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Effective Date: 10/01/2003, Docket: RP00-477-005, Status: Effective
Sixth Revised Sheet No. 153 Sixth Revised Sheet No. 153 : Effective
Superseding: Fourth Revised Sheet No. 153
INTERRUPTIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (continued)
route) to any level not less than the minimum or more than the maximum
rates established for this Rate Schedule and set forth in the Summary of
Rates and Charges in Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff. In the event that
Transporter makes such an adjustment, such adjusted rate (a) shall apply
solely to service at the receipt and/or delivery points agreed upon by
Transporter and (b) shall be applicable solely for the quantity and period
agreed upon by Transporter. By mutual agreement between Transporter and
Shipper, discounts may be limited consistent with the provisions of
Section 5.1 of the pro forma service agreement applicable to this Rate
Schedule IT.
In the event Transporter and Shipper agree to establish a rate which is
not subject to change and which is to be charged for the duration of the
transportation service, said rate will be set forth in the applicable
Transportation Contract. Transporter shall file with the Commission the
required reports of any adjustment below the maximum rates for service
under this Rate Schedule.
5.2 Facilities Charge: In addition to the other charges pursuant to Section
5.1 of this Rate Schedule, Transporter may charge Shipper an amount to
reflect the cost of Tap Facilities or Tap and Connecting Facilities as
provided in Article XVII of the General Terms and Conditions of
Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff. Any applicable Facilities Charge may be
stated in the Transportation Service Agreement.
5.3 Incidental Charges: In addition to the other charges pursuant to Sections
5.1 and 5.2 of this Rate Schedule, Transporter shall charge Shipper an
amount to reimburse Transporter for any filing or similar fees, which have
not been previously paid by Shipper, which Transporter incurs in rendering
service hereunder. Transporter shall not use the amounts so collected as
revenues or costs in establishing its general system rates. The applicable
Incidental Charges shall be stated in the Transportation Contract.

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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Three Great B's – Bach, Beethoven, and Bartok!
- November 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Concert Hall
Jeffrey Siegel delves into the creative genius of three of the most revered composers the world has ever known in his second Keyboard Conversations concert of the season. In a stellar performance, this distinguished pianist explores Bach's festive Choral Prelude, Beethoven's ardent, lyrical Sonata, No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78; and Bartók's vibrant, zesty Romanian Folk Dances, pensive Bagatelles, and witty, tuneful Rondo in C. For over four decades, Mr. Siegel has delighted audiences with his virtuosity at the piano and his fascinating insight into the world's most revered composers and their works. "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post)
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3. Isabel Marant Etoile flower embroidered gauze top
4. Miu Miu printed halter-neck bikini
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6. Isabel Marant Etoile isir printed corduroy skirt
7. Kiki de Montparnasse le soleil soft cup bra
8. J Crew helena striped mini dress
9. Valentino crystal embellished leather skinny belt
Considering that the Net-a-Porter US sale has been going on for some time, it has taken a lot of restraint for me to avoid looking through while creating multiple wishlists. In the spirit of Christmas, of course, I couldn't help but curate a "small" selection of things that have caught my eye. A new bikini, because, with summer here we all know that is absolutely necessary, and those tiger print ballet flats to befriend my kittys would be the most welcome additions. And if they don't end up in my Christmas stocking.. well.. final reductions can't be too far off 😉 Only two more sleeps to go til Christmas!


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Hollywood Now: Chris Pine, Rachel Weisz & Ari Graynor, Plus So Many Babies!By Gerri Miller
New flicks with celebs in interfaith relationships and from interfaith backgrounds, plus their baby news!Go To Pop Culture
Spring, 2011
The current intermarriage rate in the Jewish community is 47%. This figure is 10 years old (see below), but it is the most up-to-date figure available. The rest of this document summarizes key statistics related to Jewish intermarriage, with references and links to their sources.
For much of American Jewish history, intermarriage was relatively rare. The incidence of intermarriage started to increase in the 1970s (from 13% to 28%). Many Jews know the story of a relative who was disowned (in some cases, mourned as if he or she had died) when he or she married a non-Jew.
In response to the increase in intermarriage, the Reform movement took two controversial steps: it created an outreach department to reach out to and welcome intermarried couples, and decided to recognize the children of Jewish fathers and non-Jewish mothers as Jews (under traditional Jewish law, only children of Jewish mothers are considered Jews).
But when the 1990 National Jewish Population Survey revealed that close to half of all new marriages involving Jews in the previous five years were to non-Jews, intermarriage shot to the top of the Jewish community's agenda.
Because Judaism doesn't encourage proselytizing and Jews are such a small minority (somewhere between 5.2 million and 6.5 million), some Jews consider the ongoing high rate of intermarriage a threat to the continued existence of the Jewish people. Major Jewish figures have been harshly critical of intermarriage and view outreach to the intermarried as a waste of limited communal resources. Major Jewish organizations see promoting Jewish in-marriage as one of their explicit or implicit fundamental goals.
In the last two decades, there has been a growing awareness that writing off intermarried families may mean writing off a Jewish future. Intermarriage can be an opportunity to sustain and even grow the Jewish population both quantitatively and qualitatively. If more than 50% of interfaith families raise their children as Jews, interfaith families will actually increase the size of the Jewish population. But intermarried couples will only make Jewish choices if the Jewish community genuinely welcomes them. InterfaithFamily is a leading advocate for building such an inclusive Jewish community.
The following table is from the National Jewish Population Survey 2000-2001.[15]
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1 The National Jewish Population Survey 2000-2001: Strength, Challenge and Diversity in the American Jewish Population (New York: United Jewish Communities, 2004): 16. This 10-year-old data point is the most up-to-date figure on the national Jewish population. The UJC did not conduct another National Jewish Population Survey in 2010, and has no plans to conduct another nationwide survey.
2 U.S. Religious Landscape Survey (Washington: The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, 2008): 34.
3 NJPS 2000-2001, 17. Although based on entirely different samples, both the NJPS and Pew's U.S. Religious Landscape Survey produced the same 31 percent figure.
4 Extrapolated from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, 34.
8 All community figures are from Arnold Dashefsky, Ira M. Sheskin, and Ron Miller, FAQs on American Jews — Number 2, Intermarriage Data (Storrs, Conn.: Mandell L. Berman Institute North American Jewish Data Bank, Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life, 2010): 3-8. The tables include data for many other cities as well.
9 U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, 34.
10This number is derived by taking 27% of 130.3 million, the latest U.S. Census number for the population of married people in the U.S. See Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2011 (Washington: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011): 52.
12 Leonard Saxe, U.S. Jewry 2010: Estimates of the Size and Characteristics of the U.S. Jewish Population (Waltham, Mass.: Steinhardt Social Research Institute, 2010). Also see Sheskin and Dashefsky, Jewish Population in the United States, 2010 (Storrs, Conn.: Mandell L. Berman Institute North American Jewish Data Bank, 2010), 37.
13 All figures from Sergio DellaPergola, World Jewish Population, 2010 (Storrs, Conn.: Mandell L. Berman Institute North American Jewish Data Bank, 2010).
14 World Jewish Population, 2010, 21.
15 The percentage figure in the table represents the percentage of the marriages that took place, during the years indicated, that were intermarriages. In other words, for all marriages involving a Jew between 1980 and 1984, 38% were intermarriages.


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MAM Funds has set up an open-ended version of its diverse income trust for managing director Gervais Williams.
The Acuim UK multi-cap income fund will be the first open-ended fund to be launched under the Acuim branding, positioned alongside its existing Miton and Midas brands.
Williams will be supported on the new fund, which was revealed by Money Marketing in June, by senior fund manager Martin Turner.
The fund will invest across the market cap spectrum, aiming for a target yield of more than 5 per cent, and will invest in a portfolio of between 80 and 120 holdings.
As part of its multi-cap investment strategy, the fund is expected to take a 10 per cent weighting in blue-chip FTSE 100 companies and a 25 per cent exposure to the FTSE UK Mid-Cap index.
Williams says he has shunned resources companies and banks in favour of the manufacturing sector and the insurance industry as he believes these companies are better positioned to grow dividends.
Close Wealth investment director Andrew Thompson says: "Williams has built up a great reputation investing in the small-cap sector. There are only a handful of funds in the multi-cap income area with a small-cap bias. The mid and small-cap space should provide the potential for growth over and above the large-cap area."


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Spring has officially arrived at Belfast Zoo and keepers have been kept particularly busy caring for the latest additions to the zoo farmyard!
Peppa pig welcomed six Tamworth piglets at the start of April. Hannah the African pygmy goat also welcomed two kids, named Coffee and Bananas, on 23 April and celebrations continued on 11 May 2013 when Pixie the African pygmy goat welcomed a further two kids, named Sparkles and Glitter. These hyperactive bundles of joy are now becoming more adventurous and have definitely made the farmyard a noisier place to be!
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text: In the Pure-Silver NG the question of keeping properties of modern RC papers are felt to be on a par with FB papers by a lot of people. I feel the longevity of a print is not the only reason to use FB papers and have come to believe, without proof but simply NG chatter, that RC papers, other than Ilford & perhaps Seagull, have a developer incorporated into the emulsion. If this is true, and manufacturers recommended development time is 1 minute for RC papers, then the development of an image cannot be controlled and split development printing is folly. Where FB-VC papers have no such incorporation the chosen developer has a marked result on the image and a Hard developer followed by a Soft developer will make a difference. My feeling is that RC paper can not react to development as FB paper will. If the wet side of your darkroom is an important part of making an expressive print, then RC paper has no place in it--other than contact sheets or learning a negatives characteristics or printing post cards. If I am wrong I would like to know. I've been wrong before, it won't be the first time.


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Wood shed mk 2 is almost complete.
Having spent the last couple of winters splitting wood/making kindling in the open I decided to build the mk2 shed large enough to do this under cover.
I have gotten by by using my head torch but fancy something a little more "proper".
Solar lighting seems cheap enough .... circa £30 per unit but it also seems too cheap.
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Apple's iPhone 4S will be making its way into the hands of consumers for the first time tomorrow, October 14th, but if you were hoping to live life on the edge and wait until the day before the 4S goes on sale to place a pre-order, it looks like you're out of luck. The iPhone 4S is no longer available for launch day pre-order at any of the three U.S. carriers or at Apple's own website, though you can still order a device and have it shipped when stock is replenished. How long of a wait you'll encounter by going that route varies: as of this writing, AT&T expects devices ordered today to be shipped in 3-4 weeks, Verizon's wait is 2 weeks, Apple's is 1-2 weeks, and Sprint is no longer taking pre-orders for the 16GB model but is still offering the 32GB and 64GB models, with shipments expected to arrive in 3-8 business days.
The news that iPhone 4S pre-orders have sold out isn't altogether shocking considering that, less than a week ago, most launch day stock had already been claimed. Luckily, anyone that absolutely, positively must have an iPhone 4S on day one and missed out on a pre-order can still head to their local Apple/AT&T/Sprint/Verizon store tomorrow to brave the lines and try to snag one in person. Any of you on the quest for a launch day 4S planning to go the in-store route tomorrow morning?


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High-velocity air power with the legendary Winchester name. This 1,000-fps .177-cal. air rifle features a 3-9x32 scope with rings, composite thumbhole stock and an ambidextrous thumb safety. Precision-rifled steel barrel with break-action cocking.
Includes: Air Rifle, 3-9x32 Winchester Scope, and Two Piece Rings
Includes: Air Rifle, 3-9x32 Winchester Scope, and Two Piece Rings
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- ManufacturerWinchester
- Caliber0.177 cal
- Velocity1000 fps
- ConditionNew
- Ammo TypePellets
- ActionBreak barrel
- Barrel StyleRifled
- Fire ModeSingle-shot
- Gun Weight6.6
- Overall Length46.7"
- Loudness3-Medium
- Magazine CapacitySingle
- MechanismSpring piston
- RailDovetail Mount
- SafetyAutomatic
- UseTarget Shooting
- Warranty1 Year Limited
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Anderson, S.C
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
March 9, 2013
This gun is the most powerful (none-magnum) rifle on the market. It is rated at 1000 FPS with lead pellets and that's more than true. Mine average 1050 with RWS H-Points 6.9g at 16.3 fpe. Get this, 900 with Winchester H-Points 9.7g at 17.5 fpe. One shot, one kill with pests!!!
Pros:Power Feel Look
Cons:Needs a better scope and a one piece scope mount with stop screw.
Brian S.
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Buy with Scope
January 8, 2013
This is a high power springer rifle suited for teens and adults. For the rugged durability, included scope, synth thumb-hole stock with two storage compartments and high velocity this is a great buy. Philosophies of Use (POU's). This rifle is a rugged, reliable, powerful, ergonomically comfortable hunter. There is high velocity and medium power using a heavier weight .177 pellet. It would be possible to take down coons and foxes very easily. It's very rewarding for target work also but may not perform perfectly considering its a break springer. Weight: The rifle is 10 lbs including the scope. Not a favorite for long trips on foot. A small adult may get fore-arm tired holding this rifle in the standing position. Barrel: twisted rifling's, bull barrel with composite plastic cover to protect the steel. Break-pull: An adult with medium upper body strength should be able to break the barrel and cock the gun no problem for several hours of shooting. With that said, you do have to put a fair amount of effort into it. A lightweight person may need to use their thigh or knee for butt support during cocking. Stock: two compartments, enough for cleaning kit, batteries, survival items etc. Stock is well shaped, cleanly cut and presented with a very nice diamond texture inlay fore-end with a 12-13 inch length-of-pull butt. Butt pad on stock is plastic you may experience slight discomfort in the shoulder after a full day of shooting. I had the stock bight me in the shoulder a few times when shooting prone with a loose grip. Scope: nitrogen gas filled, windage and elevation adjustments 1/4in per click at 100yds, standard slotted adjustment screws with a quality movement and click, everything on the scope indicates quality craftsmanship. Not really fog proof. Designed for double direction recoil on heavy spring air rifles. There are protective windowed caps that come with the scope which is another plus. Break barrel accuracy: The joint and flex points on the barrel break mechanism are all very tight considering the rifle was cut and assembled in China. The composite bull sheath on the barrel is a nice addition which adds some grip and also protects the barrel from salty hands. With the scope properly sighted in, I can get within a centimeter using 3-shot groups at 75ft/25yds using a single point bench rest. This was on my first day out shooting with a poorly adjusted trigger. Accuracy could be better with more time to adjust. Trigger: You will read many complaints about the trigger. Comments like three stage, long pull, heavy mechanism, are common. The finger lever is molded with texture to prevent finger slip. The trigger guard has several sharp edges that I spent a few minutes sanding down. The trigger is a 3-group mechanism with a single stage action. If you remove the stock from the rifle there are three adjustments possible on the trigger for anyone with moderate DIY confidence. 1) There is a travel screw (mounted in the finger lever) that can be adjusted to reduce 80% of the trigger travel (you must verify that the safety will still engage when shortening the travel, just check the safety frequently as you elongate (back-out) the screw). 2) There is a tension reduction Allen-screw/spring located behind the trigger and positioned vertically that will reduce the pull force easily to 1-2 pounds (becareful not to release too much tension as it causes the group to get floppy). 3) The return spring located in front of the trigger has too much tension in it also and can be carefully stretched a little bit to reduce some of the pull tension on the trigger. I also added some heavy grease to 4 of the contact surfaces of the trigger mechanism. With these adjustments, you can get your trigger to act like a short-pull, responsive, light weight single stage trigger. The release point on the trigger is very consistent once all the adjustments are made and lubed. I'm very happy with Win/Daisy's efforts to provide an adjustable trigger mechanism. The gun is moderately noisy. If I were to shoot the thing several times on my balcony at night I'm sure the next door renter would find it noisy. During the day the noise is much less noticeable. No ear protection needed in my opinion. This is a high value package with extras (semi-custom stock, scope, adjustable trigger, velocity and accuracy) for a relatively low price point. Any knowledgeable shooter will be able to get a lot of use out of this rifle. Please note this is a review based on my experience with a single rifle off the assembly line. Therefore it is a single data point and should be taken with other users input.
Pros:Scope, stock, trigger, barrel, overall accurate, and very functional. Great for use as a small game hunter and lots of goods for this price point.
Cons:Weight, minor adjustments needed, and noise.
Hanover, Massachusetts
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
great gun
December 26, 2012
Awesome power. Can't believe it's only rated at 1000 FPS. I have mine scoped in at 60 yards, and with the correct ammunition (I am using GAMO red fire). I have great grouping, and enough power to still take out rabbit and big squirrels. Haven't tried anything else. I would highly recommend this gun. Oh and the thumb grip makes the trigger squeeze feel astounding pulls smooth as butter.
Pros:Accuracy Power Look and weight
Cons:Not ready to accept carry strap or bipod. Barrel was hooked slightly to the left out of package, but it did not affect range or accuracy.
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
good gun for hunting
June 29, 2012
I had an awesome time with this gun. It's strong, accurate, and I absolutely love the scope. I recommend this to anyone who loves to shoot. If you're looking for a gun, get this one. All of my friends love it and they're ready to get theirs. Also, it's good for rabbits and other game. My friend even managed to kill a hog with his. Just buy it! You'll be amazed with the power!
Bob M
New Orleans, LA
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Winchester 1029 .177 Cal rifle
June 24, 2012
Excellent rifle, shoots accurately and has plenty of knockdown power. Scope is nice, as well
Pros:Good quality, solid feel
5 Stars
April 19, 2011
Its freakin awesome
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GWG Holdings, Inc. Announces Renewal of $100 Million Credit Facility
GWG Holdings, Inc. ("GWG") announced today that it has completed the renewal of its $100 million credit facility with DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank ("DZ Bank"). GWG, together with certain of its subsidiaries, entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement with Autobahn Funding Company LLC, as the conduit lender, and DZ Bank, as the committed lender and as the agent on behalf of secured parties under such agreement. The Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement extends the maturity date of borrowings made by the Company's subsidiary, GWG DLP Funding II, LLC, to December 31, 2014.
"The renewal of the credit facility is an important part of our diversified funding strategy and supports GWG's growing life insurance finance business," said GWG's Chief Executive Officer Jon Sabes. "The support of our lenders in providing credit to GWG, and its subsidiaries, demonstrates the market's continued confidence in GWG's business." DZ Bank's Senior Vice President Jayan Krishnan said, "DZ Bank is happy to extend its relationship with GWG. The Bank has been very pleased with the institutional disciplines GWG has implemented over the past several years, which is evidenced by its well constructed portfolio and a world-class servicing platform."
About GWG Holdings, Inc. ("GWG"): GWG is engaged in the secondary market for life insurance. GWG acquires life insurance policies in the secondary market from policy owners who sell their policies at a price greater than the cash surrender value, but less than the face value of the policy's benefit. GWG purchases policies, through its subsidiaries, directly from policy owners in the states it is licensed to do so, and through other licensed providers. GWG's strategy is to acquire a large, diverse portfolio of life insurance policies and continue to pay the premiums and generally hold the policies to maturity, in order to ultimately collect the policy's face value. For more information about GWG, email: firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit www.gwglife.com.
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I received this as a gift at least 3 or 4 years ago and it's still chugging along. It has never malfunctioned, and it even forgave me for trying to heat milk in it. It has survived three moves and even a furry convention. I use the thing every single day. Be it for my tea, cider, noodles, or whatever, it gets the water bubbling faster than anything else I've ever had.
There's only one drawback. When you push the button and open the lid, a few droplets of hot water always fly out. Sometimes they land on the back of my hand, which can hurt. But I see it as a small price to pay for such a useful appliance.
It would get a perfect 100 from me if it had a temperature display. I use a meat thermometer for now.


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A visit to my primary school
p/s: The mee curry from the canteen was very nice, I forget to take a picture when I had it.
I will only receive the school transfer notice by November. If April is getting the place in Hua Lian II, she will be in afternoon class next year.


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September 2016
Chinese companies are building ports, financial centers, and free industrial zones across Eurasia, Belarus companies are building rail terminals in Poland, and investors from places like Abu Dhabi are building new city districts in places like Belgrade. Infrastructure development is booming worldwide, so much so that a peculiar conundrum has arisen: rather than a lack of available funding for infrastructure there is a lack of viable projects to invest in.
According to a recent study conducted by Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) and EDHEC Infrastructure Institute-Singapore (EDHECinfra), which surveyed a group of 184 major infrastructure investors and advisers who have over $8 trillion of combined assets under management, 65% claimed to be looking to increase infrastructure investment over the next 3-5 years. However, where to make these investments is currently the question, as 92% of the surveyed participants expressed concerns that there simply is not enough attractive projects to invest in. This potential build up of "dry powder" means that money that could be going towards the building of infrastructure isn't being adequately utilized.
However, this lack of options is pushing infrastructure investment into new frontiers. The surveyed group of investors mainly put their money in infrastructure projects in OECD countries, with just 20% investing in emerging markets, but without enough attractive projects in this realm to go around, this is a trend that may soon change. According to the GI Hub study, infrastructure investment in emerging markets is expected to increase 165% over the next 3-5 years, with an emphasis on Asia and parts of South America.
"The study revealed a strong response from investors that they expect to increase exposure to infrastructure in emerging markets," Chris Heathcote, the CEO of the GI Hub, said. "As investors become more familiar with the asset class they will consider new markets and types of investments, particularly if the pipeline of investable opportunities in advanced economies does not keep pace with investor appetite."
Statistically speaking, well-planned and implemented infrastructure development provides very promising returns for the countries which are actively engaging it. According to the IMF, for every $1 put into infrastructure $1.50 will be generated in GDP within four years, on average, with Heathcote adding that the returns can be up to $2.60 for best-practice projects. Creating quality infrastructure can create jobs, stimulate economic activity, and create long lasting productivity gains, which ultimately increases a country's global competitiveness.
"Correctly chosen infrastructure projects create enough wealth to pay for themselves and more," Heathcote said. "This virtuous cycle leads to greater wealth in a country and allows further spending in social benefits into the future. The ability for people to access electricity, water, and reduce their travel times is what ultimately boosts local economies and contributes to a stronger global economy."
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There's no such thing as a budget on Oscar night.
Stars like Viola Davis and Penelope Cruz walked down the red carpet draped in one-of-a-kind couture dresses, accented by million-dollar jewels.
And while it's unlikely many of us can afford a vintage Dior gown, there are plenty of ideas we can copy on the cheap – like Heidi Klum's armful of bracelets or a "nearly mint" dress a la Sarah Jessica Parker.
Here are some ideas on how to get the Oscar look for less.
The gowns:
Some people loved it, some not so much. But an eerily similar version of Kate Winslet's one-shoulder Yves Saint Laurent gown can be yours for $375 thanks to edressme.com.
Freida Pinto showed that bright blue is a modern alternative to the basic black dress. You can experiment with the shade, minus the lace sleeve, with a JS Boutique gown for $130 at Nordstrom.
Red was all the rage this year. You can get an almost identical version of Amy Adams' Carolina Herrera gown for $325 at edressme.com. Or you can go for something less obvious like a JS Boutique one-shoulder gown with sparkle, for $138 at Nordstrom.
The jewels:
Angelina Jolie stood out, not because of her black Elie Saab gown, but thanks to her dazzling Lorraine Schwartz 115-carat Colombian emerald drop earrings. Kohl's makes a costume pair for $100.
You can't wear a Fred Leighton 19th-century diamond flower necklace like Taraji P. Henson's to the office. But the sparkly floral necklace for $79.99 and matching ring for $29.99 at T.J. Maxx can be worn practically everywhere.
All together, Heidi Klum's Lorraine Schwartz oversize bracelets and earrings totaled $900,000. You can spend $24 for a Simply Vera Wang beaded flex bracelet and $20 for an Apt.9 charm bracelet, both from Kohl's.
Etc. etc.
Not bold enough to wear a red gown? Go for red shoes, like the Kendal Dress Heels, $54.99 at Kohl's.
No one has to know that your chic clutch isn't designer. The Daisy Fuentes version is $36 at Kohl's.


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Discussion in 'Trek Tech' started by Ensign Ricky, May 27, 2013.
A low-power version of whatever it is that makes a tractor beam work.
To me, this makes the most sense by far.
I apologize for being late to the game, but now I have this vision of the Captain ordering the beams of pure antigeckonium be fired on the other ship, and seeing everyone on that ship suddenly slipping and sliding around, unable to even sit in the perfectly-frictionless chairs, much less take effective action. And then, for the coup de grace, the captain orders the communications officer to open a channel to the beaten vessel ... and start playing ``Yakity Sax''.
Duct tape. A marvel even in the 24th century.
I assumed clothing in the utopia had some sort of magnetic property for coms and pips and maybe fashion crap.
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Periocular involvement in cutaneous leishmaniasis
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, February 2007;21(2):214-218
Although cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) occurs mostly in the facial area, periocular involvement accounts for 2-5% of the facial lesions. CL lesions localized in the periocular region can easily be confused with various other diseases. The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of periocular involvement in CL in the Çukurova region of Turkey, as well as the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and methods of treatment of this disease.
Between December 1998 and December 2004, patients who were diagnosed with CL were evaluated prospectively with respect to periocular involvement.
From the 2066 patients evaluated with CL, 2622 lesions were identified. In 59 (2.9%) of these patients, a total of 66 (2.5%) lesions were located in the periocular area. Thirty-two (48.5%) of these lesions were of the papular type, 15 (22.7%) the nodulo-ulcerative type, 10 (15.2%) the plaque type, and nine (13.6%) the nodular type. Dacryocystitis was identified in four patients with periocular involvement. Over the follow-up period, no ocular or periocular deformities or complications developed in these patients.
Patients suspected of CL should be evaluated and treated early in the course of their disease to prevent any permanent ocular or periocular deformities.
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There is no doubt about it, Bullitt County has a homeless population.
Room in the Inn – BC (RITI) is in its 26th month serving this population with great success. RITI has not missed a night of service since inception.
Along with nightly shelter, RITI provides meals, transportation and resource connections to men, women and children across Bullitt County.
In response to the July 5 newspaper report about the Bullitt County Economic Development Authority considering to push recruiting more commercial development in addition to industrial development, I'd just like to say that could be good.
But I offer this friendly reminder to all officials that the ultimate purpose of government and related entities should be to improve the lives of regular people, residents, and families in the county.
There is no doubt about it - Bullitt County has a Homeless Population.
HOUSING FIRST COALITION has been working very hard over the past few months to devise a plan to get in place a Permanent Shelter for Bullitt County Homeless.
At the Shelter, resources can be made available to individuals to get them back on their feet.
We would like to thank Bullitt County School superintendent Keith Davis, principal Chris VerDow of North Bullitt High, principal Chris Mason of Bullitt East High, principal Dr. Jim Beavers of Bullitt Central High, Angela Binkley of Bullitt Area Technology Center and Joe Pat Lee, assistant principal of Bullitt Central, for their support of our local industries job fair for high school seniors.
The job fair was held on May 9 at the Bullitt Central College and Career Readiness Center.
I always love it when the trash collectors come every April to pick up YOUR trash on I-65.
The roadway looks so nice.. for about two days.
Why not save your trash for a trash receptacle so we never see it? That way our roadways would always look great.
Barb Plenge
We have changed our theme for our Derby activity.
Over the last five years, the Bullitt County Foundation for Excellence in Public Education has sponsored a Derby Gala to raise money for our classrooms.
In the first year, the foundation raised $3,028; last year, the group raised $17,856.
What do you think of tax increases? Not inflationary increases but the kind of increase that is applied to fund pet projects, or worse, gross malpractice by leaders.
Not good? OK, we agree.
Government should be kept in check. That concept has no party. If you look real hard at what Frankfort is doing on the tax front, you will learn that in 2014 your government gave cities, counties, and most other taxing entities, a blank check. They took the ceiling off the insurance tax. The vote was almost unanimous.
I read with interest today about the Mayor and councils decision concerning the Shepherdsville Community Center. It saddens me that there cannot be any better decisions made for the benefit of our community.
Perhaps at some point everyone forgot that it is a "community" center and not just a building. Sweat, hard work and private monies went into creating a place for everyone to utilize.
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Penn State York will participate in the Fourth Annual Diversity Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at South Western High School in Hanover, Pa. The campus has participated in the summit, through the Penn State York Continuing Office, since it started in 2009. The summit is an initiative of the Hispanic American Center and the YWCA of Hanover with a goal of celebrating inclusion and diversity. It is made possible through the financial and collaborative efforts of a variety of area agencies and businesses.
More than 17 workshops are being offered including one featuring Ali Kara, professor of business administration at Penn State York. Kara will speak on the "The Role of Culture in Business" and discuss the importance of cross-cultural proficiency in today's globalized world. A number of Penn State York staff are participating in the summit and the Penn State Nittany Lion will make an appearance at the event.
Keynote speakers include Victor Antonio and Rohan Murphy. Antonio, an author, trainer and speaker, will share his story about growing up in one of the roughest areas of Chicago and how it did not stop him from earning an engineering degree, a master of business administration, building a 20-year career as a top sales executive and becoming a CEO of a multimillion dollar high-tech company. Murphy, a former Penn State wrestler, accomplished powerlifter and founder of CatchSpark.com, lost his legs at birth and has lived his life inspiring people by his actions and is now motivating the youth of America with his words. He began wrestling in his freshman year of high school and went on to wrestle at Penn State. In addition to wrestling, Murphy is an accomplished powerlifter, competing in international competitions all over the world representing the United States.
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FAA-certified, but start dates out of Carlsbad airport uncertain (psst, April)
Ken Harrison 8:30 a.m., Nov. 18
"They call me MISTER Tibbs!" - Sidney Poitier asserts for all time in the 1967 movie (and in the sequel's title). Poitier plays Virgil Tibbs, a police detective from Philadelphia visiting his mother in Sparta, Mississippi. He solves a "first-class murder" much to the dismay of racist Police Chief Gillespie.
Race relations were so fierce at the time of the filming, Poitier refused to travel south of the Mason- Dixon line.
Matt Pelfrey's stage adaptation - of the movie and John Ball's 1965 novel - makes several changes: Tibbs is from Pasadena, which allows for a passel of anti-California jibes; Sparta becomes Argo, Alabama in 1962; and Chief Gillespie doesn't get to squeak his black leather holster and deliver Rod Steigers equally immortal line: "I got a motive, which is money, and a body, WHICH IS DEAD!"
The conflict remains the same. In the eyes of Chief Gillespie, Tibbs isn't just a his worst nightmare: a successful African-American cop. He's a veritable Sherlock Holmes with 100 times the forensic sophistication of the local constabulary.
(Eddie Murphy uses the same dynamic - savvy black detective, lame police - in Beverly Hills Cop).
The adaptation plays as if Pelfrey wanted it to be a movie. Short, often very short scenes unfold in cinematic flickers, and the story pulses forward. Chief Gillespie slowly un-narrows his mind and accepts Tibbs' obvious expertise.
Ion Theatre has an all-star team for a cast, a talented director in Francis Gercke, and its usually high design standards (Karin Filijan's lighting and Melanie Chen's sounds fill that night with "heat").
The initial performance, capable in many ways, needed two things. First, pick up the pace. Scene changes often took longer than the scenes. This would have been less obvious if the scenes had more to say, rather than register changing attitudes and parceling out new clues.
Thanks to dialect coach Annie Hinton, the Mississippi accents were accurate, for the most part. But the cast tended to stress correct articulation rather than the emotions generating the words. One result: some serious moments came off as cartoonish, and drew unwanted laughs.
According to his bio., Vimel Sephus began acting about three years ago. That's hard to believe, since his Virgil Tibbs is so polished and true. I don't know how he does it - maybe with such been-there-before patience - but Sephus puts Virgil's backstory into almost every line.
Tom Stephenson excels as Chief Gillespie. With a heart almost too hard to crack, the refusal to pierce his prejudice comes from deep inside.
The ensemble cast does promising work: Jack Rosko (young officer Sam Wood); Tim West (two town offficials), Erick Poppick (several suspects), Eddie Yaroch (as a creepy red herring), Brian Mackey (Pete, a flaming bigot), Fred Harlow (see "Pete"), Jessica John (fractured antebellum propriety), and Rachael VanWormer, excellent as sultry Noreen Purdy.
All hit their marks and deliver. Next step: dip those accents in five fingers of bourbon and branch.
Ion Theatre, 3704 Sixth Avenue, Hillcrest, playing through July 13.


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New daytime resource center coming to Green Bay
GREEN BAY - A new daytime resource center is coming to Green Bay.
The Micah Center will be located along East Walnut Street. It's a ministry of St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter.
Alexia Wood, executive director of the St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter said, "Our long term goal is to be able to offer the classes and workshops and to help them become the best employees they can be for an agency or a business in Green Bay and take steps they need to be able to secure housing."


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It's a maxim of government law: "Cities are merely creatures of the state." But should they be?
Costa Mesa voters, of which I'm one, will get a chance to decide Nov. 6 whether we want to adopt our own city charter via Measure V. If so, will we be breaking the shackles of tyranny? Or will be find ourselves getting into one hot mess after another?
The U.S. Constitution says nothing about cities or their rights. In the early 19th century, cities were little different from private corporations, which the states clearly could regulate. City and private corporate law eventually split, but states never totally gave up their grip. An Iowa judge, John Forrest Dillon, in 1868 put into writing what everyone presumed: "Municipal corporations … derive their powers and rights wholly from the (state) legislature." This became known as Dillon's Rule. The U.S. Supreme Court constitutionalized this view in 1907, when it said that if the state of Pennsylvania wanted to allow the city of Pittsburgh to swallow up the city of Alleghany, well, Alleghany residents had no right to stop it.
California, as do many states, benevolently grants its cities more authority over their own affairs – if a city wants to accept it. Cities follow a set of municipal laws set by the Legislature – so-called general-law cities, or they can write their own constitutions and become "charter cities." Of the 482 cities in California, 121 have opted for this latter, "home rule," government, including 10 of the 34 cities in Orange County. Those include large cities such as Anaheim, medium-sized cities such as Newport Beach and small cities such as Los Alamitos.
Costa Mesa voters should consider Measure V from two perspectives, one broad, one narrow. The first: Is state control and oversight good or bad in general? Second: the current intricacies of Costa Mesa politics.
The first is somewhat philosophical because the differences between charter city and general-law city powers are more varied and nuanced than almost any voter is going to spend time pondering. It's true, as charter opponents note, that charter cities like bankrupt San Bernardino and Stockton have gotten themselves into trouble. But so have general-law cities like Mammoth Lakes (bankrupt) and Jurupa Valley (on the verge of bankruptcy).
The important thing to know is that a charter does not result in "unlimited power concentrated in three council members," as the opponents misstate in their ballot argument. A charter city still has to follow a variety of state laws, like, for example, the open-meetings act.
The second consideration, however, is something you can sink your teeth into. The charter proposal (along with the city's council elections) is a referendum on a movement led by Councilman Jim Righeimer to rein in spending at the expense of some employee benefits. To couch it as anything different is to insult voters' intelligence.
There are three main areas in which the proposed charter does this. Under Section 401, the city would no longer have to pay prevailing wages in public-works contracts. Under Section 602, voters would have to approve any increase in city employee retirement benefits above a cost-of-living adjustment. Under Section 604, the unions wouldn't be allowed to take money directly out of city employee paychecks for political purposes.
The anti-charter side notes that Section 401 would exempt the city from many public-contracting regulations. They translate this to mean "The city council could divert millions of dollars to friends (and) we'd never know." But Section 402 also requires the city to set a dollar threshold at which contracts go out to bid – just like general-law cities do.
Could the council make the threshold so high that virtually no contracts have to go out to bid and then conspire to deal contracts worth "million of dollars" to friends? Well, yeah, just like it could do that now in violation of a host of other laws, and everybody would go to jail. If you support prevailing-wage law, by all means vote against the charter. But don't do it because you think its going to turn honest people into crooks.
Charter debate: I'll be among the media grilling Righeimer and Katrina Foley about the charter at the Feet to the Fire Forum at 7 p.m. Monday at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. It will also be streamed live at Feet2theFireForum.com.
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according to marketing research analyst colin sebastian of lazard capital markets, "ps3 manufacturing is now running smoothly." mr. sebastian indicates that sony is shipping more ps3s by air to be available on what is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, "black friday."
although sony is maintaining that it will ship one million ps3 units by year's end, mr. sebastian contends that only 750,000 will actually reach american shores in 2006. if that's true, it means that ps3s will be hard to find easily into next year.
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|i tried and i gave up. (10:08am est fri nov 24 2006)
when i was younger i would stand out in lines for days, but this round i've realized that waiting a few months isn't going to kill me (i mean that in a figurative sense). while i would love to be rocking out on a wii and ps3 right now, there are enough great games out on the gc/ps2/xbox/360 that waiting in line for days isn't really worth it to me. i tried to reserve both the ps3 and the wii, but to no avail. as a side note i've noticed that my hairline is a bit further back than the last time i tried to buy a playstation console…
i think i'm getting old. – by dustin
|give it up (11:30am est fri nov 24 2006)
what the will have is a minimum of 1/store to let the do nothing gamers shoot, rob, fight and stabb each other so they get the right to sell it on ebay for 3500 to some dumb ass mother with a 20 something do nothing gamer living in her house..
i'm getting a wii to have some fun. who the fuck cares if i can play hd basketball and see sweat on the players. its much more fun and healthy to hit the courts and play a little hoop with my friends then live in stupid fantasy land. – by alan_is_the_man
|wisdom (11:34am est fri nov 24 2006)
ahhh.. the young jedi gamer has learned about the darkside of patience. it will consume you or make you wait in line 4 days to get some thing that you can have easily in 3weeks. i can also make you pay 5 times as much for something. you have arrived at wisdom my friend. – by prodev
|fools (11:45am est fri nov 24 2006)
wait 6 months and you'll get it ps3 for 20 dollars under list price at costco.
or you can get a wii and xbox 360 bundle for the same prices of a ps3.
– by alan_is_the_man
|dustin (11:56am est fri nov 24 2006)
don't worry about your hairline man, don't you know that baldness is a sign of virility?
– by highlandcynic
|re:alan_is_the_man (12:43pm est fri nov 24 2006)
or if your sharp enough ebay shopper you could have gotten a big bundled ps3 for 99 cents and free shipping, lol
1/24/ps3_offered_on_ebay_for_99c/ – by notnormal23224
|re:dustin (12:44pm est fri nov 24 2006)
i'd prefer a receding hairline to blad spots and gray hairs that i'm aquiring. – by notnormal23224
|septuagenarian (2:02pm est fri nov 24 2006)
thanks for the support. it's nice to know that their are other post-pubescent geeks around. – by dustin
|so… (8:50pm est fri nov 24 2006)
any ps3 stories from today? – by qunmang
|no stories… (4:00pm est sat nov 25 2006)
but it seems like sony has made some serious strategic errors. i originally thought sony would patch the scaling issues but now it seems that perhaps sony may not.
the key quote is that sony is "looking into the issue and haven't stated any actions that will be taken regarding it." this seems like a somewhat cruel disregard for people that purchased a 1080i set but i guess that is the price for being an earlier adaptor. i still expect it is possible to improve down-converting the 1080p movies to 720p but i guess we will have to wait and see if sony provides a patch.
however, ignoring the scaling issues it seems like there is less and less of a reason to purchase a ps3 if you are interested in video games – some previous exclusives are going cross-platform.
i expect in the end that most, if not all, third party games go cross platform. including ff13. for the next year or so it seems that ms has the advantage in exclusives. of course, if you also pc gamer then you are okay with the ps3 – a number of "exclusive" xbox 360 games also being released for the pc.
but one thing i heard was interesting. blue dragon is being released on 3 dvds. so it seems that developers could indeed use more disk space for certain types of games. of course, switching a disk every 10-12 hours isn't a big deal (good excuse for a bathroom break) but i am curious to see in a year or two how many dvds does it take to equal to cost of a blu-ray disk. – by ip_student
|ip (6:04pm est sun nov 26 2006)
"but i am curious to see in a year or two how many dvds does it take to equal to cost of a blu-ray disk."
-ip student-
considering the hddvd camp has already figured out how to cram 45 gigs onto one dvd, i'd say blue-ray is all but doomed. oops, sony.


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Leighton Holdings completes Victorian desalination project in Australia
Leighton Holdings has announced the completion of the Victorian desalination project in Australia, after it successfully achieved the milestone of the reliability testing finalisation (RTF) for the project.
As a vital part of the project, RTF testing is required to operate the plant at its full capacity for 30 days and produce 450,000m³ of high quality drinking water per day, and deliver it to Cardinia Reservoir.
Following the completion of RTF testing, the plant achieved commercial acceptance on 17 November 2012 and a formal certification of the same is awaited from the independent reviewer and environmental auditor in the coming days.
Leighton Holdings chief executive officer Hamish Tyrwhitt said RTF testing marks the end of the construction of the desalination project, which will now move into operations and maintenance phase.
"The commissioning of the works was a credit to the capability and focus of the Thiess and Degrémont people working at VDP. I thank everyone who has been involved in the delivery of the project," Tyrwhitt added.
In September 2012, the plant started producing water, which was however flushed out because the quality of the treated water was not deemed fit for human consumption.
The Victorian desalination plant constructed at an investment of A$3.5bn ($3.6bn) is located on the Bass Coast near the town of Wonthaggi, in the state of Victoria.
The state government awarded the project contract in 2009 to AquaSure consortium, which consists of Degrémont, Macquarie Capital and Thiess. Thiess is owned by Leighton Holdings.
The desalination plant, also called Wonthaggi desalination plant, was constructed to address the growing water crisis in the region due to scanty rainfall and high temperatures, and provide a long-term solution to secure water supply.
Image: Leighton Holdings has completed the Victoria desalination plant.


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Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona
Amount of Time they have to file formal charges
I was arrested for Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale on Jan 10, 2003. I was released on my Own Recognance. No formal charges were filed. Then on May 23, 2003, again I was arrested for Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale. My bond was set at $5,000. and bonded out within 48 hours. Again I have been informed that no formal charges have been filed. As I understand that my bond will automatically be dismissed. Just how long do they legally have to file formal charges against someone? The prosecutor says that I must continually inform there office of my location of residence, but fail to reveal just how long I am obligated to do this?
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Re: Amount of Time they have to file formal charges
Arizona law allows 7 years in which a felony must be filed. Keeping the state apprised of your address is wise, so that if you move they can simply send a summons. If the summons cannot be delivered, it will change to a warrant and your next speeding ticket will turn into a big mess. I have handled numerous drug cases throughout Arizona. Give me a call if you need assistance.
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2002 Mazda Tribute SUV - Consumer Review
Build Quality
Reliability Value
Build Quality
Reliability Value
Great Over the Long Haul - 4+ years
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Vehicle2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
ReviewI've had this vehicle for almost 5 years now and overall it has been great. I've had very few problems and it has been economical to maintain. There have been a few recalls which were handled without problem. I did need to have the power sunroof repaired when it decided to stop closing, but it was under warranty and the dealer rushed me in without an appointment the day I called and I've had no problems since. As to brake usage, I'm still using the original set. At the 50,000 service they said it would need brakes next time. My '96 Chevy Blazer needed brakes every 20,000 miles! I just replaced the original tires a few months ago. I've enjoyed driving the vehicle!
Best FeaturesBetter than average mileage for an SUV. Right in line with EPA estimates. Good looks and trim. Fun to drive. 4WD as needed or push button for always on. Drives well in snow and rain. Like 60/40 split rear seats. Crate for our large dog fits easily with room for our son too. 6-CD changer is great.
Worst FeaturesThey need to have a one-fold system for the back seats for cargo. It's no fun folding the seat parts all around when you're standing in the rain. Rear wiper design needs improvement as wiper can't be cleaned under without re-seating. Less brake dust from front wheels.
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This recipe was created to accompany Fallen Chocolate Squares À La Mode with Butterscotch Sauce. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.
- Yield
- Makes about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan bring sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil mixture, without stirring but swirling pan occasionally, until a golden caramel. Remove pan from heat and add butter, vinegar, and a pinch salt, swirling pan until butter is melted. Add cream and vanilla and simmer, stirring, 1 minute (sauce will be a golden brown). Cool sauce to room temperature (sauce will thicken as it cools). Sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 3 weeks. Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories619
- Carbohydrates90 g(30%)
- Fat30 g(46%)
- Protein1 g(2%)
- Saturated Fat19 g(94%)
- Sodium36 mg(2%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat8 g
- Cholesterol95 mg(32%)


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Northside Archives: Thievin' Cubs
Written by Jedi Johnson, Posted in General
One bright spot in 2012 so far has been an increased proclivity for base-stealing. This is in large part due to Starlin Castro's emergence as a premier base-stealer and the recent addition of Tony Campana to the major league roster. Together those two have combined for 11 steals while being caught just one time. Adding that dynamic to the team affords the Cubs an ability to create something out of nothing offensively; elite speed is not something that the Cubs have had on the bases in quite some time.
Currently (and yes it's early), the Cubs are on pace for 111 stolen bases. That would mark only the second time since 1997 that they recorded as many as 100 SBs in a season – the other time being 2006 when Juan Pierre led the way with 58 steals (121 total for the team). Castro is on pace for 60 SBs, while Campana's pace is more difficult to project. He should see more time both in the field and at the plate in 2012 than he did in 2011. In five games of incredibly limited duty (only 16 PAs), he's already swiped 4 bags. When Campana has an base open in front of him he's likely to try and steal it; Castro should have far more opportunities on the basepaths, but Campana's career success rate is an otherworldly 93%. Let's settle on a conservative 35 SBs for Campana (he stole 24 last year in limited duty).
Green Light
Even if Castro slows his pace, it's reasonable to think they'll both swipe at least 35 bases (assuming they can stay healthy, and Campana gets enough playing time). That would mark the first time since 1985 that Cub teammates each had at least 35 steals in a season. That year, Ryne Sandberg piled up 54 steals, Davey Lopes had 47, and Bob Dernier chipped in with 31 as the team compiled a ridiculous 182 stolen bases.
Red Light
The 2012 success rate of 68% isn't great – but that's not the fault of Castro and Campana. Besides those two players only Baker and Soriano have successfully stolen a base. LaHair, Stewart, Byrd, Soriano, and DeJesus have all been caught stealing. LaHair's was especially terrible, being caught with one out in the 7th inning of a game he'd just tied with a single. There aren't many instances where I'd want ANY of those other guys running.
Cubs Records
The franchise record for steals in a season is held by Bill Lange with 84 steals in 1896 for the old Chicago Colts. The Cubs list their record holder as Frank Chance, who stole 67 bases in 1903; no Cub has stolen 60 bases in a season since Chance. The Cubs have only had two players steal as many as 30 bases in a season since Eric Young left the club following the 2001 campaign (Patterson in 2004 with 32, Pierre in 2006 with 58). With 50 SBs, either player would become only the 7th Cub since 1901 to record that many in a single season.
50+ Each?
If Castro can keep up his pace and Campana can get enough playing time, there still exists the possibility that both could steal 50 bases this year (Campana would probably need close 300 PAs for that, or to pinch-run almost daily – but with Byrd gone that is possible). It's been 20 years since any team had two guys who each stole 50+ bases for them in a season. Marquis Grissom (76 SBs) and Delino DeShields (56 SBs) did it for the Montreal Expos in 1991. It's only happened 7 times since 1917 – the A's did it with three players in 1976 (Bill North, 75; Bert Campaneris, 54; Don Baylor, 52) and the Padres matched that in 1980 (Gene Richard, 61; Ozzie Smith, 57; Jerry Mumphrey, 52). So it's very unlikely, but possible; and the Cubs have the right tandem in place to make a run at it.
New Dynamic For The Cubs
Especially in a down year, I like the increased aggressiveness on the basepaths. Anything that we can do to put pressure on opposing pitchers, catchers, and even infielders should help out at the plate. Both Castro and Campana seem to have perpetual green lights on the bases, and both have already taken a base from the Cardinals 4-time gold glove winning catcher Yadier Molina (who boasts a career CS% of 44%, which often deters runners from even attempting to steal). There's no reason we can't spend most of the year allowing those two to swipe bases at will, it's a very welcome sight.


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Four children with special needs had minor injuries after a truck crashed into a school bus and caused it to flip over on Staten Island Wednesday morning.
The Department of Education said the children, along with a bus matron and the driver, were taken to the hospital after the crash near Oakdale Street and Preston Avenue in Eltingville around 8 a.m.
The driver, 70, was also said to have injuries.
The children included a kindergartner, second-grader, third-grader and fifth-grader.
Published at 8:30 AM EDT on Oct 30, 2013 | Updated at 11:45 AM EDT on Oct 30, 2013


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According to a new study, Metrorail employees are overworked and subject to fatigue, which could lead to accidents and mistakes.
The results of the study will be presented to Metro's board of directors next week. The report is the result of a five-month partnership between the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority and the Tri-State Oversight Committee, which is responsible for reviewing safety on the transit service.
It points out there are no state or federal laws which limit the number of hours employees can work, so many employees take advantage, working extra hours to earn overtime and maximize their retirement benefits.
A Metro spokesman says the agency will reserve comment until the final report is presented.
Published at 8:03 AM EST on Nov 14, 2011


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Clamcase has decided to updated their current model into supporting the new Apple iPad 2 while it still have backward compatibility to iPad first generation. Clamcase is an excellent accessories to add laptop-like functionality to your iPad, turning tablet into netbook/laptop just by docking the iPad to the proper slot. The keyboard is connected to your iPad 2 wirelessly through bluetooth connectivity, while the case could protect the iPad 2 itself from bumps or scratches. When docked inside ClamCase keyboard case, users can turn around the display around in full circle thanks to the flexible 360 hinge.
Even better, ClamCase Keyboard Case has a built-in long life battery with up to 100 days standby time and about 90 minutes to fully recharge the depleted battery.
Since Apple iPad 2 has a new camera feature at the rear side, this new ClamCase keyboard case has the special cutout the back camera. Also, the cutouts for the controls, ports and built-in speakers are provided as well.
This new version of ClamCase keyboard case for iPad 2 is going to ship on June 2011 for MSRP $149, but you can actually buy it online for $119 only. Of course, this pricing is about $20 higher than the first version.


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A PAKISTANI policeman was shot dead while protecting a polio vaccination team, bringing the death toll in such attacks to 20 since December.
No one has claimed responsibility for the killings. But the umbrella Taliban faction last year banned polio vaccinations in the tribal region of Waziristan, alleging the campaign was a cover for espionage.
Rumours about vaccines being a plot to sterilise Muslims have also dogged efforts to tackle the highly infectious disease.
The killing happened at Ghalla Dher on the outskirts of the northwestern town of Mardan, on the second day of a three-day local anti-polio campaign.
"The female vaccinators went inside a house to administer the polio drops. A police guard accompanying the team was waiting outside," Mardan district police chief Danishwar Khan said.
"Two people came on a motorbike. They opened fire and shot the policeman dead," he added.
Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria are the only countries where polio is endemic. Polio cases in Pakistan hit 198 in 2011, the highest figure for more than a decade and the most of any country in the world, according to the UN.
In January two polio vaccination workers, a policeman and seven members of a charity involved in polio vaccinations were shot dead in three separate incidents across the northwest.
In December gunmen killed nine health workers carrying out polio vaccinations in Karachi and the northwest.


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Kanye and Kardashian expecting baby
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are expecting their first child.
The rapper announced at a concert that his girlfriend is pregnant.
He told the crowd of more than 5,000 at the Ovation Hall at Atlantic City's Revel Resort in song form: "Now you having my baby." The crowd roared.
Most of the Kardashian clan tweeted about the news, including Kim's sisters and mother. Kourtney Kardashian wrote: "Another angel to welcome to our family. Overwhelmed with excitement!"
Kanye also told concertgoers to congratulate his "baby mom" and that this was the "most amazing thing".
The rapper and reality TV star went public in March.
Kim married NBA player Kris Humphries in August 2011 and their divorce is not finalised.
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The legislative manners of Japanese lawmakers are often a source of astonishment to their Western counterparts: in the course of debate, insults are shouted, desks banged, and the presiding officer may be subjected to physical assault for an unpopular ruling. This week, as 550 legislators from all over the world and their wives gathered in Tokyo for a meeting of the international Inter-Parliamentary Union, Foreign Office protocol experts were tactfully urging Japanese lawmakers to study a specially prepared booklet called Collection on Etiquette, intended to familiarize them with the inscrutable manners...
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PEARL — Two Romanian men alleged to be involved in a sophisticated on-line sales scam have been arrested in Mississippi, according to Attorney General Jim Hood.
Paul Moraru-Rogoza, 37, and Gicu Oprea, 50, both of whose last known residence is in Lafayette, La., were arrested today in Pearl following a joint investigation conducted by the Pearl Police Department and the Mississippi Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Division.
Moraru-Rogoza and Oprea are accused of participating in on-line sales scams where victims visit on-line shopping and auction websites such as eBay and Craigslist, but are directed to spoofed sites or look-a-like sites to conduct transactions of the items they are interested in. The scam continues as the buyer communicates with the alleged seller, usually through email, and asked to wire payment to an alleged representative of the websites until the items are delivered. Moraru-Rogoza and Oprea are charged with multiple counts of fraudulently using others identity, using fictitious ID's and communications fraud.
Moraru-Rogoza is charged with 14 counts of communications fraud and one count fraudulent use of identity, and faces up to 75 years behind bars (five years each count). Oprea is charged with one count of communications fraud and one county fraudulent use of identity, and faces up to 10 years behind bars. No bond has been set as of this time.
Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to contact Investigator Richie McCluskey with the AG's Consumer Protection Division at 601-359-4230.
As with all cases, the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.