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Two Door Cinema Club
With: St. Lucia
Where: Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona tonight; Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles on Saturday
When: 8 tonight at Fox; 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Greek
Cost: $43.85 at Fox; sold-out at Greek but try www.ticketmaster.com closer to event or ticket resellers such as www.stubhub.com or www.ticketsnow.com
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POMONA >> Northern Irish indie rock act Two Door Cinema Club are music festival regulars of sorts after performing at Indio's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April and Tennessee's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in 2012.
Tonight, the group will headline the Fox Theater in Pomona with tickets still available.
On Monday, the band will take center stage at the sold-out Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Opening for the group on both nights is St. Lucia.
Two Door Cinema Club's latest album "Beacon" was released in September 2012 and the first single was "Sleep Alone," which has nearly 3 million views on YouTube.
In a biography on their record label's website , vocalist Alex Trimble described what it was like working with producer Jacknife Lee on their latest record. Lee has worked with acts as diverse as country music's Taylor Swift and the electronic experimental act Crystal Castles.
"Working with Jacknife Lee was a joy and a pleasure," Trimble said on the site. "He shared our goals and played a huge part in putting the pieces together in the right way. This is an exciting time for us and we can't wait to share the songs with everyone."
The group's first album was "Tourist History," which was released in February 2010 with singles like "Something Good Can Work."
Indie pop's St. Lucia, wose real name is Jean-Philip Grobler, is originally from Johannesburg, South Africa but moved to New York to officially start his musical career.
On the road, Grobler enlists the support of musicians Patricia Beranek, Nick Brown, Ross Clark and Nick Paul. Grobler says the biggest influences on his sound are Peter Gabriel, early Madonna and Fleetwood Mac.
"I became obsessed with a certain wave of nostalgic pop music, mainly from the '80s, that to me represents some of the best pop music ever made," Grobler said. "The music from that era has this unabashed, completely over-the-top quality to it, and that seemed fresh to me."


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Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) A minor girl was raped by a 22-year-old man in Kolkata. The accused has been arrested, police said Monday.
The six-year-old girl was forcibly taken by the man to a neighbouring house in Topsia area where he raped her Sunday night, police said.
When the girl informed her parents, the accused was thrashed by the residents and handed over to police. The girl was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Fire Services Minister Javed Ahmed Khan visited the girl at the hospital and assured that the offender will be punished.
"The offender has been arrested and we assure that the administration will ensure that the offender is given strict punishment," Khan said.

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Marie Garesché
In my life and according to how I grew up,
I never could have imagined that I could have a
vocation to the consecrated life. I knew that I
wanted a happy and truly fulfilling life. I began
to listen to the world which told me: "Get a
good job, earn a lot of money, travel the world,
be free, do everything that you think is best for
you and, above all, seek your own well-being." And
so this is what I tried to do.When I graduated,
I got a great job that paid me a lot
of money; it permitted me to travel the world and
associate with very important people. They spoke about extravagant
vacations like going to the Bahamas for the weekend, to
Greece, South America, Canada... in summary, to do what would
get the most attention. In the midst of all
of this, I remember a moment where I stopped, looked
at my life and said: "Is this it? Is
this everything? Why do I feel that I am
made to do more? Sometimes I thought that maybe
it was because I wasn´t making enough money or that
I hadn´t done enough things to make myself important.
As I began to make more money I noticed that
"something" wasn´t right. I said, "The money and the
work aren´t the answer."Other moments I imagined myself married, with
a big family, but I never was able to find
the man that I could share my life with.
I had fabulous boyfriends: intelligent, attractive, with great jobs that
promised a good future, but they weren´t what I was
looking for. I was always unsatisfied. I didn´t
think any of them could ever share with me a
truly fulfilling, life-long relationship.Just at that moment, my life took
a turn. I have three cousins that were going
to be ordained priests in Rome by the Holy Father.
My family decided to go. As a preparation
for the event we entrusted our pilgrimage to the Eternal
City to Mary. Our Blessed Mother prepared everything for
me to draw near to Christ in an atmosphere of
prayer and meditation over the role that she has in
the life of every Catholic. Once in Rome, I had
the opportunity to see my cousins; I was a little
jealous. They were so happy! They had the
joy and peace that I desired but hadn´t been able
to find.When I returned the United States, a consecrated woman
in Regnum Christi invited me to Rhode
Island for a retreat. I went and felt for
the first time that God was asking something more of
me and that I could only find true happiness in
Him. When the retreat ended, my doubts didn´t have
a definite answer.That summer I returned to Rhode Island for
a Regnum Christi convention. It was
a beautiful experience. In it God gave me two
graces. The first was to know that I was
not being sufficiently generous with Him, that I had to
give Him absolute freedom to reign in my life and
to be first in my life if I really wanted
to understand His will for me without trying to change
it for what I wanted. The second grace was
to understand the consecrated life as something marvelous, simple and
logical that helped me to understand how fascinating and important
Regnum Christi´s mission is. Underneath it all, God acted,
asking me and leaving me to discover His will in
my life.It was the principle of total and generous self-giving.
At the beginning I was afraid, as if there was
a deep dark well within me, impossible to fill.
Offering myself to Him day by day, with sincerity and
love, I began to hear His sweet call. The
thought of a vocation to total self-giving to God entered
my mind. Immediately I reacted: "Don´t start thinking these
crazy ideas." The idea became stronger than my strength
to get rid of it. "I think that it
is better to consider it and see," I said.
I begged God to be clear with me if He
wanted me to know His will; a consecrated life meant
giving up my job, selling my apartment...LEAVING EVERYTHING FOR HIM!
I decided that the best thing for me was
to go ahead wherever He wanted to take me; surely,
He would let me see clearly if it was not
my way. What followed was giving all that my
heart demanded and giving Him the opportunity. For this
I consecrated myself to God in Regnum
Christi. Now my great need is to say that
He has completely filled my heart with the love, joy
and peace that the world never could give me.
I have found my own happiness and much more.
Today I wish to share the precious and incredible gift
of my vocation. I want to show with it,
to everyone I encounter, how to give the meaning and
value of eternity to our lives.Marie Wesley Garesché Labourdette was
born in New York. She has a degree in business
administration from Colorado College. Marie worked a number of years
as an executive international accountant for Citibank. Marie has completed
studies in philosophy, theology and the humanities in the International
Center of Educational Sciences and has received her masters in
family sciences through the John Paul II Institute in Rome,
Italy. Currently she is working in the formation of young
people in Monterrey, Mexico.


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Dr. Glen MacDonald, Director of the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and an international expert on drought, will deliver the opening keynote to the Whole Water Conference, June 24 in Monterey, California. MacDonald's opening speech titled, "Current Drought, Early 21st Century Drought, and California's Water Future" will set the stage for over two days of technical and policy presentations about best practices in water resource planning, integrating recycled water, storm water, desalination and groundwater management with environmental protection and restoration.
MacDonald's research focus is climatic and environmental change and the impact of such changes on ecosystems and human populations. Using a wide array of methods to study past climate and environmental change, he has published over 120 peer-reviewed journal articles and received numerous awards and honors. His research covers many parts of the earth and has been supported by numerous scientific research grants. In 2010 the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) published a special sustainability issue on southwest drought and water sustainability that MacDonald organized and edited. Widely sought as an expert on climate and environmental change, MacDonald has been interviewed by news organizations ranging from NBC National News, NPR, and BBC to the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Online. He has testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee and spoken to local, state, and national policy makers in the U.S. and Canada.
Rounding out the opening session of the conference, which runs from June 24-26, Paul R. Brown will present on lessons learned from a career in water planning and will moderate a panel of water agency leaders discussing local approaches to sustainable water resources. Brown is the co-author of Water Centric Sustainable Communities (2010) and a contributing author or editor of other books on progressive urban planning. Confirmed panelists include Celeste Cantú, Executive Director of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority; Marsi Steirer, Deputy Director of San Diego Public Utilities; and Dave Stoldt, General Manager of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. Luncheon speakers will be Frances Spivy-Weber, vice chair of California's State Water Resources Control Board on May 24, and on May 25local historian emeritus from Cabrillo College, Sandy Lydon will speak on "High and Dry: How Monterey Got Stuck in History's Spider Web."
The Whole Water Conference is organized by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and is open to anyone interested in water resource issues. For more information, visit http://ca-nv-awwa.org.
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The mission of the Depression Research Unit (DRU) at Penn is to foster a greater understanding and knowledge of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders. As one of the first depression specialty clinics in the United States, for more than 40 years the DRU has been at the forefront of clinical research on the etiology of depression and the development of new and more effective antidepressant treatments.
The DRU has served as a rich resource for studies on depression and bipolar disorder with collaborative research projects conducted with colleagues throughout the US and around the world. Doctors on the DRU have evaluated and treated thousands of patients with mood disorders in research studies. For more information about DRU programs, or to schedule an appointment for a confidential evaluation, please call (215) 662-3462 on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.


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A new exercise program promises all the benefits of a power workout, without the time or sweat.
"Goga" is based on vibrations.
It stands for "get-on-get active", and even though it looks virtually effortless its doing much more work on the body than you might think.
Proponents say ten minutes on the GogaPro is equivalent to one hour of resistance training at the gym.
Using the GOGA machine, your body is continuously being thrown off-balance- causing more than 3,000 muscles to contract at the same time within ten minutes. And the plus side is, you don't even have to wear your gym clothes to do it.
"It helps with toning, firming, flexibility, balance. It increases our seratonin so it makes us happier. And so many other things that, um, go on and on and on," says GOGA studio owner Jan Destasio.
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|Air Valve Type: 4-Way, 3-Position
|Body Style: Base Mounted
|Vacuum Range: 145 psig
|Item: Solenoid Air Control Valve
|NEMA Classification: NEMA 4
|Electrical Connections: Plug-In
|Pressure Range: 30 psi
|Voltage: 24VDC
|Shifting Technology: Packed Spool
|Actuator/Return: Solenoid/Solenoid
|ISO Class: 5599-2
|Power Consumption: 2.7W
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|Overall Width: 2"
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|Center Position: Open
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Hotel Botanico
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Botânico Hotel is in the heart of Lisbon, walking distance from Botanical Garden and Principe Real Square. This hotel is within close proximity of Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara and Belvedere Sao Pedro de Alcantara. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and a television in the lobby. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and minibars, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
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'Primeau said his knee had some swelling again Monday morning, but said that was not uncommon after skating hard for 40 minutes Sunday. The true test will be this morning. Primeau does not have the luxury of a day off today and must ready himself for another game tonight at the HSBC Arena.'
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About the Department
The Music Department has the following goals:
1. Provide a BA in Music program with a balanced music curriculum for students with strong interests in music who also wish to pursue a broad liberal arts education.
2. Provide a BMus program that develops performance skills through rigorous preparation of high-quality solo, chamber and large ensemble literature.
3. Provide a BMus program that prepares music education students to teach in elementary and secondary schools.
4. Develop strong, discipline-centric writing skills in all Music majors.
5. Provide opportunities for non-Music majors to gain experience in musical study and practice.


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Lauren Conrad: Golden Girl
Far from a reality-TV star destined for where-are-they-now oblivion, Lauren Conrad has nimbly parlayed small-screen fame into a mini empire of fashion, books, and now crafts that give back. And she's just getting started. Don't miss all of the photos from our July cover shoot with Lauren, and check out these exclusive pictures from our flea market shopping trip with the star!
Lauren Conrad surveys the Rose Bowl Flea Market with an aficionado's intent. The reality star turned mini mogul doesn't need anything, but her spree serves to show off her designer's eye. A vintage gumball dispenser is like the teal one in her Laguna Beach bungalow and matches "the color story" there. A gigantic clamshell Conrad spots is smaller than the one she turned into a planter for succulents in the entryway of her Beverly Hills condo. She drops a vintage orange juice advertisement for her Brentwood house's kitchen — "We're going to do a yellowy pop" — into her cart and picks up a pink-and-mauve cup and saucer to add to her collection of 50 sets, which she's lending to a friend for a bridal shower. On this gray Sunday in a Pasadena, California, stadium parking lot, Conrad, wearing an LC Lauren Conrad chambray shirt, Rag & Bone black skinny jeans, huge Karen Walker sunglasses, and Converse sneakers, pauses at a cluttered table over a Precious Moments figurine of a boy kissing a girl similar to one she kept in her girlhood bedroom. Conrad, 27, could revisit her own moments captured during seven years on MTV's Laguna Beach and then The Hills, but these days she doesn't watch any reality shows other than the real estate porn on HGTV.
In a few hours, she will board a plane to meet with the New York design team of Kohl's, which puts out her LC Lauren Conrad line. She is also the sole investor in another line, the contemporary Paper Crown, and has written best-selling novels, including the just-published Infamous, based on her experiences that reveal a fuller picture of herself than slyly edited 20-minute episodes ever allowed. "I only ever got to tell half my story," she says on why she started writing. "People are very quick to judge these days, especially behind the anonymity of a screen name. It's very easy to say, 'I hate her, I hate what she wore, she seems mean.' But you're only seeing a small fraction of her life." Her next venture is an e-commerce site called The Little Market, launching in September, which will sell artisanal crafts made by women from around the world, providing them with opportunities to support their families. She's doing it with friend Hannah Taylor Skvarla, an advocate for Human Rights Watch. "We've been to Bali and El Salvador and Africa and India and Nepal," Conrad says. "Hannah is good about educating me about not just the beautiful places we go to but also the issues people there face. I think when you've been fortunate, you have a moral obligation to do things for others."
And she has been fortunate, plucked from Laguna Beach High School by MTV producers in 2004 to star in a then-unknown show about members of the senior class. But sometimes you create your own luck, and by 2006's spin-off The Hills, Conrad and her father, Jim Conrad, saw reality TV as an opportunity to get what she wanted. "Lauren wasn't a great student — she wasn't that interested," says Jim, an architect. "We figured out along the way that she was an artist and her real love was fashion." They found an agent and shrewdly geared every offer toward the goal of running her own business. The Hills followed her attending classes at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles and interning at the offices of Teen Vogue. MTV may have employed Conrad, but she made MTV work for her. Whereas the drama of her former costars continues to generate headlines (ex-boyfriend Jason Wahler's stint on Celebrity Rehab; Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt spending $10 million in anticipation of the Mayan apocalypse), Conrad's reserve has built her career.
When Conrad was learning to talk, her mother recruited her to crack eggs to help make breakfast. "She just pushed my hand aside and said, 'Me do,'" Kathy Conrad recalls. "Pretty much everything she does she prefers to do on her own, as much as we'd love to help her."
Conrad didn't feel she had to stick to the show to reach the level of success she has. "I hoped I didn't," she says. "Everybody told me to stay on TV. Nobody wanted me to leave." She is still perpetuating the public interest in her — she has more than 3 million Twitter followers. Still, when she blogs or Instagrams, commenters post slashing words alongside the gushing. "There is always gonna be a little bit of … negativity, which just comes with the territory," she says. "You realize it doesn't matter. It's so simple, but it's a very hard lesson to learn. At the end of the day, it doesn't really affect you in any way."
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THE Association of Bay Area Governments continues to wreak havoc, relentlessly wielding its power to control nine counties, Marin among them. What we now have thrust upon us is Plan Bay Area, a convoluted mass of policies that, if adopted, will change Marin County as we know it today.
The force to "urbanize" Marin and relax the policies that currently provide for environmental protection is outrageous.
I share the concern for preserving our environment; however, Plan Bay Area is nothing less than a smokescreen to produce high-density, massive housing, touting that such developments will reduce automobile traffic. It is ludicrous to assume we will see fewer cars on Highway 101 with increased population, as the certainty will be more cars congesting our streets.
For the past 20 years, ABAG's projected increase in Marin's population has been significantly inflated. The projection for employment increases has also been overblown.
We in Corte Madera, to be in compliance with the state and ABAG's housing policies, are now witnessing the construction of a multi-story apartment complex on the very site that once provided 150 jobs. To project significant increases in jobs while eliminating potential commercial locations is preposterous.
Furthermore, the trend toward telecommuting changes the entire framework of tying jobs to housing needs. There should be no perception that this is, in any way, related to NIMBYism or objection to affordable housing. The opposition is merely to the obliteration of local control.
In this flawed Plan Bay Area, no provisions or regard are given to infrastructure, needed increases in public safety services, schools, natural resources or rising sea level. Compliance with the mandates of Plan Bay Area would result in underfunded police and fire services, overcrowded and underfunded schools, higher costs for energy and water sources, and the extinction of our verdant surroundings, glorious views and suburban ambiance.
ABAG's Plan Bay Area is an effort to homogenize the Bay Area in the form of high density and "social equity" — all in the name of sustainability. (Social equity is not synonymous with moral responsibility.) "Opportunity" should not be confused with "entitlement." Opportunity should be available to all, without discrimination; however, entitlement to anything one simply desires is unreasonable and unrealistic.
Merely because someone wants to live a certain way in a special place does not entitle them to that privilege. Such artificial tenets of "social equity" will never ensure sustainability.
For many years, I have encouraged past councils to withdraw from ABAG and proudly, last year the Corte Madera Town Council agreed to withdraw. Termination officially occurred on July 1, 2013, although we are still subject to ABAG's mandates.
Marin County is unlike any other member county in the Bay Area, and should not be forced to assimilate. Good land-use planning is essential to every jurisdiction, but it should be left to local control, in the hands of those that are directly affected, rather than a nine-county Council of Governments where decisions are controlled by a very few large cities who dominate the process. Small cities have no voice at the table at ABAG.
No one has more of a stakehold in our towns and cities than our own residents and businesses.
I urge our Marin local governments and residents to take an active part to preserve and protect our county before it's too late.
It is incumbent on our local officials to be responsive to their constituents. We must not relinquish our control to higher levels of government. I earnestly hope that all the proactive, dedicated citizens and grassroots groups throughout the county who have worked tirelessly and selflessly to be heard will prevail.
Carla Condon is a member of the Corte Madera Town Council. The council voted to withdraw from its membership in the Association of Bay Area Governments.


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Location: East Cobb Baseball Complex - Marietta, GA
Monday, July 8, 2013 to Thursday, July 11, 2013
ECB Academy will be conducting day camps during the summer months. Please come and join our staff of former Professional and College coaches and Players.
At camp we will learn the basic fundamentals of baseball of fielding, pitching, catching, outfield play and hitting. Be prepared to work hard and learn a lot.
ECB Academy believes in Working hard, work smart, and having a lot of fun while doing it. See you at the ball park!
Half Day Option: 9:00am-12:30pm ..... $145.00
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Players should be dressed for camp daily with baseball pants and bring all baseball gear- pants, hats, glove, bat and position specific gear. We will have sliding practice on a wet tarp mid week. This will be communicated to the players as they will need to bring a change of clothes for the ride home. Please mark camper's names on all items. The camp is not responsible for lost belongings.
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Coconut Creek, Fla. The Promenade at Coconut Creek, the largest mixed-use lifestyle center in Northern Broward County, Fla., is opening on Nov. 1. Developed by Columbus, Ohio-based Stanbery Development, the center is one of the first major developments in the southeastern United States to win Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
Phase 1 of Promenade is complete, with a total of 196,000 sq. ft. of retail and 50,000 sq. ft. of office space. A second phase, with an additional 105,000 sq. ft. of retail and office, is scheduled for completion in 2009. Among the approximately 75 retailers and restaurants are Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft, Chico's, Talbot's, Coldwater Creek, Jos. A Bank and Sunglass Hut, as well as Saito's Japanese Steakhouse, Fish City Grill, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill and Starbucks.
Coconut Creek's Main Street plan, winner of an award of excellence from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, offers a hybrid approach to a completely pedestrian-oriented urban district and a vehicular-dominant suburban shopping center. The Promenade's design encourages interaction between pedestrian and vehicular movement within itself, as well as with future developments, through efficient use of land resources and compact growth.
The center design includes courtyards, plazas and breezeways to provide natural air flow and serve as activity nodes and gathering places. The locations of parking garages and lots minimize walking distances between vehicles and destinations. Among the sustainable design strategies are storm-water management; use of indigenous plant materials; smart irrigation; preferred parking for energy-efficient and low-emission vehicles; alternative transportation; and energy-efficient architecture.


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General News of Friday, 7 December 2012
Source: CODEO
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has already issued its Mid-Day Report which stated that the setup and opening of polls generally went very well, though some polling stations were late in opening due to delays with the arrival of materials, with Greater Accra being the most affected region.
As a result, CODEO in its mid-day preliminary situation report concluded that the arrangements put in place by the EC for setup and opening of polls were adequate for most polling stations."
This close of polls situational statement (a preliminary report) is based on reports CODEO has received from PVT Observers, Regional Coordinators (RCs) and Constituency Supervisors (CSs). It focuses on the initial information on the voting process as well as some critical incidents received throughout the day.
Below are highlights of field reports received from over 85% of PVT Observers from every region and constituency as of 7:00 pm today (i.e. Election Day). The remaining 15% of polling stations were either still open with people in the queue at 5pm voting or polling stations where voting had been suspended due to the problems encountered with the biometric verification machine.
Initial Data on Voting
CODEO is able to make preliminary comments on the voting process on only those polling stations thathad completed voting by 7pm. A comprehensive statement will be made once voting is completed at all polling stations.
Critical Incidents
CODEO operated a critical incident hotline for observers, constituency supervisors and regional coordinators throughout the day. The observers sent in reports on all serious issues that arose during the day. These reports were then verified by our Critical Incident Team.
While these critical incidents reported by CODEO observers may have impeded the rights of some
Ghanaians to vote, these did not fundamentally undermine the credibility of the overall process.
Extension of Voting
The announcement by the Electoral Commission to extend voting provides an opportunity for those who could not vote to exercise their right to vote. That is essential to ensuring these critical incidents do not undermine the integrity of the process.
CODEO has deployed about 4,500 trained, accredited, non-partisan rapid response observers. Of this figure, 1,500 are Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) Observers. CODEO will continue to observe the counting and collation process and will deploy observers tomorrow (Saturday) to those polling stations where voting has been suspended.
CODEO appeals to all Ghanaians to remain calm and be law abiding as voting is extended to a second day at some polling stations.
Professor Miranda Greenstreet and Justice VCRAC Crabbe,
Joint Chairpersons
(For and on Behalf of the Advisory Board)
CODEO Secretariat, Friday, December 7, 2012


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I was just wandering. Can you say(and actually do) that you have forgiven someone but then go to the police or other authority and make a complaint against them for something that they have done to you or someone else.
I would say that the only way you can achieve that is if you do it for the reasons of helping them and you. If you do it purely out if revenge then you have not forgiven. Then you are just trying to hurt in return. By helping others, I would say is helping your self, also you might free yourself from some sort of injustice that's ongoing.


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A few weeks ago, our parent company Starwood Hotels & Resorts offered a look at what 2013 has in store, including a strong year of openings and new hotel agreement signings, which continue to build on the momentum the brand has established over the past year for continued growth around the globe.
The company also noted that 2013 will be a strong year for Starwood's upper upscale brands - Sheraton, Westin and Le Meridien. "Sheraton has been a first mover in many new markets around the world, and will continue to fuel Starwood's growth with nearly 20 planned openings in 2013, a historic number of openings as the brand moves towards its milestone 500th opening in 2015," the press release stated.
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Sixteen-thousand people are running the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday — and every last person will get a time.
Over the summer, the New Yorker published an article about one runner who was cheating marathon timing systems. Here's a look at how race timing works, and what's being done to fight course cutting.
How it works
David Simms has been timing the Philadelphia Marathon for more than 20 years. He runs a company based in Michigan called Simmco Data Systems.
It was one of the first to use RFID timing to track marathons.
RFID is kind of like E-ZPass for runners.
"When you go through the magnetic field, which energizes up the RFID tag, it looks at the time on the controller box on the mat you're crossing," explained Simms. "And it time-stamps you with that exact time to the thousandth of a second."
At Sunday's marathon, six of these timing mats will be scattered across the 26-mile course, but the locations of just three are made public. There's one at around six miles, another at the halfway point, and one more at just before 19 miles.
"Then we have others that are different places just to make sure that you ran the whole course," Simms said.
Timing drama
Simms says cheating in marathons is very uncommon. But for two years, controversy in the running world has slowly built to a boil over one Kip Litton.
"The more conversation I had with him, the more I realized the guy was just a liar," said Wayne Kursh. "I disqualified him."
Kursh is the race director of the Delaware Marathon and the president of Races2Run.com.
Back in 2010, Kursh was contacted about the 48-year-old Litton, who had finished first in his age group in Delaware. The Michigan dentist was trying to run a marathon in every state to raise money for charity.
But soon it became clear that something was amiss.
Kursh then became one of many race directors who propelled Litton's mysterious tale into the popular press.
"None of us could catch him in the act," Kursh said. "We all had to rely on the technology of 'no splits, no pictures' to make our decisions to disqualify the guy."
Now what?
Kursh admits, Litton is far from the norm.
But the extraordinary — and still partially unresolved — case of how Litton cheated his way onto the award stand has still made some race directors bulk up on timing systems.
"We're putting more and more technology to use and putting more timing mats out on the course," said Kursh of the Delaware race.
"Most people don't cheat," said race timer Simms. "It really isn't an issue."
He says Litton's short-lived success in beating the clock is just an overhyped fluke.
"People are aware of him," Simms said. "All the timers in Michigan, the larger ones, they are aware of him. But now that they're aware of him, they look out for him."
Simms says most timing software red-flags potential cheaters automatically. In all, he says maybe a half-a-percent of finishers skip ahead to the finish line.
When they do, Simms doesn't really like to think of most of them as "cheaters."
"You get some older people, or people who just get tired, which don't affect the awards at all," said Simms. "Who's going to cheat to run a five-, six-hour marathon? They just got tired and they cut the course and went through the finish line."
For us non-runners, under three hours is the mark of an elite marathoner. Litton was shaving off enough time to put himself in that group.
Bottom line, Simms says, if Litton showed up on Sunday it'd be nearly impossible for him to cheat undetected.
"We'll catch him if he does," Simms said. "Whether it be him or whether it be the man on the moon."
Oh, by the way, no one named Litton shows up on Philadelphia's online registration list.


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Snow And Palm TreesTrivia brain teasers have some element of trivia in them, but they are not just pure trivia questions.
The groom said, "Pack your bikini, Darling. I'm taking you to the tallest mountain in the world, and you'll need it for the nearby beaches."
Where was he taking Darling?
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Changes are planned for Anoka-Hennepin School District 11's graduation requirements.
Science and math standards have been changed to meet state standards, according to Ellen Delaney, director of secondary curriculum, instruction and assessment.
The new requirements will apply to students graduating in 2014 or after.
Algebra II will be added as a requirement for high school graduation. Current graduates are recommended to take algebra II, but it is not a requirement.
The state also now requires a chemistry, physics or career technical education class in addition to biology.
According to Delaney, chemistry will be taught before biology because the biology class now has a microbiology focus and chemistry provides a good preparation for that.
In all, 2014 and beyond graduates will need four credits in English and social studies; three credits in math, including algebra II and statistics; three credits in science, including chemistry and biology; a half credit in health; a credit in physical education and arts; and a total of 10.5 elective credits.


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Haverfordwest (147 all out) lost to Cresselly (263 for 6) by 116 runs
WHAT a difference three days can make in cricket as Cresselly gained ample revenge for their midweek Duggie Morris defeat at the hands of Haverfordwest with a crushing league win at the same venue as they batted, fielded and bowled much better than The Town.
Matthew Morgan led the Cresselly batting with 11 fours and a six in his 75 before he was caught and bowled by Simon Holliday, who claimed 2 for 38 alongside 'spin twin' Clive Tucker (2 for 56).
Morgan shared in an opening stand of 88 with skipper Phil Williams (36) and there was another productive partnership of 85 between Simon Cole (46) and Iwan Izzard, who hit an impressive 61 not out in only 38 balls, including six fours and three sixes as Cresselly reached an impressive 263 for 6.
Haverfordwest needed a good start if they had any chance of chasing down such a target but Tom Murphy (4 for 25), Brad McDermott-Jenkins (2 for 32) and Stefan Jenkins (2 for 16) kept the pressure on as only Holliday (38), skipper Danny Potter (29) and Adam James (33) made starts but were unable to make really big scores.
It meant The Town lost their first league game of the season and Cresselly moved into third spot in the table as their just reward.
Umpires: Allan Hansen & Tony Scourfield.
Scorers: Jayne Cole & Dave Richards.


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X-rays reveal DeJesus not ready to return
ST. PETERSBURG -- David DeJesus' fractured left hand was examined by hand specialist Dr. Douglas Carlan on Friday, and the results were not what the Rays outfielder wanted to hear.
"It's still not healed," said DeJesus, who went on the disabled list on June 19.
DeJesus said X-rays were taken Friday morning and they told the story. He explained that he will not have another X-ray until two or three weeks.
DeJesus is doing some exercises, and he is confident that he will be able to make a quick return once the hand is considered healthy.
DeJesus is hitting .269 with five home runs and 17 RBIs in 62 games this season.
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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Yep- it's that time of year again. We can hardly believe that it's almost been a year since we claimed the title of World Porridge Champions in the 2009 Golden Spurtle World Porridge Championship. A few weeks ago, we broke out the boxes of supplies from last year and started sorting through ideas for our 2010 specialty dish. Last year we won with our traditional porridge, which consisted of water, salt and oats. We also competed in the specialty category with our Oregon Orchard Oats Brûlée– a concoction of oats, cherries, pears and hazelnuts topped with a candy crust.
After some serious taste-testing (ah, life is rough) and a bit of research, we've settled on a savory oatmeal dish for our 2010 specialty entry. We've based this year's dish on Arancini, a finger-food that originated in Sicily. Arancini is typically a risotto ball that is coated in bread crumbs and deep fried. The ball usually contains a red meat sauce (Ragù) and mozzarella. In place of a rice-based risotto, we are using an oat-risotto that contains pancetta, Parmesan and porcini mushrooms. If that doesn't sound delicious, we've wrapped the risotto around a creamy Pecorino, rolled the arancine in fresh bread crumbs and deep fried them. Talk about decadent! These little balls of gooey oat goodness pair perfectly with a simple red sauce. Watch for the recipe in a few weeks so that you can try them at home.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! What should we call this fancy dish? Fried oat balls doesn't sound very appealing. Oat-incini is a bit confusing and doesn't really tell the judges anything about this dish. Please help us name our entry for the competition. Leave your idea here in the comments or you can contact us through Twitter and Facebook. We'll accept names until midnight (11:59 pm PT) Thursday, August 12th, 2010. We'll pick a name from all the suggestions and the winning name will receive a beautiful spurtle pen from the makers of our myrtle spurtles, as well as a myrtle spurtle, a case of our famous steel cut oats and a $25 Bob's Red Mill gift card.


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Hello everyone! I am new to bunnies, and Gordon is the first bunny I have had in my life. A coworker of mine rescued him and handed him over to us just after a month, once he was eating solid food. I do not know what breed he is, so if anybody has some ideas I would be delighted to hear them! I am also curious if he is a wild rabbit, as he doesn't seem quite like the usual domestic breeds I have seen, though I am unsure.
Gordon is just over a month old, male, and has not been neutered yet because of his age. He likes Alfalfa hay and can poop over a hundred times in a single day (a feat which amazed me). He does not like being picked up yet, and will try to run and jump away initially. However, after getting a hold on him he settles down and will calmly be pet and held. I hope he comes to accept me (and my girlfriend) as loving owners.
I am a full time college student majoring in Computer Science and live with my girlfriend. She got the bunny originally as a Birthday gift (for me). I have always wanted a rabbit, however it has been tricky as my mother is highly allergic. Fortunately, she seems to have accepted little Gordon for now!
I did a lot of bunny studying online and am still learning. I stumbled upon this forum and decided it would be a great place to introduce Gordon to new (virtual) friends and learn a lot more about my bunny and I. We hope we can be accepted as adorable members of the community!
That is definitely a wild baby Cottontail rabbit. Please see my other post to you in the Rabbit Q&A section, where I gave you some information on wild rabbits.


text: I know i am new here but I wanted my first post to be on a subject I have thought long about. Reggie Miller carried Indiana through the 90's. Then, toward the end of reggie's career, Peyton Manning took over as the next great Indiana sports hero. Now we are in a crossroad on who will step up and carry the torch for this great state. I honestly believe that Paul George has all the tools to put basketball back on top! I would like to get everyone's opinion on this subject and thank you for your time!


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Towns urge Trenton to override Chris Christie's veto of Good Samaritan bill
A growing number of New Jersey towns are urging state lawmakers to override Governor Chris Christie's veto of the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act bill.
The bill, which would have offered limited immunity to those who call 911 in the event of a drug overdose, passed through the both chambers with wide bipartisan support, so Christie's conditional veto in October came as a surprise to the bill's many supporters.
"It felt like someone punched me in the stomach," said Patty DiRenzo, whose son Sal Marchese died of a drug overdose in September 2010. Police said Marchese was not alone at the time of his overdose, but no one ever called for help. His family believes whoever was with him was afraid of the legal consequences and did not call 911 to report that Marchese was in distress.
Overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in New Jersey but it is preventable if quick action is taken by witnesses to summon medical assistance. According to the Drug Policy Alliance, fear of arrest and prosecution often prevents people from calling 911 and studies show that as a result, help is called for in only half of all overdoses.
Christie's conditional veto calls for an 18-month study to look at a variety of approaches in reducing the number of drug overdoses in New Jersey.
DiRenzo said she and others from the Drug Policy Alliance who worked to get the bill passed met with aides from Christie's office prior to the veto to answer questions about the bill. They provided the governor's office with a myriad of documentation and DiRenzo said no one ever expressed any questions or concern over any part of the bill, so the conditional veto in favor of a study is baffling.
"The bottom line is that 12 kids have died from overdoses since the veto, and statistics show that half were with someone," said DiRenzo. "We need [this bill]. We're not going to stop fighting."
Luckily for DiRenzo, the push for an override is gaining momentum as New Jersey municipalities are coming out in support.
So far, Audubon, Red Bank, National Park, Gloucester Township, Magnolia, Raritan and Flemington have approved resolutions in support of the bill. Haddon Heights and Maple Shade have the measure on the agendas for their next meetings and Pennsauken is also considering the resolution. The office of Assemblyman Angel Fuentes (D-Camden) said he is a strong supporter of the bill and he is excited to see towns coming out in support of the bill. Fuentes asked the Camden City Council to approve a similar resolution and though it has not been confirmed, a source tells his office that it was approved on November 13.
At Audubon's November 6 meeting, Mayor John Ward explained, "We believe it is good legislation to encourage people to call 911 and save someone's life." By showing support for an override, the borough hopes to "send a message" to the governor and the state legislature that they want the legislation passed to "make people make that phone call."
Governor seeks broader solution
The reasoning behind Christie's conditional veto was that the current language of the bill "fails to consider the existing approaches to deterrence, public safety, prevention of violence, and the many social problems that accompany the rampant proliferation of drug distribution and use...Accordingly, the more reasoned and practical approach is to address these issues comprehensively and holistically, rather than by simply removing criminal liability and exposure to punitive measures."
But National Park Mayor Mark Cooper thinks Christie's veto is arbitrary. "The way I look at it is, the way it is now, the person who is with the overdosed person will take off anyway, and not be charged. So what's the point? Let's pass this bill and maybe save a life."
Cooper said part of Christie's hesitation is due to his background as a prosecutor, but "I feel that while this bill is held up by the Governor, it may only cause more overdose-related deaths."
Though the bill would provide immunity for those reporting an overdose, the person calling 911 would rarely be a drug dealer as Christie's veto seems to suggest, said Red Bank Councilman Edward Zipprich. Drug dealers do not wait and watch drug users take the pills and see how they react. They sell and move on.
Though DiRenzo is grateful to all the municipalities supporting an override, she especially appreciates Audubon's support.
"Sal grew up in Audubon and went to school there," said DiRenzo. But he also had run-ins with Audubon's police. "For the town that he struggled in to show 110% support means a lot."
The bill's supporters may have gained an unexpected advantage this week as the life of high profile celebrity and New Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi's daughter was saved in New York thanks to a friend who called 911 when she overdosed on heroin. New York is one of ten states that offer legal protection to witnesses calling 911 for overdoses.
In conjunction with the Drug Policy Alliance, DiRenzo and other supporters of the bill will attend a conference in Trenton on December 3 to urge lawmakers to override Christie's veto.
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Topic: I have been waiting to post here!
I feel like this is good news.
My CA19-9 went down again from 105 to 79. While I'm still not sure what this means...i feel like its good news.
Also one of my liver functions is back to normal- ALT 58 (was 106) normal is 30-65.
My other liver test look like this:
AST 43 (was 95) normal is 15-37
Alk Phos 165 (was 169) normal is 50-136
I would love any feed back. Hope everyone is having a good day.
Wife to Brian; Mommy to Carter (11) and Madison (8)
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Pancreatic Cancer
Should I get a second opinion
I`m a 39 year old male and have been having gastrointestinal issues for about a year now. I have had the gambit of wierd stools (mustard yellow , green , runny with mucas). I have left to lower left abdominal pain and a lot of upset stomach , I have back soreness and I have generalized itching , numbness and tingling in the legs and arms (more the right apendages), faitigue, dizzinness. I also have distribed sleep .
I have been to a GI (all occurred in the latter part of 2007) and he has done colonoscopy, endocopy and abdominal CT Scan and everything came back clean with the exception of some diverticolis in the colon . He diagnosed me with Irratiable Bowel Syndrome.
I still have all the symptoms and have gone back to him since I fear that something was missed and I have something seriously wrong such as pancreatic cancer . I reiterated all the symptoms such as the upset stomach , strange stools and generalized body itching and even asked of it could be somethng with my pancreas or liver . He pulled the my chart and read the CT Scan results which said the liver and pancreas are unremarkable.
I have also talked to my General Practitioner numorous times and he thinks that I have fibromyalgia or that have severe anxiety and need to see a psychiatrist and get on some mental meds. I do have an appt with the Shrink this Friday
I feel that I`m going crazy and I know that my condition is affecting my family .
What should I do? Do you feel like the Doctors have done enough and are not concerned for good reason? Should I seek a second opinion.
Any advise would be really appreciated as because I think that I`m loosing it.
It does sound like your workup has been complete. It would be unusual for someone your age to have pancreatic cancer. The symptoms you are describing are very nonspecific and can be caused by many things not related to cancer. I would continue to followup with your doctors and also be treated for the anxiety to see if this improves your symptoms.
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College of Medicine
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A Marriage Equality Postal Plebiscite Would Likely Be Found Invalid By The High Court, Lawyers Claim
Liberals are preparing for a showdown over marriage equality.
People Are Loving The Queer Storyline On "The Bold Type"
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This 8-Year-Old Transgender Girl Is Suing Her Private School For Discrimination
"I'm a girl. I want to be called a girl," her lawsuit says.
Jeff Sessions Is Successfully Destroying Big Chunks Of The Obama Legacy
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Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Very NSFW "In Front Of My Salad" Meme
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We Asked Gay Couples What They Think About The Latest Political Meltdown Over Marriage Equality
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This Transgender Veteran Has A Message For Trump
Navy SEAL veteran Kristin Beck slammed Trump's announcement this morning that transgender people will be excluded from the military.
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Television needs more LGBT characters, but that doesn't mean that there aren't some great people out there already.
The Head Of The Coast Guard Says He Will Not Turn His Back On Transgender Service Members
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"We've heard, overwhelmingly from LGBT people, 'Thank you for expanding what it means to be a man, to be trans, to be a family.'"
29 Foods That Actually Make People Horny
I'll probably never be able to look at salad the same again, tbh.
Abstinence-Only, "No Promo Homo" Sex Ed Keeps Queer Teens In The Dark
The only thing sex ed taught me about gay people was that we weren't supposed to exist.
Which LGBT Character On Television Do You Admire?
And are there any characters that helped you when you needed it most?
Top Military Leaders Say There Are No Current Changes For Transgender Service Members
"We will continue to treat all of our personnel with respect."
Elderly Lesbians Will Hold Hands On A Tram To Celebrate Lesbian Resistance
"I would imagine 20 years on it becomes even easier for them."
Trump's Medical Costs Argument For Trans Military Ban "Completely Hysterical", Says Cate McGregor
"Why should we be surprised? This is a guy who vilified a Gold Star family and didn't have the decency to apologise."
Caitlyn Jenner Questioned Trump's Trans Military Ban On Twitter And People Weren't Having It
"What happened to your promise to fight for them?"
Tech CEOs Are Calling For Trump To Let Trans Service Members Stay In The Military
After Trump tweeted that transgender people can't serve in the military, Twitter, Facebook, and Google were first out of the gate to advocate for trans military members.
A Landmark Lawsuit About An Intersex Baby's Genital Surgery Just Settled For $440,000
After a four-year legal battle, the family of 12-year-old M.C. Crawford has settled with the hospital they sued for performing genital surgery on their intersex son.
The Veteran Who Created The Trans Pride Flag Reacts To Trump's Trans Military Ban
"What Trump did was strictly to serve his bigot followers and nothing else," said Navy veteran Monica Helms, who created the trans pride flag in 1999.
15 Threesome Sex Scenes Guaranteed To Make You Horny
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Here's What Trans Veterans Are Saying About Trump's Trans Military Ban
"I, a trans person, have done more for the defense of America than Trump ever will."
15 Questions You've Probably Been Asked If You're The Only Gay Guy In Your Office
Being the magical unicorn of your office can be tough.
Postal Plebiscite Would Overstate Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage, Experts Warn
"In a non-compulsory, postal plebiscite, you are going to overestimate opposition to same-sex marriage. That is absolutely true."
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I met DJ Deathbat at two of my live shows in France. His new mix "How To Destroy The DanceFloor" includes tracks from Tobias Bernstrup, DAF, The Mover, The Horrorist, Gesaffelstein, Tragic Error, Front 242 and more. Im Rhythmus Bleiben!!
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On February 28th, Intelliborn teased IntelliScreenX 7, the next major release of the popular IntelliScreen application for jailbroken iOS devices that, as the name implies, would support iOS 7.
We have received word from Intelliborn's Mario Ciabarra that the iOS development team plans to release IntelliScreenX 7 to the public sometime this evening (Sunday, March 2nd). It will be a free upgrade for everyone that owns IntelliScreenX already, but if you own an earlier version of IntelliScreenX 5, it will be a $4.99 upgrade. Those that have not yet bought any IntelliScreen product from Intelliborn will pay the full price of $9.99.
Shown above, you can see IntelliScreenX 7 in action on the iOS 7 Lock Screen. By default, you are shown the first screenshot in the row, which is of your missed notifications, and includes the Weather, time, and a feed of e-mails, Facebook activity, and more. Other pages of IntelliScreenX 7 on the Lock Screen include a page dedicated to e-mail, which lets you read and reply to e-mails, another page dedicated to Twitter, which lets you read and reply to your Twitter timeline, another page dedicated to Facebook, which lets you read and reply to your Facebook news feed, and finally, another page dedicated to RSS, which lets you read news as it comes out from various sources.
Swiping to the right, as usual, will unlock your iOS device, but if you swipe to the left instead, you will get a menu interface that lets you easily switch between main, e-mail, Twitter, Facebook, or RSS views on demand (there is also a close button):
When you're not on your Lock Screen, IntelliScreenX 7 is also available from Notification Center anywhere in iOS. The application adds more tabs to your iOS 7 Notification Center, titled "ISX," "Mail," "Twitter," "FB," "RSS," and "Today" in that specific order. As you can well imagine, the ISX tab is the same as the main page on the Lock Screen, the Mail tab is dedicated to your e-mail, the Twitter tab is dedicated to your Twitter timeline, the FB tab is dedicated to your Facebook news feed, the RSS tab is dedicated to the latest news, and the Today tab is the same as the usual iOS 7 Today tab in Notification Center:
Just like IntelliScreenX, IntelliScreenX 7 includes a complimentary copy of Messages+, which allows you to quickly compose to and reply to messages (both text messages and iMessages) from anywhere:
When you receive a text message or iMessage, the banner notification will not go away until you manually dismiss it, and when you tap on a banner notification to answer the text message or iMessage, the whole conversation will pop up in a beautiful iOS 7-esque interface that will close after you've replied.
You can access Messages+ from more places than just tapping on an incoming notification banner. You can also tap on the Messages+ icon at the bottom left of the IntelliScreenX 7 interface in Notification Center or on the Lock Screen, or you can use an Activator action. Using either of these methods will bring you to a blank message compose sheet so you can begin typing to someone. If you tap and hold on the Messages+ icon, rather than just tapping it, you will be able to compose a new e-mail.
IntelliScreenX 7 includes a new feature called "Slide," which we briefly touched on in the teaser article. This is one of the main new features of IntelliScreenX 7, and it offers application shortcuts with really fun animations:
You can bring up the Slide interface with an Activator action of your choice, and then, tapping and dragging on an application icon (dragging it to the right) will launch the application. By default, Slide will show application icons from your App Switcher, but you can also take advantage of an application "White List" feature, which will let you manually configure the applications that appear from Slide.
Slide can be accessed from either Notification Center, or from the Lock Screen, and you can choose whether or not it can show on the Lock Screen. The White List feature is handy for those that have passcodes and don't want certain applications to be accessed from the Lock Screen.
You can configure an Activator action to assign to Slide (as well as Messages+), from the Activator preferences pane:
IntelliScreenX 7 adds a preferences pane to the Settings application where you can configure the application to meet your needs:
You will be able to hide or show individual pages of IntelliScreenX 7, such as the Notification Center page, Mail page, Twitter page, Facebook page, and RSS reader page. You can also enable or disable IntelliScreenX 7 from the Lock Screen, configure a manual Lock Screen dim time, choose a refresh rate (higher refresh rate eats more battery life), and pick between having a Lock Screen blur or a Lock Screen tint effect. You can also configure slide so that it is enabled or disabled on the Lock Screen, and you can configure your White-listed applications.
You will also find a small preferences pane for Messages+ that allows you to enable or disable its functionality on demand, as well as hide or show it from the Lock Screen, and enable or disable having to dismiss text message and iMessage banner notifications manually:
Like stated earlier, this application is expected to go live some time Sunday evening. No exact time has been given.
It should be noted that IntelliScreenX 7 is still in beta, but it's reasonably stable at this point in time. The features that still have to be fixed are quite minor and have to do with minor user interface glitches, and they aren't so serious that they'll cause your device to crash often. Some of the features that need to be worked on include:
We're very excited about this release. IntelliScreenX 7 is a huge release that many have been looking forward to because of all the features that the application gives you from one glance. Will you be grabbing it when it comes out?
· No Landscape Slide support
· No Landscape Messages+ Support
· Weather landscape has issues
· No iPad support (runs but not pretty)
· Remember selection of hidden on lock screen
· Weather layout needs to be tweaked based on location name size
· Mail in the IntelliScreenX 7 Notification Center page has issues when marking read/deleting/etc. Should be fixed early next week.
· Slide icon rearranging needs to- pivot around the divider
· Scroll behind text for section headers needs adjusting
· Collapsible Sections
· Mail Replies should use HTML
· Sometimes compose button is misplaced to top
· Messages+ does not support URL launches yet
· Messages+ from balloons are square
Name: IntelliScreenX 7
Price: $9.99 (Free upgrade for IntelliScreenX users, $4.99 upgrade for IntelliScreen users)
Version: 7.00.20
Requirements: iOS 7.0-7.0.6
Tested on: iPhone 5 running iOS 7.0.6
Repo: ModMyi (soon)
Developer: Intelliborn
Editor's Rating: 5/5


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"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts."
- William Shakespeare
Community theater production seems to really have taken off here in central Kentucky. Washington County's theater group is now joined by live theater in all of the surrounding counties, as well.
The eyes that once danced with life — eyes that could focus with the intensity of an eagle after its prey or love with the affection of a mother for her baby — now stare blankly at nothing, emotionless. I peer into those eyes, hoping for something: maybe the reboot of a soul, the reemergence of then into now, the return of the Old George I miss so much.
A lot has changed concerning grade school since I last darkened those doors.
Take class field trips for instance. We never had them. Young students now are always going somewhere with a pack of parents in tow to watch over them.
Normally, my wife does this for our family, but one time, she had a previous engagement that prevented her from going on a pre-school class field trip. She didn't feel comfortable without a responsible adult from our family participating. She couldn't find a responsible adult, so I was drafted.
"Children nowadays are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food and tyrannize their teachers."
- Socrates (died 399 BC)
I'm philosophically opposed to engaging in debate with the younger generation when it comes to standards of morals and behavior.
Does that make sense? No?
My wife occasionally bursts into song when it's just the two of us at home.
"You have a really good voice," I compliment her. "You should be singing in the choir."
She disagrees: "My voice isn't that good. Remember, I didn't even make the varsity choir in high school."
I think she's improved.
I heard her again the other day. She had the pitch and the tune down pat, but something was just not right.
"God could not be everywhere and therefore He made mothers."
- Jewish proverb
All mothers want to help their children, even if that child is not her own. I found that to be true one day about twenty years ago.
My wife and I were shopping in Elizabethtown with our then two kids.
I called it my African tree, although it had reached maturity long before I took possession of the property on which it stood. "Look at it," I said to my wife as we sat on our back patio. "It's out of Africa and out of place and so alone. It looks like one of those trees I knew from my summer in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Africa when I was a kid."
They say snakes are really out in force this year;
Which reminds me of a story;
Which most everything does.
You ever know someone that would sleepwalk?
Most sleepwalkers do so at an early age and then sort of grow out of it as time goes by.
Take me for instance.
I was a certifiable sleepwalker from about age five. However, It didn't totally end as I got older. Occasionally, over the years, I will have unexplainable reoccurrences.
I blame these reoccurrences on my brother, Tony.
llow residents at the long-term care facility I visit, ensconced in her wheel chair, sometimes napping, sometimes staring. I suppose I've walked past her dozens of times, greeting her with a casual "Hello," or "How are you?" I can't say I've taken the time to wait for a response. I've felt her tired eyes following me as I've quickly disappeared around the corner and down the hallway.
But this day, she stopped me cold in my tracks.
Every time I see the flag of these United States flying in a strong breeze; when I hear the national anthem playing or being sung at some event; when I see colors rendered at a veteran's last rites, I get a chill that sort of runs through my body and sometimes, believe it or not, I get a little teary eyed.
It's known by many names; The American flag, The Stars and Stripes, the Red, White and Blue, Old Glory or The Star-Spangled Banner. But it means so much more than just a piece of cloth with some bright colors and pretty stars upon it.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to enforce the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule, according to Housing Zone.
Three companies — including two remodeling firms — have been cited by the EPA for violation of the LRRP rule, the article stated.
According to the article, Valiant Home Remodelers, a Carteret, New Jersey, window and siding company, has agreed to pay $1,500 to for failing to contain dust and waste on the project and to train workers on lead-safe work practices.
Johnson Sash & Door of Omaha, Nebraska, has been fined a $5,558 penalty for failing to provide owners of five pre-1978 homes with a copy of the EPA-approved "Renovate Right" pamphlet, the article noted.
Colin Wentworth — the Rockland, Maine, rental property owner made famous by a YouTube video of LRRP violations on his property that has since been pulled — will pay $10,000 for a variety of offenses, the article added.
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The wind greets you with a cold, brusque slap, an angry ex-girlfriend seeking revenge. Your eyes prick and well up, but no matter how much you curl into yourself like a frightened hermit crab and keep your eyes down, icy fingers pry and sneak under your jacket and shirt, mercilessly prodding your skin.
All is forgotten and somewhat forgiven when you return home and are greeted by its familiar exhale. In the kitchen, a rustic wooden bowl piled high with winter citrus glows in supersaturated colors that mimic the sun slinking into the horizon of a more inviting climate. Your fingers, beginning to thaw, press into the giving flesh of a round-bellied tangerine, a fine mist of juice and oils release. Each segment is wrapped like a gift in coarse silk.
My favorite part about this cake was making the tangerine marmalade. Rather than rushing through the prep work, I turned off all extraneous sound and stood at the counter, calm, quiet, alone—a rare occurrence. I listened to the skin shyly parting from the fruit's flesh, inhaled. Picking the seeds out, one by one like pearls from oysters, then gliding the knife rhythmically back and forth to make slender strips of zest. Cooking the fruit down, stirring, waiting, basking in the warmth of the blue stovetop flame. Finally, the warm marmalade is thick enough to spread.
I ignore my own recipe instructions and eat the olive oil cake warm, with my hands, its fine crumbs clinging like so many tiny burrs to a sticky, glowing spoonful of marmalade.
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A friend of mine asked me the Pali source for the tradition of the Buddha having four encounters (a sick man, an old man, a funeral, and an ascetic). At first I thought it was the Airyapariyesana Sutta, MN 26, but that's not it. I'm fairly certain it's in the Jataka-Nidana, but she wants a Sutta citation and for some reason my brain isn't coming up with the proper reference. Your help is requested.


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Just because you perform regular maintenance on your milking system, such as rebuilding pulsators, it does not mean that a routine system evaluation is unnecessary. Your milking system is a vital part of your operation and is used two to four times per day (or continuously in some herds), 365 days each year. But it often gets less preventative maintenance than tractors or other equipment.
A few weeks ago, I performed a routine milking system evaluation on a double-12 parlor. The pulsators had just been rebuilt about three weeks prior. So, we shouldn't have found any issues with the pulsators, right? Well, 12 of the 24 pulsators had significant irregularities in the cycle. It was determined that the coils were damaged from excessive wear. Despite routine replacement of some of the parts with a re-build kit, the pulsators were still malfunctioning.
Put it on your schedule
A complete milking system evaluation should be performed as part of any scheduled maintenance program and whenever there is an equipment modification to the system. It is also important to do a complete evaluation in a new start-up system. Just because everything is new does not mean that the equipment is functioning properly or does not need to be adjusted.
Use proper procedures
So, what needs to be done? The National Mastitis Council has a documented process for the evaluation of milking systems. Any individual who performs a system evaluation should be using this procedure and these guidelines. It is also important to perform both milking time and "dry" tests. There are certain tests, such as teat-end vacuum, that realistically can only be performed under full milk load. Other tests require the system to be shut down and restarted, so we can't do those during milking.
Perform a complete check
Often, I see certain spot-check tests performed without a complete evaluation. These checks can be useful, but a complete system evaluation should be performed at least twice each year and more frequently in larger operations. If no testing is performed during milking, then a complete evaluation has not been performed.
Additionally, this is an excellent time to evaluate other
aspects, such as automatic take-off settings, milker routines
and procedures, and system cleanliness. If you don't take
the time to perform some of these checks, issues will likely
not be found and corrected. Keep in mind that the relationship
between the milking system, the milker and the cow
is what allows for an efficient routine.
Follow up on results
If any problems are found, then a follow-up evaluation should be performed to make sure everything is corrected. I have seen issues where a piece of equipment was repaired or replaced, but that, in turn, affected the function of another aspect of the system. An excellent example of this is the repair of system vacuum leaks affecting teat-end vacuum.
If potential areas for improvement are found in the routine, then it may be beneficial to perform a more complete parlor evaluation with the use of a Lactocorder milk flow meter. This device allows us to every accurately evaluate prep-lag times, milk letdown and automatic take-off function. The graphic presentation of these data also provides an excellent visual tool for milker-training programs.
The end result of a system evaluation is often improved milking performance, improved milk quality and improved cleaning performance. Don't overlook opportunities to finetune your milking equipment and routine.
Mark J. Thomas is a veterinarian and partner in Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLP in Lowville, N.Y.


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FoodFacts.com has been reporting quite consistently on GMOs because we understand the concerns our community has expressed in this regard. Today, we visited the Monsanto blog and found some very interesting information we wanted to share with you.
Proposition 37 will be coming up for vote in the state of California this coming November. If voted in, the proposition will require manufacturers clearly label genetically modified items on their products ingredient lists. As you might imagine there are many voices in the food industry trying to sway consumer opinions regarding Proposition 37, and, of course, Monsanto is at the top of that list.
Their blog expresses their support for No on 37: Coalition Against the Deceptive Food Labeling Scheme. That's a coalition of California farmers, food producers, grocers and retailers that have joined forces to oppose Proposition 37. They refer to the labeling of GM ingredients as a "warning label" … FoodFacts.com understands it differently. GM ingredient labeling is information consumers are currently denied and therefore, are not making food choices based on all the available product information. We have fairly clear labeling of other ingredients and nutritional information that allow grocery shoppers to understand whether or not a particular food product fits their dietary requirements. So we're not quite sure how labeling GM ingredients qualifies as a "warning".
From the Monsanto blog: "Consumers have broad food choices today, but could be denied these choices if Prop 37 prevails … Interestingly, the main proponents of Proposition 37 are special interest groups and individuals opposed to food biotechnology who are not necessarily engaged in the production of our nation's food supply. They are gearing up a campaign of misinformation." This also confuses us. Labeling in no way denies consumers food choices. It simply allows them to make more educated decisions about the foods they purchase.
More from the blog: "Hundreds of organic or certified non-GM products are available for consumers who prefer these products. This approach offers choices for all consumers and does so without the risk of confusing consumers who are satisfied with the products they know, trust and can afford." While it's true there are a wide variety of organic/certified non-GM products out there, the quantity of those available products pales in comparison to the non-organic/non-GM products stocked on grocery shelves.
"Leading proponents of Proposition 37 blatantly describe foods containing GM ingredients as untested and unsafe. This is simply untrue. Beneath their right to know slogan is a deceptive marketing campaign aimed at stigmatizing modern food production. While we respect that some people may choose to avoid GM ingredients, it is wrong to mislead and scare people about the safety of their food choices. The California proposal would serve the purposes of a few special interest groups at the expense of the majority of consumers." Monsanto seems to believe that because there have only been links found between health and safety concerns of GM ingredients that there really aren't any. Those links, in their opinion, need further investigation in order to warrant any action.
Sadly, FoodFacts.com found the language used in the blog fairly similar to the rhetoric regularly used in politics worldwide. It is peppered with phrases designed to sway the opinions of readers to their side of the argument. We know this argument will heat up in the months to come as November is right around the corner. And in addition, we're sure that other states will base similar propositions off of the results of the Proposition 37 ballot in California. Please read more here: http://monsantoblog.com/2012/08/14/taking-a-stand-proposition-37-the-california-labeling-proposal/


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Joplin, Mo. suffered severe damage from the May 22 EF-5 tornado. Click the next button to view more photos of the Joplin destruction. All photos by Troy Van Horn.
In light of recent disasters, like the wildfires and tornados, Firstline received requests for information on how technicians could help. We contacted contributor Tiah Schwartz, CVT, EMT, from Portland, Ore., to give us the scoop.
She says first you must determine which type of position you're looking for (volunteer, paid, full-time or part-time). Then search the Internet to see if your state has a response team. "For example, I'm on the Oregon Veterinary Emergency Response Team (OVERT)," says Schwartz. "It's a volunteer position. However, if your state participates in an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) with other states, veterinary technicians may be paid for their time when deployed to a disaster." EMAC, by definition, is a congressionally ratified organization that provides form and structure to interstate mutual aid.
Some organizations have optional deployment but for others deployment is mandatory. "When I'm deployed with the National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT), I'm covered under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Act. I receive payment from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services so employers aren't required to pay me while I'm deployed," Schwartz says. "However, employers must give leave with benefits. They can't make me use my vacation time either."
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The Joplin tornado demolished thousands of buildings and cars, leaving about one-third of the town in ruins. Wind speeds were estimated at 198 mph.
1. National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT)
Time commitment: Mandatory deployment in the National Disaster Medical Systems under the Department of Health and Human Services. "You're usually deployed for two weeks," Schwartz says. "But deployment could be longer depending on the disaster and your availability."
Type of position: "You're paid when deployed and paid when completing training exercises. I am a member of NVRT-4, which covers the West Coast region," Schwartz says. "There are five different regions. You're placed with the team in the region where you are currently residing."
Learn more: Click here to find out how to get involved with the NVRT.
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The Joplin tornado killed 153 people and displaced hundreds of animals. The multi-vortex tornado also caused millions in damages.
2. National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps (NAHERC)
In 2001, APHIS established the NAHERC to respond to exotic disease outbreaks and other disasters which affect livestock, poultry, companion animals, and wildlife. According to their website, more volunteers are urgently needed to assure a decisive response to any potential animal health crises. NAHERC members' responsibilities include:
Time commitment: Similar to the NVRT program, however, you choose whether you want to be deployed. Assignments usually last between 21 and 30 days. You also have the right to refuse assignments.
Type of position: Paid under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Travel, lodging, overtime, and workman's compensation also provided.
Learn more: Click here to find out how to get involved with the NAHERC.
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"It was violent," says Joplin veterinarian Dr. Jim Christman. "You could just hear things breaking. You could hear debris hitting everything: cars, houses, trees."
3. Veterinary Medical Assistance Team (VMAT)
Time commitment: You'll be deployed for 72 hours at a time.
Type of position: Volunteer
Learn more: Click here to find out how to get involved with the VMAT.
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After Dr. Jim Christman, owner of Parkview Animal Hospital in Joplin, Mo., confirmed the safety of his patients, he sprayed paint, "pets ok" on the outside of the building.
4. General knowledge through online training
The NAVERC also encourages you to take the following courses:
IS-10: Animals in Disasters "Awareness & Preparedness"
Educational tools: The USDA NAHERC offers two online courses available for team members who want to learn more about animal diseases and how to handle them when they spread throughout the country.
Learn more: Click here to access the online courses.


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COSTA MESA – A California Highway Patrol official said a driver died Monday after the crash of an SUV off the Baker Street off-ramp on the southbound 55 freeway.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department's coroner division identified the driver as Steven Olson, 46, of Newport Coast.
A CHP official said Olson was driving a Jeep Cherokee about 12:20 p.m. southbound on the 55 freeway when the vehicle veered right, went down an embankment and crashed into a pine tree.
A coroner's statement added that the driver lost control before to the accident.
The CHP said the driver was the only occupant of the vehicle.
The crash occurred past the 405 and 55 freeway interchange just north of the Baker Street and North Paularino Avenue exit, CHP Officer Denise Quesada said.
The coroner's office late Monday said it had not yet conducted an autopsy.
Register reporter Joseph Pimentel contributed to this report.
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