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as i was first becoming interested in buddhism several months ago, i was attracted to theravada because of the fact that it uses as it's basis the oldest documented words of the buddha, in more or less thier original state. also, it seemed less like a "religion", with it's lack of alot of gods & goddess' and rites & rituals, than alot of the mahayana schools i had read about.
but i am just a beginner, and you all have probably done more looking into all the different "schools" of buddhism than i have. so what i am curious about is this ; out of all the different schools under the buddhist umbrella, why did you decide that the theravada school was the right one for you ?
the more i look into other "types" of buddhism, they all have alot of good points and different ways of looking at things.
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Will Offer Student Matinee, 12/5
The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play by Rick Elice which tells the back story of Peter Pan, announced today that they have partnered with the NYC Department of Education to hold a special matinee for theater students on Wednesday, December 5 at 11:30 AM, with a post-show talkback following the performance.
The audience will include more than 1000 students and their teachers from fifteen schools across the five boroughs, including 30 displaced students from Scholars' Academy's "Broadway, Jr." program in Rockaway Beach, where the doors remain close from damaged caused by Hurricane Sandy. In addition to offering significantly discounted student tickets, the producers have added this unique matinee performance to respond to the needs of New York public schools. Peter and the Starcatcher is currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).
In conjunction with this unique matinee, the producers are offering complimentary workshops for students to enhance the theater education programming for participating NYC schools. The hope is that this matinee for students in grades 5 - 8 will expand the way Broadway productions partner with the NYC Department of Education, affording more New York City public school students the opportunity to have a complete Broadway experience.
Directed by Tony® Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony® Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on Wednesday, March 28 and opened to rave reviews on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Tickets are now on sale through January 6, 2013. The production recently took home five Tony® Awards, the most of any play this season, including Best Scenic Design (Donyale Werle), Best Lighting Design (Jeff Croiter), Best Costume Design (Paloma Young), and Best Sound Design (Darron L West).
In this innovative and imaginative new play, based on The New York Times best selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, a company of twelve actors plays more than a hundred unforgettable characters, all on a journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? This epic origin story of one of popular culture's most enduring and beloved characters proves that an audience's imagination can be the most captivating place in the world.
The cast of the acclaimed production includes Adam Chanler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Matthew Saldivar, Teddy Bergman, Arnie Burton, Matt D'Amico, Kevin Del Aguila, Carson Elrod, Evan Harrington, Rick Holmes, Isaiah Johnson, Eric Petersen, Betsy Hogg, Orville Mendoza, Jason Ralph and John Sanders.
The full creative team for Peter and the Starcatcher includes: Wayne Barker (Music), Steven Hoggett (Movement), Marco Paguia (Music Direction), Donyale Werle (Scenic Design), Paloma Young (Costume Design), Jeff Croiter (Lighting Design) and Darron L West (Sound Design).
The performance schedule for Peter and the Starcatcher is as follows: Tuesday – Thursday at 7:00 PM, Friday at 8:00 PM, Wednesday at 2:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 & 8:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM. Please note that due to the Halloween week, there will be no Wednesday night performance on October 31. Instead, there will be a 2pm and 7pm performance on Sunday, November 4.
Peter and the Starcatcher is produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, Disney Theatrical Productions, Suzan & Ken Wirth/DeBartolo Miggs, Catherine Schreiber, Daveed Frazier & Mark Thompson, Jack Lane, Jane Dubin, Allan S. Gordon/Adam S. Gordon, Baer & Casserly/Nathan Vernon, Rich Affannato/Peter Stern, Brunish & Trinchero/Laura Little Productions, Larry Hirschhorn/Hummel & Greene, Jamie deRoy & Probo Prods./Radio Mouse Ent., Hugh Hysell/Freedberg & Dale, and New York Theatre Workshop.
Tickets ($59 - $129) are currently available via Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre box office (256 West 47th Street). For more information on group offers (12 or more people), call 877-321-0020 or email email@example.com. A ticket lottery, open to the general public, takes place outside the Brooks Atkinson Theatre beginning two hours before each performance. Patrons can enter their names into the lottery, with an official drawing an hour and a half prior to curtain. Each winner may purchase up to two tickets at a price of $27 each (cash only).


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An Open Label Phase I Study of Subcutaneously Administered Recombinant Human GM-CSF in Patients With AIDS Virus Infection and Leukopenia
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To determine the safety, immunogenicity, biological activity, ad pharmacokinetics of sargramostim ( recombinant granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor; GM-CSF ) human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor ( GM-CSF ), given by subcutaneous ( SC ) injection to patients with leukopenia in association with HIV infection.
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- Serum antibody to HIV with or without evidence of HIV.
- Antigenemia.
- Anticipated survival of at least 6 months.
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- Kaposi's sarcoma.
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Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following conditions or symptoms are excluded:
- Malignancy other than Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Excessive diarrhea (more than 5 liquid or non-liquid stools per day).
- Currently hospitalized or hospitalized within the last 4 weeks for the treatment of opportunistic infection.
- Primary hematologic or infectious disorders unrelated to AIDS virus infection.
- Dementia or altered mental status that would prohibit the giving and understanding of informed consent.
Patients with the following are excluded:
- History of malignancy other than Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Currently hospitalized or hospitalized within 4 weeks for the treatment of opportunistic infection.
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- Marrow suppressive medication.
- Excluded within 4 weeks of study entry:
- Any investigational drug.
Prior Treatment:
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- Systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy.
- Irradiation.
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Excluded within 3 months of study entry:
- Regular, excessive users of alcohol, hallucinogens, or agents which are addicting.
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Every year, Don Ladhoff meets with many of the nation's largest retailers to talk about potatoes. The message he's hearing from some of those big chains is that they're ready — eager, even — to try something new.
Ladhoff, retail program consultant for the Denver-based U.S. Potato Board, recently had one such meeting with representatives from Wal-Mart and Sam's Club.
"They pleaded with me to take a message back to the industry that they're very interested in new varieties," he said.
"They said, 'Don't be intimidated by Sam's Club's volume.' Even if it's only bringing one pallet to one store, they want to bring this to their members and let the members decide."
The retail giants from Arkansas have thousands of locations nationwide, and satisfying volume needs with a new variety typically takes time.
"No one has that kind of volume sitting in their shed," Ladhoff said.
"It will take years to ramp up, but they're open to regional opportunities."
Jim Richter, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Rexburg, Idaho-based Wilcox Fresh, said it was encouraging to hear that retailers are looking for new items — even in light volumes. Wilcox Fresh plans to introduce a new variety later this year, he said.
"That's good news," Richter said of Wal-Mart's request.
"As product moves from being an idea, to test marketing, to introduction to the mainstream market, we can get things out where people can try the product. The more we move from being commodity-driven to market-driven, the better off we will be."
Ladhoff said though there may not be a potato that can do for spuds what the Honeycrisp did for apples, something less dramatic could still drive sales.
For example, he said that though bicolor sweet corn tastes similar to regular yellow sweet corn, the two-tone corn has boosted retail sales based on appearance.
"It looks different," he said. "That approach could work for potatoes."
Data prepared for the U.S. Potato Board by the Nielsen Perishables Group indicates that retailers aren't the only ones looking for something new.
More demand for specialties
Specialty potatoes — such as fingerlings, purples and gemstones — increased their share of category dollars 40.8% in 2011 while their share of category volume increased 52.3%.
"That segment of the potato category is growing dramatically," said Ladhoff, who said six of the 10 fastest growing potato items — by volume and dollar sales — are specialty products.
Specialties still represent just 1% of the potato category's overall volume.
"Consumers are becoming more aware of newer varieties," said Kathleen Triou, the potato board's vice president of domestic marketing.
"They're getting bolder. They're looking for inspiration, and they're finding it in those newer varieties. That's good news. It keeps the category new and fresh."
Shannon Patten, media and community relations manager for Publix Super Markets Inc., Lakeland, Fla., said sales of small premium potatoes in 12- to 28-ounce packages are increasing at a rapid rate.
"These potatoes are not usually on our customers' shopping lists," Patten said, "but when they're advertised it gives them the opportunity to try something new, and the results have been positive. Our customers enjoy the variety, and we are seeing a strong interest in these niche items."
Patten said individually wrapped, microwaveable potatoes also continue to grow in popularity.
Senior buyer Joe Santoro said sales of fingerlings are up at least 10% compared to a year ago at Nino Salvaggio International Markets, St. Clair Shores, Mich. He said the retailer's chefs also have created popular fingerling recipes in the prepared foods department.
"I have also noticed many more customers are asking about, or for, purple potatoes," he said.
"This seems to be the next big potato that our customers are willing to try."
The U.S. Potato Board launched a "Seven Days, Seven Ways" promotion in the fall to educate shoppers about the different types of potatoes — russets, yellows, purples, reds, whites, fingerlings and petites — and encouraged them to try something different every day of the week.
The campaign included point-of-sale materials, recipes, videos and media outreach.
Ladhoff said consumers who use more types of potatoes buy and consume more potatoes.
According to the potato board, when potatoes are purchased shopping trips average 10 minutes longer, result in twice as many items being purchased on average and 129% higher dollar rings.


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What a perfect way to cure the winter blues. Sure, mangoes aren't in season, but you know what else isn't in season in Oregon? Sunshine! This colorful salad is just the ticket to brighten up your day and beat back the doldrums.
Amaranth Mango Salad
- 1/2 cup plain Yogurt
- 1-1/2 tsp Curry Powder
- 1 tsp grated Ginger (about 1-inch)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 cup Organic Amaranth Grain
- 1-1/2 cups Water
- 1-1/2 cups chopped Mango (about one 1 lb mango)
- 1/2 cup diced Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Tbsp diced Jalapeno
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh Mint
- 2 Tbsp chopped Cilantro
Step 1
Combine the yogurt, curry, ginger and salt and chill until ready to use.
Step 2
Bring water to a boil. Add amaranth, reduce heat to low and simmer until water has been absorbed, about 20 – 25 minutes. Remove from heat and drain off excess water.
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VAN drivers have been warned not to leave valuable tools in vehicles overnight.
Officers were called to two incidents in The Commons, Colchester, overnight between June 23 and 24.
Hundreds of pounds worth of tools were stolen.
Police want to hear from anyone who has been offered second hand tools to buy.
Items taken include a Makita cordless drill and jigsaw, Erbauer electric sander and hammer drill, and a Dewalt laser level.
The other victim lost a B&Q chainsaw, and three spirit levels.
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ASPIRING medical students across Swindon gained hands-on experience at the Great Western Hospital this week exploring the field of medicine directly from the wards.
A total of 28 A-level pupils from New College, Ridgeway and St Joseph's, as well as Cirencester and Chippenham, were selected to join the Dare to Doctor course, which started on Thursday and finished today, and offered a unique insight into the day-to-day work of Swindon's consultants.
From shadowing junior doctors and consultants on their rounds and in the operating theatre, to practicing first aid and taking blood pressure on simulation mannequins, the teenagers covered more ground than most of their peers applying to read medicine at university.
Now in its third year, the programme was also a chance for the hospital to build a relationship with future medics and perhaps encourage them to return to GWH as junior doctors.
"The aim is to give sixth-form students at the end of their AS level year a taste of what it's like to be a doctor essentially," said clinical teaching fellow, Dr Helen Dee.
"And if they enjoy their experience here they might come back as junior doctors."
She added: "The students shadowed junior doctors and consultants and they learned basic clinical skills like listening to the heart and taking blood pressure. We use a human patient simulation mannequin to teach them to listen to breathing.
"It can be really hard to obtain work experience in a hospital. And I think this is part of the value of this course. You are making a choice at 18 about what you want to do for the rest of your life so we want to help students make an informed choice. And applications are so rigorous these days that it will help them especially in interviews."
The programme was just the incentive many needed to take the plunge and apply to study medicine at university.
"I think it's really useful," said 17-year-old Eliska Dsouza, a New College student. "It is not just me sitting there and them telling me about it, it's about experiencing it. Every day I'm learning something new. Being able to practice taking blood pressure and using a stethoscope has been really good. At school we don't have access to simulation mannequins."
The course reassured 17-year-old Dawid Akala he had made the right decision by choosing a career in medicine.
"I found the course quite exciting because we got to see what we may be doing in the future," said the New College student from North Swindon.
"I have just done my AS levels and it is motivating me to do better in college because you know what you are working towards. Shadowing doctors was the best part. It was a really good opportunity to ask questions.
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I am trying to understand Kamma (Seed) and Kamma-phala (fruit of the seed).
My question is :- One Wholesome/Unwholesome/Neither wholesome or unwholesome Kamma has been done in a situation then does the exact situation needs to come into being for that kamma to become ripe?.
To give you a simile:- Suppose for your own selfish reasons you hurt someone who loves you or you leave someone who loves...........The Phala would need the same situation to happen again to ripe?....Like YOU have to fall in love with someone and then that someone will ditch you .
Or the bad Kamma of leaving that girl will be repaid in other forms irrelevant to the original situation (Like you getting Ill or getting a disease for the original bad kamma of ditching a girl who loves you).
I hope you understood about my first question.
2. My second question is that :- Buddha has said that it is better that you get the Phala in this life itself because if NOT then your accumulated Kamma which did not get an opportunity to ripen (phala) would have accumulated so much that it could decide your next rebirth (next realm of existence).
I know the Buddha said that it is useless to predict or link Kamma and results. But forgive me if I ask this :- Do people who move closer towards Enlightenment have quicker results of Kamma and Phala (like within a Month or so) and people who are far away from Spirituality and Enlightenment have Longer gap between Karma and Phala?.


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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and marina
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Kennebunkport hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Kennebunkport Village Green and W. Robert Paine Gallery. Mast Cove Galleries and St. Ann's Episcopal Church are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Features
2 restaurants, a marina, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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Nonantum Resort features a marina and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. Event facilities measuring 5400 square feet (502 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Nonantum Resort has designated areas for smoking.
- Free wired Internet
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 109
- Number of floors - 4
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Marina on site
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Year Built 1883
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 5400
- Conference space size (meters) - 502
- Number of meeting rooms - 8
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
95 Ocean - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Heckmans Pub - This pub serves dinner only.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Kayaking on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Sailing on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: USD 15.95 per person (approximately)
- Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night
Hotel Name
- Nonantum
- Nonantum Kennebunkport
- Nonantum Resort
- Nonantum Resort Kennebunkport
- Nonantum Hotel Kennebunkport
- Nonantum Resort Kennebunkport, Maine
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A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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The penalty process starts after a game when Ernst is alerted by the league statisticians if there have been any major penalties that carry automatic game misconducts or match penalties. Those fouls are automatically reviewed.
Ernst will download the video and look at it before going to bed, running through the criteria he considers.
``Was there a penalty called?'' Ernst said. ``Who was the offending player? Is the other player injured? Was it intentional? Did he catch the player in a bad spot, or was the player putting himself into a bad spot?''
He won't make any decisions until the morning.
If there's a play that was not penalized that a coach wants reviewed, it's his responsibility to alert Ernst by text, email or phone call by noon local time the next day. Asking for a review costs a team $100, but that fee is returned if the appeal results in a fine or a suspension.
Some teams use the appeal process a great deal, and others not at all.
So far this season, the Komets have only lost three players to suspensions, as Brent Henley, Kaleigh Schrock and Daniel Maggio have served one game each.
When a play is up for review, Ernst will also get comments from ECHL Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Zavatsky. ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna is always aware of any suspensions.
Ernst will also consult with other people in the hockey world he respects.
``Some of them are easy, where we say, `OK, that guy should be sitting for a couple of games,' '' Ernst said. ``The other ones, there times where it can take a few hours. You think about it, you get all your ducks in a row, and you look and see if the player has a history of this. Is this his first time.''
Ernst said he has histories of every player in the league as far back as 2000, but he's primarily concerned with recent history. There's usually not much point in holding an incident from six or seven years ago against a player who hasn't had a major incident since.
Under the best circumstances, Ernst can let the coaches know of his ruling by the time they are coming off the ice from morning skates. That allows the coach to set up his lineup for that night's game or make a call-up for another player if necessary.
If Ernst needs more time, he'll announce a player is going to receive an indefinite suspension until he can make a ruling. That means the player is going to at least miss that night's game. If a player is facing a major suspension, Ernst likes to talk to the coach and the player personally.
``I want to see what they were thinking,'' Ernst said. ``A lot of times when I have talked to the players it's been good because we walk them through the process. They give their side, and there hasn't been a player who has given me grief. They apologize. It's been really good as far as that goes. It's helped.''
Unlike the Central Hockey League where the Komets played the last two seasons, the ECHL does not have an appeals process for players to protest a ruling.
The goal is to maintain the same standards and practices throughout the playoffs. Over the last two seasons, all but one playoff game has had a supervisor present, Ernst said. Their job is partially to hold meetings with coaches the morning before games and with the on-ice officials in the afternoon. They will inform officials of past incidents during a series and any trends that need attention.
The one golden rule is that coaches are not permitted to call Ernst after games to complain about officials. They can call the next morning, which usually is enough time to allow the coach to cool off a little.
``The way I look at it, there's going to be discipline because guys are going to get caught in certain spots and that's just the game of hockey,'' Ernst said. ``I've told people I have the best job in hockey: I get to run hockey operations and run the officiating. If you are a hockey junkie, and I am, what better thing is there than to get up in the morning and talk and work hockey.''
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a resident of Amador Estates
on Sep 28, 2013 at 5:25 pm
The problem with the Chabot-Las Positas District is simple: cronyism. Over the past five years, one qualified leader after another has been chased off for refusing to play the "good ol boys" game.
All you have to do is look at what happened to Chancellor Joel Kinnamon. He did not recommend the "chosen one" that the Board wanted to be president at Chabot. The Board overruled Kinnamon and hired their inside candidate even though the candidate did not meet the minimum qualifications.
Pretty soon, Kinnamon was told he needed to go and other administrators were right behind him. Kinnamon sued. After spending about $250,000 to fight the lawsuit, the district settled. Kinnamon got a better job and a $300,000 check from the Board. You can find this by looking at page 3 of the minutes from the April meeting at Web Link.
Look at the hiring since Kinnamon left. It's like a friends and family plan. The solution is very simple. It's time for a new Board.
a resident of Amador Estates
on Sep 28, 2013 at 8:57 pm
How 'bout a wild idea.
Consider hiring someone with a business degree and who has achieved success in the private sector. This might increase the success potential of the community college. Higher education institutions place far too much emphasis on "ed admin" degrees than on hiring people with business backgrounds who have demonstrated success in a variety of organizations, not just educational institutions.
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Here is my bag along with a little commentary on each disc. I'd appreciate any suggestions where noted.
ALSO: I'm considering a PLS to compliment my JLS. I hear pretty good things about them, but off the bat would it seem as if there would be too much overlap?
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170 SOLS - a Little straight than my SOLF
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171 DGA Champion like plastic Tsunami - My arm may be a tad weak for it but I find it pretty overstable. Could use suggestions for something a tad easier to throw
177 Proton Axis - straight shots with minimal fade up to 250-300'
180 Eclipse Vector - Flat, used for shots that need more lateral movement than axis.
180 Proton Vector - Domey as all hell. Stands up to wind and is very overstable. More a niche Disc
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After being told that they didn't have a plan of treatment for him, just follow up ct or mri every 3 months. So we did go for a nother opinion. I could not just sit and wait ! He was asessed at Barnes by DR Chapman, He is just the most down to earth Dr, we have ever met, we liked him right away. He said should my husband was ok'ed for surgery that his other problems, portal hypertension and large hernia would also be fixed. But folks, it has to go thru Medicare to be approved. He is 67 yrs old and He is so weak and sick alot. He sleeps alot and that scares me.Monday we are going back for ct scan at Barnes, I worry that we are running out of time.
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I did comment last summer on Daisy thread but since then I have had computer problems and also there was harvest, dr appt a few hospital stays , a cute little new granddaughter and just busy. If he would be cleared for a transplant it would be his best chance.. I know that Cathy has alot of good things to say about Barnes and Dr Chapman and I see why.


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The Cutters moved to Fort Wayne when Weston accepted a job at the University of Saint Francis. Ellen, a city planner, is a partner in a community and economic development consulting firm in Atlanta. She telecommutes.
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Both are impressed with the city's efforts to revitalize downtown but wish for more citizen involvement.
"It was really clear the community was doing everything right" in terms of downtown development, Ellen said.
They are as pleased with the house as they are with the neighborhood. Built in 1910, it had been extensively rehabbed by the previous owner, who tore out a wall to open up the kitchen to a dining area. The Cutters did some landscaping and repainting, added a fence in back, and also added some ductwork to make the baby's room warmer.
The house has three bedrooms (there were four, but a wall was removed to enlarge the master) and two-and-a-half baths. The basement is an old-fashioned cellar, good for storage and the washer and dryer, but not the type of basement that could be finished into a room.
However, the previous owner converted the third story into a nice-sized room for watching TV or pursuing hobbies. Ellen pictures turning a nook up there into a play area for Josephine when she gets older.
The Cutters intend to stay in Williams Woodland Park and eventually will enroll Josephine in a local school. Weston is interested in Fort Wayne Community Schools' Montessori program.
"We plan to raise kids here," Ellen said.
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Historic home tourWhat: Williams Woodland Park Holiday Home Tour featuring seven historic homes, two apartments in Fairfield Manor, the Rialto Theater and the Center for Nonviolence, which will host a traditional English tea room with readings from works by Charles Dickens. Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides will be available throughout the tour.
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $10 presale tickets available at Nature's Corner, Bittersweet Gifts, Antiques on Broadway, Candlelight Antiques and all Lake City Bank locations. Presale family package: four tickets for $36. Tickets are $12 the day of the tour at Simpson United Methodist Church, 2501 S. Harrison St.
Etc.: For more information on the neighborhood, go to www.williamswoodlandpark.com.


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Pews are out. Seats are in.
For megachurches , wanna-be megachurches, or even just your run of the mill warehouse style rent-a-church, there's just no better way to seat white Christians.
The great theater seating initiative has been on the white Christian agenda for some time. For decades now, white Christians have been moving down the spectrum from group mentality toward an emphasis on individuals. This lead to the need for individual seating. White Christians logically determined that since they treat each service like entertainment, they might as well arrange church seating as if they're running a movie theater.
The transition to individualized comfortable chairs is only the first step in the white Christian church furniture revamp. They're likely just a few years away from big-gulp cup holders and a computerized magnetic strip that allows participants to scan their credit card during the offering.
For white Christians, the only conceivable negative of theater seating (other than making the worship experience SO comfortable that attendees fall asleep) is that in non-capacity crowds, individual seats require all church goers to maintain a regulated, standardized distance away from each other. This means that when the offering plates are passed, there's no more of that good old fashioned "pew-slide" to get the plate from one end of the half-empty row to the other. White Christians are now forced to stand up and implement the awkward offertory two-step: the side-shuffle to to pass the plate across 10 empty chairs to the closest fellow-congregant.


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Booking Ryback to the top of the WWE
by, 09-26-2012 at 06:09 PM (24034 Views)
Here is how I'd book Ryback to the top of the WWE: PPVs underlines w/opponents in bold along with championship type.
HIAC beats Miz for the IC title.
Survivor Series: Championship scramble-defeats Miz vs Otunga vs Brodus Clay vs Kofi....title changes throughout the match w/champion given the last entry in the championship scramble. Comes in and dominates holds the belt in the air standing over 4 bodies on the mat.
TLC beats Brodus Clay in a tables match for the IC title. Why two faces going at it for the IC title? Clay is having a movie coming out and they plan on changing his gimmick. Dominating Clay and taking him out for a while gets Ryback over for beating a big man. Also gets Clay off TV to debut a new gimmick when he returns.
Royal Rumble beats Christian and retains the IC title. Why Christian? Returning Christian wants his IC title back. Plus he is a very good heel. Why not in the Rumble match? Don't want him to get eliminated to lose steam. Need to keep the momentum of Ryback going with Ws.
Elimination Chamber beats Mark Henry and retains IC title. Mark Henry tries to remind everyone that he is the most dominant man in the WWE before he left and still is. However, Ryback proves he is now after defeating him. The question is asked who is left?
WM29 beats Big Show to retain his IC title. It was bigger than the title. It was about who was the most dominant man in the WWE. Big Show took it as a slap in the face to hear some people believed it was Ryback. If Show is going to be on WM, it should be for a good purpose. No man I want to see Ryback face more than the Big Show. WM29 would have a huge moment in the midcard we'd all remember that involves the IC title.
Extreme Rules beats Big Show in a Last Man Standing match to retain his IC title. Big Show claims it was a fluke as always for fueds to continue through the ppv after Wrestlemania. Ryback keeps the big man down for the count of 10 to put the IC title prestige through the roof.
Over the Limit DQ'd for using the chair on Del Rio in IC title match. The plan is from post WM to face other main event talent and former world champions. Never pinned or submitted, but Del Rio brought the chair in the ring and Ryback used it on him which is why the ref stopped the match.
No Way Out retains IC title in a Steel cage match vs Del Rio via pinfall. Del Rio claims he used the title on purpose because he took Ryback to the limit. To make sure no DQs, countouts, or interference.....put them inside a steel cage. Leaves Del Rio and his manager laying as he leaves the IC champion.
MITB loses the IC title in a triple threat match. Rhodes/Scholars decide they want gold and decide to find a way to get the title off Ryback is by doing it as a tag team. Sandow leaves as the IC champ thanks to Kane. Kane distracted Ryback while the pinfall happened. Music hit and he walked out at the top of the ramp. Ryback locked eyes with him attempting to meet him face to face losing the IC title w/o getting pinned.
Summerslam wins by DQ thanks to Kane yet again getting involved Rybacks match. Ryback faced Sandow for the IC title, but Kane came out and pulled Ryback out of the ring attacking him. Takes him out of the IC title picture without getting pinned or submit. Fued w/Kane is intriguing.
NOC beats Kane via countout. Why did Kane attack Ryback? People began considering him a monster. He believes he should be the only monster in the WWE. Which is why he targeted Ryback in the first place. During the match, Kane was down with Ryback building momentum for his finish. Lights go out and lights came back on with no Kane in site. Ref gave the match to Ryback after he counted Kane out because Kane wasn't in the ring for 10 seconds.
HIAC beats Kane inside HIAC. Kane explains his absense at NOC. He claims it wasn't the right place, time, and it wasn't the right match. He wanted it inside the HIAC. Ryback of course beats him.....
Survivor Series Sheamus & Ryback are the soul survivors of their classic Survivor Series elimination match. GM names Ryback team captain to teach Rhodes Scholars and other heels a lesson. Sheamus was put on the team made by GM. Sheamus took it as a slap in the face not to be named captain. He attacks Ryback after the match using the brogue kick.
TLC beats Sheamus in a tables match. To up the stakes of the match, GM promised that the winner of the match would receive the last entry in the Royal Rumble match.
Royal Rumble wins the Royal Rumble match to face any World champion he wants to face.
No Way Out beats Dolph Ziggler for his world title oppurtunity at WM 30. Why Ziggler? He claims GM was favoring him by not only naming him the captain of that team at Survivor Series, but to add the #30 entry to one of his matches.
WM 30 beats Wade Barrett for the world title. It doesn't really matter who it was rather it be Bryan, Punk, or whoever else. Figure it should be a least establish guy like Barrett so he could have matchups vs Punk, Bryan and Cena on other major ppvs. Why world title? It doesn't really matter which, but WWE had been the one with the most prestige. Time that it got some love as well. Who defeats Ryback? Don't know, maybe some young gun comes up and does it similar to how Warrior defeated Hogan. Or maybe, Cena does it at WM 31? LOL!


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GenVec, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a conditional license for GenVec's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine for use in cattle. APHIS issued the conditional license to Antelope Valley Bios, Inc., who manufactured the vaccine under a contract from GenVec. The vaccine was developed and tested under a contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate. This is the first FMD vaccine licensed by the USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics.
"This conditional approval is a significant event as it represents GenVec's first approved product," noted Bryan T. Butman, Ph.D., GenVec's Senior Vice President of Vector Operations and the Head of GenVec's FMD program. "This achievement demonstrates GenVec's ability to bring its technology through the regulatory review process and validates the utility of our core technology to make effective genetic vaccines."
The FMD vaccine, initially discovered and tested by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), was developed by GenVec scientists in collaboration with the DHS S&T Directorate's Targeted Advanced Development Branch at Plum Island Animal Disease Center.
GenVec's novel FMD vaccine approach utilizes GenVec's proprietary adenovector technology and is manufactured on a proprietary GenVec cell line that is capable of producing antigens without the use of the highly contagious FMD virus. Because the vaccine is produced without using live or killed virus materials, it can be produced cost effectively in the U.S. and around the world.
Under the conditional license, the product may be distributed as authorized by Federal emergency management officials within USDA, should the need for the product arise. APHIS issues conditional licenses in the event of an emergency situation, limited market or other special circumstance. In this case, the special circumstance was the need for an FMD vaccine that was capable of being manufactured in the U.S. that allowed for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated animals. The vaccine will now be available to agriculture officials in the event of an FMD emergency situation.
In a related, but separate effort, GenVec has licensed to Merial, the animal health division of Sanofi, the rights to develop and commercialize GenVec's proprietary vaccine technology for use against foot-and-mouth disease in cattle.
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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hooved animals. Although not usually fatal, it causes suffering and vastly reduces animals' commercial value by reducing their weight and milk output. Clinical signs include fever and blister-like lesions, excessive salivation, lameness and decreased feed consumption. FMD is widely believed to be the most economically devastating livestock disease in the world. While the United States has not had an outbreak of FMD since 1929, the highly contagious nature of FMD, and the grave economic consequences of an outbreak, has made developing a vaccine and anti-viral candidates a high priority of the U.S. government.
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Mariners hope their biggest splash is yet to come
General manager Jack Zduriencik is cognizant of his fans' wishes, and he told FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal on Thursday that he is "wide open" to further reinforcements for his lineup, ideally including a "leadoff man" and "middle-of-the-order bat." Hamilton denied earlier this week that the Mariners were seriously involved in his sweepstakes, but Zduriencik said on the KJR 950 radio show, "Mitch in the Morning," that Seattle offered him a four-year deal worth $100 million, with vesting options for 2017 and 2018. The competitiveness of that proposal is debatable, but the GM's transparency eliminates any doubt that he has abundant payroll flexibility with which to continue improving the team.
That's a good thing for Zduriencik, because—as Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller mentioned in response to a listener's email on yesterday's "Effectively Wild" podcast—Jack Z. is entering his fifth year at the helm, the point when, in most cases, a general manager can be held fully responsible for the state of his organization. Zduriencik's seat may not be so hot that he would get sacked if the Mariners fail to earn a post-season berth in 2013, but a fourth consecutive losing season won't be easy for the brass to swallow.
Based on Rosenthal's description of Zduriencik's holiday wish list, a certain dawdling center fielder seems a perfect match, as Ben noted in his overview of the possible fits for Bourn yesterday. The Mariners were first connected to Michael Bourn at the Winter Meetings, in this blog post by CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, and most of the other teams that Heyman mentioned have since plugged their center-field holes. His bidding is most likely down to the Mariners and Rangers, and while his agent, Scott Boras, is in no hurry to finalize a deal, Zduriencik—given the aforementioned five-year window—might be every bit as desperate as his counterpart, Jon Daniels.
Some hesitation to commit big money to Bourn is understandable on Zduriencik's part, considering that his four-year, $36 million hitch with Chone Figgins devolved into a fiasco. Coming off of a 7.2 WARP campaign for the Angels, the now-34-year-old Figgins cost the Mariners 2.4 wins over three seasons, before finally getting designated for assignment in November. Bourn is a similar player to Figgins, in that speed and defense play a significant role in his overall value, but unlike Figgins, he is an up-the-middle defender with a relatively clean injury history and a more consistent track record of 3.0- to 4.0-win production.
Another hindrance to signing Bourn, from Seattle's standpoint, is that he declined a qualifying offer from the Braves, and thus would require the Mariners to cough up the 12th overall pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. As is evident from the top-10 list compiled by our prospect staff, Zduriencik's system is teeming with high-ceiling pitchers but suffers from a dearth of impact bats, with last year's first-rounder, catcher Mike Zunino, possibly representing a notable exception. Zduriencik, perhaps because of the importance of the coming year or two, was willing to part with the pick to sign Hamilton; whether he would surrender it for Bourn remains to be seen.
With Hamilton and Nick Swisher already signed, if the Mariners choose to look past Bourn, Zduriencik will probably turn to the trade market. And while the Mariners may not match up especially well with the pitching-rich Diamondbacks, Kevin Towers can expect plenty of calls from other teams in the coming days…
Guess who might be back on the block? Justin Upton
The problem with trading Kubel, as an executive told Rosenthal on Thursday, is that the Diamondbacks "wouldn't get a lot for him." A part-time player (.257 career TAv versus left-handed pitching) with poor range, even for a corner outfielder, Kubel is best utilized in a designated-hitter platoon, and he has not delivered more than 0.6 WARP in a season since 2009. With a $7.5 million payday coming for 2013, to go with a $1 million buyout on an equally rich 2014 option, Kubel also is not a bargain. Put those two factors together, and it's easy to see why Towers will struggle to extract a useful piece in exchange for the 30-year-old former Twin.
Upton, as Heyman wrote, is unlikely to be moved unless the Rangers cave on Towers' demand of a young shortstop—namely, either Elvis Andrus or Jurickson Profar. So far, there have been no signs that Daniels is inclined to include either of them, and it's possible that both could contribute to the Rangers in 2013, if second baseman Ian Kinsler moves to first. The Mariners could make a play for Upton, but they lack the young left-side infielders that Towers covets, and the Rays, who were once among the rumored suitors, have since reeled in Wil Myers from the Royals.
That leaves Parra, who, like Kubel, bats left-handed, but, unlike Kubel, is a very good defensive outfielder. Trading Parra would leave the Diamondbacks with a $12.5 million Kubel-Ross timeshare in left field, and potentially a need to supplant Kubel after the season. It would also entail a steadfast commitment to either Adam Eaton or A.J. Pollock in center field, since none of the other incumbents can adequately handle the position. On the other hand, Parra—who is arbitration eligible for the first time this winter—could attract far more suitors and fetch a much more enticing piece than Kubel would.
With Bourn representing the last man standing in the free-agent outfield market, the ball is in Towers' court—and, as R.J. Anderson pointed out in his analysis of the Ross signing—the veteran GM "once called himself a sludge merchant for a reason." Someone will go, but to find out who it will be, all we can do is wait.
Daniel Rathman is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @danielrathman
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Dec 28, 2012 07:54 AM
Daniel Rathman
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Lots of good points, JoshC77, and thanks for reading.
Dec 28, 2012 09:24 AM
Well thank you for writing Daniel, nothing like some good trade rumors to spice up a cold, snowy December. The Ross signing really set things up nicely for some good old fashioned trade speculation :)
Dec 28, 2012 10:15 AM
Travis Leleu
These are good points, but I could see Towers hedging against Gregorious with one of the TEX shortstops. If they both develop, you can move one of them for huge returns. No prospect is a sure thing, and teams will pay for huge up the middle players.
Dec 28, 2012 14:24 PM
Any body else thinking about what Elizabeth Kubel-Ross would look like? Or what this 2 headed monster's ideas on death and dying would be?
Dec 28, 2012 08:18 AM
Did MLB do away with the rule that teams in the top half of the draft (picks 1-15) don't have to forfeit their 1st round pick? If the Ms signed Bourn I think they would give up a 2nd.
Dec 28, 2012 11:33 AM
Only the top 10 picks are protected under the new CBA, instead of the top 15, so the Mariners' pick at 12 would be the one they would surrender.
Dec 28, 2012 11:41 AM
This has been an unusually bad offseason for the Dbacks. They trade 5 years of cost control on Trevor Bauer for a no hit shortstop propspect. They commit to 3 years of a past 30 Cody Ross, who was not really more than a platoon player in his prime, albeit a good one. They continue to think about dealing a young, pre-prime Upton whose upside is monstrous, and who produces even in a "down" year. The only move I sort of understand was the relatively cheap deal given to McCarthy which seems like a worthwhile risk if he can overcome his head injury. But man, I just dont understand where this franchise is going, particularly given their excellent performance in 2011 and their assemblage of a still decent core of young talent.
Dec 28, 2012 12:20 PM
I totally forgot to mention the headscratching trade of Chris Young for Pennington.
Dec 29, 2012 09:37 AM
Don't forget about that key acquisition of Heath Bell.....
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Brent crude prices fell to a six-week low below $110 per barrel on Friday, erasing all gains so far in 2013 as political gridlock in Washington was set to trigger automatic U.S. budget cuts.
Since hitting a nine-month high of $119.20 in early February, Brent has dropped by around $9 a barrel over the last three weeks as concerns about oil demand during a sluggish economic recovery have reemerged.
In Washington on Friday, $85 billion in automatic spending cuts known as "sequestration" were about to kick in as the White House and Republicans remained at loggerheads over the federal budget, weighing on the economy of the world's largest oil consumer.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the cuts could knock at least 0.5 percentage points off U.S. economic growth this year and weigh on the rest of the global economy.
"Despite some green shoots in the United States, the growth forecast remains mediocre, unemployment stubbornly high and economic data inconsistent," said oil brokerage PVM in a note to clients.
Brent crude futures fell to a low of $109.82, their weakest since mid-January, before paring losses after the release of data showing that the pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector picked up in February.
Brent settled at $110.40, down 98 cents on the day and taking losses to week to $3.69 a barrel for the third consecutive weekly loss.
U.S. crude fell $1.37 to settle at $90.68, taking losses for the week to $2.45. The front-month contract for April delivery hit a low of $90.04, the weakest since December, and tested below its 200-day moving average at $90.38 a barrel, a key indicator of market sentiment watched by traders.
Crude oil exports from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries also rose in February, a Reuters survey found, marking the first monthly increase since October and further weighing on prices.
Supply from the 12-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was 30.32 million barrels per day (bpd), up from 30.21 million bpd in January, the survey of shipping data and sources at oil firms, OPEC and consultants found.
Weak growth data out of Europe and China added to fears the global economic recovery is still sputtering.
European surveys showed British manufacturing shrank unexpectedly in February while France's factories suffered their 12th straight monthly fall in output. Also falling was industrial activity in Spain and Italy.
In China, domestic and foreign demand slackened as the official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) missed expectations, coming in at 50.1, the government said on Friday. This was its lowest reading since September.
Chinese data showing factory growth cooled in February also dampened the mood on commodity markets.
"China is the main economic and oil demand growth engine of the world," said Dominick Chirichella of the Energy Management Institute in New York.
"If China's manufacturing is slowing it strongly suggests that oil consumption in China is going to also slow." (Additional reporting by Gabriel Debenedetti in New York, Dasha Afanasieva in London and Luke Pachymuthu in Singapore; Editing by Jason Neely, David Gregorio and Chizu Nomiyama)