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Zen of street crossing in Hanoi
Hanoi is a city of about 3 million people and 6 million motorbikes, all aimed straight at you any time you attempt to cross a street.
Woman's Club plans 2006-07 agenda
On July 31, the new board of the Woman's Club of St. Augustine, under the leadership of Jo-An Prevatt, met to plan this year's programs and service projects. The board also discussed the allocation of funds to be distributed to local human service agencies, awarded as scholarships and used for state and national projects. Prevatt said the club would add two projects to its active agenda this year. The club will work with the USO and with the ROCK (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Camp.
Surfers with compassion
"Oh wow! The waves are good today, much better than I thought ... I have to go. I'll be back in a couple hours. Watch the phones."
Go & Do
TODAY Sea turtle program: A family program "All About Sea Turtles" will be at 6 p.m. at the Main branch library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. Call 827-6940.
Neighbors: Dot Driggers to be honored
Get ready to celebrate Dot Driggers' contributions to the community this Friday during a special dinner program at Family Life Center on Bronson Street.
Club Calendar
Welcome newcomers Newcomers of the Beaches, an organization for women who are new to the area, will hold its first monthly luncheon of the season at 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Casa Marina Hotel, 691 First St. N., Jacksonville Beach.
Flagler professor publishes textbook
Education professor Carl B. Williams just published, "It All Depends" (Butte Publications $39), a textbook to educate prospective teachers of the deaf.
JU's Ferguson awarded scholarship
The Homer Fund, a nonprofit charity for associates of The Home Depot has named Lindsey Ferguson, a sophomore at Jacksonville University, a winner of this year's The Homer Fund Scholarship.
Pilot official visits club
Recruit, retain, reclaim was the message that Northeast Florida Pilot district governor Jackie Klein brought this month to the Pilot Club of St. Augustine.
Firefighters will be honored next week
The Muscular Dystrophy Association and the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners have named Aug. 28-Sept.4 "Firefighter Appreciation Week" in honor of the St. Johns County Fire Department.
Flagler auxiliary salutes volunteers
A check for $25,000 and honors to volunteers highlighted last month's third quarter general meting of the Flagler Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary.
Neighbors: Beach to decide on payment for city commissioners
Poor City of St. Augustine Beach commissioners. They run for election at their own expense, they conduct city business and administer a budget of nearly $10 million, put in countless hours of their time without pay, and when they ask the voters to compensate them, they, the voters, balk, putting the commissioners in the same category as volunteers.
News and Notes
Pet adoptions The Human Society of Northeast Florida's Mobile Pet Adoption unit will be at the Publix in Anastasia Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Junior Volunteens honored
A highlight of the Flagler Hospital Auxiliary meeting was attendance by some of the Junior Volunteens.
Secrets to a perfect haircut
It's too short. It's not short enough. The layers are all wrong. Did I ask for bangs?
Deputy, inmate injured in courthouse shooting
JEFFERSON, Ga. -- An inmate in chains and leg irons grabbed a deputy's gun and shot him at the Jackson County Courthouse Monday but was shot by other deputies as he drove away in a police van, authorities said.
Bush urges nations to aid peacekeeping mission
WASHINGTON -- President Bush issued an urgent call Monday for nations to join an international peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, and he pledged $230 million to help rebuild the war-ravaged country.
National report
3 police officers, 1 state trooper shot in standoff
Ramsey slaying suspect expelled from Thailand
ABOARD THAI AIRWAYS TO LOS ANGELES -- John Mark Karr, the suspect in the death of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey, sipped champagne and ate fried king prawns in business class Sunday after being put aboard a flight to Los Angeles to face charges in the United States.
Bush administration now classifying as secret previously public information
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration has begun designating as secret some information the government long provided even to its enemy, the former Soviet Union: the numbers of strategic weapons in the U.S. nuclear arsenal during the Cold War.
Ramsey suspect set for hearing
LOS ANGELES -- Wining and dining at 35,000 feet gave way Monday to a cramped jail cell, a metal cot and bologna sandwiches as John Mark Karr awaited a hearing to determine when he will be sent to Colorado to face charges in the slaying of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey.
Drop that french fry: Bill targets state food warnings
WASHINGTON -- California importer Frank Lettieri is being sued for not warning his customers that his balsamic vinegar contains lead.
Hunters take 13 alligators on opening night of hunt
SPANISH FORT, Ala. -- Alabama's first regulated alligator hunt brought 13 gators to the scales on the opening night, including a 12-foot-4 gator that weighed 461 pounds.
Lose weight at nap time
WASHINGTON -- Want to lose weight? Turn off the TV and take a nap.
Jellyfish bringing big cash
DARIEN, Ga. -- The 55-foot commercial trawler working the Georgia coast sagged under the burden of a hefty catch. The cables pinged and groaned as if about to snap.
Commission race focuses on land use
Four St. Johns County Commission primary candidates -- incumbent commissioners Bruce Maguire and Karen Stern, and challengers Thomas Manuel and Ron Sanchez -- presented their campaign positions Monday night at a forum at County Auditorium.
Flagler still nation's fastest growing county
For the second year in a row, Flagler County ranked as the fastest growing county in the United States, when compared by the percentage in housing units.
Candidate Forum Tonight
The League of Women Voters, St. Augustine Unit, and The St. Augustine Record are sponsoring a candidate forum tonight at the County Auditorium. The forum is for candidates in the Sept. 5 primary for County Commission, District 2 and District 4, and School Board, District 3.
15,000 poundsof cocaine seized
JACKSONVILLE -- A Navy ship brought in 15,000 pounds of cocaine -- valued at about $480 million -- seized in two drug busts in the Pacific Ocean this summer, authorities said.
Police Report: Singer charged
St. Augustine Singer charged: The lead singer of the band Sentenced to Life has been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly punching a man who was hitting on the wives and girlfriends of band members, according to a report from the St. Augustine Police.
Veteran recalls Day of Infamy
Fred Tenore was eating the usual, eggs, for breakfast in the kitchen of the Schofield Barracks on Dec. 7, 1941, before it was a day that would live in infamy, when he heard "Planes! Planes! Planes!"
Movie: Meeting the Governor
Gov. Jeb Bush held his last meeting with the state's head military commanders in St. Augustine on Monday, where he received an award for his military support.
Man pleads no contest to charge of lewd and lascivious
Christopher John Hurley, twice convicted of sex crimes with juveniles, pleaded no contest to a third similar offense on Monday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
County still growing, but not quite as fast
St. Johns County has been stripped of its dubious distinction of being among the Top 10 fastest growing counties in the United States.
School Board: FCAT draws ire
All the candidates agreed that the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test is misused as an evaluation tool.
Go & Do
TODAY Marathon dance: Let's Get Physical, a theme dance during Marathon Mondays at Club Fusion will be from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the club. Dress like an 80s exercise queen and create some movement on the dance floor. Club Fusion is at 3009 U.S. 1 North. Call 829-8333.
Holly Horton is entering the home selling market even as the experts are saying the market is soft.
Britain charges 11 in alleged plot
LONDON -- Britain charged 11 people on Monday in the alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners, and police said they had uncovered bomb-making equipment and "martyrdom" videos in the course of their investigation.
Police Report: Jail Log
The following was compiled from police reports collected from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO), St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD) and St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD):
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Otis Singleton Jr.
Otis Singleton Jr., 58, St. Augustine, died Aug. 16, 2006, at his residence following a brief illness. A native and lifelong residence of St. Augustine, he was a 1966 honor graduate of Richard J. Murray High School. In high school, he participated in the marching band and served as a student assistant to the principal.
Lt. Jessica Ellen Hill
Lt. Jessica Ellen Hill, 31, of Seattle and formerly St. Augustine, died Aug. 17, 2006, in a diving accident in the Arctic Ocean about 500 miles north of Barrow, Alaska. She was a dive officer and marine sciences officer in the U.S. Coast Guard on the USCGS Healy. Lt. Hill grew up in St. Augustine and graduated from St. Augustine High School. She attended Livingston College in Alabama and then the University of South Alabama, where she earned her master's degree in marine sciences. She joined the Coast Guard in October 2001.
John "Mac" McLean Corbett
John "Mac" McLean Corbett, 60, St. Augustine, died Aug. 18, 2006, at Baptist Medical Center. He was a native of Fort Pierce and had lived in St. Augustine off and on for most of his life. He taught in schools in St. Johns County and the Florida Keys.
John Barton Kramer
John Barton Kramer, 66, of Crescent City and a former resident of St. Augustine, died on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006. He was born in Chicago, IL and had resided in St. Augustine since 2000, moving here from Tampa. John was an avid photographer and ham radio operator, KA0YAB. He served in the U.S. Navy and he was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church.
The Herald-Journal, Spartansburg, S.C., on federal takeover of higher education:
Letter: Conservative core values facing threats
Editor: As the November mid-terms approach, a referendum on the White House agenda is certainly very much a center of focus for the Democratic Party this fall. It wants to establish and record a perception that George W. Bush and his administration have parted company with the "mainstream America" comfort zones on an entire panorama of social and political issues.
Letter: Conservative core values facing threats
Editor: As the November mid-terms approach, a referendum on the White-House agenda is certainly very much a center of focus for the Democratic Party this fall.
Perspective: Resolution assurances already fraying
We are to believe, however, that this time the U.N. means it. Yet, the fact that responsibility for implementation is given to Kofi Annan's office -- not known for integrity, competence or neutrality -- betrays a certain unseriousness about the enterprise from the very beginning.
Letter: Throw the bums out
Editor: I think it's obvious now. Our elected commissioners are in the hip pockets of the land developers, builders and real estate investors. The August 15 edition of The Record proved that the majority of contributors to the re-election campaigns of both Karen Stern and Bruce Maguire are land investment, land development and building contractors. Why are big land developers from outside our county contributing so heavily to local campaigns? Any intelligent adult can read between the lines here.
Perspective: Blowing the whistle on presidential power
WASHINGTON -- President Bush, who owes his occupancy of the White House in considerable measure to the judicial branch, continues to run afoul of it in his assertion that inherent executive-branch power gives him a free hand in fighting the war against terrorism.
Perspective: Can Indiana be a terrorist target?
AUSTIN, Texas -- The most cunning refinement yet in the administration's plot to scare the liver, lights and onions out of us with Tales of Terror Plots is the Department of Homeland Security's brilliant move to declare Indiana the national center of terrorism, with 8,591 potential targets. Many citizens have questioned the Indiana move -- some claiming it is a waste of money trying to stop attacks on the Wabash Cannonball. The Statue of Liberty and the Washington Monument might merit a little more attention. This is precisely why it is better to have Michael Chertoff and Karl Rove making this Homeland Security decisions, rather than Osama bin Laden.
Letter: St. Francis House food gets bad rap
Editor: In the August 11th issue of the St. Johns Sun, "Profiling the candidates Diane Lovell", an erroneous and unkind comment was made regarding the St. Francis House Soup Kitchen menus.
Perspective: Terrorists win: deodorant banned on flights
Last week, British authorities arrested 24 members of a terrorist cell plotting to blow up about a dozen U.S.-bound planes simultaneously. As a result of those arrests, we learned:
Braves, Smoltz blank Pirates
ATLANTA -- John Smoltz won his fifth straight home start, combining on a four-hitter and leading the Atlanta Braves over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 Monday night.
Ready to roll
MEDINAH, Ill. -- All signs point toward Tiger Woods being ready to go on another roll. His victory in the PGA Championship was his third straight on the PGA Tour, the fourth time he has put together such a winning streak. Two of them were majors, and he has played his last three tournaments in 60 under par.
Peyton may need new backup
Jim Sorgi's shoulder injury may force the Indianapolis Colts to bring in a new backup quarterback. Coach Tony Dungy said Monday the team was awaiting results from Sorgi's MRI exam before deciding whether to sign another backup.
Quite a Ride
Run, drop, slide are words skim boarders live by. Those are the skills that make them some of the most versatile athletes in board sports.
Santana leads Twins to win
MINNEAPOLIS -- Not even a painful blister on his pitching hand could derail Johan Santana. He's just been unbeatable at the Metrodome.
Prep Golf Preview
The high school golf season gets underway today. Here are the top five boys and girls players to watch this season.
Tigers rip White Sox to cushion lead
DETROIT -- Justin Verlander solved the Chicago White Sox for the first time, giving the Detroit Tigers a little more of a cushion in the AL Central.
Today on TV
Donovan delays signing contract extension with Gators
GAINESVILLE -- Florida coach Billy Donovan is hoping to prove a point by postponing his contract extension.
Marlins edge Braves, 4-3
MIAMI -- Dontrelle Willis pitched seven innings to win for only the second time in his past eight starts, and the Florida Marlins averted a series sweep by beating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 Sunday.
Lehman adds Cink and Verplank to Ryder Cup team
MEDINAH, Ill -- Tom Lehman filled out the U.S. Ryder Cup team Monday by taking Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank as his captain's picks, hoping experience and accuracy will help his squad end a dozen years of European dominance.
Woods wins PGA Championship
MEDINAH, Ill. -- No tears, no sweat.
Seahawks, Raiders earn preseason wins
INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning was nearly perfect in the first quarter. Seattle made sure the Colts' backups weren't even close the rest of the game.
Kenseth outruns Jeff Gordon for Michigan victory
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- With Jeff Gordon closing in and the checkered flag in sight Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, Matt Kenseth was thinking about three races he could have won and didn't.
Today on TV
BASKETBALL 6:30 a.m. ESPN2 -- FIBA, Men's World Championship, preliminary round, U.S. vs. Slovenia, at Sapporo, Japan
U.S., Wade rout China, Yao
SAPPORO, Japan -- One day Carmelo Anthony leads the U.S. in scoring.
Cowboys rout Saints in preseason game
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Drew Bledsoe lobbed two passes into the end zone and saw his receivers make terrific catches on both in his preseason debut for the Dallas Cowboys.
Column: Why Woods' opponents can't bear to watch
MEDINAH, Ill. -- The greatest front-runner in the history of sports was standing over a 10-footer for birdie and even though it was only the first hole, playing partner and co-leader Luke Donald couldn't bear to watch.
Jaguars' quarterback controversy averted
JACKSONVILLE -- Byron Leftwich sprayed footballs all over the field Saturday night against the Carolina Panthers, dousing the flames of a perceived quarterback controversy sparked by coach Jack Del Rio's decision to grant back-up David Garrard more time with the starters.
Jaguars seeking offensive solidarity
JACKSONVILLE -- They call them exhibition games for a reason, and it's the same reason that affords Jack Del Rio the countenance to be calm when chaos seemingly lingers nearby.
With three to go until Chase: Who's in, out and in trouble
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) \u2014 When Jeff Burton's engine failed after just 17 laps in Michigan, all he could do was watch helplessly from the garage as he plummeted in the Chase for the championship standings.
Saban wants to see Dolphins continue improvement
DAVIE -- Daunte Culpepper's rebuilt knee has cleared another hurdle. Now, Dolphins coach Nick Saban wants to see his starting quarterback keep getting sharper.
Richt names Tereshinski Georgia's starting quarterback
ATLANTA -- In naming Joe Tereshinski the starting quarterback for Georgia's season-opening game against Western Kentucky, coach Mark Richt congratulated the senior Sunday night for the way he "held off these young bucks."
Yankees 2, Red Sox 1
BOSTON -- The New York Yankees celebrated in the dugout as if they'd just clinched a playoff berth. In a way, they've done everything but.
SeaWorld dolphin bites boy
ORLANDO -- A 7-year-old boy who suffered a bruised thumb was the second child in as many months to be bitten by a dolphin at a SeaWorld Orlando attraction, park officials said.
Dogs are focus of kayak tour
STOCK ISLAND -- The boaters heading out Cow Key Channel to the Atlantic could not believe their eyes. Traveling alongside the mangroves was a fleet of 12 kayaks, all carrying four-legged passengers, most of them quite soggy.
Two boaters injured when struck by jumping fish
SUN SPRINGS -- A sturgeon on the Suwannee River injured two boaters Saturday when it leaped from the water, knocking one girl from the boat and breaking the arm of another passenger.
Haitians fight for equal representation in Florida government
MIAMI -- When the Haitian man sat for a passport photo at the shop doubling as Dufirston Neree's campaign headquarters, he was handed a black suit jacket to wear over his bright blue T-shirt.
In state Senate race, family values campaign is tested by real life
TALLAHASSEE -- Randall Terry doesn't run away from "family values issues" in his state Senate race.
No ticket matches Lotto numbers
TALLAHASSEE -- No ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers, resulting in a rollover and producing an estimated jackpot of $14 million for Wednesday's drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
Woman designs hairpieces for dogs
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Fla. (AP) -- Ruth Regina likes to say her business is going to the dogs, but it's actually just going to their heads.
One Fantasy 5 player wins Sunday top prize
TALLAHASSEE -- One winner of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $283,589.55, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.
Florida Briefs: Tropical depression forms in eastern Atlantic
MIAMI -- A tropical depression developed Monday off the Cape Verde islands in the far eastern Atlantic.
Martinez carves out a new identity
WASHINGTON -- Mel Martinez insists there is no elaborate strategy, no fancy calculations.
Bacteria threatens reef
KEY LARGO -- The dark water spun to the surface like an undersea cyclone.
Iran refuses U.N. inspectors access to its underground nuclear site
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran turned away U.N. inspectors from an underground site meant to shelter its uranium enrichment program from attack, diplomats said Monday, while the country's supreme leader insisted Tehran will not give up its contentious nuclear technology.
Insurgents attack
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Sunni Arab insurgents armed with rifles and mortars killed 20 pilgrims and wounded 300 others who thronged the capital Sunday for one of Shiite Islam's most important holidays, authorities said.
Saddam Hussein to face trial in high-profile Anfal case
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A new legal chapter opens Monday for Saddam Hussein when the ousted Iraqi leader goes on trial for a second time, charged with genocide and war crimes from his scorched-earth offensive against Kurds nearly two decades ago.
Four U.S. Servicemen Die in Iraqi Violence
BAGHDAD, Iraq \u2014 Violence claimed the lives of three U.S. servicemen in Fallujah and one in Baghdad, the U.S. military announced Monday.
10 killed in Moscow bomb blast
MOSCOW - A bomb blast in a sprawling Moscow market killed 10 people and wounded about 50 on Monday in what authorities said was possibly a racist attack targeting the primarily non-Russian traders at the site.
Iran tests short-range missile
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) --Iran on Sunday test-fired a surface-to-surface short-range missile a day after its army launched large-scale military exercises throughout the country, state-run television reported.
Olmert rejects peace negotiations with Syria
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday ruled out peace negotiations with Syria and rejected criticisms of the Lebanon war as reserve soldiers expanded their protests over the government's handling of the conflict.
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Clarkstown Rated Second Safest U.S. City
most recent safe city report released by CQ Press (a division of
Congressional Quarterly) and based on crime statistics compiled by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation rated Clarkstown, with approximately 83,000 residents,
as the second safest place to live in the country.
suburban community, with over 22,000 households, has consistently been rated as
among the top five safest communities. For the last two years it has been
rated in the second spot.
Supervisor Alex Gromack applauded both the efforts of the 173 officers and the
13 civilian dispatchers that comprise the Clarkstown Police Department and the residents
of the town for the achievement. Our Town has made and continues to make a
commitment to provide the department with the best available training and
equipment possible but thats only half the story. Our residents, our civic
associations, our schools, our community organizations have all developed a
good working relationship with the Police Department. Our officers are seen as
more than just cops. They are a vital and active part of the community. In
Clarkstown, safety is everyones responsibility, said Gromack.
Police Chief Noonan echoed those comments. The support received from our Town
government and the cooperation we receive from Town residents are all part of
the safety equation. Our officers know there are high expectations out there
and they in turn provide professional and courteous law enforcement service.
Our police are involved with and in the community and that makes all the
difference said Noonan.
methodology used by CQ Press in determining the recipients of the Safest City
and Safest Area awards has been in use since 1999. Crimes are weighted under a
methodology that reflects which crimes were of greatest concern to Americans
according to CQ Presss report. Three hundred and seventy cities were evaluated
across the country. Mission Viejo of California
was ranked as number 1 nationwide and Clarkstown was the safest city in New York State.

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Food drive raises nearly $450K in Marion, Polk counties
CenturyLink's matching grant contributes $270K of total; 330,000 pounds of food also collected for local families
The communities of Marion and Polk counties made history last month, leading the charge during the CenturyLink Backpack Buddies Feed the Children Food Drive, which collected food and cash donations June 2-13.
According to a press release from Marion-Polk Food Share, a significant percentage of the 666,000 total pounds of food and $767,219 raised nationally during the drive originated locally.
Specifically, 330,000 pounds of food and $180,671 were collected from the area served by Marion-Polk Food Share.
The generosity shown during this campaign was extraordinary, Rick Gaupo, president and CEO of Marion-Polk Food Share, said in the release. We were overwhelmed by the tremendous response of our neighbors to help local families in need.
CenturyLink, a multinational communications company headquartered in Monroe, La., sponsored the drive and agreed to match every dollar donated with $1.14.
Thanks to the match, CenturyLink contributed an additional $268,863 to Marion-Polk Food Share, for a total contribution of nearly $450,000 collected during the two-week drive.
CenturyLinks Clarke M. Williams Foundation contributed a total of $1 million in matching funds to the drive, with Marion-Polk Food Share receiving almost 27 percent.
The donations raised during the drive were a mix of large contributions, such as a $110,000 gift from the Salem-based Mountain West Investment Corporation, to $1 donations handed to CenturyLink employees during a Fill the Hard Hat effort.
Gaupo said the campaign was especially helpful as it came during a season that tends to be a leaner time for donations to the food share network, which includes the AWARE Food Bank in Woodburn.
The support we received from the community in June provided food for families who struggle to feed their children when school is out, Gaupo said. The CenturyLink matching donation came at the beginning of our fiscal year, which is a tremendous way to start the year.
Gaupo said his organization is now assessing how best to put the donation to work to meet the communitys needs.
We are always looking to provide more food for those struggling with hunger, including children and seniors,?Gaupo said. We are also considering how we can further address root causes of hunger, including growing our farms and gardens program and expanding our vocational training programs, among other things.
According to the Food Share, one in five families in Oregon rely on food banks to stave off hunger. The Food Shares network of 99 pantries and meal sites currently serves over 40,000 people each month, including over 16,000 children.
For more information, visit marionpolkfoodshare.org.


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Sex Pistols Experience
The Sex Pistols Experience are the world's leading Pistols tribute show band, with a Worldwide reputation built-up from over 1500+ live shows from extensive tours of the U.K, U.S.A, Europe, and South America. The band have played all the top venues & festivals, & appeared in film & T.V as the Sex Pistols/Sid & Nancy. They gained approval from the 'real' Sex Pistols band themselves with appearances on Jonesy's Jukebox in L.A, & performing Pistols aftershow parties. Check the website for more info, and do not miss the show!
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Rebel Truce
Tribute to punk legends The Clash, Rebel Truce perform all the classics and more.
With a repertoire of some 50 songs ranging from the incendiary blast of '1977' to the assured swagger of 'London Calling', Rebel Truce is a must see, not only for fans of the Clash, but for all lovers of live rock n roll.
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Mount Terry Fox is a peak in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park, a small wilderness area near Valemount,British Columbia, Canada, and adjacent to Mt. Robson Provincial Park. There is no road access to the park.
The park is named in memory of Terry Fox, a young Canadian from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Terry lost a leg to bone cancer, but undertook to run across Canada on an artificial limb to raise funds for cancer research. He completed 3,360 miles (5,375 km) of this amazing journey, against incredible odds, before illness forced him to end his run, and he died on June 28, 1981. Since then, his efforts have been honoured throughout Canada and many countries of the world, where annual runs are held to further the cause of cancer research.The mountain is a fitting memorial to his determination and courage. The park was officially dedicated by the family of Terry Fox and the people of British Columbia on September 22, 1981.
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Obama's support is vital to preventing Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons; PM must appease the U.S.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves tonight for a visit of considerable importance to Washington. The American government has decided to give him a second chance, following the Ramat Shlomo crisis that erupted during Vice President Joseph Biden's visit to Israel. The opportunity was made clear on Friday when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Netanyahu's answers to her most recent inquiries "useful and productive."
The U.S. had demanded that Netanyahu restrain Israeli building in East Jerusalem, make a gesture to the Palestinian Authority and agree to deliberations on all the core issues - permanent borders, Jerusalem and refugees - in indirect talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Netanyahu supplied partial answers that the Americans accepted, and this quieted the public disagreement between the two countries.
Netanyahu must make use of this second chance to create a new relationship with President Barack Obama and senior members of the U.S. government. Obama's support is vital to achieving Netanyahu's stated goals: preventing Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons and an agreement with the Palestinians for two states for two peoples. It is up to Netanyahu to repair working relations with the president and senior members of his staff; this is in Israel's interest.
Netanyahu will commit a grave error if he is tempted to continue the damaging clash with Obama, and if he uses the pro-Israel lobby, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), to enlist the president's political enemies to advance the positions of the Israeli right wing. Obama is not an enemy - the Haaretz-Dialog poll published Friday shows that 69 percent of the Israeli public believes that Obama's approach to Israel is fair and even friendly.
The prime minister must make clear to Israeli supporters in America that he is moving in step with Obama in order to achieve the two countries' common goals. Netanyahu's trip will be considered a success if it ends with renewed negotiations with the Palestinians. The Quartet of Middle East peace negotiators' recent announcement that it supports the establishment of a Palestinian state before the summer of 2011 offers a reasonable schedule for achieving an agreement.
Netanyahu must enter these negotiations with complete seriousness, overcome the political obstacles placed before him by extreme members of his coalition, and strive for an agreement that will establish an independent Palestine at Israel's side, as he promised in his speech at Bar-Ilan University. This is what his hosts in Washington expect of him.
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Attention all sketchy people! Wanna play in the mother of all US SketchFests? Ok, it wasn't the first, but it is certainly the biggest. Chicago SketchFest is now accepting applications for the 2012 festival.
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The driving surface of the bridge will be replaced and new barrier walls will be put up.
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The replacement will require the closure of the bridge for about 30 days in the summer of 2014. The bridge is back open, however one lane closures are still possible. The marked detour for the closure is to use Route B, Route 21 and Route Y.
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I'm trying this two different ways today – this first way is using my gaiwan as the brewing vessel and using short steeps. The first two infusions were a little disappointing, because they tasted vaguely chemical and artificial. These were not terrible infusions, but, they weren't as good as the ones to follow … so after getting past those first two infusions, I am now getting a pleasing caramel taste, a slightly toasty-smoky note in the background that melds magnificently with the caramel notes, but I don't get a lot of apple-y taste until toward the tail of the sip. The apple sort of lingers in the aftertaste with that roasty-toasty taste and a faint hint of caramel.
Overall, it's quite yummy brewed in the gaiwan … it's funny, but I decided to brew it in my Breville after those first two infusions … but now I'm really liking it gongfu style… but, I am still going to try it in my Breville too … if for no other reason than curiosities sake.


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Hamilton, ON. Dec. 6, 2009 -- A new study provides welcome news for patients with a common clotting disorder known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).
The condition is estimated to impact 62,000 Canadians and half-a-million Americans every year, and occurs when an abnormal clot forms in a vein and restricts the flow of blood, causing pain and swelling. In some cases, the clot may detach from its point of origin and travel through the heart to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal condition known as a pulmonary embolism.
Currently, patients with VTE are treated with a blood thinner known as warfarin, which has many burdensome interactions with other medications and foods and requires frequent monitoring of the dosage.
However, this study published today shows that an oral drug called dabigatran etexilate, which does not have these disadvantages, is as safe and effective as warfarin for combating VTE.
To compare the two drugs, an international team of researchers lead by Sam Schulman, a professor of medicine of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, who conducted a randomized, double-blind trial of 2,539 patients with acute VTE.
Today, Schulman is scheduled to present this study to the annual conference of the American Society of Hematology in New Orleans, LA, and the New England Journal of Medicine will post the study on its web site. The study will be published in the Dec. 10 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.
For six months, roughly half of the patients in the trial (1,274) were given a fixed dose of 150 mg of dabigatran etexilate twice daily, while the other half (1,265 patients) were given warfarin once daily.
The improvement seen in both groups from the treatments was similar. After six months of treatment, only 2.4 percent of the dabigatran etexilate group (30 patients) and 2.1 percent of the warfarin group (27 patients) experienced recurrent VTE.
The safety of the two drugs was also comparable. In the dabigatran etexilate arm, 205 patients experienced bleeding (including 20 patients with major bleeding) versus 277 patients in the warfarin arm (including 24 with major bleeding). Other possible side effects, including death, acute coronary syndromes, and abnormalities in liver function tests, were infrequent in the two groups.
"We are excited by these findings and feel that they will change the standard of care for venous thromboembolism, which affects a large number of our patients," said Schulman, a physician with the thrombosis service of Hamilton Health Sciences. "This study found that dabigatran is a safe and effective anticoagulant that does not require the routine monitoring or dose adjustments that are necessary with warfarin. In other words, patients can receive the same results in a more convenient manner."
The study was funded by Boehringer Ingelheim.
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"The Most Beautiful Run in Scotland…"
The Glenlivet 10K
A massive thank you to everyone who took part in the 2017 Glenlivet 10K Road Race supporting people with life –changing illness and helping them to get their quality of life back. It was a fantastic turn out and a wonderful spring day for running through the incredibly scenic landscape of Glenlivet in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland were absolutely delighted that the Glenlivet 10K was nominated in the 'UK Running Awards' last year and are very grateful indeed to everyone who voted for the event. It was just fantastic when the event came 3rd in the 'Best UK 10K Road Race' category and was the highest placed Scottish running event on the night. Our sincere thanks go to all runners, supporters, partners and the local community for making the Glenlivet 10K the best race in Scotland!


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Pardons Canada - Pardons.org Refused to issue a refund for a service that was purchased but no longer exists. Toronto Ontario
In March 2012 Canada introduced a new law that would change how the parole board grants record suspensions, previously known as pardons. The waiting period to be granted a record suspension has also increased. I purchased my pardon application through Pardons Canada sometime in 2010, a couple years before my eligibility date to have my pardon application reviewed by the parole board. Pardons Canada told me it is best to start the application early, even before my eligibility date because this would give them time to complete all necessary paper work on time. Obviously they needed their fee first which was around $400 if I can remember correctly before they could start my application so I paid that in full. I was expecting to receive a pardon in April 2012 but becuase of the new law I now would have to wait till April 2017; for this reason I requested to cancel my pardon application and asked for a full refund that was denied. Customer service barely responded to my emails when I questioned them on why they couldnt send me my money back. So I paid $400+ for absolutely nothing. I purchased a pardon application and not a record suspension and if a pardon is no longer available, I should be entitled to a full refund. I strongly advise everyone NOT TO USE PARDONS CANADA. They are very good at selling their service to vulnerable people that are in need of clearing their criminal past, usually they'll answer any questions you might have in regards to their services through email instantly, but once they have your money you'll be lucky if you get any emails answered at all.
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The summer holidays means suitcase season on public transport and the annual sport of "dodge the luggage" on an almost daily basis. I once ended up sprawled face down on a station platform after stumbling on someone's ill placed suitcase as I got off a train.
The carriage was packed and despite spotting the luggage near the doorway, I somehow got my foot caught and went flying as I tried to get off.
My shoe fell off in the process and was unceremoniously thrown off the train by a fellow passenger, landing beside me on platform. Not a single person offered to help me up.
In fact I can distinctly remember – from my alternative ground level view of the world – that my fellow passengers all walked off around me.
Not only was I left looking a bit grubby – as station platforms aren't known for their pristine conditions – but I hurt myself too and all down to someone's careless attitude over their lumpy luggage.
So how can you and your luggage travel on public transport without clogging up the gangways or causing injury to your fellow passengers?
Tempting as it is to grab your case from the loft, pack and go, travel expert Oonagh Shiel from cheapflights.co.uk says give it the once over first.
"Make sure it's roadworthy, so check for wobbly wheels, frayed zips and anything that could suddenly fall off or break in the middle of a crowded area."
Why do luggage racks sit empty while innocent passengers get squashed in their seats by selfish travellers?
I was on a train the other day when a man proceeded to plonk his suitcase in front of him on the floor.
This meant not only were his legs then spread either side of it, but the poor lady who ended up sitting opposite had to do the same!
Trains have overhead racks or space at the end of the carriage for luggage and coaches have space in the hold so use them.
I've lost count of the times I've been hit in the head by someone's rucksack as they whizz round, bend down and behave as they would normally, but totally forgetting their backpack adds another few inches.
"Carry backpacks on your front on public transport: this makes it easier to move and it's much safer," says Shiel.
Get ready for the off. The time to have a fight with the extension handle of your suitcase or rearrange its contents isn't when you're standing in the doorway and the train, bus or coach doors open. And there's a knack to safe driving too.
"Tuck it behind you when walking along, and keep a safe distance from other people as running over someone's toes if they're wearing flip-flops can be very painful," warns Shiel.
If you're on an empty bus or train you might get away with using the next seat for your luggage but once it gets busy move it.
I've witnessed numerous incidents where people huff and puff when asked to move bags. Remember your bag hasn't paid for a seat.
Back from a trip and feeling tired or jetlagged? Chances are you won't want to hang around, but travelling on public transport in peak time can be doubly difficult.
It can be hard enough squeezing yourself on board, let alone a couple of cases so take time for a caffeine fix and wait till "crush hour" is over.
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Gov. Pat Quinn has signed two laws aimed at combating gang-related crime.
One requires school officials, such as principals, to report illegal weapons and gang activity to police. It also requires authorities to let principals know when a student is held for gang activity. The law takes effect next year.
"All Illinois residents have the right to be safe in their homes, schools and on our streets," Quinn said. "These new laws give us more tools to fight gang violence, crack down on the criminals and protect those who are doing the right thing for public safety."
Another bill establishes a Crime Witness Protection Program for people who help prosecute gang crimes. The law takes effect immediately and allows counties to be reimbursed for victims' and witnesses' short term living costs, among other things.
Quinn signed the laws Monday. He also used the event to drum up support for his proposed changes to a concealed carry law. Lawmakers will be in Springfield Tuesday.
The Chicago Democrat has spent days making appearances talking up his sweeping changes to a bill that'd make Illinois the last state to allow concealed weapons.
But lawmakers are expected to override Quinn's changes when they meet Tuesday in Springfield. The bill's sponsor, among others, says the original measure came out of months of negotiations.
Quinn wouldn't say if he has the votes, but says he's working on it. He says the bill was influenced heavily by the National Rifle Association.
He spoke to reporters Monday in Chicago after signing legislation dealing with gang crimes.
Illinois has until Tuesday to legalize concealed carry after a federal appeals court ruled the state's ban unconstitutional.


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Once upon a time there was a beauty with a fashion blog. And a baby. And a husband. And the husband was a pastor. And the baby was adorable. And the beauty was Oregon-nice mixed with New-York City fashionable. And I wanted to be friends with her. And steal her wardrobe. And that's why Ms. Sarah from Frills for Thrills is this week's
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Check out this lovely lady's style (and blogging!) tips below! Shee's weally weally smawt. Muuch smawtew thann meh.
1. How would you describe your style?
I like to think of it as feminine with a little edge.
2. Who are your fashion icons?
Say what you will about them Kardashians, but I love love love their style! Especially Kourtney's. I also die for anything Victoria Beckham wears.
3. Where do you go for fashion inspiration?
My closet! And I of course love Pinterest and other bloggers like her, her, and her.
4. What are the top three places you shop?
ASOS.com, Forever 21, and thrift stores. I'm such a cheap-o.
5. What's your 'Go-To' outfit for when you need to get ready in a flash?
Usually a giant sweater, skinny jeans, and boots.
6. Do you follow trends? If so, what trends excite you at the moment?
Mama can't keep up with the latest trends, but when I see one I like, you can guarantee I'll be donning it pronto! I'm currently loving wide-brimmed hats.
7. Why is the way you look/dress important to you?
Not only do I enjoy the creativity of getting dressed every day, I love the way it makes me feel. I truly feel the best when my hair and face are done, and I'm wearing an outfit that reflects who I am. Whether you like it or not, people will judge you based on what you're wearing.
8. What fashion or styling tips would you give to women who want to improve their sense of style?
This is such a blogger answer of me, but LAYER! Layer with different patterns and textures. Belt anything. And if those tactics are too scary for you, just make sure you're wearing something colored, textured, patterned, or shiny. But not all four at once.
9. What made you want to start a blog?
Freshly married and in between semesters of college, I had too much time on my hands. I started Frills for Thrills to document all things creative, but soon after morphed into a fashion blog. Now there's more "real life" creepin' back in because my baby is too cute not to share with the worldwide web and sometimes I'm too lazy to get dressed : )
10. What are the top three tips you'd give to bloggers wanting to build their following?
Tip #1. Be you! I'm sure you've heard this before, but that's because it's true. I love Sydney from The Daybook, but every time I see another blogger trying to be her I throw up a little in my mouth. I want to know YOU! I personally love when a blogger shares about her real life and doesn't solely post pictures of her cute outfit. I adore Julia's and Rachel's style, but I don't read their blogs daily because I kinda wish they'd share more about their personal lives.
Tip #2. Comment, comment, comment! Commenting on other blogs helps build relationships out here in blog land. The more relationships you have, the more shout outs you'll get. Also, that's how I find new people to follow. I go to a similar blog as mine, and click through the commenters looking for fun new bloggers to follow that may be interested in following me!
Tip #3. Don't be afraid to self-promote. Sure, non-bloggers won't understand why you're pinning pictures of yourself, but Pinterest is such an easy way to get your face and your blog out there! Also, look for feature opportunities, post swaps, and link-ups. All are free for you and such easy ways to promote yourself in a modest way.
11. Anything further you'd like to add?
Thank you for having me, Shannon!
Is she not to die for? You'll be even more smitten when you visit her blog Frills for Thrills – turns out this girl can keep it real. And no one is even mad about that.
Thank you Sarah for letting me Crush on You!
p.s. Did you already enter last week's GIVEAWAY? Ummmmm, you're gonna wanna do that. It's real good stuff.
Until next time peeps, have a Washboard Wednesday!
(that's what I'm trying to get my stomach to be like… until I run into my friend Chocolate Chip Cookie. I guess i just feel like it's more important for me to be a good friend than to selfishly worry about my looks all the time. I'm just full of selfless sacrifices.)


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You remind me of myself when I was 14, except you have a few more accounts and a way better mower. Everything looks good and keep up the good work.
Its okay, dont worry about it haha. Thanks calvinslawnservices
Double post but whatever, tommorow I should have some pictures of my lawns. I can finally cut all of them, thanks to the rain.
All I knew then was homelite and murray!!!.................
hey! i started out with a Free Mtd riding mower, I saved up and bought the Jd it wasnt easy
Yeah you will be like brickman one day.......lol
I was ridin my bike with my Murray mower and Homelite blower and weedeater strapped to it and was gettin $10 a yard........lol
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MEDFORD (CBS) — A son was killed, his father injured in a double shooting in Medford Friday night.
Police say John Hatch, 36, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. His father, whose name and age have not been released, was first taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital then transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital where he is expected to survive.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Doug Cope reports.
The shooting happened at 10:40 p.m. Friday at 55 Jerome Street in Medford.
Authorities say they do not believe the shooting was random.
Medford and state police with the Middlesex District Attorney's office continue to investigate.
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We catalyze the design and development of data infrastructure to measure SDG progress. We implement standards and protocols to lower the cost of sharing and interpreting SDG data.
The Global Partnership works with some of the world's leading builders of data portals, platforms and web services. We help to identify common components of their disparate products and inspire the creation of infrastructure that leads to even more useful data portals, platforms or web services in the future.
Here's a selection of noteworthy data portals, platforms and web services. The Global Partnership plans to grow and expand on this list to provide targeted information to even more end users, including policymakers, researchers and the general public.
Africa Information Highway
African Development Bank Group dataportal.opendataforafrica.org/
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Agora for Good
GEOSS Common Infrastructure (GCI)
Group on Earth Observations (GEO)
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A new year has brought a new status for Canadian speed skater Christine Nesbitt.
How's world sprint champion sound?
Coming off a dream year that saw her win Olympic gold in Vancouver, Nesbitt skated to her first sprint world championship Sunday in Heerenveen, Netherlands.
Nesbitt, a 25-year-old from London, Ont., won the 1,000m event and finished third in the 500m to sew up the title. In the first day of competition Saturday, Nesbitt won the initial 1,000m race and was sixth in the opening 500m.
"Winning here in Heerenveen is really special to me, there's such a history of speed skating here," Nesbitt said. "They have one of the oldest ovals, the crowds are great, and there are lot of unique traditions. When the winners are crowned, they're taken around the oval in a Friessian horse-drawn sleigh, there's a band playing, and everyone stays to watch and cheer. It would sort of be like winning the Stanley Cup in Montreal I think."
Annette Gerritsen of the Netherlands was second overall while teammate Margot Boer was third. Neither Dutch skater won any of the four races but still managed to finish just under two seconds behind Nesbitt for the overall title.
Shannon Rempel of Winnipeg was 13th overall, four seconds behind Nesbitt.
On the men's side, Jamie Gregg of Edmonton was the top Canadian, finishing sixth, while Denny Morrison of Fort St. John, B.C., was seventh. Kyou-Hyuk Lee of Korea won the overall title for the fourth time after finishing first in both 500m races.
After winning the 1,000m gold at the Vancouver Olympics, Nesbitt was involved in an off-season accident -- she was hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle home from a workout in Calgary -- that left her with a broken elbow and damaged knee.
The injuries didn't slow Nesbitt down for long, though.
She qualified for the World Cup season in the fall then dominated at 1,000m, going unbeaten in three stops on the circuit. Nesbitt won eight times overall -- four 1,000m races, three 1,500m races and one pursuit -- in the first half of the 2010-11 Wold Cup season.
At the Thialf oval in Heerenveen, Nesbitt was favoured to win the 1,000m races but clinched her first spring championship with surprisingly strong results in the 500. A third-place finish behind Jenny Wolf of Germany and Boer in the 500 Sunday effectively gave her the title before she skated in the 1,000, given her strength at that distance.
"I never thought my 500m races would be good enough to compete with these girls," Nesbitt said.
The results, though, show how well-rounded a skater Nesbitt has become.
"Christine stayed very focused over the weekend, she was able to skate four great races," Canadian long-track coach Mark Wild said. "She always knew she had the potential to do what she did today, and I think it really puts her on the map in terms of being a full sprint athlete."


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The ongoing shed clear out brings you another great bargain. Wondering what all this 650b fuss is? Here I have a set of wheels which while a couple of years old has seen very little use. It was on a Hummingbird demo for a while - then on a XS Peregrine. You can see from the tyres how little action they've seen.
The rims are Stan's 355 650b, and are perfectly straight with no dings or wobbles. Spokes are light and strong double butted Sapim Lasers. Hubs are the finest singlespeed hubs money can buy - Phil Wood KISS Offs, even smoother and free-er than the day they were born. These hubs alone are over £300 for the pair.
The rear tyre is a Pacenti Quasimoto, the front a Schwalbe racing ralph - both set up tubeless with Stans valves and hold air very well. I'll also throw in a Panaracer Rampage in 650b size - also barely used.
Buy 'em now for only £250 shipped in the UK. For shipping elsewhere just drop me a mail.


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Note: When you first sign up for QuickBooks Enhanced Payroll,
QuickBooks does not automatically turn on the Workers Compensation feature. To
begin using this feature, you must first turn it on.
To do this task
Open the Payroll and Employees preferences.
In the Workers Compensation section, click Set Preferences.
Click to select or clear Track Workers Comp, depending on whether you want to turn
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How To Get Over It!
Every dad needs support, encouragement, information, confidence and tools to help him be as involved as he possibly can with his new family. Our fatherhood expert, Armin Brott, author of The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be and Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge, and Change , has advice for your growing family!
Your question
I used to be the center of my wife's universe. Now that we've had a baby, I'm jealous of all the time they spend together, and I feel left out. Is this normal and how can I overcome my feelings?
Armin Brott answers
First of all, it's completely normal to be jealous of your wife's relationship with your new baby -- especially if she's breastfeeding. But who's really making you jealous? Your wife because of her close relationship with the baby and all that extra time they spend with each other? Or is it really the baby for coming between you and your wife, for taking up more than his "fair share" of her attention, and for having full access to her breasts when they may be too tender for you to touch? Probably both.
If you're going to get over your feelings of jealousy, you need to start by coming clean to your wife. Whether you're feeling that you need more attention and emotional support from her or more private time without the baby, tell your wife about it as clearly and honestly as possible.
>> Tips for communication between new parents
This may not be easy: You may not want to bother her with your problems right now. After all, she's just had a baby and you, as a man, are supposed to be supportive, right? You may be afraid that she'll think you're wimpy, or you may already be thinking that yourself. Whatever it is holding you back, it's essential that you get over it. Soon.
The worst -- and most dangerous -- thing you can do with your feeling of jealousy is to bury it. Left unsaid, it'll make you resentful of both your wife and your baby and could ultimately damage your whole experience of fatherhood.
But important as talking is, it isn't enough. You'll also need to get some extra time with your baby -- especially doing things that involve skin-to-skin contact such bathing, cuddling, playing, putting him to bed and changing diapers. You can also do some bottle feeding if your wife is willing to express breast milk or if she's using formula.
These activities and others, such as taking the baby along when you go grocery shopping, or even dropping him into a frontpack and heading out for a walk, will help you bond and build your own solid relationship with your child, independent of your wife. And once you've done that, there won't be anything left to be jealous of.
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" 128 rooms within 20 flats "
Linksfield Halls are part of Aberdeen University's "satellite" halls system and are situated in Linksfield Road only 5 minutes away from the Kings College campus. The location is ideal as it is only a short walk to the uni, the beach, Aberdeen football clubs stadium and, most importantly, the local student pub The Bobbin. The flats are fairly new being only 7 years old. There are a total of 128 rooms arranged in 20 flats - 3 x 3 person flats and 17 x 7 person flats. Twelve of the flats have ensuite facilities (a shower, WC and wash handbasin in your own little bathroom) whereas the rest have shared facilities. The seven person flats with shared facilities have two toilets and two shower rooms with each bedroom having its own wash handbasin and mirror. The bedrooms are extremely functional and contain a bed, a table, a wardrobe, a small chest of drawers and fixed shelves. The carpet is functional blue and wiry - one of those industrial hard wearing ones which covers the entire flat. However, the worse problem is the walls. The walls are built from breezeblocks that have simply been painted over instead of being plastered. Therefore it gives you the impression of living in a prison cell. I would highly recommend lots of posters or, even better, very large throws to cover the walls. The heating is supplied by panel radiators that do work quite well. The double-glazing also helps. There are no electricity bills as it is done by pre-payment card meter so as long as someone always remembers to get electricity you're okay! The easiest way to do this is to get everyone to donate a set amount each week e.g. £5. This makes it easy to keep track and to ensure that everyone pays the same amount. The kitchens are equally as basic. I would definitely recommend taking extra plates, cutlery and even pots if you have any spare. The university supplies the exact number of plates, knives, forks etc that you need. For exampl
e, if you are in a 3 person flat then you will receive 3 plates, 3 knives, 3 teaspoons etc. Pathetic isn't it? Everyone knows that students don't do the washing up! A 3 person flat has one cooker and one fridge/freezer whereas a 7 person flat has two sinks, a cooker, a hob and STILL one fridge freezer. Try to imagine 7 people putting all their food in one fridge. How do you get 7 separate pints of milk in a busy fridge? I knew a lot of people who either bought or rented an extra fridge, as they simply didn't have enough space. If you are going to be living here try to find out exactly which block of flats you will be in. Some are better than others. Blocks A, D (the 3 person flats) and E have shared toilet facilities but have the largest kitchen/living rooms. Blocks B, C and F are ensuite but have separate kitchen and living rooms. The separate rooms are tiny and it's a struggle to have 7 people in the kitchen at the same time let alone them all cooking dinner! The living rooms are also tiny and it's a struggle for 7 people to get in and watch TV - not ideal for guests. I lived in a 3 bedroom flat and we had a huge kitchen/livingroom. At one party we had 50 people in and there was still plenty of room. The halls have a laundrette that is a bit of a joke. There are 128 people in the halls and there are only 2 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers. It could be a struggle at times to get your washing done. Evenings were impossible and it was easier to get a machine in the morning (9am) or late evening (11pm). It was also quite expensive for the tokens for the washing machines. I can't remember exactly how much but I think it was about £1.30 for the washing machines. Thankfully one thing you didn't have to wash was your bedclothes which were changed weekly by giving your dirty ones to your friendly local caretaker. Our caretaker was lovely - used to students and went with the flow. Nothing was a
problem; everything could be fixed including broken heaters, fire alarms and crockery. Speaking of fire alarms I know student accommodation is notorious for midnight fire drills. Thankfully each block had its own fire alarm and they normally went off at dinnertime when somebody left the grill on! The flats are leased on a 48 week lease so you must be prepared to spend the summer holidays in Aberdeen. University accommodation contracts are notoriously difficult to get out of so you must be sure before you sign up. The rent is quite steep at £52.46 for shared facilities and £56.09 for ensuite but if you can afford it, it's worth it. PS The doors to all the rooms are equipped with automatic shutters, which means that they slam shut behind you. This is incredibly noisy especially at 2am. Take my advice and take off the top hinge - all you need is a screwdriver and to remember to replace them before you leave!


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1) Q3A is like Quake: it requires absolutely no thought whatsoever. I turn the game on, run around and blow stuff up, then stop playing. Never once do I actually need to think about what's going on in the game. This is quite different from UT, where I'm always consciously aware of what I want to/should do. I can even hold a perfectly normal conversation with someone in the room while playing Q3A with no delay. In UT, I concentrate on the game too much to enjoy both the game and the conversation. I love that about Q3A!
2) Q3A is mad stable on my Win2k box, while UT likes to occasionally crash. I don't like that about UT at all.
3) I suck at Q3 Fortress. Throw me into the arena and I'll do alright, but put me in a TF situation and I'll get reamed.
Ya know, I never thought I'd be saying this, but I think I'm gonna be spending more time playing Q3A and less time playing UT. Looks like the upcoming mods will either finalize or break my decision.


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August 22, 2013 BY Brendan Dunne
Earlier in July, Deion Sanders' Nike Air Diamond Turf showed up in a colorway almost as vibrant as his persona both on and off the field. While the Challenge Red version has since left retail shelves in a scheme that we're sure Neon Deion would've loved to wear back in his Atlanta days, today we get a look at a cooler iteration that uses the similar color blocking in Blue Hero with accents of black and wolf grey. Although Nike reports the official release date for August 31st, you can pick them up today from Rock City Kicks.
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Not really. English company profiles only reach about half of them in a best case scenarios and it's even less for other languages. That is why ComTranslations launched SociaLingo, a near real-time social media translation service that allows companies to address their multilingual audiences in 140 different languages.
Multicultural social media marketing is suddenly something they can easily achieve – just create their Facebook updates, their Tweets, their Google+ messages, their pins on Pinterest or LinkedIn postings and have a team of native translators localize them and have them posted in all the languages they select. As this is a human-powered social media translation service, it's not exactly instantaneous, but it prevents most of the hiccups using automatic translation software or services might generate.
SociaLingo comes to share the online promotion efforts of 93% of marketers currently using social media channels to target potential customers. It helps non-English speaking company reps reach the massive audience communicating in this language and it helps companies from English-speaking markets to reach the other half of social media users engaging in different languages. Simple and efficient multilingual social media marketing, to sum it up in a few words.]]>
A lot of companies look to hire PR help that is cheap, effective and fast. Which means that, in a perfect and mythical world, they would pay a few hundred dollars and in return, in a month tops, they will have every media outlet of any and all importance write about them, they will see their sales triple or quadruple, people would become long lasting fans and they will have no future worries in what brand awareness, loyalty and sales are concerned.
It would be great if it would work like that, but it doesn't.
An effective PR campaign is usually a smart one. A custom tailored strategy that's then implemented and yields results. It means you invest the right amount of resources to get the best outcome. It does not mean you invest close to nothing, use a few voodoo words, and miraculously, over night, everything you have ever dreamed of becomes reality.
Cost effective is not the same as cheap, ever. The cost effective choice is not always the cheapest. Something becomes a smart investment when the return on that investment is satisfying. If you have no PR budget but want to get some result for 100 US dollars, that might happen. You would get a very limited number of hours in consultancy which might set you on the right track. It is however not enough to book a PR agency and get them to work their magic for a few weeks and point thousand of people your way.
Fast does not always mean lasting. Not if after seeing the first results, you stop your effort altogether. Communities, loyalty, brand recognition, positioning as an expert in a field, all these take a little to be established and properly developed. But once they start growing, if done right, they increase exponentially, and all the time, money and effort you have invested in them pays off.
In conclusion, PR can and will be a worthwhile investment, and a cost effective way to boost your business. But it won't be cheap, quick and effective if you want it all rushed, with no investment whatsoever and to somehow turn the world into one where not having your product and service would bring the end of days. When it comes to business, every miracle has smart people, tons of effort and a wise investment behind it.]]>
A new report by Return Path shows that email deliverability rates have dropped about 5% in the second half of 2011, reaching a 76.5% rate, after keeping steady at over 80% for years. While ISPs have done their best to keep their customers spam-clear, their improved email security is not the only cause for the drop. It is actually consumers themselves, who are unclear on opt-out policies and end up damaging email marketers' and brands' reputations.
Although people willingly subscribe to newsletters, daily deals sent by emails and other types of content delivered periodically over email, the amount of such messages is extremely high, and somehow ends up annoying the intended recipient. Instead of opting out, they are more likely to mark the email as spam and flag the sender as a spammer.
"People are suffering from inbox overload and receiving email they don't want to receive, even though they have opted into it. As a result, we're seeing subscribers reporting it as spam," Tom Sather, senior director of email research at Return Path. "They don't realize that by doing that, it's affecting all of that marketer's emails. Every time someone reports an email as spam, it does hurt the sender's reputation."
Email recipients often click the spam button because it's easier and faster than looking for an obscure unsubscribe link. And if that was not enough, ISPs added changes in volume to their filtering algorithm. For example, if a large number of emails about Easter promotions are sent at the same time, they will trigger a response in the ISP's spam filtering mechanism.
What can you do to diminish the impact a "spam" label would have on your brand? A good idea would be to place the unsubscribe link at the top of your newsletter. A quick text stating your subscribers receive their email because they have signed up might be a welcome reminder. Also, pay attention to your subject lines and email texts. Try not to make them sound as a blatant advertising campaign. However, this second advice only works if it is not a deals email. If customers expect fresh deals and interesting promotions, you have to give them what they expect.
Have you been reported as a spammer by opt-in subscribers? How has it affected you?]]>
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In order to help you get the best out of you corporate blog, Facebook page or Twitter stream, Mirror Communications has just launched a series of Social Media Packages to choose from. They're all part of a limited-time special offer, so make sure you check them out as soon as possible! Think of where you need the most help and decide how much of it you could use, then buy the Social Media Package that best suits you!
While continuing to launch new products and improve their existing range of endpoint and mobile data security solutions, the two companies will collaborate on integrating CoSoSys' device control, data loss prevention and endpoint security solution into Astaro's Unified Threat Management solution, the Astaro Security Gateway, and on providing a level of overall security beyond any solution currently on the market. Read full press release here.]]>
This fairly new product has proven how valuable it is by becoming a a finalist in the Endpoint Security category of the 2011 Global Excellence Awards organized by Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading information security research and advisory guide. The decision to include Endpoint Protector Hardware Appliance among the finalists was taken only two months after the launch. Read more about this great peace of news here.]]>
After a couple of months of planning, writing and tweaking, seasoned with a few Twitter and Facebook hints, The Social Media Newbie's Guide to Twitter for Businesses ebook, a simple guide to get businesses and individuals with a business focus started on Twitter, is now published, launched and ready to be bought!
I got the idea for the ebook while browsing new followers on Twitter (many of them businesses or professionals) and while checking out the streams of people I follow. I noticed that while the number of business accounts is growing, few have the right mindset and the right approach that would lead to their Twitter success. To help them get started and make the best out of their Twitter presence, I first wrote a few articles that became quite popular and then realized a more comprehensive guide was in order.
The Social Media Newbie's Guide to Twitter for Businesses guide for Twitter business users is based on my own experience running several Twitter accounts, on other users' tips or examples, on patterns that shaped up on the microblogging platforms and on what others and myself liked or dislike about how some users acted on Twitter.
There are two ways to obtain The Social Media Newbie's Guide to Twitter for Businesses ebook.
If you need fresh marketing and PR advice sent to your inbox regularly along with the latest PR services and training discounts from the Mirror Communications PR and Marketing agency, then sign up for our newsletter and get the Twitter ebook for free!
If all you want is the ebook, then just buy the Twitter for Businesses guide today (14.99 USD)!
But before you decide, check the sample chapter of the ebook here.
Once you've read it, I would love to hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. Also, if you have any questions, I'd love to answer them, so please send them my way!
If you're wondering who's responsible for the exquisite design of the Twitter ebook, it's Alex Cristache of QBKL Media and Blogsessive who worked his magic the guide!
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There is the ever present topic of special offers, discounts and events organized at the hotel, but is that enough? Seeing as the instances where you are the only hotel in the area are limited to small towns and far away regions, there's usually tough competition to worry about. They also have special offers that they promote online. What else is there to write and talk about?
All the topics you need are within reach. Just think of your customers – why do they come to the city or region your hotel is in? What do they do there? What information do they need and what customized offers will catch their eye? Following this stream of needs and wants, here are some topics to cover:
What is happening in your city matters for those paying it a visit. They might come for a business meeting, but they might not turn down a conference that takes place in the same period. They might be looking for some fun or a way to relax or just something to do while staying at your hotel.
And if you're into announcing special offers, why not team them up with the most important events?
There are never enough resources about what to see and what to do when on a trip, be it leisure or business. To top that, letting your future guests know you are perfectly able to give them spot on recommendations will earn you some points. It's always easier to have a hotel employee explain what you can see and how to group sights in a time effective and pleasant manner!
People need to eat. And if they're around for longer than a day, they might want a change from the hotel restaurant, if it exists. Make sure you recommend different types of restaurants and cuisines so that guests can choose according to their preferences and budgetary constraints.
If that's not a good enough reason, think that you can actually turn restaurants you promote into partners that will in turn recommend you.
Before picking the city, people need to pick the country and region you're in. Make sure you cover, tweet, retweet and publish on Facebook everything that's relevant to potential travelers to your country – top destinations, business opportunities, world renowned events. Other than keeping potential customers informed, you will be perceived as a promoter of tourism in the region and probably get the same support from peers in the area.
Speaking of interesting Christmas customs or New Year's superstitions or explaining cultural differences and uniqueness will spike curiosity and make guests feel closer to the country and city they plan to visit. Don't forget to also mention that special offer you have for the night all undead creatures rise and animals start speaking!
The conclusion is simple. Make it about you and you alone, and you will be lost in a huge mass of others doing the exact same thing. Think of what people actually want to know apart from your prices, position yourself as a travel go-to source, and you'll stand out from the crowd!]]>
The hostess greeting guest at the door and taking them to their table, their waiter, other waiters and the way they act, the bartender serving them drinks while they wait for their table to be prepared for them, everyone interacts with restaurant customers and the impression they last tends to stick around.
No matter how exquisite the food is, if they are poorly treated, that mishap will make a long lasting impression and drive them to a different restaurant. Food that tastes great is not that hard to find, excellent service sometimes is. And no matter how clever your PR and Marketing efforts, once you have a potential customer inside your restaurant, it all depends on the service.
What can you do to make sure your customers enjoy their meal out and return? There are many aspects you need to consider and take care of:
While excellent customer care will not change restaurant goers' mind if your place is dirty or the food is bad, it will also be a valued business advantage in ensuring their return as often as possible. Moreover, without it, no one will really appreciate the carefully thought out decor, the delicious specialties your chef is renowned for or the extensive wine list. Simply because an extremely limited number of people like paying to be mistreated in restaurants!]]>