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I'll be honest with you.
I have not had much desire to cook lately. I cooked twice last week. One meal was a one pot chicken curry meal (delicious by the way if you haven't made that one yet). The other was your standard pizza (made with homemade pizza dough that I froze a few weeks ago.) I'm getting pretty resourceful this month and out of sheer busy-ness, I've been basically using up my pantry and freezer staples.
So was pretty jolly when I found this meal. It's super pantry staple friendly. If you stock your cabinets with beans and salsa, and your freezer with chicken and frozen veggies, you can make this meal any gosh darn diddily day you want.
(By the way, how did people live without the internet? I have an entire bookcase full of cookbooks, yet often when I need a recipe, I type in the ingredients I have into Google and "bam", we have a winner. Searching indexes? Flipping through pages? Not ever in the mood.)
Speaking of which, how do I index all of my cookbooks online?
That's actually exactly what I need.
Anyway, back to the recipe.
I was very happy when I made this recipe.
- Um, getting married in less than two months = utter happiness
- Chris is home before 10:30 every night now!
- The sun is out until 8 pm every day!
- And more!
And I think my happiness made it taste better.
But even if you had just an OK day, trust me, this will still taste good.
Mexican Chicken Bake (Adapted from Kraft)
Serves 5-6
>> Click here for printable recipe
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or packaged)
- 2 tbsp Italian dressing (I used Olive Oil Vinaigrette)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 (16 oz) jar of your favorite salsa
- 3/4 cup mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterrey jack cheese (or combo of all 3)
- 5-6 servings of cooked brown rice
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add taco seasoning to the chicken in a medium bowl; toss to evenly coat.
- Heat the dressing in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's browned. Spoon into a casserole dish (I used 9 x 13, which was a little too large, but got the job done), and cover with layers of beans, corn, peas, onions, and salsa.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Top with the cheese and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Spoon over rice to serve.
My Two Cents: This had some zip, some tang, a whip, and a zang. Make it with chicken breasts to be even healthier. (I had chicken thighs in my freezer because they were on sale last week — thighs also have a richer, moister taste to them.) And the layers can be a free-for-all, really. Add some peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, etc. to make it even more Mexican. Use what you have on hand. Get creative. Be joyous.
And also, try to walk 10,000 steps a day (about 5 miles), drink lots of water, and go outside during your lunch break. You will feel so much happier! (not to mention — healthier!)


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Student Government Association Legacy
SGA is rich with history. The earliest records of a formalized SGA date back to the 1930's. There is a plaque in the SGA Office dedicated to several members from the 30s and 40s. Between then and the turn of the century, involvement in SGA drastically dropped. Around 2002 a group of five students decided to resurrect SGA. They created a Constitution and started having formalized meetings again. They sponsored Blood Drives, Freshmen Orientation activities, and improved the Valley ID Cards.
Unfortunately, by 2006 SGA fell apart again. But then, in the summer of 2009 SGA was rejuvenated. The academic year of 2009 - 2010 is the most active SGA has been in nearly five years. To all who was involved in that journey, thank you. To all of you who would like to be, we're eager to have you.
Below you will see a list of all we've succeeded in doing that year.
- September - Inducted Missouri Valley College's first Student Senators, Created a new SGA Constitution
- October - Helped with Homecoming activities, Sponsored a dinner with President of MVC, Dr. Humphrey
- November- Sponsored a student forum with Dr. Humphrey and Dean of Students, Heath Morgan
- December - Finalized paperwork on SGA's first budget, created a system to unite all organizations on campus
- January - Created an SGA e-mail account, began work on the SGA web-site, started planning the first SGA formal election
- February - Completed the SGA Website, sent the SGA Constitution to be approved by cabinet, sent students to Jefferson City to speak about the Missouri Access Grant
- March - Campaigning will begin for the 2010-2011 SGA Offices
- April - SGA will sponsor the first SGA Inauguration and Organization Awards Ceremony
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Dr. Smith Gibson is 91 and still practices medicine.
The dermatologist drives to his clinic in Covington every day from his house in Edgewood, seeing at least 60 patients a week from all around the Tristate.
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Mischa stopped by SiriusXM Studios to promote the upcoming October 11th release of I Will Follow You Into the Dark. Check out the pics below.
Also added are candids of Mischa leaving the SiiriusXM Studios.
Mischa stopped by SiriusXM Studios to promote the upcoming October 11th release of I Will Follow You Into the Dark. Check out the pics below.
Also added are candids of Mischa leaving the SiiriusXM Studios.
Photos of Mischa at the Metropolitan Opera Season Opening Production Of "Eugene Onegin" have been added. Stylist Ani Hovhannisyan posted on Twitter that the dress and jewelry is by Valentina Kova and the shoes by Walter Steiger.
Photos of Mischa at the Fernando Botero Art Exhibition in Zurich have been added. These are back from
September 5th.
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Here are the stunning photos of Mischa from the Intuzuri website from the 2014 Bridal Collection. Just WOW! Make sure you check out the video below too.
Check out this absolutely gorgeous video of Mischa modeling for the Intuzuri bridal campaign. Stunning photos are also available via the Intuzuri gallery on their website.
Couture Bridal Designer Intuzuri Invites Brides to Experience the Dreamlike Elegance of its New 2014 Collection As Modeled by Mischa Barton
The brand new couture-inspired collection from internationally recognized and globally coveted bridal designer, Intuzuri will debut at New York Bridal Week next month.
Designed to stir desire with the lavish charm of vintage Hollywood, chic black and white movies and handmade with pure red carpet glamour, the advertising campaign to coincide with the launch will feature British actress Mischa Barton as an English rose in a daring, breathtaking encounter. A smart, independent and creative femme fatale with a unique style of her own, the dreamlike images capture the essence of the Intuzuri bride and the 2014 collection; glamorous, determined, playful and a symbol of femininity.
With strong lines, statement designs and utterly glamorous silhouettes, the exquisite 2014 lineup is resplendent with luxurious fabrics such as delicate Chantilly lace, beautiful silk, fine taffeta and richly detailed gemstone embroidery. The extravagant collection of 62 statement-making bridal gowns is a captivating anthology of unique style, inviting the wearer to a game of dreams and fantasies, where style is synonymous with allure, beauty with strength and elegance with imagination.
Known for its vibrancy, coupled with its abundance of sensual materials and superbly refined craftsmanship, the 2014 collection is further proof that Intuzuri sets the bar in bridal fashion.
Elisa Smith from Intuzuri said, "Intuzuri designs begin with values such as luxury, timelessness, emotion and elegance. Our gowns symbolize tales of wildest dreams and sweeping fantasies, it is a dazzling encounter with a collection full of new ideas to help the bride fulfill her passion. With the 2014 line, Intuzuri will expand its audience while remaining true to its commitment to quality, originality and elegance. Pushing boundaries has transcended each design, allowing us to reinvent the idea of bridal fashion, injecting an abundance of glamour with a modern twist to make each couture piece an inspiration, an idea that in itself became the unique essence of the collection."
Recognized for its artistic approach to bridal gown design, Intuzuri has written its own phenomenal success story, with each new collection garnering ever more attention for its creativity and inimitable, luxurious style. It has expanded at an unprecedented rate, with the iconic brand now available in 19 countries worldwide and over 150 locations.
Daring and charming, coupling delicious indulgence for detail with an expertly selected palette of sophisticated materials, the refined 2014 collection maintains the same aura of sophistication that has become the trademark of Intuzuri, with the added influence of superb design collaborations. Refined feminine curves that resonate like a piece of poetry epitomize the magical world of love and romance, giving a dream-like and poetical vision of femininity with a dash of the theatrical to each sweeping train, sweetheart neckline and sheer, delicate back.
To browse images from the advertising campaign featuring Mischa Barton and to see the collection in full, visit Intuzuri.
Source & thanks to Adrian for also sending through the tip!
Here is the poster for one of Mischa's upcoming movies titled Mining for Ruby. The film also stars Billy Zane and Jonathan Bennett with Antoinette Kalaj and Daniel Ponickly.
Visit the film's official website with links to Twitter and Facebook pages.
Breaking the 'no candids' rule for a minute since these are from Mischa's press day for I Will Follow You Into the Dark. Plus, she looks too beautiful not to feature them. Click here to view.
Photos of Mischa at the West Coast store opening of Warby Parker at The Standard in Los Angeles have been added.


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Kazunori Iida, Thomas Q. Chastek, Michael J. Fasolka, Eric J. Amis,
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We developed a new class of aluminum based microfluidic devices that integrate the synthesis of block copolymers and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurement of their micelle formation. These metal devices were designed to accomplish organic syntheses at high temperatures over long periods. Continuous in-channel atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of styrene and methacrylates were performed on the device to produce poly(methyl methacrylate)-b-poly(lauryl methacrylate) and poly(methyl methacrylate)-b-poly(octadecyl methacrylate) diblock copolymers. The obtained diblock copolymers were processed with a selective solvent, dodecane, to induce micelle formation, and were measured by the in situ DLS in a single process. The in situ DLS measurement provided the size and aggregation behavior of the micelles. Our study demonstrates the utility of these new devices for screening the solution behavior of custom synthesized polymeric surfactants and additives.
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Nice to see you again, Dakota Johnson. After successfully evading the paparazzi for weeks, the actress resurfaced at CFDA & Vogue Fashion Fund Event at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event marked the first time Johnson has attended a red carpet event since Charlie Hunnam abruptly backed out of Fifty Shades of Grey earlier this month.
Wearing a blue and black dress that flattered her slim figure, the 24-year-old blond mingled with fellow guests Milla Jovovich and Imogen Poots during the star-studded soiree. Other famous attendees included Rachel Bilson, Lea Michele, Lily Collins, Emmy Rossum, Lena Dunham, Diane Kruger, Krysten Ritter, Lizzy Caplan, Rachel Zoe and Rose McGowan.
NEWS: Charlie Hunnam breaks his silence after quitting Fifty Shades of Grey
Production on Fifty Shades of Grey is slated to begin in November, with a tentative release date scheduled for Aug. 1, 2014. Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan has reportedly been offered the role of Christian Grey opposite Johnson's Anastasia Steele; Universal Pictures has yet to confirm his casting.
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Earlier this week, Fifty Shades of Grey producer Michael De Luca said Johnson had been incredibly helpful in casting her new love interest. "She's just so Anastasia Steele," he told E! News. "She's the best partner a producer could have."
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To be sure, Hughes has pushed major construction projects, for an anchor hotel at the Oregon Convention Center (which Metro manages) and for the Columbia River Crossing.
Hughes also wants Metro to help focus the rebuilding of the region's road, bridges and sewers—a role Hughes himself calls a "stretch" for his agency.
Metro has pursued a four-year project, called the Community Investment Initiative, to figure out how the region can cover a $10 billion gap needed to repair its infrastructure in the next three decades.
To answer that question, Metro has organized a 40-member committee, held 16 public meetings and published five reports—at a cost of $1.45 million over the past three years to pay for staff and consultants.
Its proposal: The region needs yet another committee.
Metro wants to create a panel of business leaders that will give its blessing—and lend political weight—to public works projects seeking tax money and private investment.
In the long, expensive effort to reach this conclusion, Metro still hasn't met its goals for getting local mayors on board for a new "super-committee" to review public works projects.
Noah Siegel, a policy adviser Metro hired last month to focus the project, says the process has taken longer than many expected. "It's been a little bit of a roundabout route to get here," Siegel says.
As Hughes prepares to run for a second term in 2014, the output of his agency's Community Investment Initiative shows both the promise and the pitfalls of cross-jurisdictional, regional government.
Hughes argues Metro is uniquely positioned to tackle the region's infrastructure problems because it can cross political boundaries. "There is virtually no major project in this region that's accomplished single-handedly," he says.
Critics say such endeavors demonstrate the agency's lack of focus and practicality.
"This is the kind of self-referential, inbred, money- and time-wasting we've come to expect from this Metro Council," says Tom Cox, a Republican business consultant who has run—and lost—for Metro Council and state treasurer. "They're masters of doing nothing to address problems."
Metro covers the Portland area's three counties. The agency runs the Oregon Zoo, the Expo Center and Portland's Center for the Arts, oversees solid-waste disposal and draws the region's urban-growth boundary. Metro is overseen by a seven-member council—six elected from districts, and Hughes, the president, who is elected at large.
Metro's functions also include transportation planning and distributing federal transportation dollars. Former Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan initiated a 2008 study of infrastructure needs that called the region's decaying roads, bridges and sewers a "crisis."
In the past, cities and counties have disagreed about which transportation projects should get funded first. At the same time, larger projects that involve a number of jurisdictions have stumbled, such as plans for a westside bypass freeway corridor, because no one seemed to lead the charge.
In 2010, Metro steered money from an affordable housing program to launch the Community Investment Initiative and named a 40-member "leadership council," including Port of Portland director of public affairs Tom Imeson, Portland State University President Wim Wiewel and Mayor Charlie Hales, then a vice president at HDR Inc., a light-rail consulting firm.
The group's answer? Create something called the Regional Infrastructure Enterprise, run primarily by business leaders who would decide which infrastructure projects should get the region's political blessing. This new committee, which would operate under the Port of Portland, is intended to add clout to projects that win its approval.
Siegel, who recently moved from Hales' office, says the new regional approach might have helped smooth conflicts between Multnomah and Clackamas counties over financing the Sellwood Bridge replacement.
"Do we wish we had a better process to do that?" Siegel says. "Is there a way we can look at infrastructure from a regional perspective instead of a competitive perspective?"
Tualatin Mayor Lou Ogden says he fears the proposal being pushed by Metro—with its mission to regulate growth—won't include enough public oversight.
"Metro is not the agency to be making these decisions; their focus is too narrow," Ogden says. "I have the same concerns about Metro's appointments to its board of private-sector people."
The Metro Council, which approved spending another $323,000 for the Community Investment Initiative this year, has yet to sign off on the idea.
Hughes acknowledges that when he ran for Metro president in 2010, he touted the need for such a project but didn't anticipate how long it would take.
"I expected speedier results," he says. "But these problems are incredibly complex and take a long time to figure out."


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'Supernatural': 7 Quotable Moments
From Season 8, Episode 3 October 18, 2012 4:01 PM
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Becca RitchieBecca Ritchie claims she's from Mystic Falls, but really, she lives in Atlanta where humidity is her greatest foe. She loves comic books, blue nail polish and Jonathan Taylor Thomas circa 1995. She frequents Twitter to dish about CW shows, and when she's not blogging, she reads too many YA and NA books. She's an Amazon Bestselling Author of the Addicted series, a New Adult Romance. Follow her on Twitter @Becca_Ritchie.
[SPOILER ALERT: Content from episode 3 below. Proceed with caution.]
Sam set down the law in last night's "Supernatural." He's done with hunting. At least until they finish what they started with the tablet business and the Word of God. But with a heart-ripping plot, there's bound to be some comic relief. Here are seven quotable moments from last night.
- "Two hearts yanked, same city, six months apart, that's got to be a ritual, man. Or at least some sort of heart sucking possessed satanic crack-whore bat." — Dean
- Dean: "Look at us…where the hell are we?"
Sam: "Farmer's Market. Organic."
- "Look at him. Sure he can run a little bit, but Thor he ain't. You think he can grab Freddy Fitness here and rip out his heart? I don't think so." — a police officer
- Sam: "What'd you find poking around Paul's?"
Dean: "The usual: condoms, hair gel, no hex bags, nothing Satanic, nothing spooky."
- "The FBI thanks you…Yes, I am totally looking into adding you as a technical advisor…Yeah, it comes with a medical plan." — Sam on the phone
- "No new interests: fly fishing, stamp collecting, the occult?" — Dean to Mrs. Holmes
- "Wow. Back in business. Got the wind. Admit it, it feels good. You know, I was thinking about what Rhanda said about what it feels like to be a warrior. I get it man, you know, I do." — Dean
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When backpacking in the mountains, i don't worry about drinking stream and spring water that I filter and treat with tablets. But what about Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River, on an upcoming 4-day kayak trip? After filtering with my Frontier Pro and treating with Aquamira tablets, will there be enough remaining pollutants to kill me or make me grow extra thumbs? Springs carry pollutants to streams. Streams carry more pollutants to creeks. Creeks pick up even more pollutants and carry them to rivers. Will I compromise my health drinking four days of filtered/tablet-treated river water? I'd hate to have to bring 4 days of bottled water in my kayak. I spent a fortune on an ultralight kevlar and carbon fiber kayak, and would hate to load it down with all that water.
Chris... it really depends. If the river passes through towns and farmlands I'd be fairly confident that there are contaminants that your filter/Aquamira won't take out. I know that here, in Ontario, I wouldn't drink, even with treating, out of the Grand, St. Lawrence, Speed, Nottawasaga, or other rivers.... especially if they run through farmland where who-knows what chemicals have leached in from treating crops.
I'd research the river online and find out how polluted it is first and with what chemicals or heavy metals before you decide.When I backpack in certain area of Eastern Washington I pack in all my water - due to the water in the area being rank with agri-chemicals.
Without knowing the river, here's how I see it...It's spring, so the runoff is about as pure as it gets all year because things are as washed off as they're going to be and because colder temperatures dissolve things less. The filter and tablets eliminates the biological problems. There may still be some other things in the water, but unless you get sick immediately, it probably won't make a noticeable difference to your health over your lifetime.
The Susquehanna is lined by cities, towns and farmland for nearly its entire length. I don't have any scientific evidence to back this up, but I would not feel comfortable drinking that water with just a handheld filter. There should be enough places to restock on the trip so you don't have to carry the entire load from the beginning.
I agree with local restocking. You won't really be in the wilderness. Pulling off for refills is your safest and easiest bet.
Acid rain is a concern. This normally spikes in spring. With the increase in acid, goes the increase in soluability for a lot of things. In the east this sort'a offsets the decrease in soluability due to colder temps.From Wikopedia:Most of the pollution in the river is due to excess animal manure from farming, agricultural runoff, urban and suburban stormwater runoff, and raw or inadequately treated sewage. In 2003 the river alone contributed 44% of the nitrogen, 21% of the phosphorus, and 21% of the sediment flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.[9] It was designated as one of the American Heritage Rivers in 1997.[10] The designation provides for technical assistance from federal agencies to state and local governments working in the Susquehanna watershed.I think that for 4 days, it will not make you grow extra body parts. But, if anyone is pregnant, avoid it. With the potential radioactive element (iodine, cesium, etc) danger from Japan (infered from what they are NOT telling us,) I would suggest a good filter, probably with a charcoal liner.
I would haul the water. Weight isn't as critical in a kayak as in backpacking, unless you are in a really small boat. If I **had** to drink it, I would boil it well and filter it with a good carbon filter. You want bacterial, viral and pollution protection, so the Frontier Pro is out. Aquamira would be okay with the biologicals, IF you can give it a full 4 hours for treatment. Of course, *where* on the Susquehanna will make a difference too. To me, boat weight is more critical getting it back and forth to the water. A little weight on the water helps drift through waves. Lighter is better if you have to start/stop/change direction as in whitewater travel. Sounds like an easy trip on the paddling side, going downhill with the current. Cool link: http://www.srbc.net/programs/remotenetwork.htmThere is a nice wiki at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehanna_River . Doesn't make me want to take a sip!"The environmental group American Rivers named the Susquehanna "America's Most Endangered River for 2005" due to the excessive pollution it receives. Most of the pollution in the river is due to excess animal manure from farming, agricultural runoff, urban and suburban stormwater runoff, and raw or inadequately treated sewage. In 2003 the river alone contributed 44% of the nitrogen, 21% of the phosphorus, and 21% of the sediment flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.[9] It was designated as one of the American Heritage Rivers in 1997.[10] The designation provides for technical assistance from federal agencies to state and local governments working in the Susquehanna watershed."
I don't live too far from the Susquehanna River and I would definitely NOT drink it. Depending on where you're planning to kayak you'll be passing campgrounds, state parks, and towns with docks where you should be able to get fresh water. Look at your maps carefully, make a few phone calls to make sure water is turned on (depending on when you're going), and plan accordingly. Not much different than backpacking: know where your next water source is and carry the amount you need to get you there.
You're absolutely right that the smartest, safest thing would be to buy water at various stops along the way. But I would prefer to avoid people during my 4-day paddle from Selinsgrove to Harrisburg, and just enjoy a very slow, leisurely, solo trip. But you're probably right about all the creepy stuff in the river. I will likely just stop here and there to buy water. However, even in the mountain streams where I use just tablets and Frontier Pro filter, and which I think are so clean, there is all that horrible stuff leaching out of mines from 100 years ago, and now all the fracking chemicals from the horrible Marcellus Shale raping of the land. Will we humans never learn? Will we ever stop the exploitation of our precious resources? Sad that a man has to fear the natural waters due to unnatural corruption.
My daughter had an e coli infection a couple years ago. Believe me, you don't want to go there. I appreciate wanting to get away, but you would change your mind quickly if you got a bad bug!There are a number of books on epic kayak river journeys. It is a great way to travel, and get *in* the element. I have kayaked river deltas and estuaries off Puget Sound and it is a great way to see wildlife and a different view of the countryside. There's nothing like drifting quietly along and having a seal pop up a few feet away, or see herons standing frozen, waiting for a meal, or otters playing.
That's a nice stretch of river to float. With the gas fracking, I'm really just aghast at the complete lack of regulation. Did we not learn our lessons from acid mine drainage? I think of all the creeks near where I grew up and I'm creeped out by the idea that toluene and benzene and god knows what else could be in them soon. I share your anger.
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Cincinnati Reds teammates Mat Latos and Jay Bruce were caught on camera having a heated exchange in the dugout during Wednesday's game. But the issue—if there indeed was one—apparently has been settled.
"Everything's fine," Bruce told The Cincinnati Enquirer. "It happens all the time. Everything is fine."
Latos was a bit less revealing, offering only this comment: "Next question."
The Reds beat the New York Mets, 7-4, on Wednesday. Latos had to settle for a no-decision after allowing four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings, while Bruce was 0-for-4 with an RBI groundout.


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The duo established WoodQuest, a name coined by friend Stevie Ruda, as a nod to their last name as well as the ongoing quest for finding just the right type of wood for their creations, which can be found at Bloomer's Country Nursery.
Bob's efforts range from birdhouses to wall décor to furniture and barn wood desk organizers, with individuality key in every piece he creates. During the Christmas season, he particularly enjoys caring Santa Claus figures and gnomes from a variety of materials, including fence posts, tree knots and logs. A trademark item is a 'Cowboy Santa,' complete in detail right down to the hand-carved cowboy hat.
The couple moved to Lakeview eight years ago in a tri-fold quest for adventure, escape from metropolitan city life and an opportunity to be closer to their grandchildren.
A retiree from the world of real estate, Bob is a substitute school driver for Lake County School District No. 7, while Kathy, a retired teacher and media specialist, provides the finishing touches, such as paint, on Bob's works.


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PortMiami and Port Everglades will work together, rather than compete, to market South Florida as a gateway for Asian goods at the upcoming TPM Asia Conference in Shenzhen, China.
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Sunderland blow leaves United in need of a miracle
Manchester United 0 - 0 Sunderland A despondent Sir Alex Ferguson watched his side's title challenge evaporate as they were held to a draw by a Sunderland side relegated in the process.
Murray sacks coach Petchey over difference of tactical opinion
After less than a year together, Andy Murray has served up a shock by ditching his coach Mark Petchey following a "difference of opinion" between the pair.
Momentum is with McClaren as England decision nears
Though Steve McClaren used the word "momentum" to describe his Middlesbrough team this week, it seems equally appropriate to his own position regarding the England job.
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13.04.96 Manchester United's grey day at The Dell
Lee Sharpe relives the day Fergie burst into the dressing room at half-time and bellowed: "Get that kit off".
Does county cricket really exist?
The county cricket season has already begun, but has anyone ever seen one of these "games" being played? And can we be sure that the County Championship really exists, asks Barney Ronay.
What won't happen this week
Corporate freeloaders who don't give a toss about football are in for a bad week, says Harry Pearson.
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Sam writes off United
Sam Allardyce has dismissed Manchester United's chances of dethroning Chelsea this season even if his Bolton side defeat the league leaders this afternoon, insisting the champions' staggering recovery last week, having trailed against West Ham, must have sent "a shiver" down Sir Alex Ferguson's spine, writes Dominic Fifield. Allardyce is convinced time is against Ferguson's side. "Are United that close? It's not that close," said Allardyce. "It would take three defeats on the trot for Chelsea and three wins on the trot by United. Is that going to happen? There are only a handful of games left. I can't see it."
Mourinho tells Ferguson to forget title
Despite his irritation at his side losing their last three away games, Jose Mourinho has mocked Sir Alex Ferguson's prediction of a "massive turnaround" in the Premiership title race.
Ballack deadline
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has set a deadline of June 9 to complete the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack.
Wearsiders stage their last stand with pride
Outclassed throughout a wretched campaign in which they have mustered a pathetic 12 points, Sunderland somehow conjured a spirited display at Old Trafford to ensure they go down with dignity.
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Eto'o strikes early but Villarreal give nothing away to Wenger
Barcelona 1 - 0 Villareal There was plenty of encouragement for Arsène Wenger as Arsenal's Champions League opponents stumbled to defeat at the Nou Camp.
Hughes has Blackburn thriving on stealth without wealth
Though Blackburn feel aggrieved that, of all the teams with designs on the last Champions League slot, they are the most frequently overlooked, their anonymity may be an advantage, says Kevin McCarra.
Campbell to return for Spurs derby after having nose reset
Sol Campbell's World Cup ambitions have recieved a boost after Arsène Wenger confirmed the defender should return from a broken nose in time for next Saturday's derby with Tottenham.
McLeish backs Murray in calling for end to bigotry at Rangers
Rangers manager Alex McLeish has backed his chairman's pledge to eradicate sectarian bigotry from Ibrox, despite the club's fans being found not guilty by Uefa of chanting anti-Catholic songs.
Blackwell ready to quit Leeds after hate mail
Kevin Blackwell is prepared to quit as Leeds manager after receiving hate mail from fans following the side's loss of form in the race for automatic promotion.
Benítez plans spending spree before World Cup
Rafael Benítez wants his summer spending to be completed before the World Cup starts, with Champions League qualification set to bolster a healthy transfer fund designed to tempt half a dozen new faces to Anfield.
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Life in the old dogfight yet, says Campbell
West Brom captain Kevin Campbell tells Stuart James he is ready to make it a war when he returns to his old stomping ground today.
Bruce may lose his youthful good looks but not the dressing room
Though Steve Bruce has accumulated an alarming number of grey hairs over a gruelling past nine months, the pressure of a Premiership basement scrap has not changed his no-frills approach to management.
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King of Watford gets marching orders after ruling the roost
Wolves 1 - 1 Watford Despite his late sending off, Marlon King's second-half equaliser left Glenn Hoddle's position as Wolves manager looking increasingly untenable.
Black's busy day keeps impatient Southend waiting for promotion
Southend 0 - 1 Gillingham Tommy Black's goal a minute into the second half means Southend will have to wait at least a week longer to end their nine-year exile from English football's second tier.
Webber goal puts Blades in sight of a new dawn
Cardiff City 0 - 1 Sheffield United A transfer target for Sheffield United in January, Cameron Jerome's misplaced pass put Neil Warnock's side on the cusp of the Premiership.
Relegation looms but Gradi sticks by long-held principles
Though last week's win against Sheffield Wednesday looks too late to save Crewe from relegation, Dario Gradi, the league's longest-serving manager, is looking forward to another rebuilding project.
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Panesar puts pursuit of perfection above settling for celebrity status
Despite rising to public prominence with his heroics for England in India, Monty Panesar is happy to concentrate on improving for his county, says Richard Rae.
Ashes glow is over. Finally. Now for the really hard part
Wisden's recognition of Freddie Flintoff as the world's leading cricketer put the cap on the most celebrated season in the history of English cricket, but the game is in no position to rest on its laurels, says Mike Selvey.
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Cooley hands England over for Shine tuning
Today's seventh one-day international marks the final involvement of England fast bowling coach Troy Cooley with the pace attack he turned into the most feared in Test cricket, with Kevin Shine set to succeed the Tasmanian.
Clarke stars as the curtain goes up
Before the admiring Test selector Geoff Miller, Surrey all-rounder Rikki Clarke demonstrated the new maturity to his game, suggesting his desultory attitude is a thing of the past.
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Doomed Leeds confident of a brighter future
Though defeat at London Irish would all but condemn Leeds to relegation, the Tykes insist they can bounce straight back stronger for the experience.
Return of globetrotter Tait could be silver lining for England
After his eye-catching contributions in the Commonwealth games, Matthew Tait's return for Newcastle could be significant for England's trip to Australia this summer.
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Renault keen to keep Briatore and stay in F1
World champions Renault are set to renew managing director Flavio Briatore's contract, dropping a strong hint that they will remain in formula one for the long term.
New Wales coach in place before Argentina trip
The Welsh Rugby Union plan to announce Mike Ruddock's successor as head coach before the national squad embarks on a summer tour to Argentina.
Tuilagi inspires Leicester to prevail in thrilling derby
Northampton 19 - 24 Leicester In outscoring the form team of the Premiership, Leicester kept their play-off ambitions on track and proved what a potent side they can be.
Academy sytem bearing fruit as Britain's youngsters make impact
The success of Britain's young cyclists in Bordeaux means the doubts that surfaced in Athens about the age of Great Britain's track cycling team seem to have been dispelled.
Class should outweigh form for O'Sullivan
Innate class seems the most reliable indicator of what will transpire at the Crucible, and though Ronnie O'Sullivan admits to being ring-rusty, he has come away with this title twice in the last four years.
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Serena Williams unlikely to play again this year
Seven-time grand slam champion Serena Williams, who has been out of action since January, is expected to announce that she will not play any more tennis this year.
World No2 Humpy Koneru was the most disappointed player at the recent world women's championship when France's Marie Sebag blitzed her into defeat, says Leonard Barden.
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Quins douse the Dragons' fire
Having lost their previous four league matches at the Stoop, Harlequins recording their first Super League win since returning to the ground in emphatic style.
Wigan hit new low but Lindsay stays upbeat
St Helens 48 - 10 Wigan Though chairman Maurice Lindsay claimed a moral victory in his attempt to persuade Brian Noble to become the Warriors' new coach, a 38-point drubbing at St Helens underlined the extent of Wigan's decline.
Salford success story keeps Wolves at bay
Warrington 6 - 22 Salford After a remarkable start to the season, victory over an inconsistent Warrington means Salford must be considered genuine challengers to the likes of Leeds ad St Helens.
Hull give Sharp reminder of class to end losing streak
Huddersfield 18 - 26 Hull A hat-trick of tries from former Wigan wing Martin Aspinwall helped Hull end a three-match losing run, and will surely have impressed new coach Peter Sharp, who arrives next week.
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Giganticus the big hope for Craven specialist Hills
Barry Hills saddled four winners at the Craven meeting a year ago, and Derby entry Giganticus is another strong challenge from the Lambourn trainer at Newmarket next week.
Divine Gift can make all-weather Heritage industry pay
A useful handicapper on turf and a promising one on the all-weather, Divine Gift looks well equipped to cope with the demands of this afternoon's Coral Rosebery Stakes, says Ron Cox.
Jockey chief calms fears in weight row
The chief executive of the Jockeys' Association has promised there would be no "sitting back" on the controversy of minimum weights for riders, with Frankie Dettori among the riders threatening to quit the organisation over the issue.
Seen and heard
After an arduous road journey from Poland, last year's Polish Triple Crown winner Dzesmin has found his way to Richard Guest's Brancepeth stables.
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Christian O'Connell wonders whether games of naked Twister were the reason for the cloak and dagger nonsense surrounding the latest round of interviews for the England manager's job.


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|ASU Volleyball Suffers Another Setback
|Written by Kelsey Campbell
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Appalachian State University volleyball dropped their second conference match of the 2013 season to Davidson on Friday night 3-1. The Mountaineers (9-7, 0-2 SoCon) fell behind 9-3 in the first set after the Wildcats (9-4, 1-0) scored five straight points. Davidson continued to rally and never gave up the lead, winning the set 25-20.
The second set was much more competitive as the Apps and the Wildcats tied the score 10 different times. The score was tied at 25 before Davidson found the lead, beating Appalachian 28-26.
The Mountaineers finally found their edge in the third set, scoring the first point and never looking back. App State dominated the set, winning 25-15.
The Apps would not come out as strong in the fourth set, quickly falling behind 11-3. The Mountaineers were able to catch up toward the end, making the score 24-20 with Davidson in the lead, but it would not be enough as the Wildcats took the set 25-20 and won the match 3-1.
Lauren Gray (Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock) led the team in kills with 14, followed by Dalton Tolliver (Ortonville, Mich./UMBC) and Emily Corrigan (Johns Creek, Ga/Chattahoochee) who each tallied 11. Meghan Mahoney (Leawood, Kan./Blue Valley) paced the team with 20 digs and Paige Brown (Overland Park, Kan./St. James Academy) totalled 40 assists on the match.
Caroline Brown notched a match-high 15 kills for Davidson and Anastasia Owen contributed with 21 digs. Mikayla Deroachie led the Wildcats in assists with 41.
Appalachian State ended the match with just a .150 attack average and Davidson finished similarly hitting just .155 on the attack. App State got the edge over Davidson in team blocks with 13 on the match, in comparison to the Wildcats' nine. Tolliver led the Mountaineers, tallying four solo blocks.
Appalachian will return to action when they hit the road on Oct. 4 to play Southern Conference opponent Chattanooga at 6 p.m.
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Smallville: Cyborg
The episode started off with Vic Stone (played by Lee Thompson Young, most well known for his roles in The Famous Jett Jackson and Friday Night Lights) imprisoned in a lab facility. How much do you want to bet it's owned by Luthorcorp? Call it a shot in the dark. He promptly escaped, but was then hit by Lana, who was enjoying a nice leisurely drive in her SUV. Miraculously, after the smoke cleared, he didn't have a scratch on him. After he took Lana to the hospital, Vic met Clark and they found they shared more than they realized. Victor then told our gang about how he was actually killed in an auto accident and resurrected by Lex's scientists with the previously mentioned improvements. There's the typical chase as Lex's goons hunt down Vic, but eventually Clark comes through and rescues Vic. Nothing we haven't seen a hundred times before on Smallville.
As with earlier in the season, much more of the drama happened outside of the main story. I really enjoyed the manipulation going on with Lionel and Martha Kent. However, Martha has been played as much more intelligent than this, I don't like her being quite so easily manipulated; she is going through quite a bit at the moment, though, so I'll let it slide. But she better wise up quickly. I also think this Lana and Clark thing better come to a head quickly. I have a lot more patience for the show than most, and the status of their relationship is growing very tedious even for me. There was a look between Clark and Chloe, when Lana mentioned something about sharing secrets with your loved ones, that Lana would have to be mentally handicapped to have not seen or picked up on. We're also continuing to see Lex take more traditionally "evil" actions. This week he out and out lied to Clark and everyone else, he wasn't just a victim of circumstance as he has been in the past. I'm still not convinced that the show is as good as it was before the "Reckoning" episode, but this was a step in the right direction. Let me know what you think.
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Girl Scout cookies can do more than just satisfy the palate; they can be used to help make a difference within a community.Two Los Alamos artists, Thelma Hahn and Annie Ellen Bard, have contributed to making these cookies more than just dessert; each has crafted a cookie jar to be donated to the Girl Scouts' Cookie Caper, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe.The cookie jars are among the items that will be bid on during a silent auction. In addition to the silent auction, participants can taste desserts made from Girl Scout cookies. About 300-350 servings will be made.Also, a painting of Camp Elliott Barker, a Girl Scout camp in Angel Fire, by local artist Secundino Sandoval will be unveiled.The event is a fundraiser for Girl Scout programs, volunteer training and to help scouts go to camp not only in Los Alamos, but for a good chunk of New Mexico.Bard crafted a miniature statue of St. Pascal, the patron saint of the kitchen, while Hahn honored her love for funny-looking frogs by creating a warty, yet feminine frog cookie jar.Both artists have been working on their jars since February. Hahn and Bard were asked by the event organizers to contribute to the fundraiser. Hahn said she agreed to donate a piece of art because "since I do help the Boy and Girl Scouts, I think it's a great program," she said.
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Broadacres Farm Nursery School is currently registered with the TED / GED and the Department of Health and Welfare. It is our aim to make Broadacres the best nursery school in the Johannesburg Northern Suburbs. Set in 7 acres, the school is attached to a farm with horses, ducks, geese, pigs, tortoises, chickens & rabbits. This allows children to enjoy a rural environment in today's urban jungle! The animals give the children an opportunity to express affection and care. We have a large barn and undercover play area for wet weather activities, and our school library is the envy of many schools Please contact us or pop in anytime to come and visit. Have fun looking around.
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Founded in 1982, Broadacres Farm Nursery School has expanded from originally having 2 classes to its present 17 classes catering for children from 9 months to 6 years of age. Phedre & Nigel Fitton bought the school in 1996. Nigel lives on the property. The school
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Aims of the school We consider the mental and physical well-being of each child to be of paramount importance. The safety and happiness of each child being of primary concern.Meaningful and careful planning in structured activities suited to the appropriate developmental stage of each child.
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We believe that there is potential in every child. We try to help the child become an individual thinker & learner – we encourage them to be curious about their world. We encourage them to develop confidence and ask questions. We want your child to
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It announced this past week that a house in Holy Cross, which is receiving one of the Lieutenant Governor's Historic Building Recovery Grants, will be renovated in the 2007-08 season of the PBS series "This Old House." The National Trust for Historic Preservation has been instrumental in lobbying with Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu for these grant funds, which for Louisiana total over $20 million.
The ten New Orleans "This Old House" episodes will air in early 2008. Since the series will also include segments about the context of the house renovation, viewers can expect to see other work going on in Holy Cross, like that of the PRC's Operation Comeback and Rebuilding Together and the Trust's Home Again! New Orleans program.
Walter Gallas is director of the New Orleans Field Office.
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Meghan Ory is spotted on the set of her new show Once Upon a Time in the Vancouver suburb of Steveston last Thursday (August 18). Cute pigtails!
Don't miss the Once Upon a Time page for more pics from the set of the new show, which follows fairytale characters living real lives who don't know about the alternate identities.
Sandi Swanigan, who runs Steveston's film commission, told the Vancouver Sun last week that the town is hoping the show will increase tourism to the small community:
"Steveston is a fairly seasonal village and this helps us during those softer months. Like Cloverdale [British Columbia], we attract a lot of people in the summer. It'll be neat to have another reason to come to Steveston."


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Benny J. Lin graduated from Guang Xi University of TCM, China in 1984. He subsequently completed postgraduate studies at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition to his formal academic education, Benny Lin also trained extensively under various renowned specialists and scholars of TCM.
Benny Jun Lin is the third-generation apprentice of Master Kong Bohua, one of the four highest ranking, best known TCM Specialist in modern China. After moving to America, he received further professional training, culminating in a Doctor of Oriental Medicine Benny Lin is also a respected researcher of TCM.
His professional affiliations and positions include vice chairman of The World Association of Manipulative Medicine. Most recently, he received the Outstanding Contribution Award at the 9th International Congress on Manipulative Medicine and Traditional Therapy for his paper on the relationship between TCM traditional therapy and Western chiropractic treatments.
Tuina / Acupressure, TCM Internal Medicine 1, Clinical Theater, Case Studies
Among his publications, "Spine-Related Diseases" and "Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine Series-Kong Bohua" have been well received in his fields.


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Dallas vs. San Diego, 09/29/2013 16:25 EDT, Score: 21 - 30
Money Line: -120 Dallas
Sportsbook: DSI
Result: Loss
*3 Star NFL 100% Angle CASH* The Dallas Cowboys looked a lot better last weekend. While I'm not completely sold on the Cowboys, I do rate them as a much better team than the San Diego Chargers. Phillip Rivers just makes too many mistakes, and the Cowboys defense has proven very good at forcing turnovers. Dallas is a much more dangerous team when Murray is running the ball well, and he looked great last week. Tony Romo has far more weapons to work with than Phillip Rivers. The Cowboys defense has a lot more talent than the Chargers. Dallas is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after accumulating 350 yards or more in the previous game. The Chargers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record. The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between these two.
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Pipetting technique: The liquid classes used for this work are device dependent. For the Low Volume Head, aspiration and dispense speeds of 0.5 μL/sec were used with a 2 μL pre-sample air gap. For the Z-8, eight independent channel pipetting device, the liquid class settings included no pre or post air-gaps, aspiration and dispense speeds of 2000, Breakoff and Start Speeds of 500, and a backlash setting of 0 as shown in Figure 2. Aspiration and dispense speeds of 3 μL/sec, with a pre-sample air gap of 5 μL, were used for the mixing step in the DYEnamic kit.
The mean DNA template yield per-well was >3.0 μg and the %CV was <4.2 as shown in Figure 3. The smallest volume transfer was 0.5 μL. Results from the sequencing of the TempliPhi reaction are shown in Figure 4.
The results of this feasibility study show that liquid handling capabilities of the Sciclone ALH 3000 are sufficient to produce results that are consistent with the manual results expected for the TempliPhi and DYEnamic kits, which yield ~3.2 g of DNA per well, and readlengths of >600 bp. The use of the same Sciclone ALH 3000 configuration for both of these kits was done with furthe


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Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
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Matt Brodsky named all of the Harry Potter book titles in chronological order in 4.69 seconds.
Christian Donnell named 16 songs, replacing the word "love" with the word "dick", in 30 seconds. He named a total of 17 songs but the last attempt did not fall inside the 30-second mark.
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Owen P. named 37 television show titles in one minute, replacing one word from each name with the word "horse."
Tai Star set the record, "Fastest Time To Complete Ten 360-Degree Spins With A Hacky Sack On Head While Balancing A Juggling Ball On A Deck Of Cards On Top Of The RecordSetter Book Of World Records On Three Fingertips" on April 8, 2013. The record contains 35 words on its title.
Rob Wilkinson named all 22 of the James Bond films in chronological
order in 9.93 seconds.
Adam Kelly named 25 Metallica songs in 30 seconds.
Tai Star has 62 unique songs with the same name, Mary Jane, in his playlist. See his playlist here.
Tai Star achieved 16 different first words in his record titles. See all his records titles here.
Dinesh Shivnath Upadhyaya fit the movie title "[The Mysterious Yearning
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Dinesh Shivnath Upadhyaya tweeted 13 movie titles in a single tweet. He set the record to celebrate RecordSetter World Record Day.
Alex J. name 10 books in 10 seconds.
Halk mentioned 30 Lil Wayne songs in 30 seconds.
Brett Walling from Citizen Effect named 21 Radiohead songs in 30
In observation of "World AIDS Day" on December 1st, Dinesh Shivnath
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Study how organizations use computer systems and procedures and then design information systems solutions to help them operate more efficiently and effectively. You will combine business practices with programming, applications and databases. In the workforce, systems professionals work in a variety of industries and with people from a variety of professions. You will be encouraged to further specialize with a minor in a specific field, such as healthcare, finance, agriculture or manufacturing.
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Title: A Visit From the Goon Squad
Author: Jennifer Egan
Publisher: Knopf (Random House)
Number of pages: 274
When and where read: March 2014 on my Kindle app at work
Ratings (scale of 1-10, 10 being THE BEST)
Quality of writing-9
Notes and opinions: This book had GORGEOUS writing. The chapters skip between characters, and all the characters are connected in some way. This could have easily come off really gimmicky and distracting, but I loved it. The book captures beautifully what getting old is like, and all the regrets and challenges that go along with time passing. It also passes back and forth through time, and there is a lot of insight about how technology changes us and the aging process. Big fan of this book.
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Diary of a Giants Fan: Giants-Jets Preview
Christmas Eve. It's a night of peace, of tranquility, a night to celebrate with friends and family. But that's the night. The day will be the same testosterone-filled, knock 'em out fight that every NFL weekend is. So come along with me as I preview the Giant-Jet Christmas Eve game, in this festive edition of Diary of a Giant Fan...See if you can spot all of the Christmas allusions.
Diary of a Giants Fan: I Hate the Giants, They Lose to Redskins – Grades
Diary of a Giants Fan: Giants-Redskins Rematch Preview
Following last Sunday's unspeakably important win in Dallas, the Giants, with their destiny firmly in their own control, come home to face the hapless Redskins. An easy win that keeps the G-Men on track to win the NFC-East? C'mon son. Have you learned nothing? Such a game doesn't exist.
Diary of a Giants Fan: Giants Win a Classic in Dallas – Grades
It was as great a game as you'll ever see (overstatement). It was one of the most brilliant displays of quarterbacking brilliance as has ever been witnessed (dramatic overstatement). It was as important a regular season win as there can be (enormous overstat- No. That one seems just about right). 37-34 Giants. Insane.


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"Nazi" Is a Bad Word. Banning It in Israel Would Be Worse.
January 16, 2014
An Israeli bill would ban the word "Nazi" and other Holocaust comparisons. It's wrong.
Two Darknesses
August 02, 2012
Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937–1948 By Madeleine Albright with Bill Woodward (Harper Collins, 467 pp., $29.99) MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, née Korbel, is the first woman and the second foreign-born person to have attained to the highest-ranking Cabinet position in the American government, that of secretary of state. She is also the first East European to have served in any Cabinet position.
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Lorna's Silence Sony Pictures Classics My Fuhrer: The Truly Truest Truth About Adolf Hitler First Run Features One of the more thrilling chapters in film history is the account of Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. The joint career of these Belgian brothers has been, since they became known, breathtaking. After some twenty years of documentary work for Francophone television, in the early 1990s they began to make features. The first two were not widely seen.
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It's May 8, the sixtieth anniversary of V-E Day, and I'm standing in Berlin amid 1,000 neo-Nazis, gathered behind a small army of riot police to protest the end of World War II. Of course, any overt expression of Nazism is banned over here (the most common neo-Nazi accoutrement today is medical tape covering various tattoos and t-shirt slogans), and the sponsor of the rally--the extremist Nationalistische Partei Deutschlands (NPD)--disavows any direct connection to the Third Reich. But practically everyone sports a shaved head, and even those who don't, such as a group of buttoned-down, middle


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Sign-Talker: The Adventure of George Drouillard on the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Random House Publishing Group, Aug 18, 2010 - Fiction - 512 pages
In his extraordinary body of work, James Alexander Thom does more than bring the past to life; he makes us experience history as if we were witnessing it for the first time. Thom's new novel is an enthralling adventure with fascinating real-life characters--and a heart-grabbing narrative that casts a vivid light on a momentous chapter in American history.
Sign-Talker begins just after the Louisiana Purchase. Thomas Jefferson has sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to penetrate the newly acquired territory, journey up the Missouri River, cross the Rocky Mountains, and reach the glimmering sea in the far West. To survive, the two captains need an extraordinary hunter who will be able to provide the expedition with fresh game, and a sign-talker to communicate with the native tribes. They choose George Drouillard. It is Drouillard, an actual historical figure, who becomes our eyes and ears on this unforgettable odyssey.
Drouillard, a metis raised among the Shawnee, cannot fathom what drives the two men. Nor can he help but admire their ingenuity and courage as they tackle the journey into the unknown. Along the way, he watches as they shrewdly shape and discipline their force, adding French-Canadian rivermen--to guide the expedition up the Missouri--and an Indian woman, Sacagawea, who will play a crucial role in negotiations with the Western tribes.
After plunging into an unforgiving land and near madness, the two captains celebrate a triumphant achievement. But the glory will soon be eclipsed by an overwhelming tragedy that will touch not only Meriwether Lewis and the frontier tribes but George Drouillard himself. A magnificent tale told with intelligence and insight, Sign-Talker is full of song and suffering, humor and pathos. James Alexander Thom has created the rarest reading experience: one that entertains us even as it shows us a new vision of our nation, our past, and ourselves.
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Great read! Gripping and interesting. Point of view of Native American was very welcome. Alexander Thom's wife Dark Rain is Shawnee, so no doubt helped Mr. Thom in point of view. Read it! It is on my ... Read full review
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Basketball: Riders face daunting task to preserve unbeaten run
Posted: November 10, 2012|
Leicester Riders' unbeaten start to the season faces a stern test this weekend as they take on two of the BBL's leading contenders.
Riders play Plymouth Raiders at the John Sandford Centre tonight (7.30) before travelling to Surrey Heat tomorrow (3.0) – and both sides are in the top five having lost just one game each.
Despite topping the table and reaching the Cup semi-final, Riders' morale took a knock this week when it was confirmed that John Fraley was returning to America for knee surgery, ending his season which had started so brightly.
"We all feel bad for John, we feel it is unfair," said coach Rob Paternostro.
"In the first month-and-a-half, not only did he play well but he did everything you ask of a professional basketball player.
"We'll miss him as a person, he was very popular with the team and was a guy we all liked being around.
"I don't think it will change the way we compete this weekend, the guys have proven already this season that they are ready when the games come.
"In the future, we certainly have to look at our team a little differently than we did when we had John."
There can be fewer hard combinations of games than that which face Jelson Homes DMU-backed Riders this weekend, with Plymouth widely tipped as title contenders during pre-season after accumulating a wealth of BBL talent.
Then it is a trip to Guildford tomorrow – with an earlier tip-off than any other team in the league and on the back of only 17 hours rest – to face a Heat side who have not played in seven days.
Paternostro said: "This will be our third back-to-back. If you look around at everyone's schedule, ours has been the most challenging – some of our guys think it's going to be like this every week!
"We approach it in the same way, we make sure we are ready physically, we concentrate on Saturday's game and, once that is out of the way, we turn our attention to Sunday."
He added: "Plymouth's Jeremy Bell was the MVP two years ago, everyone around the league knows he is one of the most explosive players in the BBL and he puts a lot of pressure on the defence.
"The other strength they have is experience. You look at Matthew Schneck, Andrew Lasker, Colin O'Reilly and Anthony Rowe, and they've all had some great seasons in the BBL. We've seen them all for a while and they all play very well.
"Surrey are playing good defence this season and it seems to me that they have a nice chemistry.
"They have some experience too, and it is always a difficult place to go to on a Sunday afternoon."
Riders: Okoro, Couisnard, Stewart, Sullivan, Calvo, Hopkins, Taylor, Anderson, Washington, Lamble, Haggith, Gould, Dawes, Maynard, Losonsky.
Raiders: Bell, Ojo,Hall, Barnett, Potter, O'Reilly, Lasker, Schneck, Rowe.
Heat: C Holmes, F Holmes, Margai, Cricelli, Raftopoulos, Simek, Joseph, Seipt, Adams, McLemore, Lewis-Parry, Hughes, Swaine.


text: Close Tweet0 Share0 Comment0 Share0 Share0 Stumble It0 Print0 More The Strike Zone Clayton Kershaw KOs Braves as Dodgers dominate NLDS opener by Joe Lemire Twitter Email Posted: Fri Oct. 4, 2013 The Dodgers are now 36-0 when scoring at least four runs in a Clayton Kershaw start. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)All Clayton Kershaw needs is average. His stuff and his results far exceed normal, of course, but even a standard backing of run support is enough for the Dodgers' ace to guarantee a victory.The humble 25-year-old wouldn't make such a boast, but this statistic will do it for him: as TBS reported on its broadcast, since 2011 the Dodgers had won all 35 games in which they've scored four or more runs in support of Kershaw. Following their 6-1 win in NLDS Game 1 on Thursday, that's now 36-0.Four runs, mind you, is the exact average per-game output of a National League lineup this season, so Kershaw isn't asking for much and doesn't need much, not when he has a fastball that touched 95, a hook that kept spinning under Atlanta's swings a slider that he consistently buried low. Even with less than perfect command in the early innings, he was still dominant, as Los Angeles pummeled the Braves.Kershaw struck out six straight Braves in the middle innings and nine of the last 11 batters he faced. Overall, he finished the night with 12 strikeouts and just three hits allowed in seven innings.The Dodgers' lineup is not at full strength with Matt Kemp out for the playoffs, Andre Ethier relegated to pinch-hitting and Yasiel Puig, Hanley Ramirez and Carl Crawford all having battled September aches and pains, but the team is invincible when it scratches together a few runs for Kershaw, which is, of course, the epitome of an ace's job description.Against Atlanta's Kris Medlen, Los Angeles got two runs in the second in less than resounding fashion, with a Skip Schumaker sacrifice fly and an A.J. Ellis double on a ball that a speedier leftfielder than converted catcher Evan Gattis probably would have caught. The Dodgers' third and fourth runs were delivered in more emphatic fashion, however, as Adrian Gonzalez crushed a home run to dead center. L.A. added two more runs later, but at that four-run threshold in support of Kershaw, it hardly was necessary to keep tracking.In the other dugout, the Braves were reminded of the peril of their lineup construction. They led the NL in home runs this year but also strikeouts, a feast-or-famine approach prone to great streaks and protracted droughts. Against a heavy strikeout pitcher such as Kershaw, the Braves had trouble putting the ball in play and starting or sustaining rallies. Atlanta will have a more equitable pitching matchup in Game 2 -- Mike Minor opposing L.A.'s Zack Greinke -- as every game essentially becomes a must-win contest with the specter of Kershaw's return in Game 5. Promoted Stories Comments


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Meeting & Event Venues in Providence
Schedule a tour of our beautiful new ballroom and banquet facilities today. The Providence Marriott Downtown is a top choice among meeting and event planners for special events and meetings in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The hotel offers over 11,000 square feet of flexible spaces, 13 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and hospitality suites.


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Updated Infinity looks great, gj.
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Updated Infinity looks great, gj.
Very spoiled on public servers by lack of callvote.
Someone pro put a swe ctf server with good map rotation pls.
Thanks for server, ping is great.
But there is no unranked ctf server there, while every other location has it. Please put it back.
Have recieved a token. Thank you very much!
There is already a case in this thread when a player had been nominated but didn't recieve promotion. And there were players who put a request...
Am I now under the new rules of drawing the winners randomly?
Hello, I have 1k ctf games, ping on de is 65. Am I qualified for promotion? Would like to play pickups.
May be you should write Zenimax then?
It's a pity if they won't put SWE up again because it's also a bridge between russian and eu players as well, where the pings are acceptable and mostly equal....
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Attorney General's Response to Regnat Populus' ballot initiative.
March 17, 2012 in News
For Immediate Release:
March 16¸ 2012
Regnat Populace
Following consideration of our ballot initiative by the Attorney General, we have been informed of several changes in the ballot language that are required.
Our attorneys are working over the weekend on a revision and look forward to resubmitting the ballot
initiative as soon as possible. We will release another statement at that time.
The Attorney General's opinion can be found at our website at www.regnatpopulace2012.com.


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Pirate Technics are a UK group, comprising individuals from all arts disciplines from theatre to engineering. We design and build temporary art installations for festivals, galleries, events and merchandising.
We create large scale sculptures to be part of unique spectacles for events of all sizes involving collaboration with firework designers and performance artists.
Since 2007 we have built figureheads to capture the essence of a festival identity or theme. Our projects are exclusive, temporary and interactive... and they are all spectacular!
Pirate Technics is a brand of Shipshape Arts, an artistic creation company based
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For archived news, visit the Shipshape Arts Blog.