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WALNUT CREEK — A vehicle that drove through a sobriety checkpoint over the weekend later crashed on a freeway, but the driver escaped without being caught, police said.
After driving through the checkpoint on Lawrence Way, the car fled onto northbound Interstate 680. Walnut Creek police contacted the California Highway Patrol, which located the vehicle after it had crashed on the freeway near Pleasant Hill, police said.
The driver fled and was not found, police said.
Walnut Creek police arrested five people on suspicion of driving under the influence during the DUI checkpoint, between 9 p.m. Friday night and 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Five other adults were cited for being unlicensed, and a sixth was cited for driving with a suspended license, police said.
In all, 1,002 vehicles drove through the checkpoint, police said.
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Grenser Trio: Beethoven with a Twist Presented by GEMS, 11/15
Grenser Trio: Beethoven with a Twist – His Sextet for Three will be presented by Gotham Early Music Scene (GEMS) in a free concert on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 1:15pm at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, 619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th Street), New York, NY. No tickets required; seating first-come, first-served.
Grenser Trio: Ed Matthew, clarinet; Dongsok Shin, fortepiano; Carlene Stober, cello.
In the second half of the eighteenth century, chamber music with a new instrument, the clarinet, began to appear in concerts and at amateur gatherings. With little repertoire in existence, clarinetists commissioned original music as well as transcriptions. The Grenser Trio pairs Bohemian composer J.B. Vanhal's third clarinet sonata with A.F. Wustrow's arrangement of Beethoven's wind sextet for trio.
Midtown Concerts offers workers in midtown as well as the general public the opportunity to enjoy high-quality performances of music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods in a convenient, comfortable, acoustically superb venue. Tickets are not necessary; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Free-will donations are gratefully accepted at the door.
This is part of a weekly series of free 35-minute concerts, every Thursday at 1:15 p.m.
For more information, go to www.gemsny.org or call 212/866-0468.
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Goofaholix wrote: so I could only tick D1
Nosta wrote:Sometimes i dont know what buddhists think about some more mystical or "strange" (strange, to western people) concepts, like the existence of siddhis, or other realms of existence.
jcsuperstar wrote:how is any of it strange to the majority of westerners? most of whom i think belong to a religious order that takes literally the existence of miracles, angels, demons, hell, heaven, a zombie saviour, a talking donkey, an ocean in the sky, a world wide flood, that the sun plays no part in the light that is daytime, that stars are just hanging out up there with the clouds and not in space and other such things simply because they are in a book?
and even beyond that we've got daily horoscopes in all major newspapers, telephone psychics, wide spread belief in ghosts, ufos, that sarah palin would actually make a good leader etc etc
Goofaholix wrote:Must be some mighty strange westerners in your neck of the woods.
BlackBird wrote:Goofaholix wrote:Must be some mighty strange westerners in your neck of the woods.
I believe they call 'em Republicans.
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For growers, the 2012 farm bill is similar to the weather — everybody is talking about it, but nobody is doing anything about it.
Eighty organizations, including agriculture groups and consumer groups, participating in a "Farm Bill Now" rally Sept. 12 in Washington, D.C. at the Capitol Reflecting Pond hope their enthusiasm will spur Congress to pass the farm bill. The current bill expires at the end of September.
The rally was Web cast.
National Farmers Union president Roger Johnson and American Farm Bureau Federation president Bob Stallman served as masters of ceremonies for the event, according to a news release.
Speaking on behalf of the specialty crop industry, David Masser, president of Keystone Potato Products, Hagins, Pa., and member of United's Fresh-Cut Processor Board, spoke at the rally, according to a release from United Fresh.
"Pressure is mounting on Congress to take action on a Farm Bill," Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy United Fresh said in the release. "The fresh produce industry could lose funding for several critical programs, including pest management, marketing, trade, nutrition and research programs, if a bill is not passed soon. We urge Congress to move forward with the legislation that the Senate and the House Agriculture Committee have crafted."
In addition to the rally, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack added to the chorus of those seeking action on the legislation, calling the bill the most important piece of legislation for rural America.
"The credit, the disaster assistance, the export promotion, the conservation assistance, the rural development component, the energy component — it's all at risk because on Sept. 30, the 2008 farm bill expires," he said in a statement. "We don't know for certain that we'll have any disaster assistance for those poor livestock guys, and dairy guys and the specialty crop producers that are struggling."
One sticking point to a five-year passage appears to be the cost of the legislation. Republican conservatives in the House want to cut food stamp spending on the bill more than the Senate-approved farm bill and the version passed by the House Agriculture Committee, media reports indicate. In the absence of a five-year farm bill, industry lobbyists and Capitol Hill sources said Congress may try to pass a short-term extension and a drought-assistance package.
In Sept. 10 comments to on the floor of the Senate, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and chairwoman of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, urged House Republican leadership to allow the full farm bill to be voted on.
"We have 20 days until the farm bill expires — only 20 days. If that happens, if the Republican leadership does not work with us to pass a five-year farm bill, they are going to reset the clock for rural America all the way back to 1949. Because if the farm bill expires, we go back to Depression-era policies that include government planting restrictions and expensive price supports — absolutely unacceptable," she said.
"We don't need to kick this can down the road and create another crisis for farm country."


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July 1849: Fizeau publishes results of speed of light experiment
The speed of light is one of the most well-established values in physics, measured so accurately that the meter is now defined in terms of it. But before the 17th century, most scientists, including such giants as Johannes Kepler and Rene Descartes, considered the speed of light to be infinite, able to travel any distance instantaneously. Galileo Galilei was among the first to question this assumption and attempt to measure the speed of light experimentally.
By modern standards, Galileo's methods were extremely crude. He stationed himself on one hilltop, and an assistant on a distant hilltop, each armed with a lamp that could be covered and uncovered at will. Galileo would uncover his lamp, and his assistant would do the same as soon as he observed the light from Galileo's lamp. Knowing the distance between the two lamps, Galileo could measure how much time had elapsed between the two flashes to calculate the speed of light. Not surprisingly, his conclusion was rather vague and inconclusive: "If not instantaneous, it is extraordinarily rapid." But he did conclude that light travels at least ten times faster than sound.
The first serious measurement of the speed of light occurred in 1676, when the Danish astronomer Ole Roemer observed the moons of Jupiter and noticed that their eclipses seemed to occur at different times, depending on the relative positions of Jupiter with respect to Earth, being late when Earth was far away, and early when Earth was closer to Jupiter. He correctly deduced that this effect wasn't due to an actual shift in the moon's orbits, but resulted because the light from those moons traveled a greater distance when Earth was farther away. He knew the accepted value for the diameter of Earth's orbit at that time, and from that, he concluded that the speed of light was 240,000 kilometers per second.
Roemer's measurement was still wide of the actual value, but it provided a useful baseline for future experiments. In 1728, an English physicist named James Bradley added his own findings to the accumulating body of knowledge, using stellar aberration to calculate the speed of light in a vacuum: in his case, 301,000 kilometers per second. The measurements were getting better. However, it would be another 100 years before a French scientist named Armand-Hippolyte-Louis Fizeau figured out how to measure the speed of light by means of a terrestrial experiment.
Born in Paris in 1819, Fizeau was the son of a physicist and professor of medicine, who left Fizeau a considerable fortune when he died. Free to pursue his interests without worrying about making a living, Fizeau focused on scientific research, initially intending to be a physician like his father, but ultimately choosing to study astronomy with Francois Arago at the Paris Observatory, where he no doubt learned of prior attempts to measure the speed of light using astronomical phenomena.
His scientific interests were quite varied, however. For instance, in 1839, he developed a fascination with Daguerrotype photography–then quite new–and teamed up with fellow French scientist Jean-Bernard-Leon Foucault in adapting the process to astronomy. It took 10 years, but the two men eventually took the first detailed photographs of the surface of the sun in 1845.
His work with Foucault inspired Fizeau to attempt his own measurement of the speed of light. He built an apparatus in which a cogwheel and a mirror were placed eight kilometers apart, and then sent pulses of light between them. He would rotate the cogwheel and observe how fast the beam of light traveled between the cogs of the wheel and the distant mirror, observing that if he spun the wheel very fast, the reflection back from the mirror was obscured because the light had struck one of the cogs.
Fizeau suggested that the amount of time it took the wheel to move the width of a single cog was equivalent to how long it took for the light beam to travel to the mirror and back again. Since he knew how fast the cogwheel was rotating, and the width of a single cog, as well as the distance to the mirror, Fizeau was able to calculate the speed of light, obtaining the value 313,300 kilometers per second. This was still roughly 5% too high.
Foucault improved on Fizeau's apparatus slightly, replacing the cogwheel with a rotating mirror–hence it is now known as the Fizeau-Foucault Apparatus. Light was reflected at different angles as the mirror rotated. Since both the speed of rotation and the distance to the mirror were well established, it was possible to measure the difference between the angle of the light as it entered the apparatus and when it exited the setup, and calculate the speed of light from that. Foucault concluded in 1862 that the speed of light was 299,796 kilometers per second.
Fizeau's contributions to science are not limited to this speed-of-light measurement. Subsequent experiments in which he measured how light traveled through flowing liquid resulted in a surprising discovery: the velocity of light doesn't change as expected when the medium it is passing through is in motion. Scientists had already determined that light traveled at varying speeds through different mediums, but until Fizeau's experiments, they believed that if a medium was moving, the speed of light would be obtained by simply adding the velocity of the medium to that of the light. His results implied a different formula, which would later be explained by Albert Einstein as the latter was developing his theory of special relativity.
Subsequent methods to measure the speed of light, of which Albert Michelson was a prominent practitioner, relied on wave interference. These methods became increasingly accurate with the advent of laser technology, and today, over 350 years after Galileo's hilltop experiment, the speed of light's value is defined to be 299,792.458 kilometers per second, according to a 1983 declaration by the 17th General Congress on Weights and Measures, thereby rendering the meter a derived quantity. It only took some 163 separate experiments involving more than 100 scientists–testament to the collaborative nature of the scientific enterprise.
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Commencement 2013 continues a Baylor tradition older than most in Texas
At Baylor, commencement honors every individual, as each graduate walks the stage and hears her or her name called, one by one. (How many universities of Baylor's size still provide such recognition?) But the event itself means something more to the collective.
"By assembling together, you affirm your membership in the Baylor family through cap and gown, through music, through singing 'That Good Old Baylor Line,'" said President Ken Starr in his commencement address. "You remember by gathering here with those who encouraged and supported you on your Baylor journey, your dear family and loved ones. But even more than family and loved ones, you made this journey — which we celebrate today — with friends." [Click here to read the entire speech, and here to see photos from graduation.]
Yes, the Baylor experience is about gaining knowledge that will help you in your career. But it's also about growing as a person, gaining insight that will help you in life, and about forming friendships with people who will walk with you not just for four years in Waco, but for the rest of your life.
Stay in touch, Baylor graduates — with your friends, with the professors who mentored you, and with your alma mater. Share the good news of your life — new jobs, weddings, kids, etc. — with your now-former classmates (perhaps by submitting a class note to Baylor Magazine). And don't forget to update your contact information as you move along so you can continue to be kept up-to-date on what's going on here at Baylor and among your new fellow alumni as you all march "forever down the years."
Wherever life may take you, Class of 2013 — sic 'em, as new Baylor graduates!


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WOODSIDE — Jason Llantero, in his first game as Woodside's boys basketball coach, had to sweat out his varsity debut Friday night, but it was well worth it. The Wildcats held off a furious rally by Carlmont for a 42-40 Peninsula Athletic League South Division victory.
The Wildcats improved to 6-7 overall, 1-1 in the PAL South.
"It was an exciting game," said Llantero, who replaced Doug Fountain for reasons principal Diane Burbank would not discuss. "Ryan Yedinak kind of carried us with his 3-point shooting. He was popping threes when we were having a slow start. We let up, defensively, when the other team came back. We have to do a better job practicing with our team come Monday."
While the Wildcats have had to endure a sudden change in the coaching ranks one game into the league season, the Scots (4-10, 0-2 PAL South) have also had their share of adversity under first-year coach Patrick Smith. Leading scorer Michael Costello suffered a season-ending injury in a Dec. 16 practice, tearing ligaments in his ankle.
"It has been tough with the injuries," Smith said. "We lost Costello and we lost Anthony Fischetti and Michael Scallan the first two weeks of practice. It's tough to build consistency with a young team, having guys in an out of practice."
The Wildcats looked like they had this game in the bag, up 33-19 late in the third period on a trey by Ryan Yedinak, who drained six 3-pointers in a 19-point evening. Michael Thompson, who had 11 points, stroked a deep 3-point goal for 36-19. Thompson then fed Yadinak for another 3-pointer and the Wildcats had a comfortable 39-19 bulge.
"I got as much trust in Ryan as he does in me," Thompson said. "We've been playing together for three years. When he's hitting, I know he's hitting. I can throw it to him and start walking back on defense."
Woodside forfeited its Bay Division opener Wednesday against Hillsdale. Asked about the reason for the forfeit, Burbank said, "Because we didn't have anybody available for the bench. Now we have made an internal coaching change and are ready to go forward and play every game on the schedule the rest of the season."
Bay Area News Group's Glenn Reeves contributed to this report
Carlmont 8 6 7 19 — 40
Woodside 5 16 18 3 — 42
C–Rodriguez 2 2-2 6, Fischetti 2 0-2 6, Gifford 8 4-6 21, Scallan 2 0-0 5, Smyth 1 0-2 2. Totals 15 6-12 40.
W–R. Yedinak 6 1-3 19, Lopeti 1 0-0 2, Thompson 3 3-5 11, Kahriman 3 4-5 10. Totals 13 8-13 42.
3-point goals: Fischetti 2, Gifford, Scallan (C); R. Yedinak 6, Thompson 2 (W).


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Correia struggles as Twins fall to Chicago
With shorthanded bullpen, righty lasts just four innings at home
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins are officially sellers leading up to the non-waiver Trade Deadline on July 31, as evidenced by their decision to trade Kendrys Morales to the Mariners on Thursday.
The Twins still have a few pieces they could trade leading up to the Deadline, but one of those potential trade pieces -- right-hander Kevin Correia -- hasn't helped his cause in recent outings.
With both of the club's long relievers unavailable Friday, the Twins hoped for Correia to pitch deep into the game, but it wasn't to be as he lasted just four innings in a 9-5 loss to the White Sox at Target Field.
Correia, who is in the last year of his contract and could be moved, turned in his second straight subpar outing since the All-Star break, as he gave up seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and two walks. It marked the second straight outing Correia lasted just four innings, and he fell to 5-13 with a 5.06 ERA on the year.
"It was not a very good baseball game," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "From the get-go we got behind early with Kevin making a couple bad pitches, and they deposited one big-time. So we had to fight through it. We all know the shape of our bullpen, so we had to leave him in there."
As Gardenhire referenced, the White Sox scored three runs in a hurry, as Jose Abreu launched a three-run homer in the first with no outs. It was the 30th homer of the year for the rookie slugger.
Chicago added two more runs in the third with Alexei Ramirez connecting on a solo shot and third baseman Eduardo Nunez committing a run-scoring error on a grounder hit by Gordon Beckham with two outs.
"I think I made my two worst pitches of the night to their best two hitters," Correia said of the homers from Abreu and Ramirez. "They were two hanging curveballs. They were the only two pitches I'd like to have back."
The White Sox scored twice more in the fourth with Adam Dunn and Dayan Viciedo both adding RBI bloop singles off Correia.
"The ball was flying everywhere," Gardenhire said. "Bloops, blasts, the whole package. I don't know how many hits we gave up but last I saw it was 17 and that's not going to win you any ballgames. We missed some plays, so it was not a fun night for anyone involved."
Correia, who had a 3.22 ERA spanning 11 starts until turning in his two recent subpar outings, now leads the Majors with 13 losses on the year. But he said he believes his stuff was just fine in his last two outings, and that he'll be able to turn it around.
"Physically, I felt good," Correia said. "It's just two bad starts in a row. I need to get on another good run. I wasn't out there questioning what I was doing. I felt comfortable but just made two bad pitches to their two best hitters."
Left-hander Caleb Thielbar relieved Correia and lasted two innings. He surrendered a run in the sixth on a two-out single from Conor Gillaspie. Right-hander Jared Burton replaced Thielbar in the seventh and promptly gave up a home run to Tyler Flowers to lead off the inning.
The White Sox offense backed left-hander John Danks, who gave up four runs on six hits over seven innings to get his ninth win.
"Felt great," Danks said. "Felt like I had pretty good command of my pitches. I was able to get ahead and stay ahead. Obviously, there was a couple mistakes that got hit."
The Twins got on the board in the second on a sacrifice fly from Kurt Suzuki, but didn't score again until Chris Colabello drove home two runs with a two-out single in the sixth. Oswaldo Arcia added a solo shot in the seventh, and Josh Willingham hammered his 10th homer of the year in the ninth to cap the scoring for the Twins, who fell to 2-6 on their current 10-game homestand.
"We hit the ball decently at the end of the game," Correia said. "But at that point, we were down too many runs."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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'There just isn't enough time to go into everything last year's team accomplished. They were the most memorable team, simply because they came with built-in theatrics. The hope is that this year's team will usurp even them. When you have a carryover effect this strong, the expectations get large. The Stanley Cup is within the grasp of all Sabres fans, and what would make this year any more special than finally having it finally in our collective hands.'
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Ballerina costume: make a no sew ballerina tutu
You don't need sewing skills to make your own cute ballerina costume. This no-sew tutu will delight your little dancer and will have her pirouetting all day. It's the best no-sew tutu around. Just watch the step-by-step video to find out how to make it.
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- 1.5m of tulle
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It's easy to make a no sew tutu for a ballerina costume.
Once you have your tulle, fold it lengthways again and again until you have one long folded length about 20cm thick.
Cut it at 15cm intervals.
Now take your ribbon and measure your little girl's waist. Tie two knots in the ribbon to mark the length of her waist, leaving two long ends to tie it on when it's finished. The skirt will be created within the middle section delineated by the two knots.
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A New Oxygen Mask for Carotid Endarterectomy Under Local Anaesthesia
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|Stroke TIA Surgery Anaesthesia Carotid Stenosis
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|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
|Official Title:
|A Study To Determine The Effectiveness Of A New Oxygen Mask At Increasing Arterial Oxygen Content During Carotid Endarterectomy Under Local Anaesthesia
- The primary aim of this study the aim is to determine the effectiveness of the vortex oxygen mask in increasing blood oxygen levels during CEA in the awake patient during carotid clamping. [ Time Frame: 0 hours ]
- To determine whether or not increased cerebral oxygen levels are associated with reduced cerebral injury, as measured by biomarkers: neuron-specific enolase and S100B. [ Time Frame: 2.5 hours. ]
- A further secondary outcome is to determine whether the mask is acceptable to patients, as recorded by a questionnaire. [ Time Frame: Within 24 hours post-operatively ]
|Study Start Date:
|January 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Carotid endarterectomy
Patients who are undergoing elective carotid endarterectomy under local anaesthesia
Device: OxyMask
Novel vortex oxygen delivery mask
Other Name: OxyMask Adult Large
Detailed Description:
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a procedure to remove plaques from a carotid artery (one of the two main arteries supplying blood to the brain). The procedure is effective at reducing the risk of subsequent stroke. To access the artery, an incision is made in the artery wall which means that the artery must be clamped in order to prevent blood loss. Consequently, the blood supply (and therefore oxygen supply) to the brain is reduced. To ensure that the patient has sufficient oxygen to avoid brain damage, this procedure is often carried out under local anaesthetic as this means the anaesthetist can talk to them during the operation; by this means they can determine the patient's conscious level and whether or not they need supplementary oxygen.
There are various ways to administer the supplementary oxygen. Most oxygen masks completely cover the mouth and nose which inevitably limits patient-doctor communication. Oxygen is therefore usually administered via nasal tubes. However, the actual level of oxygen taken in by the patient is very hard to measure, and at best is only 40%.
A novel mask with an open design. By creating a 'vortex' of oxygen it can deliver higher concentrations of oxygen to the patient without significantly interfering with doctor-patient communication and, at the same time, improving patient comfort.
We wish to test the efficacy of this mask during CEA and plan to do this by measuring the oxygen content of blood directly using blood samples; we also monitor markers of brain damage which may occur from lack of oxygen. Finally, we will survey the patients as to acceptability of the mask.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|16 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female
- Booked for carotid endarterectomy under local anaesthetic
- Competent to consent to inclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient refusal and inability to provide consent
- Patients who are unable to understand instruction or communicate effectively
- Aged below 16 years
- Decreased conscious level during the period of study
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01064908
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|Royal Sussex County Hospital
|Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, BN2 5BE
|Principal Investigator:
|Mark Harper, MB BS
|Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
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|Dr C. Mark Harper, Consultant Anaesthetist, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
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|NCT01064908 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|February 4, 2010
|Last Updated:
|August 7, 2013
Keywords provided by Dr C. Mark Harper, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust:
Endarterectomy, Carotid
Carotid stenosis
Oxygen mask
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Carotid Stenosis
Carotid Artery Diseases
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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A Study of Multiple Doses of LY2922470 in Participants With Diabetes
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FORMER Warminster Town boss Adam Collington has been appointed the new manager of Westbury United.
Collington, who spent the 2012-2013 season in charge of Warminster, steps in to replace Matt Bown, who left the White Horse men after a year in charge at Meadow Lane.
The new Westbury chief also had a brief spell as fitness coach at Southern League Frome Town after leaving Warminster in April 2013.
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AT&T Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in "Magic Quadrant for Pan-European Network Service Providers" Report
London, England, May 01, 2012
AT&T* today announced that leading analyst firm Gartner, Inc. has positioned AT&T in the Leaders Quadrant of its "Magic Quadrant for Pan-European Service Providers 2012 Report."**
This Gartner Magic Quadrant report evaluates providers of international network services to multinational corporations with networks across Europe. The report assesses network service providers on their range of products and services, overall viability (business unit, financial, strategy and organization) and sales execution and pricing, among other criteria.
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An amazing utility prop which enables the performer to force any number. Perfect for forcing a phone number or special date.
This new add-a-number pad is based on the principle of the Basil Horwitz Wallet and locks firmly using rare earth magnets. The instructions supplied include details of four stunning routines that you can perform with the Howitz Add-a-Number pad including a brilliant effect where a members of the audience are asked to write numbers on the pad and when written a fourth spectator is given the wallet and asked to add up all the numbers. The total arrived at, which could be 051206, is written up on a large white pad and shown to the audience who are asked to call out today's date. It just so happens to be the 5th of December 2006 and that is just what the sum total indicates 051206 (of course you modify the total for each performance so that it reflects the date of the actual performance.
Another great routine starts when you hand a member of the audience a sealed paper bag with a big question mark on it. Once again the pad is passed around and the final spectator adds up the sum and calls out the total which the magician writes on a large sheet of white paper. The performer asks for someone in the audience with a mobile phone to phone the actual number now written on the large sheet of paper. He or she phones the number and a mobile phone can be heard ringing in the audience. It is the mobile phone which was in the sealed paper bag and when answered the two spectator find that they are speaking to each other.
Full performing details of these effects plus others are provided in the comprehensive instructions supplied. The Horwitz Add-a-Number Pad can be used without the physical intervention of the performer. The pad is passed from one spectator to the next and each is asked to write numbers in sum-form, and until the wallet is actually closed nothing happens. Once the wallet is closed the real numbers and the sum are exchanged for the fake sum which will add up to the number to be forced by the magician. The last but one spectator is asked to CLOSE the pad and then to throw it on to someone else in the audience. The very act of closing the wallet causes the magnets to lock and the next time the wallet is opened the sum facing the spectator is the forced sum and the real sum is tightly locked away. Credit for the creation of this brilliant pad should go to Tony Curtis in Thailand who makes the Horwitz Wallet for me and it is Tony who came up with the idea of using the same principle for the Horwitz Add-A-Number Pad. Thank you, Tony.
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'The Sabres, like most opponents, had no answers for the Thornton-Knuble-Murray line, which dominated down low and combined for four goals. And Samsonov's remarkable return, skating with Stumpel and Marty McInnis, instantly gives the New Jersey coaches much more to worry about. But this team scored 245 goals – its most in seven years – and could be a playoff darkhorse if the team defense and goaltending is good enough.'
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New York, Nov 7 (IANS) Actress Julianne Moore has been roped in to play a university professor who faces the early onset of Alzheimer's disease in upcoming movie "Still Alice".
The movie is an adaptation of Lisa Genova's novel of the same name, reports variety.com.
The story of the film follows a cognitive psychologist who faces the early onset of Alzheimer's disease and as the illness takes over her, the relationships between her family begin to break down.
The shoot for the movie is expected to start in mid-February next year, here.


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Merida, the character at the heart of Pixar's latest film, "Brave," is a medieval princess for the 21st century. Strikingly different from most of her animated predecessors, she's a rebellious Scottish teen, crowned with a massive bounty of flame-red curls, who can scale mountains, wield a sword and fire arrows with pinpoint accuracy.
Merida is also distinctive in another vital way: After a run of a dozen box-office hits led by heroes like Buzz and Woody and Mr. Incredible, she's the first female to headline a Disney-Pixar production. It's a trailblazing performance that has brought more focus to the role women play in the cartoon world, both on and behind the screen.
"This is huge because she's the kind of person who hasn't been explored before and one the audience is eager for," says Maija Burnett, associate director of the Character Animation Program at California Institute for the Arts (CalArts), the Valencia-based school that has produced many prominent Pixar artisans, including Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter. "Hopefully, this will set off a chain and open some doors."
But while Pixar may have crossed one gender divide with "Brave," the Emeryville studio fell short of spanning another when it dismissed original director Brenda Chapman in mid-production for "creative differences." It was Chapman who conceived the film's premise -- based on her relationship with her headstrong daughter -- and co-wrote the script.
But she was forced to watch from the sidelines as Mark Andrews, a 12-year Pixar veteran, was handed the directorial duties. That makes "Brave" the 13th straight Pixar feature to be overseen by a man, although a number of women, including producer Katherine Sarafian, worked on the film in various capacities. It's not uncommon for directors to be changed on animated features, which typically take years to produce. But the removal of Chapman, who codirected DreamWorks' "Prince of Egypt" (1998), sounded an alarm among her female colleagues in the animation community, and sparked criticism that had been voiced even before "Brave": that Pixar is a boys club, mainly interested in making male-centric movies.
"There was a collective sense of disappointment when Brenda was let go," says Mercedes Milligan, associate editor of AnimationMagazine.net. "Yes, it's common to swap directors, but this was a much bigger deal, especially considering that (the film) was her concept, her baby."
Chapman, who still was rewarded with a director's credit on "Brave," could not be reached for comment. After being removed from the film, she told the Los Angeles Times, "I think it's a really sad state. We're in the 21st century and there are so few stories geared toward girls, told from a female point of view."
Since Chapman's dismissal in fall 2010, Pixar has not publicly commented about the matter and at press time had not responded to questions for this story.
The animation industry has been dominated by men from the early days when Walt Disney and others usually consigned women to the tedious duty of inking and painting someone else's drawings on cels. And though women have made many inroads in recent years as producers, production designers and in other roles, the dearth of female directors is even more pronounced in animation than it is in live-action movies, where Kathryn Bigelow broke the glass ceiling by winning a best director Oscar for "The Hurt Locker" (2008).
That disparity, critics say, is noteworthy because directors, more than anyone, shape the vision of a film and tend to write and direct from their own experiences. Moreover, there remains a general assumption that Hollywood believes it must woo boys to make an expensive family film a success. Chapman's dismissal came roughly one year after Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" feature disappointed at the box office and prompted the company to make several revisions to "Tangled" (originally titled "Rapunzel") to broaden its appeal beyond a core audience of girls.
"There definitely should be more women directors in animation, just as more women should be directing live-action," says Jerry Beck, an author and animation historian.
"You look at where Pixar is -- in the heart of the Bay Area, one of the most liberal and diverse places in the country. If there are opportunities, you'd think this is where you're going to find them."
Indeed, Pixar is far from being a boys club, says Sarafian, an Oakland resident who joined the company at an entry-level position in 1994 and swiftly moved through the ranks. "I can honestly say that, from the day I walked in here, I felt valued and needed.
"I've never felt for a moment that they were looking at my gender. They were more interested in my talent."
Still, Sarafian recognizes the value of having even more women in key creative positions throughout the industry.
"It's important that everyone have a seat at the table," she says. "The more voices you have out there, the more interesting and different the stories are."
To that end, the future appears bright. According to statistics provided by CalArts, women made up 57.2 percent of the school's enrollment in the undergraduate character animation program in the fall, compared with just 25.6 percent in fall 2001. Female enrollment in the experimental animation program jumped from 39.4 to 64.1 percent over the same period.
"Creativity knows no gender," says Burnett, who largely credits the Internet and advances in software for the rise in female participation. "Women today aren't intimidated in any way by the art form and the technology. They're absolutely gung-ho, and they kick butt in our program."
Jennifer Yuh Nelson, who broke through as the director of "Kung Fu Panda 2" (2011) for DreamWorks, believes it's only a matter of time before more women take charge of animated features at major Hollywood studios.
"Maybe it's going to take more students and women envisioning themselves in the role and not making a big deal (of gender)," she says.
"I think the numbers will even out eventually."
Milligan asserts that signs of real progress will come only when a display of girl power finds its way to the big screen in new and imaginative ways.
"I love that Merida is a very different kind of princess," she says. "But why a princess at all? It seems so limiting. How about a pirate-ship captain or a dinosaur hunter? And let's make sure they're not in a Lara Croft tank top."
Read Chuck Barney's TV blog at http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/category/tv. Follow him at Twitter.com/chuckbarney.


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Mark your calendars. Another great race is coming to DC. The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler will take place Saturday, September 14, 2013. Last year's event brought together over 1,700 runners.The race course is USATF certified. The race course passes many historical landmarks in Washington, D.C. Runners will past the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Rock Creek Park and the Tidal Basin are also on the route. The Navy-Air force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler is hosted by Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Morale, Welfare & Recreation
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Hi. My name is Jackie, I live in NJ.
I'm new to the board and new to Buddhism. I've been looking for a community (sangha?) to become a part of... I know of one about a half hour from where I live, called Heart Circle Sangha in Ridgewood, NJ. They sit zazen three times a week but so far none of those times have worked out due to my work schedule; I've never been to another sangha or temple. A few days ago it dawned on me that at least I could find a bit of community online... so glad I found you!
I've had some of my own beliefs about life and the world for years. I could never get my head around Christianity's rituals and rules and refused to believe in a fixed 'Creator' that held responsibility for what happens to me... in addition to other things that I just couldn't reconcile. So I gave up on religion entirely.
Last year my father, with whom I've had a difficult relationship with (and a great deal of anger towards) for about 30 years, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given a few months to live. I took the opportunity to move into his house and take care of him, along with his girlfriend, who was also the woman he left my family for. He asked me to do this and I did it because even though I harbored bitterness towards him and her, I still knew in my heart that this was the right thing to do. Plus, he wanted me around for this, and that touched me; he never showed much warmth or love.
To make a long story short, I had no idea of the transformation, the crossroads, they eye-opening experience that I was about to take on. I've lived a self-centered life for the 44 years I've been on this earth; selfish with my time, abusing substances and anything else that came into my life in order to fill the void I carried around and escape from my insecurities and pain. Most of the things I do are to escape pain and feel pleasure.
In the final 72 hours of my father's life, hospice brought in end of life doulas. I had never heard of a doula before. They came for back-to-back shifts around the clock and supported us in whatever way we needed; sometimes they sat with him while we slept, sometimes they talked to him while he lay unconscious, sometimes they just kept us company. Anything we needed, around the clock. And they were the nicest people - from all walks of life, all different personalities; some outgoing, some quiet, older, younger, men, women, but the one common thread was their compassion and generosity to help a couple of total strangers get through this. Some of them even came to my father's funeral.
I had never seen anything like that in my life. I had no idea that there was that kind of humanity floating around in the world; I had never seen it before because of the choices I made for myself and the situations that my choices put me in. I don't have words to describe how it affected me. The entire experience brought healing with my father and my relationship, put closure on his passing, and woke me up to an entirely different way of looking at life and the world and people.
I learned that many of them were Buddhists, so I started reading about Buddhism online. I couldn't believe what I read; it all made so much sense, and meshed with the things I felt I had already figured out in life but just had a hard time putting into actions. Like a puzzle, I had all these tiny pieces but Buddhism itself showed me the big picture, the photo on the box, what all the pieces come together to mean. I am still new, it seems like the more I read the more there is to learn. But I understand that Buddhism is not about learning information, it's about practice, words, actions, lifestyle, transmission.
Anyway, that's me - hope it's ok that I posted all this instead of just a simple hello! But I feel grateful that I found this website and look forward to learning and talking to with you all.
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HOMESTEAD, Fla.—After 73 Cup Series victories, a Nationwide Series title, 12 IndyCar championships and 15 Indy 500 trophies, Roger Penske finally won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup title.
Penske has fielded full-time Cup teams for 23 seasons and his involvement in the sport spans four decades. But until now, the big one had eluded him. And—incredibly—the automotive magnate didn't feel like he was on equal footing with NASCAR's other championship-winning owners.
"I've lauded the people that have been on that stage for so many years in Las Vegas and New York, and to be able to join this elite group and say that I'm a champion in NASCAR means a lot," the 65-year-old said.
For someone who has made open-wheel competition look easy, the Cup title tested Penske's tenacity.
"I think it took the guts for me to stay in the sport," he said. "We could have thought, well, we won the Indy 500 15 times and we're a big deal, but I'll tell you one thing: Until you get here and you compete at the top and win it, you really know what's happened, and I think I just woke up here tonight, and it's a big thrill."
Penske made his Cup debut with Donnie Allison and Mark Donohue in 1972. He ran full-time teams until 1977 when he sold the operation.
After a brief flirtation in 1980, Penske returned to Cup competition in 1991 with Rusty Wallace. And two years later, he and Wallace missed the long-awaited championship finishing second to Dale Earnhardt. Penske Racing—and Cup competition—has changed almost immeasurably since then but the team has never gotten closer since that year.
"It's a special position to be in as an owner," Penske said. "Obviously, as I've said before, it's a goal that I wanted to achieve, and I tried hard.
"We were close in '93 with Rusty finishing second and then third in '94. That's a long time ago," he said. "The competition has gotten tougher, and I think that any one weekend there's 10 or 15 cars that can win, and I think for us to be able to have the continuity, and it's a team, we've built a special team here, and I'm proud to be the leader,"
That all changed with Brad Keselowski. Two years ago, he and crew chief Paul Wolfe won the Nationwide Series for Penske—the first stock car title of any kind for the racing legend.
Now, with a manufacturer racing with a foot out the door and with a driver only three years into his Cup career, Penske got it. The big one.
"It's something I can't hardly believe right now," he said. "I played this race in my mind over the weekend so many times what could happen yes or no."


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Champ_24 5 years ago
Why is Brunner a C now???
I drafted him as F to play on LW now it changed after 1 game where he played the wing .
FleaMod Admin 5 years ago
He'll be classified as a Center this year. Our stats provider had him incorrectly listed as a F.
FleaMod Admin 5 years ago
For the most part, especially for rookies, we'll be using what the team has as their primary position. Sorry if this causes an inconvenience. Please email our staff if you happen to see glaring errors fleaflicker.com:
Champ_24 5 years ago
Why isn't Cory Conacher a C then , or why is Hagelin still listed as a F
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In terms of players like Conacher, they will move to what they are listed or as they accrue around 3 games of starting ice time at the position if they are not yet (but will default to what the NHL team has them listed when there is question). You can also contact our team with questions concerning other teams.


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CBO estimates 2013 deficit at $642 billion
A new government estimate says the budget deficit for the current year will come in well below what was projected just a few months ago.
The Congressional Budget Office study predicts a 2013 budget deficit of $642 billion, more than $200 billion below its February estimate.
CBO says higher tax revenues and better-than-expected bailout repayments by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the key reasons for the improved outlook.
The deficit picture is expected to continue to improve next year and beyond, with the 2015 deficit now projected at $378 billion, just 2.1 percent of the economy.
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2014 Dodge Durango: Pricing Announced
Starting At Less Than $30,000
The seven passenger "No Compromise SUV" 2014 Dodge Durango, competing in the fastest growing segments in the auto industry - the full-size SUV and crossover segments - will maintain pricing from 2013 with a starting MSRP of &29,795 (excluding destination fees). This is great news, considering that the 2014 Durango delivers a $3,500 added value over outgoing 2013 models. The Durango features a plethora of new standard features, including an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers up to a 15 percent improvement in fuel economy, steering-wheel paddle shifters, Uconnect Bluetooth, signature Dodge LED racetrack taillamps, and much more. The Durango boasts multiple best-in-class capabilities: power (360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque), towing (7,400 lbs.), fuel economy (25 mpg hwy) and driving range (600 miles on a tank of fuel).
Five trim levels meet the needs of customers. The 2014 Dodge Durango SXT has a starting U.S. MSRP of $29,795; the Durango SXT with the Rallye package has a starting U.S. MSRP of $32,990; the Limited has a starting U.S. MSRP of $35,995; the R/T has a starting U.S. MSRP of $38,995; and the luxurious Citadel has a starting U.S. MSRP of $40,995.
Reports Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO of the Dodge Brand: "Dodge Durango is on a tremendous run, with 9 months of consecutive growth. The new 2014 Durango builds on that momentum, raising the bar for performance, technology and style. With best-in-class power, towing, infotainment and fuel economy, the new Durango offers a combination unmatched by any other SUV or Crossover in America."


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"I'm looking forward to it."
"It's a big opportunity for me."
"It's a big game. It means a lot."
Those quotes practically evaporated into thin air seconds after Butler uttered them. He refuses to be drawn into criticism of the Patriots or coach Bill Belichick, both of whom essentially gave up on him as an NFL player after two seasons.
"That is the reality," Butler said. "But as a professional, you have to do what you can to help the Colts win. It's Colts-Patriots and that's my job right now."
Butler, a second-round pick by the Patriots out of Connecticut in 2009, will be in the starting lineup for the second straight game when the teams meet at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.
He's coming off his best day as a pro. His two interceptions, including one for a touchdown, and fumble recovery at Jacksonville earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors on Wednesday.
After signing with the Carolina Panthers in 2011 and playing in 13 games with six starts, Butler was released by the Panthers at the end of this year's training camp. The Colts picked him up in late September.
His career chances appeared to be dwindling, his potential unfulfilled. While one great game against the Jaguars doesn't guarantee any future success, he is intent on trying to remain with the Colts. Butler is starting Sunday because Jerraud Powers has been put on injured reserve with a toe injury.
"Personally, it's huge," Butler said of his chance with the Colts. "It's probably my last opportunity. Guys only get so many opportunities and I want to make the best of it."
An encore performance after his big Jacksonville game is a huge task. The Colts' secondary, which also includes Cassius Vaughn in place of injured starter Vontae Davis, faces its toughest challenge of the year against the great Tom Brady in his own stadium.
Butler knows a thing or two about Brady, having spent two years in New England.
Knowledge won't automatically translate to success, of course, but at least Butler has a sense of what's coming Sunday.
"(Brady) is incredible," Butler said. "You practice with him every day and you're still shocked by some of the places he puts the ball. Only a handful of guys can do the things he does and I'm looking forward to the challenge."
Butler became the first Colts player to record three takeaways in a game since Mike Prior in 1992. Butler jumped on the passes of Blaine Gabbert, which doesn't necessarily translate to the same against Brady.
"I hope to run back five interceptions every week," Butler said, jokingly. "It was definitely a huge opportunity to make some plays and hopefully I can build on that and keep doing it moving forward."
If there are some harsh feelings toward the Patriots, Butler plans to keep them under wraps and let his play do the talking.
"Tom can put that ball wherever he wants it," Butler said, "and that'll be the biggest challenge for us as a defense."
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Colts at New EnglandKickoff: 4:25 p.m. Sunday in Gillette Stadium
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- A company and its stock aren't the same thing, Jim Cramer told "Mad Money" viewers Wednesday. He dedicated the show to educating investors as to how stocks really work and what makes them move. Cramer said it's easy to assume a company and its stock are synonymous, but that's simply not the case. While over the long haul winning companies usually produce winning stocks, it would be irrational to think the two will move in lockstep with each other. There are, after all, tons of factors that can make a stock fall, many of which have little to do with the performance at the company itself. One of those factors has been the rise of exchange-traded funds as an easy means for investors to gain exposure to an entire sector. Cramer said ETFs, many of which buy and sell with leverage, have the effect of moving an entire sector all at once, taking the good companies along with the bad and even the mediocre. This means a stock's sector has become even more important than in years past. High-frequency trading is another factor that causes stocks to move in ways you might not expect, said Cramer. These nimble investors can hijack an entire market and cause explosive moves both to the upside and the downside. Then there are the issues of hedge funds and short-sellers causing volatility. Cramer said when a lot of shorts pile into a stock and something good happens, the move to the upside can be mind boggling. Markets are, after all, dominated by supply and demand, said Cramer. Once investors realize that, they will become better-informed investors.


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A woman has survived a head wound during a Vallejo street robbery, police said Monday.
The 31-year-old woman was walking on Benicia Road at Maple Street at about 8 p.m. Sunday when she saw a man walking behind her, police said.
She told police that she thought the man was in a hurry so she moved aside on the sidewalk to allow him to pass. However, she then felt something hit her hard in the back of her head and lost consciousness, police said.
When she regained consciousness, she realized she had been struck by a bullet in the head, and that her personal belongings were missing.
She managed to get help, and was taken to a local hospital, and was listed in stable condition, police said.
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- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Computer station
- Designated smoking areas
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 12
- Multilingual staff
- Nightclub
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- Free parking nearby
- Conference space size (meters) - 2000
- Number of meeting rooms - 13
- Conference center
- Free self parking
- Year Built 2011
- Number of restaurants - 5
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 21528
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Indoor pool
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Bidet
- Rainfall showerhead
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- iPod docking station
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Down comforter
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Pillow menu
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Fireworks Urban Kitchen - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
ZEST Lifestyle Cafe - This cafe specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
OroNero Bar & Ristorante - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Razzmatazz Cocktail Ba - This cocktail bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ski lessons available nearby
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Boat tours nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
Spa Services
Absheron Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Steam room in spa
- Thai massage
- Reflexology
- Detoxification wrap
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Couples treatment rooms
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
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 PM
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for AZN 45 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: AZN 100 per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: AZN 33 for adults and AZN 16.5 for children (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AZN 19 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: AZN 19 per day (rates may vary)
- Rollaway bed fee: AZN 45 per night
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If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the property via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself. This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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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Terra Linda, softball, senior
What she did: The MCAL's top power hitter showed her prowess at the plate, going 8 for 11 with two home runs and nine RBIs in three Trojans victories to improve her batting average to .538 and up her home run and RBI totals to five and 16, respectively, through eight games. On March 4, she was 3 for 4 with three RBIs in Terra Linda's 5-2 victory over Tam before following the next day by going 2 for 2 with a home run and three RBIs in a 6-2 win over Windsor. Then Friday, she capped her week by going 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs as the Trojans downed Bishop O'Dowd 6-3. The homer against Bishop O'Dowd was estimated by Terra Linda coach Brad Lucchi to have traveled 320 feet.
What she said: "I went up there looking for a line drive (against Bishop O'Dowd) and the home run just came — you don't look for it. Before (the at-bat), my teammates were like, 'I'll bet you'll hit it out.' So it was exciting; I couldn't believe it at first."
What's next: She will spend her summer playing for the Benicia Fired Up softball club team before heading down to Notre de Namur University in Belmont, where she has a softball scholarship to the Division II team waiting.
Off the field: One of her passions is writing, with English being her favorite class in school. Her favorite writer is author Tim O'Brien.
Trivial matter: Before taking up softball, she spent time as a youngster playing tennis before encountering a problem she never overcame: "The coach's instruction was to not hit it so far," she said. "I used to hit it out of the tennis court, and then one day my mom told me to try softball. And we're here now."
Coach Brad Lucchi: "As soon as our season ended last year, I named Alyssa and Macauley Prickett our team captains and (Alyssa) has really taken that role on. She worked hard on conditioning in the offseason, so I'm really not surprised by what she's doing."
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Make a play dough wacky sack
Big and little kids will love this play dough and balloon wacky sack. It's a fun idea for the car, holidays and any time you travel with kids. Put it in a toddler busy bag and take it with you.
Number of players:
What you need:
- 1 x balloon
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- glue
Roll your play dough into a snake.
Stretch the balloon neck as wide as you can (this bit is easier with two pairs of hands) and stuff the snake into the balloon.
Mould it into a rough egg shape and try to get rid of any air bubbles.
Glue on some eyes. Glue on the toupee.
Now squish his face into different expressions. It's very therapeutic! And a good way to occupy small children in the doctor's waiting room, on long car or plane trips or anywhere you need them to sit still for a minute!
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Lone gun control bill to survive Wash. legislature signed by Inslee
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A gun registry bill for felons has just been signed into law by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. It's the only gun control bill to make it through the state's legislative session.
The bill will require the Washington State Patrol to maintain a felony firearm conviction database and will help officers know when making a traffic stop if the registered owner is a felon and precluded from having a firearm.
It's similar to the sex offender registry, where felons have to sign up. But this is not a public registry -- only law enforcement officers will be able to have access so they can make a precautionary stop -- a so-called "Terry Stop."
"Their name's on that list -- it increases the steps toward a Terry Stop and a pat-down of that suspect," Rep. Mike Hope said. "I believe that's going to help a lot."
It's the only gun control measure to pass, even though one to control guns in protection order situations had enough votes, but wasn't allowed a vote in the Senate.
"You know, it's frustrating," Hope said.
The feeling in the gun shops for many is that one bill was more than enough for this legislative session and that there are already plenty of safeguards in place.
Theodore Conard, who was going through a background check at Federal Way Discount Guns, said he approves of the one piece of legislation that went through but no more.
"I feel there's enough, because you can't keep the bad guys from getting guns irregardless of what you do," Conard said.
The shop owner says the real issue is with mental health and those records should be in background checks.
"Otherwise you can pass all the laws you want," Moe Baghai said. "And if things like that aren't caught, people will slip through the cracks."
So for now, guns are available with no new restrictions -- other than a registry for felons.
Rep. Hope says there is virtually no chance of seeing any of the gun control bills come up during the special session, which starts Monday.


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I just would like to know if someone that has had Y90 or whatever you want to call it (I know it has a lot of different names) could tell me all about it. Lauren's oncologist called and talked to her today about it. I guess after her appt. last week he and her surgeon had a lenthy chat. Lauren's liver surgeon wants her to have it done to zap the small tumors in the left side of her liver to be able to get rid of the huge tumor in her right side. He is fairly confident that if the little ones are gone he can get the big one out. He does many, many resections and transplants so we trust him completely. He said her surgery would be huge, but he thinks he can do it. He wouldn't attempt it or even talk about it unless he was confident of a positive outcome. On one side I am so excited for Lauren, but on the other side it scares the beejeebers out of me, because of where the tumor sits, but I know it is her shot at survival. I would appreciate any comments on what it is exactly and what it was like to go through it such as side effects, etc. Thanks in advance.
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Illinois softball used a disciplined approach at the plate to secure a 5-1 victory over No. 22 Michigan in eight innings at Alumni Field on Saturday afternoon. While the Illini lineup worked eight walks over the contest, the most issued by the UM pitching staff on the season, Illinois broke through for five runs in the top of the eighth to earn the win against the Big Ten-leading Wolverines, who entered the day with a 12-3 conference record. Watch our highlights from the game and read the full recap at FightingIllini.com. INDIANA 1, IOWA 0 – 9 Innings; IOWA 4,


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Frittata with Canadian Bacon, Green Onions, and Cheese
I used this 4-Cheese Mexican Blend from Costco, which is a blend of low-fat cheeses.
Frittata with Canadian Bacon, Green Onions, and Cheese
(Makes 4 servings, recipe created by Kalyn.)
(I used a 10 inch non-stick pan to make this. You could use an 8 inch pan, but the frittata will be a bit thicker.)
2 tsp. olive oil
2/3 C diced Canadian bacon
1/4 cup sliced green onion + 1 T for garnish
1 C grated low-fat cheese
8 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. Spike Seasoning (or more)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
low-fat sour cream for serving if desired
Heat olive oil in heavy non-stick 10 inch frying pan or frittata pan. (Use a pan that can go under the broiler if you plan to brown the frittata.) Add diced Canadian bacon and sliced green onions and cook on medium-low heat 1-2 minutes to release flavors.
While Canadian bacon and green onions cook, break eggs into small bowl and season with Spike Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle grated cheese into pan, then immediately pour in eggs. (I stir gently with a fork to get ingredients well distributed. Start to preheat the broiler now if you plan to brown the top.)
Cover pan and cook on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until eggs are barely firm and frittata is slightly puffed up. If you want to brown the top, place under preheated broiler and cook 2-4 minutes, watching carefully. You might need to rotate it to get the top evenly browned.
Cut frittata into 4 wedges, sprinkle with green onions if desired, and serve hot. This is great with a dollop of low-fat sour cream on each piece.
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The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry.
By Sara Brown
Feeder prices remained steady Wednesday at Springfield Livestock in Springfield, Mo. Steers under 550 lb. were steady, 550 lb. to 700 lb. steers were up $3 to $5 and steers over 700 lb. were $2 higher.
Once infused with dairy operations, there were a lot of Holsteins in the barn Wednesday, capturing steady prices.
That's good new for cattlemen and dairymen in that area. Like part-owner Tonto Kissee and Jack Frost says, southwest Missouri is cattle country. Few grain crops are grown in this area, but there is a lot of hay produced on fertile pasture land. Cooler summer temperatures and plentiful rain has resulted in good grazing conditions.
As I watched the sale, and the cattle moving through the barn, I'm always amazed at the differences in the animals—not just color, shape or size. But also the management styles of the way animals are raised and each operation's marketing strategy.
What are you doing this year to manage risk? Have you changed your production methods, altered marketing choices or added new technologies? Let us know what is going on in cattle country! E-mail the editors at email@example.com.
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a community of scholars engaged in life-long
learning that expects all members to accept and live by the principles of the honor code. We
believe that education must include knowledge and ethics; instilling the elements of honor and
compassion towards oneself and others within every member of our community. As a member
of the college community I will follow these principles:
- Civility – I will show both common politeness to all members of the college community without exception to race, religion, creed, gender, disability or orientation and seek to engage, support and improve the civic organizations, goals and values of the community.
- Honesty – I will seek to always communicate truthfully, be it speaking, writing or listening, with all whom I interact, both in and out of the classroom.
- Inclusiveness – I will seek to understand the variety of cultures and worldviews that have shaped the human experience, create a safe place where members of different cultural and social backgrounds may feel welcome and to hold all members of the community to the ideals of this honor code.
- Integrity – I understand that I am required to be ethically consistent; living up to the Honor Code at all times, in all situations, and with all members of our community.
- Respect – I will conduct myself with dignity and interact with a sense of equality towards all students, of regard to all instructors and staff, and worth towards myself.
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- Be objective and fair in the treatment of others.
- Be professional and ethical in our conduct and performance of duties.
- Support a community conducive to the learning process.
- Encourage open and honest communication while maintaining professional courtesy and respect.
- Strive to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
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Education is the top priority for San Bernardino County residents, followed by the economy and access to health care, according to the county's Community Vital Signs Initiative, the results of which were released Thursday.
More than 1,000 people participated in 23 community engagement meetings in the county over the summer to prioritize the most urgent issues that affect the health and well being of county residents.
Rounding out their top seven priorities were mental health, nutrition/access to healthy food, community safety and school safety.
Officials in government, education and the medical field discussed the results of the initiative on Thursday at the 2013 Live Well, Age Well Summit at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino.
Statistics back up education as being a vital sign of the county's well being.
San Bernardino County adults had a much lower level of education, especially bachelor's degrees and higher, when compared to adults throughout California in 2011, according to a report on the initiative.
The high school graduation rate for San Bernardino County was 77 percent during the 2011-12 school year, which was up from 70 percent the year prior but still lower than the California average of 79 percent, according to the report.
"I think we have seen a modest pickup in graduation rates throughout San Bernardino County, but we have a long way to go," Cal State San Bernardino President Tomas Morales said Thursday at the summit. "No doubt school districts that I've been working with are committed to a partnership with higher education and other stakeholders and parents."
Morales stressed the importance of student success at an early age.
"I think it is critical that the state assures and that county assures university pre-school is a reality for every single child in America and every single child in California today," he said.
The economy, the second priority listed by initiative participants, affects the county's well being in many ways, officials said.
Poverty is associated with poor health outcomes, crime and lower participation in the work force, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office that the county initiative report cited.
According to the report, 19 percent of county residents lived in poverty in 2011, up from 12 percent in 2007.
The county's unemployment rate may have decreased from 13.4 percent in 2011 to 10.8 percent in February 2013, but the county continues to have higher unemployment than the state as whole — California's jobless rate decreased from 10.8 percent to 9.7 percent, according to the report.
The importance of access to health care, the third priority listed by county residents, is reflected by statistics showing that while about 79 percent of county residents had health insurance in 2011, 89 percent of all California residents had insurance.
The county had 177 licensed physicians per 100,000 population, compared to the state's 267, according to the initiative report.
Community Vital Signs is the health and wellness component of the Countywide Vision, a 20-year strategic plan focused on improving the quality of life of county residents through a collaborative partnership.
"We all know the challenges that we're facing," Dora Barilla, assistant vice president of strategy and innovation for Loma Linda University Medical Center, said at Thursday's summit, "but to have that conversation and be stuck in that mire really doesn't bring us to where we need to be.
"I'm excited today that we are joined together to have the conversation that really matters. Today really is a milestone in the trajectory in San Bernardino County in changing how we do things."
"This reinforces how we all are interconnected and how we need to work together to solve our issues," said Trudy Raymundo, director of the county Department of Public Health.
The full report on the county initiative is available on the Community Vital Signs website: www.communityvitalsigns.org.


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