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Application Period for Fall 2017: January 10, 2017 – 17:00, April 7, 2017 (JST)
(Only the Department of Chemistry is accepting applications)
Application Guidelines
Applicants are required to read and to understand the following application guidelines carefully and prepare the required documents before completing any part of the application form.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the form has been completed as required and that there are no mistakes.
- Complete all sections using only numbers, basic symbols, and English letters.
- Make sure to write your personal statement in advance and copy and paste it in the box provided.
- The online application system only allows filled information to be saved at the end.
- Once submitted, you cannot make changes to your application, and we will not respond to any requests asking to change any part of the form.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or technical difficulties.
The online application form consists of the following sections.
- Personal Information
- Educational Background
- English Language Qualifications
- Personal Statement
- Additional Information
- Evaluation
- Application Fee
- Required Documents
- Declaration
1. Personal Information
You are required to provide the following personal information. It is your responsibility to provide the latest information and to notify the GSC Administration Office promptly if anything changes.
- Personal Data: Enter all personal data exactly as it appears on your passport or other official documents. (e.g. birth certificate, family register)
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- Email: Provide an email address that you check regularly as this will be used for all correspondence.
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- Describe and discuss any academic experiences or challenges faced during your undergraduate study that influenced your intellectual growth, how you overcame it and/or lessons you learned.
- Your interest in pursuing Chemistry as a major and what academic as well as future goals you have set for yourself.
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What is the Axe Committee?
As "Custodians of Stanford Spirit, Tradition, and Revelry", the Stanford Axe Committee is a student group devoted to supporting Stanford's excellent athletics program. Our primary responsibility is to guard and care for the Stanford Axe, the trophy of the annual Big Game between Stanford and UC Berkeley. In addition to Axe security, the Axe Committee plays a large role in promoting school spirit by attending athletic games and events. At many events, such as football, soccer, baseball, softball, and waterpolo games, we blow the Stanford train whistle each time that Stanford scores. In addition, during football season we are on the sidelines during each game. We are in charge of the operation of a large boom cannon and end zone nets on the field.
How do I get involved?
For more information about the Committee, contact Chairwoman Selby Sturzenegger (firstname.lastname@example.com). During football season come find us on the field at every home football game or at meetings in Old Union, on Tuesdays at 10pm.
Handbook of Stanford University
Each year, the Axe Committee publishes the Handbook of Stanford University, a collection of Stanford history, tradition, and lore. This year, it was mailed out to each member of the freshman and transfer classes.
Here is the 2015-2016 Stanford Handbook. We hope you enjoy it!

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August 26th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A total of 62 starving horses and four mules that were discovered on a farm in San Carlos were illegally smuggled from Nicaragua, and police believe they were destined for slaughter and human consumption as food.
The horses were also suffering from numerous wounds and infested with ticks.
A man by the last name of Artavia was arrested in the case.
Nicaragua has been suffering from record drought this year. Costa Rica's National Animal Health Service (SENASA) reported last week that hundreds of cattle were being illegally smuggled each week from Nicaragua to Costa Rica. The trend is believed to be associated with the record drought affecting that country.
This year's record drought has killed thousands of cattle and dried up crops throughout Central America. In northern Nicaragua, vultures can be seen eating the carcasses of cows that are dropping dead in dried out pastures.
The lack of rain has been blamed on the probable arrival of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which is characterized by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures that can trigger droughts.
Nicaragua's government says the country is enduring its worst drought since 1976, which has also ravaged the country's first harvest.


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Excerpts from Magnus Hagander's message of mié sep 22 13:29:00 -0400 2010: > On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 17:35, Tom Lane <tgl(at)sss(dot)pgh(dot)pa(dot)us> wrote: > > Magnus Hagander <magnus(at)hagander(dot)net> writes: > >> <!-- we need a file containing the CVS logs for each release, and something > >> like the SVN web interface that groups commits but has branches --> > > > > This comment should be updated, or deleted entirely. > > Given that I don't even understand what it means and what it does > there, I deleted it :) I think this is about having some sort of pointer to a ChangeLog or similar resource (so that someone interested can see the commits for each branch). I didn't look at your patch, but if you provide a pointer to the Git "summary", that seems enough. BTW now that they are pestered with the PgFoundry commit messages, the pgsql-committers archive do not seem a very useful resource anymore. The Git "shortlog" seems much better, so maybe we should point to that. -- Álvaro Herrera <alvherre(at)commandprompt(dot)com> The PostgreSQL Company - Command Prompt, Inc. PostgreSQL Replication, Consulting, Custom Development, 24x7 support
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About This Activity
Empire State Building Run-Up
Join the MMRF Endurance Team at the Empire State Building Run-Up on February 5, 2014. We are thrilled to have official charity partner status of this marquee event.
The race starts in the lobby of the most famous building in New York City. When the gun goes off, a wave of selected MMRF athletes will burst through the staircase door and up 86 flights of stairs in the Empire State Building Run-Up. A quick 1,576 steps will get you from the ground floor to the final lap around the Observation Deck that looms nearly a quarter mile above 5th Avenue.
For the last 36 years, the small field of participants in this event has been filled by invitation only by the New York Road Runners. Now, though our partnership with the NYRR, the MMRF will once again host a charity wave of MMRF runners.
Invited athletes are committing to raise $2500 for the MMRF, and will get a chance to participate in this one-of-a-kind event and earn the bragging rights that they conquered the world's most famous 'vertical marathon'. Finishers are awarded a special NYRR "Empire Run-Up" medal, a rare addition to even the most die-hard runner's medal collection!
There are two parts to this registration. Today, you must fill out this form and pay a registration fee of $125. This is your only cost. You will receive a MMRF technical team jersey, which you are required to wear on race day. We will contact you closer to the event with a special NYRR link to complete the registration process.
Note that participants must be in good physical health. Though the average finishing time is expected to be between 20-30 minutes, this is a climb that will not only tire your legs, but get your heart beating – fast!
The MMRF will be with you every step of the way, from the moment you sign up to the incredible moment you cross the finish line on the 86th floor. Participating in this event on this very special team may prove to be one of the most empowering and inspiring experiences of your life.
About the MMRF and Multiple Myeloma
The mission of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is to relentlessly pursue innovative means that accelerate the development of next-generation multiple myeloma treatments to extend the lives of patients and lead to a cure. The MMRF is the world's largest private funder of myeloma research. An outstanding 90% of all funds raised are budgeted for cancer research and related programming. Multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer. Although progress has been made in treating multiple myeloma, the five-year survival rate remains one of the lowest of all cancers.
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By JOE BRITTON City News Service
By JOE BRITTON
City News Service
The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to appoint San Diego County Undersheriff Bill Gore as interim sheriff to replace Bill Kolender, who is retiring midterm next month.
Gore will become interim sheriff on July 3, pending the results of a credit and background check.
The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the appointment. Supervisor Ron Roberts was absent for the vote.
"I do feel in my vote that there was one individual, William Gore, that I think, in my mind, really stood out as somebody that was certainly in the best position to pick up from Sheriff Kolender,'' Supervisor Greg Cox said.
The appointment was not expected Tuesday.
Tuesday's hearing was intended as an opportunity for the candidates to tout their accomplishments, before supervisors narrowed the pool for a final confirmation vote next week.
Because only Gore was able to secure the required three votes of support, supervisors opted to waive next week's scheduled hearing and instead make their selection.
Gore, a 61-year-old former FBI agent, said his priority as interim sheriff will be be public safety and department integrity.
"My pledge to you would be a simple one,'' Gore told the supervisors before the vote. "I want to make San Diego County the safest urban county in the United States, bar none.''
Also seeking the interim sheriff appointment were James Duffy, a former sheriff's lieutenant and Roberts' chief of staff; Jay La Suer, a former undersheriff and past state legislator; and veteran Sheriff's Department lawmen Randall Dibb and Gregory Reynolds.
Kolender, 73, who was first elected sheriff in 1994, announced his resignation in April. His term would have expired next year. Kolender has endorsed Gore for sheriff.
Gore, Duffy, La Suer, former San Diego Police Department Chief David Bejarano and former sheriff's Sgt. Bruce Ruff have declared themselves candidates for sheriff in 2010.
Reynolds argued that it should be someone other than a candidate on the 2010 ballot who is appointed interim sheriff.
"There is no way a sitting sheriff in an interim position can maintain day-to-day operational control of a department when he is involved in such a campaign as he is going to be in the near future,'' Reynolds said.
Others argued that the appointment is unfair given that historically unseating an interim sheriff has been difficult, suggesting that Kolender's successor was preordained.
"Prior to the last sheriff's election, Sheriff Kolender assured us that he had no plans to retire and that he would fill this entire term despite the public records of his health issues preventing him from actually doing his duties,'' a representative from Ordinary California Citizens Concerned With Safety told the supervisors.
"Since that last election, OCCCWS has received numerous reports from inside the Sheriff's Department that, in fact, Sheriff Kolender has only been serving in a titular role in the department, and that it's actually being run by its designated heir, Undersheriff Gore,'' the group's representative said.
"It appears that the statements made by Sheriff Kolender were not merely incorrect, but were in fact intended to set up the situation we are facing today - anointing a successor to Kolender and denying the public a free and fair election,'' the speaker said.


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I used to like Pete Prisco because he was generally kind to the Colts. Now he's just getting sloppy. He recently did a review of the draft from 3 years ago. I love draft reviews that look back several years, because often you can a clear picture of whether or not a team knows how to draft. You can read his review here:
In his review, he notes that the 2004 draft produced Zombie Bob, Jake Scott, Jason David, and everyone's favorite no talent ass-clown, Gilbert Gardner. He then cryptically gave the Colts a B minus saying that Sanders was the only 2007 starter from that group. That's not even true, as Jake Scott should have a decent chance to start this season (as he did last season). He lazily forgot information that he had mentioned only one paragraph before.
So from the draft, the Colts got 3 starters that played in the Super Bowl (4 starters overall from last season if you count Gardner, which we don't because he sucks hard). One of those starters is an All-Pro safety who routinely rips the helmets off of unsuspecting ball carriers in order to feast upon their succulent brains. Just because the Colts let Jason David walk doesn't mean he wasn't a good pick. Considering the Colts didn't pick in the first round, this draft seems like better than a B minus.


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We feature complete customer service, focused on quality, backed by technical knowledge and experience. From file building to print creation, we help our customers achieve their product expectations.
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Residents question study that led to approval of stadium property sale
Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:11:02 GMT —
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Group rallies support to tackle Columbia flooding issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) - One day after Columbia city council approved the sale of the Capital City Stadium property, critics of a proposed development there are questioning an impact study that led to the move.
Residents attended a public forum Wednesday night at Columbia City Hall where they learned more about the potential impact that retail development could have on the Rocky Branch Creek which flows nearby.
Dozens of people packed the forum armed with questions about the study, including Vi Hendley, who has lived in the nearby Olympia neighborhood since the mid-1980's. She knows all too well the flooding problems the Rocky Branch Creek can cause and has trouble believing a major development on the Capital City Stadium property won't make flooding and water- quality issues worse.
"We're moivng ahead with the sale of a floodplain without a full study of the watershed," said Hendley.
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Columbia city council votes to allow sale of stadium property
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Group rallies support to tackle Columbia flooding issues
For more than 90 minutes, engineering firm AMEC Environment and Infrastructure explained the results of a three-month study commissioned by the city. AMEC representatives say the development plans, which include a possible Walmart surrounded by other stores and restaurants, could be implemented "without significant impacts" to flooding and pollution.
"The reality is this site has been studied more thoroughly by more people than any other site because there's such a sensitivity by city council and staff," said Andy Reese of AMEC.
Even after the question and answer session some residents and members of the recently created Rocky Branch Watershed Alliance, which includes USC scientists, are critical about the findings.
"Their report is 26 pages or something like that. There's no way that you can cover all the details of such a complex system like this in such a short time," said USC geologist Dr. Allan James.
A vote on the sale of the stadium property was put off for months while the city commissioned the study, heard input from residents and the Rocky Branch Watershed Alliance.
The sale was utlimately approved Tuesday after a motion by Mayor Steve Benjamin, who attended Wednesday's information session as a quiet observer.
Benjamin and other city council members argued keeping the project in limbo any longer would not be fair to the developer.
"I firmly believe that we have been deliberative. This council's been patient, it's been communicative," said Benjamin after Tuesday's vote. "We've listened to all sides. Not just two sides, but, several sides to the argument."
Residents like Hendley argue residents should have been given more time to share their concerns before the move was made.
"(City council)should've at least let us vet the study. What is two weeks in a major developer's life?", asked Hendley. "I think they (AMEC) made clear that you have to study the entire watershed and address it as a whole before you start adding to the problem. We've just added to the problem by selling the property."
It could be up to a year before a single shovel of dirt is ever moved on any project at the stadium property. AMEC representatives pointed out Wednesday that the burden is now on the developer to adhere to the plans on which the impact study was based.
AMEC offered to address any concerns the public might have about impacts on the Rocky Branch Watershed as some money from the $100,000 study commissioned by city leaders is still available for research.


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George Boedecker Jr., 51, the co-founder of the comfy Crocs shoes, was arrested for DUI this weekend.
Boedecker was so wasted that he told cops to "f**k themselves in the ass" and claimed his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was driving his car and was "batshit crazy".
Police in Boulder, CO responded to a call about a man who was passed out in the front seat of his 2010 Porsche Panamera on Saturday night.
Police arrived where paramedics were already treating the extremely intoxicated Cros founder.
George told police he had just pulled over to take a nap … but later insisted his girlfriend was driving the car, describing her as being "batshit crazy."
The police offers asked more about his girlfriend and Boedecker told them she is a "really f*cking famous" singer and then asked if they knew who of Taylor Swift.
The cops asked for his address and he smugly replied, "I have 17 f*cking homes."
They proceeded to arrest George for DUI and he told the cops he "knew his f*cking rights" and told them "Go f*ck yourselves in the ass."
Boedecker even told one officer he was his "enemy for life" and hoped he would "f*cking die."
The icing on the cake for this interesting arrest is that Boedecker was wearing flip-flops and not Crocs. Maybe his girlfriend Taylor picked those out for him.
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Anel writes:
Remember when you were a kid starting a new year of school? One of my fondest memories was of buying school supplies. Big Chief tablets, pencils, protractors, erasers…and my mom insisted that I have the biggest box of crayons that the stores offered. Lucky me. I guess she imprinted me at an early age to love color.


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Brochure Cover Mock-up 01
Photo-realistic brochure cover mockup. You can insert your cover design into the template using smart objects for cover and spine. Double-click the smart layer, copy & paste your artwork, save and you're done!
Inside the smart layers, just place your artwork under the Hue/Saturation layer to keep lighting.
- Layered and well organized
- High resolution (5000×4000 px), 300 dpi
- Photoshop smart objects
- In US Letter format, 300 dpi
Included files:
- 1 PSD file with smart objects
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Using advanced infrared technology, art experts scanned the famous Picasso painting The Blue Room and discovered a hidden portrait underneath featuring a mysterious bow-tied man. What do you think?
"Two paintings in one? What a deal!"Kyle Greely Post-Development Specialist
"If Picasso didn't care about him, I don't care about him."Amanda Baum Desk Assembler
"Man, I hope no one goes looking under shit I painted over."Joe Sperling Account Manager


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Abstinence-Linked Money Management Multisite
This study has been completed.
Yale University
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
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First received: February 2, 2011
Last updated: July 16, 2014
Last verified: July 2014
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Treading the unsteady ground of social media can be treacherous for employers, many of whom feel that, even after two reports from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), they need more guidance on how to craft an effective social media policy. Luckily for confused companies, the NLRB released another guidance on social media on May 30, this time with specific examples of acceptable policies.
The NLRB's main concern is that any restrictions employers put on workers' social media conduct do not violate their rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act to engage in protected concerted activity, such as discussing the terms and conditions of their employment with co-workers, even on Facebook.
But that doesn't mean you have to let your employees run amok online. Your policy is more likely to survive scrutiny if you've made an effort to provide specific examples of what is and is not acceptable conduct. Here are some examples from the recent guidance on social media policies that are employee-tested, NLRB-approved:
- Prohibiting "harassment, bullying, discrimination or retaliation," even at home or after business hours.
- Informing workers that they are "more likely" to resolve complaints by speaking with co-workers or going through the company, rather than posting grievances online.
- Forbidding "inappropriate postings," specifically threats of violence or discriminatory remarks.
- Instructing employees not to reveal trade secrets or confidential information, as long as you detail the kind of information you mean, so there's no chance of the policy being read to restrict Section 7 rights.
Read more at Social Media Law Brief, or download the full guidance on the NLRB website.
For more InsideCounsel coverage of social media policies, see below:
NLRB releases second social media report
3 companies discuss social media governance policies
What not to do when reviewing job applicants' social media pages
11 tips for crafting a social media policy
Congress, workers unions fight back on companies' strict social media policies


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SFO puts Brockstar in its sights
The Serious Fraud Office today officially kicked off an investigation into the New Zealand activities of US-based Brockstar Group, almost a month after the firm first popped up on its radar.
The funds provider, run by Californian businessman Brian Willis, is accused of charging high upfront fees on loans that were never delivered.
Brockstar's alleged fraud was reveal during the trial of Jacqui Bradley, whose B'On ponzi scheme wiped out $14.4 million of clients funds, and from an ongoing investigation into Derivatek.
Both firms are said to have applied for loan packages of $20m, which had upfront fees of $1.3m attached to them.
The fees were paid using client money, but the loans funds were never received.
Bradley, in her failed defence, claimed she intended to use the loan to repay clients, and it's believed the high Brockstar fees accelerated the demise of the financial services firm which she ran with her now deceased husband Michael Bradley.
She was last month sentenced to seven years and five months in prison after being found guilty of 71 counts of fraud.
Business Day has previously reported that Willis has been subject to numerous complaints by investors, and last month the Orange County Superior Court awarded an investor US$837,000 ($1 million) in damages, calling Brockstar's loan business a "classic con game".
Ellis is appealing the judgement, saying the failure to pay the loans or return the fees was due to third parties and the global financial crisis.
Acting SFO chief executive Simon McArley said there is "reason to suspect that an investigation may disclose serious or complex fraud" and is calling on other potential victims to come forward.


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Can't stop yourself from raiding the fridge? Here's how to cope with food cravings
Trying to kick a bad habit like overeating or smoking? Help manage your cravings with these helpful tips
The one thing that routinely ruins people's efforts to successfully lose weight or stop smoking is the gnawing discomfort of cravings.
Let's face it. It's hard to stick to a healthy eating plan when your stomach is growling, or to give up cigarettes when your mind and body are screaming for the ritual of lighting up a smoke.
Here are five tried-and-true tips to help you manage those cravings.
5 Tips to Manage Food Cravings
- Eat Five Meals a Day: Eat five small (about 350-calorie) meals evenly spaced throughout the day. This proven strategy helps keep you feeling satisfied plus keeps your blood sugar levels steady.
- Ditch Juice: Eat whole fruit (or munch on vegetables) instead of drinking juice. The fibre in fruit and vegetables helps keep you feeling full.
- Grab a Soup: Begin lunch and dinner with a cup (250 mL) of broth or vegetable or miso soup. The added liquid helps you feel full faster.
- Go Nuts: Choose ¼ cup (60 mL) of healthy nuts like almonds or walnuts for an afternoon snack. Their protein content makes them quite filling.
- Add Protein, Cut Carbs: Eat a little lean protein (low-fat dairy products, fish, poultry or lean meat) with every meal, and reduce the amount of carbohydrates you eat. Protein takes longer to digest, so you feel full longer, plus it suppresses appetite.
5 Tips to Manage Cigarette Cravings
- Chew Something: Instead of putting a cigarette in your mouth, munch on vegetable sticks or sugar-free gum or nibble on a toothpick or cinnamon stick. Oral substitutes help satisfy the craving without the smoke.
- Make Busy with Your Hands: Keep your hands busy by squeezing a stress ball or holding a pencil. If your hands are occupied, they'll be less inclined to reach for a cigarette.
- Drink Water: Every time you feel a craving coming on take a long, slow drink of cold water. The cold liquid fills you up and removes the urge to smoke.
- Take a Walk: When cravings strike, try to walk them off. Going for a brisk walk is an excellent strategy for managing cravings, plus it's great for your overall health.
- Snap Out of It: Wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it gently when you feel a craving coming on. It's a simple way to literally "snap out of it."
Originally published in Wellness Matters, Canada Wide Media's quarterly newsletter on health and wellness.


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Cats naturally like to climb and survey their kingdom from above. Some cats patrol the kitchen counters or other areas you would prefer they would stay off. Rather than shooing away your sensitive cat yourself and creating a fear relationship, let the environment itself scare him/her off with you at a distance.
The Innotek SSSCAT Cat Training Aid is a fast, effective, harmless and painless way to keep your darling cats away from banned areas. This automated cat repellent uses a motion detector along with a can of harmless gas to repel cats within a three-foot radius.
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Warm up any winter outfit with this stylish, basic-black Cardinal Appliqué Cardigan sweater. Perfect for the bird enthusiast, it's adorned with a bright appliquéd cardinal and embroidered greens with a wide spread collar and sparkly, faceted jet buttons. Made of dense ramie/cotton knit for months of cold-weather wear.
Keep your pup warm this winter and spring. This cute Tally, Ho! Dog Hoodie is a cotton and polyester blend hoody for doggies with style. It has a front zip and kangaroo pocket for treats, and an opening for a leash on the back. Great gift in sizes S to 2XL.
Protect your precious iPhone 4/4S from scratches and dust. Designed to fit the contours of the iPhone 4/4S precisely, this 3D Cartoon Cat Silicone Case for iPhone 4S allows direct external access to all buttons, controls, and ports. Easy to install and remove.
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Does your best buddy like to dress up for Christmas? Some do--it's fun and festive.There's still plenty of time to order your dog a Santa Claus Suit. So cute!
It's fun to dress up our pets for the holidays. If your pet is a minimalist, might be best to go with this festive Holiday Red-and-White Santa Scarf. Everyone's happy and looking adorable!
These adorable Hip Doggie Snowflake Longjohns are perfect for sleep or play and comfortable enough to wear all day. They are made of soft cozy fleece with Velcro closure for easy on and easy off. Available in red and green with white embroidered snowflakes design. Sizes XS to XL.
Build up a plush collection of your favorite birds. These fluffy Audubon Plush Bird Toys from the Audubon Society make realistic authentic calls of the species they represent. And so adorable! Enjoyment for kids and adults alike.
Add a holiday flair to your home while keeping your furniture ready for company. This generously- sized Sherpa Snowflake Pet Throw keeps pet hair and muddy paws off the furniture.
It's warm and cozy with a cheerful red background, white snowflakes on the front and snuggly Sherpa on the back. When your holiday guests arrive, just fold it up and the furniture is clean.
This Sherpa Snowflake Pet Throw is perfect for year-round use and makes a lovely gift. Use code LKPHS199 to receive $1.99 flat rate shipping on orders $75 or more.
Water consumption for cats can be a health issue as many cats do not drink adequate amounts. You can encourage their water intake with a Drinkwell Pet Fountain. This nifty gadget provides a constant stream of filtered water that encourages your pets to drink more. Get your favorite kitty a gift you both will love.
It's raining dogs and cats out there! This stylish Dog Silhouette Walking Stick Umbrella is available in various colors in your favorite dog breed.
This colorful walking-stick style umbrella is strong, durable, and wind-resistant with a steel shaft and fiberglass ribs. Pops open easily and quickly to a 48-inch arc canopy with the automatic-open feature.
The Cat Silhouette Walking Stick Umbrella comes in just one style.
Anyone who loves and lives with a cat knows they have an innate need to scratch. Save your walls, doors and furniture and get them a present you both will like! Cat scratchers will provide the purrfect outlet for your cats and are available in many styles to suit all decors.
Through this December 22 (while supplies last) add $60 of eligible SmartCat pet products purchases to your cart and receive $10 off at checkout.
Over the holidays, your dog can enjoy a candy cane or two along with the rest of the household. These festive red, white and green Candy Cane Rawhides are long-lasting, flavorful chews that naturally clean pet's teeth. Dogs love the taste and crunchy texture.
Many of us would like to set up a bird feeder on the porch or in the yard, but are not quite sure what's involved with feeding wild birds. This For the Birds: A Month-by-Month Guide to Attracting Birds to Your Backyard by Anne Schmauss, Mary Schmauss and Geni Krolick covers all the bases.
This easy-to-use guide gives you the information you want when you need it, explaining what birds are looking for in terms of food, habitat, water, and nesting every month of the year. Thoughtful gift for the bird lover!
Get your household in the holiday spirit with this adorable Puppies Carol Clock. The pups are all dressed in their best Christmas outfits and herald in each hour with one of twelve favorite Christmas carols. The clock's bright red frame will work perfectly with your holiday décor.
No worries--a light sensor deactivates the sound when the room is dark, so the puppies won't disturb your sleep. Mount it on a wall or place it on a table or desk using the built-in stand. And for more puppies, check out this cute gift book Puppyhood: Life-size Portraits of Puppies at 6 Weeks Old .
Keep your pets happy and occupied this Christmas season and maybe even take off a few lbs. Your dog and cat are instinctively attracted to quickly moving objects and will be enticed by this Pet's Double Laser Chase Toy.
The toy automatically projects two laser dots that dart across a floor in varied unpredictable patterns, moving back and forth, turning rapidly, and stopping unexpectedly. Four speed settings and 16 play combinations.
It's so easy to remove a ring from your finger and put it down somewhere it isn't safe. Stories abound of people leaving their rings in the washroom or even forgetting where they put them.
These Cat and Dog Ring Holders will safeguard your rings on tails held high. Handcrafted in Nova Scotia of finely smithed lead-free pewter. A charming gift for the pet lover on your list.
Shopping for gifts for your super cool pets and the people they love? Here's a look back at the pet gear we dug up this past November. Check back with us daily this December for more gift ideas.
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If you neeed a gift for the dog lover on your list, look no further than this Puppyhood: Life-size Portraits of Puppies at 6 Weeks Old by J. Nichole Smith. It features 100 detailed photographs of pure and mixed-breed puppies, including twenty-five breeds. Irresistible!
Add seasonal charm to your home. This thick and plush Christmas Rug With Caroling Dogs is perfect for high-traffic areas and entryways.
Three adorable dogs sit on a snow-lined path caroling to a home decorated for Christmas. The rug is offers a warm holiday welcome to family and friends and makes a thoughtful gift.
Use code LKPHS199 to receive $1.99 flat rate shipping on orders $75 or more.
These shimmering beaded Hummingbird Ornaments will sparkle as window, home or tree decorations. Each bird is handmade in Guatemala from a variety of iridescent glass beads. Great gift for the bird lover to be cherished for years to come.


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Nov 26, 2010
Cleaving HR into 3 parts
I have often wondering with the paradoxical demands on Human Resources folks why it persists in being a "single" department.
Personally sometimes I feel that Human Resources/ Human Capital/ People Dept - whatever you need to call it - should be cleaved into at least three different groups - and I don't mean the traditional groups of Recruiting, C&B, Training, HRIS and HR Business Partner.
I think HR should be divided into three different parts - being internal versions of the Marketing, Sales and Customer Support groups that are present externally.
Because if you think about it really, HR markets the firm to external candidates and internal employees, sells processes and new policies to the biz leaders and responds to employee queries
So instead of functional division of HR which is great for HR professionals but not so great for the employees - I feel that businesses should divide HR by its purpose - branding, long term or relationship building and help desk
What do you think?
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Depression and Seasons – Tracking Your State of Mind
There are months that we can go through depression, and, days in those months that can hit harder than others. In my experiences of episodes of depression, I have been able to track my depression by following the seasons. Winter always seemed to plunge me into a depressive state, and within that episode there are days that are worse than others. But, if you can try and track how seasons affect your mood, you might have a better chance of preparing for it, and treating it more efficiently.
Here are two examples of times I was stuck in a seasonal depression with days that highlighted my state of mind.
Poem: DECEMBER
I don't want to leave my bed
Because I don't want to dress
I'm not happy with my body
I don't shop
Don't want to enter a room with florescent mirrors
Deep ascension into a deeper cycle of self
The sand falls fast
Darkness engulfs me
I breathe in white air
That turns black in my mouth
Ascending down my throat
Into the abyss of my stomach
A void covered by rolls
Of fat that hide it.
Backwards efficiency.
Poem: RUBY SATURDAY
Ruby Saturday
Smooth sailing through the weekend
On your couch full ass
A small coma
On your face
Under your skin
And steps to action aren't written down
So when the morning hot sun
Doesn't hit the leaves
On your balcony trees
But the sun now softly
On the green leaves
Lies comfortably
On the stem
It's dusk
Falling into night
And you are still there
In that chair
When will it change
To reflect the outside time
Of the sun
Traveling on the street
Falling across
The neighborhood
Like a half circle moving in perfect circumference.
Dark winter photo available from Shutterstock
Loberg, E. (2013). Depression and Seasons – Tracking Your State of Mind. Psych Central. Retrieved on September 26, 2017, from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/manic-depression/2013/05/15/depression-and-seasons-tracking-your-state-of-mind/


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Nick Lachey plans to be hands on at the birth of his first child. However don't ask him to get too close. The 38-year-old singer – who announced his wife Vanessa Lachey was expecting on Live! With Kelly Monday morning – returned for a second day of co-hosting and talked about his labor plan.
He said, "I've been told – because that's what happens now, I'm told things – that it's going to be a waist-up situation, if you know what I mean. I'm gonna be there, I'm gonna be supportively there, holding hands, and coaching, breathing, all that good stuff. But apparently I won't be down below, seeing what's happening. I'll be up above, helping."
He added, "My work there is done! I was successful there. So we'll keep it waist-up."
Nick has seen a live birth before. Two years ago he filmed a friend's child being born.
I asked him, 'How do you want me to handle this, do you want me to get in there and get the detail?' And he said, 'Yeah.' We all got very close that day. I didn't expect it to be what it was, but it was a really incredible, awesome moment."


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Close your eyes and imagine walking down St. Michael's Drive.
"Trying to cross the street is terrifying," says Liza Caldwell Miller, a University of New Mexico student whose master's degree in planning includes a semester-long class on revitalizing St. Mike's. "If I had a kid at [De Vargas] Middle School, there's no way I'd let them cross the street," she says. "If we could make the place feel more safe, then it would encourage people to come out and start using this area more."
It's one aspect of what now amounts to nearly a decade of rethinking St. Mike's. This weekend, RE:MIKE—a project dedicated to dreaming up ways to revitalize the area—will transform the old bypass road into a bustling neighborhood full of temporary businesses, outdoor concerts, demonstration projects, art shows, film screenings, public yoga, a bike rodeo and a beer garden. In essence, it's a large-scale pop-up—a glimpse of what St. Michael's Drive could be.
"The idea behind the pop-up concept, in general, is that it's a way to temporarily demonstrate vibrancy," Daniel Werwath, who works with networking group MIX Santa Fe, which has a leading role in the RE:MIKE project, tells SFR. "It allows you to do things you might not otherwise be able to do because of people's fears or habits."
As any local can attest, St. Mike's isn't blighted, but it's not exactly where you're dying to live, either. Last month, MIX asked locals to name their favorite neighborhoods; the South Capitol area won for "trees and greenery; diverse and pretty architecture; walkability and bikeability to downtown." St. Mike's is missing nearly all of those elements.
Yet according to RE:MIKE organizers and city officials, St. Michael's Drive not only has a rich history as a social hub, but it's also ripe for revitalization.
"One of the reasons there's a strong opportunity here is that, unlike a lot of Santa Fe, St. Michael's Drive isn't really precious," says Zane Fischer, who works with local design and development firm Anagr.am and volunteers with MIX (and, full disclosure, is a former SFR columnist). "What seems to be important to people are the opportunity to have less expensive space to do business out here and a lot of the social aspects."
This weekend's event, then, is an attempt to start figuring out what locals want in St. Mike's.
"We don't even know completely what we're going to end up with," City Councilor Rebecca Wurzburger says. "Our No. 1 objective is to create excitement and energy and capture imagination."
St. Michael's Drive was built as a bypass road in the 1950s; it later grew into a local hangout, and then a thoroughfare dotted with strip malls and car dealerships.
This isn't the first time the city has sought to change it. According to consultant and former City Councilor Rosemary Romero, the effort to reclaim St. Mike's began in earnest in 2005 and 2006, in concert with efforts to revitalize the Triangle District—the triangle-shaped area between St. Michael's Drive, St. Francis Drive and Cerrillos Road. The city even staged a design competition to visualize new identities for St. Mike's—but then the recession hit, and the process stalled.
Still, Wurzburger stresses that the process of revitalizing St. Michael's Drive is "incremental." After starting with a top-down, master-planning approach, she says, questions arose about how to incorporate the city's desire to attract and retain young people. The answer, Wurzburger says, was "not [only] to do a plan or design guidelines that businesses can relate to, but…[also to] capture the imagination of the community, and particularly the younger community, around what St. Mike's could be."
But neither did that mean ignoring past planning efforts.
"We wanted to make sure that the work that had been done so far didn't—as sometimes happens in Santa Fe—get put on a shelf and not thought about for a while, or that in another few years…a consultant comes in and gets paid to rethink all of this stuff that's already been thought about," Fischer says.
What already existed were theoretical principles about how to improve St. Mike's (slower traffic, wider sidewalks, etc.). But for a more inclusive planning process, the city needed community input—something MIX, which surveys attendees each month (and rewards them with a free drink in return), already had experience collecting.
In a sense, the MIX model informed RE:MIKE—a sort of surveying-plus-networking event writ large. In addition to fun things like beer gardens and live music, this weekend's event will incorporate urban-planning talks and the grand opening of the RE:MIKE center, where adults and kids can envision a future St. Mike's by rearranging models of local buildings and streetscapes.
"We don't want to come in and prescribe something for the St. Michael's corridor that says, 'This is how you should do it,'" UNM planning student Nathaniel Feddes says. "We want feedback."
Thus, the RE:MIKE event: "a catalyst," Fischer says, to remind people of the past, but also to ask: "What's important here? What are the assets? What's missing, and what's the potential for the future?"
In the following months, Miller and Feddes, along with other students in UNM Assistant Prof. Moisés Gonzales' course in community and regional planning, will gather community input and devise ways for the city to help spur new development along St. Mike's, perhaps through business incentives or easing regulations.
"I think we built a good foundation in early 2006, but now the businesses need to ante up," Romero says. "It's about the people who want things to be different—and the businesses that need things to be different."
Other key stakeholders, such as the Santa Fe University of Art & Design, also have ideas.
"I would like to see that this is a center for youth in the city to engage and come together," SFUAD President Larry Hinz says. "When I look at the ability for this corridor to appeal to younger folks in town, I think it's got the best prospects of any [area] to fulfill that. And that's missing, I think, in Santa Fe." SFUAD students, in turn, can help make that happen.
"[In SFUAD students,] we already have a set of adventurous residents who will come out here as this location is evolving," UNM planning student Maria Lohmann explains. "If we can encourage them to start using this street before it's 100 percent the way we want it, then it will encourage the rest of the residents on the other sides of the street to come, too."
Planning can take decades, but Fischer says even small changes, such as tweaking city regulations to allow temporary businesses in vacant lots, can go a long way.
In other cities, "a few small decisions have resulted in big change," he says. "It's not like you have to say, 'OK, we're doing a giant redevelopment project!'"
Indeed, part of the point is to help St. Mike's come into its own.
"If you don't allow spaces and districts within cities to change and grow as the population changes and as the city changes, you start to get disinvestment," Feddes says. "St. Michael's Drive—right now, it's a drive. It's a street. But maybe soon we'll see it as a place, a destination."
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Once April hits, stores everywhere get a pastel-packed makeover, with their aisles overflowing with vibrant Easter candy and treats. This year, incorporate those festive sweets into your décor with the help of stunning seasonal flowers!
We took some of our favorite Easter sweets and used them to create wow-worthy Easter centerpieces in under 5 minutes! Add some dimension to your décor by grabbing glass jars and bottles of varying shapes and sizes and filling them with colored candy and a flower or two. Bundle in groups or spread throughout the room for a sweet yet subtle festive touch.
If you're looking for Easter ideas that you can do as a family, look no further! This easy DIY Easter centerpiece idea is so easy to recreate, the most difficult part will be keeping the kids from eating the ingredients.
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45 Year Old Male with Drooping Upper Eyelids - Edina, MN
My upper eyelids were drooping which is a genetic...
46 Year Old, Teacher, Male, MN
I was motivated to have my upper eyelids reduced from the sagging stage that was given to me by family genetics. I checked around the internet and found Dr. Christopher Kovanda in Edina, MN, about 2 hours from Duluth, MN where I live and work. He offered the CO2 laser method which I was very comfortable with in lieu of the knife. I made an appointment and visited his office within a week. From the moment I entered his office the staff was excellent. Dr. Kovanda walked in the room, greeted me right on schedule, and I was so relieved his personality is so kind and caring. He took the time to listen to me, and ask the right questions of me. Our consultation was an A+....
The morning of surgery, I was the first of the day. Dr. Kovanda walked into the room, sat down with me, answered all of my questions, and created a sense of trust once again. The procedure went well, and I was resting at my condo in Minneapolis by 9 AM. I didn't have to use the pain medication which I purchased for peace of mind. This was a Friday, so he gave me his cellphone number if I had any problems or questions over the weekend. WOW, I was amazed at this gesture. My eyelids turned out beautiful, took 20 years off my face, friends were amazed at the incredible results. I had told no one of this procedure beforehand. The expressions on their faces made me glow and smile ear to ear.
Everytime I look in the mirror, I think of Dr. Kovanda, and the exceptional talent he offers to everyone from head to toe. I thank Dr. Kovanda for his excellence in the field of Plastic/Cosmetic surgery. Hats off to this talented doctor.
My interactions with Dr. Kovanda were and are very professional, and he always understands my personal needs as we converse. His professionalism and" perfection" as a surgeon are unsurpassed. I was nervous about the surgery on my eye area, but Dr. Kovanda showed me the process in detail so I could see the results of past patients. As an educator myself, I truly understand the feeling of trust you place yourself into with a surgeon. Christopher is excellent at creating a feeling of this much needed trust. He is NOT a "get them in and out", kind of doctor. Your first visit after the surgery is like visiting a friend. My self-esteem is always on high while and after I visit with Dr. Kovanda as my surgeon of choice. I do highly recommend everyone to meet this man and surgeon, and live a life time of beauty and excellent results. My 'Doctors' Choice Award' goes to Dr. Christopher Kovanda, Edina, MN


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Is Doug around? Boy, I hope he doesn't read this. It's not that I was lazy or anything, it's just that occasionally you get an amazingly articulate subject for the Passenger Profile and that leaves me with very little writing.
At the Road Rally back in 1999, Steven Frank's number was chosen in the Grand Prize drawing and he was awarded a lifetime membership to TAXI. According to Frank, his life was turned around and he was so excited and invigorated that he doesn't think he got to sleep for about three months.
In conducting this telephone interview, Frank was so frank that I've decided to let him tell you his own story and his own feelings about his relationship with TAXI in developing his career in the music business. I've broken the conversation into different categories for easier reading:
"I started taking piano lessons when I was about seven or eight years old. This was something I wanted to do. I loved music and did it for the music and not the money because it's very hard to make any when playing in local bands. I struggled around in different rock bands for a long time. But with the computer and all this technology these days, it just seemed to make more sense to set up a little studio. I never had time to actually write music when I was with bandsI was always out until four in the morning then going to work."
Shopping For Deals:
"With a couple of the local bands I was in, we actually did try to get deals. I had written a couple of songs and we tried sending them out to a few publishers and labels but my wife pointed out to me the whole thing about solicited material and unsolicited material. And that really made the difference. And I was always more interested in being a writer and composer than a rock star. So, in the mid-90s, I had enough money from working to buy gear and set up a nice studio. We bought a couple of books on how to make money in the music business and sent out demos but never really got replies from anywhere. I sent out about 40-50 demos with no success. I just kept learning and writing and trying to get better."
Joining TAXI:
"I first heard about TAXI in a magazine ad that my wife showed me. We talked about it for about a month or so and then she sent in the membership fee for me. She basically just signed me up. I was a little reluctant because it looked unbelievable and that made me suspicious. But it also looked really good. It sounded great! I figured I had nothing to lose. I had always written jazz, blues, rock, classical, but was never geared into a specific area of composing. As I started sending songs into TAXI for various listings, between their critiques and what was forwarded and what was returned, I was able to focus and pinpoint my strengths."
TAXI Critiques:
"I took the critiques very seriously. It's pretty much like a piano lesson--you did your lesson and thought you practiced but then your teacher points out that you missed a note somewhere. The screeners are absolutely correct when it comes to perfection. Things have to be as close to perfect as possible. And they'll point that out. From just the first few critiques I learned right away that I had to make my choruses stronger and to not lose the grooves. This advice is invaluable."
A Deal Thru TAXI:
"Through a forward from TAXI, I met Skip Adams from Global Graffiti. I put together about 15 tunes for them after the few that were forwarded. Some rock tunes, some trip-hop, some techno. They ended up taking most of them-some instrumental and some with vocals. Then, they asked for even more and I sent another 20-to make a long story short, at the present time, they have 42 songs of mine in the last two months. With all those songs and with the help of the TAXI critiques, it turned out that my strengths were techno and trip-hop music. There was a song they had on a temp track that reminded the company of my music so they sent me the entire scene that was about 20-minutes long and I had to write music for about 5-6 minutes of it. I had to come up with a song that fit the mood of the scene. The producers and the directors of the film loved it."
TAXI Summary:
"My three years with TAXI have been a growing and learning experience. It also opened a lot of new doors. It re-enlightened me about music. It's been the best thing I've done when it comes to music. They will get your music to places that you won't be able to get it. I definitely don't feel that a movie producer would have sent me a clip from a movie so I could write an original song for it if it wasn't for TAXI. All of my suspicions were gone after I read the first few critiques. The screeners went out of their way to write long, very helpful descriptions I could try or do that would make the song better. They were always very positive. TAXI is a very positive, positive place."
Well, there it is. Another TAXI member who worked hard, learned well and is now reaping the rewards--rewards from both the critiques and the many songs that were forwarded.


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I have taken on NaNoWriMo again this year, after a several year hiatus, and I actually feel confident (today, at this very moment) that I will finish this year.
I can't be positive I'll finish, of course, but it's coming so much easier this year, and I'm not sure why.
I think in past years, part of the reason I struggled is because I had this set idea in my head of what kind of space I needed to write.
Silence, no interruptions, writing music, whatever.
This year though, I'm writing on my lunch break at work, on the floor with my laptop balanced precariously on a chair in front of me (don't ask me to sit in the chairs – they're designed for preschoolers and are therefore teeny), at home with the puppy licking my elbow, and like right now, at the library while Voldemort runs back and forth from the kids' area with pretend food and special things he built out of legos just for me.
And I'm writing.
And my plot is moving along, and my characters are developing, and I'm not getting too hung up on certain details. I'm just making notes to myself within the text of stuff I'm not sure of and moving on.
This is a cool feeling. And it's been even cooler to look up and realize that, while I'm not completely on word count, I'm close. And more importantly? That I'm writing a book.


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Archive - Mar 30, 2010 - Story
Station Crew Prepares for New Crew Members, Shuttle Arrival
Aboard the high-flying International Space Station, the Expedition 23 crew began a new week Monday with preparations for the imminent arrival of three additional crew members and the space shuttle Discovery, as well as the regular duties of orbital life.
The three-member Expedition 23 crew will expand to six on April 4 when Flight Engineers Alexander Skvortsov, Tracy Caldwell Dyson and Mikhail Kornienko dock to the International Space Station in the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft.
Discovery's STS-131 mission begins with the shuttle's scheduled launch on April 5 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Discovery will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, filled with science racks to be transferred to laboratories on the station. The shuttle is slated to dock with the station on April 7.


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Matching words and pictures Vocabulary exercises Texts for gap filling Reading comprehension Listening comprehension Acting out a dialogue Discussions and debates Crossword puzzles
English Lesson Plan: Describing People
At the beginning of the English lesson plan – People – students are asked to describe the people they see in the pictures. Specifically they should identify gender, age, and a possible occupation of each person. After that they are given the descriptions of the appearances of four people. Students read the descriptions and then match them with the pictures.
Then, students are offered a list of adjectives and are asked to divide these adjectives into two categories: those describing appearance, and those describing character. Some of the words and expressions may not be familiar to the students, so it may be necessary to use a dictionary or ask a teacher. Next, students should decide which of the given adjectives are positive and which are negative.
Following this activity is a reading and gap filling exercise where students read descriptions of both appearance and personality and try to fill in the gaps with the words they already know from exercise two. After that students are asked to read sentences which contain idioms describing people such as 'cold fish', 'cat's whiskers', 'bear with a sore head' etc. Following this activity students are given definitions which they should match with the idioms.
Then more pictures are offered. Each picture has a deciphered idiom which contains the word 'head'. Students are asked to explain the metaphor behind each idiom as it is depicted in the picture. As soon as students decipher the idioms they should answer the questions containing those idioms such as 'Do you know anyone with a head like a sieve?' etc. The last but not least in this lesson is a crossword puzzle with questions covering the vocabulary of the lesson.


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Oil Springs (GNIS FID: 499786) is a populated place located in Johnson County at latitude 37.81 and longitude -82.942.
The elevation of Oil Springs is 833 feet. Oil Springs appears on the Oil Springs U.S. Geological Survey Map. Johnson County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
Johnson County: Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
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Driving Directions |
Data Source - USGS GNIS FID: 499786
BOUNDARY MAPS: Oil Springs Division | Johnson County
Paintsville, KY
(7.4 miles E)
Salyersville, KY (8 miles WSW)
Auxier, KY
(11.3 miles ESE)
Prestonsburg, KY (13.7 miles SE)
Manila, KY
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Hargis, KY (2.7 miles NW)
Asa, KY
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Saturday night's Boxing After dark featured the Middleweight Champion and number three P4P fighter in the world Sergio Martinez(49-2-2, 28KOs) as he took on a very live underdog in the form of British-Irish fighter Matthew Macklin(28-4, 19KOs) in New York City. Here's a look at the St. Patrick's Day showdown.
In the first, Martinez took his time leading with a quick straight left as Macklin took the center of the ring. Martinez landed a nice straight that was answered by a Macklin body shot. Martinez continued to leap in behind the straight while Macklin was content counterpunching. During the second Macklin looked confident as he fired his jab followed by a left hook. Martinez continued to bounce around until he landed a perfect left straight that launched Macklin into the ropes. Macklin didn't look hurt as he continued to fight. Macklin landed a solid counter on the chin as the champion grinned with a look that suggested Macklin caught him flush.
In the third round Martinez outworked Macklin with his faster hands. Macklin, looking just as game came back strong in the fourth with a slew of well timed straight rights. Martinez became more aggressive towards the end of the round after landing a hard uppercut that sent Macklin back. Macklin then answered with a hard right hand that was partially blocked to end the round.
During the fifth Macklin came on strong with well timed combos. Martinez didn't answer back as he normally does as he looked slightly puzzled by Macklin's style. At the end of the round both men began to exchange at a furious pace. Macklin landed his best punch of the fight with a lead right that was followed by another. Martinez landed a huge right hook as Macklin countered with his left. This brought the mostly pro-Macklin crowd to it's feet. Martinez outworked Macklin in the sixth and easily took the round with a strong jab and smart boxing.
In the seventh Martinez suffered his first knock down in about 2 years. However this wasn't from a power shot, it was from Macklin perfectly circling Martinez and holding his legs in place. Martinez was sent down from being off balance. Macklin, looking extremely confident decided to approach the champ and trade once again until Martinez landed a thudding left that made Macklin keep his distance. The HBO boxing crew(mostly Larry Merchant) were very critical of Martinez, saying he didn't take this fight seriously. In round eight the champion arrived.
Martinez landed a handful of beautiful combos that started with his jab. With a minute left Martinez stunned Macklin with a hard right hand but Macklin didn't stop coming. Martinez briefly corned Macklin and landed a hard left that sent his opponent's head quickly back. Martinez continued to pour it on in the ninth with a hard jab and straight lefts. Macklin began to look tired and disoriented by the end of the round.
The tenth round saw Macklin eating quick straights and body shots from the champ. Martinez continued to find his jab more as Macklin stood his ground. Martinez found his flow with combinations starting at the head and ending in the body. Macklin was beginning to show damage by the champion's assault. Martinez landed another hard straight left that had Macklin running to the other side of the ring as the bell rung indicating the end of the round. Macklin's ability to survive finally ran out in the eleventh.
Martinez cracked Macklin with a slick straight left at the start of the round. He was finding his punches landing more frequently. With twenty secconds left in the round Martinez timed a beautiful left that sent Macklin crashing into the canvas. As Macklin got to his fight Martinez landed another that sent the challenger back to where he was just seconds before. Macklin's trainer Buddy McGirt then stopped the fight and with good reason. Macklin was looking broken.
Larry Merchant posed a question during the fight asking if Macklin is good enough to expose Martinez. Well Larry, no he wasn't. But I must say, Sergio Martinez is exposed.
Exposed for being the most exciting fighter in the world.
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Sony CDP-CX400
400-CD changer
Item # 156CDPX400 | MFR # CDP-CX400
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Our take on the Sony CDP-CX400
Another amazing feat from Sony the CDP-CX400 stores an incredible 400 CDs internally! This MegaStorage monster gives you 8 Group Files so you can classify your CDs for group playback. Spin one front-panel jog dial to search through your discs, then use the other to cue up the track you want to hear. Or just sit back and navigate to the disc and track with the wireless remote.
Disc Memo lets you assign a name to each disc an input for (PS/2-compatible) PC keyboard makes title entry fast and easy. Memo Scan and Search let you rapidly browse through the names (by location in the changer or alphabetically). Delete Bank remembers which songs you don't want to hear from each disc. You also get automatic title memory and display for CD Text discs.
Own more than 400 CDs? The CDP-CX400's Advanced Mega Control lets you connect a compatible Sony changer enjoy the convenience of control, storage, and titling for up to 800 discs! Crossfade between the two players DJ-style, and keep the party rollin' all night!
- 8 Group Files
- Disc Memo for up to 800 discs
- Memo Scan and Memo Search
- artist name search
- CD Text
- Delete Bank
- twin front-panel jog dials for disc/track selection
- input for a (PS/2-compatible) PC keyboard
- 32-track programming
- 32-track "Hit List"
- remote control with direct disc/track access
- random/repeat play
- 1-bit Hybrid Pulse D/A converter
- Advanced Mega Control with No-Delay and X-Fade play
- Sony Control A1-II
- optical digital output
- signal-to-noise ratio 108 dB
- 17"W x 7-1/2"H x 21-1/4"D
- warranty: 1 year
What's in the Box:
- 400 flat top design CD changer
- RM-DX400 wireless remote
- 2 "AA" batteries
- 40" stereo RCA patch cord
- Operating Instructions
- Safeguards
- Owner Registration/Survey card
- Warranty sheet
- Control A1II Operating Instructions
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Features and Specs
|Disc Capacity
|CD Transport Only
|Disc Exchange
|Track Programming
|Random Play
Single Disc
All Discs
|Disc Naming
|Direct Track Access
|Direct Disc Access
|Display Color
|Multiple CD Player Control
|Parts Warranty
|Labor Warranty
|CD-R Playback
|CD-RW Playback
|MP3 Playback
|SACD Playback
|CD Frequency Response
|2-20k Hz
|Signal to Noise Ratio
|108 dB
|SACD Frequency Response
|Not Compatible
|SACD Dynamic Range
|Digital Optical Output
|Digital Coaxial Output
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Keyboard input: There is a PS-2 (also called IBM type) input on the front panel of the player for a keyboard. If you want to use an AT type keyboard you will need to purchase a keyboard input adapter. Using a keyboard will make naming discs much faster.
Advanced Mega
You can control a second Sony CD changer with this unit if it:
(1) Has a control A1 (or Control A1II) Jack and
(2) The command mode of the unit can be set to CD3
The 2nd Unit's RCA outputs are connected to the RCA inputs of this unit (marked 2ND CD) and the control 1 jack is connected between both units. When the CD players are connected in this way you can load the Disc Memos of the second CD player to this unit's memory if the second player has Disc Memo. You can label the discs of the second player using this unit or change the discs memos which you load from the second player. When you do this you are using this player's memory, so you can not display them on the second CD player display. A total of up to 800 Disc Memos of up to 20 characters each may be loaded. The controls of both units will function. When you press the play button on either unit the operating player stops and the resting player starts.
You can also use:
No-Delay Play: Play changes from player to player after each track. The player starts play without a break in sound immediately after the current player ends play (skips lead-in portion and starts playing from where sound actually begins)
X-Fade Play: Play changes from player to player after each track OR at a specified interval of 30, 60 or 90 seconds. When players change the sound output of both players is mixed, with one player fading out and the other fading in
Custom files: The player stores four types of custom file information for each disc:
- Disc Name: Label discs with names up to 20 characters
- Delete Bank: Deletes unwanted tracks from CDs
- Group file: Group discs in up to eight groups. Each disc can only be in one group. Group files can be used in continuous, shuffle or repeat play. Each group can be given a group memo of up to 13 characters.
- Artist File: Classify discs according to an artist name.
Custom files are stored in the player's memory. If the player is not used for about one month you will lose custom file information. Custom files can be erased one at a time or all at once. CD-Text information can not be replaced by a Disc memo file. Deleted tracks are skipped even in Shuffle play and program mode. All deleted tracks can be recovered simultaneously.
Programs: You can create up to three programs each of which can contain up to 32 steps (track or entire disc).
CD Text: When playing a CD with CD Text the display will show you the current disc title, artist name and track title if it is recorded on the CD. A CD-Text indicator lights up on the display whenever the player detects a CD with CD-Text information. If the CD Text information is available in various languages, you can select the language that the information is displayed in.
Jog dial: There is a jog dial on the unit for quick selection of discs and a second jog dial on the unit for track selection.
Last disc memory: When the player is turned off it will remember the last playing disc and the play mode. When the unit is turned on again it plays the same disc in the same mode.
Control A1II jack: There is a control input for synchronized recording and auto function when used with compatible Sony components. Although this player can control a Sony CD Player with ControlA1, this unit cannot be correctly operated by a Sony CD player with Control A1. This unit can be controlled only by another unit with Control A1II. If you are using a ControlA1 CD player as a second player, this Unit should always be used as the Master.
Name Scan: Allows you to quickly locate a disc by scanning disc names on the unit's display.
Name Search: You can search for a disc by inputting the first character used in the Disc Name.
Easy Play: By pressing the Easy Play button on the player the rotary tray will automatically move to the slot 1 position for easy insertion of a single disc. If the Easy Play button is pressed again it will start playing the disc in slot 1.
Disc skip: The player has a +100 disc key which allows you to skip 100 discs at a time for easier access when using the Jog Dial for disc selection.
Timer: The player is compatible with an optional external audio timer.
Hit list: This will allow you to store up to 32 tracks which can be selected immediately. You can label the 32 tracks in your Hit List with up to 13 characters. CD Text CD tracks in the Hit List are stored automatically when placed in the Hit List.
Front panel:
Keyboard: PS-2 (also called IBM type) input. Note: If you want to use an AT type keyboard you will need to purchase a keyboard input adapter.
Rear panel:
- Digital: Toslink Digital Output (with plastic cover)
- Analog: RCA fixed stereo output
- Control A1II: Two Control A1II jacks for use with compatible Sony components
- 2nd CD: Stereo RCA input allows you to connect 2nd compatible CD changer
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Palazzo Leti Residenza d'Epoca4
Via degli Eremiti, 10, Spoleto, 06049
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The beautiful residence of the noble Leti family is located in the historic center of Spoleto. According to various sources, it seems that this was the first residence of the Leti family who arrived in Spoleto in 1500 but the family name became extinct at the beginning of the XIX century. due to a lack of male heirs.
The Residence was built shortly after the medieval city walls were constructed (1292) using, in part, a pre existent Roman structure which you can still see walking along Via delle Felici. Over the centuries the building was under construction many times and in the XV and XVI century. It became an aristocratic style of building. It is during these years that the groin vaults which you can see on the ground floor and the current architectural details were built. In the XVII and XVIII century. the small building was enlarged thanks to the construction of the north wing and the beautiful garden that includes the two neoclassic facades. In these two facades we can still admire the architectural features of that time such as, pilaster strips, trabeations, bases and capitals that give balance to the architectural whole. In the northern wing of the garden there is also a very important fountain with a nymphaeum. Recent restoration has revealed an important architectural, environmental and historic heritage not to mention a garden that has been restored in classic "Italian garden" style. It is notable for containing many kinds of marble from different eras including a Sansi coat of arms. From the garden one can admire the beautiful view of Monteluco and some of Spoleto's most important monuments including the Rocca Albornoziana, and St. Peter's Church.
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Kent Police are searching for a moped driver after a teenager was left badly injured in a hit-and-run incident.
Dominic Evans, aged 18, was left cut and bruised with tyre marks across his body after being hit in Greenhithe on April 16 at 10.37pm.
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Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Tarpon Springs with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Popular property highlights
Situated in Tarpon Springs, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Anderson Park and Leepa Rattner Museum. Suncoast Primate Sanctuary and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference rooms, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs
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Hotel Amenities
Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Event facilities measuring 945 square feet (88 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 84
- Number of floors - 4
- Free breakfast
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Conference space
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Designated smoking areas
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Elevator/lift
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 945
- Conference space size (meters) - 88
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub only
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- In-room safe
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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- Hampton Inn Tarpon Springs
- Tarpon Springs Hampton Inn
- Hampton Inn Tarpon Springs Hotel
- Hampton Inn And Suites Tarpon Springs
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An era is finished. Peja Stojakovic, long one of the NBA's greatest outside shooters, is calling it quits. The former All-Star in Sacramento is retiring on top after a championship last season with Dallas because of a string of back and neck problems. While I didn't exactly rejoice in the Mavs finally getting over the hump, it was great to see a few of their more noteworthy vets get a ring. And yet, no one seems to be talking about Peja.
Ever since he left Sacramento, Stojakovic had been dying a slow death. By 2010, I barely even remembered he was in the league. But the basketball gods came down and blessed him one more time. Finishing up your career in style, winning a championship and twice scoring over 20 in playoffs games is the perfect way to go out.
After years of trouble against the Lakers in the playoffs – in 2001, he was hounded all over the court by Rick Fox and in 2002, he struggled coming back from an injury and then airballed one of the biggest shots of the game late in Game 7 – Peja is probably still smiling after what Dallas did to L.A. last season.
"When you start competing against your body more than you're preparing for the actual game," Stojakovic said to ESPN Dallas, "it's a wakeup call."
He did play 20 years of professional ball (including internationally). With all of his injuries, there was simply no way he could even hope to recollect his 2003-04 season when he averaged a career-high 24.2 points a night, nearly won the MVP, would've won an NBA title if Chris Webber didn't shred his knee and did it all on straight-up obscene shooting percentages (48/43/93 from the field/three/free-throw line).
My favorite story comes from my college roommate. He was the only Mike Bibby fan I ever knew, and loved the Kings with a passion. He read everything on them, had every magazine they ever appeared in, every newspaper clipping. Peja's goofy mug, since he happened to be in a lot of the same photos as Bibby, was all over his wall. And the shooting stories about Peja would come jumping off his tongue. Stojakovic could go into a gym and, with no effort at all, stand 25 feet from the hoop and just rain shots for minutes at a time. 20, 30, 40 in a row. The dude was literally a machine.
There may be shooters that'll come around like Peja (he leaves ranking fourth all-time with 1,760 careers treys). But no one will ever have THAT jump shot again. Truly unique. Y'all know what I'm talking about.
What will you remember about Peja?
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