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EVE SA (Palaiseau, France) has developed superior debugging capabilities for its ZeBu emulation platform so that designers can quickly and easily generate design waveforms.
Through a feature called Combinational Signal Access (CSA), ZeBu users now can generate complete waveforms of their design, enhancing productivity and lowering the cost of ownership. Using CSA, values of any register transfer level (RTL) net, register or memory in the design are available quickly with unlimited trace depth and without embedding instrumentation or recompiling the design.
CSA generates values for any net in a cone of logic between registers at run-time via proprietary multicore technology:
– ZeBu can now provide the Boolean values of combinational cones between sequential elements at the RTL level
– Combinational waveform data is transparently integrated with Dynamic Probes
CSA works in one of two modes:
– On-line, when waveforms are generated while the model is running on the emulator
– Off-line, when waveforms are generated after the emulation run, enabling the emulator to be used for other applications. The off-line waveform generation process can be performed on the user's computer and accelerated for very large designs through a proprietary multi-core technology
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CSA comes as a standard component to the ZeBu family.
It is available now and, initially, works with zFast, ZeBu Fast Synthesis used with ZeBu emulation systems.

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The Darien Police Department will be conducting a drunk driving simulation at Darien High School on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 8 to 2 p.m. This is a one-day program presented by the Darien Police school resource officer that will help educate the students about the risks of driving while impaired by alcohol. It is part of the town's observance of April as alcohol awareness month. The Darien Youth Commission has focused on raising awareness of youth alcohol abuse.
Several Darien Police Officers will be on hand for this event. The presentation will include an instructional portion and then practical exercises using specially designed goggles that simulate impairment by reducing alertness and decreasing reaction time. The goggles, purchased by the Darien Youth Commission, also create problems with depth perception and coordination and are a powerful tool that demonstrates the dangers of impairment.
Numerous students will be able to participate in this event. Those with a driver's license will have the opportunity to try and drive a golf cart and negotiate an obstacle course. Those without a license will be able to participate in various other activities, such as standardized field sobriety tests.


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The court on Thursday handed Obama a campaign-season victory in rejecting arguments that Congress went too far in requiring most Americans to have health insurance or pay a penalty.
The case began almost as soon as Obama signed the law on March 23, 2010. Even before the day was out, Florida and 12 states filed the lawsuit that ended up at the Supreme Court. Another 13 states later joined in later.
The law was designed to cover an additional 30 million Americans with health insurance.
The heart of the challenge was the claim that Congress could not force people to buy a product — health insurance.
The administration advanced several arguments in defense of Congress' authority to require health insurance, including that it falls under the power to regulate interstate commerce.
The government also argued that the insurance requirement was necessary to make effective two other undoubtedly constitutional provisions: the requirements that insurers accept people regardless of existing health problems and limit what they charge older, sicker people.
The administration also said that even if the court rejected the first two arguments, the insurance requirement and penalty are constitutional as an exercise of Congress' power to enact taxes. The penalty assessed for not buying insurance functions like a tax, the government said.


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After his debut with Salaam Namaste, Siddharth Anand released his second film with Yash Raj Film last week, Bachna Ae Haseeno. After receiving rave reviews for his film, Bollywood Hungama caught up with Siddharth to hear about behind the scenes and the making of the film and also the post release mania behind Bachna Ae Haseeno. Ranbir is hot, Bipasha is sizzling, Deepika is polished, and Minissha is cute but its Ranbir's chemistry with Hiten that Anand liked more. To find out more simply read on.
How has the response been for Bachna Ae Haseeno?
I think trade and critics are only trying to bring the film down but on the contrary the business has been tremendous over the weekend and its showing 15 crore net business. This by the way has been reported on the websites and not something, we are stating. How many films in the recent past have actually done so much business? Not many, its one of the highest grossed film. For example, Om Shanti Om had done 22 crores business over the weekend. And in spite of being newcomers we have done pretty well. So I think we have done an extremely good job. I cannot find any reason as to why the media is trying to pull the film down. It has done great in the first week and I am sure the movie will pick up more business during the second week in the multiplexes. I am very happy with the success of the film and hope it gets stronger to achieve a much bigger success.
What exotic locales were selected for the shoot?
We shot at many places including Italy, Rome, and Venice, around 15 other cities and towns in Italy itself. In Switzerland, we must have gone to around 25 and more places to shoot. Then Sydney in Australia and of course we also shot in Mumbai and Amritsar.
Playing on the story of DDLJ, do you think it was a risk?
No, I wouldn't say it was a risk as we are not spoofing it, instead we merely used it as the backdrop for the story. We were playing on the story of DDLJ, we are not exactly giving it a tribute but merely expressing the dreams of a typical Punjabi girl who has lived and breathed DDLJ all her life. And it's very real mainly because you find thousands of girls who connect with 'Simran' and who would love to find their 'Raj' even today.
How many times have you seen DDLJ?
I think I have lost count of the number of times I have seen the movie. Even before I joined Yash Raj Films, I was loyal to their films, which I think every Hindi film viewer is.
How do you rate Ahmed Khan as a choreographer?
Ahmed Khan has worked with me before in Salaam Namaste and I have loved his work, that's precisely why I repeated him in Bachna Ae Haseeno. He has a lot of finesse in his work; basically, Ahmed and I make a good combination.
The song 'Khuda Jaane' is considered as one of the best songs in the album. How was your experience shooting the film?
Frankly, I think it was very difficult to shoot the song. We have travelled so much for this song alone that I've lost the count. We have tried to give the song a very exotic look and in order to do that we used to travel a lot if I am not wrong, it would one of the most expensive song sequences in the recent times. We would shoot for twelve hours continuous and then travel another four hours to shoot again. After the whole traveling, we were to get up early in the morning again for some more shooting. More than us, it was a little harder for the actors because they not only have to work late and work early but look good throughout the sequence. So I think it required lot of hardwork for the cast and crew. Among all the places we shot, I personally liked the Zagare beach in Italy mainly because I am very beach person while some people liked Venice more.
During the Song 'Ahista Ahista', where did you get so many bikers? Where was it predominantly shot?
The song 'Ahista Ahista' was shot all over Switzerland, even for this song we travelled a lot to places like Zwiessmen, Alpenzel, Rapperswill, Zurich, and many more. The bikers in the song were actually driven from Austria in Germany and Switzerland.
So how was your relation with Ranbir and the three girls?
Actually, now I am very thick with them as a friend. I think we became friends during the start of the project itself and that's very important for an actor and the director so that the ice is already cracked and we can know each other's strengths and weaknesses, thus making it easier for us to be honest with each other regarding their performances. So it's good to have a good bonding between the actors and director.
Whose chemistry did you like the best?
I believe all the three girls had an amazing chemistry with Ranbir. But among all of them I think Ranbir and Paintal had more chemistry. Hiten and I know each other since childhood, say about 15 years now, and he has constantly been in touch with me and I had told him, if I ever find something worth him, I will offer it to him. So, when it came up I approached Hiten.
Were there any difficult shots that you found very tough during the whole filming?
I think the interval scene was the most difficult sequence to shoot because we were shooting at High Park in Sydney at night. Although we had managed to empty the park and I had ferry lights put on the trees and candles on the floor it was a huge infrastructure and was a very important scene for the film and it was shot in the open. I think that would be the most difficult sequence in the whole film.
Did Mr. Yash Chopra see the film? What were his comments about it?
Of course, he has seen the film after all he's produced the film. Mr. Yash Chopra was very happy with my film and said that the film looked much better than the script. All in all, he is extremely thrilled and satisfied with the film.


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Wisconsin DNR Determines the Cause of the Germann Road Fire Near Barnes, WI
Law enforcement and DNR authorities have confirmed the cause of a blaze that burned around 9,000 acres of land near Barnes, Wisconsin through the middle of this week.
Authorities announced via Twitter they found the fire was caused by logging equipment in the area. According to the DNR, one of the loggers attempted to extinguish the flames after noticing smoke, while the other attempted calling 911. There is an extensive logging operation in and around the fire area.
Logging worker saw smoke, tried to extinguish fire while co-worker called 911. DNR was on site in under 10 mins. #DouglasCoFire #wardengirl
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Law enforcement officials just confirmed fire caused by logging equipment in use on industriallands. MORE #DouglasCoFire #wardengirl
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The DNR says all roads are open again and power has been restored through the area. They do urge caution, however, as there are still crews working on hotspots in the area. They also urge anyone concerned about property that may have been damaged in the fire to call their hotline at (715) 376-4185 to inquire about status, or arrange escorted visits.
UPDATE: Authorities report as of 12:26 pm, no changes have been made to the injury count, or structure damage: 0 injuries, 47 structures lost to the fire including 17 residences, and 77 structures saved.


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'The Nature of Prejudice' by Gordon Willard Allport (1897-1967), one of America's most beloved psychologists, has become the definitive work on this formidable, yet enthusing subject. Allport, a major proponent of the humanistic approach and personality trait theory, originally penned this masterwork in 1954, a few decades after rendezvousing with Sigmund Freud, in Vienna. His book examines prejudice in relation to thinking processes, activities in groups, cultural/social/psychodynamic and characterological factors, as well as how it is acquired and resolved. The very first query I asked myself, when reading this book, was what is prejudice? Allport is succinct when he derives his definition from Thomistic moralists, offering: 'thinking ill of others without sufficient warrant.' Discrimination, he adds, is denying same of equal treatment. Overcategorization, in an impetuously lived world where one strives to adjust to simplicity, fuels the process of misconception. This segues into prejudgement and only becomes known as prejudice when such erroneous beliefs are refractory to facts--once evidenced. Allport also argues that prejudice is not ideally a value concept promulgated by the disapproval of human behaviour by specific civilizations in history. In fact, he says that it is much the same, psychologically speaking, anywhere and anytime, that is, attitudes of negativity against people maintained by false overgeneralization. So I then wondered just how and why people became prejudiced. Allport shed light on this matter with his effulgent descriptions of 'in-groups' and corresponding 'out-groups.' The most influential example of the former is the family, where the child learns the psychology of conformity--that he is a member of his parents' various groups, which define who he is. Later, the child might eschew some of these rubrics, while friends, school, church, et al, also become part of the 'we' in his classification of who he is. His values and belief system, which ratify individual personality development with its subsequent difficulties, the author explicitly states, are paramount in the growth of prejudice. Therefore, when one's habits are threatened in said group, a hostility ensues, which often leads to prejudice towards the 'out-group'--the others, where the person does not feel a camaraderie and perhaps scapegoats/projects unacceptable sentiments on them to achieve conflict resolution--with its encumbent tension reduction, to fulfill his needs. Conditioning, perception, catharsis, status and class all come into play here. Now, what can be done to assuage prejudice, thereby transforming society into a more affable place? In the end of this tome, Allport discusses reducing group tensions through a more tolerant personality. He suggests that education, desegregation and community contact are all imperative, too. In 'The Nature of Prejudice' by the legendary Gordon Allport, the uncanny secret residing in everyone is unveiled, because it assisted me in comprehending why we all, sometimes at least, harbour this demon, its essence, and how to exorcise it. If you're intrigued by the fascinating topic of prejudice, this is the volume you peruse first, where life on the street is elevated and suddenly the commonplace speaks.


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December 24th, 2012 02:48 PM #16
I would, men do it all the time. Why shouldn't women?The Future Littles:
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I love the idea of a variation on the mom's name for a daughter--or for a son, for that matter. Mom Nicole might name her daughter Collette or Nicia, or her son Nicholas or Colin. In my family, we have done same initials a time or two (by accident, and once by design). I think I might actually prefer doing the variation.
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Probably not, but I do love several "L" names for girls that are not terribly dissimilar from my fn. I feel that the mother is best honored with a middle name; I've got a cousin whose middle is her mother's first name, and as she's the only daughter it's kind of sweet.Mom of James Daniel (13) William Joseph (12), Elise Marie (10), Zachary Allan (4), and George Thomas (2)
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I think it's sweet & don't see it as conceited. I don't have plans to do it myself but I do think it's cute and the Alice/Allison example works well. They both feel like their own name so it doesn't seem confusing to me.
My husband isn't into Juniors or shared names which makes me sad- he's Maksim or Maxim which I think is great and would love to use...but sadly we won't!
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I think it probably depends on how close the names are to each other - i.e. Emily and Emeline. Constant confusion would ensue on the phone. Alice and Alison would be a little problematic. Something like Mary and Maura would be less confusing. Katherine and Katrina would be fine. Hopefully that makes sense.Proud author of Kissimmee, Orlando, Mary, Adam, Mississippi, Micah, Georgette, Evelyn, Diane, Millicent, Maybeline, Prudence, Margo, Jade, Matthew, Susan, Maura, Mil, Floss, Connor, David, and so many many more


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The Olympic celebration continues with snowboarding halfpipe gold medalist Iouri Podladtchikov. I-Pod caught up with Timbo and the dose crew fresh off of his gold medal finish in Sochi to discuss the final moments before clinching the gold, as well as beating Shaun White, rivalries and the origin of how the YOLO flip got its name.
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As we gather together this year with friends and family it's important to celebrate what unites us — FOOD! In addition to our own collection of recipes, we're excited about The Sides Project — a collection of regional recipes that celebrates "the best part of the meal" with 5 recipes from 5 regions of the United States…
This is how it works. Five classic categories of Thanksgiving sides…
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As our most traditional and most seasonal national meal, there is a deep sense of time and place in the Thanksgiving side dishes that we remember through the years, reflecting not only our family's lineage but our hometown heritage as well.
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Star Sonata - PC - Review
Star Sonata is a fun game set in a 2D universe. In this day and age, where everything is going 3D and trying to dazzle the player with graphics, Star Sonata is a more casual game for the casual player. With the easy-to-learn controls and involving character development it is definitely worth a look if you enjoy empire building and player versus player intrigue. Combined with the free starter period (until you reach 20th level) Star Sonata is worth a look if you are between games or looking for something new.
Star Sonata uses a thrust interface that any fan of Asteroids will remember. Your ship has three controls for movement: left, right, and forward. This can make maneuvering a bit awkward until you get the hang of it, but once it works you're set. The game also has a click-based interface for movement that simplifies the system for players. (This comes in handy since the first thing your ship does is come to a complete halt. If you're drifting across the star-scape unable to move in the direction you want it's a useful feature.)
Like many games Star Sonata allows a player to advance through combat. Each level earns you skill credits that can be used to purchase new skills. This leaves the avatar creation open to anything the players desire. You can choose to create an ace fighter pilot, a canny trader, or a master station manager. New weapons, ships, and other equipment are unlocked based on your skills. For example as your piloting skill increases the size, speed, and maneuverability of the spacecraft you can fly increases.
Another interesting feature is the ability to have NPC units that follow your orders. There are skill restrictions on deploying NPC's, but players have the ability to create and deploy automated ships and space stations. Ships can be anything from warships that patrol an area to trade vessels that constantly ferry goods from one end of the galaxy to the other. Space stations can be deployed with orders to defend themselves when attacked or even to attack potentially hostile units on sight.
Like any online game players need to get cold, hard cash to afford their equipment. In Star Sonata money is generated by running trade routes or by shooting down enemy vessels. The system is similar to Earth and Beyond, but with a very important difference. In E&B players had to sit by their keyboards and run those trade routes for hours to make the money they needed. In Star Sonata all you need to do is work up to the point where you can start deploying your own AI fleet. I found the idea of letting the game do all the work for me fairly attractive. I'm sure anyone with a trader's gleam in their eye will agree.
The player base was very talkative during my time with Star Sonata. There was always someone around to answer questions new players might have. Most of the players I interacted with were friendly. Still, keep an eye out when you fly through the world of Star Sonata. Outside of the protected systems other players can attack you at will. As I found out, it pays to be polite when hunting in a new territory. Players can be helpful letting you know what to expect, but they can also blast you if you try stealing their kills or their loot. I watched one disagreement about hunting rights escalate into a firefight.
Star Sonata is an interesting game that is worth a look if you are a fan of the space-ship genre. It is an easy game to pick up, but mastering the intricacies can keep a player occupied for hours. There is a wide variety of ways to customize your avatar, from skills your avatar has to the ship they pilot, complete with weapons, shields, and a host of accessories you can attach. You can even create and deploy your own space stations and AI ships to defend your territory or run trade missions for you. If you are looking for a game that lets you develop your own empire and take over the galaxy, Star Sonata might be right up your alley.
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Gameplay: 8.0
The controls for Star Sonata are easy to learn, character creation is completely customizable, and there are some interesting options for controlling your own AI fleets and space stations. Added to that there is a system for joining forces with other players to form teams. The gameplay for Star Sonata is definitely above average.
Graphics: 7.5
The graphics are very well done for a 2D game. The only reason I'm not scoring this higher is because most of the competition is using 3D games. Even so, I still enjoyed poking around and taking a look at everything the game has to offer.
No, I didn't get shot down because I was too busy checking out the various ships people could get. Why do you ask?
Sound: 7.0
The sounds for Star Sonata are about what I would expect from this type of game. They are decent, but some of the weapons' fire sounds can be a little "chirpy." The soundtrack also falls into the good, but not really outstanding category.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning the game is fairly easy. Running your first few trade runs is really easy. Figuring out how to make AI ship and stations work for you? That is a little tougher. Also this game is winnable by becoming the Emperor which requires you to "win" against all the other human players online. I'm thinking that might take a while..
Concept: 8.0
This kind of concept has been tried before. Everyone will admit it. Star Sonata seems to be rising above many of the pitfalls that have killed earlier games, and doing it well. The skill system works well to let players develop the kind of characters they want and giving players the ability to deploy NPCs to take care of routine tasks like trade missions to raise money was a great addition.
Multiplayer: 8.0
The players I talked to were friendly and helpful. Combined with the large number of options for NPC ships and stations there is always something to do. Working with other players is a far better (and faster) way to reach your goals. You do not have to group, but it is helps.
Overall: 7.7
Star Sonata is a 2D game trying to compete in a 3D genre. It might look like it is at a disadvantage, but it's not. The character development system has depth, there are dozens of ways to reach your goals, and having controllable NPC's available to run trade routes for the players is a definite plus. I'd recommend Star Sonata to anyone looking for a casual game to play, or anyone who enjoys trying to take over the galaxy. With the free trial period, what have you got to lose?


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Last week the new NBC series Chicago Fire began filming in Chicago, IL and they are still looking for extras.
The new series follows the drama in the lives of firefighters, rescue squad, and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51. Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Eamonn Walker, Charlie Barnett, David Eigenberg, Monica Raymund, Lauren German, Teri Reeves, and Merle Dandridge star in the show from executive producer Dick Wolf.
Joan Philo is casting extras for Chicago Fire. To see their latest casting calls, visit the Chicago Fire Extras Facebook Page.
A second new series, The Mob Doctor, starring Jordana Spiro and Zach Gilford, will also film in Chicago through the end of the year. The show focuses on a Chicago doctor who is indebted to the mob after they spare her brother and now she must act as their doctor for life.
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Leavin' is her second CD for the Verve label. Her first, 2002's Ask A Woman Who Knows, found her in a more introspective mood as she worked her elegant voice around a solid collection of standards. It was an extension of the jazz and popular music that she began exploring in 1991.
Leavin', however, returns Cole to her early R&B sound. On the song "The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me), the singer says, "Now, this is for the old school." That line could apply to the entire album.
Cole kicks off the CD with Apple's "Criminal," replacing the original's youthful angst with more soul. That leads into Young's classic "Old Man." Cole wisely approaches this familiar song in a straight-ahead manner, and works the lower register of her voice.
The title track is Lynne's song, which is redone as a slow, soul number. Cole also sings Bonnie Hayes' "Love Letter," which was a big hit for Bonnie Raitt. At first, it doesn't sound like Cole brings anything new to the song, but the number gradually gets funkier and funkier and becomes a worthy, fresh interpretation instead of a copy. It would have fit in on any one of Cole's earliest albums.
Perhaps, with the enormous success of "Unforgettable," Cole has become better known for singing ballads, but she has always been great with a fast, hip tune. Remember "This Will Be?" The buoyancy she brought to that song can be found on the new album on "The More You Do It" and Des'ree's "You Gotta Be."
The new album teams Cole with co-producer Dallas Austin, who has worked with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani, and others. Cole, Austin, and Chanz Parkman share co-writing credits on the album's only original song, the easy groovin' "5 Minutes Away."
Leavin' isn't Cole's best album, but it's a very good one that serves as a fitting reminder how remarkable and versatile she is.


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A Holiday Madrigal
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Composed by Donald Moore. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Madrigal; Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.23390).
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This merry madrigal will be a nice addition to your 3-part choir's a cappella seasonal repertoire. Characteristic counterpoint makes this original Donald Moore piece a familiar form but, unlike many Renaissance chorals, the vocal ranges, subject matter, and number of voice parts have been specifically designed for developing choirs. A festive feature for holiday concerts and Madrigal feasts, with just enough optional bass notes in the 3-part mixed/SAB for your developing men's section.
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Signs of dramatic changes for some wetland birds are reported today as some species reach their highest and lowest recorded population levels in the UK in winter.
Millions of ducks, geese, swans and wading birds escaping the Arctic winter in northern Europe, Siberia, Greenland and Canada, head for our shores, making the UK one of the most important European countries for wintering waterbirds.
The latest population figures on wetland birds – and a host of other species are – contained in the State of the UK's Birds 2011 report – published by a coalition of conservation organisations. The report provides a 'one-stop-shop' for the results of bird surveys and monitoring schemes and projects from across the UK from as recently as 2010.
Overall, numbers of wintering waterbirds have been in shallow decline since the late 1990s, but the underlying story is more complex.
One of the greatest losses recorded in the report has been the mallard – Britain's most familiar duck – which has hit a new low with the lowest recorded numbers wintering at their most important UK strongholds. The State of the UK's Birds 2011 report shows that winter mallard numbers have declined by 38 per cent since 1982 and by 22 per cent since 1998. However, the shoveler, a close relative of the mallard, has increased by 27 per cent since 1998.
The whooper swan, which breeds in Iceland, has reached its highest levels (increasing by 122 per cent in the last 10 years) while the Bewick's swan, which breeds in Siberia, has declined by 44 per cent over the same period.
The reasons for the changes are complex and not yet fully understood. Results from waterbird monitoring schemes in other parts of Europe have shown that some changes is likely to be explained by some birds not migrating as far because of milder conditions elsewhere: a phenomenon known as 'short-stopping'. But for other species, such as the Bewick's swan, international cooperation has proven that numbers are declining across northern Europe.
Other species which have declined since 1998 are: pochard (-46 per cent); dunlin (-39 per cent); bar-tailed godwit (-29 per cent); and ringed plover (-26 per cent).
In contrast, the report also shows that some wintering wetland birds have increased in the UK since 1998, including: avocet (+95 per cent); black-tailed godwit (+53 per cent); and pink-footed goose (+27 per cent). The avocet and pink-footed goose have both reached their highest population levels since records began.
Richard Hearn WWT's Head of Species Monitoring said: "We are seeing increasingly rapid changes in wintering waterbird numbers in the UK. Some species such as goldeneye, are most likely moving elsewhere, but others such as long-tailed duck and velvet scoter, are thought to be declining everywhere and require urgent conservation action.
"An icon of the UK migration season, Bewick's swans also need continued focus to ensure conservation actions are implemented. And with so many of these migratory birds reliant on our wetlands, the loss of 45 per cent of wetland habitat in the UK in the last 75 years is a major concern."
Read the full press release here.
The State of the UK's Birds 2011 report is produced by a coalition of three NGOs – RSPB, British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – and the UK Government's statutory nature conservation agencies – the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), Natural England (NE), Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (JNCC).


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Are you beating yourself up after an audition? Stop.
Negative thoughts never serve you.
They continue to keep you locked in the prison of the left brain's neural grooves that give you zero access to anything more than additional negative thoughts. Eeeeek.
When that feedback loop happens, you must cut the circuitry in order to access anything else.
How you do that is simple.
1. Stop the thought. Just stop it. The only reason why it feels so pervasive is because it's the thought you most often think of yourself. But just because we think these things doesn't make them true.
2. Drop the thought. Just drop it. It doesn't serve you (except to keep you stuck). So just drop it. You can do that by mentally affirming a new statement of truth or if you're having a particularly hard time, get physical. (Yes! Olivia Newton John sang about it in the 80′s!) Go for a walk. Get out of your normal routine. Stop what you're doing and engage your body. Just recalibrate by doing anything else rather than perpetuating that negative thought.
3. Literally roll with a better thought. We so often misinterpret the things that occur in our daily lives, that if you could just find a new way of interpreting something that happened to you, you'd start to feel better about the situation. Period. Another (possibly truthful) explanation of what did or didn't occur gives you access to a better feeling.
Yes, it still may be a fantasy. But fantasies are a lot more fun to conjure than the nightmare scenarios we create in our minds everyday (most of which are untrue and most of which never occur).
It's not always easy to transform our thoughts because they've become habituated over time and use. But having the awareness that you're saying things to yourself that don't make you feel good is the first step. Without that awareness, your thoughts run on autopilot.
And to assist you on your journey, you're going to try a new piece of homework.
This week, live your life AS IF.
What do I mean by AS IF you ask? The subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between the images and thoughts we tell it from actual reality. So start telling your story the way you want your story to actualize.
Call your friend and speak about your life in superlatives AS IF it's already happening. (Because at one level, it is. If you can think it and dream it, then you actually already have the substance to make that thing happen. Images and thoughts create causality. "Reality" is an extension of the energy and thoughts we think tied to a vision.)
So if you're working on set with Ryan Gosling (!) and going to dinner with Ryan Gosling (!!) and Ryan Gosling is asking you to marry him (!!!) then talk about it AS IF.
It doesn't matter that you've never met Ryan Gosling!
It also doesn't matter if the specifics of these images never emerge.
The universe will take care of the specifics. Always. And it never looks like the way we think it's going to look.
So it's not really about Ryan Gosling. It's about the feelings you feel when you start to imagine yourself the way you always thought you could be: happy, fulfilled, excited, passionate, joyous, sexy, dynamic, and loved.
As you engage in the world in this more active way (even if at first, it's imaginary), you'll begin to start asking yourself more penetrating questions.
Like, "Why don't I think I could be with someone like Ryan Gosling?"
Like, "Why don't I believe I should be doing films with Ryan Gosling?"
Like, "Why wouldn't someone like Ryan Gosling ask me to marry him?"
The more you energetically move in the direction of what you're wanting through feeling, the more you will begin to start asking for things you really believe you can achieve.
And you'll also wonder why you never thought you could have them in the first place.
Anthony Meindl is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and Artistic Director of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop (AMAW) in Los Angeles, where it was voted the Best Acting Studio in Los Angeles by Backstage in 2011 and 2012 (Best Scene Study and Best Cold Read). AMAW is also located in New York and Australia.
Meindl's first feature film, "Birds of a Feather," won the Spirit of the Festival Award at the 2012 Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, and he won Best Director at the Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles. He is a regular contributor to The Daily Love, Backstage, and various spirituality podcasts. He has been featured in ABC News, Daily Variety, LA Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter and the CW KTLA. He is also the author of the new best-selling book, "At Left Brain Turn Right," which helps artists of all kinds unleash their creative genius within. Check out Meindl's free smartphone app on iTunes. 'Follow Meindl on Twitter @AnthonyMeindl.


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History was made at Camp Pendleton on Thursday with the appointment of the first black to lead the Marine Corps' oldest and most decorated combat unit, the 1st Marine Division.
Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey assumed command of the more than 22,000-troop force during a midmorning ceremony at a base parade ground.
"I'm a warfighter first and foremost," Bailey said after taking the reins from Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, who is scheduled to arrive in South Korea on Monday to take command of Marine Corps forces in that country. "But this is also about a legacy of the men who came before me and helped make this day possible."
Bailey made reference Thursday to some of those men during his address to hundreds of troops and dignitaries, pointing to a large group of retired black Marines on hand to witness the occasion.
The retirees are members of the San Diego and Los Angeles chapters of the Montford Point Marine Association, a group dedicated to preserving the legacy of a segregated boot camp that black Marines were assigned to when the Marine Corps opened the service to African-Americans.
More than 20,000 black recruits received their training there between 1942 and 1949, including Oceanside's Oscar Culp, who saluted Bailey's appointment.
"It's a very important thing to have happen because when I think back to when I entered the Marine Corps, we didn't even have anyone ever reach the rank of staff sergeant," Culp said. "To now have a man commanding a division like that truly shows that America is a place where you can come from anywhere and reach the top."
Bailey stressed that he would be standing on the shoulders of all the 1st Marine Division's former commanders and that his race has little to do with his new post. But he also said having the Montford Point Marines on hand was important to him.
"There was a time when blacks weren't even allowed to join the Marine Corps, so there is a historical significance," Bailey said.
The two-star general credited his parents for instilling in him a sense of responsibility and principles during his upbringing in St. Augustine, Fla.
He joked his mother had a "free swinging" hand that kept him in check as he grew up and said his father gave him a solid moral foundation.
"He was a very principled man who believed in the American dream," Bailey said.
Bailey joined the Marine Corps in 1977 as a second lieutenant and has held a variety of posts, including combat command in Iraq and most recently the head of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and the recruit depot in San Diego.
His boss and a former 1st Marine Division commander, Lt. Gen. Thomas Waldhaueser, said Bailey is the right man for the nearly seven-decade-old division with a long lineage of heroic action during battles in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Ron Bailey is a tremendous leader who has been an infantry and regimental commander," said Waldhaueser, head of Camp Pendleton's I Marine Expeditionary Force and commander of all Marine Corps forces in Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East. "He brings a lot of energy and superior knowledge to the job."
What lies ahead for the 1st Marine Division is unclear in thewake of President Barack Obama's decision to bring 10,000 troopshome by the end of the year and 33,000 by the end of 2012. Thepresident also said last week that all combat troops would be outof Afghanistan by the end of 2014.
Current plans call for about 10,000 division troops to return to Afghanistan early next year. Last week, Regner predicted those forces would see less combat and more work training the Afghan National Army.
Bailey said he and his troops will be prepared for whatever task they're handed.
"It's hard to predict, but the 1st Marine Division will be ready," he said. "We love to fight, and we love to win."


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The Highlander TV series (1992-1998) was inspired by the movie of the same name and follows the life of Duncan Macleod, a clansman of Connor Macleod, star of the movie. Duncan's an immortal who has been alive for four hundred years. The first season follows his attempt to live a normal life with his French girlfriend, Tessa. He took in a young street kid named Richie, whom he confided his secret--that he's an immortal and can only be killed when he is beheaded. If beheaded, his powers are transferred into the one who beheads them, which means there's always an immortal who wants to take your head.
In the second season, Duncan discovered there's a secret society, whose duty is to record what immortals do and the one assigned to "watch" Duncan is Joe Dawson. It seems that some of their members feel that immortals are abominations and must be disposed, which they tried. Also Tessa and Richie were killed but Richie then learned that he is an immortal which is why Duncan took him in and confided in him. Duncan would constantly run into Amanda who ia an immortal and a thief but Duncan tries to reform her and has occasional success. He would also meet Methos who is supposedly the oldest immortal. Now the first half of each season begins in North America while the second half takes place in Europe, mostly France.


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Lately I can't seem to accomplish anything. Seriously. Anything. Taking a shower is a big effort. Huge. (I do it anyway).
I'm used to being able to multi task. I'm used to periods of super productivity. I have depended on those in the past to get things done.
I have taken some time off work and it's time to go back. The thought of going back to work is terrifying. My BH and I have been talking about me being a SAHM but I have to buy medical insurance because BH works as an independent contractor (no health insurance). That task is too much for me.
I am horribly anxious about stuff that needs doing and I'm not getting done (taxes, finances, health appointments). Everything is too much.
My pDoc took me off all ADHD meds and has me taking Geodon. I'm not having suicidal thoughts but I don't care so much about living if that makes sense. I feel worthless...well lets face it, right now I am worthless.
Has anyone else experienced this? This is not normal for me. I'm normally all about getting stuff done...or I used to be. Now I've cut out a bunch of my responsibilities and I'm doing close to nothing.
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Profoundly grateful Every. Single. Day. that I am blessed with an H with strength, integrity, and compassion, and that he decided to try.
Considering that DDay wasn't that long ago, you and BH are still in a pretty heightened part of the emotional rollercoaster. Even if you don't feel like it's directly related, I bet that the feelings and guilt etc are just coming to a point where they're all swirling around and it's hard to make sense of things right now.
Please keep a dialogue open with your doc(s) about this. You're not a pain if you check in with them about how you think you're being affected. It's REALLY important that they help keep an eye on you as you strive to find balance.
I'm glad you posted. I wish I could be of better help. It won't always be like this, but sometimes we need to keep asking for help. We can't tread water forever.
I feel like going completely off the reservation...quitting meds, pDoc, everything. I needed a voice of reason. I'm honest with my BH about this stuff but whining to him about it seem so ungrateful and unfair given what he's dealing with, kwim?
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Take some deep breaths and be gentle with yourself. I've been where you are, and I can honestly say, it does get better. And as my IC always says to me when I get way ahead of myself "be kind to yourself!"
I finally slept last night so I feel slightly better. I have IC today I will talk to her and try to see pDoc ASAP.
It took a couple rounds of meds to get it right for me. Talk to your Dr and be honest about how you are feeling - he/she doesnt know what is working or not working unless you tell them. Meds made a world of difference for me, once we got it right.
Stay in IC, stay in contact with ur Dr and keep working until you begin to feel better - what you describe reminds me a lot of myself post DDay. Life has to go on and you need to be functional. Until you get your feet back underneath you, meds can help but you need to work thru that with your dr.
Good luck to you.
When I got the right meds, it was like a switch had flipped, and my mood had stabilized, which in turn made the rest of my life far more manageable and got me to the point where I could finally learn to help myself learn to heal.
The wrong meds did everything from zombify me to nearly drive me crazy with hypomania and anxiety. But once I pinpointed what was wrong, researched the meds, and spoke honestly with my mental health support team (Dr, IC, NP) and articulated my specific concerns, we were able to find the right medication and treatment plan.
Stick with it, and follow up with IC pdoc regularly and be mindful of your body. If it feels like something's off, it will let you know.
You'll do fine. You'll get through this!


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A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Tuesday struck down California teacher tenure rules, citing the "real and appreciable impact on the students' fundamental right to equality of education." The lawsuit, both in California and as a template for actions in other states, has the potential to drastically alter the educational landscape and improve the lives of poor and minority students disproportionately subject to lower-quality teachers.
"All sides to this litigation agree that competent teachers are a critical, if not the most important, component of success of a child's in-school educational experience," Judge Rolf Treu ruled. "All sides also agree that grossly ineffective teachers substantially undermine the ability of that child to succeed in school . The evidence is compelling. Indeed, it shocks the conscience."
Joshua Pechthalt, the president of the California Federation of Teachers, was quick to condemn the ruling, insisting that the judge in this case "fell victim to [the] anti-union, anti-teacher rhetoric of one of America's best corporate law firms." On the contrary, there is nothing in Judge Treu's ruling that can be construed as "anti-teacher." Rather, it refocuses public education on its highest priority: students. And they benefit from quality instruction and suffer when poor teachers are incapable of providing it.
Far more encouraging was this statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan: "Today's court decision is a mandate to fix" problems in education, and that the ruling "presents an opportunity for a progressive state with a tradition of innovation to build a new framework" for public education.
Of course, only a relative handful of teachers are "grossly ineffective." It is important to keep in mind the tremendous good accomplished by professional and competent instructors. But California has become the paradigmatic case of excessive job protection: it is one of 10 states that require seniority to be considered when layoffs need to be made. (In Utah, by contrast, seniority may not be considered in making layoff decisions.) "The current system [is] so complex, time consuming and expensive as to make an effective, efficient yet fair dismissal of a grossly ineffective teacher illusory," wrote Treu. The teacher termination process can take from two to 10 years, and cost the state anywhere from $50,000 to $450,000.23 comments on this story
Part of Treu's reasoning was that the system's best teachers can and do avoid teaching in the poorest schools with the lowest test scores, making it all the harder for poor and minority students to overcome difficult circumstances.
It's too early to see what kind of national impact this ruling will have, or whether other states will be inspired to similarly loosen their tenure rules. But by calling attention to the inequalities and inefficiencies created by tenure rules, this ruling is a welcome change on the educational landscape.


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It came true! In all my 41 yrs. it has never snowed on Christmas Day! Oh, it is breath taking :thumbup: I think I will be able to make a snow angel too. The icing on a very blessed day. Hope everyone has a blessed day and season. Merry Christmas to all. :-D
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BaoHaus Cooks Up a Nike SB Collab with the "Chairman Bao" Dunk High
Eddie Huang cooked up some marvelous SBs to get your mouth waterin'.
New York City chef Eddie Huang is known to cook up a mean dish or two. His critically acclaimed Downtown BaoHaus restaurant is host to renowned Taiwanese comfort cuisine, and his "Fresh Off The Boat" series with Vice is stuff of legend. It ain't a secret, Huang is fresher than your average chef. He stays dipped in fly garments like Coogi sweaters and even rocks his very own designs, the latest being the Nike SB x BaoHaus Dunk High "Chairman Bao."
Although this doesn't mark the first time that Huang has collaborated on a sneaker, he worked on FILA "Cage" model earlier this year, it is certainly his first Nike SB. The SB division has clearly made an effort over the years to avoid being boxed in as strictly a skate brand. Athletes, designers, musicians, and even rappers have tried their hand at designing a signature Dunk. However, this is the first time that an actual chef has blessed the iconic silhouette.
Eddie Huang is extending boundaries and provoking a conversation amongst footwear enthusiasts. Just exactly who is qualified to design athletic footwear? Clearly a sense of style is necessary, which Huang gets the pass on. But the release of a collaborative dunk opens new doors. Soon we will see popular personalities from all walks of life providing their iterations on the sneaker game, and are we mad about that? Not really, because if the shoe fits….
Which brings us to the sneaker itself. Modeled after BaoHaus' signature dish, the Chairman Bao, the Dunk High is outfitted in a beige unfinished suede upper, with a mesh white tongue and laces. The predominantly neutral upper sits atop an ice blue sole meant to replicate the restaurant's neon sign found outside, a touch that makes the kicks pop.
Huang cooked up some marvelous Dunks to get sneakerheads mouths watering as opposed to the usual foodies checking for the baos he serves up. The Nike SB x BaoHaus Dunk High "Chairman Bao" is slated to release at select SB retailers beginning April 1st.
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SPL: Dundee skipper Gary Harkins scored twice in 2-1 win at Kilmarnock
Dundee captain Gary Harkins scored twice as they secured a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
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Dundee captain Gary Harkins scored twice to stave off the threat of relegation for another week as they secured a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park that means their hosts miss out on a top-six finish ahead of the SPL split.
Kris Boyd levelled matters in the second half after former Killie player Harkins had given the visitors the lead but Harkins doubled his tally 13 minutes from time to keep alive their slim hopes of remaining in the SPL.
Victory for Kilmarnock would have seen them in the top half of the table after the split but they finish in seventh place after results elsewhere went against them.
Kenny Shiels' side were denied early on, with Boyd's effort saved by Steve Simonsen after he had connected with a Garry Hay corner.
But it was the visitors who took the lead through the impressive Harkins, who latched onto the cut-back from John Baird before confidently side-footing home (6).
Harkins then had a decent penalty appeal turned down after he appeared to have been fouled in the area by Momo Sissoko but referee Iain Brines waved away the protests.
Harkins continued to threaten but he spurned the chance to double the lead as he headed over unmarked after getting on the end of Brian Easton's cross.
Kilmarnock threatened sporadically but Boyd continued to cause problems, with the former Rangers striker twice missing out at the other end.
Dundee continued to press after the restart, with Baird heading wide from close range before putting the ball in the back of the net, but the 'goal' was disallowed for a foul.
The home side struggled for creativity but they equalised on 74 through Boyd, who controlled the ball on his thigh before drilling past Simonsen.
But the joy was shortlived for Killie as Harkins grabbed his second of the afternoon with a powerful half-volley past Cammy Bell just three minutes later after Lewis Toshney had picked him out.
The home side still had the opportunity to draw level but Simonsen kept out a diving header from substitute Rabiu Ibrahim late on.


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The Sound Of Music
at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical The Sound of Music is on at the Open Air Theater in Regents Park, London. Tickets for Sound of Music in London can be booked directly here!
Rediscover this classic musical in the enchanting surroundings of Regent's Park Open Air Theater. With a timeless score which includes 'Do-Re-Mi', 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain', 'My Favourite Things', 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' and 'Edelweiss', The Sound of Music has inspired audiences across the world with its story of love and freedom. NB: The Sound of Music is performed on Open Air Stage in Regents Park London. So please dress accordantly to the weather as you will have seats in Open Air.
On rare occasions performances are cancelled due to bad weather.
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Thursday and Saturday 2.15pm
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Running Time:
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Students learn from business leaders at Conference
Area business leaders and Dickinson State University students came together Thursday at the DSU Student Center for the annual Strom Conference.
The event, sponsored by the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation focused on providing entrepreneurial and business tools for those in attendance, and applying them to everyday life.
"You don't have to own a business to be entrepreneurial. We're all entrepreneurs," Executive Director of the Strom Center, Steve Glasser said.
The event featured three speakers, including:
r Barry Maher, a management and sales consultant spoke about utilizing a positive outlook to achieve your goals.
r Joel Belth, a Dickinson native and founder of SolarBee, Inc.
r Gregg Vanourek, a leadership development specialist and author of Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives.
Vanourek told those in attendance that now, during an economic downturn, is quite possibly the best time for an entrepreneur.
"It turns out that actually downturns and recessions, even a Great Depression can be times of tremendous opportunity with the right mindset," Vanourek said. "The entrepreneur looks for opportunity."
Glasser said all of the speakers did a tremendous job and it was nice to see someone like Bleth tells his story.
"I think what really hit home was here's a guy that grew up in Dickinson, North Dakota and started a business with a friend," Glasser said.
SolarBee now does business in all 50 states and 14 foreign countries.
Last year the event was made up of four half-day sessions. Glasser said with everyone as busy as they are and the current status of the economy they felt a one day event would better serve those in attendance.
Glasser hopes the conference will continue to grow next year.
"Bringing it back to this format I think we built some good momentum today," Glasser said. "We really want to get more involvement next year."


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Working Hard for the 91st
Like many, in 1967 Gordon was drafted into the United States Army and was sent to Vietnam as an infantry soldier. Ten months into his tour of duty, his unit was ambushed by North Vietnamese regulars. Gordon sustained his first wound in the initial attack and was pinned down in between his unit and the enemy for many hours. He continued to return fire at the enemy position and later that night while changing his position he was wounded a second time. Gordon spent five months in recovery before returning to the United States. In recognition of his bravery and wounds sustained Gordon Helsel received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star.
On his return he went to work for Newport News Shipbuilding in the Piping Department. Gordon then pursued his dream of owning a business and bought the York Box and Barrel Manufacturing Company, Inc., a container company supplying the region's seafood industry. His two sons, Scott and Brian, now run the business since Gordon's retirement in 2001.
During Gordon's tour of duty in Vietnam he grew to appreciate the advantages that he had benefited from as an American. Among them, the freedoms that our form of government gives us as well as the economic opportunities it affords us. While recovering from his wounds, he personally became aware of the true cost of these freedoms and that they were earned for us by others. Gordon realized that our success today comes from the service of those who came before us – those who fought and died, who worked to build our communities and who strived to improve our democracy. Gordon knew that he needed to continue his service and has made it part of his life by serving as the Chief of Poquoson's Volunteer Fire Company, as a Poquoson councilman and serving as the Mayor of Poquoson.
Gordon broadened his service when elected to the House of Delegates in a 2011 special election. He now represents part of York County, part of Hampton, and Poquoson as they make up the 91st House District.
Biography - A Lifetime of Service
Elective Office
• Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, 91st District 2011 - Current
• Mayor, City of Poquoson 1996 - 2011
• Councilman, City of Poquoson 1982 - 1994
• Vice Mayor 1990 - 1994
• York Box and Barrel Manufacturing Company, Inc.
• Owner (Retired)
Military Service
• United States Army 1966 - 1971
• Served in the Republic of Vietnam
• C Company - 2nd BN 35th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
• Twice Combat Wounded
- Recipient of Two Purple Hearts
• Recipient of Bronze Star for Valor
Civic Involvement
• Poquoson Volunteer Fire Company
• Life Member, Former Chief
• Chamber of Commerce
• BB & T Advisory Board
• Metropolitan Planning District
• Peninsula Military Alliance
• Military Order of Purple Heart of the U.S.A.
• Poquoson High School
• Thomas Nelson Community College
• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health
• Married to Joyce Rasnick Helsel
• Sons: Scott & Brian (Daughter-in-Law Christy)
• Grandchildren: Wyatt & Avery
• Member, Liberty Baptist Church
• Lifetime resident of Hampton Roads
We elect leaders to protect our Constitutional freedoms, not take them away or restrict them. But, as we have seen at the federal level with laws like the AHCA, too many politicians ignore the Constitution whenever they feel like it. As your Delegate, I will only support legislation that is in accordance with the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions. And I will always protect your Constitutional freedoms, including the right to own and carry a firearm.
To attract more jobs and opportunities to the Peninsula, it is important that keep Virginia the best place in the nation for business. To do that, we need to get government out of the way. As your Delegate, I will work to make sure that businesses can come here with a minimum of red tape and regulation. I will fight against tax increases that kill jobs and make Virginia less competitive.
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It can't really be this easy, can it? I mean, if it were, everybody would be doing it!
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Tulare County Small Business Resources
This page last reviewed February 3, 2014
Tulare County is located in the central valley south of Fresno. The incorporated cities and towns in the county are Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville, Lindsay, Porterville, Tulare, Visalia and Woodlake. The county seat is Visalia. Population: 449,253.
County of Tulare
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Lindsay Chamber of Commerce
City of Porterville
Porterville Chamber of Commerce
City of Tulare
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Visalia Chamber of Commerce
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Shooting in black and white can add drama to a rugged landscape or a sense of tranquility to a beach scene. Some digital cameras come with a black-and-white filter, but it's better to shoot in colour then change the results to monochrome later. It's a quick, simple process.
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Open your photo in Photoshop Elements. Go to Enhance, Adjust Color, Adjust Hue/Saturation and drag the saturation slider to -100. For more control, click on Master and scroll down to select colours one by one before moving the slider. We've left a hint of cyan in the picture to lift the water.
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I am looking forward to this game, too. Everquest was my first mmorpg experience and it was amazing for it's time and I have many fond memories from that game.
I've complained for years about mmorpg's that do not allow dual shield use for tank type warriors. One may wonder, how would such a warrior attack? Shield bashing and kick attacks(Everquest was famous for it's kick attacks). Finally, this game has filled a void since they will have a class that will be allowed to dual wield shields(allowing dual one handed spear use is another void that needs to be filled). That reminds me, I had a friend who got to personally speak with a mmorpg developer many years ago and he asked at my request about adding dual shield use and dual one handed spear use, and the dev said something like, that's stupid, who would want to do that? No other game allows it so I don't see why we would either.
I like the 250 dollar tier where one can get a lifetime subscription price of 1 dollar per month. Looks like they are going to need to pull a rabbit out of their hat to reach their funding goal, though.
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How do you go about "doing the Protein Power Diet"? Here are six steps to success.

1) Learn All About It

It's great to be able to find free Protein Power information here and other places on the net. But there's really no substitute for reading the original books by Michael and Mary Dan Eades. Before embarking on any diet, it's important to know what you're getting yourself into over the long haul and to thoroughly understand the reasons for the food choices you'll be making.

2) Learn How to Count Carbs (or see alternative)

The Protein Power Diet plan relies on knowing how much carbohydrate is in everything you eat. Therefore, it's of the greatest importance to learn about carb counting. There are books with carb counts (including one by the Eades) and also software you can buy or use online.

Alternative to Carb Counting: In their book The 30 Day Low-carb Diet Solution, the Eades present an alternative to carb counting, and that is specified servings of carb-containing food. They list what constitutes "small", "medium" and "large" servings depending on the phase of the diet you are in. So, for example, in the first phase, you can have 2 small servings of carb at each meal. Examples of a small serving would be:

2 cups raw broccoli

1 cup cooked green beans

unlimited spinach

2 apricots

½ avocado

½ cup raspberries

1 slice low-carb bread

3) Learn How Much Protein You Need

As the title of the diet would suggest, getting enough protein is crucial to the success of the diet. The Eades have come up with several ways to determine this in the different books they have written. They started out in Protein Power using a formula based on lean body mass. They then simplified it by providing charts based on height and weight in the Protein Power Lifeplan (these give most people 100-120 grams of protein per day, which is above the minimum recommendation, but well within the guidelines of the National Academy of Sciences). In The 30 Day Low-carb Diet Solution, the Eades provided an option for those who don't want to count protein grams. Similar to the way they do carbs, they have several serving sizes of protein, with pictures to illustrate how large some of the servings are. Helpful Resources:

List of High Protein Foods and the amount of protein in each

4) Plan Ahead

It's very important when starting out on a new way of eating to plan your food ahead of time. This really cannot be emphasized enough. Plan at least a week's worth of menus, and have food on hand a few days ahead of time. Then you won't be caught wondering what to eat.

Resources on This Site:

Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

Low-Carb Lunch Ideas

Low-Carb Snack List

Low-Carb Sample Menus (20-50 grams of carb per day)

Low-Carb Recipes

Low Carb Super Foods

5) Take the Plunge!

The first week of a new way of eating is usually challenging. Know that there will be rough spots, especially as your body converts to a new way of eating.

Getting Through the First Week

Finding the Carb Level for You

6) Get Support!

This could be the most important step of all. Get support from family and friends. If possible, find someone else to do the diet with you. Ask questions, get support for the new steps you are taking, find help through the rough patches, and chat with people who have similar goals.

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The Il-38, produced by Ilyushin, is used by Russia for maritime patrol, primarily anti-submarine warfare. It was developed in the late 1950's from a Soviet passenger aircraft design.
About 35 Il-38 aircraft are still being operated by the Russian Navy, primarily as a deterrent to submarines operated by the United States and its allies.
Through the years the Il-38 has continued to receive upgrades to its wiring, engines, airframe, weapons systems, and avionics.
Five Il-38 aircraft were exported to India. In addition to mines, torpedoes, bombs, and depth charges, they are equipped with air to surface anti shipping missiles.
All remaining Il-38 aircraft are in the process of receiving the latest systems upgrades. The upgrade packages are produced by Novella under the name "Sea Dragon." Included are a turret containing night vision TV and Forward Looking Infrared systems. Additional Infrared systems are being installed which will sense changes in the sea temperature to better track the heat signatures of submarines. Electronic Support Measures and upgraded high-resolution radar subsystems, as well as enhanced magnetic anomalies sensors are included in the updates.
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About 176 Il-38 aircraft of all types were manufactured.
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G Sisters, advertisement for Natural Gas
Millard Sheets - Artists
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Sam Berman, creator of 'Eskie'
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Frances Whiting
Marjorie Reynolds
Stan Taniaroy
Photographers - John Morris
Photographers - C.K. Easton
Photographers - Lejaren Hiller
Musicians - Tommy Dorsey
Actresses - Myrna Loy
Animation - Walt Disney
One of Will Connell's favorite personal projects was his "
swell photographs
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Not so far from big neighbour amsterdam but certainly as historic and interesting,Haarlem is a lovely,old pictoresque province town.
Home of many museums,painters(Hals,van Ruisdael)and several writers and musicians.
The 1778 mill "De Adriaan" along the Spaarne river is one of my favourite spots.
It was used for several jobs untill it burned down by a big fire in 1932..
The local politics was not interested(money)to do and finance the reconstruction.
In 1991 the "stichting(foundation)Molen de Adriaan was formed by the local Haarlem and business people,they convinced the Haarlem council and raised 900.000 guilders of the total 2.500.000 guilders(about 1.130.000 euro ;]]!)needed for the rebuilding of this fantastic monument in 1999.
The opening was in 2002!
I was lucky to see it in this Jacob van Ruisdael light.
Gerrit, PaulVDV, Cretense, Royaldevon, jhm, magalik, bukitgolfb301, macjake, patdeph, kordinator, Vasa has marked this note useful
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Bartleby (13552) 2010-10-17 9:35
Hi Jan,
definitely an interesting light! That's beautiful.
dta (86560) 2010-10-17 9:37
Hello jan ,
Wonderful effect of the evening light , enhancing the beauty of the sky and the colors of this so typicaly dutch scenery . The empty benches in the shade in the FG create a nostalgic atmosphere .
Hi Jan,
Beautiful shot over Haarlem, the light is absolutely superb. TFS
bartekp (4746) 2010-10-17 9:48
Hi Jan,
Very good shot, i like that view and colors. Red buildings with red sunset look good.
PixelTerror (0) 2010-10-17 10:04
Hi Jan
Nice city corner featuring a splendid windmill and a very nice warm light to get the most of the scene
Have a nice day JY
gabrielpat (7163) 2010-10-17 10:39
hi jan,
wonderful light with warm colors,intresting shadows from the cloudy sky.
anesugur (18789) 2010-10-17 10:53
Hi Jan,
An amazing photo.
I like the composition with the POV and colors.
Very good job.
Thanks and best wishes. Uğur
hello friend,
nice view and warm light -the sky is great too,well done
yquem46 (38752) 2010-10-17 12:21
Hi Jan
Delicate light on these red houses and mill together with a an attractive cloudy sky
Well composed with the benches in the shadow at the FG
have a nice evening
Best regards
guytoc (3614) 2010-10-17 12:47
Hi Jan,
A great strong shot, particularly in line with dutch painting: sweet light which makes fantastic contrasts between lighted areas and shadows, under deep colours and smooth atmosphere. Good job, for sure.
Best regards.
Gerrit (52469) 2010-10-17 13:16
Ja Jan, het licht is hier onwaarschijnlijk mooi. Het is ook een heel mooi stukje Haarlem aan het water. Dat helpt ook.
Groeten, Gerrit
PaulVDV (36684) 2010-10-17 13:46
Hallo Jan,
Mooie compositie met de lege banken op de voorgrond en de wieken heel hoog in de lucht.
Prachtige avondkleuren, zowel op de boten, de huizen als op de wolkenmassa's.
Groeten, Paul
hispic (9652) 2010-10-17 20:05
Hello Jan,
Windmill De Adriaan in a magical light is beautifully rendered with an excellent composition. Beautiful indeed!
Best wishes, Hisashi
samson (2240) 2010-10-18 2:44
Hi Jan
This is really interesting. You have boats, houses and windmill in one picture.
peppe59 (14555) 2010-10-18 10:01
Ciao Jan,
a fantastic light on this splendid landscape, complimeti great quality.
Hi Jan,
you had and managed very well an extraordinary light, the houses facades and the cloudy sky are very nice.
Cretense (68703) 2010-10-21 11:10
Hello Jan!
Very beautiful place and photo, great POV, great framing and composition! Magic warm light, beautiful, intense colours, wonderful, "heavy" sky!
stevesaba (8167) 2010-10-22 1:08
Hi Jan!
A very beaufitul photo of this Dutch town in such wonderful ight too! Very expertly done, and very pleasing. Warm regards,
ManuMay (36445) 2010-10-22 13:45
Hi Jan!
A wonderful moment of ligh, great colours and an optim point of view to compose this amazing image, great light management and wonderful colour tones...Excellent work!!
Royaldevon (48502) 2010-10-23 2:44
Good Morning Jan,
This site is certainly living up to its ideal, for me.
I have learnt so much about the world this morning, through photography!
This is just amazing!
The light, as you say in your notes, is the light of artists! The composition, with the focal windmill in such a strong position in the frame, is excellent.
I love how the f/g is in shadow whilst the light radiates in the m/g. You really have handled the light well.
I think this shot needs to be added to my favourites!
Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)
jhm (167730) 2010-10-24 3:31
Dag Jan,
Nederland bezit veel van deze mooie plaatsen waar molens de aantrekkingskracht bezitten om veel toeristen te lokken zoals Kinderdijk.
Prachtie foto, goed gespeeld met licht and schaduwen.
Prettig samengesteld mooi gepresenteerd, hier hou ik van. Bedankt.
Prettig zondag verder,
magalik (6103) 2010-10-24 12:21
Hi Jan,
Very nice composition with a perfect quality and a typical mill. Impressive to see how these houses are concentrated, difficult to exploit more the space.
Beautiful light which bring warm colors to this lovely place.
bukitgolfb301 (47365) 2010-10-24 13:22
Hello my dear Jan
How are you? We have no contact so long time.
What an impressive architecture/secnery shot indeed!
Perfect framework and matured composition as usual. The usage of great sun light is so attractive and professional. Congratulation on your greatest job and thanks for sharing, have a good day!
Best regards,
macjake (77769) 2010-10-28 3:47
Hi Jan
you captured the perfect time of day to immortalize the buildings and windmill.
love the soft light, and the overall combination of shadows of light in the FG.
very charming and picturesque.
what else could you ask for
Longroute (19396) 2010-11-21 1:37
I appreciate here your style in reproducing the pre-sunset atmosphere in Holland: that warm light on the houses is so fine.
A lovely reflection and sky complete this charming photo.
Well done,
excellent capture like a real postcard
your notes are very useful
the colors are unique,the windmill is
fantastic and the warm light of the sun
adds mystery
patdeph (35748) 2010-12-12 5:08
hello Jan
the colors and the light are ,and the mill brings a great interest to the picture.Magnificent
kordinator (15453) 2011-01-12 1:14
Hello Jan
Splendid windmill you capturedand a very nice warm light to get wonderful colorful scene.
Amazing buildings all around,nice water and dramatic sky.
Elegant frame.
Great job.
Vasa (515) 2011-04-16 16:56
Hi Jan,
you made a toil on canvas like your famous Flemish artists! I am staying with admiration in front of that photo-star. All compliments friend!
dale54 (11139) 2012-11-30 11:56
jan hi,what a lovely scene,super late warm light,and great color too! love it! dr
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- Date Taken: 2009-09-24
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Last night The BET Hip Hop Awards took over television, and one of the most talked-about moments was Kendrick Lamar's verse in the cypher.
Before Kendrick ends the cypher though, we get a chance to hear ScHoolboy, Q, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul – and they were all pretty good; but the saying "save the best for last" is definitely true in this case.
Kendrick pretty much KILLED IT!
If you missed it watch it for yourself below. And if you did see it – along with the rest of the show – what was YOUR highlight?


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Welcome to the Triangle Bonsai Society
Welcome to the website of the Triangle Bonsai Society (TBS). Although centered in the Triangle, we have active members living throughout the eastern half of North Carolina. TBS promotes the art of bonsai through meetings, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations, featuring local, regional, national, and international bonsai artists.
Monthly meetings are normally held at 1:30 pm the first Sunday of the month, at the Commons Building or Agricultural Extension Service, Wake County Office Park - 4011 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Please consult our events page for the month's meeting schedule.
Our meetings are open, so if you are not yet a member, but may be interested in bonsai. Please come and visit us!