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HOW-TO: New Year's Eve Party Curls
Solano Educator Stephanie Quinn demonstrates how to use the SmoothCurl450 Marcel Curling Iron with a 1-inch barrel to create the perfect holiday look for your clients. The key to this look is curling in opposite directions, as you get to the sides curl away from the face.
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Dean's Update, December 20, 2013
AACSB Report Sent to Peer Review Team
Our Maintenance of Accreditation Fifth Year Report has been sent to (and received by) the Peer Review Team (PRT) of Ronald Shiffler, Dean at Queen's College; Patrick Shannon, Dean at Boise State University; and Norman Wright, Dean at Utah Valley University. It has also been received by AACSB offices in Tampa, Florida. In addition to the 48-page report, appendices totally 346 pages were also sent. You can review this material by clicking on the following link (password aacsb): http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cba/aacsb/report/. Robert Chi, Associate Dean for Accreditation, deserves a huge thank you for preparing the report on time, as do Jay Grosflam and Nathan Chi, who were instrumental in developing the tables, charts, and appendices. Significant effort was required to produce this report, and Robert, Jay, and Nathan did great work; Omer Benli and David Horne added valuable information about student success, graduate programs, and assessment. James Coari was very helpful in editing an early version of the report. Next, we will prepare for the PRT's visit from February 16 to February 18, 2014.
A few words on the review process: the PRT will arrive on Sunday, February 16; conduct their review on Monday, February 17; write their preliminary report Monday evening; and present their recommendation to the Provost on Tuesday morning, February 18. The PRT will be reviewing and discussing our documents prior to the visit, and Robert and I anticipate that the PRT will send us questions in January that we will answer before they come to campus. Within 10 days of providing the preliminary report, the PRT will submit its final Maintenance Review Visit Report to us and the Maintenance of Accreditation Committee (MAC) chair.
Within ten days of receipt of the report, we can send the PRT and MAC chair any comments and corrections related to factual information noted in the report. Two members of MAC will serve as a liaison and a reader between the visit team and the committee. The liaison's role is to lead discussions concerning the institution at accreditation meetings. Prior to the MAC meetings, the liaison and reader thoroughly review the reports. The MAC will review the report and our response (if any) at its next scheduled meeting, probably in late March. The decision of the MAC is passed on to the AACSB Board of Trustees for final ratification.The PRT can recommend reaccreditation, a sixth-year review on specific issues, or a continuing review if significant deficiencies are found; the MAC and Board of Trustees may affirm MAC decisions or remand them back to the appropriate committee for further action. I feel that reaccreditation is appropriate; after reviewing our report, I believe you will also.
In This Issue
- AACSB Report Sent to Peer Review Team
- Ukleja Center to feature PIMCO's Mohamed El-Erian on February 27
- Faculty Qualifications Task Force Ready to Work in Spring Semester
- Ethics Across the Curriculum Winners Announced
- Master of Science Proposals Update
- Ethics at The Beach Student Seminar
- SMIF Students Take First Place
- SCPD and Molina Healthcare Internship Program Update
- Enrollment Update for Spring Semester 2014
- Fall 2013 CBA Classrooms Survey

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I'm beginning to think The Binding of Isaac could sit comfortably as one of my top 10 favorite games of all time. Over the last few weeks, I've played about 35 hours of it, and I plan on playing it at least that much more in the months to come. It's hard to name a roguelike that is better designed than Isaac. Spelunky (of course) comes to mind. It's widely considered the best there is, or ever was, in the genre. I would mostly agree from a macro-level perspective, but in my personal opinion, Isaac is better overall. Both games are really hard, and one could spend hundreds of hours in both, but most people won't, because these games take a slightly masochistic personality to have any fun with.
I've played a lot of Spelunky at this point, and I've only barely made it to the Temple. I've died over 500 times, and I rarely have what I would consider a "good" run. Nonetheless, I loved playing it because it forces the player to focus and make meaningful decisions, which creates it's iconic stressful nature. Isaac is similar in this way, but once the player learns the game, small mistakes aren't as crushing as in Spelunky. One slight misstep in Isaac may cost you dearly, but it has less of a chance to outright, one-shot kill you like Spelunky. It doesn't matter how well equipped you are, or how skilled you are, or how much you've progressed in Spelunky, one tiny miscalculation of jump distance, or a slip of the thumb, is likely going to mean instant death. Don't get me wrong, this is the "fun" of Spelunky, and I (as well as a shit load of others) like the stress of those precarious scenarios, but holy hell it can be exhausting and super frustrating.
In Isaac, I personally feel like I have slightly more control over my fate, even though everything except your character selection is completely random in every playthrough. I feel like my time spent with Isaac is more valuable, because I can learn from my mistakes AND make progress, rather than just run my head into the same figurative brick wall over and over, but maybe I'm just a baby. I guess what I'm saying is that I feel like Isaac is more approachable for me, mechanically.
"Approachable" is a weird word to use with The Binding of Isaac because of all the nasty, gory, demonic and sadistic imagery that makes it what it is. It seems like it should be far less approachable than a cute, cartoony, cave-diving game, right? Not necessarily, I know they are both sadistically challenging games no matter what they look like... Isaac just makes it visually apparent and grotesque. I totally respect Edmund McMillen for not changing his vision of the game just to make it more presentable to a mainstream crowd. It's a refreshing aesthetic.
Starting a new life is always the most exciting moment in The Binding of Isaac. The level layouts, enemy orders, secret rooms and loot are completely unpredictable, and you never know what item combinations you will end up with. In this way, it is similar to how FTL makes me feel in the beginning: Like the possibilities are wide open, and my slate is completely clean; there is nothing but upward potential for me to be better than last time. And then, of course, the fighting starts and I have to react dynamically to greater and greater obstacles with what ever items I find myself with. The game ebbs and flows. Sometimes I think I have no chance of finishing the current level, but I rally and make it 5 layers deeper with a chance to kill Mom. Alternatively, I could get overconfident too early, and die because I didn't dodge a fly in the middle of the caves after a great start. Each life is different, and I plan on seeing the end of many more of them in the future.


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Bakersfield reaction mixed to same-sex marriage ruling
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - Wednesday was a historic day for the gay and lesbian community. The nation's highest court declined to hear the appeal of Proposition 8, paving the road for same-sex marriages to resume in California.
Supporters of the gay and lesbian community celebrated the victory Wednesday evening at a rally in southwest Bakersfield.
Not everyone in Kern County is celebrating the issue, though. Chad Vegas is the pastor at Sovereign Grace Church. Vegas said he is upset by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to return Proposition 8 to California, allowing same sex couples in the state to marry. Voter-approved Prop 8 banned same-sex marriages in 2008 in California.
"I define marriage as a relationship between a man and a woman," said Vegas. "A father and a mother coupled together for the bearing and raising of children throughout their lives is essential to a healthy, sustainable society."
Bakersfield native and 1982 Highland High School graduate Kris Perry was in Washington as a plaintiff in the case. She told a different story.
"Today, we go back to California and say to our own children, all four of our boys, your family is just as good as everybody else's family," said Perry. "We love you as much as anybody else's parents love their kids."
Ken Mettler is a spokesman for Prop 8 in Kern County and said he fears the Supreme Court ruling will create a domino effect for rulings on other issues.
"I'm afraid rulings like this will be opening up a Pandora's box. It's not just this issue. It now goes to the age of consent, it goes to multiple parent marriages, polygamy," Mettler said.
Mahdi Kadri is a Kern County native and said those who are against same-sex marriage don't have rational arguments.
"I've heard some of the arguments against (same-sex marriage) that are like, 'Oh well, then where does it stop? Are you gonna be allowed to marry your dog?' Those arguments are all kind of silly," Kadri said.
Whitney Weddell is an advocate for the LGBTQ Community in Kern County and said regardless of others' opinions, she feels the rulings on Prop 8 are a step in the right direction. She said the fight for gay and lesbian rights is not over, but she is particularly excited about the Supreme Court's overturn of the Defense of Marriage Act.
"There's over a thousand rights that you get federally once you say 'I do,' and so gay and lesbian couples will have access to those now that they didn't have before," Weddell said.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Wednesday it will wait at least 25 days before allowing same-sex marriages to resume in California, giving Prop 8 proponents time to appeal.


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Abe to Ask Obama for U.S. Shale Exports
Bloomberg reported that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to ask Obama to permit shale gas exports as the country struggles with a spike in energy costs in the wake of 2011′s nuclear reactor disaster.
As quoted in the press release:
The request will be made at a Feb. 22 meeting between Abe and Obama in Washington, said three Japanese officials, who declined to be identified because the information isn't public. The bill for importing liquefied natural gas, combined with a weaker yen, prompted Japan to post a record trade deficit in January of 1.63 trillion yen ($17.4 billion), the Finance Ministry said today.


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This burger captures the flavors of the food from Mexicali, a town just south of the border. Esquites, a popular street food dish made of corn, gives a great texture and taste to the burger.
Growing up on our weekend farm I experienced the joy of a garden full of fresh vegetables. There is nothing like eating tender corn on the cob, green onions, and fresh jalapeños.


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Alright, I play the same course every day (its about 300' outside my door) and I have a disc for the best shot for every hole. I have been narrowing down molds in my bag and have found theres a spot or two that are no longer full. Found this out when playing some alternate tees at a course that I dont get to play as often, I knew just the right throw for the hole, Hyzerflip with very little fade to allow the disc to continue to glide forward. The fairway was open, yet the basket was gaurded by trees which you need to come in low to get past. I know I can glide a disc under the trees, I throw this style throw at a shorter range with my z glide flying up hill 300' to the pin trees at 250, the glide is capable of gliding about 25' only 4' off the ground after traveling the 250' around 10-15'.
Alright long story short I want a disc that will perform this kind of hyzer flip at 400+,
I have very little money to spend on discs for the next couple months, so would perfer a champ/star/z plastic disc that will last me a long while. Im considering the Spectra, Sidewinder or a Valk. Ive thrown all these discs on this line and the spectra is the longest yet least controlable, the sidewinder flies straightest, and the valk is the most predictable. I know that with practice the sidewinder could be predictable enough, but is it stable enough? (I currently throw hyzerflips with a 1st run orange flash, but I can only make this disc fade left or turn, I cant get it to flip to straight without a bit of fade, and lost D)


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Thundercats stactions are loose...
San Diego Comic-Con coverage brought to you by Collectibles Insurance, Big Bad Toy Store, Sekaido, and Monkey Depot.
In preparation for the Thundercats' long overdue return to TV, Icon Heroes had several new products on display from their 6" staction line. Aside from selling the Comic-Con exclusive Lion-O at the show, the following additional pieces were revealed at the ActionFigurexpress booth:
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Loews Chicago Hotel
Loews Chicago Hotel is located in the heart of the city - within walking distance to great shopping and entertainment. Part of Chicago's Streeterville area - Loews Chicago is steps from Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Shopping on the Magnificent Mile and entertainment on Rush Street are all within walking distance of the hotel. The beach, museums and the financial district are a short cab ride away. Featuring ETA Restaurant and Bar: Serving big bites, small bites, and brews all-day, Streeterville Social: Chicago's go-to summertime rooftop terrace, and the Spa at Loews Chicago: A quiet retreat from the energy of the city, perfect for on-the-go travelers, with three treatment rooms, nail bar, fitness center and 75-foot indoor lap pool.Visit Loews Chicago Hotel


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Easter came early to Costa Mesa's Orange County Market Place during the seventh annual Easter Festival and Treasure Hunt.
It felt more like Halloween than Easter on Sunday, with children looking for candy.
Thousands waited in line for the treasure map and an Easter Bunny bag.
Youngsters greeted certain vendors with a friendly "Happy Easter" then stuck their bags out for free candy and plastic eggs filled with treats.
Ten lucky winners got a special gold ticket entitling them to a giant prize-packed Easter basket.
The first 500 kids in line received a free egg-coloring kit and free admission coupons for local attractions.
Face-painting, a stilt walker, a spring-themed giant-mural coloring project, puppeteer Tait Hill and a chance to pose with the Easter bunny kept kids hopping from place to place.
"Family's appreciate spreading Easter out over two weeks rather than clumping it into one day," said stilt walker Joy Halverson of Circus Joy.


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Juan Uribe's two-run home run in the eighth inning Friday will go down in Dodgers history. Here's how fans reacted instantly when his shot gave the Dodgers a 4-3 lead over the Atlanta Braves and put L.A. three outs from winning the series.
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Nicotinic Acid - Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Receptor Expression
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified August 2005 by Heidelberg University.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
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First received: September 12, 2005
Last updated: March 14, 2006
Last verified: August 2005
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The study will be a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-center, 2 treatment, 3-way crossover. Subjects will be randomly allocated to a treatment sequence – AAB, ABA or BAA. The two treatments will be:
- Treatment A: 500 mg nicotinic acid (Niacor(R))
- Treatment B: Niacor(R) Placebo
Each trial period will last one day, there will be a wash-out period of at least 2 days between each trial period. Five to seven days after study day 1 of trial period 3 there will be a final safety examination.
|Drug: nicotinic acid
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Official Title:
|Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Center, 2 Treatment, 3-Way Crossover Study to Investigate the Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics and Safety of a Single Oral Repeated Dose of 500 Mg Nicotinic Acid as Tablets in Healthy Subjects
Resource links provided by NLM:
Drug Information available for: Niacin NiacinamideU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Heidelberg University:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Good state of health physically and mentally
Exclusion Criteria:
- Treatment with any other investigational product in the last 60 days before the day of randomization into the study
- Regular use of medication in the last 60 days before the day of randomization into the study except of oral contraceptives in female participants
- Treatment in the 60 days before the day of randomization into the study with any drug known to have a well-defined potential for toxicity to a major organ, or any substance which is known to induce or inhibit hepatic drug metabolism (including general anesthetics)
- Any drug intake (including over-the-counter remedies) in the 2 weeks before the day of randomization into the study, unless the investigator considers a drug intake to be clinically irrelevant for the purpose of this study
- Any acute or chronic illness or clinically relevant findings in the pre-study examination
- Presence, history or sequelae of gastrointestinal (e.g. peptic ulcer), liver or kidney disease, or any other condition known to interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of drugs
- History of hypersensitivity to the investigational product
- History or presence of abnormalities of the vascular bed
- History or presence of a dermatologic disease or skin lesions, particular in the area chosen for flush measurement
- History of allergy or hypersensitivity to other drugs or to food constituents
- History of other allergic diseases or hypersensitivity, unless the investigator considers it to be clinically irrelevant for the purpose of this study
- Blood donation of > 400 ml in the 60 days before the day of randomization into the study
- Smoking
- Positive result in urine screen for drugs of abuse or in alcohol breath test
- Known or suspected to be drug-dependent, including consumption of > 30 g alcohol per day
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Subject is the investigator or any sub-investigator, research assistant, pharmacist, study coordinator, other staff or relative thereof directly involved in the conduct of the protocol
- Mental condition rendering the subject unable to understand the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study
- Subject unlikely to comply with protocol, e.g., uncooperative attitude, inability to return for follow-up visits, and unlikelihood of completing the study
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00176020
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00176020
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Heidelberg University
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|Gerd Mikus, MD Bsc
|Department Internal Medicine VI
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00176020 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|September 12, 2005
|Last Updated:
|March 14, 2006
Keywords provided by Heidelberg University:
nicotinic acid
flush symptom
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Nicotinic Acids
Vitamin B Complex
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Hypolipidemic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Lipid Regulating Agents
Vasodilator Agents
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Music: Interview with Alex Winston
Detroit born 21 year old Alex Winston makes lighthearted, catchy pop - the best kind. Full of sisterhood, attitude, feeling and fun. Her EP came out this month. Here's an interview with the lady herself.
Written by Helen Martin
Illustration by Gemma Smith
Alex Winston's music is the sort that you drive around listening to in the summer. Aha! And look outside, it looks as if spring has popped along to say hello, with a candy pink blossom hat. So today is the perfect day to start listening to Alex, if you haven't already. The American plays drums, piano and guitar, and comfortably bestows on us a voice that can just as easily sing 60s styled poppy, girlie tracks, as well as slow ballads. It's high and utterly, unashamedly, feminine and pretty. Predominantly she is fun, flirty pop. Like the modern day soundtrack to Grease, with glorious helpings of Grease spirit and bubbly style. However her music can't be defined as simply as that, there are sounds of Arcade Fire, Lykke Li, PJ Harvey and Feist in there... diverse indeed. But oh how it works. Her EP is out now on PIAS records.


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Dutch climb final standings at Dubuque men's golf tourney
DUBUQUE-The Central College men's golf team, ranked No. 17 in a Division III preseason coaches' poll, improved by 22 strokes en route to a seventh-place finish at the 18-team University of Dubuque Fall Invitational.
The Dutch fired a second-round 299 at the par-70 Dubuque Golf and Country Club and climbed four spots in the team standings with 321-299-620. Central's second unit, the White team, finished third with 314-297-611. The Dutch squads were two of three teams to post a sub-300 score on Sunday.
Junior David Watson (San Diego, Calif., Patrick Henry HS) tied for 15th with 79-73-152. His 73 was a top-10 score on Sunday. Classmate Desmond Stoll (Lockport, N.Y.) finished one stroke behind Watson with 77-76-153, tying for 18th. Jared Nepomuceno (sophomore, Corona, Calif., Santiago HS) tied for 29th with 81-76-157, while Jacob Anderson (senior, Treynor) showed the greatest improvement between rounds with 84-74-158. Junior Adam Squires (Waterloo, Columbus HS) rounded out the lineup with 86-78-164.
"It was a lot better today," coach Chad Green said. "We hit the ball about the same (as yesterday), but we were better around the greens. It was nice to show that we are a better team than how we performed yesterday, because we are not a 320-stroke team. We have some things we need to work on, but the key is putting it all together for 36 holes."
For the White team, Jon Prescott (junior, Mendota, Ill.) fired an impressive one-over-par 71 on Sunday for 79-71-150, tying for 12th place with teammate Mike Maller (senior, Davenport, Central HS), who finished one stroke behind Prescott on the day and carded 78-72-150. Clay Curwin (junior, Faribault, Minn., Shattuck St. Mary's HS) tied for 23rd with 81-74-155, while Sam Houge (sophomore, Urbandale) tied for 29th with 77-80-157. Brock Morris (freshman, Manchester, West Delaware HS) rounded out the lineup with 80-82-162.
"Jon played really solid golf today," said Green. "Clay played a lot better than his score showed, as well. He played 27 holes right around par."
Host Dubuque ran away with the team title by 27 strokes with 284-292-576. Clarke University finished second with 302-301-603. Josh Udelhofen of Clarke took home medalist honors with one-under-par 69-70-139.
The Dutch return to the course on Saturday and Sunday at the prestigious Gordin Division III Classic in Columbus, Ohio at Columbus Country Club. The classic matches the top 11 Division III teams, as determined by the previous year's NCAA Men's Division III Golf Championship, and host university Ohio Wesleyan in a small-college tournament.Print this ad for $10 off your next oil change


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The Brooktrails Board of Directors reported Tuesday it had made a settlement offer to the City of Willits in their ongoing litigation.
The township presented a "binding offer" good until October 27 to resolve the issues stemming from the Niesen land purchase. The board also proposed to have two of its directors meet with two members of the Willits City Council, without any lawyers or staff, to discuss other open issues in a meeting moderated by Rich Rudansky.
Rudansky is familiar with many of the issues, having worked with the two groups during the previous mediation.
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Robert Klassen; Matias Gancberg
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|Source: Ivey Publishing
|Publication Date: Sep 29, 2006
|Product #: 906M55-HCB-ENG
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The environmental manager at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has finally received the detailed environmental and social risk assessment of the Qatargas II LNG Project. RBC was a potential participant in a syndicated loan for a project financing venture in Qatar. The project would extract and process liquid natural gas there and transport it to the United Kingdom market. RBC was among the first banks to use an environmental and social risk assessment process based on the Equator Principles that supported the principles underlying sustainable development. However, environmental non-government organizations (NGOs) further complicated any financing decision; they were only too quick to point out publicly any shortcomings. Moreover, it was not clear if problems might occur in monitoring and enforcing any loan covenants. Two basic questions remained: first, does the Qatargas II Project make sense to RBC as it attempts to balance economic, environmental, and social performance (i.e., the triple-bottom line); and second, do the Equator Principles provide a competitive advantage?
To allow students to consider environmental management issues as part of the overall business strategy of a bank in an international setting, and provide the opportunity to understand the tension existing among banks, NGOs, and governments in large-scale infrastructure projects. Students must assess the RBC E&S process, identify how much RBC and other stakeholders benefit from the Equator Principles, and develop an action plan considering different stakeholders' goals. Environmental assessment data is provided.
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A SWINDON musician has been dodging the Olympic crowds in his quest to put together an orchestra of strangers he has met on the London Underground.
Shaun Buswell, who is organising a group of 30 to 100 people, has met some respected and talented performers while recruiting for the Underground Orchestra.
The rules of the 12/12/12 challenge stipulate that the strangers must be ready to perform at one of 12 top London venues by December 12.
Shaun, who has been a firm fixture on the town's music scene with his band Buswell, said: "The Olympics have made life difficult but it's going pretty well.
"I have met enough violinists to fill two symphony orchestras and I have met 32 musicians at Baker Street station alone. "Last month I met 16 on one day.
"Some of the musicians I have met have been quite well-known, such as a member of the Raven String Quartet, which is made up of four very attractive women.
"However I cannot approach the other three members unless I see them in the underground.
"All I can do is find out where they are rehearsing and hope they use the tube.
"It has been quite frustrating at times when I have chased after people only to lose them when they pass to the other side of the barriers."
Under the rules of the challenge, which is supported by Transport for London, the musicians Shaun meets must also be carrying their instrument – or part of it – when he meets them for the first time. He is, however, allowed to pick one musician he works with per instrument as the lead for that group.
The challenge will help to raise awareness of a number of charities, including Wiltshire-based Music Alive, which uses music to support disabled people and help them achieve more independent, fulfilled and integrated lives.
Shaun, 35, must also write all of the music himself, even though he cannot read a note.
The first performance will be in a pod in the EDF Energy London Eye on September 11.
Eight musicians will entertain eight members of the public drawn through a raffle which can be entered via Facebook.
A pre-show, which will introduce some of the musicians, will then take place at the Union Chapel, in Islington, on September 14.
Shaun, of Stratton , said: "The Union Chapel is a really lovely place. We are doing a preview show which will include a smaller, stripped-down performance.
"We will also reveal where the actual show is and update people on the challenge."
For more information on the challenge visit the website at www.121212.org.uk or follow on @121212challenges on Twitter.


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Gomes welcomes daughter, lands SI cover
BOSTON -- Jonny Gomes became a father for the third time on Monday morning, as his wife Kristi delivered a baby girl.
Capri Gomes weighed in at eight pounds and one ounce, measuring at 20 inches. She was born at 8:35 a.m ET.
Gomes was on the bench for Monday night's game in case he was needed, but he did not play. He went back to the hospital as soon as the game ended.
He started Tuesday night as the designated hitter against right-hander Bartolo Colon.
Given the timing of everything that has been going on of late, Gomes is pleased that Capri's birth certificate will note that she was born in Boston.
"Our other two kids were born back home in Arizona," said Gomes. "This one was born in Boston and with everything that's gone on, it will be a nice little story for her."
In a few years, Capri will be able to appreciate another keepsake. She will notice that her father was on the cover of Sports Illustrated the week she was born.
Gomes will be on this week's northeast regional cover of the magazine with his arms in triumph at both sides of his helmet with the headline "STRONG" in all capital red letters, with the subhead, "TRIUMPH AFTER TRAGEDY" just below.
In the wake of the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon, the Red Sox have been visible in their support of the community, and no player has exemplified that more than Gomes.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This Brooklyn-via-Minneapolis band just keeps getting better. While their two previous albums showed some notable classic rock influences, their 3rd album simply sounds like a classic, with muscular production, killer guitar riffs, more prominent piano melodies, and one great epic rock song after another. While Craig Finn mostly stuck to a spoken vocal style on the 1st two albums, he sings more here. Finn might be the best songwriter in rock 'n' roll, and this time his gritty tales use the basics of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll to get to deeper insights about life, love and community. 10/3/2006 - Don Yates
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Sudden Impact: Bound for Glory Inches Closer
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Hey wrestling fans, DK Wrestling Savior here with another edition of Sudden Impact, where it's all TNA, all the time.
We are inching closer and closer to Bound For Glory. It always gets exciting when we get closer to a big event. Not just any PPV, but for TNA, it's their Wrestlemania. So, needless to say, things are getting interesting. I'm happy to see that despite BFG being right around the corner, they did go back to focusing on wrestling and, other than the decision on who will be Sting's partner, they didn't do much Aces and Eights stuff and focused more on everything else that's hovering around the big PPV.
So, let's get to it, shall we?
Choosing Sting's Partner
So Sting has his eye on everyone tonight to choose the best partner to go against Aces & Eights. I actually liked the idea, there really was only two or three realistic possibilities. However, many people made their case. Backstage we saw Kurt Angle putting his name into the hat, even though he has a match. BTW, Christopher Daniels is funny as hell. Then we saw Bully Ray make a very valid case, which resulted in Sting telling him HE NEEDS A BULLY. And the decision to make Bully his partner while a bit predictable, sets a nice table for the potential Bully Ray turn. They teased an Anderson choice, but that was never a real option. As soon as they announced it, I knew something was gonna happen to prevent him from being the one.
Gunner vs Mr Anderson
Anderson has a message for Sting to watch him if he needs a partner. His opponent is Gunner. A pretty decent opening match. I'm not the biggest Anderson fan but I'm happy he won. I don't think it takes too much away from Gunner, since they've currently got him involved in a tag team with Kash. TNA has a shortage of tag teams right now, so they might as well make use of some of the talent you don't see much of. Anderson hits the mic check for the win, and then nails Kash with it after the match. I think Sting got the message on that one.
Tara and Gail Kim vs ODB and Tessmacher
It's good to see Gail Kim back. It's not good to see this old school Melina wannabe gimmick for Tara. Be that as it may, I hope the Knockouts get more of stuff like this. They have good talent and should be used. As for the match, not the best, but it served its purpose. Tara is all about herself, and takes care of the champ via my favorite finisher of all...The Widow's Peak. I smell new champ coming.
Al Snow and Joey Ryan
YES. A Joey Ryan sighting. This time, it's official. Al Snow introduces him. They had their segment and confirmed their match for BFG. I like the heat Joey Ryan got. I also liked the way they went about it. It was pretty predictable. I'm just glad that all the build up over the past several months with him has come to fruition and I'm looking forward to seeing a new star. Now that he's in, I hope he delivers.
The Samoa Joe Era Begins
Okay, not quite. But now that he's TV Champ, it looks like we'll be seeing him on every episode, which is a good thing. His reign as new TV champion officially kicks off tonight with his first title defense against RVD. A good competitive match. RVD looked like he might get him, but as he went for the five star, Joe got him with the muscle buster and the win in his first title defense. They also confirmed Samoa Joe vs Magnus for BFG. I hope they use next week to build on it, instead of just letting it be a match.
Chavo Guerrero vs Kurt Angle
Kurt had a nice rivalry with Eddie Guerrero once upon a better era in the other company. (that's my weekly cheap shot). I love watching Kurt Angle matches. They always seem to be among the best of the night, though you can tell that thigh injury has slowed him down right now. These two had a very good match. I was surprised to see Chavo get the win. There was good action and I'm really looking forward to the triple threat tag title match at BFG.
Zema Ion vs Douglas Williams X Division Title
At this point, we're over an hour into the show and we've already got the same amount of matches as any of the last three weeks. Zema Ion made very short work of Douglas Williams as he continues to injure people with that nasty looking submission. I wonder who his opponent will be at Bound For Glory. Is Jesse Sorensen okay to wrestle yet? I haven't seen or heard from him in a while, but I'm assuming that as bad as that neck injury was, he's not ready yet. Whoever Zema's opponent is, I hope it's someone who's going to put on a great match.
James Storm, Bobby Roode, and King Mo
James Storm and Bobby Roode are on a collision course. Bobby Roode promises a blood bath. I'm holding him to it at BFG. I want blood in that street fight. Then, Roode had to talk shit about King Mo and bite off more than he can chew. I think I might like King Mo. But I'm interested in what gimmick he will have. I want to see a character in him. Not a washed up Brock Lesnar. We will see.
Aces & Eights Segment
Joseph Park has seen better times. So far, he's been kidnapped, smashed in the head with a hammer, stayed abducted for two weeks, and got some electric shock treatment for his trouble this week. He can endure a hell of a lot of punishment, for a lawyer. I hope everyone senses my sarcasm here.
Bully Ray vs Jeff Hardy vs Austin Aries
Bully Ray wants to make his point to Sting. He got sucked into a triple threat. As could be expected in this match, Hardy and Aries were at each other and trying to one up each other, but without actually wrestling each other too much. Bully got the win in a match that was much shorter than I anticipated. I like how they're truly saving Aries and Hardy for the PPV. I'm not sure if I like the idea that Aries is going to be going heel. Not 100% sure it's going to happen, but it sure looks that way.
This was an awesome episode of Impact. It had a great mix of wrestling, PPV build, well played out segments. It just had a great feel to it from beginning to end.
Before I close this out. I just want to touch on the Aces & Eights one more time. I mentioned in the Sting partner segment that the table is set up nicely for Bully Ray to be the turncoat in this situation. And while I've been calling it for several weeks, since he never really ever got attacked, it just seems a little too easy now, doesn't it? How much of a curve ball would it be, if Sting was the turncoat. I know it's about 99.999% unlikely, but talk about a heel turn of 1996 Hogan-like epic proportions? That would be a jaw-dropper if there ever was one. Think about it. Anyone else, is just sort of like, "eh, okay", but if was Sting. There's a WOW for ya.
Also, it was brought to my attention in a comment on last week's post, about how the talker when they abducted Hogan & Sting was Eric Bischoff. I listened a few times and while audio can easily be edited, Bischoff's talking style is hardly replicated. After listening during the actual recap on tonight's Impact, with the Aces & Eights voice changer in place, I picked up on a lot of Bischoff-like style of talking. Now I'm not sure if that's really the intention here, or if he was just the person to sit in for that segment, for whatever reason. But I now think it was him doing the talking last week.
I hope you enjoyed this week's edition of Sudden Impact as much as I enjoyed writing it. It was a good show and next week is the coming home episode before Bound For Glory. So that means, next week's Sudden Impact will have predictions at the end.
Thanks for reading everyone. Be sure to become a fan of my filmmaking facebook page by liking me. www.facebook.com/voltageentertainment.
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My grandparents, Al and Mary Jackson, have lived in Los Altos Hills for the past 40 or so years. They love their town and where they live. My grandmother noticed Jan. 4 that my grandfather was not responding from his living-room chair and called 911. The Santa Clara County Fire Department arrived before she could even think twice about what was happening.
While my grandfather was being cared for, one of the firefighters assisted my grandmother, who was overwhelmed by the thought of something happening to the man she had been with for nearly 62 years. In the chaos of going to the hospital, my grandmother left all of her belongings on the porch, including her purse. The first responders were kind enough to give her a ride to Stanford Hospital, because she was clearly in no shape to drive.
Now comes the part that brings our family to tears: A firefighter named Justin Stockman slipped my grandmother $40 in case she needed anything at the hospital. We later learned that Justin and his wife are expecting twins this summer. For a young man with a family to care about my grandmother's well-being enough to provide her with that money just melts our hearts.
Sadly, my grandfather passed that day. The following Saturday we had neighbors over for appetizers at 3 p.m. to remember my grandpa – he didn't want a service. Just as neighbors began to arrive, I saw four firefighters walking up the driveway. When Justin introduced himself, I nearly lost it. We had taken $40 and cookies to the firehouse earlier that week while they were off-duty. Without knowing about the gathering, they had come to check on my grandmother because it was their first day back and they had heard that my grandfather didn't make it.
It was so special that they just happened to show up right at 3 p.m. and then proceeded to offer help with anything she might need in the next few weeks, including moving. I know that my grandmother will always have a connection with Justin and the rest of his crew.
I needed to write to the Town Crier because he did this without expecting any sort of recognition. Even though it may seem like a small act, it really stood out for my grandmother that day. We couldn't feel more grateful that she had that support.
All of the response team are true heroes to us, and we can't thank them enough for going above and beyond on the day that we lost the rock of our family. I was able to get a fabulous picture of my grandma with these men, and I know she will cherish it forever. They are our family's new heroes.
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Good shot. More entertaining to see what Charlotte's D did once Korver got the ball.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
Ian was doing all the postgame media in the locker room with a mouth guard in
I feel closer to Ian tonight now that we have both lost a tooth playing basketball.
he fix it, he be back (click for video)
I enjoy the **** out of Ian interviews.
Looked like Lance was poaching rebounds from Roy early but I like how he didn't chase the triple double even though he was close. He's starting to get that a 20-7-7 is better than a 10-10-10
Loved Lance giving Paul Pierce and kG crap today that was fun to watch So Pierce didn't look as old, KG looked really old, Kidd still sucks and doesn't know what to do lol
@WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!
I give guys like Ian and Danny a lot of respect for coming back (well, not leaving) in games where they've lost teeth. Anyone here ever been hit in the mouth so hard they lost a tooth, or badly cracked/chipped one at least? I was tripped and landed an inch away from a soccer ball rocketed into my face when I was 14 or so. It was more painful than any other injury I ever suffered in my granted-only-through-age-18 athletic career (patella fracture, pinched nerve, concussion being others).
I've gotten a very small chip (so small you can't even notice unless I tell you) from an elbow, and even that hurt pretty bad.
Instead of poaching, I would say he's just being aggressive as usual and perhaps he's just a lot better rebounder for a guy that size.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
I phrased it a little weird so it sounded accusatory, but I had no problem with it either. A couple of them led to quick points on the other end. My only worry was that it was gonna be Triple-Double-Lance right out of the gate.
I have a feeling Lance is taking criticism pretty well. Maybe that's just my hope. But if true, he's probably been told to stop trying for triple doubles. The good news is that if he's out there doing that we are probably destroying the opposition.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
Great game. The thing is that this wasn't even close to our best basketball. I think this team is just now starting to hit it's stride and should be much better at the end of the season.
I'd still like to see more effort in getting Hibbert established early in the offense. The only way that happens is if our guards make the effort and I know it's hard to argue when shots are falling like they were tonight. I though Granger looked really good. His overall game speed was a step up from the past game which was obvious the way he moved without the ball tonight. I see a 20 point night in the near future for Granger.
A couple of them were Murphyesque, I am not going to let the Lance glasses miss the easy ones.
Yeah, I do agree, you got to give the bigs some love rebounds sometimes, I know Lance wants to push the tempo up sometimes but a couple issues can occur; either pissing off Roy or David sometimes and maybe them not trying as hard for boards and the other team getting offensive rebounds, and the big one is the occasional 2 guys trying to get a rebound that tip the ball out of bounds or back out to the other team. I hate the latter thing more than just about anything in basketball lol.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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Roy looked a little annoyed the second time it happened (I was a little annoyed too) but Lance got West an open lay up because of it so I can't imagine Roy was too angry.
Yea...Lance definitely graduated with honors from the Troy Murphy school of stealing rebounds...
Jason Kidd is so bad at coaching that JOB thinks that he sucks.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
Serves the Nets right for giving Kidd the job when he paid ZERO coaching dues. It happens in all walks of life but I hate it when people get a position just for being popular or having a name.
Bird never paid his dues either and I am thankful he was coaching the Pacers. With that said Isaiah Thomas was the worst coach ever, next to Obrien of course. Obrien had no excuse. Either way, Kidd probably should of sit out a year or two at least or like you said paid his dues as an assistant.
I think it is a big difference. Most coaches earned their positions well after they played. How they thought this was going to work I don't know. It was almost as if they didn't realize the Laker project with Payton and Malone. He doesn't have the composure. He doesn't have the schemes. Magic Johnson was a horrible coach as well. But we see Jackson and Bird and Doc Rivers and Doug Collins and Paul Westphal and so many more.
But there comes a time when the player is not a player and they have to act like a coach. That is hard to do when you just player last year.
Kidd should have joined the Dallas Maverick staff or Doc Rivers. Learn and adjust.
I had one of my front teeth broken in half during a pickup game in college, but it was painless to the point where other people noticed before I did. We had just gotten there, so I didn't want to leave right away. I lost five straight games and played poorly in all of them.
Its surprising how far some Pacers fan will go to be critical of Lance. I guess if you don't like a guy, then you really don't like him and nothing is gonna change that. We should all be glad that "Bad Lance" didn't show his ugly face yet again last night and lose the Pacers another game, like he has SO many times this year.
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Here is an excellent little manual on Insight Meditation. It was sent to me from Abhyagiri Monastery, printed for use by Amaravati Monastery and is in the tradition of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho. It is available online here:
http://www.forestsangha.org/index.php?o ... &Itemid=25
It covers Body Sweeping, Awareness of Breathing, Walking Meditation, Metta Meditation, Choiceless Awareness, Precepts, Posture and more in only 20 pages. Hope others find it as useful as I have.


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A fire is created by rapidly spinning the dowel-like "spindle" back and forth in a hole in a fireboard below it. Downward pressure and speed grinds wood powder from the two wood surfaces while generating intense heat. A notch in the fireboard allows the wood powder to collect at one point, where it gets hot, then smoulders and glows red. Then the glowing coal is transferred to a "tinder bundle", basically a wad of soft, dry, fibrous material shaped like a bird's nest, and blown into flame.
Basic bow drill fire kit includes:
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Each set has been burned in and tested prior to shipping so you will get smoke immediately upon bowing. Cottonwood is used for the fire board and spindles so you will get faster and more consistent fires. The ceramic palm rock virtually eliminates friction for easier fire starting. The cord used for the bow string is a static cord, which has been chosen specifically NOT to stretch like 550 para-cord (parachute cord). This keeps your spindle firmly in place over many uses, and leads to more consistent fire starting.
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Walmart is inviting Carson Valley residents to the grand opening of its new store 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at 1511 Grant Ave. in Gardnerville.The store will open to the public immediately following the ceremony. According to a company press release, the new store has added approximately 250 new jobs to the area. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week."With Walmart as an anchor store and the infrastructure that has been provided, the center is an attractive location for new businesses," Gardnerville Town Manager Tom Dallaire said of the Marketplace at Virginia Ranch. "The Town of Gardnerville appreciates this significant investment that has been made in our community. With the construction of the store, previously planned arterial roads, local roads and a regional storm water detention facility were constructed. Town and county staff had a lot of input on the design of the regional detention pond so it can be used as a park for the employees of the new center, and residents and visitors to the Carson Valley."Community and business leaders will join Walmart associates for a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Douglas High School band will perform, and the Explorer Honor Guard will present the colors."We are excited to open," said store manager Erik Schumann. "We are committed to providing our customers with everyday low prices. We look forward to serving the people of our community, helping save them money so they can live better."The store offers a combination of general merchandise and a full line of groceries, including family apparel, health and beauty aids, electronics, toys, lawn and garden items, jewelry, automotive products, home furnishings, hardware, sporting goods, and pet supplies.The grocery area will include a variety of fresh produce, including organic products, a full bakery, deli, meat and dairy products, beverages, frozen foods, canned and packaged goods, baking items and household supplies. There will also be a Tire & Lube Express, Regal Nails, Subway, Smart Styles hair salon, digital photo processing center, pharmacy, and "The Clinic at Walmart" operated by the Carson-Tahoe Hospital."The pharmacy will offer a full range of products and services to support the health and wellness of customers and their families," said the company. "The pharmacy team can answer questions and offer health and wellness solutions. They can also assist customers who wish to transfer their prescriptions to Walmart. The pharmacy is conveniently located at the front of the store next to the Walmart.com services department."The store features many energy-saving elements as part of the company's overall efforts to reduce energy consumption, including LED lights in signage, freezer cases and the parking lot, which utilize about 50 percent less energy than traditional lighting.Nonprofit organizations will also benefit from the retailer's ongoing charitable contributions and support for community projects. As part of Walmart's commitment to the communities in which it operates, $8,000 in grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation will be presented to local organizations at the grand opening.According to the company, the average wage at Walmart for full-time hourly associates in Nevada is approximately $13.31 per hour, and nearly 75 percent of the company's managers began their careers as hourly associates."Each week, more than 200 million customers and members visit our 10,400 stores under 69 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries," the company said. "With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.2 million associates worldwide."For more information, visit corporate.walmart.com. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.


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The editorial, "A majority vote loses out in Pleasanton," in the paper May 6 falsely proclaimed parcel tax elections would easily pass if decided by a simple majority vote. History shows, however, the first of three PUSD parcel tax elections (March 1996, $204 Measure A) failed to get even a simple majority positive vote; 55% of Pleasanton voters said an emphatic No.
Next, you failed to disclose the "game the system" strategy that districts use to pass tax measures. Rather than honestly gauging what voters want in maximum turnout November presidential elections, districts place tax measures on low turnout, single measure special elections on purpose. They target voters who would not have to pay the tax in order to convince a small minority group of the community to vote for the tax. After all, if a so-called "66.7% supermajority" is achieved in a special election with only a 37% turnout, the "supermajority" represents just a minority, i.e., less than a quarter of all registered voters.
PUSD gambled away $250,000 of scarce district funds in election fees to hold the special election and $85,000 in consulting fees. Your editorial stated "....we relied on the costly expertise of Mr. Heath and fellow consultant Bryan Godbe that this time, because of their surveys and campaign strategies, victory was a sure thing."
At the Jan. 25, 2011, poll analysis School Board meeting, the consultants indicated that only 49% of those polled responded "Definitely Yes." It was surprising to see "Probably" responses also counted as favoring the measure. Trustees Valerie Arkin and Jamie Hintzke asked excellent questions, but the three remaining trustees asked no questions and seemed to have had their minds made up already -- to pursue a parcel tax at any cost -- and launched into 15 minutes of off-topic speeches instead.
Rather than aiming your ire at a diverse collection of well informed citizens who care enough to get involved in their community, the Weekly should demand that PUSD take responsibility for its bad decisions.
Meanwhile, the Weekly should encourage the Board to listen to all constituents, have PUSD "step up" to cut administration salaries, stop $15 million in raises when PUSD cannot afford them, come clean on their unlawful cash-out refunding scheme, and stop caving in to union demands to save district office positions like the Health Liaison position. Priorities on positions and programs to be retained and eliminated should be driven by the best interests of the students as determined by the governing board, not by the unions.
After all, who is really in charge? Is the dog wagging the tail or is the tail wagging the dog?
And speaking of dogs, when the press fails to fulfill its watchdog role, it fails our democracy. Blaming two to three citizens who speak at public meetings rather than elected officials, who failed not only to ask the right questions, but any questions, is outrageous.
Luckily, this is America, and thank goodness we have a free press. Watchdogs are very necessary. For the informed citizen, watchdog journalism beats lapdog journalism any day of the week.


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The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation..."chronic manageable illness" and those infected should expect to live "a normal lifespan." Well, I'm perhaps the most optimistic person on the planet, but I'm also a scientist and realist. As such, I can't really claim that we have good data to... Read more »
saliva (Facts for Life: What you and the people you care about need to know about HIV/AIDS )can i catch HIV if my partner "sprays" when he talks and his salive gets in my eye? Also can i get HIV from an infected partners saliva on my anus?
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation...think is a heat rash, and a sore throat and a few bumps on my inner thigh. I'm so worried. I understand that there are many people who have questions far greater than mine and I understand if it takes you a while to answer this question but... Read more »
How long can a person live with HIV/AIDS?What is the longest time that someone has lived with the AIDS virus active in their body? does HIV always turn into AIDS? Is it possible for a person with AIDS or HIV to live a full long life? What is the average life span?
Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.
Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program...Hi. Thank you for your question. At this time, we cannot say what is the longest amount of time a person can live with HIV. This is because there are some people who have been infected for many years (since the epidemic was first Read more »
Cookbook for person with HIV/AIDS?A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with HIV and his health is already rapidly declining.I'm looking for a cookbook specifically for people with HIV/AIDS with diet tips, healthy recipes, etc ... do any exist?-K-
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine...I am unaware of any cookbook specificly for HIV+ persons that I could recommend. If any reader is aware of such a book please post. The nutritional needs of a sick HIV+ patient can Read more »
Kentucky: Helping People They Know Makes Fighting AIDS Personal for House of Ruth Volunteers...said seeing people she grew up with coming into House of Ruth fuels that passion. "That took it from being a job to something personal," said White. "You have a direct impact on how the clients see themselves, see the world, see other people, and... Read more »
HIV/AIDS Advocates Speak Out After Kenyan Cabinet Member Discusses Viability of Isolating People Living With HIV/AIDS to Control Spread of Virus... IRIN/ PlusNews reports on the recent statements a Kenyan cabinet member about isolating people living with HIV/AIDS as a means of controlling the spread of the virus and reactions by local and international HIV/AIDS advocates. Read more »
HIV Super-Infection Beliefs and Sexual Practices of People Living With HIV/AIDS...have significant effects" on their sexual behavior. The subjects of the study were 320 men, 137 women, and 33 transgender persons, all of whom completed confidential surveys in a community research setting. The researchers found that most... Read more »
Swaziland: HIV/AIDS Education -- Disabled Persons With HIV/AIDS Face Unequal Access to Health Information...address the specific needs of disabled persons. The full report, " Knowledge, Personal Risk and Experiences of HIV/AIDS Among People with Disabilities in Swaziland ," was published in the International Journal of Rehabilitation ... Read more »
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Posted by Anonymous...utmost care and remain strictly confidential. If we would wish to quote you, it will be anonymously and the information will be depersonalized. If you would like more information about the survey and the organisations involved go to INTERNEWS... Read more »
How many people have HIV / AIDS?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply...I am curious to the number of people alive in the US with HIV / AIDS. On the CDC website it states that as of Deceober a total of about 770,000 cases had been reported. Read more »
what to eat for HIV/AIDS person?
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies...Hi all, I understand that I should eat BETTER... But I really don't know what are the good meals/food for HIV/AIDSpeople? Any anybody share your experience with me? And what kind exercise do you guys do? I feel my body is very senstive to... Read more »
I want to talk to people with HIV/AIDS
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply...Hello My name is colleen and I am 16 years old and I want people with AIDS to tell there story. I love to hear it. I am intrested in what they have gone through and how they feel. Coolleen Read more »
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McCain 510 Electoral Votes, Obama 28 … How the Map Looked Exactly 2 Years Ago
Exactly two years ago, SurveyUSA completed interviews with 600 voters in every state (30,000 total interviews), asking them how they would vote in a 2008 Presidential Election between John McCain and Barack Obama. Based on those interviews, SurveyUSA was able to report that:
In November 2006, Obama carried …
- His home state of Illinois.
- His birth state of Hawaii.
- The District of Columbia.
In November 2006, Obama got 28 total electoral votes.
In November 2006, John McCain carried 48 states, and rolled up 510 electoral votes.
How far has Barack Obama come in 24 months?
We'll know for sure Tuesday night.
What should SurveyUSA poll today, that will teach us something when we look back on it in 2010 or 2012?
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The main threat to River Otters are water pollution and habitat destruction.
Did you know that Potter Park Zoo recently helped a young man propose to his intended? That's right. Months in advance, Jon set the day to propose to Anna, his beautiful bride-to-be, right here in Potter Park Zoo. The Lion's Garden Gazebo was set-up for the couple, as Anna was led to believe her trip to the zoo was just a small surprise on their journey through Lansing. Little did she know Jon had bigger plans for her, including chocolates, sparkling cider, rose petals and eventually the Big Question! The proposal was romantic, private and accompanied by a full chorus of bird chirps and lion roars. Congratulations Jon and Anna, and keep the zoo in mind for a beautiful Safari themed wedding!
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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
Popular property highlights
Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sherman Oaks Castle Park, Universal Studios Hollywood®, and Warner Brothers Studio. Hollywood Bowl and NBC Studios are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a spa tub, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 58 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Room service, coffee makers, and hair dryers are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Mikado Hotel features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This North Hollywood hotel also offers room service (during limited hours) and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Mikado Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 58
- Number of floors - 2
- Breakfast service
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free wired Internet
- Year Built 1958
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Premium TV channels
- Room service (limited hours)
- Hair dryer
- Access via exterior corridors
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free wired Internet
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Mikado Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Optional extras
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night
Hotel Name
- Hotel Mikado
- Mikado Hotel
- Mikado Hotel North Hollywood
- Mikado North Hollywood
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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Wallington House provides services to youth who have acted out sexually. There are 5 beds for boys who have been adjudicated of a sexual offense and are in custody of the state. There is one bed for non-adjudicated youth in family custody.
Wallington House clients attend school in a self-contained classroom staffed by Juneau School District teachers/aides, located in the Miller House facility. Clients with Special Education requirements receive individualized services depending on individual need.
Many clients come to us with multiple issues related to substance use, anger, family relationships, PTSD and FASD. Common diagnoses are Sexual Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The Wallington House program incorporates aspects of Relapse Prevention, Wellness Planning, and Positive Peer Culture. We look at each individual as a whole and focus on well being: mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical. Learning and integrating new social and life skills is crucial to clients' success in the program. Wallington House includes families and incorporates each client's cultural background in the treatment process.


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I've been told there is no numismatic premium for this gold coin, but I love it anyway. I find it fascinating that this very coin was passing through the hands of people and merchants about two years after Napoleon had risen to power by coup d'etat.
FYI: The colors in this photo do not represent well the colors of the actual coin, which is clearly .90 gold when viewed in person.


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MARIN SUPERVISORS decided to stay out of the debate over a proposal to resume spraying herbicides on Mount Tamalpais to stop the spread of invasive plants and to reduce fire danger. The supervisors also sidestepped their responsibility.
They decided it wasn't their job to tell the Marin Municipal Water District how it should take care of its watershed lands. That argument can be made on some issues, but when it comes to eradication of invasive plants and reducing wildland fire danger, those are issues supervisors should address.
MMWD has been involved in a lengthy study and public debate over resuming the use of herbicides for restricted use to stop the spread of French broom. The plant's spread in the watershed has firefighters worried about stopping a wildland fire.
The 2012-13 Marin County Civil Grand Jury recommended resuming spraying as a fire-safety measure. Its report drew criticism from those who question the safety of using herbicides — even those authorized by the federal Environmental Protection Agency — anywhere close to Marin residents' primary source of water.
The grand jury asked municipal jurisdictions around Tam to respond to its recommendations.
"I think we're giving the right response, which is not to tell MMWD what they should do," Supervisor Steve Kinsey said. "The water district does have a very unique situation since they are protecting our water supply."
But given the county's responsibility for providing fire protection and the time and energy it devotes to improving fire safety on Tam, the county is a big stakeholder in MMWD's decision.
Given the county board represents all of the Marin residents who get their water from MMWD's reservoirs, it seems reasonable that the supervisors would have something to say.
Because the county spends a lot of time battling French broom on lands bordering MMWD's watershed, the county should weigh in. The fight to control French broom is more difficult, if not less effective, if neighboring agencies don't share a common strategy.
The spread of seeds from broom doesn't abide by governmental boundaries. There should be a countywide approach to combating French broom.
The water district estimates it would cost as much as $5.6 million a year for manual removal of French broom. By using a herbicide, the district could do the same job for $1.6 million.
For the grand jury, it is a matter of risks — the risk of a destructive wildland fire on Tam or the the environmental risk of controlled use of herbicide. The grand jury concluded the use of herbicides is "the only reasonable alternative."
The grand jury asked the county board for its response because the county has a responsibility for fire safety on Tam, it manages neighboring wildlands and protection of public health is one of its primary duties. Dodging this important issue amounted to a political sidestep rather than a thoughtful response.


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Rangers make another rotation adjustment
NEW YORK -- The Rangers continue to juggle their rotation. Nick Martinez had been scheduled for Monday against the Astros but has been pushed back to Tuesday, as the Rangers want Miles Mikolas to pitch on four days' rest following his strong outing in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Martinez was originally scheduled to pitch on Sunday against the Mets at Citi Field, which would have given him a chance to hit in the National League ballpark and play before old friends from Fordham University in the Bronx. Martinez, who was drafted out of Fordham in 2011, was sorry he didn't have the chance to pitch in front of his pals.
"I saw a couple of them [on Saturday] night," Martinez said. "They are still coming to the ballpark on Sunday and sitting in the bleachers. They'll be out there."
Nick Tepesch, who will start on Sunday, has been pushed back twice because of the rotation changes. He was originally supposed to pitch against the Mets on Friday.
"It hasn't been tough at all," Tepesch said. "I've stuck to my program and been preparing myself. The day I pitch may change, but I still don't change the way I prepare."
Tepesch was in the bullpen on Friday night in case the Rangers needed a long reliever, but starter Yu Darvish went five innings, and Tepesch wasn't needed.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Google's buildings QD6, and QD7 in Mountain View, California sit on top where Fairchild Semiconductor manufactured semiconductors starting in 1956. After decades of dumping chemicals on the ground it became time to clean it up in the 1980s after drinking wells on the property tested extremely high for trichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1- and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, according to analyses conducted by a consultant to Fairchild. The contamination was believed to have resulted from leaking underground tanks. Just down the street Intel Corp.'s and Raytheon Corp.'s Mountain View Plants were doing similar things and were also closed and made by the EPA to start cleaning up the mess. It was so bad that the area became a Superfund cleanup site! The bad news is that despite using special air filtration systems at the Google offices located on the ground above where these contaminates once were, the readings of Trichloroethylene (TCE) are too high. The normal range of TCE is five micrograms per cubic meter. Readings as high as 8 micrograms per cubic meter were found in the Google buildings. No word on what Google is going to do to fix the issues, but their employees are breathing in Trichloroethylene at work thanks to the mess semiconductor companies left behind back in the 1950's!
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Children's Health
My daughter seems to have a second tongue?
my daughter is four months old and a few days after we brought her home we noticed she had in indent in the base of her spine finding out later she has the spine abifida occluta the most minor form of it. but just today we noticed when she was crying that she has what seems to be a second tongue under her tongue its tiny more like a little flap and attaches in the middle with that little peice of skin that they sometimes cut if a person is tongue tied but she can move both sides of that underneith tongue. is there a connecton between the two or reason that may have caused this or issues she may have?
You seem to be asking two questions: 1.) Is spina bifida occulta associated with other physical differences, deformities, or problems, and 2.) an extra bit of tissue under the tongue. The short answer is probably not. Both conditions are functional differences (don't cause any problem) from absolutely "normal". Please remember that "normal" is a tricky term, a wide range of things that may be unusual to you or your family/friends may be considered medically "normal". For more information regarding spina bifida occulta, refer to the following website from the Spina Bifida Association. http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2700275/k.5F64/Spina_Bifida_Occulta.htm As long as your daughter is able to feed without problems and is getting regular well child checks with your pediatric health care professional, the skin flap beneath her tongue should not be an issue.
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College of Nursing
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The Price of Gasoline: What's Behind It?
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Have you ever noticed how much it costs to fill a car with gas? The price of a gallon of gas changes every day. In fact, two gas stations less than a mile apart might charge different prices. Why? In the last few years the price of gas has risen. Why? In order to answer the questions raised by this lesson, you will work as a detective. You will investigate where a lot of the money that people spend on gas goes. You will determine whether or not it is appropriate to blame the nations that produce the oil that is used to make gas for the high cost of gas.
The President of the United States is not happy that gas prices are so high. He has asked you, a detective working for the United States Department of Energy, to determine if he should put the blame on the nations that produce much of the oil used to make gasoline. In this lesson, you will develop the necessary information to answer this question intelligently. You will identify those nations that produce the most oil in the world. You will also investigate where the money goes when consumers pay for gas. You will consider a variety of reasons that gasoline prices might be high. Finally, based on the knowledge gained from the activities in this lesson, you will determine if the President of the United States should blame high gas prices on the nations that produce the most oil.
The President of the United States needs your help. He has asked you to investigate and find answers to several important questions. The letter and questions are included in the Letter From the President worksheet that you can print, read and fill out. Fortunately, your assistant has already identified several Web sites that might help you in the research required to answer these questions. Your assistant has written you this memo identifying sources where you can find information to answer each question.
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|OPEC: About Us
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|OPEC: About Us
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|OPEC Revenues Factsheet
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|A Primer on Gasoline Prices
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|OPEC Says It Has Lost Control of Oil Prices
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|World Oil Demand 'To Rise by 37%'
|Why High Oil Prices Haven't Cut Demand
In this lesson you have learned that when somebody buys gasoline at the gas station the money goes to several different places. In fact, whenever anybody buys anything at a store the money typically goes to a number of different places. Any one of these places can influence the cost of the good being sold. In this lesson, you have considered whether or not it is fair for the President to blame the high price of gasoline on nations that belong to the OPEC Cartel.
Now that you have done all the research it is time to let the President know what you think. Use the Letter to The President worksheet to write a letter to the President of the United States explaining whether or not you believe that the President should blame the high price of gasoline on OPEC nations. The President also wants a justification for your opinion. Therefore, please be sure to explain yourself. You can do this referencing what you have learned about the factors that influence the price of gasoline at the pump.
- In this lesson, you have identified the names of the nations that belong to the OPEC cartel. Now see if you can identify their correct locations on a map in this Mapping OPEC Activity.
- In this lesson, you have considered the price of gas for cars. Certainly the price of gas has risen throughout recent history. Has the importance of cars also risen recently? Have cars also become increasingly important in recent history? In this activity, you will interview an older American about the ways that they used cars when they were young. You will also answer these questions yourself. When you have completed this work, compare the answers. Determine whether cars are more important today than they were fifty years ago. Answer the questions on the Cars: Then and Now worksheet.


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A RISCA pupil recently took a trip to 10 Downing Street after winning outdoor play equipment for her school playground.
Cagla Kaya, four, who attends Risca Primary School, secured top spot in a national healthy living art competition, run as part of National Obesity Awareness Week 2014, with her healthy lunch box design. In doing so, she won funds to carry out improvements to the playground.
As part of her prize, young Cagla, who attends the school's nursery class, visited the Prime Minister's official residence on January 17, for a reception hosted by his wife, Samantha Cameron.
Jayne Arthur, headteacher at Risca Primary School, said: "We were delighted Cagla had won such a prestigious award. We are all very proud of her. She had a fantastic day and we look forward to making some super changes to our playground."
Cllr Rhianon Passmore, Caerphilly council's cabinet member for education and lifelong learning, said: "I'm thrilled to hear that Cagla's design has won this competition encouraging youngsters to have healthy, well balanced diets. It's fantastic that her artwork has won improvements to the school's playground, which will benefit the whole school community now and in the future."
National Obesity Awareness Week ran earlier this month, encouraging action after reports half of the UK population could be obese by the year 2050.