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The European Space Station names its Automated Transfer Vehicles, or ATVs, after famous European scientists and science icons. Jules Verne, Johannes Kepler and Edoardo Amaldi were the first ATVs, the first a test mission, and the latter two making their way into orbit to meet the International Space Station, where they delivered supplies to the astronauts living there. The latest ATV was named Albert Einstein; it launched on June 5, 2013 from Kourou, French Guiana aboard an Ariene 5ES, as seen in this tropical image here, and docked with the ISS 10 days later.
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This former C list celebrity "related" to an A+ list celebrity with A+++ list name recognition makes more money selling information about her clients than she does in the job they come to her for.
This former C list celebrity "related" to an A+ list celebrity with A+++ list name recognition makes more money selling information about her clients than she does in the job they come to her for.
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How much do you pay her, Enty?
Linday Lohan's sister, Dina "The Slut/Whore" Lohan.
Both disgusting in that family, but I'd still bone... At the same time... With condoms, triple wrapped.
I don't wanna catch an STD or a drug addiction.
That trainer that Goop and everyone goes to?
Good guess! Or pmk?
Enty is a woman?!?????
Depends which Enty! There's one that posts bullshit about everyone dis-likable.
Alli Sims
Britney's "cousin" and former asst. now plans weddings and events
Was trying to record an album at one point.
Nope. It's too late. All that rain is moving RIGHT into Abilene.
I think Lindsays mom sends out Lilos info not Ali.plus the related in quotes makes this fugazy family.
We are all honorable men here, we do not have to give each other assurances as if we were lawyers.
Tom Cruise's sister.
Nope. It's too late to try and take it back.
I read the A+ celebrity as a politician.
judy smith
"Politicians are like warts on the body of society. And the only thing worse than warts are lawyers and lobbyists.
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Mama Kardassian
How Should I Deal With Internet Trolls?
You cannot win with a troll. Publicly retaliating against them just fuels their childish need for attention. There are only 3 reliable ways to deal with trolls, all of which focus on removing their audience, removing their power, and depriving them of the attention they seek.
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If this is Kris this is only about Lamar, who she manages and of course is lying to the paps to slander him and perhaps take a cut of the sales. Otherwise, her kids are her clients and she's absolutely related to them.
Could be a personal stylist (wardrobe, hair, makeup), exercise trainer, producer, a well-known manager/agent, or something of that ilk. Possibles are Ken Paves, Alli Sims as before mentioned. What does Cacee Cobb do?
I was thinking Kyle Richards, being "related" to Paris Hilton. who her clients are though, i have no idea.
I like this guess. It has to be someone like a trainer, stylist, etc.
could this be a professional escort? selling information about her "clients."
or a tattoo artist
interior designer - there's got to be some random person who's "related" to an A list celeb
who's been on a reality show who has some sort of association - maybe by marriage?
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South View's Jasmine Brown had two blocks on Jack Britt's Ccoriea Foy in the final 27 seconds, including one at the buzzer to give South View a 37-35 win over Jack Britt Monday night in the first round of the NCHSAA 4-A state playoffs.
It was the fourth game this season between the two South Cumberland foes.
The 10th-seeded Lady Tigers, 20-6, will play at undefeated Seventy-First, 26-0, on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. The Lady Falcons, the second-seeded team in the playoffs, defeated Knightdale 74-59 in their opener. Jack Britt concludes the season at 18-7.
In the boys' basketball playoffs, South View defeated Knightdale, 78-72.
South View, 22-4 and seeded fifth, travels to fourth-seeded Wilmington Hoggard, 17-8, for a second-round game Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Meanwhile, the wrestling individual weight class state championships will be at the Greensboro Coliseum beginning Thursday, Feb. 28.
South Cumberland County will be well represented in each competition.
In wrestling, the top four individuals in each weight class at each of the four regional competitions will advance to the state championship tournament in Greensboro.
Ten wrestlers from Jack Britt and four from South View qualified for the state championships based on their performances in the East Regional tournament.
Buccaneer wrestlers Andrew Wanovich at 106 pounds, Richard Tolston at 113 pounds, Brandon Stern at 126 pounds, Aaron Dickson at 152 pounds and Saetyre McDowell at 195 pounds each won regional championships.
South View wrestlers Malik McDonald at 182 pounds and Troy Cain at 220 pounds also won regional titles.
Other Jack Britt wrestlers who qualified for the state championship matches are Garrett Hinton at 120 pounds, Michael Palmer at 138 pounds, Petelo Mikaele at 145 pounds, Joe Stevenson at 160 pounds and Jacob Roberson at 220 pounds.
Other Tigers who qualified with top four regional results were Harley Silver at 132 pounds and Paris Artis at 160 pounds.
Each of these outstanding wrestlers will have a chance to compete for a state championship in Greensboro.
Congratulations to all these outstanding athletes, and good luck in your pursuit of a state championships.
See you at the games.
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National Heroes Acre or simply Heroes Acre is a burial ground and national monument in Harare, Zimbabwe. The 57-acre (230,000 m2) site is situated on a ridge seven kilometres from Harare along the main Harare-Bulawayo Road between Harare and Norton which is just out of Harare. The shrine is a national monument of Zimbabwe. The work was undertaken by the Government to commemorate those who fell in the struggle for national liberation and the contemporary and future sons and daughters of Zimbabwe whose dedication and commitment to the nation justify their burial at this sacred spot.
The Government of Zimbabwe started work on the Heroes Acre in September 12 1981, one year after Independence in Zimbabwe. The design and artwork used at the site was done by seven artists from the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea and ten Zimbabwean Artists.
Over 250 local workers were involved in the project at the height of construction. The black granite stone used for the main construction was quarried from Mutoko; a rural area situated about 140 km Northeast of Harare. The Heroes Acre is protected under the Natural Monuments Act.
Definition of a Hero
" Those heroes subordinated their personal interests to the collective interest of Zimbabwe. They accepted and endured pain, suffering and brutality with fortitude even unto death. "
National Hero Status
National Hero Status is the highest honour that can be conferred to an individual and the recipient is entitled to be buried at the National Heroes Acre. By 7 August 2001, 47 heroes had been laid to rest at the National Shrine. A hero is someone who people look upon and a very great person. The Heroes in Zimbabwe are still looked upon even today for they did a great thing. That is why the Zimbabwean National anthem includes them.
The Statue of the Unknown Soldier
The Statue of the Unknown Soldier commemorated the many Zimbabweans who died in the rebellion against the Rhodesian government. The statue is bronze sculptured and consists of three figures, one woman and two men, a flagpole with the Zimbabwe National Flag and tomb for the Unknown Soldier.
The Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame sits on a 40 metre high tower. It was lit at Independence celebrations and depicts the spirit of Independence. The tower is the highest point of the site and can be seen from parts of Harare. This tower, built at the top of the southern hill is accessible through a flight of stairs extending from the foot of the hill.
Zimbabwe National heroes buried at the shrine
Edgar Tekere
Samuel "Mayor Urimbo" Mamutse
Lameck Makanda
Daniel Nyamayaro Madzimbamuto
Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo
Simon C Mazorodze
Josiah Tongogara
Sally Hayfron Mugabe
Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo
Alfred Nikita Mangena
Herbert Chitepo
Leopold Takawira
Masotsha Ndlovu
T. M. George Silundika
Mama Mafuyana
Edson Jonasi Mudadirwa Zvobgo
Julia Tukai Zvobgo
Simon Vengai Muzenda
Lookout Masuku
Herbert Sylvester Masiyiwa Ushewokunze
Moven Mahachi
Ernest R. Kadungure
Sydney Donald Malunga
Joseph Culverwell
Josiah Tungamirai
Brigadier General Gumbo
Zororo Duri
Christopher Machingura Ushewokunze
Sikwili Kohli Moyo
Vitalis Zvinavashe
Chenjerai Hunzvi
Border Gezi
Robson Manyika
Josiah Mushore Chinamano
Swithun Mombeshora
Sabina Mugabe
Maurice Nyagumbo
Bernard Chidzero
Elliot Manyika
David Ishemunyoro Karimanzira
Livingstone Mernard Negidi Muzariri
Brig Gen Armstrong Gunda
Misheck "Makasha" Chando
Solomon Tapfumaneyi Mujuru
Guy Clutton-Brock
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Bangalore Hotel: Starting Rs.1429 per night Couple Stay Packages in Executive Suites with Breakfast at Chalet Curzon, Next to L&T Office
Offer is on a choice of couple stay packages
- Offer 1 - Rs.1899: 1N/2D couple stay @Rs. 1899 per night
- Offer 2 - Rs.4499: 3N/4D couple stay @Rs. 1499 per night
- Offer 3 - Rs.9999: 7N/8D couple stay @Rs. 1429 per night
- Located in the heart of the city on Lady Curzon Road, just off Infantry Road
- Next to L&T
- Close proximity to Commercial Street, Brigade Road and M.G. Road
- 23 spacious suites designed to accommodate the needs of today's traveler with contemporary interiors
- One of its kind boutique serviced residences
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- Bangalore's climate exerts a magical pull on travelers and hence the city is home to people of different nationalities from all over the world
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- ISKON, Basavangudi bull temple and Meenakshi Temple on Bannerghatta Road
- UB City, Garuda Mall, Central, Sigma Mall are all close by
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Moving to Bangalore or on business here and looking for serviced apartments for a short period of stay? We want you to feel welcome in the garden city of the country! Whatever your purpose may be – enjoy the comfort and conveniences of home in Bangalore with today's Crazeal to Chalet Curzon.
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Located in a pretty busy area, Curzon Suites is fairly central in its location. The tariff is pocket-friendly. Their stafff, like others have mentioned, bend over backwards and promise you the moon but are often short on the delivery! A clean and friendly place nonetheless
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Oh, have I got something yummy for you today! We've been making these parfaits ever since fall first hit, but we've been too busy inhaling them for me to even think about snapping a picture. Imagine, all of the deliciousness of apple crisp in a healthy yogurt parfait – it's nearly impossible to keep your spoon out of it!
First you cook down some apples with cinnamon and honey, then you layer it with thick Greek yogurt and crisp granola. Seriously, it's so simple. And, comforting. And, delicious. Plus, it tastes like dessert but is healthy enough for breakfast. It can be a bit of a chore to get Max to eat yogurt sometimes (he's not as big of a fan of it as me and Alli are) but whenever I serve it this way there are absolutely no complaints, just large smiles and satisfied tummy's. Apple crisp yogurt parfaits = major win all around.
Apple Crisp Yogurt Parfaits
I like to leave the skin on for more nutrition but feel free to peel the apple if you prefer. Use gluten-free granola if making gluten free.
- 1 large (or 2 small) apple, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granola
Place apples, butter, salt, water, honey, and cinnamon in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until apples have softened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Allow to cool to room temperature. Layer with Greek yogurt and granola to serve.
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Inside the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party
April 18, 2013 at 5:23PM by
Helin Jung
Kate Hudson, Elton John, and Matt Bellamy
If the event is called
¡Viva Fiesta! The Hot Pink Party
, you can count on one thing: Girl, it is going to be cray.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation brought the insanityand the mariachi band!to New York City's Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Wednesday, unloading a giant fiesta truck onto the grand ballroom for its annual fundraising bash. (Seriously, did someone tear open a blinking neon piñata full of rainbow-colored toys and paper flowers to decorate? Amazing.)
Vera Wang
made an early arrival in a 98-percent pink and studded Roberto Cavalli couture party dress. It was her tribute to Evelyn Lauder, who died of breast cancer in 2011. "She's smiling down on me tonight," the designer said. "I know, because I only used to wear black to these things!"
Michael Kors
greeted his old pal and "first wife," and the fashion friends mused about finding time to do it all. "Honestly, when you live a busy, crazy life, everything is about trying to have balance," Kors said. "I love what I do and I spend a lot of time and energy working, but have time for your friends! Have time for your family. Make time for yourself. You're going to be better at everything you do and be a happier person, hopefully."
One seriously happy person was Kors's date for the evening, model
Constance Jablonski
, who had been celebrating her 22nd birthday. She was working the color of the moment in a dress by MK, natch, but the glow on her cheeks was from the warm spring weather from the afternoon. "It was too beautiful outside today," Jablonski said, "so I had a couple of friends over and we sat up on the rooftop with a little rosé."
Something bubbly floated into the room in the form of
Kate Hudson
, who talked about feeling and doing good. "You gotta work from the inside out," she said. "Feeling good is something that comes from the inside, and with that comes
Hudson rushed off to chat with
Sir Elton John
. Her fiancé, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, stood in the wings of the ballroom and observed the landscape. "What's going on here?" he asked, seemingly bemused by the twirling folklórico dancers. Bellamy was there to support his lady, but was also excited to see the night's special performance by John, who'd been a musical influence since Bellamy's childhood.
Sir Elton, for his part, wore pink: hot pink shirt, hot pink glasses, black jacket with hot pink sparkles on the shoulders
shirt sleeves. (Does. Not. Give. A. Damn. What. You. Think.)
Party emcee
Elizabeth Hurley
introduced the singer after urging attendees to donate to a cause that she's been supporting for the past two decades. Sitting at the piano, surrounded by fake palm trees and a giant cutout of a full moon, John began to play the opening notes to "Tiny Dancer." It was Evelyn's song, he said, hardly even looking at the keys. And all the phones in the room went up at once to capture the moment.
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The contrast between the Addis Ababa airport and the Dubai airport was striking. Addis Ababa was minimal with only the bare necessities (toilet paper is not a necessity, apparently) and none of the extravagance found in Dubai. Back in Seattle we each checked a huge duffle bag filled with shoes to donate along with a bag of our own luggage.
We collected our two bags and then headed to customs. Both of my bags made it through customs. I was asked what the shoes were for and had to pull out the letter we had been given. However, the customs agent next to us would not let the shoes through and ended up taking all the bags of shoes, even the ones that had been approved. Hopefully the hundreds of shoes will be approved and recognized as donations soon so that we will be able to distribute them to the local people.
Several of us left our bags with the group and went outside to try to take some pictures. We had taken one picture when the security guard told us to stop. Obviously we obliged and were going to go back inside to rejoin the others and grab our bags. However, we weren't allowed back inside the airport even though our bags were still in there. We ended up waiting outside while the shoe issue was dealt with and our teammates grabbed our luggage for us.
We were greeted outside by members of Holt International, including Sarah Halfman, the Holt director for Africa, whom we had met at a BWOB meeting two weeks ago. It was nice to see a familiar face in such a foreign landscape.
We then loaded into vans and began the drive through Addis to the Holt office. The drive was like nothing I had ever seen before. First of all, the driving was a completely different style with numerous close calls (or at least what I could consider close calls but I guess are typical in this city) including donkeys and horses in the middle of the road. Street signs, traffic lights, stop signs, cross walks and signal lights do not exist! But the horn certainly does. There were people everywhere and lots of construction going on. But definitely not the type of construction you see in North America.
We received a very warm welcome at the Holt office which we then proceeded to tour. There was a giant welcome banner on the outside of the office and all our pictures were posted on the inside bulletin board. We were also individually handed roses as we walked into the building.
The feeling of standing out is very noticeable. Never in my life have I been somewhere where I look utterly different from everyone else. Everyone stops and stares at our group. Even though the stares are mostly simple curiosity it is a somewhat uncomfortable feeling unlike anything I have ever experienced.
Next, we will be traveling to the much more rural area where we will be building the homes.
Limited Internet access prevented Stephanie from posting these blogs while she was in Ethiopia. The trip was completed in late June 2012.


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One of Arleen Bor's favorite activities at Project ASSIST's Job Club is when staff projects Internet employment ads on a screen on the wall, jumpstarting some of the week's "legwork" for members.
"One of the things I really got out of coming here was how to look for a job, what websites to go to, how to surf the net, which sites to look at, which sites not to waste your time. I am computer literate to a degree, but not as far as this part goes, because I haven't had to look for a job for a very long time," she says.
Bor was laid off from a position in the rehabilitation department of a nursing home five months ago. Shortly afterwards, a friend referred her to Project ASSIST.
"Project ASSIST was very helpful, especially in the beginning because I felt very lost and displaced after being laid off," she said.
Bor had her first interview with a case manager at Project ASSIST, and determined the Job Club would be a great resource for her. Soon after sitting down with a group of people facing some of the same challenges that she was, and telling her story, she knew she was in the right place.
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Wednesday, March 06, 2013
He told the tale of his unique journey of activism that included a 17-year vow of silence, and a 22-year renunciation of motorized transport as he walked from California to the East Coast. Along the way, he earned a Master's degree in environmental studies and a Ph.D. in land studies, all without speaking.
It all began with an oil spill in 1971 in the San Francisco Bay, where he was appalled by the sight of dying birds covered in crude and the wretched smell permeating the atmosphere. Francis, then a self-described 20-something "hippie," said that experience ignited a fire within him that catalyzed the path he's taken, a journey that continues to this day.
A colorful and expressive storyteller, Francis used sweeping gestures – his own version of sign language that he developed to communicate with people across the country during his years of silence – to tell the arc of his story, and express his belief that environmental awareness is about much more than pollution and saving endangered species; it's about human rights and equity.
"How we treat each other is really manifested in the physical environment around us," Francis reflected. "So what's really important is our relationship with each other and how we treat one another, because that's how things seem to get messed up or out of balance."
He talked about sleeping in the wilderness, traveling everywhere by foot, learning to deeply listen, and developing a new level of consciousness and alertness as he walked the Western Hemisphere. He explained his family's perplexed frustration at his silence and how he attended colleges, and even taught courses, without speaking, ultimately earning his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin. He painted water colors every day, wrote, kept journals and crafted poetry.
Those life experiences contributed to his education. Using only written communication, gestures and images, he enrolled in schools, including Southern Oregon State College, which gave him credits for life experience at a bargain price toward earning his bachelor's degree – one of the many gestures of good will bestowed upon him.
He wrote to the University of Montana two years before his trek on foot finally delivered him there, a wanderer with no funds to support his studies.
"I didn't have any money," Francis recalled. "They said, 'Come back tomorrow, and we'll take care of it.'"
Finally, he was given a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his Ph.D.
When he finally broke his 17-year silence, in 1990, he spoke on the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in Washington, D.C., where reporters, along with his family and friends, gathered to cover the momentous event.
"I hadn't heard myself in so long that I turned around to look and see who was talking. Then I realized it was me," he recalled. "I thought that was pretty funny, because I didn't recognize my own voice."
Soon thereafter, having developed a reputation as an environmental expert, he was tapped by the U.S. Coast Guard to write pollution regulations for the nation's waterways.
During his pilgrimage, Francis walked across the United States and earned a B.A. at Southern Oregon State College, an M.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Montana, and finally, his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin.
He later sailed and walked through the Caribbean, and then walked the length of South America. In 2003, he met Dr. David Morimoto, Division Director of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Lesley, who was in Cuba to participate in the 2003 International Convention on Environment and Development. After meeting Francis, Morimoto extended his trip to participate in Planetwalk Cuba and discovered "the power of walking."
"Planetwalk Cuba really taught me that one step at a time, the world unfolds to you," said Morimoto, who spoke at the start of Francis' lecture. "It's not science alone; it can never be science alone. As an academic institution we can take a good lesson from that; that really, learning is interdisciplinary."
Francis was introduced to the audience by Lesley junior Dylan Bushe, a dual major in Environmental Studies and Middle School Education.
Francis concluded the 2012-2013 Lesley Conversations series, which brought a range of leading thinkers to campus, including prominent political analyst David Gergen and Far from the Tree author Andrew Solomon.
Francis is the author of the autobiographical Planetwalker. 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence. In 2011, his second book, The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World, was published by the National Geographic Society.
He believes the current environmental crisis is a reflection of worldwide social and economic inequity, and that attempts to resolve the crisis must address not only the scientific issues, such as climate change and deforestation, but also the humanitarian issues. He contends that our connection to the earth and to each other is at the heart of the environmental crisis.
Lesley Conversations are designed to inspire thought-provoking discussions in the Lesley community and beyond, and to provide opportunities to think about issues influencing American and global policy. Their mission is to foster critical inquiry, active learning, and scholarly underpinnings in our actions as citizens and leaders in an interdependent world.
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Classic, stylish, and functional; it's easy to see why we love Rebecca Minkoff.
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Pam Grier is Jackie Brown: the sultry, scheming and dangerous flight attendant busy smuggling cash into America for local gunrunner Ordell Robbie (Samuel L Jackson: Pulp Fiction). Busy that is, until an ATF agent (Michael Keaton: Desperate Measures) busts her at the airport. With a sympathetic bailbondsman on her side, Jackie Brown is planning to elude the cops, the criminals and her ruthless boss by escaping to a better life with a half million dollars in cash. But will she make it? And who's playing who? Discover why everybody wants a piece of Jackie Brown.
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- When:Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where:Victoria County Senior Citizens Murray Center--603 E. Murray St./S. Navarro St.
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Fun, food, and fellowship while you quilt or craft items. Don't know how? We will teach you. Bring a friend. Come and go atmosphere.


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Some of those pictures were pretty old. Here's a model of the machine that i made in sketchup. As you can see i also drew up a possible 4th axis arrangement.
As you can see the table is short, and causes the lathe chuck to take up some of the cutting area; but dont worry, when i was cutting out the parts, i made preporations to have an attachable lathe, so i cut out tables that were longer: 8" x 6" instead of the usual 6" x 6" table.
This will give me the area i need to be able to mount the lathe without compromising the amount of machine able area.
Also note that the size of the spindle isn't correct, the dremel i have will be longer.


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The Heavenly Debate
The Angels continued to protest, "Do You really want to give the Torah, which You created long before You created the World, to mortal Man? 'Hashem, our Master, How glorious is Your Name in all the Earth, that Your splendor is far above all the heavens - what is Man, that You make mention of him, the Son of Man, that You should take notice of him?" (Psalms, 8)
G-d turned to Moshe and said, "Answer them!"
Moshe said, "Master of the Universe, I am afraid that they will burn me up with the flames in their mouths!"
G-d said, "Hold onto my Throne of Glory, and answer them!
Moshe then said to G-d, "The Torah which You are going to give me, what is written in it?"
G-d answered, "I Am the L-rd your G-d Who took you out of Egypt?"
Moshe turned to the angels, "Did you go down to Egypt? Were you enslaved there? What do you need the Torah for?"
He asked G-d, "What else is in it?"
Hashem answered, "You shall have no other gods!"
Moshe asked the Angels, "Are you living among the non-Jews, who worship idols?"
"What else is in it?"
"Do not take My Name in vain!"
"Are you Angels engaged in commerce, that you should be involved with swearing?"
"Remember the Shabbat to keep it holy!"
"Do you Angels do laborious work, that you should have to be warned not to do it on Shabbat?"
"Honor your father and your mother!"
"Do you angels have parents that you should honor?"
"Don't murder! Don't steal! Don't be immoral!"
"Do any of these apply to you? (Do you eat apples that you should have to make a blessing before you eat them? Do you ride on donkeys that you should have to be warned against wanting to steal the other angel's donkey?" - the last two not said by Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi, but they seem to be along the same lines)
Immediately, the Angels conceded to Moshe. And each one became a friend of Moshe, and gave him a gift, as it is said, "You went up to heaven, you gathered booty; you took presents for Man." (Psalms, 68) And even the Angel of Death gave Moshe a present - the incense, which wards off plague.
Basically, as Francis Bacon said, "The Proper Study of Man is Man."
The Torah is the set of G-d's instructions for Man and Woman, as to how to lead their lives. It is their Proper Study.


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CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Tuscan Kale Salad
Turn fresh produce into a celebration of color, flavor and texture.By: Herald Staff Report,
Turn fresh produce into a celebration of color, flavor and texture.
Tuscan Kale Salad
1 small bunch (about 10 ounces) Tuscan kale, washed and dried
3 tablespoons unseasoned Japanese rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tamari or soy
2 tablespoons mild olive oil1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated, peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, grated
½ cup minced carrot
¼ cup minced red onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
To prepare kale, cut along both sides of each stem with sharp knife, or pull ruffled leaves away from stems with your hands. Discard stems. Gather long leaves together. Slice into thin crosswise slices. You should have 4 to 6 cups. Combine kale, rice vinegar, tamari, olive, sesame oils, ginger, garlic in large bowl. Rub ingredients together with hands (as though giving kale a massage), until leaves wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss with carrot, onion, sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature.
Yield: Serves 4.
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I love a natural bouquet.
It's unpicked and growing in the garden.
Today I have for you an explosion of colour just as I found it.
There is no ribbon, no cluster, no cut stems just the natural flowers growing as they appear reaching up to the sun.
Grass, leaves, bees, colour, a green ant bite and some spent flower petals fading away took my breath away and left me feeling peace and lost in colour too gorgeous.
A natural bouquet found just as it is growing is beautiful.
Swoon and immerse yourself in the colour today:
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Panther Dining making strides in its sustainability efforts
November 17, 2011
In an effort to reduce costs and increase their sustainability efforts, three of EIU's four residential dining centers have gone trayless.
The program, now operational in the Carman, Taylor and Thomas Dining Centers, eliminates the use of dining trays in an effort to reduce the amount of water, cleaning chemicals and energy used in the washing of trays. The reduction in water usage is expected to be measurable in the hundreds of thousands of gallons.
EIU is not the first university to go trayless. Many other public Illinois universities, including: ISU, WIU, and SIU (Carbondale) offer trayless dining to varying degrees. The University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) has been trayless in all of its residential dining centers since the 2010 Fall Semester.
As an added benefit, trayless dining can reduce food waste, as students no longer have a tray to over fill, and simply choose not to go back for seconds.
The trayless program isn't the only step Panther Dining has taken in its efforts to be more sustainable. Three years ago a Reusable Bottle program was initiated to cut down on paper cup usage. At that time it was estimated that Panther Dining went through roughly half a million paper cups a year. With each meal plan holder receiving a free 32 ounce reusable bottle at the start of each academic year, paper cups were able to be removed from all four residential dining centers, and are now only available in the University Food Court and Java Beanery & Bakery.
Panther Dining continues to experiment with other green projects including a pilot program that was launched just this past semester to research the effects of replacing disposable to-go containers with reusable ones. The results of the program are currently under review.


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Have you ever set a goal? If you have, then you may know some of them are easy while some of them are hard. I gave up New Year's Resolutions and decided to just set goals whenever I want, not when the clock strikes twelve on December 31st. I have many goals this year, one of them applying academically. I want to keep up with my homework better because it's affecting my grades and I know that I should do a better job of it. To achieve it, I think that I should write it down instead of relying on myself to remember it. I also have a social goal-I want to be a nicer person. Sometimes I talk behind peoples' backs and I know it's wrong. To make my way to the goal I think that I should stop talking about them and instead of laughing when they're picked on, I should defend them and tell the people to stop. Most importantly, is my spiritual goal. I want to read the bible more. I think that instead of being on my computer, phone, and IPod all day I should put all of it and read the bible for at least thirty minutes. Goals are very important and although some of them may be hard to achieve, you should keep at them because they may actually help you in life.
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The first worldwide assessment of amphibians--the group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders and caecilians--concludes that they are in even more trouble than mammals and birds are. The study classifies nearly a third of the 5,743 known amphibian species as threatened. And another quarter might be if scientists knew more about them. In many cases, the researchers could not explain the threat in terms of known causes, such as habitat destruction or hunting.
Five hundred and twenty scientists in more than 60 countries contributed to the Global Amphibian Assessment, coordinated by IUCN, Conservation International and NatureServe. Regional experts decided whether each species was "vulnerable," "endangered" or "critically endangered." The IUCN Red List of threatened species defines these categories using such criteria as population size, population decrease and species range reduction. A report published online yesterday by Science summarizes the results.
In all, 32 percent of amphibian species fell into one of these groups, which are collectively referred to as "threatened." By contrast, about a quarter of mammal species and one eighth of bird species are threatened. An additional 1,294 amphibian species were too poorly understood to classify. The study further determined that at least 2,468 amphibian species are in decline, 435 are worse off than they were in 1980 and as many as 122 have disappeared altogether since then. "There's never been a decline [and] extinction phenomenon in human history that's been like this," says team leader Simon Stuart of the IUCN.
Only about half of the rapid declines could be attributed to habitat reduction, human exploitation or both. Some of the remaining so-called enigmatic declines happened even in such well protected areas as Yosemite National Park in California. "Clearly there's something different going on here," Stuart asserts. One possible factor is a fungal disease called chytridiomycosis, which is particularly prevalent in the mountainous streams where most of the enigmatic declines occurred. Until the causes are better understood, Stuart notes, hundreds of amphibian species are at risk of extinction unless scientists buy time by raising them in captivity.


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From Kawasaki's press material:
Mount a fuel-injected NINJA ZX-9R-based engine in a lightweight chassis, equip it with state-of-the-art Ninja running gear, and wrap in the slinkiest bodywork this side of a Milan fashion show and what do you get? The all-new 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle. Kawasaki is taking the "naked" category to an all-new level by introducing the world's first Super Naked motorcycle. In addition to a visual impact no other machine can match, the ZX-9R-based engine gets a displacement boost to 953 cubic centimeters producing heaps of gutsy torque resulting in hard-charging performance.
The Z1000 flaunts aggressive style and backs it all up with a sleek, high-performance engine. An in-line-four, DOHC 16-valve engine produces tractable power delivery for quick acceleration in any rpm range. The lightweight, all-aluminum cylinder block, with chrome composite plated lining for wear resistance and superior heat dispersion are features borrowed from the Kawasaki Ninja sportbike line. The new aluminum cylinder head is designed to run on regular gas while cam timing and profile are designed for abundant low- and mid-range power. In addition, a new front cam-chain guide is lighter. Performance and appearance meet again at the new horizontal intake ports to suit traditional styling.
Digital fuel injection utilizing 38mm throttle bodies and sub-throttle valves promote smooth engine operation. The advanced system provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption. The high-speed 32-bit digital ignition provides precise engine management and enhances the fuel injection system.
Keeping the entire engine cool is a large-area radiator with an electric fan that maintains operating temperatures at the optimum level. Simultaneously, a liquid-cooled oil cooler helps keep the six-speed transmission operating at maximum performance.
Part of the Z1000's allure lies in the four stainless steel mufflers that are heat-treated to an attractive golden color. Enhancing its appeal is the KLEEN (Kawasaki Low Exhaust Emissions) catalyzer system that helps keep exhaust emissions that flow through the quad mufflers environmentally friendly. In select markets, an additional honeycomb catalyzer system reduces emissions even further.
The Z1000's engine is mounted in a rigid, yet lightweight diamond frame with thin-walled tubes, which contributes to responsive handling performance. The engine itself is mounted as a stressed member of the frame, adding an unflappable feel to the chassis. Plus, a detachable right front-top engine mount eases maintenance.
At the front of the frame, an inverted fork with 41mm tubes deliver exceptional stability and steering performance. To meet the requirements of different riding conditions, the fork is preload and rebound adjustable. In addition, the fork offset has been reduced to improve handling and provide a fluid ride.
On the rear, an extruded-aluminum swingarm features a hexagonal structure with ribbing for reduced weight and exceptional rigidity. Attached to the swingarm is Kawasaki's bottom link UNI-TRAK system, equipped with a nitrogen gas-charged rebound adjustable shock. For adjusting and ease of maintenance, the shock is equipped with a piggyback reservoir and a rebound damping adjustment. All shock settings are modified to match the new chassis.
Contributing to the Z1000's superb handling characteristics are 17-inch rims and radial tires, borrowed from the ZX-9R.. The tires offer excellent traction, while the rims look great with a polished finish that contrasts nicely with painted hubs and spokes. Front brakes are dual semi-floating 300mm discs gripped by lightweight four-piston calipers from the ZX-9R, while the rear brake caliper holder is also designed for low weight and mounts directly to the swingarm, negating the need for an independent brake torque-rod.
To the naked eye, the Z1000 can best be defined by the sexy lines and stylishly crafted bodywork and ergonomics. The seat cowl with LED taillight, swingarm-mounted inner fender and front fender are all designed to give the Z1000 an aggressive, sporty image. The galvanized steel fuel tank is slender and helps create a seating position that is comfortable allows the rider to mold to the machine naturally. Meanwhile, the bikini cowl with dual, multi-reflector headlights accentuates the bike's provocative lines.
The slinky cowl covers and protects a lightweight, compact instrument cluster featuring a bar-type LCD tachometer and digital LCD speedometer. In addition to a digital temperature gauge, clock, tripmeter and fuel gauge is a comprehensive range of indicator lamps.
The Z1000 takes "naked" to a new level with high performance, responsive handling and knockout good looks. The Z1000 didn't move to the head of the class, it created a class of it's own - the Super Naked.
953cc, DOHC, 16-valve, In-line, Four-cylinder Four-stroke Engine
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Block
Exhaust System
Six-speed Transmission
Digital Fuel Injection
Throttle Bodies
Digital Ignition
Liquid Cooling
Diamond Frame
41mm, Fully Adjustable, Inverted Fork
Fully Adjustable Rear Shock
Lightweight Disc Brakes
Wheels and Tires
Defining Bodywork and Ergonomics
High-tech Instrument Panel
Engine: 4-stroke In-line Four-cylinder DOHC, 16 valves Displacement: 953cc Bore x Stroke: 77.2 x 50.9mm Compression ratio: 11.2:1 Cooling: Liquid Induction: Four 38mm throttle bodies Ignition: Digital Transmission: 6-speed Frame: Diamond, high-tensile steel Rake/trail: TBA Suspension, front: 41mm cartridge fork, rebound/spring preload Adjustability Suspension, rear: UNI-TRAK(r), rebound/spring preload Adjustability Wheel travel, front: TBA Wheel travel, rear: TBA Tire, front: 120/70R17 Tire, rear: 190/50R17 Brakes, front/rear: Dual hydraulic disc/Disc Overall length: TBA Overall width: TBA Overall height: TBA Ground clearance: TBA Seat height: TBA Dry weight: TBA Fuel capacity: TBA Wheelbase: TBA Colors: Black Pearl/Pearl Blazing Orange
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Located in the heart of Galveston, Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Galveston provides acute, reconstructive and rehabilitative care for children with burns and other skin conditions. Our inpatient and outpatient units are designed to allow children to recover in a safe, fun and friendly environment where family comes first. Our world-class physicians and researchers are committed to continuously advanced burn care and treatment to children from all over the world.
Read Leaders in Care, our hospital magazine, in English and Spanish.
At Shriners Hospitals for Children®, "family centered care" is not just a catchphrase. It is a philosophy of care and treatment that impacts every aspect of how we interact with, and care for, our patients and their families.
We understand that you are the expert on your child. You know how he will respond to new people and places, the best way to get her to take her medicine, how to settle him down to sleep at night, what she likes to do for fun and which stuffed animal absolutely must be packed in the bag when you come to the hospital. It is your detailed knowledge of your child that helps make our medical team more effective. And it is why we put the family at the center of our care.
Here are a few of things you and your family will experience when your child is a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children:
In our experience, strong families make strong children. That is why we do everything we can to answer your questions, make you and your child as comfortable as possible, and provide the resources you need both now and in the future.
One of the first things you notice when you walk into Shriners Hospitals for Children® is that they do not look very much like hospitals, which is exactly how we want it to be. After all, our hospitals are a reflection of our patients – bright, hopeful, happy and full of possibility.
Every aspect of our hospitals' physical design and overall atmosphere is based on putting children at ease and creating an environment that allows kids to be kids. In our hospitals you will find things like:
Even the clinical areas of our hospital are child-friendly:
And the most unique thing you will find in our hospitals is the Shriners themselves, giving their time to entertain and visit our patients, talk with parents about how they are doing, and even driving patients to and from hospital visits.
For those of us who work at Shriners Hospitals for Children, watching kids run, jump, explore, laugh and play is our greatest joy and proof that our mission is making a difference.
No matter what their medical condition, kids are always looking ahead, always wanting to move forward. These hospitals are designed solely for the purpose of making that happen.


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