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A house fire which has destroyed a family home in Stoke started after candles were left burning unattended and fell over on Friday night.
"Accidents can and do happen so please ensure candles are used responsibly."
Station Manager, Brian Griffiths
Crews from Hanley, Newcastle and Longton were called to Campbell Road in Stoke at 6.40pm on Friday night, following reports of smoke billowing from the house.
The property had no smoke alarms fitted.
At the time of the fire the house was occupied by two brothers and two of their friends all in their 20s. All four of them were upstairs when they heard a loud bang from the lounge below.
One of the men went to investigate and was faced with a fierce blaze, he went back upstairs to inform the others but when they all tried to come downstairs to get out they found their exit blocked by the fire.
Station Manager, Brian Griffiths said: "The two brothers and their friends were unable to get out of the house via the ground floor doors and so instead started to exit from an upstairs window.
"At this moment, their father arrived home and immediately went to help them out of the window safely. Thankfully, all four of them were ok and one of the women attended hospital for a precautionary check only."
The house has been severely damaged by the fire and the family will be unable to return to it for some time.
Brian said: "It's an awful thing to happen just before Christmas but thankfully everyone is ok. The fire started after candles had been left burning unattended. It appears the house had suffered a power cut so the occupants lit candles and put them in a suitable holder then placed this on the mantelpiece.
"Although a suitable holder was used, the candles had been placed directly in front of a wooden framed photograph which was hanging on the wall. The candles eventually set fire to the frame which fell off the wall and knocked the candles onto the sofa.
"Unfortunately no smoke alarms were fitted in the property so the occupants received no early warning, they were just lucky to hear a noise downstairs when they did.
"Every home needs to have smoke alarms fitted on each level and these should be tested weekly to ensure they work. We would also urge anyone who uses candles never to leave them unattended as accidents can and do happen so please ensure candles are used responsibly."
Crews left the scene at 11.00pm on Friday and firefighters returned to the area on Saturday to offer neighbouring properties fire safety advice and free Home Fire Risk Checks.


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October 7, 2009 BY Aaron Kr.
The NBA Pre-season in full-swing with LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Charlotte Bobcats last night. To help promote National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LeBron did his part by sporting a pair of the Think Pink Zoom LeBron Soldier III's that dropped at House of Hoops last month. As you might have seen over the weekend, the Nike and the NFL teamed up to show their support with a variety of Pink cleats and gear on the field Sunday, and now the NBA's golden boy is carrying the torch by using his ever-growing spotlight to bring some more much-needed attention to this worthy cause. Keep reading after the jump to see some more pics of LeBron "Thinking Pink" in last night's game. Via YahooSports.
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GALVESTON — Two candidates for mayor of Galveston have asked a court to force the city to rule Jim Yarbrough ineligible to run for mayor.
Don Mafrige and Elizabeth Beeton filed a petition for a writ of mandamus on Thursday in the 1st Court of Appeals. The petition asks the court to force the city secretary to rule that Yarbrough does not meet the requirements for residency as set out in the city charter.
Responses from Yarbrough and City Secretary Janelle Williams are due Monday.
A lawyer for Mafrige and Beeton asked the city secretary two weeks ago to declare Yarbrough ineligible to run because of a homestead exemption Yarbrough had on a house in Fayette County for eight months in 2013. Beeton and Mafrige said the exemption violates the city's eligibility rules for candidates running for mayor.
The city charter requires that a person's "primary physical residence" be in the city limits for at least a year before an election. For a candidate's address to qualify as a primary residence, the candidate cannot claim a homestead exemption on a property outside of town.
In a statement released the next day, the city said that because Yarbrough's Fayette County homestead exemption was removed, it was not applicable for the entire year.
At the heart of the dispute is whether the city interpreted the charter's residency rules correctly. Since the facts are not in dispute, the petition was filed in appellate court, rather than in state district court.
A writ of mandamus is a court order that forces a lower court, public agency or governmental body to perform a specific act it is required by law to do.
Mafrige said Saturday he expected a ruling on the petition within seven to 10 days. He said he and Beeton have not considered any further court action, should the court deny the petition.
"We have a valid argument," he said. "We're hoping to obtain a ruling in our favor."
Beeton could not be reached Saturday for comment.
Yarbrough said the move was not a surprise.
"If they want to keep going down these rabbit trails, we'll prevail," he said. "I wouldn't have gone through all this trouble if I didn't think I was eligible."


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In this richly suspenseful second novel, author David Liss once again travels back in time to a crucial moment in cultural and financial history. His destination: Amsterdam, 1659 - a mysterious world of trade populated by schemers and rogues, where deception rules the day.
On the world's first commodities exchange, fortunes are won and lost in an instant. Miguel Lienzo, a sharp-witted trader in the city's close-knit community of Portuguese Jews, knows this only too well. Once among the city's most envied merchants, Miguel has lost everything in a sudden shift in the sugar markets. Now, impoverished and humiliated, living on the charity of his petty younger brother, Miguel must find a way to restore his wealth and reputation.
Miguel enters into a partnership with a seductive Dutchwoman who offers him one last chance at success - a daring plot to corner the market of an astonishing new commodity called "coffee." To succeed, Miguel must risk everything he values and test the limits of his commercial guile, facing not only the chaos of the markets and the greed of his competitors, but also a powerful enemy who will stop at nothing to see him ruined. Miguel will learn that among Amsterdam's ruthless businessmen, betrayal lurks everywhere, and even friends hide secret agendas.
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Friday, July 25–Saturday, July 268:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Fee: $300 ($100 with a full conference registration)
Friday, July 25
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.PharmCAS Policy Review & PCAT UpdateAACP and PharmCAS staff will provide an overview of PharmCAS policies as well as updates for the 2013–2014 application cycle. An update of the proposed PCAT blueprint will also be provided.Speakers: AACP & PharmCAS Staff, Gayle Brazeau, University of New England, Paul Jungnickel, Auburn University
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.Measuring Non-cognitive Skills as Predictors of Success & Academic MotivationJoin researchers who have partnered with AACP on admissions research of the PharmCAS applicant pool. Research on healthcare related extracurricular experience as a predictor of admission and success as well as research on applicant characteristics that predict academic motivation will be presented.Speakers: Heather Petrelli, University of South Florida, Jennifer Adams, AACP
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Strengthening Recruitment Efforts through Early Decision and Deadline ManagementThe demand for recruitment efforts at colleges of pharmacy continues to rise. This session will focus on the Early Decision processes and application deadlines utilized by 4 colleges of pharmacy as an element of their recruitment strategy. Insight will be provided on experiences, processes, benefits and challenges regarding the Early Decision and PharmCAS deadline options.Speakers: (Speaker) Charles A. Woosley, Auburn University; (Speaker) Steve C. Ellis, East Tennessee State University; (Session Organizer) Stephanie D. Wurth, University of Kentucky; (Speaker) William M. Moore, Campbell University
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Lunch & Roundtables
1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.WebAdMIT for PharmCAS Training – Novice UsersFirst time and beginner PharmCAS users and any admissions teams who do not use WebAdMIT for admission processing, this session is for you! This session will cover the basics of how to access applicant information and how to set admissions decisions. Basic applicant processing techniques will also be covered.Speakers: Dave Potocki, WebAdMIT Staff, Jennifer Clutter, West Virginia University
1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.WebAdMIT for PharmCAS Training – Advanced Users Those familiar with PharmCAS and WebAdMIT who want to learn more advanced techniques this session is for you! Refine your expertise of GPA calculations, available data through Reports & Exports, List Manager, Interview Scheduling and much more.Speakers: Chris Ferraraccio, WebAdMIT Staff , Tom TenHoeve, University of Illinois at Chicago
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Admissions Workshop Reception – hosted by PearsonJoin us for a reception hosted by Pearson, the administrator of PCAT.
Saturday, July 26
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.Legal Issues in Higher Education AdmissionsThis interactive session will present legal issues in admissions facing higher education today. Attendees will participate in case-based scenarios designed to provide admissions officers with best practices and ideas for implementation at home institutions.Speakers: Pamela Zarkowski, J.D., M.P.H., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Detroit Mercy
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.AACP Special Committee on Admissions UpdateThe AACP Special Committee on Admissions appointed by AACP President Peggy Piascik will provide an update of their work over the last year as well as their planned work for 2014-2015.Speakers: Andrea Wall, University of Cincinnati, Tom TenHoeve, University of Illinois at Chicago
11:00 a.m.–NoonInterview Practices, Logistics & ActivitiesThis session will provide a description of a variety of academic pharmacy interview practices and other interview day activities, identified through a survey of pharmacy programs. The presenters will share the results of the survey, describing what has and has not worked in interview practices.Speakers: Jeremy Altschafl, University of Wisconsin, Renae Chesnut, Drake University, David McCaffrey, St. John Fischer College
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1:00pm – 2:30pmValidated personality tests: To use or not to use?This session will explore commonly used personality tests such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Gallup's StrengthsFinder and discuss their applicability in the admissions process.Speakers: (Speaker) Amy L. Pittenger, University of Minnesota; (Speaker) Scott D. Hanes, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Scien; (Speaker) Doug A. Meyer, Pacific University Oregon; (Speaker) Stefanie P. Ferreri, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; (Speaker) Tara L. Jenkins, Shenandoah University; (Session Organizer) Tara L. Jenkins, Shenandoah University; (Speaker) L. Brian Cross, East Tennessee State University
2:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.Assessment of Non-Cognitive Attributes in Admissions: Benefits, Challenges, and Next StepsA growing number of pharmacy schools are exploring the use of non-cognitive assessment in admissions. However, identifying appropriate strategies and metrics for these nontraditional indicators remains a challenge for many institutions. This panel session will include professionals with recent experience in the development and assessment of health professions admissions models that incorporate non-cognitive measurement. Participants will gain insight into the importance of non-cognitive assessment, approaches to measuring these attributes, and next steps at these institutions.Speakers: (Speaker) Wendy C. Cox, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; (Session Organizer) Jacqueline McLaughlin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.Understanding ACPE Guidelines Pertaining to Admissions: Standards 2016An overview of the DRAFT 2016 ACPE Standards and Guidelines that pertain to admissions will be provided by the past president and staff of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).Speakers: Robert Beardsley, ACPE Board of Directors, Greg Boyer, ACPE Staff
Saturday, July 268:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.Fee: $225 ($125 for students)
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Faculty and Walmart Scholars will learn how to get past "We've always done it this way" and move on to "There has to be a better way." This interactive session will provide manageable strategies to navigate the road ahead.
Breakout Session #1–Obtaining the Safe Driver Discount in Student Learning AssessmentSpeaker: Kristin K. Janke, University of MinnesotaDr. Janke is a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and Director of its Wulling Center for Innovation and Scholarship in Pharmacy Education.
Breakout Session #2–Alternate GPS Routes for Content Delivery and LearningSpeaker: Tami L. Remington, University of MichiganDr. Remington is clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. She has broad experience teaching in the didactic curriculum, as well as precepting APPE students in geriatrics and adult primary care clinical sites.
Breakout Session #3–Maximizing Towing Capacity in Experiential EducationSpeaker: Michael Gonyeau, Northeastern University Dr. Gonyeau currently is a clinical professor and serves as the director of Undergraduate Programs for the School of Pharmacy, focusing on curriculum and co-curriculum development and delivery, developing/implementing new instructional strategies, methods & technologies, and overseeing the student professional portfolio.
Breakout Session #4–Navigating Changing Road ConditionsSpeaker: Jeff J. Cain, University of KentuckyDr. Cain is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science and the Director of Education Technology for the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. He teaches a creative thinking for innovation course and co-directs the pharmacy management course.
Saturday, July 268:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Fee: $225
Join deans, alumni and development professionals to explore and expand the culture of philanthropy at all levels of your institution. Learn best practices in student affairs, development and administration to build a culture of giving that begins early and lasts a lifetime.
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American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Academy's Research Primer
Saturday, July 268:00 a.m.–NoonFee: $110, pre-registration required, limited to 35 pre-registrants.
The Research Primer is the foundational module of the ACCP Academy's Research and Scholarship Certificate Program, aimed at developing basic clinical research and scholarly abilities. This pre-session will benefit practitioners who are interested in developing basic clinical research skills and scholarly abilities and practitioners who practice in a setting where involvement in research and scholarly activity is an expectation of their position. For a meeting agenda, learning objectives and to register, visit ACCP's registration page. To secure your spot, register by Friday, July 11, 2014.
Moderator: Julie Banderas, Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Allied Health Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
Speakers: Kathy Bungay, Associate Professor, Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, Boston, Massachusetts and Gary L. Cochran, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy, Omaha, Nebraska
Saturday, July 261:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.Fee: $60, pre-registration required, limited to 50 pre-registrants.
This session will guide faculty through effective research proposal development, preparation and submission. Attendees will leave with critical skills and resources for generating novel research hypotheses through grant proposal writing and submission. The 2013–2014 Academic Research Fellows will also provide their expertise in a breakout roundtable discussion and Q&A session.
Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops, tablets, or smart phones; electricity will not be provided so power up! Moderator: Yuen-Sum (Vincent) Lau, Chief Science Officer, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
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Ryan Monroe is a well-rounded multi-instrumentalist, best known for his role as a keyboard and guitar player in Band of Horses.
An American indie rock band, Band of Horses has spent the last nine years growing a remarkable fan base. With a combination of soothing melodies and personal, profound lyrics they found a style all of their own and made their way to the big scenes. Their debut Everything All the Time with the single "The Funeral" has hit the charts in Scandinavian countries and has been used numerous times in television, film, video games and advertisements.
The second album Cease to Begin made it to U.S. charts and Infinite Arms – the third album, was nominated for a Grammy award in the Best Alternative Album category. Mirage Rock is the latest album released by the Band of Horses.
Ryan Monroe plays a multi-instrumentalist role in Band of Horses, he plays guitar and keyboard, and used to be a drummer as a kid. Him and the lead singer Ben Bridwell grew up together, but it was not until 2007 when Ryan joined the band and became the permanent addition to at that time 6-piece band.
2012 was a significant year for Ryan Monroe, as he released his very first solo album - A Panting of A Painting On Fire.
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The Broadway-bound musical Kinky Boots hasn't opened out of town yet, but the cast and crew will surely be celebrating with their director Jerry Mitchell tonight. The director and choreographer was named the winner of the 2013 "Mr. Abbott" Award, according to The Chicago Tribune.
This lifetime achievement award, named for the late George Abbott, is presented by the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and honors Mitchell's career-long work as a choreographer and director.
Mitchell won a Tony in 2005 for his choreography of La Cage aux Folles. He has received Tony nominations for choreographing the Broadway productions of Hairspray (a musical he went on to direct at the Hollywood Bowl in 2010), Legally Blonde, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Never Gonna Dance and The Full Monty. He made his Broadway directorial debut with Legally Blonde in 2007. He also served as served as the choreographer of Catch Me If You Can, Gypsy, Rocky Horror, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and as a production supervisor on Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
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This trading strategy is based on the levels of correction drawn with Fibonacci tool. Best timeframe is H4; recommended pair is EUR/USD. Other instrument can be analyzed with Fibonacci retracements too, although the performance of the tool should be checked on the chart beforehand to find the most reliable level of correction.
First of all a trader should choose the beginning of the ascending or descending movement, and then connect two points of the trendline. Fibonacci lines will be drawn automatically.
The lines are drawn in accordance with Fibonacci sequence. Each number is approximately 1.618 times greater than the preceding one, and each number makes approximately 0.618 of the successive one. After strong upward/downward movement the pair EUR/USD tends to retrace to the levels of 38.2% and 50.0%. This aspect can be used in trading strategies.
Fibonacci tool can be used with additional technical indicators, for example, Envelopes. If the price chart crosses one of the Envelopes lines from above, "bearish" trend is getting stronger; once the price chart crosses one of the Envelopes lines from below, we got a signal to buy.
On the chart above a trader opens short positions as soon as price chart crosses the upper Envelopes line and then exit the market at 50.0% of Fibonacci lines, taking profit of 80-90 points.
"Stop Loss" orders should be placed above the high of the ascending trend and below the low of the descending one. Trailing Stop tool can also be applied as soon as trade enters break-even zone.


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Holiday concert set at Indian Hills
OTTUMWA — The music of the holiday season will be celebrated as Indian Hills Community College's Department of Performing and Visual Arts presents its annual Holiday Concert Dec. 13.
The public is invited to this free performance that will begin at 7:30 p.m. in St. John Auditorium on the Ottumwa campus.
The Indian Hills Staff Choir, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, directed by Laura Wiebe; Bridge City Explosion, led by Diana Upton-Hill; and the Indian Hills Jazz Band, under the direction of David Sharp, will present an evening of seasonal music.
The Indian Hills Staff Choir will make its eighth appearance in this concert, performing "Carol of the Candle" by Stephen Paulus, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" arranged by Richard Donohue and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" arranged by John Rutter.
The Indian Hills Concert Choir will present "Do You Hear What I Hear" arranged by Henry Simeone, "St. Nicholas" by contemporary Irish composer Michael McGlynn, the Nigerian carol "Betelehemu" and "This Little Babe" by Benjamin Britten.
The Chamber Singers will perform "Good People All, This Christmastime" arranged by Eugene Butler and "Dormi, Dormi, O Bel Bambin," an Italian carol arranged by Robert DeCormier.
The Bridge City Explosion will perform two holiday favorites: "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays."
The Indian Hills Jazz Band will play arrangements by David Sharp of Claude Thornhill's "Snowfall" featuring Indian Hills piano instructor Emily Wolf, the Carpenters' "Merry Christmas, Darling" showcasing the vocal stylings of Diana Upton-Hill and a funk/swing version of Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride."
And in what has become an annual tradition for the finale of the concert, all of the performing groups will combine to perform Irving Berlin's classic "White Christmas" arranged and conducted for this concert by David Sharp.
Students involved in one or more of the groups include:
Agency: Sarah Bennett;
Eldon: Robert McLaughlin and Cassie Rupe;
Fairfield: Brittany Anderson, Tyler Breeding, Derek Fishel and Josh Patterson;
Hedrick: Jenna Strom;
Keosauqua: Kodi Wolf;
Milton: Jay Stookesberry; and
Packwood: Niccole Giberson.


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A Legacy of Putting the Customer First One of the keys to Town & Country Realty's success is its stability. The reins have been passed only three times since our founding in 1951, and each broker has shared a common goal: putting the customer first.
Town & Country Realty opened its doors in Corvallis, Oregon at the corner of 6th and Monroe in April, 1951. Fred H. Hoyer, the founding broker, pledged "courteous and efficient service to both the seller and the prospective buyer." Hoyer, sales manager Don F. Kielblock, and secretary Daryl Lilly shared the small office with Don Stathos Insurance.
In 1954, the founding meeting for the Corvallis Multiple Listing Exchange, Inc. was held in Hoyer's living room. The listing service, supported by nine local brokers, was established to serve the community by providing the most comprehensive exposure possible for sellers' homes.
Hoyer sold the business to Jim McEldowney in April, 1958. Already an established real estate agent with Bates & Bates, McEldowney took the reins with "an abundance of confidence in the future growth of the Corvallis area." That was the first year Town & Country outsold any other local real estate brokerage.
Under McEldowney's enthusiastic leadership, the business soon outgrew its one-room office. Over the years, adjacent property was purchased to expand the operation, but even that wasn't enough to keep up with demands for space. In 1976, Town & Country constructed a 3,300 sq. ft. office building at 455 N.W. Tyler. Designed by Corvallis architect Cy Stadsvold, the building won a national award as the best designed real estate office that year.
By 1982, McEldowney had grown the business from three agents to 12, attracting solid salespeople with excellent reputations who were involved in their local community.
"The major reason for our success [is] new customers who have been referred by others who felt they were treated right," he said at his retirement in 1982. "We treat our customers like we want to be treated."¹
At his retirement, McEldowney sold his thriving business to Tom Ahlers. Ahlers was fully prepared for the additional responsibility involved in managing the business, as he had been an agent with Town & Country for about 10 years. He believed strongly in absolute honesty and integrity in all his business dealings and was honored by his peers in April 1986 as Realtor of the Year. At the time, he attributed his success to putting people and their needs above his own personal and financial needs.
"My basic philosophy has always been to take care of the needs of the customer and the income will take care of itself,"² he said. In February 1988, he was named Corvallis First Citizen by Benton Chamber Coalition for his generous contributions to the community through business and volunteer activities.
In October 1991, construction began on a new addition to the building that created five new offices, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and a large conference room. This larger, beautifully designed facility exists today, pleasantly accommodating 25 full-time agents. It provides an inviting place to do business, with offices for each agent, two private conference rooms, a comfortable waiting area with central fireplace, extensive off-street parking, and all the latest technology for doing business quickly and efficiently.
Ahlers retired from real estate and sold the brokerage to Pete Sekermestrovich in June 1999 and he remains Managing Principal Broker and Owner today. Sekermestrovich took the helm after working with the company for seven years as a REALTOR, and he shares his predecessors' commitment to customer service and community support.
Under Sekermestrovich's leadership, Town & Country Realty purchased a building that would soon become the Annex in 2004 to accommodate a growing team. As of 2015, five brokers work in this building just across the parking lot from the Main Office. In late 2014, another adjacent building was purchased to provide space for a rapidly growing property management department and four additional brokers.
Sekermestrovich believes strongly in the team approach to doing business, which allows all customers prompt access to the many services offered by the company.
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The number of fitness centers in South Dakota's largest city has doubled in the past five years to about three dozen, Fitness 19 operator Brandy Sivesind told the Argus Leader newspaper. Some existing fitness centers also have expanded, such as the downtown YMCA, which is in the midst of a $3 million upgrade.
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Jaisalmer Festival is a celebration of traditional Rajasthani culture. Over three days you'll see camel races, turban-tying competitions, hear traditional Rajasthani music, see fire dancing and (surely the highlight) see the customary moustache contest: fittingly called the Mr. Desert competition. Finally, the men among us who lack the washboard abs, barrel chests and finely-chiselled features so highly prized by more conventional pageants have something to look forward to! Gentlemen, grow those moustaches!
The Jaisalmer Desert festival was started in order to showcase to visitors as many facets of Rajasthani life as possible, making it ideal for foreigners who want to get a feel for the traditional way of life in this part of India. Rounded off with a surreal performance by local folk singers on the moon-lit dunes of Sam, the Jaisalmer Festival promises to be a lot of fun and a culturally stimulating experience too.
Some background on Rajasthan: The largest state in India, Rajasthan is also home to the Thar Desert. The capital, Jaipur, is an architecturally flamboyant city often referred to as 'The Pink City.' Some of city's highlights include the City Palace, the Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, a medieval astronomical observatory. Get a view from above with our famous hot-air balloon rides, a totally unique way of seeing this amazing city from on high.
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WASHINGTON -- Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., was placed under Secret Service protection this week, in the earliest such move for a presidential candidate who was not an administration veteran.
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff authorized Obama's protection at the senator's request after consultations with House and Senate leaders in both parties, spokesmen for the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security said.
Officials declined to discuss the reason for the move, and the Obama campaign declined to comment.
"The secretary did authorize and the Secret Service is implementing today protection for presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama," Secret Service spokesman Eric Zahren said. "We're not going to discuss further details as to the number of resources or as to those protection operations.
"This is certainly the earliest, but if you look, this is also the earliest kickoff of any campaign season," Zahren said.
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., is under Secret Service protection as a former first lady, DHS spokesman Russ Knocke said. Knocke said Chertoff made the decision on Obama "in recent days."
"As a matter of procedure for very obvious reasons we would not disclose whether other requests have or have not been made," Knocke said.
Candidates must request protection before it is authorized by the secretary of homeland security.
Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., expressed concern to Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, D-Nev., about information on threats to Obama in letters and on the Internet, the Chicago Tribune reported. Reid raised the issue with DHS, the Tribune said.
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Pipelines will be upgraded along Mulberry and Laurel streets between East 21st and East 23rd streets, plus the dead-end portion of Laurel Street north of East 21st Street. PG&E is replacing vintage 2- and 4-inch steel and plastic natural gas lines with new 2- and 4-inch plastic lines. PG&E is also upgrading gas service lines to 66 homes.
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Nothing brings South Africans closer together than good festivities. Gathering at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Samsung put on quite a show for the audience, who packed the venue. There hasn't been a greater buzz surrounding any gadget in South Africa, and with a record of 9 million pre-orders, the whole world seems to think so as well. Usually I'd skip all the registration details, but with the gift bag Samsung provided to each media house on the night, I think it's worth a mention, came an Espresso machine. A separate press event was held within the venue at 5pm, after which the media were allowed some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy S3. Once all was ready, the actual start to the event was marked by a truck backing up into the venue, afterwards a few guys unloaded a few boxes from it. It turns out that these were in actual fact the dancers that would grace the floor as the opening act.
The host for the evening was none other than former Miss South Africa, Jo-Ann Strauss, who quickly got all the formalities and house rules out the way. A short while after she was joined on stage by comedian Mpho "Pops" Modikoane, and continued to present a few features, with a few AV clips in between. The only downside of the introduction was Jo-Ann's "coloured" accent, which was an attempt at a localised joke, but left a rather bemused expression on a few faces. At least Pops was there to provide a laugh or two.
Representing Samsung Electronics South Africa on stage was Director of Mobile Communications, Craige Fleischer, and MD, Deon Liebenberg. They too spent some time going through features of the new flagship smartphone. If you're curious as to why so much time was spent presenting features, then you need to take some time to go through the impressive list of new tricks and flicks of the Galaxy SIII.
Also in attendance, although only as special guests, were Randall Abrahams and a certain Mr. Daniel Koppel, otherwise known as Danny K. They quietly entered and left the event (once they were satisfied that they served their time).
After all the presentations and speeches, the rest of the audience were allowed some time with the devices on show. Needless to say, I was back at the stands going through almost all possible features to see what all the fuss was really about. All I have to say is that if you were one of the unlucky few to have already purchased a device this year, or chose to upgrade your contract early, you might be regret the decision. From the very first touch you can feel the marked difference between the SIII and its predecessor, the SII. With its smooth to touch screen, rounded edges, Quad-Core 1.4GHz CPU, continuous play video, and a host of other gimmicks, I can't see how you could go wrong in owning this device for at least the next year, when hopefully it will give way to the SIIII (or S IV/S4).
The festivities really got under way when the crowd were introduced to Mi Casa. Usually at launch events of this nature, the schedule tends to rid itself of all presentations and formalities as early as possible, which then gives way to entertainment as the crowd slowly fades away. This time, however, it didn't happen, or at least not as much. Mi Casa kept the stage for a good 60 minutes, with the crowd singing along to almost every song.
One can argue that the main reason people stayed behind was the prospect of winning 1 of 5 new Samsung Galaxy SIII's. Be that as it may, there was still a fairly large crowd of people after the draw was read out and the lucky participants collected their prizes on stage.
The Samsung Galaxy SIII is officially available in South Africa from today at Vodacom, MTN and CellC. There were rumours that MTN would be boycotting the event due some politics, but I'm sure you wouldn't care. It's their loss. In terms of the colours for the Galaxy SIII, you can expect Pebble Blue only in Q3, so you have to make do with Marble White for now. The event was a real spectacle, and the most entertaining I've been to this far. Good food, good music, and free alcohol (for all those that indulged), and not to mention the main event, the Samsung Galaxy SIII, completed a good night out.
As always, I didn't win 1 of the Samsung smartphones. Although I would trade it in at a moment's notice for an SIII, at least I still have my Espresso machine to take home.


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Blisscipline is my practice of maintaining mind, body, and spirit. It's like being on vacation every day. I wake-up early to prepare my mind, body, and spirit for the day. It usually includes a short yoga and meditation, and planning my day with intention and purpose – to maintain this alignment throughout the day. Who says I can't live like this, guilt free? Read the rest of this entry »
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I have briefly mentioned my introduction of yoga into my daily Blisscipline, and decided to share a little more of what I have discovered. Yoga is the equisential model of less is more. Quite literally, you need nothing except yourself and your breath. It is the minimalist's muscle of health and fitness: less equipment, less movement, less thought for more balance, more strength, more well-being. Read the rest of this entry »
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As I wrap up this day, I decided to tie a bow on and share it with you. Today was a day of all important and non-urgent matters. Here is a snapshot of living in the flow – happiness now and a clear vision for the future. You know when you experience it…contentment, joy, peace. Read the rest of this entry »
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The more I experience life, the more I realize true living, my being resides in my right brain; most of my doing occurs in my left brain. Because I prefer being over doing, I am exercising and training my right brain. I believe our happiness and bliss lies in our right brain, so I schedule right brain activities for myself and my children daily. This is conscious parenting, and gardening with intention and purpose. Read the rest of this entry »


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Written on: 27/07/2017 by dozy2026 (1 review written)
A very disappointing experience from a well-known brand such as Flymo. Having used their lawn mowers for years I expected good quality. I used the lawnrake once and while it worked it did a good job of removing the weeds from the garden and the bucket is easy to empty. BUT less than 5 minutes into its second use it stopped working with what appeared to be a drive issue - the motor was working but the rotar arm was not. Looking on this forum and checking other forums other than Amazon reviews… Read Full Review
Written on: 25/08/2015 by Dalrympleve180 (1 review written)
I just bought this lawnrake from the Bristol depot and as said in another review the length of the thread of fixing bolt is not long enough to tighten the rear wheel to the fixing mount. Either the bolt is the wrong size or the macine has been incorrectly manufactured. THe problem side is the side that the height adjuster is attached… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/04/2014 by Young484 (1 review written)
I noticed in B&Q Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent that the left side rear wheel fell off when lifting the machine to assess the weight. On building the machine at home, it was evident that the thread was wrong on the same wheel and so it was back to B&Q. They admitted that they knew the machine was faulty and that they had three returned the same day. Much to my amazment, and anger, they had sold a machine knowing that it was not fit for purpose. I opted for a McAllister MRS1400. It certainly cleared… Read Full Review
Written on: 29/07/2013
The 340 looks great, works for half an hour before it snaps the belt for the second time I have had to replace the drive gears too. Not once have I actually managed to do the whole garden before the belt breaks.I give up with it and it will be going back. Flymo.... what on earth are you doing!… Read Full Review
Written on: 06/06/2013
Bought the flymo 340 worked well the first season then the tines needed replacing,bought the genuine ones no problem replacing them but now they dont scarify, my wife with the wire rake is more efficient although you could say more costly to run… Read Full Review
Written on: 14/05/2012 by jacko01 (1 review written)
GREAT LAWNRAKE NO PROBLEMS !! SELECTING THE RIGHT RAKE HEIGHT IS THE KEY FOR GOOD OPERATION… Read Full Review
Written on: 19/11/2011 by charlievictorbravo (1 review written)
I bought my Flymo Lawnrake Compact 340 second hand and found it needed a new motor which I bought and installed. I used it last year and after half an hour it stopped working. It had stripped the teeth from the drive belt and damaged the flange that keeps the belt on the drive pulley! I bought a new belt and drive pulley flange and installed them last week. I used the rake for a hour or so and it packed up - again the belt's teeth were stripped but this time the drive pulley (made of plastic)… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/11/2010
Brought in November and used straight away. Very easy about fifteen mins to put together. picked up all of the thatch very well light and and easy to use… Read Full Review
Written on: 01/08/2010
Totally ineffective. It barely scratched the surface despite working for hours. Far worse than my old Black & Decker. I had to hire a scarifier to get any results… Read Full Review
Written on: 10/05/2010
Bought from B&Q end of last season. Didn't get around to using it. Assembled it w/e. ready to spring clean the lawn. Worked fine for about 40mins on short, newly mowed, lawn with some patches of moss in shaded areas. Motor then smoked and stopped. Will be taking it straight back to B&Q in the hope of a refund. Obviously motor is inadequate for the purpose. Advised to think twice about this product as replacement motor for £20 may only last as long as original!!… Read Full Review
Written on: 02/04/2010
I have had my machine for over a year and it has performed well although all the tines now need replacing, the window is pointless as once it is in use it gets dirty , collection box is good and easy to use… Read Full Review
Written on: 16/10/2009
Had two of these Flymo scarifiers but the motors burnt out after two hours use. The first one was under warranty and replaced by B&Q unfortunately the second was out of warranty and is now in the bin. I contacted Flymo and basically they just told me to get lost. In fact the last E Mail them from them was very rude and insulting and I thought it was only the customer who cracked up. I only realised why when I read the reviews. When I replied and commented on their surprising attitude I have… Read Full Review
Written on: 29/06/2009
I purchased my Flymo Lawnraker Compact 340 from e.bay and a no returns policy it was brand new, I contacted flymo who knew of the 340 motor problem and they did not want to know.
I have spoken to dealers who sell all types of garden equipment, they all sais stay clear of flymo products… Read Full Review
Written on: 04/06/2009 by sosimple (1 review written)
After hireing a monster petrol scarifier for a garden customer, and being disappointed with the results, I bought the Flymo Lawnraker Compact 340 from Amazon for under £50 (the cost of 2 days hire!) I am very pleased with this little gem. Took about an hour and a half to really 'do' a third of an acre. One thing to remember is that it cannot be 'steered'ALWAYS lift the back wheels when turning! and obviously stop the motor when doing so, otherwise yous might overheat too. Also make sure you… Read Full Review
Written on: 02/06/2009 by asprice65 (1 review written)
Bought aFlymo Lawnraker in April 09.
Lasted for two uses. On the third use the motor drive pinion dis-integrated. This was on short grass in good weather.
Attempted to fix. Spare parts not available without buying entire new motor - making cost of repair uneconomic… Read Full Review
Written on: 01/06/2009
Used a Flymo Lawnraker 3 times. On the third time the motor drive pinion and belt disintegarated. This was on short grass in dry weather.
No spares available to to fix unless I bought a whole new motor - making it uneconomic to repair… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/05/2009
I bought this Flymo lawn rake, It worked for less than 5 minute when we started to smell burnt rubber, and it went dead… Read Full Review
Written on: 25/04/2009
The Flymo Lawnraker Compact 340 motor lasts no longer than 1hr, had it apart and the belt is too tight making the motor seize due to stress… Read Full Review
Written on: 16/04/2009 by mjh1 (1 review written)
The Flymo Lawnraker Compact 340 worked well for 5 hours
After around 5 hours work in two sessions,I had to replace all of the 42 tines and started up the machine.It packed in !!!
It appears that the gear on the motor which drives the belt had chewed up the drive belt,because of the wear on the plastic gear.You can only buy a new motor as the plastic gear is integral to the motor and not available separately from the motor.Cost to replace plus labour is £60 ++… Read Full Review
Written on: 04/04/2009 by mycraigydon (1 review written)
The motor of our Flymo Lawnraker Compact 340 burnt out after around a total of five hours use - two sessions of 2 1/2 hours each. it was at the highest setting and used after mowing. The motor was not labouring and only a couple of tines broke so I was not abusing it. I also made sure the side and internal air vents were kept clean of debris too! Not for large lawns, may be OK for regular maintainance of postage stamp size gardens where it is used for just 20 mins each time… Read Full Review
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Still remember the classic PC-in-a-keyboard concept by Commodore? Now the company is back once again to produce that legend, this time revamped, and refreshed for the modern technology era.
Read on to find out more…
The classic Commodore, once loved by many for the it's legendary Commodore 64, the all-in-one PC in a keyboard during its early days. The company is now back, and soon to be launching the revamped and refreshed version of the legend.
The Commodore spots a sleek, anodized aluminium shell, instead of the classic beige. Physical size of it stands at about 17.5 inches wide, 2 inches tall, taking up less room and touted as the low energy PC category.
The Commodore also spot several I/Os, including 4 USB ports, PS/2 ports, and even the legacy ports such as COM and printer ports. Commodore also allows connection of up to 2 monitors throught its VGA and DVI ports. It even has gigabit LAN port.
At the side, the new Commodore even features a DVD writer, something that even the old classic doesn't have.
If the external design doesn't blow you away, the innards is even more attractive, powered by Intel Core 2 Duo or Quad processor, Intel G31 Express Chipset, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, it's like power packed into a keyboard. New Commodore also have room for 3.5″ HDD, and comes with any OS of your choice (*Mac OS X Snow Leopard not supported and must be customer installed).
The new Commodore is due to be out in Spring 2010. Price is still unknown at this time.
For more information, visit: Commodore USA
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad @ 1333MHz FSB LGA775 up to 95W. Intel® Pentium® D Processors with Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Celeron® D processor, support from 1.3GHz ~ 3.4GHz 1333MHz System Bus. Supporting 9x, 5x & 6x series processors with EM64T.
Intel G31 Express Chipset
2xDDR2 SDRAM sockets, populated up to 4GB. Supports PC2-5300 667MHz & PC2- 6400 800MHz.
Integrated Serial ATA controller facilitates high-speed transfers at up to 3Gbps for each of the four ports. Allows easier hard drive upgrades and expansion for new SATA optical drives. 2x SATA2 ports.
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. 3D enhancements enable greater flexibility and scalability and improved realism with support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 2.0, OpenGL 1.4. Intel® Graphics also support the highest levels of the Windows 7 Aero experience. Stunning media, incredible visuals and new 3D capabilities. For business users, Intel validates the chipset, processor, graphics and software stack to provide a well-tested platform with support for Microsoft* Windows 7,Vista, Windows* XP, Linux (top distributions) and OS/2 (SciTech). Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 3.0 supports up to 289MB of Shared Video Memory;
system memory is allocated where it is needed dynamically. Supports built-in Dual/Multi-Monitor windows displays using LCD monitor & DVI external display.
1 Gigabit (GbE) Fast Ethernet, using Realtek RTL 8168B/8111C.
Optional removable 2.5″ hard disk drive.
Realtek AL888 High Definition Audio enables premium Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and six channels of enhanced sound quality and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. Audio is fully compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec. Two built-in 2.5watt stereo speakers with three audio jacks for Audio Out, Line-in, and Microphone.
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Brazil's president-elect Dilma Rousseff. Photo by Jefferson Bernardes/AFP/Getty Images
Dilma Rousseff won Brazil's presidential runoff on Sunday, making her the first female president of South America's largest and most populous country. She campaigned on — and now faces the challenges of — improving Brazil's infrastructure, education and health care.
Rousseff, a former Marxist rebel who later became outgoing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's energy minister and chief of staff, bested the opposition candidate, Sao Paulo Gov. Jose Serra, by receiving 56 percent of the vote to his 44 percent.
"Rousseff's victory represents an endorsement of the signature achievements of Lula's two terms in office: job creation and government social programs that have moved nearly 30 million people into the lower-middle class," wrote Julia Sweig in an analysis for the Council on Foreign Relations.
Rousseff's ruling Workers Party and its allies also won a majority of seats in the lower house and Senate, which will help her pass legislative proposals that are widely expected to continue Lula's policies.
However, infrastructure that is straining under Brazil's economic advancements poses a challenge. "The roads, ports, airports are not able to keep up with the economy, so there are huge delays for exports and imports because they just don't have the capacity to deal with the quantities," said Solana Pyne, a GlobalPost reporter in Rio de Janeiro.
Education also is a problem. Rousseff has promised to take some of the money from oil reserves found off the coast and invest it in education, including paying teachers more and raising its standards, said Pyne.
Rousseff also has said she wants to address the over-stressed and under-performing public health care system, which has forced many to seek private health insurance.
And although it was not a defining element of her campaign, Rousseff said in her victory speech in the capital, Brasilia, that she would work to advance gender equity, reported the BBC.
"I am here stating my first post-election commitment: to honor Brazilian women so that this fact — unprecedented until now — becomes something normal and can be repeated and expanded in companies, public institutions, and organizations that are representative of our entire society," she said.
"There is a big problem with gender equity here in terms of women still making on average far less than men," said Pyne. "While they have a woman president, women's involvement in Congress is very low."
One of her first tasks will be reaching out to the opposition after an acrimonious campaign, added Pyne.
"She's kind of in a position now to reach out and say 'I want to talk to everybody' and try to smooth over some of these divisions to make it easier for her to govern," Pyne said.
Rousseff will be inaugurated on Jan. 1. Reuters looks at some possible members of her cabinet.
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meandering thoughts on baking, writing, and other quotidian pleasures
Thursday, May 07, 2009
daily bliss: blossoming
"Wow--you're a builder?" Lily said with admiration.
"So to speak," Sam said quietly, trying to hide his excitement at doing a real building project, however small. Building things out of wood, with his own hands and carefully selected and cared for tools, was Sam's untapped passion.
Ugh. BAD.
In my defense, I wrote this cliched dialog and character info in 2003.
In my defense, I've written much better scenes, which I'll share with you another day.
I'm now trying to decide if I can salvage anything from this 213 page silly story, Surprise Developments, and craft a compelling manuscript. Will this long and rambling seed of a story blossom into something real and good? Only time--and many hours collaging, drafting, and revising--will tell.
Back on St. Patrick's day I wrote about my geranium, which was sending up spindly branches, reaching for the weak sunlight of those late winter days.
As the one spot of growing green inside my house (the lucky bamboo is fairly static these days), the geranium has captured my attention. Every day I check to see if it needs water, if it needs to be turned around for more even exposure to the sun. Such careful tending and constant affection have resulted in a plant that has filled out and is beginning to blossom indoors.
It's about time to start hardening the plant off, setting it outside during the warm, sun-drenched days, and bringing it inside during the frost-flirting nights, but somehow I can't send it outdoors before the first flowers come into bloom.
And so each morning I check the buds, and each morning they're one step closer to full flowering. This is not a task for the impatient. My geranium, perhaps feeling comfortable and safe inside (yes, I realize I'm anthropomorphizing), is in no hurry to bloom. Perhaps it will flourish even more when set outside. There's a certain risk at this liminal stage, nicely expressed by obsessive diarist and fascinating writer Anaïs Nin:
And then the day came,
when the risk
to remain tight
in a bud
was more painful
than the risk
it took
to Blossom.
It's kind of like writing. And kind of like life.
As cliche as it is to wax poetic about the magical transformation of Spring, every year I'm struck with wonder once again: the dull, barren landscape slowly wakes up, shakes off survival mode, and thrives with a steady diet of sun and rain. We--plants, humans and other animals--take those risks to blossom out of our comfortable, winter-worn interiority into something more beautiful and whole.
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The ajax portfolio does not support this feature but if you link to the single entry pages without ajax you can display the related entries (i.e. like the demo website here: http://kriesi.at/themes/eunoia/portfolio-item/nice-image/ ). Related entries are displayed based on the portfolio categories (if a post shares one or more categories with the current entry it's a related entry).
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Dancing With the Stars kicked off its "Most Memorable Year" week on Monday, and for Jana Kramer, that meant a routine dedicated to her 9-month-old daughter, Jolie.
Kramer performed a contemporary dance set to "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride, alongside her partner, Gleb Savchenko, and the pair pulled off an amazing number that brought the audience and judges to tears.
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Kramer and Savchenko spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner after the show, where the country singer opened up about the emotional number, and getting to dance in front of her little girl, who was in the audience to watch her moms' performance.
"It was an emotional night but a happy night," Kramer shared. "Gleb choreographed an amazing routine for my daughter and just everything that I've been through and I feel like we were able to share that in the story… I'm really proud of it."
In the pre-taped segment before her live routine, Kramer opened up about welcoming her little girl, telling Savchenko, "I feel like, since I've had Jolie, I'm the strongest I've ever been in my entire life. She has completely given me strength that I didn't even know was possible for me to have."
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She also got candid about suffering as the victim of domestic abuse, and how she wants her daughter to grow up to know she shouldn't have to deal with that kind of trauma.
"I never want my daughter to ever go through what I went through," Kramer said in the pre-recorded package, referring to her abusive relationship with first husband, Michael Gambino. "I never want her to [think] she's not good enough, and I want my daughter to know that no man should ever put their hands on her, because she's beautiful."
After her and Savchenko's stunning number, which earned them a formidable score of 26 out of 30, Kramer ran out to the audience to hug her baby girl, who was wearing headphones to protect her ears from the roar of the DWTS audience.
PHOTOS: Stars Share Pics of Their Cute Kids
"When I saw her [in the audience], I was like, 'Ahhh!'" she recounted to ET after the show. "Gleb was like, 'Eyes down! You need to focus. Give me one minute, 30 seconds of this.'"
"She's a good luck charm," Savchenko said of Jolie. "We're gonna bring her in the audience every week."
Kramer also dished on opening up about her past struggles, and the support she's gotten from her fans.
"It's been tough because everyone always judges a book by its cover. You never know someone's inner struggle, you never know what people have been through," she said. "I'm happy now that people are finally getting to know me -- the real me."
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Dax McCarty scored in the 13th minute and FC Dallas hung on for a 1-1 tie to eliminate defending MLS Cup champion Real Salt Lake from the playoffs on Saturday night.
Dallas outscored Real Salt Lake 3-2 in the two-game aggregate-goal series. Substitute Robbie Findley scored in the 79th minute for Real Salt Lake. Five minutes earlier, Findley put a point-blank header off the crossbar.
Dallas will play Los Angeles or Seattle in the Western Conference finals.
David Ferreira laid a long pass ahead to Brek Shea, who started for the first time since Sept. 15. Shea chested the bouncing ball to McCarty, who beat keeper Nick Rimando.
Real Salt Lake played without Javier Morales, who received a second yellow card in the second half of the first game.
FC Dallas played without Atiba Harris, sent off late in the first match.


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What. The. Hell?
That's my initial reaction to this press release about the alleged wanton and disgusting poaching and wastage of 16 deer and two elk in Central Oregon.
Actually, my reaction is stronger than that, but I've been warned about using that word on our blog.
This makes my blood absolutely boil. I'm about to lose my cool.
Did these three teens use the winter range as their private shooting gallery, as the Oregon State Police allege?
It goes right along with ODFW's large study, reported on originally by The Oregonian, which showed that illegal kill basically accounts for as much if not slightly more dead mule deer in Central Oregon than the legal take.
And the poachers have the temerity to shoot does.
So much for ever building the herd back up.
We're trying to get a comment out of the defendants.
Meanwhile, here are details, a pic and charges against the alleged poachers from a press release:
An eight-month investigation by Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division, with the assistance of U.S. Forest Service law enforcement and Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, led to multiple wildlife-related charges for three individuals involved with the unlawful take and waste of deer and elk in the Metolius Wildlife Management Unit.
Senior Trooper Mark Prodzinski and Senior Trooper Charles Lindberg began the investigation when locks were discovered shot off gates leading to critical mule deer winter range habitat. Headless mule deer bucks were found and their meat wasted, as were mule deer does that were shot and left to waste.
OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers worked Wildlife Enforcement Decoy (WED) operations and late night patrols in the area with the assistance of air flight patrols. During the investigation, troopers found other evidence of illegal deer poaching in different areas of the Metolius Unit.
Evidence accumulated during the investigation identified three main suspects who are facing charges in Deschutes, Jefferson and Jackson counties. They are identified as:
* COLE A. CRAIG, age 18, from Bend
* TYLER S. MITCHELL, age 18, from Gold Hill
* SPENCER A. GREENE, age 17, from Sisters
Over the weekend, CRAIG was taken into custody and lodged in the Deschutes County Jail on local area charges. He was also cited to appear in Jefferson County Circuit Court on charges for allegations in that County. MITCHELL was cited to appear on charges in Jackson County. GREENE was cited to appear in Jefferson County Circuit Court for Taking Deer Closed Season and 3 counts of Aiding in a Wildlife Violation.
Charges for CRAIG include Taking Deer Closed Season (Jefferson – 8 counts, Deschutes – 1 count); Taking Elk Closed Season (Jefferson – 2 counts); Waste of Wildlife – Deer (Jefferson – 7 counts, Deschutes – 1 count); Waste of Wildlife – Elk (Deschutes – 2 counts); and, Hunting with Aid of Artificial Light (Jefferson – 3 counts).
MITCHELL was cited for in Jackson County for Unlawful Possession of Deer Parts (6 counts). He was also cited to appear in Deschutes and Jefferson County for Taking Deer Closed Season (Jefferson – 5 counts, Deschutes – 1 count); Waste of Wildlife (Jefferson – 3 counts, Deschutes – 1 count); Hunting with Aid of Artificial Light (Jefferson – 3 counts); and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree (Jefferson – 1 count).
The investigation is continuing.


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Let your aerobic speed (speed at MAF) be your guide. If you start lifting weights and your MAF tests start to decline, or your resting heart rate gets elevated for a prolonged period of time, then bad. If you keep on improving and RHR stays the same or slightly improves, then the weights aren't a problem. Mark Allen did strength training in his later years during the base period and had no problem. Twice a week with 2-3 recovery days in between (from his book Fit Soul Fit Body). Just follow your MAF tests and RHR and you can't go wrong.
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text: Cape Town - PriceCheck's online business model can offer consumers more variety with their digital online purchases, said PriceCheck.co.za"We offer a wide variety of products from different suppliers online. Our first priority is to get big brand shops online, but we can help fulfil the shopping needs of people without them having to leave their desks," PriceCheck founder Kevin Tucker told News24.The company has been operating since 2006 and allows users of its website to browse products before deciding on a purchase. Products can be compared on price and users are directed to vendors' websites to make a purchase.Online shopping is the way to go and PriceCheck is advancing this online business model for the the country in the long term.The site has been revamped to add more functionality for users and improve the accuracy of its search, but not everybody is enthusiastic about the online business model in SA."We are focused on retail and our approach has not gone online yet," Computer Mania's Charl Adams told News24. "There are so many traders online and it doesn't fit with our structure at the moment. Retail works for us," he added.Online reputation"They would be in competition with us, they're really just an agent. We would have to pay for a sale and I have sales people in my business already," Incredible Connection CEO Dave Miller told News24.But Tucker insisted that an online strategy was essential for companies and described that one had to build an online reputation the same way as a retail reputation - with good service."Retail is great in the short term, but in the long term you need an online strategy. We have our Trusted Shop programme that we use to evaluate shops. You have to be listed with us for at least six months, have a secure payment gateway, and provide full contact details," Tucker said.Companies that fulfil these requirements would be identified on the PriceCheck website as trusted, and even big brand shops would have to earn the label, he added.Miller, though, said that he sees "more value" in consumer advocacy website like HelloPeter.com where people can comment on the service they receive from vendors."What's the level of service like (with PriceCheck)? I don't see any other big names there. I'm not knocking them, but I just don't see value in it. I see far more value in Hello Peter where we register and respond to customers' complaints."CompetitionTucker said that PriceCheck gave everyone the ability to compete and that users would be allowed to leave reviews of shops and products purchased."Our core business model is referring traffic to shops, it's a great ROI (return on investment) model. We give free exposure to merchants and we send them highly qualified users."He conceded that some people browsed the site and made their purchase elsewhere, but was bullish about the value of the user experience."We have 170 shops registered and over four million products on offer. Sure, there's a fair number of people who browse - that's unique to South Africa - but next time they might decide to buy," Tucker said.- Follow Duncan on Twitter


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At least four people saw a man sexually assault two teen girls at a Wilton Manors emergency shelter earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
"This is an isolated incident," said Sgt. Chuck Howard, Wilton Manors Police spokesman.
Howard said a witness came forward "a few days" after the incident that happened before dawn on Jan. 7 at Kids In Distress, an emergency shelter.
Howard said that with help from witnesses, police were able to identify the two teen victims staying at the shelter. He said the witnesses were other residents of the shelter.
Meanwhile, two employees were fired at the shelter for lack of supervision.
"The safety and care of our children on our campus is our number one priority," said Kids in Distress CEO Mark Dhooge.
He said the employees should have supervised the two teens at that time of night on a consistent, one-on-one basis.
"The girls were checked on periodically, however our staff did not provide continuous direct supervision," he added.
He said the two teens were taken advantage of, and he urged the public to help find the man behind the sexual assault.
"We are shocked and appalled and have taken appropriate measures to provide the appropriate follow-up in regards to forensic exams and counseling for these children," he said.
Dhooge, who has been with Kids in Distress for 19 years, says it has never had an incident like this one.
"I'm angry, I'm appalled at the level of hurt that these girls probably felt, " he said.
Police said there is surveillance video of the suspect, but not the sexual acts.
He said police were not going to immediately release the video, and that the video was "not very good."
"I hope they catch this guy," said Don Ruiz, who lives across the street from the shelter. "I keep an eye on things around here," he said, having lived off of NE 9th Avenue for six years.
Police on Tuesday released a sketch of the suspect. They added that he was possibly in the military and told the children that he recently lost his wife.
Anyone who knows the man or has information about him is asked to call police at 954-390-2165.
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The Difference Between Swedish Massage and Traditional Thai Massage
There is nothing like a full body massage to soothe aching nerves, tried feet or simply heal the persistent sore back.
June 24, 2014 (Newswire.com) - There are various forms and types of massages performed by trained professional not only to give pleasure and relaxation but also to treat various aliments.
Among the various forms of massage, the Thai massage and the Swedish massage have gained immense popularity. Thai Traditional massage is based on the principles of Asian energy (chi) flow balancing theories that form the foundation of traditional Asian medicine. The concept of Thai massage focuses less on the manipulation of the deep tissues and more on stimulation of pressure points and use of yoga asana to open the flow of chi. Traditional Thai massage is often used as remedial massage therapy not only among the local populace but all over the world.
Swedish massage as the name suggest is a Western massage style. This type of massage is used to relieve pain and reduce swelling, to relax muscles, and to speed the healing process following strain and sprain injuries. Swedish massage involves manipulation of the deep tissues and is predominantly used as a remedial massage therapy for sports massage or neuromuscular massage. The term "Swedish" massage is actually only recognized in English and Dutch speaking countries, and in Hungary. Elsewhere (including Sweden) the style is referred to as "classic massage".
Thai Traditional massage can be performed while with clothes on the body on a mat placed on the floor or a low lying solid bed with soft but firm mattress on top. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is often provided for the client to use. No oils are used in Thai massage. An average Thai massage session can last anywhere from one to two hours. Prior to the massage the therapist discuss the problem or requirement of the receiver and then will directs the body into a series of stretches accompanied by acupressure, reflexology or other touch techniques using their hands, finger, knuckle, thumb, elbows knees and feet.
Swedish massage is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology, as opposed to energy work on "meridiens" or sen lines in Asian massage systems. Usually a Swedish or deep tissue massage last for 50 or 60-minutes. However a 75 or 90-minute gives the therapist more time to work the muscle tissue and achieve results.
Benefits of Thai Massage compared to Swedish massage.
While Swedish massage is a great way to treat muscle strains and pains, temporary body and muscle relaxation Thai massage looks after the well being of the body and mind. Thai massage can lower your heart rate, your blood pressure, and decrease feelings of anxiety. The redirection of chi along the meridians stimulates self-healing and proper organ functioning. The benefits of Traditional Thai massage can be listed as.
- Relaxation
- Calming of the mind and spirit
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph
- Decreased stress
- Increased flexibility and Range of Motion
- Increased and balanced energy.
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The never-at-a-loss-for-words Michael Kors pipes in on his latest Miami offering.
It's official: Michael Kors can do no wrong. From finance to entertainment, the designer has transcended fashion circles to become a household name. In addition to his collection boutique at Bal Harbour Shops, this month, he's opening his fourth Miami-Dade lifestyle concept store at Village of Merrick Park (342 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 866.709.5677, michaelkors.com). Fans can expect everything from studded cheetah-print high-tops to Hamilton totes in distressed python, as well as the full assortment of MICHAEL Michael Kors clothing and accessories, plus plenty of handbags.
So, why another lifestyle store?
It's a great one-stop shop for what a woman needs in her daily life. You can buy everything from an ultraluxe bag to a flip-flop.
You've opened these types of stores at Dadeland Mall, The Falls and Aventura. Why did it take so long to open one closer to the city center?
As much as I like glamour, I'm very pragmatic. We had to wait until the perfect location became available, and we feel that [Merrick Park's] atmosphere is ideal.
Do you like to spend time in Miami?
I love it! It's hot, and it has a beach, which are my two favorite things about a location. I love that it has culture and diversity, but that you can cross the street and be in the water.
Any must-visits?
I always stay at The St. Regis in Bal Harbour and make stops at Vizcaya, Lincoln Road, Joe's Stone Crab and Michael's Genuine.
What is fall 2013's must-have trend?
Animal prints! And we've got them in everything from sneakers to cross-body bags. They're perfect for someone who's not up for a head-to-toe look, but wants to add a little attitude to her look.
Considering your vast experience judging fashion, how do we fare in your opinion?
Miami women aren't afraid to take risks, and they love glamour—you can always find someone in jewels and heels on the sand. I love the juxtaposition of a bikini and a statement necklace. I wouldn't change a thing!