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UN Adolescent Girls Task Force
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55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
Invest in the Future: Empower Girls Now
Good morning. On behalf of the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force, I am delighted to be with you this morning to stress the enormous power and potential of adolescent girls.
UNFPA and UNICEF are co-chairs of the Task Force, which includes ILO, UNESCO, UN Women, WHO and now UNHCR. We also partner with the UN Foundation, whose support and partnership we value immensely.
Adolescents and youth, especially girls, are at the heart of UNFPA's agenda, and as the new Executive Director, they will be a priority. As Co-Chair of the Task Force, I am happy to reaffirm the UN's commitment and support to empower the hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. They are the unexpected solution to many of the world's most pressing problems, provided we join efforts to unleash their power and potential.
This morning I wish to highlight three key points.
First, investing in adolescent girls benefits everyone. When they flourish, their families and communities flourish as well. The benefits will go a long way in a girl's lifetime, and for generations to come.
Second, we are bringing the power of the UN together to make the case for 500 million adolescent girls in the developing world to live up to their full potential. This is why the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force exists.
Third, we will all lose if their potential continues to be squandered. We must act now: Empowering girls today means a better tomorrow for all of us.
As One UN, we will support national development efforts to invest in adolescent girls' rights, health, education, protection, livelihoods. We can no longer afford to exclude the millions of adolescent girls left behind. They are central to the MDGs and we must make them visible in national action plans and budgets. We must improve our data systems to track the change we aspire to see in their lives.
This is because investing in adolescent girls is both the best and smartest investment a country can make. Educated, healthy and skilled, she will be an active citizen in her community. She will become a mother when she is ready and invest in her future children's health and education. She will be able to contribute fully to her society and break the cycle of poverty, one girl at a time.
Multiply this by 500 million girls in the developing world and imagine the possibilities. These girls are part of the largest youth population in history, and when they enter the workforce educated, skilled, and healthy, they can help put countries on a path to greater prosperity, peace, and progress, provided the right policies are in place.
We must act now before it is too late. Adolescence is a tumultuous time, especially for the youngest, poorest, most marginalized girls. Without the right opportunities, these girls experience too much too soon. They leave school too early; they are married off and become pregnant before they are ready, and have children while children themselves, often at significant risks to their lives. In shocking numbers, they experience violence and harmful practices, are infected by HIV at alarming rates, and join the labor force often under unsafe conditions.
The UN Adolescent Girls Task Force aims to change this. A year ago during the Commission of the Status of Women, six UN agencies committed to five key actions: (1) educate girls; (2) improve adolescent girls' health, including their sexual and reproductive health; (3) keep adolescent girls free from violence; (4) promote adolescent girl leaders and (5) count adolescent girls, so they are no longer invisible and we can measurably see the difference to be made in their lives. And this year, I am pleased to share that UNHCR has joined the Task Force and will be signing our joint statement.
We stand strong to deliver on our commitment, especially to girls aged 10 to 14. These five actions, delivered at this critical time in their lives, will make the difference for them and generations to come.
The power of the UN is coming together for girls in Malawi, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Liberia, with promising beginnings in others, such as Tanzania, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal to name a few. Today you will hear about action on the ground in Malawi and Guatemala. As the UN, we join forces with our partners to invest in our future and advance the rights of adolescent girls now.
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COLUMBIA - Visitors to the University of Missouri can expect to see workers spread across campus installing new electronic emergency beacons.
MU Campus Facilities Communications Manager Karlan Seville said 225 units in all will be installed to alert students, faculty and visitors of immediate emergencies from severe weather to potential threats.
The electronic beacons will light up and emit a siren, and give voice instructions in the case of a specific emergency.
Campus facilities workers are currently doing preliminary installations and the IT Department will install the electronic monitors in the coming month.
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Initial Funding Year: FY 2005-2006
Award-winning courthouse opened in November 2010.
Current StatusThis project was completed in 4 Q 2010.Vital StatisticsOccupancy date: November 15, 2010Courtrooms: 7Square footage: 73,500Authorized total project cost: $64,729,000 More informationAwards and RecognitionAmerican Institute of Architects, Academy of Architecture for Justice, Excellence Award: 2013 Justice Facilities ReviewAmerican Institute of Architects, Academy of Architecture for Justice: 2010 Justice Facilities ReviewAssociated General Contractors: 2011 Excellence in Partnering AwardNational Center for State Courts: Retrospective of Courthouse Design, 2001-2010Western Council of Construction Consumers: 2011 Distinguished Project Award
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This project to replace the existing four-courtroom Pittsburg-Delta Courthouse was originally funded in the FY 2005-2006 State Budget. To accommodate three additional judgeships, the funding was increased in FY 2006-2007 for the construction of a new seven-courtroom courthouse with more than 70,000 square feet. The building has been designed to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) "Silver" certification by the United States Green Building Council at the completion of construction.
The new courthouse, now named the Richard E. Arnason Justice Center,includes:
In response to a solicitation for sites, the AOC received offers in Pittsburg (adjacent to the existing courthouse), Antioch, and Oakley. Taking important local considerations into account, including population, mass transit systems, highway growth, land development costs, and the proximity of court-related county agencies, the AOC selected the Pittsburg location. The Public Works Board authorized site acquisition on September 14, 2007. Judicial leaders, court personnel, AOC staff, and city and county representatives have been participating in an advisory team throughout the project.
This project has already received significant recognition for its
architectural design. It will be featured in the Justice Facility Review 2010
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design excellence. It is showcased by the National Center for State
Courts, Retrospective of Courthouse Design, 2001-2010 for exemplary design.
The court took occupancy of the new courthouse in November 2010.
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In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the AOC released a study for public review on February 9, 2007. After the close of the public comment period, the AOC prepared a Final Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration (3,067 KB). The Judicial Council of California approved and adopted the CEQA document at its meeting on February 23, 2007.
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Four unidentified gunmen shot Ahmed, 24, as he was in Bo'le Market, in Dharkenley District in Mogadishu. Ahmed was the producer and presenter of a late-night political program "Qubanaha Waraka" (News Content) on the Shabelle Media Network. He had worked there for more than three years, local journalists said.
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I figure I'm around 1/3 of the way on this one. I fell in love with the colors and the giraffe pattern on the mermaids. I may stitch on this one a bit today.....
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Salamander A Finish
I did finally finish this project and I love how it turned out. It's a rather large box, around 14Lx10Wx5D. I keep all my wine stuff in there; corkscrew, stoppers and sets of wine charms.
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EPA Awards the City of Santa Monica $60,000 to Reduce Water Pollution, Build Resilience to Climate Change
Release Date: 05/01/2014
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$860,000 awarded to 14 communities across the country
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced approximately $60,000 to help the City of Santa Monica design a stormwater diversion system that will be used to reduce runoff, protect water quality, and replace potable water used to irrigate parkland.
"By investing in green infrastructure, Santa Monica is taking another step towards its goal of eliminating the use of imported water by 2020," said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA's Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. "Its project to reuse stormwater will reduce water pollution and create jobs at the same time."
With these funds, EPA will provide technical support to the City of Santa Monica for the design of a stormwater diversion, storage, and treatment system that will harvest urban runoff from an underground storm drain, and use it for irrigation, replacing potable water. The project will help the City enhance its local water supply and help reduce imported water.
Nationwide, EPA has awarded a total of $860,000 to help 14 communities expand their use of green infrastructure to reduce water pollution and boost resilience to the impacts of climate change. The funding supports President Obama's Climate Action Plan, which directs federal agencies to support community-based preparedness and resilience efforts across the country.
In the last three years, EPA has provided $2.2 million to 37 communities for green infrastructure. This new funding continues the agency's support for communities using green infrastructure to reduce water pollution and protect human health while increasing economic activity and neighborhood revitalization, job creation, energy savings, and open space. Green infrastructure builds resilience to the impacts of climate change, in large part by reducing the burden on local water infrastructure.
In 2012, a Los Angeles-based Non Governmental Organization, the Council for Watershed Health, was selected to receive technical assistance for the preparation of the report Green Infrastructure Opportunities and Barriers in the Greater Los Angeles Region. In addition to the City of Santa Monica the remaining funds were awarded to the following 13 communities:
- · Ada County, Idaho - EPA assistance will help explore stormwater mitigation techniques, concepts, and financing options to support green infrastructure in an area undergoing redevelopment.
· Albuquerque, New Mexico – EPA assistance will help with the design and specifications of a rooftop vegetable garden, which will recycle captured rainwater for irrigation.
· Bath, Maine - EPA assistance will help produce a feasibility study and conceptual design for a green infrastructure project in order to mitigate flooding and combined sewer overflows while stabilizing and improving the neighborhood.
· Buffalo, New York – EPA assistance will help develop a protocol and institutional controls for post-demolition stormwater assessments to verify stormwater control performance and ensure that properties retain their stormwater control during redevelopment.
· Clarkesville, Georgia - EPA assistance will help design green infrastructure solutions for a highly impervious downtown area within a small community.
· Denver, Colorado – EPA assistance will support the completion of green infrastructure practice criteria suited for ultra-urban environments and transportation projects including design elements, maintenance procedures, and schedules.
· Fall River, Massachusetts – EPA assistance will help with the evaluation and concept design of tree plantings to address combined sewer overflows, stormwater and air quality issues, urban heat island effect, and climate change adaptation.
· Iowa City, Iowa – EPA assistance will help develop conceptual designs for green infrastructure practices for a riverfront property prone to flooding, which is being converted into park space.
· Milwaukee, Wisconsin - EPA assistance will help develop a model utility operation and maintenance plan to ensure green infrastructure practices are properly maintained and effective in reducing stormwater runoff.
· Norfolk, Virginia – EPA assistance will help identify green infrastructure alternatives to improve water quality and address shoreline erosion for a waterway in an urban area with a need to plan for how changes in sea level rise will affect green infrastructure methodology.
· Pueblo de Cochiti, New Mexico – EPA assistance will help prepare a plan that will integrate green infrastructure into land use planning, stormwater management, infrastructure improvements, transportation planning and open space for community members.
· Saint Paul, Minnesota – EPA assistance will help produce a green infrastructure feasibility study for a waterfront stormwater park in a vacated industrial area undergoing redevelopment.
· Scranton, Pennsylvania - EPA assistance will help incorporate green infrastructure included under the city's combined sewer overflow long-term control plan into a comprehensive master plan for a newly developing arts district.
Green infrastructure decreases pollution to local waterways by treating rain where it falls and keeping polluted stormwater from entering sewer systems. Green infrastructure tools and techniques include green roofs, permeable materials, alternative designs for streets and buildings, trees, rain gardens and rain harvesting systems. Communities are increasingly using innovative green infrastructure to supplement or substitute for "gray" infrastructure such as pipes, filters, and ponds.
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My 1st U2 show - 20 years agoIt was 20 years ago today that I saw my first U2 show. At the ripe old age of 39, I had been to dozens and dozens of rock concerts in the Baltimore/DC area, but this night started my 20 year passion for U2. Thirty three shows, 12 cities (2 outside of the US), many GA and Red Zone lines later, my obsession has cooled somewhat, but I still can't wait until the next tour. Highlights - sleeping outside of RFK to buy tickets; meeting other fans and finding out about Propaganda; and the rain. I had a very close seat for the show on the next night and was absolutely mesmorized. I still recall Bono's "ready for the push" move that sealed him in my mind as a sex symbol, and crying tears of joy at the beauty of "With or Without You."


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Available today on the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation certified mobile devices, PlayStation Mobile brings a selection of fine indie games to a whole new platform. On the Vita it's just a tab in the PlayStation Store. On the Xperia Ion it looks something like this.
The nice Xperia people lent me an Ion for a couple weeks, and that loaner arrived just in time for today's PSM launch. It basically gives the device a little slice of the PlayStation Store. It's rather nifty.


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Castle Connolly to Recognize Its Top Doctors Who Incorporate "Meaningful Use" of Health Information Technology
With the Obama Administration's announcement of up to $27 billion in stimulus funds to incent doctors and hospitals to adopt health information technology, the health care landscape is quickly changing. By 2014, all Americans will benefit from electronic health records (EHRs). Patients will expect their doctors to write, check, and transmit their prescriptions. Hospitals will employ private and secure networks to transmit health information to ensure that it is available to clinicians when they need it -- at the point of care. Along with health reform, the rapid "wiring" of American health care represents an opportunity to fundamentally restructure health care delivery. Far from simply digitizing paper-based work, health information technology will enable new means of improving the quality of care. Many of these potential improvements are already apparent; others are yet to be uncovered. The work of doctors and the role of patients will change accordingly, making way for health care delivery that more robustly collects and responds to data-and that engages patients as partners in care, not merely as recipients of it.
In recognition of this important forthcoming change in American health care delivery, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. has announced that will develop standards to begin to recognize physicians who have made the decision to incorporate "Meaningful Use" of health information technology in their practices in their listings of Top Doctors, starting in 2011.
As an organization that has long been committed to enabling consumers to find and access the highest level of medical care, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. will be identifying and recognizing those physicians among its nearly 30,000 Top Doctors who are involved in pursuit of "Meaningful Use" of health information technology. "We are delighted to lend our energies to the Office of the National Coordinator-Health Information Technology, Department of Health and Human Services to the extent that we can," said John J. Connolly, President and CEO. "Physicians are critical to these efforts to create new means of improving the quality, efficiency and patient-centeredness of care, and those who are at the forefront of implementing these new technologies deserve to be recognized for their commitment to clinical excellence. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are in a pivotal position to serve as both role models for their colleagues and key opinion leaders for their hospitals," said Dr. Connolly, "thereby facilitating the broad-based adoption of these technologies.
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BAYFIELD, Wis. (AP) — The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has turned to other agencies for help in handling the thousands of people visiting the area to see the majestic ice caves along the southern shore of Lake Superior.
It's been five years since the ice has been thick enough for hikers to safely reach the caves.
Last Saturday was the busiest yet this winter, with 11,000 people making the trek to the caves, chief ranger Chris Smith told Minnesota Public Radio News. Even on Monday, 1,800 people visited the ice caves, park officials said.
"It's been overwhelming," Smith said. "We did not anticipate this level of turnout for this."
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An Incident Command Center has been set up in a small trailer at the trailhead, where they jump on snowmobiles to respond to a dozen or more emergency calls on a busy day, Smith said.
"We can bring people in here into our little trailer, get them warmed up, keep them in here until the ambulance gets here," he said.
Those calls usually involve injuries from slipping on the ice and hypothermia.
Park Service officials attribute the heavy traffic to general media and social media attention. It's been a boon for area businesses.
"The first Sunday, we just filled up with people, and it totally took us off guard," said Cheryl O'Bryon, who runs the Village Inn bar and restaurant in nearby Cornucopia. "Talking to those people, they had seen people's posts from the Saturday, that day before, when it first opened, and then that just goes viral."
O'Bryon has had guests from as far away as Australia and China. On recent weekends she has served more than 400 people a day, "which is 385 people more than we would have last year at the same time," she said with a laugh.
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During his decades-long photographic career, Teenie Harris photographed President John F. Kennedy more than any other US president. Kennedy visited Western Pennsylvania several times during his presidential campaign, but during a 24-hour period on October 12 and 13, 1962, while campaigning for Democratic congressional and state candidates, Teenie Harris captured all of his speaking engagements in the area. Kennedy spoke on national issues still pertinent today, including jobs, healthcare, and education, as well as the discord between congressional Democrats and Republicans. All of his speeches in Western Pennsylvania during those two days expressed these same themes, but were delivered differently at each stop. They were also recorded on audio tape and are available today through the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum.
Friday, October 12, 1962
Afternoon: Kennedy flies to the Pittsburgh area after attending a Columbus Day parade in New York City. Harris waits in the crowd at the airport, possibly getting damp from a passing rain. He photographs the president disembarking Air Force One and greeting the crowd.
4:00 p.m.: Harris captures the crowds gathered in Aliquippa, the site of Kennedy's first speech of the trip.
The newspapers report that the rain ended in time for the president's speech. Harris is crowded by other press photographers and takes only one known picture, perhaps knowing he got a clear view at that moment. Hear Kennedy's speech in Aliquippa or read the transcript.
Late afternoon: The Pittsburgh Press prints the exact route that Kennedy's motorcade would take to Pittsburgh so that the public could line the streets to watch. After arriving in Pittsburgh, Kennedy checks in to the Penn-Sheraton Hotel for a few hours before his next event.
9:00 p.m.: Kennedy speaks to a packed crowd at the Fitzgerald Field House on the University of Pittsburgh campus in Oakland.
Harris isn't able to, or chooses not to, get close to the platform. He also experiences a little camera trouble or a darkroom accident, as several of the negatives have light leaks on the left margins. It is likely that he was quickly developing and printing the film later that night (or the early hours of the morning) in the basement darkroom of his house in Homewood. Hear Kennedy's speech from University of Pittsburgh or read the transcript.
See more Teenie Harris photos from the archive on our Collection page and on Getty Images.
Saturday, October 13, 1962
10:30 a.m.: The weather has cleared, and is described as "near perfect." Kennedy's first speech of the day was scheduled in McKeesport.
Harris moves about the crowd photographing from several angles, capturing the president framed by the dark shadow of the marquee and the massive crowd gathered in downtown McKeesport. Hear Kennedy's speech in McKeesport or read the transcript.
11:40 a.m.: Running 10 minutes behind schedule, Kennedy makes his remarks in Monessen.
Here Harris makes one of the most beautiful images of the president, as well as one among the most popular in his body of work. He seems to be standing on the speaker's platform and perhaps leaning slightly against the railing on the right. No other photographers are jockeying for his spot. And the police officer on the roof in the distance becomes a foreshadowing element to many who view the image today.
Harris also captured the event from Kennedy's point of view—a trademark of his photographic work with musicians and other celebrities on stage. Hear Kennedy's speech in Monessen or read the transcript.
12:30 p.m.: Kennedy's last stump speech took place in Washington, Pennsylvania, where he also had lunch.
Harris again stayed back in the crowd, perhaps aware of the strength of the portrait he had taken less than an hour earlier. That negative was likely still undeveloped and secured in his coat pocket or the trunk of his car. Hear Kennedy's speech in Washington, PA, or read the transcript.
3:00 p.m.: Kennedy returns to the Pittsburgh area to take a flight to his next event in Indianapolis, Indiana. Harris is likely in his darkroom. The next day, a US military surveillance aircraft took aerial photographs of Cuba, leading to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Kerin Shellenbarger, Research Archivist, Teenie Harris Archive


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Sunday, May 19, 1912:Must go to Sunday School this afternoon. Wore my white dress. Uncle Sam was here this afternoon.
Her middle-aged granddaughter's comments 100 years later:
Well, we now know a little more about the new dress. It was white.
Sam Muffly was a brother of Grandma's father, Albert. In 1912, he would have been 45 years old. He was single and lived in the small hamlet of Ottawa (Pennsylvania) with his younger brother George and his widowed sister and her two children. I think that he was a farmer.
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4 tbsp minced garlic
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1 1/2 cup sugar
4 tbsp maltose
1/2 cup light soy sauce
5-6 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
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I am not a fan of the newspaper…especially our paper here. Why? Well, check this out…
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Yeah, I've never been impressed with newspapers much at all and ours has just added another nail to its coffin. Bad paper. Bad, bad paper.


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No one from the city or Sheriff's Office will confirm that.
State Sen. John Thrasher said when he returns to Tallahassee he will address the issue. He said the law needs to be tweaked to keep the game rooms from paying out cash prizes. But the manager Miller said the Internet cafes are the winners.
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Jim's Comments about Mr. O'Rielly
I hope Jim reads this himself. I've been a fan of his since he started on "IN LIVING COLOR", seen all his movies and even red his autobiography. I really love this guy but he really pissed me off when he said O'Reilly was distorting the facts about the September 11 donations. If it wasn't
for Mr. O'Reilly looking out for the little people like me who knows if any of the people who suffered so much would get a single cent. Who gives a dam if all the Hollywood clan members can do a wonderful benefit if none of it goes to the people who it was intended for in the first place. It's very sad for me to say this because I know Jim had a hard childhood but I think he's forgetting where he came from now that he's rich and famous.

Hey, don't be mad at Jim...
Hey, everyone has a right to their own opinion...you may not agree with Jim and that's ok...but don't go blaming him for speaking his mind.

Jim's comments about O'Reilly
While I definitely think that there should be some investigation into how the funds are used, I agree with Jim that there are trained accountants to do this sort of thing. Its not as if the celebrities just selected some random fly-by-night charity and asked people to donate to it. The Red Cross is a very well established charity that has been helping out people in need for many years.

I hope that all of the problems with distributing the money are quickly fixed so that those in need can get the help that they need as quickly as possible. I was happy to read that the Red Cross has decided to NOT reallocate some of the funds from the September 11 fund to other causes as well. People donated to this fund specifically to help those from NYC and Washington.

Let's just thank the people who donated!
No, I'm sure Jim Carrey didn't forget where he came from! In fact, he remembered so well that he donated 1 million dollars! How many others did that??? I agree with CinnamonGirl! Thank you Jim for being so generous with your time and money.

Hee hee
I had started this topic on the Stop the Presses page, because I didn't look here! Oops.. sorry bout that!

First of all, who here commenting on O'Reilly actually watched O'Reilly? Cause, I did.. he did not call for celebrities to actually oversee where the money went.. He called on them to lend their celebrity status to GET THE WORD OUT about the charities not doing their jobs.

Second of all, The United Way was the charity involved with the Tribute on Sept 21st. The Red Cross and The United Way both came under fire by Mr. O, but the Red Cross backed down and did the right thing.. not cause it was the right thing, mind you, but because they were getting bad press. Anyway... all I know is I won't donate to Red Cross or United Way because they are dishonest, and I can't trust them.. I'll donate to the Salvation Army and other charities, but not them.

I think, and this is just speculation, that Jim actually agrees more with Mr. O than he let on, but took the easy way out by both condemning and applauding both O'Reilly for bringing it to our attenion and the celebrities that are being condemned for not coming forward... again, I mean coming forward to help get the word out, not to see where the money goes.

I was a little bit disappointed by Jim, but... feh, I don't really care all that much. So, I don't agree with him... I still love him, think he's incredibly talented, and a genius at entertainment.

Kel

Re: Hee hee
I didn't see it and Im not really sure whats going on so I am just staying out of this one!

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Tony Wu necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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Siemens Venture Capital has been and continues to be a tremendous resource to our Company and having Anupendra as our conduit has enabled us to open up dialogs with Siemens both as a partner and a supplier. Due to Siemens large size, I seriously doubt much would have been accomplished without Anupendra spearheading the introductions and follow up. He has been able to guide us through Siemens' complex organizational structure and ensured follow up on the part of both organizations.
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There are certain things in life that we need to survive. Bottled water is not one of them. It's costly to both the environment and to your wallet. Besides, why would you want to waste your money on that, when there are so many other more important needs that are way cheaper? For example:
Several recent news reports have revealed that booze is cheaper than bottled water in New Zealand, which is bad news for this binge drinking population… (or is it?) Regardless, it could be really bad news for bottled water companies. I know we say it all the time, but when it just makes more sense to spend the money on beer or wine, why would anyone pay for a plastic bottle of something they can get for free from a tap? Think about it…
As expensive as a gallon of gasoline is these days, believe it or not, it can be cheaper than a bottle of water, depending on what kind of water you drink. If you're the kind who prefers Fiji over Evian (which we think is still pretty naive), you're looking at spending more than $3 for a liter bottle. A gallon of gas is only $2-something in some parts of the U.S. You do the math…
Iced Tea
Water tastes even better with tea flavor in it, right? (I'm sure @toddx can back me up here.) Why would you want to buy bottled water when you can drink iced tea instead? A box of 100 Lipton tea bags is about the same price as 2-3 bottles of water from a vending machine, and you can choose to drink it sweetened, unsweetened, caffeinated, or decaffeinated, flavored with peach or lemon, or just plain – the possibilities are endless! Not only that; the production process for bottled water depletes so many of our earth's resources – including water! And, as @toddx so kindly pointed out to us on Blog Action Day, "Without water, there can be no iced tea." You don't want that, do you?
Ramen Noodles
If you or your kids have ever attended college, you know what I mean when I say Ramen Noodles is an essential good. It's practically how all of us survived through those regrettable years, right? (That, and alcohol, which, as you know now, is also cheaper than bottled water.) Depending on where you shop, you can get as many as 5 or 10 packs of Ramen Noodles for only $1. That's over a week's worth of food! Compare that to the price of a bottle of water… I think you see where I'm going with this.
Filtered Water
You may think we sound like a broken record, but we can't emphasize it enough. Not only does drinking filtered water save our planet from the detrimental effects of plastic bottled water waste… it saves you money! And, these days, I can't think of one person who's not looking to save a buck or two. Okay, so maybe the previous four goods are not really that "essential" when it comes down to it, but, in our humble opinion, filtered tap water is. With regular tap water you run the risk of ingesting cancer-causing contaminants, and with bottled water… well, I don't need to repeat myself do I? Drinking filtered water will help ensure the health of you and your loved ones.
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Most modern CPUs are multi-core – it is not easy to find even a laptop with less than two cores these days. And for desktops, 4 cores are usual now.
Password recovery is one of most CPU-intensive tasks, and it fits best into multi-processor architecture. Every CPU (or CPU core) get its own portion of passwords to try (i.e. to check their validness), and they all work in parallel. As simple as that.
So what we're doing in our software is running multiple threads – as many as the number of CPUs (or cores) available. And the rest is being done by the operating system, that assigns the threads to cores (well, in most cases we don't care what particular core is going to execute a particular thread, because they are all equal; the only exception is when one or more of the cores is doing something already, I mean something CPU-intensive as well).


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Panasonic has updated a number of its compact cameras for 2012. There are plenty of new models, and include the Panasonic FX80, LS6, FT20 and the company's tough camera - the DMC-FT4.
Leading the pack, however, are the Lumix TZ30 and Lumix TZ25...
The Panasonic TZ30
The TZ30 will come with a 24mm ultra wide angle 20x optical zoom lens and 14.1-megapixel sensor.
The new model will have a 0.1 second Light Speed auto focus utilizing DSLR AF technology and a number of features to help improve your photography on the fly.
They include iHDR Scene Mode, which is an auto HDR mode, creative control and creative retouch, with the latter basically being an image filter function similar to smartphone apps like Instagram and Toy Effect. It tries its best to undo all that hard work done by the engineers at Panasonic in order to make your pictures look like you've taken them with a toy camera. There are also Soft Focus, Dynamic Monochrome, High Key, Retro, Expressive and Miniature Effect modes that can be applied to still or video footage. Video users also get the option to enhance effects further by increasing recording speed by up to 10x.
If that wasn't enough, you'll also get a Panorama mode that works in a similar way to the Sony Panoramic Sweep feature, while the TZ30 will also feature mapping software that lets you see where you have taken your shot. 1920 x 1080 50p Full HD AVCHD video recording and a stereo microphone complete the package.
In a second nod to the humble smartphone, Panasonic will allow you charge the camera via a USB cable and your computer, rather than having to plug it via a charger into the wall.
Other notes of interest include a 10 frames-per-second burst mode, 3-inch touchscreen display, and Panasonic's new Venus Engine.
The Panasonic Lumix TZ25
The Panasonic TZ25 offers similar specs to the TZ30, but comes with a 16x rather than 20x optical zoom 24mm ultra wide lens.
It also reduces the megapixel count from 14.1-megapixels to 12.1 and drops some of the "effects" available. You will, however, still be able to create 1920 x 1080 video (albeit at 50i).
The FX80
The FX80 will come with a f2.8 24mm ultra wide angle 5x optical lens, 12.1-megapixel sensor and 3-inch touchscreen display.
According to Panasonic, the "DMC-FX80 is a great choice for anyone looking for an upgrade to a camera phone's image taking, but with the same intuitive controls."
It too will offer "Creative Control mode" - a selection of artistic filter effects when recording images; Expressive, Retro, High Dynamic, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Key, Low Key, Miniature Effect, Toy Effect and Soft Focus. These filters can be applied even after images were shot with the Creative Retouch function.
The LS6
Panasonic's new 14.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-LS6 will come with a 26mm wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens with f2.8 brightness and O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer). It will run on AA batteries.
The FT20
If you want tough then you have to look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 and the FT4.
The FT20 isn't as feature packed as the FT4 but still manages to pack a punch. Coming in an all metal casing, the camera is waterproof to 5m and freezeproof to -10 degrees C. It's also shockproof to 1.5m and with dustproof reliability.
On the camera side of things, it has a 16.1-megapixel sensor and 25mm ultra wide 4x optical zoom.
The DMC-FT20 records HD video in 1280 x 720 at 30p (NTSC), 25p (PAL) in MP4 format. It comes with a 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD screen.
The FT4
But if you really want to go tough you'll have to opt for the DMC-FT4, the follow up to the FT3. The new camera, which will be available in a range of colours, will be Panasonic's toughest camera yet as it's waterproof to 12m, shockproof to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C and, oh, dustproof too.
If it's not enough that it can withstand a jolly good beating, the DMC-FT4 also comes with a built-in GPS geotragging option with over a million place names pre-installed, a compass, altimeter and barometer so you can see exactly where you were when you took the picture. Camera wise, you get a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor and LSI Venus Engine, as well as a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 4.6x optical zoom and Time Lapse feature (that looks pretty cool, as we found out with our hands-on).
All the new cameras will be out in the coming months. Panasonic has yet to detail pricing in the UK.
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Pork Sausage Brunch Pizza
Since the country sausage gravy that Angela Hart called for isn't widely available, we changed her recipe to use leftover cooked pork sausage and cream gravy. "This brunch recipe is unbelievably quick and easy, but also very delicious," reports the Cool Ridge, West Virginia cook. TIP: "It goes well with a bowl of fruit salad," Angela recommends.
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Makes6 servings
- 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) country-style cream gravy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup real bacon bits
- 1/4 cup cooked pork sausage
- Place the crust on an ungreased pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 5 minutes. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add eggs; cook until soft-set, stirring occasionally.
- Spread gravy over crust; top with scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon and sausage. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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We made this for brunch, and everyone in our family enjoyed it. It was nice to have something "different." I was able to use one can of gravy for 2 crusts, and then just doubled the rest of the ingredients.


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What is a hybrid course?
"Hybrid" or "blended" are names commonly used to describe courses that combine face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning. A significant portion of the learning activities take place online and time spent on instruction that traditionally occurs in the classroom is reduced but not eliminated. This allows the student much more flexible scheduling, while maintaining the face-to-face contact with the instructor and classmates that is typical of a more traditional course.
What should I expect in a hybrid course?
Courses that have been identified as "hybrid" in the schedule of classes are a combination of face-to-face classroom instruction and online learning via the Internet. As a student, you can expect that a portion of your instruction and assignments will be partly presented in a traditional classroom and partly provided online. The division of online and classroom instruction for each hybrid course will vary depending on the course content and the instructor preference. In addition, some of the required class work will take place online.
Your instructor will provide details regarding what class work will be required in class and what work will be required when online. Online course materials and learning activities vary from class to class. However, typical Web-based activities include online discussions, small group work, games, simulations, self-testing exercises, audio- or video-lectures, and tutorials.
While students can generally choose when and where to complete online assignments, there are usually specific deadlines for online discussions, assignments and exams. In addition, students have set days and times for on-campus classes. By learning in both online and face-to-face environments, you can expect to interact with the course content, the instructor, and the students in a variety of ways.
Are hybrid courses designed for specific students?
Hybrid courses are designed for students who:
Who can take a hybrid class at UWM?
Anyone who has been admitted to the University and has met the individual prerequisites for that particular class can enroll in a hybrid course.
What are the benefits for students to take a hybrid course?
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Learning Technology Center and other universities have asked students what they thought about hybrid courses. Students overwhelmingly have reported that they prefer and enjoy the hybrid course format. More specifically, here are the main reasons that students prefer hybrid:
Will I be working on my own?
You will work both independently and with others, as you interact in both the traditional and "virtual classroom." You will be working closely with the instructor and the students in your class, just as you would in a traditional classroom. In addition, you will also learn to work online, both independently and with others. Depending upon the course, you may interact in an electronic classroom and learn skills such as participation in the class through online discussions or forums, collaborations through group work, and working and taking responsibility in a team for class projects. You will not be entirely on your own, but you will need to learn good organizational and time-management skills to be successful as a hybrid student.
Will hybrid course credits apply towards my degree/certification just like a traditional course?
Yes, hybrid course credits can be applied as credit towards your degree/certification just as a traditional course. Your transcripts will not reflect any differences for taking the hybrid courses, but you will gain computer literacy skills that will be valuable in other coursework and in your workplace.
What are the technical requirements to take a hybrid course?
You will need to own or have access to a recent computer system. You will also need to have access to the Internet through a broadband subscription to cable modem or DSL service. You should know or learn how to use an e-mail program such as PantherMail, Microsoft Outlook, Hotmail, etc. All UWM students are assigned a free ePanther email account. Your ePanther account provides you with a UWM email address and disk space to manage your email. This account also allows you to set up a personal Web page and access the UWM Library catalog. Your ePanther login also gives you access to PantherFile, which allows you to save files on a server that is easily accessed through a web browser, on or off campus. For more information on all of the technology available to students, check out the Campus Technology New Student Checklist
You can also order standard software packages such as Microsoft Office at very substantial student discounts, available through the State of Wisconsin software catalog.
You should download a standard free Web browser such as the latest version of Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and McAfee virus protection software.
It is also recommended that you download the other free software utilities that are available through the University.


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Don't know if this is one of those Canadian, US , or "proper" English things, but I had never ever seen Santa Claus spelt with an "e" on the end until recently.
UPDATE – It's Disney's Fault!!, the spelling with an "e" on the end seemingly comes from the Tim Allen " The Santa Clause" movie.
Anyway, Merry Christmas or Xmas to everyone in Gananoque, Ganonoque, Gananockway, Ganaockway, and 1000 or Thousand Islands Ontario Canada.
PS – next Summer are we going to the Theatre in Gananoque, or the Theater?