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Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center Specialties
Foot & Ankle
We emphasize a team approach to foot and ankle care, treating common problems such as calluses and bunions as well as serious injuries and disorders. Many foot and ankle problems can be remedied with conservative care, including correctional orthotic devices. Our physicians also treat a variety of serious injuries and disorders using sophisticated surgical techniques such as internal fixation, ankle arthroscopy, and ankle replacement.
Hand & Upper Extremity
Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center provides treatment of the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity conditions from complex hand reconstruction to rotator cuff repairs. In order to successfully treat injuries to a complicated mechanism like the hand, our surgeons are skilled in a combination of techniques - orthopedic surgery, microsurgery, vascular and plastic surgery.
Joint Replacement
Our physicians perform more than 800 joint replacements each year, putting Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center in the top one percent in volume of joint replacements performed in the United States by a single orthopedic group. In fact, thanks to recent technological developments, the replacement of knee, hip, shoulder, finger, wrist and ankle joints has become routine procedure. Our physicians also perform complicated revision surgery, which involves removing failed implants and reconstruction of the joint. Eisenhower is actively involved in research and development of improved implant materials and techniques.
Orthopedic Trauma
Our trauma services are designed to complement existing valley trauma and emergency systems. In fact, you'll find an Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center physician on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From fixing broken bones to the microsurgical repair of tendon and ligament injuries, our surgeons are highly experienced in helping patients with multiple injuries.
Pediatric Orthopedics
Injury and disease have a unique effect on the developing skeletons of children. The pediatric orthopedics program at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center has evolved to reflect these unique challenges. From common problems such as toeing in, bow legs, knock knees or fractures to more serious conditions like scoliosis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and congenital hip disorders, our pediatric orthopedists specialize in the early detection and proper management of childhood injuries and disorders.
Spine Surgery
Our Comprehensive Spine Center is equipped to handle all aspects of surgical spinal care with a multidisciplinary approach involving surgeons, pain management specialists and physical and occupational therapists. From common conditions such as lumbar and cervical disk herniations to complicated treatment of spinal tumors or post-traumatic deformities, our Spine Center is constantly evolving along with advances in the field of spinal care.
Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine Team at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center uses an integrated approach to care for all types of athletes. Our physicians provide sideline coverage for student athletes at the local high schools. We provide care for the professional athletes at the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament and Bob Hope Classic Golf Tournament. We also assist resident athletes in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
As the majority of back and neck problems resolve over time, the cornerstone of the Comprehensive Spine Center at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center is conservative care. Physiatrists, board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, offer a team approach to wellness, working with other physicians and specialists to deliver personalized treatment plans. Often, a program including pain medications, injections and physical therapy is enough to reduce or eliminate back or neck pain without surgical intervention.


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The ability to translate written or spoken discourse from one language to another is an exciting, fulfilling and useful skill that, for many people, is their principle reason for studying and wanting to acquire a different language. Spanish translations are of more importance than ever before due to the great quantity of English/American material that is made available for a Spanish audience. Here are some Spanish translation tips that will hopefully aid what can be a challenging process!
Firstly, do not think that you have to translate every word literally. Often, especially with longer phrases, literal translations can change the intended meaning. When you want to translate into Spanish do not be afraid to re-structure a sentence; sometimes you have to so that it reads well in Spanish. Just make sure the meaning is still the same.
One big issue with translating is coming across words that you have never seen before. Do not panic! If you see a long sentence, try and break it down into smaller sections. Identify the different components of a sentence, such as verbs and adjectives. When coming across these new words, you can use a dictionary to translate them, or the wide range of Spanish translator tools that are available on the internet. Write down any new words you discover in a personal journal so you will hopefully be able to remember them in the future!
Hopefully this advice will help with your translating. One last tip; do not rush translation work. It can be very complex and the more precise a translation the better. Rushing will just lead to errors that could be avoided; checking your work can also help eliminate these errors and to ensure the overall quality of the translation is not undermined.

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Midwifery Today, Issue 87, Autumn 2008
Theme: Natural Remedies
Cover photo by Michele Anderson
Pinkle Toes Photography
The theme of Midwifery Today Issue 87 is Natural Remedies. With technology and pharmaceutical remedies having taken over birth, natural remedies are often forgotten. In this issue we share a variety of natural remedies that can help make birth better. Included are herbs, chiropractic, humor, naturopathy, homeopathy and massage. As an added bonus, this issue also contains a thought-provoking article by Michel Odent on the origins of the language of birth and the negative impact such words can have on women.
Poetry: Where Do Babies Come From?
From the Editor: The Power Belongs to Motherbaby
While herbs and other remedies have their use in pregnancy, we need to remember that it's the women and their babies who actually do the birthing.
Tricks of the Trade
Marion's Message: Natural Healing
Marion discusses three common herbs that are useful in childbirth.
Media Reviews
Classified Advertising
Photo Album
Thinking Like an Herbalist
A short course in the action and uses of herbs, with a focus on comfrey.
The author discusses the use of humor as a natural remedy.
Being the Quiet Midwife/Doula in the Corner
Sometimes the best remedy for a couple having a baby is to be left alone.
Learn about craniosacral therapy and how it can be used to prevent and health birth trauma.
A Healthy Baby Isn't All That Matters
Often a cesarean birth can have a long-term negative effect on a woman. Christy Fiscer describes her personal journey following a misguided cesarean and intensive care hospitalization of her son.
Supporting Pregnancy with Massage Therapy
Birth care providers have a variety of tools at hand, one of which is massage. This article discusses how massage can be used during pregnancy and postpartum, and how to go about finding a practitioner with expertise in the perinatal period.
Dispelling the Disempowering Birth Vocabulary
Did you know that in German the word "scham," which is the first component of many words related to the female genitalia and pubic region means "shame"? In this reprint from his Primal Health Newsletter, Dr. Odent deconstructs the disempowering birth vocabulary that underlies how birth is viewed in most cultures.
Two Women Trusting Birth
A mother and a grandmother write about the same birth from their own perspectives.
Chiropractic Evaluation and Management of the Pregnant Patient: An Update from Recent Literature
This article details the current explanations for the changes of pregnancy and discusses the potential role of chiropractic therapy for the pregnant woman.
Womb to Learn
A discussion and photos of an adult-sized uterus used for experiential education.
A primer of herbal applications, methods for preparation, indications for use and practical recipes and tips.
Naturopathic Modalities—Their Role in Achieving Positive Birth Outcomes
Naturopathic medicine and midwifery go hand in hand, and some naturopaths are going on to obtain the specialized designation of naturopathic midwife. This article also covers the principles behind naturopathic midwifery.
The Midwife as Community Healer
A photo collage from the 2008 Midwifery Today conference held in Philadelphia, with attributes of the "midwife as community healer."
Touched a Nerve
A unique story of how a Maori healer helped the author prepare her mind for birth.
When Homeopathy Works Too Well
Tales of births from a midwife with a passion for homeopathy.
International Midwife
Cards & Letters
The Good Guys: A Happy Little Secret
The "good guys" are doctors around the world who are practicing in ways that are congruent with midwifery, or are eager to learn. Joni Nichols focuses on two such doctors.
UK Connection
BirthChoices forms an alliance with Midwifery Today; A writing competition for student midwives in the UK.
Transition to Midwife
Jude Davis shares this essay on her transition to becoming a midwife, and her thoughts in the experience of birth.
Indigenous Knowledge of Patalkot and Dangi Healers for Pregnancy Care
The authors share traditional herbal knowledge from two regions of India, according to the problem needing treatment.
Traditional Midwives and the Fight against Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa
Malaria is the most significant and widespread of tropical diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sudy Storm shares the impact of this deadly disease and what midwives can do to fight it.
The author shares how her birth experiences in India led her to create Birth India, a birth network that aims to promote the benefits of natural childbirth and best practices to achieve normal birth.
ICM Conference
An essay and photos highlighting the 2008 International Confederation of Midwives conference.


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I haven't consistently played disc golf in about 1.5 years for various reasons, but I've started to get back into it recently. It took a month or so but I'm finally getting back to the level I was at almost 2 years ago.
anyway, here's my bag:
Star Destroyer, seasoned for backhand distance
Star Destroyer 1st run, almost new for sidearm distance
Star Destroyer Avery signature, new and very beefy for moderate wind conditions
Z Surge SS x2, for accurate controlled distance
ESP Cyclone, slow turnover drives, standstill shots
ESP Predator, wind driver/accurate sidearm shots
Z Predator x2, accurate drives backhand/sidearm
Z xtreme, thumbers, backhand/sidearm doglegs, utility disc
Z buzzz bar stamp, (been in the bag for almost 10yrs) approaches, shorter drives
Ti buzzz, beefier buzzz when I want/need that
FLX drone, windy approaches and sidearm approaches
Proton Ion, short drives, approach shots
Pro D magnet, newer for long putts and anhyzer approaches
Pro D magnet, beat in old faithful, main putter


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In my last article, I looked at criteria for evaluating a managed hosting provider: services they provide.
In this post, we'll look at another crucial feature: availability and quick support.
Tip: Call the hosting provider at 3:00 a.m. to see whether they are available.
Before buying the solution, try reaching the hosting provider via phone and chat at odd times (late nights, holidays, long weekends, etc.). If they are available, then there is a good chance that when there is a problem, you will not lose sleep or peace of mind.
Also, keep in mind that not all managed hosting providers offer support via phone. So don't forget to find out whether you can even call them in the first place!
Once you've determined that the provider is available, you'll want to evaluate whether they can actually resolve problems in a timely manner.
Tip: Find out the problem response and resolution times
Imagine you were waiting for an event where you planned to market a product, and you created a website or a blog to tell the world about your product.
Then, just when the event starts, you notice that load time of your website is 10 seconds. That's unacceptable!
So you call your hosting provider immediately and hear "Your call is important to us and your average wait time is 20 minutes." Frustrated yet? As the seconds tick by, your audience is evaporating, your SEO is adversely affected and you're losing money.
When evaluating your hosting provider, always ask:
- What is the average response time for a phone call or chat?
- What is the average resolution time for a phone call or chat?
If your don't get an answer — or get a vague answer — that's a red flag for a managed hosting solution
This is especially true if you are building websites that are seasonal in demand — say an e-commerce site that makes over 50 percent of its money during Christmas and New Year's. In this case, you definitely want to make sure that you have a good managed service.
Good managed service requires well-trained experts who resolve customer problems quickly — and these experts are not inexpensive. True, not all premium hosting providers will provide great support. But no lower-priced hosting service can afford experts.
The bottom line: if you don't want to deal with servers, and want an expert to help you when you need one, then cheap solutions may not be very cheap in the long run.
To provide a basis for comparison, the average response and resolution times for Rackspace Cloud Sites customers are less than 30 seconds and 18 minutes respectively.
Of course, ideally you'd love to never have to call tech support in the first place. To minimize your need for help, you'll want to look into the provider's uptime. We'll cover that topic next week.


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Terrence wrote:I started the home brewing thread, but I also do home roasting. I use a mesh colinder in a steel mixing bowl over my grill side burner. The side burner provides supplemental indirect heat and I control the roast with a Wagner HT1000 heat gun. Right now I'm roasting Colombian Exceleso to full city and Ethiopian Yirgecheffe to about city+. I roast about 12 ounces of each and blend them. So far the best single origin coffee I've roasted is from the Malinal estate in Mexico. It's buttery, nutty, and chocolatey. Home roasting is a fun hobby. You haven't truly tasted good coffee until you've had it freshly roasted.
RustyP wrote:calvarycoffee wrote:<---- coffee buff
try the tanzanian peaberry.
i've done the french press - good until you have to clean it.
i do the perklator (sp?) -no papers, full flavor.
tip: when grinding beans for a perklator, toggle the grinder on/off. if you simply turn on the grinder for X number of seconds, it unevenly grinds the beans. most will fall through or plug the perkalator.
Yeah, I saw Tanzanian Peaberry last week at Central Market...sounded pretty tasty from their description. I use a personal sized french press, so I just rinse it off after each use, then occasionally wash it with soap and water. Never tried a perk-o-lator....i'll have to look into that.
Have you ever tried Jamaican Blue Mountain? I've been trying to find some, but no places around here carry it.
Tim_the_Enchanter wrote:Anyway, speaking of ways of brewing, anybody seen this thing before? I found it when I was researching the Epic: http://aerobie.com/Products/aeropress.htm Looks interesting...don't know if I'd buy it, but I'd try it if someone gave it to me.
swel304 wrote:I rarely have time to make any, and gas station coffee just isnt right. I like starbucks and all the clones but its just too damn expensive for a cup.
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It's Official: Action Alerts PLUS beats the S&P 500 with Dividends Reinvested! Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link were up 16.72% in 2012. Were you? See what they are trading for 14-days FREEChanos specifically cites Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) . HP's problem is that it did not property, or adequately, invest in research and development over the last 10 years. The impact on HP is apparent: HP is not a leader in cloud or mobile, two sectors that continue to grow significantly. Chanos said to look at Kodak as an example of a company falling behind because its technology trailed competitors. Technology Generally a Disruption Digitization and the Internet changed the landscape for companies. Business environments are changing faster than ever. The PC sector is now considered a value-trap, because it was healthy 10 years ago, but now the sector offers little upside. Technology is also impacting retail. In the retail space, Chanos predicts that there will be lots of "road kill." Short-Selling Still Risky Chanos learnt from experience to be cautious in the art of short-selling. He mentioned that AOL (AOL) was a short-sale in the 1990's at $8. Chanos finally covered his last short share of AOL at $80. The bearish bet was at the time, based on an analysis of AOL's financial statements. At that time, he thought the business was not sustainable based on what the financial sheets were saying. Other Thoughts: Market Outlook Chanos is currently more cautious on US equities. Indices are near multi-year highs, so investments are not as attractive as it was before.
Hedge fund manager Jim Chanos is president and founder of Kynikos Associates. As an investment company focused on short selling, it is not a surprise Chanos would target the entire PC sector. Chanos cites the risks of technology disruptions as one of the key reasons to dislike the PC market, adding that it is hard for a company to be prosperous, by cutting costs. (Full video of interview below)


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Joint meeting plans prove BCS location a hot potato
The Los Altos City Council reluctantly vetted two requests to wade into the schools fray at its Oct. 8 meeting. A joint meeting scheduled Tuesday with the Los Altos Hills City Council may include discussion on how the cities might assist in negotiations between the Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter School.
"I'm not sure that we can have a productive, a fruitful, conversation on this," Councilwoman Jeannie Bruins said. "I just don't know what the advantage is of interjecting ourselves."
Councilwoman Megan Satterlee noted that a separate committee was already pursuing site options for Bullis Charter School, echoing skepticism as to the role the council would play.
Councilmembers requested that if the issue is placed on the agenda, it should be scheduled after all other items have been resolved – likely curtailing conversation if the meeting is capped at one hour as planned.
Other items placed on the joint cities meeting agenda include shared funding for a new community and senior center, a joint sewer agreement, sidewalk construction on West Edith Avenue between Foothill Expressway and Cypress Drive and a proposal for a crossing guard to improve safety at the intersection.
Councilmembers also discussed an upcoming meeting with the Los Altos School District Board of Trustees. The council acceded to the district's suggestion that they discuss skateable art, staggered start and end times at the Egan Junior High and Blach Intermediate school campuses, improving related traffic backups and a report on bike-to-school and walk-to-school programs.
The joint public meeting, not yet scheduled, will include two members of the Los Altos City Council and two officials from the Los Altos School District.
Councilwoman Val Carpenter suggested adding discussion of a school site for Bullis Charter School, but the idea didn't win wide acceptance. Satterlee described raising the issue as akin to tossing a hand grenade.
MROSD receives award for environmental service
The Santa Clara County Chapter of the League of Conservation Voters is scheduled to honor the Los Altos-based Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at its 20th annual Environmental Awards. The fundraising event is slated 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 23 at a private home in Monte Sereno.
MROSD will receive an award recognizing its 40 years of environmental service.
Founded by voter support in Santa Clara in 1972, MROSD's mission is to protect the region's green foothills. Portions of San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties later became a part of the district with the goal to create a regional greenbelt with other environmental agencies.
The district now spans 550 square miles and includes 17 cities and unincorporated areas, 62,000 acres of open space and more than 250 miles of trails.
Tickets to the awards are a $50 donation.
For reservations and more information, visit scclcv.org.


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Explore centuries of French heritage as you cross the valleys and vineyards of the north in search of beauty and to mourn the tragedy of war. Visit Joan of Arc's Rouen, the D-Day landing beach at Omaha and marvel at the architecture and masterpieces of France's most famous fairytale châteaux before visiting vibrant Paris and the exquisite Palace of Versailles.
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7 hot buffet breakfasts
4 dinners
1 lunch (Be My Guest)
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What's Included
Insider walking tour of Paris
Orientation of Paris, Bayeux and Blois
View the Champs Élysées and Arc d'Triomphe in Paris
Visit the town of Rouen, the picturesque port of Honfleur, Bayeux Tapestry, the historic D-Day beach of Omaha, the monastery of Mont St. Michel, Amboise and Chenonceau châteaux, Chambord Château, Chartres Cathedral and the second level of the Eiffel Tower
What's Included
7 hot buffet breakfasts
4 dinners
1 lunch
(Be My Guest)
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
The Treasures of France
Day 1Arrive Paris Day 1 - Arrive Paris
Welcome to France. Relax and unwind after your journey or take some time to explore the City of Light. This evening meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director. Later enjoy an orientation drive which will introduce some of the sights of this magical city to you, including the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe.
Evergreen Laurel
Evergreen Laurel
Day 2Paris – Rouen – Honfleur – Bayeux Day 2 - Paris – Rouen – Honfleur – Bayeux
This morning visit Rouen where Joan of Arc was tragically burnt at the stake. Then travel to Honfleur, a picturesque port immortalised by many artists. Later in Bayeux visit the Tapestry Museum and see the Bayeux Tapestry depicting events before and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Novotel Bayeux
Novotel Bayeux
Day 3Bayeux – D-Day Landing Beaches (Omaha) – Mont St. Michel Day 3 - Bayeux – D-Day Landing Beaches (Omaha) – Mont St. Michel
Your Travel Director provides excellent historical commentary during your visit to the D-Day Landing beach at Omaha and the military cemetery. Stop for lunch in Arromanches, a town at the heart of the Normandy landings. You might like to finish your day with an Optional Experience to the historic walled port town of Saint Malo, former home of French explorer, Jacques Cartier.
Relais Du Roy
Relais Du Roy
Optional Experiences
Jewels Of St Malo
You'll explore the prettiest walled port in Brittany with our Local Specialist. Stroll along the medieval ramparts, admire the aristocratic old houses of wealthy shipping merchants and take in the Emerald coastline. Home of Jacques Cartier and the great romantic, Chateaubriand, this is your chance to discover one of the jewels of France.
Adult Price: €31.00
Day 4Mont St. Michel – Blois (2 Nights) Day 4 - Mont St. Michel – Blois (2 Nights)
Visit the Benedictine Abbey at Mont St. Michel with a Local Specialist. Legend has it that the Archangel Michael appeared to the Bishop of Avranches, inspiring him to build an oratory on this rocky island jutting into the English Channel. Travel through scenic countryside and later stop for a memorable Be My Guest experience at a picturesque château, including wine tasting and a light meal. Travel to your hotel in Blois for a two nights stay.
Holiday Inn Blois Centre
Holiday Inn Blois Centre
Day 5Châteaux Excursion Day 5 - Châteaux Excursion
Your Local Specialist takes you on a visit to the Amboise Royal château, where King François I spent much of his childhood with his mother, Louise of Savoy. During the first few years of his reign the château reached the pinnacle of its glory. As a guest of the King, Leonardo da Vinci came to Château Amboise in December 1515 and lived and worked in the nearby Clos Lucé, connected to the château by an underground passage. Leonardo is buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert adjoining the château. Continue with a fascinating visit to Chenonceau, a fairytale château built on the River Cher. The beautiful architecture - reflected in the waters of the river - is complemented by magnificent landscaped gardens. The Château is often referred to as the Ladies Castle, as a number of women influenced its construction and development. It contains priceless collections including Renaissance furniture, tapestries and masterpieces by Rubens and Tintoretto.
Optional Experiences
In The Footsteps Of Leonardo Da Vinci
Visit the Manor house and gardens where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years, preserved much as he left them on his death almost 500 years ago. Your guided tour culminates in a display of Leonardo's most extraordinary inventions - from submarines to helicopters.
Adult Price: €39.00
Dinner In The Loire Valley
Santé. Toast our new-found friends as we enjoy a typical French meal in an atmospheric Old World setting. Drinks are included.
Adult Price: €66.00
Day 6Blois – Chambord – Chartres – Paris (2 Nights) Day 6 - Blois – Chambord – Chartres – Paris (2 Nights)
Visit Chambord, one of the most remarkable and recognisable châteaux in the world. Influenced by Italian Renaissance architecture, the château resembles a medieval stronghold incorporating classical Italian ornamental flourishes. The château was constructed by King François I as a royal hunting lodge, however, he didn't live to see it completed. Visit Chartres Cathedral, an important place of pilgrimage and marvel at the original stained glass windows. Tonight in Paris consider going to see a spectacular cabaret show, for which the city is internationally renowned.
Renaissance Paris La Defense
Renaissance Paris La Defense
Optional Experiences
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!
Adult Price: €162.00
Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
Join us for dinner with wine included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town, where you'll watch an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment – including the world famous Can-Can. A Parisian night you'll never forget.
Adult Price: €139.00
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we'll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38.00
Day 7Paris Sightseeing Day 7 - Paris Sightseeing
Today your Local Specialist reveals not just where, but how real Parisians live and shop, showing you the quaint historical local neighbourhoods. During your free time you may want to explore a world class museum or gallery, or even join an Optional Experience to Versailles. The finale to this great trip starts with a visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views across this wonderful city. Then celebrate with your Travel Director and newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner with wine at a Parisian bistro.
Optional Experiences
Giverny House And Gardens Of Claude Monet
Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll visit the charming former home of the greatest Impressionist painter, Claude Monet, which inspired his magnificent water lily paintings. Our coach will take us to the village of Giverny where we'll enjoy a tour of the delightful house, gardens and famous Japanese bridge.
Adult Price: €49.00
Versailles Palace And Gardens
Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability.
Adult Price: €65.00
Day 8Depart Paris Day 8 - Depart Paris
Say 'au revoir' to France and your fellow travellers at the end of a wonderful trip. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Be My Guest
Walk among the wild hyacinths in the beautiful gardens of the 17th century Château d'Éporcé, enjoying delicious home-cooked dishes created by the resident culinary expert, Lydia
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THE future of Swindon Town is looking bright according to new under 18s coach Scott Lindsey.
Lindsey arrived at the club in July to replace Jamie Pitman, who has reverted back to his role of working with the under 13s through to under 16s.
With Town looking to become self sustainable, the youth set-up at the County Ground has become more important than ever, with Lindsey enjoying regular communication with first team boss Mark Cooper and assistant Luke Williams.
For that reason, Lindsey has been impressed with his new working environment, as well as with the group of players he has the pleasure of working with.
"I've been at the club for seven weeks now and the group I have here are fantastic, they buy into the way we want things done and have been great," he said.
"I obviously have regular conversations with the manager and the assistant about how the first team play and how we can mirror that.
"I watch a lot of DVDs of the first team and analyse how they do things and one thing I've really noticed is how they've bought into what we've done. There's no problems, no questions and they're a hard-working group every day.
"They're respectful around the building too which is very important."
Will Randall, Lee Marshall, Tom Smith and Callum McCormack have all been in and around the Swindon Town first team throughout the pre-season and early days of the new campaign, which Lindsey believes shows there is a realistic pathway for players looking to make their way in Wiltshire.
"We've had a few around the first team which has been great and it's so exciting to know there is a pathway though," he said.
"There are coaches at other clubs who work with no end product, just doing it because it's there, but at this club I feel there's an end product because there's a first team manager who shows a real interest as well as the people above.
"They want to grow players from within so this really is an ideal job because it really offers somewhere for the players to go."
Town youngsters' latest success came in a thrilling game at Newport on Saturday morning, the young Robins running out 6-4 winners.
After going 2-0 down inside the first 40 minutes, Luke Matthews grabbed one back with a header before Jake Evans equalised just before the break as he volleyed home to level the scores.
Newport took the lead once again soon after the break, before Callum McCormack levelled matters for a second time with a free-kick, before the same play burst through the home defence to give the visitors the lead for the first time.
The advantage didn't last long as Newport hit back, making it 4-4, before Amir Gied finally gave Swindon the lead which would win the match before Tom Smith's solo effort wrapped it up.
Lindsey was impressed with the way his youngsters performed, as well as with the levels of maturity they showed.
"The biggest thing for me is that we were really disciplined with our performance and that was great," he said.
"We stuck to what we know we are good at which is keeping the ball on the ground and making the opposition chase us for it, and it was really pleasing to see us do that."


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So far, Cobb can't help but rack up K's
TORONTO -- During Spring Training, Alex Cobb spoke about the importance of the starters pitching deeper into games to help cover for the innings missed without James Shields, who was traded to the Royals.
Cobb noted that getting rid of hitters in two or three pitches, or pitching to contact, would go a long way toward achieving the aforementioned goal.
Alas, Cobb's strikeouts are up this season, including a 13-strikeout performance in 4 2/3 innings against the Padres.
But when asked, Cobb said he was not striking out too many hitters.
"No, I'm not trying to," Cobb said. "I'm trying to attack the zone. Once I get to two strikes, then I'm trying to put guys away. I don't think I'm striking out too many guys. I'd obviously rather get balls put into play earlier in the count, put it on the ground. But when it doesn't go that way, you have to improvise and try to get the guy out to the best ability. Once there are two strikes, I try to put them away. It's just going that way right now. It won't be like that later in the year."
Cobb has 52 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched this season, and he has walked only 12. His strikeouts-to-walks ratio has increased each of his three seasons, from 1.76 in 2011 to 2.65 in 2012 and 4.33 in 2013.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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What: The American Film Institute's annual celebration of international cinema from modern masters and emerging filmmakers.
When: Nov. 7-14.
Where: TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd.; Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd.; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.; The Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd.
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Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki ("Spirited Away") says "The Wind Rises" will be his last feature. It's a rare non-fantasy from him, a fictionalized approach to the life of the aircraft engineer who designed the Mitsubishi Zero, one of the most formidable fighter planes of World War II.
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Rolling inches above the ground has its disadvantages. Damaging road debris and road bumps are bound to jump up and make their presence known sooner or later. We took notice that our '89 S-10's fuel gauge was reading incorrectly, so we took a peek at the gas tank only to find two rather large dents—just enough damage to explain why the fuel gauge was telling us it was full before it really was.
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Let's say you somehow knew when your last bite on earth would be (and had time to plan for it in advance). Would it be a burger, or something else? Let us know in this week's poll. If a burger isn't your first choice, we promise we won't hold it against you. As much as I love burgers (so, so much), my heart says a giant bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough might be even better.
Results from Last Week's Poll
In last week's poll about burger sides, shoestring fries and onion rings took an early lead and maintained it throughout the polling period, with 21 and 20 percent of the vote, respectively. Here's what a few of you had to say:
Gimme some quality twice-fried fries from fresh potatoes and I'm a happy man. However, I can be persuaded into having a nicely prepared potato salad if the fries aren't fresh.
Curly fries all the way. I can't imagine why given a choice you'd prefer your fries straight over twisted into a spiral.
Where is my poutine option? Over the last few years i've been able to order poutine as my side for everything and it's made me so happy. Chicken fingers and pountine. Burgers and poutine. Poutine and poutine. oh, Canada!
Ed Note: Yeah, nevenamart... rub it in, why dontcha? *wipes tear*
Poll Results
Shoestring fries (21 percent) and onion rings (20 percent) were the highest vote-getters by a large margin. Tater tots came in third place, with 14 percent of the vote, followed by steak fries (11 percent), sweet potato fries (9 percent) and curly fries (9 percent). Waffle fries earned 7 percent of votes, narrowly beating out crinkle cut fries (6 percent). The least popular options were sweet potato tots and potato chips, with just 2 percent of the vote.
Note: the poll remains open, so these numbers may shift slightly in the future.
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The Prophet Moses (pbuh)
The Period of Disasters and the Folly of Pharaoh
One after another, Allah tried Pharaoh and his subjects with various disasters, a people obstinate in denial. First, there began a period of extreme drought in Egypt. Water was terribly crucial for the Egyptians, the drought directly threatening their very livelihood. As a result, agricultural products diminished in availability and famine ensued:
We seized Pharaoh's people with years of drought and scarcity of fruits so that hopefully they would pay heed. (Surat al-A'raf: 130)
As the above verse informs us, the famine lasted for several years. After his confrontation with the people of Pharaoh, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) stayed many years in Egypt to communicate the message of Allah. Within that time, Allah asked the Prophet Moses (pbuh) to build houses for his people so as to fulfil their prayers in safety. In this way too, the believers aided in staying together:
We revealed to Moses and his brother: "Settle your people in houses in Egypt and make your houses places of worship and establish prayer and give good news to the believers." (Surah Yunus: 87)
In these houses, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) and his adherents performed their prayers and remembered Allah. The people of Egypt, on the other hand, continued to encourage one another in ignorance:
Whenever a good thing came to them, they said, "This is our due." But if anything bad happened to them, they would blame their ill fortune on Moses and those with him. No indeed! Their ill fortune will be with Allah. But most of them did not know. (Surat al-A'raf: 131)
Disasters were occurring everywhere in the land. In spite of them however, Pharaoh and his inner circle did not abandon their perverse polytheistic practices; they were zealously devoted to the "religion of their ancestors." Not even the two miracles Allah granted to the Prophet Moses(pbuh), that is, his hand appearing white and his staff turning into snake, helped them abandon their superstitious beliefs. Utterly unwise, they stated that they would not believe in him, even if they were to see other miracles:
They said, "No matter what kind of Sign you bring us to bewitch us, we will not have faith in you." (Surat al-A'raf: 132)
Because of their reprehensible conduct, as Allah relates in the verse, Allah inflicted upon them a number of calamities as "signs, clear and distinct" (Surat al-A'raf: 133), in order for them to taste torment in this world too. The first one of these was the drought mentioned earlier, which caused a detrimental decline in the production of agricultural goods.
The Egyptians' agricultural system was based on the Nile river, and thus was not effected by changes in natural conditions. Even in the hottest seasons when no rain fell on the Egyptian soil, the Nile river carried an abundance of water from inland Africa. However, because Pharaoh and his inner circle remained arrogant and proud towards Allah, a disaster that had been hereto unexpected befell them; a drought. This drought clearly refuted the words of Pharaoh related in the Qur'an, when he said "'My people, does the kingdom of Egypt not belong to me? Do not all these rivers flow under my control? Do you not then see?" (Surat az-Zukhruf: 51)
Nonetheless, instead of "taking heed," with great ignorance and imprudence the unbelieving people regarded these disasters as a misfortune brought upon them by the Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the Children of Israel. They were convinced of such a delusion because of their unwise conviction to superstitions and the perverted religion of their ancestors. Because they did not change their deviant mentality and wicked attitude, they suffered various troubles and torments, but what was to befall them was not limited to these initial disasters. Allah inflicted upon them a series of calamities. They are described in the Qur'an as follows:
So We sent down on them floods, locusts, lice, frogs and blood, Signs, clear and distinct, but they proved arrogant and were an evildoing people. (Surat al-A'raf: 133)
Despite all such disasters, they continued in their denial. Even when they had grasped that these disasters were a result of their denial, they persisted in their denial. In compliance with a deviant mentality, Pharaoh and his companions sought to deceive the Prophet Moses (pbuh), and in consequence, Allah (Allah is beyond that). When these terrible disasters came upon them, one after another, they called the Prophet Moses (pbuh) and implored him to save them from them:
Whenever the plague came down on them they said, "Moses, pray to your Lord for us by the contract He has with you. If you remove the plague from us, we will definitely believe in you and send the tribe of Israel away with you." But when We removed the plague from them—for a fixed term which they fulfilled—they broke their word. (Surat al-A'raf: 134-135)
We should note that the behavior of the disbelievers were very similar to that of satan. Satan displayed the imprudence of refusing to obey Allah despite acknowledging His existence and thus displayed a reprehensible attitude. In like manner, the people of Pharaoh rejected submitting to Allah and His messenger, despite their acknowledgement of the fact that these disasters came from Allah. Ultimately, they acknowledged the existence of Allah, but nevertheless rejected submitting to Him due to their arrogance and blind adherence to the deviant religion of their ancestors.
For a long time, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) warned his tribe and communicated to them the religion of Allah. Furthermore, he effected a series of miracles as signs from Allah. Allah sent down many disasters to these people, so that they might turn to Him: however, none of the idolaters abandoned their polytheistic religion or turned to our real Lord, Who created them. In the Qur'an, Allah informs us that despite all of the Prophet Moses' (pbuh) efforts, Pharaoh resisted him:
In Moses, too, there was a sign. We sent him to Pharaoh with clear authority. But he turned away with his forces... (Surat adh-Dhariyat: 38-39)
Rebuffed by this firm refusal, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) prayed to our Lord to inflict torment upon this rebellious nation:
Moses said, "Our Lord, You have given Pharaoh and his ruling circle finery and wealth in the life of the world, Our Lord, so that they may be misguided from Your Way. Our Lord, obliterate their wealth and harden their hearts so that they do not have faith until they see the painful punishment."
He (Allah) said, "Your request is answered, so go straight and do not follow the way of those who have no knowledge." (Surah Yunus: 88-89)
Allah answered the prayer of the Prophet Moses (pbuh). Pharaoh and his people, who did not accept the path of righteousness despite all warnings, met a "painful punishment." Their end was representative of their attitude, having been buried with all their possessions.


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Donnelly announced Wednesday he will serve on the Agriculture and Armed Service committees in addition to the Senate Aging Committee. He says the assignments will help him "serve the diverse needs of Hoosiers."
Donnelly beat Republican Richard Mourdock last month for the seat U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar held for the last 36 years. Donnelly is finishing up his third term in the House, where he served on the Veterans' Affairs and Financial Services committees while representing northern Indiana.


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The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
Nerlens Noel just hurt his knee coming down after a block. He was down holding it for a good while, in clear pain. Got carried off by teammates.
How the hell did UK sneak back into the Top 25?
i missed the play where it happened. however after seeing his rail-thin body, i suspect he will get busted up frequently in the pros. he just looks frail. anthony davis was skinny but noel almost makes him look like karl malone.
I agree his frame isn't thick/wide enough. It is a weird body type. I haven't really seen anyone built like Noel really small shoulders and frame but not thin as a rail like a Henson. However he was playing so much harder than he did in HS he was coming around one of the best shot blockers I have seen just great feet.
It was ugly good chance his knee is torn.
It didn't look good. Freak play though. I don't like the way pad sticks out like that at Florida.
Indiana State probably going down to.a really bad Mo St team. So much for that at large bid
ISU lost to MO State. If they can't keep from following up a strong game with a crap game, forget the dance.
"But, first, let us now praise famous moments, because something happened Tuesday night in Indianapolis that you can watch a lifetimes worth of professional basketball and never see again. There was a brief, and very decisive, and altogether unprecedented, outburst of genuine officiating, and it was directed at the best player in the world, and that, my dear young person, simply is not done."
Indiana State just moved to the wrong side of the bubble. What a shame.
So it looks like Noel collided with a cameraman? These cameramen sit way too freaking close to the court. Remember when Collison got injured by tripping over a cameraman two years ago in the Bulls series? He was playing some really good ball in that series before he got hurt. Cameramen shouldn't be allowed to sit so close. It's a disaster waiting to happen.
Yeah, I watched it again and you're right. Regardless, I don't think that cameramen should be allowed to sit so close. He tripped over the cameraman after banging his knee against the basket. The Collison tripping over a cameraman injury two years ago in the playoffs when he was playing well is still fresh in my mind.
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Wow, I had not seen that angle. I had no idea it was that bad.
Devasting injury and I feel absolutely awful for the young man. My daughter just tore her ACL and MCL in a basketball injury. I would not wish that on anyone. Here's hoping he makes a complete recovery
Honestly, I am wondering about a fractured patella. Very similar to how Etherington's leg bent earlier in the year. Hoping for the best, was expecting an ACL at least, but after seeing that angle I am expecting much more. Did anyone else find it odd he was taken to the hosptial last night by a black pick up truck?
They've already said the x-rays were negative. It's not necessarily a good or bad thing because the MRI results will tell the real story but no bones are broken.
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
Ok I had not seen that for sure. That is good. Yeah MRI is the real story on knees.
Yes, the xrays were negative on my girl- the MRI told the story. I am not a doctor, but there is no chance, imo, that his ACL wasnt completely torn. Reconstructive surgery is so good now, that they told my daughter the knee would be as strong as the other knee. I hope they are right.
My daughter tore her ACL during the first exhibition of the season this year. Worked her butt off all offseason. Life happens I guess.
But doctors and the physical therapists now are amazing. The physical therapy on a knee is tough, but tell your daughter it is worth it and you will learn a lot about your body from it.
NCAA needs to look at how those supports are positioned. Rotnei Clarke was almost paralyzed by one earlier this year and one of the best players in the country just shredded his knee because of one. There is no reason for them to be like that.
Where else would you put them?
The support is not the issue IMO, it is the shape of the pad being a square that IMO is what caused this injury. Most of them do not have corners at the top but rather they are sloped so your momentum can carry you over them instead of coming to a sudden stop like Nerlens did. Like I asked, is this a Florida thing or an SEC thing? Because in the B1G all the pads are sloped at the top corners, not square.
Put them farther back so they aren't right by the court and make them smaller. The ones at Hinkle are a good example.
Or if it is possible, hang them from the ceiling like they do at Cameron Indoor. There's got to be better solutions than having them so close to the court where the players can't adjust if they are going out of bounds.
I agree with making the pads smaller but it is not feasible always to set them so far back and it is definitely not feasible to hang from the ceilings. If you look at most of the big ten, the large pad does not go up as high, it appears that at Florida at least it goes up higher to slap the SEC logo on it.


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A Southern California man was arrested Sunday for allegedly spraying graffiti on a van and inside a business, the Ukiah Police Department reported.
According to the UPD, a caller in the 200 block of East Standley Street reported at 1:40 a.m. Aug. 4 that a man was seen spray painting on a Curry's Furniture delivery van.
When officers responded, witnesses also reported seeing the suspect, identified as Zachary A. Tendick, 39, of Studio City, vandalizing a table, menu and the men's restroom inside of the nearby Perkins Street Grill.
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A Vallejo man was arrested Saturday for illegally possessing a concealed weapon after being pulled over, the Ukiah Police Department reported.
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no Destroyer, I was only using it on long FH shots. I prefer the QOLF over the destroyer because I can get similar distance and more reliable nose down releases. The QOLF has firmly placed itself in my bag. I throw this disc on long hyzers and in wind. I can't believe I wasn't throwing one. I just got the Tank from DGV, so I am testing it against my pro Rhyno. The leopard was a surprise add for me. I hadn't thrown one in like 3 years, back when I started played. I threw
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'"The reason a coach has success is because he has players who play for him," said Ruff. "From Day 1, wondering if a young coach could get through it, if the group could believe in how we wanted to play. We came very close to capturing what we wanted to capture."'
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Witton 3 Whitby 1
12:48pm Sunday 16th March 2014
By Andrew Simpson
12:48pm Sunday 16th March 2014
By Andrew Simpson
BY half time Witton supporters will have had sinking feeling.
With Whitby leading and Albion barely fluid enough to muster a shot at goal, they had reason to be worried.
But in the space of 30 second half minutes, Brian Pritchard's men produced a dominant display to propel themselves to victory and –more importantly – a position of safety in the table.
Whisper it, but they are gathering momentum right on time.
This run of results in Northwich, now half a dozen without defeat, is their best on home turf this term.
After losing five of six matches at Wincham Park before the end of September, it is a marked improvement.
Danny Andrews' leveller on 55 minutes, smuggled in at the back post after goalkeeper Shane Bland failed to cut out Josh Hancock's low, driven cross, had a soothing effect.
It galvanised at the same time.
Their guests, without hope of reaching the play-offs following three successive defeats, offered little resistance.
Michael Powell's cute flick shortly afterwards left Alex Titchiner face-to-face with Bland, the Whitby custodian's brilliant diversionary touch helping the striker's shot onto the bar.
Undeterred, the Witton duo combined again on 67 minutes.
Powell picked a defender's pocket before clipping a pass to Titchiner, and his finish was emphatic.
Whitby looked overwhelmed, probably surprised too, by Albion's transformation.
Substitute Jon Dawson fizzed a shot towards goal that Bland blocked before defenders ushered Andrews to an unthreatening position from the rebound.
Powell sliced wide too.
Witton then raided on the counter, Titchiner spinning away from Kevin Burgess on the right before pushing a pass into Scott Bakkor's path.
With only Bland to beat, his effort cannoned against an upright.
Titchiner, twice, went close to adding to Albion's advantage – on the second occasion shooting feebly after escaping the attention of Whitby's overworked defence.
A third goal arrived with six minutes left, Dawson clipping the ball clear of a defender before firing with power into the net when he next touched it.
There was no chance Witton would let slip this lead against opponents who had only ever won once previously here in the Northern Premier League.
"I told them to keep calm," said Pritchard afterwards when asked to reveal what he's said to his team during the interval.
"I was as surprised as anybody to see such a flat performance in the first half, as I thought beating Stamford in midweek was just the spur we needed. Scoring so soon after half time settled us down."
Whitby's opener, after 35 minutes, was perhaps a wake-up call.
Craig Farrell steered in his fifth goal in as many games from Tom Portas' assist after the midfielder ghosted into a space behind Witton's backline.
Witton Star Man: Michael Powell. As the senior player, has assumed responsibility of being captain, leading by example in pushing forward his teammates.
His was the tackle, and subsequent pass, that led to Alex Titchiner putting Witton in front for the first time. It was probably the game's pivotal moment.
Witton (4-4-2) Cooper (GK), Brown, Bodie, Harrison, Gardner, Andrews, Jackson (Moyo 66), Powell, Hancock (Dawson 70), Bakkor (Sheehan 81), Titchiner Subs not used Breeze, Moseley Goals Andrews 55, Titchiner 67, Dawson 84 Booked Powell (dissent)
Whitby (4-4-2) Bland (GK), Hassan, Pell, Bullock (Henry 76), Burgess, Mason (Rundle 76), McTiernan, Portas, Robinson, Farrell, Snaith (Mulligan 65) Subs not used Campbell (GK), Williams Goal Farrell 35
Referee Mark Astley (Denton)
Attendance 428
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SALINAS, Calif. — Dole Fresh Vegetables plans to expand the Salad'tude marketing campaign begun in February, when it also plans to add salad products, said Chris Mayhew, vice president of marketing.
"It's part of a long goal to inspire salad lovers," she said. "The concept proved very popular with salad fans as well as key influencers engaged in the larger food and meal-planning conversation."
Besides food bloggers, Monterey-based Dole's targets include registered dietitians who, as Mayhew sees it, are essential to generating interest in salads and produce.
Salad'tude — the idea that salad-making expresses emotions or reflects experiences — continues Dole's strategy, which began in 2011, of using spokesmen outside the food industry. It began with actress Felicity Huffman but lately has returned to Clinton Kelly, one of three spokesmen from the previous campaign, Find Your Inspiration. Kelly is the star of two TV shows: "The Chew" on ABC and "What Not to Wear" on TLC.
Kelly's own experiences with salad prompted the development of three Dole recipes featured in videos online. They include a pear and spring mix salad, a shrimp salad with Dole's Ultimate Caesar kit, and a Thanksgiving salad using its Extra Veggie with grape tomatoes.
"We continue to be attracted to Kelly because of his proven appeal with our audience, and his very personal connection to Salad'tude," Mayhew said.
Dole's website also offers consumers its current salad contest, which will send six winners on a four-day trip to the St. Helena, Calif.-based Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, a site meant to push the campaign's creativity theme. That contest runs through Dec. 11 and can be entered online.
Dole supports Salad'tude in mobile and social media along with in-store materials and other resources.
Mayhew declined to elaborate on Dole's plans for new products in 2013.


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Just a small question.
Is it possible an admin can update the Pacers players smilies with the current players.
There's guys like Maceo Baston, Troy Murphy, Jermaine O'Neal, Rawle Marshall, Orien Greene...etc.
Can you, if possible replace them with the small pictures of the guys on the current roster and put a picture of coach Vogel instead of Rick Carlisle?
From the players' info page the small picture on the "compare players".


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Yeah I never got my hopes up too much, but I was definitely praying for a miracle. Oh well, I'll have him for like 8 years in my fantasy league because it's a keeper league and I don't envision a scenario where I ever let him go.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Good news for Pats fans though that he's at least back out there. Looks like he'll be ready to go for the playoffs.


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Grab the cameras and start shooting. The Maple Grove Moments Photography Contest is a great way for residents to show how special their community is. Everyone is encouraged to participate – residents, business people and students attending school in Maple Grove.
Entries are accepted starting June 1, and the contest runs through July 18, so people can also share their Maple Grove Days photos.
There will be a first, second and third prize awarded in each of the four categories, as well as recognitions in the youth category for those under age 18. Photos must have been taken in Maple Grove in 2008 or later and can depict any of the four seasons. Photographers may submit up to three submissions for each of the following categories (total of 12):


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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the leader in rehabilitation therapies available to the nation's injured Veterans. VA believes that healing the entire person is the most effective way to bring about positive change. Rehabilitation events specifically designed for healing the entire person allow eligible Veterans to gain motivation to reach their full potential, improve their independence, achieve a healthier lifestyle and enjoy a higher quality of life. Participating in activities that are exciting and fun reinforces to our nation's heroes that they can successfully adapt to their new lives after an injury, discover new interests and continue to participate in many activities they enjoyed in the past. These are the goals of the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic.
The Summer Sports Clinic utilizes adventure sports and recreational activities such as sailing, surfing, track and field events, kayaking and cycling (hand and tandem), to those who were recently injured. Complimenting the therapy provided in daily rehabilitation programs, the Clinic shares a glimpse of the many exciting recreational opportunities awaiting those Veterans who accept the challenge. With the variety of water and summer sports available at the Clinic, this week-long journey hosts Veterans from all over the country who have a variety of injuries, ranging from traumatic brain injury and polytrauma, to spinal cord injury or loss of limb. Its fundamental purpose is to provide early intervention for Veterans battling back from injury, not only strengthening their bodies but overcoming and improving their overall being and self-worth.
The VA San Diego Healthcare System offers the Clinic a tremendous base of operation with its comprehensive medical and rehabilitative expertise. San Diego is the perfect host and location for the event.
In addition to the Summer Sports Clinic, VA currently sponsors or co-sponsors five other national rehabilitation events each year: the National Veterans Wheelchair Games; the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic; the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival; the National Veterans Golden Age Games and the National Veterans TEE Tournament.


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The Bay Area needs no new summer theme park thrill rides. It still has Tim Lincecum.
The Giants' pitcher, who has been spectacularly up and down in terms of success over the past few seasons, was at the very peak of his freaky-geeky powers Wednesday at AT&T Park.
His fastball worked. His off-speed stuff worked. His hipster-hurler mojo worked, like, totally. And after nine innings of all that, Lincecum had thrown a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres -- his second no-hitter against them in the past two seasons.
And what about all of Lincecum's games between those two no-hitters? In those 28 starts, Lincecum allowed 164 hits in 173 1/3 innings of pitching -- with 11 victories and 10 defeats.
This explains why, every time he takes the mound, Lincecum is an adventure. None of us ever knows exactly what we're going to get. Although clearly, the man needs to face the Padres more often. And not just because they are statistically the weakest hitting team in the Major Leagues. Lincecum also banged out two hits himself Wednesday against San Diego pitching.
In fact, Lincecum said that he didn't really grasp what a special day he was having in the 4-0 victory until he reached base on his own hits. And in the immediate aftermath, he wasn't able to put much in perspective.
"When I'm older, I'll reflect on it more," Lincecum told reporters at a press session after the game.
All right, so let's do the reflecting for him.
More than anything, Wednesday shows what the Giants were thinking when they re-signed Lincecum last winter to a two-year contract worth $35 million, despite his inconsistent recent seasons.
Lincecum, after winning two Cy Young Awards and becoming a poster child for two World Series champions, is the closest thing that Giants' fans have to an Elvis. They'll never forget how they felt when he sang for the first time. They'll show up to cheer him. And no matter how much he slips in his uneven performances as he grows older, they'll always recall when he was the king and pull for him to sing the way they know he can.
But man, is it entertaining, whatever happens.
(My personal luck with witnessing Lincecum no-hitters is just as capricious. Last summer, I was in San Diego on vacation and at the ballpark when Lincecum no-hit the Padres. But I didn't write about it because I was there as a beer-drinking fan. Wednesday, I had pondered going to AT&T but instead pursued another column topic -- until I heard about the ongoing no-hitter. I watched on television for the last several innings, was captivated by Elvis and since I wasn't drinking beer, decided to compose.)
As usual, Lincecum did not follow convention Wednesday. A longtime baseball superstition is that if a pitcher is working on a no-hitter, he should go sit by himself in the dugout when he returns there every half-inning and speak to no teammates, so as not to jinx himself. Lincecum did just the opposite. He chatted up anybody and everybody and tried to stay mentally loose because he knew how close he was getting to history.
"I figure it's more awkward when you don't talk about it than when you do," Lincecum explained at his postgame presser.
They'll be talking about Wednesday for quite a while around McCovey Cove. Lincecum became the first San Francisco Giants pitcher to throw two no-hitters -- and he joined Hall of Fame arm Christy Mathewson (of the New York Giants) as the only other pitcher in franchise history to do so.
Following the game, Giants' manager Bruce Bochy addressed an impromptu clubhouse gathering and publicly thanked Lincecum for a low-stress day. A year ago in San Diego when Lincecum no-hit the Padres, he needed 148 pitches to do so. Bochy was placed in the tough position of deciding whether he was allowing Lincecum to go too long and possibly damage his shoulder or arm. Bochy nervously stuck with his man and it paid off.
Wednesday, Lincecum needed only 113 pitches to complete his masterpiece, allowing Bochy to relax and watch the show with everyone else. Padres' batters were so baffled by Lincecum, there were not any serious near-hits. And no Giants' fielders needed to pull off a miracle play and save the no-hitter. The only San Diego batter to reach base was Chase Headley, on a second-inning walk. Otherwise, Lincecum would have thrown a perfect game.
As it is, he merely joins the shortlist of 32 pitchers with two or more no-hitters. Oddly, that list includes far more players who are not in the Hall of Fame (Johnny Vander Meer, Don Wilson, Jim Maloney, et al) as those who are. However, if Lincecum ever pitches a third no-hitter, he will join the enormously small club of legends from the modern era who've done so -- Bob Feller, Sandy Koufax and Nolan Ryan. With Lincecum's other credentials as a two-time Cy Young winner and two-time World Series champ, a third no-hitter would surely have him sniffing Cooperstown.
So when does he face the Padres again?
Mike Krukow, the former Giants pitcher and current broadcaster, has called Lincecum "a gift to the Bay Area." Wednesday, he was the gift that kept on giving us his patented package of you-never-know-what-will-happen-next. It's why people will continue to line up and ride the Lincecum ride. You never want to miss what might be around the next curve.
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The Denver Broncos reached agreement on a one-year deal with free-agent wide receiver Brandon Stokely. The 30-year-old Stokely also visited the New Orleans Saints but opted for the Broncos. Stokely is coming off a torn achilles, but he is expected to be ready for training camp.
While he was a fan favorite and good friend of Peyton the guy was just injured too much. I liked him but im sure we will have someone to replace him in no time.


text: Jordan cracks 1,000 as Buffalo thumps Valley By Rick Ryan February 8, 2013 Story Share Kenny Kemp Buffalo's Dylan Rich (31) fights for the ball with Valley's Zac Warden. BUFFALO, W.Va. - Buffalo's approach all season has been to run and gun and have some fun. That certainly was the case Friday night.Senior Levi Jordan tallied 26 points, going over 1,000 for his career in the process, and the Bison rolled to a 75-55 victory over visiting Valley in the South Division finals of the Hometown Invitational Tournament.Buffalo (15-1), riding a six-game win streak, meets St. Marys at approximately 7:30 tonight in the Division I title game to cap the third HIT at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center. The Bison will be out to defend the tournament championship it claimed last year."We look forward to playing St. Marys,'' said Buffalo coach Chuck Elkins. "They're about as good a test as you can get."You don't know about the tempo or what to expect, so we told the kids basically it's who does their thing the best. Can our pressure and our tempo overcome what they're trying to do? It's going to be good teams, a fun game. That's what it's all about.''Buffalo, ranked No. 6 in Class A, sure had its share of good times on Friday night, forcing several early turnovers by the No. 10 Greyhounds (11-5) and jumping into a 39-29 lead by halftime.Jordan reached his career milestone by sinking a pair of free throws with 4:03 left in the second quarter. He made it to 1,000 points one night after his girlfriend, Bison junior Chelsey Parkins, hit that figure in a game at Teays Valley Christian. "It was a great thing,'' Jordan said, "but I couldn't do it without my teammates. They did a great job of getting me the ball and after that, they said it's in your hands, shoot the ball or do whatever you want.''The third quarter broke it open for good - and Good. Jordan and Laythen Good each knocked down a pair of 3-pointers as Buffalo went on a 17-0 run to amass a 27-point lead.The Bison hit 10 of 17 shots in the period. Jordan sank five straight in one stretch to rack up 12 of his 26 points. Good drained all but one of his four attempts to score eight of his 18 points."Sometimes we click and sometimes we let teams back in the game, and that hurts us,'' Good said. "Our momentum gets us fired up, but when we don't relax and we keep going - that's how we play our game. We want to run and we want to gun. We want to force people out of their comfort zone and keep playing.'' Valley committed eight of its 22 turnovers in the third quarter and compounded that by missing the shots it did take. After hitting better than 50 percent in the first half, the Greyhounds were a mere 10 of 34 in the second half."We turned up the pressure a little bit,'' Elkins said, "and picked up the pace and forced them into a lot of turnovers, and that was the game."We shot the ball extremely well in the second half. I hate to say it, but most of those looks for Levi and Laythen - those are becoming the norm. There wasn't anything unusual about them.''Bradley Harris led a balanced effort on the boards for Buffalo by grabbing five rebounds. The smaller Bison led 30-27 off the glass. Valley got decent efforts from some of its younger players. Freshman guard Henry Barron had 16 points, freshman Druw Bowen added 12 points and five rebounds, junior Raeshawn Breckenridge scored 10 points and 6-foot-5 freshman Zac Warden gathered in seven rebounds but left the game for a time with an injury."Tonight we were moving people in and out to try to get the right chemistry,'' said Valley coach Joe McCoy. "We played on all cylinders last night [in a win over Oak Hill], but the ball wasn't falling tonight and we turned it over too much and shot a low percentage on foul shots [6 of 14]. That's something that's haunted us all year, win or lose."We weren't getting back on defense. They beat us in transition several times with three on one early in the game, and that's something that shouldn't happen to our team, as quick as we are. We should be able to handle their press.''The Buffalo-St. Marys game will complete a full day of activity in Summersville today, as seven HIT tournament games are scheduled starting at 9 a.m.The fifth-place game pits Tygarts Valley against Greenbrier West at approximately 4:30 p.m., followed by the third-place game between Valley and Clay-Battelle.Reach Rick Ryan at 304-348-5175 or email@example.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 Plans for all-ages venue rise in old bakery building 3 Body found in Kanawha River, near South Charleston 4 Capito quiet on newest ACA repeal proposal; Manchin opposes 5 Judge gives water crisis settlement preliminary approval Boys roundup: Poca defense shuts down Sissonville Previous Story Prep basketball scores, boxes -- Feb. 8 Next Story


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The WADA List of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods (Prohibited List) is applicable to all Professional and Age Group athletes. Athletes are responsible for ensuring that they do not use any substance that is on that list. The Summary of Modifications - 2017 Prohibited List highlights key changes to as a reference to key changes.
Athletes are advised to check with their respective National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), and, as applicable, their National Triathlon Federation (NF), to determine the status of any substances or medications you use and to determine if they require a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
Failure to adhere to the TUE requirements of the IRONMAN Anti-Doping Program, or of the Athlete's NADO, RADO, or NF, is a violation of the IRONMAN Anti-Doping Rules.
Prohibited Substances
Athletes are responsible for personally knowing what constitutes a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules, including without limitation personally knowing what substances and methods are on the Prohibited List ("Prohibited Substances"), and for monitoring and ensuring his/her own compliance with the Anti-Doping Rules. Certain medications, supplements, common beverages, and other "over-the-counter" or otherwise legal products may contain Prohibited Substances.
Therapeutic Use Exemptions
All Athletes intending to use a Prohibited Substance for a legitimate medical reason must seek a Therapeutic Use Exemption from their NADO or RADO as applicable, in accordance with the policies of those organizations.
Reminder for All Athletes in the WTC Registered Testing Pool
Athletes included in the IRONMAN Registered Testing Pool (RTP) must obtain a TUE before using a Prohibited Substance, as provided in WADA's International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions.
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Any Athlete who obtains a TUE from his/her NADO or RADO shall promptly email to email@example.com a copy of the TUE, together with all documentation submitted in support of the TUE, for review in accordance with the Anti-Doping Rules.
Important Notice for ALL US Athletes
The WTC advises that ALL US Athletes, both Professional and Age Group, by virtue of their USA Triathlon Membership, are required to follow the TUE Policies of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and should contact USADA to confirm if a TUE is required at least 21 days in advance of intended use. Details of the USADA TUE requirements and application procedures are available at www.usada.org/tue.
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It is each Athlete's personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters his or her body. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their Samples.
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For many reasons, I found myself just south of Willits on the side of Highway 101 supporting the tree-sit demonstration site against the CalTrans bypass at 8 a.m. on the cold and foggy morning of Wednesday, February 13.
My primary motivation was to mind the safety and well-being of the young and courageous woman, Warbler, alone in the ponderosa pine because she cares enough about the bypass to make a huge sacrifice. Call it paternal instincts; the least I can do is be there to help insure she is safe.
The tree sit is located at an eastern access road off the long curve south of Willits where 101 transitions from four lanes to two, just before crossing the bridge over the railroad tracks. Those traveling that morning on that section of 101 can attest to the hazardous driving conditions due to fog. Standing by the road in the dense fog, I could not see the beginning or ending of the curve from either the north or south.
Cars were flying down the hill from the south through the fog, and with the blind curve behind him we were seriously concerned for his safety as well as the safety of everyone else on the road at that moment.
One car did pass successfully around him on his right, but in a flash another car passed the CalTrans vehicle on the right hand shoulder too fast. We later learned that a 16-year-old student driver was at the wheel with her father in the passenger seat.
The car went out of control, turning sideways, completing a 180-degree spin, and kept skidding back toward the oncoming north bound traffic. Thankfully, the car finally came to a stop, still in the southbound lane. The girl and her father emerged from the car, unhurt but shaken. The father took over the driving, got the car turned around while traffic waited behind them, and they hurried off south.
I witnessed what could have easily been a multiple-car accident with very serious and potentially fatal consequences.
What concerns me was the response from Mr. Wright, who seemed cavalier and defensive when we talked to him. He insisted he had done nothing wrong. "I made a legal left turn. You can cross a double-yellow line legally, not a double-double-yellow." He also noted the car behind him was going too fast.
I agree the "basic speed law" by definition means the driver was going too fast. But what about Mr. Wright's right to make a "legal" left turn over a double-yellow line against the common sense one should not be blocking a single lane of traffic coming at a high rate of speed around a blind curve on a foggy morning during the commuter hour traffic?
He could have approached safely from the south making it a right-hand turn. Why didn't he approach this very dangerous left turn using his flashing yellow lights to slow the traffic way down before he came to a complete stop? Isn't this why we pay for him to have the yellow lights on his truck?
We pay Mr. Wright with our tax dollars for his job and his position of leadership in public safety. His response that he did nothing wrong is reprehensible. If it had been any other citizen who had caused this near crisis, I believe the Highway Patrol would not think they "had done anything wrong."
Concerned for public safety (from the health of our watershed to the people by the roads), we who are protesting the bypass from this site have committed to approaching Warbler's perch from the south where we will not create such potential havoc. If CalTrans is starting off their construction process with this wanton disregard for public safety to accomplish their ends, I worry about what lies ahead in the next six years of the disruption, high risk to public and the environment.
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There are no easy philosophic or theological explanations for unnatural death — no greater, cosmic good that neatly justifies unfair suffering. And those who try to find God's will in an earthquake, a cancer ward or a mass killing are engaged in a particularly cruel and arrogant exercise. Coffin would have none of it: "Nothing so infuriates me as the incapacity of seemingly intelligent people to get it through their heads that God doesn't go around this world with his fingers on triggers, his fists around knives, his hands on steering wheels. . . . The one thing that should never be said when someone dies is, 'It is the will of God.' Never do we know enough to say that. My own consolation lies in knowing that it was not the will of God that Alex die; that when the waves closed over the sinking car, God's heart was the first of all our hearts to break."
Death is not the expression of a just moral order but its violation. And the proper response is not explanation but friendship. "Immediately after such tragedy," said Coffin, "people must come to your rescue, people who only want to hold your hand, not to quote anybody or even say anything, people who simply bring food and flowers — the basics of beauty and life — people who sign letters simply, 'Your brokenhearted sister.' "


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Working With Grade Point Averages - A Tutorial
While your grade card or transcript display your Semester and Cumulative GPA, there are times when you need to be able to calculate your GPA for yourself. Perhaps you need to know what grades you must earn to hit a 3.0 Cumulative, or perhaps you just want to know your major GPA. We've tried to include enough information on this page to help you figure out how to answer these types of questions.
First, each grade (A, A-, B+, etc.) has a different value. The values are as follows:
If you multiply the grade you received times the credits for the course, you get what we call "Grade Points". If you add up the Grade Points earned in each course, and divide by the total graded credits (don't forget to include the credits for failed courses). Here is an example:
After adding up the Grade Points for each course (the column on the right), total the graded credits. To get your GPA, simply divide the total grade points by the total credits. In the above example, the GPA is (35.996 / 16) or 2.249.
Notice that the 3 credits from PSYC-101 were included even though the grade received was "F". Even if the credits don't count in the "Total Credits Completed", those credits do count against the GPA. That is why it is so important to retake failed courses as soon as possible.
To calculate your major GPA, simply work out the Grade Points for each of your major courses, sum the graded credits, and divide the credits into the Grade-Points.
Now that we've discussed the methods behind calculating your GPA, here is a link to a utility to make it a little easier.
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