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Mission Statement: The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence, which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.Vision Statement: Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.CourseGGH 326 Resources and PeopleSemesterSP 2011 HOFacultyFox, David P.TitleAssistant Professor of GeographyOffice LocationFindlay-Wakefield Science Hall (SC), Room 004Office HoursM/W 12:00-2:30 pm; T/R 1:00-2:30 pmDaytime email@example.com@email@example.com Pagehttp://www.park.edu/geoSemester DatesJan. 10 - May 6, 2011Class Days--T-R--Class Time8:45-10:00 amCredit Hours3Textbook:
Peter Rogers, Kazi Jalal, & John Boyd
An Introduction to Sustainable Development
1st (2008)
Note: Some additional reading material will be assigned in class. Students will be able to aquire these free of charge through the electronic databases available through the McAfee Memorial Library website. Also, students are strongly encouraged to seek out and bring additional reading material (newspaper/magazine articles, websites, etc.) to the attention of the class. If appropriate, the instructor may require any of these additional reading sources.
Textbooks can be purchased through the Parkville BookstoreAdditional Resources: See Webliography page in the course eCompanion website at www.parkonline.org for any website resources that may be posted throughout the semester.McAfee Memorial Library - Online information, links, electronic databases and the Online catalog. Contact the library for further assistance via email or at 800-270-4347.Career Counseling - The Career Development Center (CDC) provides services for all stages of career development. The mission of the CDC is to provide the career planning tools to ensure a lifetime of career success.Park Helpdesk - If you have forgotten your OPEN ID or Password, or need assistance with your PirateMail account, please email email@example.com or call 800-927-3024Resources for Current Students - A great place to look for all kinds of information http://www.park.edu/Current/.Course Description: This course is an in depth study of the interaction between physical systems and human activities, and their effects on the environment. Topics include: population growth, food, production, water supply, air pollution, and natural resource consumption. 3:0:3Educational Philosophy:
"Education must, then, be not only a transmission of culture but also a provider of alternative views of the world and a strengthener of the will to explore them." -- Jerome S. Bruner
"Education is the art of making [humans] ethical." -- Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
The facilitator's educational philosophy is one of interactiveness based on lectures, readings, quizzes, dialogues, examinations, internet, videos, web sites and writings. My goal is to create a positive, interactive, challenging, engaging, lively, and even (believe it or not) confusing classroom environment. I believe that education is most effective when approached as a process during which the teacher and students share equally in contributing to the learning that takes place. Rather than being the "sage on the stage" or a "fountain of wisdom" (neither of which I am), I will attempt to guide, encourage, and facilitate your learning. In addition, since this is an upper-division course, I intend for it to operate most often like a true seminar class--much like you will experience in graduate school. Therefore, you will be expected to come to class every period having read the assigned material and prepared to discuss, debate, reflect on, analyze, evaluate, and question the readings and other class material every bit as much as I am. Failure to do so, frankly, is just simply not an option.
This course is all about the geographic theme of human-environment interaction. Therefore, it is designed to support the Geography Program's "Environment & Society" Program Competency, which states that our students will be able to: Analyze how human actions modify the physical environment and how physical systems affect humans.
Also, it is critical for you to understand that this may not be the typical type of "geography" class you might be expecting (especially if this is your first geography course since high school!). Rather than focusing simply on where resources are and how we get them to where we want them (which is all fine and good as basic level geographic knowledge about resources), instead we will pay greater attention to one of geography's most important core themes: "human-environment interaction" (or human/cultural ecology, if you prefer), which focuses on how we, as humans, depend on, adapt to, and modify the earth on which we live. An important sub-theme of this course will also be "place-making," i.e., How do we create the world(s) in which we live?" and, even more importantly, "What kind of world do we want to live in/create?" Frankly, there is just no getting around these questions when it comes to discussing geographic perspectives on "resources and people." And with this in mind, you should also be well aware that the concept of sustainability will be a major focus of discussion for this course...obviously since the title of our textbook is "An Introduction to Sustainable Development." This is also an essential point to draw your attention to, since this course is one of the two core required courses for the Geography & Geology Program's Global Sustainability Minor. Therefore, be aware that we will examine these questions, and many other related ones, through the lense of geography. Thus, it will most likely be necessary to first develop a much broader and deeper understanding of this often over-simplified discipline. We will explore the highly interdisciplinary nature of this field and its numerous contributions and applications to helping us cope with and hopefully solve many of our world's most pressing environmental and resource issues.
GGH 326 Resources and People
Fox, David P.
Assistant Professor of Geography
Office Location
Findlay-Wakefield Science Hall (SC), Room 004
Office Hours
M/W 12:00-2:30 pm; T/R 1:00-2:30 pm
Daytime Phone
Web Page
Semester Dates
Jan. 10 - May 6, 2011
Class Days
Class Time
8:45-10:00 am
Credit Hours
Textbooks can be purchased through the Parkville Bookstore
Additional Resources:
McAfee Memorial Library - Online information, links, electronic databases and the Online catalog. Contact the library for further assistance via email or at 800-270-4347.Career Counseling - The Career Development Center (CDC) provides services for all stages of career development. The mission of the CDC is to provide the career planning tools to ensure a lifetime of career success.Park Helpdesk - If you have forgotten your OPEN ID or Password, or need assistance with your PirateMail account, please email email@example.com or call 800-927-3024Resources for Current Students - A great place to look for all kinds of information http://www.park.edu/Current/.
Educational Philosophy:
"Education must, then, be not only a transmission of culture but also a provider of alternative views of the world and a strengthener of the will to explore them." -- Jerome S. Bruner
"Education is the art of making [humans] ethical."
-- Jerome S. Bruner
Instructor Learning Outcomes
Late Submission of Course Materials:
All assessments (assignments, exams, etc.) are expected to be fully completed and submitted by the announced due date and time. Any work completed and/or submitted after the announced deadline may not be accepted for grading. The instructor reserves the right to determine whether or not late work will be accepted and how much of a grade reduction penalty is appropriate depending upon the rationale for the student's lateness and whether or not he/she appropriately notified the instructor in advance of the deadline (or as soon as reasonably possible in the event of an emergency/unforeseen circumstance) with any appropriate documentation that may be requested by the instructor for verification purposes.
Classroom Rules of Conduct:
Course Topic/Dates/Assignments:
*Tentative schedule: The Instructor reserves the right to amend this schedule based on the progress of the course and the needs of the students.
Jan. 10-14
Ch. 1: From Malthus to Sustainable Development
Jan. 17-21
Ch. 2: Challenges of Sustainable Development
Jan. 24-28
Ch. 3: Global Environmental Issues
Jan. 31-Feb. 4
Ch. 4: Sustainable Development Indicators
Assignment #1 due - Feb. 3
Feb. 7-11
Ch. 5: Environmental Assesment
Feb. 14-18
Review & Exam
Exam #1 - Feb. 17
Feb. 21-25
Ch. 6: Environmental Management: Trends & Policies
Feb. 28-Mar. 4
Ch. 7: Legislation, International Law, and Multilateral Environmental Agreements
Mar. 7-11
No classes (SPRING BREAK)
Mar. 14-18
Ch. 8: Social Dimensions & Policies
Mar. 21-25
Ch. 9: The Economics of Sustainability
Assignment #2 - Mar. 24
Mar. 28-Apr. 1
Ch. 10: Sustainability: Externalities, Valuation, and Time Externalities
Apr. 4-8
Review & Exam
Exam #2 - Apr. 7
Apr. 11-15
Ch. 11: Natural Resource Accounting
Apr. 18-22
Ch. 12: The Role of International Financial Institutions
Apr. 25-29
Ch. 13: International Cooperation
Ch. 14: Sustainable Development: Crisis, Conflict, & Compromise
Assignment #3 due - Apr. 28
17 (Finals)
May 5
Final Exam - Thursday, 8:30-10:00 am
Final Exam (CA) - May 5
Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University students and faculty members are encouraged to take advantage of the University resources available for learning about academic honesty (www.park.edu/current or http://www.park.edu/faculty/).from Park University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog Page 92Students will receive a ZERO (i.e., NO CREDIT) for any assignment that has violated the Academic Honesty and Plagiarism policies in any way. In addition, the student may be reported to the Dean for any additional disciplinary action that is deemed appropriate by the university.
Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. from Park University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog Page 92-93ANY INSTANCE OF PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A ZERO (NO CREDIT) FOR THE ASSIGNMENT ON WHICH IT OCCURS. IF YOU ARE AT ALL UNCERTAIN ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT YOU MAY BE COMMITTING PLAGIARISM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ASK THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE SUBMITTING THE WORK FOR GRADING.
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Park University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog Page 95-96
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Media reports on the World Cup proclaimed French player Zinedine Zidane perhaps the greatest soccer player of the past 20 years, so clearly all eyes were on him as yesterday's final match with Italy approached its overtime conclusion and Zidane's career came to close. Just as ABC-TV commentators specualted, Zidane violently head-butting an Italian player and then being ejected has indeed generated global media attention.
While some say the Frenchman was set off by the Italian twisting his nipple, another report says he was called "a terrorist" by Italy's Materazzi. Zidane's agent apparently would only tell the BBC that Materazzi made a "very serious" remark.

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Things to see and do - Sisteron
Leaving for France
Sisteron :
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Where to sleep?
Sisteron Hotel tips
ibis budget Sisteron from44 €Book
Grand Hôtel du Cours from57 €Book
Hôtel de la Citadelle from49 €Book
Sisteron Travel guide
Sisteron : Michelin's recommendations
Located alongside the Durance river, on the Domitian road linking Italy to the Rhône, Sisteron has always been a crossing place. Also a place to discover walks, unless you prefer to enjoy its pleasant artificial lake. In summer, during the famous «Citadelle Nights», animation is at its height.
Tourist attractions Sisteron : Things to see and do
Tour de l'Horloge
Place du Dr-Robert F - 04200 Sisteron
This medieval tower (reconstructed in 1892) had a clock added, and a very beautiful campanile in voluted wrought iron. The inscription reads "steady between its mountains and rivers".
Citadelle de Sisteron
Montée de la Citadelle F - 04200 Sisteron
The keep and the rampart walk date from the 12C. The fortifications, built by Jean Errard, Henri IV's engineer, were reinforced by Vauban. During the visit you will see model handcarts. There are two views: from the terrace is a bird's eye view of th..
Cathedral N.-D.-des-Pommiers-et-Ste-Thyrse
pl. du Gén.-de-Gaulle F - 04200 Sisteron
The cathedral was built inside the pomoerii (a Latin word later distorted into pommiers or "apple trees"), which is to say between the town walls, between 1160 and 1220. With its three naves, it is one of the largest religious buildings in ..
Hotels Sisteron
Hôtel & Restaurant Le Tivoli
21 Place René Cassin F - 04200 Sisteron
Prix Prices from : 68 €
Located in Sisteron close to the Citadelle and 500 metres from an artificial swimming lake, Le Tivoli is a hotel providing free Wi-Fi, a bar with a terrace and private parking. A laundry service is available at an additional cost. Equipped with a pr..
ibis budget Sisteron
1 Allée des Tilleuls F - 4200 SISTERON
The ibis budget Sisteron (formerly Etap Hotel) is just a few minutes from the center of Sisteron, the citadel and Sisteron conference center. If it's tourist attractions you're after, the Verdon Gorge and Serre-Ponçon Lake are close by. This economy ..
Grand Hôtel du Cours
2 Allée de Verdun F - 04200 Sisteron
Located in Sisteron City Centre, a 5-minute walk from the canal, Grand Hôtel du Cours is a 24-hour front desk hotel with a traditional restaurant, a bar and a terrace. The accommodation offers a view of the Vauban Citadel. The air-conditioned rooms ..
Restaurants Sisteron
Grand Hôtel du Cours
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science fair ideas
Candle Lit Energy
Science fair project which measures the amount of heat energy released by a burning candle by calculating how many calories of heat it emits.
Salt Water Energy
Science fair project in which you will create your electricity by making a homemade battery using salt water, a nail, and a copper wire.
Solar Oven Design
A great science fair project on solar oven design that helps kids learn about solar power and solar heating.
The Science of Human Error
In this experiment, you will find out how human error can cause faults in any science task. This includes experiments conducted by famous scientists also.
Testing Glucose Levels
Science fair project that determines which foods and drinks contain the highest amount of glucose.
Turning Hand Warmers into Hot Ice Sculpture
This experiment provides a graphic illustration of the chemical reaction that occurs when you activate a hand warmer.
Laser Jet Toner: a Magnetic Fluid
In this experiment, you experiment with laser jet toner, a magnetic fluid, as it moves, bubbles, and forms unique shapes.
An Alternative to Road Salt
Science fair project which conducts a formal scientific investigation to evaluate different methods of melting roadway ice.
Efficient Solar Energy
Science fair project that examines learn how the angle of incidence affects the efficiency of solar panels. How does a solar cell work?
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I'm trying to find trails within a reasonable drive of Los Angeles that make sense for camping. So either the trailhead is at or near a camping spot or the trail is good for an overnight pack-in trip (as in you bike in with gear and camp along the trail).
I've been looking at socalmtb.com but it's hard to tell much about the trails besides how to get there.
Basically I'd like to go backpacking but with my mtb.


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ASTRID is a specialized telecom operator that provides the development, management and maintenance of a hi-tech mobile radio communications network for voice and data transmission (TETRA). ASTRID's mission is to provide efficient communications services to Belgium's emergency and security services. ASTRID is a federal and local council initiative.
Belgian authorities have achieved new levels of efficiency using ASTRID's network, with radio, telephone and Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) fully and seamlessly integrated in a single environment.
ASTRID has put an end to traditional communication barriers between the police, firefighters, emergency medical services, and other public or even private safety professionals. Numerous new applications enhance operational efficiency, including data and image transmission, message encryption, GPS and high-volume remote use of databases.
Thanks to the nationwide digital network and control rooms, ASTRID is bringing about a drastic improvement in the communications of emergency and security organizations.
From the 1980's, Belgian emergency and security services became increasingly dissatisfied with their obsolete analogue radio equipment.
The police, for example, experienced poor voice quality. Messages were sometimes partially or even totally incomprehensible, leading to possible compromises in security. Some people would receive radio messages that were not directed at them.
The analogue systems could not consult the authorities' extensive databases for information on people, vehicles and weapons and they were also prone to unlawful eavesdropping, putting citizens and officers at risk.
During major incidents, each participating service would communicate using different frequencies, making any kind of co-ordination impossible - officers were reduced to using megaphones to communicate or to have several radios for each frequency. The different frequencies were also overloaded, so that only the service with the most powerful transmitters was able to communicate. Clearly, the situation was unacceptable.
In 1998, the Belgian government decided to acquire a shared system for all emergency and security services. The ASTRID company (All-round Semi-cellular Trunked Radio communication network with Integrated Dispatching) operates and maintains the system.
Today, the ASTRID network covers the whole of Belgium. A nationwide paging network complements the radio communication services.
The ASTRID network was sized to give all users maximum resources. The network provides permanent radio contact whatever the radio user's location.
The network enables communications between police forces of different areas or between police, fire fighters, emergency services, and other organizations, such as energy suppliers and money transport companies. Operational needs are no longer limited by technical possibilities.
As well as providing clear spoken messages, ASTRID also provides wide radio coverage, even in tunnels and some buildings with thick walls.
When a phone call from a citizen in need comes in the control room, the operator sees the address and map details on the screen even before answering the call, as well as the locations of the nearest available patrols.
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What would you do if you were Chiz?
"I would talk to Heart's parents," said one senator (Trillanes) of the other (Escudero), both of whom happen to be in the same race for reelection.
Senator Antonio Trillanes' advice to Senator Chiz Escudero, who has a little problem with the parents of his sweet Heart, was cheered by "Bulong Pulungan" at Sofitel last Tuesday. To those in the lunch crowd who were waiting for him to lighten up, his heartfelt reply was it, the moment they had been waiting for, to see if there was a human or feeling side to him. His eyes widened when he heard their chuckles and squeals (of parental delight), and for the first time during his time in the hot seat, he broke into a real smile.
Senator Trillanes had another reason to smile, being no. 11 in the latest SWS survey, the same ranking that put him in the Senate in 2007 with 11 million votes. He had a lot of stories to share with Bulong, but three out of the four were strictly off the record. So there, the defense establishment, politicians, analysts, and professional gossip-mongers will have to wait for his book, if and when it will be published, for the record – a tell-all unraveling the inside stories and back stories to Oakwood, Peninsula, Scarborough, names with an exotic ring to them.
As sure as the senator who's married to Arlene, a fellow-PMAyer, is confident of reelection, there's a newbie candidate at the bottom, no. 30-33, Greco Belgica, whose friends are hard put to smelling the remotest likelihood of victory. And yet the US-educated Mr. Belgica's advocacy is as plain as simplifying the tax structure.
The candidate would work to scrap the individual income tax and replace it with a uniform tax rate no higher than 10 percent, whether income is personal or business, on the theory that making it simple for the taxpayer to pay means making it easy for gov't to collect more. The only problem I see here is that the scheme is too Utopian, not long-winded enough for our soap-opera mentalities.


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Mormon Church Pissed Over Five Wives Vodka
The Latter-day Saints have gotten it banned in Idaho State liquor stores.
The Mormon church is steamed up over a brand of vodka dubbed Five Wives, so much so that they've gotten it banned in Idaho State liquor stores. As everyone knows, Mormons don't drink, and they certainly don't practice polygamy anymore, the church has been quick to point out (uh, what about Big Love?). Polygamy Porter beer is still for sale in Idaho, so Five Wives' maker, Ogden's Own Distillery, finds the snub unfair; they've launched a "Free the Five Wives" campaign in revolt. Anyway, free publicity, right? If you're curious, there's video about the vodka below. [NYDN]
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Two West Pittston fires ruled arson
WEST PITTSTON — The cause of two fires at a vacant home in West Pittston has been ruled arson.
A fire first broke at 845-847 Foundry St. — a double-block residence — at about 11 p.m. Saturday, according to fire Chief John Hood. The first fire was a small blaze that hit the home's right side, Hood said.
However, upon crews returning to the residence again at 2:15 a.m. Sunday on the report of a new fire, the home was fully engulfed.
"The house is a total loss, it's gotta be ripped down," Hood said.
Damage was done to much of the two-story residence: police tape had surrounded the residence Sunday with windows either boarded up or torn out, along with burn marks to the home's front roof and all throughout the side and back of the home.
Hood said the home was for sale, as made clear by a Century 21 Real Estate sign on the front lawn. No injuries were reported.
It is unclear how the fire started, and Hood said he does not believe the cause of the second fire to be rekindling, as a fire marshal's unit investigating the scene determined the cause of each fire to be arson. The name of the homeowner has not been released and the investigation is continuing.
Responding units were from West Pittston, Avoca, Duryea, Exeter, Hughestown and Pittston.
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The Blue Hourby Alicia Bock
Available in natural wood, black or white frames, our 10" diameter unique Wall Clocks feature a high-impact plexiglass crystal face and a backside hook for easy hanging. Choose black or white hands to match your wall clock frame and art design choice. Clock sits 1.75" deep and requires 1 AA battery (not included).
The Eiffel Tower, Paris France. Photographed by Alicia Bock.
love the framing!
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Thank you ladies!
Absolutely love this! Such beautiful colors... I have a similar shot (as in I think we were literally standing on the same street corner!!), and honestly, when I am looking to hang it on my wall, I will buy yours instead, LOL! Fabulous...
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this is gorgeous, my dream is to go there
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Baseball Defeats Holy Cross On The Road, 4-3
April 3, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. - Junior starting pitcher Jim Cassidy (Medway, Mass.) surrendered only one run on three hits in seven innings of work to lead the University of Massachusetts (5-11) over the College of the Holy Cross (2-14) by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon. The win moves UMass Head Coach Mike Stone one step closer to a milestone, as it was win number 499 of his UMass career. Cassidy (1-1) struck out five Crusaders and walked three. Junior Aaron Smith (Westfield, Mass.) pitched the ninth inning to earn his third save of the season. The Minutemen offense was led by sophomore Adam Tempesta (Brockton, Mass.), who drove in two runs and scored once.
Cassidy and Holy Cross starter Kevin Beglane would keep the game scoreless until UMass broke through in the third frame. Junior first baseman Andy Tuetken (Smithfield, RI) led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice by senior Travis Munsey (Durham, NH). After an out, shortstop Lou Proietti (Hamilton, Ont.) would hit into a fielder's choice that plated Tuetken.
The 1-0 UMass lead would last until the home half of the fifth. Tyler Stampone and Kyle Lister started things off with back-to-back singles for Holy Cross. With Crusaders at first and third, Tim Hughes hit into a 4-6-3 double play that pushed across the first Holy Cross run to make it 1-1 game.
The Minutemen started the top of the seventh inning with back-to-back singles of their own by Munsey and Ryan Franczek (Chicopee, Mass.). Both runners then moved into scoring position on a double steal with one out. Tempesta then ripped a single down the rightfield line that scored them both. Some sloppy play by the Crusaders kept the inning going for UMass as Tempesta advanced to second on a wild pitch. Bryan Adamski (South Deerfield, Mass.) followed that up by hitting a ball to third base that was misplayed by both the third baseman and leftfielder to allow Tempesta to come around and score the fourth UMass run.
Mitchell Eilenberg (Brooklyn, NY) came in to relieve Cassidy to start the eighth and Holy Cross tried to mount a comeback against the sophomore right-hander. Hughes led the inning off with a double down the rightfield line. Eilenberg would appear to settle down by striking out two straight Crusaders looking. Jamie Aldrich then reached base on an error. Matt Perron took advantage by doubling to left to score two unearned runs for Holy Cross and make it one run game at 4-3.
Smith came in to close out the game in the ninth and hit the first batter he saw. He would recover to induce a double play and a ground out to end the game and seal UMass' fifth victory of the season.
Coach Stone will go after win number 500 on Friday when the Minutemen host their home opener at 3 p.m. on Earl Lorden Field. Fans that can't make it to the game can follow the action on Gametracker and listen live at UMassathletics.com.
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When they said they were boarding Group 2 now for Quito, he turned to me and said he didn't know a word of Spanish.
It doesn't matter, that's what I said to my husband. Gratitude is a language you speak with your hands, the way you form the vowels and spaces of your life and we could all learn it together.
We'd just fly straight into the dark, fly high on health and all this grace and our bags right full and we'd speak love and isn't love always what's understood? It isn't. The man I married, he knew that, but he nodded anyways and opened his passport to his unsmiling mug. The flight attendant approved. We flew.
Outside of Quito, our translator with Compassion International, he takes us to Bianca's house. She waves for us to come in, sit down. The translator doesn't have to translate the look in her eyes. We sit in her 2-room cement block house with a dirt floor. The one sleeping room, with its two beds for six people, it has a hole covered with plastic to let in the light. The living room, it has the open door. When the translator asks about bathroom facilities, Pedro points up the hill.
We want these kids to have a better life than us, Bianca tells us this. The translator passes on her lines, bits of her throbbing heart. They need to get a real education and be professionals and not live like this. She waves her hand and sometimes you can almost taste the scent of it in your mouth, the thick desperation on a woman, a cheap and heavy perfume.
Their oldest, Damian, he sits on the edge of the bed. He says he wants be a lawyer. He says it, his face turned towards that plastic patch of light in the concrete. I'm a bit wild to hand him hope. What I've got is a Spanish Children's Bible. I smile, nod yes, I believe, ask if he could he read a few pages for us? He gropes hard along the lines, the letters losing him. My throat's burning with the smothering scent of this place.
Pedro says it quiet, that Damian's failed a few years. But he'll have Damian try to read a few of the glossy pages to them every night. It will have to be Damian because I can't read, Pedro points to his chest. The man can't read. Yes, I say, watching how Pedro clutches the Bible to his chest. Yes. Learning a language, this can be unspeakably hard.
I don't know how many years I have been trying to learn "eucharisteo."
It's only one word.
It means thanksgiving in Greek. My life's struggling to pronounce it, that word that's set like the unexpected crown jewel in the center of Christianity, right there at the Last Supper before the apex of the Cross. When Jesus takes the bread, gives thanks for it, that's the word for his giving thanks: eucharisteo. It's like a language lesson: in that word for thanksgiving, eucharisteo, are the roots of charis, grace, and chara, joy. If you can take all as grace, give thanks for it, therein is always joy. Eucharisteo – grace, gratitude, joy – one word that God in flesh acted out when he took the cup.
Just one Greek that may decode the essence of really living – but who reads this world eucharistically?
Are the people of God losing our ability to speak eucharisteo, speak thanks in all things, live eucharistically for all things?
What happens to a culture of Christians if we don't speak the tongue taught by God when He took the bread of suffering? If we lose our language, relegate it to one day, a short season – we, the people commanded to give thanks for all things, won't we lose who we are?
Gratitude, this isn't a one-day-a-year language, but the mother-tongue of the people saved by their Father. Yet in a world that's captivated by bad news not The Good News, that sees the wrong in everything, who daily braves the language of eucharisteo, the dialect of doxology?
Who shrugs off the mislabel of Pollyanna and picks up their cross and counts their blessings, counts the cost and counts it all joy?
Forget that making thanksgiving more than a holiday but a way of life by keeping a gratitude list is scientifically proven to decrease anxiety, enrich relationships and make you 25% happier. (Instead of buying ourselves more things we think we have to have to be happy, why wouldn't we write down thanks for things we already have – which guarantees us to be 25% happier? Why is it easier to seemingly buy our joy than to give thanks to God who is our Joy? Pens and grateful perspectives are a lot cheaper – and guaranteed.) True, you can just forget the overwhelming science behind the daily, intentional giving thanks. But does that mean we are forgetting the God behind it – who has given us everything?
Before we leave their home, we ask to take photos with Pedro, Bianca, the children. We have to step outside, find enough light. We stand close together, in solidarity, and the photographer gets us all in the frame. In all the photos, Pedro clutches the children's Bible to his chest. A man who can't read, who treasures what he doesn't understand. Pedro stands with that Bible like a man pledging allegiance.
I look over at Pedro. And I'm the one pledging – that I will not forget the dirt floors and the plastic windows and the ordinary extravagance of food and how one mother longed to get what I took for granted. I pledge to learn eucharisteo and thank God even when grace speaks a language I can't decipher and I vow not to further the wounds of the world by neglecting to give thanks for every grain of goodness, for every grace that falls, for every gift bestowed. I pledge allegiance to God and to my Father-tongue of gratitude and to giving, for this is what those who give thanks do, they do thanks because it's a verb, and thanksgiving in Hebrew, towdah, it literally means an extension of the hand.
I can't turn away from Pedro with his 2 beds and a bench and 4 kids and a wife and his arms around the Word of God and we will do war with the dark by never ceasing to count the blessings of the Cross and of the enough and of determined love, never ceasing to unleash lips again and again and again in full-bodied thanksgiving, and gratitude it can step straight out of the shadows of little to enlighten us to how much we really have.
We fly home. And the good man I married, he turns to me as we deplane and says it quiet, that he learned only one word in the four days with families and drivers and translators.
"Gracias. That's the only word I learned. Gracias."
He says it with his hands, says it like Pedro said it the end when he held the Bible and shook our hands goodbye, Gracias. Like Christ said it at the Last Supper, eucharisteo.
"Is it the only word we need to know?"
He nods, our lives learning the language of grace, the way the body bends and says yes and thanks and amen.


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Arugula and Mâche Salad with Chèvre Toasts (serves 6)
Arugula has a pleasant bitterness and mâche has a nutty tang. In this lovely first course, each is complemented by smooth goat's cheese, dried figs and toasted hazelnuts. Use fresh hazelnuts, if possible, or shelled whole ones (Photo above).
For dressing
3 tbsp. (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. (5 mL) salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) sugar
For salad
4 cups (1 L) each arugula and mâche
6 oz. (170 g) mild chèvre (goat's cheese)
2 tbsp. (25 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 skinny baguette, sliced diagonally into 18 pieces, 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick
6-8 dried figs, sliced 1/2 cup (125 mL)
lightly toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and 1/2 cup of oil. Whisk in salt, pepper and sugar; adjust seasoning to taste. Set to one side.
Wash, trim and thoroughly dry greens. Toss together in another large bowl until well combined. In a small bowl, using the back of a fork, soften cheese with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it's of spreading consistency.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush both sides of baguette slices with remaining olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 5 minutes or until just golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Slowly drizzle dressing over greens (you may not need all of it) and toss lightly. Arrange greens on salad plates. Evenly scatter nuts and figs on top.
Spread softened cheese on warm toasts. Garnish each salad with three chèvre toasts. Serve immediately.
Food & Entertaining - Garden to Table
Three recipes for your salad greens
Use those leafy veggies for more than just your standard salads
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The McKenzie Method is an active patient treatment philosophy that emphasizes prevention and intervention and encourages patients to have control of their own treatment. The physical therapist evaluates the patient's condition to determine if they are a candidate for MDT. Patients are then educated on self-treatment and if able, allowed to manage their own pain, reducing the number of trips to a therapist. Certified McKenzie MDT practitioners must participate in educational updates every three years to remain current with practice trends and enhance their skills.
"Many patients we see in physical therapy have a diagnosis of neck or low back pain," said Holly Klingenberg, PT, DPT, director of Seton Health Physical Rehabilitation. "Having McKenzie therapists at each of our three locations allows both the patient and referring physician to have confidence that pain will be reduced quickly, returning the patient to their daily activities."
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WGD (Worlds Greatest Dog) Cinci Redstocking "Loki", born: Jan. 22, 1999, RIP November 13, 2011
"Lars" Chilian with the Rainmaker, born: Feb. 2, 2010
"That which you manifest is before you" (The Art of Racing in the Rain)
"Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take everything you have ... The course of history shows that as a government grows, liberty decreases." Thomas Jefferson
Regardless of what anyone thinks of Tebow as a football player, I believe the guy is an outstanding human being. I just saw a segment on ESPN where Tebow went out of his way to make things better for a disabled 16 year old life long Gator fan. I personally know someone who's severely disabled son attends FSU and has been befriended by Tebow. He doesn't have to do these things but it sure makes life a little brighter for others who are less fortunate then we are.
Back to Tebow. Today, he does not have the passing skills of a NFL quarterback. I wonder what the reaction would be if a Muslim player prostrated towards Mecca after each score and proclaimed his love for Allah at post game press conferences? Or a Buddhist... I like to thank Buddha for my blessings.
What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
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What its prominence suggest, and what all science confirms is that the dog is a creature of the nose- A. Horowitz.
Ya'll were talking about Joe Kapp earlier. Here's a funny as hell video taken last Friday of 73 yr old Kapp throwing trading fists and cane shots with 73 year old Angelo Mosca at a CFL Grey Cup banquet. Apparently there's still some bad blood over the 1963 Grey Cup where Mosca injured Kapp's teammate with a late hit. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kThLSiykiHY
I'll take the river down to still water and ride a pack of dogs.
Maybe Tebow can figure a way to throw it to himself.
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M&K's SHR Prime Black Angus
M&K's Miss Jessie Girl JH
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Mike Whitworth
Thants what you get SD fans,,, fer your low rent chant!!
It is far easier to spit on the work of others than it is to produce something better yourself.
Brynmoors Prairie Sage JH (Sage) Just a dang fool huntin Dawg
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My Christian Name is Michael Baker..
I have gone by "Gooser" since I was a "gossling"
Tebow can thank the Denver D for giving up an average of 13 points over the last several games
Hitler did not have to destroy democracy; he merely took advantage of the decay of democracy and at the critical moment obtained the support of many to whom, though they detested Hitler, he yet seemed the only man strong enough to get things done. F. A. Hayek from his book, "The Road To Serfdom".
with Tebow as the starter the Broncos are 5-1....Elway would get laughed out of town if they were to trade or draft a QB in the early rounds..they might bring in another veteran for backup but the job is now Tebow's to lose


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Google shopped the DFGT and the Logitech listing indicated it's in stock so I navigated to it, put it in my cart, chose next day delivery, and stopped short of entering my credit card info.. At no time during the process did the Logitech site indicate the DFGT was out of stock. If I actually order it will I suddenly be informed that it is, in fact, not in stock? Seems like there has been a lot of misinformation and lack of updates regarding availability.
I ordered mine on Thursday evening and it shipped Friday. I chose the free shipping so it will be here tomorrow, but the tracking shows it's already in Indianapolis, 50 miles from me. So I think they have them in stock and ready to ship.
Well that's good to know, I ordered mine on friday and I haven't gotten a confirmation about the tracking number yet. Hope it gets shipped before they get sold out again
Yeah. I got mine late the next night. So I would check about 8 tonight or so.
So, this begs the question:
When will online and B&M retailers have them in stock?
Wow, probably not soon since I noticed they just marked them out of stock once again. That is crazy.
I would highly recommend buying and not sitting on it too long when they are indeed 'In Stock'. I contemplated on buying mine, my heart really wants the G27 but for it not being 100% compatible with GT5 I'll hold off. I got the email last night that it was shipped. So I'm glad I jumped on the opportunity as soon as I saw they were available.
My bills will be behind for a little while, but I'm sure it would be worth it. Always dreamt of having a wheel.
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What is it with this company?! It's now March 1st and the wheel is still not available! Grrrrrrr! I just completed my Racing Seat and am ready for a decent wheel. Maybe I'll just shell out more money for the Thrustmaster 500. I've never had problems with Thrustmaster wheels before; but $600 is a bit steep!


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I'm looking for a frame with asymmetrical seatstays to make my next fixed.
I am hoping to spend less than $500 for it (edit: the frame). Does anyone
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looking for in used to find this? I saw a bike with these yesterday and I am
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Store Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm
Located north of the Golf Dome, behind Unistop
M & M Sausage and Meats was originally started in 2003 by brothers Bob and Terry Moszer. Bob would work the store full time while Terry continued to work his current job and work at the store part time. With the help of one more full time employee, they were in business.
Now, years later, with the help of 3 full time employees, Bob continues to satisfy his customers with quality products and service.


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While I was looking around for some review of recent linux distribution I found this nice blog: http://mylinuxexplore.blogspot.it/ it's a blog dedicated to Linux Distro review and for what I've read the articles are really well made and accurate, so in short take a look at this great blog by arindam sen.
Here I've republished his last article by Zorin OS, a good distribution that I suggest to people that try for the first time Linux.
Zorin OS has a lot of takers in the new Linux converts from Windows. Recently, Zorin OS released it's 9th version based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with 5 years of support. For users who are familiar with Zorin, the release notes states of some incremental improvements over it's predecessors, namely:


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About Southern Flora
"Southern Flora" is Established in the year of 1999. Souther Flora is a supplier of Fresh cut Flowers in all over Southern Part of India. Also we are supplying our products majorly in southern regions like major like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Chennai. We are looking queries from Salem, Hosur, Salem, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore.
Despite being a new entrant in the industry, our organization has established a strong foothold in the market by Retailing and wholesaling Cut Flowers.The products offered by us are procured from reputed Farmers of the farm and maintaining the Quality of the Flowers. Our company is offering a number of innovative, beautiful and eye-catching products to its customers. We also hold expertise in providing customized products as per specifications provided by our customers.
We are supplying our products majorly in southern regions like major like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Chennai.
"We aim towards offering a highly satisfying range of fresh flowers or fruits and sweets. We are committed to customer satisfaction and constantly strive towards enhancement of our products and services. We value all our customers and look forward to provide them with excellent services at all times and deliver them the best blooms ever."
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We are a distinguished retailer and wholesaler of a wide variety of Cut Flowers. Along with that, our company is also engaged in offering flower decoration services on various occasions as per the theme and choice suggested by clients.
Our products catalog comprises:
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Our company holds expertise in offering decorative solutions on a number of occasions ranging from birthdays to anniversaries. We make sure the prompt delivery of flowers while retaining their natural look and fragrance. Our florist hold expertise to retain the original properties of flowers in its full bloom. These professionals are known to create innovative and eye-catching decorative ideas as per the occasion and budget of the customers. Our company is offering creative flower decorations, done with 100% natural and fresh flowers. We are known to provide high quality personalized decorations to suit the every occasion. In order to retain the appeal and freshness of the flower, we offer best packaging solutions to our customers.
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PADRES NOTES: Stauffer won't pitch again this year
SAN DIEGO ---- Ross Ohlendorf's stay in the rotation, at least at the moment, has come to an end. Tim Stauffer won't be a replacement at any point this season.
Limited to just one start all season due to a strained flexor tendon in his left elbow, Stauffer said Saturday that he is considering surgery after his second attempt at a comeback has stalled.
"I'm just weighing some options now," said Stauffer, who added that an MRI taken Friday did not reveal anything out of the ordinary. " ... (Surgery) is probably the next step ---- open it up and see what's going on. I'm not expecting it to be a ligament. It could be something very minor that's throwing everything off, or it could be more than that.
"We really won't know until we go in there and take a look."
Issues with Stauffer's elbow knocked him from his opening day assignment in April and again sent him to the disabled list after he made one start in May. The shoulder soreness that cropped up in his latest rehab outings was likely related to compensating for his elbow, he said.
The fourth overall draft pick in 2003, Stauffer missed the entire 2008 season with a torn labrum and has dealt with a number of injuries throughout his career before appearing in 32 games with the Padres in 2010, when he got his first real crack at the rotation.
He went 6-5 with a 1.85 earned-run average that year and 9-12 with a 3.73 ERA last year over 31 starts.
Needless to say, Stauffer's 2012 campaign has been a frustrating one.
It also might be his last in a Padres uniform. After earning $3.2 million last year in arbitration, he is a non-tender candidate considering his injury history.
"Whatever happens, happens," said Stauffer, the longest-tenured player in the organization. "I'm not worried about that right now. I'm just trying to get healthy and get on the field somewhere."
Stauffer said he'd make a decision on his next step next week after conferring with the Padres' medical and training staffs. With a four-to-six month recovery window for the procedure in question ---- not Tommy John surgery ---- Stauffer has a shot at a full season in 2013 if he elects to undergo surgery soon.
"The sooner, the better," Stauffer said. "If I can get a five-, six-week head start on the offseason, it should be good to go by spring training or pretty close to it."
Street improving
Huston Street was walking noticeably better in the clubhouse Saturday. He's even resumed throwing ---- a football that, is.
Out with a calf strain, Street was able to throw a football from 40 yards. He was also expecting to ride a stationary bike, signs of his first real progress since sustaining the injury last weekend in Pittsburgh.
"It's gotten a lot better in the last 48 hours," Street said. "Four days into it, I was pretty discouraged. Three days later, it's been a full week now, and I've seen a lot of improvement. ...
Street, however, has yet to pick up a baseball, increasing the likelihood that his stay on the disabled list will last longer than 15 days.
"I think you'd have to agree with that at this point," he said.
Ohlendorf optioned
The Padres optioned Ohlendorf to Triple-A Tucson and recalled right-hander Nick Vincent (Ramona High).
Ohlendorf lasted just 2 1/3 innings Friday and allowed eight earned runs, pushing his ERA to 7.58. He has allowed six earned runs or more in three of his last four starts and has surrendered 61 hits and 24 walks in 48 2/3 innings this year.


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I think photopass do resort photoshoots don't they? and some of them seem really good
do they do park photoshoots as well?
We do the photopass each time. Very good photos. They even do some special effects in the pics. We also had several pictures that were in our package that we didn't have taken. you know like Mickey in front of something.
Jack Sparrow: Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid.
The last info I have on the private photoshoots.....but please note that the prices would probably have risen a little by now.
Disney Resorts Private Photo Shoot - You can arrange for private 30 minute photo sessions with a Disney's PhotoPass photographer at the Grand Floridian, Beach Club, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge (Please note that Saratoga Springs is no longer offered. It's expected to be moved to the Contemporary Resort but no time line has been offered at this time). The sessions includes around 40 photos (limited only by time) taken around the picturesque resorts and their beaches.
Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session Photo Package - For a price of $49.95, you will get your choice of one of the following packages: (A) 8x10 (2), 5x7 (3); (B) 5x7 (2), 4x6 (4 sets of 2); (C) 5x7 (7). You will be able to choose the pose for each print, so you can have up to 5 different poses for Package A, up to 6 different poses for Package B and up to 7 different poses for Package C
Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session PhotoCD - For a price of $99.95, you will get your choice of photo package as explained above plus all of the photos on a PhotoCD.
For guests who have either pre-purchased Disney's PhotoPass PhotoCD or have purchased the PhotoCD in the parks, the session will be available for $70.
Reports from guests who have participated in the photo sessions are overwhelmingly positive. Available times are seasonal, starting daily at 8 am until 7 pm or sunset, whichever comes first. Call 407-824-1700 to make reservations up to 30 days in advance or for additional information.
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Thank you for all this ^^^^ information! I was also hoping to get a few "family-esque" pictures while we are there. I need to research the Photopass a little more - I have ready just the basics on it, but it really sounds like it's worth it to get it and have some great pictures as well.
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Things to see and do - Chimay
Leaving for Belgium
Chimay :
Unmissable tourist sites
Where to sleep?
Chimay Hotel tips
Le Grand Rêve - Villa Adélaïde from85 €Book
Chimay Travel guide
Chimay : Michelin's recommendations
The little town of Chimay lies at the foot of the "Hainaut boot", on the southern edge of the Rance forest. The bridge over the River Eau Blanche offers a fine view of its famous castle. Chimay also has memories of Froissart, author of well-known Chronicles in the 14C and Mme de Tallien, one of the most beautiful women of the 18C and 19C, best known for having encouraged Tallien to overthrow Robespierre.
Tourist attractions Chimay : Things to see and do
Grand-Place B - 6460 Chimay
This Renaissance castle's bluish grey limestone façade lies at the end of a vast esplanade. It has belonged to the Camarans since 1804. The drawing room has portraits of François-Joseph de Camaran's third wife, Mme de Tallien. Her first son had the R..
Aquascope de Virelles, r. du Lac 42 B - 6460 Virelles
This 100-ha nature reserve, surrounded by woods, is Belgium's largest natural stretch of water. The popular leisure area provides restaurants, pedal-boat hire and a children's playground.
St Peter and St Paul Collegiate Church
Grand-Place B - 6460 Chimay
This 16C freestone church has retained a fine 13C chancel housing a recumbent figure of Charles de Cro (chamberlain and godfather to Charles V) and four plaques in memory of famous members of the De Chimay family. Note the fine 17C choir stalls and a..
Hotels Chimay
Le Grand Rêve - Villa Adélaïde
Rue de Forges 10 B - 6460 Chimay
Located in the natural surroundings of south-Hainaut, Le Grand Rêve offers rooms with free WiFi, a hot tub and private bathroom. Chimay centre is 300 metres away. Free private parking is available on site. Each room has a flat-screen TV and some roo..
Restaurants Chimay
Le Grand Rêve
rue Forges 10 B - 6460 Chimay
Chez Edgard et Madeleine
rue Lac 35 B - 6461 Virelles
Four generations of the same family have served customers here. Edgard and Madeleine will lay a bourgeois or regional table of dishes for you.
L'Attrape Loup
r. Rocroi 102 B - 6464 Baileux
This restaurant, set along a road through a pine forest, gets in name from a nearby Trappist abbey and brewery. Mrs Leloup offers a traditional menu in a rustic decor. There is a terrace facing the woods.
rue du Four 30 B - 6460 Chimay
A flight of stone steps leads to the gatekeeper's house of Chimay castle. Crossing the threshold, you enter a modern restaurant whose interior is adorned with arabesques and the occasional designer detail. The cuisine is equally inventive, based on e..


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2013 Legislature: Testimony in favor of education transparency bill
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Md. delegate to discuss boat crash as trial nears
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -
A Maryland state delegate accused of operating a powerboat while drunk plans to discuss the charges against him as he prepares to stand trial.
The Capital of Annapolis reports that Del. Don Dwyer will hold a news conference Monday, one day before his trial in Annapolis is scheduled to start.
Dwyer, an Anne Arundel County Republican, is charged in a boating crash on the Magothy River last August that injured multiple people.
Dwyer, who is seeking re-election, has admitted being drunk at the time of the crash.
He has said he began drinking heavily as a result of a separation from his wife and because he felt betrayed by fellow lawmakers who voted in support of gay marriage legislation.
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Demon Rumm (Loveswept, #197) by Sandra Brown
Kristin Rumm is writing a book about her husbands life and his work.
There is a movie that is coming out about it with Ryan North playing the major role. He moves into her beachfront house so he can get a feel for the hero.
He finds himself very attracted to her an she leans into him as well...
He agrees to do the stunt himself, the crash that had ended her husbands life. Something doesn't go just right and his gloves are smoldering and he's on his way to the hospital...
He had cuddled her the night before when she cried out because of the nightmare of when her husband had died. She keeps reliving it and now she delivered the script changes to the set and saw the crash again for herself.
She still has questions about the original crash and is able to visit the airport and ask those who were on duty more questions to help ease her mind..and they are able to reenact his time at home prior to the crash..
Hot steamy sex scenes and I especially liked the house layout-the dining room specifically where it hangs over the cliff with 3 walls open to the ocean scene below.
Typical early contemporary Brown. The characters make or break her books.
Kirsten Rumm's flamboyantly heroic husband is dead. His life story is being filmed. Still tormented by his death, Kirsten's struggling with the screenplay - and now the lead actor wants to come stay with her to, he says, learn the man behind the hero. Rylan North is a man who knows what he wants - and goes after it. But can he convince Kirsten that he's after more than a character... that his real goal is her heart?
Soppy drivel.
I like bodice rippers and enjoyed the hot wetness etc. Really fun way to spend an afternoon. Sandra Brown has written some very exciting mystery filled books, which only shows she has a tremendous writing talent. May I recommend "The Switch" or "Chill Factor". Not every book has to make a political statement or be a Pulitzer. This is a chick book, deal with it.
Ms. Brown's breasts were surely heaving, straining to break free of the thin fabric holding them in, as she typed this piece of crap. Oh sorry, I got caught up in the persistent lust that permeates every page of this book and seems to be the only mode of interaction for the characters.
That's a bit unfair--there is a story, and the two characters do have identities (sort of)--and there might be some love happening. But it's hard to tell under all the hot wetness, stiffness, etc., with which we are assaulted.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0553576070, Mass Market Paperback)It was the publicity stunt from hell as far as Kirsten Rumm was concerned. She may have been writing the book about her late husband, aeronautical daredevil Demon Rumm, but she didn't see the need to play host to the arrogant bad-boy actor starring in the film version's title role. Still, for the good of the project, Kirsten agreed to share her beachfront home with the impossibly sexy screen idol.
Any other woman would do anything to be in her sandals, but Kirsten wasn't falling for Rylan North, even if he did play his role of male lead to perfection. His down-home charm, his gentleness and virile charisma, might be seducing her in every sense of the word, but he was an actor, after all. Seducing an audience was his job. Rylan could have any woman he wanted. So why was he so desperately pretending to want her?
From the moment he saw her, Rylan North knew that Kirsten Rumm was the woman he'd been waiting all his life to cast as the star in his real-life love story. What did it matter if he was every woman's fantasy if he couldn't get Kirsten to so much as glance his way? He'd caught the look of past hurt behind her sky-blue eyes–a dark secret that shadowed the sparkle. Rylan was determined to find out what tragedy held this passionate woman back from a second chance at love even if it cost him his reputation, his career, and his life. But first he'd have to get Kirsten to act on her instincts . . . and to trust the flesh-and-blood man behind the fantasy.
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Widow Kirsten Rumm falls in live with Rylan North, the handsome actor assigned to play the part of her husband in a film about the late daredevil stunt pilot.
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The wicker baskets boast a selection of pates, French bread, cold meats, cheese and biscuits. The Boschendal wine list is also available and offers a selection of the farm's finest wines. And just to ensure that one's Boschendal picnic experience is absolutely perfect, coffee and dessert are served from the gazebo. The deli also caters for children.
The picnic baskets are catered for at a flat rate per head and booking is essential.
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Open from 12:00 till 15:00 all week.
A great spot for summer lunches. Situated on Môreson wine farm, Bread & Wine is named one of the top 10 restaurants in South Africa (Eat Out 2006 & 2007). Neil Jewell makes and sells wonderful chacuterie (sausages and cured meats) from the shop.Sit under umbrellas looking over the orange tree orchards and eat wonderful food in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.Need to know? Open in summer for lunch from 12h00 - 15h00 Wednesdays to Sundays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. At other times always enquire ahead.
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by Ronda Britt[1]
Research and development expenditures at the nation's 39 federally funded R&D centers (FFRDCs) rose from $15.2 billion in FY 2009 to $16.8 billion[2] in FY 2010, according to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) FFRDC Research and Development Survey. Over $1 billion of the FY 2010 total was supplied by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (table 1). This 10.6% increase is the largest one-year increase since 2002, when expenditures increased 14.5% to $11.5 billion. Between FY 2002 and 2009, FFRDC expenditures increased an average of 5% each year, with the exception of a brief stall in FY 2006 (figure 1).
ARRA = American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; FFRDC = federally funded research and development center.
SOURCE: National Science Foundation/National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, FFRDC Research and Development Survey, FY 2010.
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FFRDCs are privately operated R&D organizations that are exclusively or substantially financed by the federal government.[3] FFRDCs provide the sponsoring federal agencies with capabilities to meet special long-term R&D needs that cannot be met as effectively by existing in-house or by contractor resources. Each FFRDC is operated, managed, and/or administered by a university or university consortium, a nonprofit organization, or an industrial firm, either as an autonomous organization or as a separate operating unit.[4]
Federal funding accounted for 97.3% ($16.4 billion) of the FFRDC's total expenditures in FY 2010. Since 2001 the federal government has consistently provided over 96% of the funding to the FFRDCs each year, and the FFRDCs' federally funded R&D expenditures have increased 69%, from $9.7 billion in FY 2001 to $16.4 billion in FY 2010.
The laboratories, centers, and institutes that are designated as FFRDCs conduct work within a variety of fields, such as physics, engineering, astronomy, computer science, and psychology. Similar to the proportions in previous years, in FY 2010 basic research activities accounted for 39% of total FFRDC R&D expenditures; applied research, 31%; and development, 30%.
Five FFRDCs reported ARRA-funded expenditures of over $100 million in FY 2010: the Jet Propulsion Laboratory ($101 million), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ($113 million), Oak Ridge National Laboratory ($135 million), Los Alamos National Laboratory ($139 million), and the National Cancer Institute at Frederick ($183 million) (table 2). ARRA provided the funding for nearly 30% of the National Cancer Institute's total R&D expenditures in FY 2010 and was responsible for 50% ($48 million) of the FY 2010 R&D expenditures at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.
NA = not available; data were not provided by institution.
a In prior-year tables the Center for Enterprise Modernization was listed as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) FFRDC.
b On 5 March 2009 the Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute and the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute were created. These new FFRDCs replaced the Homeland Security Institute.
SOURCE: National Science Foundation/National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, FFRDC Research and Development Survey, FY 2010.
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The statistics on FFRDC R&D presented in this report come from the FY 2010 NSF FFRDC R&D Survey. This annual survey is completed by FFRDC administrators and collects data from the FFRDCs on R&D expenditures by source of funds (federal, state and local, business, nonprofit organizations, or other), character of work (basic research, applied research, or development), and type of cost (salaries, software, equipment, subcontracts, or indirect costs). This survey has been a census of the full population of FFRDCs since FY 2001.
The survey was redesigned for FY 2010 to update the sources of funding categories and to include three additional questions. A separate source of funding category was added for "Nonprofit organizations," the seldom used category of "Institutional funds" was deleted, and the "Industry" category was renamed "Business" to be comparable with other National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) surveys. The three new questions asked for the total R&D expenditures funded by ARRA, R&D expenditures by type of cost, and the total operating budget of the FFRDC. Finally, the instructions were revised to explicitly include clinical trial expenditures as well as research training grants in the definition of R&D.
The full set of detailed tables from this survey will be available in the report FFRDC Research and Development Expenditures: Fiscal Year 2010 at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/ffrdc/. Individual detailed tables from the FY 2010 survey may be available in advance of publication of the full report. For further information, please contact the author.
[1] Ronda Britt, Research and Development Statistics Program, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 965, Arlington, VA 22230 (email@example.com; 703-292-7765).
[2] R&D expenditures presented in this report are in current dollars.
[3] Several FFRDCs are prohibited from accepting nonfederal R&D funding.
[4] For a description of the federal guidelines and definitions governing FFRDCs, see the "General Notes" section of the NSF's Master Government List of FFRDCs at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/ffrdclist/gennotes.cfm. The Master Government List of FFRDCs is accessible at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/ffrdclist/.
National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
ARRA Funding Raises R&D Expenditures within Federally Funded
R&D Centers 11% to $16.8 Billion in FY 2010
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