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I found this Garmin Edge 500 on ebay, anyone ever used it? Does it work well? Worth the asking price? Thanks for any advice you can give.
I found this Garmin Edge 500 on ebay, anyone ever used it? Does it work well? Worth the asking price? Thanks for any advice you can give.
I've had mine for a year, couldn't be happier. Looks like a good price at this point, but that's going to go up since there's over 4 days left in the auction. I believe you forgo the warranty if you are buying used, which is definitely something to consider with Garmin. This looks to be a plain unit with no cadence or HR, so you should be able to pick up new for $200-$250. Plenty of people have reported getting a full package with cadence+HR for ~$300.
Good:Does it work well?
The 2.4 GHZ ANT+ heart rate and speed/cadence sensors don't glitch like older wireless setups.
It'll record about 20 hours of data sampling at 1-second intervals.
It appears as a USB storage device for download purposes so you don't need any special hardware or software.
The GPS co-ordinates make it trivial to correlate power and heart rate data with specific events so you don't need to find that big hill by scanning through your ride data looking for somewhere with high heart rate and low speed.
It'll display up to 8 things (5 is less busy with a big top line - I have speed, 3 second power, distance, heart rate, and cadence) on one screen and you can scroll between 3 or 4 (following a downloaded workout).
The back-light can be set to stay on so it works well for evening rides.
It's water resistant.
The mount is secure.
You can't display information from the last lap until you save the activity.
It will only record at 1 second intervals when you have a power meter. Otherwise it uses "smart recording" that allegedly introduces artifacts to the data.
You can't get time in heart rate or power zones off the computer. This doesn't matter because if you care you should be analyzing your rides in software which will do the same thing.
The calorie calculation using heart rate is a lot closer to reality than other bike computers.
It gets 18 hours out of each battery charge. I'm unlikely to ride that long without having access to a computer's USB port.
There's no navigation (you can program routes though) but lots of us don't ride places where no one on the ride knows where we are.
Decent units. Garmin won't warranty an ebay unit, even if new, so keep that in mind.
I use mine for training religiously and couldn't imagine not having it at this point.
I have had both a 500 and a 705 (mapping), and have ditched the 705 in favor of the 500.
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Distinct platelet packaging, release, and surface expression of proangiogenic and antiangiogenic factors on different platelet stimuli
- Madhumita Chatterjee1,
- Zhangsen Huang1,2,
- Wei Zhang1,
- Lei Jiang2,
- Kjell Hultenby3,
- Linjing Zhu1,
- Hu Hu2,
- Gunnar P. Nilsson4, and
- Nailin Li1
- 1Department of Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Karolinska Institutet at Karolinska University Hospital (Solna), Stockholm, Sweden;
- 2Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China;
- 3Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet at Karolinska University Hospital (Huddinge), Stockholm, Sweden; and
- 4Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit, Karolinska Institutet at Karolinska University Hospital (Solna), Stockholm, Sweden
The present study characterized platelet secretion and surface expression of proangiogenic stromal cell-derived factor-1α (SDF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and antiangiogenic PF4 and endostatin on activation. The angiogenic factors presented in randomly distributed granules in resting platelets, which were peripherized on activation. Confocal and immunogold electron microscopy demonstrated that SDF-1α/CXCL12 and PF4/CXCL4 mostly present in different granules. Platelet activation induced marked SDF-1α and endostatin but mild PF4 or no VEGF surface expression. PAR1-activating peptide (PAR1-AP), adenosine diphosphate (via P2Y1/P2Y12), and glycoprotein VI-targeting collagen-related peptide induced massive SDF-1α and VEGF but modest PF4 or no endostatin release. In contrast, PAR4-AP triggered marked PF4 and sole endostatin release but limited SDF-1α or VEGF secretion. Distinct platelet release of SDF-1α and endostatin involved different engagements of intracellular signaling pathways. In conclusion, different platelet stimuli evoke distinct secretion and surface expression of proangiogenic and antiangiogenic factors. PAR1, adenosine diphosphate, and glycoprotein VI stimulation favors proangiogenic, whereas PAR4 promotes antiangiogenic, factor release.
- Submitted December 21, 2010.
- Accepted January 30, 2011.
- © 2011 by The American Society of Hematology

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In one of the biggest upsets of the meet, Southern Cal freshman Erik Vendt won the 1500m free, beating Arizona senior Ryk Neethling, from South Africa, who had won the mile for the past three years as well as winning the 200 and 400 free earlier in the meet. Vendt also smashed the American record with his 14:31.02, breaking Chad Carvin's 14:43.69 mark from February of this year. Neethling was third in 14:39.04, behind Michigan junior Chris Thompson, who was also under the old American record with a 14:35.95. Vendt was second to Neethling in the 400 free and also second in the 400 I.M.
Thompson, Vendt and Neethling were ahead of the pack by the first 100, with Thompson taking the lead right away and Neethling and Vendt hanging in second and third. Vendt surged at 800, dropping from 58 second 100s to 57s and quickly seizing the lead and pulling ahead. Neethling slowed to 1:00 hundreds by the 1100 mark, dropping solidly behind Thompson, though he did manage to log the fastest last 100 of the heat with a 57.48.
"Going into it I honestly didn't think I could beat Ryk so I was just swimming my own race," said Vendt, 19. "Chris Thompson doesn't usually go out that fast so I was expecting him to make a move in the middle. I wasn't planning to switch to a six beat kick until the 1,000, but I saw my teammates cheering and got caught up in the moment."
Michigan sophomore Tim Siciliano was fourth in a 14:48.59, swimming from lane one. Arizona senior Nat Lewis, swimming in an earlier heat, was fifth in 14:57.01, and Virginia junior James Grimes was sixth in 14:57.22. Texas senior Jon Younghouse was seventh in 14:59.23, and Purdue junior Matthew Martin was eighth in 14:59.97; both swam in an earlier heat. Texas junior Scot Goldblatt was ninth in 15:02.10, and Auburn sophomore Kevin Clements was tenth in 15:07.13.


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To give away today's Kid Rock tickets, we had a twist on "Name That Tune." We had listeners call in and play us songs using nontraditional instruments, meaning no pianos, trumpets, singing, whistling, or anything of the sort. We had some pretty ridiculous results to this one: Jeff thought one lady playing Twinkle Twinkle using a whiskey jug was attempting to mimic the mating call of elephant seals! Our first winner gave us a solid rendition of Jingle Bells using a beer bottle and spoon while our favorite did Bawitaba by Kid Rock on her car horn. Check out the audio to hear the hilarity!
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Think and Be Thin
Think your way to a leaner you.
It's not just the mere presence of trigger foods that sabotage your diet, but rather it is how you think about food, your health and your body that leads you to squelch any diet within 72 hours of starting it. So goes the basic premise behind Chris Bennet's ebook, Think and Be Thin.
Don't expect a laid out diet plan. The approach to Think and Be Thin has very little to do with outlining foods you will eat, but rather it will help you develop your cognitive and thinking skills so that you can make smarter and healthier food choices. The ebook instructs you to do a number of exercises that are intended to alter the way in which you think about yourself.
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A diet and nutrition plan is not discussed in this book. It is considered to be secondary to changing how you think about your health and your body. The idea is that once you start to change how you think about yourself, you will then make healthier eating choices.EXERCISE
Exercise is mentioned as tertiary to a change in thinking and diet. It is stated that exercise will happen naturally as thinking changes.CONCLUSION
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If wearing two sports bras is a habitual part of your healthy lifestyle, it's safe to assume that this dual-support system is not something you do for style, but for necessity. Exercise, and running in particular, can become incredibly uncomfortable for women who are well endowed in the chest area. It doesn't take long for ladies with large breasts to realize this painful problem when running is a regular activity.
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The explanation as to why runners with big breasts experience feelings of discomfort is common sense and scientific fact. Size D-cup breasts typically weigh between 15 and 23 pounds. When running, a number of things take their toll on that weight attached to your chest – accelerated force, high impact movement, and of course, gravity.
Skin irritation and chafing from sports bras are also common problems for runners with larger bra sizes due to the friction of the fabric and sweat accumulation. In some cases, the ongoing stress of increased chest mass results in more permanent problems like persistent back pain, damaged ligaments, and poor posture.
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If you are in a committed relationship with running, you shouldn't have to sacrifice your body's condition for that passion, especially since it's such a healthy habit to have. Women who struggle with the inevitable annoyance of "bouncing" breasts should seriously consider the rewards of a reduction:
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You have a month left to enjoy the food of Seamus Mullen on the Lower East Side.
The 'bag reports that Boqueria's sister restaurant, Suba, has been sold to Will and Rob Shamlian, the team behind Spitzer's Corner. "The two men plan on turning it into a Mexican restaurant, 'which I think is a great idea for this neighborhood,' DeRochfort added. In the meantime, Suba will be open for another month, during which time the restaurant is offering a major deal: half off any wine on the list if you get a chef's tasting." [Feedbag] Update: A rep for the new restaurant tells us it will not be Mexican and promises more in coming weeks.


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Manufactured by Broadway Knitting Mills, this jacket was worn by William P. "Bill" Suitor when he served as a Rocket Belt pilot for Bell Aerosystems from March 1964 to June 1970. He made many flights, including flights on the Bell No. 2 Rocket Belt in the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. However, the jacket was not worn during the flights but only when Suitor first met the audience, prior to his flights.
Suitor donated this item to the Museum in 2004.
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While most Nintendo Wii third-party titles don't get much traction with consumers, one game has managed to stand head and shoulders above the rest: Just Dance 2. Citing the latest NPD Group numbers, Ubisoft claims that no other third-party title has sold more than Just Dance 2.
Ubisoft said that the June NPD report confirms that Just Dance 2 has become the best-selling third-party Wii title ever. The game has managed to hold the top spot since its October 2010 release. Unfortunately, Ubisoft did not provide exact sales numbers for Just Dance 2, but did say that the franchise as a whole (Just Dance 1 & 2, Just Dance Kids) has shipped more than 14 million units to date.
"Ubisoft is incredibly proud of the monumental success Just Dance 2 has had the past nine months," said Laurent Detoc, president of Ubisoft North America. "The game's outstanding performance solidifies the Just Dance brand as a pop culture phenomenon. We're excited to bring fans that are eagerly awaiting the release of Just Dance 3 in October a new selection of dance tracks to play with Just Dance Summer Party."
The newest dance rhythm game, Just Dance Summer Party, releases July 19 on Wii for $29.99.
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I have just listened to the show performed in Atlanta, where you say to the opera singer that her role in La Traviata requires her to sing lying on her back, "lying prone," you say.
Oops. "Prone" means to lie on one's stomach. "Supine" means to lie on one's back. This can be remembered because "supine" sounds like "spine". I don't mind that the world at large doesn't understand this distinction, but a man who has made it part of his act to point out the difference between lay and lie, and between nauseous and nauseated, and other fine points of usage, should not have made this mistake, and should never make this mistake again.
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Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig
- Professor, Second Language Studies
- Ph.D. 1983. Linguistics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- M.A. 1978. Linguistics, California State University, Northridge
- B.A. 1976. Linguistics, California State University, Northridge
Contact Information
Department of Second Language Studies
Indiana University
Memorial Hall 315
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
Office phone: 855-9877 email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Bardovi-Harlig, K, & Bastos, MT. (2011). Effects of Intensity of Interaction, Proficiency, and Length of Stay on the Acquisition of Conventional Expressions in L2 Pragmatics
Research Interests
Second language acquisition, second language temporality and tense-mood-aspect systems, interlanguage pragmatics.
Personal Statement
My research interests fall primarily into two main categories; the development of tense-mood-aspect systems in second language and the development of second language discourse and pragmatics. In my early research these seemed to be two distinct tracks, the first grammatical and the second pragmatic. As I continue to work in these areas, however, I have become increasingly aware of how linguistic development interacts with development in interlanguage pragmatics, and how discourse structure (particularly narrative structure) influences tense-aspect use.
My current work expands my research on tense-aspect to include the expression of the future and modality. My investigation of the interrelation of grammar and pragmatics has led to an ongoing study of formulaic sequences in pragmatics.
Courses Recently Taught
- Models of Second Language Acquisition
- Second Language Research Design
- Current Research in SLA
- Seminar in SLA
- Interlanguage Pragmatics Seminar
- Discourse Analysis
- Classroom-Based Research
Books & Edited Volumes
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2000). Tense and aspect in second language acquisition: Form, meaning, and use. Oxford: Blackwell.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Dörnyei, Z. (Eds.). (2006). Themes in SLA Research. AILA Review 19. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., Félix-Brasdefer, C., & Omar, A. S. (Eds.) (2006). Pragmatics and Language Learning 11. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai'i, National Foreign Language Resource Center.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Hartford, B. (Eds.) (2005). Interlanguage Pragmatics: Exploring Institutional Talk. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Mahan-Taylor, R. (2003). Teaching Pragmatics. Washington, DC: United States Department of State.
Gass, S. M., Bardovi-Harlig, K., Magnan. S., & Walz, J. (Eds.) (2002). Pedagogical norms for second and foreign language teaching. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Hartford, B. S. (Eds.). (1997). Beyond methods: Components of language teacher education. The McGraw-Hill Second Language Professional Series: Directions in Second Language Learning. New York: McGraw Hill.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Hartford, B. S. (Eds.). (1995). Thematic Issue of Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 17(2). Constructing discourse: Exploring the texts of nonnative speakers.
Selected journal articles and chapters
Tense and Aspect
Barovi-Harlig, K. (in press). Research design: From text to task. In R. Salaberry & L. Comajoan (Eds.) Research design and methodology in studies on second language tense and aspect. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2012). After process, then what? A longitudinal investigation of the progressive prototype in L2 English. In E. Labeau (Ed.) Development of Tense, Aspect and Mood in L1 and L2 (pp. 135-155). Amsterdam: Rodopi/Cahiers Chronos.
Wulff, S., Ellis, N. C., Römer, U., Bardovi-Harlig, K., & LeBlanc, C. J. (2009). The acquisition of tense-aspect: Converging evidence from corpora, cognition, and learner constructions. Modern Language Journal, 93, 336-369.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2005). The future of desire: Lexical futures and modality in L2 English future expression. In L. Dekydtspotter & R. Sprouse (Eds.), 7th generative approaches to second language acquisition, (pp. 1-12). Somerville, MA: Cascadilla Proceedings Project.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2005). Tracking the elusive imperfect in adult second language acquisition: Refining the hunt. In P. Kempchinsky & R. Slabakova (Eds.), Aspectual inquiries (pp. 397-419). Dordrecht: Kluwer.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2004). Monopolizing the future: How the go-future breaks into will's territory and what it tells us about SLA. EuroSLA Yearbook, 4, 177-201. Amsterdam: Benjamins.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2004). The emergence of grammaticalized future expression in longitudinal production data. In M. Overstreet, S. Rott, B. VanPatten, & J. Williams (Eds.) Form and meaning in second language acquisition (pp. 115-137). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2002). Analyzing aspect. In R. Salaberry & Y. Shirai (Eds.), Tense-aspect morphology in L2 acquisition (pp. 129-154). Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2002). A New Starting Point? Investigating Formulaic Use and Input. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 24, 189-198.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (1999a). From morpheme studies to temporal semantics: Tense-aspect research in SLA. State of the art article. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 21(3), 341-382.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (1998). Narrative structure and lexical aspect: Conspiring factors in second language acquisition of tense-aspect morphology. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 20, 471-508.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (1997a). Another piece of the puzzle: The emergence of the present perfect. Language Learning, 47, 375-422.
L2 pragmatics
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Bastos, M.-T. (2011). Proficiency, length of stay, and intensity of interaction and the acquisition of conventional expressions in L2 pragmatics. Intercultural Pratgmatics 8, 347-384.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2010). Exploring the pragmatics of interlanguage pragmatics: Definition by design. In A. Trosborg (Ed.) Pragmatics across languages and cultures (Vol. 7 of Handbook of pragmatics; pp. 219-259). Berlin : Mouton de Gruyter.
Bardovi-Harlilg, K. (2010). Revised for second edition. Pragmatics and second language acquisition. In R. Kaplan (Ed.), The Handbook of Applied Linguistics (pp. 232-243). Oxford: Oxford University Press. [see original, Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2001c)] Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2010). Recognition of conventional expressions in L2 pragmatics. In G. Kasper, H. t. Nguyen, D. R. Yoshimi, & J. K. Yoshioka (Eds.), Pragmatics and language learning (Vol. 12) (pp.141-162). Honolulu: University of Hawai'i, National Foreign Language Resource Center.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2009) Conventional expressions as a pragmalinguistic resource: Recognition and production of conventional expressions in L2 pragmatics. Language Learning, 59, 755-795.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (in press). Recognition of formulaic sequences in L2 pragmatics. In G. Kasper, D. Yoshimi, H. Nguyen, & J. Yoshioka (Eds.), Pragmatics and Language Learning, Vol. 12, pp. xxx-xxx). Honolulu: University of Hawai'i,
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2008). Recognition and production of formulas in L2 pragmatics. In Z-H. Han (Ed.), Understanding Second Language Process (pp. 205-222). Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2006). On the role of formulas in the acquisition of L2 pragmatics. Bardovi-Harlig, K., Félix-Brasdefer, C., & Omar, A. S. (Eds.), Pragmatics and Language Learning. Vol. 11, pp. 1-28). Honolulu: University of Hawai'i, National Foreign Language Resource Center.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (in press). Recognition and production of formulas in L2 pragmatics. Second language processing and instruction: Broadening the scope of inquiry. In Zhao Hong Han (Ed.) Cascadilla Press.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Hartford, B. S. (2005). Institutional discourse and interlanguage pragmatics (Chapter 1, pp. 7-36) and Practical considerations (Chapter 8, pp. 201-221). In K. Bardovi-Harlig and B. S. Hartford (Eds.), Interlanguage pragmatics: Exploring institutional talk. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Salsbury, T. (2004). The organization of turns in the disagreements of L2 learners: A longitudinal perspective. In D. Boxer & A. D. Cohen (Eds.) Studying speaking to inform second language learning (pp. 199-227). Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2001b). Evaluating the empirical evidence: Grounds for instruction in pragmatics? In K. Rose & G. Kasper (Eds.), Pragmatics in language teaching (pp. 13-32). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (1999c). The interlanguage of interlanguage pragmatics: A research agenda for acquisitional pragmatics. Language Learning, 49, 677-713.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Dörnyei, Z. (1998). Do language learners recognize pragmatic violations? Pragmatic vs. grammatical awareness in instructed L2 learning. TESOL Quarterly, 32, 233-259. [Winner of the TESOL- Newbury House 1999 Distinguished Research Award]
Bardovi-Harlig, K. & Stringer D. (in press). The lexicon in second language attrition: What happens when the cat's got your tongue? Submitted to J. Altarriba and L. Isurin (Eds.), Memory, Language, Bilingualism: Theoretical and Applied Approaches. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Stringer, D. (2010). Variables in second language attrition: Advancing the state of the art. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 32, 1-45.
Faculty and Student Publications
Bardovi-Harlilg, K., Bastos, M. T., Burghardt, B., Chappetto, E., Nickels, E. L., & Rose, M. (2010). The use of conventional expressions and utterance length in L2 pragmatics. In G. Kasper, H.T. Nguyen, D. Yoshimi, & J. Yoshioka (Eds.), Pragmatics and Language Learning, (Vol. 12) (pp. 163-186). Honolulu: University of Hawai'i, National Foreign Language Resource Center.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Nickels, E. L. (2011). No thanks, I'm full: Raising awareness of expressions of gratitude and formulaic language. In N.R. Houck & D. Tatsuki (Eds.) Pragmatics: Teaching natural conversation (pp.23-40). New York: TESOL.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., Nickels, E., & Rose, M. (2008). The influence of first language and level of development in the use of conventional expressions of thanking, apologizing, and refusing. In M. Bowles, R. Foote, S. Perpiñán, R. Bhatt (Eds.) Selected Proceedings of the 2007 Second Language Research Forum (pp. 113-130). Somerville, MA: Cascadilla Proceedings Project, (also available: http://www.lingref.com/cpp/slrf/2007/index.html)
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Griffin, R. (2005). L2 Pragmatic Awareness: Evidence from the ESL Classroom. System, 33, 401-415.
Salsbury, T., & Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2001). "I know your mean, but I don't think so" Disagreements in L2 English. In L. Bouton (Ed.) Pragmatics and language learning (Vol. 10) (pp. 131-151). Urbana-Champaign: University of Illinois, Division of English as an International Language.
Salsbury, T., & Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2000). Oppositional talk and the acquisition of modality in L2 English. In B. Swierzbin, F. Morris, M. E. Anderson, C. A. Klee, & E. Tarone (Eds.), Social and cognitive factors in second language acquisition: Selected proceedings of the 1999 second language research forum (pp. 57-76). Somerville: Cascadilla Press.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Reynolds, D. W. (1995). The role of lexical aspect in the acquisition of tense and aspect. TESOL Quarterly, 29, 107-131.
Teaching Pragmatics
Bardovi-Harlig, K. & Vellenga, H.E. (in press). The effect of instruction on conventional expressions in L2 pragmatics. System, 40(1).
Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2011). Assessing familiarity with pragmatic formulas: Planning oral/aural assessment. In N.R. Houck & D. H.Tatsukik (Eds.), Pragmatics: Teaching natural conversation. (pp. 7-22). New York: TESOL.
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Nickels, E. L. (2011). No thanks, I'm full: Raising awareness of expressions of gratitude and formulaic language. In N.R. Houck & D.H. Tatsuki (Eds.) Pragmatics: Teaching natural conversation (pp. 23-40). New York: TESOL.
Félix-Brasdefer, C., & Bardovi-Harlig, K. (2010). "I'm sorry. Can I think about it?" The Negotiation of refusals in academic and non-academic contexts. In D. H. Tatsuki & N. R. Houck (Eds.), Pragmatics: Teaching Speech acts. (pp. 163-180). New York: TESOL.
Service to the Field
- American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Leadership, 2005-09
- Editor, Language Learning 2002-05
- SSLA Editorial Board
- National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) University of Hawaii 1994-06


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Images: Sustaining the forces through sling load operations [Image 1 of 3]
Photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario
Spc. Hanook M. Chi, a native of Seoul (right), South Korea and Spc. Vonza Abney (left), a native of Hinesville, Ga., both parachute riggers with Task Force Lifeliner, hook up sustainment supplies to a cargo hook slung down from a contracting aircraft as it approaches for pick up during sling load operations, Jan. 6, 2014 at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan. Task Force Lifeliner covers sling load operations throughout rastern Afghanistan. Through sling load operations coalition forces in outlying forward operating bases receive equipment and supplies needed in a fast and timely manner. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, Task Force Lifeliner Public Affairs)
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The amount of content on LaughingAsiansMobile pales in comparison to what you'll see on the non-mobile version of this site, Laughing Asians. To make matters worse, we know that real updates have stopped, since the collection rotates every time you change pages (to see what we mean, click on the "home" button while already on the homepage). That makes it a bit hard to get excited about this collection and not all the scenes even touch on the tickle-fetish aspect, which is a bit of a sticking point for me.
At any rate, you'll find 41 videos and they look average. That's almost being generous, though, because they come in 3GPs. Although that format is compatible with older cell phones, sometimes it just doesn't look as crisp as other options. There is one set of blurry vid caps with only three images.
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When it comes to advertising, we've come a long way, baby. All of these marketing slogans and brand names were perfectly fine... in English.
However, once they were translated into other languages they took on hilarious new meanings. For instance, when the famous "Got Milk?" first appeared in Mexico, the locals read the phrase as "Are you lactating?"


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Any dealers in europe who ship the Stein Hypercracker and Fiber Fix?
I usually order stuff from wiggle, sjs and chainreaction in the UK (I live in sweden) but none of these have them on their websites.
Harris Cyclery (US) have a minimum order limit of $100 (but nothing else I need at the moment)...
Any other suggestions as to how I can get round this dilemma?


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Thats the $125-billion question on India Incs mind as the BJP-led NDA gets ready to take office. With roughly R7.5 lakh crore of projects stalled because companies are not able to acquire land, sort out fuel linkages, get an environment clearance or tie up the funds, corporate India has been desperate for a decisive government, one that will act quickly to help revive growth.
No one believes the economy is returning to an 8% or 9% growth trajectory in the next couple of years, but theyre hoping the new government will work towards it. Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani put it plainly enough when he said on Friday: We expect the government to put the stalled projects on a fast-track mode, push for better investments and focus on the anufacturing sector.
Industry understands its not going to be an easy ride even if the BJP has a clear majority in the 543-seat house. As Sunil Kant Munjal, joint MD at Hero MotoCorp, points out, the government needs to take tough decisions on the goods and services tax and foreign direct investment. Modi should review his partys opposition to FDI in multi-brand retail. It is easy to put in caveats to protect small traders, if thats the concern, Munjal said.
However, theres confidence and belief the government will get to work fast. For instance, Pawan Goenka, CEO, Mahindra & Mahindra, expects GST to be implemented very soon.
That the NDA, between 1999 and 2004, played a key role in initiating the nations infrastructure build-up is what convinces corporates that Narendra Modis government can deliver. The BJP manifesto promises it will quickly complete the freight corridors and industrial corridors, spruce up airports and build new ones, roll out a high-speed train network, develop waterways and construct 100 new cities, all of which is comforting. The problem is whether the government and private players will be able to find the resources estimated at $1 trillion to fund the projects given corporates remain highly leveraged and banks inadequately capitalised.
Which is why the BJP governments handling of foreign investors will be critical. As Adi Godrej, chairman, Godrej Group, put it, the government needs to improve the ease of doing business in India, which was never very good but deteriorated in the last three years. Multinational corporations such as Vodafone, Nokia and Shell have been at the receiving end of the UPA government in tax matters transfer


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Summer solstice 2015: where ancient China meets the New Age
For a surprising variety of cultures, the summer solstice is a change to celebrate life and nature
There may be little that brings together New Age travellers, the Romans, the ancient Chinese and modern-day Scandinavians, but people from all of those disparate cultures could agree on the importance of the summer solstice.
What is the summer solstice?
It is the longest day of the year, with the earliest sunrise and the latest sunset. The name derives from the Latin words 'sol', meaning sun, and 'sistere', meaning to stand still. This year it falls on Sunday 21 June.
"On the summer solstice, the sun rises at its farthest point around the eastern horizon," Dr Tim O'Brien, associate director of the Jodrell Bank observatory, tells the BBC. "At noon the sun is as high above the horizon as it will ever get, and it sets at its farthest point around the west. So daylight lasts longer than on any other day in the year."
Inside the Arctic Circle, which passes through Scandinavia, Russia, Greenland and Alaska, the sun never sets during the night of the summer solstice. At the other end of the earth, within the Antarctic Circle, it never rises.
What are the origins of the summer solstice festivals?
A diverse array of cultures and religions have celebrated the summer solstice as a symbol of the sun, the earth and the life that both sustain.
In the West, summer solstice festivals are associated with the Pagans, for whom the longest day had both practical and religious significance. It was a fixed point around which the planting and harvesting of their crops could be planned, but it also marked the spiritual side of the shifting of the seasons.
The summer solstice was also celebrated in ancient China, in which it was associated with the earth, femininity and Li, the Chinese goddess of light. For the Romans it formed part of the Vestalia festival, which honoured the goddess of the earth.
How is it celebrated today?
The spiritual element of the summer solstice has survived in many parts of Europe, where singing and dancing still herald the arrival of summer.
Stonehenge is the focal point for British celebrations. The BBC reports that people gather at the monument before dawn and watch as "the Heel Stone and Slaughter Stone, set outside the main circle, align with the rising sun". An estimated 37,000 druids, pagans and other revellers attended last year's celebrations.
The summer solstice is a national holiday in Sweden and Finland, where it is known as Midsummer's Eve. Homes are cleaned and decorated with flowers, while many Scandinavians throw midsummer parties, at which they eat traditional foods and drink beer and schnapps.
In Austria and Estonia, the singing and dancing are supplemented by blazing bonfires, a custom that probably stems from the belief that fire would ward off evil spirits for the summer.


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What do you get when you put together a large group of preservationists a series of education sessions and opportunities to network? That's right. Day 2 of the National Preservation Conference.
The day kicked off with the first Conversation Starter which looked at the intersections of Wilderness and Historic Preservation. The session provided the opportunity for robust conversation on a subject that is near and dear to many a preservationist's heart. We posted this quick summary of the session.
While the issues covered in the education sessions were varied, and a few attendees provided reactions. Colleen French, a panelist on the "Interpreting the History of the Atomic Age" session admitted that she was not a historian or a preservationist, but rather "I am just a girl who fell in love with a reactor." Raina Regan, an architectural historian from Indianapolis, IN, stated (via Twitter) that it was a "Great session! I was a supporter of the MP park before, but now I feel like I should go write a letter of support!"
Kayla Jonas Galvin, of the Heritage Resources Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, attended "Connecting Cultures: Fresh Perspectives from Young Voices," and sent me this:
The Fresh Perspectives session had high school students talk about their experience with preservation through their involvement in the recent Youth Summit in Washington State that focused on Hispanic heritage. During the session they were asked what they thought of preservation prior to the program, they responded, " I didn't know, and I didn't care" and "I thought it had to do with ancient Egypt." However, it was clear that the summit changed their perspective. The students acted as consultants, and provided partner organizations with recommendations on making their programs more inclusive, including adding QR codes to apples that would link to workers' history and adding additional languages to park signage.
The students then went on to do some on the fly consultation during the session, giving audience members insight into how to improve their programs. For instance, for naming your volunteer project, "comprehensive historic resource inventory research" is not appealing to youth; putting a more treasure hunt slant on it would be better. In short, think about your volunteer job titles. For a hands-on workday, consider adding music and brining food. Make it into more something more fun, a party. To encourage work, consider adding a gaming element for students to track hours. They suggested Edmodo, which allows student to collect badges based on completing activities.
The day ended with the usual Candlelight House Tour but with one added bonus, the National Preservation Conference had its first Powwow. It was a pretty incredible experience.
Like yesterday there was a fairly robust conversation on Twitter. We've put together a few of those tweets for you below.
National Preservation Conference: November 1
Images, Ideas, and Thoughts from Spokane 2012
Storified by Preservation Nation · Fri, Nov 02 2012 13:53:12
So What Should You Expect From November 2?
- Great sessions all day long, including a mock commission meeting, how to green your guidelines, and cultural diversity.
- Last day to purchase books from the bookstore! Members get 10% off.
- Exhibit Hall Opens at Noon. Make sure to check out the local booths (including some amazing peanut brittle) and native cultural crafts.
- Today's Power Sessions (30 minute fun and interactive sessions): Picking the Big Apples, Deconstruting Detroit: Partnerships in Reuse and Renewal, Don't Give Up!, Preserving California's Japantowns, Our Legacy Initiatives, A Publication's Role in Rebuilding. Preservation Action Silent Auction Closing and Reception in the Exhibit Hall
- The 2012 Richard Driehaus National Preservation Awards (at The Fox!)
- Live Auction and Party for Preservation at the Spokane Masonic Center
Don't forget to submit your session evaluation surveys.
About Priya Chhaya
Priya Chhaya is an associate manager for online content in the Preservation Resources department at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Follow her on twitter @priyastoric.


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During the Revolutionary War when General John Sullivan and his army moved through the Finger Lakes region in 1779, most resident Indians fled to the British at Fort Niagara, Canada where they had been promised safety and care. Small groups remained outside the perimeter of the Army's march which was ordered by George Washington as a move to deprive the British of support provided by their Indian allies. Villages and crops were destroyed.
After the war some of the veterans of the Sullivan-Clinton Expedition returned to the region to settle the lands. Earliest permanent settlers arrived in: Town of Montour 1788; Hector 1790; Dix 1797; Cayuta, Reading and Tyrone, 1798; Catharine 1799 and Orange in 1802.
As known today, Schuyler's eight towns were formed as follows: Catharine in 1798; Hector 1802; Reading 1806; Tyrone 1822; Cayuta 1824; Dix 1835; Orange 1836; and Montour, the last defined geographically, 1860, six years after the county was established.
Watkins Glen was officially declared the county seat in 1877 after a prolonged legal struggle with Montour Falls for the designation.
Want to learn more about the history of this area? Please come visit our museum and our research library located in the
Brick Tavern
in Montour Falls. If you are unable to visit us, we have gathered several websites that we think might be use to you in your search for more information. Good luck!
Franklin Street in Watkins Glen, looking south, circa 1880
Noteworthy People from Schuyler County
Charles Cook
Queen Catharine Montour
Samuel Watkins
Jane Arminda Delano
John Magee
James Hope
David Bennet Hill
Charles Deland Clawson
James A. Shepard
Historic Buildings in Schuyler County
Montour Fall's "Glorious T" Historic District
Montour House, Montour Falls
Montour Falls Memorial Library
NYS Fire Academy Library (Montour Falls)
Schuyler Properties on the NY Historic Register
Schuyler County and Regional Organizations
Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce
Schuyler County GenWeb Project
Schuyler County Government
Town Clerks and Historians
Town of Dix Historian
Watkins Glen Public Library
Schuyler History and Genealogy Links
Schuyler County Townships
Schuyler County Newspapers
NYS Offline Resources
Cornell Online Library Collections
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Do all types of rear suspension take away power fron the pedaling?
Do all types of rear suspension take away power fron the pedaling?
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In principle both front and rear suspension probably do take away some power as do a lot of other things such as non-slick tires, puncture resistant tires, sprung seat or suspension seatpost. In practice it varies a lot depending upon suspension travel, geometry and pedaling technique.
It seems very noticeable with my Cannondale full suspension mountain bike, it seems noticeable but less so with my KHS Westwood folder (Front suspension + soft tail) and I don't notice it at all with my full suspension Birdy. I think that my Rocky Mountain hardtail mountain bike was about the same as the KHS. This is however all subjective and none of them had the same tires.
I think that with suspension that is well designed for road use (eg the Birdy), any loss of power is probably insignificant except for racing.


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Dapper as ever in a navy suit and gold tie, Gunn met with media and fans before and after his talk, humoring fashion students with bits of advice and posing for photographs. During his appearance, however, he wasn't afraid to pull out the big Gunns (sorry) and dish some dirt on fashion giants.
A much juicier tale touched on his war of words with Vogue Magazine after he was quoted describing the following scene: Vogue editor and all-around terrifying ice queen Anna Wintour was making her way around New York fashion week a few years ago. It's important for her to see at least part of many runway shows, so a quick exit is a must. But when Gunn spotted her at the Metropolitan Pavilion, she wondered how she'd make her escape - the show took place on a fifth floor, where there was only a service elevator or stairs. In a move only a true diva could pull off, Anna had her two body guards lock arms fireman-style, sat on them cheerleader-style, and was carried down to her car (they placed her in there like that, he added).Vogue regarding this story, he refused to retract his statement ("I couldn't make this up!" he said), but did offer to print that he never meant to imply that Ms. Wintour didn't know "how to work a Monolo" and sent her a giant bouquet of white flowers.
Project Runway fans were elated to hear some inside gossip, as Gunn talked in great detail the beloved reality show. First off, he says he and the panel judges would have loved to be a part of the current All Stars season, but producers had it overlap with the taping of Season 9, making it impossible to use the same cast. He also revealed that after Heidi shunned his advice on the show ("You're not a judge, your opinion doesn't matter," Heidi Klum reportedly said to him - bitch), she turned to him during the Season 8 finale. Apparently it was Micheal Kors and Nina Garcia for Gretchen (who's name sparked a resounding "Boo!") vs. Heidi and Tim for Mondo. Majority ruled on this one, but Mondo fans can rejoice in his return for the All Stars season (9 p.m. Thursdays on Lifetime).
Of course, the true message of the night was about maintaining quality, taste and style - not just in clothing, but in the overall way we present ourselves and interact with others. Gunn mentioned fit as a major fashion problem for most - people often buy too large or too small for their frame. He also tried to convince the fashionally-challenged that what we wear really does matter: "It's not superficial, it's true!" he said, asking the audience how we can tell who the wait staff is at a restaurant - uniforms.
And speaking of the service industry, Tim offered a bit of advice that I have considered many times. Whenever there is someone with whom you might have a significant personal or professional relationship, go out to eat with them and pay attention to how they treat the staff. How they act toward someone in service can be very revealing as to what kind of person they are. On behalf of servers everywhere, we love you, Tim.
Gunn also discussed the problem with larger sizes in fashion. He expressed his disgust with the lack of clothing options in plus sizes (which, sadly, can be considered size 8 and above), but moreso with the attitude of designers who don't want to make clothing above a certain size. It was great to finally hear someone in the fashion industry discuss the problems in sizing - If a designer chooses to go above a size 10, the clothing is sized up the same as every other size, meaning the design is exactly the same, just bigger. Gunn argues that designers should instead re-size the garment so proportions are correct and all the garment's lines match up correctly on the body. Any curvy girls out there can certainly testify to this need.
Finally, during a Q&A session with the audience, Tim spoke out about PETA and the use of fur in fashion. He fought to get a representative from PETA into his class at Parsons School for Design and was surprised by how wrong common perceptions of the group are. "I would never tell anyone to not wear fur," he explained,"but if you choose to wear fur, it's your responsibility to know where it comes from."
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My Zimbra has been working fine for the past 3 months. But the antivirus service stopped running and now mails cant flow. I have tried restarting the server and the antivirus service but it does not work.
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PHILADELPHIA - Michael J. Cleare has been named associate vice provost for research and executive director of the Center for Technology Transfer at the University of Pennsylvania.
Cleare will join Penn Aug. 1 from Columbia University, where he is serving as executive director of Science and Technology Ventures.
Working closely with University's vice provost for research, Steven J. Fluharty, and other senior administrators, Cleare will help reorganize and guide Penn research-commercialization activities to improve service offerings to investigators while yielding new resources to sustain, diversify and grow the research enterprise. He will directly oversee Penn's technology-transfer office.
In addition, Cleare will help guide Penn's industry-sponsored research collaborations, particularly as University intellectual property plays an increasingly important role in the formation of academic-industry partnership agreements.
"President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ronald J. Daniels join me in expressing great pleasure over the opportunity to engage Mike Cleare on behalf of the University," Fluharty said. "Mike is very well regarded by peers, has a stellar track record as a commercialization leader in both academia and industry and will bring to the position his expert ability to form meaningful collaborations between seemingly disparate constituencies. We consider ourselves fortunate to be in a position to call upon his expertise."
Cleare has managed Columbia's highly successful research-commercialization endeavors for seven years. He was previously employed for three decades by Johnson Matthey, a world leader in advanced materials technology. He has held a number of senior executive positions in research and development, new business development and division-level management. From 1995 to 1999, Cleare served as a parent board director for Johnson Matthey.
He received his B.S. and M.S. in chemistry from Imperial College in 1965 and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of London in 1970. He pursued post-doctoral studies at Michigan State University from 1970 to 1972 with a focus on platinum anti-cancer research. Cleare was a named inventor of Carboplatin, one of the most widely used anti-cancer drugs.
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Doughnut-shaped religion
Get religion: It's good for you. Like eating spinach.
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof this past weekend noticed that atheistic writers such as Alain de Botton and Edward O. Wilson are saying that religion is useful for promoting morality, growing a sense of community, comforting believers, inspiring art and music, etc.
Kristof likes this "latest wave of respectful atheist writing" and calls it "a healthy step toward nuance." He adds another plus: "Religious people donate more money and volunteer more time to charity than the nonreligious." True, and Kristof concludes "this new attitude can eventually be the basis for a truce in our religious wars."
That's the view from 35,000 feet. It doesn't work at street level. America tried this in the 1950s, when mainline religions were at their attendance peak and many leaders spoke about the useful social effects of "Judeo-Christianity." They suggested we not bother with truth claims. That didn't work. The 1950s led to the 1960s because many people, including many teenagers, including myself, were not impressed with doughnut-shaped religion. We needed reality in the middle.
This desire for truth rather than air is not new. Paul the apostle wrote (in 1 Corinthians 15:14-17) that "if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins."
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Mixcloud Monday 005: Cunei4m
Greymatter - Too Much
Cosmin TRG - Strobe Lick
Africa Hitech - Blen (Instrumental)
Parson - I Rep the Dirty South (Dubbel Dutch Edit)
Kuoyah - Angels Dub (Sully remix)
Ramadanman - A Couple More Years
Hickup - Hakazou!
Teki Latex & Orgasmic - I Was Sober
The Martin Brothers - Duckface
Mr. C, Sycophant Slags, Adultnapper - Keep Off (Wighnomy Brothers remix)
Chaos In The CBD - Bong Song (Original Mix)
Darc - Check This Out (Voltron Remix)
T. Williams - People's Choice
Pariah - Orpheus
Ike Release - Jenova
Brackles & Shortstuff - Pipey D
JackBOT - Axe2Grind (Captain Crunk Remix)
Christina Milian - Chameleon (LOL Boys Remix)
LoSoul - The Crush
Doc Daneeka - Drums in the Deep
Monkey Steak - Haarlem Drift
Baobinga ft. Untold - Ride It (Untold Remix)
Deadboy - If U Want Me
Get Em Mamis - Alpine's Kickin'
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We enlisted the help of Newark, Delaware's Scott Serota aka Cunei4m to head up the latest edition of our ongoing Cloudcast series and he was more than happy to accommodate. Going above and beyond, the mix clocks in at just over an hour long and features more fresh tunes than you can shake a stick at. Be sure to follow him on twitter @cunei4m to keep up to date and get involved with his ever spontaneous live sessions on Ustream. He was kind enough to lend us a few words about the mix;
"I see mixes as an opportunity to not only represent yourself as would be heard in a peak-hour time slot, but also as a way to explore different juxtapositions, recontextualization, and tracks which aren't necessarily meant to be banged out at the height of the night. This mix, accordingly, was recorded live and captures a bit of experimentation as well as a more "grounded" portion geared toward a sweaty dancefloor. I appreciate this opportunity and extend a great thanks to the bassfaced blog as well as all of you who listen and enjoy.
I've also been asked to provide a top 10 list to accompany this mix. This is virtually impossible since tastes change and new music discoveries happen *DAILY*...so, here's the top 10 for today..."
Cunei4m Top Ten (April 26th, 2010)
GIRL UNIT - I.R.L.- released TODAY!! Cop that!!
Ramadanman - Glut - forthcoming Hemlock
Theo Parrish - Heal Yourself and Move - Peacefrog - 2001
DJ Mike Q ft. Ms. Theresa - Make You Gag - Qween Beat Productions - 2009
Funk Butcher - Work (Funk Butcher Funkernator Mix) - Rinse FM Giveaway - 2010
Keri Hilson - Slow Dance - Interscope - 2009
DJ Deeon - Gimme Head - Booty Bar Records - 2002
Johannes Heil - Warrior of Light - Klang Elektronik - 2006
VVV - Back To Life - Fortified Audio - 2010
Low Deep - The Instrumentals - Colourful State - 2007 (Yes, the whole album)
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Iconz - Get Fucked Up - Relentless - 2001


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We all know Ryan Gosling is a great actor, charming as all hell and has abs that can cut steel. Turns out the Canadian heartthrob is a good Samaritan as well. Go figure.
In today's Video of the Day, a bystander in downtown Manhattan surveys the scene at a crosswalk fight between two men. Guess who comes to the rescue? [Watch below to see it all go down.]
Gosling next appears as a Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for hire in "Drive," which hits theaters on September 16.


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This fun kids craft provides the perfect place for bug-loving kids to safely study their insect friends.
- Colorful felt, foam or paper scraps
- Glue, glue dots or double-sided tape
- Clean, dry plastic or glass jars (plastic peanut butter jars are safest for young children)
- Ribbon and trim as desired
- Wiggle eyes (optional)
- Decorate lid, using shapes cut from felt, foam or paper scraps and affixed with glue, glue dots or double-sided tape as shown. (Or download and print our colorful custom bug design lid art).
- For ventilation, have an adult hammer small air holes in the lid with a sharp nail.
- For grass, cut long strips of felt, foam or paper to fit around jar. Glue or tape in place, pressing firmly. Let dry.
- You're set! Add a few leaves and twigs, then catch some ladybugs, fireflies or grasshoppers to observe. Be sure to let them go when you're done.
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HARVEST OF BLESSINGS annual giveaway at Sandy Run MB Church fellowship hall. Referral Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 9. Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10.
TUCKAHOE Christian Church hosts its Harvest Bazaar at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 serving barbecue chicken/pork and fish stew. Plates $7, combo $8. Auction of craft/baked goods at 6:30 p.m.
CRYSTAL Coast Assembly of God, 1367 Hwy. 58, Peletier, hosts a Turkey Shoot every Friday/Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 22; $2 a shot. Call 910-393-6858.
OPEN DOOR Food Bank will be giving away food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at Bethel Word Church, 1675 Halltown Road. Call 910-938-3855.
THANKSGIVING Feast in the Park hosted by True Vine Apostolic Ministries from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at Clyde Erwin Elementary. Call 910-265-2908.
EVENING IN SONG at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Harrison Chapel AME Church featuring the Temple Singers, JB Spirituals and Greg Humphrey.
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Research InterestsMy current research falls in three main categories. The first and probably largest is the study of cosmological inflation and eternal inflation. Inflation is a compelling component of the standard model of cosmology with considerable observational success. Eternal inflation, which is generic in inflation models, describes a situation where inflation goes on forever, ending only locally and thus continually creating "pockets" or "bubbles" of non-inflation that might have diverse properties and one of which might contain our observable universe. (See here for a review article of mine.) My current research, which assesses whether collisions between expanding "bubble universes" could leave an observable imprint on the cosmic microwave background or other cosmological observables.
A second set of research focuses on: heavy-element enrichment of the intergalactic medium. Heavy elements, such assilicon, oxygen, and carbon (or "metals" is astro-parlance), are formed inside stars, which are located in galaxies. Yet, these elements are also observed in the "intergalactic medium" between galaxies. These metals may ultimately provide a "fossil record" for star and galaxy formation during the very early universe. I have tackled these issues using theory (such as computer simulations to test various ejection scenarios) and observation (analyzing quasar spectra to see how the elements are distributed outside of galaxies). A major current project seeks to compare a new set of top-notch cosmological simulations to the observations of metal enrichment, to test and constrain these simulations and the physics of metal-ejection that they implement. A second project will use the observed abundances in conjunction with modeling of the intergalactic medium, to test and constrain models of the "ultraviolet background" at high-redshift, which is a combination of radiation from all stars and quasars, and provides a constraint on the history of star and galaxy formation, as well as a crucial input into efforts to model physical cosmology and galaxy formation.
The third category is "other": I've also worked on a number of Past projects/topics, including
Dark matter and population III stars
Intergalactic dust
Radically different cosmologies which don't turn out to be true, but might still be interesting
Black holes (possibly exploding ones)
How to make a universe in your basement (or not)
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This concept of the outdoor room has been very popular for years in warmer climates because homeowners can use these spaces for more months throughout the year. Historically, it makes the initial cost investment easier to justify. We are seeing people spending money in their backyards to create outdoor extensions of their homes.
Crave that unlimited budget style? The look of luxe ultimately is more about taste -- and a few tips and tricks -- than it is about never having to look at the price tag. For this edition of my Interior Inspiration series, I thought I'd share a few of the ways the Modern Millionaire gets that classic green-with-envy look.
Consider, if you will, this bathroom: a veritable den of designer no no's. An ergonomic, stylistic and visual wash out, with little in its favour, it desperately needed to change. Petite? To the power of ten. Carpet? The devil's own harbinger of human excretions, toe nails and mouse poop. Are we painting a picture?
Think first about how your dream kitchen needs to perform. More than simply somewhere to rustle up a delicious Chicken Parm', the kitchen, nowadays, is a meeting and chattering space where social intercourse occurs. It's also, potentially, a community centre for local kids, a homework station or just somewhere to enjoy a cuppa with friends while gossiping about life and love.
This New Year's resolution proposal is strictly art and culture related, and some of them you can knock off from your own home! (Others might require you to get in your car, and do a bit of legwork). But for the most part, these are things that will make you feel better about yourself and your surroundings in an 'art loving' way. Here we go!
It's quite a compliment that you thought enough of that person that you ventured into that art buying territory, no? Again, can be scary, but personal and worth the effort. So whether you wish to add to a loved one's art collection, or maybe start one for your friend, keep in mind a few helpful tips to keep you in line:
Although the finished product may appear almost the same, there are many reasons to consider going with a one-piece or two-piece toilet: A two piece model connects a separate tank and base/seat, which are bolted together on site, while a one piece toilet includes everything already attached seamlessly.
We always hear designers and art consultants referencing the word "prints." It makes us wonder what they are suggesting to their clients to go and buy for their newly decorated homes. There is such a wide degree of possible options to which they may be referring. Here's a little definition guide for you so that when you want a print, you know what to ask for at your gallery of choice.


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Hi all,
I've been using Photoshop CS2 for quite a while, and am just about to get the key to install my copy of CS5. This installation is going to be on my new laptop (ie - a completely fresh installtion rather than an upgrade). I was wondering if anyone has had any compatibility issues with PSD files going from much earlier versions of Photoshop to newer versions?


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May 29, 2016
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) -- Leslie McDonald scored 21 points as one of five North Carolina players in double-figures in an easy 95-49 win over Mississippi State on Monday at the Maui Invitational.
P.J. Hairston had 18 points, Reggie Bullock had 16 points, and Dexter Strickland and James McAdoo each scored 10.
Roquez Johnson led the Bulldogs with 12 points.
The Tar Heels scored the game's first nine points and led 29-6 in less than 10 minutes. Mississippi State never came closer than 20 points behind after that. A fade-away 3-pointer from Hairston put UNC up 42 with 5:30 left in the game.
Mississippi State made just seven shots in the first half and shot 28.3 percent for the game.
North Carolina next faces Butler, which topped Marquette on a buzzer-beater 3-pointer earlier Monday.
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November 11, 2005
Good Morning:
In last week's Tulane Talk I mentioned that the Board of Administrators and the university's senior administrative leadership were having extensive conversations about the university's future in light of Hurricane Katrina. These conversations have either already included or will include a number of external advisors from such institutions as Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of Michigan, Rice and Princeton. In addition, I have consulted on a regular basis with members of the President's Faculty Advisory Committee, an elected body of the University Senate.
All of these groups are providing wise counsel about how Tulane University should chart its future. In thinking about the future we are guided by the desire to maintain the university's exceptional academic quality and to continue as a major research and graduate-level university focused on areas where we have demonstrated or are on the cusp of demonstrating world-class excellence.
We will continue to be a university committed to academic excellence while also ensuring the university's long-term financial viability. These dual commitments will require us to make some difficult decisions in the months ahead, but the result will be a stronger, vibrant and more focused university prepared for the extraordinary challenges of the 21st century.
The discussions thus far give me confidence that Tulane University will increasingly be defined in the future by its:
The center of the renewed Tulane should be an exceptional undergraduate program dedicated to the development of students both as scholars and socially responsible citizens. This center should be strengthened and surrounded by a limited number of graduate, professional and research programs, which demonstrate the defining characteristics mentioned above.
We also have an unusual opportunity to shape many of our programs by the university's direct experience with such a large-scale natural disaster.
This experience should provide faculty, staff and students with unique research, learning and community service opportunities that will have a lasting and profound impact on them, New Orleans, the region and communities around the world.
In the coming weeks the Board and I will continue to address our renewal strategy drawing on our external advisors and the President's Faculty Advisory Committee. I will keep you posted of our progress. In the meantime, please visit this link to read an article on Tulane's recovery that ran on the front page of Monday's Times-Picayune.
Have a great weekend,
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Our custom plastic fabrication processes include assembly, heat bending, solvent bonding, flame polishing, edge polishing, steel and brass riveting, eyeleting, and CNC routering. Airmate Company also houses its own complete print shop for silkscreening of fabricated displays, literature holders, signage, etc. Examples of fabricated components are acrylic displays, literature holders, sneeze guards, art easels, shoulder and knee calipers, polycarbonate machine guards and covers, etc.
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Jury Duty
Learn about jury duty through these sites. Find out how the jury system was developed in America and about new reforms in court trials and jury duty. Includes lesson plans, quizzes, and in class activities. There are links to eThemes Resources on U.S. Government: Judicial Branch and U.S. Court of Appeals.
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Fact Monster: Jury
Learn the definition of the jury and follow links to learn about development of the modern jury system. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
Jurors' Handbook: Citizens Guide to Jury Duty
Read about juror's rights, power, and duty. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
Sage Publications: The Jury
This book chapter includes information on the history of trial by jury, the role of the jury, rules on selection of jurors, and jury reform. Includes a vocabulary list and discussion questions.
Jury Duty Quotes
Read quotes of famous Americans about the jury. Click on the "Jury Duty" link to read the historic overview of development and existing issues of judicial system.
Trial by Oath, Combat, and Ordeal
During these in-class activities, children can learn about the Great Britain medieval justice and how modern judicial system resulted from it.
Chapter 4: The Role of the Jury
Learn the role of the jury during a trial. Find out how the jury and judge may collaborate through the trial. NOTE: The site leads to websites with banner and pop-up ads. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
Roles of the Members of a Trial
Read a 2-page PDF file to understand the roles of the members of a trial.
Jury Types
This page provides information about two types of juries in the United States.
Jury Service Basics
Learn about basic information about jurors, qualifications for jury service, and excuses from jury service.
Jury of Your Peers
This lesson is designed to help students learn about the requirements for jury duty in the state where they live.
Trial by Jury Quiz
Take a quiz to find out how much you know about the jury. Explanations are included.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Government: Judicial Branch
These sites explain the role of the Supreme Court and the judicial branch of government. Includes information on the justices, explanations of court proceedings, summaries of landmark cases, and a Webquest.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Court of Appeals
These sites contain resources to help students understand how the Court of Appeals System works and how it relates to other types of courts. There are tutorials, basic information about the courts and judges, links to court publications, and databases of statistical information and important court decisions. Includes a link to eTheme resources on the judicial branch of government.


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Sherill Riley 'Chuck' Mosbaugh
Sherill Riley "Chuck" Mosbaugh, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at his residence in Franklin.
He was born Feb. 16, 1924, in Indianapolis to Fred and Adah (Baker) Mosbaugh.
He married Gloria Lavona (Smith) Mosbaugh on June 1, 1945. She lovingly survives in Franklin.
Chuck also is survived by two daughters, Carole (Gary) Kutruff of Franklin and Linda (Shim) Waugh of Indianapolis; a son, Rick Mosbaugh of Franklin; three grandchildren, Lisa Stinger, Scott Harter and Dawn Kutruff; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; and a sister, Pauline Dannettelle.
He was a graduate of Southport High School. Chuck served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
Chuck was employed by Eli Lilly and Co. as a research technician, retiring in the late 1970s.
He was a charter member of New Whiteland Christian Church.
Chuck was a former member of the Southport Masonic Lodge and most recently was a member of Jubilee Masonic Lodge in Whiteland.
He enjoyed square dancing and so enjoyed the times spent in Florida.
There will be no visitation or services.
Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting the family with arrangements.
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The school grounds include an outdoor garden and full access playground. Sunflower presents the perfect setting to enrich the child through our engaging grassroots classroom while taking advantage of our close proximity to all the museums, theatre and music the City of Chicago has to offer.
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Rob Van Dam at Royal Rumble
We are getting close to the end of the year, which means that rumors about random Royal Rumble returns start coming out of the woodwork. Rob Van Dam maintains a good business relationship with WWE, so his name has surfaced once again. The former world heavyweight champion himself added fuel to the fire by publicly stated that he was going to be making another return to World Wrestling Entertainment some day.
September 11, 2015
RVD at Royal Rumble
Since he remains on good terms with the company and makes frequent returns and appearances, rumors about Rob Van Dam being a mystery entrant during the Royal Rumble continue to persists. He touched on the topic during an interview with Booker T. RVD stated that he is going to be riding his bike in California on Sunday night. The former world heavyweight champion also noted that fans are not going to believe him anyways.
January 25, 2015