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Volleyball Report: Huskers stay in title race
The difference 48 hours can make is striking. Late Friday night, Nebraska's Big Ten Title chances seemed distant and the message boards were offering scenario after unlikely scenario for why the No. 4 Huskers had fallen to No. 20 Ohio State in four sets. On Alumni Night in front of more than 60 former Husker players, Nebraska saw their 39-match regular season home winning streak come to an end in part because of a tentative effort by the home team and a season-defining display by the visitors.


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text: Sam Bailey still to meet Simon Cowell 23 Jan 2014 X Factor winner Sam Bailey still has to meet show boss and music mogul Simon Cowell. Share Share Share Story by UTV Staff, Belfast Speaking on the red carpet of the National Television Awards on Wednesday, the former prison guard admitted she had so far only "spoke to him on the phone" since winning the competition in December.But Bailey revealed that Cowell did offer her some good advice when they did speak. "He's told me not to hold back, to go out there, say what I mean and live the dream," she said.The singer opened the show at this year's NTAs with a special performance with U.S singer Michael Bolton.She also appeared later in the programme to give an emotional rendition of the Jennifer Rush classic Power of Love.Bailey revealed she has been moved to tears recording her much anticipated debut album, which features a contribution from Bolton.She said: "It was blood, sweat and tears, literally. Me crying in the vocal booth, I didn't want anyone to see me crying, so there's lots of emotion in there."Speaking backstage, Bolton said: "I'm happy I got to sing with Sam (on X Factor) I've been a big fan of hers and I was rooting for her to win. We've been doing some recording together." © UTV Share Share Share


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Padres, Richard face Nationals Friday night
Written by | Bill Center | 11:49 a.m., May 28, 2010
Having just taken two of three games from the Cardinals, the Padres will continue a nine-game homestand at Petco Park Friday night when they host the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series (7:05 p.m., TV: 4 San Diego).
And, no, there has not been a Stephen Strasburg sighting in San Diego - even though the Nationals have yet to name a starter for Saturday evening's game.
While the Padres had struggled against the Cardinals in recent years – their two wins Tuesday and Wednesday equaled San Diego's win total against St. Louis over the previous two seasons – they were 4-2 against the Nationals in 2009 and swept the three games at Petco Park.
Padres left-hander Clayton Richard will seeking his fifth straight win Friday night. Richard is 4-0 over his last five starts with a 1.97 ERA. Since being acquired from the Chicago White Sox last July 31 as part of the Jake Peavy trade, Richard is 6-1 with a 2.19 ERA in 11 starts at Petco Park.
Richard has given up just 27 hits and 13 walks in the last 32 innings he has worked and has gone exactly seven innings in each of his last three starts without reaching the 100-pitch mark in any of the three outings.
Today's matchup:NATIONALS (24-24) at PADRES (28-19)
7:05 p.m. / Game 1 of 3
TV: 4 San Diego
Radio: 1090-AM, 1700-AM; 860-AM (Spanish)
Nationals RHP John Lannan: 1-2, 5.55 ERA in nine starts.
Lannan vs. Padres: 0-2 career, 3.12 ERA in four starts.
Lannan at Petco Park: 0-1 career, 5.73 ERA in two starts.
Padres vs. Lannan:
Everth Cabrera: .333 (2-for-6, BB)
David Eckstein: .333 (1-for-3)
Adrian Gonzalez: .250 (2-for-8, 2B, BB, SO)
Ton Gwynn: .000 (0-for-1)
Jerry Hairston Jr.: .400 (2-for-5)
Chase Headley: .125 (1-for-8, 2B, BB, 2 SO)
Nick Hundley: .250 (1-for-4, 2 BB)
Oscar Salazar: .167 (1-for-6, SO)
Yorvit Torrealba: .500 (1-for-2
Will Venable: .364 (4-for-11, 2B, 3B, 2 SO)
Padres LHP Clayton Richard: 4-2, 2.73 ERA in nine starts.
Richard vs. Nationals: 1-0 career, 1.35 ERA in one start.
Richard at Petco Park: 6-1 career, 2.19 ERA in 11 starts (2-1 this season, 2.43 ERA in five starts).
Nationals vs. Richard:
Adam Dunn: .000 (0-for-2, BB)
Alberto Gonzalez: .333 (1-for-3)
Adam Kennedy: .000 (0-for-2, BB)
Justin Maxwell: .000 (0-for-3)
Nyjer Morgan: .000 (0-for-2, BB, SO)
Ivan Rodriguez: .500 (1-for-2)
Willy Taveras: 1.000 (2-for-2)
Josh Willingham: .333 (1-for-3, 2B)
Ryan Zimmerman: .333 (1-for-3, 2B)
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On article Nikon D600 Preview updated: studio and 24-85mm lens samples added (122 comments in total)
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Yesterday I was able to test the D600 on a Aikido training. Used it with my Nikkor 50 1,4 and Sigma 70-200 2.8
Low-light performance is awesome! No problem at all! I was sceptical about the AF area, but surprisingly it was no issue at all.
AF is fast and very accurate... But, a bit like the D800, be careful choosing good lenses! Every tiny bit of blurryness is noticable on "bad" glass. High MP are awesome but I tend to look at pictures on 100% crop... And there you will notice the diffrence.
Next to my D5100 its lightyears ahead and feels like a tank.
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In 1986, Thomas Grisa, PE, began his career working in the Chicago/Milwaukee areas for two engineering consulting firms. He conducted sanitary-sewer evaluations, facilities planning studies, and wastewater treatment plant analyses. Seven years later, he was hired by the City of Wauwautosa, Wis., as assistant city engineer. In 1999, Grisa accepted his current position as director of public works for the City of Brookfield, Wis.
Thomas Grisa believes that increased water-related regulations and decreased funding for compliance will most shape the profession. River and lake quality is affected by nearly every aspect of public works, he says, from snow and ice control to erosion control to development.
"In Wisconsin, compliance with just one environmental regulation — phosphorous control — by municipalities who own separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) and wastewater treatment plants has been estimated to cost billions of dollars," Grisa says.
"Add to that the growing list of other pollutants of concern, and the cost of compliance skyrockets into the trillions nationwide. Plus, the incremental tightening of existing limits and regulation of more pollutants make upgrades quickly obsolete and drive up capital and operating costs exponentially."
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in general disscussion, what do red titles mean?
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text: Last week, I felt lucky when a local London Brompton dealer told me they have a couple left of 2012 Limited Edition on stock in their warehouse. No second thoughts, I put a down payment for the two ( one for my wifey ). Yesterday, got a call that they are ready for pick up. Popped-in today at the dealer which to my dismay that the two were badly scratched, one was missing the authenticity papers/lithograph!, brompton tag, boxes and manual for both. The two LE's like a second hand Brompton that has been thrashed around! I was thinking last week if ever we can ride them, for this kind of masterpiece tend to be "for display only". But how? when they are both utterly incomplete!They said that they were delivered without boxes from their warehouse. The staff told me that the store manager will give me a call tomorrow...We'll see what they will say.


text: I need to replace my rear wheel on my touring bike. It takes a 700 rim. Does anyone know or have a recommendation regarding a sturdy rim which can be used both with a 35 touring tire and a 23 road tire? Will the Mavic T519 (my first choice) take the narrower tire without problem as long as properly inflated? Is it better to have a wider rim and go narrower than usual on the tire or have a narrower rim (e.g. Mavic Open Pro or MA 3) and try to fit a wider tire on it? I'm planning on using an LX hub and going with 36 holes. Thanks.


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Ever since I can remember, music has filled my heart and soul. From my humble beginnings of banging on trash cans at the age of six to touring across the country all through my twenties, music was my one constant companion. I've delved in many genres but playing spanish influenced latin music on a nylon guitar with my brother and four other dear friends seems to fuel my muse to infinite measures. All I've learned through my 32 years of playing, touring, producing and engineering has led me to this point.
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This course presents the software programs used to manage and control construction projects. Instruction features hands-on training in the use of Microsoft Project 2013 Professional software to conduct multiple tasks such as preparing construction schedules which include definitions of detailed activities and assignments of logic relationships; defining and managing costs and resources (labor, equipment, and materials); sorting and categorizing information; preparing monthly updates of schedules; reviewing, analyzing, and troubleshooting schedules; developing, analyzing, and presenting delay issues; and producing reports and graphics. For technical requirements click here.Prerequisite: X 407.3 Construction Planning and Management Systems.Elective course in the Construction Management and Project Management Certificates.
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It was Lukas Rosol and not Rafael Nadal who looked like a two-time Wimbledon champion used to pummeling opponents into submission on tennis' biggest stage.
It was Lukas Rosol and not Rafael Nadal who looked like a two-time Wimbledon champion used to pummeling opponents into submission on tennis' biggest stage.
It was Rosol, and not Nadal, who sprinted to and from his chair during changeovers like he had a never-ending supply of energy, pumped his fist and shouted to his entourage in the player's box. And it was the 100th-ranked, little-known Czech player making his first Wimbledon appearance – and not the 11-time Grand Slam winner – who got better and stronger as the second-round match on Centre Court progressed into the night.
He hit ace after ace to complete one of the biggest upsets tennis has seen in years.
As surprising as Rosol's five-set victory over Nadal was, the manner in which he completed it Thursday was perhaps equally stunning.
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"In the fifth set he played more than unbelievable," Nadal said.
He wasn't the only one who struggled to believe what they were seeing.
Rosol, who had lost in qualifying for Wimbledon in each of the last five years, simply outclassed Nadal with his powerful serving and booming ground strokes. He hit cross-court backhand winners that measured 99 mph, he stepped up to whip scorching forehand returns, and he served so well that Nadal hardly tried to get to them by the final game. The last one he hit was his 22nd, and it wrapped up a 6-7 (9), 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory that no one had seen coming.
Least of all Rosol himself.
"I'm not just surprised; it's like a miracle for me," he said. "Like just some B team in Czech Republic can beat Real Madrid (in) soccer."
But Rosol fully earned the win, bouncing back from wasting three set points in the first set to win the next two. After Nadal leveled the match in the fourth, organizers then decided to slide the retractable roof out over Centre Court to allow the match to finish under the lights. That forced a 45-minute break that had Nadal agitated, but seemingly just made Rosol stronger.
He came out and broke Nadal in the first game, and never gave the Spaniard a chance to get back into the match.
"I was playing well in the fourth," Nadal said. "I think I played a great fourth set. Sure the stop this time didn't help me. That's the sport."
Nadal had previously been upset about Rosol's behavior as he was preparing to return the Spaniard's serve, and complained about it to the chair umpire during one changeover in the third set. Two games later, Nadal bumped into Rosol – and didn't acknowledge the contact – as they walked to their chairs for a break.
Rosol said he thought Nadal was simply trying to mess up his concentration.
"I was surprised that he can do it on the Centre Court at Wimbledon," Rosol said. "It's like something wrong. … He hit me, and then three times he apologized. And I say, OK."
And he kept his cool.
Rosol won his final 13 service points, seven with aces.
"Maybe it's once in life you can play like this against Rafael Nadal on Centre Court and you can win against him," Rosol said. "You know, it's not easy. I never expect it can happen, something like this."
It was a result that turned all other matches Thursday into afterthoughts.
Top-ranked Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and defending champion Petra Kvitova all won on the women's side, and Andy Murray might prove to be the biggest beneficiary of Nadal's loss. The two were set to face each other in the semifinals, but Murray's side of the draw now looks wide open as he tries to become the first British man since 1936 to win the grass-court Grand Slam.
Murray beat Ivo Karlovic 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (4) on Centre Court in the match before Nadal's. Karlovic then accused the line judges of favoring Murray after calling a number of foot-faults against the Croat – the type of comments that might have dominated headlines until Rosol's upset win.
Nadal won a record seventh French Open championship this month and was bidding for his third title at Wimbledon, where he was runner-up last year to Novak Djokovic.
He had reached the final in each of his last five Wimbledons – having skipped the 2009 tournament because of injury – and hadn't lost this early in a Grand Slam since 2005.
"Well, that's sport. You win, you lose," Nadal said. "Last four months were great for me. Was probably one of the best four months of my career, playing unbelievable in the clay court season. You arrive here, and a little bit of everything. You play against an inspired opponent, and I am out. That's all. Is not a tragedy. Is only a tennis match."


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Network investigations can be far more difficult than a typical computer examination, even for an experienced digital forensics examiner, because there are many more events to assemble in order to understand the case and the tools do not do as much work for the examiner as traditional computer forensics tools. If an investigator is looking for chat logs, images, or e-mail messages, for example, most common computer forensics tools will specifically find those types of files. Examining live network traffic, however, requires that the examiner understand the underlying network communications protocol suite, be it TCP/IP or something else. While a packet sniffer can grab the packets, and a protocol analyzer can reassemble and interpret the traffic, it requires a human to interpret the sequence of events.
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Thankyou for your reply, This was my thoughts also, but the problem is even if they do see another therapists, that therapist will hear the same degraging talk about their Father. We do have a Therapist that seen and was witnessing the alignation back in 2011.She had about 20 visits with them before my wife moved on to another. Would this be a good idea to supeno her to reveal her information about the alignation to the court.
Also if the Therapist who now is recommending no family therapy for me with the children based on her belief that there was a bad Father. Does this report get used in Divorce court to even crucify me further. Also the children are not in her custody at present.
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I just put a fair amount of effort (no additional leverage, just a 10" wrench) to remove pedals off a bike teetering on being too rusty to bother with, and on both sides the pedal threads took a fair amount of aluminum with them (cranks are Sugino VPs).
Now I'm wondering whether I'm at fault for being too gung-ho about getting these pedals off before soaking them in ammonia or something (they never gave after the initial movement), or whether they were cross threaded to begin with. I've put waaaay more force into removing pedals before (me with a 6 foot pipe), and all that resulted in was a warm pedal.
Have you seen a properly threaded pedals so seized it took some aluminum with it?
As a side question, how much should I expect to get charged to have the cranks re-tapped? (I can thread pedals on, but not sure whether I feel good about it) Or should I just buy a set of Park TAP-6 taps for about $35 so I can be prepared and then this will never happen again


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Documentary | Filmmaker Jennifer Lahl exposes the dark underside of the fertility industry
After two decades in nursing, Jennifer Lahl became a filmmaker. As founder and president of The Center for Bioethics and Culture, and executive producer, director, and writer, of the documentary film Eggsploitation (see the trailer below), she's exposing the dark underside of the fertility industry: Some egg donors face severe health risks and some persons created through anonymous sperm and egg donors cannot find out anything about their parents and the health risks they may face.
She notes that egg donation is a complicated process requiring weeks of hormone injections that stimulate the ovaries, and then surgical extraction. In a world where so much is regulated, it is unregulated: Individuals can quickly set up their own egg brokerages, and Craigslist has lists of those interested in selling or buying eggs. Eggsploitation includes interviews with women who donated eggs and had severe health problems.
Egg-selling is one of the rare issues that is creating odd right-left coalitions, in this case Christians and radical feminists-the National Organization of Women has endorsed the film. The human interest animates both sides. Lahl speaks of how Jennifer Schneider, whose daughter died of a rare colon cancer after donating three of her eggs, went back to the egg brokerage that had worked with her daughter. She told the brokerage that the children conceived following that donation needed to know they had a family history of colon cancer-which means early screening is important.
Lahl says brokerage officials told her they didn't know where those eggs had gone, or if children had come of those eggs. Lahl says, "I found that appalling."


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Well after Valentino with the Ducati, Losail just shows heis the best RACER of all time. What a performance. And Cal was just unlucky, but put that behind him and he will win a race this year he has that pace, just needs the luck to go with it and the right track. Stay safe MOTOGP RIDERS.


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Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham - 'Reality TV' does nothing for those wanting to work (From This Is Wiltshire)
Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham - 'Reality TV' does nothing for those wanting to work
Updated 9:13am Friday 24th January 2014 in
The state of our welfare system has been subject to renewed debate this month, following the airing of a programme, Benefits Street, by Channel 4.
We do need to have a rational, informed debate about how to improve our welfare system, but the editorial line taken by supposedly factual 'reality TV' adds very little to that.
I do believe that those of us afforded a public platform – be that as politicians or in the media – have a responsibility to the people whose lives we discuss and I suspect this programme will have only fed existing prejudices and further stigmatised people needing the support of our benefits system.
It is right that society helps and protects hardworking people who fall on tough times, especially when the economy tanks as it did five years ago.
There is no shame in accepting that support, and nothing inferior about those who need to.
That's why our welfare system is essential, but also why it's important that we make sure it works properly.
Benefits should enable people to get on in life, and not act as a barrier stopping them from going back to work.
In government, the Liberal Democrats have raised the point at which you start paying income tax to £10,000, and are now campaigning to raise it further so that no one on the minimum wage pays any income tax.
That helps to make sure that work pays more than welfare.
As unemployment falls, I hope the Low Pay Commission will be able to raise the minimum wage towards a genuinely living wage.
Of course, the best way to help people off benefits and into work is to make sure there are jobs for them to get.
Figures out this week show that new jobs created locally have helped bring the number of jobseekers in the Chippenham constituency down below 1,000 for the first time in more than five years.
I want to see it fall further, and the Liberal Democrats are now working with businesses to create another million jobs for a stronger economy.
Having returned to Parliament following my paternity leave, my next three constituency surgeries will be at my office in Avonbridge House, Chippenham, tomorrow, 1pm-2.30pm; at Melksham Town Hall on Saturday, 10am-11.30am; and at Bradford on Avon Library on Saturday, February 1, 1pm-2.30pm.
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I'd like to see the American system brought in here. You get 2 years worth of welfare in your lifetime and then thats your lot. That would get the workshy scared enough to get out of bed in the morning. Bring it on.
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Netanyahu Is Trading Israeli Security for Right-wing Ideology
Despite risks at home, PM must act in the national interest to strengthen U.S. support for Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led Israel into a serious crisis in relations with the United States and to a collapse in peace talks with the Palestinians just when they were to be resumed.
A year after he took office, it is apparent that his government's policies, which made it top priority to populate East Jerusalem with Jews, is leading to Israel's increasing international isolation and threatening its key security interests in the name of an extreme right-wing ideology.
The crisis began over the humiliation of Joe Biden with the announcement, in the middle of the U.S. vice president's visit, of the approval of construction plans for 1,600 new apartments in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo. Netanyahu thought that excuses in the form of "I didn't know," "Bureaucrats tripped me up," and "From now on I'll watch what they do" would suffice for Biden to forgive the insult to his and America's pride.
Netanyahu hoped the crisis had passed, but his assessment was divorced from reality, as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made clear to him Friday in a long telephone conversation. On instructions from U.S. President Barack Obama, Clinton told Netanyahu the announcement of the construction in Ramat Shlomo was an "insult" to the United States. She demanded that he take steps to show his commitment to bilateral relations between the two countries and to the peace process. The tough message was made public.
There is one reason for the crisis: Netanyahu's persistence in continuing construction in East Jerusalem, in placing Jews in Arab neighborhoods and evicting Palestinians from their homes in the city. This is not a matter of timing but substance. Despite repeated warnings and bitter experiences, he stokes the flames over the conflict's most sensitive issue and is bound to get himself in trouble. Netanyahu has made it clear by his actions that American support for Israel, especially essential now in light of the Iranian threat, is less important to him than the chance to put another few Jews in the Sheikh Jarrah or Ramat Shlomo neighborhoods. Even if Netanyahu's adversaries in the U.S. administration have exploited his misstep to push him into a corner, as his "associates" will certainly argue, a statesman as experienced as he should have been especially careful.
Clinton made clear to Netanyahu that it was impossible to expand Jewish neighborhoods in East Jerusalem and also enjoy America's friendship. Netanyahu's flip-flopping games have come to an end. Even at the price of risks involving domestic party politics, he should opt for what is in the national interest and act to strengthen American support for Israel.
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The GIGABYTE GA-7VRXP is as cool as a race car. We were planning to do a roundup on the best KT333 motherboards, but they didn't appear on the market all together. Rather than wait we have been reviewing them individually as they have arrived from the manufacturers. With our new Motherboard Ranking Charts you can still compare boards from separate reviews. This is the third KT333 chipset motherboard we have tested. I cannot wait to test the rest of the top brands.
Motherboard and chipset manufacturers understand that every new feature integrated onto their motherboards and chipsets make their products more appealing. It is very hard to see a real world performance difference between most motherboards, but it is very easy to compare the feature set.
VIA is even considering adding AGP 8X to their desktop chipset. Other brands, especially those that are famous for targeting enthusiasts are using microchips like pizza toppings, and baking their super supreme pizzas.
This is one of Gigabyte's masterpieces. Let's see how it ranked among the other bad boys.


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May 24, 2016
In the next few months, one area community will see a lot of big changes.
Thursday night, residents of Miccosukee attended a Town Hall meeting with Leon County Commissioner Tony Grippa. Two big items up for discussion were a new historic marker to be placed in the town, along with renovations to the town's community center and park.
Daisy Bruton, a Miccosukee resident, says, "I feel great about it because we needed some up grades. We're way past due, I'm really excited."
Commissioner Grippa says renovations to the Community Center should begin in September. In addition to a nature trail being added to the existing park, the historic marker will be placed later this year where Highway 59 meets Moccasin Gap Road.
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Travel Truths is an ongoing question series for travel lovers. I ask and answer a travel related question every week and invite you to answer the question on your blog or on in the comments below. Travel is more then just destinations and experiences, it is a metaphor for life, a state of being, something the heart longs for. Join me as we explore the depths of our relationships with exploration and travel.
What Fear Have You Faced While Traveling?
For most of us, all major trips bring with them a little trepidation. There are so many unknowns involved when traveling which makes things exciting and sometimes just a little scary. Will you be able to get around without knowing the language? What if you can't find the hotel you booked…and it's getting late? What fears have you faced while traveling and how did you handle them?
My Answer:
There I stood in the middle of a small village in Costa Rica, dirt road and all, on the only pay phone around. I remember this moment so clearly – me, telling my mom I was okay and deep down inside shivering with fear at my first solo adventure. I might have been even more scared if I knew what was to come.
A day later I was on a beach in a rain forest nearby. I was alone except for my guide, a local with a big smile and an old red truck. The guide started flirting with me – admiring my freckles (that was a first) and basically trying to put the moves on me. When I told him to stop he calmly told me that he would not be taking me back to the village, that I would need to walk out of the rain forest on my own. He pointed in the direction opposite from which we had come and told me that if I followed the coastline I would make it back.
I followed his directions, knowing I couldn't walk the distance he had driven me but I didn't know if he had been truthful, I just had to hope he had. On and on I trudged, around me animals shuffled in the brush, huge iguanas watched from the trees, land turned into inlets of water that I had to wade through. The light started to fade.
That was the moment I truly became scared. I was lost in a rain forest as night was setting in. I walked on, but filling my head were scenarios of having to sleep on the forest floor. Everything about the forest was foreign to me, the smells, the wildness, and the animals that I could hear but could not see.
All I could do was walk. It felt like I walked for hours, though I'm not sure. And then the noise came. Boomm da da boom da da…..off in the distance, drums. Did I really hear that? I walked a little further and the drum sounds grew louder. Had I somehow walked past my village and reached the tribal village that was rumored to be past my own? I was terrified but no option was good so I walked towards the drums.
Louder and louder they came, sounds of… merriment? Yes. Okay, I could handle this. Out I came from the leaves and shadows and the strange animals, straight into….a parade, in my village! Drums and dancers and joy. Relief.
For years I thought that the lesson was not to trust. I thought that the lesson I had learned was not to trust other people and to be on your guard when traveling. But today, I see it as a lesson in faith. I was learning to trust in myself and perhaps in the idea that any path you follow will eventually lead you to where you need to be.
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Dressage is all about learning to work with your horse and help him achieve greater suppleness, flexibility and obedience; enhance his natural movements and ability and improve his athleticism.
While doing dressage can take you onto horse riding competitive tests, your horse will also become more responsive to ride. No more leaning on your hands, no more kick, kick, kick… and opening and shutting gates from the saddle is so much easier when your horse will react calmly to your leg.
It is for exactly these reasons that dressage was originally developed by the cavalry in the 17th century – after all, having an unresponsive or undisciplined horse on the battlefield could have meant the difference between life and death. Only later did it develop into some of the more flamboyant moves still seen today at places like the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.
Dressage is a sport for any rider – it is up to you how far you want to take it. But, be warned, it can become addictive!
British Dressage (BD) is the governing body for the sport in the UK. Whether you are already a competitor or just starting out, a regular spectator, or keen to get involved in other ways, British Dressage has plenty to offer you from quality training and a packed schedule of competitions, to the latest news from our international teams.
> Find out more
Team Quest from British Dressage
British Dressage (BD) has just launched a new competition for riders of all ages and abilities called 'Team Quest' (TQ). We're looking for riders at Intro, Prelim and Novice to take part in a fun and relaxed dressage competition – even if you've never competed before. Teams of three or four riders will ride as individuals across the three test levels (any combination) and the best three scores count towards an overall team total, highest percentage wins the day. There will be three age categories for teams; 16 and under, 25 and under and mixed (riders of any age).
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AMES, Iowa Iowa State wrestling head coach Kevin Jackson is spreading the word early. He wants a rowdy crowd for ISU's next home wrestling dual, the Dec. 6 date with intrastate rival Iowa.
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The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead Season 5: Michonne Is "More Ferocious, Like a Lioness"
The Walking Dead's Michonne (Danai Gurira) has always been loyal, but she wasn't always fiercely loyal to Rick Grimes' (Andrew Lincoln) group. Now she is, and we saw that look she gave Gareth (Andrew J. West) when he made Michonne leave Carl (Chandler Riggs) alone so she could go before Carl into the train car. Gareth, you're screwing with the wrong lioness.
When we first met Michonne in the Season 2 finale, she was saving Andrea's (Laurie Holden) life. She was loyal to a Andrea and it was a gut-punch to see Andrea choose the illusion of safety at Woodbury over her friend's instincts. So Michonne went solo again. Then she met Team Prison, but they didn't trust her, and she didn't trust them, so they briefly considered selling her out to The Governor. But things changed on her little road trip with Rick and Carl. Carl said she's one of them. She eventually earned their trust, but she still went off on solo missions at the start of Season 4, to look for The Governor (David Morrissey). It was something she felt she had to do.
Then the prison fell and she went into a deep despair. She fought her way out of it, and when serendipity took her to exactly the right house, with Rick and Carl inside, she cried. She hasn't left them since, and she's only opened up further — especially to Carl, revealing her dark past to him but in a way that came off as natural bonding. Now Carl and Michonne are two of our favorite buddy characters and we're rooting for Richonne to be a thang.
Danai talked a bit about Michonne's journey while at Comic-Con, telling reporters (via Comic Book Resources) that Michonne's new family may bring out an even more ferocious side of her character, just like a wild animal shielding her young.
"I think that if you have people to protect, you can actually become more ferocious, like a lioness," Danai said, then shared a story to illustrate her perspective. "My sister and I were really stupid -- we were on a safari in December in Zimbabwe. She took all these pictures because we found all these lionesses with the lions. They would make the little lion cubs go away, because they were trying to figure out what we were. They were watching us and watching us -- just chilling, and we thought they were so far away. She took pictures and blew them up later, and there were three other lionesses we couldn't see that were ready to pounce at any second, watching us watch their kids. ... When you have something to protect, I used to say [Michonne] was like a cat, but now I think she's more like a lioness because she really cares about things she doesn't want to see harmed. She will go possibly further to protect them than she would have done before."
Don't mess with the katana queen! Even with her hands tied, she can beat you down. Just ask Mitch in this deleted scene.
The Walking Dead Season 5 premieres Sunday, October 12 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC.
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A shopping party? Yes please!
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There are over 2,500 parties held each week by over 5,000 dedicated ambassadors so whether you want to book a party or start your own business, it's time to grab the girls, banish the boys and get ready for the ultimate shopping experience - all from the comfort of your own home.
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Me and Grades have been through a lot together. It hasn't been our most profitable app but it is the one that started it all and even picked up an Apple Design Award along the way. Not bad for a little guy.
Well, the little guy is about to get bigger. Going well beyond just grades, Grades 3 will be the ultimate student organizer. I am super excited to announce that after over a year of development, it has finally been submitted to Apple!
As much as I want to talk about it, I've been working straight since 8am yesterday morning (besides a few hours of sleep) so I seriously need a nap.


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Installing a Django app on 1and1 Linux shared hosting
Using Django on shared hosting platforms (without root access, or ability to install Apache modules) is quite possible so long as you have SSH access. Finding all the steps you need to go through, in one place, is not so easy:
- Install Django and flup
- Create or upload yourdjangoapp folder to somewhere in your home directory on the 1and1 server
- Set appropriate file paths in yourdjangoapp/settings.py
- Move static files to a location within your webroot (e.g. webroot/static)
- Create an fcgi script to handle requests, and place this in webroot/cgi-bin
- Create an .htaccess file in your web root to direct requests to your fcgi script
Installing Django and flupSFTP the Django tarball and flup .egg package to your server, unpack and install:
> tar xzf Django*tar.gz
> cd Django*/
> python setup.py install --user # Django will be installed to .local in your home folder
> cd ..
> unzip flup*
> mv flup ~/.local/lib/python*/site-packages/
> mv EGG-INFO ~/.local/lib/python*/site-packages/
> python -c "import django" # to test - should not return any errors
In order to be able to use django-admin.py without entering the full path, add the following to ~/.bashrc
export PATH
Creating your app
If you need any help with this, there's a tutorial at the Django site.
Editing yourdjangoapp/settings.py
I'd advise setting a basepath variable with the path to your home directory on the server, then set STATIC_ROOT, and add/modify the TEMPLATE_DIRS values:
basepath = '/your/full/home/path'
STATIC_ROOT = basepath + 'webroot/static'
basepath + 'pathto/yourdjangoapp/templates',
Move static files
Create an appropriate directory in webroot (this and the above STATIC_ROOT settings assume the directory is webroot/static)
python manage.py collectstatic --noinput # N.B. don't use --link, you'll get 403 errors
Creating the .fcgi script
Add the following script, yourdjangoapp.fcgi, and place in webroot/cgi-bin:
import sys, os
basepath = '/your/full/home/path'
sys.path.insert(0, basepath + '/.local/lib')
sys.path.insert(0, basepath + '/pathto/yourdjangoapp')
os.environ['DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE'] = 'main.settings'
from django.core.servers.fastcgi import runfastcgi
runfastcgi(method='threaded', daemonize='false')
N.B., I tried creating this script in webroot, but found it would not run from there
N.N.B, When you change any code in your app, you may need to restart fastcgi with touch yourdjangoapp.fcgi
Create an .htaccess file
AddHandler fcgid-script .fcgi
RewriteEngine on
RewriteBase /
# Exclude any paths that should be served literally:
RewriteRule ^static/ - [L,NC]
# Add a default page
RewriteRule ^$ home [NC]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !(cgi-bin/main.fcgi)
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ cgi-bin/main.fcgi/$1 [QSA,L]
Your Django app should now run sans problème


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For Immediate Release:
October 9, 2012
Southcoast's Day of Health for Women to be held on October 27
Bring your mother, sister, daughter, friend to a day devoted to every woman's health
Pamper yourself by enjoying the following complementary services:
- Acupuncture
- Massage
- Posture screening
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Bone density screenings
Learn more about products and services that help you live life better:
- Women's cancer resources presented by Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care
- Weight management presented by Optifast
- Fitness presented by Curves of Dartmouth
- Natural Health Solutions presented by Dr. Laura Bomback
- Miche bags available for purchase
- Tastefully Simple products available for purchase
The Southcoast Health Van will provide free screenings for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and bone density. Complimentary gift bag for all participants.
Free raffles will include a grand prize drawing for a new Kindle. Complimentary breakfast will be served and will include Pink Ribbon Bagels donated by event sponsor, Panera Bread North Dartmouth. Stop in the North Dartmouth Panera Cafe this October for a Pink Ribbon Bagel where 25 cents from each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold will be donated to Southcoast Hospitals' Women's Health Services. Panera Dartmouth customers can also help by mentioning "Southcoast" or saying "Cater Pink" when placing a Catering order, and 10 percent of that catering order will be donated to Southcoast Hospitals' Women's Health Services.
This free event is open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required. Services are provided based on availability. Call 800-497-1727 to register. For more information visit www.southcoast.org/women.


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Check before you invest
Over-confidence, a tendency to act on impulse and ability to invest large amounts means middle-age men are most likely to be stung by investment fraud An estimated 1.2bn is lost to investment fraud in the UK every year, according to a government body.
To highlight the problem a campaign has been launched urging the public to "check before they invest" in a money-making scheme. The campaign is being led by Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre.
Common investment scams include "boiler room" operations where salespeople who are usually based abroad cold-call investors and offer them worthless, overpriced or even non-existent shares, and landbanking scams where people are persuaded to buy agricultural land at vastly inflated prices.
Regulators have also warned of the growing number of scams involving the sale of "carbon credits" supposedly offering impressive returns.
According to Action Fraud, UK investors are losing about 1.2bn a year. Research for the campaign found that men aged between 36 and 55 were one of the most likely groups to be ripped off by investment fraudsters.
"This group is more likely to take risks through taking part in online deals, promotions and foreign money-making opportunities The ability to invest large amounts, as well as a tendency to act on impulse, serve to increase the likelihood of these people becoming victims of these scams," a spokesman said. He added that "over-confidence" was a problem.
Research carried out in October for the campaign found that almost half (49%) of those men aged 36 and over who were quizzed admitted to having given out personal details before checking the credentials of the person who contacted them.
Peter Wilson, director at the National Fraud Authority, said: "Our intelligence shows that amounts ranging between 10,000 to over 1m are being handed over to fraudsters by victims.
"This loss is likely to be permanent and will not only deal a life-changing blow to the victims, but possibly their family and their business. Before investing large sums of money, everyone should take a step back and consider that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
Action Fraud has teamed up with industry bodies and regulators, including the Financial Services Authority, to raise awareness among those at greatest risk of falling victim to fraud. The campaign includes an online video.
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The Bachelorette: Storms Will Brew In Bermuda This Week
June 03, 2012 08:00 AM by Lisa Princ
Last week on The Bachelorette, we watched as Emily Maynard ditched a few more wackos, and tomorrow, the fun continues in Bermuda. But, when storms brew up among the remaining guys, who will be sent packing? Read for a preview of this week's episode!
According to ABC, this week on The Bachelorette:
Thirteen excited bachelors start the trip of a lifetime with Emily, as their tour begins in the British island paradise of Bermuda. Emily and Ricki embrace the local culture while the men arrive via scooter. John and Nate are pitted against one another on the dreaded two-on-one date as the trio board a luxury yacht before jumping off the edge of a cliff. Doug shares a delightful one-on-one date with Emily as they explore the picturesque city of St. George. The seaworthy group date finds eight men on sailboats competing in a spirited regatta for extra time with the Bachelorette. Finally, it all culminates on a night where the inclement weather rolls in along with drama at the cocktail party.
Two men face off as nerves are fraying before the tense rose ceremony and tearful bachelors are eliminated before the lucky group of remaining men travel to London, on "The Bachelorette," MONDAY, JUNE 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Once the men arrive at the Rosewood Tucker's Point Hotel and Spa, a jubilant Doug discovers that he will spend the day alone with Emily. As he waits for Emily to pick him up, a few of the guys decide to "push his buttons," and Doug loses his cool. But will he let his temper show in front of the Bachelorette? The couple spend the day discovering the magic of St. George, shopping for souvenirs, creating their own scent at a perfumeria and having a blast watching some local dancers. But Emily has a surprise for Doug that will have special meaning to him. However, that doesn't stop her from grilling him over dinner to find out if he is too good to be true. Will she believe his "perfect" answers and give him a rose or send him home?
The next day Emily treats eight men to a special day on the water at the Bermuda Yacht Club, where they learn proper sailing techniques. It's a breeze until they discover that they need to compete in races against one another. The stakes are ratcheted up as the winning team will be rewarded with more time with Emily while the losing team goes back to the hotel. It's an all out battle, but one team is left to celebrate with Emily on the dock while the other team sulks as they leave. The after party is full of surprises, as one handsome bachelor tries to impress the Bachelorette by referring to her as a possible "trophy wife," but it is actually another smooth-talking man who charms her and scores the rose.
Two nervous bachelors – John and Nate – prepare to go on the dramatic two-on-one date. They board a luxury yacht, joining Emily to enjoy the beautiful Bermudian scenery before they head for a remote spot where they all jump off the ledge of a cliff into the crystal blue waters below. The three head to Bermuda's oldest cave for dinner where Emily spends private time with each man, desperately trying to decide who would be better for her. At the end of the evening, she makes a painful decision, sending one devastated man home, while the other bachelor gets the rose.
Anxiety hangs over the cocktail party like the stormy weather that is about to hit the area. One overconfident suitor begins to rub the guys the wrong way, while another bachelor confronts a man who had questioned his age and maturity. At the end of the evening, 10 men remain, and it will be up to Emily to determine if she is in love with any of them when they get to their next spectacular stop on the adventure — London.
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There are two kind of people: ones that believe that open shelves are practical additions to standard kitchen cabinetry and others that think that they aren't practical at all. We think that open shelves aren't only practical but also looks great on any kitchen. There are a lot of ways you can install them there. If you have a play you definitely can make open shelves the most spectacular element of your kitchen.
There are three ways to compliment your kitchen with open shelves. The first one is to install only 2-3 shelves. Such solution is perfect to show some of your fancy tableware or vases.
The second way is to replace half of your upper cabinets with such shelves. That solution make the top of the kitchen wall looks more light and show all beautiful things you have.
The third way is to use only open shelves and don't use upper cabinets at all. That looks much more elegant that the a traditional kitchen. Of course it's really hard to maintain everything clean in such kitchen but beauty needs sacrifices…
Anyway enjoy the collection of kitchen with open shelves we gathered for you. You definitely will find some interesting solutions there.


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Charisma is a crucial component of a politician's appeal to voters. But there's more than one way to inspire confidence.
The entire Northeast is bracing for a powerful storm that could dump up to three feet of snow in some areas, and unleash winds of up to 75 miles an hour.
How do you reclaim a school after a traumatic event? The mother of a Columbine survivor has collected essays and advice from students and teachers who have all been there.
The town of Scituate, Mass. was one of the hardest hit areas during the blizzard of 1978. Fishermen and residents are preparing to avoid similar devastation as another monster storm bears down on it.
The Great Lakes, which account for 90 percent of the country's surface water reserves, are at their lowest levels since the recording of water levels began in 1918.
A number of new television series are getting underway, and several have dark and disturbing themes. The Boston Globe's television critic brings us his picks for winter viewing.


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Nov. 22, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. - In the final road match of the regular season for Arizona State volleyball (19-3, 8-11 Pac-12), the Sun Devils upset No. 5 Washington (22-6, 13-6) in four sets: 25-19, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20.
Led by 19 kills from Macey Gardner and 46 assists from Allison Palmer, ASU has now beaten two ranked opponents this season.
Friday vs. Arizona, 6 p.m. MT *Senior Night*
TV: Pac-12 Network
Blaze Radio online, here
Twitter: @SunDevilVB
Arizona State opened the match 2-0 with a kill from Nora Tuioti-Mariner and an ace by Caitlyn Francis. After that the Huskies woke up to tie it seven times but ASU built a three-point advantage to force UW into a timeout at 11-8. With its second lead of four, 14-10, the Sun Devils held their clip despite a spurt by UW to close the gap 15-14. The Huskies burned their second timeout at 17-14 and ASU responded to go up 22-17 en route to taking the frame 25-19 and out-blocking UW 4-0.
In the second ASU led 4-2, but as UW went on an eight-point run the Sun Devils were digging themselves out of a hole at 8-13. With ASU on a streak of four-consecutive points, Washington called its second timeout at 15-19. UW rolled on for the final points, 16-25, to even the match at 1-1.
Coming out of intermission, the Devils already had more kills to start the third than in the entire second frame. Behind an offensive effort of four hitters, ASU tied it seven times by the 10-10 mark, with Gardner leading the offense for the night on 11 kills. Still trailing, ASU took timeouts at 15-18 and 17-20 and were itching to catch up and did just that late in the set 22-23. Washington took back-to-back timeouts and Gardner's block solo tied it at 23-all to give the advantage to ASU as the Huskies sat with only one sub left for their rotation. The final three points went to the Sun Devils with kills from Gardner and Tuioti-Mariner, 25-23, to put ASU ahead in the match 2-1.
Upset No.5 Washington and wk isnt over yet. Be at Wells Fargo Arena for senior night vs. Arizona! thesundevils.com/sports/w-volle... @asu @thesundevils-- Sun Devil Volleyball (@SunDevilVB) November 22, 2012
Arizona State kept its momentum heading into the fourth set, opening with a 6-3 lead. Washington was quick to respond and tie it at 6-6 before ASU slammed its way back into a 10-8 advantage. The Sun Devils rattled off four straight to prompt a UW timeout at 14-11 then followed with a timeout of their own after falling behind 16-17. Things got close at 20-all but ASU came up with the last five points in dramatic fashion to pull off the upset, 25-20 and take the match in four, 3-1.
Congrats to @sundevilvb on their upset win over No. 5 Washington! #SunDevilPride-- ASU_Baseball (@ASU_Baseball) November 22, 2012
Macey Gardner's 19 kills led both squads.
ASU is now 20-37 against Washington dating back to 1982. This is the first win against Washington since 2004 and the first win in Seattle since 2002.
This is the second time ASU had beaten a ranked opponent this season, the first being a sweep of No. 6 USC on Nov. 2 in Tempe.
This is the first ranked opponent ASU has beaten on the road since upsetting No. 2 Cal, 3-2, on Nov. 24, 2010.
Jason Watson has grabbed seven wins against ranked opponents in his five years at ASU. The most wins vs. ranked teams in a single season under Watson was 2010, with three.
ASU's 19 wins leading into its final regular season match on Friday is the most under Jason Watson.
This is the most victories for the program since it went 19-8 in 1995 - a team that went to the Sweet 16 under Patti Snyder-Park.
This is the most conference wins for ASU since 2002, that team went 15-12 overall and 8-10 in the Pac-10 and finished its season with an appearance in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Erica Wilson is six blocks shy of tying for seventh in career blocks. She ranks 12th in career kills with 1093.
Stephanie Preach is 17 shy of tying for fourth in career digs with 1439. She ranks fifth all-time at ASU. She also jumps to sixth in single-season digs with 581.
Macey Gardner needs seven kills to tie for second in single-season kills records. Has 548.
Allison Palmer has 1380 assists and needs just 33 to tie for fourth in single-season marks.
Alexis Pinson needs just one more block to tie for ninth in season blocks with 106.
Another day of upsets in @pac12 vb.@sundevilvb upsets @uwvolleyball @wsucougars_com hurts @arizonavball chance of postseason #vbscores-- Anne Marie Anderson (@AnneMAnderson) November 22, 2012
Up Next
The Sun Devils host Arizona on Friday for Senior Night at 6 p.m. in Wells Fargo Arena. ASU Athletics will honor Sarah Clause and Erica Wilson on the court before the 6 p.m. start time. Tickets are still available and if you wear gold, you will receive $3 admission!
Senior Night
Arizona State has two seniors on the 2012 roster: Sarah Clause and Erica Wilson. Friday night's match represents the final home contest for Sarah and Erica.
Sarah Clause: Played for the Sun Devils in 2011 after transferring from Long Beach State. During her senior season, Sarah redshirted due to injury but still contributed as a vocal leader on the bench. Her best stats as a Sun Devil have come against this week's opponents, posting five kills at Arizona in 2011 and three digs against Washington also in 2011.
Erica Wilson: Erica has had a tremendous season for ASU, starting her senior campaign off with MVP honors at UTEP's tournament and being named to KU's All-Tournament Team. Coming into her final weekend as a Sun Devil, Erica's name sprinkles the ASU record book in seven categories and is one of only 15 Sun Devils to record over 1,000 career kills. She currently has 1,082.
Marketing Promotions (Friday)
Senior Night: Come support volleyball seniors Sarah Clause and Erica Wilson in their last home game as Sun Devils.
Special Olympics: The Arizona Special Olympics will be attending this match and playing a scrimmage between the second and third sets.
Selection Show
The NCAA Tournament selection show is Sunday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPNU. For more information about the selection show, visit the NCAA website here.


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Event-based systems are well suited for application in sensor networks. Compared to the traditional application domains of event-based systems however sensor networks impose a number of challenging requirements. In this short paper, we present an architecture designed to address these requirements: the CoDED platform for context-dependent event detection.
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Novel style to dress up your everyday wardrobe. As practical as it is pretty, incorporated within this hand tooled leather bag are multiple compartments to keep you organized. At the bottom front is a pony print calf hair panel, surrounded by hand tooled and solid leather.
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Top zip closure. Silver-tone hardware. Signature lining. You'll receive a duster bag to protect your handbag when you're not carrying it. Footed bottom provides stability and elevates the handbag from dirt. Measures 9.5"L x 4"W x 10"H. Handles measure 27" with 11" handle drop. Made of leather with cotton interior. Lifetime vendor warranty against manufacturers defects. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Spot clean interior with soap and damp cloth. Made in Paraguay.


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Update on CharlotteCharlotte is applying for another loan to expand her tailoring business. She will use this 40,000 Kes loan to purchase a new sewing machine for her business. In the future, Charlotte aspires to continue improving her business.
Since taking her last Kiva loan, Charlotte has greatly improved her family's standard of living. She hopes to continue accessing the financial services offered by Yehu and Kiva lenders and she thanks you for your support!
Previous Loan DetailsCharlotte is a widowed woman with six children, all of whom graduated from school. She owns a house that has piped water but not electricity. Her greatest monthly expenses are food, clothing and school fees. For over 40 years, she has operated a tailoring business from home, selling to her ne... More from Charlotte's previous loan »
Additional Information
About Yehu Microfinance TrustThis loan is administered by Yehu Microfinance Trust, which was founded in 1998 as a project of CHOICE Humanitarian Kenya. In July 2007, Yehu became a separate entity from CHOICE and was registered as a trust. Since then, Yehu has expanded to cover over half of Kenya's 13 coastal districts.
Concurrent and Successive Loans
Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 14 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Disbursed:
- Jan 23, 2012
- Listed
- Jan 21, 2012
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- Dec 15, 2012
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Kiva allows our Field Partners to re-use the same photo for individual borrowers that have been posted on Kiva's website once before in a 24 month period, and we allow them to re-use group photos for up to 24 months, provided that 80% of the current group's membership is represented.
Taking, collecting, and uploading photos of borrowers is one of the most challenging elements of using Kiva for our Field Partners. In order to make Kiva easier for Field Partners to use, we have allowed them to post successive and concurrent loans without taking a new photo of the borrower if the criteria above are met.


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Cranberry upside-down cake
Serves 6 to 8
Topping ingredients
6 tbsp. (90 mL) unsalted butter
3 cups (750 mL) fresh cranberries, washed
9 tbsp. (135 mL) maple syrup
1⁄3 cup (75 mL) brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp. (15 mL) lemon zest
Cake ingredients
11⁄4 cups (310 mL) all-purpose flour
21⁄2 tsp. (12 mL) baking powder
1⁄2 tsp. (2 mL) cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp. (1 mL) salt
1⁄4 tsp. (1 mL) nutmeg
3⁄4 cup (175 mL) yellow cornmeal, preferably coarse
1⁄3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
6 tbsp. (90 mL) melted unsalted butter
3⁄4 cup (175 mL) buttermilk
1⁄4 cup (60 mL) orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed
1⁄2 tsp. (2 mL) vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp. (15 mL) lemon zest
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, set aside. Butter and flour an 8-inch, nonstick cake pan, set aside.
In a large, heavy-based skillet, melt butter for topping over medium heat until it sizzles. Add cranberries and cook gently until shiny, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients for topping and cook, stirring frequently, until cranberries are softened but still retain their shape, about 5 minutes. Remove cranberries with a slotted spoon and transfer onto the prepared baking sheet. Set syrup mixture aside. When cranberries are slightly cooled, spread evenly over bottom of cake pan.
Return skillet to medium heat and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Do not overcook syrup or it will burn. Immediately pour over cranberries and let cool.
Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg together in a medium-size bowl. Add cornmeal and sugar; mix well with a fork. In a smaller bowl, add melted butter, buttermilk, orange juice, vanilla, egg and lemon zest. Make a well in dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Gently fold together until batter is just blended. Carefully spread evenly over cranberries.
Place cake pan onto baking sheet, lined with new aluminum foil, and place in oven. (The cake will temporarily rise higher than the pan while it is baking.) Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown or until toothpick comes out clean.
Place on cooling rack for 15 to 20 minutes. Gently slide a plastic knife or spatula around edges of pan to loosen cake. Invert cake pan on a flat plate and let rest upside down for 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove pan. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream or ice cream.
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Gona go "man mode" over the holidays. i need to hit a better standard if i expect myself to compete with so much competition.
Current Residence: united kingdom
Favourite genre of music: rock, but every genre has something good to offer.
Favourite style of art: im a fan of japanese anime and western art
Operating System: mac osx 10.5....sumin sumin dark side
MP3 player of choice: iphone, if on the go otherwise 80g ipod
Favourite cartoon character: lelouch lamperouge
Personal Quote: i will surpass your expectations


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Is Brown Right for You?
If at least two of the following apply to you, you are probably best brunette:
- You're mousy brown now. Your natural color lacks the vibrancy of richer browns and virtually begs to be deepened.
- You want a low-maintenance regimen. Unless you are naturally very blonde, the upkeep for brown hair is fairly easy — and at-home coloring is close to goof-proof, says Julia Youssef, executive director of L'Oréal Paris's Hair Color Technical Center and Product Evaluation.
- Your hair is damaged and dull. Dark hair color reflects light best, hides breakage, and minimizes the flaws of abused tresses.
How to be the best brunette:
1. Match your brown to your haircut. To maximize the impact of your chocolaty color, go deeper and monotone if your hair is nearly all one length. If it's shorter or very layered, make the ends slightly lighter, and weave in high- and lowlights to emphasize the texture of the cut, says Marie Robinson, a colorist at the Sally Hershberger Salon in New York City (clients include Natalie Portman).
2. Go to the extreme. The most striking brunettes today are very dark or quite light, says Robinson. If your hair color is medium in tone, you blend — in a bad way.
3. Coloring at home? Go half-and-half. One of the most common at-home haircoloring errors, according to Robinson, is a brown that's gone orangey, often the result of applying a dye that's too "warm." If it's golden brown you're after, says Robinson, buy one box of golden brown and one box of neutral brown. Mix the two, then use the combo on your hair.
4. Steer clear of hairspray, if possible. Nothing takes the sheen off shiny brunette strands faster than dousing them with hairspray, says Robinson. If you must shellac, follow with a spritz of shine serum.
5. Beware of black. If you want to deepen your brown to anything beyond dark chocolate, visit a professional, says Youssef. Once you go blue-black, there's almost no going back. The only way to lighten up is with a pricey salon procedure that involves lots of damage — to your hair and wallet.
Makeup tips for brunettes:
- Pile on the mascara and make it black. You need dark fringe to balance your dark strands, says Paula Dorf, a celebrity makeup artist.
- Play with jewel tones on your eyes. Brunettes can get away with dramatic eyes.
- If your dark hair makes your complexion appear too pasty, shimmery bronzer is your ticket, says Ross Burton, Lancôme's national artistic director.
MC musts for brunettes:
- Matrix Biolage Earth Tones Natural Brown Color Refreshing Conditioner
- Oscar Blandi Crema Soothing Hair Balm
- Aveda Black Malva Color Conditioner
- Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Shampoo
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Best mobile products of 2012
Mobile is a wide-open category. We narrowed it slightly by excluding mobile PCs from this particular list, but there's plenty else to chew on here. After much consideration, here are the products that the PCWorld and TechHive editors agree are the best that manufacturers had to offer in 2012. This is a subset of theBest 100 Products of 2012. The devices are presented in the order in which the appeared on that list.
Generic Company Place Holder Apple The new iPad Tablet Computer
Rated: Mar 14, 2012 12:00 AM
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Rated: Jul 3, 2012 12:00 AM
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Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight
Rated: Apr 24, 2012 11:02 AM
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover
Rated: Apr 20, 2012 10:00 AM
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Three separate holiday affairs, tenuously connected by their shared destination, are cruisy and bright, though rarely surprising, in the entertaining South Korean criss-crosser "Romantic Island."
Three separate holiday affairs, tenuously connected by their shared destination, are cruisy and bright, though rarely surprising, in the entertaining South Korean criss-crosser "Romantic Island." Released Dec. 24 as a date movie, this amusing pic garnered only mild biz locally, and is too mainstream for most Western festivals. But other Asian markets — especially the Philippines, where the story is mostly set — may be more enthusiastic.Inspired by a gamut of reasons, six Seoulites travel to the island of Boracay, south of Manila, to solve their problems. K-popster-cum-actress Eugene is pitch-perfect as runaway rock star Ga-young, whose hook-up with unemployed geek Jung-hwan (Lee Min-ki) is charming. Strongest thread depicts the melting of CEO bully Jae-hyuk (Hong Sang-soo alum Lee Sun-kyun) by happy-go-lucky free spirit Soo-jin ("Tazza" starlet Lee Soo-kyung, comically delightful). Third strand, about suicidal schlub Joong-shik (Lee Mun-shik), feels superfluous until it belatedly links all three stories. First-timer Kang Chul-woo helms in a slickly straightforward style, and all thesps give enjoyable perfs. Tech credits are up to South Korea's usual high benchmark, though the studio work lacks the vividness of the location scenes.
Romantic Island
South Korea
An SBSi Co. presentation of a DRM Entertainment Co., SBSi Co. production. (International sales: Mirovision, Seoul.) Produced by Lee Jung-sub, Shin Hyung-chul. Executive producer, Lee Nam-ki. Co-producer, Kevin Kim. Directed by Kang Chul-woo. Screenplay, Lee Jung-sub.
Camera (color), Choi Yun-man; editor, Choi Jai-keun; music, Tearliner; art director, Song Hye-jin. Reviewed on DVD, Sydney, April 4, 2009. (In Hong Kong Filmart.) Korean, English, Filipino dialogue. Running time: 105 MIN.
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Fee hikes anger UC students
32% increase likely to get regents' OK
LOS ANGELES Tuition hikes totaling 32 percent will hit University of California students next year under a plan expected to get final approval by the Board of Regents today.
A board committee approved two doses of increases yesterday despite angry pleas from hundreds of students who repeatedly shut down the meeting with protests and songs. There were 14 arrests.
The 175,450 undergraduate students at UC campuses will pay about half of the increase in January and the rest starting in the next academic year. In-state fees for 2010-11 will rise to $11,290, not counting room and board.
The back-to-back increases are among the largest ever approved by regents, in terms of dollar amount. Dwindling state funding has prompted the university system to raise student fees every year except one since 2002. Undergraduates next year will pay more than double what students paid in fall 2003.
UC President Mark Yudof lamented the increases but said the university has no other choice in bridging a $535 million gap stemming from state funding cuts. The 10-campus system has imposed staff furloughs, laid off almost 900 employees, reduced course offerings and implemented a hiring freeze, among other moves.
"It's a very treacherous situation," Yudof told the regents. "The money is simply not there. If it's not there, the only responsible thing for the board to do is to make sure we keep this place operating at the same high level."
The higher fees were tempered by a boost in financial aid options for students. Under a plan approved yesterday, UC undergraduates whose families make less than $70,000 a year will have state, federal and campus financial aid to cover the increases. Nearly 30 percent of UC undergraduates qualify for that aid. Previously the threshold was families earning less than $60,000.
UC's 53,700 graduate students also face steep fee hikes. Business, law and other professional graduate students face an increase of 15 percent in January, and academic graduate students would pay 2.6 percent more. Starting in the summer, all graduate students face additional increases, ranging from 15 percent to 65 percent, depending on the field and campus.
The fee increases, projected to generate $505 million, will help restore some class offerings, recover library hours and end the employee furlough program in September.
The meeting at UCLA grew chaotic when students repeatedly interrupted Yudof and regents.
Three times, regents were forced to stop their discussions and clear protesters from the room. Twelve students and two organizers were arrested after disrupting the meeting. Several sang verses of "We Shall Overcome" before they were handcuffed and escorted out.
Outside the meeting, 300 to 500 students and union employees protested by throwing food, sticks, signs and vinegar-soaked rags at police officers assembled at the entrance, said Nancy Greenstein, director of police and community services for UCLA.
Greenstein said two students and a handful of campus police officers suffered minor injuries. The officers, many dressed in riot gear, were hurt when they attempted to prevent the crowd from storming the building.
Inside the meeting, dozens of student speakers urged regents to vote against the increases, saying they fear that lower-income and minority students will not be able to afford the cost.
"This isn't Wall Street, and the UC students are not here to bail you out. We're here to get an education," UC Irvine freshman Suzanne Kordi told regents. "If these fee increases are approved, I will not be able to afford my education."
Several regents said they must balance dwindling resources with a need to uphold academic standards.
"I understand the burden fee increases place on students and their families," regent Eddie Island said. "But it's more important to see to the long-term quality of this institution."


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