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Fastest Growing Allied Health Careers
March 18, 2014
10 fast growing allied health jobs (and how to land them)
By Aimee Hosler for
Allied health professionals are a large and vital part of the healthcare industry. According to the
Health Professionals Network
allied health
is comprised of at least 85 distinct healthcare professions that provide therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventative care, but exclude
, and
pharmacology professionals
. They are in demand, too:
AMN Healthcare
reports that an aging population and expansion of health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act could create a national shortage of allied health professionals. Unfortunately, being needed does not necessarily mean you will find a
right away. Let's look at some of the most in-demand allied health careers—and how to get them.
10 fast-growing allied health careers
Healthcare is one of the nation's largest and fastest growing industries. According to the
U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
, at least half of the 50
fastest growing allied health careers
in the country are healthcare related, and many of them are in the allied health field. The following are just 10 of the fastest growing allied health careers along with their projected 2012 to 2022 growth compared to the average and typical entry-level education requirements, as reported by the DOL's CareerOneStop.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
: 46 percent projected growth, associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistants
: 43 percent projected growth, associate degree
Physical Therapy Assistants
: 41 percent projected growth, associate degree
Physical Therapist Aides: 40 percent projected growth, high school diploma
Physical Therapy Assistants
: 40 percent projected growth, master's degree
Occupational Therapy Aides: 36 percent projected growth, high school diploma
Physical Therapists
: 36 percent projected growth, doctoral or professional degree
Dental Hygienists
: 33 percent projected growth, associate degree, doctoral or professional degree
Substance Abuse Counselor
: 31 percent projected growth, high school diploma
Cardiovascular Technologists
: 30 percent projected growth, associate degree
Pursuing high-demand jobs may be an excellent way to boost your employability, but that does not necessarily mean you will find work quickly or easily. Knowing how to find jobs, land interviews, and impress potential employers requires a healthy dose of commitment as well as being job search savvy.
5 tips for landing allied health jobs
There are a number of tips that can help job seekers find (and land) potential—including allied health professionals. Here are five of them.
1. Network, network, network
For many job seekers, resumes submitted through
applicant tracking systems
(ATS) seem like black holes: Carefully crafted resumes go in, never to be seen or heard from again. Avoid that frustration by connecting with hiring managers and potential colleagues directly. Networking helps build some name recognition, demonstrates initiative, and may even win you an internal recommendation.
Online networking sites
are a start, but do not overlook other, more targeted networking opportunities through professional and alumni associations.
2. Use your school's career services
Many allied health schools offer career services for recent and future graduates. These services often provide access to special job search databases and career fairs, plus advising services like resume writing and interview preparation. Fortunately, a lot of schools allow alums access to these services long after they have graduated.
3. Go where you are needed
We have established that allied health professionals are generally in demand, but that demand can vary by specialty or location. The BLS reports that
job prospects
for a number of healthcare professionals tend to improve when they are willing to move to underserved areas, including inner-city and rural locales. Facilities matter, too:
notes that many allied health roles are moving out of hospitals and into outpatient care centers.
4. Put boots to the pavement
Finding and applying to jobs on the Internet is so easy that some job seekers come to rely on the Web almost entirely. As mentioned above, submitting a resume through automated systems is a poor substitute for personal interactions. In addition to scouring online job ads, set up meetings with local hiring managers, visit job fairs, and check in with local employment centers.
5. Invest in more training
The BLS reports that as education goes up,
unemployment rates
tend to decline. Job candidates who are willing to invest in additional allied health training could set themselves apart from lesser trained career competition by becoming certified in a distinct area of healthcare, like cardiology or pediatrics. Ongoing education courses are another great resume booster—especially among licensed professionals—because they indicate a commitment to lifelong learning, something many employers appreciate.
Be persistent
Landing one of allied health's most in-demand jobs may be a difficult process, but don't give up. Be active in your job search and continue to network. The tips above can help allied health professionals find jobs and land interviews, but this doesn't guarantee they will be hired. Rejection is difficult, so try not to let it deter you from looking for other great prospects and job opportunities. Remember, you can never land a job if you don't apply, so remain positive as you continue on in your job search.
Upload your resume
and have employers find you!
About the Author
Aimee Hosler is a writer and mother of two living in Virginia. She specializes in a number of topics but is particularly passionate about education, workplace news, and trends. She holds a B.S. in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and is a contributor to several websites, including
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A TOY shop in Colchester town centre has been forced remove Loom band charms from its shelves, after it was revealed they contained suspected cancer causing chemicals.
The Entertainer, in High Street, is one of the retailer's 104 UK stores that had to remove Loom band charms, after an investigation found they contained suspected carcinogens.
Tests conducted by the BBC Midlands Today programme showed one charm contained 40 per cent of phthalates - EU law states 0.1 per cent in weight is the legal limit.
A statement from The Entertainer said: "It was brought to our attention that Loom charms purchased from one of our stores did not pass an inspection.
"At The Entertainer, children's safety is our number one priority so as a precautionary measure we have removed all Loom charms from sale with immediate effect whilst we conduct a full investigation.
"Any concerned customers will be offered a full refund or exchange in any of our stores."
Phthalates are used to make plastics safer and more flexible but as a known carcinogen, their use is tightly controlled.
The loom band craze, where different coloured bands are woven together to create bracelets, originated in the United States, but has become increasingly popular in Britain.
The Birmingham Assay Office, which independently test fashion and jewellery accessories, said it found two banned phthalates.
Pthalates can get into the body if they are sucked, for instance by a child fiddling with one of the charms.

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Spring is here, and summer is around the corner! The perfect weather and surplus of activities encourages people to get out, get moving and exercise, but there's never enough time to enjoy it all and still maintain your usual routine. Are you one of the many that made New Year's fitness resolutions? Sometimes you need to miss a workout due to work, school or personal obligations. Don't get discouraged when sometimes turns into often. It's a myth that you need at least an hour and a lot of equipment to complete an effective workout. All you need is attitude.
A Little Exercise Science
Short duration and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) – sound familiar? Ever take the time to understand it? A great example is the Tabata Protocol discovered by Sport and Health Science Professor Izumi Tabata. His team documented that athletes training with this regiment could be exhausted in as little as four minutes. He also noticed that any motivated person can achieve the same results. This is not some new fitness craze; this was back in 1997! So why aren't more people using this? It's a misconception that long duration exercise provides greater benefits.
I say it all the time, "nothing worthwhile is easy." High intensity means you have to give your best effort. This does not mean 100 percent every time until you're about to vomit — but you still have to work hard.
Using the Tabata as an example, you run up and down a flight of stairs for 20 seconds and then stop for 10 seconds. Repeat this for eight intervals. If you gave your best effort, you will feel exhausted in four minutes. Cheers; you just completed a workout! You don't have to use Tabata and stairs all the time, but you get the idea. Switch up the exercises and intervals, e.g. run fast using a 30/30 time split. Extend the workout to at least 15 minutes to gain the best hormonal response from your body, i.e. Exercise Post Oxygen Consumption (EPOC).
More Workouts
If you have access to some equipment
Warm up with intervals on any cardio machine or jumping jacks, jump ropes, etc. using the Tabata Protocol described above (four minutes). Then perform three, whole body movements for 10 minutes, 20-25 repetitions each. Try dumbbell swings, squat thrusters and hanging leg raises. Only rest for as much time as it takes to change exercises. Finish with another four minutes of intervals.
If there's no access to a gym
Get a deck of cards, and shuffle well, with jokers. Aces = 1, Jacks = 11, Queens = 12, Kings = 13, Jokers = pass, and all other cards are face value. Pick three to four exercises, e.g. squats, push-ups, sit-ups and burpees. Keep the order of the exercises the same for every round. Flip over a card, and complete that number of repetitions for the exercise you're on. Repeat rounds for 15-20 minutes stopping as little as possible.
Be Nice to Yourself
Get creative, and try different exercises, but be careful. If it seems too complex and you've never had anyone teach you proper form, then try something else. Also, listen to your body. There's a difference between good and bad pain. Make sure to strengthen, not strain. Focus on controlling your breathing, try to have some fun even if you have to fake a smile, and be excited that you just completed another session.


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THREE youths have been arrested after a rampage in which 15 motorbikes were stolen in one night.
The police received a number of 999 calls reporting youths riding around on stolen motorbikes in Weymouth and Portland.
Police said that at least 15 bikes were taken and a number were found dumped in ditches and on roadsides the next day.
The thefts took place in several locations around the borough overnight on Tuesday night and yesterday morning.
The locations included Norfolk Road, Regency Drive, Woolcombe Road, Rylands Road, Fortuneswell and the High Street in Wyke Regis.
Sam Johnson had his £5,000 motorbike stolen from outside his house in High Street Fortunes-well.
He said: "When I went out yesterday morning to go to work and saw my bike was gone it was such a horrible feeling.
"I'm really lucky I got it back but it's quite damaged.
"The ignition has been smashed in and the steering lock has been broken so I can't drive it now.
"There was another bike dumped in a ditch on the causeway. I'm lucky mine hasn't been more badly damaged.
"I called the police to report it as stolen and they brought it back later that day."
The 24-year-old added: "I've only had the bike a year and I haven't finished paying it off yet.
"It's going to cost a fair bit to repair and it's my only way to get around.
"I had to take a day off work unpaid and at really short notice, which has got me in trouble with my boss.
"It's sad that people go out and do this. I'm working hard trying to pay my way."
Michele Johnson, Sam's mum, said: "The bike is his pride and joy. He's spent a lot of money on it.
"It's so unfair that Sam's saved up all the time to buy it and someone has come along and stolen it and wrecked it.
"I think it's such a shame that someone would do that to him, it's just not fair."
A 17-year-old youth of no fixed abode, and two Weymouth boys aged 13 and 15 have been arrested and are helping police with their enquiries.
Police Issue Appeal For Witnesses
INSPECTOR Les Fry, of Weymouth and Portland police, said: "We are investigating a number of reports of low-powered motorbike thefts across the Weymouth and Portland area that took place overnight on Tuesday.
"I believe that all these reports are connected and it may be that the same people are responsible for these incidents.
"The loss of these vehicles has had a devastating effect on the victims, most being young, causing massive inconvenience and expense.
"It appears that at least three or four boys were acting suspiciously in the area and I am keen to speak to anyone who might have seen something.
"I am determined to find out exactly what happened and I am appealing for anyone with information to contact police urgently.
"Any calls will be dealt with in the strictest confidence."
Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police on 101.


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Droid Bionic Arrives September 8thby Jason Inofuentes on 8/28/2011 2:42 AM EST
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aNYthing24 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkDo you mean the PowerVR SGX540? Reply
8steve8 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkpentile? Reply
Omega215D - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkTheir recent qHD releases are pentile so it's a possibility that this one is too. It's probably more likely since it also has LTE so the power savings from the pentile display makes sense.
LTE may be a bit power hungry but it isn't as bad as it was initially made out to be as my recent radio update for my Thunderbolt proves to me or the recent Galaxy Tab 10.1 review shows.
Still, after all the waiting I would hope Motorola installed a better screen on it. I guess we'll find out soon enough. Reply
fhaddad78 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkI got rid of my cell phone and I'm so happy. Paying $100.00 a month for internet, text messaging, and a limited amount of phone calls is such a a waste of money. I could put that $100 a month towards a little vacation every year, or fixing up my house, or buying something nice. Cell phones and cell phone companies are a rip off. Don't buy this garbage. Reply
DBissett - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkHere here....man speaketh truth. Reply
kmmatney - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkI agree - the only reason I have a smartphone is that my work pays for it. They don't pay for my wife's phone, so she has a Virgin Mobile smartphone - $25/mo for "unlimited" text and data, and 300 minutes of talk time. I was lucky to get the LG Optimus V phone for $99 when it first came out.
We are still throwing $40/mo away on a landline phone , so I plan on soon replacing that with Ooma for about $4 month. Reply
fhaddad78 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - link^ Someone with a brain. Too many people out there throwing their money away on this worthless garbage which is what's pushing the price up more and more. It is also why the cell companies are offering less and charging more for it. And the stupid consumer keeps on supporting it. Reply
PubFiction - Monday, August 29, 2011 - linkIt all depends on how you look at it. First of all if you try to work your angles and deals you can get pricing alot better. I work with sprint. I grabbed my parents and put them on my family plan. We all pay less than $60 per month on average to use our phones as much as we want in any way possible and that includes insurance. We also all have top of the line modern smartphones epics and evos. In exchange for that we did not need to buy any GPS or update maps, we do not need tablets and we get to save money by purchasing desktops instead of laptops. We dropped the land lines and only use mobile phones. Anytime I goto a hotel I do not buy their garbage internet. Most people have a cell phone anyway so its not like $100 is the price just for data you still need to pay for the phone. We also save money and time, if I see a sale or want to know about prices I can look that up for products and gas, check out reviews in the store instead of buying something getting it home then hating it and needing to return it. The value of a phone with a data plan goes way beyond just the apparent cost. Sometimes you need to spend more to save more.
Also while I do not fit in this catagory alot of people do very little on a computer other than email web surfing and facebook and all of those people could skip a computer altogether and not buy an internet connection at home. The only device they need is a smart phone with a data plan.
These are the reason data plans are exploding in popularity not just because people are idiots. Alot of people think it through pretty carefully, other do not. Reply
MadMan007 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkPeople could also put it toward...oh, I don't know, this crazy concept called 'savings.' Reply
extremepcs - Monday, August 29, 2011 - linkI agree. I wouldn't have one if work didn't require me to and pay for it. Maybe I'd keep a tracfone in my car for emergencies but that's it. Reply
ol1bit - Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - linkAhh yes, I go through phases. the last smart phone I had was with a Palm OS. Then I got sick of the costs and went cheap pay as you go.
The droid 1 hooked me though, it's more than just internet, GPS, games, music, etc. all in one device.
But like you I'm thinking I'd rather have the $100 a month (my smart phone and my wife dumb phone on big red). Reply
Hrel - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkI totally agree with that guy. These things need to get cheaper not more expensive. It should only be 300 bucks with no contract. For 300 bucks I should be able to buy it and use it on any network I want, anywhere.
Seriously cell phone companies are getting way out of control and the only thing they'll ever listen to is money; so stop giving them money till they get their shit together; simple. Reply
Dark Legion - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkWoah, while I do mostly agree, these ARE $500-$600 phones, and if you wanted the US to be more like Europe and Asia in that sense, it'll cost way over $300 for a top of the line phone such as this. And phones here would need to be global/dual mode phones for that system to work out. It is possible and would make it a lot cheaper monthly, but why would the cell companies want to change that? There are way too many people in this country who depend on their phone daily, also for business and work, for the majority to "stop giving them money till they get their shit together". If only it were simple... Reply
fhaddad78 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkThe only reason these phones are $500-600 is because of all the hundreds of millions of dollars being wasted on frivolous and groundless patent infringement lawsuits. Reply
fhaddad78 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkI'm doing my part! Got rid of my cell phone and went back to a land line through the cable company. And taking away unlimited internet and charging for bandwidth is just non-sense no matter how you try to justify it. It's simply corporate greed. Reply
KineticHummus - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkSounds like youre just butthurt. no one cares if you think a smartphone is too expensive. theres A LOT of time, technology, and resources that go into making these. I, for example, need my smartphone. My girlfriend is on vacation in morocco and she has an internet connection there. I can call her through skype WHENEVER i want, or text her through an instant messenger. Love to see you do that on a regular "dumb"phone. I could call on a landline i guess, but then im stuck to staying home and also paying a separate bill Reply
phatboye - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkIs it me or does it seem like Verizon phones are getting more and more expensive? Even more so than the other providers. Reply
kmmatney - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkAt what point would the MP of the camera not matter? Wouldn't the small lens eventually limit how good the pictures can be?
The high price is disappointing - however I'm guessing it will drop quickly when no one buys it. Reply
fhaddad78 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkI'm not a camera expert, but I would think that there will never be a point where the MP of the camera would be irrelevant. The more detail that can be processed through the lens, the higher the resolution can be for the image captured through it. Reply
ender707 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkMegapixels does not equal quality - so higher resolution cameras with very small light sensors and cheaply made small lenses will just produce poor/barely acceptable images that contain more pixels. Reply
fhaddad78 - Sunday, August 28, 2011 - linkTotally agree with you. I was sort of implying that as the pixel processing capabilities of the camera increases, so does the quality of the lens and other camera related mechanics. Thus, all things improving equally, you theoretically have an infinite level of detail that you capture increasing MP. I'm being hypothetical as I do not know what the physical limitations are or other sorts of issues that hinder this process. Reply
ssddaydream - Monday, August 29, 2011 - linkIs SAMOLED+ ruled out as a possibility for the display, seeming as how its not a Samsung device? I feel a phone like this is wasted if its not SAMOLED+. Reply
GTVic - Monday, August 29, 2011 - linkCan't see the gallery on Firefox or IE8 Reply


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Needle moving action has been spotted in Nuheara Ltd (NUH.AX) as shares are moving today on volatility 0.00% or $0.00 from the open. The ASX listed company saw a recent bid of $0.085 and 768098 shares have traded hands in the session.
As the second half of the year has approached, investors may be doing a deep dive into the portfolio to see what has worked and what hasn't worked so far this year. Investors may be looking to make a complete overhaul or just a few minor tweaks. The big question seems to be whether or not the market will remain solid of the next couple of quarters. There are obviously those who think a stock market collapse is imminent, and those who believe the market is bound for newer, greater heights. Being prepared for any scenario will most likely be greatly beneficial to individual investors over the next few months.
Now let's take a look at how the fundamentals are stacking up for Nuheara Ltd (NUH.AX). Fundamental analysis takes into consideration market, industry and stock conditions to help determine if the shares are correctly valued. Nuheara Ltd currently has a yearly EPS of -0.01. This number is derived from the total net income divided by shares outstanding. In other words, EPS reveals how profitable a company is on a share owner basis.
Another key indicator that can help investors determine if a stock might be a quality investment is the Return on Equity or ROE. Nuheara Ltd (NUH.AX) currently has Return on Equity of -314.66. ROE is a ratio that measures profits generated from the investments received from shareholders.
In other words, the ratio reveals how effective the firm is at turning shareholder investment into company profits. A company with high ROE typically reflects well on management and how well a company is run at a high level. A firm with a lower ROE might encourage potential investors to dig further to see why profits aren't being generated from shareholder money.
Another ratio we can look at is the Return on Invested Capital or more commonly referred to as ROIC. Nuheara Ltd (NUH.AX) has a current ROIC of -314.66. ROIC is calculated by dividing Net Income – Dividends by Total Capital Invested.
Similar to ROE, ROIC measures how effectively company management is using invested capital to generate company income. A high ROIC number typically reflects positively on company management while a low number typically reflects the opposite.
Turning to Return on Assets or ROA, Nuheara Ltd (NUH.AX) has a current ROA of -231.38. This is a profitability ratio that measures net income generated from total company assets during a given period. This ratio reveals how quick a company can turn it's assets into profits. In other words, the ratio provides insight into the profitability of a firm's assets. The ratio is calculated by dividing total net income by the average total assets.
A higher ROA compared to peers in the same industry, would suggest that company management is able to effectively generate profits from their assets. Similar to the other ratios, a lower number might raise red flags about management's ability when compared to other companies in a similar sector.


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North Korea catches out the worldSangwon Yoon Seoul
Published: December 13 2012 - 3:00AM
NORTH Korea sparked international condemnation after the surprise launch of a rocket designed to demonstrate the rogue nation's military strength and advances in aerospace technology.
After initial detection by a US monitoring agency on Wednesday morning, North Korea confirmed it had launched a long-range rocket, and said it had succeeded in its mission of placing a satellite in orbit, the official Korean Central News Agency said.
The United States, and allies South Korea and Japan, said Pyongyang's launch was a disguised ballistic missile test that violates UN resolutions triggered by its two nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009.
The US condemned North Korea's ''highly provocative'' launch of a long-range rocket, warning it would destabilise the region and further isolate Pyongyang from the world community.
The launch marks ''yet another example of North Korea's pattern of irresponsible behaviour'', White House National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said.
The first stage of the rocket fell into the Yellow Sea while the second stage dropped into the Philippine Sea, adding to jitters in a region already grappling with territory disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
Australia pledged to take its protest against the rocket directly to the North Korean government. Labelling the launch a ''provocative and irresponsible act'', Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Bob Carr unequivocally condemned the action, which they said threatened the stability of the region.
''We call on the North Korean government to abide by UN Security Council resolutions, stop its provocations, improve the wellbeing of its people, and engage constructively with the international community,'' said Ms Gillard and Mr Carr. ''Australia will be expressing its concerns directly to the North Korean government.''
The launch contrasted with earlier signs that North Korea might postpone the test. The North Korean government two days earlier extended its time frame for the launch by one week to December 10-29, citing a ''technical deficiency.'' South Korean broadcaster YTN said on Tuesday that satellite photos indicated the regime was taking apart the three-stage rocket.
The surprise move by North Korea came a week before South Korea's presidential election, and spurred opposition candidate Moon Jae-in to say the outgoing government had weak intelligence.
Japan, days away from federal elections, said it plans to seek a new UN resolution following the incident. Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura said the action ''threatens the peace and security of the region and it is against relevant'' UN Security Council resolutions.
Daniel Pinkston, a senior analyst at International Crisis Group in Seoul, said that North Korea after investing in missile technology for decades ''will try to exploit all the propaganda value''. At the same time, ''in the whole context of things that could happen'' when it comes to North Korea and the region, there will probably be a ''sigh of relief'' among international observers, he said.
The launch shows ruler Kim Jong-un's willingness to ignore pressure including from China, North Korea's biggest ally, in order to make up for a failed rocket test in April that scuttled a US food deal for his impoverished nation. Mr Kim, who succeeded his father a year ago, oversees a military-first state with 1.7 million of his 24 million people in the armed services.
The UN tightened sanctions on North Korea in 2009 shortly after it fired a long-range rocket carrying a communications satellite that failed to enter orbit.
North Korea has twice detonated an atomic bomb, and Mr Kim has shown no readiness to respond to calls from the US, China, South Korea, Japan and Russia to return to talks aimed at getting the regime to abandon its nuclear program.
Construction of a new light-water reactor at its Yongbyon site continues and work on the exterior has been ''largely completed'', International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano said last month.
The incident also served as a reminder of the US deterrent in east Asia, with troops and bases stationed in Japan and South Korea.
US ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich said North Korea's actions were designed to rattle other nations in the region.
''We used to say this to Kim Jong-il and now we have been very clear with Kim Jong-un that they are playing with fire whenever we have nations in this region doing things … to provoke other nations in the region,'' he said. BLOOMBERG, AGENCIES with
This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/world/north-korea-catches-out-the-world-20121212-2ba28.html


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Taste of Las Cruces: Slightly Toasted satisfies with simple var...
There are 20 comments on the Las Cruces Sun-News story from Sep 23, 2009, titled Taste of Las Cruces: Slightly Toasted satisfies with simple var.... In it, Las Cruces Sun-News reports that:Server Alicia Montoya makes sure customers Cooky and Nick Avalos are enjoying their sandwiches Monday at Slightly Toasted, on the corner of Missouri Avenue and El Paseo Road.
Join the discussion below, or Read more at Las Cruces Sun-News.
#1 Sep 24, 2009
Congratulations! A reviewer who uses down to earth languageand who also knows the difference between "complemented" and "complimented"! Mr. Lopez, I salute you!
#2 Sep 24, 2009
Nice review. This place sounds very un-Las Cruces. I may have to give it a try!
#3 Sep 25, 2009
get real. the place is not called 'slightly toasted' because of how someone likes their bread tanned. it is across from a high school and the innuendo is a marketing ploy with a hint of 'humor'.
Can anyone explain the signboard outside the pizza shop across from Mayfield HS? Any parent in town want to tackle this slight to Nancy Reagan's Just Say No legacy? Or are we so close to the border that no one cares?
The food sounds fine, the article is labored and reaching as if the author wants to inject every newly learned culinary definition he researched into his alloted word count.
I really think these reviews would be more fun to read if random citizens around the community submitted them for selection by the editor, earning all submissions entry into a monthly drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant.
#4 Sep 25, 2009
They're just sandwiches. The author is the worst writer the Sun-News has ever hired.
#5 Sep 25, 2009
#6 Sep 25, 2009
nancy who
#7 Sep 25, 2009
nancy who
#8 Sep 25, 2009
The misfit who smoked a pipe until she got lying owls' eyes before consulting with her psychic on how to deal with life. Remember?
#9 Sep 26, 2009
Best darn sandwiches in town. No one serves grilled sandwiches like this place. And i think the name is catchy good idea!
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#10 Sep 27, 2009
absolutely agree....but think about it...isnt that just about perfect for the worst paper in existence?
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#11 Jul 15, 2011
Amazing service, amazing food, I will def send all my hungry friends there
" keep the loonies on the path."
Since: Aug 10
#12 Jul 16, 2011
Baked, toasted, it is a play on words, not an endorsement of a 420 lifestyle. BTW The place on Valley is the BEST pizza in the state!
#13 Jul 16, 2011
Taking this just an eensy bit to serious, aren't you? It's a sandwich shop...jeez.
I wish the SN had a regular restaurant person who actually knew something about food and restaurants instead of farming the reviews out to whomever. But it is what it is.
The idea of random citizens a little scary. Walk thru a Walmart and look at "random citizens" and tell me you want to take their advice on where to go out for dinner. ;)
"Heroes aren't born"
Since: Apr 08
They are made!
#14 Jul 16, 2011
Hey Dawg! Long Time no see! I thought with the new posting system you might have stoppe dposting altogether. I have to agree, I want food advice from someone who actually knows something about food. Have you been to this place?
#15 Aug 16, 2011
I've been going to this cafe since it open, I'm a marketing director for a local company, I applaud the attitude and the excellent food served at this place. They are always friendly and fast, as a professional I really appreciate it. My hats off to young men in this town, that are trying to make it instead of just complaining and being lazy. The name creative and imaginative, we need more places like this here in Cruces.
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#16 Aug 16, 2011
where is this shop located? I can't get the article to come up.
Is it an eclectic type atmosphere?
#17 Aug 17, 2011
What? You can't type the name of the place into google? Maybe it is n't safe for you to drive.
Oh, and there are reviews by customers on multiple sites if you want to know how people rate the place. Just add rating or review to your google search with the name of the place.
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#18 Aug 17, 2011
No more so than it is for you to have command of a keyboard with a spacebar and inserting spaces where they don't belong. Since I drive a 9500 pound BEAST of a truck, you should be afraid. BE VERY AFRAID! Excuse the hell out of me for asking a friendly question. Think I'll go have some Slightly Toasted now.
#19 Aug 17, 2011
I recommend the Corner Bakery over in Sunland Park, El Paso. But leave your hemi-tude here if you venture out. I-10 is dangerous enough without guys who wear hats proclaiming their "Big truck, little ----".
#20 Oct 18, 2012
I've been to corner bakery a few times. Stay away from anything that is not a sandwich and you should be good. Especially things with their microwaved marinara sauce on them (it is disgusting.)
Slightly Toasted is delicious. I have been there often and have never had a complaint about the food. The only downside is their limited hours (they close very early.) I've tried many different things off their menu and they all have been fantastic. If you're curious then try it and judge for yourself.
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No it's increased by an internal formula multiplied by you're real haste. some like rune increase with Ilvl.
At what point does Mastery overtake Haste? I'm at like 35% Haste unbuffed now and have the 4-pc. I have about 31.5% Mastery currently.
P.S. Sorry anaxie , beat you to the trinket . Also , 20 ranks behind you on Ji-Kun :P. Once I convince my raid leaders to let me off Mumble for bosses on farm I might actually have the latency to do decent damage. ( 30+ people on mumble destroys my wireless causing in-game latency spikes )
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Currently only reading the Funny Pictures Megathread because the rest of the forums is filled with piss, whiners and pissed whiners.
Mastery is unlikely to overtake haste but it is gonig to pass strength. Meta and RPPM formula makes sure haste is #1 for a long time.
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No Avatar talk lets keep this on topic of awesome gear, BiS, Theorycrafting, and debates and semantics related to such. Maybe even a bit of how weapons seem to be non existent but lets not talk about that.
Seriously though, on topic only please.
Edit: As there seems to be some confusion, this comment was made in a no longer applicable context.
Take it as a friendly reminder instead.
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my armory
sim: Str Agi AP Exp Hit Crit Haste Mastery Wdps Wspeed
Scale Factors 3.83 0.13 1.71 3.51 4.64 1.86 1.90 2.04 7.23 696.23
either im doing something wrong, or mastery is suddenly higher than haste, now to figure out the balance (weird suspicion that it will change after i reforge to mastery).
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Frost mages have been given one additional snare effect, so that they will be brought up to the level of other classes (combined).
I have a Ret Paladin as my primary alt character and I need some clarification on this. (http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/characte...ksost/advanced)
In Elitistjerk's paladin guide Exemplar states the following;
"During AW with SW the recommended priority effectively becomes: HoW, Exo*, HoW, TV/Inq, repeat.
* - Often Exo will not be available, based on CD - when unavailable replace with Judgement."
What makes Judgement superior to Crusader Strike? I noticed that Crusader Strike does more direct damage than Judgement but is Judgement superior because it forces a tick of Censure or something? Is it only better than Crusader Strike during Avenging Wrath(with SW) or is it better than Crusader Strike overall?
Source: http://elitistjerks.com/f76/t130889-...mogugai_panda/ (in the "Cooldowns" section, below Avenging Wrath)
it has nothing to do with failjerks.... the informations were right months ago and when you read through the posts you get the right informations at the end....... failbobs :P
Looking at a heroic Durumu log:
Average Judgment: 61142
I have 529 ilvl, 8128 mastery (with might) and a 535 weapon. Judging by that ''almost everyone'' is abit of an overestimate.
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These Bose headphones are fantastic for blocking out the noisy drone of jet engines during long flights. They are also very comfortable on your ears, so you can wear them for long periods of time. I also tend to wear them in the office which allows me to focus on my work without being distracted by the sounds of a typical office.


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Darrel Good Report: Another Year of Rationing For Corn or Soybeans?
Date Posted: September 3, 2013
Urbana, IL—According to University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrel Good, the U.S. average corn yield was below trend value for three consecutive years from 2010 through 2012 and the U.S. average soybean yield was below trend value in both 2011 and 2012.
The shortfall in corn yields resulted in declining year-ending stocks and higher prices in both the 2010-11 and 2011-12 marketing years.
"The small crop of 2012 required rationing of consumption and resulted in record high prices for the 2012-13 marketing year," Good said.
"Consumption during that marketing year is currently estimated at 11.215 billion bushels, 1.312 billion bushels (10.5 percent) less than consumption in the previous year.
"Year-ending stocks are projected at 719 million bushels, only 6.4 percent of consumption during the year.
Good said that for soybeans the shortfall in yields in 2011 resulted in higher prices and smaller year-ending stocks for the 2011-12 marketing year than those of the previous year.
The small crop of 2012 resulted in sharply higher prices, rationing of consumption, and a further draw down in year-ending stocks.
Consumption for the year just ended is estimated at 3.094 billion bushels, 61 million (2 percent) less than during the previous year.
Year-ending stocks are projected at 125 million bushels, only 4 percent of consumption during the year.
"While the 2013 production season got off to a rocky start due to late planting in many areas, expectations into early August were for larger crops than in 2012, increased consumption during the 2013-14 marketing year, a build-up in stocks by the end of the year, and much lower prices than during the previous year," Good said.
"In the August 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report, the USDA forecast a record corn crop of 13.763 billion bushels, a 1.46 billion bushel increase in consumption, and year-ending stocks of 1.837 billion bushels (14.5 percent of projected consumption).
"The 2013-14 marketing-year average farm price was projected in a range of $4.50 to $5.30 per bushel, compared to an average near $7.00 for the previous year."
For soybeans, Good said that production was forecast at 3.255 billion bushels, 240 million larger than the 2012 crop.
Consumption was forecast to increase by 82 million bushels, and year-ending stocks were projected at 220 million bushels (6.9 percent of projected consumption).
The 2013-14 marketing year average farm price was projected in a range of $10.35 to $12.35 per bushel, compared to an average of $14.40 during the previous year.
"Expectations began to change in early August as hot, dry weather conditions developed across a broad swath of the production area.
"It appears that average precipitation across Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa in August, for example, was the lowest since records began in 1895," Good said.
"The average for July and August in those three states may have been the third lowest since 1895.
"The adverse weather conditions have resulted in lower yield and production expectations for both crops, raising concerns that consumption may need to be rationed again in 2013-14," Good said.
"Rationing, however, does not appear likely for corn.
"Assuming that the size of the market is near the USDA projection of 12.675 billion bushels and that year-ending stocks can be reduced to about 6 percent of consumption, the crop would have to be less than 12.7 billion bushels to require rationing.
"If harvested area is near the forecast of 89.1 million acres, the U.S. average yield would need to be less than 142.5 bushels to produce a crop less than 12.7 billion bushels.
"Some believe that the Farm Service Agency estimate of prevented planted acres points to less harvested area," he said.
"If harvested area is only 88 million acres, for example, the yield would need to be less than 144.3 bushels to require rationing. The USDA's August forecast was for a yield of 154.4 bushels."
Good said that for soybeans, assuming that the size of the market is near the USDA projection of 3.176 billion bushels and that year-ending stocks can be reduced to about 4 percent of consumption, the crop would only have to be less than 3.16 billion bushels to require rationing.
With harvested area of 76.4 million acres, the U.S. average yield would need to be less than 41.4 bushels per acres to produce a crop less than 3.16 billion bushels.
That compares to the USDA August forecast of 42.6 bushels and the 2012 average of 39.6 bushels.
Last year, August and early September rainfall was generally plentiful and the average yield of 39.6 bushels was 4.3 bushels above the September forecast.
"At this juncture, the 2013 corn crop is expected to be large enough that rationing of consumption during the year ahead will not be required," Good said.
"The average farm price will likely be higher than expected a month ago, but a sharp increase in prices from current levels to discourage consumption is probably not needed. Prices during the first half of the marketing year may be relatively flat.
"There is more concern about the size of the soybean crop and prices have risen sharply over the past month," Good said.
"Unlike corn prices, soybean prices are expected to unfold in more of a short-crop pattern like that of last year.
"Under such a pattern, prices would be expected to peak very early in the marketing year in order to discourage consumption and decline as the year progresses, particularly if the South American crop is large again in 2014," he said.
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My Two Dads: 8 families share how they're celebrating Fathers' Day this year
Postedon Jun 12, 2013 at 05:30 pm
Fathers' Day is a great time to recognize the many types of families that make our country so dynamic. We know that there is no single formulation for what makes a strong family, but we spoke with eight great dad duos about the common denominator in family: love.
How we won the freedom to marry across New England
Postedon Apr 25, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Yesterday's vote in Rhode Island makes it all but certain that this year, same-sex couples in states across New England will be able to share in the freedom to marry. How did we get here? Let's go back to 2004 and track how marriage moved forward across the region
U.S. District Court judge finds DOMA unconstitutional in 'Pedersen v. OPM'
Postedon Jul 31, 2012 at 01:15 pm
Today, U.S. District Court Judge Vanessa L. Bryant ruled that the so-called Defense of Marriage Act's Section 3, which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, is unconstitutional. The decision comes as the U.S. Supreme Court continues to receive many formal requests in a number of different cases to take a stance on whether or not DOMA is constitutional.
22 Senators endorse freedom to marry plank in 2012 National Democratic Platform
Postedon Mar 02, 2012 at 01:04 pm
Today, the Washington Blade reported that 22 senators have joined a growing number of politicians and advocates who have endorsed including a freedom to marry plank in the Democratic Party's 2012 national platform.
Senator Lieberman: Connecticut can't wait anymore
Postedon Dec 20, 2011 at 02:23 pm
Today, we delivered over 1,000 signatures from Connecticut voters calling on Senator Joe Lieberman to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. Federal marriage discrimination harms thousands of legally married same-sex couples in Connecticut each day. Will Senator Lieberman listen?
Senators Lieberman and Collins: It's time to repeal DOMA
Postedon Nov 16, 2011 at 10:43 am
Freedom to Marry is joining with six state and national organizations to call on Senator Lieberman (I-CT) and Senator Collins (R-ME) to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act.
"We Wanted to Be a Family"
Postedon Jan 24, 2011 at 02:30 pm
Why do people get married? There are plenty of practical reasons that might not be so romantic – but for most of us, it's to bring a relationship to the next level. It's a declaration of love and commitment in front of family, friends, and the world. That was the reason for Chris Herbert and Tim Long.
Maryland set to expand gay rights to include the freedom to marry
Postedon Jan 12, 2011 at 11:30 am
Maryland is poised to become the sixth state to legally honor the marriages of same-sex couples as proponents say they believe they have enough support to pass such a measure in the upcoming legislative session.
Editorial: Marriage injustice
Postedon Nov 22, 2010 at 10:00 am
The Washington Post Editorial Board: "DOMA was created for the purposes of 'defending and nurturing the institution of traditional heterosexual marriage,' 'defending traditional notions of morality' and 'protecting state sovereignty and democratic self-governance' - dubious goals, at best."
GLAD files lawsuits challenging so-called Defense of Marriage Act
Postedon Nov 10, 2010 at 10:30 am
Two new lawsuits have been filed on behalf of gay and lesbian couples in four states to challenge a 1996 law denying married gay couples federal benefits.


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Olympus E-300 EVOLT Review
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Software (contd.) - RAW conversion
As is normal in our digital SLR reviews I like to compare the supplied RAW conversion software, any optional manufacturer RAW conversion software and Adobe's "Camera RAW" plug-in which is standard with Adobe Photoshop CS. The current version of Adobe Camera RAW has preliminary support for the E-300.
Sharpness and Detail
- JPEG - Default settings
- Olympus Master 1.11 - Default settings
- Olympus Studio 1.2 - High Speed (HS), Default settings
- Olympus Studio 1.2 - High Function (HF), False Color Suppression: 7
- Adobe Camera RAW - Sharpness: 50, Color Noise Reduction: 25 (default)
After converting using Adobe Camera RAW it became obvious that the E-300's images would need a little more sharpening (than the default setting of 25) to be close to the output from the camera and Olympus Master we had to use a setting of 50. Overall the best result was obtained using Olympus Studio in High Function mode (slower but better quality). It exhibited the best sharpness, most neutral color and no demosaic artifacts. Crops below are at 100%.
Demosaic artifacts
Something we observed fairly early on were discoloration and jagged demosaic artifacts which can be seen on some diagonal lines in E-300 images. These artifacts weren't visible in RAW images converted using Adobe Camera RAW, they can also be eliminated in Olympus Studio by using the High Function mode with a 'False Color Suppression' setting of between 6 and 9. Crops below are at 200%.
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Dispongo de esta camara entre otras y puedo asegurar que como eel sensor CCD no hay de igual, tengo camaras con sensores C-MOS, pero el resultado final es diferente, disparar con la E-300, es como hacerlo con pelicula/negativo, mucha mas fidelidad a lo rel, aunque la resolucion no sea la de que se dispone hoy en dia en camaras de gama media, aconsejo hacer las pruebas.
The Olympus E-300 functions far more like a DSLR in terms of shot to shot recording rate, but still a bit slow when contrasted with Canon and Nikon's sub-$1,000 offerings. The E-300 will capture subsequent images with just .59 seconds between. This remains slightly behind the XT's .33 seconds and the D70's .35 seconds recording rate, but still far beyond most compact models.
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Photoshop. GoPro. Every once in a while a product emerges that defines a category. And sometimes, it vanishes just as quickly as it arrived on the scene. This week's Throwback Thursday remembers the Flip, the pocket camcorder everyone had – until they didn't.
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WHEN Dave and Liene Penny told their children the family were moving, they never expected the youngsters to sell their house for them.
Within an hour of being told mum and dad had put in an offer on another house, Ella, seven, and Tomass, six, rustled up 40 fliers to advertise the family home in Taunton's French Weir Avenue.
They pushed the leaflets through neighbours' letterboxes and handed them out at a bring and buy sale and also made a waterproofed cardboard 'For Sale' box which they placed on their garden wall.
Mr and Mrs Penny thought no more of it until, out of the blue, they received two offers for the full asking price, one of which they accepted.
Ella said: "We're pleased. It was great when two people wanted to buy our house."
Tomass said: "We did a lot of thinking and spent an hour making everything. I might be an estate agent one day."
Mr Penny and his wife were worried how their children would react when they told them they were buying a new house.
He added: "We hadn't given any thought to how we'd sell our own property as the purchase was an impulse decision. But the kids were keen and proved to be talented estate agents in the making."
Mr and Mrs Penny were surprised to receive a call from a would-be buyer and another person registered their interest in the for sale box.
He said: "Both viewed the house and wanted to buy – we agreed the sale at the full asking price just six days after buying our new house."
Instead of any commission, Ella and Tomass were rewarded with a restaurant meal.
Mrs Penny said: "We're proud of what they did without any prompting. I was amazed by their creativity."
Estate agent Chris Willey, of Wilsons, praised the children's efforts, adding: "If they want a job in the future, they should come to us.
"Most people go to an estate agent to sell their house. We sometimes get approached by sellers who say they have or are looking for a private buyer.
"It can be sticky and people trying to sell their own home could get into deep water.
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This article was published 12/9/2013 (1441 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will move back to the CFL's West Division for the 2014 season, the club announced Thursday afternoon.
"This means the Blue Bombers will reside in the West, where so much of their storied history has taken place, for the purposes of standings and playoffs," CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon said in a statement released by the Bombers after the move was approved by the league's Board of Governors.
"It also helps pave the way for expansion in 2014, as the Ottawa RedBlacks join our league as our ninth team, and play as part of the East Division."
The Bombers have played the last eight seasons (2006-13) in the four-team East Division, but will move back to their more customary home in what will once again be a five-team West Division beginning next season.
The Bombers say they're happy with the move back to a division they have called home for a total of 34 years since the CFL was formed in 1958. The team has spent 21 years in the East Division during that same period.
"We are proud of our history in the CFL, but especially proud of our ten Grey Cup victories, eight of which came as we represented the West," said Wade Miller, acting Chief Executive Officer of the Blue Bombers.
"It's no wonder then that so many of our fans consider the West our natural home. We look forward to competing, and succeeding, in the West Division."


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I was just rewatching the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and I noticed that towards the beginning, when on the Hogwarts Express, Luna uses 'Finite' on Harry's Invisibility Cloak, and it flies away. How does this work? Because in the book of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a Death Eater uses Accio on the Cloak but nothing happens. Also isn't the Cloak of Invisibility meant to be resistant to spells, jinxes and hexes? I realise that this possible mistake only happened in the film so it may not be considered canon, but does anyone have any thoughts or explanations? Thanks :) --Margiechocoholic Owl me! 10:15, September 1, 2010 (UTC)
Hiyya Harry was under the full body bind curse so that spell must have been the counter curse as it revied harry when the cloak fell off Mattyb2k9 12:38, September 1, 2010 (UTC)
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So Heidi Klum's A Bionic Nazi Superwoman, There's No Denying It Anymore
Earlier in the week, I made light of Heidi Klum claiming she "rescued" her son from drowning in the ocean, arrogantly thinking she embellished picking the kid up after a wave knocked him over. Then I saw these photos and JESUS CHRIST. Turns out Heidi Klum not only legitimately rescued her son and his nanny from a crazy riptide, but basically bent the goddamn ocean to her will. Once you stop looking at her nipples, you can practically hear her screaming, "Scheisse! Ich bin das Fuhrer!" into Poseidon's face. We're all gonna die.
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For a few months I've been developing my dream game in my spare time - I'm sure those of you like me who learned programming to get into game development know what I'm talking about. That game idea that's always sat in the back of your mind, nagging at you to make it. Anyway, I've finally gotten a good start on it, but I've reached a point where I cannot get much farther without committing to a graphics design. So I'm faced with a difficult question: 3D or 2D?
You see, I wanted to create something based on world interactivity instead of awe-inspiring graphics or gory combat systems. I wanted it to be lightweight, so that users wouldn't have to worry about performance issues or the like. So far, I've built it from the ground up as a top-down 2D game. But I'm concerned over how it would be received, since the gaming community can be anal about having high-resolution, 3D models in every game they play. Not to mention, the Last of Us has recently reminded me of the extra immersion such graphics can offer. Yet to achieve such graphics, I would have to use external libraries other than default python (and I abhor not understanding the methods I invoke) and spend many more hours modelling, texturing, and designing a 3D world, a huge task for a single developer.
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Animals move in many ways. What is an animal that can wiggle?
In this brightly colored board book with slide-out pictures, a child looks for his toy pig in a variety of pockets. In each one a comic animal is revealed when the child pulls a simple tab: a snake, a ladybug, a bird, a lamb, a frog and even a monkey. As the child becomes able to identify each animal the game becomes more fun. Kids will enjoy the colorful and humorous illustrations, and grownups will appreciate the vintage feel of the design.
This book uses repetitive language to reinforce the connections made from highly engaging color illustrations of circus attractions. Young readers can use the dots below each word of the text to follow along.
Young readers will learn about life on the farm when Old MacDonald (Vinko the Dancing Bear) shows readers what a day in the life of a farmer is all about--milking the cows, shearing the sheep, washing the pigs, feeding the hens, and collecting eggs. Kids will fall in love with these adorable animals while learning about the sounds they make.
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The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 23.0458 Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Date: November 14, 2012 10:20:28 AM EST
Subject: Job Announcement
Dear SHAKSPEReans:
My college is advertising a tenure-line position for someone whose primary expertise is Shakespeare. I'm sharing the main portion of the job description below, and will only add that we're a department who enjoy and respect each other, have lively discussions of pedagogy, share our scholarly work in progress, and teach relatively bright earnest students.
Here's the position (also accessible through the dean's office portion of the college website: http://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/openings/):
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. by September 1, 2013. Specialization in Shakespeare, with secondary strengths in one or more of the following: writing, drama/theater, other British literature, secondary education. The ability to teach a first-year interdisciplinary course in reading, writing and critical thinking is also required. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in a private liberal arts setting and to maintaining an active scholarly agenda.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching responsibilities will include courses on Shakespeare, early modern literature, other courses depending on the secondary strengths, and one section each semester of Paideia I (the college's two-semester required common, writing-intensive introduction to the liberal arts). Full-time teaching load is six courses spread over the fall and spring semesters and a January term. Additional duties include advising, meeting with prospective students, and committee work.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Kate Narveson
Assoc. Prof. of English
Luther College
700 College Dr.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 387-1593


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Theo, star pilot wannabe and troubled misfit has been accepted, against all her expectations, to Anlingdin. It's the Hogwarts of star piloting academies, and Theo has been selected to train there with the best-of-the-best. Even better - she can finally leave behind the gawky, misfit days of teenage angst her previous life so complicated before. Great Liaden star pilots are born with a bang and not a whimper - and Theo has set a course to graduate from misfit to genuine maverick.
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Ilkley Art Trail is appealing to home-owners in central Ilkley who would be willing to open up their downstairs rooms for visiting artists.
The Trail, now in its fourth year, puts on a brilliant show of original art from around the region in assorted venues across the town.
Trail organisers are appealing to home-owners in the town centre, following requests from visitors last year to have more art on show in central Ilkley.
As well as private houses opening up as exhibition spaces, last year's locations ranged from shops, hotels and pubs to therapy rooms and a sculptor's shed.
Susan McIntosh welcomed two artists to her home on Kings Road last year.
She said: "I enjoyed the whole experience very much, first meeting two delightful artists and seeing their work, then to see two rooms in my home being transformed with interesting art and jewellery into a mini gallery.
"We received lots of positive comments from visitors about the art and the art in its setting – people liked seeing art in a home and seeing a bit of a house they would not have seen before.
"I value the idea of the Ilkley Art Trail and so was happy to be part of it."
Textile artist Linda Dewart, has opened up her home since the Trail began in 2011. She shows her own work alongside the work of up to four guest artists.
She said she wouldn't hesitate to do it again. "All the other artists that have taken part have all been totally delightful and the people who come have been very nice as well," she said.
"If there are several artists there's more to see and it takes the pressure off a little bit that people are making a big effort to come and see you."
Organisers are very interested to hear from anyone who thinks they may be able to help out during this year's Ilkley Art Trail, which runs from October 8 to 12, 2014. Either e-mail ilkleyarttrail @gmail.com, or call organiser Lorna Bird for an informal chat on 07789 681862.
All artists' work is insured by the artist and artists will work with homeowners on display potential.
Public liability insurance is provided for the duration at all venues by the Trail and signage is provided to separate off any private areas not for use.


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CPCC Summer Theatre to Present LI'L ABNER, 6/20-28
CPCC Summer Theatre to perform "Li'l Abner" from June 20 - 28 at the Halton Theater stage.
When residents of Dogpatch, USA are notified by the government that their town is to be used as an atomic bomb testing ground, they try to persuade the government that their town is worth saving. To do this, they must find something worthwhile about their town. Could Mammy Yokum's Yokumberry Tonic, which Abner has taken every day since he was a baby, be the answer?
Filled with songs, including "If I Had My Druthers," "Jubilation T. Cornpone," "Namely You," "Love in a Home," "Progress Is the Root of All Evil" and more, "Li'l Abner" is a fun-filled, foot-stompin' musical that is pure entertainment and a side-splitting extravaganza for all.
Don't miss this opportunity to support local theatre; reserve your seat today!
WHEN: June 20, 21, 27 and 28; 8 p.m.
June 22; 2:30 p.m.
June 24; 7 p.m.
June 25 and 26; 7:30 p.m.
Individual tickets are $22, $18 and a $10 ticket is available for children under 15 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Season tickets are also available. Tickets may be purchased online at tix.cpcc.edu, at the CPCC Box Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday or by calling 704.330.6534. Free parking is available in the Theater parking deck, accessible from 4th St.Connect to CPCC Arts on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cpccarts.


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Excerpt from Mr. Adnan Oktar's Live Conversation on A9 TV dated May 27th, 2012
ADNAN OKTAR: We need to love each other as a nation. However our love for Allah is above everything else. Allah would devastate any nation who does not love Allah. Allah would devastate any nation who does not have an interest in Allah. It is not possible for such a nation to love each other. Without feeling love for Allah, without admiring Allah, without being in love with Allah, a nation would not have abundance and prosperity. There would only be misery, pain, suffering, division, devastation and nothing else [for such a nation]. We, of course, do not love Allah to live in comfort and in peace. We love Allah because we have to love Allah. We love Allah because it is what our conscience requires. However we, as a nation, have to love Allah even more with enthusiasm; we should be devoted to Allah even more. Abundance, prosperity, beauty, goodness, tranquility, growth, strength, power and world dominion, all lie within this secret. When you step outside this secret it is not possible to attain any of them. You can get whatever technical precaution you like, cooperate with any country you like, do the propaganda you like, activate all the scientists you like, you cannot attain anything but misery, scourges, pain and suffering, it is not possible [any other way]. That is because all the power and all the strength is in Allah, yet when some people fail to understand this fact and assume that materials and events are independent from Allah, the door to scourges is opened and the scourges find the way to come.


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A unique and exciting new opportunity has come up for a Director or Associate Director level candidate within the healthcare sector. A leading health policy and public affairs firm is developing a new separate division to work alongside the policy team with a focus on global healthcare and corporate communications. Capitalising initially on organic growth with the firm's very impressive and established client base, this new team is being devised to grow and broaden the healthcare communications offering with the aim of the firm becoming a one-stop shop for their client's healthcare communications needs.
The head of the global healthcare team is already in place and already begun to develop the business – this particular opportunity will be to operate as their number two so you will need to be someone who is excited and keen to help build a new business which has a clear and defined forecast. You will assist in recruiting a new team of specialists around you and be passionate about business development and growth. The initial remit is more focussed on corporate communications, reputation management, issues & crisis, market access etc. than on traditional product PR and the client base will potentially include a broad range of companies including pharmaceutical organisations, health insurers and Law firms to name a few.
You will also have the added bonus of working alongside a large team of specialists within the health policy and public affairs sector so if you have an interest in that area, this would be the ideal place to work.
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The Crap We Missed – Wednesday 4.18.12
Welcome to Wednesday's The Crap We Missed featuring Jon Hamm's rugged, manly new beard that I in no way aided in caught Fish drawing onto a RealDoll in the break room today. Also, it looks like someone forgot to remove all of the mirrors from room where Tori Spelling is signing books, and prepare your brain for the shirtless, moonlight roundhouse kick of 'what the fuckness' that is Stephen Baldwin at The Homeland Security Awards.
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Fairfax County Agency Director Appointed to FCC Consumer Advisory Committee
Office of Public Affairs
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Sept. 4, 2003
Fairfax County Agency Director Appointed
FCC Consumer Advisory Committee
Ron Mallard, director of Fairfax County's Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection, has been appointed by the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission to a newly established Consumer Advisory Committee. Mallard is the only representative of local governments and is representing the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators on the FCC committee.
The remaining 34 members of the committee include representatives of
industry and special interest groups from throughout the United States.
Issues that the Consumer Advisory Committee will address are deployment
of broadband services and improved consumer input into FCC decision
making, including recommendations for modifying how the FCC conducts its
regulatory role.
Mallard has lent his expertise in the communications and consumer protection areas to a number of other advisory boards, including a recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence. This organization is a non-profit that was begun about 25 years ago in the D.C. area and has grown with tremendous success as the "standard of excellence" in the automotive service industry for certifying qualified automotive mechanics/technicians. Automotive repairs are the number one consumer complaint problem throughout the country, and Mallard's participation on the NIASE's board allows him to have direct influence on the programs of NIASE.
Mallard also serves as vice chair of TeleCommUnity, a telecommunications
alliance of local governments throughout the nation that lobbies Congress
to represent the interests of local governments and their constituents on
matters of federal telecommunications and broadband legislation. In
addition, he is president of the Virginia Association of
Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, an organization of senior
government officials from 30 Virginia cities and counties.
Two years ago, Mallard was appointed to the Board of Directors of Consumer Credit Counseling of Greater Washington, a non-profit organization that recently grew to become a national organization that provides counseling to individuals with high debt problems. Mallard's appointment recognizes Fairfax County as a leader in the field of consumer protection and education.
Mallard joined Fairfax County government in 1973 as a budget analyst in the Office of Management and Budget. In 1975, he was named deputy director of the Department of Consumer Affairs and became director in 1978. Several years later, he was appointed director of the Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection. Mallard holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of Missouri and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Richmond. He also served as a captain in the U.S. Army.
For more information, contact the Office of Public Affairs at 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.


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Aldila, Inc. announced on March 27 that it has closed its merger with Mitsubishi Rayon America, Inc. (MRA). The official effective time of the merger will be April 1. Steptoe advised Aldila on the transaction. Aldila is one of the world's largest manufacturers of carbon fiber shafts. MRA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi… Read More →


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Weight Gain As You Age: Is It Inevitable?by Toby Amidor in Diets, Healthy Tips, January 8, 2013
When I was youngster, I dreaded becoming "old" because I kept hearing that weight gain after 30 is unavoidable. As it turns out, I'm hitting 40 soon and weigh less than I did during my college days. The same can't be said about some of my old college buds. So what gives?
Calorie Count
One of the things I typically hear from clients is that they've always eaten the same amount of food yet are still gaining weight. Oftentimes folks don't realize that your metabolism can slow down as much as 5% each decade after 40. So if you're eating at 40 or 50 the same way you did when you were 18 years old, of course you're putting on weight!
Here's a look at the caloric needs over time for an average-sized man who exercises moderately (30-60 minutes) each day:
- At 18 years old = 2,800 calories
- At 30 years old = 2,600 calories
- At 50 years old = 2,400 calories
- At 70 years old = 2,200 calories
If his activity level declines over time – which often happens once the kids are born or retirement hits, then calorie needs also decline.
The Biggest Culprits
There are many contributing factors to long-term weight gain including food choices and lifestyle habits. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine followed over 120,000 people over 20 years. On average, folks gained 17 pounds over 2 decades. Some of the biggest food contributors to weight gain were:
- Potato chips
- Potatoes
- Sugar-sweetened beverages
- Red meats
- Processed meats
Folks who ate more of the following foods gained fewer pounds over the years:
- Vegetables
- Whole grains
- Fruit
- Nuts
- Yogurt
Lifestyle habits that caused weight gain included:
- Lack of physical activity
- Alcohol: One alcoholic drink per day equated to a 0.41-pound increase over 4 years.
- Too little (less than 6 hours) or too much (more than 8 hours) of sleep
- Watching TV: the more TV time, the more weight gained
So . . . Is Weight Gain Inevitable?
Many folks do gain weight as they age but it's not inevitable. Those extra pounds are often due to bad habits that go on for years. If your weight's been creeping up for some time, the New Year is a fabulous time to start making changes for a new you. Look at what you eat, your exercise habits, TV time and sleep habits and start making some changes for the better. If you need help getting started, seek the guidance of a registered dietitian in your area.
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When you change the href property in a PDF form at runtime, images no longer load dynamically in Adobe Reader/Acrobat 8 and later versions.
Here are some suggested workarounds used in different situations to get avoid this issue:
- Solution 1: Embed the images in the form as hidden objects.
- Add the image to the form in Designer, and set its presence to "hidden" in the object panel.
- Then set the image field's presence to "visible" on the "initialize" event, or the "click" event of a button.
- Repeat for each image that you want to use on the form.
Note: This solution is only applicable when you use a few images. This solution affects performance, but if the images are in a compressed format, the effect can be minimized.
- Solution 2: Upload the images as attachments.
- Do one of the following to upload the images as attachments:
- Use the attachment panel in Acrobat (View > Navigation Panels > Attachments > Add).
- Upload the images through Javascript (see the "Adding Attachments" section in the Javascript scripting guide).
- Update the value of the image field using script at runtime to point to the attachment. (See the "Opening and saving attachments" section in the Javascript scripting guide)
- Solution 3: Use either a web service or a database connection.
- Configure a web service or database connection to return a string that contains Base64-encoded image content. (To build a web service or a database connection is complex and requires some custom coding, so it is out of the scope of this blog entry.)
- Open the form in Designer and go to the "Data View."
- Add a new Data Connection.
- Select OLEDB Database, or WSDL file. (Press the Help button on this dialog in Designer to get more context help on how to configure each data source.)
- Add an image field to the form.
- Go to the Object panel and set the Binding for the image field to the return object from the web service or database.
- Solution 4: Use the Privileged folders functionality in Acrobat 9+.
- Put all the images in a folder on a network share, available to all computers that access the form.
- Open the enhanced security settings in Acrobat/Reader 9 (Edit > Preferences > Security (Enhanced)).
- Add a folder path or the host name where the images are stored. The folder path tells Acrobat/Reader 9 that the path for the images is exempt from the enhanced security settings.
Note: Only try this solution after approval from your system administrator. You are essentially disabling some of the security features of Acrobat or Reader, which are there to prevent potential hacker attacks.
Additional Information
There were a few reasons for this change in the security settings:
a) A form could point to a "file://" URL for data mining purposes.
This condition allows for potential hacking as external parties see where the pictures are stored, and the names of the files on your computer. For example, they could see that the pictures were stored under My Documents\Pictures and that all had names like PIC000xx.JPG.
b) PDF documents are supposed to be self contained.
Pointing to an "ftp://" or "http://" URL to load an image dynamically breaks that promise. When a user certifies a document for example, the user certifies that the content of the document is safe. However, if the document dynamically loads an image, that image file stored on some web server can be changed without breaking certification. But, the meaning of the document can be different.
Consider the following situation where the content of the PDF reads:
|You owe me:
…but could be changed to…
|You owe me:
….just by changing the image on the server.
c) The same issue could appear with a signed document.
If you sign the document, you are signing the form in its current state and agreeing to the content as it stands. If the image on the server changes afterwards, the signature would still be valid. As some Adobe customers use signatures in legally binding workflows, Adobe cannot allow the content to change without reflecting that in the PDF or the signature.
The strategy moving forward is to have encapsulated PDF files remain true to the PDF specification. If you find another workaround to allow the images exist outside the PDF, it is also likely that Adobe would disable it in some future version of Reader and Acrobat.
You could change the href property in Reader up to version 8.0. But from 8.1 onward the security was tightened and potential security holes, like this one, were closed.