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Despite the many critical remarks I have made, I would like to conclude with some positive observations. May has written a book that can be very useful in bringing Aristotle's ethics to the attention of psychologists or other academics. [...] Although the book could profit from a more rigorous treatment of Aristotle's philosophy, May deserves a lot of credit for attempting to defend Aristotle as a good psychologist who can still offer us much insight and advice.I see... it's a "positive observation" that a book written by a philosopher about Aristotle is not of use to philosophers, but could be of use to those in another disciplines insofar as it brings Aristotle-- and not the author's views about Aristotle!-- to their attention. And, further, the book's author deserves credit for her attempt (apparently failed!) to defend Aristotle as a "good psychologist."
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The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) recently launched a new ground transportation service which will provide shuttle service to and from Ann Arbor and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The AirRide airport shuttle service is a public-private partnership and is operated by the Michigan Flyer.
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Your mom insists that you help weed the garden, and you hate that chore. Your dad says you can't go to the concert next weekend. You catch your little sister going through your stuff. You hear someone is spreading rumors about you. You think the referee made a bad call against you in a basketball game. A kid bumps into you in the hallway and your books drop. What are good ways to deal with anger?
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Anger has a bad reputation, but it is a totally normal human emotion. You feel it in your head. You feel it in your chest. You feel it coursing through your body. Too often it makes you want to act impulsively, snapping at everyone in your path. Because it's such a powerful feeling, finding ways to deal with anger can be a challenge. It takes both self awareness, the ability to take a moment and notice what you are feeling, as well as self-control, using that time to start thinking how you might react, to figure out the best ways to deal with anger.
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Mercury Extends Price Freeze on Season Tickets Through March 15
The Phoenix Mercury is offering fans a chance to take advantage of 2009 season ticket pricing until March 15 when 2010 pricing will take effect. Fans can save up to $90 on a season ticket package before the March 15 deadline.
As a season ticket holder, fans receive discounts in the team shop, access to exclusive events and ability to trade out tickets if there are games a ticket holder cannot attend. The "No Ticket Goes Unused" program allows fans to exchange a ticket for a game they can't use and receive an additional ticket to a game they are able to attend.
A lower-level season ticket is available for $180. To take advantage of this limited-time opportunity, call 602-252-WNBA or click here.
The Phoenix Mercury has been providing affordable and entertaining basketball in the Valley for 13 seasons. The two-time WNBA Championship team will begin its title defense on May 15 at US Airways Center against the Los Angeles Sparks with tip off set for 11 a.m.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University School of Law and Intercollegiate Athletics are now accepting applications for a Law School Externship in the Saluki Athletic Compliance Office.
Saluki Athletics provides two externships each academic year to second or third-year law students, who meet the externship requirements established by the SIU School of Law. The primary purpose of this externship is to provide students with first-hand experience in NCAA Division I athletic administration.
The externship is for academic credit only and no financial compensation will be provided.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the SIU School of Law and participate in their externship placement program. Our first extern, Brady Barke, was recently hired as the Assistant Athletic Director at Southeast Missouri State University. It is our hope that we will continue to foster opportunities for future athletic administrators."
More information about the externships, along with the application can be found under the Inside Athletics pull-down menu on the front page of the Saluki Athletics website (www.siusalukis.com). Click on Internship Programs or contact Assistant AD of Compliance Christian Spears (firstname.lastname@example.com) (618)453-5463.
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July 26, 2000
In the leafy sanctuary of the Pocket Park next to the uptown campus' University Center, students are absorbed in study, animated conversation or just the steam rising from a cup of coffee. While many have admired the outdoor space for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere, Henry Fry, director of campus planning, sees the park also as the embodiment of good campus planning.
"The park is a working environment. You see people within the park, in a very intimate setting, where people enjoy being with each other," said Fry, who adds that the hallmark of successful campus planning is to produce a space that "has to work, not just be attractive."
His colleagues agree. In 1995 the Association of University Architects presented Fry with its Award of Merit for the Pocket Park project. This June, the same association awarded Fry a second Award of Merit for setting up Tulane's new process for campus planning. According to Fry, Tulane's master plan raised the collective eyebrows of the 120-member group of university architects and designers by breaking a few rules.
"The process itself is unusual," said Fry. "We violated some fundamental rules in getting it started." According to Fry, the conventional wisdom among university planners is to keep trustees, high-ranking administrators and architecture faculty out of planning for fear they will dominate the process.
Going against this received wisdom, Fry included university administrators and members of the architecture faculty as key members in the planning process. The move was a success, and Tulane has benefited greatly by having a group that has been "unusually supportive," said Fry. Campus planning at Tulane has not always worked so well.
During the 1970s and '80s, Tulane made many changes to its uptown campus, including taking down the Sugar Bowl stadium and constructing numerous academic and other buildings.
"It was obvious that although there was an intense amount of activity taking place, it lacked coordination," said Fry. "The shortcoming was that there was no overall, guiding plan. The buildings were adequate, but they lacked a sense of continuity."
This fact became so apparent that members of the university community began commenting on it, said Fry. "One of the senior vice presidents came to me and said, 'We have to do a master plan.'" There were two possible approaches to generating such a plan, said Fry. One was to hire a consultant, which would entail a large cost.
The other, for which Tulane opted, was to establish an on-campus planning office that could serve as "a permanent design conscience" for the campus. Mandated in 1991 to craft a new planning process, Fry gathered a small group to collect all the facts about Tulane that would be needed at the outset for any planning activity.
These planners conducted a number of surveys that focused on issues such as building and area usage, distribution of parking areas, lighting, security considerations, landscaping, accessibility, signage, infrastructure and others. Each of these areas emerged as key elements of the ongoing master plan.
"First you compile an inventory of what you have," said Fry. "You do a market study about where you want to be, how you want to grow. And you also study the national trends to find out how the university's going to change over that period of time. "With those elements, you project a solution," Fry said.
These projections provided direction for the master plan. Next, Fry set out to gain support for the master plan from the university's different constituencies.
"We needed legitimacy and authority," Fry said. To ensure that all the needs would be considered, Fry organized a steering committee representing a cross-section of Tulane's community, including administrators, faculty, staff and students.
The committee continues to meet monthly to review design and campus planning issues. As a result of the hard work of the committee and with the support of the administration Fry, has completed a master plan that is a set of written guidelines to establish a consistent, well-thought-out strategy. While the plan sets out procedures that all proposed projects must follow, it is fundamentally a work in progress, said Fry.
"How do we keep a dean from skirting the process and preparing a building in the middle of McAlister Quad, which would ruin one of the most magnificent features of campus?" asked Fry.
Members of the Tulane community now have a way to discuss projects before they are implemented, said Fry. This way, "we will be able to arrive at more educated, appropriate solutions."
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While visiting Stanford for admit weekend, I chose to stay in the dorm called Ujamaa. Ujamaa is the African American theme dorm at Stanford University. Since living in Ujamaa for 3 months, I've made a decision that I will most likely stay in this dorm all four years of my college career. Here are my reasons why I feel Ujamaa is the place to be (and what you want to look for in a dorm)!
- Ujamaa has the best dorm chants- During New Student Orientation, all of the other freshmen couldn't help but to get quiet when my dorm started its chants. We are one of the few dorms who actually change our chants year to year.
- Diversity. The Black community at Stanford is not all Black. We have a dorm president who is white, a Black Student Union member who is Asian, and an Asian girl who lives in my dorm and happens to be one of the best cooks I know! During our Student Orientation, this girl, Shu Yi, explained to us during a dorm discussion how she doesn't even look at herself anymore as Asian while living in Ujamaa. She said she just sees herself as part of a family.
-Ujamaa always is engaging in intellectual discussions and topics from around the world. Though there is always the latest gossip about celebs, people in my dorm take time to discuss issues affecting the community at Stanford, in the US, and in the world.
And lastly... Ujamaa gives you a sense of family right from your first day. Many dorms can feel impersonal or like a group of random people living together. Ujamaa, allows you to feel comfortable enough to talk to your staff and residential fellow about anything. I don't feel like I'm living with 80+ other college students, I feel like I'm living with my sisters and brothers.
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The highest Tree houses in Europe!
The magic of sleeping in a tree, like a bird in its nest or squirrel in its bark.
"Cabañas en los árboles" offers to the lovers of nature the pleasure of a stay in direct touch with the tree and its ecosystem, some nights in a nest placed in the framework of the branches of a beautiful tree.
One of the great attractions of glamping in a tree house in this enchanting corner of Basque Country is the feeling of freedom and privacy it offers.
Everywhere you look, you feel surrounded by the ease of the chirping of birds, and the murmur of the hidden secrets of the forest.
The particularity of these tree houses is that they don't stand on a ground support.
They are aerial tree houses fastened to the tree with wire. The access to them is via a wooden staircase.
All Tree Houses are built with wood. The terrace is designed as a place for rest and relaxation. It offers captivating views of the surroundings.
Two of them are hanging 17 meters high! They are built in one majestic tree.
One is so large that it is suitable for families. This one is built on two trees.
One is even more romantic than the other ones: all are round, inside and outside: the house, the terrace. the bed, the shower, the view… built between 3 trees.
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The particularity of these tree houses is that they don't stand on a ground support.
They are aerial tree houses fastened to the tree with wire. The access to them is via a wooden staircase.
All Tree Houses are built with wood. They have an area of approx. 30m2 including a terrace of 10m2.
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A Gypsy Caravan is the main means of transport of the gypsy people, well known for its nomadic way of living. A night say in a gypsy caravan is an invitation to travel and escape, a guest room, a place where all dreams are possible, another lifestyle.
Located in the garden of the Caserío Zabaizar, guests can enjoy 4 comfortable and colourful gypsy wagons equipped with electricity. Complementary services (toilet and shower) are located in an annex building.
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The Caserío o Country house is the reception and meeting point of "Zuhaitz-Etxeak", (Cabañas en los árboles).
In its very cosy atmosphere you can enjoy the living room with fire place, coffee area, computer area and Wi-Fi.
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In the annex building there are the showers and toilets. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden where you can enjoy the ecological spa.
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A FIRST World War recruitment office set up by Trowbridge Museum in The Shires Shopping Centre last Friday and Saturday allowed visitors to experience what it was like for soldiers at the time.
The event demonstrated how soldiers were recruited for the First World War, with a number of characters in period costume helping to 'recruit' people.
There were a doctor and nurse carrying out mock medicals, as well as a couple of recruiting sergeants 'bossing' the new recruits.
There were also some military and nursing uniforms for adults and children to try on, plus a period photography studio in which visitors could have their photographs taken.
Trowbridge Museum recently opened a new First World War-themed exhibition, entitled Snapshots of the Great War: Trowbridge 1914-1918, which looks at the impact the war had on the town and the surrounding area.
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How to Be Like Amy Lee from Evanescence
Amy Lee is the lead singer of the band Evanescence. Evanescence is considered a relatively Gothic band, though it doesn't stick strictly to the sense of the word. Amy Lee herself is considered goth, and not only is she said to be beautiful, but also possesses a wonderful personality and an amazing voice. If you want to be like Amy Lee, then this article is for you.
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1Dye your hair black, use makeup to make your eyebrows brown, dark brown, or black if they are not already. She is naturally a brunette, but dyed her hair black. Now, if your hair is blonde or red or any bright color then don't worry about dying your hair extremely dark! Try putting random colors in it. That should show people you're not scared to show the real you!
2Keep your complexion clear and pale by applying sun block daily, avoiding direct, overhead sun contact, and abstaining from bronzers and self-tanners. Use a bit of concealer if you must use it to clear your face of blemishes.
3Keep your eyebrows in a pretty and natural arch shape. They should not be pencil thin or Groucho thick. Keep them groomed and either wax or pluck them if you must, just to clean them up. A clear mascara or eyebrow definer in your desired color can instantly freshen your look.
4Lead, don't follow. Amy has many quotations regarding her stand on the talentless musicians of today and how she was never a sheep. Make your mark on the world doing something you love to do, even if it's not exactly like Lee.
5Learn to sing well, but don't force your voice into an "Amy-esque" sound. Trying too hard to sound like another artist is both annoying and damaging to your vocal chords. Try your best to have a full and smooth sounding voice that suits you without being a complete Amy rip-off. If you can sing well Form a Band.
6Play piano, as Amy is a very talented pianist. Learn how to compose and play your own original music. Don't steal her chords and songs, learn to think for yourself.
7Dress in a romantic Goth style. Amy is not a hardcore Goth and her style usually leans to the flowery romantic-Goth side of the fashion spectrum. Avoid dog chains, Tripp pants, and the shaved head look. Also, remember that Amy sometimes dresses completely "normal": in jeans and a t-shirt. Mix up your fashion. If you can, buy some Victorian-like outfits, and make them very 'you!'.
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- Don't be afraid to be the leader, even when you are surrounded by people that don't believe in you.
- Don't try to BE her completely (for example moving to Arkansas, changing your name to Amy Lee/Hartzler, starting a band called Evanescence, you get the picture).
- The most Amy Lee/Hartzler thing you could do is to be yourself and be completely unique without copying her!
- Remember that Amy Lee's last name is now Hartzler, but she is most commonly referred to as Amy Lee.
- If you're already a big fan of Evanescence, don't expressively show it and go around saying things like "Amy Lee/Hartzler is my hero!!" because then people will know you're trying to be like her. As unique as Amy is, the stated fact of trying to be like her is something you should keep under-wraps.
- Your life as a musician will be hard since most people are annoyed by those copying Amy Lee/Evanescence. If you want any degree of success try to find your own unique style and sound.
- Don't start a band called Evanescence, write songs by the same name as hers or anything like that.
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In 2004, the U.S. Census Bureau projected that by midcentury the U.S. population would be 50 percent nonwhite. For many Detroit companies, the report crystallized what they were already starting to understand—diversity is the future.
Since then, many can show how they have adjusted business practices, improved relationships among diverse employees and, in some cases, landed new business.
"The danger of not embracing diversity is you're going to look up one day and be out of step with your customers and out of step with those you want to work for you," said Bill Jansen, partner in charge at Warner Norcross & Judd's Southfield, Michigan, office.
It embraced diversity with the equivalent of a bear hug in 2004, appointing a diversity partner, Rodney Martin, and making him responsible for integrating inclusion into the law firm at every level. In addition to stepping up its recruitment of women and minorities, the law firm now seizes opportunities to help diverse partners and associates learn from one another.
"This is as much a talent war we're all facing as it is anything else. We want to get the best and brightest," Jansen said. "If you decide [cultivating diversity] is not something you do, you will not attract and maintain the best workers and you will not attract and maintain the best business."
Front and center
The Human Rights Campaign champions gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community issues. It produces an annual Corporate Equality Index, rating U.S. companies on policies that affect GLBT people at work.
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Borders Group Inc. has always scored high on the HRC's list. The bookseller strives to serve its diverse workforce and customer base. But when the HRC recognized Borders Group's efforts last summer with a 100 percent rating, Borders recognized not just the honor, but the opportunity.
At the suggestion of a member of the company's GLBT employee action group, the Borders Group commissioned window clings with the index's 100 percent seal and sent them out to be put in the front door of every Borders store.
"We want our customers to know we're committed to diversity," said Leah Maguire, associate general counsel and director of diversity programs for Borders Group.
Other groups at Borders focus on women, African-Americans and Latinos, and the company will launch a mature workers group later this year. The groups themselves are diverse, made up of people from all over the company, and they raise issues and perspectives that might otherwise be missed.
The window clings have been up since February, and though Borders has no hard numbers on their effect on store traffic, HRC workplace project director Daryl Herrschaft said the GLBT market is more than $680 billion a year—and market research shows that GLBT consumers look at a company's policies when they shop.
"You see places put their Fortune Best Places to Work award on their door, but this is the first instance where a retail store has prominently identified its Corporate Equality Index 100 percent score at the store level," Herrschaft said.
Change is more than skin deep
Dr. Ash Gokli is the chief medical officer at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan, part of the Trinity Health system. An emergency medicine specialist, Gokli appreciates what Trinity Health's emphasis on cultural sensitivity can do for health care. But he also gets it on a personal level.
"I am from India, and my mother is 85 years old," Gokli said. "She wears a traditional sari and she has a red dot on her forehead. She is already very conscious that when she shows up at the emergency department, people might perceive her as 'different' and might treat her differently."
Caregivers need to understand that this stress works against the mission of making people well, Gokli said. People heal best when they're comfortable.
"If you look at the mission of Trinity, we talk about healing the body, mind and spirit," Gokli said. "To me, healing the body means being a doctor—making the diagnosis, prescribing treatment. But healing the mind and healing the spirit are where healing the total patient occurs."
When Joe Swedish joined Trinity as its president and CEO in 2005, he appointed himself chief diversity officer and made diversity a priority. On his watch, the health system has overhauled the way it trains people in cultural sensitivity, among other things.
Trinity's executive leadership went through a three-day retreat that stressed the roles dignity, respect and acceptance play in caring for people. Thirty-five physician leaders donated their time to go through a condensed version of the training, and it's gradually being offered to other groups.
"Having a culturally competent workforce and creating the right culture and an environment that's sensitive to our customers will impact our bottom line," said VeLois Bowers, Trinity's senior vice president for diversity and inclusion.
Gokli's entire emergency department—150 people—went on the three-day retreat and learned things to apply immediately.
It helped them understand, for example, why when there's a death an African-American family may gather in the patient's room and grieve very loudly. Or that an entire Middle Eastern extended family may show up in the emergency room because one member has a sore throat.
Understanding those cultural dynamics, Gokli said, helps keep them from being seen as intimidating or disruptive. And that helps doctors, nurses and staff manage situations without treading on patient dignity.
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In the late 1990s, banks weren't lending to many of the Arab-speaking immigrants trying to start businesses in southeastern Michigan. That left two options for startup capital: arrange land contract financing through a seller or cobble startup money together by borrowing from friends and family.
"That was not enough at times," said Ahmad Chebbani, founder and president of Omnex Accounting and Tax Services in Dearborn, Michigan. With more than 600 small-business owners as clients, he was all too familiar with their struggles.
When Comerica Bank launched its Arab-Chaldean market segmentation team in 1999, former bank chairman Eugene Miller asked Chebbani, then chair of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, what the Arab community needed from the bank. No one had ever asked before, Chebbani said.
The bank hired Arabic-speaking loan officers and clerks who knew the community, and Comerica became the bank of choice in the Arab-American community. According to Chebbani, the arrangement led to about $75 million in loans that first year; and though other banks have come in, Chebbani and others in the community haven't forgotten who was first.
In 2006, Comerica expanded its ethnic market segmentation program to include 14 different teams nationwide. In the Detroit market, teams devoted to the Hispanic, Asian Indian and Asian Pacific Islander markets joined established teams focused on African-Americans, women and Arab-Chaldean customers.
The bank teams are diverse groups, both in terms of social categories and their jobs within the bank. Each one gets a budget and sets, tracks and is held accountable for a specific dollar goal.
"You have to ask yourself, 'How is this segment unique?' Ultimately it's about driving business. It's a business imperative to reach out to diverse markets." said Janice Tessier, Comerica vice president and manager of diversity initiatives.
Next generation
If you're looking for new clients or new young professionals to hire, it pays to be diverse.
"As I think it is demonstrated by the Barack Obama campaign, younger people are not as set in their ways," said Jerome Watson, a principal at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone and the firm's diversity chair. "They're open to people of all races and creeds and colors; they're not looking at things in terms of colors and ethnic groups and such. They want to be in a diverse environment."
Aside from salary, Watson said, the most frequently asked questions of Miller Canfield prospects are about diversity. The firm has a diversity committee that keeps tabs on internal matters—making sure women and minorities get a fair share of casework, pushing the firm to hire lawyers who more closely represent the region's diversity.
"Even though there can be more problems with a diverse workforce, if you can work through the problems and get along with each other, you're better at problem-solving and better at looking at innovative solutions," Watson said.


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This episode of the Bargaineering VideoCast will discuss a concept I call Bank Account Firewalls.
ING Direct [3] no longer has the top interest rate among online banks [4] but no other bank makes it easier for you to start new accounts. They are the ideal candidate for a bank account firewall because of this simplicity but you can use any account at any bank.
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Kimberly Martin joins Barrows & Associates of OASIR
Barrows & Associates of Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty announces Kimberly Martin as its newest team member.
Martin earned a bachelor of science in interior design from Hood College in Frederick, Md., and has an expansive background in design, architecture and project management, all of which have contributed to her real estate success.
Barrows & Associates is consistently a top team at Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's and ranked in the top 10 of all agents in Sussex County. The entire group at Barrows & Associates specializes in beach-area real estate. Statistics show that Barrows & Associates historically sells homes 22 percent faster than the competition.
Martin has been an award-winning, licensed realtor with Jack Lingo Inc. since 2000 and is a Rehoboth Beach native. She knows the residents of the beach area and has an in-depth knowledge of the homes and the land.
"We are thrilled that Kimberly chose to work with us. We know she had many options, and we worked together many times in the past so we know how committed she is to her clients. It is an honor that she chose to work with Brian and me," said Jenn Barrows, president of Barrows & Associates.
"Kimberly has the depth of experience, market knowledge and true client-focused dedication it takes to help both buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals." said Brian Barrows, vice president of Barrows & Associates. "Those are the qualities we have found in all of our team members. Our clients benefit from our experience and dedication from start to finish."
Whether working for clients who are buying or selling, Martin is committed to the highest levels of client service throughout every step of the real estate transaction. She can be reached at Barrows & Associates of Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International, 330 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach or at 302-227-6767, Ext. 246 office or at 302-381-5258 cell.


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Leave the stresses of the urban environment behind and spend an evening biking less than five miles between community gardens with your family. The staff of Denver Urban Gardens is leading a bike tour to several of their gardens, their urban farm, and this year, the DUG's soon-to-be new home. The night will conclude with a potluck picnic featuring snacks from the garden. If you don't have a bike, don't worry. There are B-Cycle stations within a block of the start/end point. Sat 4-7 p.m.


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Are all relationships based on lies? Jake Bianski runs a fish market in north Boston, surrounded by Italians. For years, he's carried a torch for Isabella, an ex-girlfriend now married with three children and no interest in Jake. Yet, he tells everyone she's his girlfriend, including Marisa, a veterinarian his employees set him up with at the Italian singles club. She's interested in him until he tells her about his girlfriend, then he's persistent in asking her to be his friend. As the friendship bumps along, Jake realizes that reality may be better than fantasy, but what if Isabella changes her mind about Jake, and what if it comes out that Marisa, like Jake, isn't Italian?
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Effective management is central to business success. It proposes cohesion, teamwork, and a sense of direction. This programme is designed to provide an insight into the theories and practical skills needed for successful management and, through that, a successful business. The FT has recently ranked this programme in the top 10 in the UK and 62nd in the world (Financial Times Rankings 2015).
We are no longer accepting applications to our Management MSc for 2016 entry as the programme is now full
Programme overview
Our MSc in Management is geared to provide an integrative understanding and a flexible approach to important management tasks. This will enable students to acquire expertise and skills related to their intended career path. Blending classic management techniques with the very latest in management thinking, the programme encompasses international issues and diverse national business characteristics and settings.
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An emphasis on practical skills within our programme takes students beyond the theory and into the heart of real-life management challenges. In their first term (Sept-Dec) students will take induction and core courses. During the second term (Jan-May) students choose optional courses. The final dissertation is written over the summer term (June-Aug). Learning is achieved through lectures, set readings, exercises, case studies and presentations.
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A strong academic base, passionate faculty and international cohort will ensure a rewarding student experience in our city-centre campus. The School has widespread industry links and students will have exposure to a range of guest speakers. Our most recent speakers have represented businesses including Accenture, Glenmorangie, Lloyds TSB, Roche Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Shell, Siemens, Tesco and VisitScotland.
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The law over the general liberality of union citizens - regulates the stay of the union citizens and their relatives again as article 2 on 1 January 2005 into force stepped Zuwanderungsgesetzes.
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The liberality right of union citizens is again regulated in the guideline 2004/38/EG from 29 April 2004. It regulates the entry and the stay of citizens of other member states of the European union (union citizen) and its relatives ("§ 1
In principle union citizens have search for employment, professional training, independence a right to liberality when being present certain conditions, as for example. The same applies also to their relatives ("§ 2
Liberality-entitled union citizens receive a certificate of liberality, which documents the unlimited right to residence ("§ 5
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Falcons Clear Day RosterSubmitted by pete on March 4, 2007 - 00:15
The AHL released Clear Day rosters for every team in the league today. The Clear Day roster sets the 22 players who are elligible to play for a team the rest of the season and into the playoffs. Exceptions can only be made on an emergency basis in the case of injuries or recalls. These rosters don't prohibit amateur tryout signings or the addition of junior or college prospects once they complete their respective seasons.
Springfield Falcons Clear Day Roster
G Jonathan Boutin
G Karri Ramo
D Sylvain Dufresne
D Mike Egener
D Nick Kuiper
D Andy Rogers
D Jay Rosehill
D Joe Rullier
D Matt Smaby
F Stephen Baby
F Dan Cavanaugh
F Daniel Corso
F Mitch Fritz
F Eric Healey
F Adam Henrich
F Blair Jones
F Justin Keller
F Marek Kvapil
F Stanislav Lascek
F Norm Milley
F David Spina
F Kyle Wanvig
Absent from the list is defenseman PJ Atherton.
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Prospects Page UpdatedSubmitted by pete on February 24, 2007 - 22:54
With the departure of Gerald Coleman to Anaheim's organization in the Shane O'Brien trade, we have removed Coleman from the prospects page. As a consequence, all prospects behind Coleman have moved up one spot each and we have selected winger Zbynek Hrdel to occupy the #25 spot in our rankings. Coleman is the second top-25 prospect to be traded since Bolt Prospects released it's Midterm Rankings in January, Andre Deveaux being the first.
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In, Out, Up and UnsignedSubmitted by pete on February 10, 2007 - 21:18
There's been a pretty healthy conversation underway in the comments regarding the fate of Adam Henrich within the Lightning organization. One of the things I think that has been missing from the debate is a look at the bigger picture under the 50-man roster limit that the new CBA imposes on the NHL parent club. Prospects like Henrich who are in the final year of their NHL entry level contracts face the chance of being squeezed out by the new limits where they wouldn't have been under the old CBA. So, in order to understand the way the numbers game might play out, I think it's instructive to look at what prospects could be on the way in for next season:
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Bolt Prospects 2006-2007 Midterm RankingsSubmitted by pete on January 17, 2007 - 23:57
Bolt Prospects would like to announce the release of its 2006-2007 Midterm Rankings for prospects in the Lightning organization. There have been multiple changes since the Preliminary Rankings we released in October, most notably a new top prospect in the organization, AHL All-Star Karri Ramo, and the graduation of top ten prospect Nick Tarnasky who played his 41st NHL game of the season just this past weekend. Multiple prospects also managed to crack the rankings for the first time by virtue of their play so far this season.
Just a quick reminder on how we differentiate between "alumni", "prospect" and "overage prospect". Any player who plays 41 games or more at the NHL level in any single season or 82 or more total career NHL games will be considered graduated and will be moved to the "Bolt Prospects Alumni" section of the prospects page. With Tarnasky's full-time promotion to the NHL and prior graduations by Doug Janik and Eric Perrin, the alumni list has now grown to six players over the span of the past year and a half since we first put up the prospects page and profile content. Any player under the age of 24 on opening night of the 2006-2007 season who hasn't met the criteria for graduation is considered a "prospect" and is elligible for our rankings. Any player 24 or older who has not yet met the criteria for graduation is considered an "overage prospect" and is not elligible to make the list. In addition, with Johan Holmqvist on track for graduation this season, we've adopted new, but similar, rules for goaltenders whereby graduation will occur upon the 30th decision of any single NHL season or the 41st career NHL decision. For anyone wondering, Holmqvist has already earned 23 decisions this season (with a 14-9-0 record).
With all the legal disclaimers out of the way, here are the 2006-2007 Bolt Prospects Midterm Rankings which can also be found on our prospects page.
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The name Baltimore was brought to England by the Normans when they conquered the island in 1066. It is a name for a person who tended cattle.
The surname Baltimore was first found in Yorkshire where one of the first records of the name was Warin le Calvehird. The name was originally spelt Calbert or Caubert, having been derived from Abbeville, France and no doubt some of the family came to England during the Conquest and seen by David de Calvert holding lands by knight service in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in 1203. [1] But Yorkshire would be the stronghold of the name as seen by the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 listing: Johanna Calfhird; Johannes Calvehyrd; and Magota Calvehird who were all listed in that shire. [2]
Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Baltimore family name include Calvert, Calbert, Calverte, Calvart, Celvert, Kelvert, Kallvart, Kalvart, Callvert, Callbert, Cellvert, Calwert, Cavart, Cailvairt, Calwart and many more.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baltimore research. Another 287 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1269, 1563, 1579, 1632, 1605, 1675, 1637, 1715, 1679, 1715, 1606, 1647, 1688, 1734 and are included under the topic Early Baltimore History in all our PDF Extended History products.
Another 213 words (15 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Baltimore Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
Some of the Baltimore family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 169 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Baltimore family to immigrate North America: George Calvert who settled in Maryland in 1634; along with Leonard Calvert; Edward Calvert settled in Virginia in 1653; Margaret Calvert settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1683.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fatti masghii parole femine
Motto Translation: Deeds are masculine, words feminine.
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Your organization's ability to efficiently handle standards-based data is critical to the overall performance of the value chain. However, according to a survey for IBM by the research consultancy Vanson Bourne, the typical organization has to manage up to 10 different data formats for B2B integration. Enterprises surveyed average five disparate B2B/EDI systems and extended networks of about 574 suppliers, partners and customers.
It's ironic that industry standards were designed to make business easier, because for many organizations, they're only adding to the complexity.
Here's a look at some of the leading standards in healthcare, financial services and supply chain.
It's an alphabet soup of standards, and it's a situation made worse by customization, variations, the need to meet multiple standards at once, and the fact that standards change and evolve over time. What does it take to get industry standards under control?
Read this ebook to learn how to streamline the value chain with universal transformation of industry standards data. Find out how the right solutions can help you simplify, streamline and accelerate B2B integration throughout your entire business partner ecosystem.


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Jobs Americans Won't Do: Campaigning For Patty Murray
As I noted here, the Murray campaign appears to be critically short of foot soldiers. How terribly inconvenient. Fortunately for the Senator, this is another one of those distasteful jobs that Americans won't do, but illegals are only too willing to take on. And at no cost to the Murray campaign! "Illegals for Democrats" is a project of OneAmerica Votes. Can you guess who tops | Read More »


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The Maryville College Art Department strives to prepare students for lifelong intellectual and emotional engagement with the study and practice of art. The purpose of the art program is to introduce, encourage and strengthen skills, attitudes and knowledge that enable students to become creators, caretakers and advocates of the arts.
The Art Department is an academic community committed to challenging students with a stimulating program of study that balances individual instruction, cooperative learning and independent research. For Art majors and Art minors, the art curricula complements broad knowledge grounded in the liberal arts tradition with specialized expertise in the students' chosen field. For all students, the curriculum embraces the belief that art both enriches and is enriched by its interconnectedness with other areas of human behavior. Art Majors choose from the following concentration areas: Drawing, Ceramics, Painting, and Photography.
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Adventure Wonderland is just outside the popular holiday destination of Bournemouth and Poole in Dorset. It's located in Hurn, Christchurch, opposite Bournemouth International Airport and 4 miles from Bournemouth Railway Station. It is easily accessible from Portsmouth and Southampton in the East and Dorchester and Weymouth in the West, close to the M27 off the A27. It is approximately 1½ hours from London.
Directions to Adventure Wonderland
We are very easy to find by car. Located 10minutes from Bournemouth and Christchurch on the B3073, opposite Bournemouth International Airport. Easy to find from the /M3/M27/A31 from London and Portsmouth.
Our post code is BH23 6BA for those with Sat Navs. Click here to link to the AA route finder service.
From Southampton and beyond
Take the M27 Westbound towards Bournemouth. M27 becomes A31. Follow the A31 to the A338 Turn off, take the left lane onto the A338 towards Bournemouth. After 7miles follow the brown Adventure Wonderland signs left off the dual carriage way, then right at the traffic lights. At the next roundabout turn left onto the B3073, Parley Lane. Go past Bournemouth Airport on your right. Adventure Wonderland is the next turning left.
From the north
From Shaftesbury and beyond take the A350 to Blandford Forum, then the B3082 TO Wimborne Minster. From here take the B3073 through Wimborne, following signs to Bournemouth International Airport. Follow all signs to the Airport. Once on Parley Lane with the Airport on your left, go past the golf Course on your right and we are the next turning right.
From Bournemouth
Take the Dual Carriageway ,the A338 towards Ringwood, out of Bournemouth. Come off the dual carriageway where it is signposted Christchurch, following the Adventure Wonderland Brown signs, turn right at the junction towards Bournemouth Airport. At the roundabout turn left onto the B3073, Parley Lane, past the Airport on the right hand side. Adventure Wonderland is the next turning on the right.
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Nearest train stations are Christchurch and Bournemouth. From the centre of Bournemouth or the Train Station there is a bus to Bournemouth Airport Click here for details. It is a ten minute walk for Bournemouth Airport. Please let us know if you would like a bus service – your feedback will help us to get one.


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Culture | Does the United States have a culture capable of winning a war against committed Islamists?
DEMOCRATS HAVE INVOKED THE "V" WORD TO describe the war in Iraq: Vietnam. While in many ways this is an unfair comparison, there is a sense-especially when liberals talk about Vietnam-in which it could have validity. We lost the war in Vietnam not for military reasons but for cultural reasons. And it could happen again. As they did in Vietnam, liberals are promoting a culture of pacifism that could result not only in our losing the war in Iraq but losing the broader war on terrorism.
We failed in Vietnam because the culture turned against the war. The '60s counterculture saw Vietnam as an emblem of everything evil in the old order. Hollywood, the music industry, academics, and with-it people everywhere came out against the war. In the meantime, the government insisted on waging a "limited war," preventing the military from doing everything it could to defeat the enemy. This prolonged the war and made casualties pile up. Before long, the Democratic establishment turned against the war-never mind that they were the very ones who started it-as did the public. We cut and we ran.
When North Vietnam took over, the South Vietnamese who fought with us were slaughtered or put in "reeducation camps" by their new communist masters. Thousands of desperate "boat people" fled, often to perish on the high seas. As the dominos fell, millions of Cambodians died-in the bloodiest genocide since World War II-at the hands of the communist Khmer Rouge. As all of this was happening, American liberals congratulated themselves on their sensitivity and high moral purpose in opposing the war.
Now the anti-war movement is enjoying a renaissance. Again, Hollywood, the entertainment industry, academics, and America's other cool people are opposing the Iraq war, and the United States may elect John Kerry, a Vietnam-era veteran-turned-peacenik, as commander in chief.
Our own highest and noblest values make it hard to fight the war. We have difficulty punishing anyone. The insurgents we have arrested in Iraq and Saddam himself are in custody, but nothing is happening to them. Similarly, the Guantanamo terrorists are sunning themselves in Cuba, with seemingly little to fear from military tribunals. We tell our troops to be "sensitive" when anti-coalition militias take refuge in mosques. We bend over backwards in our efforts to win the hearts and minds of the people. But the Islamists interpret all of this not as benevolence but as weakness.
In some ways, the Islamists have a stronger culture than Americans do-not better, by any means, but more cohesive, more committed to their beliefs, more eager to accept hardship and death in the name of their cause. Our military is that way. But the American culture that sends them into battle seems extraordinarily divided, lacking consensus of morality and beliefs, and paralyzed by intellectual, moral, and cultural relativism. As Yeats said at the beginning of the wars of the last century, "The best lack all conviction, but the worst are full of passionate intensity."
What would it mean if the West loses this culture war? It is, of course, unlikely that America would become a Muslim nation, with American women trading their fashions for burqas and our courts embracing Islamic law. And yet, in another century or so, this may not be so far-fetched, particularly in Europe. No culture has ever lasted for long without a religious and moral foundation. Those who become burnt out with their moral dissipation often react to the other extreme of religious legalism. With the decline in Christianity, Europeans in a few decades may well turn to Islam, which, given the theological liberalism of the state churches, is often the only vital religion they see. Ultimately, it will take a revival of Christianity to stem the tide of militant Islam.
Osama bin Laden has told the world that he will spare from terrorist attack any country that stops supporting Israel and the United States. So far even France and Germany have rejected that attempt at extortion. But it will remain a temptation. The United States too could stop supporting Israel, put Saddam back in power, return Afghanistan to the Taliban, and release the terrorists we have captured. Maybe then the terrorists will leave us alone. Some people think that would be peace.


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Police Investigate Robbery
Posted on 08/29/2013 10:16 am
- 1100 block of North Walnut Street, Wilmington, Delaware
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- Thursday, August 26, 2013, at approximately 10:00 p.m.
- 30 year old female of Wilmington, Delaware
- Black male, 30 - 40 years old, 5'10"- 6'0", large build, last seen wearing a white T-shirt and khaki pants.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the 1100 block of North Walnut Street.
Monday evening at approximately 10:00 p.m., uniformed officers responded to the Public Safety Building in reference to a report of a robbery. The investigation suggests the victim, a 30-year-old female, was holding her prescription pills in her hand as she cleared space inside of her pocketbook. An unknown black male approached and forcibly removed the pills out of her hand. The suspect was described as being 5'10" - 6'0" in height, large build, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and khaki pants. The suspect entered a van that was parked nearby and fled northbound on North Walnut Street out of sight.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call:
- Wilmington Police Confidential Tip Line at (302) 576-3990.
- Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 (1-800-847-3333) or online at www.tipsubmit.com.


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Hi everyone,
New to the forum! I've been lucky enough to get my hands on a 1956 Claud Butler Olympic sprint frame. If the information I've been able to find out so far is correct, it was manufactured in October 1956 which, as the original Claud went into administration that month, could be one of the very last "real" Claud Butlers ever produced.
The frame's in pretty good shape, despite the terrible paint job, although it does have a small dent in the top tube.
I'd really like to get it restored to it's original condition and have managed to find the 1955 catalogue thanks to Norman Kilgariff's great website:
Unfortunately the resolution's not quite good enough to get a feel for the detail on the paint job and the decals - particularly on the seat tube. I've found pictures of a lot of similar 50's frames but they have a range of different finishes and decals.
I've attached a couple of photos of the frame and frame number.
It would be great if anyone could point in the right direction. Would love to be able to get this bike restored as close to it's original condition as possible!
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Selena Gomez tapped for 'Hotel Transylvania' film
+ Miley Cyrus is out and Selena Gomez is in to voice the part of Dracula's daughter in the animated film, "Hotel Transylvania." Adam Sandler plays Dracula, and Cee Lo Green will also star. (E!)
+ Though Adele beat out the Jonas Brothers in the Grammy category for Best New Artist in '09, there are no hard feelings. "To Adele… she's only like one of the best artists ever. It's cool," says brother Kevin. She's up for six noms on Sunday. (MTV News)
+ After much speculation Justin Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, confirms via tweet that Drake is indeed collaborating on Bieb's Believe. (MTV News)
+ Maroon 5's Adam Levine has launched his own label. His first signing to 222 Records is "Glee" star Matthew Morrison. "I am excited for everyone to hear Matthew's forthcoming album. Great things are in store for him with this release," said Levine. (E!)
+ OutKast's Andre 3000 and LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy have been tapped for a Gorillaz collaboration. The free track, "DoYaThing," will be available on Converse's website on Feb. 23. (Rap-Up)
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Given two angles (the starts and end of an arc), e.g. 90 degrees to 180 degrees, I need to output the starting and ending degrees of a small arc, and a large arc.
In this case the small arc is simply 90 to 180 (no change needed). The large arc would be 90 to -180.
Another example:
45degrees -> 270degrees
Small: 45degrees -> -90degrees
Large: 45degrees -> 270degrees (no change from original)
I originally thought that subtracting 360 from one of the angles would work, but it doesn't seem to work in all cases.
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Mint Stamps
A set of stamps and a stamp sheetlet on the theme of "60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" will be issued on 1 October 2009 (Thursday). China Post, Hongkong Post and Macao Post will also jointly issue a souvenir pack where three stamp sheetlets issued by the respective Posts under this stamp theme are presented in se-tenant style.
Founded on 1 October 1949, the People's Republic of China celebrates her 60th anniversary this year. Over the past 60 years, China has amazed the world with her remarkable success in development. While looking back with pride at our numerous accomplishments, all Chinese people strive for an even brighter tomorrow.
To mark this memorable moment, Hongkong Post issues a set of commemorative stamps and a stamp sheetlet. The set of six stamps is designed based on the winning entry of the Stamp Design Competition for the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China jointly organised by the Home Affairs Bureau, Radio Television Hong Kong, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Commission on Youth. Victoria Harbour and Tiananmen Square depicted on two interlocking cogwheels ($1.40), and the five-star national flag flying by the side of the "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" ($1.80), symbolise the intimate and inseparable bond between Hong Kong and our Motherland. The Bird's Nest ($2.40) reminds us of the country's first hosting of the Olympic Games while the successful launch of China's manned spacecraft Shenzhou-7 ($2.50) marks her rapid technological advancement and development. The Temple of Heaven against the backdrop of an illuminated globe ($3) and a golden dragon soaring above the Great Wall ($5) signify the nation's rising economic and international status. The six stamps also fit into a perfect ring on the souvenir sheet with the accompanying number "6", bringing out the theme of the 60th anniversary.
The stamp sheetlet with two $5 stamps in Chinese red captures the excitement of the special occasion. The National Emblem and the dazzling Tiananmen Square on the left and the Regional Emblem above the splendid night view of Hong Kong on the right underline the close and harmonious tie between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
To celebrate this joyous occasion across the country, China Post, Hongkong Post and Macao Post jointly issue a souvenir pack on the same day, where three stamp sheetlets issued by the respective Posts under this stamp theme are presented in se-tenant style.
Let the city rejoice, let the whole nation celebrate this anniversary!
Sales Arrangements
On 1 October 2009, General Post Office will open from 9am to 5pm, and Airport Post Office from 8am to 5pm. The other 35 philatelic offices will open from 9am to 2pm.
Information about the sale of philatelic products associated with this set of special stamps starting from 1 October 2009 is as follows:
With 3 stamp sheetlets each issued by China Post, Hongkong Post and Macao Post, presented in se-tenant style
(only available at 37 philatelic offices starting from 1 October 2009)
Official First Day Covers at $1 each will be put on sale at all post offices as from 18 September 2009. The stamps and the associated philatelic products will be displayed at General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Shatin Central Post Office as from the same day. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from 18 to 24 September 2009.
Hand-back Datestamping Arrangements
A hand-back datestamping service by the office steel datestamp, the special postmark together with the "Philatelic Bureau" pictorial postmark and the philatelic office pictorial postmark will be provided on 1 October 2009 at all philatelic offices, for official and privately-made covers, bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address. The "GPO-1" postmark will be available at General Post Office only.
Also on 1 October 2009, the public hall of the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau on 1/F., Trade Square, 681 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, will open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for datestamping covers with the "Philatelic Bureau" pictorial postmark and the special postmark.
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If you want to learn more about paleoclimate:
NOAA has an excellent page on paleoclimatology, on which you can find all the publicly available proxy data and useful documents.
A group of outstanding climate scientists created a website for us to understand real climate, you can find lots of fun facts and interesting posting on this site.
PAGES keeps you on top of what is happening globally, and you might find interesting international conferences to attend from their calendar! Their newsletters are always fun to read :)
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Go Roger! He is the KING!!! Regardless of his age, it is always so amazing to see his elegant playing on court!
Go Arsenal! 8 years without any champions, it doesn't really change anything. Once a gooner, always a gooner.
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I don't know about you but I enjoyed myself a fantastic Memorial Day yesterday here in SoCal. Despite the fact that I was missing David (who spent the weekend in San Francisco, CA with his brother Aram), I managed to enjoy a great day nonetheless. My friends Emma and Josh invited me to chill with them in Manhattan Beach and we enjoyed a great day together:
As you can see, part of our fun included a few rousing games of Connect Four. Unfortch, Connect Four really isn't my forte … I ended up having to clean house in Uno. There were a few brown piña coladas (don't ask) and a trip to Poncho's for a delish Mexican meal so all in all, it was a superfun day.
David comes home from SF tonight and I'm really looking forward to having him home. Hope your short week ahead is a great one!0


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CFTV: Rhoads reacts to scrimmage No. 2
Chris Williams
The Iowa State football program held its second scrimmage of fall camp 2012 on Wednesday afternoon.
After the scrimmage, head coach Paul Rhoads met with members of the media to discuss what went down. Here's a video of Rhoads' conversation from CFTV.


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Have Legal Questions? Ask a Lawyer Now.
I loaned almost $2,600 to a friend. This amount was given at different times with the promise to pay back. I asked her twice to pay me back but she will not respond. I sent her two certified letters. One she accepted. The other she refused to accept. I planned on taking her to small claims court but was told by Legal Aid that unless I had some kind of contract signed by her that she owed me the money, I cannot do anything to collect from her. I have the canceled checks that I made out to her, with her signature that she cashed them. I cannot reach her by phone or mail. Is there some way I can get this money returned to me? I am on a very limited income and have only Social Security of $1200.00 a month to pay rent Car Payment, Insurances, food, and miscellaneous bills. I just can't make it. The money she owes would help me so much. Can you advise me what to do? Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX XXX-XXX-XXXX
Dear Marsha'
Thank you for your response. The fact that I have the returned, signed and cashed checks doesn't show any proof that she borrowd the money, and she has no documents to show she ever paid me back?
No, the cashed checks show that you gave her money, but not that you had an agreement for her to pay you back. That is why I mentioned that it would be considered a "gift" unless you can convince the court that you had a meeting of the minds (verbal contract) for her to pay you back. Verbal contracts are established in court everyday, so it isn't impossible, however, you just need to go into it understanding that you need more than just the cashed checks.
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On Thursday, February 20, Boone Bartlome is expected to arrive back in Kuna after spending the last couple months in a rehab facility in Denver, Colorado. The community is invited to come out for a parade and welcome home. Kuna Coach Lee Leslie said in an email sent out earlier this week that they need all boosters, family and friends to come out at 2:45 p.m. Boone is expected to arrive from the airport about 3:15 p.m.
People attending are asked to park on Porter Street south of the football field. They are asked to walk into the field area between the football field and the baseball field. Residents are asked not to park in the high school parking lot due to a girls basketball tournament happening at the school.
The police and fire departments will be on hand to flash lights and sirens as the Bartlome's turn the corner by the high school. People are asked to bring signs and balloons and cheer as Boone and his family return to Kuna.
Boone Bartlome's recovery has been tough but according to visitors his attitude has helped him improve more than expected. His family posted video recently of him walking assisted in Denver.
In a visit to the family home recently, workers were busy pouring the foundation for an extension on the home. Volunteers have donated time and materials to make the home handicap accessible and have expanded it to encompass room for continued physical therapy for Boone. Plans are underway to put in a pool for use as water therapy as well.
Bartlome broke his neck during a 4A State Playoff game against Bishop Kelly on November 8. Since then, the community has banded together for financial and moral support for the family.
Please come out to the Kuna High School at 3 p.m. on Thursday to show the community's support for Boone.


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'Canada played a critical role in securing Kandahar Province and had a strategic impact across the country with their contribution to the NATO training mission'
Staff at the Kandahar Air Field combat hospital implemented a novel system that used teams of different specialists to treat each severely injured patient
'All the projects have failed. None of them have been successful,' said Nipa Banerjee, who headed the agency's Afghanistan operation from 2003 to 2006
Richard Johnson has brought the human story to the fore and provided a degree of clarity to the highly complex geo-political issues through the eyes of the serving men and women in theatre
In a village tucked inside a country most people could not find without Google maps, in an all-but-forgotten war, small battles are being won
An hour or less later, I was awoken by a mortar round fired from COP Mizan. A flare had been fired to illuminate the valley below. Someone had seen something and had called it in. The valley and villages below bathed in yellow was an eerie spectacle. It looked suddenly threatening after the lush green […]
There is something about Combat Outpost (COP) Mizan that has me going to sleep exhausted, and waking up refreshingly exhausted again.
Last night sometime after midnight I came across this scene of a U.S. PFC Jason Clark playing guitar in front of a fire pit. The bright light of the pit was hidden from the outside world by the compound wall. With the temperature so warm here even at night, the fire was superfluous, but at the same time kind of charming
At the bottom — certainly on the front lines — are the likes of Lieutenant Abdul Wali, an officer with the underfunded, under-staffed and underappreciated Afghan National Police (ANP). Lt. Wali operates from a police sub-station in Qalat City, a dusty, dirty, sprawling town of 32,000 people that hugs the fringes of a ruined fort, although to the untrained eye it looks like a large sand dune. Legend says it dates back to Alexander the Great
Two gunmen hiding pistols in their shoes snuck inside a provincial governor's high-security compound in southern Afghanistan Saturday, killing two guards in a fierce gun battle.


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Pasadena Bead and Design Show, California's most innovative bead & design event, is known for its unrivaled exhibitor list and for having the most exciting names in artisan bead making and contemporary design. The show highlights include 300 artisan booths, galleries, merchant displays, design performances, and workshops.
It is a beautiful place to shop a huge selection of contemporary beads, as well as one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, artistic clothing, handmade accessories, antiquities, and unusual items such as hand-dyed silks, felted hats, nomadic articles, antique textiles, tribal beads, collectible silver, Australian opals, rare kilims, Egyptian scarabs, champlevé enamel, and vintage Bohemian beads.
The exhibitor list which includes artists, artisans, beadmakers, workshop teachers, established bead merchants, and international dealers, sets the show apart from other events, because each exhibitor is chosen by juried application and by invitation.
During the four-day event, attendees may visit numerous bead displays and buy directly from bead merchants –handmade, artistic, vintage, and antique beads; crystal, stone, and handcut gemstone beads; fabric, clay, shell, and resin beads; kiln-fired, torch and lampworked glass beads; gold, silver, and brass beads; scarab, venetian, tribal, ethnographic, antique amber, ancient Roman intaglio, and African trade beads.
The bead selection alone makes Pasadena Bead and Design Show the event that bead shop owners and bead lovers can't afford to miss –every aisle has something for everyone. It's also true that attendees come from across the US and twenty-two foreign countries to shop for not only beads, but as well for jewelry, clothing, hats, textiles, accessories, wearable art, and interior décor.
In addition, the show offers an extensive selection of collectibles and antiquities –fine art jewelry, artifacts, nomadic costumes, rare ethnographic objects, unusual handmade gold and silver pieces, buttons, hand carved gemstones and pendants, vintage beads, accessories, lace, carved figurines, sacred textiles, kilims, Persian rugs, Gablonzer crystals, old jewelry components, copper and brass findings, costume jewelry, and ceremonial objects.
And, beginning on Thursday morning July 28 and going all day long for four days, some areas of the show are transformed into a studio-like setting where artisans are in residence. Attendees are invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in workshops, classes, and do-it-yourself projects, taught by highly skilled artisans, craftspeople, and beadmakers who work side-by-side with the students.
There are over 100 workshops and design performances to teach and demonstrate techniques such as traditional hand knotting, polymer clay, soldering, jewelry design, art clay silver, bead making, mixed media, glass pendants, freeform spinning, metalwork, wirework, resin jewelry, and color on metal.
Walking through the front door, the attendee is presented with an array of textures, colors, and patterns –300 artisan booths, galleries, and merchant displays, in one location, bead exhibits, handmade artistic products, collectibles, antiquities, design performances, classes, and workshops –the first impression of Pasadena Bead and Design Show is visual energy.
With four intense days of bead & design, the show goes beyond the usual trade show model and defines artisanship and quality. Instead of the uniformity and replication found in machine-made goods, there are well thought-out displays and exhibits, reflecting quality, diversity, and exceptional design, making the show a dynamic resource for bead shop and boutique owners, art buyers, jewelry designers, fashion professionals, collectors, crafts people, and everyone who appreciates beads, handwork, and original design.
As an alternative to row upon row of similar goods, there are remarkable assortments and collections of handmade accessories and artistic creations such as hand-dyed silks, wools, and cottons; felted hats and jackets; hand-sewn skirts and blouses; hand-woven rugs, textiles, scarves and shawls; handspun fibers, hand painted silks, kimono fabrics; handmade hats and handbags; art clothing, wearable art, and shibori dresses; embellished trims, vintage lace, tapestries, buttons, embroideries, and ribbons.
These are just a few of the qualities that set Pasadena Bead and Design Show apart from other shows and make it California's most innovative bead & design event –and one that will be hard to imitate. The public is cordially welcomed to attend –shop, place orders, meet friends, attend workshops and classes, and most exhibitors offer wholesale pricing to resellers. Registration is easy and can be done online or at the door. Show admission is $10 and good for all four days. Workshops and classes fill up quickly and advance reservation is recommended.
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Free HIV testing offered for national testing day on Wednesday
National HIV Testing Day is Wednesday and Orange County residents will have a number of opportunities to get tested for the virus that causes AIDS.
According to the county's Health Care Agency, more than 300 people are diagnosed with HIV each year here. There are 6,674 HIV-positive residents and an estimated 1,774 residents who don't know they have it.
"Last year, 40 percent of people who were diagnosed with AIDS in Orange County did not know they were HIV positive," Dr. Christopher Ried, testing and treatment medical director, said in a statement. "On average, they were infected with HIV for over 10 years. Many of these people had been to a medical setting like an emergency room, community health center, or their doctor, but were not tested for HIV."
Here is where to go for confidential free or low-cost testing in Orange County:
AIDS Services Foundation: Walk-ins only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 949-809-8775
Laguna Beach Community Clinic: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays (except for the first of the month), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon. There is a charge for services. 949-494-0761 ext. 145.
Orange County Health Care Agency: 17th Street Clinic. Walk-ins only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 714-834-8787
The Center Orange County: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, 1 to 6 p.m. by appointment only; Walk-ins available on Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m.; Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expanded testing for June 27, 2012 only: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 714-953-5428 x208
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Hi there! :)
My name is Joyce, I'm an artist. To raise funds for my art projects I've started to sell crochet patterns. Feel free to add me on Facebook or to ask me questions about my crochet ...
Hi there! :)
My name is Joyce, I'm an artist. To raise funds for my art projects I've started to sell crochet patterns. Feel free to add me on Facebook or to ask me questions about my crochet patterns. :)
Get ready for Christmas with this crochet pattern for 14 adorable Christmas ornaments! ^^
With this easy to follow and clear crochet pattern you can make these cute ornaments in no time, there are a lot of pictures included in the pattern to guide you through the descriptions. :)
This crochet pattern bulk pack features the following designs:
- Christmas Star
- Jingle Bells
- Christmas Present
- Christmas Hat / Santa Hat
- Christmas Stocking
- Christmas Wreath
- Candy Cane
- Christmas Angel
- Holly Leafs / Mistletoe
- Christmas Tree
- Santa Claus
- Snowman
- Gingerbread Man
- Red Nose Reindeer
--> Some of the ornaments are also available for purchase separately, if you're interested in that, please look over here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VliegendeHollander?section_id=13130566
Needed to make this pattern:
- A 4.0mm crochet needle.
- Light worsted weight yarn.
- A little bit of filling material for some of the ornaments
- A sewing needle, to put the ornaments together
Needed skills to make this pattern:
- Basic sewing skills, to put the ornaments together
- The ability to increase and decrease stitches
- Magic ring
- Chain stitches
- Single crochet (UK: double crochet)
- Double crochet (UK: treble crochet)
- Half double crochet (UK: half treble crochet)
- Slip stitches (UK: single crochet)
The pattern is written in English using USA crochet terminology. The pattern description is written using abbreviations; there's an extensive list included to explain all abbreviations used. There are also a lot of detailed pictures included to guide you through the pattern.
Difficulty level: varying from easy to medium (90% easy, 10% medium)
4.0mm crochet needle