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Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 9:26 a.m.
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This is prom season. For the thousands of high school students throughout the state, it should be an exciting time, a celebration and a rite of passage. Unfortunately, if this spring is like every other spring, too many young lives will be cut tragically short because of underage drinking and driving.
One of the most difficult tasks a trooper or another police officer faces is knocking on a door and informing parents that a son or daughter will not be coming home. They wont be coming home because they have been killed in a car crash. Many others might well survive a crash but will be critically injured, perhaps even permanently. Bad decisions can kill, but we can influence those decisions. We can have an impact on the choices we make or the choices of our loved ones.
Students, parents and law enforcement officers all have a role in preventing the deaths and injuries that result when young drivers are impaired by alcohol. Parents have to be unequivocal about inappropriate conduct. In particular, they have to be clear about alcohol use by establishing hard and fast rules regarding alcohol-free driving. And it is imperative that they do not contribute to under-age drinking activities. Teen drivers need to recognize the magnitude of the driving responsibility, their duty to protect themselves, their passengers, and others who share the road.
As for law enforcement, I can assure parents and teens alike that Louisiana State Police will be strictly enforcing our DWI laws, and we will be working to support local chiefs and sheriffs in their efforts as well. When it comes to underage drinking and driving, we have a zero tolerance position drinking drivers go to jail. At least, those who survive go to jail. Lets all work together to make this a safer prom season for all. Lets make sure you are around this time next year to savor the memories.
Col. Michael D. Edmonson
Louisiana State Police
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On an exclusive guided tour of Rome's ancient ruins, a motley crew of tourists gets more then the price of admission. For amidst the serpentine passages of an underground crypt, the shady tour guide disappears, a mysterious murder occurs, and Inspector Roderick Alleyn--undercover on an international drug bust-must focus his keen eye on more than just Rome's breathtaking sights...
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Relatives of a 20-year-old medical student seen in the ISIS recruitment video say they would have stopped him if they had known.
12:53, UK, Saturday 21 June 2014
The family of a man who appears in a video showing British jihadists urging Western Muslims to join them in Iraq have spoken of their devastation and heartbreak at him and his younger brother going to fight.
Medical student Nasser Muthana, 20, can be seen in the footage - released on social media - wearing a white turban and using the name Abu Muthanna al Yemeni.
In the film, entitled "There is no life without Jihad", he claims the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), has fighters from as far afield as Cambodia, Australia and the UK.
His family, from the Cardiff area, said that he travelled to join the conflict with younger brother Aseel Muthana, 17.
A spokesman for the Muthana family said: "They are not happy with Nasser going. We didn't know he was going. We wouldn't let him go if we knew.
"My family were more devastated that Aseel went. It is heart-breaking because we don't know if we will see them again.
"Currently we don't know where they are and we don't have contact with them.
"Nasser and Aseel went because they feel guilty about Syria but we were surprised they were talking about those things we saw on YouTube. Both were pious and religious and interested in the faith."
Muthana is one of three apparent Britons to feature in the video, which calls for their countrymen to "answer the call and fight for Allah".
A Home Office spokesman said "online terrorism" which "influences people who are vulnerable to radicalisation" would not be tolerated.
"We already work closely with the internet industry to remove terrorist material hosted in the UK or overseas," the spokesperson said.
Adam Walker, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, told Sky News that Muslims in the UK were shocked by the video.
"[The people in the video] are focusing on a really small minority of individuals in the UK who have somehow been influenced by hate preachers, and who feel that somehow Islam promotes that they should go to a foreign country and kill people, which is patently wrong.
"They should respect the values that Britain promotes and that Islam also promotes - of tolerance and respect."
The video emerged as ISIS, who have taken control of large swathes of Iraq, launched a global campaign asking Muslims to post messages "to support the Islamic State" on social media.
ISIS has used it to release videos of its fighters parading around towns they have claimed in northern Iraq.
Last week a series of horrific images of Iraqi soldiers being murdered were posted online.
One of the co-founders of Twitter has told Sky News the platform remains a "force for good" despite being utilised by groups such as ISIS.
Biz Stone told Digital View, which airs on Saturday at 10.30am: "When you create a large-scale platform where hundreds of millions of people have the freedom of expression you have to take the good with the bad.
"I'd rather this sort of thing be out in the open than hidden in the back waters."
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|High Plains Jazz scheduled to take stage in Holyoke
|Written by Chris Lee
Jazz music will fill the auditorium at Holyoke High School Sunday, Feb. 20 when High Plains Jazz takes the stage as part of the Phillips County Arts Council 2010-11 season.
High Plains Jazz is a mix of talent from different aspects of the jazz spectrum. Joe Hall, who moved to Holyoke with his wife Kris Fulscher in 2009, will perform lead vocals. Ron Jolly will play piano, Charley Smith trumpet, Jack LaForte tenor saxophone, Todd Reid drums and Joe Lopez bass.
Before moving to Holyoke, Hall was involved with The Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, a jazz group based out of Denver. He spent 23 years with the band but was forced to leave the group when he moved to Holyoke.
LaForte, Smith and Lopez are all current members of The Hot Tomatoes. High Plains Jazz is a name Hall gave the group he has assembled for the concert scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 20 at HHS.
Hall said it's easy for jazz musicians to come together and play a concert. The music is known by all the musicians and in fact very rarely are music charts used.
Hall said he will talk sparingly with the audience throughout the show about the history of jazz music.
The group will play some early traditional or dixieland jazz to begin with and transition into a little more standard jazz.
The Hot Tomatoes play a lot of big band style songs which should carry over to the High Plains Jazz concert, according to Hall.


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Two-year-old twin boys drown in garden pond
Officers are supporting the family as police try to find out exactly what happened
Officers are supporting the family as police try to find out exactly what happened
It's the end of the tale for the 30-tonne mammal which washed up on a beach
One of Britain's most wanted tax fugitives has been arrested in Cyprus.
Players faint and vomit on scorching day at Australian Open but tournament doctor insists there is no cause for alarm
Not everyone is fond of the world's oldest profession. But that doesn't give Scotland's new consolidated police force the right to sweep thousands of individuals under the rug
The boy died from his injuries shortly after being rushed to hospital. Police are not treating the death as suspicious
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for rain on New Year's Day in areas including western Scotland and southern England
Around 200 fans displayed banners expressing their disapproval of Tan's ownership following the ultimatum he delivered to manager Mackay
All of the good, the mad and the highly embarrassing sayings this year
Joe Cusker died earlier today at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Another Bond EC135 craft 'experienced defect that requires further technical investigation'
Nelson Mandela was four days out of prison when I asked him to name his favourite boxer. "Oh, it has to be Baby Jake," he said, beaming with delight, having been serious and sombre for the previous hour. Yes, Baby Jake Matlala." Soon after, the pair met for the first of numerous times and seemed to relish each other's company, sometimes joking about their size disparity. The world's shortest boxer at 4ft 10in, who died two days after his friend and hero, was the darling of the country's sports-mad public – a crossover figure whose charm and ebullience endeared him to the white suburbs almost as much as in his home crowd in Soweto.
Special bulletin from Air Accidents Investigation Branch finds 'all significant components were present' at time of fatal crash
The wreckage of the helicopter was removed from the site this morning as investigators said the pilot put out no mayday calls before the crash
Tributes were paid today to victims of the Glasgow police helicopter crash, including the "very pleasant" and "highly professional" pilot, "a smashing lad" who helped his daughter to become a Scottish international footballer, and "a beautiful friend".
Rescue operation continues as tributes are paid following Friday night's helicopter crash
Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Life are among the listed businesses based north of the border that are under pressure to tell shareholders their plans should Scotland vote for independence.


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Oct. 20, 2011 Bulldog Sports Round Up
Oct. 20, 2011 Bulldog Sports Round Up
SPORTS SUNDAY — Mid-week Bulldogs Roundup
Last week the girls soccer and volleyball teams played their final regular season games, cross country runners went to the Metro Buckeye Conference championships and the football season was canceled.
Oct. 13, 2011 Bulldog sports round-up
Oct. 13, 2011 Bulldog sports round-up
SPORTS SUNDAY — Bulldogs tear through home course
The YSHS cross country team dominated a home tri-meet last week, taking the top spot in three of the four races. See more photos from the meet.
McKinney volleyball wins conference
The seventh grade volleyball team capped an undefeated season by winning the Metro Buckeye Conference tournament last week. See more photos.
Oct. 6, 2011 Bulldog sports round-up
Oct. 6, 2011 Bulldog sports round-up.
Miller and Brown sprint to season bests
Lois Miller and Alex Brown had their best runs of the season last week. Miller broke the 20 minute barrier and Brown became the seventh-best runner in YSHS history.
SPORTS SUNDAY — YSHS volleyball gets revenge at home
In a rematch with Xenia Christian last week, the YSHS varsity volleyball team got revenge on the visiting Ambassadors. See a gallery from the match and other sports headlines after the jump.
Sept. 29, 2011 Bulldog sports round-up
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SPORTS SUNDAY — Cross country runners lead the pack
Last week the YSHS and McKinney School cross country teams ran against tough competition at Eaton.


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The Toronto Blue Jays finished with 89 losses in the American League East, running an operation much like the payroll-confined Seattle Mariners, who finished with 87 losses.
But what a move Toronto made on Tuesday, becoming the recipients of the Miami Marlins' latest salary dump. Toronto got pitchers Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle and shortstop Jose Reyes, plus a couple others, for a bunch of players who are troubled, young or untested.
The Blue Jays have had bats for several years, but their pitching was weak. Now they add Johnson and Buehrle. Toronto management realizes if you want to be competitive you have to pay for a good product.
For the first time in a long, long time, the Blue Jays actually look like they're ready to play ball.
And that just made the jobs of the Mariners and a bunch of other teams a whole lot tougher.
There are a zillion trade rumors in the Major League Baseball blogosphere, none of which should be taken very seriously at this point. But here are a few of the names connected to the Mariners this week:
• The M's reportedly have an interest in Russell Martin, in addition to Mike Napoli, as a veteran catcher. Remember, the M's have Jesus Montero (weak defensively) and John Jaso (platoon hitter), plus first-round choice Mike Zunino in the pipeline.
• The latest young hitters who the M's allegedly want are Minnesota's Ben Revere or Twins' prospect Aaron Hicks, or Kansas City prospect Wil Myers.
More sad news in the sad saga of Milton Badly, err…Bradley. For the third time since January 2011 his estranged wife has accused him of felony domestic violence.
According to his wife, Monique, a verbal altercation turned physical last week, and she filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department. Milton and Monique each filed for divorce earlier this year, and Milton also might have violated a restraining order in this most recent episode.
"Milton denies hitting her and will cooperate with police. This is an ongoing, bitter divorce," Bradley's attorney said.
Bradley is only 34. He last played in the majors in 2011 with the Seattle Mariners, who released him in mid-May after hitting .218 in 28 games.


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Corvex and Related Recruit Sam Zell as Ally in Takeover Battle for CommonWealth
A group of activist investors have recruited a big ally in their bid to seize control of office landlord CommonWealth REIT: Chicago real estate mogul Sam Zell.
Related Fund Management and Corvex Management LP announced Tuesday that their slate of proposed CommonWealth directors would include Mr. Zell, known for some of the biggest real estate deals over the past two decades, and one of his lieutenants, David Helfand.
The Related and Corvex group has also granted Mssrs. Zell and Helfand an option to purchase up to 4 million shares of CommonWealth REIT if they are successful in replacing the board. As of November, that would have amounted to 3.4% of the company.
CommonWealth, a real estate investment trust which owns more than 35 million square feet of office space, is currently controlled by the Portnoy family of Boston. Related and Corvex began accumulating a 9.6% stake in CommonWealth about a year ago and has asked shareholders to vote on a plan to oust the company's board, which is headed by father and son Barry and Adam Portnoy.
Related and Corvex have criticized CommonWealth's management structure for suffering from conflicts of interest. In an interview, Mr. Zell said that if Related and Corvex prevail, the new board would reshape Commonwealth's governance and bylaws in the image of the many public companies that he has led in the past.
"For the last twenty-some years, I've been a one man band for REIT governance," Mr. Zell said.
CommonWealth executives couldn't be reached for comment Tuesday. In the past they have strongly disputed Related and Corvex's contention that their management structure faces conflicts. They also have made a host of management changes in order to appease shareholders.
Last spring, shareholders voted in favor of a resolution proposed by the activist group to oust CommonWealth's board.
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09/15/2010, Chula Vista - San Diego
So here we finally are at the end of our trip on this phase of our journey. The goal for this summer was to get the boat down to San Diego and into a secure marina until we retire at the end of October and return to the boat. It feels really strange to leave as we are just getting into the swing of cruising and now we have to go home and work - it just feels wrong!
It's been quite a journey so far. It feels like we have been gone forever and have done and experienced so much in so little time. Being out on the ocean and relying on your own abilities to safely get you from point A to B really gives you a sense of accomplishment. Yes there were times I was scared and tired and worried, but I did it none the less and will continue the voyage when we return from Vancouver. There were also times that I was thrilled, amused and content. One of the things I remember the most and that has left the biggest impression on me is waking up in the v birth to the gentle rocking motion of the boat under sail and hearing the water gurgling by the hull of the boat. It was a soothing moment.
Ian is still somewhat incapacitated with his hip/leg muscle problem, but he is managing. He can't walk very far which is very frusterating for him as he loves to go walking. So hopefully a month of physio in Vancouver will set him right so we can leave in good health.
So far our impression of Chula Vista Marina is great. It's clean and very well run. There are showers, laundry, pool, restaurants, RV park and a gym. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a little bit out of the way but since we won't be here for most of the time, it really dosen't matter to us.
We leave to come back to Vancouver on Sunday and then back to WORK! That's almost a bad word. At least it's only for a month. Our biggest worry is packing up the apartment and moving out in the next week. It will be a challenge with Ian being out of sorts but that too we shall overcome.
See you all soon.
09/14/2010, San Diego
About the above photo, I'll explain as I go along.
I finally got to an internet cafe and can update our progress. I just saw that my last 2 entries never made it onto the blog I must have done something incorrect because when I posted it on the HAM, it went through okay. I guess the technology isn't perfect (much like the operator!).
But anyhow, here we are! It was an interesting 4 days but we motorsailed almost the entire way. We had very light winds most of the time. On the second day out it was forcast to blow 25 with gusts to 30. When we felt the wind picking up just before dark of course, Ian went forward to remove the pole off of the jib, put up the staysil and by the time he got all of that done, the winds subsided to about 4 knots! Go figure.
We saw lots of whales on day 2. At one point it didn't matter where you looked there were whales. Some close and some far. At one point, we passed 2 whales about 50 feet off the beam and one of them dove right towards the boat. I was convinced it was going under the boat and going to knock us over. About a minute later it surfaced about 20 feet behind the boat with a might blow. It scared the bejesus out of me and I screamed. Ian figures I scared the whales away because we hardly saw any after that.
We had pretty calm conditions most of the way and one quite foggy night. And our last night as we approached San Diego was busy traffic wise and those fish boats don't move an inch. You have to get out of their way.
We arrived on Sunday the 12 at around noon.
So why is Ian dressed in a paper gown in a clinic. Well we had somewhat of a medical emergency onboard. It seems that Ian did something to a muscle or nerve in his hip before we left Vancouver. Being a typical guy he just figured it would go away. As we made our way to San Francisco it was bothering him but he didn't complain too much. In San Fran, once he got on land and started walking he felt fine. The thing is he walked a lot that week and so when we left San Fran, it started to bother him again around day 2. By day 4 he was in agony and when ever he had to get up to walk from his bunk to the cockpit, he was breaking out in a sweat with the pain. I've been with Ian for 20 years and I know he has a high tolerance for pain so when I saw him wincing and laying on the floor I knew it was serious.
When we got in to San Diego, luckily our friends Vida Nova had arrived a few hours before us and they were able to help me tie up the boat as Ian was unable to get out of the cockpit.
On Monday, I found a clinic near where we are tied up a the Police Municpal dock, and off we went in a cab (by this time we had broken open our T3's and Ian was well medicated but still in lots of pain). Well despite everything bad we hear about the american medical system, we had a very positive experience.
We were there for 2 hours, the doctor saw him checked him out had xrays done right there in the clinic, was able to make a diagnosis, gave him a cortisone shot to hold him till we get back to Vancouver where he can see a physiotherapist, and gave us a bottle of prescribed muscle relaxants. All this in one place for $220 dollars. We thought it was a really good price considering the service and that we didn't have to go here and there to get xrays, pills etc. Everything was done there and I'm convinced that saves time and money.
Today, Tuesday, he is feeling a little better and is able to walk for short distances. Still in pain and on pain killers but hopefully improving a little. I have him on a stretch regime that I've done from my hip injury a few months ago. As soon as we get home it's off to the physio.
We will be flying home by the weekend. That's it for now.
09/08/2010, About 10 miles offshore 2 hours out of San Francisco
We just got underway this morning a day later than planned. A big big blow came into the anchorage and pretty much kept us awake all night on Monday night. We were tied onto a mooring ball at the yacht club so that we didn't have to take time to stow the anchor and chain in the wee hours of the morning before we left. Well we banged on that mooring ball all night long as the wind swept down on us at very high gusts and the fetch of the waves had us bouncing around. Very unpleasant. So we decided that we will wait one more day as the winds are supposed to ease. It's actually more windy in the bay than out there beyond the Golden Gate bridge, but since we had no sleep we thought to err on the side of caution and wait one more day. When we radioed our friends on Vida Nova they had the exact same idea as us. Of course right now we are motoring because there is no wind. Too much or too little and occasionally we get lucky and get a great sail with just the right amount of wind. Anyhow it is supposed to blow between 15 and 20 knots today and tonight maybe up to 25. It's slightly foggy out there as well. It's sunny right above us but you can't see more than a mile or two around you. We know there are other boats around as we can see them on the radar so a close eye is required. That's our report for now.
Just got out here to Sidney for 10 days straight. Yippee!!! The M-Girl and I are going to Tularate for a few days in the Gulf Is. Nothing compared to you brave souls. Keep up these wonderful reports and hope you are getting over the pukiness Ellen by now. Safe voyaging good friends,
09/06/2010, Sausalito, CA
Well things are looking good for a departure tomorrow morning. The winds are expected to be in the 15 to 20 knot range inside of 60 miles offshore. So we are planning to travel about 30 off. If things are going well, we are going to try to get to San Diego in one jump. If we are finding ourselves too tired or things get rough, we will come in and find a safe harbour. There are a few along the coast to choose from so we have several options.
If we do it in one jump it should take us around 4 to 5 days. It's about 450 miles from San Francisco to San Diego by boat. Since we no longer have our crewmember, this will be a good test for Ian and I (me especially). We will probably do longer shifts in the day and shorter ones at night. We expect to see more traffic on this leg of the trip as there are so many more major ports here with freighters and fishing boats.
We finally got the AIS working on the computer with the help of our friend Veronica from Vida Nova. For those who don't know what AIS is it stands for Automatic Identification System which all commercial ships are required to have. It gives you a ships name, heading, lat and long so you can track them in relationship to your own boat. It's like radar only better as you get so much more information. It also takes way less power than radar. And since you can see a boats name, it makes it easy to call them on Channel 16 if you need to and because you are calling them by name they can't ignore you. It's just nice to check and see if they can see you as small boats are hard to see in the waves.
So this afternoon, we are going to be getting the boat snugged down again with everything stored away. We have had the dingy out all week so now we need to bring it back on board and tie it down.
I've got the frozen soups and dinners ready to go and we have fixed some of the things we thought were deficient from the first leg of the trip as well as fixed the few things that broke.
If the waters are calm enough, my next blog should be via ham radio. If you don't hear from us as usual it's because I'm too sea sick to sit in front of the computer.
Thanks for all your messages, I love reading them when we have internet and I can see the blog.
Cheers! Camelia and Bob
anyways, keeping busy here, starting to feel like autumn here, and i would like to get at least one more sail in this year before the big rains hit. cheers, ron
09/03/2010, Sausalito, California
We are now anchored in Sausalito. It's a rolly anchorage for sure. San Francisco is shrouded in a thick fog across the bay and it's nice and sunny here. I'm sitting in Starbucks emailing while Ian slaves on the boat fixing stuff. It works for us both as I hate being on board when he tears it apart and he dislikes me looking over his shoulder asking questions.
Our friends Dennis and Veronica are here as well. It looks like we are going to take off together as we head south. We may or may not stay together it depends on what each of us decides to do as we go south but it is nice to have someone to communicate with out there. Ian and I are thinking of doing a hop from here to San Luis Obispo (about 180 miles) and then looking at a good window to go around Pt. Conception. If conditions are good and we aren't too bagged we will keep going.
We aren't leaving till Tuesday because the wind predictions are quite strong up to 35 knots and diminishing on Tuesday.
So in the meantime we will just sit back and get into the cruising mode which is very easy to do. Do a few chores then sightsee then have a sundowner or two!
09/01/2010, Richmond in San Francisco Bay
Our trip to San Francisco took (starting at Cape Flattery) 6.5 days .
Our best day was 129 miles and our worst was 97 miles.
We motored & motor-sailed a total of 84 hours and sailed 72 hours.
The furthest offshore we went was 65 miles as we passed by the Columbia River.
On the 25th we were in some rough seas and strong winds and tried to heave to in order to make supper (for the non nautical types, heaving to is a way of bringing your boat into the wind and riding the waves facing into them to reduce the motion down below. This is more comfortable as you are not moving against the waves or with them, just bobbing up and down but not making any mileage either.) As we only had the storm jib up, we were not able to bring the bow into the wind enough to heave to so we lay ahull (sideways to the waves). Once dinner was finished we resumed our course but decided to head towards Coo's Bay to possibly get some rest. It was only our 2nd full day at sea and we were tired and not yet used to the motion and watches. By the time we were 30 miles offshore of Coo's Bay, the winds had moderated so we had to motor sail. Based on the forecasts, the winds were supposed to be 15 to 20 nearer shore and 20 to 25 further out so we decided to proceed on our course 30 miles off and not stop. Next day we got hit again with strong almost gale force winds for about 12 hours.
Rounded Cape Mendacino motor sailing in about 10 knots of wind.
We saw 2 whales just around Cape Flattery and a Puffin.
We saw Pacific White Sided Dolphins twice on the trip, and Dal's Porposis once.
We saw a Humpback Whale an hour before the Golden Gate Bridge.
We saw many Albatross and various other sea birds.
We saw very little freighter traffic and only a few fishing boats.
We had a few things break but nothing major, a towel rail, the stern nav light, the nav light half way up the mast. We did make a list of things we need to improve on based on this trip but the list is thankfully not too extensive and hopefully not too expensive.
We look at this trip as a shake down cruise. We have had the boat since 1993 and rebuilt and relaunched her in 2004, and since that time we have only done one overnight trip with her. You really only get a feel for what works and dosen't when you sail 24 hours a day for 2 or more days.
We enjoyed the nightly HAM schedule with Peter from San Francisco and Ron from Vancouver. It was comforting knowing that someone knew exactly where you were at a certain time of the day. It's a big ocean and you are alone out there.
It was also fun to be able to speak with some friends who were listening on the schedule who also have HAM radios.
For the next few days we are hanging out in San Francisco - Richmond actually as we need to have our windvane fixed. Scanmar picked it up yesterday and hopefully it won't take too long to get it back. Our friends Veronica and Dennis from a boat called Vida Nova are also here at the dock. The arrive in San Francisco the same day as us.
We are hoping to get back out heading south to San Diego by the weekend so stay tuned.
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Mapping the World's Medical Schools
Number of Operating Medical Schools (Source: IMED)
As of September 16, 2014, there were 2,409 recognized and operating medical schools in 180 countries or territories listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). This map shows their distribution across the globe. The medical schools listed in IMED are recognized by the appropriate government agencies in the countries where the schools are located.
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Robert Pattinson would sacrifice clothes for loveRobert Pattinson would sacrifice his clothes for love.
The British heartthrob - who is dating his 'Twilight Saga' co-star Kristen Stewart - doesn't have much to give away for a loved one, but he would be prepared to lose his beloved wardrobe.
Asked what he would give up for love, he said "I haven't got a huge amount to sacrifice, to be honest. I probably wouldn't kill my entire family or something like that! That would be a bit too much. But I'd give clothes away, I believe that's all I have. I'd leave my suitcase in a hotel room to run away with someone."
The 24-year-old actor has also revealed he is obsessed with his smart phone and could play on hand held games for hours because it distracts him from his hectic life.
He said: "I'm incredibly boring. I try and watch films, but my concentration span is now so short.
"I'll watch 20 minutes of a film and then I'll play this game on my iPhone called 'Fall Down'. It involves absolutely no effort from your brain whatsoever, but I can literally sit there and play it for 16 hours."
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With bright colours and glossy results, it's no wonder rock offspring Kelly Osbourne is a fan of the Fudge Paintbox Range.
Not for the faint-hearted, colours in the range include Blue Hawaii – cornflower blue, Cherry Bomb – brick red, Purple Haze – intense purple, Goldfinger – bright gold and Pink Moon – fluorescent pale pink.
"When I want to put any colours in my hair – its only Fudge," says Kelly who loves to change her hair colour with the wind, often with bold and bright results.
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For the past nine years Jonah has been a farmer who derives his income from the milk, eggs and crops he produces on his farm (the animals on his farm have been given no names). As a farmer he most enjoys selling his produce. His biggest challenge is irrigating the farm during the dry season.
As part of Juhudi's loan appraisal process, each borrower's assets are evaluated. Jonah has a cow and poultry but does not own a pig, pump, bicycle, motorcycle or automobile. Juhudi Kilimo also tries to measure any expected change in living standards based on this loan. Jonah has in the household mosquito nets, solar power and running water but does not have electricity, a sewing machine, TV or DVD player.
Jonah is applying for a 65,000 KES loan to buy more poultry. When asked why he chose Juhudi Kilimo for this loan he replied that the lender targets farmers like him. When also asked what he learned during Juhudi's required microfinance training session, he stated that record keeping is the key to success.
Jonah says that this loan will benefit his family by increasing his family's food supply during all the seasons.
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So, I have no intentions of telling you that I had planned a nice thin crispy crust pizza. Instead I will point at this wonderful thick crust, hand tossed (not too far, but I did toss) Sicilian style pizza, complete with a stuffed cheesy edged crust (see the big holes inside the edges). An hour and a half before I made this, sure... just what I had envisioned, and when I served it up, with no apologies, no one said it wasn't that good.
OOZING toppings, lots of rich homemade Marinara sauce, bacon (look close, there is even a bacon lattice as a garnish).
Thick layer of cheese under the sauce (where it belongs to keep the crust and the sauce separated so the crust comes out crisp), even more bacon crumbled inside.
Yes indeed... there they are. Still just as sweet and juicy with the edges crisped up.
Why on Earth would I want to apologize for this masterpiece?
Well, originally I had envisioned creating something that looked like this...
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While I copied a lot of the ingredients (with a few twists of my own, you know me by now). I was very intrigued by his pizza dough recipe. I have been making my own pizza dough for awhile now. But my recipes all take at least 3 hours and usually more. No problem if you plan ahead, but The Baking Glory genius had a pizza dough recipe ready after just thirty minutes sitting in the fridge!
Now, this is a recipe I want to try!
Just one problem, and it is my fault. Remo says in the post that he would give details on the dough at a later time. He does. There is a separate post just dealing with the dough recipe. All I needed was one line out of that post and I would have been fine.
That line... Serving - 2 pizzas
But, I didn't read that. So, instead of Remo's wonderful thin crust crispy delicious NYC style loaded up pizza, I have a thick crust, combination crisp and chewy crust, loaded with lots of sauce, toppings and cheese (some would say Sicilian style). So, sorry Remus, not exactly what you had served up. But truth be told, I didn't have much to appologize to anyone who ate this.
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Dough Recipe
30 minute yeast pizza dough from scratch! If you follow these two links, you will see her recipe (including for her finished product...
Click HERE for his dough recipe.
Click HERE for his finished Hungry Man pizza recipe.
This is one of those unusual recipes that I didn't do much to. My pizza looks different because I did not divide the dough. I made one pizza from her two pizza recipe.
Because I use a HOT (500) degree pizza peel, the pizza cooks from the top (convection) and from the bottom (contact). Even though the dough is twice as thick,
OK... Look over Baking Glory's posts on making the dough. It really was amazing to work with, and INCREDIBLY FAST. Ready in just 30 minutes!!! Really and truly it was. Tasted PERFECT, and if you like a thin crispy crust, look over his post on making the pizza!
Here's what I did...
Brush a little Olive Oil on the crust, then line the bottom with cheese. I like a Scamorza cheese (kind of a cross between Mozzarella and Provolone. Slices easily or you can grate it.
Add the toppings... Keep it Simple. I had bacon bits and minced roasted garlic. Try to limit yourself to only two toppings.
But, go ahead and add more bacon, cause... well, it's bacon. If you are adding bacon, fry it up first in advance, just a bit. Just enough to pull most of the grease out. It will finish crisping up as you bake the pizza.
This would look better if you had a smaller pizza... Bacon Lattice work is always a crowd pleaser!
I also added some of those roasted cherry tomatoes from yesterday's post.
Bake in a pre-heated 500 degree oven. It is VERY IMPORTANT to pre-heat your pizza stone to that 500 degree point... at least 30 minutes before you cook your pizza...
500 degrees, 10-14 minutes.
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Baking Glory, I love this site. He is not a prolific blogger, with only a few dozen posts, but each one is a lesson in baking!.
The photo to the left is of one if his cookie recipes.
Stunningly beautiful photographs and really impressive recipes (I have read over dozens of pizza dough recipes, never have seen one that is ready in so short a time and (with my apologies) it worked perfect!
Baking glory is not a personal blog. You may never learn much about the author, but if you are looking for great recipes, inspiring photography and spot on perfect instructions with lots of details for a novice, Baking Glory is the place to be!


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A promotion for the release of Splinter Cell: Conviction in New Zealand, complete with an armed "Sam Fisher," went awry, causing members of the public to dive for cover after someone screamed "He's got a gun!"
According to the New Zealand Herald, a man dressed as Fisher, with bandages wrapped around his hands and a fake gun, pointed his weapon at bar goers in Auckland's Viaduct Basin. Someone thought the weapon was real and yelled a warning, causing the people in the bar to take cover. Police were called, and even though they thought the gun was real, they managed to diffuse the situation without hurting anyone.
Regional distributor Monaco Corporation had hired an unnamed marketing agency to setup the stunt and claimed to know nothing about a gun being involved.
Monaco Marketing Manager Duane Mutu apologized for the stunt, saying, "This was by no means an attempt to get cops down there and get this sort of exposure. It was just marketing gone wrong."
Senior Sergeant Ben Offner offered, "We consider these types of stunts to be very ill-advised and have real concerns a similar one may one day end in tragedy."
Note that the story refers to Splinter Cell: Evolution, but the just-released title is called Splinter Cell: Conviction.
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Discover the world of music – literally – at one of Greater Phoenix's newest museums, the Musical Instrument Museum.
Grand in scale and scope, the $250 million museum celebrates music by showcasing instruments collected from every country around the globe.MIM.
From banjos to baroque harpsichords, thousands of musical instruments fill the galleries – many personally culled from remote destinations around the world. The collection is global in scale – with more than 10,000 instruments (3,000 are on display at any given time) – and is the first of its kind.
See, Touch & Play Instruments
Not in the least bit static or stuffy, this museum is vibrant, soulful and lively. Enjoy a hands-on exploration in the Experience Gallery, where visitors can see, touch and play the instruments on display, including a gamelan (a Southeast Asian percussion instrument) and harps from around the world.
Additionally, many of the galleries feature advanced wireless technology and high-resolution video screens that allow museumgoers to watch and hear the musical devices on display – often videotaped in their original settings.
Examine Instruments of the Stars
Enjoy a brush with fame in the Artist Gallery, which features tools of the trade from many well-known musicians. A high note? See the piano on which John Lennon composed "Imagine."
Other featured celebrity instruments include guitars from Eric Clapton and George Benson. A set of drums from the Black Eyed Peas and Fender amplifiers and keyboards from the "King of the Surf Guitar," Dick Dale, are also on display.
Stop in one of the orientation galleries to see how instruments are created and learn about the materials utilized – which might be carved, whittled, bent or glued to build a particular piece.
Attend Concerts, Workshops & Classes
Whether you like popular, classical, folk or jazz music, the Musical Instrument Museum is a great entertainment destination. A stellar line-up of internationally renowned musical artists draws crowds to the museum's 300-seat state-of-the-art theater each season.
In addition, the museum offers a variety of lectures, films and demonstrations. And a classroom space hosts special workshops and activities, many of which appeal to young music enthusiasts.
"Something That Had Never Been Done Before"
Former Target stores chairman Bob Ulrich founded this unique museum, which sits on 20 picturesque acres in north Phoenix, conveniently located at Tatum Boulevard, just south of Loop 101.
"It intrigued me to do something that had never been done before in the world," says Ulrich, who was intent on a meaningful post-retirement project. "That's what really made it quite exciting." Ulrich says he wants visitors to have fun at the museum.
In addition to having had a fun time, visitors to this Phoenix museum walk away with an understanding of the powerful connection we have through one medium: Music. It defines each culture, throughout all history, and links us together as a whole.
Visit the museum, located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Wednesday and Saturday; 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; or 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday.


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Twitter Reaction: See What Everyone's Saying About the Royal Baby
The arrival of the royal baby has the world talking! See what people are saying on Twitter about William and Kate's bundle of joy -- and chime in yourself in the comment section below!
Stay tuned to Fox News Channel for complete coverage of the royal baby.
Well, the wait is over and the Royal baby is a... boy weighing in at 8lbs 6ozs! Congratulations to the Duke and... http://t.co/UKHZlH3sDO
— Special Report Team (@SpecialReport) July 22, 2013
It's a boy!
— martha maccallum (@marthamaccallum) July 22, 2013
It's a boy…now we turn to the name. Oddsmakers say chances are he'll be George. Boy George? Boy George is already taken! #ohbaby
— Steve Doocy (@sdoocy) July 22, 2013
ROYAL BABY BOY BORN ! 8 pounds, 6 ounces http://t.co/2EOqqFAptY
— Greta Van Susteren (@gretawire) July 22, 2013
It's a boy! #TheFive welcomes the #RoyalBaby to the world!
— The Five (@FNTheFive) July 22, 2013
William present for birth, Palace says. Wonder if he held the camcorder? My dad did #RoyalBaby
— Peter Doocy (@pdoocy) July 22, 2013
RT @FoxNews: A little prince is born. Prince William's wife, Kate has given birth to an 8-pound 6 oz baby boy. #RoyalBaby
— Maria Molina (@FoxMariaMolina) July 22, 2013
The Royal baby is...a boy! The wait is over. #RoyalBaby #RoyalBabyWatch
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) July 22, 2013
It's a boy! #RoyalBaby
— Jonathan Hunt (@JonathanHuntFNC) July 22, 2013
Breaking news on @FoxNews it's a boy!! #RoyalBaby
— Heather Childers (@HeatherChilders) July 22, 2013
Here's what people were talking about prior to the baby's birth.
coming up on #ImusInTheMorning ... what should we talk about? He's obsessed with the #RoyalBaby #RoyalBabyWatch
— Melissa Francis (@MelissaAFrancis) July 22, 2013
How would you like to be giving birth in that same hospital today? Not sure you'd get the most attention to detail. #royalbaby
— Clayton Morris (@ClaytonMorris) July 22, 2013
Royal baby on the way! Brave yourself people for non-stop coverage. #RoyalBaby #KateMiddleton
— gretchen hamel (@DCgretchen) July 22, 2013
Brilliant - BBC reporter on royal baby 'plenty more to come from here, none of it news - but that won't stop us' http://t.co/BW5nmbIJKp
— Neal Mann (@fieldproducer) July 22, 2013
It's like the TV news just became Downton Abbey and we're waiting for the Dowager Countess' heir.
— Sally Kohn (@sallykohn) July 22, 2013
No royal babies here in Hollywood...but a ton of royal pains in the...lol...my only royal tweet. Can't do it. :)
— Adam Housley (@adamhousley) July 22, 2013
Heh: How should Kate and William present #Royalbaby to the world? Twitter has idea [pic] http://t.co/DeFC5GCcKc
— TwitchyTeam (@TwitchyTeam) July 22, 2013
#BREAKING mum is getting her hair done and has champagne on ice as she awaits the arrival of #RoyalBaby. Secretly, she'd like a girl..
— Jonathan Hunt (@JonathanHuntFNC) July 22, 2013
What are your predictions for #royalbabyname? Mine are Elizabeth Diana and Alexandra Diana.
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I'm in pretty decent shape, and I can climb pretty well, but then I get my butt handed to me on the downhill. How do you descend faster? What should I be practicing? Also, it seems like hauling downhill almost takes MORE strength than going up, on technical terrain anyway. What's the deal with that?
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Insurgents Intensify Attacks in Iraq as U.S. Prepares Military Withdrawal
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Three mortars were fired at an American base in eastern Baghdad on June 6, killing five U.S. soldiers. The incident represented the single most deadly attack on U.S. forces since 2009. A week later, two additional U.S. soldiers were killed in southern Iraq. In recent months, attacks against U.S. and Iraqi security personnel have begun to follow a systematic and worrisome trend. This comes against the backdrop of uncertainty regarding the U.S. military's presence beyond 2011, as insurgents work to revive their activities to exploit the volatile political environment plaguing Iraq and the region.
Several factors have contributed to Iraq's noticeably deteriorating security environment in recent months:
The uncertainty surrounding the U.S. military's withdrawal by this year's end.
An Iraqi government made increasingly fragile by ongoing disagreements between the major political blocs.
The "Arab Spring" upheavals intensifying the Iraqi population's dissatisfaction and frustration with its government.
A possible revival of Iran's efforts to exert influence in Iraq on the backdrop of regional uncertainty and the possibility of an extended American presence.
In adherence to the bilateral Status-of-Forces Agreement (SOFA) signed in December 2008, the U.S. military is scheduled to completely withdraw from Iraq no later than December 31, 2011. But as Iraq's leaders contemplate whether or not to extend the U.S. presence beyond this year, various insurgent groups have ratcheted up their attacks against the remaining 45,000 American troops in order to claim credit for driving out U.S. forces.
Uncertain of the perpetrator of the June 6 attack on the American base in Baghdad, a senior Iraqi counterterrorism official remarked, "There are many different groups behind attacks against Americans at this stage, and we cannot distinguish which is the main group" (AFP, June 7). His comments highlighted the renewed effort by all insurgents to take credit for ousting the U.S. military. Three days later, Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH), an Iranian-backed Shi'a militia the U.S. State Department believes has ties to Lebanese Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for the operation. "We promise them that they will not be safe," the group warned in a statement, "and our weapons will reach them" (AFP, June 10; Reuters, July 13, 2010). The U.S. military has pointed to an increase in anti-American activity in an effort "to garner prestige" by KH militants and other Shi'a militias trained by Iran, such as Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq (AAH "League of the Righteous") and the Liwa al-Youm al-Mawud (LYM - "Promised Day Brigades") (CNN, June 12). The frequency of insurgent attacks in the southern Shi'a provinces has grown markedly in recent months, even doubling in some areas.
Last December, Iraq's bickering parties forged a power-sharing agreement that finally ended a nine-month political stalemate. The multi-party settlement was based on an all-inclusive "national partnership," in which all of Iraq's major political blocs were incorporated into a Maliki-led government. Despite his bloc's second-place finish in the March 2010 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was able to retain his position largely due to Iranian sponsorship and the backing of firebrand Shi'a cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. With 40 seats in the 325-seat parliament, al-Sadr is armed with Iraq's largest and most cohesive individual political party.
Despite such support, al-Maliki's rule has become increasingly fragile in recent months, as ongoing disagreements amongst political actors have paralyzed governance. The premier's Dawlat al-Qanoon ("State of Law") coalition, the Sadrists, and former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's Iraqiyya bloc have failed to form a consensus on appointing interior and defense ministers. As of this moment, al-Maliki is serving as the de-facto head of each ministry, as Iraqi politicians blame one another for causing the ongoing disputes and deterioration in security. Maliki has even gone far enough to accuse "political parties" and "their security guards" of orchestrating some of the political assassinations plaguing the government (al-Arab Online, April 26).
Throughout the country, popular demonstrations demanding basic services, political rights, and effective governance have become politicized. Sunni and Shi'a figures are working to capitalize on the population's frustration by focusing their rhetoric against their political rivals and the U.S. military's occupation. On April 9, tens of thousands of Sadr loyalists from across Iraq flooded the streets in Baghdad to mark the eighth anniversary of the fall of Saddam Hussein (Awsat al-Iraq, April 9). During the rally, Sadrist spokesman Sheikh Salah al-Obaidi announced that in the event U.S. forces remain in Iraq past this year, al-Sadr would escalate "peaceful and popular opposition," followed by "escalating military opposition" against the United States by fully reinstating the Jaysh al-Mahdi (JaM) militia (AK News, April 9).
Leaders of the AAH, a 2004 spin-off from the JaM, have reportedly stated they would consider rejoining Sadr's movement if JaM is armed and the self-imposed freeze on its activities is lifted (al-Hayat, April 11). As the withdrawal debate entered Iraq's political mainstream in April, the U.S. military suffered eleven fatalities, the highest monthly death toll since June 2009, when U.S. combat forces were visibly patrolling urban neighborhoods and cities. There were 162 attacks targeting U.S. forces in April, up from 128 in March, and 93 in February.
In May, a wave of bombings targeted Iraq's security forces, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries. This trend was seen as an insurgent effort to undermine the fragile government's credibility in the eyes of an increasingly frustrated population. In early May, a suicide bomber drove his car into the police headquarters in the mainly Shi'a city of Hilla (Reuters, May 5). The attack killed more than 20 Iraqis, along with 80 others injured all policemen. On May 19, twin bombings targeted the security establishment in the ethnically disputed city of Kirkuk, resulting in 30 dead, and 90 others injured. Most of the casualties were Iraqi police and security personnel. Kirkuk police immediately accused al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) as the culprit (Aswat al-Iraq, May 19). Though AQI still maintains sufficient operational capacity in exploiting security gaps in northern Iraq, other prominent militant groups, such as the ex-Ba'athist Naqshbandi organization and Ansar al-Islam, also operate in the area. Most recently, five people were killed on June 12 when a suicide bomber drove his car into a Basra police headquarters in southern Iraq (Aswat al-Iraq, June 13; al-Jazeera, June 13).
Covert assassination operations have now become the biggest concern confronting Iraq's current security apparatus. After losing territorial footing and critical resources since the 2007-08 counterinsurgency campaign, insurgents have adapted by relying on firearms with silencers and so-called "sticky bombs" that attach explosives to a target's vehicle. These tactics have led to the deaths of hundreds of political, security, and tribal figures this year. While AQI has acknowledged many attacks involving these tactics, some Iraqi security officials believe that Shi'a militias trained by Iran are carrying out many of these assassination operations. For example, most of the senior officials from the defense ministry who were targeted in recent months were Sunni Arabs. Some Iraqi security officials have reported receiving threatening telephone calls, while Shi'a militias issue supposed hit lists on their websites. According to a Defense Ministry official: "Officers are living in fear. These groups have people everywhere, in the police, in the investigations departments The dangerous thing is that the officers' addresses are being leaked by security officials" (Reuters, May 16).
Iraq's political uncertainty and the concentration of insurgent attacks against the U.S. military and government and security officials have complicated negotiations in extending the U.S. presence beyond 2011. As talks for renegotiating the security agreement with the United States intensify in the coming critical months, this summer is likely to be one of the deadliest in Iraq in recent years.


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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today leveled financial sanctions against former Cote d'Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo and his wife, Simone Gbagbo. Today's action also targeted three of Laurent Gbagbo's senior advisors and members of his inner circle, Desire Tagro, Pascal Affi N'Guessan, and Alcide Ilahiri Djedje for acting for or on his behalf. As a result of today's actions, U.S. persons are prohibited from conducting financial or commercial transactions with the designated individuals, and any assets of the designees within U.S. jurisdiction are frozen.
The citizens of Cote d'Ivoire expressed their will in elections on November 28, electing Alassane Ouattara the new president with 54 percent of the vote. The results were widely declared by accredited, credible international observers to be free and fair. Gbagbo's efforts to remain in power threaten years of reconciliation and peace-building efforts on behalf of the Ivoirian people.
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|Colorado increases seat belt enforcement May 12
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Beginning Monday, May 12, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and 65 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket May Mobilization effort to increase education and enforcement of seat belt laws.
Colorado's efforts coincide with a national Click It or Ticket mobilization that focuses on the increased Memorial Day weekend travel.
"Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer vacation season, and we expect high numbers of people traveling our roadways," said Col. Scott Hernandez, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. "We want to ensure that everyone gets to their destination safely, and if that means we have to ticket them for not wearing a seat belt, we are more than willing to do so."
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Check out the 2nd century Roman amphitheater, take a walk up to King Zog's palace for terrific views, and even try a chicken sandwich at AFC. (Like KFC…but Albanian.) Or visit the capital city of Tirana for such sights as Skenderbeg Castle, the National History Museum, and the Sky Tower, where you can enjoy a beverage or two in the 360-degree revolving bar, which may leave you both shaken and stirred. And rotating.
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Discussion in 'Science Fiction' started by Road-Killer, Aug 18, 2000.
Does anyone know if or when Stephen Donaldson is putting out another book?
When? I don't know.
If? Well, he intends to round out the Thomas Covenant series with the Final Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. Unfortunately, I have few details about this project of his.
I thought Stephen Donaldson passed away a couple of years ago. Complications from Aids related illnesses. If you wish to know the story, or if I am in error please email me.
I met Stephen Donaldson last year at Dragoncon.
There is some more news on Stephen Donaldson on the "Thoughts on Various Authors" thread in the fantasy section.
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Cellandros- May i say you are the luckiest person i know. I would love to meet Stephen Donaldson!
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Arrieta again hit hard, Orioles lose to Phillies
BALTIMORE Jake Arrieta put on a performance that was a quite a crowd pleaser at Camden Yards. For the large portion of the crowd that came to root for the Phillies, that is.
Arrieta ran into trouble right away and the Baltimore Orioles never caught up Friday night as Philadelphia stopped a season-worst six-game losing streak with a 9-6 win.
Arrieta (2-8), the Orioles' opening day starter, lost his sixth straight decision. He was tagged for career highs of nine runs and 11 hits in four innings.
"Pretty difficult. Frustration seems to continue to build, and I am just having a hard time getting out of it," he said. "You know it's wearing on me a little bit searching for answers. Not being able to find them is tough.
"Going over the game in my head and trying to analyze things. I'm probably overthinking things a little too much. I'm just kind of lost right now," he said.
The Orioles, meanwhile, lost for the ninth time in 12 games.
"I can get big league hitters out. No question about that. And I can and do it at a high level," Arrieta said. "It's just a question of not putting a good start together in a stretch of four, five games. To go out in front of 40,000 and having a whole clubhouse counting on you, then to go out there and give it up like that, it's pretty frustrating."
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said right-hander Tommy Hunter will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to start on Saturday. Asked whether the corresponding move would mean Arrieta was being sent to the minors, Showalter said: "We'll sit down and weigh it out."
"He didn't really seem to get into a real rhythm. Philadelphia had a lot to do with that. They came out swinging the bats real aggressive," Showalter said.
"It was no good. Jake knows that. Probably some other things going on. It's a challenging game. I'm sure it's frustrating for Jake," he said.
Chris Davis and J.J. Hardy homered for the Orioles, who trailed 7-0 in the second inning.
This was interleague ball, purely AL style. Boppers ruled on a night when even ninth-place batters such as Mike Fontenot became dangerous.
Jim Thome doubled twice, legged out an infield hit and got his first RBI of the season. Shane Victorino homered and drove in five runs and Fontenot also connected to the delight of a crowd full of spirited Phillies fans.
The Phillies hit for the cycle, and then some, in the second inning alone - a homer, a triple, three doubles and a single. Philadelphia scored six times, with Fontenot's two-run shot coming right after his foul fly fell beyond Hardy as left fielder Endy Chavez backed off.
By the fourth, it was 9-4 and the teams had already combined for 10 extra-base hits. Victorino had homered, doubled, singled and matched his career high for RBIs by then.
Thome's dribbler past Arrieta went for a two-out single in the first inning when shifted second baseman Robert Andino had no chance to make a play from short right field, and set up Victorino's RBI single.
Thome lined a ground-rule double to right-center in the second that let Juan Pierre score the 1,000th run of his career. Thome doubled again in the fourth and scored on Victorino's eighth homer for a 9-3 lead.
Joe Blanton (5-6) hung around for 6 2-3 innings and stopped a skid in which he had been pounded while going 0-3 over four starts. He has allowed 11 home runs in his past five outings.
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With more than 13 published diet books, a line of self-branded food and beverages, kitchen appliances and the infamous Thighmaster, Suzanne Somers has come a long way since her days as loveable Chrissy on Three's Company.
Suzanne Somers has made quite an impression on the diet industry and continues to help people battle their weight with her Somersize program. The plan boasts seven books written by Somers, creating a blueprint for this carb-minded diet plan.
- Gives good advice about cutting out refined carbs and processed foods.
- Has some controversial views, like the idea that certain foods shouldn't be eaten at the same time.
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- Not an expert in health, fitness, nor nutrition.
The Somersize program is a rigid two-phase plan averaging 1,200 calories/day. The first phase focuses on weight loss and strictly limits carbs, while the second phase focuses on maintenance. While following Somers' program you'll consume less carbs and more proteins. You can enjoy chicken, fish and steak, as well as butter and cream. You'll also incorporate low-starch veggies, fresh fruit and whole grain pasta.
The Somersize program mirrors other popular low-carb diets, like Atkins, but offers Suzanne's personal touch. You'll get to eat what you want, as long as you follow her "Super Seven Rules."
- Avoid sugar and foods that break down to become sugar.
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- Do not eat carbs with protein and fat.
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I love this diet! I started off at 232 LBS January of 2008 by March 13 I was at 196! I was so happy with the results and the best part is you don't feel deprived or tired. It truly does work and the ounds literally melt off. I did little xercise, if anything I walked with my dog at night and still dropped the weight. I started excercising more and as of today I am 176. I have been off the plan for quite some time so I can say that even when you get back into bad habits the weight does not pile back on like most plans. I still eat healthy but I have my days :o) I would recommend this for anyone, my co-workers started this as well and it worked for all of them. I am excited to get back on it, it's the only thing that has worked so well for me! Good louck to you all!
Went on this diet a few years ago. I could not believe how easy it was to make healthy food with so much flavor. The pounds just melted away (20 lbs before I knew it). Amazing how much better I felt once sugar was out of my system....and I did not even miss it !!!
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Very satisfying way of eating. Lost weight easily on this plan. I had trouble sticking to it long-term though.
I started this diet in May of 2008. I lost 26lbs on it. For the first few weeks, it didn't work as well, but after that, the lbs came right off. I had always been an exercise nut, but my nutrition was poor. On this diet, I put the effort into my diet, and really put exercise as a lower priority. It worked. I'd exercise 3-4 days a week, and that helped, but it was the combination of foods that I paid most attention too. I have no idea why her diet works the way it does, but I still do my best not to mix carbs with proteins or fats. When I consume carbs, I give body an hour to digest them before I eat another meal.
Also, I did not cut out caffeine.
Very enjoyable foods to eat. Lbs. melt off.
Even for a 53 yr old woman!
I did not lose 1 single pound for 4 weeks. I suspect my metabolism was really jacked up. Then one fine day I weighed myself and I had lost a few. After that it just started melting away. I was discouraged at first but Ikept with it because she does say that sometimes it can take a while. For me it did but it was worth it. I lost 24 pounds and it was pretty easy - a little frustrating at first. I have kept most of the weight off for 3 years 5-7 lbs here and there.
have been doing this diet for 3 months and haven't lost one pound. I am not overweight but wanted test it
I have went on this diet several times and every timeit has worked for me I have a problem with staying on one eating plan I get cought up with the diets that are on the covers of magazines I get cought up in them and go off of suzannes diet and I am sorry that I did so I have to go back on her plan and it is not hard but I guess it is my down fall to try every diet I see I am 37 years old and I have fought my weight all of my life and I only found this diet out a few years ago so I am still in the mind frame that you have to shop around for a new diet every few months but that is not true I am going back on suzannes plan on monday maybe this time I will have learned my lesson and I will stay with it fpr the rest of my life, pray for me to smarten up, lol, thanks for the diet suzanne
Januray 12, 2008, I picked up to read Suzanne's book Fast & Easy, it clicked, I lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks, I now have lost a total of 70 lbs and I'm hoping for more, it is easy for me, I hate counting calories or points, I can see myself being on the diet the rest of my life. I have cheated a couple of times and gained a couple of pounds to lose them in a week or two. I have almost lost what I gained Christmas, I know I will gain a couple of pounds for New Years, but it will be off in no time. THANKS SUZANNE!!!
I tried this diet 4 years ago and lost an amazing 35 lbs in just under 3 months. It was difficult the first week, but after that, it became a life style. Just be careful once you lose the weight not to reintroduce bad habits!
I read a clip in a magazine one morning. Decided to try it just for that day.... it was so easy and the food was so good i kept doing it. I lost 8 lbs my first week... I continue losing just about daily. It's been almost 4 mos and I've lost 37 lbs with no counting calories, I eat whenever I am hungry and oh, it is soooo easy for me. I love it.
I tried this diet after I had my second child. It was amazing how quickly the inches came off. I had more energy than I'd ever had before. I recommend this diet to everyone!
WOW! I have tried EVERYTHING! Atkins, Slim Fast, 5 small meals a day, low fat, no fat, calorie counting, diet tea's, diet pills, running 30 miles a week even... THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT HAS EVER WORKED! I have lost 12 pounds in 3 months and I am now back to eating the things I love occasionally and havent gained at all...I am going to go back to phase 1 to lose another 10 but then I am done. THIS WORKS!!!!!
I believe you only give up coffee for the first 2 weeks. It is so worth it. The diet is fun, the books are fantastic and I am truly grateful for Suzanne.
The part about calorie counting couldn't be farther from the truth. This is the only program I have ever heard of where you don't count calories or points or anything else for that matter. It's all about food combining. That's it!! It is so easy. I lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks and for me that is a huge compliment. I love Suzanne and think that she is a godsent for sending us this fabulous program.
Suzanne Somers is such and ageless-diva ! somersizing is the only thing that has worked for me! I have lost 30 and kept it off.
This is the best diet, easy to understand and you don't ave to think anymore. I lost 18 pds. in 2.5 weeks, also exercised, but had the energy for the first in my life, to actually exercise. Because its based on eating extremely healthily. She is a genius, I swear. I love this diet. She also has a website that people go to and write in recipe's and chat.


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You can't miss it from the Van Wyck Expressway, and the city expects the new Police Academy will be ready by the end of the year.
The seven-story academic building with a glass facade is part of the $656 million Phase 1 project that will also include a two-story physical training building and a central utility structure.
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