text:
The Philadelphia Eagles announced receiver Riley Cooper has been excused from all team activities following the use of a racial slur that became a viral video earlier this week. However, the team continued to stand firm that it does not intend to cut the wideout.
"The Eagles announce WR Riley Cooper has been excused from all team activities as he seeks counseling for his recent actions," the team posted to Twitter on Friday.
MORE COOPER: Eagles receiver joins list of disgraced athletes | Eagles should cut him
Cooper was seen on video using a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert.
The Eagles released the following statement on Friday:
"As we have said, Riley Cooper will be seeking counseling and we have excused him from all team activities. This is all new territory and we are going to evaluate this timetable every step of the way. He will meet with professionals provided by the Eagles during this period of time to better help him understand how his words have hurt so many, including his teammates."
Cooper released this additional statement:
"The last few days have been incredibly difficult for me. My actions were inexcusable. The more I think about what I did, the more disgusted I get. I keep trying to figure out how I could have said something so repulsive, and what I can do to make things better.
"Right now, I think it's important for me to take some time to reflect on this situation. The organization and my teammates have been extremely supportive, but I also realize that there are people who will have a tough time forgiving me for what I've done. The best thing for me, and for the team, is to step away for a period of time.
"During this time I'm going to be speaking with a variety of professionals to help me better understand how I could have done something that was so offensive, and how I can start the healing process for everyone. As long as it takes, and whatever I have to do, I'm going to try to make this right."
The Eagles insist they are not going to release Cooper. "There has never been any question of cutting Riley," coach Chip Kelly said. "His status with us is not in question." However, NFL.com reported that Cooper could be released at a later date.
The decision to excuse Cooper from activities came after clear signs of division and unrest Thursday at Eagles camp, as Cooper practiced with the team.
In addition to running back LeSean McCoy's strong statement—"I can't respect a guy like that"—an anonymous player weighed in with a remark that surely reflected the attitude of many.
"The coaches are saying we should think team first, but this is just crazy," the player told Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Was he thinking about the team when he said that?"
Michael Vick, who said on Wednesday that he had forgiven Cooper, acknowledged on Thursday that emotions were running high and a volatile situation wasn't going to settle down any time soon.
"I tried to defuse it for a day, but I can't make it go away," Vick told reporters via ESPN the Magazine. "I can't do that. It's too big."
There were media rumblings that the Eagles might release Cooper, but Kelly said the team would not turn its back on the wideout.
"We care about Riley ... we're not going to just kick him to the street," Kelly said, via the team's official website.
The team did not set a timetable for Cooper's return.


text:
Hosa Pro Microphone Cables are engineered to deliver years of rock-solid reliability. Combining REAN® connectors by Neutrik AG with world-class manufacturing techniques, they redefine what performance and value are all about.
by sugarlander
on 6/18/2013
No problems.
24-12136 - Impedance Transformer 1/4" TS To XLR3M
Impedance Transformer, 1/4" TS to XLR3M This adapter is designed to match 50K output impedance to 200R input impedance. It is ideal for connecting a hi-Z instrument to a microphone input.
24-12197 - 3Ft Y Cable 1/4" TS To Dual 1/4" TS
Y Cable, 1/4" TS to Dual 1/4" TS - 3'This cable is designed to duplicate a mono signal. It may be used to connect a unbalanced phone output to two unbalanced phone inputs.
24-14759 - 12' High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet
HDMI Cable with Ethernet
Take advantage of better looking movies, faster gaming and richer audio with the latest v1.4 high speed HDMI cables.Compatible with 3D and 4K display technologies, bi-directional A/V and data connectivity. It supports faster refresh rate...
This was not my first order I keep coming back, satisfied again.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Monarch Bladder Surgery
It`s been 4 months since my surgery that went very well. During intercourse my husband felt something sharp like barbwire and I also can feel it with my finger. It feels like the ends on a comb. What is happening?
I have to assume you have had trans-vaginal surgery. The feeling must be as the result of a foreign body such as suture material or mesh. See your surgeon for inspection.
Ahmad Hamidinia, MD
Formerly, Professor of Clinical Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


text:
SANTA CRUZ -- Steady sheets of rain drenched Santa Cruz County on Sunday, marking the third day in a row of spinouts, flooding, power outages, and rockslides and mudslides on local roads and highways.
The entire county was a mess, with downed trees and power lines blocking roads.
Multiple flash flood warnings by the National Weather Service went into effect starting Sunday afternoon after several hours of nonstop rain.
Ben Lomond saw 5.39 inches of rain in the 24 hours ending at 4 p.m., the region's highest total, according to the National Weather Service.
Cars were being towed from the lower parking garages of the Tannery Arts Center along River Street around 6:45 p.m. as a precaution as floodwaters rose behind the building. Santa Cruz Fire Battalion Chief Rob Young said he'd heard the river had already crested in the Felton area. His crews were monitoring the flooding near the Tannery as the rain started to let up Sunday evening. None of the apartments had to be evacuated at this point.
"We're just waiting for it to crest down here," Young said.
Farther north on Highway 9, portions of the road were closed off near Vernon Street due to flooding. Two homes on the Saint Bernard Street side of Paradise Park were evacuated, Young said. He said a few homes on the other side of the senior living complex were also evacuated, but he didn't know the exact number.
A little before 7 p.m., a mudslide was reported to be blocking the southbound lane of Felton Empire near Bonny Doon.
Lincoln Street in Watsonville was closed about 6:15 p.m. after a tree fell across some power lines, police Cpl. Brian Fulgoni said.
Around 5 p.m., a rockslide was reported to be blocking Highway 17 at Sugarloaf.
The 50 homes of Felton Grove were evacuated about 3 p.m. Sunday when the rushing, chocolate-colored San Lorenzo River spilled over its banks.
Longtime Felton Grove resident Liz Taylor-Selling said she and her neighbors are quite familiar with the practice of evacuating during heavy rains.
"The river's up. I know what to do," Taylor-Selling said. "We move our cars, we move our animals. Right now there's nothing more for us to do."
Horses were also evacuated from the area by Santa Cruz County Equine Evac.
"His stall is way in the back and it floods easily," said Linda Richmond, who was taking her friend's horse Whiskey home. "We're doing this as a safety precaution."
According to reports, Felton Grove evacuees were being allowed to return home on Sunday night.
Northbound Highway 1 near Morrissey Boulevard was flooded with about two inches of water near the construction of the auxiliary lanes project because the drains couldn't handle the heavy downpour, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Highway 9 closed near El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton due to wires falling in the road, one of many incidences of wires or trees down across the county.
A "huge boulder" fell onto Bear Creek Road near Highway 9 in Boulder Creek.
Eureka Canyon Road and Highland Way flooded, causing the roads to be shut down around 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Emergency officials reported a mudslide on Irwin Way in Boulder Creek ended up precariously close to a house. No one was injured.
Mud and rocks covered a large portion of Soquel San Jose Road at Hester Creek Road.
At 9:14 p.m., a call went out over the police scanner saying Highway 9 was once again open in both directions.
CHP officers said they were extremely busy Sunday responding to weather-related accidents and roadway problems.
"The speed limit is a recommendation," CHP Sgt. Todd Thibodeau said. "Driving the limit is not advised because stopping distances increase, and you're much more prone to crashing and visibility is decreased."
The heaviest of the rain should have subsided by Sunday night with Monday looking mostly dry, although another storm system is expected to start up with more wind and rain on Christmas Day, according to the National Weather Service in Monterey.
Sentinel reporter Jessica Pasko contributed to this story.
Follow Sentinel reporter Shanna McCord on Twitter at Twitter.com/scnewsmom


text:
10 Bolt-On Auto Performance Upgrades That Really Work
Few modern car designs are as despised as the 2002 BMW 7 Series. That year, BMW's flagship sedan traded the suave lines and swagger of the previous E38 generation for blunt and blocky shapes. It had lines above its headlights that looked like eyebrows. The trunklid, nicknamed the Bangle butt after BMW designer Chris Bangle, appeared to be an afterthought to increase luggage space. And inside the cockpit was the dreaded iDrive, a complex infotainment system controlled by a frustrating rotary knob.
But as much as everyone disliked that car, its design inspired other carmakers to move in that direction, creating more elegant versions of Bangle's work. Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, for example, adopted a version of the Bangle butt. All luxury cars have grown to the same large, blocky proportions pioneered on that BMW, in part to meet today's crash standards and provide increased visibility for the driver. Look inside any Audi, Mercedes, or Lexus these days and you'll find their version of iDrive.
The 2002 BMW 7 Series was an ugly duck. But Bangle's design, for better or worse, pushed sedan design to where it is today.
At the dawn of the millennium, Toyota realized its buyers were getting older—much older. Kids didn't want to own a Toyota—it was their parents' car. So Toyota created Scion as the company's "youth brand" in the U.S.
Ten years on, Scion's overall success can be debated. But what can't be questioned is the significance of Scion's first car—the original xB. Scion imported Toyota's Japanese domestic market bB and sold it as the Scion xB, a hip and youthful people mover. Kids thought it was dope (that's right, I said "dope"—it was 2003 after all), while older folks wondered why a small boxy car would appeal to anyone.
The xB was a hit. It inspired Nissan to bring over its Cube and Kia to build its own youthful box, the Soul. It also proved that sleek lines and big horsepower numbers weren't the only ways to get younger buyers into dealerships. The xB could be highly customizable with parts and equipment available right from the Scion store—including electronics. Today automakers have found that the electronic interface has become a major driver for people to buy specific cars. That's why even the most inexpensive cars, like Chevy's new Spark, have been designed with leading-edge infotainment systems.
12 Cars That Define Cadillac At Age 110


text:
Birmingham Alabama Videos From The 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour
The ride from Chattanooga to Regions Park Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama was the shortest trek of Power Tour, which gave everyone the chance to get to venue a little earlier. The day was a scorcher but nowhere was it hotter than at the RideTech Street Challenge Autocross.
RideTech set up a demanding autocross and invited 200 cars to take it on. The drivers attacked the course all day and kept their tires happy as burnouts and squealing rubber was a part of almost every run. On the line were some impressive prizes with the fastest run snagging a $1000 RideTech gift certificate. Second place drove off with a $500 gift certificate and third got $250. Look for results here when they become available.
The RideTech mobile display rig was right there at the starting line showing off the latest in air suspension, coilover, electronic leveling, and electronic shock technology. Their techs were also on hand to answer any suspensions questions. If you missed them in Birmingham be sure to stop by in Mobile, Alabama as we steer south for the final day of Power Tour.
One event that has become a tradition on Power Tour is Comp Cams Engine Builder Duel. The competitive event pits two teams against each other to see who can assemble and start their engine the fastest. This year the event took place in Bowling Green, Chattanooga and Birmingham.
Each engine is prepped the same way by techs from Comp Cams. The crankshaft is already installed in the GM small block along with four pistons and rods. The heads are preassembled. All other parts are prelubed if needed and the oil pumps are primed. So the contestants have to install the remaining four pistons, oil pump, gasket and pan. The the cam gets installed followed by the timing set, timing cover, flywheel and starter. Turning the engine over they continue with the heads, lifters, pushrods and rockers. While assembling the top end a gallon of oil is being dumped in the valley. Once the lifter preload is set the valve covers, the intake, distributor and plug wires are installed. Once the headers are installed and the electrical and fuel connections are made, they start their engine. It must run for one minute. Only then does the clock stop and a winner is declared.
Trent Goodwin from Comp Cams hosted and announced the competition. Each team member of the winning team gets a $250 gift certificate from Comp Cams. There are no losers as second place gets a $100 gift certificate each. So, how did it shake out in Birmingham? Let's find out!


text: HIV/STD STD/HIV/Hepatitis C The HIV/STD/Hepatitis C program's purpose is to collaborate with others throughout Montana to prevent the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), and to help ensure access to treatment and services. Syphilis Strikes Back Once felt to be nearly eliminated, syphilis is again rearing its ugly head across the nation. The number of cases is averaging one per week. At the current rate disease numbers for 2017 could more than triple. Syphilis is affecting persons age 19-62 and has been reported out of seven Montana counties. Cases involve men who have sex with men as well as heterosexual contact. 2015 Preliminary STD Data Heath Alert Network Details regarding signs and symptoms, testing and treatment can be found in CDC's 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. An online CDC Self-Study Module for Clinicians (1.0 CME, CNE, or CEU) on syphilis can be found at: http://www2a.cdc.gov/stdtraining/self-study/default.htm. Additional clinical training slides are available at: http://www.cdc.gov/Std/training/clinicalslides/default.htm Additional information regarding resources and Montana specific information can be found at: http://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/hivstd/stdprevention.aspx Montana's related statewide Health Alert Network (HAN) Message To view health alert and recommendations, please visit: Outbreak of Recent HIV and HCV Infections among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Indiana Significant HIV and Hepatitis C outbreak in Indiana results in public health emergency. To learn more, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm64e0424a1.htm?s_cid=mm64e0424a1_w Montana HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) Epi Data To view Montana's HIV and HCV data, please visit: http://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/HIV_HCV Programs HIV Prevention Program HIV Treatment Program STD Prevention Program Surveillance 2015 STD End of Year Report 2014 CDEpi 2014 Annual Report 2013 HIV Annual Update CDEpi 2013 Annual Report 2013 STD End of Year Report HCV Final Report 2013 STD 2013 Quarter 2 Snapshot Report STD 2013 Quarter 1 Snapshot Report CD Epi 2012 Annual Report STD 2012 Snapshot Report HIV/STD 2012 Annual Report HIV/STD 2011 Annual Report HIV/STD 2010 Annual Report HIV/STD 2009 Annual Report Web Resources National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Updated to 2020 HIV/AIDS BASICS: Learn the Basics, Know the Facts, Take Care of Yourself PrEP: Pre-exposure prophylaxis, a prevention option for people at high risk of getting HIV Get Checked Montana Featured Links Get Checked Montana Contact information Cogswell Building Room C-211 1400 Broadway Helena, MT 59620 (406) 444-3565 Staff Listing Public Health & Safety Division HIV/STD/HepC To submit a question or comment to the HIV/STD/HepC Program, please click on the suggestion box to access our online form. HIV / STD Information HIV Prevention HIV Treatment STD Prevention Syphilis Hepatitis C Information Web Resources Trainings Montana Integrated HIV Prevention and Treatment Plan 2016 Prevention and Treatment Services Directory and Resource List


text:
28 Celebs Who Acted Together—Then Got Together
You know your friends will think that story about the time your husband fell asleep during sex is hilarious—but even if your guy is laughing along with the group, if he has both hands in his pockets, it's a good sign he wishes you'd keep that info under wraps, says body language expert Blanca Cobb. In that case, end the story quickly, and later, have a discussion in private about what topics should remain between the two of you.
His hands are giving a major clue into what he's thinking while in this stance, says body language expert Traci Brown, author of Body Language Confidential. "This is a clear sex gesture. It says, I'm thinking about it and I want it." If you see your husband doing it from across the room at a friend's party, consider going over there and whispering something that lets him know you're on to him. It's a way of kicking off foreplay so that you're both in the mood when you get home.
10 Phrases That Get Him in the Mood


text:
Week 3
So, a few weeks ago I delted facebook because I found myself being distracted by the nothingness that happens on the site. In this video, you will hear my roommates ridiculous reasoning to why I should still be on the site. Feel free to laugh. You will also see my dying process for the cotton dress….and my distractions in between. Feel free to laugh, again. Finally, you can see kids "dancin' for change", the work of my classmates, my skype date, my very "lived-in" room and one of the subways that I depend on every single day! Oh, btw this is one of my favorite songs —U2~ "It's a Beautiful Day" <3
ENJOY, my friends!
embedded by Embedded Video
YouTube Direkt
Category: Children's Wear, Emily
Comments (1)
Trackback URL | Comments RSS Feed
That's one crazy ride into the city!


text:
Leonard Cohen - Everybody Knows
'); var yuipath = 'clientscript/yui'; var yuicombopath = ''; var remoteyui = false; } else // Load Rest of YUI remotely (where possible) { var yuipath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/2.9.0/build'; var yuicombopath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/combo'; var remoteyui = true; if (!yuicombopath) { document.write('
Leonard Cohen - Everybody Knows
Life's a piece of ******
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
------- Eric Idle
Lynard Skynard- Free Bird (extended track).
Night Moves-Seger
Anthrax- Caught in a Mosh
Been listening to the new Los Campesinos! and Youth Lagoon albums. Two of my favorite of the year.
Slayer- Mandatory Suicide
say anything - burn a miracle
First single off the new album "anarchy, my dear"
Drake - Make Me Proud
Anthrax/Public Enemy- Bring the Noise.
Life in Technicolor II by Coldplay
Also think the video is one of the best I've seen. Up with with Tonight, Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Immigrant Song- Led Zeppelin
(Yes, I know they're British)
This morning- Skynard Free Bird long version.
The Shins - Simple Song
Anthrax State of Euphoria CD
David Crowder Band - Oh My God
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
One armed scissor - at the drive-in
Im pumped these guys are back together. Never got into mars volta and sparta was good but not enough. At the drive-in us just kick ***
Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye ft. Kimbra
Kendrick Lamar - Section 80.
He has newer stuff but I can't stop listening to this album.
Good work.
Anthrax/Public Enemy- Bring the Noise.
At The Drive-In - Cosmonaut
The new say anything album leaked! Just started my first listen.


text:
By Josiah Kaan, Denver Outlaws Writer
In a day of upsets, the Denver Outlaws lost to the Long Island Lizards 16-12 in the second MLL semi-final of the day – following the Boston Cannons 13-9 loss to the Chesapeake Bayhawks.
Long Island Midfielder Stephen Berger won the Bud Light MVP for his five goal, one assist performance,
while Attackman Zack Greer contributed four goals of his own. Attackmen Dan Hardy and Brendan Mundorf and Midfielder Max Seibald led the Outlaws with two goals apiece.
"This wasn't our best performance. We were out-played at crucial times of the game," Head Coach Brian Reese said. "Berger and Greer played great for them. Berger dodged our poles very well and got to the goal. Whenever we slid, it seemed like Greer got opened and finished"
The Lizards opened up the game scoring two quick goals, courtesy of Attackman Keith Cromwell and Berger, respectively. Rookie Midfielder Sean DeLaney put the Outlaws on the board just over six minutes into the first quarter, but the goal was quickly answered by Lizards Attackman Matt Danowski to bring the score to 3-1 midway through the first.
Seibald narrowed the gap with his first goal of the game, before Berger and Mundorf traded goals to end the quarter with a 4-3 score.
Hardy and Attackman Drew Westervelt gave the Outlaws a one-goal lead to open up the second quarter scoring, before Berger netted his second goal of the game. Attackman Matt Brown regained the lead for Denver but Berger found the back of the net for the second time in the first six minutes of the quarter to tie the game up halfway through the second.
The Outlaws went on a three goal run to take the lead, as Mundorf, Attackman Brian Langtry and Midfielder Kevin Unterstein all scored in a three-minute span. Long Island matched the Outlaws run, scoring three goals from Greer, Face-Off Specialist Stephen Peyser, and Attackman Tim Goettelman to bring the score to 9-9 at the half.
Greer and Seibald exchanged goals to open up the second half, before Midfielder Chris Fiore, Greer and Attackman Joel Dalgarno all scored to give the Lizards 13-10 lead halfway through the third quarter.
Hardy nailed his second goal of the game to cut the deficit to two, but Greer netted his fourth goal to bring the Long Island lead back to three heading into the fourth quarter.
Berger and Peyser both netted goals in the first two minutes of the fourth quarter, respectively, before Defenseman Nate Watkins netted the Outlaws only goal of quarter and last goal of the season just over three minutes into the quarter. The Long Island defense held strong the rest of the quarter, holding off the Denver attack and ending the game with a 16-12 score.
"It's really hard to look to next year," Reese commented. "We had a good year but we didn't reach our goal and that hurts. We were still pretty young, especially at midfield, but we need to get better if we want to win championships."
With the loss, both the number one and two seed were knocked out of championship contention in the semi-finals.
For a complete box score, click HERE.


text:
It's long been known that being lonely and isolated can have a major impact on mental health.
However, research is now suggesting that, for older adults, it can also have a physical effect and could increase the risk of premature death by up to 14 per cent.
It's now believed that being alone most of the time can disrupt sleep, elevate blood pressure and negatively affect the immune system.
Only this month, Dr Mark Porter discussed on his BBC Radio 4 programme Inside Health claims that loneliness is a more dangerous disease than obesity.
For families in Wiltshire, loneliness, particularly among the over-55s, is an issue which needs to be taken seriously as we have a large and growing older population.
Age UK Wiltshire is trying to raise awareness across the county to encourage more volunteers to befriend people who feel isolated and lonely. They may have families who lead busy lives, or who live far away, or they may have no living relatives.
Harry Brockwell is 87 and lives in the Pewsey area.
He originally comes from South London, and was an evacuee during the war but went on to live in the Chiswick area for many years and had a successful career in sales, rising to the level of director.
He married and had children but later married again. He was with his second wife Carol when he moved to Wiltshire in 2002.
But his wife died of cancer in 2007 and Harry found himself alone with his dog Polly. He's also lost his son John, who died of a heart attack at the age of 60.
He has a daughter Janice, a step-daughter, four grandchildren and a great grandchild but none live locally.
Harry said: "Losing Carol was devastating," he said. "She was 67. She was a wonderful, highly educated lady who was very modest and beautiful. I always knew she'd been a dancer but it's only after her death that I've found out how good a dancer she was. She travelled the world as a ballerina. Her name was Carol Yule.
"Her attitude had always been 'I was a dancer darling, but you're not a ballet person'. She was extremely modest about it. It was only when I went through some of her personal boxes that I found out just how successful her career had been."
After losing Carol, Harry downsized to a retirement flat and left his home which he'd shared with his wife.
"I loved our home but I had to downsize. I'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer and I was being treated but Carol had taken such pride in our garden and I just couldn't see it going to wrack and ruin."
When Harry moved he found himself very alone.
"I'm not criticising any of my neighbours, I get on well with them. But we often have the same daily experiences and I like to have a wide circle of friends.
"Some of my neighbours are very disabled and cannot really get around and, at the moment, I'm still pretty active. It can be very boring to be on your own all day."
It was a former neighbour who put him in touch with Age UK Wiltshire.
"One of my neighbours telephoned me when I moved in here and asked me how I was getting on in my home. I told her this wasn't my home, it's just somewhere that I am. She asked if I was getting to meet nice people and I said yes but that even though there are more than 20 flats here, I can go a whole week and not speak to anybody. She said she'd contact Age UK to see if they could help."
A week later, the charity did get in touch with Harry and asked if he'd be interested in their befriending service.
"I said yes. I had a telephone befriender, called Ginny, though I tease her about her name as I originally thought it was Gilly. She telephones me every Friday and we have a good laugh.
"She has a nice West Country burr which I really like and I enjoy our conversations."
Harry so enjoyed having someone to talk to on the telephone that he jumped at the chance to have someone visit him at home.
"I met this chap called Jonathan. We were from very different ends of the spectrum.
"I've often teased him about his 'proper' accent but we just bounced off each other and became good friends.
"He was genuinely interested in me and what I had done in my life. We've talked about things from the war, to rationing, to my career and my wife.
"Soon he told me things about himself and found we both have a love of ballet.
"I found I really looked forward to him coming to see me."
Jonathan is currently unwell and Harry will soon be linked up with another befriender.
He said: "The benefits are that I've been able to talk to and meet people who have led totally different lives.
"It's just a brilliant idea and it doesn't matter who you are or what you have in life – if you want to bring someone new into your life, this is a great way to do it.
"I have nothing but admiration for those volunteers who are willing to give up their time to talk to idiots like me!"
Age UK Wiltshire can offer befriender visits to those who are over 50, live alone and have less than seven hours face-to-face contact with others in any week.
The seven hours doesn't include GP visits or appointments with health professionals. Telephone befriending is open to:
- anyone on the waiting list for befriender visits.
- anyone over 50, living alone and who is socially isolated but doesn't want a volunteer visiting their home.
- anyone over 50 who isn't eligible for home visits as they might live with a spouse; or in a care home, or have more than seven hours a week social contact, but still feel isolated and lonely.
To find out more call (01380) 727767 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
You may have noticed that The Great Nor'Easter has been closed for a few days….not to worry, it is undergoing a minor repair and we expect it to be up and running again by the 4th of July weekend.
Never fear, everyone will have a chance to FLY The Great Nor'Easter again very soon!
Angel Daniels
Public Relations Manager


text: Transformation efficiency is defined as the number of colony forming units (cfu) which would be produced by transforming 1 µg of plasmid into a given volume of competent cells. The term is somewhat misleading in that 1 µg of plasmid is rarely actually transformed. Instead efficiency is routinely calculated by transforming 100 pg-1 ng of highly purified supercoiled plasmid under ideal conditions. If you plan to calculate efficiency to compare cells or ligations, keep in mind the many variables which affect this metric. Transformation efficiency (TE) equation: TE = Colonies/µg/Dilution Colonies = the number of colonies counted on the plate µg = the amount of DNA transformed expressed in µg Dilution = the total dilution of the DNA before plating TE calculation example: Transform 2 µl (100 pg) of control pUC19 DNA into 50 µl of cells, outgrow by adding 250 µl of SOC and dilute 10 µl up to 1 ml in SOC before plating 30 µl. If you count 150 colonies on the plate, the TE is: Colonies = 150 µg DNA = 0.0001 Dilution = 10/300 x 30/1000 = 0.001 TE = 150/0.0001/0.001 = 1.5 x 109 cfu/µg


text:
Severino, Rivero among Nats' AFL-bound prospects
PHILADELPHIA -- The Arizona Fall League announced its preliminary rosters for the 2014 season on Tuesday, and seven players in the Nationals' organization will head west to compete in the six-week league that begins its season on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
"Approximately 60 percent of our players will reach the Major Leagues," AFL director Steve Cobb said. "We want fans to know top young professional talent still will be playing baseball in October and November in Arizona."
Left-handed pitcher Felipe Rivero, the Nats' No. 17 prospect, and catcher Pedro Severino (No. 12) are among the AFL-bound prospects. Rivero has thrown 49 innings and made 13 starts in the Minors this season, compiling a 3.49 ERA and a 42/17 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Severino, meanwhile, has logged 89 games and 274 at-bats with Class A Advanced Potomac in 2014 and has a .248 batting average with eight homers and 31 RBIs.
Other Nats pitching prospects on the AFL team include lefty Matt Grace, righty Neil Holland and righty Derek Self. Second baseman Tony Renda (No. 18) and catcher Spencer Keiboom round out the Nationals' representatives.
Erik Bacharach is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
THREE pensioners were conned by a "cowardly trio" who trick their way into homes to steal cash and jewellery.
Two women are alleged to have carried out a string of distraction burglaries in which they knock on the door of an elderly resident and ask for a glass of water or a pen and paper.
Once inside the home, a third member of the gang, a man, sneaks inside the home to look for cash and other valuables.
Det Con Nick Gibson said: "The culprits behind these cowardly burglaries have quite clearly come up with a plan to deceive elderly residents in their own homes.
"The fact they committed three in such a short space of time makes the offenders not only cowards but also prolific criminals."
An 88-year-old man living in Devonshire Road, Heaton, was targeted at 12.30pm on July 17; a 90-year-old woman living in Ainslie Road was burgled at 10.50am the next day; and an 83-year-old man from Welbeck Road was targeted on July 22 at 10am.
A 25-year-old woman and 46-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and bailed until August 5.
Police raided a property following the arrests and have since recovered several items, including a distinctive gold Rotary watch with a personal inscription on the back.
They are hoping to trace the watch owner and also want other victims to come forward.
Victims told police the two women had eastern European accents, possibly Hungarian.
Shocked residents in Heaton have spoken with anger about the "evil burglaries".
Margaret Connolly, aged 52, of Ainslie Road, said: "I think these people are just evil to do this to an elderly trusting person who has done nothing wrong — I am delighted that arrests have been made."
Nicole Richards, aged 50, of Welbeck Road, said: "It is a real concern that this is going on around here and I think these people need a taste of their own medicine."
Police said residents should look out of the window before answering the door and should also use a door viewer or door chain. They should also ask to see identification from the caller.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.


text:
See the photos at the article
He is quite good actually. He should move to somewhere where his creations are used as props or appreciated instead of being harassed by the police in the middle of nowhere.
An Ohio man could face six months in the slammer after his enormous red chopper induced panic in a woman. Bill Morrison was busted after the woman spotted his enormous rubber chopper when he entered Corky's Thomastown bar in Akron, Ohio on October 16. The woman called 911 to say a man with long hair, and a trench coat, had …
He is quite good actually. He should move to somewhere where his creations are used as props or appreciated instead of being harassed by the police in the middle of nowhere.
el Reg where your proliferate use of innuendo becomes tiresome and annoying. I had to get more than half way through the article to work out WTF you were talking about.
"Helicopter? No. Motor bike? Nooo... Strange new slang term for penis? Nope. Oh, it's an axe. How disappointing."
Doesn't make for the timely consumption of news.
It's credited to "Team Register" - what do you expect. And have you really not heard "chopper" used as a slang term for penis before?
a) The keeping-you-in-suspense-bait-and-switch was a bit of humourous writing style.
b) This story is not news, this is a skateboarding duck. It's not important that it be available for "timely consumption"; what would you have done about it if you had found out thirty seconds earlier, anyway?
The headline made me think helicopter, then reading the article I settled on penis. Then re-read it when I realised it was an axe
Chopper is a very well-established slang for penis. Get over yourself.
Although I tend to agree with you look on the bright side: you learned a new meaning for a word today, so did I :-)
I've had enough of el-reg's innuendo too.
I come here for the news and the laughs, but the innuendo is getting a bit of a major feature lately, and I don't enjoy it.
I was a great digg fan but had enough of every third or fourth story trying to foist NSFW porn on me; and so I gave up on digg and haven't used it for over a year.
I really don't want to drop the register, I've been reading it for over 10 years, but this constant innuendo is just mental porn instead of visual porn; and it puts me off.
Let's be clear: I don't care if you keep it up or not, but if you don't let up on it, I'll be looking for a news replacement to fill in the gaps that slashdot doesn't pick up.
El Reg might come up with "plunger"...
I too thought a huge, read home-kit helicopter, but that he was overing over her back yard...
"no person shall cause the evacuation of any public place"
Might not be a public place, but someone flashing a big red axe is quite likely to cause many evacuations
Thank god for that.
I'm guessing the Ohio police are cash strapped? Under each picture is a link for 'buy this photo'... er....
there does indeed. And it is at precisely that point that you switch to other tech news sites (for there are many) that more closely fulfil your requirements.
If its timely consumption of news you are after, can I recommend reading the bylines before clicking on a news item. With a bit of practice, it becomes easy to discern which articles will be serious and informative analysis and which are frivolous and designed primarily to entertain and amuse.
Your post reminds me of what I was thinking as I read the article - that there are people in the world (like the woman phoning the cops) who need the state to spoon-feed, tell them what to think and protect them from everything, everywhere.
Akron used to be the heart of the American rubber industry. You'd think that the cops, if only out of nostalgia, would be sympathetic to creative uses of the same.
When the man responsible for creating the Emergency Medical Hologram has to resort to this.
Why, in the 21st century, does everything suddenly have to result in someone going to jail ?
I mean, you can't shout in the street without some busibody reporting you, this is not 1933 Germany.
It seems to go against the news we get in the UK, but it seems that the police there delt with this quite rationally compared to the UK. In London 1 poor sod was shot for carrying a table leg that he had just finished making in a carrier bag.
However it still seems that prosecuters are trying to nail him because all the murderers, muggers and burglers have been locked up and they are bored, so that goes some way to redress the balance.
fine that silly woman for being stupid
This poor woman however needs to see a Shrink.
Just like this one pictured here.


text:
PLANS for 160,000 solar panels at MoD Lyneham, to supply electricity for the new £230 million Defence College of Technical Training, were unveiled at a public exhibition in Bradenstoke.
Demolition work has already started at the former RAF base and the new college is scheduled to open in early 2016 with around 2,000 students and staff.
The panels, to face south towards the middle of the site, would generate 40 megawatts each year, enough to power the college and around 10,000 extra homes. They would be 2.5 metres high and sit on a plot roughly 90 hectares, north of the site's main runway which is not needed for defence training.
Information boards at the exhibition said the scheme was part of a wider strategy to install solar panels on government estates.
Jenny Jardine, president of the local WI group, gave feedback to the MoD on plans for the training college as part of the Lyneham steering group and said the plans looked like a good idea.
She said: "I have been more than happy with what they have been doing with the changeover.
"We didn't want RAF Lyneham to go, but this is the best outcome for our village. It's been very well managed. The biggest thing is, are these panels going to last? It says they last 25 to 30 years, which is quite good."
Parish councillor Lynn Thrussell also welcomed the plans.
She said: "We haven't heard anybody complaining about it and normally we're the first to hear.
"If they have to use the land for something it's probably the best use. At least it's going to be quiet"
Bradenstoke resident Pauline Aves said: "I think it's a good idea, I'm all in favour of using up space that's not going to be used for anything else. It's not like having a wind farm, it's going to be quite quiet."
A planning application for the proposal will be submitted early this summer and if successful, work to upgrade electricity grid connections at the site could start in autumn.


text:
Sign into our member site to view your information online.Forget your username or password? Not registered? Register here
salicylic acid topical (generic name)
Freezone (brand name)
It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns
(SAL i SIL ik AS id)
Table of Contents
Top Learning Centers(Recursos en Español)
What is this medicine?SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the label. Do not apply to raw or irritated skin. Avoid getting medicine in your eyes, lips, nose, mouth, or other sensitive areas. Use this medicine at regular intervals. Do not use more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. This medicine is not approved for use in children under 2 years old.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
Use of this medicine in children under 12 years or in patients with kidney or liver disease may increase the risk of serious side effects. These patients should not use this medicine over large areas of skin. If you notice symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of hearing, ringing in the ears, unusual weakness or tiredness, fast or labored breathing, diarrhea, or confusion, stop using this medicine and contact your doctor or health care professional.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
MOUNT WASHINGTON - Imagine being a teenager and spending an entire school year in a foreign country.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the The Pioneer News, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning The Pioneer News and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
TORRINGTON >> Domestic violence is a hidden scourge in America, but efforts are being made to root it out through education, litigation and societal support. Important among these efforts in Northwest Connecticut is the Susan B. Anthony Project. Over the past quarter of a century, the agency, headquartered at 179 Water St., has helped more than 35,000 people by providing shelter, direction, legal aid and more.
"It has provided everything from comfort to solutions for issues of sexual assault and domestic violence," said Diane Meier of New York City and Kent. Meier, a marketing and style guru who founded the firm Meier in New York City, is the moderator for this year's ninth annual Author's Luncheon, which will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Fairview Farm Golf Club, located at 300 Hill Road in Harwinton.
The event, which begins at noon, is one of SBA's biggest fundraisers of the year.
"SBA has been much in the news lately with all the coverage of the Torrington rape cases," said Meier this week, referring to cases in which Torrington teens, including two former high school football players, have been charged with statutory rape. "Susan B. Anthony Project even goes into private schools to offer counseling to kids about what to look for, what is statutory rape. There is a lot of information that needs to be discussed with our kids."
Meier said she is "overwhelmed with how impressed I am" with SBA. "For years they have had these book luncheons as major fundraisers," she said. "They were everything you would expect, a ladies' luncheon. But as nice as it was--and is--there seemed to me to be a big disconnect between authors standing up and talking about fluffy books and what could be happening in real life only blocks away. I thought the serious nature of domestic violence suggested an approach that reminded us all of why we were gathered together to raise money for SBA and the remarkable work it is doing."
To that end, she approached some of her best friends--all women authors with daughters--to participate in the luncheon. "Together we are going to talk about the 'Perilous Condition of Being Female,'" Meier said.
She added that the "ladies' luncheon" is being expanded to include men. Meier's husband, author Frank Delaney, has been spreading the word among his male acquaintances, a number of whom have committed to come.
"It's always been seen as a woman's luncheon," said Meier, "but domestic violence is not a woman's problem. It's a cultural, social problem and its solutions are social and communal, legal and psychological--anything but gendered. So there will be men at the tables and by next year I hope that the audience will be half men."
Appearing with Meier Saturday will be director and author Mary Murphy, whose PBS "American Masters" documentary on the making of "To Kill a Mockingbird" was also turned into a book; Susan Fales Hill, whose memoir, "Always Wear Joy," recounts the story of her mother, the entertainer Jacqueline Prentice and her father, a man with Social Register connections; and Adriana Trigiani, whose latest book, "The Shoemaker's Wife, is based on the story of her grandparents.
"In discussing Mary's Murphy's 'Hey, Boo [Harper Lee & to Kill a Mockingbird]' it is really important to talk about it in terms of Scout," said Meier. "She is a tomboy, but she still loves her father and brother, who give her huge protection. Her brother, of course, saves her. Just by virtue of her gender, she was in jeopardy. Scout is such an iconic figure, especially for people my age who grew up with her."
She described Susan Fales Hill as "a spectacular woman" who wrote for the "Cosby Show" and "Suddenly Susan" with Brooke Shields. "Her mother was Jacqueline Prentice, a black performer from Harlem who appeared on Broadway and her father was a member of New York's 400--and very white. 'Always Wear Joy' is her memoir of growing up in a house that gave her such contrasts, such challenges and such love. This book has been overlooked for the last 10 years, but it is one of my favorites. She is really writing about manners and race and gender."
The latest of Adriana Trigiani's 14 books is a "real powerhouse," Meier asserts. "There is a scene in 'The Shoemaker's Wife' where the main character is attacked by her boss. That is the catalyst for her to leave the factory and to come to Manhattan."
Meier said that in her own novel, "The Season of Second Chances," she has a scene where a husband attacks his wife. "The physical damage causes my main character to come into real life," she said. "Both Adriana and I used an instance of violence that was not a central part of our books because it is so natural to use these things to get our characters to change. We could have as easily used losing a job, but we recognized that violence is a part of women's lives."
Meier said she hopes her conversation with her guests and the topics of their books will "start a lot of conversation about what it is like to take care of people in precarious positions."
"It comes back to us to do the protecting," she said, "to give the SBA money, to make sure that safety net is there."
Following the luncheon, Meier and Delaney are hosting a dinner at their own home in Kent. "I am doing this for my own community, my own county, but also for my friends who are coming here to help with this fund-raiser," she said.
Tickets for the event range in price from $65 to $1,500. For more information, contact Denise at 860-489-3798 or firstname.lastname@example.com, or see the Web site at www.sbaproject.org.


text:
PASADENA>> Local civil rights activists called on the council's Public Safety Committee to release more information on the 2012 fatal officer involved shooting of Kendrec McDade following the city's decision to settle two federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuits filed by McDade's parents.
Michelle White, a member of the local chapter of the ACLU, asked the committee to hold public hearings on the McDade shooting to help the public fully heal from the incident. White also asked the city to explain why the final draft of the report on the shooting from the Office of Independent Review has not yet been released and whether that had any connection with the city's decision to settle the lawsuits earlier this week.
"I'm assuming there may well be some differences between the internal determination by the police department that this was a clean shooting, the evidentiary rulings by the court that bring into question how liable the city might have been, and the McDade OIR report," White said at Thursday's meeting. "For those reasons I think that this committee needs to hold hearings with regard to the McDade situation and there also ought to be not a hearing but a workshop or communication with the community in general about the McDade settlement and what the OIR report is going to show us, because we need to get to a situation where the community and the police are trusting each other much more than they are now."
Pasadena NAACP President Gary Moody echoed White's sentiments.
"The settlement is only a pacifier, we are still looking at a lot of issues in the community as well as dealing directly with not only the OIR report but the oversight of the Pasadena Police Department," Moody said. "We have somewhat of a skewed history in regards to African American males being shot without arms, shot in the back or basically in a posture that should not have been lethal and deadly."
Elbie Hickambottom, also of the NAACP, said he found it suspicious that the city agreed to a settlement before the release of the final OIR report on the shooting.
"I think there is a real disparity between what we are told by police department about its policy (on use of force) and what we are being told by the actions of city when it settles for millions of dollars. We ought to be reexamining that use of force," Hickambottom said. "It seems to be that was the very purpose for which we hired the OIR in 2012."
The NAACP will host a forum and debate on the issue of police department oversight and department policy on July 22.
McDade was gunned down by officers Mathew Griffin and Jeffrey Newlen in March 2012 after they responded to a report of an armed robbery. McDade was later found to be unarmed and the 911 caller admitted he lied about seeing a gun.
The shooting elicited outrage from many in the community and reignited calls for civilian oversight of the police department. Both the City Council and the Public Safety Committee have declined to form such a body, insisting that the four council member Public Safety Committee meeting is sufficient oversight of the police department.
An internal department review and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office ruled the shooting was within policy and legal. The report from the Office of Independent Review on the shooting is due to be released in July. OIR attorney Michael Gennaco has said the agency is taking into full account the city's comments on the draft, which was released in September, before completing the final report.
McDade's parents agreed in recent days to settle their respective lawsuits with the city. The amount of the settlements has not yet been disclosed. The case had been set to go to trial on Tuesday.
Public Safety Committee members did not respond to comments from the public at Thursday's meeting. The item was not on the agenda.


text:
So I've recently started to gain a better appreciation for mid-ranges. I love my Fuse(s) and have recently acquired a comet. I'm trying to decide on a "work horse" mid. I'm considering the roc, buzzz, and the warship. I love the glide on the fuse and comet and I've heard that the warship is like a roc with more glide.
Pretty much I'm wondering what the pros vs cons of of these three are.
Just for reference, I can get my comets and fuses out to 330ish feet and a wraith to around 430' on a good throw.
Thanks for the help!


text:
You're more than welcome to Edit the info or Upload a manga chapter for share. You can also keep track this manga by subscribe the RSS feed or Bookmark it.
|Shinohara Chie
|Shinohara Chie
|Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Mature, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural, Tragedy
Yuri lived the peaceful, average teenage life until Queen Nakia drew Yuri across time and space into the ancient Hittite Empire to use her as a sacrifice! Yuri meets many different friends throughout her journey to find a way home, but when the season of the North Star comes, enabling Prince Kail to send Yuri home, can she make it back, or have her growing feelings for Kail become too much? Check out Anatolia Story to find out!


text:
A Poodle puppy was mauled to death by two Alsatian dogs in a devastating attack in the owner's garden.
The owner of the black Poodle puppy tried to separate the two dogs, both black and tan Alsatians, but was bitten on the leg.
Police are appealing for information after the attack took place at around 4pm on Sunday, June 29 in Jenkins Avenue, Bricket Wood. The two dogs were in the wooded area at the rear of the property when they managed to enter the house's garden.
Once in the garden the dogs attacked the homeowner's black Poodle puppy.
The puppy was killed and the owner's leg required stitches.
A man believed to be the owner of the Alsatians could be heard in the wooded area yelling for the dogs. Once the dogs went back into the woodland the man said he would secure them and then return to speak to the victim but he did not come back.
PC Andrew Shepherd said: "The victim has been left absolutely devastated by what has happened. Although she has been lucky not to suffer more serious injuries, her beloved pet was killed.
"I would urge the person who was in company of the two Alsatians to contact me immediately. Likewise, if anyone believes they know the man's identity, or who the dogs may belong to, they should contact me straight away."
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact PC Shepherd via Hertfordshire Constabulary's non-emergency number 101, citing crime reference F3/14/888. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.


text:
Search billions of records on Ancestry.com
Old Irish Kingdoms and Clans
Old Irish Surnames
New Kingdoms
Toward the middle of the 4th century the breakup of the kingdom of the Ulaidh (Ulster) began as an attack on Emain Macha, the capital of the kingdom for hundreds of years, by the three Collas who were nephews of the the High King of Ireland Muiredeach Tireach. They established a new kingdom known as Orghialla (Oirgialla, later Oriel), forcing the Ulaidh into east Ulster.
Some of the Belgic tribes of Munster and Leinster began to migrate to south Wales and Cornwall around 375 AD, at the twilight of the Roman Empire's rule in parts of Britain. It is often quoted that the Romans thought about invading Ireland but never did, a fact which played an important part in the island's later 'Golden Age'.
Shortly after Niall of the Nine hostages death about 405 AD, two sons of Niall, Eoghan (Owen) and Conall marched northwards, conquered North-West Ulster, and founded there a new state with its capital at Aileach, a prehistoric stone-built fortress on a hill near Derry, at the root of the Inishowen peninsula.
Toward the middle of the 5th century important Christian missionaries began to arrive in Ireland, most notably St. Patrick around 432 AD. The impact these missionaries were to bring to Irish culture and religion was a major turning point in the history of the island.
It is cited by the historian Bede that Angles or Saxons came to the island of Britain in the middle of the 5th century at the invitation of Vortigern, to help to repel attacks by Picts and Scots (Irish colonizers in Scotland). As Ireland was untouched by the Roman conquest, the Saxons also do not seem to have had any influence upon her destinies.
Significant Changes Ahead
The era of the middle 4th to the middle 5th centuries is an important time in Ireland's early tradition. Not only are new kingdoms formed and new dynasties created, which extend into the historical period, but the foundations are set for Chritianity to have a dramatic and permanent impact on the 'pagan' inhabitabts of the island. The stage is set for a monastic and literary tradition which will set Ireland apart from many other 'European' countries during the coming 'Dark Ages'. It is during this period that one of Ireland's more enigmatic characters makes an appearance, that of Niall of the Nine Hostages. The descendants of Niall are to play a primary role in the politics of Ireland over the next millenia.
Excerpts from the Annals
357 AD - After Caelbhadh, son of Crunn Badhrai, had been one year in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain by Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin.
365 AD - The eighth year of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, son of Muireadhach Tireach, over Ireland, when he died at Teamhair.
366 AD - The first year of Crimhthann, son of Fidhach, son of Daire Cearb, over Ireland.
378 AD - After Crimhthann, son of Fidhach, had been thirteen years as king over Ireland, he died of a poisonous drink which his own sister gave him.
405 AD - After Niall of the Nine Hostages, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, had been twenty seven years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain by Eochaidh, son of Enna Ceinnseallach, at Muir nIcht, i.e. the sea between France and England.
428 AD - After Dathi, son of Fiachra, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, had been, twenty three years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was killed by a flash of lightning, at Sliabh Ealpa.
429 AD - The first year of Laeghaire, son of Niall, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
430 AD - In this year Pope Celestinus the First sent Palladius to Ireland, to propagate the faith among the Irish, and he landed in the country of Leinster with a company of twelve men. Nathi, son of Garchu, refused to admit him; but, however, he baptized a few persons in Ireland, and three wooden churches were erected by him, namely, Cell Fhine, Teach Na Romhan, and Domhnach Arta. At Cell Fhine he left his books, and a shrine with the relics of Paul and Peter, and many martyrs besides. He left these four in these churches: Augustinus, Benedictus, Silvester, and Solinus. Palladius, on his returning back to Rome (as he did not receive respect in Ireland), contracted a disease in the country of the Cruithnigh, and died thereof.
431 AD - Saint Patrick was ordained bishop by the holy Pope, Celestine the First, who ordered him to go to Ireland, to preach and teach faith and piety to the Gaeidhil, and also to baptize them.
432 AD - Patrick came to Ireland this year, and proceeded to baptize and bless the Irish, men, women, sons, and daughters, except a few who did not consent to receive faith or baptism from him, as his Life relates. Ath Truim was founded by Patrick, it having been granted by Fedhlim, son of Laeghaire, son of Niall, to God and to him, Loman, and Fortchern.
Patrick's method of carrying the new faith to the Gaelic Celts was to meet them on the familiar ground of their own culture, the sacred groves, wells, and mounds, and making those places centers of worship for the new faith. He used the same holy places designated by the Druids of Ireland to establish his Christian churches and holy places.
The abbeys became centers of learning as well as churches, teaching his followers the essentials of reading and writing Greek and Latin, laying the foundation of Irish scholasticism that would make the Church in Ireland a repository of learning during the Dark Ages that were to come.
The new faith spread rapidly and by the 6th century, Ireland was a stronghold of the new faith, with newly built monasteries and abbeys.
St. Patrick died around 461 A.D. and for many years after his death, various kings of Ireland refused to accept the new religion and made attempts to continue their pagan beliefs. This finally ended when the last of the pagan kings was killed in battle in 561.
The final dissenting Irish churches were brought by swordpoint into the Roman Church at the Synod of Cashels in 1171 AD, by the invading Anglo-Norman armies.
435 AD - Breasal Bealach, son of Fiacha Aiceadh, son of Cathaeir Mor (King of Leinster), died.
449 AD - Amhalghaidh, son of Fiachra, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, died. From him Tir Amhalghaidh is named.
457 AD - The battle of Ath Dara was fought against the Leinstermen by Laeghaire, son of Niall. Laeghaire was taken in that battle; and Laeghaire took oaths by the Sun and the Wind, and all the elements, to the Leinstermen, that he would never come against them, after setting him at liberty.
Further Reference:
Kingdom of Airghialla
- the three Collas.
This site maintained by
D Walsh
You are the [an error occurred while processing this directive] visitor, since February 2007


text:
Saving the Legacy of Aging Artists
In many respects aging artists are a model for society, maintaining strong social networks and an amazing resilience as they grow older.
But a recent study by the Research Center for Arts and Culture (RCAC), Above Ground: Information on Artists III, revealed that 61 percent of older professional visual artists have made no preparation for their work after their death, 95 percent have not archived their work, 97 percent have no estate plan, and 20 percent have no documentation of their work at all.
Enter Joan Jeffri.
The RCAC director and current scholar in residence at American University's Department of Performing Arts saw this need and created ART CART: SAVING THE LEGACY, an intergenerational arts legacy project that connects aging professional artists with teams of graduate students to prepare, preserve, and document their creative work.
Over the course of an academic year, interdisciplinary teams of two students from AU and other D.C. universities, each working with a single visual artist and the artist's chosen partner, will document digital images, as well as relevant historical, biographical, and artistic background information, for the artist, to ensure the survival of their work. The program also has a leg in New York City.
"We have student fellows in the program from a broad and deep variety of disciplines," says Jeffri. "We have students from occupational therapy, social work, public history, arts management, museum studies, art education, and public health. As we go through this project, they are able to take lessons from each other's disciplines back to their own disciplines. We have also established some wonderful early bonds between the student fellows and the artists and the artists' working partners, so that the students are getting some real insight into a lifetime of being artists."
"Just as the student fellows bring different attributes," Jeffri continues, "our faculty also bring different attributes, skills, and talents. They are intimately involved. The fall semester is full of preparatory seminars and classes to get ready for the documentation. The students go to the studios, come back with their impressions of the situation and the challenges, so the faculty can help them think about what they will be doing in the spring."
The AU students receive academic credits for their involvement. After the documentation process is finished, the records are housed at the Columbia University Academic Commons.
Praise from a 100-year-old AU alum
One of the most valuable parts of the project is that the artists feel that another generation is taking a serious look at their work, and that gives them tremendous encouragement. One of the ART CART artists, 100-year-old AU alumna Marilee Shapiro, says, "Artists always have a dilemma. I always wondered what would happen to my work. I had no idea what to do next, and then ART CART came along."
"Needing to downsize in 2005 when we moved to a retirement facility, a large body of my work was shipped off to my family in Minneapolis. Now that venue is saturated and more work has accumulated. The gnawing concern of every un-acclaimed older artist is 'what will become of my work?' ART CART has eased that concern and is giving me the priceless opportunity to organize and record now so that my work will not disappear."
Shapiro, born in 1912, began her life as an artist studying sculpture in Chicago. She moved to Washington, D.C., in 1943 and continued her education at American University from 1945 to 1948. She then began exhibiting her artwork in and around the D.C. area, earning her a number of awards and prizes.
"She was originally a sculptor," says Marisa Beahm Klein, ART CART program coordinator, "but in her late 80s, she was having difficulty handling the large artwork. In response, she enrolled in a digital arts class at Corcoran to learn a new medium." Shapiro took computer graphics courses at the Corcoran and now creates fluid, transparent, and ethereal images using her computer as an expressive painting tool. "Now at age 100, she is a master of Photoshop and is still making striking art work."
Over the past six decades, Shapiro has exhibited at many venues, including the Smart Museum in Chicago, Franz Bader Gallery, Washington Studio School, Studio Gallery, and Warehouse Gallery. She also has a permanent installation at the American University Museum.
The most satisfying work
While coordinating the project has taken much time and energy, the results have been rewarding. Klein explains, "It is a challenge to coordinate activities with so many diverse people who are scattered around the city, but it has been rewarding to meet new people and to become involved with new communities."
The interdisciplinary nature of the program also allows people in other disciplines to see the effect of the arts. Jeffri comments, "This is giving the students who are not in the arts a real insight into the value of the arts through the human lifespan and how it can contribute to vitality, health, productivity, attitude, resilience, tenacity, and self-worth."
But ART CART benefits not only the student fellows. Many artists have praised the program and explained how it has helped them. Lilian Thomas Burwell, an 86-year-old artist, says, "ART CART is an education in hope."
Klein also describes the impact the artists have had on each other. "I have loved witnessing how close knit the artists are in D.C.," she says. "Many of the ART CART artists knew one another before the project, and they are very supportive of one another." For example, one of the artists mentioned that she couldn't find the embroidery floss she needed for her project, so at the next meeting another ART CART artist brought her a bag full of embroidery floss from his own supplies.
Jeffri calls this "the most satisfying work that I have done in my lifetime. I think the way I often feel about it, and I think most people do too, is that this is a project where everybody wins. Everybody has different motivations, but they are all satisfied. I am learning, challenged, and satisfied every day by the older artists. I'm always impressed by the students and their great ideas. And mostly, I think it is this incredible interaction in which we all learn together that is so satisfying. That is really what learning should be about."
Upcoming exhibitions
Klein adds that she also sees the project as a valuable learning experience. "Being the program coordinator has given me valuable insight into running an arts nonprofit, and I have loved working with visionary leaders like Joan Jeffri," she explains. "Furthermore, I have always been passionate about working with older populations, and this program has been an ideal way for me to fuse that interest with my love for the visual arts."
In 2016, ART CART will expand to six locations. Jeffri also hopes to spread the program to more rural areas.
Exhibitions of the artists' works have also been planned for the fall. One will be held at the Corcoran in Gallery 31 in Washington, D.C., September 11–29. The other will be installed at New York University in the Stovall Gallery from September 5 until October 20. The exhibitions will be accompanied by panel discussions by the artists themselves and projections of artists' works from the partner cities.


text:
Mark Harper was relieved to see his Hampton & Richmond side progress in the FA Trophy to set up a clash with Blue Square Bet South Chelmsford City, writes Tom Ambrose.
A brace from Charlie Moone and Tom Hickey's low drive saw the Beavers overcome Leiston 3-2 and they face the Essex club in the first round.
Despite a dominant first half display, the hosts made hard work of the second and almost let their three goal advantage slip.
Harper said: "It was a very nervy second half after a fantastic performance in the first.
"I had visions of it being a repeat of Wealdstone. But the important thing is that we won and I'm pleased with the result.
"The opportunity to play a Conference South side, with home advantage, will be a measure of how far we have come."
It was a game that Hampton seemed to be in total control of at the break, racing into a 3-0 lead.
Moone opened the scoring on seven minutes when Mo Harkin's cross found the Beavers talisman unmarked in the box to head home.
With clear-cut chances at a premium, Hickey doubled the lead when Leiston failed to deal with a corner, keeping his drilled effort hard and low.
Moone then took full advantage of the napping Leiston defence to latch onto the ball and slotted coolly past Danny Potter.
The visitors came out fighting in the second half and pulled one back when Rhys Henry's long-range strike squirmed under Hampton's Rodney Chiweshe.
On 73 minutes, Joel Ledgister's curling free-kick found Max Hustwick, whose headed effort rattled the post.
Leiston produced a dramatic finale when Gareth Heath's glancing header from Henry's cross reduced arrears on 79 minutes.
It proved to be Leiston's last real opportunity as the hosts closed the tie out.
Hickey's thunderbolt tested the strength of the woodwork in stoppage time but the score remained 3-2, leaving boss Harper looking forward to Saturday's league clash against Cray Wanderers.
He said: "We are top of the league and we have to keep believing – we're looking for three points on Saturday."
Hampton & Richmond: Chiweshe, Kamara, Jenkins, Cousins, Hustwick, Turner, Ledgister, Hickey, Moone, Bettamer (Bates 83), Harkin (Simmonds 57). Unused subs: Paul, Carder, Wain.
Leiston: Potter, Head (Driver 21), Dunbar, Hammond, Jefford, Boardley (Tumizana 76), Henry, Heath, Osei, Smy, Brothers. Unused subs: Norfolk, Munson.
Attendance: 160
Get the latest local news straight to your inbox every day
Mark Harper was relieved to see his Hampton & Richmond side progress in the FA Trophy to set up a clash with Blue Square Bet South Chelmsford City, writes Tom Ambrose.


text:
Ahem..... Denver..... ...This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
'); var yuipath = 'clientscript/yui'; var yuicombopath = ''; var remoteyui = false; } else // Load Rest of YUI remotely (where possible) { var yuipath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/2.9.0/build'; var yuicombopath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/combo'; var remoteyui = true; if (!yuicombopath) { document.write('
Ahem..... Denver..... ...
Is Andy Reid officially done? Sure they will probably wait until the end of the year, but isn't the writing on the wall now...
Yes you know that his son's death is haunting this team.
I could've sworn Mudd was a better O-Line coach than this but of course there's a dropoff between Manning and Vick as QB
I found this somewhat interesting...
ESPN SportsNation: Who would get your vote if we held an election for the President of American pro team sports?
The choices: Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Derek Jeter, and Peyton Manning.
The current results:
Tim Jennings with two more interceptions tonight. Ridiculous.
Tim Jennings sucked so bad while he was here. Nuts.
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
I just need about three points from the Steelers' defense against the putrid Chiefs to pull out a fantasy victory. It would be an epic disappointment if that somehow didn't happen.
Last edited by Sollozzo; 11-12-2012 at 07:57 AM.
I've been listening to "Mike and Mike" this morning and they keep talking about how some players on the Jets anonymously told the NY Daily News that Tebow is "terrible". Good lord, who cares what some players on a crappy team said about a crappy quarterback? Can we talk about the teams that actually matter in the NFL?
NFL.com's Albert Breer reports that New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) had screws inserted into his broken arm and he hopes to return in Week 14 against the Texans. Gronk broke his forearm on an extra point play in the Patriots' blowout win over the Colts after putting up a huge fantasy day.
You guys like Dallas Clark's game-winning TD?
Yes, it's nice to see him have a big moment.
I agree
We might need to create a Former Colts thread around here at this point.
In a couple of weeks the Bucs vs Broncos should be a good game.
Good for Dallas, he's a down to earth guy and appreciates the opportunity he's had.
Little training camp story.... Dallas and Aaron Moorehead were slated to sit and sign autographs in the tent after practice. The time allotted was usually about half an hour or a few minutes over. For some of the players you could tell this was a chore and just wanted to get it over with. Dallas would take the time with the kids to make sure it was as personal as can be with basically someone sitting behind the table with a black and blue Sharpie. At times if it seemed like some of the players were just going through the motions he would start a game.
The game.... just like at a fair you had to guess the weight and age of the fans standing in line. Moorehead was always pretty cheerful too (probably excited and surprised he was even in the NFL). Anyway as the fans would step up for the autograph they would get the surprise of their life as their NFL hero wanted to know their name, their age, and how much they weigh. Little did they know it was also part of the game. People would have this weird look on their face as they would approach and you would hear these guys go '5'9.... 167....42. Now Dallas isn't a dummy so if you were female, a little on the chubby side, and probably didn't want to give your age a nice thank you for coming out to practice was pretty much the conversation.
Side note while talking about the autograph tent.... I know folks were a little disappointed in the LB Rob Morris and his career with the Colts but I'll always have respect for the guy because he did care about the fans. I was working one of the sessions with 5 players in the tent that day when the time was up. There was still a huge amount of folks still standing in line when the line was cut off. I know these guys just can't stay all day because their schedule is pretty regimented so that's the way it goes. Still stinks for those folks with many of them being kids who can't get close to the players any other time other than camp...The crowd was pretty understanding but you could see a lot of disappointed people.....
4 players hopped on the cart to go to lunch.... one player 'Rob Morris' walked the entire remaining autograph line to sign every last autograph and take a picture with anyone who asked. Total time including signing in the tent..... 1 hour 42 minutes. He was a starter at the time, didn't have to worry about being cut, but took the time because it made people happy. I witnessed other times he was like this.... Rob wasn't the best player, but he understood. Clark was that way, Jeff Saturday was that way, and that is the main reason I will always remember these guys being Colts only.
Last edited by RWB; 11-21-2012 at 01:18 PM.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
Pretty impressive feat by the Texans: two overtime wins in a span of 5 days, with only about two minutes left in each one.
LOL @ the Jets.
Last edited by Slick Pinkham; 11-22-2012 at 11:04 PM.
The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
RG3 had another great game.
Romo did, too, and I am mad I started Matt Shaub over him today. Sigh.
Come on Jets. Just start Tebow, the season is pretty much over, isn't it? I wanna see some Tebow magic. Quit being stubborn with Sanchez.
Super Bowl XLI Champions
2000 Eastern Conference Champions
Why the hell did the Lions kick a 47 yard field goal in OT when it was 3rd down and time wasn't an issue? Why would you not try to pick up a couple more yards? A couple extra yards would have been enough as that Hansen kick barely missed.
that Norv Turner STILL has a job as an NFL head coach is truly mind-boggling
The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
You just never know what to expect from the Giants. One week they're getting creamed by Cincy, the next week they are beating the hell out of GB. I guess all you need to know about them is that you certainly don't want to run into them come January.
Heard there is a cheap fireman's helmet for sale on ebay if anyone is interested.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
That was priceless....many thanks for that laugh and in particular the comments on there.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
Big fan of the Ravens and Chargers this week. Good news is that the Jets have pretty much collapsed so they won't be a problem and the Dolphins are playing the Patriots. Things are really working out for the Colts so far this year.


text:
Note: This item is more than 10 years old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.
Print – Plain Text – Permalink
News Release
Media Contact: TPWD News, firstname.lastname@example.com, 512-389-8030
July 30, 2007
High Expectations for Upcoming Dove, Teal Seasons
AUSTIN, Texas — The outlook for September's early migratory bird hunting in Texas looks promising, according to wildlife biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Dove and teal are expected to flourish as above-normal rainfall through the summer has yielded excellent range conditions throughout much of the state.
"Above-average precipitation statewide has created ideal habitat conditions for doves," said Jay Roberson, TPWD dove program leader. "I expect above-average production this year and hunt success should be higher provided doves are not dispersed."
Roberson explained that the abundant seed production, predominately sunflower and croton, will help recently fledged birds to rapidly put on weight. But, quality range conditions could also cause doves to disperse as food sources become readily available and make managed fields less attractive early in the season.
Dove season in the North Zone is set for Sept. 1-Oct. 30, with a 15-bird bag and not more than two white-tipped doves; the Central Zone runs Sept. 1-Oct. 30 and reopens Dec. 26-Jan. 4, with a 12-bird bag and not more than two white-tipped doves; and the South Zone is set for Sept. 21-Nov. 11, reopening Dec. 26-Jan. 12 with a 12 bird bag and not more than two white-tipped doves. Possession limit is twice the daily bag.
The Special South Texas Whitewing Zone, which now encompasses land west of I-35 and south of U. S. Highway 90, is open to white-winged dove afternoon-only (noon to sunset) hunting the first two Saturdays and Sundays in September. The daily bag limit is 12 birds, not more than four (4) mourning doves and two (2) white-tipped doves.
The early teal season runs Sept. 15-23 in the High Plains Mallard Management Unit and Sept. 15-30 in all other Texas counties. The daily bag limit for teal is four.
"There is lots of rain and water on the coast and we're looking at the third highest population of bluewings on record heading this way, so it could be unbelievable," said Dave Morrison, TPWD's waterfowl program leader. "Greenwings are also at near record highs. But, with all the water we have, it could spread the birds out. Everybody is going to get some of the gravy."
Both greenwing and bluewing teal numbers this year are about 50 percent above the long-term population averages, said Morrison. "The September teal season has the potential to be one of the best in the last several years," he added.
Because hunting conditions are so good, TPWD anticipates a large turnout for the dove season opener in the North and Central Zones and is urging hunters to purchase their hunting license early to avoid last-minute delays. Licenses go on sale Aug. 15 and can be purchased at all TPWD law enforcement offices and from more than 1,200 retail outlets statewide.
Hunters are also reminded a state migratory game bird stamp is required for doves, waterfowl and sandhill cranes and in addition, a Federal Duck Stamp is needed to hunt teal.
Dove and teal hunters should take note they may only use "plugged" shotguns capable of holding no more than three shotshells and if you are hunting teal be sure to carry only approved nontoxic shotshells into the field as lead shot is prohibited.
If you don't have a place to hunt, TPWD offers opportunities for both dove and teal on managed public lands and leased private land. For $48, the price of an Annual Public Hunting Permit from TPWD, hunters can access more than a million acres of public hunting lands, including 155 units covering more than 56,000 acres leased primarily for hunting dove and other small game. TPWD's public hunting program leased the land using money generated by permit sales.
While public hunting lands can be found throughout the state, most of the dove and small game leases occur along the I-35 and I-10 corridors within easy driving distance of the major metropolitan areas. Some areas offer special hunting opportunity for youth.
For the latest dove hunting conditions across Texas, check out TPWD's Weekly Migratory Game Bird Report on the Web starting in early September.
On the Net:
Publication — Permission is granted to publish, in whole or in part, any news releases on this page.
Print — A print-friendly version of the news release shows only the release with font sizes set to the browser default.
Plain Text — Plain text versions of TPWD news releases are provided for copying and pasting into editing software.
To copy text into an editing software:
- Click a Plain Text link to display the plain text page in your browser.
- Select all.
- Copy.
- Paste in a document in your editing program.
Permalink — This is a direct link to the news release, omitting the navigation context from the URI.
English/Spanish — News releases posted in both English and Spanish have one of these links.
If you have any suggestions for improving these pages, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com and mention Plain Text Pages.
(5.4.16 i)


text:
The state Public Utilities Commission ratepayer advocacy organization has questions about the $400million Regional Desalination Project that has been stalled in mediation the past few months. And they're going to California American Water for the answers.
In a formal request submitted Monday, Max Gomberg, the PUC's Division of Ratepayer Advocates project coordinator, asked Cal Am to provide answers to more than a dozen questions related to the status of the mediation and the desalination project.
Cal Am has until Wednesday to respond.
The project is backed by Cal Am, the Marina Coast Water District and the county Water Resources Agency and is designed to provide water for Peninsula customers facing a state-ordered cutback in pumping from the Carmel River.
The project has been stalled and the partners agreed to enter mediation to negotiate a way forward after conflict of interest allegations involving former county water board member Steve Collins.
Diana Brooks, the ratepayer group's water division supervisor, said the organization is simply trying to find out what is going on with the project, noting that ratepayer officials aren't offered any details from mediation including any possible or proposed changes to the project.
"There's just a lot of uncertainty right now," Brooks said. "We're trying to stay ahead of the curve."
Cal Am's Catherine Bowie said company officials are reviewing the request and planning to respond.
Gomberg said the request was prompted by a quarterly project status report from Cal Am presented on Dec. 9 when company representatives told DRA officials it couldn't discuss any aspect of the mediation, including how long it would continue, citing the confidentiality agreement among the project partners.
"The most important issue is what's coming out of this mediation and when, and would that go back to the (commission)," Gomberg said.
Sources have suggested the partners are considering minimal changes to the project agreements as part of a plan to move the project forward. Both public agency partners would be asked to reauthorize the agreements, but the PUC would not.
However, Gomberg noted the agreements don't preclude Cal Am from voluntarily submitting any changes for commission review.
"Whether Cal Am of its own accord would bring any changes to the commission is an open question," he said.
The data request includes a question about whether Cal Am has analyzed the impact on its customers of the project delays, as well as the cost of related investigations by the District Attorney's Office and the state Fair Political Practices Commission, and whether Cal Am expects to charge its customers for those costs.
The ratepayers group also noted Cal Am's discussion about potential water supply alternatives at an October forum, and asks if the company has identified a preferred alternative that is workable if the regional project is abandoned.
Cal Am presented a study by RBF Consulting of potential water supply alternatives at the forum, while acknowledging the possibility the desal project might be altered or replaced.
Cal Am has since requested clarification from the PUC that it has the authority to proceed with much of its share of the project facilities even if the rest of the proposal doesn't proceed. The company's reasoning is that the Cal Am-only facilities would also be necessary for any of the potential alternative projects.
Both the ratepayers organization and Marina Coast have opposed the bid, with the former arguing for a review of the Cal Am-only portion of the project because they would likely change under an alternative proposal, and the latter arguing that the project agreements are legally binding and can't be challenged so the proposal should proceed in its entirety.
The ratepayers organization also asks if Cal Am or its public agency partners have briefed "local agencies and officials on proposals to modify" the project agreements that were developed during mediation, and Gomberg noted reports that the Peninsula mayors were already discussing a possible joint powers authority.
And the ratepayers organization asks if Cal Am agrees with Marina Coast's stated position that the project agreements are "not void or voidable," and whether the mediation is open-ended or has an end date, and requests an updated project timeline based on a Dec.31 mediation completion date.
Jim Johnson can be reached at 753-6753 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Sign Up
If you are traveling to spend this holiday season with friends and family, you might already be dreading the dry air of the airline cabin. This recycled air doesn't just feel dehydrating - it actually is. This means when you step off the plane, your body feels "blah," and your skin looks it. That is, unless you take steps to combat the cabin culprit.
One of the best things you can do is skip coffee and alcohol when they are offered to you on the flight. These beverages are diuretics, and will dehydrate you even more. Instead, ask for water each and every time, and bring your own bottle on so you can continually sip. The added bonus of this is that it forces you to get up and stretch your legs during a long flight!
It can also help to bring moisturizer on the plane with you. Boston dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch told Parade Magazine that something with a greater emollient is what you want to look for. Try La Thérapie Graines de Jeunesse Pearls of Youth for stressed skin. This anti aging skin cream has avocado oil and camellia oil to nourish and hydrate the skin. It's less than 4 ounces, so you can take it on the plane with you and arrive at your destination looking as merry as you feel.
Recommended Products
Related posts


text:
About This Sample
- This Perl script accepts a zone origin and generates a CreateHostedZoneRequest XML document which can be used to create a hosted zone in Amazon Route 53.
- This sample was tested with Perl 5.8.8.
The following Perl modules, which you can download from
- Data::GUID
- Sub::Exporter
- Data::OptList
- Sub::Install
- Params::Util
- Scalar::List::Utils
Running the Sample
- Run the sample using a command-line interface. For example:
route53zone.pl --origin example.com


text:
What's better than a leisurely springtime stroll through an OK! Quick Pics gallery? Seeing a photo of Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone strolling through New York City in an OK! Quick Pics gallery!
Photos: Stars Who Have Renewed Their Marriage Vows
Other stars are making appearances in locales around the world, too! Serena Williams poses for a photo shoot in Miami Beach.
Photos: Sexy Showmances! TV Couples Who Are Dating in Real Life
Robert Downey Jr. and Pink both have work to do in Europe, so they brought their families along!
Photos: What the Celebs Are Wearing at Coachella
Check out all these fun photos and many more!
Which pictures do you love most? Tell us in the comments section or on Twitter @OKMagazine


text:
Padres name Minor League Players of the Month
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have named their Minor League Players of the Month for April.
Lake Elsinore first baseman Lee Orr was named the Hitter of the Month after batting .378 in 22 games in April. He led the California League in hitting and hit safely in all but four games. Orr had a nine-game hit streak in April when he hit .469. Orr was selected in the 13th round in 2011 out of McNeese State.
Right-handed pitcher Burch Smith was named the Pitcher of the Month after going 1-2 with a 1.38 ERA in five starts for Double-A San Antonio. Smith limited hitters to a .163 batting average and struck out 31 over 26 innings. Smith was a 14th-round pick in the 2011 Draft out of the University of Oklahoma.
Lake Elsinore second baseman Cory Spangenberg was named the Baserunner of the Month after he was successful on 13 of 14 attempts in 21 games. Spangenberg was the 10th overall pick in 2011 out of Indian River Community College in Florida.
Fort Wayne first baseman Luis Tejada was named the Defensive Player of the Month after compiling a .991 fielding percentage with two errors in 214 total chances. Tejada was signed as a non-drafted free agent on Jan. 16, 2010.
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask Reviews
No moreI borrowed this stuff from a friend because she talked about it and I didn't like it. It really dried out my skin and the burning feeling was too intense for my sensitive skin. — 6 years, 6 months agovolta | 566 reviews
great mask!this mask is very versatile and clears the hard to get blackheads on my nose easily. its a multitasker, so i feel like i am saving money. it foams well and cleans thoroughly. — 6 years, 9 months agokenya | 504 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 2 people said helpful
cleanserI found this cleanser to be a little drying but I liked that it could also be used as a mask. — 6 years, 10 months agoladyboarder9669 | 210 reviews
works great!I had previously used the Neutrogena clear pore daily scrub which gave me pretty good results but I decided to give this one a try next because I like that it can used as a mask as well as a cleanser. I noticed that when I used the scrub more then once a day my skin could get a little dry (I have combination skin), but I am actually able to use this twice a day without it drying my skin because t...read morehe percentage of benzoyl peroxide is slightly lower then what the scrub has. Which is nice because I can even use it as a mask and it really leaves my face feeling fresh and clean without my skin feeling tight and dry afterwards. I wash my face with this once in the morning and then again at night, and then I use it as a mask about 1-2 times a week. I have mild acne but I rarely break out when I'm using this so it does work well for me. I give it an 8 because it hasn't completely stopped the breakouts because I tend to still get a blemish here and there usually around that time of the month. But overall its pretty good. — 4 years, 1 month agonelly_recinos | 139 reviews
Cleanse.It cleans but I don't think it does much for blackheads. — 5 years, 5 months agoreneegro | 210 reviews
Helpful But Not A MiracleThis product is marketed as a cleanser and mask but I find it too "goopy" to be used strictly as a cleanser-if that is one of the intentions. It does not make a good mask for break-outs & oily skin periods. A little hard to wash off and not the best smell in the world but the price is right since it does seem to have the required ingrediens to help and I feel a little clearer when I use it. I will keep bying it but its not one of my top skin tools. — 7 years, 10 months agoOhMandy | 199 reviews
Be careful.I liked using this mask. Even though my face was a bit tight after taking it off, it still felt like I really got clean, unlike a lot of other cleansers/masks. The only problem is if it is left on for too long. Leaving it on for too long can cause excessive dryness and redness. — 4 years, 2 months agojohnna_dixon | 32 reviews
Love this product!I bought this after giving Clearasil Ultra cleanser/mask a try and not having any results from it at all; it anything I was getting worse results than before I started using it.... Anyway bought this and got home and tried it... LOVE IT!!! I love the cooling feeling that tells you it's working! I used this as a mask twice a week and once a day as a cleanser, and my face has dramatically improved! ...read moreThe extra zits that were starting to form thanks to clearasil ultra started going away after a couple days of use (1 day of a mask and cleanser and another day of just using it as a cleanser). I really feel like this gets your face clean, especially when used as a mask! I definitely recommend this product! — 4 years, 5 months agocholcomb0912 | 2 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 3 people said helpful
(null)For me, this product works extremely well, it didnt dry out my skin or cause it any negative results, it cleared my acne within one use of the face mask. The cleanser is amazing as well! I would suggest this product. — 4 years, 6 months agobeautifulgurlz117 | 1 reviews
GREAT FOR ACNEMy skin was breaking out, badly. I had acne scars. I picked this up and after the first time I used it I could tell a difference. My face was smooth and radiant. My red acne scars had become slightly faded. Even when I woke up the next morning, my skin wasn't as oily as it normally is in the morning, which is pretty oily. I have weird skin and this product is amaZing. — 4 years, 6 months agomissmichelle | 3 reviews
to top
My Reasons for Reporting This