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Shutting down Strasburg is right move for Nationals
Shutting down Strasburg is right move for Nationals
The Nationals will be criticized for this decision. Never mind that it's absolutely the right thing to do.
Talking heads in particular won't like it. It's unlikely a single one of them will examine the reams of medical data the Nats have, but why muddy up a good, strong opinion with facts?
Former players will come out firing, too. They'll tell us how it used to be. They all walked nine miles to school in the snow and wonder why the Nationals are babying this kid.
Strasburg won't like it, either. He'll argue that he's feeling good and wants the ball. Of course, he does.
Strasburg is on his way to becoming the pitcher every other is measured against. He would pitch until he drops. Nevertheless, some people will blame him.
There's no way of knowing how much the Nats will be impacted by Strasburg's absence. At the moment, they appear to be the National League's best team.
Their starting rotation might be baseball's best, and Strasburg is in the NL's top 10 in virtually every statistical category.
There hasn't been a postseason baseball game in Washington in 79 years. FDR had been in office only seven months when the World Series began.
For the people who worked so tirelessly to bring Major League Baseball back to the nation's capital, this season and this team have been a dream come true. To have the World Series played a few blocks from Capitol Hill would be one of the real special moments in the history of this great game.
Can the Nationals get to the World Series without Stephen Strasburg's 100-mph fastball? Maybe not. Does it matter? No, it does not. Nor should it.
Could Strasburg still get hurt? Of course.
Washington general manager Mike Rizzo made the decision to shut down Strasburg after 160-170 innings based on almost four decades of research from people who have studied young pitchers, including those who have undergone Tommy John surgery, as Strasburg did in 2010.
Strasburg pitched 44 innings last season after returning from surgery. He pitched 123 innings in 2010 before getting hurt.
Logically, does it make sense to increase a 23-year-old power pitcher's workload from 123 innings to 200 innings in back-to-back full seasons? You don't need to phone a surgeon to answer that one.
Rizzo is following the same script he used in Jordan Zimmermann's successful recovery from Tommy John surgery. That one got virtually no attention because Strasburg is a bigger name and the Nats weren't in contention anyway.
Again, nothing is guaranteed. Pitchers do get hurt, sometimes pitchers who do everything right in terms of conditioning, exercises, etc.
All the Nationals have done is study the data on the topic and come up with a plan that makes sense.
Rizzo is thrilled his team is in first place, but simply refuses to take a short-term approach to a pitcher he hopes to build a staff around for the next decade.
There are two basic guidelines. One is that pitchers under the age of 25 should have their workloads monitored.
Remember the Joba Rules? Yankees general manager Brian Cashman limited Joba Chamberlain's innings and pitches when he arrived in the big leagues.
The other area of concern is limiting the year-to-year increase in workload for young pitchers. To arrive at the 160-inning figure, Rizzo simply took the 123 regular-season innings Strasburg pitched in 2010 and added roughly 30 percent.
Will it work? Rizzo has absolutely no idea. All he's trying to do is minimize Strasburg's injury risk.
Some have suggested that Strasburg skip a few starts or that he be shut down now and brought back for the stretch run.
The Nats looked at those options, too, and decided skipping starts didn't really cut down on the workload since Strasburg would still be doing his intense between-starts work. And shutting him down and having him go through another Spring Training in August made no sense, either.
There'll be plenty of people telling the Nationals to throw caution to the wind and go for it in a year when they might very well be baseball's best team. If a player gets hurt along the way, so be it. Other organizations might do that very thing.
But the Nats got to this point by doing things right in player development. Long before they were winning, their first priority was the care and feeding of their young players.
Rizzo is an old-school baseball guy who made his reputation in this game by being able to identify and develop talent. He cringed more than a few times as some college coaches overworked young pitchers.
Rizzo also knows younger players don't come with guarantees, and that Strasburg could still get hurt next week or next season. But he has done his best to come up with a plan he thinks is in Strasburg's best interest. Rizzo would have trouble living with himself if he did anything else.


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Richmond is a town in Massachusetts. It was formed in 1765 and was previously called Richmont. It can be found in Berkshire county and is a part of the Middle registry of deed district. For more information, contact the county at 1529 State Rd., Richmond 01254. On the attached map, Richmond is shown as 16 in Berkshire county.
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1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
1/8 teaspoon salt
In a small saucepan, whisk together the flour, salt and milk. Cook until thickened (it should sort of look like a smooth paste), remove from heat. Cool slightly. Cream together the butter, vanilla paste and sugar. Slowly add the milk mixture. Beat until it is creamy and smooth. It will take longer than you'd think. Frost on cooled cupcakes or cake.


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Not Ninjas.
The cultural phenomenon that we recognise as the Ninja, is almost totally a fib; perpetuated by the same cultural forces which set it in the public conscience in the first place.
Historically there are very few instances of accounts of ninjas. Mostly they were recruited from the peasantry in Japanese society and were not particularly notable at all.
There appears to be a blurring somewhat between what we understand samurai to be and that of the ninja. Samurai lived by the code of "bushido" which means the "Way of the Warrior" and was marked by a very distinct degree of chivalry, nobility and honour until death. Whereas ninjas never followed such a code and the art of "shinobi" was one of covert operations and secrecy. The word shinobi means "to steal away" and reflects the "invisibleness" of the ninja.
The truth is that most ninjas would have worn hard wearing navy blue overcloaks and hoods and the reason why we portray them as wearing black in the West, comes from the tradition in Kabuki and Noh Theatre that people wearing black are invisible.
For the most part Ninjas themselves usually didn't go around killing people, that was the job of hired samurai. Ninjas were more likely to dress like farmers, priests or shopkeepers and usually went around in disguise in plain sight.
A ninja disguised as a farmer would be more likely to carry an axe or a sickle than to wield a katana (swords used by samurai).
Ninjas were probably more likely trained in the art of distraction, such as clanging pots to divert attention, so that a samurai could kill someone, than they were to actually do any killing themselves.
More Likely to be a Ninja
The truth is that our perceptions have probably been shaped more by theatre and television shows like Phantom Agents and The Samurai Shintaro* than historical fact.
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Technical Paper
Achieving Stable Engine Operation of Gasoline Compression Ignition Using 87 AKI Gasoline Down to Idle
For several years there has been a great deal of effort made in researching ways to run a compression ignition engine with simultaneously high efficiency and low emissions. Recently much of this focus has been dedicated to using gasoline-like fuels that are more volatile and less reactive than conventional diesel fuel to allow the combustion to be more premixed. One of the key challenges to using fuels with such properties in a compression ignition engine is stable engine operation at low loads. This paper provides an analysis of how stable gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engine operation was achieved down to idle speed and load on a multi-cylinder compression ignition engine using only 87 anti-knock index (AKI) gasoline. The variables explored to extend stable engine operation to idle included: uncooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), injection timing, injection pressure, and injector nozzle geometry.


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Tickets for events at Utilita Arena
Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Utilita Arena tickets
November 2020
Venue Information
Metro Radio Arena (formerly the Newcastle Arena and Telewest Arena) is a sports and entertainment arena in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, United Kingdom. Owned and operated by the SMG Europe and sponsored by Metro Radio, it hosts music, entertainment, sports & business events. Having also had various professional basketball and ice hockey teams as tenants for much of its history, since 2009 it has had no ice hockey team after the departure of the Newcastle Vipers to the Whitley Bay Ice Rink, and no basketball team since the departure of the Newcastle Eagles to Northumbria University's Sport Central arena in 2010. Two well known local musicians conceived and helped build the arena, Chas Chandler and his business partner Nigel Stanger. The NYSE listed Ogden Corporation was awarded a 20 year contract in February 1995 to design the arena, and once completed, to manage the facility including booking and promotion. According to Ogden, the arena clearly filled a market opportunity for touring acts who had otherwise bypassed the area, with the next nearest local venue being the 2,000 seat Newcastle City Hall, and the only other medium sized venues being as far away as Sheffield to the south or Glasgow to the north. Acts that did visit the region often had to make use of the 3,200 seat Whitley Bay Ice Rink. The arena cost 10m pounds to build, and opened as the Newcastle Arena on Saturday 18 November 1995 with a basketball league game between the resident team the Newcastle Comets, hosting the Doncaster Panthers. The Ogden Corporation assumed full ownership of the arena after Chandler and Stanger sold their stakes. Chandler died in 1996 while Stanger died in 1999. In 1997 the arena was renamed the Telewest Arena after a sponsorship deal with the telecommunications and cable-television company Telewest. In 2000 the Ogden Corporation sold the arena to SMG for $240m. In January 2004 the arena was renamed as the Metro Radio Arena after a new sponsorship deal was signed with the independent local station Metro Radio. The seven figure deal was to last a minimum of three years. By 2005, the end of the first decade of operation, seven million people had attended events at the arena. For events with no age limit, under 14's must be accompanied by an adult. No under 14's will be permitted into the standing area for events that have this. If you are lucky enough to look under 25 you will be asked for I.D to purchase alcohol. The venue reserves the right to refuse service. Any accessible questions or enquiries must be made with the venue. You can call 0800 988 4440 (9am to 6pm, Monday - Friday, 10.30am to 3.30pm Saturday) You can also email: email@example.com (Please note this email address is only for patrons who cannot operate a telephone and accessibility bookings. All other enquiries should be made via the booking hotline as replies will unfortunately not be given to any other issues).
By Train
The arena is a 5 minute walk away from the metro and train station Newcastle Central.
By Car
The Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is only 3 minutes from the A1 North - South route. Take the A184 signposted 'City Centre', then follow the A189 over the Redheugh Bridge. When in the vicinity of the Arena, follow the signs to the appropriate car parks.
By Taxi
Taxis can pick up on Railway Street/Arena Way before and after events. There is also a taxi rank at Central Station.
By Bus
There are two bus routes that go to Railway Street next to the arena: No 22 Goes from Market Street to the Arena, the last one is 6.25pm. No 604 Goes from Eldon Square, the last one is 11.00pm.
There are over 600 convenient Official Car Park spaces available on site at the rear of the building. Alternatively, when the Car Park is full, the venue recommend using the NCP Car Park located next to the Arena, with its entrance on Redheugh Bridge Road.
Wheelchair Access
There are many wheelchair spaces in the arena. They need to be booked through the venue.
Hearing Systems
The arena has a loop system. Please contact them for more details.
Guide Dogs
Please contact the venue for further information as it depends on the type of event.
General Access Info
To better accommodate your needs, the venue have requested that all accessible queries and bookings be made via them directly. Wheelchair Access - There are many wheelchair spaces in the arena. Hearing Systems - The arena has a loop system. Please call 0800 988 4440 (Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6:00pm and Saturday: 10.30am to 3.30pm) Their email contact is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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- Find them in park with augmented reality
- Geofence a place to know when they get there
- Be notified if they leave chosen location
- Check-in to tell others where you are
- Navigate there (works best with Sygic GPS Navigation)
- Reveal location only to people you trust
Family Locator was created by parents like you:
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- Even if you are busy it keeps you in touch
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Premium In-flight mode locates you during your flight and lets your family members see the location of your plane on the map.
Your family members will also get notified when your plane departs, lands, is delayed, or canceled. You do not need GPS or data connection while on board.
Simply check to your flight in the app and you are all set. We get all data from FlightAware, the most popular flight tracking service.
Family Locator needs to check your position regularly, but still does not take more than 4% of your battery life.
For Family Locator to function properly Location services must be turned on.
Give Family Locator a try and tell us what you think.
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You can read about payment policy in the terms and conditions for your selected vehicle, or start the booking process and payment policy is clearly labelled half way through the process.
Broadly speaking, the majority of car rental companies let you pay the balance upon arrival when you pick up the vehicle, while campervan/motorhome/rv rental companies often require full prepayment around 28 days prior to hire - again this is outlined in the terms, and in the booking window.
In cases where prepayment is required, the balance will be processed on your supplied credit card at the appropriate time.


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Recipe from Southern Living ~ years ago!
If you've had Mexican chocolate, you'll love this. Have you tried Mexican coffee? Divine!
- 1 (8-oz.) package semisweet chocolate baking squares, chopped * or Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Garnish: powdered sugar
- 1. Microwave chocolate baking squares in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 1 minute and 15 seconds or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring every 15 seconds.
- 2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, chocolate syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- 3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan or a 12-cup Bundt pan.
- 4. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack, and let cool 1 hour and 30 minutes or until completely cool. Garnish, if desired.
- *2 (4.4-oz.) packages Mexican chocolate, chopped, may be substituted for semisweet chocolate baking squares. Omit ground cinnamon, and proceed with recipe as directed.


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Sometimes, investigative subjects make tracking them down an easy task for Deadspin's I-Team. Take Blonde with a Nearly Empty Beer and Dark Nail Polish, for instance. If you read the sign closely, you can see she was going for "Call me, I've never seen the Red Sox play before today." So don't read the sign closely.
We need to know her inspiration for creating a sign designed to drape over her neck and let the virginal-impression cards fall as they may. A good place to start: Dial 858.922.9955.
Oh, the Red Sox lost 11-4. Bad day for virginity.
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This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how they make messes and masterpieces with children. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other carnival participants.
Despite the growing "no kids" movement that has been receiving so much press, most people in my experience think little kids are cute. Happy children make other people smile. Family, friends, and often complete strangers are drawn to my son, wanting to coax a smile out of him. I've decided to encourage this. Here are a few ways Peter and I create joy.
* I ask him to wave to people. He loves this game. As I carry him around, he will spontaneously wave to almost anything that moves. When people smile and wave back, he often kicks his feet and waves with both hands. As you can imagine, this level of happiness is contagious.
* We stop to talk. Our world is in a hurry. There are many people who want nothing more than human interaction, but we are all so busy. Whenever possible, I stop walking when people approach to talk to Peter. They ask his name, how old he is, and compliment him on his blue eyes and having teeth. (I assume he'll eventually outgrow the teeth compliments...) Older people often share some information about their children or grandchildren. It doesn't take long, just a few minutes to brighten someone's day.
* We visit a nursing home. The Sisters of Mercy have a motherhouse near us, where retired nuns and priests can receive assisted living or nursing home care. Peter and I accompany my mom to Mass there once or twice a month. It's a win-win; we get to attend Mass and the residents get to see Peter.
* I take him with me. As a general rule, Peter goes where I go. Volunteering, grocery shopping, to the mall, to the library, he's there. He learns how to behave in different places and how to interact with a variety of people. When I take him shopping with me to the thrift store where my mom volunteers, his presence speaks volumes. The clients are often urban poor; Peter's presence declares that I think this is a safe place to bring him. Little things mean a lot.
* I hold him. I believe that Peter is confident meeting new people because he is never forced to do so. If he doesn't want someone new to hold him, it doesn't happen. If he wants to hide his face for a minute before engaging, that's OK. If he crawls back at high speed to nurse for 30 seconds before exploring more of the playground, he can do it. He is confident reaching out because he knows he always has a safe place to which he can return.
As we create joy for those around us, we are filled ourselves. Isn't it wonderful how that works?
(Speaking of sharing, stop by yesterday's post for your chance to win a gift card from Tiny Tush!)
Visit Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama to find out how you can participate in the next Carnival of Natural Parenting!
Please take time to read the submissions by the other carnival participants:
- Family Draw Time Art Show — Kate Wicker shares art (and inspiration!) from her family's cherished tradition of family draw time.
- The Rules of Creativity: Learning to Create with the "Non-Creative" — Zoe at Give an Earthly shares how she learned to accept her "non-creative" child and claims that anyone, child or adult, can be creative given the right handling and environment.
- Creating With Kids: 4 Ways That Work For Us — See how Kristin at Intrepid Murmurings nurtures creativity with her kids through craft projects, outdoor creative play, celebrating the creative process, and setting up "little spaces of beauty."
- Creating memories, not things — Mrs. Green from Little Green Blog reflects on life with a ten year old and how 'creating together' has evolved from 'things' to memories.
- The Gift of Creation — It may be hot, but Kellie at Our Mindful Life is already thinking about winter.
- Hidden Talents — Sylvia at MaMammalia describes how providing the opportunity for creativity sometimes means learning to look for hidden talents in unusual places.
- Creating Joy — CatholicMommy at Working to be Worthy shares how she and her one year-old son create joy for their community.
- How to do Crafts with Kids — Gaby from Tmuffin guest posts at Natural Parents Network and describes how to keep things simple when doing crafts with kids for magical (easy-to-clean, and tantrum-free) results.
- Sugar & Spice & Baking on the Kitchen Floor — Carrie at Love Notes Mama enjoys making a mess in the kitchen with her daughter.
- Young Scientist Makes Purple Potion — Hannah at Wild Parenting loves being a lab assistant for the young scientist in her life.
- Making a butterfly house — Lauren at Hobo Mama demonstrates the proper way to build a wooden butterfly house with a preschooler.
- Nurturing Creativity — Amyables at Toddler In Tow shares the enjoyment she feels in nurturing the creativity of her children.
- Home School Music - Sparking A New Generation Of Musicians — Based on her musical background, Chante at My Natural Motherhood Journey talks about how she creates with and teaches music to her children.
- Creating (im)perfectly Together — Mudpiemama shares some of the highlights of a summer spent building everything from ships to hoops but most of a lesson on letting go of perfection.
- Family Soccer Kick Around — When her children wanted to play soccer, Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children helped organize something that would work for her family.
- Creating Memories Together on Skype — Deb Chitwood at Living Montessori Now tells how you can create memories online with adult children or anyone who lives in another city or country.
- We'll always have Halloween: Creating costumes for kids — Jessica Claire at Crunchy-Chewy Mama is not the craftiest mom on the block, but she does make a mean homemade Halloween costume.
- Let's Make Juice! — Wendylori at High Needs Attachment shares about the benefits of juicing with kids, as well as a quick recipe.
- Everything's Better When It's Homemade — Amanda at Let's Take the Metro praises the art of homemade goods.
- Creating the Opportunity for Art — Jenn at Monkey Butt Junction shares how her family has created an environment conducive to art.
- 10 Easy and Functional Crafts Preschoolers Can Do with Minimal Assistance — Dionna at Code Name: Mama offers ten easy crafts preschoolers can do while sitting near parents — but they don't need a lot of parental help. Added bonus: all of these ten ideas double as something functional (gifts, decor, educational).
- Creating with Kids: Singing Together — Ana at Pandamoly details the important role music takes in her household and provides a quick (and easy!) tutorial for creating fun songs to sing together!
- Create This — jessica at instead of institutions considers different aspects of creativity including those without an end product.
- Make Your Own Pocket Bib — A tutorial from Amy at Anktangle on how to make two simple and quick bibs to keep your little one clean at the table.
- Creating Together in the Kitchen — Despite not feeling "crafty," Momma Jorje finds a way to create and connect with her toddler.
- An Artist-Mama's Perspective — In this post, Shannon at The Artful Mama discusses the differences between her choice of artistic outlet and her son's, and how they embrace those differences together.
- Heart of the Home — Jona at Life, Intertwined shares some highlights of cooking with kids.
- Getting creative with kids — Isil at Smiling like Sunshine shares how much she enjoys watching her daughter getting creative.
- Creating with Children - The Nature/Seasonal Table — Jennifer at Hybrid Rasta Mama celebrates the rhythm of the natural world with her toddler through the creation of a seasonal nature table.
- How Involving My Kid Saves My Sanity — The Happy Hippie Homemaker explains how involving her toddler in projects allows her to get more done, while providing valuable opportunities to teach and to bond (added bonus: amazing oatmeal raisin cookie recipe!).
- In the Kitchen with Kids — Cooking with Real and Pretend Food — Terri from Child of the Nature Isle engages her kids in the kitchen with culinary creations of both real and pretend food.


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Safilo Group houses the best sunglasses brands in the world including Gucci, Dior, YSL, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Armani, and Carrera, to name a few. We sat down with Eden Wexler, director of PR for Safilo to talk sunglasses and photographed some of summer's most-wanted frames on some hot models.
Cannon: What are the different types of face shapes?
Eden Wexler: Round, oval, square, heart, long.
C: Which frames look best with each face shape?
EW: Oval faces are perfectly balanced so there isn't a single frame style with which they're not compatible. The other face shapes work best with frames that balance out their strongest features. People with square-shaped faces tend to have a broad forehead, wide cheekbones and a prominent jawline. Wearing frames with some curve appeal, such as round or oval lenses, help balance these strong angles. Round faces have the opposite scenario—they have little to no sharp edges and are full all the way around. Angular frames, such as square lenses, flatter and balance a round face. Long faces are more narrow than wide. Sporting oversized round frames help to create the illusion of a wider, shorter face. Heart faces are wide at the forehead and cheekbones and become narrow at the chin. Frames that broaden a narrow jaw without playing up the width of the forehead, such as aviators, are good options.
C: What are three basic techniques or steps when it comes to choosing sunglasses?
EW: Knowing your face shape, doing the "smile test" to make sure they are sitting properly on your face and don't move up off your nose bridge when you smile, and making sure they aren't too loose and will slide down or fall off.
C: What should you look for in sunglasses that make them a quality piece?
EW: As a fail-safe measure, I highly recommend that you always purchase your sunglasses from a reputable department store or sunglass specialty retailer (like Solstice Sunglass Boutique) to ensure that you are not buying an inferior or faux product. Never trust your most important asset — your eyes — to a street vendor!
C: What is the difference between polarized and non-polarized?
EW: Polarized lenses are designed to eliminate glare from surfaces such as water, sand, snow, and pavement. If outdoor glare isn't a concern, you can stick with a traditional lens that will still provide 100% UVA/UVB protection.
C: Is buying polarized lenses important when choosing sunglasses?
EW: Depends on what they are being used for, but in general, a polarized lens will provide additional benefits.
C: What is the best way to clean your lenses; does your t-shirt cut it?
EW: Particles in a t-shirt or paper towel can scratch your lenses. It's best to use a lens cleaner and/or lens cleaning cloth.
C: Do any, if not all, brands that you manufacture have an option to get prescription lenses for your sunglasses?
EW: Most brands offer what we, in the industry, call "Rx-able" options. But ultimately, the strength of your prescription and the amount of lens curvature in your sunglass of choice will ultimately determine whether it can accomodate a prescription lens.
C: Is there a difference between men's and women's lenses/ frames?
EW: There is no difference in the lenses, and the frames can vary greatly by style and color depending on if they are a men's or women's style
C: Can women wear men's frames or vise versa?
EW: Yes, as long as the frame looks good and fits their face properly.
C: What are the hottest styles for the up coming season?
EW: Anything retro looking.
C: What is your top seller?
EW: Cat eye shapes and aviators (in many different shapes and materials) are quite popular right now.
C: Croakies or no?
C: What from the new collection is a casual everyday frame?
EW: Aviator frames are more casual every day.
C: What was your personal favorite pick from the new collections?
EW: I have my eye on the new Dior Summerset 2/S and the YSL 6366S.
C: How many sunglasses do you have? Are you an Imelda Marcos?
EW: A lot!
C: If you had to choose just one frame, which would it be?
EW: The new Carerra 6000s wayfarer which is coming out this summer!
C: Do you think you should "wear your sunglasses at night?"
EW: Um…NO!
The sunglasses shown here are all available at solsticesunglasses.com
Original Photography By Jayme Thornton.
Makeup by Sara
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Robyn: Major
Jennifer: Muse
Veronica: Red
Karolina: Fusion
Atasha: Muse
Sarah: Major
Taylor: Fusion
Natalia: Red
Hannah: Major
Models / Men:
Eric: Ford
Beck: Fusion
Kevin: Soul
Bryce: Ford
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A fisherman's frightening discovery in Lake Como, just offshore from George Clooney's beloved Italian mansion led Navy divers to a cache of unexploded World War II bombs.
The scuba team brought the explosives to the surface early Wednesday just in front of Villa Oleandra, Clooney's villa on the picturesque northern Italian lake, according to Aol News.
Clooney was not believed to be in the area, said Roberto Pozzi, the mayor of Laglio.
"We received an alert by a local diver that there were some explosives right in front of Clooney's villa," Pozzi said. "I sent a warning to the villa personnel that they should leave." Pozzi said about six people work regularly in Villa Oleandra, including a caretaker and his family.
The bombs, which were in 26-foot deep water, were safely detonated at another location. A total of 500 pounds of munitions were found, according to the London Daily Mail, after a fisherman snaggged one. They are believed to have been dropped by a World War II bomber.
Clooney bought the two-story Villa Oleandra in 2001, putting Laglio on the map for photographers and paparazzi hoping to get a glimpse of the actor. From members of the Versace family to Sylvester Stallone and Russian billionaires, many celebrities regularly visit or have homes on the exclusive shores of Lake Como.


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Job aids illustrating key steps for each of the blood drawing procedures were developed to make the phlebotomy guidelines more user friendly. These job aids are meant for end-users in order to have information readily available. The cards and their holder can be printed, cut and folded to fit in a pocket. (Card 6 of 8)


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C- A guy we haven't been talking about as a potential back up 5 is Greg Stiemsma. Boston drafted Fab Melo and will likely bring back Kevin Garnett and another vet big to help his transition
PF- Former Knick Jordan Hill would be a great addition to replace Jared Jeffries. Younger, more athletic, better finisher.
SF-Matt Barnes can be the Shane Battier of our team. Having a guy like Barnes will help vs Miami because it will decrease the amount of time Melo has to guard Queen James. Barnes can hit the 3 and is a physical player who loves to get in other players heads
SG- James Anderson was selected by the Spurs in the 2010 Draft. He couldn't crack the rotation but I love his game. He's a Michael Finley type on offense and a hard nosed defender.
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With AGEIA PhysX technology, EMotion FX 3 enables game developers to incorporate both visual realism and intense physical realism, as characters respond to the environment according to the laws of physics.
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AGEIA™ Technologies, Inc., is the pioneer of hardware-accelerated physics for PC games and has developed the world's first dedicated physics processor, the AGEIA PhysX processor. The AGEIA PhysX processor powers massive and pervasive real-time interactive worlds that for the first time obey the laws of classical physics. AGEIA provides a world-class cross platform software development kit to simplify advanced physics programming for the PhysX processor, as well next-generation gaming consoles. AGEIA is changing the face of gaming by working with more than sixty leading developers and publishers to deliver the next generation of physically immersive entertainment. The company, headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., is privately-held. For more information visit http://www.ageia.com.


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Lost Cove to Poplar
Photos from a solo hike on May 17, 2015. I parked at the trailhead on FS278 which brings you to the upper end of Lost Cove Trail. I followed the trail down to Lost Cove, but my goal for this day was to explore where the old road I'd noticed on the east end of the community went. Old documents reference residents going to the community of Poplar, NC along the Nolichucky, and I wondered if it went there. Well, not quite. It did head east, but it never crossed over the ridge of Flattop Mountain, which lies between Lost Cove and Poplar. It came down almost to the river, abruptly ending where the terrain dropped sharply downhill among lots of rocks and boulders. Complete info on my webpage.Read More
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|Community Vilaj at BPoA +10, Mauritius
6 - 14 January 2005
UNDP is a proud partner to the Community Vilaj, an innovative showcase for community sustainable development successes at the Barbados Plan of Action+10 meeting in Mauritius. Held at the Freeport Exhibition Centre in Port Louis from 6-14 January 2005, the Community Vilaj incorporated three dynamic components intended to advance local sustainable development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). These components are: The Community Vilaj Dialogue Space, The Institute@SIDS, and The Island Resilience Technologies Fair.
Complete coverage of activities that took place in the Community Vilaj can be found on this site. Daily Journals and Photo Diaries present grassroots photos and stories from this global gathering and capture some of the remarkable local experiences shared in the Vilaj. Please explore this section to see how local action is charting a more sustainable future for SIDS and to read outputs from the dialogues and deliberations. Local Voices, Global Impact
The Community Vilaj at SIDS Mauritius 2005 incorporated an innovative dialogue space designed to recognize and support the vital role of local voices in sustainable development. The Community Vilaj Dialogue Space served as a home-base for community representatives attending this critical international meeting, present cutting-edge discussions and dialogue, and showcase concrete examples of local efforts to achieve sustainable development and livelihoods in SIDS.
Community Led and Focused Dialogue
Participants from community-based initiatives formed the core participants in, and constituency for, the Community Vilaj Dialogue Space. These community participants represent sustainable development initiatives from around the world, including recipients of UNDP's Equator Prize. This core group acted as the overall host/organizing body for activities at the Vilaj, supported by a small group of facilitators. Events at, and outcomes from, the Community Vilaj Dialogue Space reflected the needs, and respond to the concerns, of local communities in SIDS.
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The Community Vilaj Dialogue Space addressed issues critical to the mobilization and scaling up of local sustainable development initiatives in Small Island Developing States. Foci included the role of communities in reducing poverty, mitigating vulnerabilities, preventing disasters, and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Community representatives had the opportunity to examine these topics in depth, while engaging with each other and the full range of meeting delegates on a host of other issues of relevance to local and community actors in SIDS.


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Last weekend the New York Times published an op-ed by University of California-Berkeley physics professor, Richard Muller, who said he has changed his professional opinion on the cause of global warming:
"Call me a converted skeptic. Three years ago I identified problems in previous climate studies that, in my mind, threw doubt on the very existence of global warming. Last year, following an intensive research effort involving a dozen scientists, I concluded that global warming was real and that the prior estimates of the rate of warming were correct. I'm now going a step further: Humans are almost entirely the cause."
Muller's announcement sparked a media flurry throughout the week, and NPR's Science Friday host, Ira Flatow, interviewed him today. You can listen to the audio recording HERE.
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Geordy necesitaba un nuevo diseño de banner publicitario y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 40 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
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Hi guys,
We are about to start with a new service in our business which is consulting ICT organizations in all sorts of ways. We want to have a campaign to inform the big cooperation's about their computer usage in their office landscape.
And our basic message to the people is that in the bigger offices a lot of power consumption is wasted because the people in the office simply forget to turn off their computers or just lock them for their comfort the next day not have to log on again, for a 9 to 5 hour a days of work the computer is on a 24/7 duty.
We have investigated this matter and came to a conclusion that besides a lot of money can be saved, not wasted on idle power consuming pc's there also is a big advantage for the environment. And nowadays this is on every corporate agenda to make the operation more green
We want to alert the people sending out this message and offer them a solution for this issue.
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Alrighty, I couldn't find anywhere that this was posted here or that PepaQuin is indeed a member,
nor that anything has been posted about him (or her...).
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The Brickshelf folder says all you need to know, just look, I was blown away!!!
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The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops during the Napoleonic Wars, it became a sovereign state in 1806 and joined the Germanic Confederation in 1815. Liechtenstein became fully independent in 1866 when the Confederation dissolved. Until the end of World War I, it was closely tied to Austria, but the economic devastation caused by that conflict forced Liechtenstein to enter into a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. Since World War II (in which Liechtenstein remained neutral), the country's low taxes have spurred outstanding economic growth. In 2000, shortcomings in banking regulatory oversight resulted in concerns about the use of financial institutions for money laundering. However, Liechtenstein implemented anti-money laundering legislation and a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the US that went into effect in 2003.
- Location
Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
- Geographic coordinates
- Area 219/257
total: 160 sq km
land: 160 sq km
water: 0 sq km
- Area - comparative
about 0.9 times the size of Washington, DC
- Land boundaries
total: 75 km
border countries (2): Austria 34 km, Switzerland 41 km
- Coastline
0 km (doubly landlocked)
- Maritime claims
none (landlocked)
- Climate
continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
- Terrain
mostly mountainous (Alps) with Rhine Valley in western third
- Elevation
mean elevation:
elevation extremes:
lowest point: Ruggeller Riet 430 m
highest point: Vorder-Grauspitz 2,599 m
- Natural resources
hydroelectric potential, arable land
- Land use
agricultural land: 37.6%
arable land 18.8%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 18.8%
forest: 43.1%
other: 19.3% (2011 est.)
- Irrigated land
0 sq km (2012)
- Natural hazards
- Environment - current issues
- Environment - international agreements
party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulfur 85, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands
signed, but not ratified: Law of the Sea
- Geography - note
along with Uzbekistan, one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world; variety of microclimatic variations based on elevation
People and Society
- Nationality
noun: Liechtensteiner(s)
adjective: Liechtenstein
- Ethnic groups
Liechtensteiner 66.3%, other 33.7% (2013 est.)
- Languages
German 94.5% (official) (Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.1%, other 4.3% (2010 est.)
- Religions
Roman Catholic (official) 75.9%, Protestant Reformed 6.5%, Muslim 5.4%, Lutheran 1.3%, other 2.9%, none 5.4%, unspecified 2.6% (2010 est.)
- Population 214/238
37,624 (July 2015 est.)
- Age structure
0-14 years: 15.54% (male 3,142/female 2,706)
15-24 years: 11.73% (male 2,182/female 2,230)
25-54 years: 42.65% (male 8,013/female 8,035)
55-64 years: 13.58% (male 2,504/female 2,606)
65 years and over: 16.49% (male 2,837/female 3,369) (2015 est.)
- Median age
total: 42.7 years
male: 41.5 years
female: 43.8 years (2015 est.)
- Population growth rate 130/233
0.84% (2015 est.)
- Birth rate 187/224
10.45 births/1,000 population (2015 est.)
- Death rate 128/225
7.12 deaths/1,000 population (2015 est.)
- Net migration rate 26/222
5.08 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2015 est.)
- Urbanization
urban population: 14.3% of total population (2015)
rate of urbanization: 0.48% annual rate of change (2010-15 est.)
- Major urban areas - population
VADUZ (capital) 5,000 (2014)
- Sex ratio
at birth: 1.26 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.16 male(s)/female
15-24 years: 0.98 male(s)/female
25-54 years: 1 male(s)/female
55-64 years: 0.96 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.84 male(s)/female
total population: 0.99 male(s)/female (2015 est.)
- Infant mortality rate 189/224
total: 4.29 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 4.59 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 3.92 deaths/1,000 live births (2015 est.)
- Life expectancy at birth 16/224
total population: 81.77 years
male: 79.6 years
female: 84.5 years (2015 est.)
- Total fertility rate 173/224
1.69 children born/woman (2015 est.)
- HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate
- HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS
- HIV/AIDS - deaths
- Education expenditures 166/173
2.1% of GDP (2008)
- School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 15 years
male: 16 years
female: 14 years (2012)
- Country name
conventional long form: Principality of Liechtenstein
conventional short form: Liechtenstein
local long form: Fuerstentum Liechtenstein
local short form: Liechtenstein
etymology: named after the Liechtenstein dynasty that purchased and united the counties of Schellenburg and Vaduz and that were allowed by the Holy Roman Emperor in 1719 to rename the new property after their family; the name in German means "light (bright) stone"
- Government type
hereditary constitutional monarchy
- Capital
name: Vaduz
geographic coordinates: 47.08° N, 9.31° E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
- Administrative divisions
11 communes (Gemeinden, singular - Gemeinde); Balzers, Eschen, Gamprin, Mauren, Planken, Ruggell, Schaan, Schellenberg, Triesen, Triesenberg, Vaduz
- Independence
23 January 1719 (Principality of Liechtenstein established); 12 July 1806 (independence from the Holy Roman Empire); 24 August 1866 (independence from the German Confederation)
- National holiday
Assumption Day, 15 August, and National Day, 15 August (1940)
- Constitution
previous 1862; latest adopted 5 October 1921; amended many times, last in 2011 (2015)
- Legal system
civil law system influenced by Swiss, Austrian, and German law
- International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
- Citizenship
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Liechtenstein; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
- Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
- Executive branch
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM II retains status of chief of state
head of government: Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- Legislative branch
description: unicameral Parliament or Landtag (25 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)
elections: last held on 3 February 2013 (next to be held in February 2017)
election results: percent of vote by party - FBP 40.0%, VU 33.5%, DU 15.3% FL 11.1%; seats by party - FBP 10, VU 8, DU 4, FL 3
- Judicial branch
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Oberster Gerichtshof (consists of 5 judges); Constitutional Court or Verfassungsgericht (consists of 5 judges and 5 alternates)
judge selection and term of office: judges of both courts elected by the Landtag and appointed by the monarch; Supreme Court judges serve 4-year renewable terms; Constitutional Court judge tenure NA
subordinate courts: Court of Appeal or Obergericht (second instance), Court of Justice (first instance), Administrative Court, county courts
- Political parties and leaders
Fatherland Union (Vaterlaendische Union) or VU [Jakob BUECHEL]
Progressive Citizens' Party (Fortschrittliche Buergerpartei) or FBP [Elfried HASLER]
The Free List (Die Freie Liste) or FL [Wolfgang MARXER]
the independents (Die Unabhaengigen) or DU [Harry QUADERER]
- International organization participation
CD, CE, EBRD, EFTA, IAEA, ICCt, ICRM, IFRCS, Interpol, IOC, IPU, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, PCA, Schengen Convention, UN, UNCTAD, UPU, WIPO, WTO
- Flag description
two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a gold crown on the hoist side of the blue band; the colors may derive from the blue and red livery design used in the principality's household in the 18th century; the prince's crown was introduced in 1937 to distinguish the flag from that of Haiti
- National symbol(s)
princely hat (crown); national colors: blue, red
- National anthem
name: "Oben am jungen Rhein" (High Above the Young Rhine)
lyrics/music: Jakob Joseph JAUCH/Josef FROMMELT
note: adopted 1850, revised 1963; uses the tune of "God Save the Queen"
- Economy - overview
Despite its small size and lack of natural resources, Liechtenstein has developed into a prosperous, highly industrialized, free-enterprise economy with a vital financial service sector and the third highest per capita income in the world, after Qatar and Luxembourg. The Liechtenstein economy is widely diversified with a large number of small businesses. Low business taxes - the maximum tax rate is 20% - and easy incorporation rules have induced many holding companies to establish nominal offices in Liechtenstein, providing 30% of state revenues.
The country participates in a customs union with Switzerland and uses the Swiss franc as its national currency. It imports more than 90% of its energy requirements. Liechtenstein has been a member of the European Economic Area (an organization serving as a bridge between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the EU) since May 1995. The government is working to harmonize its economic policies with those of an integrated Europe.
Since 2008, Liechtenstein has faced renewed international pressure - particularly from Germany and the United States - to improve transparency in its banking and tax systems. In December 2008, Liechtenstein signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the US. Upon Liechtenstein's conclusion of 12 bilateral information-sharing agreements, the OECD in October 2009 removed the principality from its "grey list" of countries that had yet to implement the organization's Model Tax Convention. By the end of 2010, Liechtenstein had signed 25 Tax Information Exchange Agreements or Double Tax Agreements. In 2011 Liechtenstein joined the Schengen area, which allows passport-free travel across 26 European countries.
- GDP (purchasing power parity) 183/230
$3.2 billion (2009 est.)
$3.216 billion (2008 est.)
$3.159 billion (2007 est.)
- GDP (official exchange rate)
$5.113 billion (2010 est.)
- GDP - real growth rate 154/225
1.8% (2012 est.)
-0.5% (2009 est.)
3.1% (2007 est.)
- GDP - per capita (PPP) 3/230
$89,400 (2009 est.)
$90,600 (2008 est.)
$89,700 (2007 est.)
- GDP - composition, by sector of origin
agriculture: 8%
industry: 37%
services: 55% (2009)
- Agriculture - products
wheat, barley, corn, potatoes; livestock, dairy products
- Industries
electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments
- Industrial production growth rate
- Labor force 201/233
35,830 (2012)
note: 51% of the labor force in Liechtenstein commute daily from Austria, Switzerland, or Germany (2012 est.)
- Labor force - by occupation
agriculture: 0.8%
industry: 39.4%
services: 59.9% (2012)
- Unemployment rate 29/207
3.4% (2012)
2.3% (2011)
- Population below poverty line
- Household income or consumption by percentage share
lowest 10%: NA%
highest 10%: NA%
- Budget
revenues: $995.3 million
expenditures: $890.4 million (2012 est.)
- Taxes and other revenues 164/219
19.5% of GDP (2012 est.)
- Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-) 13/220
2.1% of GDP (2012 est.)
- Fiscal year
calendar year
- Inflation rate (consumer prices) 31/226
-0.2% (2012)
-0.7% (2011)
- Market value of publicly traded shares
- Exports 120/224
$3.801 billion (2012 est.)
$3.757 billion (2011 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
- Exports - commodities
small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware, prepared foodstuffs, electronic equipment, optical products
- Imports 160/223
$2.09 billion (2012 est.)
$2.218 billion (2011 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
- Imports - commodities
agricultural products, raw materials, energy products, machinery, metal goods, textiles, foodstuffs, motor vehicles
- Debt - external 206/206
$0 (2001)
note: public external debt only; private external debt unavailable
- Exchange rates
Swiss francs (CHF) per US dollar -
0.94 (2015)
0.94 (2012)
0.94 (2012)
0.94 (2012 est.)
0.89 (2011 est.)
- Telephones - fixed lines 187/219
total subscriptions: 18,000
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 48 (2014 est.)
- Telephones - mobile cellular 204/217
total: 38,800
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 104 (2014 est.)
- Telephone system
general assessment: automatic telephone system
domestic: fixed-line and mobile-cellular services widely available; combined telephone service subscribership exceeds 150 per 100 persons
international: country code - 423; linked to Swiss networks by cable and microwave radio relay (2011)
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- Radio broadcast stations
AM 0, FM 4, shortwave 0 (1998)
- Television broadcast stations
NA (linked to Swiss networks) (1997)
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Celebrated US actress Julie Harris dies at age 87
UNITED STATES - Julie Harris, the diminutive actress who won five Tony Awards for her stage performances and was also honoured for her work in television and film, died on Saturday at age 87, a Massachusetts funeral home said.
Bill Collins, a funeral director at the Nickerson Funeral Home in Chatham, Massachusetts, confirmed the death of Harris, who lived in nearby West Chatham.
Aside from her widely acclaimed theatre work, Harris was known to television audiences in the 1980s for her role in the prime-time soap opera "Knots Landing," in which she played a country music singer and the mother of another key character.
Harris was also nominated for an Oscar and appeared in more than 30 films, including "East of Eden" in 1955, in which she played James Dean's love interest.
She was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Her father was an investment banker and her mother a nurse.
Harris attended the Yale School of Drama for one year before leaving in 1945 to begin acting on Broadway.
After appearing in a number of productions, she was catapulted to fame at age 24 for her role in Carson McCullers' American stage hit "The Member of the Wedding."
Later in her career, Harris for many audiences would come to epitomize 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson, in her performance of William Luce's 1976 one-woman play "The Belle of Amherst."
She won the 1977 Tony Award for Best Actress in the play recreating Dickinson's world by gossiping about neighbours, recounting daily household routines, and reciting the verse of the isolated, idiosyncratic and reclusive poet.
Harris "in a new twist on the old theatrical saw of an actor captivating an audience by reading the phone book" brought down the house by carefully and guilelessly reciting the poet's recipe for her Black Cake which included 19 eggs and five pounds of raisins," wrote theatre critic Louis Chaplin.
She won four other Tony Awards and received five more Tony nominations during her career in addition to a lifetime- achievement Tony Award in 2002.
Harris also won three Emmys, US television's highest honour, and was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1952 film "The Member of the Wedding," the movie version of the play that made her famous.
The actress best known for her stage work often said in interviews that an active career in the theatre did not encourage stable marriages, and she was married and divorced three times.
"At its best, the theatre is a balm for hurt minds," Harris said in a 2000 interview.
"It unites us as human beings, gives us a home, brings us together. You say: That's what it means to be alive, to be human, to feel your heart beat. That what it means. Theatre does that."


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Leo picks another from the catalogue
Here's Leonardo DiCaprio with Erin Heatherton. She is - what else? - a Victoria's Secret model. Erin was previously seen with Leo in Sydney a couple of weeks ago. These photographs were taken in LA, implying that, since their hook-up has traversed multiple cities, Leo's situation with Erin is more serious, if that's the right word, than any of his other one-two-time model situations post-Blake Lively.
I kinda get the feeling that the normally super private Leo, who never smiles in the presence of paps, wanted us to know that.
But he wasn't aware there were photographers around!
The Brads and Georges and Leos of the world, they've developed a radar for it now. He knew. And he didn't mind. Why? Because, as I've been telling you for 3 months now, his ass got played by Blake Lively who...
Found him wanting.
I KNOW, right?
How many Victoria's Secret models is this now? At least 4 if not more. What's it like for them in the dressing room at one of those shows? Is it awkward? Or do they, willingly wait in the wings, wearing their angel wings?
As I've already said, I don't think Leonardo DiCaprio finds women interesting. I think he finds them attractive to look at. And I don't think in his world there's much more to them than that. Eventually this wasn't enough for Gisele Bundchen. Is it possible that that may not have been enough for Blake Lively?
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Legislative Paths to Energy Efficiency - The Northeast Saga
A version of this article appears in the January/February 2009 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
January 02, 2009
Rising energy costs, climate change, and shifts in utility pricing are driving a new round of energy legislation at the state level. Many states decided to move ahead on new legislation to mitigate the effects of the double whammy of high gasoline prices and increased costs for home heating and electricity. Mid-Atlantic and New England states are particularly vulnerable, with 30%–50% of the homes relying on oil for heating, at a cost of $4 per gallon. At the same time, Northeast states, such as Pennsylvania and Maryland, are facing or have experienced sharp rises (30%–70%) in electric rates as rate caps enacted during utility restructuring expire. The 2008 legislative agenda in the Northeast reflects and in some cases goes far beyond programs that have been developed around the country. In Massachusetts, the state government and utilities already have multiple programs to reduce energy costs, particularly electricity costs. In Pennsylvania, very little money was allocated to residential energy efficiency, except for low-income households, until this legislative session. Pennsylvania does have a modest Alternative Energy Portfolio standard enacted in 2004 that requires utilities to purchase 18% of their power from renewable energy sources by 2020. The challenge in all cases has been to keep the focus on ...
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As a group, we get to make vital decisions about the portfolio. Also, the knowledge I have gained from speaking with Mr. Bookbinder, our investment advisor, is something you just don't learn in the classroom.
Since being in the program I have been reading the Wall Street Journal every day. This has affected my study habits positively because I now read more new articles and I stay relevant.
Key information source: Wall Street Journal.
Biggest challenge: Learning about global variables that could affect the portfolio.
Career goal: Become a mobile device software developer.
Advice for prospective members: Read! (especially news periodicals)


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How to Sit in Zazen
In the Full Lotus position, the right foot rests on the left thigh and the left foot rests on the right thigh. In Half-Lotus, the left foot rests on the right thigh, while the right leg is folded under the left leg.
In Burmese position, both legs are folded, resting on the square mat (zabuton). One variation of this position places the left foot upon the right calf.
In seiza or kneeling position, knees are shoulder-width apart while buttocks are supported either by the heels, a zafu (sitting cushion) or other cushion, or a low sitting bench.
Using a chair, avoid slouching but sit upright. If you have back trouble, a firm cushion can be used to support your lower back. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor. If the chair is too high for you, place a zafu on the floor to support your feet. Make sure your hips are higher than your knees.
In each of these positions: Seat yourself on the forward third of your cushion (or chair), using an extra cushion if needed, so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees. Tuck in your chin slightly and make sure your nose is aligned with your navel and your ears aligned with your shoulders. Your head should rest squarely over your spine and not tilt or lean in any direction. If you notice any tension in your shoulders, relax them. Slightly arching the small of the back so that the pelvis tilts forward, extend your spine upward. Avoid straining or tensing either your back or abdominal muscles. To center your body, sway several times from the hips in decreasing arcs until you drift to a stop. In this position, your posture is upright, leaning neither left nor right, forward nor backward.
Place your left hand, palm up, on the palm of your right hand. Rest your hands in your lap. Keep your eyes slightly open, looking downward in the direction of the floor a few feet in front of you. Let them drift out of focus. If facing a wall, look downward at about a 45-degree angle, and let your eyes drift out of focus.
Let your attention remain with your breath. Be patient with yourself, as it may take some time before you can reliably focus your attention for an extended period of time. At first, you may only sit a few times a week, for a few minutes. At your own pace, gradually increase the frequency and duration of your sitting until you can sit daily for 30 to 35 minutes at a time. Don't rush this process, but allow your mind and body to gradually adjust to the practice. Some people prefer to sit in the morning, others at night, and some do both. Experiment to find which of these works best for you, then make it your own regular practice. When practicing, it is useful to sit in the same place and at the same time of day, if possible.
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I chose to work at the project wiki Orthodox because I believe that knowledge of "things of God" is important to spread the message of salvation in Christ, God's infinite mercy, hope and joy of every heart. Introducing myself:
I'm Italian, graduated in Economics and a student at the Free Orthodox Theological Faculty San Gregorio Magno in Pistoia in Italy. I work at a directorate manager of a large Italian government body.


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I've really been enjoying a copy of Robert Penn's book and obsession: "It's All About the Bicycle." The basic premise is about a rabid cycling enthusiasts search to build his dream bicycle. He travels all over the world to find the best frame, best components and best wheel builders in a quest to find perfection.
It really makes you appreciate the time honored tradition and craftsmanship that is the very fabric of the bicycle industry creating fine quality products, innovated to keep up with cyclists needs, made to the highest level and forged to last.
Take for instance this quote from the book, by Chris DiStefano, the marketing director for one of the top component manufactures in the world, Chris King out of Portland Oregon:
"We don't do planned obsolescence. We don't have model years. We don't change products annually. In fact the 1 inch threaded headset we still sell today is exactly the same model Chris King first started making and selling to friends in 1976."
Perhaps its this paradigm of fine quality hand made products that has helped the bicycle reach new levels of popularity, a direct backlash to an age of dying manufacturing, cheap labor and products built to last about three years before you have to get the next ipad 7.
Recently I was given a product that truly honors the bespoke bicycle craft. The Campagnolo of soap bubble pipes.
Last week I hung out with the pole riders guy, innovator who brings the fine art of pole dancing to the streets on the back of a pedicab trike with a platform fully rigged with sound system and lighting.
I've always marveled at this guy, well to be honest, more about the spectacle he's created on a bicycle.
That's why I jumped at the chance to check out his latest creation. We went to his apartment rooftop to blow soap bubbles and talk.
With a nice early spring breeze in the air we reminisced about the good old days of biking in NYC when cyclists weren't seen as terrorists by the NYPD and motorists basically ignored us because they didn't feel threatened with their precious space being given to bikers on green paint. Also about city life, fatherhood and bringing our kids to alleycat races.
The we shifted our discussion to design and product building.
He has truly created the greatest pipe I have ever seen and chose to make it out of grade 2 commercially pure titanium.
In a quote from the Riderpipe site: Pure titanium is the ideal material for this application due to it's strength, lightweight, low thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, non-toxicity, elemental purity and neutral flavor.
It's also indestructible and like a Chris King headset…it will last for ever! Not to mention won't break on your ride.
The idea for the design was conceived by old school BMX cranks:
Holding this in my hand, regardless of its application, I really didn't want to put it down, like those Chinese massage balls or if you've ever had a tongue piercing, you just can't stop playing with it. It's kind of cool to hold a hand crafted pocket sized piece of titanium.
Another really great feature is the easy clean up which compliments this sleek design. A pointed multipurpose cotton cosmetic applicator found at your local CVS, works best.
The pipe comes with an air tight container and a ballistic nylon sheath, with a belt loop to wear next to your Topeak Alien multitool or leatherman.
The riderpipemiester has only made a limited run of these and the price is in accordance with the materials, and rarity of this great tool. $160.00. But in true bespoke fashion, like an Outlier handmade hoodie or a Cinelli drop handlebar…why skimp on perfection.
You don't have to be Robert Penn, jet setting all over the world building the perfect bicycle, but if you're a cyclists who appreciates high quality and fine craftsmanship…this is a must have.
For more info and ordering visit, www.riderpipe.blogspot.com.
*disclaimer: For soap bubble use only! Not intended for any illegal use.


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Facebook Forum: Top 20 must-have tactical gear options
When we asked our Facebook fans which single piece of tactical gear they would add to their police-issued equipment, regardless of cost, we got some great responses, both serious and far-fetched, to say the least. It was remarkable how many people wanted Chuck Norris on call — and how many departments still aren't issuing body armor or TASERs. While it was difficult to pick through them, we selected 20 of the best (and most humorous) answers. Tell us your favorite, and add your own equipment suggestions in the member comments below!
A Surefire weapon light. For obvious reasons. - Zachary M. Levine
Exterior Vest because of the heat... would be nice to cool off once in a 12-hour shift - Paul Sweeney-Hennessy
To make the M-4 framed .308 semi automatic-rifle with collapse stock standard issue. This will give officers an almost fare chance in a gun fight. - Bruce LaBier
The Easy Button. - Timothy Polley
A bullshit detector 3000. - Christopher Lee Adams
RCB batons. They are effective and don't take up space on a duty belt. - Robert Hawkins
Night Vision glasses. - Jesse Steve Brown
A portable radio that worked for more than 60% of the time and provides clear transmissions. Ugh. - Jonathan Bruno
Tranquilizer gun. Just put them to sleep and let them wake up in the jail cell. - David Moon
Armored patrol cars since most of the time we use them for cover. - Ben Hignight
Tactical vest carrier so it's easier to carry all my crap on patrol. - Tim Barr
TASER, it simply is the best option to have in a variety of situations. - Isaac John Gerami
A Batman duty belt with 007 devices on it. Better yet maybe just the Chuck Norris round house, that handles everything. - Mike Kinzel
A crystal ball...since its such an inconvenience to ask questions to the important lives of civilians. - Marcelo Pirez
Personal video recorder. Lapel mounted. I would want it for personal debriefing and for evidentiary purposes. - Christopher Matthiae
Body armor. Seriously. They still haven't provided any. - Jay Ó Tuathail
Some of those hidden suspenders for my duty belt, to save my back. Injured backs kill more careers than bullets or crashes. - Werkin Formy Paycheck
Thermal imaging camera/night vision. - Ed Kienzle
I work alone in a rural area so a second officer to patrol with would be nice. - Matt Wagner
Bulletproof pants. - Executive Edge Private Security