top brass has known for a while how bad things have been for Hef recently."
Spokeswoman Elizabeth Austin would not confirm the sackings, saying: "It is our policy not to comment on corporate matters such as employee issues."
If Hugh Hefner, of all people, dies old and alone without giant fake breasts in his face, then my God, what hope is there for the rest of us? Damn you, stock market. DAMN YOU TO HELL!
Thanks to Josh who still dreams of having a stripper dance on his open casket.