text: Shares of common stock not subscribed for in the subscription and community offerings will be offered to the general public in a syndicated offering through a syndicate of selected dealers. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. will act as sole book-running manager and Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. will act as co-manager for the syndicated offering, which will be conducted on a best efforts basis. We may begin the syndicated offering at any time following the commencement of the subscription offering.At the conclusion of the conversion and offering, shareholders of HBOS other than Heritage MHC will receive shares of common stock of the Company pursuant to an "exchange ratio" designed to preserve their aggregate 24% ownership interest. The exchange ratio will depend on the number of shares sold in the offering and will range from 0.7777 shares at the minimum of the offering range to 1.0522 shares at the maximum of the offering range (and 1.2101 at the adjusted maximum of the offering range). In addition, the Company will be 100% owned by public stockholders and will own 100% of the stock of HeritageBank of the South. We will issue up to 3,060,402 shares of common stock in the exchange at the adjusted maximum. The Plan of Conversion and Reorganization of Heritage MHC must be approved by the members of Heritage MHC (depositors HeritageBank of the South as of September 30, 2010) and the shareholders of HBOS as of October 8, 2010. A special meeting of members of Heritage MHC and a special meeting of shareholders of HBOS have been called for November 23, 2010. Proxy materials are being mailed to members of Heritage MHC and shareholders of HBOS on or about October 22, 2010. Completion of the conversion and offering is also subject to, among other things, the receipt of final regulatory approvals. We expect that the Company's common stock will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "HBOSD" for a period of 20 trading days following the completion of the offering and then will revert to the symbol 'HBOS."


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BARCELONA (Reuters) - The start-up of a carbon market in California, viewed as a potential template for future U.S. national emissions trading, could be delayed up to 12 months or more, experts at a carbon conference said on Thursday.
The multi-billion dollar plan will be key to helping the state reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, a target mandated under a law passed in 2006 known as AB 32.
It is scheduled to begin operating on January 1, 2012, but a California judge's ruling last month put the move on hold until the agency designing the market completes an analysis of alternative measures to cut greenhouse gases other than carbon trading.
"I don't know anyone who thinks this will go live on January 1," said Brian Storms, chief executive of environmental exchange NYSE Blue.
"We are realistically looking at a two to 12 month delay, assuming there are no more challenges in court," he added.
The so-called Western Climate Initiative of California and some Canadian provinces is seen by many as the most ambitious program to cut emissions in the United States in the absence of federal cap and trade legislation.
It could form a model for a U.S. federal scheme, which has been shelved for now, but which could re-emerge on the political agenda in two to four years, experts said.
"The collaboration is there, but I don't know if the January 1 deadline will be reached," said Myriam Blais, environmental and climate change coordinator at the ministry of Quebec.
"Quebec is putting in its own regulation, which will be made public at the end of this month. That will hopefully be adopted by the Fall so we can be up and running by 2012," she added.
In May, a judge ruled that the California Air Resources Board (ARB) had not adequately considered alternative policies to cap-and-trade and ordered it to stop work on the program until an "alternatives analysis" was complete.
But the ARB will continue designing the scheme as it plans to appeal against the ruling, which would stop the order from taking effect.
Some believe the market will still face a delay of at least 12 months, however.
"The delay is in California's ability to comply with the judge's ruling. In the filings there were only three pages devoted to additional (emissions cutting) measures," said Stephen Starbuck, partner in Climate Change and Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young.
"(The ARB) will have to demonstrate that they have done the proper analysis of alternatives and I suspect it is not going to be easy. It is always possible there could be more challenges as well," he added.
But even a later-than-anticipated launch is not expected to threaten the existence of the plan.
"It is possible that it will be delayed and there will be small changes, but I would argue against anyone who says this is a legitimate threat," said Nathan Richardson, a resident scholar at Resources for the Future.
(Reporting by Nina Chestney; editing by Keiron Henderson)

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This week's Vampire Hype podcast is a special edition Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode! Selina's wildest dreams finally come true as she's joined by fellow Buffy fans Caitlin, Jimmy, Marama and Natalie to talk about the show, and they somehow manage to cover everything from best and worst storylines to favourite episodes, relationships, characters, villains, and the possibility of a reboot movie!
Please note: spoiler alert of epic proportions. This episode of Vampire Hype is strictly for Buffy fans, by Buffy fans, and we don't hold back!
– When we started watching the show – none of us remember, it's too long ago!
– The timelessness of Buffy
– Best show of all time?
– We particularly love the fashion…
– Our favourite characters
– Is Buffy every fan's automatic favourite?
– "Oz." "Awwwww."
– Oh! A wild Jimmy Bean appeared!
– We share our favourite episodes
– We are all Fools For Love
– "Normal Again" generates some interesting discussion
– Surprisingly, we don't all love "Once More, With Feeling"
– Selina wins the sing-along!
– Natalie shares her Comic-Con experience
– We talk shipping! Bangel vs Spuffy
– Is there even a conflict, as the couples were so different and happened at different times in the show?
– Wait, Spike/Angel? A freudian slip, or canon?
– Spike and his ability to love without a soul
– Caitlin sticks up for Buffy/Angel
– Marama doesn't actually like shipping (rejoice, fellow non-shippers!)
– Willow/Tara, Willow/Kennedy… or Willow/Xander?
– The possibility of Faith/Buffy
– Xander's love interest in the comics and why it's not totally awful
– There were also a few things we didn't like about Buffy, believe it or not!
– Season 6: Buffy's Order of the Phoenix?
– Best and worst villains
– A Buffy reboot movie: yay or nay?
– Listener feedback: why YOU love Buffy!
– And stay for the blooper, because Jimmy's in the dark.
We hope that all Buffy fans appreciate this episode, which is pretty much our love letter to the series. Hopefully this won't be the last Buffy-themed episode we do, but we'd love your feedback on what specific parts of the show you'd like us to talk about next! Clearly we could have kept going for hours on some of the topics brought up, but as this was our initial Buffy show we wanted to stay quite general.
Share your thoughts on this podcast episode and on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the comments! And follow Vampire Hype on Twitter @VampireHype.


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If you're reading this, chances are good that you have regular access to a computer and an Internet connection. You probably rely on your computer to accomplish a lot of things (and waste some time), but do you realize that computers and the Internet are some of the most powerful tools you can have in your financial toolbox? There are many ways that your computer can help you make and save money that weren't available just a few years ago. From helping you track your finances to creating additional income streams, your computer can make your financial life easier and better. Below are twenty-four ways that your computer can make and save you money.
Participate in "Get Paid To" Sites
There are a number of sites that will allow you to earn some extra money. These sites reward you for reading emails, shopping, doing surveys, or participating in special offers. Don't expect to make huge amounts of money, but the reputable sites do pay out and you can redeem points for gift cards, cash or PayPal at many sites.
Blog or write articles for money
Sites like PayPerPost, Associated Content, and Constant Content pay you to write or blog about issues of interest to you. Most pay on a per page view basis so the better you write and the more popular your topic, the more you stand to make. If you already have a blog, you can add Google's Adsense to your blog and get paid each time someone clicks on an ad posted on your site.
Open an online savings account
These pay much higher interest rates than most local banks, so you can greatly increase your interest earnings by moving your funds from your local bank to an online bank. Some to consider: ING, HSCB, and Emigrant Direct. Additionally, the money is harder to access, making it more difficult to spend in a moment of weakness and you may even get a bonus for opening an account.
Enroll in online bill pay
Every bill you pay online saves you postage, envelope, and check costs. Additionally, you don't have to worry about checks or statements getting lost in the mail and the subsequent late fees that pile up when the payment is late.
Use VoIP for phone service
If you have a high speed Internet connection, look into Voice Over IP (VoIP) from a company like Megapath for your phone service. VoIP uses your computer's Internet connection to make calls and the costs are minimal compared to traditional phone service.
Sell your junk
If you have stuff you don't want anymore, sell it on sites such as eBay, Amazon.com, or Half.com. Many times you can get more for your stuff on the web than you would get at a yard sale, particularly if your items are in good condition or are collectible.
Sell your creations
If you have a crafting or building hobby, Etsy.com is a great place to sell your creations. Etsy provides a dedicated site for creators to sell their handmade items and you may find you can make more there than through other venues. This is also not a bad way to launch a business based on your creations (see number 13).
Comparison shop
The Internet provides a great way to shop for the best price on the item you want without leaving home, saving you gas money and ensuring you get the best price. In addition to visiting each retailers' site, you can go to sites like MySimon, NexTag, or PriceGrabber and see several stores' prices listed in one place.
Save on travel expenses
It is much cheaper (in most instances) to purchase travel arrangements on the Internet than through a travel agent these days. All the major travel providers have their own websites or you can use aggregate sellers like Expedia or Travelocity. There are also travel auction sites like Priceline and Hotwire where you can score deals on unsold inventory. Many providers offer coupons, early booking discounts, or other incentives to get you to use their online programs. It's cheaper for them and for you.
Print coupons
There are many sites on the web that offer printable coupons, either for general use or for use at specific stores. Before going on a printing spree, check to make sure that the store where you plan to shop accepts printed coupons. Some don't, or limit what they will accept, due to fraud.
Find online coupons
If you're shopping or booking travel online, take a minute and Google the retailer to see if there are any coupons available. Sites like RetailMeNot.com are good places to find coupons for many retailers in one place. I almost always find a discount when shopping online, whether it's money off or free shipping.
Do paid surveys
Similar to GPT sites, there are many sites on the Internet that pay you to do surveys. If you enjoy this sort of thing, you can make a little extra spending money. SurveyPolice.com is a good place to check up on sites and learn which are reputable and reliably pay out.
Start a business
This one's not easy, but the computer and Internet make it much easier to start a business using your skills. It levels the playing field, enabling you to compete with much larger organizations. Think about what you like to do and do well and then figure out how you can turn that into income. You'll need to figure out how to market your business, what to charge, and attract clients (I said it wasn't easy), but the rewards of doing your own thing far outweigh the difficulties.
Learn new skills
Whether you start your own business or remain with your employer, the computer can increase your skill set for minimal investment. There are lots of online classes for everything from single subjects like accounting to full blown degree programs. You can buy software you need to learn and learn it on your own time at home. You can learn a new language through online courses or software programs. Every skill you learn or improve makes you more marketable and increases your earning potential.
Find cheap gas
Gasbuddy.com is a great way to find out which station in your area has the lowest price. Stop driving around looking for the cheapest station. There are also desktop Widgets available that provide this information.
Check store inventories before wasting a trip out
Many retailers now offer the option to check whether the product you want is available in a store near you. With gas prices rising, this is a valuable tool that keeps you from driving from store to store looking for an item. Just look it up online and head to the store that has the item in stock.
Find stuff for free
Craigslist.com is a great place to find stuff in your local area that others are giving away for free or very low cost.
Find stuff for cheap
The Internet is a great place to find used items, or to participate in swaps. Sites such as SwapaDVD.com or PaperbackSwap.com are great places to trade books and DVD's for no more than the cost of postage. Plenty of sites sell used items including Amazon.com, SecondSpin.com, Half.com, Abebooks.com, eBay.com, and Craigslist.com. Chances are whatever you're looking for can be found used or traded in a swap.
Sign up for deals and coupons
Sign up with your favorite retailers and travel sites for special deals and coupons only available to those on the mailing list. You'll probably get email offers for use online as well as offers good in the physical store.
Research products, vendors, and service people before committing money
If you're looking to purchase a big ticket item or hire a specialist, do some research before you plonk down the money. The Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) is a good place to start when dealing with contractors or businesses to see if they have complaints lodged against them. For products, read customer reviews at sites such as Amazon.com or Epinions.com to see if others have had trouble with the item. A simple Google search will also turn up any problems you should be aware of. The research you do will save you money in the long run if you avoid lemons and shoddy workmanship.
Check your credit reports
You're entitled to one free credit report each year from each of the three credit agencies through AnnualCreditReport.com. Checking your credit report regularly and clearing up any errors can save you big money when it's time to get a loan and can catch identity theft in its earliest stages.
Shop Online
There's almost nothing you can't find online these days and shopping online can be a great way to save money. Many online retailers offer lower prices than their physical counterparts due to low overhead. In addition, you can find coupons for many retailers that are good for use online, but not in the physical store. Many stores offer free or discounted shipping if you purchase a certain dollar amount. If a store doesn't have a physical presence in your state, you might not have to pay sales tax. Shopping online saves you money on the price of the item, plus the gas required to get to the store.
Manage your accounts online
Most banks now offer online access to your accounts, allowing you to see transactions at any time, rather than waiting for the statement. This enables you to catch possible problems such as unauthorized charges or possible overdrafts before they become huge problems. There are also lots of software applications such as Quicken and Money that help you with budgeting, expense tracking, and tax record keeping, all of which saves you money by improving your financial picture.
Change your entertainment options
Rather than buying a whole CD to get the one good song, download that song from iTunes for $.99. Listen to free streaming radio. Join an online movie rental program like Netflix and avoid late fees and save the gas needed to get to the rental store. Watch TV programs online on network websites and get rid of your cable or satellite subscription. Play free online games rather than buying PC games. Your computer opens up a lot of new entertainment choices. Just never use your computer to download pirated software, music, or movies. It's illegal.
One final word of advice…
As with anything related to your money, be on guard for scams. While many things on the Internet are legitimate, there are a fair number of things that are not. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Any site promising quick money with no effort on your part (or that asks you to pony up money up front), is something to be leery of. If you get into selling or buying on eBay or Craigslist, be aware that not all sellers and buyers are honest and take steps to protect yourself. Make certain you only deal with secure, legitimate websites when entering personal information. When it comes to your money and the Internet, it pays to look twice at any opportunity or website and make certain you understand exactly what or who you are dealing with.
Despite the need for caution, it's well worth it to take the time to learn the applications, websites, and computer skills that help you save and earn money. There are many more money saving and earning opportunities available to those who are computer savvy than to those who are not. If you need to improve your computer skills or learn how to use some of these websites, there are many books, online help resources, websites, and message boards available to help you. The savvier you become, the more money you can earn and save.


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Destination: Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
Embarkation: Venice
From the moment we arrive at the port it was total chaos taking us over 3 hours to check the whole process was totally disorganized with people irritable especially those with young children.
The disorganization continue on board in the main buffet / restaurant which was on the 14th floor.
Dawn to Dusk dining here was a disaster as the main serving areas continued to run out of food causing lengthy ques and more frustration and anger among people. At one time I had to go to 4 different beverages areas for coffee as all the dispensers were empty, at this stage I just gave up.
MSC allow smoking in the casino, in the lounge area above the casino and on all the port side of the pool deck. In fact they have signs stating " MSC welcomes smokers in this area ". Although smoking in the cabin and balcony is not permitted, the fact that they have placed an ashtray in every cabin More toilet onboard means that they turn a blind eye to this. The also sell cartons of cigarettes on deck at cut price, therefore you can smoke all day although you cannot take any drink on board or buy any at duty free for cabin consumption.
When disembarking on the final day of the cruise I paid my final invoice in cash at the accounts desk and was given a receipt stating paid in full only to find out when I arrived back home the same amount was also debited to my credit card. When contacted MSC stated it could take up to 20 days to rectify the error.
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AUSTRALIA is in the midst of the most remarkable resources boom in its history: both mining investment and the terms of trade are at record levels and investment is continuing to increase further. But the domestic economy is slowing: real GDP rose by only 1.4 per cent over the past year, while employment has been virtually flat in the first nine months of 2011, with unemployment rising a little. How can both of these things be happening at the same time? The answer to this question is of real importance for monetary and fiscal policy, which are both set to offset the expansionary effects of the resources boom. The continuing uncertainty about the world economy further clouds the issue.
The current mining boom has been reshaping Australia, and has made most of us much better off. Imports of all types are much cheaper, and the value of shares in superannuation portfolios has risen. But the boom also has negative effects, hitting trade-exposed industries such as manufacturing, tourism and education, and the communities and regions that depend on them.
For eight years, leaving aside the brief period of the global financial crisis, the mining boom has delivered increased net benefits each year. The Australian economy and its policy-makers have coasted along in the wake of these benefits. But now the situation has changed. While the boom continues, its net benefits have peaked. On a year-on-year basis it is no longer boosting growth in the Australian economy nor contributing to improved welfare for Australian citizens.
Australia must find new sources of growth, and adjust to a new reality of a high exchange rate but without further stimulus from mining. The boom has underwritten the economy for almost a decade. The new challenge is to shape policy in quite different circumstances for the next decade.
In the immediate future this will mean further interest rate cuts and a shift to a more expansionary fiscal policy. The once laudable goal of achieving a budget surplus in 2012–13 is now inappropriate. The federal government should move to a more expansionary fiscal policy rather than pursuing an outdated commitment for political reasons. But the longer-term challenges will be more complex.
Understanding the resources boom
Traditionally, Australia has been said to be experiencing a resources boom if either the level of resource investment as a share of GDP or the terms of trade (the ratio of export prices to import prices) were at high levels. In the current boom both variables are at record levels simultaneously, for the first time in Australia's history. This means that the analysis of this unique episode is complex, with interweaving price and volume effects at work.
The net impact of the resources boom can be analysed as the overall effect of four key factors: (i) the impact of lower import prices on the real value of domestic incomes; (ii) the impact of higher $A export prices on the incomes and financial assets of Australian owners of resource companies; (iii) the impact on domestic economic activity and employment of the Australian content of resource investment; and (iv) the negative impact of the higher real exchange rate on trade-exposed sectors – such as manufacturing, tourism and educational services. While most focus has been on mining investment, the first of these has probably been the most important in macroeconomic terms.
In analysing the overall impact of the boom it is also necessary to distinguish between level and change effects. The level effect has been building over eight years, with an increasing impact each year except for the period of the global financial crisis. But the incremental effect – the change in the impact from year to year – is more important for policy formulation, and it is widely assumed that the boom will have a continuing positive incremental impact on the economy in the years ahead. By contrast, it seems that the net incremental effect has now peaked – the level effect, while still positive, is no longer increasing.
The reason for this change is that the positive effects of the boom have ceased or become more muted, while the negative effects are becoming more pronounced.
First, the rise in the exchange rate has boosted the real incomes of all Australians who use imported goods and services, as we all now do to varying degrees. We can buy more imported cars, foodstuffs, electrical and electronic goods and overseas trips, or save on our spending on imports and use the money elsewhere. As a result of these and other factors real household income per capita increased by 2.8 per cent per annum over 2002–11, nearly three times the rate of the previous twenty years. It 2011 it is about 18 per cent higher than it would have been had the earlier trend prevailed. But the sharp rise in the exchange rate has come to an end, as has real income growth from this source.
Secondly, the mining boom is so massive that, even though the sector is now about 80 per cent foreign owned, the rise in mining incomes has flowed through to the value of assets held by many Australians. Reflecting this and other factors, between 2002 and 2007 the real per capita assets of Australian households increased by 8 per cent per annum, about three times the long run rate. But this source of benefit has also come to an end. Share prices are well below their earlier peak, real house prices are falling and many of the biggest new mining projects are effectively 100 per cent foreign owned.
Thirdly, mining investment continues to increase, and the Reserve Bank predicts that it could reach 7 per cent by 2013–14. But what matters for the stimulus is the local content of this huge investment, which appears to be falling quite sharply. The emphasis is shifting to large LNG projects, often offshore, and the high $A is reducing the competitiveness of Australian suppliers.
An extreme case of the shift in composition is the $12 billion Prelude LNG project, being built by Shell for drilling offshore in Western Australia. This involves the construction in Korea of a platform three times the size of the MCG, which will contain the drilling rig, the liquefaction plant and docking facilities. It will be towed to the gas location and all aspects of production and export will be undertaken at that location. The local content implications of such a project are minimal indeed.
Finally, as the Australian dollar stabilises at or above parity with the US dollar the position of trade-exposed local industries is becoming more difficult. Producers and customers do not respond much to volatility in the exchange rate. But when a major change becomes entrenched more serious decisions are made to change the source of supply or spending. This is most evident in manufacturing, tourism and international education.
Implications for policy
Monetary policy has been "mildly restrictive," in the words of the Reserve Bank, for some time now, being directed to offset the presumed incremental expansionary impact of the resources boom and by concern about inflation running above the target band. Neither of these concerns are still relevant, the first for the reasons outlined above and the second because it is clear that there is now no inflationary problem in Australia that needs to be addressed by a restrictive monetary policy.
Over the three years to the June quarter of 2011, five sub-groups, out of a total of ninety in the CPI and accounting for about 12 per cent of the index, have provided 40 per cent of the growth in the CPI, and 44 per cent of the growth over the past year. The five groups are lamb and mutton, fruit, vegetables, utilities and tobacco. These five groups in total have risen by 11.9 per cent per annum over the past three years, while the rest of the CPI rose by 1.8 per cent; over the past year the five groups rose by 16.7 per cent and the rest of the index by 2.2 per cent. Excluding these items, inflation has been well within the Reserve Bank's target range of 2–3 per cent on average over the cycle.
There is no reason for thinking that the rapid growth in prices for these items can be significantly influenced by monetary policy. Prices for the food items reflect seasonal supply conditions, while increases in tobacco prices are driven by regular increases in tax rates. The reasons for the rapid growth of utility charges (11.5 per cent per annum over three years) are far from clear, but it is unlikely that price changes for this group would be greatly affected by a restrictive monetary policy. On 1 November 2011 the Bank recognised that the economy was slowing and the threat of inflation was easing, and cut interest rates accordingly, moving to a more neutral stance.
Fiscal policy is currently severely rather than mildly restrictive, with the federal government overseeing the most rapid process of fiscal consolidation for over forty years. In the context of a perceived powerful continuing stimulus from the resources boom and in pursuit of a balanced budget by 2012–13, the government proposes to take $50 billion or 3.6 per cent of GDP out of the economy (on an underlying cash basis) over 2011–12 and 2012–13. Again, neither of these concerns is currently relevant to Australia's economic situation. Partly reflecting the considerations outlined above and ongoing issues in the European Union and the United States, the outlook for the Australian economy is now much weaker than that presented in May in the 2011–12 Budget Papers, in spite of the continuing resources boom. Real GDP has grown by 1.9 per cent per annum over the last three years, and GDP growth for 2011–12 in now likely to be closer to that figure than to the forecast 4 per cent, while employment growth will fall well short of the 1.75 per cent forecast.
Australia's fiscal position is very strong, with Australian government net debt at only 6.1 per cent of GDP at the end of 2010–11. It will be strengthened further over the next decade, even under the current taxation regime, as tax revenue from higher resource prices and from projects currently under construction begins to flow in. This revenue has been delayed by capital losses incurred in the global financial crisis and by depreciation allowances being generated by high levels of capital investment. The scale of both the investment and the depreciation allowances being generated is massive, but tax revenues from the resources sector will rise strongly when these allowances are used up.
It is no longer appropriate for the government to pursue a budget surplus in 2012–13. It should move away from this target and adopt a much less restrictive fiscal policy, more supportive of economic growth. Unfortunately the government continues to reiterate its commitment to this target, and has foreshadowed further cuts to this end in the context of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook to be released before the end of the year. This could prove to be a serious mistake, based on political rather than economic judgements. •


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I'm viewing/journaling for both classes; # 5, "Student Diversity," would be helpful paired with a group chat/e-conversation.
I've discovreed that incorporating text, traditional and popular song lyrics, and poetry in my students' native languages, both pleases and honors them.
When doing Soto's Novio Boy, e.g., I always enlist the assistance of Spanish speakers.
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"I supported the introduction of civil partnerships by the then Labour Government in 2004 in the face of considerable opposition. I was delighted to attend a civil partnership of a friend and his partner soon after this and their love for each other was as valid as anybody else's. Now they have widespread support and this is the right time to allow same sex couples equal recognition by the state through marriage.
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The True Blood twins have been revealed.
While Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer have been private about their 9-month-old twins, their names have finally been revealed.
During an interview with E! News Tuesday night, Moyer referred to the twins – a boy and a girl – by their names at the season six premiere screening of True Blood in Hollywood.
After mentioning that his 10-year-old daughter Lilac is leaving for sleep-away camp this weekend, Moyer said he and Paquin plan on spending Father's Day "hanging out with Charlie and Poppy."
No word on Moyer's 12-year-old son Billy and his weekend plans.
Although, Paquin said she has a Father's Day "surprise" for Moyer, but remained mum on the details. "I can't tell you because that would ruin the surprise," she laughed. "I don't know about [it being a] big surprise, but yes, there are plans."
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Published 4:00 am, Monday, June 25, 2007
The Santa Clara County medical examiner identified 44-year-old Neil E. Oda of San Jose as the bicyclist who died Saturday afternoon in a collision with a parked sport utility vehicle in Saratoga.
A spokesman for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department said the accident happened at about 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Lawrence Expressway.
Witnesses told investigators that the accident happened after the driver of a Toyota Highlander pulled over to the shoulder of the road. Oda, who was riding his bicycle on Saratoga Avenue at an unknown speed, rear-ended the Toyota and crashed through its back window, investigators said.
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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Chenier, Jeffrey S URN etd-04132010-215312 Title A Treatment Components Analysis in Positive Peer Reporting for Socially Withdrawn Children Degree Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology Advisory Committee
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Date of Defense 2009-12-08 Availability unrestricted AbstractSocially withdrawn children who do not receive intervention are at risk for struggling in their coursework and having trouble with future psychological adjustment. In spite of these facts, children who act out in the classroom have traditionally received much more attention from teachers and from researchers in the literature. In recent years, there have been many replications of Positive Peer Reporting (PPR) as a quick, effective, and accepted method to help these children overcome their withdrawn status. The extant literature supports the efficacy of PPR. However, there remain several important unanswered questions with regard to PPR. For example, do children differentially benefit from being the recipient or teller of positive peer reports? Thus, the purpose of this study was to conduct a treatment components analysis to identify the active treatment components in PPR as an intervention for withdrawn children. These results indicate that the greatest gains in positive social interactions occur when the child is the recipient of positive comments from classmates. Files
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This weekend we celebrate Canada, and Winnipeg's, talented musicians at the 2014 Juno Awards. Peg-city just also happens to be the place to be for catching some local acts as part of JunoFest -- so much to do and so little time to do it in.
And if you're anything like this self-professed fashionista, this weekend is also a time to showcase other aspects of this prairie city that make it a great place to live -- of course I am talking about letting our style scene shine.
Events like this are the perfect opportunity to let Canadians know that there is more to Winnipeg's fashion scene than black parkas and winter boots (although the weather this past week might have some people second-guessing that statement).
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Looking for something more street? Roy Liang's leather sweatshirts are definitely a unique option and look great with a custom pair of jeans by Twillhound and a fun pair of kicks from local men's shoe brand Jose & Markham. I also really love the Oak and Oar brand -- hip and casual but with graphic style elements that celebrate lake life.
For the red carpet, men should look no further than Eph Apparel. These custom-tailored suits, pants and blazers are made-to-measure, making them the perfect fit for any form. I also love their custom-designed monogrammed shirts.
Locally designed women's red-carpet wear is a little tougher to find, but if you look hard enough it is there and it is fabulous. Winnipeg design veteran Erin Kembel is back on the consumer retail end of things and is doing some lovely stuff when it comes to dresses.
New to me, but not necessarily new to Winnipeg's fashion scene is Dugas-Lavack -- a sister team designing gorgeous cocktail dresses adorned with ruffles, lace and sequins that are ideal for any soirée.
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Sweeper (スイープ Suīpu?, lit. "Sweep"),[1] also known as the E-03 Sweeper,[citation needed] is a recurring enemy in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced E-Series robot created by Dr. Eggman that is designed to glide along water surfaces.
Physically, Sweepers resemble water striders. These robots have elongated, mechanical legs connected between their only head and torso. They also have a pair of eyes, a small gray needle nose and a red-glowing siren on their head.
Game appearances
Sonic Adventure
First appearing in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, Sweepers appear only in Sonic's version of Emerald Coast and Twinkle Park. In gameplay, they simply skim along the surface of water sections, but if the player gets close, they will approach Sonic and attack with their pointy noses. The player can easily defeat them using the Spin Jump or Homing Attack.
Sonic Generations
In the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations, Sweepers are encountered yet again in Emerald Coast. Lke in Sonic Adventure, they are skimming across local water sections. The player can easily defeat them using the Homing Attack or Boost.
Powers and abilities
The Sweepers can skim across water surfaces quickly. They also has a sharp nose that is perfect for skewering their foes.
See also
- ↑ Bryan Stratton (17 June 2003). "Sonic the Hedgehog's Action Stages". Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 16. ISBN 978-0761542865.
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I have a cheap pair of long elf ears I bought a few years back for an Illidan costume, but I found Wynderkind's ears on a random Google search and fell in love immediately. They are gigantic! So I Emailed her and asked for a quote, and bought them immediately after. We had a shipping mishap that ended up being both our faults, but Tara was awesome and reshipped immediately after the dreaded post office returned them to her.
Communication was constant and informative throughout - she even had to recast a pair due to air bubbles and I'm happy she made another pair just right. The quality of these things is wonderful; they are a bit heavy due to the thickness of the latex, but they will most likely last me forever with proper care. I still need to figure out how I'm going to attach them, as they're too heavy for spirit gum, but these things are perfect for a night elf.
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Trout is shown to be very odd, eating a Smart Balance bar on a regular schedule and resetting a timer every time he finishes one. He is shown to be very callous and does not believe in psychics at all. He also has a horrible relationship with his mother, continually yelling at her on the phone.
No Trout About ItEdit
In "No Trout About It", Harris Trout is hired by the mayor of Santa Barbara to find out what happened in a poorly investigated case. He interviews the employees of the SBPD, only to be disgusted with their recent performances. He is upset to finding inter-office dating, hiring psychics, near strangling of fellow officers, and an officer working as a part-time stripper. When the case takes a new turn, he suspends everyone who had been currently working on it, including Juliet, Lassiter, Shawn, and Gus. Instead of obeying his orders, the gang solves the case anyway. At the end of the episode, Chief Vick announces that she has been given a six-month suspension and, active immediately, Trout is the new interim police chief. He fires Shawn and Gus, demotes Lassiter from the head detective, and fires McNab.


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Mean-Variance & Mean-VaR Portfolio Selection: A Simulation Based Comparison in the Czech Crisis Environment
This paper focuses on two methods for optimum portfolio selection. We compare Mean-Variance method with Mean-VaR method by the means of investment simulation, based on Czech financial market data from turbulent market periods of the year 2007 and the year 2008. We compare both strategies, basing on measurements of relative and absolute profitability of both strategies in crisis periods. The results indicate that both strategies were relatively profitable in both simulation periods. As a consequence of our results, it seems that it is worth to adhering investment decisions to outputs of optimisation algorithms of both methods. Moreover, we consider Mean-VaR strategy to be safer in turbulent times.
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your gaming consoles, Android-based devices, PC, Mac computer, home theater systems, Roku,
internet-connected TVs and HDTVs, and Blu-ray players. You may also shift from one device to
another by connecting these devices to your account.
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allows you to watch your favorite movies on numerous devices such as computers, PS3, and the
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obvious that Netflix has more choices of devices to use when viewing these
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You have a
wider selection of film and TV show titles when you subscribe to Netflix because the company has
licensing deals with major TV and movie companies including CBS, NBC, BBC libraries, Sony,
DreamWorks Animation and FOX among several others.
Netflix has
also established contracts with top movie and indie studios.
members can gain access to about 20,000 titles, and you can watch movies the same day these
are available on DVD.
In fact, Vudu
claims that it offers more HD titles, as compared to any other subscription services. For instance,
Netflix takes about 28 days to have a new DV release, while Vudu offers new titles in only a few
Video Quality and Speed
The minimum
speed required for Vudu is 2.25 mbps for HD films. On the other hand, Netflix users should have a
minimum internet download speed of 500 kbps before they can obtain the best results the company's
When it comes
to quality, Vudu offers a wider range of films available in HDX, which provides the best quality
content from any service. The company also offers Dolby Digital 7.1 channel surround sound for
excellent quality of films. Netflix has several HD movies, although Vudu offers more
Price and Subscription
members are required to pay $7.99 a month for unlimited streaming or unlimited one DVD at a time
Those who
prefer both services may have to pay $15.98 monthly. Blu-ray discs are also available at Netflix,
although you will have to pay an additional $2 per month.
Vudu offers a per-movie type of service, so you may end
up paying more when you want to watch more videos. Some movies may be rented at $2 for two nights,
while the rental fee for HD films cost $5.
After an
in-depth analysis of all the features, you may say that Netflix is definitely the better
It offers a
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Branded interactions: Hey, I own that gesture!
I've been working on an app that has an innovative navigation. It got me thinking about how certain apps are defined by user interaction. When the interaction is unique to the product, it becomes part of the user experience and ultimately part of the brand. These "branded interactions" are fast becoming a valuable commodity.
Can a user interaction really form part of a brand?
There are countless interfaces which require the same methods of user input. We tap, we swipe, we type on tiny keyboards whilst walking, we occasionally fall over.
The memorable interfaces are not only intuitive to use but those which engage us on an emotional level. Interaction typically involves one or two simple actions, used repeatedly.
In Designing for Emotion, Aarron Walter suggests the most engaging interfaces "surprise and delight" the user. A product that is not only useful but a joy to use builds positive perceptions of the brand to create lasting brand loyalty.
"What if an interface could help you complete a critical task and put a smile on your face? That would be an experience you'd recommend to a friend; that would be an idea worth spreading." — Aarron Walter
The app that defines this for me is Clear, the colour-pop 'to do' list. I found Clear's interaction intuitive from the outset; pull down to add an item, pinch to insert a task and left swipe to 'clear' or delete a completed task from your list. Few actions used repeatedly. 'Clearing' the list is the user's objective, which packages up the brand beautifully:
Clear: image from iTunes store
Another is Rise, the super-simple, user-friendly alarm app which has revolutionised my mornings. Drag your thumb up or down to select your rising time, the screen colour changing to reflect day and night. Swipe right to turn on and off. The colours, font and user interaction all add up to a defining brand experience:
Rise: image from iTunes store
So if a user interaction is unique to your product, can you claim legal ownership?
If you own an Apple device you unconsciously 'slide to unlock' countless times a day; it's an easy and effective interaction. Apple owns a design patent on the "ornamental" design of the lock screen, so while they haven't exactly patented the gesture itself, they have copyright over the design that forces you to make the gesture. This is possibly why the unlock screens on Android phones won't allow you to pick an unlock gesture of one single slide, left to right across the screen.
Another interaction we immediately associate with Apple is 'pinch to zoom'. Apple did have a patent on pinch to zoom but this was recently overturned following their billion dollar lawsuit against rival Samsung.
There has been a lot of chatter about Twitter's patent application for the 'pull-down-to-refresh' function. Pull down to refresh has got to be the most intuitive way of refreshing content on a mobile device; it's used by Gmail, iOS and countless others. Twitter claim they acquired the right to pull down to refresh when they bought iPhone client Tweetie back in 2010. There is still no decision on this patent, though legal commentators say the ruling is likely to be in Twitters' favour.
When you start searching for patents you sure come by some random ones
Microsoft owns a patent on "gesture profiles" that users create when using Kinect. The user creates a custom profile shape (say an enchanted unicorn, mid prance) to open their favourite game. Microsoft OWNS THAT MOVE and they could potentially prevent other companies from allowing you to create a similar "gesture profile" for a competitors' product. Microsoft also owns a patent for "flicking your pen" at something. The jury's out on that one.
A serious consideration for designers
Granting legal ownership to user interactions is a serious business and sets a real precedent for future design and development. As an interface designer, it also makes me a little nervous. Should we be paying heed of these patents (like pull-down-to-refresh) — or are they just for the big fish?
In such a crowded market a unique and memorable interaction can really set you apart from the competition. It's clearly a key area for consideration when designing the mobile user experience.


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The former principal conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, will be the first woman to conduct the Last Night of the Proms in the event's 119-year history.
New York-born Alsop, 56, who is now the principal conductor of the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra, takes charge of the world-famous finale in September.
Her musical strengths simply made her the best person to conduct this year's festivities, which traditionally provide a flag-waving finale to the two-month series, the BBC said.
The music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, who made her Proms debut in 2003, Ms Alsop joins an illustrious list of Last Night conductors including Proms founder Sir Henry Wood and Sir Malcolm Sergeant.
Ms Alsop will conduct a Last Night programme which features star soloists the violinists Nigel Kennedy and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, a sea-faring theme and an appropriately transatlantic flavour.
The concert will once again conclude with the traditional trio of "Rule, Britannia!", Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" and "Jerusalem".
Ms Alsop was principal conductor the BSO between 2002 - 2008.
She received an honorary degree of Doctor of Music from Bournemouth University in 2007.
"The whole world is watching you, you're addressing the biggest audience of your career," Ms Alsop said. "It's the nearest a classical musician gets to an acceptance speech at the Oscars.


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VICTIMS of domestic violence in Gloucestershire are being let down by the police according to a new report.
Following a review of how all 43 police forces across the UK handle domestic violence cases, Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) has said it has "significant concerns" over the way Gloucestershire Police handles such cases.
Dru Sharpling, HMIC for Wales and the West, said: "There are weaknesses in the way the constabulary deals with domestic abuse at the first point of contact and in the ability of the constabulary to consistently provide an effective response to safeguarding victims."
She also said that "swift action" was required on behalf of the police in order to address the key issues raised in the report.
It said that, while domestic abuse victims received good support from Gloucestershire's Public Protection Bureau, the treatment victims received from the police was "disjointed and inconsistent".
Figures obtained by the HMIC show that within the county domestic abuse accounts for three per cent of all calls made to the police and that nearly half of these calls were from repeat victims.
The data also showed that six per cent of all the crime recorded in Gloucestershire involves some form of domestic abuse.
Richard Berry, Assistant Chief Constable with Gloucestershire Police, said that the new report is a snapshot of the force and does not reflect changes already implemented.
"Work has been underway for many months into how we deal with domestic abuse, including reviewing the frontline service we offer to victims.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to reassure the public that we are committed to keeping people in Gloucestershire safe from harm."
Gloucestershire Police was one of four police forces that were specifically criticised by the report, the others being Greater Manchester, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
HMIC found that police over the border in Wiltshire were providing "effective" work for victims but that there was still areas that needed to be looked at before "they can have confidence that they are providing a consistently good service to victims".


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And I'm not even kidding! Easiest. Recipe. Ever! Thanks to my sweet brother, Ramon, who recently came for a visit, I've finally learned to make this delicious recipe for homemade Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François.
If you've been intimidated to make homemade bread, your store bought days are over. I cannot tell you how easy it is to make this bread… so I'll show you! Yeast is one ingredient I still don't quite understand and this recipe allows for you to just dump it in with the rest of the ingredients. No need to spend any time letting it foam/raise/bubble/activate/whatever it does. And you can put this dough in the fridge for up to two weeks, letting you bake homemade bread anytime you want. I think I'm in LOVE with Jeff and Zoe and I'm ready to buy all their books!
Recipe for Homemade Artisan Bread
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- 3 cups lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other course salt
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AN AWE event to encourage girls to get involved in engineering attracted students from across Hampshire and Berkshire.
The girls were tasked with three challenges designed to test their engineering know-how - a marble run, a tower build and an egg catch.
Philip Cain, head of technology at Robert May's School in Odiham, said: "This was our first time attending the event, and I think it was fantastic.
"It was particularly refreshing to see an event that motivated girls in STEM. I wish there were more events like this."


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As Wildland Adventures Central America program director I'm excited to share what's new in our lineup for Central America this year. Take a look at where and why we added a few amazing trips for 2013.
The Osa Peninsula Wildland Adventure is a pretty new and unique Costa Rica Vacation that focuses on the southern Pacific coast. We cover the Northern area of the Park (Drake Bay and San Pedrillo Station), the Central area (Sirena Station which is the heart of the National Park) and the Southern part of the National Park (Salsipuedes, La Leona, Carate) and of course time to explore the Lapa Rios private rainforest reserve.
I personally don't know of any company that offers a trip involving 3 of the main stations of the Corcovado National Park from an upscale point of view but also with an option to stay a night or two longer at the Sirena station where there are amazing opportunities to see big mammals. I recently scouted the area myself and during the hike from Sirena to La Leona I was able to see a female puma with her two cubs, a giant tapir and her baby, a family of white-lipped peccaries, a family of coatis, tons of birds including the colorful scarlet macaw and 3 out of 4 species of monkeys.
Most hotels and tour companies include an average of 3 nights in the Drake Bay or the Southern part of the Osa Peninsula as part of the Costa Rica experience they offer, but there is not any specialized trip covering the best of the Osa Peninsula as this trip does. We use award winning ecolodges with only a few rooms and very personalized service: La Paloma Lodge has 11 and Lapa Rios Ecolodge 16. I chose these lodges because both are deeply committed to sustainable environmental practices and they also support the local communities. In addition these ecolodges anticipate their guest's needs and safety to insure an adventure of a lifetime.
This is an off-the-beaten-path experience highly recommended for adventurous souls and limited to a maximum of 12 travelers. The Osa Peninsula has been hailed by National Geographic as 'the most biologically intense place on the planet' and therefore worthwhile to get immersed in these tropical jungles and isolated pristine beaches. The park is also home to more than 375 species of birds (18 are endemic), 124 species of mammals, 40 species of freshwater fish, approximately 8,000 species of insects, and 117 species of reptiles and amphibians. In a total area of less than one million acres, the Osa contains thirteen distinct tropical ecosystems and hosts two and a half percent of all the existing flora and fauna species on earth!
Was just chosen as one of the 3 top destinations to visit in 2013 by the NewYork Times, and there are many more reasons to agree why this is Nicaragua Time! This homey country is considered one of the safest in Latin America and offers an excellent hotel infrastructure, including Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge in San Juan del Sur. Also Jicaro Lodge in Granada, a must for couples on a Nicaragua honeymoon and Aqua Wellness Resort at Round Beach, Tola, great for anyone who likes to pamper themselves surrounded by one of the nicest beaches of the Pacific littoral. On a Wildland adventure you can be sure to have one of the most experienced bilingual guides who is willing to share their love and knowledge about this lovely destination that just like Costa Rica offers something for everyone. Our newest trip is the Nicaragua Adventure Tour and it offers 2 options to choose from at the beach. This trip gives you the opportunity to join lots of fun adventures, visit 2 of the main historical cities of the country, explore 3 of the most famous volcanoes (2 of them active and one dormant) and spend time at an amazing beach on the Pacific. It is a great trip for active travelers who wish to experience everything this country has to offer.
Come to Panama and discover the natural gifts that make this country shine! Our new Panama Eco-Adventure not only gives you the opportunity to be active but also gives you the chance to explore different habitats including rain and cloud forests. As well as a luxurious stay at a Pacific Island where it is easy to observe dolphins and with a little bit of luck Humpback whales from a pristine white sand beach. It is a very unique trip that covers off-the-beaten path hiking trails with amazing scenery and first-rate wildlife viewing, including the famous resplendent quetzal bird, 4 species of monkeys, sloths and anteaters among many other wonders of nature at the historical Las Cruces Trail all the while accompanied by the best naturalist guides of Panama, hands down!
Our redesigned Panama Explorer itinerary is the perfect way to experience the best of this diverse country by boat, train, foot and also by land at a very affordable price. If you want to see the greatest highlights Panama can offer in a 10 day itinerary, this is it! On this adventure we take a jungle boat tour, explore the Panama Canal in depth and witness the expansion it is undergoing. Plus we hike into the rainforest, visit indigenous villages, a Spanish colonial fort and join many other fun and cultural experiences as part of a very small group of no more than 14 travelers.
Yes! We have a lot of new adventures for Central America this year and I am excited as can be. Living in Costa Rica I can't help but encourage people to come and discover this extraordinary part of the world.
Your local Tica,
Grettel Calderon
Got questions about traveling to Central America? Ask me!
We've made it easy to search for a new trip on our site: New Trips
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Human rights group Amnesty International on Wednesday called on Egypt's government to investigate accusations that the army tortured and abused women arrested in anti-government protests earlier this month.
At least 18 women were arrested on March 9 when army officers forcibly cleared Tahrir Square in Cairo, center of the protests that toppled president Hosni Mubarak in February.
Some of those detained said the abuse included forced "virginity tests", beatings, electric shocks and strip searches while being photographed by male soldiers.
"Women and girls must be able to express their views on the future of Egypt and protest against the government without being detained, tortured or subjected to profoundly degrading and discriminatory treatment," the rights group said in a statement.
Amnesty quoted 20-year-old Salwa Hosseini, who was arrested and forced with other women to remove her clothes and was searched by a female prison guard. She said women were subjected to virginity tests by a man in a white coat and were threatened with prostitution charges if they were found not to be virgins, Amnesty said.
"Forcing women to have 'virginity tests' is utterly unacceptable. Its purpose is to degrade women because they are women," the rights group said.
El Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence, an Egyptian rights group, gathered testimonies consistent with those of the Amnesty witnesses.
Egypt's army has been criticised by activists for detaining Egyptians involved in the mass protests that toppled Mubarak and for abusing them in custody. The military has repeatedly denied torturing civilians.
The head of the military police told an Egyptian newspaper last week that video footage showing torture was fabricated by people who wanted to create divisions between the armed forces and the public.
Egyptian rights group Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies said the military's attitude of denying torture allegations or failing to investigate the charges was reminiscent of the former interior minister's attitude. (Reporting by Dina Zayed; Editing by Janet Lawrence)


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As team building exercises go, Monday night's event in Leeds for the South African cricket side was, colourful, to say the least.
There was Jacques Kallis as a hotdog, Hashim Amla as a baby, Jacques Rudolph as Flash, Morne Morkel as, erm, 'Bones' and most impressively JP Duminy as a nurse.
It was all part of more team building, engineered by the squad's performance director Paddy Upton. It was an exercise in "visual improvisation theatre" according to Upton. That may be it's formal name, in a more casual sense, it was a fancy dress party and everyone participated.
Duminy certainly entered into the spirit of the evening in a tight nurse's costume including silver wig, mini skirt stockings but no high heels.
Asked about a possible future in the profession after retirement, he replied this morning: "No look I'll pass on that one, the boys had a good fun time there was lots of fun and games, it was a good night," said Duminy.
Each player was given an introduction into improvisation theatre before they chose their own outfits for the evening.
The players had plenty of fun tweeting from the function on Monday night, with AB de Villiers –'Shadow' – asking his followers to try and identify the cricketer behind the costume.
Robin Peterson, who, depending on your perspective was either the devil or a red cow, tweeted about Duminy: "Ladies and gentleman say hi to Mrs JP Duminy. lol!!! always had my doubts."
There was the more serious business of a strenuous training session at Headingley on Monday morning, where the Hotdog (Kallis) and the Baby (Amla) were also reminded of their responsibilities as top sportsmen after being picked for drug testing. Amla is of course fasting – today being a non-playing day – and there were some light hearted concerns about whether he would be able to produce a urine sample, fortunately all seemed to end well.
The team were joined after training by Graeme Smith who has just returned from Cape Town, after his wife Morgan gave birth to a baby girl last Wednesday.
The second Test against England starts at Headingley on Thursday.


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KATIE ZERR: Roberts knew just what he was doing
With the Democrats claiming a victory and conservatives labeling Chief Justice John Roberts a traitor, the Supreme Court's Thursday decision that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional seemed like a good day for the Obama Administration.
But that began to unravel as the days since the decision came down have passed.
Conservatives vilified Roberts for the decision, cursing him for taking the liberal side of the argument. Instead, maybe they should be hailing him as their hero.
In his decision, Roberts said the individual mandate is a tax-the dreaded T-word.
Now the law, which was unpopular with the public from the beginning, has been shrouded with the black hood of higher taxes.
When the law was introduced the president made it clear it would not raise taxes. Now that it is labeled a tax, that once again makes Obama out to be liar. That is a clear win for the Republicans.
Maybe John Roberts knew exactly what he was doing by allowing the law to stand. Republicans have gotten a gift from the chief justice and they are beginning to run with it.
One way or the other, with the passage of this law, the Republicans have benefitted.
With the incredibly negative media blitz concerning the law, although much of what was being said was false, they will benefit in the next election.
Some media outlets had Americans so worried about death panels and the collapse of the entire health system that they elected representatives that know nothing about making law, but vowed to repeal the healthcare bill.
Now we are saddled with members who bring nothing to the table except opposition. There is no exchange of ideas or solutions. There has been nothing but disagreement and discourse on the Hill that has had this Congress in a childish stalemate for the past two years. Nothing is getting accomplished.
If the law is not good for this country, the backlash has been worse.
Instead of reforming the flaws in the law, the yelling for repeal has drowned out any chance of compromise.
It is a flawed law that will eventually come back to bite the president. The law will not do what it is supposed to, which was to provide care at an affordable and sustainable cost.
He allowed too many provisions that do not benefit the majority of Americans. He gave the insurance companies power in the bill with the promise of many new customers and billions of tax dollars.
It does not included needed safeguards to curb abuse by the insurance companies. There is nothing in the provisions to keep insurance companies from raising their premiums. And that is exactly what they will do if the law requirements begin to cut into their profit margin.
There will be a great backlash when costs begin to rise even faster than the current rate.
If deductibles and co-pays begin to rise and the uninsured choose to pay the penalty instead of buying insurance, we all will pay more. That means those who are insured will not be able to afford insurance that they now can afford. Others will not use it because they cannot afford to pay higher co-pays and deductibles.
Employers will stop offering insurance because they cannot afford it and more people will be without insurance.
There will be states that will chose to opt out of certain provisions of the law and the bureaucracy of management of the law will grow to gargantuan proportions.
This will eat funding and that means there will be less for reimbursements to hospitals and health care facilities.
The weaknesses in this law will be the death of it. So John Roberts may be a traitor in the eyes of some conservatives, but he might just be man that allows the law to collapse on its own without the help of the Supreme Court.
He is sly like a fox, that John Roberts.
– Katie Zerr –


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L'ABC à l'hôpital:le cas de la chirurgie infantile
This article reports on the attempt to carry out Activity-Based-Costing (ABC) in a surgical department of a university hospital. The cost-accounting system proposed by responsible governmental agencies provokes users reactions which are aimed at combining the methods recommended by Health Care Ministry with other approaches in order to improve the current system. The results confirm the existence of a cross-subsiding mechanism between different pathological categories.
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Two or more different assemblies can contain a type with a same name and same namespace. What will happen if you reference those assemblies in your project? Well, referencing won't result into any error. 🙂 But. How about making an … Continue reading