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Bas Buckle got off to a solid start in the opening draw of the 2015 senior men's provincial curling championship at the Corner Brook Curling Club on Tuesday.
The Corner Brook skip and his rink — consisting of Mike Mullins, Gary Alcock and George King — recorded a 7-4 victory over the Mark Noseworthy rink from St. John's.
Buckle picked up three points in the sixth end, two in the fourth and singles in the second and seventh ends en route to the triumph.
Noseworthy responded with two in the third and single points in the first and fifth.
In other action, Corner Brook Curling Club's Gary Oke — with rinkmates Glen Goss, Blair Fradsham and Dennis Bruce — toppled clubmate Bernard Lewis 7-2.
Oke racked up four in the third end, to go with singles in the fourth, sixth and seventh.
Lewis — who is joined by Reg Barry, Bern Keating and Ed North — mustered singles in the first and fifth ends.
Corner Brook's Gerry Young eked out an 8-7 decision over fellow city curler Peter Glavine.
Young — whose rink consists of Scott Shears, Peter Waugh and Gary Chaulk — notched a point in the ninth end to take the win. He also had three in the fifth, two in the first and single points in the third and seventh.
Glavine — along with Carl Loughlin, Gerry Abbott and Derek Hamlyn — replied with three in the second, two in the eight and singles in the fourth and sixth ends.
Another local rink — skipped by Brian Bailey, with Rick Cook, Cyril Alexander and Jim Goodyear — took down Gary Wensman of the Carol Curling Club in Labrador City 6-1.
Bailey scored two in the fifth, to go with single points in the third, fourth, sixth and seventh ends for the win.
Wensman recorded his lone point in the first end.
Action resumes 10 a.m. today at the Corner Brook Curling Club. Play in the two-team women's bracket begins Friday.


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Herein lies the new blog of the Kidz City Collective! Currently formed by three members, parents and non, we are dedicated to advocating for parents and children in the radical community. Too often, we find that parents and children are driven out of radical spaces, because they're "loud," because they're "annoying," and because people "just hate kids." We say, "SCREW THAT!" In a world based on anarchist principles of mutual aid, sharing, caring and support, no one should be pushed out because they have children, especially because it is parents (and often mothers) who are in need of support by the community.
We started by organizing Kid(z) City, a radical childcare space at the City From Below conference in March 2009. Check out www.cityfrombelow.org for video of Kid(z) City. Actually, that's where the amazing picture on our header comes from! And check out http://indyreader.org for a reportback from the three of us about how we thought Kid(z) City went in the Spring/Summer 2009 issue of the Baltimore Indyreader.
Yours for a better, more fun, kid and parent friendly world!
Sine, Harriet and China
Friday, September 11, 2009
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By Pascal Kwesiga & Juliet Lukwago
Christians have prayed for Bishop Deogratias Muganwa Byabazaire of Hoima Catholic diocese who died Saturday morning.
Byabazaire, who has been ill for the last six years, breathed his last at Nsambya hospital, a few hours after returning from India where doctors had discharged him to recover from home.
His body was wheeled into Nsambya hospital chapel with a procession of nurses and priests from Hoima and Kampala.
Byabazaire left Hoima diocese six years ago after suffering from hydrocephalus (cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain), a mild stroke and diabetes.
According to doctors, cerebrospinal fluid build-up can lead to convulsions and, at worst, brain damage.
Former pope Benedict XVI in 2009 deployed Lambert Bainomugisha from Mbarara diocese as the apostolic administrator for Hoima catholic diocese after ill-health rendered Byabazaire incapable of discharging his priestly duties.
Byabazaire, who has been bishop for about 25 years, is a brother to the first deputy prime minister and minister of public service Henry Muganwa Kajura.
He has died at the age of 72.
At the time of his brother's death, minister Kajura was attending an on-going NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi while Hoima diocese's apostolic administrator Lambert Bainomugisha was in Switzerland.
Rev Father Mathias Baguma who presided over the requiem mass said: "Our bishop has done his job well. He never wanted to lose anyone in his mission. He attended to his flock without reservation as Jesus did. We thank the Lord who have us this bishop."
His other brother, Leonald Muganwa, said Byabazaire had significantly improved when he was discharged by doctors in New Delhi.
"Although he could not talk, he was able to move his hands. Upon reaching home at around 2am [Saturday], his nurse tried to take his pressure but the machine didn't give any results. His blood pressure was low and the heart had stopped beating," he said.
Doctors at Nsambya hospital tried to resuscitate the dying bishop, but he gave in to the fight at about 5am local time.
Another requiem mass will held in Kampala before the body is transferred to Hoima for burial.
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Industry News
OneTouch signs 1xBet agreement
Premium mobile table games developer OneTouch has agreed a deal to supply its full portfolio of slot and table games to iGaming operator 1xBet – further enhancing its footprint in new markets.
Offering its players a wide-range of table and slot games across desktop, mobile and tablet, from some of the industry's biggest suppliers, 1xBet is the latest in a number of operator deals by OneTouch.
The agreement will see 1xBet gain access to OneTouch's full library of table games including Russian Poker, Baccarat and Roulette, as well as mobile-first slot games such as Juicy 7 and Sumo Showdown.
Ollie Castleman, Marketing Manager, OneTouch, said: "Our dedicated team puts a lot of time and effort into creating some of the industry's most engaging games and this 1xBet deal is great recognition of that.
"1xBet hosts games from the very best providers and we are delighted to be able to sit alongside them. Its players are sure to be impressed with our wide-range of table games and engaging slots.
"OneTouch is passionate about offering a truly mobile-first gaming experience across its whole portfolio of table games and slots, making gaming more accessible and enjoyable than ever."
The 1xBet team, added: "Our philosophy is to offer our players the ultimate betting and gaming experience and OneTouch products fit the bill perfectly with their mobile-first approach, slick UI and great playability. We're confident that our players will become instant fans of their games."
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Super League and Betfred Extend Their Partnership
Super League and Betfred have extended the current three-year partnership until the end of the 2021 season. The announcement follows recent title sponsorship deals between Betfred and other major sports competition brands. As part of the new sponsorship, Super League and Betfred will continue to support the "Gamble Responsible" campaign, which is currently promoted at Super League games.
"We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Betfred who have become synonymous with Super League. They have been a vital part of our journey over the last three years and we look forward to working with them in what is a hugely exciting time for Super League and the sport. To have the support of someone like Fred who is so passionate about Super League and who shares our vision for its future is fantastic," Robert Elstone, Chief Executive Super League said.
"This is a historic and ground-breaking deal for the sport and shows a huge commitment from Fred, his senior management team, and all his staff who are so passionate about Super League. It is a significant increase on previous sponsorships and reflects the growing popularity and value of the Super League brand," Rhodri Jones, Chief Commercial Officer Super League said.
"The real passion for this game shown by the players, the media and, most importantly, the fans, is for me the main reason why this has proved to be such a great sponsorship for us. Therefore, I had no hesitation in extending the deal for a further two years and Betfred look forward to working with Super League to help grow the terrific game of rugby league," Fred Done, the Boss of Betfred said.
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Miss FashionTV Gaming World 2019 to be Crowned this Month in Malta
Revolutionising the online gaming industry, FashionTV Gaming Group brings together the virtual world of online gaming with the high fashion and glamorous real world of FashionTV with an evening of opulence on the 30th May.
Known for always doing things differently, FashionTV Gaming Group will be hosting its first Miss FashionTV Gaming World awards on the 30th May in Malta at the iconic Fort St Elmo in Valletta.
Miss FashionTV Gaming World 2019 is being held in collaboration with Malta Fashion Week and will culminate the week-long fabulous programme of events with a one-of-a-kind FashionTV glam party.
The event will include a cocktail reception followed by the Miss FashionTV Gaming World contest, with models competing from all over the world.
There will also be a fashion show and live entertainment before announcing this year's winner who will be crowned on the night and rewarded with a cash prize and the opportunity of becoming the face of FashionTV Gaming World for 2019.
The event is powered by FashionTV Gaming Group and its main sponsor is one of the world most successful online gaming giants, the award winning- BetConstruct who also powers VBet.
An evening of lavish FashionTV entertainment is set to follow, with an exclusive networking reception that will allow industry leaders, models, celebrities, influencers, popular designers, and fashionistas to come together within the walls of a truly magnificent venue under the stars.
Aviva Baner, Head of Media, at FashionTV Gaming Group noted: "Miss FashionTV Gaming 2019 is definitely an industry first of its kind and will represent one of the major highlights of the global online gaming industry this year.
"We look forward to welcoming our guests and treating them in FashionTV style as we wait to crown our brand ambassador for the forthcoming year. Apart from representing FashionTV Gaming Group, this year's winner will also gain the international exposure that comes with a mega brand like FashionTV, and we're excited to being a part of the journey".
Malta Fashion Week, Airmalta and VisitMalta.com are also sponsoring the event.
Following a series of successful launches across the world during 2019, in Europe, India, Africa, and more recently, Asia, backed by the Global TV Network giant with over 2 billion viewers around the world, FashionTV Gaming Group, one of the fastest growing companies in the online gaming industry , aims to create a new era of games through its "FashionTV Gaming World", by creating a world of FTV branded games and websites, across all verticals , via its unique B2B sublicensing model for this mega brand and its vision.
This concept allows operators and suppliers around the world to run FashionTV branded gaming products, as well as develop and produce their own FashionTV branded games, websites, including but not limited to Casino, Live Dealer, Sports betting and Games. Other FashionTV branded opportunities include FashionTV poker, bingo, scratch cards, fantasy sports, social games, and games of skill, all of which will become a part of the new and innovative vision of FashionTV Gaming World, with massive global exposure.
Being part of this franchise means that operators and suppliers are able to capitalise on the global reach and power of the FashionTV mega brand to significantly reduce the high marketing costs incurred when bringing a new online gaming operation or branded game to market.
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MGA Attends Annual Conference of GREF 2019
The Malta Gaming Authority has participated in the annual conference of the Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF), held in Limassol, Cyprus.
The conference was exclusively attended by many gaming regulators. The conference has included topics relating to alternative payment methods, payment blocking measures, the parallels between gambling products and gambling-like financial products, as well as virtual currencies.
The MGA's Chief Legal Counsel, Carl Brincat, delivered a presentation during a session entitled "Virtual currencies and gambling regulation: the Maltese case." Carl Brincat was joined by Gerd Sapiano, Senior Analyst within the Securities and Market Supervision Unit within the Malta Financial Services Authority, as well as Nicholas Warren, a private financial services and blockchain consultant.
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Want to learn more about our graduate studies program? View our handout on Graduate Studies in Entomology: Solve big problems, take your career anywhere.
Department overview
The MSU Department of Entomology is a vibrant and internationally-recognized unit committed to interdisciplinary research, teaching and extension at local, regional, national and international scales. The Department includes approximately 30 faculty, 40 graduate students and 30 undergraduate majors and minors, with diverse interests spanning the spectrum from fundamental to applied studies. View a list of our professors and click on a professor's name to learn about his or her research program.
Our programs encompass basic and applied research on insects and related invertebrates in three main focus areas:
These themes are applied across diverse systems including annual and perennial crops, forests, aquatic environments and various international settings. As part of a pioneer land grant university, the Entomology Department also has a foundational commitment to extension and translational entomological science.
Faculty and students in the Department have strong ties to the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior program, the NSF-funded BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action, Kellogg Biological Station Long Term Ecological Research Program, Center for Microbial Ecology, Molecular Plant Sciences Program and other interdisciplinary programs across campus. We also have access to multiple research stations around the state, including the Trevor Nichols Research Center and Clarksville Research Center that are managed by Entomology faculty and house numerous pest management research projects. Farms on the East Lansing campus provide excellent land and facility resources for fieldwork in multiple cropping systems and natural areas, and extensive campus greenhouse and environmental chamber facilities provide close access to places for research in controlled environments.
The Department of Entomology also connects to state-of-the-art services for high impact research through facilities such as genomics, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, IVIS imaging and others through the Research Technology Support Facility.
Weekly departmental seminars bring students and faculty together. See the Spring 2018 Seminar Series.
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As many of you know, the payroll tax cuts recently expired, which reduced 2% of consumers' take-home pay. That recently caused many retailers, including restaurants, to scale back prior expectations for revenue this year. Recall that in January in this article (click here to see it), we discussed the great outlook for restaurants for 2013 based on a report from the National Restaurant Association. Apparently, that outlook is still quite rosy, but less optimistic than before.
Key Restaurants & Food Companies Being Affected
For instance, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal last week (See the edition dated February 22, 2013, written by Shelly Banjo, Annie Gasparro and Julie Jargon), Burger King, Kraft, Tyson, and Chipotle all scaled back their revenue forecasts for 2013 or have made adjustments to their 2013 overall strategies based on these taxes. Further, these companies claim that their reduced expectations or strategy changes were based primarily from the hit that taxpayers would receive to their incomes from the increased taxes.
What Other Restaurants Are Doing About The Increased Taxes
Burger King responded by reducing the price of a Whopper, Jr. from $2 to $1.29. Last year, McDonald's started to focus its advertising on its Value Menu, and the article above shows improved profits from that effort.
Given the shift in these tax rates, restaurants may consider adjusting their pricing down or certainly not raising prices. That seems to be the strategy employed by the restaurants listed above. Further, if these taxes do prove to be the scourge that they are being made out, it could be an opportunity for restaurant owners with cash to buy out other restaurants that struggle from the hardship.
Have you seen any signs of these taxes affecting your restaurant? We would like to hear about it!
About the author: Matthew Sanderson is a restaurant lawyer in Texas. "Good service with a smile" is his motto. Click here to find out more about Matthew Sanderson's legal practice and how he can help you today. Follow him on Twitter @dealattorney.


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How Do We Feed the Hunger for Human Connection?
Hunger Making a lasting impact on the lives of those suffering in poverty and hunger requires more than physical relief, it requires relationship.
The wail of an empty stomach can silence anything but thoughts of food. Dreams are muted. Goals and ambition give way to the desperation of meeting the immediate need for nourishment. Providing urgently needed food offers a solution for the moment. But we can't stop there.
Food will be consumed, and it does good while it lasts, but it will not last forever. When the food is gone, the situation often remains the same. The widowed mother caring for her children remains a widow. The family who lost an income is still without rent. The child born into poverty is still trapped in the cycle. We have quieted the hunger for a day, maybe even a week, but our help is temporary.
With the food that we bring, we must also bring a close relationship. Relationships hold a promise. Relationships deliver hope.
Compassion is key
The very premise of a relationship is that it is ongoing. This is where real change happens, and each of us has the power and ability to effect change in another's life by taking an interest.
"We have quieted the hunger for a day, maybe even a week, but our help is temporary."
As we continue to deliver food to the home of a family, we have the opportunity to get to know one another. By deepening relationships to help us understand of the complexity of the situation, we can seek and offer help that we might not have otherwise known was needed: job training, childcare, education, rehabilitation, community, prayer—things we don't know a family needs without first entering into a relationship.
Human beings were not designed to exist independently of one another. We were not meant to limit our lives and our possibilities by living in isolation. For families trapped in poverty, life may not have permitted looking beyond the demands of immediate needs. We are called to feed our hungry neighbors, but also to come alongside them, know them, and share a perspective previously unseen. New perspectives offer new possibilities.
Hope that lasts
At Children's Hunger Fund, I've seen the value of relationships, as we engage in relational mercy ministry. We work through the neighborhood churches in cities, towns, and villages, which allows the possibility of an ongoing relationship with a family in crisis. Volunteers, pastors and leaders are trained to not only deliver the physical help of food, but also spiritual hope.
Food is vital for survival and we must do all we can to meet that need, yet the intangibles that a relationship brings are just as necessary, because in a relationship there is hope. With whom can you enter into a helping relationship today?


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Many of you know Stephen Martin – he was a trumpet player at APU with us and he's currently an adjunct teaching Intro to Music Tech with me.
On Tuesday morning Stephen will be undergoing surgery to donate 40% of his liver to be transplanted into his nephew Liam. Liam is a little 7-month old baby, the son of Stephen's sister; his liver started shutting down about 4 months ago. As the situation developed, Stephen volunteered to undergo testing to see if he was a match, and when he was confirmed as a potential donor, he quickly agreed to the transplant surgery. If you know Stephen, you know that this kind of selflessness and generosity is right in line with his character.
Please pray for Stephen and Liam during their joint surgeries tomorrow morning. There will be a long period of recovery following the transplant, for both Liam and Stephen. Pray for Stephen's wife and children as he recovers, and for Liam's family as well – he has a long road ahead of him, even after the successful transplant.
One more thing – have you checked to make sure you're an organ donor? Have you told anyone? Gretchen and I have talked about it, and both of us feel the same way; if we die, use whatever is useful.


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Hart Health Strategies provides a comprehensive policy briefing on a weekly basis. This in-depth health policy briefing is sent out at the beginning of each week. The health policy briefing recaps the previous week and previews the week ahead. It alerts clients to upcoming congressional hearings, newly introduced bills, regulatory announcements, and implementation activity related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and other health laws.
- President's Budget Recommendations Include Significant Entitlement Changes
- House Republicans Release Medicare Reform Proposal
- Mental Health Bill Passes Senate HELP Committee
- CMS Nominee to Get Vote
- CMS Grants for PPACA Navigators
- National Physician Payment Transparency Program Website
- ACO Working Group Activities
- Medicare DME Providers Chosen
- MACPAC Expresses Concerns About Medicaid Physician Payment Increases
- Upcoming Health-Related Hearings/Markups
- Health Legislation Recently Introduced
President's Budget Recommendations Include Significant Entitlement Changes
The FY 2014-2023 federal budget released last Wednesday by the Obama Administration recommends $3.778 trillion in discretionary and mandatory spending in the next fiscal year, an increase of about 6% over FY 2013. While the President's budget framework would keep the Budget Control Act's annual spending limits, the specific spending cuts mandated under sequestration ($1.2 trillion) would be replaced by other program increases and decreases. For example, discretionary spending for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would be increased to $80.1 billion, a 4.87% increase over FY 2013. Also, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would get a boost over FY 2012 of about $472 million to $31.3 billion in FY 2014, with a major boost to mental health/brain research. However, similar to prior budget proposals, the Administration renews proposed 10-year cuts to Medicare providers (about $306.3 billion extending the Part A (Hospital Insurance) trust fund solvency by 4 years) and to Medicaid (about $22.1 billion). The proposal recommends revising Social Security and other federal pension program cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to reflect a newly formed "chained" consumer price index (chained CPI), projected to save $130 billion over ten years. In total, the ten-year budget savings are projected to reduce the federal deficit by about $1.8 trillion and down to about 1.7% of gross domestic product (GDP). In testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the Administration's recommendations would help to reduce the deficit in a balanced, sustainable way and ensure the full implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The White House called the comprehensive proposal a "balanced compromise" and hinted that the provisions of the package, particularly the entitlement and health-related changes, should not be cherry-picked and enacted without the proposed $680 billion in new revenues. While Republicans generally criticized the tax increases as "more of the same" and the Medicare changes as falling short of keeping the program solvent in the long-term, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) appeared to leave the door open to further negotiations in stating that the President deserves credit for proposing the modest entitlement reforms (although he said these changes should not be "held hostage" to enact additional tax increases). House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) said he is skeptical about the President's intentions to reduce long-term spending which might lead to some kind of "grand bargain" on taxes and spending this year. Nonetheless, the President appears to be reaching out to a select group of Senate Republicans in order to forge a bipartisan consensus on a package of spending and revenue changes that can be passed first in the Senate. Notable among the health-related changes are the following:
Medicare Physician Payment Reform--The budget suggests the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) physician payment formula should be replaced by an unspecified period of "stable payments" followed by a revised scheme under which physicians would be encouraged to partner with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in a scalable, accountable payment model which reflects risk adjustments for providing high quality and coordination of care. The Administration expressed interest in working with Congress to enact legislation to reform the process. The budget does not specify the means for paying for the $250 billion ten-year cost of the proposal. However, the budget does assume that Congress will eliminate the scheduled 25% cut in CY 2014 Medicare physician payments.
Other Major Health Spending Increases/Reallocations for FY 2014/FY 2012-- CMS would get $5.2 billion, an increase of $1.4 billion, plus $0.1 billion, directed to PPACA health exchange implementation (CMS would also get $640 million in combined mandatory and discretionary program integrity funding to implement activities that reduce payment error rates, prevent fraud and abuse, target high-risk services and supplies, and enhance civil and criminal enforcement for Medicare, Medicaid, and the children's health insurance program (CHIP)); the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would get $440 million to process PPACA tax credits; the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) would get an increase of $821 million to $9 billion, including $2.4 billion for the Ryan White program; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would get an increase of $71 million to $11.3 billion; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) would get an increase of $46 million to $3.3 billion with $130 million allocated to new mental health treatment and prevention programs along with HRSA; the Indian Health Service would get an increase of $244 million to $5.7 billion; the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) would get an increase of $29 million to $434 million; and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology would receive a $17 million increase. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would get an increase of $821 million to $4.7 billion, including new user fees related to generic drug and biosimilar biological reviews. Also, savings of $3.2 billion would accrue by reducing the period of exclusivity from 12 to 7 years to speed up generic biologic drug development. The Transitional Medical Assistance program would be reauthorized at a cost of $1.1 billion over 10 years. In related news, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) said Republicans will introduce legislation to beef up the funding of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) program and pay for the increase by reallocating funds from the PPACA Prevention and Public Health Fund.
Other Major Health Spending Cuts--Among the ten-year cuts for Medicare--Save $79 billion by reducing payment updates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), long term care hospitals (LTCHs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and home health agencies (HHAs), and $8.2 billion by bundling such payments and an additional $6.7 billion from IRF and SNF changes; save $11 billion by reducing Medicare indirect medical education (IME) add-on payments; save $2 billion by aligning Medicare payments to rural providers with the cost of care; save $25.4 billion by reducing payments to providers when beneficiaries fail to pay for services; save $50 billion by increasing the percentages of total costs paid by Part B and Part D beneficiaries and $2.9 billion in premium cost for those with small Medigap deductibles; save $3.3 billion by modifying the Part B deductible for new beneficiaries; save $730 million by requiring home health service copays; save $123 billion under Part D by among other things providing low-income beneficiaries with Medicaid-level drug rebates for brand name and generic drugs and save another $7 billion by modifying copayments for such beneficiaries; and save $19.3 billion from Medicare Advantage (MA).
Among the ten-year savings for Medicaid--Save $4.5 billion by limiting durable medical equipment (DME) payments; save $3.6 billion by reducing disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments; save $8.8 billion by lowering Medicaid drug costs through various means; and save $3.7 billion by enhancing integrity programs. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be given authority to prevent brand-name drug to generic "pay-for-delay" agreements which would save $11 billion in Medicare/Medicaid and other federal health programs. Also, $4.1 billion would be saved by lowering the trigger point for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) to make cost savings recommendations.
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NOTE: This is a continuation of the previous "original Wildcat (Ted Grant) appreciation thread!", which can be read here:
From the previous version of this thread,Ted Grant was one of many heroes that were introduced in Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942), an anthology title who's lead character was Wonder Woman.
The feature was written by Bill Finger and featured the artwork of Irwin Hasen (who was later known for the comic strip Dondi, which ran from 1955 to 1986) . . .


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WOODSTOCK, Ill. (STMW) — A man and a woman from Woodstock were charged in connection with the murder of a man who solicited prostitution services from a Craigslist ad Saturday, the McHenry County Sheriff's office announced Sunday.
The victim, 48-year-old Kurt Milliman, solicited prostitution services from a Craigslist advertisement but subsequently an altercation took place and the victim was shot with a handgun, according to a release from the sheriff's office.
Timothy Smith, 26, was charged with murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, pandering, obstructing justice and pimping while Kimberly A. Smith, 28, was charged with two counts of obstructing justice, disorderly conduct and prostitution, according to the release.Both reside in the 4300 block of Doty Road.
The incident unfolded Saturday at 10:59 p.m., when members of the McHenry County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4300 Block of Doty Road in unincorporated Woodstock, for an unwanted subject, according to the release.
Upon arrival, deputies met with Timothy and Kimberly Smith and Milliman of Prairie Grove, was discovered inside the residence with a gunshot wounds, according to the release.
Milliman was transported to Centegra Woodstock Memorial Hospital by Woodstock Fire Rescue, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to the release.
An autopsy will be conducted by the McHenry County Coroner's Office.
Investigators obtained evidence and conducted interviews, which led to the arrest of Timothy and Kimberly. The Sheriff's office worked in conjunction with the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office, which approved the charges.
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At its best, SL is a highly engaging, immersive learning environment which allows learners "to interact with a variety of SL teachers, students, and researchers, attend virtual field trips, plan and conduct workshops, build out teaching resources for other educators, and work on individualized projects and research. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the emerging network of virtual world educators." (Dawley, 2007b, Used with permission.)
Figure 1. Khan's E-Learning Framework (Used with Permission.)
Institutional Considerations
Khan's institutional considerations include such categories as budget, support services, institutional partnership or sole effort, and policy (2005a).
What advantage exists for utilizing SL (market, particular disciplinary/learning advantages)?
Does your institution already provide e-learning or distance learning opportunities?
Is there an existing orientation?
How will orientation for SL be provided? (See New Media Consortium: http://virtualworlds.nmc.org/2007/10/10/nmc-rolls-out-orientation-island/)
What other deliveries will support student success and retention (email communications, web-based instruction, face-to-face)
Will your institution offer the SL experience alone or with partners?
What are the SL budget considerations?
Free space or purchased space?
Design costs for Second Life Environment or Objects (Time or Design)?
How will institutional policy provide for SL Course Experiences?
Conduct expectations in SL
Disclaimer for non-educational experiences
Universal Access (ADA)
What existing institutional resources will support learners and faculty in these courses (Khan, 2005a, Khan 2005b)?
Student Services
Technical Support
Management Considerations
Who will carry out the roles of "instructional designer, programmer, graphic artist, and project manager" (Khan, 2005b, p. 105)?
Who will manage the roles during development, during implementation?
Will students be called to fulfill any of these roles in the immersive, constructivist environment that SL offers?
Technological Considerations
In addition to hardware and software support, what digital literacy, sharable objects, and policy topics need consideration (Khan, 2005b)?
How will tech specifications and permissions for downloading and functioning in SL be met (video cards, voice, and ISP)?
Will baseline faculty and learner technology-skills are expected for this course?
What will be the policy for objects created by learners in the course (shared as a condition for the course? Sales allowed?)
What Plan B considerations need to be communicated if the SL grid is not functioning during a specific time period?
Pedagogical Considerations
Which activities will best support the defined outcomes for the course offering(s)?
Which activities will best be carried out in SL and which will be better experienced with other educational activities than SL?
How will activities capitalize on the immersive and social capabilities of SL?
What SL resources have been identified in SL (field trips, other listed educational events, simulation and role-playing sites)?
Which guest experts are available?
What directions will be needed for various activities?
Ethical Considerations
How will offering(s) address "social and political influences, cultural diversity, bias, geographical diversity, learner diversity, digital divide, etiquette, and legal issues" (Khan, 2005b, p. 293) including plagiarism and intellectual property rights?
How will geographical time zones affect choices of meetings in Second Life (in-world sessions)?
Will learners need to be introduced to SL etiquette?
What documents already exist for online etiquette for other course interactions?
Has thought been given to equivalent learning activities that may be required for universal access (ADA accommodations)?
Interface Design Considerations
Do learners clearly understand which activities will occur in SL and where others will occur if they are web-based or face-to-face?
If web-based activity complements SL, is the design clean and easy to navigate?
What design considerations are needed for activities in SL (locations and inventory?)
While SL accommodates hearing-impaired learners, how will equivalent experiences be provided to accommodate mobility or visually impaired learners?
Resource Support Considerations
What provision will be made for library resources, tutorials, and object repositories (Khan, 2005a, 2005b)?
What campus-based resources already exist and how will these be communicated and made available to learners?
Will this course provide SL skill-building sessions, or send learners to ongoing building classes freely offered in SL?
Will the course provide extra tutoring assistance in SL (tutor, TA?)?
Evaluation Considerations
How will the following be evaluated: content development, e-learning environment, program and institutional evaluation, and learning assessment and success (Khan 2005b)?
Does your institution already use content evaluation (like Quality Matters?)? If so, will it need to be adapted for SL content?
What mechanisms for course and program evaluations currently exist and will they need to be modified in any way to reflect the SL offering(s)?
What SL and other formats will be used for formative assessment (in-world) as well as formative assessment for other activities in other class formats?
What types of assessment activities in SL and out of SL will best measure the learning outcomes for the course offering(s)?
What mechanisms can be used to provide feedback in-world (email mechanisms, a class debrief in text or voice-chat)?
Will rubrics for activities be provided by the faculty or negotiated with learners for both formative and summative assessment?
Bedard-Voorhees, A. (2007). Evaluating EDTECH 597: Teaching and Learning in Second Life with Badrul Khan's Flexible Learning Model. Unpublished paper. Submitted to Boise State University, Boise Idaho.
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Dawley, L. (2007b). Syllabus for EDTECH 597: Teaching and Learning in Second Life.
Boise State University. Boise, Idaho.
Foster, A.L. (2007, October 15). Thought-controlled avatars emerge in Second Life. The
Wired Chronicle. Retrieved on December 11, 2007, from Thought Controlled Avatars>>
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Khan, B. (2005b). Managing E-Learning Strategies: Design, Delivery, Implementation and Evaluation. Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.
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Linden Research, Inc. (2007). Second Life blog. Retrieved on December 12, 2007, from
Madison Area College Technical College. (2005). Screen readers and blackboard for
students. Retrieved on December 10, 2007, from
New Media Consortium (2007). NMC virtual worlds. Retrieved on January 6, 2008, from http://virtualworlds.nmc.org/2007/10/10/nmc-rolls-out-orientation-island/.
Ohio State University. (2007). Ohio university Second Life campus community standards. Retrieved on December 12, 2007, from http://vital.cs.ohiou.edu/vitalwiki/index.php/Ohio_University_Second_Life_Campus_Community_Standards
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In the six years that have passed since the conclusion of the HBO series The Wire, the critically acclaimed drama has turned into a worldwide phenomenon that has been hailed as "one of the best and most original series on television in decades" by the New York Times. Now, new and old fans of the series can watch the show like never before thanks to a brand new High-Definition upgrade of all 60 episodes, which will debut in December on HBO Signature® and HBO GO®. The Wire: The Complete Series will be available to own on Digital HD Monday, January 5, 2015 and on Blu-rayTM in Summer 2015.
The entire series has been beautifully re-mastered in 16×9 Full-Frame HD from more than 8,000 reels of original 35mm camera negative, allowing for a tighter fit on widescreen TVs and computer/tablet screens. The original negatives were scanned, edited, dust-busted and color-corrected with great care and attention taken to stay true to the look and feel of the original Standard-Definition 4×3 version.
The Wire: The Complete Series in HD will be available for the first time as a full series purchase at iTunes, Google Play, X-Box Video and Vudu on January 5. Individual episodes and seasons will be available through all of HBO's Digital HD retailers.
To celebrate the HD launch, HBO Signature will air the entire series consecutively, one season per day starting with season 1 on Friday, December 26 at noon. The marathon will wrap with season 5 on Tuesday, December 30.
This will be the first time The Wire has aired on a linear HBO channel since Season 5 wrapped in 2008, as well as the first time that all five seasons of the entire series have aired consecutively on the network.
All 60 episodes will also be available in HD on HBO GO starting December 26.


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I dont have a Mac ( emotional reasons $$$$$ … ) but I like Mac applications from my iPod such as iTunes,Quicktime…. Now apple relases public download of Safari for Windows OSs. You can find necessary information here Now web developers dont need to buy a Mac and probably they wouldnt do it like me :))
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The "Best Equine Actor" Race - LotR Entertainment News
Banui: In today's entertainment news...the Oscar speculation continues as everyone wonders who will receive "Best Equine Actor". The race is determined to be mostly between The Lord of the Rings' Shadowfax and Seabiscuit's Seabiscuit. Our entertainment reporter spoke to Shadowfax and Seabiscuit at a press conference recently.
Seabiscuit: It's an honour, really. I mean, I never thought I'd get nominated. It's really neat. Hey, are you going to eat that apple, or can I have it?
Shadowfax: The wraith scenes were the worst. I mean, there's this heavy guy on my back and this big...wraith...thing is screaming at me. If I didn't know it was only Lawrence Makore, I would've bolted. Then PJ had to go and cut most of my scenes from the film! We had to re-take the scene with me and Gandalf and Pippin in Minas Tirith about six times because Bill, the Witch-King's Fell Beast, kept messing up his lines or getting stage fright. And he was positively terrified of the camera. And PJ cut that scene out! I don't even know if it'll be in the Extended Edition or not.
Reporter: What was your favourite part of the film experience?
Seabiscuit: We-el...the carrots were pretty good. They always gave me carrots and apples after I ran for them. It was a lot of fun. The carrots were, anyway. The training was absolutely gruelling. The sugar cubes rocked, though.
Shadowfax: Hmm, well, I liked hanging out with the other horses. We had a pretty neat bunch. For a lot of them, it was their first big break. Asfaloth was really fun to work with, but we ended up never having any scenes together. I've admired his work for a long time, so it was pretty cool to end up in the same film with him, even if we never did actually meet onscreen. (pauses in contemplation) Well, actually, there was that one scene in Minas Tirith, but that was cut early on. Oh, and the Fell Beasts were really scary looking, but most of them were actually pretty nice. Except when they were hungry...ugh.
Reporter: Seabiscuit, I understand this is your first film.
Seabiscuit: Well, yeah. I had a couple of commercials--there was one for Wal-Mart, and then there was that Toyota commercial...that was pretty cool. But I wanted to do more than commercials. So when my agent found this film, we both thought it'd be awesome to work on.
Reporter: And Shadowfax? You've worked on a couple things before?
Shadowfax: Well, yeah...I was an extra in Black Beauty and I had a small role in a Western a couple years ago, but this is my first starring role.
Banui: Other nominees had different things to say.
Brego: I won't say I have that much chance. I really admire Shadowfax's work, and he is in the movie kind of more than I am. I think. But I do have the coolest costume. And I'm the horse of the King of Gondor. I wanted them to put me in the coronation scene, but PJ refused.
War Admiral: I WAS ROBBED! *snort* ROBBED, I TELL YOU! ROBBED! (paws at ground angrily)
Reporter: Well, after all, you were kind of the bad guy--
War Admiral: (nips)
Reporter: OW!
Banui: The other contestants were unavailable for comment. When we come back-decorating tips from Saruman the White's latest book: 101 Evil Ways to Decorate Your Home.
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"Cooking is an art, but all art requires knowing something about the techniques and materials." – Nathan Myhrvold
Initially, the Ryan Wells Foundation was created for the sole purpose of awarding scholarships to students. As our knowledge of the Pinellas County school programs grew, so did our wishes to see their continued success, knowing that education is the foundation where dreams are built. Improving the academic learning of not just a handful of students, but hundreds of students while encouraging the importance of philanthropy and community aligns with our mission and vision.
Our efforts to support education at the high school level naturally gravitated to the Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy at Tarpon Spring High School where Ryan's dreams originated. A donation of $90,000 was made in 2007 to build the Ryan Wells teaching kitchen, a 2,500 square foot, state-of-the-art kitchen, contributing to the academy's recognition of one of the top high school facilities in the nation. Over the years we expanded our efforts to include Dixie Hollins High School, Northeast High School, Osceola Fundamental High School and the Clearwater and St. Petersburg campus of Pinellas Technical College. These 6 programs account for over 800 students each year.
School donations currently represent 25-35% of the Ryan Wells Foundation annual giving. Annual donations vary from $1,500 to $5,000 per year per school. To-date, we have distributed over $300,000 amongst the 6 programs. Funds purchase educational necessities including food, equipment, and basic kitchen supplies and allow students to participate in local, state, and national competitions. Chef Christy Rabich of Dixie Hollins High School comments that "without the funding from the Ryan Wells Foundation, my students would not be able to cook as much as they do." A survey conducted in 2013 concluded that the costs to run each high school culinary program on an annual basis ranged from $12,000 to more than $40,000. The variance in these numbers is mostly explained by participation in cooking competitions which are very costly for the programs, yet very educational for the students.
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Zits in tubeworms: Part of growing up
Young tubeworms in the deep ocean break out with skin infections as a rite of passage to adulthood, according to a new notion of their growth.
As the youngsters settle down in their permanent homes, they lose their mouths and digestive systems. To survive, each young tubeworm must acquire a new energy source, a live-in colony of bacteria that capture energy from sulfur-spewing vents and other deep-sea chemical bonanzas.
That bacterial colony probably starts as an outbreak on a tubeworm's skin, Monika Bright of the University of Vienna and her colleagues contend in the May 18 Nature. This idea overturns an older one that tubeworms pick up their new bacterial friends by eating them.
The tubeworms begin their lives as tiny, swimming larvae. They waft through deep ocean waters until they find a suitable surface, such as a hydrothermal-vent chimney or a cold seep, where inner-Earth compounds leak out.
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I see a bunch of photo writing prompts, verbal prompts, etc., but they never move me. I'm moved by music; positive music stimulates endorphin release and the so-called limbic system, which is pseudo-science's avatar for the psyche. Sad music triggers different regions in the brain, but the response is just as powerful.
Here are 2 songs that move me, and I hope they move you. I've selected versions of the songs and videos for a reason, for feel free to use them as well. My challenge is to write a response, any response, that is triggered by either song. Make it original, yours, and 1,000 words or less.
If you participate, link yours here. I will be doing both.
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Different Types of Sprinkler Systems
It can be difficult to decide what type of sprinkler system is best for you. There are different types to choose from with different features, which can get overwhelming. In an effort to help make the process a little simpler, we are going to break down the three most common watering systems.
Spray Head Sprinklers
Pros: This system can be installed so the sprinkler heads are visible at all times or so they only pop up when the system is activated. This can be a purely aesthetic choice, but it is important to consider. Spray head sprinklers spray in shape patterns that range from circles to rectangles, with the various circle patterns being the most common. Some of the spray heads can even be adjusted to spray water from many different angles. This system is considered to have a high application rate, which means the sprinkler heads release a large amount of water in a short amount of time.
Cons: Due to their high application rate they are not the best system for slopes or for nonabsorbent soils, such as clay and sand. This system works best for flat areas. However, it is not impossible to use them with slopes and nonabsorbent soils; it just takes a little more work. The system needs to be specially programmed to reduce any run-off that may occur. Spray head systems do not cover as much ground as some other systems, so they are best for small areas, such as gardens and small lawns.
To get a quote on a spray head sprinkler system
Rotor Head Sprinklers
There are two types of rotor head sprinkler systems: stream and impact. The stream rotor head sprinkler uses pressurized water to move the gears inside the head, which rotates the sprinkler head around. The impact rotor head sprinkler uses a swinging arm to rotate. When the arm swings it hits the sprinkler head and moves it a little.
Pros: The rotor head sprinklers distribute water more evenly than spray head sprinklers do, which makes them ideal for larger areas like big lawns. They also have a lower application rate. The rotor head sprinkler system works better for slopes and nonabsorbent soils because of its lower application rate. With the lower rate there is less run off water, because there is less water to overwhelm the soil. These sprinkler heads spray water in circular patterns of different sizes, and certain heads can be adjusted to different angles.
Cons: Since both types of rotor head sprinkler systems require pressure, the most common issue is having low pressure. This can especially be true in residential situations where there is usually lower pressure than in commercial situations. Impact rotor sprinklers also often need more maintenance than other types of sprinklers.
For an estimate on a rotor head sprinkler system.
Drip Watering Systems
This system is completely different from a conventional watering system; it doesn't use sprinklers at all. It uses a special tube with specifically placed holes in it that allow water to drip directly onto the soil.
Pros: The system is easy to customize because the holes can be placed anywhere along the tube. The tube can use a generic hole pattern for even distribution, or the holes can be placed at specific points to only water the plants and avoid watering the soil in between. This system also conserves water, because it drips water on to the soil instead of spraying it in the air which causes more evaporation. This system works great for gardens.
Cons: The system does not work very well with lawns, because it does not distribute water very far. Also, if you want to change the location of the holes in the tube for any reason, you need to buy a new tube.
Another key point about sprinkler systems is they need regular maintenance checks. These checks are important because they make sure your system is working right. To learn more about full service sprinkler packages that include regular checkups.


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Welcome back to the Special Needs round-up this month, again packed with inspiring and heart-warming stories from the SEN and disability community. Do link your posts below with any campaign, charity, awareness flags you are flying, or simply to release whatever bee happens to be buzzing around in your bonnet at the moment, to be included in next month's column.
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and I never cease to be amazed at the number of fabulous, passionate and informative blogs that exist to improve the lives of families and extend support to one another. I have learnt so much about ASD over the years as SEN editor for Britmums, simply by reading the wisdoms they contain. 2nd April was Autism Awareness Day, and this post from Tania Tirraoro Autism Understanding Day – Why hasn't it Caught on Yet? was a perfect start point.
Joanna Henley of Ojo's World, encouraged us to "Support, encourage and learn" throughout the month in this positive and accepting post Autism Awareness Month.
Lauren Holmes of Blogger Mummy Lauren writes about the begining of her ASD journey, the point where a diagnosis is sought. ASD: Or journey so far is a must read for anyone waiting for or just receiving a diagnosis for their child.
Stephs Two Girls writes a very thought-provoking post about inclusive schooling and struggling to find the right solution for her daughters, one of whom has PDA and ASD. Read What is inclusion? Should all schools be inclusive? here.
Special Parents
This month I was fortunate enough to fly to Belfast and see the incredible new invention the Upsee by Leckey in action. There were tears as a group of bloggers and parents watched wheelchair-using children walk alongside their siblings and partake in everyday activities with the support of their carers. The system was created by a very determined and driven mother over many years. Read about pioneer Debby Elnatan and the revolutionary Upsee here.
Sometimes parenting a child with health needs or a disability can get overwhelming. We feel as if we are drowning. I was particularly struck by this post by Lynsey The Mother Duck who descibes the emotions as her son faces surgery. We all feel powerless at times and I'm sure many of you can relate to what she writes in The Tsunami of Emotions.
Sara who writes Walking with Angels talks about her overpowering grief as she works her way through family videos, bringing images of her precious angel Livvy to the fore in I Can't Breathe. I urge you to browse her beautiful blog, that gives support to other grieving parents.
If you need to give yourself a boost, to remind yourself of the good work you are doing as a parent, then read this incredible poem by Erma Bombeck that I come back to time after time: Special Mothers.
Warmer Weather
With warmer weather on the horizon it's great to be able to get out and about and enjoy our family together time. The clan over at Cakes Photos Life took full advantage of a trip to San Francisco to have a slightly more adventurous outing than planned. Read Rodney Vs Go Cars to find out how they got on.
If you ever need inspiration to get out in the great outdoors, do pop over to Fiona at Coombe Mill's Country Kids linky, and share your stories too.
Good luck to all those incredible SEN blogs that have been nominated in the prestigious Brilliance in Blogging Awards, the BiBs. Remember, if just one person learns or takes comfort from your blog, even if that one person is you, then your blog is a roaring success. I do hope to meet some of you at Britmums Live this Summer and I'm delighted to have been asked to speak again, more details about that nearer the time.
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A former language teacher and voice-over artist, Hayley is now the Mum of two gorgeous girls, the youngest of whom, Natty, has Down's Syndrome. She blogs, speaks and writes articles on the subject for all who will read or listen.
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Super Bowl media sessions, especially the time with the New England Patriots, hasn't been as fun without Rob Gronkowski. But Gronk is still being Gronk during Super Bowl week.
Being in the concussion protocol didn't keep Gronk from playing some Xbox here. Even though the Patriots tight end hasn't been at media availability because he still hasn't been fully cleared from a concussion suffered in the AFC championship game, he didn't cancel an appearance to play "Madden" against Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount on Tuesday.
[Stream Super Bowl LII live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app]
Hey, if Gronk is playing video games, he must be getting better.
Gronkowski seemed confident he'll be good to go for Sunday's Super Bowl, although he wasn't proclaiming himself cleared.
"I'm not the guy to say 'I'm out of the protocol,' that's the doctor's calls," Gronkowski said, according to NFL Network.
When asked if he expected to play in the Super Bowl, a relaxed Gronkowski (though, when is he not relaxed?) smiled and replied "Yes." He has been practicing with the Patriots in recent days, which is a good sign.
Hopefully that's the case. The game will be better without one of the league's best players, and the week would be more interesting with one of its best characters. Until then, Gronkowski will just have to hone his virtual football skills.
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Missoni's iconic zigzag print has been getting a lot of attention lately, but it's not the designer who is getting the recognition, it's the stripy print. Maybe the pattern took off after the label created a line for Target using their trademark up and down lines and selling the apparel at much more inexpensive prices. Ironically though, if you search chevron at an online retailer that carries the designer you will most likely get results excluding anything by Missoni whose print is strictly labeled "zigzag." Of course the wavy design was not invented by the Italian brand, rather the symbol has a long history of being used in military uniforms, flags, and road signs. Now it is famously known for the oil and gas corporation, Chevron. However, according to Wikipedia (we'll take it) the energy company's logo has only been used since the mid 2000s while Missoni was brought into existence in the 1960s.
But regardless of who had the lead in actually marketing the print, the trend is now in full force. And luckily it doesn't look like there can be any legitimate lawsuits by Missoni or Chevron like the name copycats Dolce & Banana. These are my picks:
Tunic, Nordstom- $79
Top, Bebe- $25
*Real Missoni image from Hot Luxe
*Other picture from Piperlime


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Graduate: References and Transcripts
The Department of Pharmacology requires three letters of reference for each application. It is recommended that you confirm your referees' availability prior to submitting their contact details. You are also responsible to inform them of your particular reference deadline: i.e., February or June, since the default date is always early June.
Once you have submitted the contact information of your referees, the system will use this information to contact your referees through e-mail, requesting references using a link that is provided in the body of the e-mailed request. ***Note that non-institutional e-mail addresses such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. are NOT accepted under any circumstances.*** References are provided electronically to the Department through the online application system.
Applicants should not use family members as referees. The best referees would be faculty members who have known you in an academic setting. If you have been employed (or are currently employed), a reference from your direct supervisor/employer would be acceptable; however, the best referees are those who are able to comment on the specific areas stated in the reference form (e.g., academic preparation; originality; skill at research; industry; intellectual capacity; teaching ability; and finally, all-round ability).
All applicants for the Ph.D. degree who have completed a Masters degree MUST include a reference from their M.Sc. program supervisor.
It is recommended that you monitor the status of your documents in the online application and to follow up with your referees well in advance of deadlines to ensure that the references have been uploaded.
You are required to upload scanned official transcript(s) - NOT student printouts! (Remember to use low resolution (72-75 dpi). You may use an "Issued to Student" transcript but it must be up-to-date and the scanned copy must include the transcript grade "legend" on the back of the transcript.
If you have transcripts from multiple institutions, please ensure that they are in chronological order (most recent first) in the scan. Applicants studying at UofT are not required to submit official UofT transcripts. However, a ROSI printout must be uploaded.
Please note that ALL applicants recommended for conditional acceptance will be contacted regarding submission of official transcripts. The University of Toronto requires an official transcript from each post-secondary institution that you have attended and you are responsible to arrange for them to be sent by your academic institution directly to the Department.
Each institution will have its own procedures for issuing transcripts, and in some cases this can take weeks or even months. It is recommended that you consider this timeline when requesting your transcript(s). All documents submitted become the property of the University of Toronto and will not be returned in the event of applicant rejection or cancellation of application.
You may submit official transcripts in one of two ways:
1) Arrange to have official transcript(s) issued directly to the University of Toronto and mailed to the Pharmacology Graduate Office at the address given below. Documents must be sealed in a signed envelope by the issuing institution. Photocopies, faxes, or documents arriving in previously opened envelopes are not considered official. All non-English language documents must be officially translated into English and submitted to the University of Toronto together with the originals.
2) Arrange to have an official transcript "Issued to Student", that you then submit directly (unopened and in the original sealed envelope) to the Department. Documents must be sealed in a signed envelope by the issuing institution. Photocopies, faxes, or documents arriving in previously opened envelopes are not considered official. All non-English language documents must be officially translated into English and submitted to the University of Toronto together with the originals.
If you choose to pick up the transcript from your academic institution and deliver it yourself to the Department, the transcript envelope must be sealed and signed by the issuing institution. Do not open.
Applicants who attended universities outside North America should ensure that notarized English translations accompany all foreign documentation not written in English (Both the foreign transcript and the English translation should be submitted in their sealed envelopes).
Please note that World Education Services (WES) transcript evaluations cannot in any circumstances be used as the basis of admission to a graduate program in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology. Applicants are free to submit copies of WES reports as supporting documentation if they wish; however, all applicants who completed their degrees outside Canada must arrange for official transcripts from their educational institutions to be received by the Department before a final admission decision will be made.


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As the world has tuned into to live coverage of breaking news on network news channels, others found videos on demand on most of the major news sites and on YouTube, which has uploads of coverage of Indian broadcasters. I've posted the video below. We haven't seen much in the way of user-generated video yet, although there many dramatic photos up on CNN iReports.
CNN has featured live streaming of the events from the beginning.
Last month at the Beet.TV Online Video Roundtable, we discussed the value of user-generated video for news sites. Commenting in this video is Chet Rhodes of the Washington Post, Andrew Heyward, former president of CBS News, Mark Larkin of CBSNews.com, KC Estenson of CNN.com and co-moderator Erick Schonfeld of TechCrunch.
It will be interesting to see how the unfolding effects of the attacks in India will impact this trend. We will be watching this and updating this post throughout the day.
— Andy Plesser, Executive Producer


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For those of you who don't know, my boyfriend of a year and a half just moved out to Ireland to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. Being separated by 3212 miles is not the most ideal situation for the two of us. However, I'm so unbelievably proud of all his hard work to get to where he is today and I stand by him 100%.
With that being said, it doesn't mean this hasn't been a bit of a roller coaster ride. Leading up to his last days in Canada, I was handling it all very well. Being supportive and positive. But then we had a going away party for him, and it was all downhill from there. I was an emotional mess. How was I going to survive without my best friend?! There would be moments before he left, where we would be hanging out together – I would look at him and just start crying. I kept thinking about all of his little quirks and the memories we shared. There was no doubt in my mind that our relationship wouldn't work, but I was faced with the reality that it was going to be tough at times. Luckily for me, I have an extremely compassionate guy who reassured me things would be okay.
For those of you out there who are going through a similar long distance love, just remind yourself that distance means nothing when the person at the other end means so much. I understand it may be hard at times, but there are so many different things you can do to keep the relationship alive. Justin and I really try our best to keep our relationship thriving. Here are some ideas that we've done so far:
1. Text/Video Chat. We talk everyday, even if it's not for long. Fortunately, we have grown up in a time where technology is so easily accessible. It's nice to feel connected to one another while you're apart. So whenever time permits, we update each other with what's going on in our lives.
2. Writing. Seeing as I'm also a bit old fashioned, I think it's important to write each other every now and then. Whether it's a postcard or a letter. Everyone loves getting mail and it makes it that much more romantic when it's from the person you love and miss.
3. Date Nights. I know, this sounds silly. How are you supposed to have a date night when your significant other is on a totally different continent? Well, it's possible! What we do is, we decide on a movie to watch together. Get a few snacks before hand, then video chat each other and start the movie at the exact same time. It feels like you're side by side, laughing or crying together. I highly recommend this.
4. Trust and Open Communication. Two of the most important qualities to ANY relationship really. It's very different being so far away from one another. That's why trust and open communication is so key. Be honest with each other. If something is upsetting you, talk about it and come to a solution together. But, trust in the love that you share and know that it is okay to be apart and have "me" time. As long as you're being respectful to your partner.
I'm confident that it will get easier. And, we'll be a stronger couple because of it all. I'm only about a month into this, so I'm sure there are other strategies to learn in the months and years to come. We really do appreciate all the love and support that we've received from family and friends. It's nice to have a good support system standing behind you!


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Separating from a married partner needs to be done through a legal process
Couples who are not married or civil partnered can separate without having to go through any formal process, whereas a married or civil partnered couple need to end their relationship formally through the divorce or dissolution process. However, for couples who are not married or not civil partnered splitting up can be more difficult because there is no recognised structure for sorting things out.
Whether you are married, civil partnered, or not, if you have children the court has the power to intervene in relation to the care of the children.
Counselling and mediation services
Counselling and mediation services are available for all couples, parents and families.
There is a conciliation service provided by some family courts if you have an issue over the children and have applied to court to sort it out.
Deciding on the most appropriate service will depend on the main unresolved issue: mediation can deal with finance, separation and children, whereas conciliation deals with issues relating to children.
See the following links for more information:
Advicenow's breaking up checklist
CAFCASS (Information for children and their families involved in family court proceedings)
Divorce, relationship breakdown and family courts contacts
Your local authority should be able to provide information on the family services available in your area – Directgov local authority finder
Dividing assets
It is always best to try and find a way of reaching an agreement between you about how to sort out your assets. Getting lawyers involved could be very expensive and could mean spending more money on them than the value of the actual items in question.
If you are unable to sort things out without the help of someone else, it is worth considering a mediation service.
Not married or not civil partnered
The following general rules apply:
- If you alone paid for something, it belongs to you.
- If you bought something together, without distinguishing shares, you own it jointly.
- If you bought something and your contributions were unequal, then your share in it will be equal to the contribution you made.
It is always better to have a written record of ownership.
What you do or say makes a difference
However, what you do or say to each other at different times can change the above "rules". For example, if you buy something but say to your partner "this is yours" or "this belongs to both of us" a court can later regard you as having created "a trust" and can hold you to that promise. Or you may be regarded as having created a trust by implication – this means that what you had said or done led to the conclusion that something you bought is shared or given to your partner.
Child maintenance
As a parent, your financial responsibility for your child does not end when your relationship with the other parent ends.
Child maintenance is regular financial support towards a child's everyday living costs. It is paid by the parent without the main day-to-day care of the child to the parent with the main care. Since April 10 2010, all parents with the main day-to-day care have been allowed to keep all of their child maintenance without it affecting out-of-work benefits.
You have two options for arranging maintenance: a private arrangement; or a statutory (legal) arrangement. The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission was formed in 2008 to provide help in setting up both kinds of arrangements. This help is delivered through the Child Maintenance Options service and the Child Support Agency.
Child maintenance can be arranged privately between yourselves without any official or legal intervention, and this can be done in whichever way is best suited to your circumstances. Free help and tools are available to set up this kind of "family-based child maintenance arrangement" from the Child Maintenance Options service.
If you are not able to reach an agreement between yourselves, it is still possible to arrange maintenance through the Child Support Agency (CSA). There are plans to create a new statutory service but, until then, the CSA is still available.
Further information
Child Maintenance Options offers impartial information and advice to help parents make informed choices about child maintenance. Helpline 0800 988 0988 or text CALL to 66644 for a free call back.
The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission is the statutory body responsible for the child maintenance system.


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Don Johnson profit payout doubled to $51.2m
A Los Angeles judge has more than doubled an award made by a jury to Don Johnson for profits owed from his TV show Nash Bridges to $51.2m (£33.2m).
The original award of $23.2 (£15m) was made in July after jurors confirmed Mr Johnson's claim that he owned 50% of the show's copyright.
Judge Michael Stern has ruled he is owed an extra $28m (£18.2m) interest.
Mr Johnson, 60, sued three firms, including Rysher Entertainment, over the show, which ran from 1996-2001.
The Miami Vice actor, who played the eponymous police inspector in 122 episodes of Nash Bridges, said the show was his idea.
"Nash Bridges was my project and I poured my heart into it," he said in a statement.
"I feel a sense of vindication and sincere gratitude that both the jury and Judge Stern continue to agree with me."
Rysher had contended the show had lost money overall, that Mr Johnson had made about $40m (£26m) from fees as an actor and producer, and that he was not owed any more.
A lawyer for Rysher was not available to comment on the latest decision.
After the initial ruling, the company said it planned to appeal.
Mr Johnson's lawyer has said his client could make a further $25m (£16.2m) in the future because Nash Bridges is still shown in 45 countries.


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Red Sox is the popular American league and it has attracted endless sports lovers and fans. The team is getting popularity time to time so the fans are passionate to enjoy live match of their favorite league. But it will be hard for you to enjoy these matches, if you are not prepared with Red Sox tickets. Getting tickets reserved in advance is bit challenging task today but with right source, you can make all your plans for live events amazing. When any match date is announced by the sports federation then fans hit the crowd in front of ticket counters. Everyone would prefer to reserve the ticket in front row to have good exposure of watching live match of their favorite team. But it is hard to buy the right ticket in right price from the ticket counters. Firstly, you will have to spend a lot of time to purchase the Red Sox tickets and it is really hard for person with busy schedule.
If we cannot buy tickets from ticket counters then, where to buy Boston Red sox tickets at right price?
This is the basic question that must strike your mind after reading the above points. Buying tickets from ticket counters is being outdated process and when world is online then why you cannot reserve your Boston Red Sox tickets online?
Buying red sox tickets online is the good decision as it is most convenient option that helps you save your time and money both. With the help of right ticket service provider online, you will be able to prepare with valid tickets which will make your plan outstanding. You just don't need to stand in queue of ticket buyers and don't need to think more on it. If you are looking for the trusted ticket service provider online then only remember Fenway Ticket King.
It is the trusted ticket service provider who helps you reserving Fenway park tickets in advance at the best price in market. Here, you will be able to get whole the detail of latest events of Boston's Fenway Park. This is the famous park known for Red sox matches and people usually visit here to enjoy live events, matches or concerts. For all these events, if you want to secure your desired seat then Fenway Ticket King can help. It will help you get event information along with detail of seating plan and seats available for sale. So, if you want to buy low-cost, assured tickets for Red sox or any other event in Fenway park then don't look further than Fenway Ticket King


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The My Maranoa Business Directory connects residents and visitors with information on businesses and organisations that are trading in the Maranoa region.
The Business Directory is also available on the My Maranoa App, which is a smart communication tool connecting residents and visitors with community information and locations throughout the Maranoa – anytime, anywhere. My Maranoa is a free download App available from the Google and Apple stores.
Welcome to the Maranoa Regional Council's new community website which will deliver essential online services and information to residents, businesses and visitors. We hope you enjoy watching it grow.
The My Maranoa website will be home to all of the latest and most up to date information about the region. Please be aware not all site links are active as content is developed.
Features include:
Please email feedback to email@example.com.


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Whitby Fishing School has reached a milestone, having achieved its 50th apprenticeship course enrolment.
The next generation of young fishermen have started their Level 2 Apprenticeship in Maritime Studies (Seafishing Pathway), under the strict guidance of Whitby Fishing School's staff.
During the first week of training, the apprentices will be introduced to the risks and responsibilities of working on board a commercial fishing boat. The trainees are made fully aware of the dangers of life at sea.
They are introduced to the essential Seafish Industry Authority approved mandatory safety courses which include: Basic First Aid, Basic Fire Fighting & Prevention, Health & Safety for New Entrants and Basic Sea Survival.
In week two, the trainees commence their induction training, which includes code of conduct for apprentices, equal opportunities, progression routes, fishermen's finances and liaison visits with North Yorkshire Police, York NHS Trust, and Whitby RNLI, all of whom are great supporters of the training centre.
Whitby Fishing School's Chief Executive, Anne Hornigold, said: "Theory and practical sessions are spread throughout the 12 month apprenticeship to keep students fully engaged and interested in this demanding course.
"Many hours are devoted to rope work, splicing, knot work, lobster pot construction and repair and practical net making and mending skills. The youngsters are left in no doubt about the length of time they would spend at sea on these routine but vital fishing tasks."
Business Development Manager Andrew Hodgson said: "The Seafishing apprenticeship scheme is very comprehensive and serves as an excellent introduction to young people aged between 16 and 24 years who strive for a career in the fishing industry.
"New entrants are recruited from a wide geographical area to study at our dedicated training centre. Whitby is a well-known UK fishing harbour, it has some very experienced fisherman who are more than willing to pass their valuable skills and knowledge onto the young apprentices.
"Food and accommodation is also provided for the duration of the course, thus enabling nationwide access for candidates aspiring to pursue a career at sea."
Whitby Fishing School continues to be a centre of excellence within the fishing industry continuing to provide the essential skills, safety training and continuity required for any youngster wishing to pursue a career at sea.


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Liverpool chief Ian Ayre has insisted that the Merseyside club offered Steven Gerrard a substantial contract to keep him at the club, before the player's decision to leave for the MLS in the summer. The 34-year-old will join up with LA Galaxy at the end of this season, but Ayre stated that his departure wasn't one that was forced, and that it had more to do with the limited game-time he would get at Anfield as his age advances. In boxing Manny Pacquiao has agreed his side of the super-fight negotiations between himself and Floyd Mayweather, and is now waiting for the American to pen a contract. Pacquiao has been vocal concerning his desire to fight his long-term rival, but Mayweather has yet to back up his equally enthusiastic words by signing an official deal. And lastly in crick Eoin Morgan has ruled out the idea of Kevin Pietersen being recalled to the England fold more than a year since the 34-year-old was sensationally dropped. Morgan has been promoted to one-day captain, but
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Dear sir,
I am the sponsor of two visitors in Dubai, they are overstayed for 20 days I want them to leave now, could you tell how much I will get fine for them and where can I pay these fines (Exact Location)and when should I purchase their air ticket before or after paying the fine and does they give me any clearance certificate of exit from Dubai airport?
looking forward to your kind and soonest reply.
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