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Local and national award-winning experts help take participant's skills to the next level. Both beginners and advanced photographers are welcome to take part in these informative and inspiring programs.
For more general information about adult classes, visit the Adult Programs main page. Please contact email@example.com additional questions.
Registration for Fall Adult Education programs opens September 1. Call 2143.515.6539 for more info.
Birds and Landscapes of New Mexico: Bosque del Apache and White Sands National Monument
December 2 – 10,
$1,300 ($1,170 for Members)*
Allen Rokach, Allen Rokach Photography
This December, join former Senior Photography Editor for Southern Living, Allen Rokach, as he shows you how to capture the natural beauty of two incredible destinations. This unusual 9-day nature photography workshop takes participants to two distinctive locations in New Mexico to photograph two extraordinary aspects of nature. The trip will begin outside of Albuquerque at Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, which is the winter nesting ground for huge flocks of frisky Snow Geese and elegant Sandhill Cranes, plus other birds and wildlife. Outings at sunrise and late afternoon until sunset will enable us to capture each location in the most dramatic light.
You will learn how to create compelling compositions as well as how to use New Mexico's luminescent light to create dramatic images of the cranes and snow geese in an enchanting environment. At White Sands National Monument, you will make innovative pictures of the pristine environment of gypsum dunes. You will practice a variety of approaches to composition, such as capturing overviews, vignettes and details; integrating desert plants with the dunes; and looking for abstractions, shapes, lines and textures.
Full details on equipment, hotel accomodations, and more.
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A juried exhibition of photography of the Arboretum
Join us this fall for the Dallas Arboretum's juried photography exhibition and sale presented by Full Color. All of the photos will capture the unique beauty of the garden in all four seasons as well as beautiful Texas landscape captured during Arboretum travel workshops. The exhibition will be featured in the Gallery at Rosine Hall, October 1 through October 30, during Autumn at the Arboretum. This area is located just inside the main entrance next to the gift store.
This contest closed for submissions on August 31, 2016. Join us in October to view this year's selection of works. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future photography programs, exhibits or contests, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sweetheart Photography Workshop
February 4, 9am-1pm, $65 ($59 for Members)
Tamytha Cameron, Tamytha Cameron Photography
Spend time with your sweetie and capture memories that will last forever. Master your camera settings and compose beautiful portraits of each other in the Arboretum. Then, each couple will have a professional portrait taken by the instructors as a memento of this special day.
SLR Photography
February 25, 9am-1pm, $65 ($59 for Members)
Scott Williams, Visual Impressions, Inc.
Begin mastering the operations of your SLR camera. Half of the class will be spent learning the functions of your camera. The remaining time will be spent in the garden applying your new knowledge. This class, aimed at beginning photographers, fills quickly.
Full Moon Photography
February 12, 6-9pm, $80 ($72 for Members)
Tom Maddrey, Professional Photographer
Experience the beauty of the garden by the light of the moon. Learn tips and techniques to photography in the dark. Processes like "painting with light" and "shooting by moonlight" will be discussed as you explore the garden practicing your new techniques together.


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Hotel Description
The Mon Repos Hotel is renovated recently two years back in 2011 and has become a nice spot in the area for a paradise like holiday experience where you just lay back, relax and feel the tranquility in the atmosphere.
During the renovation work, the space experts and the architects transformed the buildings into a beautiful Mediterranean garden with a lining of palm trees at the outer periphery of the Mon Repos Hotel which now seems like an entry to the beach pool. Plantations like mature banana, olive trees, lemon, orange and Bougainvillea (also called the Paper Flower) add to the beauty of the surroundings which creates a never ending impact on you. The beautiful memories captured here will serve as memories for the lifetime.
The living spaces consist of sleek, renovated rooms with luxury beddings, new furnishings and a matching color scheme which goes parallel with the beautiful Mediterranean Sea view. The rooms have one of the three views from pool, sea or the garden. Modern air conditioning facilities are installed for effective cooling and heating ensuring more comfort. For enhanced privacy and peace the doors and windows are double glazed. Every room has state of the art modern amenities like high definition satellite TV, electronic safe, telephone, steam iron, microwave oven, fridge, kettle, and tea and coffee machines.
The kitchen has designer crockery and cutlery along with ceramic hobs fitted neatly into the granite stone. Bathrooms are well furnished with marble stones and there are latest toilet fixtures like showers and taps with ecofriendly baths to add a different touch while being environment friendly too. A dining table with four chairs and a settee with sitting capacity of four people are there so that you can enjoy favorite TV show with family or relax in the balcony or the veranda. The pool and veranda area are skillfully designed by the architects so that the sun rays are made available to you efficiently for tanning process or just to sit under the umbrella enjoying the Mediterranean Sea view.
The bars and restaurant is the next striking feature here in Mon Repos Hotel where the European furniture and Italian marble floor will grab your attention while you enjoy refreshing cocktails and tasty delicacies both international and local traditional dishes. The chefs are dedicated to prepare healthy and tasty meals for you and your family where you can have crunchy snacks, hot and cold beverages, lip smacking hot meals and cool and sweet deserts to wrap up your meal. Overall it can be said that the Mon Repos Hotel is a place which has got everything to offer you a marvelous and memorable holiday, so what are you waiting for, pack your bags and come here with friends and family for some mind blowing experience.
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"Christmas" is the second Christmas episode of the NBC sitcom NewsRadio, aired in the show's third season.
With everyone anxious to leave work and head off on holidays, Dave finds himself doing everybody's job and delaying his trip to visit his parents with Lisa. Bill also recruits Beth for a radio ad only to discover the director wants her and not him.
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Yesterday the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo was picked as one of the top 10 contenders for the World Performance Car of the Year honors. As such, it joins with some pretty impressive company the likes of:
- Audi RS 6 Avant
- BMW 135i Coupe / Cabriolet
- Corvette ZR1
- Lamborghini LP560-4 Gallardo
- Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
- Nissan GT-R
- Porsche 911 Carrera
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI
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The World Performance Car of the Year jury will evaluate the group of high performance metal until the first judgment day in February at which time three finalists will be selected; those three will be announced on March 9. Finally, the winner will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on April 9.
The Evo has been doing battle with Subaru's Impreza WRX for years, with both Japanese sedans duking it out for recognition as THE top turbocharged, all-wheel drive performance sedan. Auto reviewers have tended to favor the WRX in comparisons, its growly flat-four delivering better low- and mid-range punch and its packaging and design making for better day-to-day livability. But the Evo should now play better, as it has recently been fortified with new techology including a twin-clutch automated manual, the same transmission design that's been garnering rave reviews when fitted to Porsches, VWs, and Audis.
Helping push the Evo into contention for top honors are 291 hp and 300 lf-ft torque from its 2.0-liter turbo four, Brembo high performance brakes, and an active center differential to seamlessly apportion torque to all four corners. In addition, an NHTSA 5-star Safety Rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick credentials give the Evo a strong dose of practicality for roadway peace of mind.
Over in our Car Reviews section, we concluded that "the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X has the acceleration and handling of a Porsche—at half the price." We found that auto journalists across the board had praise for its turbocharged power and all-new twin-clutch gearbox.
Stay tuned for our New York Auto Show coverage in April when the winner of this competition is announced. And may the best wheels prevail.


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Social Skills
- Which discipline techniques work best for toddlers?
- How do I get my toddler to listen without yelling?
- How do you handle discipline disagreements with your significant other?
- What are appropriate punishments for toddlers and preschoolers?
- To spank or not to spank my toddler?
- How should I use time outs with my toddler?
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Well, this former high school beauty queen has probably taken the wrong turn, the Wrong Turn and raced with her convertible into a group of hungry forest dwellers.The could not be long prayers and have the beauty not only removed the crown, but they undergo a makeover of a special kind. The Wrong Turn Zombie Mask is a creepy horror mask made from latex and is perfect at Zombie Walk and used at Halloween to be.
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PHB report: Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo pleaded not guilty, going to trial
We were in the courtroom as Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo, jailed for chaining themselves to the fence at the White House because of inaction on repeal of DADT, and it was a dramatic and moving appearance. Many of the ENDA 8, and and other supporters were also present, including Alex Nicholson of Servicemembers United, a nonprofit organization tasked with advocacy and activism on DADT.
Jim Pietrangelo was brought in first, in handcuffs and heavy leg shackles, and was told of his options after being charged with Failure to Obey A Lawful Order by a Police Officer. One cannot be jailed for this offense, but he could:
* go to trial
* pay a $100-$1000 fine that would go to a special victims fund
* pay a $100 fine with the case closed to avoid a trial with no admission of guilt.
The judge was surprised when Pietrangelo declared "not guilty" and wanted to proceed with a trial. What this means is that he will face a different judge in a different court and has to retain his own attorney. He and his attorney must appear in court on April 26.
Pietrangelo was released and left the courtroom.
Dan Choi was led in, looking stoic and resolute as he stood at the podium. He was charged with the same violation as Pietrangelo and when the judge read the same options to him and asked for Choi's response, he said:
"I'm not ashamed, I'm not finished. Not guilty."
As he was released, the heavy shackles crashed to the floor much louder than it had when Pietrangelo's were unlocked, reverberating noticeably.
There were hugs and tears all around for both Choi and Pietrangelo as they left the courtroom. It was an amazing moment for the movement, but aside from Alex Nicholson, it should be noted that none of our advocacy organizations sent a representative to attend this historic event in civil rights activism.
As he walked to the lobby to exit, I asked Dan to share his impressions about his time locked up for his activism. I thought I was going to have some great footage to show you but it was at time that the surly D.C. Superior Court security thugs
asked roared for a Newsweek reporter, Joe Sudbay and I to give them our cameras and to delete the footage.
Now I have to tell you that when we first went into the court building, you have to go through screening. I put my bag, which had a ton of gear, a laptop, cell phone and two cameras in it on the belt, and it went through and I was allowed to take it in.
There was no sign on display saying no photography or recording in the building.
So what would you assume? The security didn't ask to hold the camera prior to going in after it was screened, and there's no sign saying you can't use it.
They reviewed each camera (and my cell phone!) and told me to delete and footage or photos, then asked me for my name, address and phone number, ostensibly to put us on some sort of watch list, I suppose, but the clear message was intimidation. Joe Sudbay's account, just so you don't think I'm blowing this out of proportion:
As we left the court house, several of us started filming Dan. Big mistake. The court house doesn't allow filming in the hallways. Now, there's no sign that says anything about it — and we were allowed to bring our cameras in. But, the marshals sprang into action. And, I have to add, Marshall Gambel was pretty obnoxious about it. As if we all knew that the Executive Judge had to approve it. Whatever. I had to delete 24 seconds of video. But, as you can see below, I got great video outside of the court. Dan had a message for our leaders:
Note: a law student, one of the ENDA 8 said she has recorded time and again in this courthouse, in fact in a courtroom without an issue, so it appears that only SOME people are not allowed to film in the lobby.
After that drama, we did get to film outside and I asked for Dan and Jim to comment. It was riveting. He challenged the President, Congress and LGBT leadership.
Some quotes:
"This is a very clear message to Pres. Obama and any other leader…we will not go away."
"We're going to do it again." And, he wanted President Obama and others to know "we will not go away."
A slideshow of photos including fellow arrestee Robin McGehee of GetEqual.org and Pelosi ENDA 8 members.


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Most bars are so five minutes ago. While I love trying the trendy/beautiful-people spots, my attention span is shorter than the dresses on Dancing With the Stars. After I've experienced the shlock of the new, I'm usually on to the Next Big Thing or retreating to an old standby for some refueling. Which is why I'm shocked that I've never been bored by Zengo. Five years after it opened, Zengo is still all about being hip and trendy and so very Riverfront, a spot for the "we're too cool for LoDo" crowd. Actually, there's one thing at Zengo that's tiresome: the waitstaff's excruciating description of the restaurant's concept, about how "Zengo is Japanese for give and take, which explains the menu, blah, blah, blah." Perhaps there are still a few people in the world unfamiliar with the notion of a one-from-column-A, one-from-column-B Chinese menu, but those people aren't coming to Zengo. Still, I'm willing to endure this mind-numbingly repetitive recital just to reach the cocktail-ordering portion of the evening. I've always believed that talking about a favorite drink is comparable to a parent revealing which of his children he loves best, so let me just say that Zengo's Mojito Cuzco ($9) is my beautiful, charming, tall, thin, valedictorian of cocktails, made with Bacardi rum, Midori, mint, cucumber, granulated sugar, fresh sour (fresh lime, lemon and OJ) and a splash of club soda. The bartenders muddle this mix with such aplomb that it brings tears to my eyes. And with one sip, I'm reminded that a beautiful, trendy place doesn't have to slip its hip as it ages.
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The Lakewest Town Center hasn't changed much since the days when a toxic lead smelter plagued West Dallas and its sprawling low-income housing project, the largest west of the Mississippi.
That's a huge problem.
Beneath the aging center's weather-beaten facades and towering sun-baked sign are sandwich shops, discount stores, a nail salon, cellphone stores and a Minyard's grocery. However, no bank or full-service chain drugstore occupies a spot in the shopping center at Hampton Road and Singleton Boulevard — or anywhere else in all of West Dallas. The nearest moderately priced sit-down restaurants are in the shadow of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
The Lakewest area has made strides: It's cleaner and safer since wrecking balls leveled the smelter and the Dallas Housing Authority replaced blocks of disgraceful, crime-infested, substandard dwellings with low- and moderate-income homes. But residents rightfully continue to lament the lack of major businesses and services. Such a change would bring not only convenience but also jobs to the area.
The key to development rests with DHA, which promises to begin a major $3 million renovation of the center this spring. By August, DHA hopes to have completely remodeled the main portion of the center, demolished several older stand-alone buildings along Singleton and redeveloped the entire property into pedestrian-friendly retail uses.
Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs said the city could chip in $1.2 million from canceled 2006 bond projects to make streetscape improvements around the center. When the project is completed, DHA hopes the "whole shopping center will better serve the people in West Dallas so they don't have to go anywhere else for essential services," says MaryAnn Russ, DHA president and chief executive officer.
Russ' pledge seems a sensible one, given that more than 2,600 people live or work within a mile of the shopping center. Pinkston High School is at the center's back door and El Centro's West Dallas campus is a short walk away. Also nearby are several well-maintained, low- and moderate-income residential developments, which feature apartments, homes, community centers and operations for senior citizens. DHA operates some of these; others are built on former DHA property.
The lack of a convenient bank means residents do business with pawnshops and check-cashing storefronts, including several directly across the street from the strip center. The lack of a full-service drugstore means residents have to leave the area for medicine, which isn't easy for senior citizens, especially those who can't drive.
Some businesses are feeling the development momentum and stepping up right now. For instance, a 7-Eleven is under construction across Hampton Road from the shopping center, replacing an old tire shop. But others must follow.
DHA's effort to revitalize the shopping center could be a watershed moment for new commercial development in West Dallas.


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Township Assessors
Each township has an elected (or appointed) assessor that appraises property. The assessed value of the property becomes the tax base upon which local agencies levy taxes. In Illinois, a legal assessment is 33 1/3%of market value. The assessor does not determine how much your taxes are; rather, by placing a value on property, he/she is distributing the overall tax burden among all the property owners. The actual dollar amount of your tax bill is determined by how much money each local agency needs to operate. A list of Ogle County's township assessors follows.
In most cases, your assessor places the initial assessment on your property. That information is then submitted to this office for processing, deducting exemptions, etc. Questions regarding buildings and other improvements should be directed to the appropriate township assessor. Your township assessor can also address any questions or concerns you may have about your assessed value.
|Township Assessors
| Brookville/Forreston Townships
Angela Dieterman
Forreston, IL 61030
Phone: 815-908-0616
e-mail: email@example.com
| Buffalo/EaglePoint/Woosung Townships
Doug Farley
212 S Ottawa
Dixon, Il 61021
Phone: 815-440-1417
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
| Byron Township
Gynel Orr
P.O. Box 52
Byron, IL 61010
Phone: 815-234-4080
e-mail: email@example.com
| Dement/Lynnville Township
Paul Peterson
105 W. Lincoln Street
Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Phone: 815-561-4577
e-mail: email@example.com
| Flagg Township
Bob Elliott303 W. HIGHWAY 38P.O. BOX 436
Rochelle, IL 61068
Phone: 815-562-6862
Website: http://www.flaggtownship.org/assessor.html
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
| Grand Detour/Pine Creek Townships
Rita Dauphin
8848 W. Pines Road
Polo, IL 61064
Phone: 815-973-0212
| Lafayette/Pine Rock/Taylor Townships
Michelle Halverson
210 West St., Chana, IL 61015
Phone: 815-732-7313
e-mail: email@example.com
| Leaf River Township
Mike Flick
210 E. 2nd Street
Leaf River, IL 61047
Phone: 815-291-9357
| Lincoln/Maryland Townships
Angela Dieterman
Forreston, IL 61030
Phone: 815-908-0616
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
| Marion Township
Robert Maas
400 W. Roosevelt Road
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
Phone: 815-645-8383
| Monroe Township
Bill Hunt
P.O. Box 186
Monroe Center, Il 61052
Phone: 815-218-4781
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
| Mt. Morris Township
Paul Peterson
105 W. Lincoln Street
Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Phone: 815-734-4525
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.toi.org/mountmorristownship/default.asp
| Oregon-Nashua Townships
Gary Bolthouse
P.O. Box 123
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2636
| Rockvale Township
Jennifer Meminger
6429 N. Town Hall Road
Oregon, IL email@example.com
Phone: 815-234-2754
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Charles E. Tague
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Judge Drops Fla. 'Religious Freedom' Amendment From 2012 Ballot
The groups who filed a lawsuit against Florida's proposed religious freedom amendment, Amendment 7, are rejoicing this week after a judge decided to take the issue off the November 2012 ballot, saying the ballot's description of the amendment was too "ambiguous" for voters to base their decision on.
Circuit Judge Terry P. Lewis wrote in his decision Tuesday that "the ballot summary is ambiguous and misleading." However, he also said the attorney general can rewrite the amendment's description and resubmit it for the court's consideration, giving proponents of the amendment hope that it will still make it on the ballot for November.
"That the court found the Legislature's ballot language misleading should come as no surprise. The Legislature clearly wanted to disguise its true intentions with misleading language rather than admit to voters what the real agenda was," Howard Simon, executive director of the ACLU of Florida, said in a statement.
"The so-called 'Religious Freedom' amendment isn't about religious freedom – it's about forcing taxpayers to provide funding for the religious activities of churches, mosques and synagogues. In fact, eliminating Florida's protection against taxpayer funding of religious activities may be the greatest threat to religious freedom the state has seen in years," said Simon.
Andy Ford, president of the Florida Education Association (FEA), also released a statement applauding Lewis' decision to not allow Florida voters to decide the issue based on the ballot as written. The FEA was just one of the plaintiffs who filed suit against the amendment.
"Amendment 7 would have required taxpayers to fund a broad array of religious programs and institutions," said Ford. "The judge agreed that taxpayers and voters need to be told the truth and that the purpose and effect of the amendment was not clear in the ballot summary and was misleading to voters."
According to Article I, Section 3, of Florida's constitution, "No revenue of the state...shall ever be taken from the public treasury...in aid of any church, sect, or religious denomination or in aid of any sectarian institution."
The proposed amendment would eliminate that phrase, and would instead replace it with the statement, "No individual or entity may be discriminated against or barred from receiving funding on the basis of religious identity or belief."
Critics of Amendment 7 say it would allow the state to fund religious activities, but supporters say it is designed to stop discrimination against religious organizations – schools, hospitals and "other benevolent institutions" – who cannot currently receive the same funding as similar organizations that are not religiously affiliated.
Judge Lewis agreed with plaintiffs who said that it is misleading to say on the ballot that the proposed amendment is "consistent with the United States Constitution." He said that Amendment 7 actually emphasizes a different part of the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment than the Florida constitution currently does, and it would "tilt the balance from heavy on the Establishment protection to heavy on Free Exercise" of religion if passed by voters.
He disagreed, on the other hand, with the plaintiffs' arguments that "Religious Freedom" is an inappropriate title for the issue and that the description of the amendment on the ballot would fail to properly summarize the "main effect" of Amendment 7.
Republican state representative Scott Plakon, who co-sponsored the amendment, didn't seem too upset by the judge's decision.
"As Meatloaf said, 'Two out of three ain't bad,'" said Plakon, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Fortunately for Plakon and other Amendment 7 supporters, the state legislature also passed a law in the spring that allows the Florida attorney general to rewrite ballot summaries that have been deemed "legally defective," so that those issues can still be placed on the ballot later on.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, who supports the proposed amendment, says her office is trying to decide what its next move is.
"It is important that voters have an opportunity to remove from our constitution a provision that discriminates against religious organizations," Bondi said in a statement emailed to the press. "The problems identified by the trial court are easily fixable. In consultation with the Department of State and the Legislature, we will determine how best to proceed."


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The new generation of RETSCH rotor mills SR 300 and SK 300 has been greatly improved with regard to performance, handling and flexibility.
The speed of the rotor beater mill SR 300 has been substantially increased and can be set between 3,000 and 10,000 rpm, thus allowing for optimum adaptation to application requirements.
Further new features are the removable cassette and push-fit rotor which can be easily taken out for cleaning without using tools, just like the removable hopper. The cassette allows for almost 100% sample recovery.
Grinding chamber, feed hopper and material inlet and outlet of the SR 300 are made from high-quality stainless steel. It is therefore ideally suited for use in pharmaceutical and food laboratories.
The new cross beater mill SK 300 now also operates with higher speed which can be set from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm. Grinding insert and rotor are as easily removable as in the SR 300. Both mills can be equipped with an optional cyclone which improves material discharge, particularly for very fine particle sizes, and provides additional cooling of the sample.
Thanks to their robust design RETSCH rotor mills are suitable for applications in the laboratory as well as for small scale production.
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The East Athens Development Corp. will host "Free Lenders Panel: Finding Money for Your Business" at noon Wednesday at the state Department of Labor Career Center, 150 Evelyn C. Neely Drive.
The panelists will discuss how to find funding for small businesses to get started or to expand.
Representatives from Athens First Bank & Trust, Appalachian Community Enterprise, East Athens Development Corp. and the Athens-Clarke government will guide guests in understanding various business loan programs that are available and open the floor for a question-and-answer session following the panel discussion.
This event is free and open to anyone interested in starting or expanding a business. Guests are invited to bring their own lunch. For more information, contact Teri Evans at (706) 613-3748.
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Guests on International Expeditions' new Bali tours will certainly expect to see famed Komodo dragons during their Indonesia cruise, which includes Komodo National Park. Here are five fun facts that you may not know about the world's largest living lizard species.
Sight or Bite? Komodo dragons can see objects as far away as 980 feet. And while they do use their keen sense of sight to hunt, they are far more reliant on their sense of smell to hunt. Of course, patience helps too! A Komodo dragon's prey typically succumbs to the 50 strains of bacteria in its saliva within 24 hours, and the lizards may often follow dying prey for miles.
Leave No Trace. Komodo dragons eat much more efficiently than other large carnivores, eating the bones, hooves and swaths of hide of their prey
Faster Than You Think. Although these lizards grow to approximately 10 feet long and weigh around 155 pounds, they can easily reach speeds of 12 mph. Plus, they're faster when hunting!
104 Years Old? Although fossils similar to today's Komodo dragons date back 3.8 million years, the dragons were first recorded by Western scientists just over a century ago in 1910.
King Komodo. After American Museum of Natural History trustee W. Douglas Burden led an expedition to capture dragons in 1926, he returned with 12 preserved specimens and two live lizards. This expedition to Komodo National Park served as the inspiration for the 1933 movie King Kong — Burden was friends with the filmmaker Merian Cooper. If you are ever in New York, be sure to stop by AMNH where you can still view three of his original specimens.


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Is YSL's Fusion Foundation the most anticipated foundation of all time?
Imagine if you could put on a foundation and forget about it, safe in the knowledge that it would stay put for 24 hours, all with a feeling of weightlessness and a look of matte, velvety skin? Wouldn't that be high on our wish list?
Well, apparently it's high on 12,000 British beauty wishes as proven by the long waiting list for YSL's new offering - for it has imagined and produced just that.
According to the YSL labs, its new bottle of super-sounding foundation (officially entitled 'Fusion Foundation') which launches next month is the most "scientifically advanced make-up in the world." Why? Because it has been created using space-age technology.
Forget using space-age technology to get the moon, YSL are using it to create a stellar base, using a material used originally in the technique of trapping fine particles in outer space, and chosen for its honeycomb surface that in this instance can absorb four times its weight in sebum (which is why it promises to keep skin matte, come possible rain, shine, humidity or heat).
As well as this 'lipophilic active' material, YSL explain that added micro-coated milled pigments help boost the brightness and hold of the base, while fatty acids add a perfect glide and radiance (a mattifying foundation with a cakey-finish this is not). Testers back up the claims nicely; 97 per cent of women agreed Fusion Foundation gave skin flawless coverage, while 90 per cent revealed the formulation adjusted to their tone perfectly, and impressively, 95 per cent of testers reported skin still felt comfortable after 24 hours of wear.
In short, YSL has developed this foundation to suit our lifestyles - the perfect slip makes it easy to apply in seconds, pigment makes it look like our own skin only better, and a whizzy space-age technology keeps it that way while we work, rest and play for 24 hours.
Could the French beauty brand who gave us Touche Eclat - the world famous beauty tool that sells at a rate of one every 10 seconds globally to give us brighter eyes at the clickety click of a pen - be about to launch another cult beauty offering - we think so. If you haven't already joined the 12,000 women in the UK who have been adding their names to the waiting list at the YSL counter since it opened on July 1, might we suggest that you do?
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At age 30. weighing 140 pounds (small frame) and a size 34 G bust - will insurance pay for a breast reduction for me?
I know I am a good candidate for breast reduction. At age 30 years old and having 2 kids, my breasts are size 34 G. They cripple me emotionally and physically. I have always had large breasts but now they are ridiculous and saggy. I am small framed as well. My surgeon said he has to "work" to convince my insurance company that I am a good candidate for breast reduction. Shouldn't I already be approved for insurance coverage for this surgery given my circumstances?
Breast reduction is something that can be either cosmetic or reconstructive. Because of this, insurance companies make their requirements quite strict. The fact that your doctor is working to get you approved is good. Not all physician offices will do this any longer. You may have to write and call also in order to get the approval. To answer your question, no approval for this is automatic no matter what your circumstances.
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Chrisette Michele ft. Wale - Rich Hipster
Rich Hipsters attract a lot of hate but, as far as I'm concerned, you can chalk most of it up to envy. I mean who wouldn't want to jet-set around the world, partying and enjoying the best of what global culture has to offer, all while rocking the flyest designer fashions? On the latest single off her forthcoming mixtape, following 2 Chainz-assisted lead effort Charades, singer Chrisette Michele claims the label with pride, soulfully (if irreverently) celebrating the cosmopolitan landscape of art, cash and couture that the trust-fund kid inhabits. Wale guests on the back, proving that his inner hipster wasn't entirely squelched in the transition to MMG. Feeling it? For this cut and plenty more where it came from, check out An Audiovisual Presentation of Audrey Hepburn when it hits the net for free download on December 8.


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A suit was file against us with 2 plaintiffs listed. I'll skip the details, but a short description is that one of them has a criminal fraud warrant for his arrest in this same case that he was unaware of prior to filing this lawsuit, so needless to say there are a lot of issues with his case.
One issue here is that 3 months after the suit had been filed, the second plaintiff told a third party that she was unaware of it or our deposition requests. My wife contacted her directly to try and resolve the issue party to party, and she said the same thing. Now she is no longer returning our calls for some reason. We suspect the other plaintiff has been in contact with her. My question is this: is there a way for us to request evidence of her consent to be represented on the suit that is not protected by client confidentiality?
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You can prepare discovery that would have to be signed by her under oath in front of a notary. You then would have proof that she knows about the case (She probably does already but just doesn't want to rock the boat).
Strongly suggest you get an attorney involved in the case. You can serve them with questions (called interrogatories) that they have to answer, and you can request documents be produced. It might be that you'd want to have a deposition taken.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- General Electric Co. is seeking bids on its $10 billion plastics business, which has been hit hard by inflation in raw materials, The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday.
GE has told several private equity firms contacted about the possible sale that they could be restricted in joining other private equity bidders, the newspaper reported on its website, citing unidentified sources.
A GE spokesman would not comment.
The possible restrictions on bidders reflect concerns by the Department of Justice about a lack of competition among possible private equity buyers, the newspaper reported.
In October, the Justice Department began an antitrust probe of private equity funds, looking particularly at equity firms that team up, prompting fears among some sellers that the number of bidders and size of the bids would be limited.
GE chief executive Jeff Immelt, in a conference call with analysts in October, called GE's plastics segment "the business we really need to remain focused on."
He said higher-than-expected commodities prices pushed down margins.
The plastics unit has current estimated revenue of $7 billion. Its value is estimated at between $8 billion and $10 billion. In the first nine months of 2006, its revenue rose 1 percent, to $5 billion, but operating profit fell 13 percent, to $560 million.
GE has been shifting from commodity products such as plastic used in compact discs into higher-priced specialty materials used in autos, aviation, and healthcare. GE has developed lightweight materials including resins for car roofs, fenders, and steering wheels.
GE also said it would buy the oil services company Vetco Gray from a group of private equity funds in a $1.9 billion deal in a bid to tap into the growing global demand for energy. GE expects demand for energy to increase by another 50 percent by 2025.
Vetco Gray provides drilling and production equipment for oil and gas fields. Its owners include private equity funds Candover Partners Ltd., 3i Group PLC, and JP Morgan Partners LLC.


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So far, the most vocal opponents of a ban were those who spoke up at the Ocean Beach Town Council meeting. After Bradshaw finished making his case, several people in the audience peppered him with counterarguments.
"Before you made the proposal, did you do any research to find out how many people come from other towns just to drink on Mission Beach?"
"Did you determine whether the problem is any worse now than it was in the '70s?"
"Did you analyze any data to see what the impact of a ban might be?"
"You know, most people who drink on the beach are local citizens who drink responsibly."
"We don't have the reputation of Mission Beach here in Ocean Beach. We aren't the ones being touted as a place to party by MTV."
"Do you think that your subjective evaluations about what you don't like are grounds for establishing a law for the entire community? Do you think that's fair, sir? Do you think your personal opinion should ride over the majority of the people?"
Carol Smith called the meeting to order and demanded that Mr. Bradshaw not be personally attacked. Bradshaw saw that the temperature was rising. He waved good-bye and headed "home to dinner." Then Dan Morales, an Ocean Beach resident and union organizer, made his case against a ban. "We have deeper problems with drinking and alcohol in our society that a beach ban will not touch.... Warts and all, Ocean Beach has character; a ban will take some of that character away.... We should not be motivated by fear.
"How many of us know of any other place on the West Coast where you can drink?" Morales asked rhetorically. "My point is that if we do adopt a 24-hour ban on drinking on Ocean Beach, we'll be losing part of our uniqueness as Ocean Beach. True, it may not be pretty, and it may cost the town, but it will be Ocean Beach. Myself and others favor extending the hours of drinking on Ocean Beach. Why? That would be true to our community character. Going for the easiest, quickest solutions to our problems with alcohol is not gonna cut it. It's not gonna cut it on the West Coast, on the East Coast, inland, anywhere. If we have a problem with alcohol, other solutions should be found. A 24-hour ban is not the way to go."
Smith had invited Richard Ensign -- a community relations officer with the western division of the San Diego Police Department, which serves Ocean Beach -- and several patrol officers to speak at the meeting. Also observing that things were heating up, the officers refrained from taking a position regarding a ban. They were there simply to vow that they would enforce whatever laws were on the books and that they would do so with the welfare of the community in mind. Things began to cool off until Smith declared to the room that she had spoken with Councilman Byron Wear's office regarding the proposal. Wear, who had served on the Ocean Beach Town Council, now represents it on the city council.
"I just wanted to announce that Byron Wear will go on record at a press conference on Monday, January 22, saying that he favors a citywide alcohol ban," Smith said. "Apparently, he favors the inland-park laws going into effect on the beaches."
At this point, town councilmembers Tom Perrotti and George Gonzales got excited. "If the city council will hear this matter and Byron Wear will make a statement about it, why aren't any of them here tonight to hear what we have to say?" Gonzales asked. "We're forced to act locally on so many things, like our storm drains, but on this matter the city council wants to come in and act immediately."
"This feels really rushed to me," Perrotti said. "Why is this so fast and so much else so slow? Personal freedom is part of the character of Ocean Beach, and we have to take time to consider that. This timetable is too fast."
Clearly flustered, the town council closed the meeting, claiming they wanted to discuss a course of action among themselves.
The next day, both Smith and Gonzales explained to me what the town council decided to do. "We came up with six bullet points," Smith said. "First, we will call Byron and ask him to delay his press conference because we have not had the time to discuss this. We also will poll all of our members by mail and then try to make an educated vote on this as a council. Also, I will attend the meeting on the 24th and ask them for more time. We just feel rushed and don't want to make an uninformed decision on this."
Gonzales added, "It only seems fair to ask for more time. The Mission Beach Town Council had six months to prepare, and we just have six days. We would not have brought this issue up if it had not been for the Mission Beach Town Council. It was not a concern for us. We had not had any complaints from our citizens. We had already decided as a council that our focus would be on water issues. Also, I told the town council that if we were to poll those who showed up at the meeting and had an interest in this, a majority was against the ban. Personally, I feel that there are already laws on the books for the drunk and disorderly. I also feel that our beach police force works well with our community, and they do a good job of stopping trouble. We shouldn't try to constantly push an ordinance on the community. We have a sense of community here, and we police ourselves in the sense that our residents know their neighbors; they tell folks on the beach to mellow out. Then you have Mission Beach advertising its beach for parties. Their situation is not our situation. If we wanted to live by Mission Beach standards then we would live there. We have our own standards. But every time we cry out, they say, 'Oh, it's just those crazies in OB.' What I've learned is that the political machine can only attack one issue at a time. You have to prioritize. And we had chosen water quality as our issue, and now the alcohol ban is creeping in on us."


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Ojasvita Strawberry Health Energizer Review
My mom started taking classes at the art of living centre near our house and after many days of complete bliss it was time to end her 8 days of course 😛 and at the end of the day she brought home some of the things from there. These were not free or anything :P, she had to buy them. I couldn't care less about the other things but one thing that she bought made me go " oooooo yeh kya hai ? ". I opened it up and sniffed ( I do that to everything) and I went "wowwww strawberries " 😛 . I was so excited that my mom got something to drink which smelled like strawberries that's I forgot everything else and took a glass of milk and mixed it and started drinking and it tastes sooooo good, like strawberry custard 😀 .
The dry energizer mixture comes in a cardboard box and is sealed inside in a silver air tight pouch and you need to make sure the spoon you put inside to take the product out should be dry or else the whole thing will becomes stiff like bournvita does :P.
These are some of the ingredients, there are also "permitted flavors"
You literally have to do what the box says, you don't even have to stir it a lot, just 4 times and you are done 😀 ( look at me being all lazy) 😛
This is what they have to say about their product , I thought it was cool that they have something in the market which is healthy and ready made 😛
See , Ojasvita Health Energizer comes packed in a nice air tight silver paper of sorts and I will be honest , its pretty handy 😛 you can just take out the packet and throw the cardboard box , simple . 🙂
This is what the powder looks like when taken out , it smells like strawberries 😀 , the fun thing about this one is that you don't even have to add any sugar in it because it already has sugar 😀 . I add two spoon full of this in cold milk and some water and I have my strawberry shake 😀
This is what the milkshake looks like 😀 .My mom also tried to make its ice cream 😀 it tasted good , like strawberry custard off course 😛
Pros of Ojasvita Strawberry Health Energizer
- Super easy to use 😛
- Tastes like strawberry custard 😀
- Easy to keep
- "Allegedly" healthy 😛 ( I haven't done a scientific researched on it so that's why it is alleged ) 😛
Cons of Ojasvita Strawberry Health Energizer
- Only available in centers of art of living :/
- Rs 95 for 200 grams is a bit :/ , its not a con I just thought there would be more 😛
- My mom said they only have this in strawberry 🙁
Would I purchase it again- 😀 YES , it tastes really nice and I like that its not all sugar and carbohydrates like other drinks and milkshakes .
P.s – I really respect Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji 🙂 , I used to see the morning telecast of his spiritual talks and he always made me laugh with his jokes , I am not a religious fanatic but I am very spiritual . I really like how he talks about spirituality in all religions and not just in one. I am not his follower or anything so my review was not biased 😛 😛 😛
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December 3, 2012 BY John Kim
December is upon us, with the continual onslaught on on-court heat providing us with warmth as we approach the coldest months of the year! Starting things off: Rasheed Wallace wore the white-based 'Home' PE of the Nike Air Force 1 High, while Monta Ellis went with the IX from two years ago – the Charcoal Retro – to complete his on-court outfit. Deron Williams went with the Matte Red Nike Zoom Rookies in a surprising mood (black/white matches with everything), and Mo Williams went with the Kobe VIIs in the Black Elite build. A complete recap of this weekend's best NBA Feet is just ahead, so take a look!
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At Gemvara, we believe that the jewelry you wear should be one of a kind, like you. That's why we make each piece to order, one at a time, just the way you want it. Choose diamond and sterling silver or quartz and palladium: it's your choice. Mix and match gems and precious metals for a look that's exactly you. It's jewelry for all life's occasions, from a wedding or graduation to your own personal milestones and celebrations. Gemvara uses only the highest quality materials to craft your palladium october birthstone our picks jewelry design with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. The October birthstones, opal and tourmaline, are the most colorful of gems. Gemvara offers day-glow orange fire opal and pink or green tourmaline as October birthstone options so there is something for everyone. Rare and naturally white, palladium is a platinum group metal that weighs a bit less than gold, making it versatile even for large jewelry designs. Our wide selection of palladium october birthstone our picks jewelry by Carl Ansley, Jeet Palavwala, Just Like You Designs, and other talented designers means you can find jewelry that's exactly your style. You can also shop by style, choosing our Curated by Gemvara, Contemporary, or New Arrivals Collections. Gemvara's fine quality palladium october birthstone our picks jewelry is designed to be passed down for generations to come, crafted by hand in the United States.
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I know some of you out there do this. You've spent so many hours asking your creationist friends to define a "kind," or explaining why the "tornado in a junkyard" or "watchmaker" analogies are hopelessly flawed, that you're beginning to see flagella and mousetraps in your sleep. I mean, look at poor Nick. Kid can't even hear the word "truthiness" without having visions of IDists dancing in his head. I caught myself doing this today, too.
I listen to a lot of country music. (Yeah, yeah, go ahead and mock. I'm used to it). Couple that with 1) the fact that I live in Iowa, where there's a *lot* of country radio, and 2) the fact that my car didn't have a CD player, that meant lots of time on the road tuned in to a country station. As a mom (aka taxi), that means the kids also spent a lot of time listening to it–and my daughter's favorite song of the past year was Faith Hill's "Mississippi Girl." So, we bought her Faith's new CD for Christmas.
Also around Christmas, I bit the bullet and bought a minivan, complete with CD player–and of course, Faith gets heavy rotation while the daughter is in the car. (Yes, I'm getting to the point here). As a captive audience, I'm listening to the songs. In the title cut, "Fireflies," the chorus is:
I found mayonnaise bottles and poked holes on top
To capture Tinker Bell
And they were just fireflies to the untrained eye
But I could always tell
So, of course, I think, "huh, kinda like ID." I wonder when she'll be publishing the methods of her "Tinkerbell explanatory filter?"
Sad, I know. I really need to get out more. But how fitting that the next line in the song is, "'cause I believe in fairy tales…"


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Because of soccer and football, my weekend movie quizzes have been a little bit hit-and-miss over the past couple of months. They'll get back on track once the various sports seasons come to an end, but in the meantime, here's the information for the quiz tomorrow night!
WHAT: Late 90's Movie Quiz
WHERE: Here!
WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 6:00 pm Pacific Time
WHY: Because you love movies as much as I do
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Organisers of this year's Oxford Half Marathon say they have been overwhel-med by volunteer support.
They already have 180 marshals for the October 14 race, but still need another 50 to make the event a success.
The half marathon, supported by the Oxford Mail, raises money for Helen and Douglas House hospice in East Oxford.
The hospice has rounded up 40 volunteers to help out on the day.
Helen Cordiner, fundraising support officer for Helen and Douglas House, helped last year and had so much fun she is volunteering again.
She said: "Last year there was a great atmosphere. This time I will be marshalling the route and anything else that needs doing.
"It is good if you haven't got a lot of time to give, it's nice to be able to do something as a one-off. You get to meet a lot of people and many of them are running for their own personal reasons and raising well-needed money."
In fact, every one of this year's team from Helen and Douglas House took part last year. They will be stationed in Iffley Road, exactly halfway along the route.
Poppy Hanbury, senior community events fundraiser, said: "The area that we marshal will be pretty loud as we will be cheering all the runners along.
"We would love to see more people signing up to take part."
Last year runners raised over £25,000 through sponsorship and this year organisers hope to beat that target.
Race director Andy Heyes said: "We are extremely grateful to all the volunteers who have signed up so far to support the Oxford Half Marathon.
"Volunteers make all the difference to a race in a variety of roles and we are very much looking forward to all working together on race day to make this the best Oxford Half Marathon yet."
Helen and Douglas House in Magdalen Road is a hospice for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions.
- To volunteer see the race website or email info@ oxfordhalfmarathon.co.uk All volunteers will receive an Oxford Half Marathon T-shirt, refreshments and goody bag. There are still places available to run. Visit oxfordhalfmarathon.com to register
- This year's event on Sunday, October 14, will take a new improved route starting at the Kassam Stadium. The Oxford Mail will be producing a limited edition full-colour supplement of this year's half marathon on Tuesday, October 16. If you sign up to run you can opt to have this delivered to you directly.


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Originally published Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 5:30 AM
Same City Hall clown car, different driver?
The Wrap by Ron Judd
Seattle Times staff columnist
Just like everyone else, we tried to give fledgling Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, D-Mike McGinn, plenty of time to get his feet on the ground.
Sadly, it appears that a further step — the posting of directional signs differentiating ground from sky — might have been necessary.
We all own part of that blunder. And we can all see the result. In the span of one week, Murray managed to:
• Complete a stunning, Olympics-slopestyle-worthy frontside, back-flip, 360 fakie inverse reverse twist on a decision to overturn — or was it not to overturn? Re-overturn? Un-overturn? Re-un-overturn? Something like that — disciplinary action involving misbehaving Seattle police officers (pardon that last redundancy.)
• Express heartfelt condolences over the passing of a former city official who was still alive.
As is our custom, we prefer to look at the upside here. We can wallow in the degree to which this executive tomfoolery portends four years of chaos. Or we can celebrate the fact that the city is led by the nation's first openly daft mayor.
More what's-on-seconds:
Seriously: How many new mayors does Seattle have to elect before it gets just one who can control the Police Department?
Good News: Mayor Murray's fresh approach to governance has drawn sponsorship queries from an advertising agency.
Bad News: It represents the guys who make those parade-model Shriners clown cars.
Boom, There it is: Two 13-year-old boys were testing a "new formula" for making model rockets when they caused an explosion that blew the windows out of a North Seattle home. Mission accomplished.
Maxwell Smart, Line One: Rumors continue to swirl that Boeing, formerly of Seattle, is working on a top-secret "black phone" for government agencies that will self-destruct if cracked open. The secret ingredient is said to be a scaled-down version of the self-exploding lithium battery that powers the aft 8-track tape players in the 787 Dreamsmoker.
Olympia, Line Two: Little doubt Boeing brass will slip one to Gov. Jay Inslee to text in their next order for a massive corporate tax break.
Thankful for Small Favors: Mr. Wrap was all prepared to rant about the state Department of Transportation's tunnel-boring fiasco when word arrived that "non-tunnel" portions of the $3 billion tunnel project are coming along fine.
Um ... Mr. Wrap is no engineer, but feels pretty confident in speculating that those "non-tunnel" portions are probably the portions through which no cars can drive.
This Just In: Seattle Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln reportedly has hired himself to a new lifetime contract, noting that the "non-baseball" portions of his job are going extremely well.
And Finally: A couple local pols, after a hockey-themed visit to Vancouver, B.C., were gushing about an "increased appetite for professional sports in Seattle" after the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory. Little doubt about that. But the giddyup-NBA/NHL boosters should keep in mind that the success of the football franchise — now worth about six times the $194 million Paul Allen paid for it in 1997 — is Exhibit A for the truism that the pro-sports machine generates more than enough of its own cash to preclude public welfare for facilities.
Ron Judd's column appears each Sunday. Reach him at email@example.com or 206-464-8280.


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She is our dean of pop culture for Kim's College of Hollywood Knowledge.
Kim now has 26 losses on her record so let's go for another!
We'll give Kim the same FIVE questions. If you get more questions right than Kim, you win $102.
Otherwise, Kim wins!
Here are today's questions:
- The guy who plays "Barney" from "How I Met Your Mother" is moving his entire family from LA to New York. What''s his name?
- This dimpled star of NCIS: Los Angeles just released his latest album called Authentic. Name him.
- Mark Wahlberg wants to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy with a reunion with his early '90s hip-hop group. What was that group called?
- Rumor has it Bradley Cooper recently spent two hours lunching and flirting with THIS actress. She''s was in the movies, "Sherlock Holmes," "The Notebook" and "Mean Girls." Name her.
- Jason Collins made news this week as the first NBA player to come out of the closet. While in high school, he played basketball on the same team with this actor, who starred opposite Amy Adams in The Muppets. Name him.
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In an end-tag, which unfortunately is talked over in part by a Playhouse Disney promo on the original broadcast, Johnny conducts a game of Johnny Says and encourages Sage to join in.
Johnny: Root is just the right size and so are you.
Johnny: You're the right size, naturally / You're who you're supposed to be / And one day soon, you're gonna realize / Your big smile and your big heart / They're the most important part.
Johnny: (singing) I promise the right size / Is whatever size is you.
Johnny: (singing) Just think, while you're the little one / You can have more than a little fun / Small is the perfect size to do / So many neat big things.
Root: Really?
Johnny: You bet.
Basil: Root crushed my pumpkin! My best, biggest, orangest one.
Root: Root so big! Fuzzies... sleeping, shh. (sings off-key) Twinkle twinkle, little star. (stops singing) Fuzzes, nap time over.
Root: Hey, I small. I grow big! Grow big!
Sprites: Happy Valentine's Day, Johnny.
Johnny: And a happy Valentine's Day to you. And remember to show your friends and family you love them every day, not just on Valentine's Day. Oh, and watch out for love bugs, heh.
Johnny: Uh, Sprites? Why am I holding a Valentine's Day card and kissing Francesca?
Sage: So, Johnny is really in love with that frog, huh?
Ginger: Yeah, it's a little weird.
Basil: You could say that again.
Sage: It's a little weird.
Johnny: (singing) I feel a tingly sensation / I don't have to wonder why
Francesca: Huh?
Johnny: It started at the moment I first saw you catch that fly.
Lily: You know, some Sprites say that if a love bug lands on a human, he will fall in love with the first thing he sees. But that is just a silly story, Francesca. Come on, let's make a love bug!
Lily: Are you making me a Valentine, Johnny?
Johnny: Wait and see.
Johnny: Hey there! Do you know what today is? It's Valentine's Day. And I'm making some Valentines for my family and friends.


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From here it looks as if the FCC is in favour of Net Neutrality. At hearings held yesterday at the Harvard Law School, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin had pointed questions for the cable industry, and opined that any traffic shaping based on content must be "conducted in an open and transparent way". Commissioner Michael J. Copps noted that cable policies had been decided "in a black box that the American public could not peak into".
This must make execs at BitTorrent, and Vuze hopeful.


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When you feel like everyone is having fun but you're in a grey corner somewhere, sulking. I think I'm going to try painting this again, this time with graphite pencils and water soluble crayons (the way I imagined it). Anyway, I'd love some feedback!
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beautiful thought..love the colorful frame..5 hearts
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This is a wonderful sketch, I really like it a lot!!!! 5/5h
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Two new construction projects will be underway soon at North Marion High School.
The Marion County Board of Education has awarded Bear Contracting the contract for a paving project at the school.
The $240,000 project includes paving the parking lots and the roads to the athletic facilities.
It also includes laying the base for an eight lane track, something Superintendent Gary Price said Marion County has needed for years.
"We'd like to get back in that mix to be able to host track meets in Marion County. I think that the proof is in the pudding that when you do have your own facility, it builds interest, and you get more kids willing and able to participate," Price said.
Price said he hopes North Marion will host a track meet in the spring of 2014.


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I love the expression on Her Royal Highness's face, six pillows? Oh my !!
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Environmentally-Friendly Libraries
The only thing better than a cool library is a cool library that is eco-friendly, right? So for National I Love My Library Month, here's a tour of some of the greenest libraries in the US. Each of these libraries is LEED certified.
1. City of Scottsdale Appaloosa Branch Library – Scottsdale, Arizona
Notable sustainable features:
- More than 95% of construction waste was recycled.
- Most landscaping requires no irrigation.
- Automatically adjusted daylighting brings in natural light throughout the day without overheating the building.
2. Battery Park City Library – New York, New York
Notable sustainable features:
- Floors made from reclaimed wood
- Carpets made from recycled tires
- Non-toxic paints
- Low-water use fixtures in bathrooms.
3. Hillsdale Branch Library – Portland, Oregon
Notable sustainable features:
- Reused materials from the deconstruction of previous library building
- Sustainably–grown wood used throughout building
- Advanced materials on exterior walls and roof reduce cooling needs.d
4. Sun Valley Branch Library – Los Angeles, California
Notable sustainable features:
- Concrete Masonry reduces energy requirements
- Extensive daylighting
- On-water management system
- Site selection and building orientation reduces energy requirements
5. Elk River Library – Elk River, Minnesota
Notable sustainable features:
- Landscape design significantly reduces water usage
- Recycled building materials
- Highly efficient heating, cooling, and ventilating systems
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Minister of State Ablonczy Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Inter-American Democratic Charter
(No. 254 - September 6, 2011 - 2:55 p.m. ET) The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), participated in the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, in Valparaíso, Chile, on September 3 and 4, 2011.
"A decade after its signature in Lima, Peru, the Inter-American Democratic Charter continues to stand as one of the hemisphere's most remarkable collective achievements," said Minister of State Ablonczy. "Our commitment to the Charter and its principles is as strong today as it was 10 years ago."
The Charter seeks to strengthen and sustain democratic institutions in the Americas. It was adopted on September 11, 2001, at a special session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States.
"Canadians recently gave our government a strong mandate to secure Canada's economic recovery, and a secure hemisphere supports this objective. Canada's engagement in the Americas focuses on democratic governance, prosperity and security. Democracy, if it is to be durable, requires nurturing, improvement and oversight," added the Minister of State. "It is a continuous work-in-progress."
While in Chile, Minister of State Ablonczy also met with Fernando Schmidt, Chile's Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, and together they reviewed the bilateral cooperation agenda and discussed issues of mutual interest, including Haiti. In addition, the Minister of State visited a Canadian-supported development project at an after-school program for at-risk youth and participated in a round-table discussion with leading Canadian investors active in Chile.
"Canada and Chile enjoy a broad and multifaceted relationship anchored in shared values, including a commitment to democracy and human rights, open markets and multilateral cooperation to address global peace and security challenges. These shared values benefit Chilean and Canadian families," said Minister of State Ablonczy.
"Chile has been a model for the region through its democratic transitions, economic openness and fiscal responsibility," added the Minister of State. "As South America's only member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Chile has much to contribute to the region as it charts its own path toward more equitable development. Canada will continue to be a strong partner for Chile as it works toward this goal."
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Wow Newgrounds, new updates, not huge differences but the load times have been greatly increased. Either that or something to do with the better internet connection I have now.
Time to get this place caught up, because I do like this place. I just have the worst work schedule. YAY. Working weekend nights and having sleep problems. Story of my life.
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No work on week nights?
For the most part, only usually 2 or 3 days out of the week. On top of working 10-12 hour shifts


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It's been some time since we've looked at Vince Carter as the same guy who won the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and who absolutely embarrassed the one-time New York Knicks 7-footer Frederic Weis by jumping over him. Sadly, those days are long gone.
Last night, however, Carter made us long for those "Air Canada" days when he actually got up and dunked on New Orleans Hornets big man Emeka Okafor. The dunk wasn't nearly as spectacular as the Weis one from the 2000 Olympics, but considering as it's been quite some time since we've seen Carter get up and over a loaf of bread, it was definitely an eye-opening moment. Take a look:
"Oooohhhh!" Again, this may not be the most spectacular dunk you'll see all week, but seeing as it moved Carter's teammate Delonte West enough to a point where he nearly lost his mind, it's just one of those moments where we have to sit back and long for the days of "Half-Man, Half-Amazing."


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The Georgia Department of Insurance has approved United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. (UPC) to write property/casualty insurance in the state as an admitted carrier. This brings the total number of states in the U.S. where UPC is authorized to nine:
UPC, a subsidiary of United Insurance Holdings Corp., currently writes property/casualty insurance in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Texas and is licensed but has not yet begun writing business in New Hampshire. UPC said it is in talks with other states about further expansion.


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Yes, it is true the current, national average for 1 galllon of unleaded regular is $ 3.79 per gallon and it appears that $ 4.00 is a possibility. Within the last 24 hours in Phoenix, the lowest cost was $ 3.37 at Bethany Home & Grand Avenue. The most expensive was $ 3.89 at Camelback & 40th St. But, take a look at the cost of a gallon of gas during the worst of the 1973 – 1974 "Oil Crisis."
The oil embargo resulting in the "Oil Crisis" of 1973 – 1974, resulted in massive changes in the economy, brought about the 55 MPH speed limit. The era of the "Muscle Car" was destroyed, retail prices climbed out of sight and countless emission regulations were inacted. The resulting recession caused the stock market to crash to a low of only 576 (yes that is correct). Here is what can make your hair catch on fire…at the very worst period of that oil crisis (Oct 1973 to March 1974 – six months), one gallon of gas went from 39 cents in May of 1973 to a horrific high of 55 cents per gallon by March 1974. OMG!!!


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Arthritis is generally considered a disease of the older population, but about 294,000 children younger than 18 have some type of arthritis, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
There are several subsets of juvenile arthritis that fall under the umbrella term 'juvenile ideopathic arthritis' (JIA). The first clue many parents have that something is amiss occurs when the child appears to limp or suffer stiffness after getting out of bed in the morning.
"Juvenile arthritis presents with joint swelling, stiffness in the morning or after rest, or limp. It may be mildly painful but is often painless," says Dr. Kevin Baszis, a pediatric rheumatologist with Washington University Physicians. "These symptoms must be present for at least six weeks to diagnose a child with JIA. This six-week time point is chosen because a temporary arthritis can be seen after certain infections or reactions to medications, and this temporary arthritis typically resolves in less than six weeks and does not become chronic."
Although it is not known why some children develop JIA, it is a form of autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing the symptoms. "We can say with some certainty that autoimmune diseases seem to have a genetic predisposition, meaning that certain people are just programmed by their DNA to be at higher risk for developing one. However, we also think that this programming usually is not enough to cause an autoimmune disease. There must be some trigger," says Dr. Brad Ornstein, a specialist in pediatric infectious disease and rheumatology with Mercy Children's Hospital.
Autoimmune triggers are a mystery, but some researchers suspect that viral or bacterial infections may play a role. Others surmise that environmental factors, such as trauma or stress, activate the autoimmune process.
Beyond joint swelling and stiffness, children with JIA are more likely to experience uveitis, or inflammation of the eyes. "Similar to JIA, this eye inflammation is autoimmune in nature," Baszis says. "Uveitis is often asymptomatic, and for this reason, children with JIA must have frequent eye exams by an ophthalmologist, as often as every three months."
The good news is that JIA can be treated and most children with the disease are able to enjoy all the typical activities of childhood. "The goal of therapy in this day and age is complete remission," Ornstein says. "For all intents and purposes, JIA is not 'curable' at this point. However, many children are able to live basically disease-free and off of all medications after an initial period of therapy."
A healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise are recommended, but little evidence exists to support the efficacy of specific alternative therapies or supplements. In fact, Ornstein sounds a warning: "When it comes to herbal medications, I feel it is important to state that although many people view these therapies as being 'more natural,' these supplements are chemicals, too. Moreover, they are chemicals that have little to no solid data to support their efficacy or governmental bodies to regulate them or the claims made by their manufacturers. I always strongly advice my patients to avoid these things."
Even if your child does not complain of joint pain, if you notice limping or stiffness after rest that persists for weeks with no apparent explanation, such as a sports injury, see your primary-care physician. With proper treatment, JIA won't slow kids down.


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We often crave to get a clear and flawless skin. However, some or the other skin problem spoils the beauty of our face and often leaves behind a dark scar. For example, pimples, pigmentation, sun tan, dark spots, under eye dark circles etc are some of the common skin problems that leaves a stain on the skin.
To maintain a flawless and clear skin, you often do a lot of things. For example, you apply creams and special face washes to treat your skin and get a flawless beauty. However, nothing works and dark spots remain clearly visible. So, if you want to get a clear skin, you can try some cost-effective home remedies.
Doctors advice us to follow a healthy diet. Well, including fruits and vegetables is one of the basics to get a clear skin. However, oral appliance of fruits can be another way to get a clear skin naturally.
There are many fruits that offer a lot of skin benefits. So, to get a clear and glowing skin, you can try some fruit face packs. They are homemade and natural too. So, you will not find it expensive or a skin care product with side effects. There are many fruits that are used for skin care. From papaya to bananas, these fruits can be mashed and mixed with other home ingredients like honey, lemon and curd to prepare homemade face packs. So, for a clear skin, here are some homemade fruit face packs that you can try.
Fruit Face Packs For A Clear Skin:
Strawberry face packs can treat a lot of skin problems like sun tan and acne. To get a clear skin, mash strawberries and mix with milk or yogurt. Apply on the face thrice a week.
To get a clear skin, you can try this fruit face pack. Mash a ripe banana and mix it with yogurt and honey. This face pack treats acne and also brings a glow on the face.
It is one of the fruits that is good for the skin. Watermelon acts as a natural exfoliant which can help get a clear and glowing skin naturally.
Apples are one of the fruits that not only offers health but skin benefits as well. Apart from treating acne, apple face packs are also good for treating tanned skin.
The citrus juicy fruit can help lighten your skin complexion and clear it from within. You can use the pulp, juice and the peels of the fruit for skin care.
The papaya pulp can be mixed with milk or curd to prepare a homemade fruit face pack. It treats acne and also reduces dark spots from the skin.
Prepare a homemade fruit face pack by mixing grounded fresh cherries with rose water. It cleanses the skin, reduces blemishes and also helps get rid of acne.
The red tomato pulp and its natural juices cleanses the skin, exfoliates and lightens the complexion. Rub the face with a tomato slice to get maximum results.
Red Plums
Make a homemade fruit face pack using red plum and milk. Apply it on the acne and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water to get a clear skin naturally.
It is a natural skin toner which cleanses the skin, scrubs it and removes excess oil. Massage the face with pomegranate juice.
This is another fruit that can be used to make a lot of homemade fruit face packs. To get a clear skin, use avocado with yogurt or honey. The fruit is good for skin care as it has potassium which nourishes the skin and brings a glow on your face.
Cucumber provides a cooling effect on the skin and is also used to lighten dark spots and dark circles.
Kiwi fruit face pack is perfect for treating sun tan naturally. Puree the kiwi and mix with yogurt to prepare a homemade fruit face pack for a clear and tan-free skin.
There are many ways to use a lemon. As lemon acts as a natural bleach, you can use it as an ingredient in homemade fruit face pack to get a clear skin.
Both red and green grapes are good for skin care. However, to treat acne and pimples, use red grapes as it treats the skin problem from its roots.
The red juicy and tangy fruit lightens white patches from the skin. Use the juice or mash the berries to make a homemade fruit face pack.