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New Catalyst 6.7 for Windows and Linux has been officially released. the Catalyst 6.7 driver package yesterday.
The new Catalyst 6.7 drivers carry enhanced CrossFire support which allows users to manually force alternate frame rendering modes in Direct3D apps.
This should, in theory, improve performance in Direct3D applications that lack proper CrossFire profiles. However, ATI warns forcing alternate frame rendering will not work with applications with known compatibility issues.
A great deal of issues were also resolved with Cat 6.7, including a couple issues with Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and Quake 4.
ATI's Catalyst 6.7 software package is available for:
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New features for ATI's Catalyst 6.7 Linux Edition include X.org 7.1 support and Fedora Core package support. TV-out still doesn't work on X1000-series products according to the release notes.
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Designers presenting at New York Fashion Week are being advised strongly to card models in an effort to comply with the CFDA's recommended age limit, which says girls under 16 shouldn't walk in major shows. So within the next week, a bunch of 15-year-old models are going to be on the hunt for fake IDs.
In a letter posted on the CFDA's website, President Diane von Furstenberg and CEO Steven Kolb announced that they've taken steps to actually enforce their health guidelines. Last season, when von Furstenberg merely suggested that no models under 16 be allowed on the catwalk, she ended up horrified that then-15-year-old Hailey Clauson ended up in her show anyway. (Clauson, if you'll remember, also caused controversy last week when she was embroiled in a lawsuit over some slightly adult pictures she took.)
In our continuing quest to protect the models that we work with, we have updated the CFDA Health Initiative guidelines to recommend that models be asked for i.d. to ensure that they are at least 16 years old on the day of a show. The casting agents for the Diane von Furstenberg show will be doing this and we encourage others to do the same.
Kolb and von Furstenberg have received pledges from some of New York's top modeling agencies that they won't send models under 16 on go sees for Fashion Week presentations, but that doesn't mean work-hungry young things and the agencies that wrangle them won't find a way around the new guidelines. It's depressingly easy to get a fake ID, or to just lie about your age, which designer Michael Kors pointed out in his much-lauded Interview Q&A with actress Lauren Hutton.
I said two years ago, "No models under 16." Well, of course, right after I said that, we started seeing all of these girls from Eastern Europe, and every girl who'd walk in, you'd say, "Hi. What's your name?" And she'd be like, "I'm Svetlana." I'm like, "Svetlana, where are you from?" "Ukraine." "Svetlana, how old are you?" "16." Next girl walks in—she's from Eastern Europe and 16. Next one? Eastern European and 16. I was like, "Was there a bus?"
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Review: Eager writers leap at fame, talent, insults, sex in "Seminar"
What: Four aspiring writers pay to have their work insulted at a ten-week seminar
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Serve. Or be served, like a fat tennis ball, plump with new felt, fuzzy, fresh, tingling with anticipation, untouched by the hand of man until strings sail out of the sky and … THWACK. That's the message in bracing play "Seminar," playing through Feb. 22 at the Golden Gate Community Center.
The latest from start-up theatre group Let's Put On A Show Productions, "Seminar" turns a spyglass on four aspiring writers. Leonard offers ten weeks of his wisdom, peppered with profanity, for $5,000. In exchange, he dissects their words, talent, skills and lives, then serves it back on eloquent, rapier-sharp skewers. Are the students smart enough to learn?
Author Theresa Rebeck worked on "NYPD Blue," "L.A. Law" and "Brooklyn Bridge" before creating NBC's musical drama "Smash." Her script moves with obvious television rhythms, full of witty one-liners, outsize characters and plenty of sex, liquor and door-slamming exits.
Rebeck wraps her plots, ploys and machinations up in 100 neat TV-friendly minutes. She even leaves viewers with an essay question for the car-ride home. Do adoring readers serve the princely writer? Or is the writer in thrall to a trend-driven public, delivering endless pages to demanding editors and clawing a shredded brain for more, ever more, prose?
"Seminar" hums with humor and solid performances, but the show's potential feels mostly untapped here. Tidy plots and relatable material offers opportunities for directors to push the limits. I wish director Scott Lilly could re-imagine Douglas as a dandy French hipster, constantly pouring wine, or Izzy a mewling, lingerie-clad sexpot.
Brad Goetz took over the role of Leonard 10 days ago; vicious, mean and cutting, he slices into the students like a scythe. His long monologue about the hills and valleys of success makes the play. Lorusso's "I'll do anything" character does … just about anything (and anyone). Sitting on the floor, she indolently fondles a lime Tootsie Pop with her tongue as Goetz's character, also wearing green, stands above her, "reading" two pages of "Asian exoticism."
Brandon Anderson debuts as bratty, talented, insecure Martin. His bracing youth matches well with the character's hesitancy and idealistic morals. He and Goetz make the play's denouement, a tense argument about the truth and consequences of creation and success, ring with authenticity.
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|What's the significance of the Prophet's leading other Prophets in prayer during the Night Journey?
|Adil Salahi
AnswerSalam Rahma,
Thank you very much for your question and for contacting Ask About Islam.
Before tackling your specific question, let me sum up the story of the Prophet's Night Journey.
One night, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asleep in the home of his cousin Umm Hani in Makkah, the Angel Gabriel came and woke him up and took him by hand to the mosque, where he found an animal smaller than a mule but slightly bigger than a donkey. The animal, which was a quadruped, also had two wings and floated easily as he moved with unimaginable speed.
The Prophet's own description of his movement was that "he put his foot at the furthest point to his side". Together, the Prophet and Gabriel rode the animal, which was called AI-Buraq, a name derived from 'Barq', meaning lightning. In no time at all they reached Jerusalem in Palestine.
When they had finished their business in Jerusalem, they flew up to heaven. The Prophet tells us that as they entered each of the seven heavens Gabriel would confirm to its guardian angel that Muhammad had already received his mission.
In each heaven, he met one or other of the prophets who preached the message of God's oneness to mankind. Among those mentioned in the authentic accounts of this very special journey were Adam, Jesus, John, Joseph, Moses and Abraham.
Universality of the Islamic Message
With regard to the Prophet's leading other prophets in prayer, the Night Journey was of great significance in more ways than one. Note, for example, that at Jerusalem, Muhammad led the other Prophets in prayer. It is a well established Islamic concept that the messages of all Prophets were basically the same. They all called on mankind to believe in God, the one and only deity. With Islam, these messages were brought to their full and complete form.
With Muhammad, the line of prophethood reached its end. For the Prophets to pray together at Jerusalem signifies the continuity of their messages and their unity of rank and purpose. Jerusalem thus occupies a unique position as a sacred place for all followers of the Divine religions.
That unique prayer of the Prophets, led by Muhammad, also signifies that as Islam has crowned all Divine messages and brought them to their final form, Jerusalem, the spot revered by all religions, belongs to the Muslims who follow Muhammad, the recognized leader of all Prophets.
The Night Journey also stresses the universality of the Islamic message. Muhammad is taken to Jerusalem which, at the time, was inhabited by non-Arabs. He is engaged there in the most religious of human activities before he is taken to heaven.
It would have been just as easy for God to raise Muhammad to heaven from his home in Makkah. The fact that He chose to take him to Jerusalem first, to lead his fellow Prophets in prayer, endorses the fact that Islam is a message for mankind, not for the Arabs alone.
In those congregational prayers of the Prophets one also sees a reference to the fact that all the distortion which crept into earlier messages had been pushed aside. A fuller and more complete version of these messages has been revealed and guaranteed by God to remain intact for the rest of time. That version is Islam.
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30 things I want for my 30th birthday
After 12 consecutive days of house guests at Casa de Taylor, I am alone in my home for what seems like the first time in years. My brain (and my kitchen) hasn't quite recovered, which is why I've decided to forgo a real post in favor of a list of all the 'ish I want for my birthday this year. No matter how exhausted I am, I'll always have the mental clarity and energy to brainstorm presents for myself. It's one of my hidden talents. (In addition to unicycling.)
Without further ado, 30 material possessions I would love for people to throw in my general direction on July 28th so that I might forget I'm no longer in my twenties:
- A restaurant grade espresso machine.
- A pet goat.
- This bag from Lululemon that I would immediately turn into a fanny pack.
- A trip to Italy…
- And Greece…
- And Africa…
- And the nearest In-N-Out Burger.
- Eyelash extensions.
- A traditional, custom-made bunad.
- A pet goat.
- A sauna.
- New underwear.
- This über modern cat condo. (Nicely done, Wal-Mart. Nicely done.)
- A sweet pair of weightlifting shoes. (Who have I become?)
- A new washer and dryer. Practical and urgent as our belligerent washing machine started leaking water in front of the company this week. (The nerve!)
This book. I saw it at a local winery this weekend, and felt as if I had met my diet soul mate.Oops..already bought it for myself.
- A girl date with Blake Lively.
- A boy date with Leo DiCaprio
- A pet goat.
- A box full of French macarons.
- This Australia mug from Starbucks. (I accidentally broke mine.)
- The Amazon Fire phone.
- A magical machine that gets rid of stretch marks and cellulite.
- A unisex hamster costume…obviously.
- Tickets to Norwegian language camp.
- A lifetime supply of pickles.
- A home gym, complete with floor to ceiling mirrors.
- A classic plaid shirt in fire engine red.
- A reserved spot as a cast member on a reality TV show. (Preferably one with a cash prize, but I'll take just about anything.)
- A pet goat.
I was this close to adding an upgraded wedding ring…but I didn't want to push it. Scott's going to have his hands full building the goat house as it is.
If you're feeling generous, I'm registered at Target.
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Cow Island does not have the panache of its name in French(Ile a Vache). This small island off the southwest corner of Haiti, has been frequented by cruising yachtsmen for many years. It is safe and it is extraordinary.
The Baie de Feret is the location of the anchorage and the best approach is from the west side. The east side of the island is strewn with reef. The village of Caille Coq is a small and interesting village. There is no electric, no telephones and no cars. There is the famous Port Morgan Hotel (www.port-morgan.com) which is at your service. They have fine meals, beautiful views, internet and will also arrange for your clearance in and out for a small fee. They have water available and can arrange for fuel.
The island also is host to the Madame Bernard market, twice a week. This open market is reminiscent of articles in National Geographic Magazine in the 1950s. It is not a place to reprovision but rather a market that caters to the needs of the locals unless you are interested in purchasing a donkey or a goat's head for dinner. The sounds and the smells are from a different time and you will be catapulted back a half century or more. The area behind the market is home to Sister Flora's orphanage which shelters more than 60 children and provides educational and medical facility to over 400. A visit would not be complete without stopping by her facility. She is a small and very energetic woman who has been in service to the island for more than 40 years.
One can visit on ones computer the web site, www.friendsofileavache.com and get an overview of the work that is being done on the island and the groups that are supporting it. Regardless of whether you visit Ile a Vache to get a taste of Haiti or whether you go to make a gift of supplies, you will find your visit something out of the ordinary.
On your way into the anchorage you will see Haitian Fishermen coming and going in their BOIS FOUILLE. When the wind is down, they use oars.
Ile a Vache is a DO NOT MISS DESTINATION on your cruising itinerary through the Caribbean
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Open-Border Policy May Spread Ebola
(WashingtonsBlog) – Preface: We understand that Honduran children are fleeing death squads, and that the U.S. is at least partly responsible. But even for those who are for an open immigration policy – and are not worried about ISIS sneaking through the U.S. border – Ebola changes the equation.
Forget whacky people making alarmist statements … what do officials with actual responsibility for security say?
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Address: 31 Looe Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0EA [map] [gmap]
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Plymouth (0.7 miles), Devonport (2.1 miles), Dockyard (2.1 miles)
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|a must see pub because reputedly it's the oldest in Plymouth, so visited mid week lunchtime - full of surly drunks which spoilt the place despite barmaids best efforts. Old and frankly grotty, ale fair though. Needs a clean up but sensitively as it is still a boozer above all else and the area doesn't need another bistro pub.
odbod - 14 Oct 2014 13:31
|We always try to visit this charming old pub.And I meen olde(16thC)
Several tidy ales and ciders all expertly served.
As others have commented its very small, cosy and friendly. You do get the occasional drunk but the staff know the score and deal with them.
The ceiling has recently had a controversial repaint so now has space for more wittisisms (proceeds to RNLI) So if you're a fan of real ale and REAL pubs its legendary and unmissable !
Stuee - 22 Nov 2013 01:50
|Hmm, sweary argumentative drunks at the bar mid-evening on a Monday - doesn't give a very good impression.
Heatonian - 9 Sep 2013 22:44
|Best ale pub in plymouth. Friendly,good atmosphere & reasonable prices
Jeffwc - 28 Dec 2011 20:50
|Super little pub with mainly local trade as it's just that little bit away from the main Barbican area. My pint of Trubute was fine but it is a shame that they cannot offer beers from some of the local micro-brewers(no doubt this is due to their beer tie). Very,very friendly and one of the locals even bought us all a beer!! (Never found out why - secret lottery winner perhaps??). It is small and it is "cosy" and the beams take some reading. A good pint of beer,friendly chat and a corned beef and pickle roll - what more do you need!! I felt that the prices were a bit high but the ambiance and atmosphere made up for this. Recommended.
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PETALING JAYA: Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wei are on track to qualify for the World Championships in Guangzhou in August.
The women's doubles pair, plagued by an injury to Khe Wei last year, reached their second consecutive quarter-finals at the Swiss Open GP Gold in Basel on Thursday.
Vivian-Khe Wei, playing in their second tournament of the year, picked up some valuable ranking points after posting a 21-7, 14-21, 21-10 win over Holland's Selena Piek-Iris Tabeling in the second round.
Vivian-Khe Wei, who reached the quarter-finals at last week's All-England, now face fourth seeds Duanganong Aroonkesorn-Kunchala Voravichitchaikul of Thailand for a place in the semi-finals.
Ranked No. 25 in the world, Vivian-Khe Wei need to get into the top 24 to qualify for the World Championships.
"I'm quite happy with our performance. We are definitely getting our momentum back," said Vivian.
"We're regaining our confidence with every match since the All-England. The most important thing now is to improve our physical strength," added Vivian.
Khe Wei believes they need to maintain their form to earn a ticket to Guangzhou.
"If we can play like we are playing now for the next few tournaments, we definitely have a chance," said Khe Wei.
"I'm just really happy to be playing well again, especially after beating Indonesians Anneke Feinya Agustin-Nitya Krishinda Maheshwari in the first round. They are tough rivals."
Ng Hui Lin-Ng Hui Ern, however, failed to join Vivian-Khe Wei in the last eight. They lost 21-13, 21-18 to top seeds Christinna Pedersen-Kamilla Rytter Juhl of Denmark.
In the men's singles, Mohd Arif Abdul Latif also fell by the wayside after losing 21-15, 21-19 to Japan's Takuma Ueda.
The challenge now rests on the shoulders of Chong Wei Feng, who takes on Denmark's Jan O Jorgensen for a spot in the last four.
In the men's doubles, both the professional pairs of Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif-Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari and Gan Teik Chai-Ong Soon Hock crashed out in the second round.
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In celebrating Easter, just like other festivities, many people tend to spend excessively. SIMON EJEMBI writes on ways costs could be reduced during the period.
The excitement that comes with festive celebrations often distracts people from their financial resolutions or targets. For many people a time to celebrate is a time to outdo yourself and probably break some rules, especially financial rules.
However, experts say after the festivities, many people end up with 'financial hangovers'. They realise too late that they should have been more cautious.
According to them, the right thing to do is to plan for festivities just as they would plan for their bills.
As Easter approaches, they advise that people should take steps to avoid piling financial pressure on themselves.
It takes skills
In order to keep expenses down during Easter (or festive periods) basic financial management skills are required; from the ability to make and stick to budgets, to the ability to differentiate between wants and needs. Those who already have these skills will definitely find it easier to keep their expenses down, others will find it a little harder. Nevertheless, with determination, it is achievable.
Bear in mind that at the moment many people are facing increased financial pressure, and you may have less people to turn to if you fail to keep your expenses in check. To keep your expenses down, it is important that you:
Get a budget cap
In times like this, you may find that the list of things to do is endless. And when you make a budget based on that, it may turn out to be more than you can afford. So, the first thing is to set aside a particular amount for the celebration before you go on to make a budget. Doing this will help you limit allocations to items on your shopping list, among other things. For instance, if you have N100,000 and you have to get 20 items, you will be able to also put a cap on how much you can spend on each item based on preference. By the time you realise that the money will not be enough for the items you had in mind, you will be forced to think of creative or cheaper alternatives. When getting gifts, do not forget that what really matters is not how much you spent on them, but how valuable they are in terms of the meaning or intention behind them. Jotting down the names of people you need to buy gifts for and determining how much you would like to spend on each person in total will be helpful.
It is true that no one wants to appear cheap or poor, financial experts say if 'appearing cheap' will guarantee financial freedom in the future, it is a better option. Then, you will be able to get an expensive gift and organise elaborate Easter parties all you want.
Avoid carrying extra cash
Many people like to carry extra cash with them "just in case". But this habit often makes them spend more than they planned to. When shopping for Easter, it is important that you avoid carrying extra cash as that is likely to increase the chances that you will spend money outside your budget. Your budget is suppose to cover your transport or fuel cost and all expenses likely to come up. So, the extra cash is not necessary. In this era of ATM cards and all, you can ensure that the ATM card or your mobile money has just the amount you need. If you have more than one ATM card, go out with just one. Experts say it is best that you take the amount of cash that you had budgeted and nothing else. They explain that if you have no way of getting to the additional funds you have, then there is no chance you'll over spend it on a whim.
Spending more than budgeted can be disastrous for your monthly budget in terms of paying your bills, among other things. Also, if you have your children and you often take them out with you when shopping, they will pick up your shopping habits. It is therefore important that you lead by example and help them to grow up to be financially responsible.
You can also avoid spending money outside your budget and keep your expenses down by turning to the many e-commerce platforms that are now available in the country. Many of them sell at discount prices and some offer free home delivery. Going shopping with your family can be fun, but experts advise that you shouldn't just shop as a form of entertainment. According to them, once any activity requires you to spend money, ensure that you do so with a clear purpose.
Take advantage of discounts
It is less than a week to Easter and a lot of people are likely to have purchased some of the items needed, but if you haven't, then be on the look out for businesses offering discounts or organising promos. It is normal for companies and retail outlets to offer customers discounts and rewards during such periods. Do not ignore them; if you really want to keep your expenditure down. From travel companies, to quick service restaurants and supermarkets, there are often opportunities to cut down on your spending.
Don't wast food
It is a tradition for people to take food to their neighbours during festive periods. And in many places, kids could just pop up at your door to wish you Happy Easter; they of course will have to be entertained. Consequently, people cook way more than their immediate family can consume. With the financial pressure being faced by many people, among many other factors this tradition is gradually changing. Consequently, a lot of food is wasted during this period. To cut down expenses, you can opt to get more drinks and small chops instead of cooking enough rice to feed the whole neighbourhood. Even when you get more beverages than is needed, what is left won't go to waste as food would. You can keep the drinks and use them to entertain guests for months if you have to.
Many people will admit that entertainment and food account for the larger part of their Easter budgets. The cost of getting a goat (or cow for some), stocking the refrigerator with drinks, etc. can easily hit N100, 000 or more. In cutting expenses, this is one area that should be seriously reviewed. Some people are opting to buy meat in kilos, for instance. This saves them the stress of going to the butcher and of 'paying for bones instead of meat'.
Whatever item you regard, try to find out if they are being sold at discounts or if you need to shop ahead of time.
Remember your financial goals
In times like this, preparing elaborate meals, dressing up in fancy clothes, giving out gifts and organising parties are considered or believed to be obligations. But doing all these can be stressful and have negative impacts on your finances. For some people, festive celebrations often get them into debt. Indeed it is difficult to have fun when your are concerned about money, but with careful planning you can have a fun-filled celebration and keep your finances intact. Just consider these tips and read up on the numerous tips that can be found on the Internet. Then go for what suits your circusmstance best.


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Travellers can enjoy a free tour of the Harley Davidson Assembly Plant where they can get information about the production of motorcycles. The Union Station is one of the most popular landmarks that features an affluent science museum and a 3D movie screen. It is an excellent stop for kids.
The Kansas City Zoo is an enticing place with space for animals in original habitats. The Worlds of Fun are amusement parks with several roller coaster rides and wonderful fountains like the Crown Center Fountain, JC Nichols Fountain, Firefighters Fountain and Vietnam Veterans Fountain.
The city also has numerous parks and gardens; the Hodge Park is a beautiful park that has several entertaining attractions including a wildlife area, museum and also a golf course. The Wyandotte County Lake Park, Swope Park, Penn Valley Park, Linda Hall Library Arboretum and the Loose Park are the other parks in the city.
The museums in Kansas City are quite fascinating; the Vine district and the 18th district especially are wonderful for history lovers. These districts have four exclusive museums on African-American culture. The River Market district has the Arabia Steamboat Museum. The Toy and Miniature Museum is where visitors can have some fun.
The Liberty Memorial and the Thomas Hart Benton Home are some of the places that visitors should not miss. The Quindaro Ruins is an informative historic site. Throughout Kansas City, visitors can see several art galleries; Crossroads is one of the most popular art districts in the city. International art work can be seen at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
Shopping in Kansas City exceeds the expectations of visitors. The city boasts of some of the oldest shopping centers of America. The Bannister Mall has over 200 shops; Brookside has several specialty stores and designer outlets. Other shopping centers include Crown Center, Country Club Plaza, River Market and Zona Rosa.
The first masjid to be established in Kansas City was in the 1950s. During the early 1970s a small number of Muslims settled in the city and in 1981 they established the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City in South Kansas City. Another big population of Muslims came to the city in the 1990s mainly from Somalia and Bosnia. The population of Muslims increased rapidly in the late 1990s. At present there are over 12 Islamic centers in the Greater Kansas City area.
With so many Muslims residing in the Kansas City, finding halal restaurants in the city should not be a problem. Travellers can find quite a number of Pakistani halal restaurants and also halal eateries serving food from across the world.


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Please see each individual cocktail below for ingredients.
The world of Japanese alcohol is full of crisp flavours and sweet aromas; from a cool, sharp glass of Japanese plum wine to the strong, refined taste of Japanese shochu. The sheer variety of Japanese drinks and ways to experience them may seem daunting at first, but let our Japanese Sake Cocktail list take you on a truly delicious journey. We've paired Japanese classics with some well loved mixers to create unique combinations which nod to cocktails you may be more used to. Great for parties and other social occasions these extraordinary cocktails are sure to impress.
Please see each individual cocktail below for ingredients.
Bloody Oishi Cocktail
• 60ml Ozeki Dry Sake
• 180ml Tomato Juice
• 1 Celery Stick
• 1 slice of Lemon
• 2 Ice Cubes
Add the ice cubes to a high ball glass, mix the Ozeki Dry Sake and the tomato juice together and pour over the ice. Garnish with the celery and slice of lemon.
Yuzu & Mint Sake Sorbet
• 45ml Junmai Sake
• 15ml Yuzu Juice
• 1 tsp Sugar
• Approx. 235ml Crushed Ice
• 1 Mint Leaf
Mix the ingredients together (except for the mint) in a food processor for 10 seconds until the mixture takes on a sorbet-like consistency. Serve in a glass tumbler and garnish with the mint.
Cranberry Umetini
• 30ml Plum Wine
• 10ml Dry Gin
• 10ml Cranberry Juice
Mix the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, serve in a martini glass which has been rinsed in water and chilled in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Chu-Hai Shochu Soda Cocktail
• 60ml Barley Shochu
• 60ml Fruit Juice
• 180ml Soda Water
Grab a large glass like a high ball and fill about 1/3 with ice. Pour the shochu in first and then the fruit juice. Mix and finish by adding the soda water.
• To give to your Bloody Oishi Cocktail a sourer flavour, try adding juice of half a lemon.
• You can use any of your favourite fruit juices with the Chu-Hai cocktail for an endless variety of flavours.


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The course is designed to enable staff of a search authority, such as of National Patent Offices (NPOs) or International Search Authorities (ISAs), to broaden their skills in preparing a search report and the accompanying search opinion. The training will be mainly based on realistic cases in which the entire process of writing a search report as well as a search opinion will be dealt with. Participants will receive feedback step-by-step which will help them to identify the steps in which re-capitulation may be indicated. The level of complexity will increase along the sequence of cases. In addition to five e-learning modules, participants will work on five assignments which will be evaluated by expert tutors from the European Patent Office. Five virtual classroom sessions will allow for direct interaction with the tutors from the European Patent Office.
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5 Tips for Eating on a BudgetJanuary 1st, 2015
Whether you're a single gal in the city or a suburban mom with several mouths to feed, keeping the pantry stocked with inexpensive, truly healthy foods can be a challenge—and it's one that most of us face at least three times a day!By Kathie Swift, MS, RDN
Health News & Tips: NutritionJanuary 1st, 2015
A Banana A Day…Researchers have known for years that getting enough potassium can lower blood pressure. However, a new study suggests that women who eat more potassium, but who don't have high blood pressure, may benefit as well—more potassium intake was linked to a 21 percent lower risk of stroke in these women. Source: Stroke
Back in BusinessNovember 6th, 2014
According the US Department of Transportation, Americans take more than 405 million business trips each year—that's a lot of airport food! Watching what you eat and making sure you're getting plenty of exercise while you're away might be tough, so we've gathered some advice on how to keep you highly productive—and in tip-top shape.
Traveling This Season? Don't Destroy Your Diet!November 1st, 2014
Eating on-the-go presents plenty of challenges if you want to stay healthy, but add to the mix a business trip or a holiday vacation and suddenly you've got a recipe for diet disaster—particularly if you think you're choosing healthy options, and you're really just masking the real dietary issue.
Recover Like a Younger YouNovember 1st, 2014
During all the hustle and bustle of the season, don't resort to sugary energy drinks—instead, replenish these nutrients to boost your body and reap long-term benefits.
Empowering Men to Take Control of Their HealthNovember 1st, 2014
It's no secret that men are more likely to neglect their health than women are. In fact, men are 25 percent less likely than women to have visited the doctor in the past year, and almost 40 percent are more likely to have skipped recommended cholesterol screenings.The Gift of Mobile Technology and CommunicationsBy Jennifer Dunphy, BSN, OCN, CBCN
Cook's Corner: A New Way to TailgateOctober 1st, 2014
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My GiftOctober 1st, 2014
Growing up, I remember watching other kids playing on the balance beam and jungle gym, marveling at their steadiness and hand-eye coordination. I felt left out—inadequate—because I had no dexterity.Finding the power within to live a healthy, happy lifeBy Patti Conklin, PhD
Binge-Watchers, BewareSeptember 1st, 2014
A recent study found that adults who watch more than three hours of TV per day may be twice as likely to die prematurely—from any cause—than those who watch an hour or less. Another interesting fact: Other sedentary activities, such as driving or using a computer, were not associated with the same risk.
Holistic HarmonySeptember 1st, 2014
With its origins rooted in India, the ancient holistic system of medicine known as ayurveda dates back at least 5,000 years. Used by the majority of people living in India today, it is an emerging complementary healthcare system that is quickly spreading throughout the rest of the world.Unite the Body, Mind, and Spirit Through AyurvedaBy Craig Williams, LAc


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Last night K clicked "Submit" on the first of her college applications. It was part relief, part terrifying. Being the editor that I am, I'm always afraid some detail was missed or some T wasn't crossed. But there comes a time when you just have to go with it. You just have to hit the send button.
She'll be repeating the process several more times over the next few weeks. It's stressful. Does her essay really make her come alive for the admissions officer who will read it? Will her high school resume hold up when compared to the thousands of other kids who will also be applying? And those SAT scores she worked so hard for. If only there were another 50 points to add!
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Welcome to the Louisiana solar power information page
Note: The numbers above are just estimates for a 5kW solar system, and your home is unique. The best way to know exactly how much money solar power can save you is to connect with one of our partners nearby. A friendly solar expert we trust will give you a buzz and help you craft a personal plan to get the absolute most out of a solar power system for your home. It's 100% free (yes, that's right, 100% free) and you aren't obligated to buy anything.
Solar policy in Louisiana is a bit stop-and-go. More policies and incentives are missing than we're used to in a state with costs as low and payback time frames as short as they are here. Most of that low cost and quick payback is due to the MASSIVE personal tax credit available for installing a residential solar power system. While relying so heavily on one incentive makes us worry just a bit, the tax credit is SO huge that it pretty much makes up for everything else. Read on to find out the details of that tax credit and all of the other solar policies and incentives here.
Questions? Our network of solar experts are on call to assist you. Simply sign up for personalized assistance on our special solar deals page. You can get discounted on-grid pricing as low as $4,000/kW! This is paired with the Louisiana solar incentives you see below.
Annual Electric Bill Before Solar
Annual Electric Bill After Solar
Est. Annual Solar Payment
Average Annual Savings
First, take a look at a typical electric bill before considering solar power. That's a nasty outlay of cash. Imagine what you could do with the money you'll save each year with solar.
As a result of what state legislatures in leasing states have accomplished, you could instead save a bunch of cash. Imagine getting this bill in the mail instead. Whew!
Now, while you have a drastically cut back power bill, you also have a solar lease payment. Essentially, you're renting out your rooftop to a company who then pimps it out with solar panels. Then, you pay a lease payment to them for the power it produces. In each case, this payment added to your existing power bill will be lower than your previous bill, netting you instant savings with nothing down out of pocket! How awesome is that?!
Leasing vs. Buying If you decide not to go with the leasing option, we've calculated the amount of time it would take for your home solar panel system to pay for itself if you put up the cost of the install out of pocket or financed it yourself. This calculation (see the bottom of the page under "5kw Solar System Purchase Payback Time") takes into account all the rest of the incentives below, and assumes you meet all the criteria to take advantage of them (e.g. - having a tax appetite, south facing roof with limited shade, etc.)
Grade: None
A Renewables Portfolio Standard ("RPS") requires utilities in the state to eventually source at least a certain percentage of their electricity from clean, renewable sources like solar panels. Typically you can tell how strong a state's solar incentives are just by looking at the RPS. A strong RPS means strong rebates and other cash incentives. A weak, or worse, no RPS at all generally means little to no incentives for solar power. Fortunately that's not the case here, thanks to that tax credit we'll get to in a second. But even still, a strong RPS could help shift some of the cost of incentivizing solar power to the utility companies that are still chugging along on fossil-fuel based power.
An RPS is critical to strong renewable energy policy. Utility companies aren't really all that gung-ho about you producing your own power. After all, it costs them money when you use less of their electricity. They also don't naturally want to give you big payments for energy you're feeding back into the grid. The main reason the utilities are aiding the transition to lower electric bills and offering incentives to put solar on roofs is because the state forces them to. Without an RPS, Louisiana is missing opportunities to help homeowners take advantage of clean, reliable solar power.
Even without a strong RPS, there is still good reason to go solar in LA. Read on to find out why.
What's an RPS? Your state legislature paves the way for strong solar energy incentives to flourish by setting standards for renewable energy generation within their territories. Those standards are called the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS). If utility companies do not meet these standards, they must pay alternative compliance fees directly to the state. Many utilities then determine the best ways to source their energy from renewable sources that are less expensive than this fee.
An RPS is a mandate that says "Hey utilities! Y'all now have to make a certain percentage of your electricity from renewable sources. If not, you'll have to pay us huge fines." The consequences are good, because utilities usually try to meet these RPS standards by creating solar power incentives for you, the homeowner.
RPS solar carve out
Grade: None
The best states for solar mandate that a certain percentage of the RPS comes directly from solar energy. Without a mandatory RPS in Louisiana, this is another area that falls short. If an RPS contains specific carve-outs for clean and efficient technologies like solar panels, or mandates for the environmentally necessary increases in distributed generation, you see even stronger incentives for residential solar power.
What's a solar set aside? A solar set aside guarantees a specific portion of the overall renewable energy mix generated comes from the sun. For those states with progressive standards, high alternative compliance payments, and clear solar carve outs, the faster those areas become ripe for solar.
Some states have higher alternative compliance fees than others, and some states have more progressive alternative energy standards and deadlines than others do.
For instance, New Jersey has an overall RPS of 22.5% by the year 2021. That requires local utilities to source 22.5% of their energy mix from renewable sources by the year 2021. Pretty good. However, New Jersey also has a specific solar set aside of 4.1% by 2028. That's the type of firm commitment which really gets the industry rolling forward. No wonder why New Jersey is one of the hottest solar markets right now!
Louisiana Electricity Prices
Grade: D
Louisiana pays almost the cheapest rates in the nation for electricity. Cheap electricity rates mean you're probably not feeling too much of a strain in your pocketbook... yet. Just don't forget why electricity is so cheap.
Most of our electricity still comes from burning millions of tons of fossil fuels. The cost of those fossil fuels in dollars and cents may be low (for now), but the environmental costs are astronomically high. New regulations on carbon emissions and dwindling supplies will likely drive the cost up over the next few decades. But while everyone else is paying through the nose for the fuels of the past, you'll be rocking that sweet, shiny solar power system on your roof, and making money! Just remember to thank us.
Why are electricity prices so important? Because that is what solar power is directly competing against. The cost to produce power with solar is relatively constant (of course how much sun hits your area has an effect), so if you are paying $0.40 per watt for power, then you make FOUR TIMES AS MUCH as the guy or girl paying $0.10 per watt electricity.
The caveat here is that if the $0.10 per watt person has a HUGE rebate, they may be better off than the $0.40 per watt person. Because of that, states without any renewable standards tend to be heavily reliant on cheap coal for electricity, and also have very low electricity prices. When electricity prices are artificially low, that hinders the ability of solar energy to achieve meaningful payback in the state.
Louisiana Solar Power Rebates
Grade: None
Like we said, this is where you really see the effect of having no RPS here. Without mandatory minimum levels of renewable energy, the utility companies are happy to keep relying on all those fossil fuels so long as the profits keep coming in. If they have no incentives to encourage solar power, the utilities aren't very motivated to give you any incentives either. That's why there are no performance payments or utility rebates available here.
How do solar rebates work? Similar to getting a rebate card from your local big box store for a dishwasher purchase, state legislatures also provide rebates for solar panel purchases to spur on investment and create new jobs. If you purchase the solar panel system yourself, you qualify for this free cash, which many times is a lump payment back to you. Some solar installers like to take this amount directly off the total installed price, and they'll handle the paperwork for you to make things a lot less complex.
The availability of state and utility rebates were sourced from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency. The better the rebates, the higher the grade.
Louisiana Solar Power Tax Credits
50% up to $12,500
Grade: A
But now the trump card… In short, Louisiana has one of the best state solar power tax credits in the Nation. Half. They give you half the cost back as a tax credit. Wow. Even Brad Pitt is all over it. That's 50% of the cost off your system up to $12,500. If you don't owe that much in state tax you get a CHECK. Also, the $12,500 cap is PER SYSTEM so you could duplicate it if you have multiple meters to solar up. This single incentive is better than most states' rebates and tax credits combined.
About state solar tax credits: State tax credits are not technically free money. However, they are 'credits' and not 'deductions' which means that if you have the tax appetite to take advantage of them, then they can be a 1-to-1 dollar amount off your taxes instead of a fraction of the cost of the system. So that means they can be an important factor to consider. In certain circumstances, state tax credits can provide a very powerful incentive for people to go solar.
(Keep in mind, we are not tax professionals and give no tax advice so please consult a professional before acting on anything we say related to taxes)
The availability of personal tax credits for solar energy were sourced from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency. The higher the tax credit amount, the higher the grade.
Property Tax Exemption
Grade: A
Louisiana also offers tax exemptions to help make solar power more attractive. You are 100% exempt from all property taxes associated with the increase in home value caused by installing a solar power system. And there is an increase. That's going to save you a pretty nice chunk of change every year.
About solar property tax exemptions: Property tax exemption status is a pretty big factor when putting together your investment considerations. Many argue that solar power adds approximately 20 times your annual electricity bill savings (if you are owning the system and not leasing. Leasing still has a positive impact on the ability to sell your home though, in our opinion).
For many average-sized solar power systems on a house, that can mean $20,000 to your home value. (Edit April, 2014: Some companies, like Solar Mosaic, are starting to offer traditional style equity-based home loans for such a thing). An additional $20,000 in property tax basis in many states amounts to a big chunk of change owed back to the state. However, many states have complete exemptions from added taxes when you install solar on your home!
The availability of a property tax exemption for solar energy was also sourced from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency. The stronger the tax exemption, the higher the grade.
Sales Tax Exemption
Grade: None
Unfortunately, there is no sales tax exemption here, meaning you'll pay an extra 4% up front on the cost of your system.
What's the deal with solar power sales tax exemptions? When states give you a sales tax break on solar, we notice. You should too. State sales tax exemption status for the purchase of solar energy systems were sourced from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency. Sales tax exemptions, if present, were all 100%. A handful of states are completely exempt from sales tax regardless, and therefore received 'A' grades by default (OR, DE, MT, AK, and NH).
Solar Power Performance Payments
Grade: None
Again, without an RPS, there is little incentive for utility companies to pay a premium for solar. That holds as true in the bayou as it does in the desert.
Explanation of performance payments: Performance payments represent a big chunk of the financial rationale for going solar, and in many instances they make your decision a wise one. For certain states, if you've got solar panels on your roof, not only will you be cutting your electric bill down to size, but you'll be getting paid additional cash from your utility company. Pretty awesome, huh? Not only are you generating electricity for yourself, freezing your own popsicles with sun, and feeling like you're doing something smart for your children or any of the other 4 reasons people go solar, but you are getting PAID!
Utility companies are paying people with solar panels on their roofs because their states say they have to, otherwise they will pay a fee. Therefore, the payment amount to homeowners is typically a little bit less than the amount they would be billed for by the state. For states with these alternative compliance fees, Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) exchanges have popped up. In the above chart, we outlined an estimate of yearly payments a homeowner might expect from the utility company for the SREC credits from their solar energy system.
Expected SREC payments were calculated by using the latest trade values in the SRECtrade database. The availability of feed-in tariffs were sourced from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency. The higher the expected monthly payments, the higher the grade.
If you don't know what an SREC is, or how they work, check out this great SREC video
Time it Takes for 5kW of Solar Power to Pay for Itself
6 Years
Grade: A
How do all the numbers add up for you? Glad you asked! Let's see:
Installing a typical 5 kW system should start around $20,000. Don't worry; that's gonna drop really fast!
- Let's start by subtracting the state tax credit. You're getting the max, so subtract $10,000, for a new price of... yep... $10,000.
- The federal tax credit gets calculated based on out of pocket costs. Since that state tax credit is not an up-front rebate, you get to calculate the federal tax credit based on the full $25,000 price tag. Subtract another $6,000 for a new price of just $4,000.
- Finally we subtract your first year's energy savings, which we estimate to be about $626. That brings your final cost after the first year to an absurdly low $3,374. That's more than 83% off the sticker price, and the lowest cost after year 1 we've seen in the entire country.
- With a conservative estimate for the future rise of electricity prices, you can expect your new solar power system to pay for itself in just 6 short years. After that you'll be turning a profit to the tune of over 20 grand through the life of your system.
- In addition to those direct wallet-fattening savings, you also increased your home value by $12,517.
- On top from all that green in your pocket, you've created a bunch of green for the planet; 113 trees worth, every year your solar power system is humming, and you're not buying fossil-fuel based electricity.
Keep in mind, these numbers are estimates, and your home is unique. Your cost (and your savings) will depend on a lot of factors, including your utility company, roof type, energy usage, and lots of other things. In fact, check out these 9 ways it could be more expensive.
The best way to know exactly how much money solar power can save you is to connect with one of our partners nearby. After you fill out that form, a friendly solar expert we trust will give you a buzz and help you craft a personal plan to get the absolute most out of a solar power system for your home. It's 100% free (yes, that's right, 100% free) and you aren't obligated to buy anything.
Louisiana Net Metering
Grade: C
Net Metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume, and make sure you get credit for the surplus.
Louisiana's net metering rules, established in 2005, cover residential systems up to 25kW and commercial systems up to 300kW. Net excess power generated gets credited to your next bill at the full retail rate. Unlike many other states, Louisiana's net metering program contains no limits; your credits continue to build indefinitely, and are never relinquished back to the utility for non-use over time. For the final month in which you take service from the utility, the utility will pay you for the balance of any credit at the utility's avoided-cost rate.
What is net metering? Net metering is the billing arrangement where you can sell excess electricity back to your utility for equal the amount you are charged to consume it. The more customer friendly net metering policies, the higher the grade.
The grade here specifically reflects individual solar system capacity, caps on program capacity limits, restrictions on "rollover" of kWh from one month to the next (yep just like cell phone minutes), metering issues (like charges for new meters), Renewable Energy Credit (REC) ownership, eligible customers and technology (the more renewables the better), being able to aggregate meters across the property for net metering, and safe harbor provisions to protect customers from solar tariff changes.
Louisiana Interconnection Rules
Louisiana's net metering law includes basic interconnection requirements, but does not establish any set any actual interconnection rules beyond those basic safety compliance requirements. As a result, there is no standard interconnection process here. The net metering law does not address insurance requirements. Sadly the law does require a redundant external disconnect switch, though many inverter-based systems (as yours almost certainly will be) can qualify for an exemption if other safety shutdown features are in place.
Interconnection rules are a little technical, but they basically allow you to "plug in" to the electric grid with solar panels on your roof. The more complex, out of date, or nonsensical the state rules are for plugging into the grid, the lower the grade.
Specifically, the grade reflects what technologies are eligible, individual system capacity, removing interconnection process complexity for smaller systems, interconnection timelines and charges, engineering charges, prohibiting the requirement of unnecessary external disconnects, certification, spot interconnection vs. wide area interconnection, technical screens, friendliness of legalese, insurance requirements, dispute resolution, and rule coverage.
Home Solar Power: Leasing Vs. Purchasing
To lease, or not to lease? Willsolar Shakespanels would be proud we're discussing this. Here's the basic deal. If you choose to lease your panels, you benefit from no out of pocket costs and an immediately reduced total electricity payment. Because of this, many regard this option as a no-brainer, since there isn't any downside to think of. The only hiccup you'll start to experience is when you consider the long term financial benefit of owning the solar panel system yourself.
In many situations, if you can afford the outlay or can easily secure financing, the cost of the install becomes an investment with a return outpacing even the strongest performing mutual funds. In addition, there's significantly less principal risk, since the energy credits you will be producing are tied to the sun coming up in the morning instead of our financial markets!
Additionally, if you go the leasing route, you must forfeit all the credits and performance payments you would receive by owning the system yourself to the solar leasing company (after all, that's how they can afford to give you such a no-brainer proposition in the first place).
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The consensus on Louisiana solar power rebates and incentives
The Louisiana legislature has provided one excellent way for homeowners to take advantage of the benefits of solar power. It was a forward-thinking move, but without any more formalized laws that require utilities to source their electricity from renewable sources, it's easy to reverse course on the benefits of the tax credit. If the tax credit were to lapse, Louisiana would be a big "F." Based on the big picture, we had to give it a "D."
With that big, big tax credit still rolling, however, Louisiana is a great state for solar for now. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Again, if you are confused about how these numbers work and would like some personalized assistance or a quote of your own, simply connect with our network of solar experts. They'll help sort out all the pricing, get you access to special deals, and they're super friendly to boot!


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The School of Communication in partnership with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion was proud to co-sponor "Share Your Story: Student Dialogues on Diversity and Inclusion 2013", AU's first Diversity Week.
For several years, the Diversity Committee for the School of Communication has been focused on the role of diversity and inclusion here at American University and wanted to turn their passion into action while recognizing student voices.
The week-long program honored the diversity that American University celebrates each day. The events scheduled included panel lectures, workshops, and open discussions about issues/topics such as cisgender privilege, political affiliation, women in Islamic cultures, multi-cultural matters, veterans, and safe space. The week was dedicated to students... and faculty and staff were welcomed to attend events.
The program began with a student panel discussion: "Our Voices: Students Sharing Experiences at AU" sponsored by the School of Communication.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
SOC Committee: "Our Voices: Students Sharing Experiences at AU"
Kick-off to "Share Your Story: Student Dialogues on Diversity and Inclusion 2013." Students share their experiences on diversity at AU—from both inside and outside the classroom
Location: Butler Boardroom
Time: 1:00—2:30 p.m.
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"To even be given the opportunity to talk about what we go through, I feel is very important and this statement alone helped make the event successful. In the future, I would love to see more events like this on campus. I believe not only having, but also acknowledging the presence of diversity in any institution is what helps make it stronger."
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PocketWizard® Announces Easy-to-Use Plus®X Transceiver for Wireless Flash and Camera Triggering
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So. Burlington, VT – March 1, 2013 – LPA Design, manufacturers of PocketWizard Photo Products, the world leader in wireless control of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, today announces the immediate availability of its new PlusX Auto-Sensing Transceiver.
The high-quality PocketWizard PlusX is the perfect entry into the PocketWizard Wireless System with the same range and reliability of its renowned Plus line of radios. Whether new to off-camera flash or remote camera triggering, or a seasoned professional looking to expand their PocketWizard wireless triggering system, the PlusX is the perfect choice. And as the user's technical needs grow, the versatile PlusX will continue to work with any other PocketWizard radios that a photographer adds to their gear box.
The ten Channel PlusX uses PocketWizard's patented "Auto-Sensing Transceiver Technology" which means it will automatically switch between transmit and receive as needed. Users just turn it on, connect it to the flash or camera and set the channel using its simple, rotary-dial. The PlusX automatically figures out what it needs to do to trigger remote flashes or cameras. Using the same side-profile design of the PocketWizard Plus III radio, the PlusX has an internal antenna to minimize obstruction and increase durability.
"The new PlusX transceiver adds to the legendary Plus reliability that so many photographers have come to trust on all their photographic assignments," said Dave Schmidt, Vice President of Marketing at LPA Design, the company that manufacturers PocketWizard Photo Products. "Working on a budget should not mean sacrificing performance or reliability."
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Museum: Air and Space Museum
Location: Special Exhibitions, Gallery 104, 1st Floor, West Wing
On view are 75 black-and-white photographs of 37 women currently involved in aviation and space exploration by staff photographer Carolyn J. Russo. Women included are Patty Wagstaff, the 1st woman U. S. National Aerobatics Champion; Captain Troy Devine, USAF, the 1st woman to fly a Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft for the Air Force; Suzanne Asbury-Oliver, a skywriter for Pepsi-Cola; Bonnie Wilkens, a heli-tack pilot who extinguishes forest fires from her helicopter; Doris Lockness, an 86-year-old who continues to fly airplanes and helicopters; and Captain Patrice Clarke-Washington, who flies for United Parcel Service and is the only African American woman pilot to hold the rank of captain for a major airline.
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