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SAN BERNARDINO – Jurors began deliberating Thursday in the trial of Laurie Cone and Gary Gallion, who are both accused of robbing and killing a television repairman last year.
They received the case about 4 p.m. after closing statements by the prosecution and defense.
For the last six days, jurors have heard about John "Jack" Cone, who was found beaten fatally in his home, which doubled as his television repair shop, on Sierra Way on April 2.
Several guns, televisions, ammunition and a truck were taken from Cone's residence that night.
Prosecutors say Cone's wife, Laurie Cone, solicited Gallion to do the crimes while she gambled at a casino with her daughter. Defense lawyers said Laurie Cone and Gallion were not involved in the crimes and had never met until after they were arrested.
Deputy District Attorney Cary Epstein said in his closing arguments that Laurie Cone had dual motives – she wanted her husband dead and also wanted her husband's property.
Epstein outlined how he believes the fatal night unfolded and showed a surveillance video of the break-in and robbery for the third time at the trial.
"It is him," Epstein said of Gallion, referring to the man in the video. "It is exactly the person sitting here to my left."
Defense lawyers James Gass and Ed Congdon then presented their arguments, saying that the prosecution's case was full of holes, insufficient evidence and non-credible witnesses.
Gass, Gallion's attorney, pointed out contradictions in witness statements and cited a lack of evidence – including DNA at the crime scene.
He said Epstein was left with circumstantial evidence and statements by convicted accomplice Shawna Bayless to prove his case beyond a reasonable doubt.
"It's really not a compelling case," Gass said. "There are parts of the puzzle that just don't fit."
In his closing statements, Congdon, Laurie Cone's attorney, echoed Gass' remarks.
"There's really something going on here that doesn't quite fit. You should be able to feel that and sense that," he told jurors.
Congdon also blamed Laurie Cone's daughter, Jackie Cone, for the death of Jack Cone, her father.
Congdon said Jackie Cone also had a motive – her father had put the family's valuables into a trust fund for her and she could not access it without something happening to him.
"Who stands to benefit from the death of Jack Cone and Laurie Cone being out of the picture?" Congdon asked the jury. "Jackie Cone."
Congdon said his client was not guilty of murder, robbery or burglary.
"She is not guilty of soliciting the murder of the man she was married to for 30 years," he said.
Epstein concluded by telling jurors the defense was trying to distract them from the evidence that connects their clients to the crimes.
"It is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that Gary Gallion was in the house that night and that he killed Jack Cone and that he did it at the behest of Laurie Cone," he said.
Laurie Cone and Gallion each could face up to a life sentence in state prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
The jury resumes deliberations today.


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In winter, there's nothing more comforting than a warm, meltingly tender bowl of beans — whether as soup, side dish or cassoulet.
In winter, there's nothing more comforting than a warm, meltingly tender bowl of beans — whether as soup, side dish or cassoulet.
The best starting point for those meals is dried beans, one of the most frugal items at the grocery store and healthiest forms of protein. Dried beans also can help many of us succeed at those New Year's resolutions to save money and eat better.
The problem is, dried beans scare home cooks. They require forethought because most recipes call for soaking them overnight. Plus, there's a lot of conflicting advice. To soak or not to soak? When to add salt? To cook in the soaking liquid or start with fresh water?
We contacted experts to sort through confusion: Nancy Harmon Jenkins, author of half a dozen cookbooks focused on Mediterranean cuisine; Megan Lambert, a senior instructor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, N.C.; and Steve Sando, owner of Rancho Gordo, an heirloom bean company based in Napa, Calif.
If you are a home cook who plans ahead, you should soak the beans ahead of time. Place the beans in a pot covered by 3 inches of water, and let sit for six to eight hours. The next day, bring the beans to an initial boil and then turn down to a simmer. Depending upon the age and type of bean, it can take an hour and a half or longer to cook the beans. You may have to add water from time to time if the beans absorb it all. Do not salt the beans until they are tender because salt can turn out mealy beans instead of creamy ones. (Chick peas and runner beans need to be soaked.)
If you are a procrastinator, beans may need to be a weekend meal or one enjoyed on a day when you are working from home. Or you can make a basic pot of beans one day to use in a recipe the next day.
Sando suggests a method from Russ Parsons, food editor at the Los Angeles Times. Place 1 pound of beans and 6 cups of water in a Dutch oven and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, put a lid on the pot and place it in a 350-degree oven. Cook until the beans are done, 1 to 2 hours; you want a tender bean, but dried beans produce a firmer end result than canned. The bean's skin can split, but you don't want the beans to be disintegrating.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt halfway through the cooking time. Parsons swears the beans taste better this way.
Consider doubling the beans that you need for a recipe and freezing half. That way you have them on hand to make soups, baked beans, salads, or purees to spread on toasted bread.
Lambert, whose husband is Mexican, often cooks black beans at home. She soaks the beans overnight and then brings them to a boil. She then transfers the beans and their cooking liquid to a slow cooker, adding a chopped onion, a bit of lard and some epazote, a Mexican herb that some believe lessens beans' gas-inducing effects.
Epazote can be bought fresh at Latin groceries or dried at Penzey's stores or online, penzeys.com
There are so many ways to season a basic pot of beans. Use salt pork, side meat or a smoked turkey leg. Use saut�ed diced celery, onion and carrot. (This is Sando's recommended method with heirloom beans.) Use quartered onion, bay leaves and black peppercorns. Use garlic, sage and rosemary. For more ideas, check out the variations of Jenkins' basic Tuscan beans.
There is debate among our experts about how to lessen the gassy effects of eating beans. Some cooks insist on dumping the soaking liquid for this reason. But Sando and others insist it does not matter. The only remedy is to get your digestive system used to eating beans. Or as Sando says: "The secret is to eat more beans."
Buy beans where the turnover is frequent so you won't end up with old beans. We found the most diverse selection at Whole Foods and other food cooperatives, where a pound can cost about $2.50 to $4. The ethnic food aisle at grocery store chains, like Food Lion, also offered a decent selection with prices between 99 cents and $1.89 a pound.
Heirloom bean sellers like Sando's Rancho Gordo guarantee that the dried beans are fresher. Order online at ranchogordo.com or Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans (zursunbeans.com). One interesting tidbit from Sando: his business was up almost 35 percent last year. "In this economy, that's wild," said Sando, whose beans sell for a premium at $5.50 for a pound. Dried heirloom beans may be becoming more mainstream.
Note: This dish could be a main dish with bread and a salad or a side dish to grilled chicken breast, pork chop or steak. Dried cannellini beans can be found at Whole Foods, but check cooperative grocery stores and specialty grocery stores.
From: "The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook," by Nancy Harmon Jenkins (Bantam Dell, 2009)
Yield: 6-8 servings
1� cups dried white beans, such as cannellini, soaked overnight and drained
Any or all of the following aromatics: 1 small onion, quartered; 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed; 4 or 5 sage leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 bay leaves; 12 black peppercorns; 1 small dried hot red chili
� cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black or white pepper
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
Set beans in a saucepan and add 3� cups water and any or all of the aromatics. Do not add salt. Bring water to a boil, turn the heat down, cover the beans and simmer gently for 30 minutes to 1� hours, adding boiling water from time to time if necessary to keep the beans from scorching. Be attentive; if the water gets low, the beans will scorch very quickly. Cooking time depends on the size and age of the beans, which is hard to assess. At the end of 30 minutes, start testing the beans to judge how tender they are and continue testing periodically until the beans are done. They should be very tender but not falling apart.
Remove beans from the heat and drain them, reserving the cooking liquid. Discard the aromatics used in cooking the beans. At this point, if you wish, remove about � to � cup cooked beans and crush them gently, using a fork, in about � cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Then stir in the crushed beans with the whole cooked beans. Add more cooking liquid if you wish to reach the desired consistency. Or leave all the beans whole and add � cup or more of the reserved cooking liquid.
Add olive oil to the beans while hot and stir to coat the beans well. Dress them with one of the combinations or devise your own:
1 garlic clove, minced, and 6 scallions, both white and green parts, sliced on the diagonal. A little chopped raw onion and finely slivered fresh green chilies. The juice of � lemon along with � teaspoon ground cumin and chopped fresh hot red chilies or a pinch of hot red pepper flakes. Finely minced fresh green herbs — basil, dill, fennel tops, chervil, sage, lovage, borage or others.
Taste and add salt and freshly ground black or white pepper after dressing the beans. Whatever the flavors or garnishes, however, the beans should be sprinkled with minced parsley before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Note: This Turkish dish has a lot of ingredients, but it's easy to cook and delicious. Drained yogurt is made by draining the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined strainer for several hours. This dish keeps well for a few days in the refrigerator and benefits from being made ahead.
From: "Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine," by Martha Rose Shulman (Rodale, 2007)
Yield: 4 servings
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon brown sugar or 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, or lemon juice
4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; or 1 (14-ounce) can of tomatoes, drained and chopped
� teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or � teaspoon sweet paprika and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ounces leaf spinach
� pound dried chick peas, cooked and drained; or 2 (15-ounce) cans chick peas, rinsed and drained
� cup chopped fresh herbs, preferably a mix of flat-leaf parsley, dill and mint
Lemon wedges
Drained yogurt
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add onions. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add garlic, cumin and fennel seeds. Cook until onion has colored slightly, 5 to 8 minutes. Add sugar and stir together for a minute, then stir in the vinegar, tomatoes and Aleppo pepper or substitutions. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have cooked down a bit, about 10 minutes.
Stir in spinach, chick peas and about 1 teaspoon salt. Add enough water so the dish can simmer. Simmer uncovered over medium heat, stirring often, about 20 to 25 minutes. The stew should be saucy but not watery. Add salt to taste and stir in the herbs. Serve with lemon wedges and yogurt.
Adapted from: "Serious Pig: An American Cook in Search of His Roots," by John Thorne with Matt Lewis Thorne (North Pointe Press, 1996)
Yield: 4-6 servings
1 pound (2 cups) Maine yellow-eye beans (acceptable substitutes: Great Northern or white navy beans)
� pound salt pork
� cup dark, full-flavored molasses
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon mustard powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Pick over the beans, removing any debris or pebbles. Place beans in a nonreactive pot, cover by 3 inches of water and let sit for 6 to 8 hours.
Place beans and what remains of soaking liquid into a large pot, adding more water if necessary to ensure the beans are covered. Bring this to a simmer, and after 15 minutes, check every 5 minutes until a sharp breath will split the skin of a bean. Then drain the beans into a colander, sitting on top of a bowl to catch the cooking liquid. Return cooking liquid to pot and let simmer on the stove while preparing beans for baking.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Cut salt pork into bite-sized pieces and pour boiling water over to cover well. Drain after several minutes, discarding the liquid. Mix the salt-pork pieces into the prepared beans and pour them together in a 2-quart bean pot. Stir in the molasses and rum. Dissolve mustard powder in a bit of water and mix this in well. Add seasoning to taste, starting with about � teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pour over just enough of the simmering bean liquid to be visible through the beans.
Turn off the heat under the pot of simmering bean liquid. Reserve to add to baked beans as needed.
Cover baked bean pot and put in the oven. Bake beans for 5 hours, tasting occasionally, noting texture and seasoning, and adding more of the remaining bean liquid — or else water — as necessary. When beans are soft, stir them well, uncover and bake � hour more to thicken the liquid into sauce.
Note: Follow general instructions on cooking the black beans, reserving beans and broth to add to this soup.
Adapted from: "Heirloom Beans," by Steve Sandoz and Vanessa Barrington (Chronicle Books, 2008)
Yield: 6-8 servings
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
Olive oil
4 whole fresh or canned plum tomatoes, with juice
� pound black valentine or black beans with cooking liquid
� medium yellow or white onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
1� teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon dried oregano
� teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Freshly ground pepper
Sour cream, optional garnish
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced, optional garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional garnish
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Put garlic cloves on a sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Put tomatoes in a baking dish. (If using fresh tomatoes, cut them in half and put them cut side down in the dish.) Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Roast the tomatoes and garlic in the oven until soft, fragrant and brown, about 20 minutes.
Place beans and their broth in a soup pot and warm over low heat.
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, chili and carrot and saute until fragrant and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
Add onion mixture, cumin, oregano, cayenne and chicken or vegetable broth to the beans.
Peel roasted garlic cloves. Chop garlic cloves and tomatoes coarsely and add to the beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring soup to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook till the vegetables are soft and the flavors are blended, about 15 minutes. Let soup cool slightly.
Transfer about half the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth. Return to the soup to the pot, stir and adjust the seasoning.
Ladle soup into warm bowls and garnish with sour cream, avocado slices and cilantro, if desired.

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Aug. 3, 2011 - A new strain of ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease, is being spread by deer ticks, the same ticks that spread Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis.
So far, the new ehrlichiosis strain has been found only in Minnesota and Wisconsin, even though thousands of ticks from across the U.S. were analyzed.
But it's being spread by deer ticks, previously thought not to carry ehrlichia bacteria. And deer ticks are common in Eastern states.
"Before this report, human ehrlichiosis was thought to be very rare or absent in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Therefore, physicians might not know to look for Ehrlichia infections at all, study leader Bobbi Pritt, MD, director of the clinical parasitology and virology laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says in a news release.
Symptoms of ehrlichiosis vary widely from person to person. They include fever, headache, muscle ache, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, red eyes, and rash. Severe symptoms are rare but include difficulty breathing and bleeding disorders. Left untreated, ehrlichiosis is fatal in about 2% of people.
In the Aug. 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Pritt's team reports on four people who came down with ehrlichiosis due to a previously unknown ehrlichia strain. All four, including two taking immune system-suppressing drugs, recovered after antibiotic treatment.
All told, more than 25 people are known to have been infected with the new bug. So far, the new strain appears to be neither more nor less dangerous than the ehrlichia strains known to be circulating in the U.S. It's closely related to an ehrlichia strain found that infects mice and deer in Eastern Europe and Japan.
In a separate report in the Open Microbiology Journal, Tufts University researcher Sam R. Telford III, SD, notes similar ehrlichia strains can be found in ticks collected in Wisconsin in the 1990s. Thus, the new bug appears to be as common as anaplasma bacteria, which cause the tick-borne disease anaplasmosis and which are also spread by deer ticks.
"It may be that [the new ehrlichia strain] will be found in the U.S. wherever deer ticks are known to be infected by a majority of [tick-borne diseases]," Telford and colleagues suggest.
"As the deer tick population continues to spread and increase across Wisconsin, we are likely to see increasing incidence of this new infection, just as we have seen with Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, which are transmitted by the same tick species," Pritt's colleague Susan Paskewitz, PhD, says in the news release.


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Area of Study: English, Communication Arts, Speech and Theater Education
Class: 2015
- Why did you choose your major?
- I simply chose my majors because the professors in the department were my role models. I ultimately wanted to do what they did and I looked up to them. I also really love helping others and with the majors I have chosen I can possibly help others for the rest of my life.
- What brought you to Bethel?
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- What activities have you been involved in?
- am a member of the Thresher Football team, Forensics team, Bethel College Concert Choir, Student Alumni Association and also actively participate in Theater. I am a Student Ambassador, Chaplain, and Tutor for the college also. I also am the president for Bethel's Multicultural Student Union and Bethel's chapter of FCA.
- How are you different now from when you first arrived on campus?
- I am different in many ways since I have arrived on Bethel's Campus. Bethel has shaped me physically, mentally, and spiritually. Spiritually, Bethel has made me more of a God fearing Christian that loves all, treats others with respect, and serves others daily. Mentally, I have grown an abundance because I am much stronger intellectually. Growing up I wasn't challenged as much in school and as a result I took education lightly. Bethel forced me to grow mentally and make my education one of my top priorities because that is the way it should be. Physically college has shaped me in great ways. I am different because I came to Bethel College weighing 280 lbs and people encouraged me daily to get fit and healthy. I took what others said into consideration and worked hard to achieve a goal of 190 lbs and I did it. Overall, Bethel has changed me quite a bit. I came here just a football player from Galveston, Texas and now I can say I am a singing, speaking, acting, teaching, tutoring, touring, Christian, intellectual "football" player!
- What about Bethel gives you the most pride?
- Bethel's community as a whole gives me the most pride.
- What has been your favorite course so far, and why?
- My favorite course thus far at Bethel has to be Living In Performance with Dr. McCabe-Juhnke. Mainly, because a class with Dr. McCabe-Juhnke never has a dull moment. He is an enthusiastic, charismatic, bright soul that lights up a classroom like no other. He motivates his students to be the best they can at anything they do. So add something I love (acting) with a person of that nature and the formula for me is loads of fun and a great time!
- Tell a quick story about a memorable moment from your Bethel days.
- My most memorable story from my "Bethel days" has to be about Denise Krase, Gary Histand, Ami Reiger, Nathan Bartel, and John McCabe-Juhnke. My freshman year here was a scene straight from the movies. My roommate was expelled, my computer was stolen, I had no books, and came down with a sickness that caused my half of my face to stop working (Bell's Palsy). During all of this these members of the faculty and Staff helped me like no other. They were genuine, caring, showed me what grace was all about, and most of all they were equitable. I truly owe my Freshman Year to them because they were my light at the end of the tunnel. These people are the reason my tragedy of a Freshman year was so memorable.
- What does it mean to be a Thresher?
- To me being a Thresher means growth. Being a Thresher is about giving your all and trying new things while continuing to grow into the mature adult you one day want to become. Being a Thresher is about serving others in order to grow. And at the end of the day being a Thresher means growing enough to one day meet our Lord and Savior.


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Autopano is software for Windows and Linux by Alexandre Jenny which automatically generates control points from groups of photographs. It works with Hugin, PTAssembler, PTGui (prior to version 11) and stand alone.
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Attorneys plan to renovate historic downtown dome building
Every day looks like a party at M&D Gifts in the Plaza Shopping Center. It�s certainly the place to find loads of balloons, cards and party supplies.
The store, opened by Misty Paderick, turns 10-years-old on Feb. 10.
�We mainly do cards, balloons and gift baskets,� she said.
Balloons for just about any occasion are available, including balloon creations in the shapes of animals and characters.
Shoppers can find greeting cards of all types of special days, including for occasions not as widely celebrated as the most popular occasions � Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Veterans Day, boss� day and even April Fools day.
�We have over 3,000 showing at any time,� Paderick said about the cards.
The custom gift baskets are handmade with any items from the store. They may include candy or be based on a theme.
With Valentine�s Day approaching, gift baskets will be a big seller, Paderick said.
Party supplies include diaper cakes and napkin cakes, which can be used as centerpieces and then are functional at the table.
It�s recommended special orders be placed a week in advance, though they may be in sooner.
Paderick�s husband, Donnie Paderick, a Kinston native, helps Misty Paderick, from Houston, Texas, with the business. The Kinston couple and a few employees are not the only ones customers may meet.
�They can come in and meet Blondie, too,� she said.
Blondie is Paderick�s cocker spaniel who has been a faithful highlight of the store since April 2003.
M&D Gifts, 2417-A N. Herritage St., is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For information, call 252-523-2800.
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The law firm of Cauley Pridgen has seven lawyers in love � with their new old building downtown.
Formerly with Rose Rand Wallace, six attorneys with similar specialties broke away to form a group and hired an additional lawyer, said Jim Cauley, who owns the practice with his partner Brian Pridgen.
They are leasing the three-story 1903 building, commonly called the dome building, which originally housed bank offices, Cauley said.
The building has more than 5,000 square feet. Upstairs, it was once home to a law office and a dental practice. The rooms still have sinks in them, Cauley said.
The first floor was renovated about three years ago when Portraitures by Melanie moved in, he said.
Cauley Pridgen moved into a section of the first floor Nov. 1 and there are plans to renovate the upper two floors at least by the end of the year.
�We�re working with an architect on the design and floor plan for the second and third stories,� Cauley said. �We�re going to keep a lot of the features, but we�re also going to make improvements for a modern law office.�
One of those improvements is an elevator, he said.
Some of the unique features are, of course, the silver dome, and a broad stairway inside. The interior is laced with the old millwork and the windows have 2-foot-deep sills, Cauley said.
�You don�t see those features, anymore,� he said.
The law firm�s specialization, Cauley said, is mainly business, government and land.
�We decided we would focus our practice on those three areas,� he said. Land includes commercial, farm and eminent domain.
Cauley Pridgen attorneys, 201 N. Queen St., are available by appointment until the remodeling project is complete. For more information or to make an appointment, call 252-291-3848. The firm also has offices in Wilson and Raleigh.
Margaret Fisher can be reached at 252-559-1082 or email@example.com.
Do you have a new retail business or one that�s undergone a significant change? The Free Press would like to hear about it. Contact Margaret Fisher at 252-559-1082 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Despite all the hype about getting a four-year or graduate degree, some of the world's best jobs are those that do not require a bachelor's degree. There are many well-paying, rewarding jobs for people who want to get a quicker education, either through an associate's degree or certificate program. Here, we profile 10 great jobs and their career training requirements:
Chefs have a lot of choices for education awaiting them. Some forego an education all together, preferring instead to work their way up from an entry level position. Most chefs, however, have some sort of formal training, usually a certificate or associate's degree from a culinary school. Visit CookingSchools.com to find the perfect culinary program for you!
Correctional officers generally have some sort of law-related training, either through a police preparation-type program (police academy) or through a criminal justice degree. Criminal justice is one of the most popular degree programs today, and certificate, associate degree, bachelor degree, and even master's degree programs are widely available. Criminal justice degrees are also one of the most popular degrees offered through online programs. Most criminal justice professionals start with either a certificate or associate's degree to land an entry-level job. Correctional officers can move up in their fields either through experience or by returning to school later for a bachelor's or master's degree. To learn more about a degree in criminal justice, visit CriminalJusticeDegrees.org.
Dental assisting is another one of those professions in which some people have made their way without any formal training, but the majority of employers are looking to hire entry-level candidates out of a dental assisting program. Aspiring dental assistants can enroll in a one-year diploma or certificate program, or they can shoot for a two-year associate's degree. For more information about dental assisting degrees, visit our partner sites, DentalSchools.com and HealthcareDegrees.org.
There is perhaps no other career with such consistently high demand throughout the entire country. Both LPNs and RNs are wooed with high salaries, signing bonuses, school loan forgiveness, and other enticing offers. To become a registered nurse, you only need to complete a two-year nursing program (ADN, or associate's degree in nursing) and pass a licensing exam. An LPN needs just to complete a practical nursing program and pass the licensing exam. A practical nursing program typically lasts about a year. For more information on studying to become a nurse, please visit our partner sites, NursingSchools.com and HealthcareDegrees.org.
Massage therapists are enjoying a growing industry and ample job opportunities. Meeting market demand, schools are offering lots of new massage therapy programs, and states are instituting licensure programs. Most, but not all, states now require a massage therapist to be licensed in order to practice. One key requirement to licensure is the completion of a formal training program in massage. Most programs are short-term in nature and lead to a certificate. For more information on earning a certificate in massage therapy, please visit MassageSchools.net or HealthcareDegrees.org.
Medical assisting is a fast-growing field, and degree programs are offered both online and through traditional classroom programs. There are no tried and true requirements to becoming a medical assistant, but most employers prefer to hire entry-level candidates with formal training. Most medical assisting programs last about one year and offer either a certificate or diploma. Some schools now offer associate degree programs in medical assisting. For more information about a medical assistant education, please visit our partner sites, MedicalAssistingSchools.com,MedicalSchools.com, or HealthcareDegrees.org.
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Most medical records professionals enter the field with an associate's degree. These two-year programs offer students an overview of medical terms and legal issues of health care. Many programs for medical records are now offered entirely online, and many are accelerated and can be completed in less than two years. For more information on finding a medical records and health information technology program, visit our partner sites: MedicalSchools.com or HealthcareDegrees.org.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and legal assistants general start in entry-level positions after completing an associate's degree program. Many paralegals earn certificates or bachelor's degrees as well. Degrees in paralegal studies are widely available from community colleges, technical and vocational colleges, and even many four-year universities. Many online paralegal programs are offered as well. For more information about starting a paralegal education, visit our partner site, LawSchools.com.
Pharmacy is a growing industry, and the need for technicians is greater than ever. Most technicians learn through on-the-job experience, although hiring trends indicate that more and more employers are favoring those with formal training. An aspiring pharmacy tech can complete a certification program in less than a year, and many programs are offered online. Such programs emphasize hands-on experience, so many students complete externships in local pharmacies that often lead to full-time positions after the program is completed. For more information about a pharmacy technician education, visit PharmacySchools.com.
Veterinary Technicians and Technologists
Another rapidly expanding field, veterinary medicine has a strong need for technicians and technologists. Though the titles and job duties are similar, the education needs differ. A veterinary technician usually completes a two-year associate's degree program, while a veterinary technologist must have a bachelor's degree. Both programs involve a lot of hands-on experience working with animals, and many require an externship. For more about veterinary education, take a look at our partner site, VeterinarySchools.com.


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I assume you're "supposed" to go to The Players Championship to witness the best golfers in the world do what they do best (which, as far as I can tell, is knock a small ball into a hole using metal stick). While I'm not going to dispute the athletic ability required to accomplish such a task (especially considering I was +13 the last time I played miniature golf), I am going to suggest that there are other less obvious motives for making the drive to TPC Sawgrass.
1) Tasty grub. Not that burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches wrapped in foil and served out of a backyard shed don't have their place in the culinary world, but this year's tournament is stepping it up with offerings from some of the area's most popular restaurants. The Taste of Jax pavilion includes Thai and Southeast Asian-inspired dishes from Indochine, good old fashioned comfort food from Metro Diner and award-winning Neapolitan pizza from Pele's Wood Fire.
2) Party atmosphere. It may not be the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," but The Players Championship comes pretty darned close. Besides the golf course itself serving as a grass-covered pub crawl, the post-play shindigs are way above par, which—in this case—is a good thing. My recommendations? The Cut Party (Friday, May 10, 6-11 p.m.), benefiting the Boselli Foundation with barbecue, libations and a live performance by country star Darryl Worley; and the Fancy Pants Party (Saturday, May 11, 6-11 p.m.), benefiting Blessings in a Backpack, featuring wings, full bar, raffles and a live performance from the awesome '80s band, Yacht Rock Review.
3) Cute guys. Beauty is, of course, in the eye of the beholder, but I think we can all agree the grass should burst into flames beneath Adam Scott's feet. You may not agree with my other picks in the photo gallery above, nor can I guarantee that all of them will actually play in the tournament. But I can assure you that John Daly won't be in the field—and, apparently, I have a thing for guys with accents.


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Happier Holiday Shopping
'Tis the season for holiday shopping, and whether you plan to make your purchases at a local retailer, at a shopping mall or online, taking a few precautions can save you time, money and stress down the road. Follow these tips from the Iowa Attorney General's office to help you have a safe and happy holiday season.
Do product research. If you know what you're looking for, make sure it's a good product at a good price from a reputable seller. Is it a quality item or is it something that's simply cheap? A cheap price isn't always a better bargain. What do you know about the seller -- is this a store or website you know and trust?
Take your ads with you. If you're headed to a store, make sure the product and price match the ad.
Keep your receipts and paperwork. Most stores won't give refunds without a receipt, and many won't offer exchanges without a proof of purchase. If you really think you need a service contract and end up paying for one, be sure to save the paperwork. (Find out more about service contracts by going to www.ftc.govand typing "service contracts" in the search box.)
Know return and layaway policies. Make sure you know a store's policies on returns, layaways, restocking fees and return shipping costs for online retailers before you make a purchase. Remember, no state law requires stores to give a refund, exchange or credit for merchandise that is returned or taken off layaway (unless the store advertises that it accepts such returns, or unless an article is defective or was misrepresented). Keep in mind that Iowa's three-day-right-to-cancel law only applies to door-to-door sales, or sales made away from a seller's usual place of business. In short, most refund policies are up to individual retailers.
Shop with reputable online sellers. Make sure the seller lists an address or phone number in case you have a problem. Be sure purchases are refundable in case you're not satisfied. Get all details on shipping and handling fees, refund and return policies and complaint procedures. Consider printing and keeping them. Also print and keep records of your purchase.
Use caution when making online payments. Consider making online payments with a credit card rather than a debit card or check so you can dispute the bill and withhold payment if necessary. Use only secure websites. Secure sites utilize an "https://" prefix for their website address, with the "s" signifying it's secure. Emailing credit card or financial information is not secure. Be wary of online classified ads and auctions, and avoid providing financial information directly to classified ad sellers.
Know your mail-order protections. If you order gifts by mail, by telephone or through a website, you have certain protections. Federal law requires the seller to ship your purchase within 30 days, unless the offer or ad specifies a later date. If there is a delay, the seller must notify you, allow you a chance to cancel your order and send a full refund if you choose to cancel. Don't send cash or use your debit card -- a credit card gives you the most protection.
Check the retailer's policy on gift cards. Find out if the retailer will give a credit or cash return if the purchase price is less than the value of the gift card, and know any other terms the store places on the card. Money on a gift card cannot expire for at least five years from the date of purchase, or from the last date you loaded any additional funds onto the card. The card's expiration date must be clearly disclosed on the card, and fees must be clearly disclosed on the card or its packaging.


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Beware of Hang Fires
Hang fires happen when the firing pin has struck the primer and there is a delay before it fires. This can occur for several reasons, such as a faulty firing pin or spring, defective primer, or other cartridge-related problems. A misfire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder.
A "squib load" occurs when the projectile becomes stuck in the barrel and does not exit after firing. This can be extremely dangerous if another round is fired in the obstructed barrel.
Always treat a "misfire," a "hang fire," or a "squib load" as if the firearm is going to discharge at any second. Leave the action closed and retain your shooting position. Most importantly, maintain muzzle control in a safe direction at all times. Failure to follow these safe handling practices could result in a tragedy.


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Items are usually delivered on large vehicle and will arrive with one driver who may need help to off load. If the goods are palletised for safety the pallet will be off loaded as near to the property as possible.
£125.00 Room of choice and remove packaging
In most cases this will be a 2 man delivery team who will insure goods are taken into a room of your choice, they will also remove all packaging and dispose of. Particularly useful for heavy freestanding items such as sideboards, bookshelves, chairs and sofas.
£175.00 Room of choice and assembly
In most cases this will be a 2 man delivery team who will insure goods are taken into the room of your choice, assembled and positioned to your satisfaction. Particularly useful for dining tables, sideboards or beds.


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Ed Reed's a Texan now, largely because they offered to pay him more than the Ravens were willing to.
But his departure is still the subject of much discussion in Baltimore, and it's getting a little testy.
We noted earlier in the week that columnist Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun said Ravens coach John Harbaugh "wanted Reed back as much as he wants a root canal."
Now, the Ravens PR chief, while admitting you can't win a war with someone who buys ink buy the barrel, has waded headlong into one.
In an article on the Ravens official website, senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne admits that he's "pissed," about the characterization that Harbaugh didn't want the veteran safety back. His main point is that Preston characterized an opinion of his own as a fact stemming from the organization, a suggestion Byrne clearly disagrees with.
"You know what, Ed Reed deserves better," Byrne wrote. "So does John Harbaugh. The line was inconsiderate, offensive and not the truth.
"I know this, if Harbs had read a line from the Houston Post that said: 'Reed wanted to play for John Harbaugh as much as he wants a root canal,' John would be hurt – and surprised. He would likely assume that Ed said that to some reporter. He would question if his friendship with Ed was a sham and that maybe he had been conned by the safety."
Byrne's reputation in the business is of being fair and even-handed, so the tone of his response is as surprising as the content.
And for a guy who counsels players and coaches not to get into firefights with reporters, he just napalmed the local columnist, which should make for an interesting relationship going forward with someone he has to work with regularly.
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Woodcliff, they wake up on their own for the 11-12pm feed. However last night they didn't, so like you I thought I'd leave them to see how long they'd go. It was only until 1am, so we fed them 6oz and they went back to sleep.
They still woke up at 4am, probably thinking they wanted feeding, but I didn't let them (does mummy know best!?!?!?!). We took them into bed with us and they settled until 6.30am. This 4am wake up happens every night and it seems the only way they'll go back to sleep again is to let them sleep on us. Hopefully they'll start sleeping through it soon!
I think one of the boys would possibly sleep through if left alone. But what I am doing at the moment is taking the cue from his brother who ALWAYS wakes up first. Once he wakes up we unwrap his brother who is normally sleeping soundly. I'm tempted to let him sleep to see what happens but I Just know that if I fed the early waker at 11pm I'd probably get him back settled and the other one would wake up and want feeding! I'd then end up in a right state of staggered feeding/wakings and get no sleep myself!!
I do feel I'm on the right track though...much more so than a couple of weeks ago!!!


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It's the time of year where you need to lather yourself with plenty of suncream, grab your sun hat, and keep yourself amply hydrated with your favourite ice cold refreshments from our brand new summer drinks menu!
When the sun's beating down there's only one thing that'll do the trick — an ice cold drink! Our limited edition Freixenet Ice Cava is the perfect choice for a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine.
It's British summer time after all, and it wouldn't be right if we didn't make the most of the weather with a Pimms (or two) in hand! Our Pimms Spritz is the perfect refreshment for a warm summer's day.
Try the cool new drinks from our summer menu today, and collect stamps in your Ember Inns app. Fill your glass by collecting 6 stamps, and enjoy your favourite on the house!
Throughout August, we'll be giving away 1000 free pints of Stowford Press Cider! Keep an eye out for our #ShareTheSummer hashtag across our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages!
We're giving you even more reasons to be excited about our app. Get ready for our Old Mout Cider 'Kiwi Cycle' game. Jump, dodge, and collect fruit to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes, such as a free starters, desserts, bottles of Old Mout Cider and much more!
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To all you people who haven't heard: President Obama was elected. One guy said OMG, Obama must go. He did, right back to the White House.
To all you people who haven't heard: President Obama was elected. One guy said OMG, Obama must go. He did, right back to the White House.
In a recent paper, I glanced at a letter. When I saw it was about government, I knew the president was going to come up. How much his aides are paid. How much are Boehner and Jindal paid while Jindal flies around at taxpayers' expense thinking someday he will be president?
The president played all of you like a piano. He was too smart for the Republicans, and they can't get over the shock. How in the world did you think Romney would win with the 47 percent in favor of Obama? He even got 39 percent of the white vote.
You don't care if you lose your Social Security or Medicare as long as you defeat Obama. Can't you see these people only care about themselves and people like them? You're probably blaming him for your hangnails. How stupid can anyone be, saying he stole the election with the whole world watching?
A black man? Give yourself a break. Accept the fact. Saying you have to take your country back? Your country? Are you a Native American?
Another thing, if I had seen the petition to secede, I would have signed it. Talk about patriotism.
People, the world is changing. It's not only yours anymore. Jim Crow is dead. Why do you think President Bush had nothing to do with Romney's campaign?
God bless America — our country. God bless our troops, those who came home and those who are still putting their lives on the line because of the WMD lies.


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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: From Bench to Bedside : Proceedings of the Falk Symposium No. 96 (Part IV of the Gastroenterology Symposia 1996) Held in Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Germany, October 30-November 1, 1996
Kluwer Acad. Publ., 1997 - Medical - 449 pages
Several international symposia on chronic inflammatory bowel disease over the last few years have contributed to our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of this condition. Molecular biology and new analytical techniques have continuously improved our knowledge of mucosal immunology and of inflammatory reactions. Progress in this field is very rapid and has implications for diagnosis and treatment, and makes it important to have a scientific exchange between basic research and clinical practice. This volume, the proceedings of Falk Symposium No. 96, held in Freiburg, Germany, October 30- November 1, 1996, documents the transfer of knowledge between clinicians and basic scientists, and clarifies the definitions used in daily practice such as active disease, refractory diseases or remission. The book will open new aspects for future research and clinical work in the field of inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Yale PRs
800m 1:55.58
800mR 1:54.2
1000m 2:28.93
1200mR 3:00.9
1500m 3:51.75
Mile 4:11.57
3000m 8:28.33
High School PRs
800m 1:56.96
Mile 4:11.57
3200m 9:01.32
2011-2012: Won the mile run at the Yale Collegiate Invitational; fourth at Dartmouth-Yale-Columbia…13th in the 1500-meter run at outdoor Heps…Ran on the 4x800-meter relay team at IC4As.
2010-2011: Outdoors, competed in 4x800m relay at IC4As … Helped 4x800m relay to sixth-place finish at Heps, competed in 1500m run … Took third in 1500m at Harvard-Yale … Set PR of 3:51.75 in 1500m at Larry Ellis Invitational … Ran on DMR team that took first in college division at Penn Relays, setting No. 6 all-time Yale outdoor record … Earned All-East honors by helping distance medley relay take second at indoor Heps and set No. 7 all-time Yale indoor record … Also earned All-Ivy honors for runner-up in distance medley relay at indoor Heps … In cross country, consistently finished as one of Bulldogs' top runners … Competed at Heps as Yale's number three runner and NCAA Regionals as Yale's number two runner.
2009-2010: Competed in 1500m at outdoor Heps … Opened outdoor season with PR of 3:55.54 in 1500m at Harvard-Yale … Consistently ran among Yale's top five during cross country season.
2008-2009: Ran at IC4As on 4x800 Relay team, running a 1:54.2 lead off leg…Qualified for IC4As in the mile and as a member of the DMR…Finished third in 3,000m at Yale-Columbia-Dartmouth indoor meet…Yale's number three finisher at Fairfield Invitational before calf injury ended his freshman cross country season.
High School: One of the nation's top milers his senior track season, placing seventh in that event at the Nike Outdoor National Championship. Also ran 9:01 for 3200m and placed 14th at the Footlocker Northeast Regional in cross-country.
Why I chose Yale: "I chose Yale because it was a place where I could get the best possible education and be part of an up and rising team under Coach Ireland. After visiting, I knew that on top of all this, I was going to be able to have a great time (and so far this has been true). Yale was a perfect fit."
Personal: Ezra Stiles College … History major … Father was Captain of the Lafayette cross-country and track teams in 1976.


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The SCA Model supports communication between Services via Bindings, which exist for a number of technologies. To comply with the specification, all implementations must support an SCA Service Binding and Web Service Binding. Bindings are used by Services and References. Services use Bindings to define how they can be called; References use them to declare how they intend to call a Service. Example 3(b) is a Binding using web services.
Quality of Service: The Policy Framework
To address Quality-of-Service (QoS) and nonfunctional requirements, the SCA Model provides a Policy Framework. Policies can be used to define security, availability, and transactionality, among other requirements. Policies can be associated with each Component. Services and References can have multiple policies to allow alternate means of access. The main elements of the Policy Framework are Intents, Profiles, and Policy Sets.
Intents are abstract statements of QoS constraints on a Component implementation. For example, messaging may need to be confidential. An Intent with name "confidentiality" can therefore be defined as in Example 4(a).
(a) <intent name="confidentiality" constrains="sca:binding"> <description> Communication through this binding must prevent unauthorized users from reading the messages. </description> </intent> (b) <sca:profile intents="sec.confidentiality rel.reliability"/>
Profiles are aggregations of Intent names. Intents referenced in a Profile are mapped to implementations in Policy Sets. Example 4(b) is a Profile declaration.
Policy Sets correspond to the implementation of Intents. They declare technology-specific constraints on elements in the Assembly Model. Example 5 is a Policy Set corresponding to the Confidentiality Intent. This example uses the intentMap element, which indicates alternative implementations for a given Intent.
<policySet name="SecureMessagingPolicies" provides="confidentiality" appliesTo="binding.ws" xmlns="http://www.osoa.org/xmlns/sca/1.0" xmlns:wsp="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/ws/2004/09/policy"> <intentMap provides="confidentiality" default="transport"> <qualifier name="transport"> <wsp:PolicyAttachment> <wsp:AppliesTo> <wsa:EndpointReference xmlns:myStore="..." > <wsa:Address>http://myStore.example.com/acct </wsa:Address> <wsa:PortType> myStore:myPortType </wsa:PortType> <wsa:ServiceName> myStore:InventoryService </wsa:ServiceName> </wsa:EndpointReference> </wsp:AppliesTo> <wsp:PolicyReference URI="http://myStore.example.com/policies.xml" /> </wsp:PolicyAttachment> <wsp:PolicyAttachment> ... </wsp:PolicyAttachment> </qualifier> <qualifier name="message"> <wsp:PolicyAttachment> <!-- policy expression and policy subject for "message" alternative" --> ... </wsp:PolicyAttachment> </qualifier> </intentMap> </policySet>
Policy Sets contain the specifics of a technology including details for the bindings, sources, and targets. If a Public Key Infrastructure were required, the Policy Set may contain information such as encryption methods, trust relationships, and key stores. WS-Policy and WS-PolicyAttachment are the de facto syntax for Policy Set declarations. However, support for other languages (such as XACML or proprietary languages) are possible and depend on the container implementation.
Intents are attached to components through the Component metadata. Example 6 is an example of attaching authentication and reliability intents to a Service declaration.
<sca:service name="mySpecialService"> <sca:interface.wsdl portType="..." /> <sca:profile intents="sec.authentication rel.reliabilty"/> </sca:service>
At this writing, Policy Sets and Intents are maintained in a global definitions file that is referenced in assembly descriptor files through the Intent or Profile.


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Trailer FrenzyA special place to find the newest trailers for movies and TV shows you're craving.
Remember when we talked with Felicia Day about her upcoming webseries based on the RPG Dragon Age? Well check out the newly released extended trailer for Dragon Age: Redemption — it debuts next week on Machinima:
Dragon Age: Redemption is a six-part web series set in the world of the Bioware RPG Dragon Age. The series tells the story of Tallis, an Elvish assassin, who gets a last chance at redemption when she's sent to capture a rogue Qunari mage intent on wreaking havoc in the world. The series launches October 11th.
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Police shooting videos released 2 weeks after deadline
21 video clips from police dash cams posted online
21 video clips from police dash cams posted online
21 video clips from police dash cams posted online
The Sacramento Police Department released video of an officer-involved shooting that happened in February -- two weeks after the city's deadline.
It was the first incident since the Sacramento City Council passed an ordinance requiring the police department to release video of all officer-involved shootings within 30 days.
Last week, city council members questioned why the videos were not made public, pressuring the department to release them quickly.
Police responded to criticism from the city council by citing the extensive work needed to edit the footage to protect witnesses and victims before it was released to the public.
It took the department 45 days to release this footage.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, the Department has released dispatch audio files, in-car camera videos, and a photograph of a weapon recovered at the scene," the police department said in a news release Monday.
The videos show the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting on Feb. 10 near Land Avenue and Del Paso Boulevard.
Undercover officers were monitoring 28-year-old Armani Lee, a wanted man, as he left a home on Land Avenue. When officers approached him, police said Lee fired at a K-9 officer inside a police cruiser.
Four officers then returned fire, wounding Lee.
Videos captured from inside several police cruisers show officers rushing toward the wounded suspect with guns drawn before calling for medical assistance.
Lee received treatment at a nearby hospital before being booked in the Sacramento County Jail on multiple charges.
The videos captured by dash cams do not show officers shooting Lee.
"None of the officers involved in this incident were issued Body Worn Cameras," the police department said.
All 21 clips from the dash cams were posted on YouTube by the police department.


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Today is the Melbourne Cup, Australia's richest turf race and an event so big, they can hold it at 3pm on a Tuesday. The winner was Dunaden, but holy shit not by much. The French-trained horse beat out Red Cadeaux by the slimmest of margins, and judges pored over the photo finish for three minutes before deciding.
When's the last time there was a finish closer than this? Actually, just two months ago. Wikipedia helpfully keeps a list of dead heats, wherein we found this, perhaps the most amazing finish of all time.
Here's the full Melbourne Cup, in which two horses somehow run two miles to within a fraction of an inch of each other.


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My days are split
Every day here in January is a constant battle between wanting to spend all day with colorful breakfasts and good coffee and having to study for my last exam this semester.
Being able to sit for a long time browsing blogs and eating breakfast is one of my favorite luxuries of everyday life and I will go a long way to achieve it. Like sitting up really late trying to get a hold on the school stuff..
The always inspiring Dos Family is having a tour of people's everyday life - Submit a photo of yourself in an everyday situation - you can even win something!
Bonjour Mette!
Bonjour Mette!
I said i liked your ancient blog design, but i must admit i *love* this new one!
Congratulations for such a beautiful work...
I've been wanting to freshen up mine for so long, fowh, you litteraly make me ache for it now. THANK YOU***
wow! your new layout is
wow! your new layout is beautiful! amazing job!
hey! 1st comment at the new
hey! 1st comment at the new fantastic blog! have a really nice weekend!
wow I love this new lay out!!
wow I love this new lay out!!
hold nu op, hvor er her P Æ N
hold nu op, hvor er her P Æ N T herinde. du er topdygtig og krea, når det er allerbedst. der skulle lige et par forsøg til, før jeg kom herind - men det var bestemt det hele værd, og jeg har husket at ændre dit link:)
Such a pretty new "blog home"
Such a pretty new "blog home" you made:O) - I'm baffled that you've managed to redesign (and probably program) a whole new website on top of being a mom, having a dog, working and enrolled in uni!
Mette du er for sej! Det er
Mette du er for sej! Det er meget meget fint.


text: Japanese brand MILK BOY take their own spin on the classic Dr. Martens design with this custom Bat Wings silhouette. Extending the boot via their own custom fabrication, the design takes on an intriguing Batman style lace cover with a leather wrap around. For those feeling the look, these are now available in limited quantities through Lighca, retailing for ¥36,540 (Approx. $426 USD).


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Berlin, Germany
Co-Up, Adalbertstr. 5-6, Berlin-Kreuzberg
We are a friendly group that meets every Wednesday to learn together and work on our projects. Bring your laptop (otherwise we can provide one for you) and your challenges and questions. There's always someone around that is happy to help you or would love to get some help. No matter if you are an absolute beginner or an experienced expert, we want to learn from each other.
Doors open latest at 19:30h, introduction round at 20:00h.
Usually there is no talks or lessons planned but we can come up with something together if there's interest.
If you don't have a project to work on or don't know where to start it's also a good idea to do some online classes or tutorials. We're here to help with that, too. For example check out some of our OpenTechSchool workshop material:
JavaScript for Beginners 1 | JavaScript for Beginners 2 | Intro to HTML/CSS
We speak German and English, sometimes even Italian, and of course code. Just come by and check it out! Oh, and bring some snacks, maybe ;)
You're also welcome to join our chat on Gitter.
We do have a code of conduct.


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