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Brazil legend Cafu believes midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is the most impressive part of the Germany team.
Joachim Low's side are among the favourites for this summer's World Cup - which will be held in the iconic right-back's homeland.
Cafu is impressed with the threat the Germans pose this summer but has picked the Bayern Munich star as the standout individual.
"Germany have a strong team who have performed well recently. Along with Brazil they're among the favourites," he told Kicker.
"What impresses me most is Bastian Schweinsteiger. He is a complete player who has been an enormous help to his team, Bayern."
Cafu also praised the quality of Philipp Lahm, who could yet feature in midfield at the World Cup, despite spending the vast majority of his career at full-back.
"He is really fantastic. He is just as good on the right as on the left. He's a player that every coach would like to have on their team."


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Traveling by train has long been this writers favorite form of transportation. Settling in and watching the world roll by gives you time to think and relax. Over the past few years I've been lucky enough to be travel on Amtrak a number of times and even a few times in their Business Class on the Northeast Regional routes. So, I was more than happy to hear that Amtrak is upgrading one of my favorite trains by adding a Business Class car to the train.
The Cardinal (Trains 50 & 51) has long been known as one of the most scenic routes on the national Amtrak network. In January, Amtrak upgraded this route by equipping the train with a Business Class car, it is an even more comfortable way to travel from New York to Chicago, via Washington; through beautiful and historic scenic areas like Charlottesville, Va, White Sulphur Springs, Va.; the rolling hills of West Virginia, traveling through Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The new Business Class service complements the current premium Sleeping Class car service already offered on the route.
Amtrak is now offering their business class for $51 per person (or less), passengers can enjoy bonus Amtrak Guest Rewards® points and the following amenities:
• Spacious leather seats in a car reserved for Business class
• Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
• Complimentary AmtrakConnect® Wi-Fi as cellular data service permits along the route
• Complimentary access to the Metropolitan Lounge at Chicago Union Station
• Access to Philadelphia's Club Acela at 30th Street Station for $20 a person
The Cardinal operates three days weekly in both direction offering unforgettable views of the Southeast's stunning natural beauty. Passengers will see gently rolling horse country, the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and the wild white-water rivers of West Virginia as they can only be seen by train. Heading westward, the train rolls along the banks of the mighty Ohio River — from the quaint towns of Ashland and Maysville to the river city of Cincinnati. From there, the journey continues to the skylines of Indianapolis and Chicago. In addition to Business class, Sleeping car upgrades are also available on the Cardinal, as well as Coach class seating that offers more room than almost any other transportation mode.
If you world like to learn more about this, check out Amtrak.com or the original press release.


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Watch Randy Travis Surprise Kane Brown During 'Three Wooden Crosses' Cover
Kane Brown got a surprise visit from Randy Travis while he was performing Travis' "Three Wooden Crosses" at a radio station event.
Kane Brown got a surprise visit from Randy Travis while he was performing Travis' "Three Wooden Crosses" at a radio station event.
If you've been living in the woods, off the grid, without internet the past few weeks, let's get you updated. George Strait has a new box set coming out in November, Strait Out Of The Box: Part 2...
Kane Brown goes back to his roots with a new rendition of Trace Adkins' "Every Light in the House."
David Nail brought his emotionally raw, vocally smooth sound to Vince Gill's slow-swinging, gospel-infused "When I Call Your Name" for the CMA Awards 50th anniversary Forever Country cover series.
Lucie Silvas is mesmerizing during her cover of "Always on My Mind," made famous by Willie Nelson. Silvas performed as a part of the CMA's Forever Country series, which pays tribute to country music's classics.
Ok, they really need to box these up and sell 'em. In honor of George Strait's new box set that will be out in November, several acts have been asked to cover their favorite Strait classics...
With the new Strait Out Of The Box: Part 2 box set coming out in November, artists are celebrating by covering their favorite King George songs...
George Strait has a new collection of music coming out this November, Strait Out Of The Box: Part 2. In honor of the upcoming box set, Aaron Watson covered his favorite George Strait song...
Easton Corbin is known for his unique brand of traditional country, but at a recent show, he switched things up for fans when he decided to try his hand at Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself."
A video of the late Jesse Morris performing Johnny Cash has resurfaced and has Cash fans awed at the striking resemblance between the two singers' voices. Morris is shown in a four-minute clip busking while singing "Sunday Morning Comin' Down," and the resemblance is eerie.
Thomas Rhett fans got a very special treat over the weekend. During a concert in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday night (Aug. 27), Rhett brought out surprise guest Ashton Kutcher.
Eric Church performed a cover of "Hallelujah" during his first of two shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater.


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Course Descriptions
Contact Us
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
When do the classes start?
CUL4 - Culinary (Feb 20, 2017 - May 19, 2017)
CUL5 - Culinary (Start Apr 17, 2017 - Jul 14, 2017)
CUL6 - Culinary (Jun 12, 2017 - Sep 8, 2017)
CUL7- Culinary (Aug 7, 2017 - Oct 27, 2017)
CUL8 - Culinary (Oct 2, 2017 - Dec 22, 2017)
HK8 - Housekeeping (Mar 20, 2017 - May 19, 2017)
HK9 - Housekeeping (Apr 17, 2017 - Jun 16, 2017)
HK10- Housekeeping (May 15, 2017 - Jul 14, 2017)
HK11 - Housekeeping (Jun 12, 2017 - Aug 11, 2017)
HK12 - Housekeeping (Jul 10, 2017 - Aug 31, 2017)
HK13- Housekeeping (Aug 7, 2017- Sep 29, 2017)
HK14 - Housekeeping (Sep 4, 2017 - Oct 27, 2017)
HK15 - Housekeeping (Oct 2, 2017 - Nov 24, 2017
What type of programs are offered?
At present we offer a Housekeeping Program & a Culinary program
Coming soon Food & Beverage Service and Additional Languages (Mandarin, German and Spanish)
How are the programs structured?
One month of each program is dedicated to a Hospitality English Course
The remaining time is made up of classroom sessions & practical Hands on sessions
Two day Interview skills workshop – prior to a cruise line interview
How much do the programs cost?
Housekeeping Program cost Rp 12,000,000
Culinary Program cost Rp 15,200,000
What is included in the cost?
English, classroom and practical instruction
Text books
Academic supplies, including all cooking supplies, utensils and food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day (Mon-Fri)
Interview skills seminar prior to your cruise line interview
How long is each program?
Housekeeping Program is two months long plus a two day interview skills workshop
Culinary Program is three months long, plus a two day interview skills workshop
How am I assessed during the program?
Students will be assessed with a combination of written assessments and observations during practical sessions
If I successfully complete the program am I guaranteed an interview with a cruise line?
All students that successfully complete the program will interview with a cruise line
How do I get more information and apply?
Hospitality Training website www.cti-training.com
Are accommodation and meals provided?
All students receive breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays (Monday through Friday). This is included in your tuition. Students are responsible for their own meals on the weekends.
Accommodation is optional
Rp. 1,000,000 for Housekeeping Program (two months)
Rp. 1,500,000 for Culinary Program (three months)
If I am accepted for enrollment, how do I pay my tuition?
Payment for tuition should be sent in IDR currency to the following bank account:
Bank name: BNI
Branch: Senayan, Jakarta Acct.
No.: 0496352377
Name: Bpk. Mario Jesus Guevara
Where is school located?
Campus Batam Tourism Polytechnic,
Jl. Gajah Mada, The Vitka City Complex,
Tiban Ayu, Batam, Kepri, Indonesia
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text: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will soon spend $2.3 million to purchase OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Tests to distribute to state health departments and public-health clinics around the country, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The tests, made by OraSure Technologies, can detect the presence of HIV antibodies in about 20 minutes, allowing outreach workers to administer the tests and give results in just minutes, instead of the wait of several days needed for results from other HIV antibody tests. The rapid test kits can also be used by outreach workers at mobile testing sites, allowing more testing of at-risk individuals in areas with high HIV prevalence rates. The CDC spent $4 million on the rapid test kits in 2004.


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For even more photos, follow us on Instagram @twmxdotcom
In between races, we took some time to browse our hard drives and look at photos taken throughout the year. We'll highlight each shot in a daily post, with the image sized to fit your computer screen or smartphone and described with a small backstory…
Supercross rookie Austin Forkner is not an unknown name in 2017. In fact, the speedy and charismatic kid pitted under the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki awning earned the 2016 Rookie of the Year honors in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series and already has more fans than some of the marquee 450 riders. But he's still a Supercross rookie, and Anaheim One was round one for him. Speed was not an issue, but unfortunately a big get off in the whoops prevented him from moving anywhere further than a still-impressive 8th place when the checkers fell. I have known Austin since he's been on Superminis, and I'm excited to see where on the results sheet his talent brings him weekend in San Diego. I have a feeling he'll be challenging for a win here very soon…
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A Pilot Study of Adjuvant Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide Followed by Paclitaxel Plus Sorafenib in Women With Node Positive or High-Risk Early Stage Breast Cancer
Primary Objectives The primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of
doxorubicin / cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel in combination with sorafenib in
patients with early stage node positive or otherwise high-risk breast cancer.
Secondary Objectives The secondary objectives are to assess activity in the form of
recurrence-free-interval, distant recurrence-free interval,and overall survival in this
pilot study of doxorubicin / cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel in combination with
sorafenib in patients with early stage node positive or otherwise high-risk breast cancer.
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
The Safety and Tolerability of Protocol Treatment, Defined as the Percentage of Patients Experiencing Severe or Life-threatening Side Effects Per CTCAE Version 3.0.
18 Months
Denise Yardley, M.D.
Study Chair
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
United States: Institutional Review Board
May 2007
April 2011
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|Chattanooga Oncology Hematology Associates
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ISTANBUL, Turkey, JUNE 25, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople praised John Paul II in this city's Catholic cathedral, saying the Pope's witness enables the world to believe that peace is possible.
The patriarch's address June 17 was in the context of a congress promoted by the Catholic bishops' conference and the apostolic nunciature in Turkey, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of John Paul II's pontificate.
According to Monsignor Georges Marovitch, spokesman of the bishops' conference: "The presence of Bartholomew I at the meeting has represented an important ecumenical gesture. Moreover, it has been the first time that a patriarch speaks in the cathedral of Istanbul."
Addressing the topic "John Paul II and the Service of Peace," Bartholomew I recalled that "the action of the Pope is marked by an impassioned quest for peace and this stems from his faith in the words of Jesus — with greater reason now that the world knows war and terrorism."
"His stature of moral and religious leader, not only for Catholics, but for all men and women of good will, has its origin in a profound personal faith and in the conviction that this faith must be lived in a way that others see the truth, understand justice and find peace," the patriarch added.
"To be such an example is really a grave mission," the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians stressed, according to a report by the SIR news agency.
The ecumenical patriarch especially praised the Holy Father's efforts to establish contact with other Christians, and with Jews and Muslims.
Bartholomew I, who is considered "first among equals" in the Orthodox world, said that Christian unity would encourage peace.
"While we contemplate the world of today and weep tears over the death and destruction, can we allow ourselves anything other than a decided effort to find unity?" he asked.
The traditional visit of a delegation of the ecumenical patriarchate is expected this Sunday, the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. The Holy See reciprocates with a visit to the Orthodox patriarchate on Nov. 30, the feast of St. Andrew.


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"Couples who play together stay together" isn't just the Marriage Counselor Cliché of 2004; it's practically a mantra for this year's crop of couple-bands. Is this the summer of love all over again? Viva Voce certainly makes it feel that way.
Both parties' notoriously diverse tastes range from '70s proggy pop-rock, like ELO and The Alan Parsons Project, to late-'60s soul, bombastic electronica and the contemporary indie canon, and it shows throughout 2003's stellar Lovers Lead the Way (Asthmatic Kitty). Critically acclaimed classical guitarist Anita Robinson and her husband, Kevin, moved from Arkansas to Tennessee to Portland in the last decade; it's no wonder that the two full-lengths they've released during that time are as informed by swampy-sounding aromas of Smoky Mountain acoustics, as they are by adventurous Northwestern rock.
The disparate amalgam of sounds that Viva Voce has embraced, masticated and reformed always achieves a natural-sounding synthesis--as with any solid couple, their differences are the strengths that make them successful. Although the act of lumping source material from various genres into a rock-ish fusion isn't new, Viva Voce uses their kickass palette to paint velvety-thick pop songs that directly tribute sunny psychedelic pop. And Kevin's big on the particulars involved in capturing those bright sounds: as a writer at Larry Crane's famous and geek worthy Tape Op magazine, he gabs brilliantly about the minutia of recording. His warm treatments shine brilliantly on Lovers; when Anita busts out a not-to-be-forgotten fuzz solo on "Red-D-Lish," you'll wish that you, too, played with your spouse.


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Blurryface is the much anticipated second studio album from twenty one pilots. On the follow up to their highly successful debut Vessel, the band worked with famed producers Mike Elizondo, Mike Crossey, Tim Anderson and Ricky Reed to craft a genre-bending collection of dynamic and diverse songs.
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70 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Musically & Intellectually: ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER!!!,
May 16, 2015ByCalvin Haneline (United States) –This review is from: Blurryface (Audio CD)This is an awesome album! I received it in the mail today as a preorder through their website. As with previous albums, Twenty One Pilots keep up their consistent theme of thoughtful/philosophical poetry based lyrics, which are written by the singer, Tyler Joseph. The sound of the music itself is kind of a passionate and genre-bridging mix of rap, rock, indie pop, hip hop, emo, electronic and reggae music (which varies depending on the song). Plus the singer both raps and sings in most songs. The singer also plays the keyboard, piano, ukulele and bass guitar. The drummer, Josh Dun (it's a two-member band), is very talented too! I first heard this band locally a few years ago at Arkansas State University, where they stole the show as an opener to the great live band Neon Trees.
They seem to have a deep religious theme in most of their songs (especially the ones that aren't top singles), as with many of the songs the singer seems to actually be singing to God, while others have clear religious references. However, even as an agnostic (unknowing/undecided) I don't mind in the least bit as I sing along, because it seems more like existentialism, which emphasizes the free and responsible individual who is determining their own development in the face of the disorientation and confusion of an apparently absurd world, rather than evangelism/preaching (which in my opinion it is not).
That's just what I get out of them anyway, and you might get something different from them, but for me it's about the critical personal pursuit of the purpose/meaning of life…dealing with one's happiness/unhappiness…and hopefully finding the joy in your beliefs to push through it all.
In my opinion, their name deserves to be mentioned alongside figures like John Lennon and Leo Tolstoy. They're that good on so many levels — musically and intellectually. They entertain me. They inspire me to create. They make me think. A+++
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"My name's Blurryface, and I care what you think…",
May 19, 2015ByDILinator (Lansing, Michigan USA) –This review is from: Blurryface (MP3 Music)
One of the bigger breakout sensations of the past few years from the indie band circuit, Twenty One Pilots (or TOP, as I will frequently refer to them from here on) are also an increasingly polarizing band, as a perusal of the early reviews for their second studio album Blurryface will verify. While their first studio album, Vessel, was hailed as a revolutionary breakout work by many, or at least a very strong opening salvo by an undeniably talented band, it seems there has begun to form a bit of a canyon of thought regarding this, their latest album. While some see Blurryface as a continuance of growth and maturity from Vessel, others see it as a step back, a disappointment compared to what they showed they were capable of in their previous albums (they have two very popular self-released albums that preceed Vessel: a self titled album, and the now unavailable Regional at Best.) So, where does the truth about Blurryface lie? Honestly, I think it's a matter of subjectivity, and personal preference. As lead singer/songwriter/piano player/scaffolding climber Tyler Joseph sings on the track titled Message Man, "These lyrics aren't for everyone, only few understand." This "understanding" he speaks of isn't an intellectual one, but rather something more innate and unexplainable. Either you listen to TOP's music, and connect with it on a deeper level than just the sonic or lyrical quality, or don't. That connection may not happen all at once, but give this dynamic duo from Ohio a little time, and you may just find their music burrowing itself into your inner psyche, and building itself a home!
As you may have guessed from my 5-Star rating, I definitely fall into the category of those deeply affected by the music of twenty one pilots (as it's typically stylized by the band, and their ardent following, the "Skeleton Clique"), and also feel like Blurryface is another excellent addition into their already sizable discography! This wasn't always the case, however, as I was one that they needed to grow on a bit before fully connecting to their unusual brand of off-kilter song structure and frenetic genre-hopping. Once the lyrical depth really hit me, which actually happened while listening to a song from their self-titled album titled "Addict With a Pen", I fell hard and fast for TOP, and have been trying to "share the love" with as many family and friends as I can ever since! I always tell people to get them a little time, and more than one listen, as they are not like much of anything else out there on the radio waves today. But I do believe there are rewards to be reaped from their music, and not just getting to groove to some awesome beats, and catchy (if occasionally a bit cheesy) lyrics!
Blurryface has been getting slowly doled out for over two months now, with the first "Single" Fairly Local being released on St. Patty's Day back in March. That was followed by Tear in My Heart, which just cracked the Top 10 on the latest edition of Mediabase's official alternative airplay chart, as it continues to climb the charts. Stressed Out, Lane Boy, and Ride all were released in advance of the album, in three consecutive weeks leading up to today, the album's official release date (though it actually ended up coming out yesterday.) Stressed Out, in particular, has seen a lot of success, and is currently still climbing the Billboard Hot 100! More on each of these Singles in the track by track to follow. Now that's it's completely released, and can be judged as a whole, how does it stack up? Whether you fall into the camp of this being a great album, or just an okay or good album, will probably hinge somewhat on how you feel about artists mixing it up, and deviating from their signature sound. For instance, Imagine Dragons created a similar rift of opinion with their release of Smoke + Mirrors earlier this year, which featured almost as many different kinds of songs as it had tracks, and most of them weren't like what made them popular in their first studio album Night Visions. TOP's second album follows that same pattern, and if you consider that deviation, or experimentation in different genres a "bad" thing, Blurryface will probably lose some stars in your book. I, however, love seeing an artist do this, assuming they can do it well, and I feel like both Imagine Dragons earlier this year, and now twenty one pilots, have done it quite well!
I'm going to do a brief track by track overview, so if you already feel your patience with this review wearing thin, just skip down to the final paragraph to get my final verdict on this album!
1. Heavydirtysoul – TOP is known for bringing it on their album opening tracks, and this one is certainly no exception! Right off the bat, you get some distorted sound effect, and then drummer Josh Dun lets loose on the drums, and Tyler Joseph starts rapping so fast…
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and I love reading people's different interpretations of them,
May 21, 2015ByVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Blurryface (Special Packaging) (Audio CD)(Not Craig, I am his daughter. I use his account.)
I have struggled with bipolar depression and cyclothymia since my freshman year of high school (I am now a sophomore in college). Nothing that I have been put through has helped more than their music. I had no doubts about this album, and they proved themselves yet again. The lyrics are art, and I love reading people's different interpretations of them. In one line he states that there are some tracks on this record that feel common. The beats of some definitely sound like they could be on the radio, but the poetry is what sets them apart. Honestly, I love that they're still fairly small because it adds the personal bond and I feel like they're my friends. I highly recommend this album, and this band as a whole.


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TEMECULA -- Tio Lopez of Aguanga thought the Cross Walk was a great event that might help bring more people to the Catholic Church.
A dyed-in-the-wool Baptist of 47 years, Robert Platte of Menifee, read about it in the newspaper and decided he had to attend.
Members of local evangelical churches have long made Cross Walk a part of their Easter weekend celebrations.
Keeping alive a Temecula tradition that stretched back to 1987, thousands of area Christians -- an interdenominational bouillabaisse -- took part in the annual Cross Walk on Good Friday, a celebration of the Easter message for area Christians.
"It's all about Jesus," Platte said, explaining why the event attracts Christians of different denominations. "The message is: Jesus was raised by God. He set the example for everyone."
Expounding on the theme, Platte unfolded a piece of paper that contained a special poem he wrote just for Easter.
After writing about the secular trappings of Easter in the first two stanzas -- the Easter Bunny, eggs and candy -- Platte details the Christian view of Easter.
"This was really about the resurrection of Jesus as an example for all,
"That our God will also lift you up as a true believer and not let you fall."
Dozens of participants carried large crosses along the now-familiar Cross Walk route, a trek of more than two miles that runs from the Temeku Theater parking lot to Sam Hicks Monument Park in Old Town.
At the park, a band from Rancho Community Church played as the crowd worshiped, prayed and mingled with fellow Christians.
Platte's cross was made of two pieces of wood, hammered together with four nails. Others carried crosses bound with rope.
The cross carried by Chris Veloz of Temecula was cut from a large piece of plywood.
Because the wood was thin, the cross ended up cutting into Veloz's shoulders during the march.
"It was a little bit of a struggle," Veloz said of his time with the cross, which was frayed at the edges that rested on his shoulders.
He quickly added that it made him appreciate all the more the enormity of Jesus's death, as chronicled at the end of the Gospels. The New Testament details that Jesus of Nazareth was forced to carry the cross on which he would end up being crucified. Christians believe that Christ's death serves as payment for their sin, and believing so is the path to salvation after physical death.
Veloz, a Temecula resident who has lived in the city for 10 years, said this year's walk was the first one he participated in, but he said his wife made the trek a few years ago.
During that year's walk the marchers were drenched by rain, he said. This year, the clouds above only threatened showers.
Veloz said the Cross Walk was a good way to celebrate Good Friday and kick off his Easter weekend celebration, which will include attending a church service Sunday and working at a food drive.
"We're trying to live the word each day," he said.
David Brockenborough and Jerusha Eddy, a Temecula 21-year-old and a Menifee 20-year-old, said the reaction from people watching the procession was one of the highlights of their morning.
As the crowd walked over the Overland Drive overpass across Interstate 15, truckers blew their horns and people below waved, Brockenborough said.
Talking about the reason why they attended the walk, Eddy said Jesus' death on the cross saved humanity from eternal damnation.
"We're here to proclaim that God died for us; we've got to live for him," she said.
To help manage the crowd of people and keep traffic flowing, Temecula police officers were stationed at busy intersections, making sure cars and pedestrians didn't mix.
The Cross Walk is sponsored by Student Venture, the high school ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International, and area churches.
Campus Crusade is an Orlando, Fla.-based nonprofit interdenominational organization that was founded at UCLA in the early 1950s.
The Cross Walk in Temecula, founded by the Sharp family, started as a small event in 1987 featuring about 70 people.
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Hi all... I have a desktop using Windows Vista and a laptop using Windows 7. Is there a simple (or not too difficult) way to transfer photos from one computer to the other. I've found myself using my laptop more than I thought I would and now need the photos stored there on my desktop. Thanks for any help...
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Go out and buy a Easy Transfer cable.
Belkin Easy Transfer Cable For Windows 7 Direct connect adapter - Hi-Speed USB
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As suggested, Easy Transfer is one way, for which you'll need to buy a special cable: Transfer files and settings from another computer
You could also use an external drive. You just copy your files from the Vista computer to the external drive then connect it to your Windows 7 computer and move the images from the external drive.
You can also set up a Workgroup (you can't use a Homegroup with anything other than Windows 7 computers).
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I had exactly the same situation and solved it by simply copying all of my desktop photos to a flash drive and pasting them into my laptop. So easy --
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I would add, specific men are being addressed in John 20:23 - our first bishops - the Apostles. You quoted John 20:21 - which also clarifies to whom Jesus is speaking (as the Father sent Me, I send you). "If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (NIV) http://bible.cc/john/20-23.htm So with John 20:21, we don't want to stop there! :-)ReplyDelete
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Ghost baby! Family photobombed by mysterious tot
THIS happy family photo was invaded by the ghost of a young drowning victim, 100 years after a river tragedy.
Kim Davison and her pal Jessie Lu took their kids swimming in the sunshine and they posed for a snap.
But when they looked at the photograph they noticed a creepy extra face swimming alongside them.
It is very white with dark eyes, skeleton-like fingers and two mystery shapes on either side of its head.
Chillingly, a little girl died in that exact spot a century earlier.
"That white head next to me with horns is not human, I can promise you that."Kim Davison
The spine-tingling pic was taken at Murphy's Hole in the Lockyer River at Helidon, south-east Queensland, Australia.
Kim has now posted it on the Toowoomba Ghost Chasers Facebook page.
She said: "That white head next to me with horns is not human, I can promise you that.
"Its fingers are on my shoulder and on my daughter's arm. They are long skeletal type fingers."
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Friday, April 21, 2017
*NEWS* Taobao Listing of TM Dolls in Perma-Panties
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No! I do not intend to buy a doll with permanent panties. I think it is a crazy idea. As much as I like AG, I hope that they won't sell well and will be phased out. But, everyone is different so maybe some buyers will think it is a great idea.ReplyDelete
I think I am done with AG!! Over the years, I have added thousands of dollars to their coffers, but honestly, the new management at Mattel has gone quite mad. They should also realize that there are adult collectors, as well. I wanted a boy doll, but they should have invested in creating a new face. Every time I look at Logan, I see Kaya. Don't even get me started on the perma-panties!! Good grief!! It makes me sad that I'm not excited about American Girl any more.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 21, 2017 at 12:18 PM
No I will not be buying Z Yang. I liked watching the videos but they did not make me want her especially with the body changes!!! I will look at the camera/video set she will have to see if they are made well enough because I would like to get them. That will be the only set that I will buy. I really am only interested in the historical dolls and only if they are of original quality! I really can not believe that Mattel is throwing away this wonderful company - I read yesterday that their sales are down 12% this quarter! SharonReplyDelete
Absolutely NOT and I really hope someone makes a better camera set because that's what we all really want anyway.ReplyDelete
I will not be buying Z. I want a #4 Asian! Also I feel like Z will basically be the 3rd GOTY doll for 2017.(A BIT MUCH) I do not buy GOTY Dolls in general, even so I am upset over the first AA AG GOTY being made from scraps instead of scratch,& then being overshadowed by Tenney who imo is not a pretty doll! I am & always will be focusing on the historical dolls. (If only AG would realize they are the heart of the company) But I also like the Truly Me line. Still my current wish list is only 12 items. I don't anticipate adding much to it next week... Perma panties I'm not going to do. Nope, won't buy them! And plastic shoes!? EVEN WORSE!! What is next?... Zip ties, perma panties, plastic shoes, holes in clothes, cheap boxes... What should a doll like that cost?? RIP AGReplyDelete
We have zero interest in a doll with permanent underwear.ReplyDelete
We did recently pick up an original bodied Tenney from Kohls, and an original bodied TM13 from an AG in TRU store.
These are featured on a Chinese reseller's account and are probably frankendolls made from spare parts and factory reject parts. Thus it means nothing that the Z-frankendoll has the Tenney hands, it is just the available spare parts being put together.ReplyDelete
I will see what it looks and feels like in person on the 27th.ReplyDelete
Rebecca Kinney, I'm with you!!!!! I really want an Asian #4 doll. She is BEAUTIFUL!! I didn't find out about her until after she was retired.😢ReplyDelete
I bought Asian doll number 4 on eBay. I looked for her for a long time but it was definitely worth the wait. She has beautiful almond shaped eyes, thick black hair, and her skin color is beautiful. Her body is bigger, too. I am so glad I bought her. She arrived in a nice outfit without underwear, She is beautiful.ReplyDelete
I am fortunate to have a nice collection of historical dolls, mostly original Pleasant Company dolls. Over the years, I have purchased some of the dolls that AG has issued under Mattel, I love Grace, Lea, and Kanani. I'm afraid that I have decided against the recent dolls. I bought new Felicity's outfit, but not Felicity. No interest in any of the others coming up, with the possible exception of the Hawaiian girl. And what if she has perma-panties? Hmmm. Well, if I like the doll and her story, and since she is a historical, I very well may get her. But I will probably start looking for a current Truly Me resale, that does not have the perma-panties, in the same color range, and swap torso's. It's not that hard. But if they don't do a good job on the face and the story, clothing and accessories, I will giver her a pass. It is sad what Mattel is doing to this brand.ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree. I would love to see a new Hawaiian doll but I am still upset about Gabby. Why can AG create a new doll, but not create a new AA doll? What does this really say? I am beyond perturbed by this and irked. I am interested in Nanea accessories that may be linked to educate about Hawaiian culture and history that I can pair with Kanani and her books. But a new 18inch AG doll for my family and I no way. Not until they fix their wayward views on doll diversity and what customers really want and will pay for. A recycled doll to represent AA girls no way. Not gonna work for me.Delete
I don't know if you listened to the podcast (in a different post on LADL), but they talk about the diversity. The person called AG and she describes that experience and how what AG was praising as being diversity for Asian dolls really isn't Asian. They did mention AA dolls as well to further show how the company really isn't diverse. Then talked about how the money may play into the choices. The person is supposed to write to the board of directors. Based on the talk, it sounded like none of the hosts were familiar with AG history or collections. I decided to leave comment, with hopes that she would have more information to spark researching just what Mattel is doing while telling the customers a different tale through their marketing.Delete
I won't be getting Z, but I am really excited about getting Nanea!ReplyDelete
I feel the same way Linda, Nanea is on my wish list. I will be disappointed if she has permanent panties though. I'm also hoping they will provide more beforever items for Felicity.ReplyDelete
Definitely agree I would love more new items for Felicity!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 19, 2017 at 11:46 AM
OH MY GOD! AMERICAN GIRL RUINED THEIR COMPANY!ReplyDelete


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Cook time: 2 hours
- ½ Cup dark brown sugar
- Peel of 1 large orange
- Peel of 1 lemon
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2. Remove from water bath, strain and keep in a bottle. It's perfect in your tea or cocktails!
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Series: This post is the fifth part of the Data Services Expressions Series which describes expressions generated by WCF Data Services.
This time we will look at how WCF Data Services translates sorting expressions. Sorting expression are used when the URL uses a query option $orderby.
Simple sorting
In the expression trees, sorting is expressed by a call to the OrderBy method. In the case of WCF Data Services, since the query is expressed as IQueryable, the exact method is System.Linq.Queryable.OrderBy extension method. First parameter of this method is the implicit IQueryable and the second parameter is a lambda expression which returns the value according to which the results should be sorted.
Let's take a sample query like:
WCF Data Services will translate this into an expression like:
.OrderBy(element => element.Price)
So it's a query root (see this blog post for details) followed by a call to the OrderBy with a lambda which takes the product and extracts its Price property. Note that for sorting expressions WCF Data Services uses the name "element" as the name of parameter expression for the lambda expression.
The lambda body in this case is a simple property access and as such it will follow all the rules described in my previous post about accessing properties.
More complex sorting expression
That was a really simple sample, but in reality it usually gets more complicated. WCF Data Services allows usage of expressions in the $orderby query options. So we can use for example arithmetic like in this query:
http://host/services.svc/Products?$orderby=5 sub Rating
The expression generated looks like this:
.OrderBy(element => (5 - element.Rating))
It can obviously get even more complicated, but the expression tree generated would just follow along, without any real surprises.
Multiple sorting expressions
If we want to specify that the results should be sorted according to multiple sorting expressions, in the query we add more expressions into the $orderby query option and separate them using comma characters. So for example:
Unfortunately the OrderBy method which is called in the expression tree to perform the sorting only takes one lambda expression. So to express more sorting expressions another method called ThenBy is used. As with OrderBy the ThenBy in our case is in fact System.Linq.Queryable.ThenBy extension method and it looks exactly the same as OrderBy.
The expression tree for the above query will look like:
.OrderBy(element => element.Rating)
.ThenBy(element => element.Price)
Note that if there's more sorting expressions, other ThenBy calls would be simple appended to the expression tree here. As a result a single $orderby query option will be translated as a call to OrderBy method followed by possibly multiple calls to ThenBy method.
Ascending or Descending
WCF Data Services also allows us to specify the sorting direction. By default sorting is done in the ascending order (that is 1, 2, 3, …), we can change that to the descending order by adding the keyword "desc" to the sorting expression:
http://host/services.svc/Products?$orderby=Rating desc
In the expression tree the change of sorting direction is expressed by calling yet another method OrderByDescending. Other than its name everything else about this method is the same as for the OrderBy method. So the expression tree looks like:
.OrderByDescending(element => element.Rating)
There's also a ThenByDescending which is used when more sorting options are specified some of which use the descending order. Again ThenByDescending is exactly the same as ThenBy, except for its name.
And to show it all of, let's take our ultimate sorting example:
http://host/services.svc/Products?$orderby=Rating desc,Price,ReleaseDate desc
The expression tree generated is this:
.OrderByDescending(element => element.Rating)
.ThenBy(element => element.Price)
.ThenByDescending(element => element.ReleaseDate)
The last note for this blog post is about the OrderBy, ThenBy, OrderByDescending and ThenByDescending methods. These methods are defined as returning an IOrderedQueryable interface and so if you're writing your own query provider be sure to support it correctly as described here.


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