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LOS ANGELES -- Thousands of runners from around the world kicked their heels across Los Angeles on shamrock Sunday for a marathon dash to the sea. | Photos: 2013 L.A. Marathon: From Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica
The St. Patrick's Day race drew roughly 24,000 hoofers for a 26.2-mile caloric burn from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. The 2013 ASICS LA Marathon, the city's 28th, is among the largest long-distance jaunts in the nation.
But only in Los Angeles could racers fly from Chinatown through Beverly Hills toward a balmy four-leaf finish by the Pacific Ocean.
"I'm excited -- and nervous," said Heather Stewart, 39, of Santa Clarita, before her first marathon. "I'll finish. I don't know how long it'll take, but I'll cross that finish line -- I have a shamrock tatooed on my foot."
They had trained on gravel tracks from Los Angeles to Boston. They had skirted trails across the hills of Southern California and beyond, even as far away as Africa.
They had come -- from those mounting their first marathon to veterans of the final stretch -- to overcome inner demons of inertia. To gain traction at the largest fitness event in the West. To sprint for one of 81 favorite charities. And to prove they could go the Olympic distance.
For each participant, there were different reasons to run or roll a wheelchair over 11 uphill miles and 15 downhill miles along the route.
For the third straight year, the legion of fresh warriors shot from their starting gate at Dodger Stadium into a new dawn outside Chavez Ravine. Before the first wheelchair launch at 6:50 a.m., contestants readied to roll.
Among them was 62-year-old Art Gonzalez of Chula Vista, who was paralyzed from the chest down in a hit-and-run bicycle accident, then was struck twice again by cars while using his hand-crank wheelchair.
"I'm like a cat," said Gonzalez, sporting an emerald green mohawk on his helmet. "I've got nine lives, and six left."
The normal cast of leprechauns, fairies, super heroes, Aztec dancers, Chinese coolies and Elvis impersonators with boom boxes also joined the race. Fat people, skinny people, L.A.'s most glamorous and its most homely -- all would make a run for it.
One of the leprechauns was first-time marathon runner Norma Urie, wearing a green tutu and green stockings etched with "beer."
"I'm finding a pot of gold at 26.2 (miles)," said Urie, 36, of Santa Fe Springs. "And sipping a Blue Moon."
Robert Handley came dressed as Batman's sidekick, Robin, all the way from Birmingham, England.
"I came for charity, and to fight crime" said Handley, 25. "Gangs and Bane."
Also among the runners was Shannon Farar-Griefer, who has more than a hundred 100-plus mile races under her running belt, including seven Badwater Ultramarathons from Death Valley to Mount Whitney. She once ran the race from America's lowest point to its highest continental peak -- and back, covering 292 miles, in July.
On Sunday, she served as mother hen to nearly two dozen women she had trained to complete their first LA Marathon and raise thousands for ACT Today to help autistic children.
"It's empowering," said Farar-Griefer, 51, a blond mother of three from Hidden Hills who was wearing a Jetanna UV Sport outfit from her own clothing line. "For anyone who doesn't live in California, it's like going from Disneyland to Universal Studios.
"Running the marathon is a huge feat: it's going to hurt; it's going to hurt again; but you feel forever. You're a marathon runner."
With great anticipation, runners, dignitaries and fans lined up for bag piping, the National Anthem, and fast starts led by the wheelchairs, followed by elite female and male runners.
"Are you ready!" cried Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, over the heads of a waiting mass of runners spread out as far as the eye could see. "I can't hear you -- are you ready? Twenty-four thousand people: we're here to run; we're here to win, we're here to have a great time. Are you ready?
Then under a hazy morning sky under what proved an idyllic warm race day, they were off -- each contestant bobbing forward with chest out and chin up, with nearly 50,000 running shoes hissing softly on the pavement in unison, headed west toward the gleam of downtown.
Across the city, they threaded a gauntlet of ethnic celebrations.
They ran from lion dancers in Chinatown to taiko drums in Little Tokyo. From Salvadoran to Native American song and dance in Hollywood to the 35 bands and more than 500 cheerleaders stationed along a route from Los Angeles to West Hollywood to Santa Monica.
Fans roared. Runners smiled. Blisters grew. And mile after mile, world-famous movie landmarks, from the historic Pueblo de Los Angeles to the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to the haughty mannequins of Rodeo Drive, helped propel each marathon man and woman toward the finish line.
Few likely knew what supplies race organizers said were needed to complete the mission: 50 pounds of Vaseline; more than 600 portable toilets; 3,300 bandages; 5,200 tabs of ibuprofen; 6,000 volunteers; 25,000 bagels; 32,500 bananas; 55,000 gallons of bottled water; 52,000 half-liter water bottles; and 1,220,000 cups.
And few likely knew the race was being directed by none other than the vilified former L.A. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, whose LA Marathon LLC owns operating rights. A marathon spokesman said the company declined to disclose its profits, but that all proceeds were ploughed back into the civic race.
By the time the late afternoon sun would touch down upon the Pacific, most who'd paid $145 for the privilege of running three cities' streets would limp away with an LA Marathon T-shirt. The top runner, man or woman, walked away with a prize of $75,000.
The men's winner Sunday was Erick Mose, 26, of Kenya, who finished in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 44 seconds. The women's winner was Aleksandra Duliba, 27, of Belarus, who finished in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 5 seconds.
In Santa Monica, the winners craned toward the finish line, with the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel in sight.
But for most, everyone who competed was a winner.
That included 26-year-old Ashley Erickson, a Camarillo native who began running to work off her anxiety. Once a victim of panic attacks, she found running worked to clear her head. This was her first marathon, cheered on by her mother and sister from Camarillo.
"It definitely works," said Erickson, now of Austin, who was running the marathon to raise funds for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. "It's OK to feel weak, because it is only then that you can gain strength."
Samuel Gardner III was literally running in his father's footsteps. His dad, Samuel Gardner Jr., was among the 185 legacy runners to complete each LA Marathon since it began in 1985.
He'd run with his pop since age 4. But during their first marathon together Sunday, they could lift each leg in tandem.
"When I got tired, my dad would say, 'You're a big boy, you can do it. Come on, Buddy!' " said Gardner, 38, a father of two in Woodland Hills, who trained running in the sand from Malibu to Venice Beach and back.
"Because of him, running became a passion for me, too."
Stewart, the first-timer from Santa Clarita, said she once weighed 320 pounds and would lay on her couch, obese and sad. She then grew tired of being envious of the fit and began waking up at 5:30 a.m. each morning to run. She dropped 80 pounds. When she finished her first 5K, her mom cried at the finish line.
"I started living a different life -- I started living," she said. "I have a body that can run and was meant to move."


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I pulled out my old food dehydrator this week and it's seen better days so I've decided to get a new one. I've also got the resources to build a cold smoker so I'm kicking around the idea of building one of those as well. (Heck - I might even build my own food dehydrator too if I could just find the fan, the element and the proper controls. )
But rather than surf the net I'd rather add to the cookbook library as it gives me something to read on snowy and rainy days.
So - for those of you who make your own sausage, jerky or dehydrated foods, what books would you recommend?

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A hospital in Melbourne's outer south-east will investigate how a man died hours after he sought treatment for a suspected blood clot in his leg.
Radio 3AW has reported the 46-year-old man was taken to Dandenong Hospital from Hallam on Boxing Day. Southern Health has confirmed it has launched an "immediate internal investigation" into the incident.
A spokeswoman said Southern Health would communicate the outcome of the investigation directly with the family.
The man received treatment before leaving the hospital, she said.
"Southern Health extends its sympathy to the patient's family," she said.
"Our social worker has had multiple discussions with the family and provided support."
She said Southern Health reported the death to the coroner, who is expected to conduct an investigation into the man's death.


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DON'T be tempted to get drink drive during the World Cup – your car could end up like this one.
Police launched their appeal for whistle blowers to shop football fans who drive after watching matches on TV by displaying the vehicle outside Taunton's Market House.
It was written on an accident caused by a drink driver.
Avon and Somerset Police have extended their Christmas Operation Tonic initiative to run during the World Cup in Brazil.
Officers are calling on members of the public to report drink or drug drivers by ringing 999 or texting the word 'drunk' with brief details such as the vehicle registration and its location to 81819.


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If you haven't seen a flyer around town, or a kind face at a table in front of the elephant exhibit at Oakland Zoo to spread the word, I am here to tell you about a very important event that is coming soon. The International Elephant March, created by the iWorry campaign at the Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, is going to be held on October 4th worldwide! The Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, or DSWT, is a non-profit who takes in all of the orphaned elephants that lose their mothers and families to the devastating poaching that is currently taking place. There are over one dozen official DSWT sponsored cities that are taking place in the march, and because there are so many people that care, there are now an additional twenty cities worldwide that are hosting a march as well, including San Francisco. Ivory poaching is nothing new, in fact in 1979 there were still 1.3 million African Elephants living, but by 1989 well over half of that population was wiped out due to a demand for their ivory, or tusks, which left a remaining 600,000. In that same year, a ban on selling ivory in Africa was created, which significantly helped to halt the trade. Elephants were left to be in peace . . . mostly. What remained were stockpiles of tusks in many countries in Africa, and with the unfortunate decision to allow a few countries to conduct a one-off sale of these stockpiles, opened up the floodgates.
In China, a sign of wealth is to own ivory, and due to a growing middle class, there is a high demand.
With gangs of poachers who are getting more and more sophisticated with their artillery, corrupt African governments, and the high demand from China, elephants don't stand a chance . . . unless we come together and make a change. Slowly, the issue is receiving more press and getting attention from politicians and movie stars. Prince William, David Beckham, Yao Ming, and Leonardo DiCaprio are just a few. The Clinton Foundation are strong supporters of the issue, and President Obama recently has put aside a task force, along with a ten million dollar fund to help stop wildlife trafficking. These are steps, but we need MORE! The more awareness we can create the better, especially amongst youth. When tabling at the zoo, I found that there are a lot of people who think that elephant tusks are just cut off without any harm and that they grow back or that they just fall out like our teeth. This is a huge misconception and according to a study by the International Animal Welfare Foundation that was conducted in China, 70% of Chinese people did not realize that ivory comes from dead elephants. If we can create awareness through social media and campaigning we may have a chance at turning things around for elephants. If we stop the demand, we stop elephants lives from being taken. Currently there are an estimated 400,000 African Elephants left, and conservationists are predicting if we continue at 30,000 plus being killed every year then the species will be extinct in another ten years.
A group of very dedicated and passionate local citizens have joined together to create the San Francisco Elephant March. These people have worked day in and day out, campaigning, writing letters, signing petitions, educating, posting flyers, tabling, and some right here at the zoo! I would like to invite you to join us at the March For Elephants in San Francisco on October 4th at 11am. We will be gathering in Portsmouth Square, marching a peaceful protest, and ending in Union Square to listen to keynote speakers Patrick Freeman, Elephant Field Biologist, Patricia Simms, creator of World Elephant Day, and our neighbor and friend Mr. Ed Stewart, co-founder of Performing Animal Welfare Society. Please visit www.marchforelephantsSF.org for more detailed information. You can register for the march, purchase a t-shirt, and check out the map of the march. Please, I encourage everyone to attend this special event and spread the word about what's going on with elephants.
Ask yourself this, can you imagine a world with no elephants?


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Salted Butter
I don't eat butter on a weekly or even monthly basis. In fact, the only time I do buy butter is when I cook during the holidays. Thats when all health and dietary concerns are off. For example, the butter that goes into my candied yams and sweet potato biscuits.


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Podling is a simple decentralized discussion platform we built for ourselves and have been using internally at SitePoint, Flippa and 99designs for a few months now… We think of it as 'social glue for teams' and we're ready to open up to see what you think.
The thing that I love the most about Podling is that it allows you to do away with those huge group emails.The idea is you can quickly and easily set up small "throw-away" discussion groups (called pods) and each pod is private to the people you invite to it.We use it to organise social events, manage projects, share things of interest, discuss dev & marketing ideas etc
One of the key things that makes Podling great is that it doesn't need to be centrally controlled by your sysadmin. Each member can control the pods that they start, and start or leave pods at any time.
We also created an iOS app which you can download from the App store on iTunes which is handy if you're involved in multiple pods.
You can get started at http://podling.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts via the "Podling Feedback" pod which you will automatically get access to when you join.
Looks great, Sarah. I can't find the feedback pod, although I joined this in December (during the Christmas design discussion), so perhaps that's why.
Hey ralph.m
You're right, some old accounts won't have that pod. Here's the link to join it: https://podling.com/invitations/396-podling-feedback/430/EbtiTy0ryn
Cool, thanks nandotinoco
Hello Hawk, its pretty cool. I like it.


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Buxom Photo Contest: Winner Announcement + How You Live Life Vividly!
As our Buxom Photo Contest draws to a close, we're happy to announce that we have a potential winner!
-The Betty Editors
|This series is brought to you by Buxom Color Choreography Eyeshadow. Buxom wants to inspire you to live life vividly
Many, many thanks to all of the fabulous Bettys who entered the Buxom Photo Contest! We were constantly wowed by the sheer variety of ways in which all of you live life vividly—and you've got the pictures to prove it! Sadly, there can be only one winner for the grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card and a treasure trove of Buxom cosmetics, but we'd like to take one more opportunity to showcase all of your beautiful photos.
First things first: The nitty-gritty about claiming the prize and an introduction to our potential winner. ePrize will be contacting the winner via email with details on how to claim the price on or around June 29. Once contacted, the winner will have 5 days to claim the prize. If the prize isn't claimed after 5 days, it will go to a different winner.
Our winning entry comes from BettyConfidential reader CDansey. Entitled "Jumping in Paradise," here's her picture demonstrating how she lives life vividly:
CDansey writes, "After a hike along Kauai's Coast, I came to this secluded beach. Accessible only by boat or hiking trail, the sand and turquoise waves emulated paradise. I jumped for joy, while living life vividly." We would jump for joy if we had hiked our way to this gorgeous beach, too! CDansey, make sure you keep your eyes peeled with regards to your email inbox—remember, once ePrize contacts you on or around June 29, you'll only have 5 days to claim your prize. Congratulations!
Though there can only be one winner, we were so impressed by all of your entries that we'd like to share a few more with you. In no particular order, here are some of our other favorites:
From Cindychampion12:
"Learning to surf in Hawaii- AMAZING! What better way to live life vividly!"
From Elisse:
"Me (and my hubs) living life EXTREMELY vividly, off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico!"
More of your terrific photos up next!


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HOUSTON - Police say a woman is recovering after she confronted a man who invaded her house in northwest Houston.
The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. Friday morning at the woman's home on Lamonte near Bolivia Boulevard.
Police said the woman was asleep when she heard a noise coming from her bathroom. She said she walked into the bathroom and saw a man about to climb through a window. Police said the woman said "Excuse me," and the invader ran off.
Investigators said another home three doors down was also recently targeted when a burglar climbed through a window.
Some residents said they are proud of their neighbor for fighting back and plan to do the same if it happens to them.
"This is our investment, our livelihood," said Leah Comstock, who lives nearby. "We're not going to let you take over it."
The home invader is described as a white man, around 5-foot, 7-inches tall, about 120 pounds and was seen wearing a gray, hooded coat.
If you have any information, you're asked to call police.
Copyright 2013 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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DAVE Bishop's preparations for the Commonwealth Games have been given a big boost after he gained membership of a very special club.
Competing at the Morton Games in Dublin, Bishop realised a lifelong ambition to run a mile in under four minutes.
In his 16th attempt at the classic distance that still holds such an emotional tug for British middle distance runners in particular the Chippenham international smashed through the barrier with 3mins 56.96secs.
"It has been long time coming and it is great to finally beat what is a famous landmark," said Bishop.
"To the general public running a mile under four minutes still means a lot and is more significant that running 1500m in 3mins 37secs (which is Bishop's best for the metric equivalent).
"I was really pleased with that run."
Bishop first ran a mile just days before his 17th birthday in 2004 clocking 4mins 21.55secs. As a senior his first serious attempt at the distance was an indoor mile in 2009 and he came within a whisker of breaking the barrier with 4:00.38 in Seattle.
"When I did that, smashing my personal best, I thought it would just be a matter of time before breaking four minutes but it just never happened," added Bishop.
"Either races were too slow, or too fast or I was just not in good enough shape and I just kept missing out. Suddenly the years went by and I had not got under four minutes."
The difficulty in running four minutes was no better illustrated when Bishop got an invite to the prestigious Bislett Games mile in Oslo in June last year and lined up alongside a world class field.
"That was the last time I did a mile before Dublin and I reached he bell in 2mins 53secs but I was completely dead," admitted Bishop, who took a painful 67 seconds for the final circuit to finish in 4:00.43.
"In Dublin the pace was great and when I reached the bell in 2:57/58 feeling fairly composed I knew that if I didn't go crazy I would get the time.
"It certainly isn't easy especially when you don't get to run the distance very often these days so it is very nice to finally do it and it just shows I am getting into decent shape."


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To hell with the breakfast burrito—I want breakfast soup from now on.
I know, I know: sacrilege.
But the congee at Mu Du Noodles' Sunday brunch is sumptuous enough to make me lie in print about giving up the tortilla-wrapped goodness for good. It's like a plate of migas crashed into a bowl of miso in a display case full of fine spices and landed in a gift basket of Asian delicacies.
I've given serious thought to kidnapping chef and owner Mu Jing Lau and holding her in a dark basement somewhere until she coughs up the recipe. On the one hand, turning to crime seems excessive. On the other hand, I can't be waiting around for
11 am on Sundays for more congee.
Brunch at Mu Du Noodles has been rolling since May of this year. A lot of people call it dim sum, but Mu calls it ATSDSS. That's not something that requires Ritalin for treatment but, rather, Asian Tapas Served Dim Sum Style. The dishes are not necessarily traditional dim sum dishes, which I suppose makes them tapas, but they are offered to customers at the table instead of at the bar, which I suppose makes them dim sum.
These are technicalities that do not concern me.
I am, however, deeply concerned with an octopus quiche, assembled with eggs and shallots and served up in a sauce made from its own ink. I make it my business to pay close attention to perfectly cooked Brussels sprouts nestled in a little sex sling of bacon. I am sure many people would agree that one cannot allow miniature omelets slathered in duck au jus to simply pass on by without careful examination.
Typically, approximately 15 different kinds of dim sum-ish tapas are created each Sunday. It's true they are likely to be Asian—pan-Asian in the broadest possible sense: Mu fears no ingredient or style—but they may not be. On a recent visit, I was offered a no-frills chicken confit, for example. On any given Sunday, Mu is likely to plunder inspiration from India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, China, Bali and Portugal, and that's just for openers. There are no borders that will not be crossed, and frequently they are ignored in the same dish: a beef tenderloin taco, for example, dressed with a vinegary Korean chipotle.
Normally, there is some kind of equity between meat and vegetarian dishes but, in chillier weather, Mu can go a little meat-crazy. It sucks if you're a vegetarian, but is a lusty little mouth orgy if you're not. Last time out, chicken feet were on the menu—a bolder and better affair altogether than the "wings" with which America is largely enamored, but not something for dainty or shy eaters. They could have been served with a warm, moist towel, as I believe I still have some of the tasty, sticky sauce stuck in the crevices of my fingers, but one doesn't get pissy when one is served straight-up dinosaur parts.
My only other complaint is the speed at which plates are sometimes removed, especially the sauces. I know that spicy Asian pear vinaigrette was for the pork belly, dammit, but maybe I want to dip my BBQ bau in it too. But, of course, a restaurant only has so many plates and I can sympathize with the urgency.
A few nights after last brunching at Mu Du Noodles, I had the good fortune to stumble into a deliriously satisfying cotes du boeuf at the newly reopened 315. As is sometimes the case, owner Louis Moskow was on hand and, as is sometimes the case, he found a soapbox. In this instance, it was the notion that one must chef for the pleasure of it and that denigrating cooking to the status of a job is criminal. His chefs were clearly enjoying themselves, but I thought, also, of Mu, and of how much pure pleasure is served on every Sunday plate.
Mu Du Noodles
Open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Dim Sum: 11 am-2 pm Sunday
1494 Cerrillos Road
Dim Sum: 11 am-2 pm Sunday
1494 Cerrillos Road


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Filed under: Psychological first aid
Individuals involved in disasters and terrorist attacks often experience psychological trauma that needs both immediate and ongoing attention. In addition to getting medical first-aid to individuals, responders can also help administer psychological first aid (PFA). A few features from the VA's Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide are:
- Ensure safety first. Physical needs (medical attention, food, and shelter) take priority. Before you begin PFA, assess whether these other needs have been taken care of. Remember to communicate clearly and be compassionate and polite as you come into contact with survivors.
- Stay calm and spread calm. Be patient and pay attention to survivors, who are often in emotional distress, as they convey their story. If they express confusion, reassure them that their behavior is a natural response to the circumstances and offer healthy ways to cope with it. And make sure that your own emotional and physical reactions are not making the situation worse.
- Connect with others. Help survivors connect with friends, family members, and other people who can support them. Relationships are invaluable to survivors during traumatic events.
- Encourage hope. Help calm fears or worries about the future by reminding survivors that help is on the way and will continue to be available in the future as they recover.
For more information, see the "dos" and "don'ts" in this fact sheet from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. Also, download the free PFA mobile app, which supplements the PFA Field Operations Guide to help you administer psychological first aid in the field. Online training and videos are also available; see links on the web page linked above. For more information on healthy ways to cope, check out HPRC's Mind Tactics domain.


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for those who arent from canada, telus is pretty shitty. and 50 dollars gets u nothing. caller id, 100 minutes, unlimited txt, and 500 mb of data, very minimal, but whatever, this is good i guess lol
Just one problem, Telus is a joke. They're owned by Bell
i signed up with Mobilicity and got a $25 unlimited plan including data. I tether my iPhone 4 to it lol! $50 is a rip-off.
i wonder, how many canandian carriers officially offer the iphone?
so does this i could get one for $99 (or whateva in NZ$) and use it in NZ? on vodafone


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Motorola and Verizon announce pre-sale of DROID 2 by Motorola starts Aug 11 with Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 preinstalled.
DROID 2 is a feature-packed device that helps manage work and social life with an enhanced QWERTY keyboard, increased processing power, ultra high-speed Web browsing, 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities, full push corporate e-mail, intuitive social messaging and Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 for access to the full web on the go – all built on Android 2.2. Flash Player 10.1 lets mobile users experience millions of websites the way they were meant to be seen – with rich Internet applications (RIAs), content inside the browser, including games, animations, data presentations and visualizations, e-commerce, music, video, audio and more. DROID 2 by Motorola will be available at www.verizonwireless.com on August 11, and it will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning August 12 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. To learn more about DROID 2 in action, visit www.droiddoes.com . To get started optimizing your web content for mobile devices, see http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/fpmobile
Check out this video http://www.adobe.com/go/fp101droid2 , where Diana Helander of Adobe demos the full web on the new DROID 2 by Motorola running Flash Player 10.1. DROID 2 is the first smartphone to ship out of the box with Flash Player 10.1 and benefit from HW decoding of all H.264 video profiles in Flash Player.


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Went by a local Butcher Shop this A.M. to see what kind of " Goodies " he might have to do up on the Char-Griller this afternoon. He had whole, and half, N.Y. Strip's for $5.29 lb..
Got me a 7 pounder, and actually thought about maybe letting it age for a couple of week's. Unfortunately, temptation got the better of me, and I cut 3 nice big 1-1/2 inch steak's out of it, to grill up for the Wife, my Mother, and myself .
Just did a couple of quick sides of Steven's Grilled Corn on the Cob w / Herb & Garlic Butter, Grand Scale's grilled Plumb Tomatoe's w / cheese ( AWSOME TOMATOE'S G.S.) and some baked Sweet Potato's.
Still got a good size piece of the N.Y. Strip left if I can find the restraint to age it, but I don't think it's gonna make it that long Anybody else do any cookin today?
I was going to have my "Boy" cook it for me for Father's Day, but he get's a little clumsey around the Grill, having 4 Paw's and all . YB2


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Adobe server technology is the delivery foundation for much of the video content you experience today online.
We are looking for organizations to help test project code named "TIGERCAT", the next generation media streaming technology including significant enhancements to Adobe's HTTP Dynamic Streaming, Content Protection, Communications and the much anticipated support for HLS to Apple iOS devices previewed in April 2011.
If you have video libraries, or live events or want to deliver video to multiple devices using HTTP, you are invited to help us test and provide feedback.
Please visit our Adobe Beta registration site, and tell us a little about you.
To be considered, please ensure you select "Flash Media Server" from the list.


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Participating in youth sports is not only a great way for kids to get much needed exercise, it teaches valuable life lessons. Even though my kids are still relatively young (7 and 9) and in the "play sports just for fun" stage, I can't help but notice how much different most youth sports leagues operate as opposed to when I was little.
My daughter's soccer season wrapped up recently. It was a great season and the girls had a blast. Her team won only 1 game this season. My daughter isn't the best player on the team, nor is she the worst. She really enjoyed being with her friends. Score isn't "officially" kept at these games but the goals do count and are recognized. Still, the girls in this league definitely knew when they had won and when they had lost.
My daughter's team played their final game of the losing season against the best team in the league. Predictably, my daughter's team lost badly. This opposing team had superior talent and the coach definitely had her players competing at a high level. I give the opposing coach a lot of credit. She was actually helping our players when they were confused and she made a point to have her players pass the ball more before scoring on my daughter's team.
When the game was over both teams went to their sidelines and celebrated the same way. Both teams received trophies. Not first-place trophies and second-place trophies. They were the same. I found it strange. I felt a little sorry for the winning team. When I was little the best team received the trophy and the losing team may have received a participation award and was instilled with a message of trying harder next time in order to achieve the trophy. How is a trophy even special any more if everyone receives the same one?
I thought maybe it was just the league my daughter had joined or that the trophy policy was because she was a young girl. But, my older son's flag football team in an altogether different league operates the same way. Trophies and pizza for everyone.
Terry Foster of The Detroit News and the "all sports" 97.1 The Ticket radio station relayed a youth sports story recently that had me rethinking some of the messages our kids are getting from youth sports. I'll also put in a disclaimer... I know Terry quite well and I'm familiar with his situation. My husband worked extensively with Terry for years in my husbands' former radio life.
Terry's daughter, 12-year-old Celine, has been playing soccer from a very early age. She's an elite soccer player and clearly the best on her team. Recently, her team had an awards banquet where all the players received an award for their style of play. Terry was pulled aside by the coach before the ceremony and was notified that Celine wouldn't be receiving the "Most Outstanding Player Award" this season because "she won it last year." Is that really sending the right message? Terry told his daughter after the ceremony and stated that Celine was disappointed because she deserved the team's highest honor. I not only feel badly for Celine, I feel badly for the girl who received the award. Even at her young age, I have to think even she knows that Celine deserved the award and that she was awarded it by default.
I can distinctly remember my youth sports experiences from years gone by. Sometimes my team got slaughtered and the losing built character. Occasionally, when we lost we received a participation certificate. Sometimes my team won it all and we received a trophy and were reminded that the trophy was a symbol of teamwork, dedication, good coaching and a little luck.
The whole trophy situation in youth sports doesn't reflect real life. Everyone doesn't get one. Trophies and awards are meant for the ones who achieve and go above and beyond.
My daughter worked really hard on her soccer skills and she had fun the entire season. But... some day the time will come where she's in a situation where second-place (or any place other than first-place) means "nice try" or "better luck next year."
I thought youth sports would teach life lessons, like they taught "back in the day." My daughter would have been happy to walk away with out a trophy, and I also don't want to be taking anything away from those celebrating first-place.
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10 Sporty Spring Dresses for Every Budget
These sporty spring dresses will take you from the office to date night to Sunday brunch with the girls—no matter the budget!
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Wowzers! The end of February already? Spring will be knocking on our doors before we know it! And what better way to greet it than with a plethora of flirty, sporty dresses? A-line skirts and shoulder-showcasing bodices have been seen on runways this season left and right—and we can see why! Their versatility is unrivaled, so whether you want to pair them with heels and cardis or sneakers and cropped jackets, these darlings have you covered. Check out our 10 fave picks for every budget!


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Professor Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is Chairman of the Board of the Waterkeeper Alliance, having previously served as its president. He also is a Professor of Environmental Law at Pace Law School, as well as Co-Director of the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic. Professor Kennedy serves as Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper Fund and Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, directing NRDC's Estuary Enforcement Project. Through these organizations, and in conjunction with the clinic, he has brought successful legal actions prosecuting governments and companies for polluting the Hudson River and Long Island Sound. Kennedy has successfully argued cases to expand citizen access to the shoreline, to promote environmental justice, and to protect New York City's water supply and reservoirs.
Professor Kennedy has published several books, including The Riverkeepers (1997) with John Cronin. He has written numerous articles which have appeared in The New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, The Village Voice, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and the Pace Environmental Law Review.
|Crimes against Nature: How George W. Bush and His Corporate Pals Are Plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy (2004).
|The Riverkeepers: Two Activists Fight to Reclaim Our Environment As a Basic Human Right. With John Cronin.
|The Legend of City Water: Recommendations for Rescuing the New York City Water Supply (With David K. Gordon). Garrison, N.Y.: Hudson Riverkeeper Fund, 1991.
|Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr.: A Biography. New York: Putnam, 1978.
|"Thanks to Obama, Hope in the Mountains: Appalachia Can't Stand More Abuse from Coal Mining," Charleston Gazette & Daily Mail, Mar. 26, 2009, at 4A.
|"Hope in the Mountains," Washington Post, Mar. 25, 2009.
|Vanity Fair, May 2007, at 168.
|"Texas Chainsaw Management," Vanity Fair, May 2007, at 118.
|"What Must Be Done, Rolling Stone," June 28, 2007, at 61.
|"Keynote Address: We Must Take America Back," 22 Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation 201 (2007).
|"Crimes Against Nature," 18 St.Thomas Law Review 693 (2006).
|"How Washington Poisoned TV News," Vanity Fair, May 2005.
|"Our World is Changing," Vogue Hommes International, April 2005.
|"Dick Cheney's Energy Crisis," Sierra, September/October 2004.
|"Fighting for Our Communities: The Story of the Hudson Riverkeepers," More Than Money, Summer 2004.
|"A Culture of Mismanagement: Environmental Protection and Enforcement at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection," 15 Pace Environmental Law Review 233 (1997).
|"Environmental Litigation as Clinical Education: A Case Study," with Steven P. Solow, 8 Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation 319 (1993).
|"Thoughts on Environmental Rights and Ownership," (Looking Back...Looking Ahead: Pace Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Pace Center for Environmental Legal Studies.) 11 Pace Environmental Law Review 11 (1993).
|"Falconry: Legal Sale and Ownership of Captive-Bred Raptors," 4 Pace Environmental Law Review 349 (1987)


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Storefront Company's Discovery Dinner Series
6:30 p.m. For its first Discovery Dinner Series, Storefront Company welcomes Master Sommeliers Ken Fredrickson, Doug Marello, and Fernando Beteta of Tenzing Wine & Spirits to help pair wine with five course menu prepared by chef Bryan Moscatello. $90 per person, wine pairings included. Call 773-661-2609 for reservations. 1941 W North Ave; event website
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Homaro Cantu Book Signing
February 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chef Homaro Cantu will be doing a signing of his Miracle Berry Diet Cookbook at Foodease Market. He will also be offering samples of recipes from the book.Foodease Market, Watertower Place, 835 N. Michigan Avenue; event website


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The Hunger Games
March 23, 2012 | 2h 22m
Action, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
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Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
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SMWC students help produce play for Dixie Bee Elementary
November 21st, 2012 | SMWC
On Nov. 29, 2012, "Bugz" will invade the Ivy Tech Community College's Terre Haute, Ind., auditorium. Don't worry, these bugs won't bite, but they will entertain.
Directed by education students from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), second graders from Dixie Bee Elementary School will sing life into John Higgins' "Bugz," a musical play for young voices.
"With the experience of assisting in directing and producing 'Bugz,' teacher candidates are gaining knowledge and skills in how to integrate the arts into the curriculum – all while focusing on the value of the arts for all children," said Sandra Chappell, education professor at SMWC. She co-teaches ED 303 with Tim Moss, Dixie Bee's second grade teacher and the director of "Bugz."
The curtain goes up on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. Dixie Bee students will enjoy the performance during the school day, while the public can attend the event for free in the evening.
A class project for both Dixie Bee and SMWC students, "Bugz" tells the tale of a picnic gone awry when an uninvited guest arrives. Putting theory into practice, SMWC students enrolled in ED 303: Music, Movement and the Arts will assist with the production. For more information about show time, call or email Tim Moss at (812) 462-4445.
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Holy Fire
WITH concert performance increasingly dominant in the minds and schedules of contemporary artists - it's the one relatively safe and scalable revenue stream for a band - it's not surprising that albums are increasingly influenced by live circumstances. When a band enjoys success internationally, the result is often 18 months of touring, a period during which their songs are squeezed into efficient new shapes by audience reactions.
For English five-piece Foals, that means a swelling of their sound and a comparative vocal clarity on Holy Fire, their third studio set. The band's intricate song structures remain, but they come with an appreciable swell and sweet vocal harmonies on the likes of My Number, whose glinting Afro-pop guitar is sturdy enough to reach across a festival field.
Frontman Yannis Philippakis was subsumed by the mix of funk-flexing and dense math-rock arrangements on Antidotes, the group's 2008 debut, but now he takes pride of place, even as the lyrics circle unfulfilled desires and urban melancholy. As the British funk-punk-dance outfits move into their second and third albums, it was inevitable one would embrace size as a form of destiny, and for much of Holy Fire it's Foals.
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UNIVERSAL has raided the archives and found an ultra-budget Fidelio that deserves to be burnished and put back on display. Beethoven's only opera, it tells of a wife who disguises herself as a man to work in the jail where her husband, Florestan, is confined in utmost secrecy, reminiscent of Prisoner X. She learns that the evil Don Pizarro, whose political prisoner he is, is going to murder him, and heroically comes to the rescue.
This 1961 recording has a women's dream team of the glorious Sena Jurinac as the faithful Leonore and Maria Stader as Marzelline. Dezso Ernster is a powerfully characterful Rocco, though Murray Dickie as Jaquino sometimes sounds strangled. Jan Peerce is a noble, subtle Florestan.
Hans Knappertsbusch, a great Wagnerian conductor, provides a slightly eccentric, often sluggish reading, but really rises for the big moments: the magical Mir ist so wunderbar quartet, the even greater prisoners' chorus that so powerfully symbolises freedom, the dungeon scene, and Leonora's denunciation of the evil Pizarro, who is sung with marvellous malice by Gustav Neidlinger, soon to be a tremendous Alberich for Solti in Wagner's Ring. Unfortunately for Knappertsbusch, this Fidelio was quickly followed by the far finer Klemperer account on HMV, but it has many felicities to commend it.


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Experience the Colonial Lifestyle of a Tea Planter
Wild Mahseer, named after one of the toughest game fish in the world, is a unique haven of the British Assam colonial lifestyle. Spread over 22 acres it is set in the midst of the Balipara division of Addabarie Tea Estate near Tezpur, which was established by the British Assam Tea Company in 1864.
Surrounded by tea gardens the jewel in our crown is a 3 bedroom Heritage Bungalow, immersed in over 100 years of rich history and characterized by its elegant Victorian architecture. 4 smaller independent bungalows scattered throughout the estate provide an additional 11 double rooms each with its own en suite bathroom. The First Flush, an airy, sunny dining pavilion is the place to visit for tea tasting and Two & A Bud is our conference facility, which accommodates up to 30 people.
Positioned in the very lap of nature Wild Mahseer has ample history embedded in its British Assam colonial lifestyle and there is something of interest for everyone: the nature lover, the gourmet, the relaxer, the meditator, the sportsman, the cultural junkie, the wildlife enthusiast, the ornithologist and the adventurer.
Wild Mahseer's quaint colonial style together with its lush surroundings and vast range of activities available makes it an ideal get away for people from all over the planet.
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Puppy LoveLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
You are at the pet store to pick out a puppy. There are 9 cages in 3 rows of 3. Each cage has a different breed and different number of puppies. Figure out which cage each breed is in, and how many of each breed there are.
1. Chihuahuas are Northwest of the Spaniels, whose number is the square root of the Pomeranians.
2. The Terriers are Southeast of the Spaniels.
3. There are twice as many Corgis as there are Yorkies, who are West of the Schnauzers and North of the Spaniels.
4. The 7 puppies North of the Pomeranians barked at the 2 puppies South of the Spaniels, and the puppy East of the Poodles was all alone.
5. There is 1 less Chihuahua than Collies, who are Northwest of the Poodles.
6. The 8 Corgis are Southwest of the Spaniels, who have half the number of the Collies.
7. There are 6 puppies West of the Spaniels.
AnswerTop Row: Chihuahuas - 5, Yorkies - 4, Schnauzers - 7
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UF receives 2016 football commitment
Published: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 1:48 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 1:48 p.m.
Florida added another prospect to its 2016 football recruiting class Friday when Baton Rouge (La.) University Lab athlete Tre Jackson made his verbal commitment to the Gators.
The 5-foot-10, 160-pounder, who is the son of former Florida All-American receiver Jack Jackson (1991-94), camped at UF on June 8 and earned an offer three days later.
He is Florida's second commit for 2016, joining Naples athlete Tyler Byrd. Both prospects will play either receiver or cornerback for the Gators.
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Mali is one of the five least developed countries in the world. Rapid population growth, inconsistent rainfall, recurrent droughts, and the degradation of natural resources have contributed to a continuing decline in food production in the region. Countries in the Sahel region of West Africa, where Mali is located, are experiencing rapid desertification. What little vegetation is left is being rapidly cut down for building material and firewood or eaten by roaming livestock. World Vision Mali helps Malians build brighter futures for their children. Through sponsorship, they can offer access to safe water and improved nutrition, agricultural training, health care, education, and assistance in starting small businesses.
A portion of their efforts, under the direction of Gnibouwa Diassana, a local coordinator with World Vision Mali, is promoting solar cooking as a necessary component to helping raise the health and living standard for the residents of Mali. He currently has a community of approximately thirty users of solar ovens, and would have more, if ways can be found to make them more affordable for those wishing to have one.
News and recent developments
- February 2013: Gnibouwa Diassana reports that World Vision Mali continues to be committed to training members of the community, including children, to solar cook. Instruction involves using various types of solar cookers. Besides being introduced to the technology, workshop participants practice local food recipes, bake cakes and bread with papaya, and learn to use their solar cookers to can mangos. He reminds us that solar applications are a simple solution for a complex problem.
- July 2010: Gnibouwa Diassana has recently help develop and promote the Nelu-Diass, a solar panel cooker that also incorporates some advantages of a solar box cooker. The cooker is an evolution of the Nelpa cooker.
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External links
- Website: http://www.wvi.org/mali
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldVisionMali/
- See Gnibouwa Diassana.


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Claude Mattox's statement regarding the attack on Wes Gullett:
In the strongest possible terms, I condemn the actions of the individual or organization responsible for the deplorable attack on Wes Gullett and his family this afternoon.
To say there is no room in politics for this type of behavior is a given. This is not only dirty politics, this is a matter of simple human decency.
Similar nasty tactics were a part of last year's governor's race that inflicted wounds on innocent family members, and now, it is infiltrating our city.
It is actions such as this that discourage good and decent people from seeking public office. And the result is the government we have that is increasingly polarized, dysfunctional, and in the grips not of the people, but political operatives.
I placed a call to Wes this afternoon to express my outrage and offered to stand with him and his family in any way I can, just as I know he would do the same in regards to me and my family. I assured him that our campaign had no part in this sad episode.


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Complications arise with sensory and motor nerves primarily because injuries and tissue damage are not noticed. Sores that develop may be slow to heal and can become infected. This can lead to tissue erosion, scarring, and, in some cases, the need for amputation. Decreased muscle control can lead to tripping and falling, causing additional damage.
Autonomic neuropathy can cause organ dysfunction, irregular heart rhythms, breathing difficulties, urinary infections, bowel problems, and sexual dysfunction.


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EMERGENCY services were called to rescue a man after a tree fell on him.
The middle-aged man was cycling along Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, at about 7pm last night when the tree fell on him.
Police, paramedics and firefighters worked for an hour to free him.
He has been taken to hospital.
Leading Firefighter Gavin Ellis from Colchester Fire Station said: "The man was cycling home from work when about half a tonne of branch - the width of an average man - fell 15-20 feet down on him from a huge tree about 50-60 feet high.
"An inch or two either way and it would have killed him but fortunately the bike took the impact and the frame was crushed while he was thrown slightly off, ending up trapped under the branch and suffering quite significant injuries.
"Ambulance paramedics stabilised him and he was conscious while we worked to cut him free.
"Once released, he was taken to hospital.
"There was no significant weather that would explain why the branch fell at that moment.
"It looks like it may have been rotten so police have cordoned off the area and we have asked Colchester Council to take over to ensure there is no further danger to people using the footpath."
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The man, who is thought to be in his 40s, received serious injuries to his arm, back, chest and head.
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Ever wanted to show off all that great work your students do in an open house format, almost like a gallery grand opening?
Behance has had ongoing Portfolio Review events all over the world for people to show up, showcase their work, have it critiqued, network, and see what others are doing in the creative field. While this has taken on an organic movement through Meetup, why not do it at your school? What a great way to get people across campus to show up and see what your students are doing.
So, what happens at a Portfolio Review? It's simple.
- Hi! – A short presentation by the organizer, usually inspirational and fun.
- Review Time – People break into small groups and review each other's work.
- Meet & Greet – Mingle with others, broadening your network.
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Gloves and mittens for skiing, snowboarding, park & pipe, and ice climbing will balance warmth with dexterity, protecting your hands from snow and cold. They offer both waterproof or water-resistant protection, as well as some degree of insulation (usually synthetic) for warmth in frigid temperatures and during stop-and-start activities.
For really cold conditions or chronically cold hands, mittens are the best way to go. They feel warmer than gloves because they have less surface area exposed to the cold, trapping heat more effectively. Ski and snowboard mittens will nearly always feature some insulation, and often include removable liner gloves.
Lightweight gloves offer protection against the elements during aerobic activities, when insulation is not as important. These gloves are ideal for cold-weather running, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. They shield your hands from wind, light precipitation, and moderate cold, and enhance your grip on tools or poles.
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Lawrence V. Fowler Award Nominations Sought
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
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Lawrence V. Fowler Award Nominations Sought
Nominations for the second annual Lawrence V. Fowler Award for distinguished service by a member of a county board, authority or commission (BAC) are being solicited from Fairfax County residents. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 1.
To be considered for the award, individuals must have served on a BAC for at least 10 years, demonstrating exceptional service contributions to the overall quality of life in the community. The 10-year minimum can be a combination of consecutive service on more than one BAC.
Entry applications may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151, TTY 711, e-mailing email@example.com or by visiting www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/includes/bacs/pdf/fowler_brochure_2007.pdf.
Anyone may submit nominations. An internal selection committee will review the nominations and determine the award recipient. The award will be presented on Dec. 3 at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' meeting.
The award is named for Lawrence V. Fowler, a volunteer who served for 41 years on the Fairfax County Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) and its predecessor. He was instrumental in many of the commission's initiatives, including drafting ordinances, position papers and reports for the protection of consumers and developing the CPC Web page. In 1990, he received the Distinguished Public Service Leadership Award for Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Fairfax County.
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By: Ernst & Young LLP's McLean Tax Partner John Domenick
When I joined the Ernst & Young organization in 1999, the mindset of corporate responsibility stood out to me in every aspect of our business. Intrigued, impressed, excited — those were the words that came to mind when I was first introduced to Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and its mission. After relocating to McLean, Virginia, in 2011, I got involved with the local high school class Ernst & Young LLP had recently adopted through NFTE's Adopt-a-Class program. I became leader of our Adopt-a-Class program shortly thereafter, recognizing its alignment with the firm's community engagement efforts.
Through this program, Ernst & Young LLP volunteers attend classes at Annandale High School in Fairfax County on a monthly basis to teach the students lessons on business subjects and help coach the students in business plan competitions. Our team of volunteers consists of different levels, roles and backgrounds. I'm proud to see how they enter the classroom excited and passionate to work with the students. This program would not be possible without the positive energy and dedication of the whole team.
My favorite part of the program is seeing the students progress throughout the year. They ask provocative questions and seem to be fully engaged while we are in the classroom. My most rewarding moment was when one of the students I judged in a fall competition took the constructive feedback to revise his business plan and presentation. He went on to win second place in the regional spring competition just a few months later.
Not only does this program provide a way for the students to shine as young entrepreneurs, it also presents an opportunity for our professionals to stand out as volunteers. McLean Assurance Manager Josh Dodds has been an integral team member and coach to the students. He was recently recognized within Ernst & Young LLP on our national Volunteer Wall of Fame, which recognizes volunteers that go above and beyond. His passion for the program even led him to get involved with the NFTE Young Ambassadors Council,a group of Washington, DC, professionals focused on improving public education and building NFTE's regional brand in the Washington metro area.
I would highly encourage Adopt-a-Class to companies looking for a way to give back to the local community. This NFTE program allows us to build a better working world by helping entrepreneurs who are bringing great new ideas to the marketplace every day.
Special thanks to the entire Ernst & Young NFTE Adopt-a-Class team: Linda L. Abu-Saleh, Chad Custer, Kathryn Delli-Colli, Josh Dodds, Vikram Choudhary, Prachee R. Kale, Peter King, Mohammad Kohistani, Sean Moran and Megan L. Varani.


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DETROIT - In January, the Jones Day law firm sent a six-member team -- which included Kevyn Orr -- to Detroit to try to become the financially-burdened city's turnaround counsel.
City attorney Edward Keelan was there for the pitch. He was so impressed with Jones Day that he backed Mayor Dave Bing's decision to pick the law firm.
"(Jones Day is) in a position to evaluate whether we can restructure without the need of going into Chapter 9 or the debt reorganization process, or not. That may sound like a simple question but it's very complicated," said Keelan.
However, it was at that January meeting when the Michigan governor's office had a light-bulb moment: Orr, a University of Michigan graduate and experienced bankruptcy attorney, would make for an impressive emergency manager for Detroit.
The wheels started turning almost immediately. Orr quickly resigned from the Jones Day pitch team in Detroit, and then left the firm all together.
"The process by which Jones Day was selected for this position operated independently of the process by which Mr. Orr got selected to be EM, and I was part of the process whereby Jones Day got selected. I can vouch for the method by which they got selected," said Keelan.
The Detroit City Council still has questions on whether Orr's affiliation with Jones Day and the firm's affiliation with the city have created a conflict of interest. Councilman Ken Cockrel Jr. has another concern: Jones Day already is on the turnaround job.
"Are we to assume that that work since this contract hasn't been approved yet? That the work that they have done thus far is going to be pro bono, so they're going to be billing for that?" said Cockrel.
The Jones Day contract is set for six months at just less than $3 million. One of the other questions is whether Orr, who was a partner at Jones Day for a couple of months in 2013, would make money as a partner with Jones Day.
Keelan said it's likely he will get a pro-rated share of Jones day profits.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Democrats are hoping to defend their seats in the Ohio Legislature and keep Republicans from furthering their majorities.
Ohioans will elect all 99 House members, along with 18 of 33 state senators, in Tuesday's election.
Republicans hope voters give them credit for keeping the state's unemployment rate below the national rate and forget about a contentious collective bargaining law that voters rejected at the polls last year.
It's a longshot for Democrats to take control of the state Senate, where the GOP holds a 23-10 advantage.
Republicans have a 59-40 edge in the House. But Democrats are want to hang onto enough seats there to keep Republicans from being able to override vetoes, place constitutional amendments before voters and more easily pull off legislative maneuvers.


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Has anyone noticed the azaleas starting to bloom? While the camellias are still blooming? Guess that is the result of the weather: hot one day and cold the next. I get up in the morning and don't know whether to slather on sunscreen or moisturizer.
Got a call the other day from Connie Brown at Tri-County Outreach saying donations are down just as her need to raise money for the emergency food pantry is increasing. Brown sells used clothing and other items to raise money for the pantry.
It's no wonder she's feeling pinched. I know of three used goods shops that have opened in the past year and I am sure there are more shops I have yet to notice.
While the economy is picking up, it is leaving some folks behind.
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Grilled Flank Steak With Tomatoes, Red Onion and Balsamic
Flank steak grilled to perfection, sliced and topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, red onion, balsamic and oil. Fresh and light, perfect for the warmer weather.
I just love Spring, the weather is getting warmer, the days are longer and my grill is my new best friend. If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can use your broiler or even purchase an indoor grill, there are lots of great inexpensive options at Amazon.
This dish is quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meal, or great for company. Serve this with a green salad or over rice, leftover make great steak sandwiches for lunch!
Grilled Flank Steak With Tomatoes, Red Onion and Balsamic
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 6-8* • Serving Size: 3 oz steak, 1/2 cup salad • Points +: 4 pt • Smart Points: 4
Calories: 167.5 • Fat: 8.3 g • Protein: 18 g • Carb: 4.7 g • Fiber: 1 g • Sugar: .5 g
Sodium without adding salt: 70 mg
- 2 lb flank steak, fat trimmed
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
- garlic powder
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic
- 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
- 3-4 tomatoes, chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs such as oregano, basil or parsley
Pierce steak all over with a fork. Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder and set aside about 10 minutes at room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine onions, olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper. Let onions sit a few minutes with the salt and balsamic to mellow a bit. Combine with tomatoes and fresh herbs and adjust seasoning if needed.
Heat grill or broiler on high heat. Cook steak about 7 minutes on each side for medium rare or longer to taste. Remove from grill and let it rest on a plate for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Slice steak thin on the diagonal; top with tomatoes and serve.
A 3-ounce serving of beef is the serving size recommended for a healthy diet. Nutritional info is based on 8 servings, I always like to make extra and be prepared for people with larger appetites.


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2013 Annual Review & Outlook - Rail & Intermodal
No mode of freight transportation manages its network better than the railroad industry. Flush with profits, the six Class I railroads – BNSF Railway, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, CSX Transportation, Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroad – consistently pour millions of dollars into their infrastructure annually. 2012, however, marked a bit of a change as markets softened, especially on the international side of the business as growth in U.S. imports weakened considerably. Domestic business likewise suffered, especially late in the year as the impact of the severe drought in the Midwest hurt grain shipments and demand for coal, the industry's largest commodity, slipped.
But the industry's model is strong, and products such as fracking materials are creating new opportunities. And with more shippers looking to build on their sustainability initiatives, the rail industry – the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation – is picking up business from traditional trucking markets.
Index of all Annual Review & Outlook comments, alphabetical by company
Intermodal transportation will be in focus during the new JOC Inland Distribution Conference, which will take place in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 18-19, 2013, with keynote speakers, panel discussions and case studies featuring shippers and supply chain partners discussing how they overcame challenges related to intermodal shipping.


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LANCE Armstrong has until February 6 to do something he has always resisted - co-operate fully with the US Anti-Doping Agency - and is being lured by the promise his lifetime ban from sport will be reconsidered.
In setting the deadline, USADA boss Travis Tygart claimed the ex-cyclist told fresh lies in his selective confessional to Oprah Winfrey.
Armstrong's insistence that he rode clean after returning to the sport in 2009 - he made his comeback that year at Adelaide's Tour Down Under - and his assertion he only used a small amount of blood-booster EPO, have been dismissed by Tygart.
''He used a lot of EPO,'' he told American 60 Minutes after formalising his call to Armstrong to give sworn testimony.
Tygart said Armstrong would lie about being clean in his comeback because admitting he doped would leave him open to prosecution for criminal fraud under the statute of limitations. He has written to Armstrong demanding he co-operate ''fully and truthfully'' if he wants his lifetime ban from sport reduced. If Armstrong does not agree, he will be condemned to the penalty Tygart announced last October and be disqualified from sanctioned sporting events forever.
Armstrong's lawyer, Tim Herman, said Armstrong was unlikely to talk to USADA and would more likely front the UCI's ''truth and reconciliation'' commission.
In his interview with Winfrey, Armstrong argued it was unjust that he had received the ''death penalty'' while other confessed dopers served far more lenient sanctions. The key difference is while other cyclists have provided USADA with evidence, the seven-time winner of the Tour de France has, until the Oprah interview, flatly denied his sins.


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Carotid Artery Stenosis
Carotid artery stenosis occurs when the carotid arteries narrow. The carotid arteries are major arteries found on each side of the neck. They supply blood from the heart to the brain.
This condition is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke . Ischemic stroke is when blood flow to the brain is blocked due to blood clots.
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Carotid artery stenosis is caused by the build-up of plaque along the lining of the arteries. This build-up is known as atherosclerosis . Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, and other substances.
Risk Factors
Carotid artery stenosis is more common in men aged 75 or younger and women aged 75 or older. Risk factors include:
- Family history of atherosclerosis
- Coronary artery disease
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)—disease of the arteries (usually in the legs) caused by fatty build-up
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
There are usually no symptoms. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke). This is a warning sign that you may have carotid artery stenosis. Symptoms may include:
- Blindness, blurry or dim vision
- Weakness, numbness, or tingling of the face, arm, leg, or one side of the body
- Difficulty speaking or understanding words
- Lightheadedness, unsteadiness of gait, or falling
- Trouble with balance or coordination
- Loss of consciousness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sudden confusion or loss of memory
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Images may be needed of your internal structures. This can be done with:
- Carotid ultrasonography
- Computer tomography angiography (CTA)
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
The goal of treatment is to prevent carotid artery stenosis from causing inadequate blood flow to the brain or causing a stroke. Treatment will depend on:
- The severity of your condition
- Your symptoms
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include:
Medication and Lifestyle Changes
If there are no symptoms and if plaque build-up is not severe, medications like aspirin may be given to help prevent a stroke from occurring. Lifestyle changes are also an important part of treatment. Some actions you can take to reduce your risk of stroke include:
- Eat a healthy diet .
- Exercise regularly .
- If you smoke , talk to your doctor about ways to quit .
- If you have diabetes, get proper treatment.
- If you have high cholesterol, work with your doctor to lower the levels.
- If you have high blood pressure, work to get it under control.
Surgery may be needed if the arteries have severe plaque build-up. One kind of surgery is called carotid endarterectomy . This involves opening the artery and cleaning the plaque from it. Another surgery that may be done is carotid angioplasty and stenting. In this surgery, a balloon is inserted into the artery to widen it. Then a metal mesh, called a stent, is inserted to keep the artery open so that blood can flow freely.
To help reduce your chance of getting carotid artery stenosis, you will need to decrease the risk factors that you can control. For example, you can reduce your cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. Here are some steps to decrease these risk factors:
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables . Limit dietary salt and fat .
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit.
- If you drink alcohol, do so only in moderation . This means having no more than 2 drinks per day if you are a man, and no more than 1 drink per day if you are woman.
- Maintain a healthy weight .
- Keep your blood pressure in a safe range. Follow your doctor's recommendations if you have high blood pressure.
- Keep other conditions under control. This includes high cholesterol and diabetes.
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A 1.4 mpg increase in fuel economy for 2012 model cars, SUVs and light-duty pickups represents one of the largest annual improvements in car and light-truck fuel efficiency since the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has been issuing reports.
The increase is the result of automakers producing more fuel-efficient cars than ever before. The EPA says that compared to five years ago, the number of car models that get 30 mpg for combined city and highway driving has increased six-fold, and there are double the number of hybrid and clean diesel cars available.
Further gains are likely
According to the latest EPA report, car fuel economy will continue improving over the next 12 years under a planned doubling of fuel-efficiency standards. As a result, Americans will be expected to save more than $8,000 per vehicle, on average, by 2025. The fuel-economy improvements will also result in reducing America's dependence on oil by more than two million barrels a day -- as much as half the oil imported from OPEC daily.
To learn how to save money on fuel costs right now, read "Tune up your driving to save on gas."
Tara Baukus Mello writes the cars blog as well as the weekly Driving for Dollars column, providing both practical financial advice for consumers as well as insight into the latest developments in the automotive world. Follow her on Facebook here or on Twitter @SheDrives.


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Laurier names outstanding teaching assistant award recipients
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Recipients of the Wilfrid Laurier University 2013 Awards for Teaching Excellence in the teaching assistant categories were recognized for a strong commitment to their students, fostering interaction in their classrooms, and taking initiative.
Peer and student praise abounded for this years recipients:
In the graduate category Colin McLaren, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
In the undergraduate category Susan Shaw, Department of Physics and Computer Science
Teaching assistant award, graduate category Colin McLaren, Kinesiology and Physical Education
McLaren is a second-year Masters student and teaching assistant for graduate and undergraduate statistics courses. He is recognized for being understanding and sympathetic about the anxieties and difficulties that some students face with math-based courses.
In her nomination letter, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science, Pamela Bryden, says McLaren is a highly intelligent, well-rounded person who has a superb lecturing style. She added that he went above and beyond to add to the pedagogical structure of the class, and to make statistical theory and procedures straightforward.
He was able to reach each and every student and provide them with help, feedback, answers, and concepts for further thought, said Bryden.
McLaren says he likes to take a student-centred approach to teaching and try to be as accommodating as possible. He also recognizes the anxiety that statistics-based courses can cause and creates plans for students to follow.
Each student is unique, but by sitting down and creating a personalized series of steps, a routine of sorts, for the student to follow, any statistics question suddenly becomes easier to understand and solve, he said.
McLaren plans to pursue his PhD, and credits the trust and opportunities he received at Laurier for helping to build his teaching experience.
Just having the trust of my professors and the chance to try different teaching styles was very important to me and my learning process, he said. Teaching is something that is very important to me and its exciting to know the effort and work you put in is making a difference.
McLaren will receive his award June 7 at 2 p.m. during the graduate and post-doctoral studies convocation ceremony in Waterloo.
Teaching assistant award, undergraduate category Susan Shaw, Physics and Computer Science
Shaw, an undergraduate in Lauriers Department of Mathematics, has been a teaching assistant in Physics and Computer Science for the last four years. She is recognized for her solid knowledge of the subject, and the extra work she puts into her role.
In her nomination letter, Nora Znotinas, chair of Physics and Computer Science, says Shaws dedication to the student learning experience is outstanding.
My introduction to Susan was when I walked by a lab packed with animated students taught by an IA (instructional assistant) during a time when the lab should have been empty, writes Znotinas. What was happening? Who was this person? It was Susan running her popular tutorial on improving lab reports.
In his nomination letter, Physics Lab Co-ordinator Terry Sturtevant said Shaw often takes the initiative to make changes that she believes will help her students. Shaw schedules help sessions for students after they receive drafts of their lab reports, and does this on her own time. She also invites all of the students in the course to the sessions, not just the students in her own lab sections.
Students find these sessions very helpful, and Susan has also made one of her own lab reports for a different experiment available on the lab web page as a sample lab report, writes Sturtevant. Susan is a model of professionalism.
Shaw says her approach is very hands-on. She knows how important it is that students can write a proper lab report because they will have to do it throughout their academic careers, so she is happy to make time to help her students get an A.
Shaw says she has always wanted to be a teacher.
I was extremely happy and excited to win this award, said Shaw. It makes me feel that Ive almost achieved my goal of being a teacher.
Shaw will receive her award June 5 at 2 p.m. during the Faculty of Science convocation ceremony in Waterloo.
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CheeriosScience brain teasers require understanding of the physical or biological world and the laws that govern it.
Aliens miniaturize you and place you on a fresh Cheerio floating on milk. You are a few millimeters away from another Cheerio. They give you the option of taking them up on a challenge: "We will give you $1 million if your Cheerio does not touch the other Cheerio; otherwise we will remove your hand." Do you accept the challenge?
AnswerDo not take the risk. Milk rises between two nearby Cheerios by capillary action. The surface tension of the milk has a horizontal component that will pull your Cheerio to the other one like an irresistible magnet (try the experiment in the safety of your own cereal bowl.)
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Hi, instead of cowpatty, you can pipe it to aircrack-ng which is faster, I believe.
If you have a whole drive you can write to it and then use cowpatty or aircrack as the file continues to grow bigger but I don't believe it will be any faster.
I believe you are. If you are sure about the used charset, there is no reason the needed key isn't in it !Am i correct in the fact that if able to allocate a spare drive to handle the output for the 125 gb file it will have ALL combos for the keys for the routers above including the ones listed.