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AT&T Appoints Stephanie Lynch-Habib as Sales Center Vice President of North Sales Center
Lynch-Habib Builds on 12-Year Career with the Company
London, United Kingdom, November 06, 2012
AT&T* has announced the appointment of Stephanie Lynch-Habib as Sales Center Vice President for the AT&T's North Sales Center, a region covering Benelux and the Nordics.
Lynch-Habib has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry across EMEA, and has held a variety of leadership positions in sales, marketing and business development during her 12-years with AT&T.
As part of her new role, Lynch-Habib will be responsible for leading a sales team who deliver communications solutions to drive business value across Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxemburg, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Prior to this role she had been the EMEA Director of Sales, where she designed, implemented and led a top opportunity program to develop strategic account planning across the region. She was also a key driver of top customer acquisition and growth opportunities in EMEA, working with a wide spectrum of cross-functional team members to grow a successful customer base for EMEA business.
"We're delighted to welcome Stephanie into her new role within AT&T," said Andrew Edison, Regional Vice President, AT&T EMEA. "Her strong track record in both the industry, as well as specifically within AT&T speaks for itself. Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge, strong leadership and a true understanding of the needs of customers, which will be key assets as we continue to build our business in our North sales center."
"I'm thrilled to be taking the helm of the AT&T EMEA North team," said Lynch-Habib. "I'm looking forward to working closely with our sales team and to further success as a strategic ally for our customers."
With services accessible from 96 countries across EMEA, and a network that reaches countries that represent 99 percent of the world's economy, AT&T provides high quality networking solutions for organizations with regional and global operations. The company combines its breadth of services, next generation technologies and skilled experts to enable the transformation of its customers' communications needs. Services include network consulting, design and implementation, unified communications, managed virtual private networks, global managed mobility, managed security services and co-location services. AT&T's services are supported by experienced AT&T engineers and account teams located in region. AT&T has offices in around 30 countries across the region.
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Matheny mum on Masterson's next turn
ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals remain mum on what they plan to do on Thursday, when Justin Masterson's spot in the rotation resurfaces. But the way in which manager Mike Matheny answered questions about who will start that series-opening game in Milwaukee suggested that Masterson is not the leading candidate.
Asked if lefty Marco Gonzales, who earned his first Major League win with a strong six-inning start on Saturday night, would be a contender to make that start, Matheny said, "He's a possibility. Tyler [Lyons is] a possibility. We'll see."
Lyons had preceded Gonzales on the mound and strung together 4 2/3 scoreless innings to close the first game of the doubleheader.
So what about Masterson?
"Justin's a possibility," Matheny added, when it was pointed out that he hadn't mentioned the veteran sinkerball pitcher.
Pressed further about the decision ahead, Matheny was vague in describing the factors the Cardinals are weighing.
"We've talked a lot about this stuff," Matheny said. "It just hasn't been talked about with everybody else, and this isn't the time or place to start making those statements. We just want to put the guy out there that's going to give us the best chance to win. It's going to be how it matches up with other teams and how they look. We'll be willing to make that statement soon, just not right now."
Masterson appears to have pitched himself out of the rotation with a poor first month as a Cardinal. In six starts since being acquired from Cleveland, Masterson posted a 7.90 ERA and allowed opponents to hit him at a .312 clip. He pitched into the sixth inning in only two of his starts.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Doolittle hits DL with right intercostal strain
OAKLAND -- The A's are suddenly drowning in injuries, chief among them a right intercostal strain to closer Sean Doolittle, who had to be placed on the 15-day disabled list in advance of Sunday's series finale against the Angels.
Right-hander Dan Otero was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in time for the game, a 9-4 loss that didn't require manager Bob Melvin to pick an interim closer. He's expected to speak to his bullpen come Monday before he announces who that will be while Doolittle is shelved. Right-handers Luke Gregerson and Ryan Cook are likely the top options.
"There are a number of guys who have experience pitching in late-game situations," said Doolittle. "You look at the versatility, the way we can match up, and the experience, I think they are more than capable of figuring out a way to get the job done."
Doolittle's injury can require as few as two or three weeks of recovery time and up to several months, depending on the severity, but even he isn't aware of a timetable at the moment.
"Right now, they haven't been real specific, which is good. I've dealt with a lot of injuries in the past, and timetables can be frustrating," he said. "Even if you're setting benchmark goals for yourself along the way, as soon as you miss one, even if it's by a day, that can be really frustrating mentally. So we're going to take it day to day. It's something you kind of treat based on how you feel, so it'll probably be something we have a better handle on when we start moving around and doing some stuff later in the week."
The All-Star closer has a 2.28 ERA and a 80:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 54 appearances this season. He'll remain in Oakland while the team travels to Houston and Anaheim this week and said he may receive a cortisone shot to help along the rehab.
"I mean, I'm [upset], mainly because I can't be out there helping the team," said Doolittle. "But, on the other hand, coming down the home stretch, there's really no time to be [upset] or disappointed. We have to figure out a game plan of how we're going to treat this thing and how we're going to overcome this and get back on the field. That's where I've been focusing all of my energy at this point, talking with the trainers, and if there's a chance that any little thing can help, we're going to do it."
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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If you have a baby that is beyond the newborn stage, you will understand how difficult it can be to take your baby to other people's houses. When babies are tiny they are perfectly happy to just eat, sleep and poop, but as they get older it takes a little more than that to keep them happy and entertained and most of the time your friends and family won't be equipped with baby gear or toys for you to use. Because of this, planning ahead and bringing along your own forms of baby entertainment is essential. With the holidays coming up many people will be traveling and heading out to the homes of friends and family, so I thought it was timely to share a few toys that will help you make it through the holiday season with your sanity and a happy baby.
8 Toys To Keep Your Baby Entertained At Someone Else's House
During the holiday season (or really anytime) you're going to be out and about at other people's houses and it's quite possible (read: likely) that these people won't have proper baby entertainment available for your little one, so it's important to think ahead and bring along your own methods of baby entertainment. Here are 8 toys that are easily packed and will keep your little one entertained while you attend to holiday tasks.
Fisher Price Growing Baby Folding Activity Gym
This is great for babies that aren't yet sitting up (and even for those who are sitting and not yet crawling) and will keep them entertained while you finish up with holiday meal prep. It folds up easily so you can move it to whatever room you find yourself in.
Purchase from YoYo
Baby Einstein Takealong Tunes
Babies love all things musical and this little gadget plays music and as an added bonus it even lights up! I use this to entertain Fern every time we're in Target and it works like a charm.
Purchase from Amazon
Zoolio Rainforest by Manhattan Toy
This little travel case holds six activity panels that baby will love. Although it states that this toy is for ages 18+ month because of the focused find motor activities inside (buttons, zips, etc…), the bright colors, soft fabrics and crinkly textures would make it just as fun for a much younger baby as well.
Purchase from Cow & Lizard
Hello Baby Mirror Cloth Book
Maybe babies are narcissists or maybe they just like shiny things, but whatever the case books with mirrors seem to be the end all be all in entertainment for my baby and quite a few babies I know. Throw this mirror book with it's high contrast images in Baby's diaper bag and you'll buy yourself a good 20 minutes for potato peeling.
Purchase from Amazon
Sassy Ring 'O Links Developmental Toy
These are a great purchase for many reasons: 1. They're cheap, 2. They make noise, 3. You can take them apart and dangle them to change it up (because, babies obviously like variety), 4. They're colorful, 5. They're a fun sensory experience – each one has a different texture, and 6. Did I mention they're cheap?
Purchase from Amazon
Rhino Toys O-Ball Rattle
Babies love these things! When they're smaller, it's one of the few toys they can actually manage to keep a grip on and when they're bigger they're fun to throw and shake. The possibilities for distraction during a holiday gathering are endless.
Purchase from Amazon
Klappar Cirkus Finger Puppet Set
Small and foldable or you can even throw just the finger puppets in your purse for an impromptu puppet show whenever the mood strikes. Make silly voices for each puppet – your baby will love it!
Purchase from IKEA
Peekaboo Barn App
If all else fails, download the Peekaboo Barn app to your phone or iPad. It won't let you down. This app is so simple my 9-month old can use it. She loves swiping her finger across the barn and seeing the barn door open to reveal the various farm animals and their sounds. It's definitely a winner in our book.
Purchase from iTunes
How do you keep your little one entertained at other people's houses?


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HOUSTON - LeBron James scored a season-high 38 points, Chris Bosh had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 113-110 on Monday night.
Dwyane Wade scored 19 points for the Heat, who shot 47.6 percent from 3-point range (10 of 21) and 51 percent from the field overall.
Chandler Parsons scored a career-high 25 points and Omer Asik had a career-best 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Rockets, who led 110-106 with 90 seconds left.
James went 3 for 4 from the free throw line over the next minute, then drove for the go-ahead layup with 19 seconds left.
Jeremy Lin shot an airball from 3-point range with 10 seconds left, Wade caught it and the Heat escaped with their sixth straight win over Houston.
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While Hillary Swank may best be known for her breakout award-winning roles in 1999's Boys Don't Cry and 2004's Million Dollar Baby, her recent films have been decent at best. In fact, it seems Swank has sadly gone the way of many "has beens" and is now working for a paycheck which, while that's not all bad and completely understandable, seems a bit premature for an actress who, only 6 short years ago, was at the height of Hollywood popularity.
I personally think Swank is a much better actress than that and should be picking her roles more carefully. And, upon examination, her recent role in Hammer Film's The Resident, while not all bad, proves she's fallen a long ways over the last half decade.
Swank plays Dr. Juliet Dermer, a good-looking, recently separated doctor looking for new digs in New York City. After finding an apartment to rent that's not only ideally located but also reasonably priced (at $3,800/ month! WOW!), Juliet meets the landlord and owner, Max (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). Good-looking though a bit shy, Max immediately makes Juliet feel welcome, appreciated and even comfortable, offering his company as often as possible. However, it's not until Max's true intentions become clear that things start getting a bit creepy and Juliet begins to realize how poor a choice she's made in moving into Max's building.
While there are some impressive and tense moments (a couple of which include star Christopher Lee as Max's grandfather), The Resident seems more laughable than frigthening. In fact, the moments which could have been truly scary sadly follow scenes which are almost too terrible or laughable to tolerate. Since when did a cat chasing a mouse become so frightening? I'm not sure, but I do know the one saving grace is the tight and well-shot cinematography by Guillermo Navarro, who provides an interesting use of light and dark.
While the beginning scenes between Swank and Morgan are well staged and written, following a particularly odd "rewind" scene in the middle of the film in which we are provided a look back at the entire movie from a different perspective, we begin to realize how The Resident, like Morgan's character, has been manipulative and awkward the entire time. Unfortunately, everything that follows this scene suddenly seems more humorous than scary as we watch as both of the main characters take on persona which are shallow and one-dimensional.
While at times The Resident may seem a solid attempt at a thriller, it unfortunately comes across as forced at best and repetitive at worst. If you watch The Resident and feel as if you've seen it before, it's because you probably have. The story is your typical "girl meets boy, boy likes girl, boy wants to love and then kill girl" story with your typical thriller/chiller characters: "professional woman who wants a man," "shy man who needs a woman" and "old man who's gonna die." Odd, but true.
The blu-ray disc includes a quality 1080p video transfer from its original 35mm. Thanks to the aforementioned beautiful use of light and dark (thanks to the cinematography) and colors which are sharp and tight, The Resident is impressive when it comes to its look. Likewise, the DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track is well designed, providing plenty of sound effects and moments of intensity. It's unfortunate the action on the screen isn't as good.
As for special features, The Resident includes the theatrical trailer and nothing more.
Overall, The Resident tries to be a number of things it's not: frightening, thrilling, and entertaining. While The Resident includes little to get excited about, it does include some impressive use of color, light and dark as well as a cast which should be more impressive on screen. If you're a fan of Morgan or Swank, you may want to check it out; otherwise, most movie fans will find this one unimpressive. Unfortunately, The Resident is no where near as impressive as Hammer Film's latest hit, Let Me In, which was a masterpiece of modern horror.
The Resident is rated R for violence, language and brief sexuality/nudity and is available now wherever fine home video is sold.
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Topic: Kris Jurgens (devoncat) Memorial Service
I had the honor and privilege to go to Kris' Memorial Service this past Saturday in South Carolina. I was even more lucky to have my sister with me as she had also corresponded with Kris before, and has posted on this board as well. The three of us were the Carolina girls with the Clemson/Carolina rivalry going, and we all had poked at each other about it, but always in fun.
It was a difficult service for everyone, but one thing that kept coming through, from her friends, her family, and from Hans, was how much Kris enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, and how much fun she had living her life. Each person that spoke, at one point or another, broke out in laughter telling a Kris story, which in turn made everyone laugh, nodding our heads as we all seemed to be thinking the same thing, 'that's so Kris'. One of the gifts (of which there are many) we are left with from Kris is that this amazing, generous, thoughtful, extremely brave, funny person that came through in her posts, was actually how and who she really was.
I was extremely honored to be able to meet Hans and spent some time talking to him. He seemed genuinely happy to meet just one of the many people that are forever changed for having gotten to know Kris through this board, even though most of us never met her face to face, but because of her gift of sharing herself on this board, we all felt we knew her.
In speaking with her mother and her sister, they shared that until Kris passed, and after seeing all the posts from so many members, they had no idea what an impact Kris made on this board. They knew she posted on here but not to what extent the difference she made to so many, encouraging, informing, finding humor, consoling us all.
There was a celebration of her life following the service that included a wonderful slide show that Kris's sister Andrea had made. She also included in the slideshow, posts from this board that people left after Kris passed. You couldn't help but smile looking at all these pictures of Kris' life, seeing her smile in every single one. There was also a ton of food and a wonderful dessert table with a chocolate fountain. I don't know if this was at Kris's request but it made her celebration of life seem more like a party. What a way to remember such a very very special person, that Kris Jurgens.
Kris' urn had a butterfly on it, and Hans placed a jeweled butterfly next to her after he spoke.
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Your location: Home > Documents & Decisions > Decisions
A Brief Overview of Decisions
COP 1 (Berlin, 1995) 21
decisions, 1 resolution
Parties agreed that the commitments in the Convention were "inadequate" for meeting the
Convention's objective. In a decision known as the Berlin Mandate they agreed to
establish a process to negotiate strengthened commitments for developed countries.
COP 2 (Geneva, 1996) 17
decisions, 1 resolution
The Geneva Ministerial Declaration was
noted, but not adopted. A decision on guidelines for the national communications to be prepared by
developing countries was adopted. Also discussed - Quantified Emissions Limitation and Reduction
Objectives (QELROs) for different Parties and an acceleration of the Berlin Mandate talks so
that commitments could be adopted at
COP 3 (Kyoto, 1997) 18
decisions, 1 resolution
The Kyoto Protocol, was adopted by
consensus. The Kyoto Protocol includes legally binding emission targets for developed country (Annex I)
Parties for the six major greenhouse gases, which are to be reached by the period 2008-2012. Issues for
future international consideration include developing rules for emissions trading, and methodological work
in relation to forest sinks.
COP 4 (Buenos Aires, 1998) 19
decisions, 2 resolutions
The Buenos Aires Plan of Action,
focusing on strengthening the financial mechanism, the development and transfer of technologies and
maintaining the momentum in relation to the Kyoto Protocol was adopted.
COP 5 (Bonn, 1999) 22
A focus on the adoption of the guidelines for the preparation of national communications by Annex I
countries, capacity building, transfer of technology and flexible mechanisms.
COP 6 (The Hague, 2000) 4
decisions, 3 resolutionsPart II of the sixth COP (Bonn, 2000) 2
Consensus was finally reached on the so-called Bonn Agreements. Work was also
completed on a number of detailed decisions based on the Bonn Agreements, including capacity-building for
developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Decisions on several issues, notably the
mechanisms land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) and compliance, remained outstanding.
COP 7 (Marrakech, 2001) 39
decisions, 2 resolutions
Parties agreed on a package deal, with key features including rules for ensuring compliance with
commitments, consideration of LULUCF Principles in reporting of such data and limited banking of units
generated by sinks under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) (the extent to which carbon dioxide absorbed
by carbon sinks can be counted towards the Kyoto targets). The meeting also adopted the Marrakech Ministerial Declaration as
an input into the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg.
COP 8 (New Delhi, 2002) 25
decisions, 1 resolution
The Delhi Ministerial Declaration on Climate
Change and Sustainable Development reiterated the need to build on the outcomes of the World Summit.
COP 9 (Milan, 2003) 22
decisions, 1 resolution
Adopted decisions focus on the institutions and procedures of the Kyoto Protocol and on the implementation
of the UNFCCC. The formal decisions adopted by the Conference intend to strengthen the institutional
framework of both the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol. New emission reporting guidelines based
on the good-practice guidance provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change were adopted to
provide a sound and reliable foundation for reporting on changes in carbon concentrations resulting from
land-use changes and forestry. These reports are due in 2005. Another major advance was the agreement on
the modalities and scope for carbon
absorbing forest-management projects in the clean development mechanism (CDM). This agreement completes
the package adopted in Marrakesh two years ago and expands the CDM to an additional area of activity. Two
funds were further developed, the Special
Climate Change Fund and the Least
Developed Countries Fund, which will support technology transfer, adaptation projects and other
COP 10 (Buenos Aires, 2004) 18
decisions, 1 resolution
Parties gathered at COP-10 to complete the unfinished business from the Marrakesh Accords and
to reassess the building blocks of the process and to discuss the framing of a new dialogue on the
future of climate change policy. They addressed and adopted numerous decisions and conclusions
on issues relating to: development
and transfer of technologies; land
use, land use change and forestry; the UNFCCC's financial mechanism; Annex I
national communications; capacity building; adaptation and response measures;
and UNFCCC Article 6 (education,training
and public awareness) examining the issues of adaptation and mitigation, the needs of least developed
countries (LDCs), and future strategies to address climate change.
COP 11 (Montreal, 2005) 15 decisions and 1
resolutionCOP 11 addressed issues such as capacity building, development and transfer of technologies, the adverse effects
of climate change on developing and least developed countries, and several financial and budget-related
issues, including guidelines to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which serves as the Convention's financial mechanism. The COP
also agreed on a process for considering future action beyond 2012 under the UNFCCC.
COP 12 (Nairobi, 2006) 9 decisions and 1
A wide range of decisions were adopted at COP 12 designed to mitigate climate change and help countries
adapt to the effects. There was agreement on the activities for the next few years under the "Nairobi work programme on Impacts,
Vulnerability and Adaptation", as well as on the management of the Adaptation Fund under the
Kyoto Protocol. Parties welcomed the "Nairobi Framework" which will provide
additional support to developing countries to successfully develop projects for the CDM. Parties in Nairobi also
adopted rules of procedure for the Kyoto Protocol's Compliance Committee, making it fully operational.
COP 13 (Bali, 2007) 14 decisions and 1
COP 13 adopted the Bali Road Map as
a two-year process towards a strengthened international climate change agreement. The Bali Road Map
includes the Bali
Action Plan that was adopted by Decision 1/CP.13. It also includes the Ad Hoc Working Group on Further
Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP) negotiations and their 2009 deadline, the launch of the Adaptation
Fund, the scope and content of the Article 9 review of
the Kyoto Protocol, as well as decisions on technology transfer and on reducing emissions from deforestation.
COP 14 (Poznan, 2008) 9 decisions and 1
COP 14 launched the Adaptation Fund under the
Kyoto Protocol, to be filled by a 2% levy on projects under the Clean Development Mechanism.
Parties agreed that the Adaptation Fund Board should have legal capacity to grant direct access to
developing countries. Further progress was made on a number of issues of particular importance to
developing countries, including adaptation,
finance, technology, REDD and disaster management. COP 14 also saw
Parties endorse an intensified negotiating schedule for 2009.
COP 15 (Copenhagen, 2009) 13 decisions and 1
The Copenhagen Climate Change Conference raised climate change policy to the highest political level, with
close to 115 world leaders attending the high-level segment. It produced the Copenhagen Accord, which was supported by a majority of
countries. This included agreement on the long-term goal of limiting the maximum global average temperature
increase to no more than 2 degrees Celsius about pre-industrial levels, subject to a review in 2015. A
number of developing countries agreed to communicate their efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions every
two years. On long-term finance,
developed countries agreed to support a goal of mobilizing US$100 billion a year by 2020 to address the
needs of developing countries.
COP 16 (Cancun, 2010) 12 decisions and 1
COP 16 produced the Cancun
Agreements. Among the highlights, Parties agreed to: commit to a maximum temperature rise of 2 degrees
Celsius above pre-industrial levels; make fully operational by 2012 a technology mechanism to boost the
development and spread of new climate-friendly technologies; establish a Green Climate Fund to
provide financing for action in developing countries via thematic funding windows. They also agreed on a
new Cancun Adaptation Framework, which included
setting up an Adaptation Committee to promote
strong, cohesive action on adaptation.
COP 17 (Durban, 2011) 19 decisions and 1
At COP 17, Parties decided to adopt a universal climate agreement by 2015, with work beginning under a new
group called the Ad Hoc working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP). Parties also agreed a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 1 January 2013. A significantly advanced
framework for the reporting of emission reductions for both developed and developing countries was also
agreed, taking into consideration the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.
COP 18 (Doha, 2012) 26 decisions and 1
AT COP 18, governments set out a timetable to adopt a universal climate agreement by 2015, to come into
effect in 2020. They completed the work under the Bali Action Plan to
concentrate on new work towards a 2015 agreement under a single negotiating stream, the ADP. Governments emphasized the need to increase their ambition to cut
greenhouse gases and to help vulnerable countries to adapt. COP 18 also saw the launch of a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, from 1
January 2013 to 31 December 2020, with the adoption of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol.
© 2014 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change


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Lupus in men isn't rare. In fact, there have been several high profile men with lupus: former Major League Baseball outfielder Tim Raines, R&B singer Seal, Hip Hop artist J Dilla, and late CBS broadcaster Charles Kuralt.
This month, we talk to Brooklynite Emmanuel "Manny" Roldan, age 46, to get a local guy's perspective on living with lupus.
When were you diagnosed?
I was diagnosed with lupus in 1982. I had never heard of it before then. It took almost two years until I was diagnosed. My symptoms were severe swelling of all joints to a point that I could barely, if at all, move.
How has lupus changed you?
It has changed me, in a lot of areas of my life. It has taken things from me, like being able to work and play sports. I haven't worked in a long time. My last job dealt with heavy lifting and deliveries, but I am unable to work at this time due to hip and knee replacements and other lupus factors.
At first I was very angry and depressed, however, today I am doing everything possible to live another day. I am very cautious in my daily routines. I truly miss having a "normal" life, but I deal with it.
How do you cope with your lupus?
Sometimes it is hard, but I've learned to live with it a day at a time, to the best of my ability. What works for me is taking my meds as prescribed and getting a lot of rest. I try to keep track of anything that doesn't feel normal. My sister also has lupus, so I always can talk to her (and to my doctor) about what I'm going through.
How do you think lupus has shaped your relationships and social life?
Well, to be honest, it has changed my relationships in all areas of my life. I can say it has broken up some relationships, but today I have learned to treasure the ones I do have.
What is your biggest hope for lupus research?
I hope for a cure, but I'd also like just one pill that can put lupus into long-term remission.


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In Ubercart, the product model (usually defined by a manufacturer) or SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is the main identifier for a product across the various systems. When creating your products, deciding on a standard for setting this field up front will save you a lot of grief later on. For the purpose of this handbook page, we will use the term "SKU" to refer to the field, though in some parts of Ubercart it may still be referred to as "Model."
It is important to know that while every product node must have at least one SKU defined on the product form, you may end up using more than one SKU per product node. There is a SKU adjustment system available through the Attribute module that may be used to alter the product SKU depending on a customer's attribute selections. Once you have attached attributes and options to a product, go to the Adjustments tab on the product edit page to alter the SKU when a particular combination of attribute options are selected by a customer. When the product gets added to their cart, it will contain the adjusted SKU. It will be this SKU which may be checked for any number of things including stock, file downloads, recurring fees, etc.
Product features are generally attached to a product on a per-SKU or all-SKU basis. You can read more about product features (like file downloads) in their individual sections of the handbook. Suffice it to say that using the attribute system with adjusted SKUs is the way to sell a product as a physical shipment or digital download from one product page or sell a different length role promotion for site membership from one product page. Adjustments may also just be used internally for order fulfillment, as the shipper can more easily locate different products using unique SKUs.


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By Representative Elton Gallegly
Three years before the Civil War, then-U.S. Senate candidate Abraham Lincoln observed: "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
One hundred fifty-four years later, we are again a house divided against itself. And, as numerous commentators have noted, America has not been this divided since the Civil War. We are so divided that citizens from all 50 states have filed petitions with the White House seeking permission for their respective states to secede from the union.
As a people and as a government, we need to lessen this great divide or suffer the consequences.
Election Day highlighted the divide. A majority of men voted for Mitt Romney. Women favored President Obama. White Americans mostly sided with Romney. Minority Americans went for the president. Those earning $100,000 or more a year favored Romney. Those earning less than $100,000 primarily voted for President Obama. Young voters cast their ballots for the president. Seniors cast their ballots for Romney. Those without religious affiliations voted for the president. Regular worshippers chose Romney.
Together, they voted for a divided government, with the White House and Senate controlled by the Democrats and the House by Republicans.
There is nothing inherently wrong with a divided government. During my 26 years in Congress, I served in the minority twice and the majority twice. I was able to move bills through Congress and into law during both rounds in the minority because I reached across the aisle and worked with Democrats on interests that overlapped.
That doesn't happen too much anymore, and if one looks at the Howard Berman/Brad Sherman Democratic congressional race in the San Fernando Valley, it seems the voters prefer partisan gridlock to compromise.
I have served with Berman on the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees for most of our mutual time in Congress. There is much that Berman and I disagree on politically, but Berman comes to his convictions honestly and intellectually. We have worked on many bills together, compromised where we could, and passed legislation that did not impose on our most deeply held convictions.
Sherman rarely compromises. He is very much a partisan. The San Fernando Valley voters chose Sherman. Partisanship will not solve the fiscal cliff the United States is teetering on.
Congress has always had a habit of waiting until a decision was forced upon it before it acted. In the Army, you hurry up and wait. In Congress, you wait and hurry up. Unfortunately, now it's wait and then punt. This is a lot of rhetoric and political posturing, but there is little movement beyond what was occurring a year ago.
The president said a year ago and says today, "We want to raise taxes." The speaker and the majority of Republicans said a year ago and say today, "We don't want to raise taxes; we want to create jobs." So we set up a fiscal Armageddon to force us to act -- unless Congress and the president decide to postpone Armageddon and kick it down the road.
Kicking it down the road does not solve the problem. Kicking it down the road will exasperate the problem, creating continued uncertainty for financial markets and entrepreneurs.
And, we, as voters, only have ourselves to blame. We must cross this divide. It starts with us.
In 1960, according to Stanford political scientist Shanto Iyengar, about 5 percent of American parents expressed concern if their child decided to marry someone of a different political party. By 2010, that concern was expressed by nearly 40 percent of parents. While I certainly believe that couples should share similar beliefs, the more important qualities are integrity, work ethic, being a loyal and supportive spouse and being a loving parent.
We are all Americans and we must begin to act like it. Compromise does not mean violating one's basic and fundamental principles and objectives. It is not a dirty word. It is, instead, the foundation of our Republic. For two centuries, politicians with competing convictions found a way to compromise and move America forward. The one time they did not, a civil war erupted.
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Dear Carolyn • How do you kindly tell a family member that she is no more "busy" than anyone else in 21st-century America? My sister is always given a break by my mother. She gets out of all sorts of family obligations, gets tons of child-care help and sympathy, gets passes on forgetting birthdays, milestones, and engaging in generally surly behavior a lot of the time, because she's just so "stressed." My sister works 40 hours a week. So do I. However, my mother often cannot help watch our kids because my sister "needs" her so badly. If I can't make it to Aunt Gertie's 80th-birthday blowout, it's a guilt trip. But she gets a pass because she's so "busy." I am sick of it. My sister's latest thing is not returning phone calls because she's just so scattered. It is beginning to cause major resentment for me. Her husband works long hours, too, but hey, so does mine. And we'd like to warrant the same compassionate, you're-busy-here's-some-help treatment without having to behave like complete messes to get it. Help?
But I'm So busy
Dear Busy • Let it gooooooo ... just drop your end of the rope. As legitimate as all of your complaints sound, they're only as useful to you as they are productive. And what have they gotten you? Has your sister ever said, "You know, I really monopolize the family's attention I'm so sorry"? Has you mom ever said, "You know, I realize you're just as busy as your sister, but deep down I feel responsible for her inability to get it together, so I let her suck me into the drama, and that's not fair to you"? Hafta think not. If so, then it's time for Step 2, to stop looking for returned calls, child-care help or validation from your family. Unfair? Sure is. But dwelling on that only amplifies the impact of the unfairness on your life. If you mentally (emotionally?) write them off as being too low-EQ to recognize their messed-up dynamic, then you start looking elsewhere in your life for satisfaction and validation. Your spouse, your kids, your work, your circle of non-family loved ones, your causes close to your heart, your ability to live within your organizational means. They're your rock.


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ALAMEDA — As a teenager living in Oakland, Eddie Abrams attended McClymonds High School and then joined the California National Guard in 1949. Stationed on Webster Street in Alameda, he became a member of one of the last remaining all-black units, a group put together from places throughout the Bay Area under the efforts of Major Edward L. Ritchie Jr.
That unit — the 719th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion — became known as the "Can-Do Battalion" for its many achievements under the direction of Lt. Col. Warren W. Morse. When the Korean War broke out in 1950, the 719th was called to active duty. On Aug. 21 that year, this group of 462 officers and enlisted men departed from Alameda to their new assignment in Fort Lewis, Wash.
Spearheaded by the efforts of Abrams, the members of this group periodically have held reunions through the years. Another reunion will take place Monday, when 10 unit members are expected to meet with Mayor Marie Gilmore at Alameda City Hall.
Beyond having been stationed in Alameda, the 719th has even closer connections to the city.
"Al DeWitt (who later became a city councilman, vice mayor and acting mayor and died in 2003) was one of our members," Abrams said by telephone from his Austin, Texas, home, where he moved in 2007 after living in Oakland for more than six decades.
Still, Abrams' East Bay and military connections continue to run strong. This year's reunion not only honors the 719th, but also Alameda and Mayor Gilmore herself.
"When we served in Alameda, it was kind of segregated at the time," Abrams said. "I just called some of the fellows when I learned that they had a black mayor in Alameda. When I discovered that, there were two things I needed to do: 'Call the Oakland Tribune and get in touch with the mayor.' "
Abrams already knew something about Mayor Gilmore's background.
"I remember her father-in-law (the late Oakland City Councilmember Carter Gilmore)," Abrams said.
As has been the case for the entire nation, much has changed in Alameda since the 719th's days here. In 1948, President Harry S. Truman ordered the desegregation of the armed forces through Executive Order 9981. Truman's command took time to implement, though, as the 719th still was segregated when it moved out from Alameda.
The battalion members mostly trained recruits upon arriving at Fort Lewis. Members of the 719th never saw actual combat, Abrams said, but volunteers from the unit received months of specialized training to become integrated into specialized units in Germany, Camp Stuart, Ga., and Fairbanks, Alaska.
In 1952, the federal government released the 719th from national service, and the unit returned to its home base in Alameda. Many members received their discharges. Abrams took a civilian job at the Alameda Naval Air Station, where he worked 28 years before becoming general foreman of the Oakland Naval Supply Center for another six.


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4. Microbial Lipids
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DOI: 10.1002/9783527620890.ch4
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Foster City, Calif. -- Visa Inc. announced Tuesday it has expanded the reach of V.me by Visa, landing more than 50 additional financial institution partners. V.me, Visa's new digital wallet service, eliminates the need for repeatedly entering account number, bill-to and ship-to information at checkout, simplifying the process. Account holders will be able to make payments online using V.me and check out simply by entering a username and password.
These relationships bring the addressable base of cardholders to as many as 55 million, allowing account holders to easily enroll Visa and other U.S.-issued payment cards through V.me and begin shopping online from a PC, tablet or mobile phone.


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Junior CS major Natalia Rodriguez had heard the conventional wisdom that it's hard to land a really cool internship, especially in media. But she didn't let that stop her. Learn how she showcased the very skills she intended to use on the job - creativity, technology and tenacity - to land a great internship!


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can someone please tell me of the game engine (3d) that uses c#, opengl, easiest, lots of tutorials, and has the largest userbase game engine? i looked around, not sure which ones the best
I believe that there are .NET wrappers for Ogre. But why OpenGL?
Well, unlike me, some people like the easier stuff. DirectX maybe a too advanced for him & so maybe XNA. I find MDX the best when using C#. OpenGL is proven to slow down the games it's made in. Also, since C# isn't as fast as C++, OpenGL with C#, you'll have one slow ass game. Unless you optimize C# which isn't all that hard. There's tutorials on that.
if you need opengl, dont use ogre, it's opengl performance is horrible, speed is only about half of it's directx counterpart. but i disagreed with GameEngine_Designer, opengl is comparable to directx, may not as feature rich as directx but definitely wont slow down your game
Which engines have you tried? Any of these? And by 'tried', I mean actually downloaded it, looked at it and gotten a feel for it...@GameEngine_Designer
Well, unlike me, some people like the easier stuff. DirectX maybe a too advanced for him & so maybe XNA.
That's a matter of opinion, I personally feel the other way around. OpenGL also exposes a lot more functionality than Direct3D, and when hardware vendors add new features to their GPUs, they can make it available to the end-user much faster by simply adding a new extension to their driver. With Direct3D, you have to wait until Microsoft releases the next version.@GameEngine_Designer
I find MDX the best when using C#.
MDX has been deprecated since October 5th, 2006, ie. no more functionality will be added. Ever.@GameEngine_Designer
OpenGL is proven to slow down the games it's made in.
Proven? This sounds like BS. Could you provide solid proof of this, please? Doom3/4, Quake4, Rage all seem to run just fine...@GameEngine_Designer
...since C# isn't as fast as C++, OpenGL with C#, you'll have one slow ass game.
The next version of C# will be able to compile to native code, so it should be just as fast as C++.
Actually it's proven.
GameEngine_Designer, you simply can't make a statement like that without backing it up. If as you say it's "proven", please post the proof.
GameEngine_Designer please don't quote me for that, i was describing ogre3d's opengl implementation not opengl itself.
Still waiting for that proof... :dry:


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WINCHESTER Police want to speak to two people who intervened in an alleged assault.
At around 2.15pm on Friday, May 9 three men, aged 35, 18, and 17, were involved in an argument outside Brewers store at Andover Road Retail Park.
The same three men are believed to have been involved in a second altercation on nearby Bereweeke Avenue at around 2.40pm.
Two of the three men reported that they had been assaulted in the second incident, neither was left with injuries.
An older man who was walking a dog and a woman riding a bicycle are understood to have both asked the men if everything was ok. Police are keen for both people to come forward to provide more information.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Staff Investigator Lucy Wilde at Winchester police station on 101.


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Though it's tucked away at the top of the Palomar Hotel, Fifth Floor is not doing "hotel food." Case in point, the new fall dessert menu from pastry chef Francis Ang, where there is nary a dessert cart or sheet cake in site.
On the contrary, Ang, formerly of Gary Danko, is serving incredibly detailed, modern desserts. The dishes are definitely rooted in California cuisine. Ang gets inspired by—and changes his menu around—seasonal, local produce. Example: on the new menu, cubes of spiced carrot cake are paired with grape chutney, a deliciously unexpected combination that came after Ang "keep seeing these amazing grapes" at the Ferry Building. Thanks to a trip to Dirty Girl Farms, the fromage blanc tart is topped with tomato jam ice cream. And that intensely anise-flavored frond garnishing the Cantaloupe Semifreddo? That's a special bronze fennel, picked fresh from the restaurant's rooftop garden.
But whether it's spices inspired by Ang's childhood in the Philippines or a hint of molecular gastronomy (this menu might be worth checking out for the carbonated cantaloupe balls alone), the menu seems to defy easy categorization. Check out the slideshow to see all the new desserts happening on the Fifth Floor.
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Gloucestershire Police extends its recruitment process deadline after website hit with technical problems
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A TECHNICAL issue with the police recruitment application process has now been resolved.
Following the temporary removal of the relevant weblink members of the public who wish to apply to become police officers can now register and complete an eligibility test after visiting www.gloucestershire.police.uk/Recruitment/item4176.html
Gloucestershire Constabulary apologises for any inconvenience caused and in light of this issue has extended the submission deadline to 4pm on Sunday, January 12.
This is the first time in more than three years that Gloucestershire Constabulary has externally recruited police officers.
Suzette Davenport, chief constable of Gloucestershire Police, said: "We are looking for a group of dedicated individuals, committed to what can sometimes be a very difficult job.
"However, I believe it is a privilege to be a police officer and the right people will find it a hugely rewarding experience."
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In celebration of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and to commemorate the legacy of the Grace Memorial Bridge, the Charleston County Friends of the Library are offering a limited time opportunity to own rare images from the 1929 construction of the Grace Bridge.
These selected images, from the Library's special collection, depict the amazing story of this Lowcountry symbol. Prints (8" x 10") are $15 each, and postcards (5.5" x 8.5") are $2 each.
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At a time when the New York Yankees lack youth, they are expected to re-sign Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte by the end of the week. Ichiro Suzuki and Raul Ibanez soon will follow if the club's offseason proceeds as planned.
Those players' ages, respectively, as of opening day 2013: 43, 40, 39, 40. And the team already has re-signed Hiroki Kuroda, who will be 38 when the first pitch flies next season.
This might be considered young by the AARP, but the Yankees don't play in a seniors league. They play in baseball's toughest division.
Let's not forget their shortstop, Derek Jeter, is 38 and isn't expected to have a cast removed from his surgically repaired left ankle until January. Their third baseman, Alex Rodriguez, is 37 and even his general manager admits his best days are history.
"You decline with age, and he's getting up there in his age," Brian Cashman said in an ESPN radio interview recently.
So if the 45-year-old general manager understands the difficulties of excelling in the big leagues at an advanced age, why is he stocking his roster with more seniors than you will find at a bridge tournament at the YMCA?
Simple. He has no choice.
When you run a team for an organization that believes anything less than winning the World Series is a failed season, you aren't allowed a rebuilding year. You can't be one of those teams that allow young players to learn on the job.
And when you run the franchise that spends the most money, you can't make excuses, either. Not that Cashman needs to make any. Over his 15 years as general manager, the Yankees have led the majors in World Series titles (four), World Series appearances (six) and regular season victories (they are only team with a winning percentage above .600).
You can be sure that no rival executive feels even a smidge of sympathy for Cashman as he tries to reduce the Yankees' payroll to $189 million before the 2014 season, which would allow the organization to substantially reduce its luxury-tax obligation. As a rival general manager told me, Cashman never will be voted by his colleagues as Sporting News Executive of the Year because he operates with the most resources. He is supposed to win.
At least most of Cashman's geezers still have game. Jeter led the majors in hits. Pettitte had a 2.87 ERA. Kuroda won 16 games and pitched 219 1/3 innings. Suzuki hit .322 after being traded to New York. Ibanez slugged 19 homers and led the team in postseason heroics. Even Rodriguez, considered an "above average" player by Cashman, had a solid .353 on-base percentage.
As Cashman likes to point out, "We led the American League in wins."
Still, Cashman knows relying so heavily on players born in the 1970s will catch up to the Yankees sooner or later. Such signs surfaced in the postseason when the Yankees were swept by a Detroit Tigers team with only one regular contributor over 30 (reliever Octavio Dotel).
Advancing age also provided as good an explanation as any for Rivera's right knee injury, for Pettitte's slower-than-expected recovery from a broken left ankle, for Jeter's left ankle popping and for Rodriguez's inability to get around on a decent fastball.
But getting younger while holding the line on salaries won't be easy, even as Cashman does a responsible job of bringing back his old-timers on short-term deals. The Yankees' two most productive hitters, Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson, can become free agents after next season when they will be 31 and 32, respectively. Giving them mega-deals could further delay any youth movement, especially with the Yankees still on the hook for five more years of Rodriguez at a total of $114 million and four more years of Mark Teixeira at $90 million.
Early this year, the Yankees at least looked set with young starting pitchers. But Michael Pineda's shoulder broke down, Manny Banuelos had Tommy John surgery and Dellin Betances posted a 6.44 ERA in the minors. No wonder they need Pettitte and Kuroda.
These guys are old, but they're still the best the Yankees can do.


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Railroads seek to limit public info on oil trains
SEATTLE, Wash. - Two railroad companies don't want the public to know the details of oil shipments through the state of Washington.
But a spokesman with the state Emergency Response Commission says restricting that information isn't consistent with the state's public record law. So the state has not signed the confidentiality agreements the railroad companies are seeking.
In the wake of several oil train accidents, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an emergency order requiring railroads by Friday to notify state officials about the volume, frequency and county-by-county routes of trains carrying large Bakken crude oil shipments.
BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad last Friday asked the state to limit the "security sensitive" information to emergency planning and response groups.
The state made plans last month to post that data online.


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Words by Mr Peter Henderson | Illustrations by Mr Angelo Trofa
Not only is the bomber jacket rather flattering, thanks to its waist-minimising and shoulder-accentuating shape, it is also a highly versatile wardrobe addition, which can be dressed up with a shirt and knitted tie just as easily as it can be thrown on with jeans and sneakers. With the spring collections now arriving on site, the bomber jacket is also a great piece for the transition between seasons, since its characteristically roomy shoulder-to-sleeve construction enables you to layer up with a heavy sweater underneath. Click through the gallery above to see six of our favourite new season bombers.


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The Global Leadership Program (GLP) is a collaborative effort involving the International Programs Center, the Office of Leadership and Service Learning, International and Global Studies and the Lloyd International Honors College. This co-curricular program is open to both undergraduates and graduates who would like a framework for taking advantage of their time at UNCG to develop their 21st Century skill sets.
UNCG's Global Leadership Program is a pioneering and captivating innovation in international education. In a constantly shifting and intricate global society, the Program will be an essential addition to your educational experience. Today's employers want graduates who have done more than just attend university: they are recruiting and retaining people who have proven their potential for a leadership position and possess the knowledge and skills to function internationally.
While initiative, creativity, and communication are all important skills developed in the pursuit of your academic degree, the Global Leadership Program offers participants the opportunity to build their intercultural awareness, their global leadership skills, and their understanding of the responsibilities that attend global citizenship. These added skills will be invaluable assets that will provide you with a competitive edge in today's globalized environment.
In today's world ideas, cultures, products, media and people traverse national borders continuously. As a result, UNCG alumni will increasingly work in international and global contexts and will need to understand, adapt to and practice concepts that could only have been imagined a few years ago. Leadership, citizenship and cross-cultural understanding have taken on new meanings and have become essential for the successful citizen of the new globalized world.
The Global Leadership Program (GLP) is open to all domestic and international students at UNCG, demonstrating the University's commitment to the core value of internationalization and to the importance of enhancing the competencies of its graduates. The GLP welcomes students from all disciplines, whether in the liberal arts or the professional schools.
The core concepts of intercultural understanding, experiential learning and skills development promoted by the GLP will distinguish participants as individuals prepared to assume roles as effective global citizens.
Upon successful completion of the Global Leadership Program, UNCG students should possess a set of skills that enhance their development as leaders and, more importantly, as engaged world citizens with an appreciation of the importance of intercultural understanding reinforced by having applied these principles in their own international experiences.


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Alright I am having trouble understanding the speed rating. I have been throwing the beast and I can not get it to turn over on a flat shot so I am thinking I am not getting the disc up to speed. I am throwing FH so I thought I was gettign good spin. I know a more understable disc would be easier to turn but I don't get this whole speed thing. I can throw about 300-325. I have to put a lot of anney to get the beast that far.
So could I get a mamba or something in the range of -3 to -5 turn rating even though they are such high speed discs? I just want to turn over more flat shots and the champ beast is not doing it. Thanks for any advice you guys throw at me.


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Tividale 3, Sporting Khalsa 2.
A LATE piledriver from substitute Sam Williams bagged Tividale the JW Hunt Cup in dramatic fashion to complete a league and cup double.
The team from The Beeches ended a season to remember by adding to their Midland Alliance crown with a final victory over Sporting Khalsa at Molineux Stadium tonight.
Tividale started the brighter of the two sides and pushed forwards as soon as the whistle went.
It didn't take long for them to draw first blood. Defender Mark Smith met a fourth minute corner to send a powerful header towards goal. His effort was cleared off the line but forward Karl Edwards was first to react to slot home the rebound.
The goal didn't halt Khalsa's ambition, however, and they continued to come forwards themselves.
Keeper Charlie Price was called into action on 11 minutes as he smothered the ball at the feet of Khalsa's Liam Hughes.
However, in a open first half, it was Tivi that carved out the better opportunities.
Khalsa keeper Mariusz Kiesel made a sting of fine saves to keep his side in the contest.
First he palmed away a long-range effort from adventurous left back Zak Foster just past the 20 minute mark before saving from a Paskin header following another dangerous Tivi corner.
Though Khalsa continued to attack, they were limited to half chances for the most part. That was until Tivi gifted them a way back into the contest. They gave away the ball in their own half and the lively Habbershaw punished them with a powerful finish on 34 minutes.
Tivi responded well after the equaliser but another good save from Kiesel ensured the sides went in level at the break.
The second half was almost a carbon copy of the first. Tivi once again were quickest out of the blocks and created three good chances.
Winwood, Bellis and Downing all had efforts saved when they only had the keeper to beat.
Then, just like in the first half, Tivi gifted Khalsa a goal. Paskin put in a clumsy challenge in the area and the ref had no hesitation to point to the spot.
Hughes punished Tivi for not taking their chances by slotting the ball home to hand his side the lead on the hour mark.
A scrappy period ensued as Tivi chased the game but found it increasingly hard to create any clear cut chances. Andrew Parsons and Sam Williams came on with just over 15 minutes to play as the Alliance champions looked for a way back into the contest.
Then, as the game entered the last 10 minutes, Tivi started to get more possession as Khalsa looked content to play on the break.
The ball was fed to Edwards in the box once more and he coolly rolled the ball into the bottom corner to make it 2-2.
With the momentum behind them Tivi continued to pile forwards deep into injury time. A spell of pressure saw the ball cleared only as far as the edge of the box.
Williams latched onto the loose ball and fired a stunning low drive through a crowd of players and into the bottom corner with only a minute of injury time left to go.
There was still time for a moment of madness as Khalsa's Jon Cordy saw red in the aftermath of the winning goal as Tivi players celebrated with their bench.
A flare was thrown onto the pitch by a section of Tividale's support and Cordy was given his marching orders for launching it back into the stand.
However, there was no time for a Khalsa reply on the pitch and Tivi ended a memorable season by claiming a second piece of silverware.
Tividale: Price, Plows (Parsons 72), Foster, Field (Williams 72), Smith, Paskin, Winwood, Bellis, Waite, Edwards, Downing.
Unused subs: How, Huckfield, Beech.
Sporting Khalsa: Kiesel, Uppal, Williams (Tarbuck 76), Cordy, Forward, Radford, Holdcroft, Boswell, Hughes, Habbershaw (Lawley 54), Pearson (Campbell 54).
Unused subs: Holdcroaft, Stanton.


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"Very similar," Colts interim coach Bruce Arians said. "Aaron's very mobile, very accurate, got good velocity. Obviously, he can handle a face-paced game or a slow-paced game.
"I think they're very similar in a lot of ways," Arians continued. "Their size, athleticism. They're very similar. It's a good comparison."
Some would say it's a premature comparison, and that's a legitimate charge. Luck is a rookie, still feeling his way into the NFL game. Rodgers is in his eighth season, entering it as the NFL's all-time leader in passer rating and the reigning Most Valuable Player.
To his credit, Luck shies away from the comparison, just as he's avoided buying into the compare-and-contrast with Manning or fellow rookie Robert Griffin III.
"I think I've got a long way to go to be compared to Aaron Rodgers," Luck said. "He's definitely someone I enjoy watching. His command over the offense, when a guy looks covered, Aaron's always done a great job with back shoulder throws. When a tight end is running down the middle, putting it in the right spot or the only spot that it could be caught, and often times it is. It is a lot of fun to watch him play, and watch him make plays with his feet as well. He's a great quarterback."
Unlike Rodgers, who sat behind Brett Favre when he entered the league, Luck has been thrown into the mix from Day One. He'll have his hands, and his mind, full on Sunday as he prepares for one of the most aggressive defenses in the NFL. Linebacker Clay Matthews ranks second in the NFL in sacks. The Packers love to bring pressure and will do so especially against a rookie quarterback.
Where Luck also measures up favorably with the best veteran quarterbacks is in his introspection and willingness to study. He was asked this week about his completion percentage being only a little over 50 percent on short passes.
It's become apparent listening to Luck that his mind is as sharp as any rookie, and probably most veterans. He's making mistakes, certainly, but he's also assessing and correcting those mistakes.
"Nothing is easy in this league, as I'm finding out every weekend, every practice," he said. "(Short pass completions) is something I have to get better at, when a guy's open and there's good coverage, make sure the ball is in a good place where our guy can catch it and the defender can't. I understand, too, that will come with reps, come with time. If I'm not getting better every week, then I think that's where I would start worrying about it."
Chances are Rodgers will have the better day Sunday, with the Colts secondary beat up and using a third-string player (Cassius Vaughn) at one cornerback spot. It's also uncertain whether rush end Dwight Freeney will play, but he's unlikely to be his sharpest even if he does.
When Rodgers has time, and he's been sacked 16 times this season, he has plenty of receiving options.
The Packers, on the other hand, will try to hamper Luck with some heavy pressure.
Look for Luck to be on the run again, using his feet, not unlike Rodgers. Luck has been sacked five times this season, a number that would have been higher if not for his scrambling ability. Overall, Luck's performance has been so strong he ranks No.1 in ESPN's Total Quarterback Rating. Rodgers ranks 16th in the rankings. In the more traditional quarterback passer rating, Rodgers ranks 11th and Luck 24th.
"They are both guys that were born to play the position," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said, summarizing how he sees their similarities.
Someday, Luck could very well be playing the position just as effectively as Rodgers. That day might come sooner rather than later.
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Final Reflections
Bailey Booras – Well, the trip was indeed a "good price", and the memories, priceless! I especially loved camel riding in Essaouria and extreme walking along the base of the Atlas Mountains in Marrakesh. Reflecting on the trip, it was the guides who made Morocco as wonderful as it was for us. Mo-Mo, Jamal, Hakima, Shafiq and Said all helped us feel comfortable here. Zach and Nicole rocked too!
Joselle O'Brien – This trip to Morocco has proven to be so much more than I could have possibly hoped for and imagined. This trip has definitely become one of the best experiences that I know I will surely cherish throughout the rest of my lifetime. I will remain evermore appreciative of all the valuable people who all played an integral role in making this entire experience a reality for me. My family, all the new friends I've gained and spent the last nine days with, all our wonderful guides and of course all the other amazing Moroccans I've had the chance to interact with!
Amanda Foster – Morocco has been such an experience. I've learned a great deal from some great Moroccans. I will cherish these memories for the rest of my life. Actually, thinking back on what an awesome time I've had I might just stay and take Mo-Mo up on that marriage proposal! The scenery was amazing and the trip wouldn't mean nearly as much without our awesome guides. My favorite part of the trip was Essaouira and our guide Hakima, our talks were my favorite part of our time together. It was great to build new relationships and make others stronger. I would definitely recommend Morocco to UNE students.
Erika Newman – Overall I thought the trip was FUN and a great experience. From the busy city of Casablanca, to navigating our way through the souks, "good price, good price", to camel calls, and finally visiting the cascading waterfall in the Atlas Mountains. The memories of this trip will be held onto forever.
Ryan Warren – Morocco was a great experience and I am glad I was a part of it. It was a great learning experience while also a very FUN alternative spring break. I thank the University and the people involved with this trip for all their hard work. And most of all, SHUKRAN MOROCCO!


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Acidophilus is a term that is used to describe a group of bacteria that are primarily used to help aid in a person's proper digestion, as well as to have a healthy colon. Lactobacillus Acidophilus is one of the many strains of beneficial bacteria that have been added to a variety of milk products such as yoghurt, milk based drinks and cheeses. Lactobacillus acidophilus may also be combined with other good bacteria in order to promote better overall colon health and better immune system functionality.
Acidophilus actually lives and thrives in the human digestive tract, the oral mucosa and even in the female genitalia. Lactobacillus acidophilus helps maintain an acidic environment and this is what yeasts, harmful organisms and fungus hate.
History and Origin
The study of the effect of acidophilus to promote a healthier colon and to improve overall immune system functioning was first done in the early 20th century. It was during this time when Probiotics, the inclusion of beneficial bacteria to food or drinks to fight harmful organisms, was being discovered. Acidophilus is just one of the many strains of good bacteria that can help promote overall wellness and fight illnesses as well.
Ancient Uses
The use of acidophilus and the probiotic treatment were unheard of during the ancient times. Ancient tribes and cultures mainly relied on eating healthy food and living a healthy lifestyle in order to have overall wellness and to fight off any diseases. Illnesses were treated with herbal remedies that were found naturally everywhere.
Modern Uses
Acidophilus or Lactobacillus acidophilus strains added to milk products, especially yoghurt has been known to treat yeast infections and to decrease the bad bacteria population in a person's gastrointestinal system.
You can also prevent many infections, strengthen the immune system and have more energy to do more activities when you take regular doses of food and milk products fortified with acidophilus. With a healthy colon, nutrients and energy from food are better utilized. Your body may have more energy to spare as well.
It can prevent and treat diarrhea in children as well as in adults. It can also help ensure proper brain development in young children, with nutrients in food absorbed properly through a healthy colon.
Acidophilus supplements can also benefit people who are dieting. After doing colon cleansing, a healthy dose of Lactobacillus acidophilus is a must to increase the good bacteria population in the gut.
Side Effects
Lactobacillus acidophilus fortified milk products and supplements are encouraged for everyone. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding are also advised to drink or eat foods rich in good bacteria on a regular basis. There are absolutely no side effects and any adverse drug reactions with acidophilus.
There are people who may have an allergic reaction to milk products and to products that are fortified with acidophilus; at the first sign of an allergic reaction, seek medical help at once.
Using acidophilus and probiotics for the treatment of yeast infections and other illnesses does not take the place of taking prescribed antibiotics. Always consult a medical expert for diagnosis and medications for any infection. Always follow your doctor's advice for the appropriate treatment of any illness or infection. Consult a home remedy before starting treatment.
Our Expert
Paulina Nelega, RH, has been in private practice as a Clinical Herbalist for over 15 years. She has developed and taught courses in herbal medicine, and her articles on health have appeared in numerous publications. She is very passionate about the healing power of nature. Ask Dr. Jan