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State report: Millions in charitable donations never reach clients
A new report from the Secretary of State confirms millions of dollars are going to paid fundraisers and marketing campaigns. In some cases, less than 50 percent of the money raised ends up going to the actual charity. It's another reminder to exercise extreme caution if you're thinking about making a charitable donation this holiday season.
Charity fundraisers hit you up by mail, intrude on the internet, and pester you by phone. During the holiday season especially, charities rake in millions thanks to our desire to give. But just because they claim to represent charities, doesn't mean the charities are getting most of the cash.
"I think when you give to any kind of charity you really have to do your homework," said Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman.
Wyman warns you need to be especially careful when it comes to commercial fundraisers- companies that are "paid" to ask you for money.
"Some commercial fundraisers keep as much as 90 percent of that dollar," Wyman explained. "So you really want to make sure your money's going to the charity you're interested in."
According to the Secretary of State's latest Commercial Fundraiser Activity Report, of the 116 commercial fundraisers registered, only 7 returned more than 80 cents on the dollar to clients. Thirty commercial fundraisers gave clients less than 20 cents on the dollar, and 5 actually spent more than they raised.
Before you give a donation, check out charities on the Secretary of State's website or call the state Charities Program at 1-800 332-GIVE (Washington only) to make sure your money will be used efficiently. Two other good websites that can help you verify charities and confirm where money is actually going, are Charity Navigator, and Charity Watch.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson says it's also important to ask questions, especially when you're asked to make a monetary donation on the spot. Many so-called charities post themselves outside retail businesses to collect cash- but they're not legally registered charities at all. Ferguson encourages anyone who suspects an illegal or deceptive charity to file a complaint on the Attorney General's website.
"We see those storefront folks who set up, they have a very sympathetic sounding name," Ferguson said. "We deal with these bad actors all the time. And it helps us to know if you see someone whose suspicious, call our office. When we get complaints, then we can do our investigation and hold them accountable and put them out of business."


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Scott County Historical
Scott County, Virginia
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Mildred McConnell's Scrapbook Articles
By June Fannon
Duffield is located in the western tip of Scott County, near the Lee County line. It is the only town in the United States bearing the name, but there is a small Indian outpost in western Canada called Duffield.
Duffield was named for Sam Henry Duff who along with his family came to this area in 1818 from Mount Airy, N.C. They were joined a few years later by Henry Kane and his family who purchased a portion of their land. The present Duffield-Pattonsville Elementary is located on a 12 acre tract of theold Kane farm.
One of their nearest neighbors was John McKinney who had migrated to this area sometime between 1795 and 1800. He and his family settled on what iscalled Red Hill near Pattonsville. Mr. McKinney was a brother-in-law of the early pioneer Daniel Boone.
The first public school came to Scott County in November 1870, but the children of this area had to wait 14 more years before they were offered an opportunity for an education. In 1884 a log structure was built at the mouth of Spurlock Hollow. This building was used for worship services on Sunday and as a schoolhouse a few months each fall until the weather turn cold.
In 1899 the Scott County School Board rented the Methodist Church for use as a school building. Most of the early teachers were from other communities, thus they either rode horseback to school each day or boarded with a local family for a small fee.
On land donated by a local citizen, a four room two story brick building was constructed in 1918 at the mouth of Devil's Race Path. This building was used for an Elementary and Junior High School. The Senior High students walked or rode a mule or horse to Pattonsville. With the purchase of schoolbuses (usually by someone in the community) the high school students were transported to Clinchport Junior High School or Rye Cove Memorial High School.
In 1955 the schools of Duffield, Pattonsville, Dry Creek, Purchase Ridge, Mountain, and Mabe were consolidated. The school was located mid-waybetween Duffield and Pattonsville. Duffield-Pattonsville Elementary School is located in a pleasant setting surrounded by rolling hills and a broad valley in between. The school faces the industrial park. The school is served by a staff of 21full time teachers, 5 part time teachers, a principal, secretary, 2 full time aides, 2 custodians, and a part time custodian helper. An active PTA has served the school for almost 40 years.
The South Atlantic and Ohio railroad was built from Gate City to Big Stone Gap between 1888 and 1890. This railway sold out to the Virginia Southwestern and later to the Southern Railway. In recent years the Southern has merged with the Norfolk Western to become known as the Norfolk Southern.
With the corning of the railroad this became a very busy place. A broad scope of Scott and Lee Counties was served by the railroad at Duffield. Goods were shipped here to merchants within fifteen or twenty miles and hauled to their stores by wagons. In later years boxcar loads of fertilizers were shipped here from Norfolk, Va. to be distributed to area merchants by trucks.
For many years three agents were required to do all the business at the Duffield Depot. About eight years ago the depot (which had had a single agent for several years) fell victim of the times and was vacated. After being vacant for about two years it was moved to Hiltons to be used as a museum.
By an act of the Virginia General Assembly in January23, 1894, Duffield was incorporated in the hopes that it would become a thriving industrial center since there was a large sawmill, a brick plant, grist mill, two blacksmith shops, two or three stores here and the railroad ran through theheart of town.
Until the beginning of World War II, a thriving tanbark and produce (rabbits, turkeys, chickens, eggs, walnut kernels, etc.) business was carried onbetween Duffield and Baltimore, Md. Herbs of all kinds were sold to a herb doctor in Pennington Gap or to a warehouse in Bristol.
In September 1915, my grandfather, J. B. Robinette moved here from Canton and established a general mercantile business. He "bought and sold" everything including casket handles, horse collars, household staples, hats and silk dresses from New York. In season he bought blackberries for 10 a gallon. He also bought ginseng, bloodroot, may apple, all kinds of herbs, chickens and turkeys on foot, eggs, cowhides, and dozens of other things. Almost daily the trains would stop at the depot a trainmen would come across the road and purchase butter, eggs and chickens to deliver to someone in Appalachia.
After Granddaddy's retirement in 1949, the store operated as Fannon's Grocery until 1962.
Cecil G. Robinette started a junkyard here in 1932 on land he leased from the Southern railroad. He Collected Scrap metals locally, throughout eastern Kentucky, and as far away as Cincinnati, Ohio. During World War II, he shipped at least one carload (if not two) of scrap metals weekly to help the war effort. Mr. Robinette moved his operation to Big Stone Gap shortly after the war where he had more room to expand.
The area around Duffield is predominantly a farming area, but a little over three decades ago industry came to this area. Foote Mineral Company was completed in 1953 and was billed as the worlds largest lithium plant at that time. For the next six years, the Atomic Energy Commission was the plants biggest customer. The plant is still in operation but on a smaller scale.
On June 6, 1970, the Duffield Industrial Park was dedicated and ground was broken for the construction of the park. The Honorable Linwood Holton then Governor of the Old Dominion, was assisted in the ground breaking by other state and local officials. The 260-acre park is under the auspices of the Duffield Industrial Authority and functions as a branch of Lenowisco Planning District Commission.
The park has grown until it (and the Thomas Village Complex) now has twenty businesses and employs 1200 people. We are proud of the industry, the doctor, dentist, nursing home, Ramada Inn, the bank, floral shop and the other facilities that have brought growth and a better way of life to many of our citizens.
When the town of Clinchport was it by the flood in the spring of 1977, the Tennessee Valley Authority re-located several of the residents in an area west of Duffield known as back valley Most of the land was purchased from the Nickels or Thomas farms, thus the new residential section became Thomas Village. There many beautiful homes, two housing projects and other facilities where blackberry briers grew in abundance.
Most of the old landmarks are gone except the old bank building and at least three homes that are over one hundred years old. The bank was built in 1921 and did a thriving business until the depression hit in the fall of 1929. The building has since served for many years as the post office and as a carpet store.
Before the turn of the century, Isaac Goble came to defiled to visit his brother and to look around. He landed a job with Mr. Morrison working in a hotel. Within two year he was owner of the Duffield Inn and remained in the hotel business for the next 67 years. Uncle Ike was born on Feb. 1, 1855 and lived to the ripe old age of 95.
In the fire that destroyed most of the town in 1916, the Inn was saved by local residents wetting quilts and covering the large two story, eight-room structure. Many salesmen (called drummers then) spent the night with Uncle Ike and Aunt Sally for their good food and Southern hospitality. Many aspiring teachers on their way to or from Radford College, who couldn't afford the price of a meal or a night lodging would spend the night next door at the Robinette household.
The names of many stores and storekeepers of
yesteryear have made/left a mark on this area. Among those who come to
mind are: Alfred Edwards, Uncle Jimmy Tomlnson, the Harris Brothers, Sam
Carter, H. P. Bledsoe, J. B. Robinette, Will Gobble, Moscoe Minton,
In more recent years there were stores operated by L. C. and Claudia Kern, N. C. Bishop, Lillie Kern, Ella Bowen, and Shupe & Jessee. There are still many businesses scattered throughout our area.
I stand in awe of the many changes that have taken place in our area in the past twenty to thirty years. I wonder what Daniel Boone would think if he were able to come back and travel again through Devil's Race Path on through Kane's Gap in Powell Mountain. Mr. Boone is said to have traveled this route many times on his way to Kentucky. The Daughters of the American Revolution placed an eagle in his memory at the west end of Duffield in the 1930fs. The eagle was destroyed or was taken by vandals sometime later. The Duff-Patt Ruritan Club replaced the memorial about ten years ago at the intersection of US 23 and 58.
I wonder what he would think at seeing all the lights brightening up the place he called Little Flat Lick. An ordinance proposing to sell and grant a franchise for an electric light, heat and power transmission and distribution system in the town of Duffield was passed by the town council on September 26, 1938.
What would he think about the modern four-lane highway? Be he wouldn't like the intersection of US 23 and 58. I don't believe he would have liked it any more than we who travel through the dangerous road daily. Maybe he would be the leader in a campaign to help eliminate the traffic problems there.
I dare say Ole Daniel would have enjoyed spending the night at Ramada Inn in a nice warm bed instead of sleeping in a "holler" tree or somewhere on the ground. He would enjoy having a good meal and not having to eat bear meat or other wild game.
On Sunday morning he would have enjoyed worshiping at new of the seven churches located within a mile radius. Maybe he could visit Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Three Bells Methodist Church, Thomas Village Baptist Church, Flatlick Community Church, Horton's Summit Church or Peterson's Chapel Baptist Church.
I'm almost sure that Ole Daniel would like our new radio station WDUF, especially if the Ole Ridge Runner (Jimmy Smith) were to play Cumberland Gap for him. The station opened on August 12, 1986.
We in this area have a great heritage and we need to work to preserve it for the future generations!


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I had goretex and ear cartilage for my primary rhinoplasty almost a year ago. I plan to do a revision. Is it okay to do a revision with silicone? I've emailed many doctors and some say silicone is perfectly fine and some say I have to use rib. I honestly really DO NOT want to use rib. So I would like to know if silicone is okay to use from goretex for revision rhinoplasty. I know that all implants and materials will have risks, so please let me know your thoughts or if you have any advise.
Revision Rhinoplasty, from Goretex to Silicone??
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Gore Tex isn't just for shoes, Silicone is.
Great question!
The use of non-human materials in the nose has been going on for centuries. Though its widely accepted that your own tissues are best and carry the least risk, there are downsides to using rib cartilage, for example. It leaves a relatively unsightly scar, is painful and the cartilage is rather stiff.
There are a few different formulations of silicone, but my guess is that you're considering Silastic silicone, which is a nasal implant. It is my opinion that Silastic is not a viable option in rhinoplasty. Though popular in Asia, these implants have a tendency to work their way out through the skin (23% in one study). This is because the nose is flexible but silastic is fairly stiff, which the delicate nasal skin doesn't like. However, it does make a difference exactly where it will be used--it fairs worse in the columella.
Gore Tex
Gore Tex, on the other hand, is fairly safe. Its use as a nasal implant has been well studied. The risk of infection in revision rhinoplasty, such as yours, is about 2.5%, and that risk goes up if you have a perforated septum. Gore Tex is used mainly to augment the bridge of the nose, and does not provide structural support. So whether or not you are a candidate for Gore Tex depends on the particulars of your nose.
In the last 317 rhinoplasties that I've done, I've used Gore Tex in 40 cases. Of these, I had 1 complication (Gore Tex infection) in a patient who had had multiple rhinoplasty surgeries. The only experience I've had with Silastic is that I've taken it out in 2 patients in whom it was coming out of the skin.
Goretex to Silicone
There is no problem in switching Goretex to Silicone except for the fact that you will still have a synthetic implant in your nose which may extrude or become infected at any point in your life.
Learn more: http://www.seattlerhinoplasty.com/html/before_n_after_set.php?procedure=revision_rhinoplasty&id=04
If you're unhappy with your GoreTex, you may want to have it removed, and evaluate your nose for revision at a later date.
I read your question:
It's not clear why you're requesting revision rhinoplasty surgery. GoreTex and silicone implants both are used to raise the height of your bridge, and it's not clear why you want your GoreTex swapped for a silicone implant.
After your GoreTex is removed, you may want to opt for a non-surgical rhinoplasty using injectable fillers to raise your bridge. In my practice, Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results, may be used after your GoreTex is removed.
I hope this is helpful for you.
Regards from NJ.
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Silicone or goretex
Synthetic implants are not usually needed in primary rhinoplasty. You must have needed a lot of augmentation to require this. Many doctors recommend using your own cartilage only as it is less likely to become infected or extruded. if you don't want to use your own rib you can have banked irradiated cartilage as long as the area to be grafted does not need structural support. Silicone has nice shapes but often has a tendency to move after implantation which can be upsetting. Medpor may be a better choice.
Learn more: http://www.palmbeachface.com/revision-rhinoplasty.html
Silicone Implants
I have use silicone implants for the past 12 years with very good success. The key is to have a custom carved implant and not a preformed factory implant. Also make sure the surgeon is experienced with silicone implants to ensure proper placement to avoid infection and movement. The biggest challenge is placing the right size and shape of implant for your nose. If you don't have the right shape and size then there is a greater risk of movement or infection. Gortex can work well too but depends on what shape you are looking for.
Learn more: http://www.africanamericanrhinoplasty.com
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Sparta confirm Boro interest in defender Latka
Middlesbrough have had a bid rejected for Slavia Prague defender Martin Latka, according to the Czech club.
The 21-year-old Czech Republic Under-21 international has nevertheless flown to Malaga in Spain for a seven-day trial with the Barclays Premiership strugglers, who have not won a league game for two months.
'Slavia have received an offer from Middlesbrough which does not correspond with our ideas, but the negotiations will continue,' said Slavia press officer Alexander Kliment.
According to reports in the Czech Republic, the 6ft 4in defender - who already speaks good English - has been monitored by Boro for some time, with scouts present at several of Slavia's UEFA Cup games this season.
'My dream might come true,' Latka said after Slavia's friendly with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
'I appreciate this chance highly as I am a great admirer of English soccer and Premiership.'


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The Broadcast Television Journalists Association held its 2nd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday night, with AMC's "Breaking Bad," Showtime's "Homeland" and NBC leading the pack of winners.
"Homeland" took away Best Drama Series honors, with the series' star, Claire Danes, winning in the Best Actress in a Drama Series category. "Breaking Bad" star
Bryan Cranston, meanwhile, won the Best Actor in a Drama Series award, and Giancarlo Esposito, who portrayed spectacularly deceased meth kingpin Gus Fring on "Breaking Bad," won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Also read: "Breaking Bad" Season 5 Picks Up "Right Where We Left Off" (Video)
ABC's "Modern Family," NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and the PBS miniseries "Sherlock" also walked away with two awards each.
Of the networks, NBC racked up the highest tally -- the two for "Parks and Recreation," plus a win for "The Voice" in the Best Reality Series -- Competition category, "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon"'s win for Best Talk Show," and one for "Community," which walked away with Best Comedy Series honors.
Also read: "Breaking Bad"'s Giancarlo Esposito on the Healing Power of Gus Fring
Presenters at Monday night's awards ceremony included "Glee" star Chris Colfer, Emily Deschanel from "Bones," "Dallas" actor Patrick Duffy and Sarah Paulson of "American Horror Story."
Read the full list of winners below.
BEST DRAMA SERIES "Homeland" – Showtime
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Bryan Cranston – "Breaking Bad" – AMC
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Claire Danes – "Homeland" – Showtime
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Giancarlo Esposito – "Breaking Bad" – AMC
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Christina Hendricks – "Mad Men" – AMC
BEST GUEST PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES Lucy Liu – "Southland" – TNT
BEST REALITY SERIES "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" – Travel Channel
BEST REALITY SERIES -- COMPETITION "The Voice" – NBC
TIE BEST REALITY SHOW HOST - TIE Tom Bergeron – "Dancing with the Stars" – ABC Cat Deeley – "So You Think You Can Dance" – FOX
BEST TALK SHOW "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" – NBC
BEST COMEDY SERIES "Community" – NBC
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES Louis C.K. – "Louie" – FX
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES - TIE Zooey Deschanel – "New Girl" – FOX Amy Poehler – "Parks and Recreation" – NBC
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES Ty Burrell – "Modern Family" – ABC
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Julie Bowen – "Modern Family" – ABC
BEST GUEST PERFORMER IN A COMEDY SERIES Paul Rudd – "Parks and Recreation" – NBC
BEST ANIMATED SERIES "Archer" – FX
BEST MOVIE/MINISERIES "Sherlock" – PBS
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BEST ACTRESS IN A MOVIE/MINISERIES Julianne Moore – "Game Change" – HBO
MOST EXCITING NEW SERIES "The Following" (Fox/Warner Bros.) "The Mindy Project" (Fox/Universal) "Nashville" (ABC/Lionsgate) "The Newsroom" (HBO) "Political Animals" (USA/Warner Bros.)
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Famous Attractions in Western Sichuan Province
Last updated by meimeili at 2013/11/28; Destinations: Chengdu
Western Sichuan province is the best place to go to experience Tibetan culture. Although it is off the beaten track for western tourists, it deserves more attention as it boasts natural highlands scenery in the plateau.
Below are the must see-attractions
Four Maiden's Mountain (Mt. Siguniangshan)
Located near the town of Rilong in Aba Autonomous Prefecture and about 220 kilometers away from Chengdu, the Four Maiden's Mountain, also known as Mt Siguniangshan, offers tourists with unspoiled wilderness park which natural beauty never fails to captivate both locals and foreign visitors. Dubbed as the ultimate nature lovers' dream, it boasts spectacular sceneries that are rarely found anywhere else in the planet. These include rushing waterfalls, unusual shapes of the mountain peaks, ancient cypress forests, and alpine-lake valley. This attraction features four adjacent mountain peaks, which are said to be representations of four pretty girls. These mountains, which are famous for their imposing and steep ridges, are a sight to behold throughout the year. In spring, tourists can feast their eyes on thousands of wildflowers while summer brings luxuriant grass and trees. Also, due to its diversified landforms and geographical location, the mountains are home to different type of first-class protected animals and other species.
Address: Xiaojin County of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Transportation: Take a bus from Chengdu through Dujiangyan and Wolong.
Ticket Prices: ¥40- ¥80
Hours: 8am-8pm
This is a small town in the middle of North and South Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Offering seasonal breathtaking views particularly during autumn season, Xinduqiao is typically dubbed as photographers' paradise. This small town, which is 83km west of Kangding, boasts enchanting plateau scenery, stunning views of rolling chain of mountains, river valleys and grassland, and spectacular Tibetan villages where minority custom can be experienced. Xinduqiao is also the home to the mystical celestial burial spot and the ancient temple of Muya.
Address: Xinduqiao Town, Kangding County 626002, China
How to get there: Take bus from Kangding. Fare is RMB 40 per person
Entrance Fee: Free
Hours: Anytime
Yading Nature Reserve
Aptly described as "the last pure land on Earth" it is famous for its 3 holy peaks, which are believed to be blessed by Buddha Padmasambhava during the 8th century. Yading is now considered Tibetan's Holy land and one of the country's most stunning nature reserves where clear rivers and abundant wildlife can be found. Going to Yading means going on an adventure to the most remote areas where Tibetan culture can be experienced. This small town, which can be found in the Daocheng County, is where you can find breathtaking rolling landscape, ancient Tibetan houses and barley and wheat fields. The town is a reminiscent of old Wild West but with better weather condition. Some of the must-see are the sacred lakes which include Pearl Lake, milk lake, and five-color lake.
Address: Yading Village, Riwa Country, Daocheng County 627750, China
How to get there: Take a bus from Chengdu (departs from Xian Nan Men Bus) to Daocheng Station.
Tel: 028-5446-979
Entrance Fee: 150RMB per person
Hours: 7:00-18:30
Daocheng Nature Reserve
Tourists who are heading to Yading pass through Daocheng where they discover Buddhism monasteries, primitive Tibetan villages, and pastoral sceneries. Just like Yading, Daocheng nature reserves offer stunning, breathtaking views of rolling landscapes and boast natural beauty. To say that it is blessed with beautiful landscape is understatement. In fact, there are no words nor pictures enough to describe its natural beauty. It is home to thick virgin forests, snow-clad mountains, clear hot springs, untouched wilderness, and relaxing natural steam. Here, you'll also find huge bouldered tableland and stunning, multi-colored alpine meadows. Tourists who have spent at least two days here enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, hiking, cycling, spelunking, and canoeing.
Address: Daocheng County, Daocheng County 627750, China
How to get there: Take a bus from Kangding or Litang to Daocheng.
Entrance Fee: 150RMB per person
Hours: 7:00-18:30
Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center
Chengdu is Sichuan province' city capital and is dubbed as "heavenly state." Located at the center of Chengdu Plain and covering more than 4,500 miles and endowed with natural resources, it is the natural habitat of giant pandas. Here, one can find Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center. Aside from giant pandas, other attractions that one can find in Chengdu are the amazing historical and world cultural heritage sites which include Qingcheng Mountain, Dujiang Dam, Mt. Emei, and Leshan Giant Panda. Proving that it's a tourist magnet, Chengdu was awarded the Best Tourists City of China in 2006 after it attracted more than 42 million local and foreign visitors.
Address: No.1375 Xiongmao, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081, China
Entrance Fee: CNY 58
Opening hours: 8am-6pm
How to get there: Take bus no 60, 83, 302, 69, 71, or 45 to Chengxiang. From Chengxiang, take Bus No 1.
Wolong National Nature Reserve
Wolong Panda Reserve, which is about 3-hours drive from Chengdu, is one of China's state natural reserves located in the east of Mt Qionglai. It covers about 495,000 acres of land and is the largest best-known panda reserve in the country. In 1980, the reserve was placed under UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve Network. This natural reserve is not only a home to giant pandas but also to rare and endangered animals like golden monkey, red panda, wildebeest, white-lipped deer, beech, and yew. Inside the natural reserve, one can find the plant and animal specimen museum. Surrounded by 101 mountains with height varying from 6,000 meters to 1,150 meters, Wolong National Reserve offers spectacular scenery and amazing climate that both visitors and pandas love.
Entrance Fee: CNY 10
Opening Hours: 8am-8pm
How to get there: Take a bus from Chengdu Ximen Bus Station and get off at Wolong.
Luodai Ancient Town
Luodai Ancient Town, which is the largest Hakka community in China, is nestled on the north of Longquanyi District and east suburb of Chengdu City. Visiting this town is like going back to ancient time as one can find ancient style Qing Dynasty old houses, streets, and courtyards. The ancient town features just seven alleys and one main street that stretches up to 1,000 meters long. Luodai ancient town boasts profound culture and long history. Today, several historical relics can be found that tell tourists about the town's tales and stories of the past. Some of the must-see are the four guildhalls. These are historical buildings that are now under national protection because of their profound historical and artistic value.
Address: Ba Jiao Jing Street, Long Quan Yi Town, Chengdu, China
Entrance Fee: free
Opening Hours: 8am-8pm
How to get there:Take Bus No. 219 from Wugui Bus Station to Luodai Ancient Town
Chonggu Temple in Daocheng Yading
This 800-year old small monastery sits at the base of Mt. Chenresig, which is the highest mountain in the reserve. Here one can appreciate imposing snowy mountains, relaxing streams, and golden grassland. It is one of Daocheng's best places for both amateurs and professional photographers. At the back of the temple, one can find Xianniari sacred snow-capped mountain. Chonggu Temple is also used as a pass way to appreciate the three holy mountains – Xianuoduoji, Xiannairi, and Yangmaiyong. Due to its high elevation, tourists can enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding areas. It is reminiscent of the continental climate and features of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.
Address: Xiannai Ri Snow Mountain, In the Yading Natural Reserve, Daocheng County 627750, China
Phone number: 0836-5727276
Entrance fee: 5 Yuan
Opening hours: 8am-8pm
How to get there: Take a bus from Chengdu (departs from Xian Nan Men Bus) to Daocheng Station.


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Learning about cold-blooded amphibians
Mon, 19 May 2014 19:40:20 GMT —
Heartland pre-schoolers had a fun time croaking up while learning Monday morning.
Amazing amphibians was the topic at the Knee High Naturalists learning session.
The session presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation taught the kids about how amphibians are cold-blooded and have a slimy skin. Frogs and salamanders are the main animals in this group.
The children even had the chance to sit and listen to a story about a silly frog.
"The Frog In The Bog is a story about the a silly frog who is eating everything he can find while sitting on a log. At the end of the story, he discovers that the log is an alligator and when he yells, everything that he ate flies out of his stomach and shrinks down small again," said Amanda Moore of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Next, the kids and their parents went around the conservation pond to find real frogs. Amphibians like to live near the water.
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Stolen vehicle report leads to drunk driving arrest
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A Wexford County resident was arrested early Wednesday morning for drunk driving after a missing vehicle was reported.
Deputies were informed that a 2001 Jeep was stolen from it's owner in Copemish, Manistee County. The vehicle was then located near N. Nineth Rd. and W. Eighth Rd in Wexford Township.
The driver of the vehicle was stopped and then arrested for their third operating while intoxicated offense as well as driving with a suspended license.
Authorities are still investigating if there will be charges for the stolen vehicle.
Deputies were able to return the Jeep to it's owner.
The driver is now at the Wexford County jail with pending arraignment.


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That's all from us here at Markets Live, have a great weekend, we'll see you next week.
What you need2know this Friday evening:
- ASX200 finish slightly lower at 5054.6
- Dollar sitting at $US1.0367
- Nikkei fell 1.6%, Hang Seng slipped 0.1% Kospi flat
- Spot gold fetching $US1633.26, while WTI was at $US97.34
- Wall Street futures down 0.2%, FTSE100 up 0.2%
Here's how blue chip stocks went today:
- Rio: -2.7%
- Westpac: +1.4%
- Fortescue: -3%
- Woolworths: +0.1%
- Wesfarmers: +1.7%
- Telstra: -0.2%
Among the sectors, materials slumped 1.1 per cent and health lost 0.4 per cent. Financials rose 0.2 per cent and consumer staples added 0.9 per cent.
The market has closed marginally lower, as gains in banks fought off losses in the mining sector. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 fell 3 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 5033.9, while the broader All Ords slipped 2.6 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 5054.6.Back to top
Australian-based miner Perseus is looking forward to improved earnings and production results after its first half profit more than doubled to $32.5 million.
Perseus, which produces gold at its Edikan gold mine in Ghana, on Friday reported net profit of $32.5 million in the six months to December 31, 2012 up from $13.7 million in the previous half.
Managing Director Jeff Quartermaine said the company had experienced a challenging six-month period at its Edikan Gold Mine as it dealt with unexpected operational issues as well as foreign exchange loss.
However, historically strong gold prices helped boost the company's earnings.
Bombshell revelations last week over alleged banned drug use and criminal links to Australia's major sporting codes has reignited debate over another controversial performance booster for Australia's codes: sports betting, writes BusinessDay's Colin Kruger.
While legal - and not implicated in the Australian Crime Commission's allegations - the rapid growth of the local sports betting industry, and the tight grip it now has on Australia's premier professional codes, has triggered another inquiry by the joint select committee on gambling reform.
Sports betting has exploded in recent years as punters slowly migrate from traditional wagering on thoroughbred horses to betting on sports they traditionally watched purely for enjoyment.
Saturation advertising and promotion of sports betting services - both on-ground and through sport broadcasters - has certainly helped this growth as well as filling the coffers of our major sporting codes, as BusinessDay will detail tomorrow.
The big question though is whether the heavy promotion of these "adult" services is appropriate given the audience of impressionable children tunring up to watch their favourite teams every week.
Ever get annoyed by the endless stream of add-ons and surcharges you're hit with when purchasing a plane ticket? Former Qantas economist Tony Webber examines the fees and the problems they create.
Sydney faces a lack of affordable housing into the next decade, KPMG partner Bernard Salt says.
Mr Salt says a lack of adequate planning in NSW over the past decade coupled with Sydney's status as Australia's ''portal to the global economy'', means the city will lag behind Melbourne in the terms of affordable housing.
''I think the affordability issue is very much a Sydney issue at the moment,'' Mr Salt told delegates at The Australian Mortgage Conference in Sydney on Friday.
''I think Sydney is going to have affordability issues for a generation, for the rest of this decade and into the next.''
Mr Salt said Melbourne made the decision in the previous decade to release more land to build houses and invested in infrastructure such as rail and roads.
At the same time, those in power in Sydney decided against rezoning land in the outer suburbs for residential purposes.
As a result, the Victorian capital was experiencing stronger population growth than its NSW counterpart.
Been out of the loop? Catch up on the week that was with Michael Pascoe:Back to top
We mentioned the 'currency wars' earlier on in the blog today, BusinessDay's Glenda Kwek has a more in depth look - definitely worth a read.
Just before we move into the final hour of trade, here's the best and worst performers on the ASX200 so far today:
Co-investment or government assistance in various forms is a fact of life for the global car industry, Holden boss Mike Devereux says.
Mr Devereux has defended the allocation of government funds to the company as it starts to build the new VF Commodore range at its Elizabeth assembly plant for sale both in Australia and overseas.
The company last year secured $275 million in assistance from the federal, South Australian and Victorian governments to ensure the future of its local operations until at least 2022.
That includes a commitment from Holden to develop and build two new vehicles which Mr Devereux said would inject $4 billion into the Australian economy.
ClearView has reported a net loss of $561,000 million for the six months to December 31, down from a $12.2 million profit in the previous corresponding period.
It said the loss was mainly due to costs related to CCP Bidco's takeover of the company.
In October private equity firm CCP Bidco successfully bid 59 cents a share for ClearView.
Here's a quick look at markets around the region, and a reminder that Chinese markets are still closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
- Nikkei(Japan): -0.9%
- Taiwan: +0.3%
- South Korea: flat
- Singapore: -0.3%
- New Zealand: -0.9%
The US Justice Department has closed an investigation of a proposed merger between Penguin and Random House and will take no action to stop the deal that would create the world's largest publisher of consumer books.
Media company Pearson seeks to merge its Penguin Books division with Random House, which is owned by German media company Bertelsmann. The proposed publishing house would have around a quarter of the consumer book market.
Penguin and Random are two of the so-called ''big six'' publishers in the United States.
The merger is widely seen as an effort to counteract the power of Amazon.com, which has worried publishers by aggressively cutting prices on e-books.
For Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Terry, the ongoing surge in the share price of mineral sands miner Iluka Resources should be used by any holders of the stock to sell.
Amid falling product prices and weak underlying demand, Iluka's share price has surged from around $7 last November to reach $10.80 today, up another 2.8 per cent. The rally appears to be driven by investors punting that the world is now a better place than three months ago, with global industrial production to pick up, which will feed through to higher commodity prices. But with mineral sands, perhaps the optimism has run ahead of reality.
In a note to clients today, Deutsche Bank's Terry notes that in its full year results Thursday, Rio Tinto commented that inventory remains elevated in both the titanium dioxide and zircon markets. While Rio expects conditions to improve during the year it has taken steps to reduce production, with speculation Iluka may move as well.
"Rio's announcement indicates that both the zircon and titanium dioxide markets were not likely to come back into balance without a response from major producers. This follows Iluka's commitment to idle Eneabba from the end of March," he told clients.
"We would not rule out further production responses which could come as early as next week with Iluka's full year result. Iluka has recently committed to going back into high grade mining zones at the zircon rich Jacinth-Ambrosia deposit which we believe could lead to a build-up of a concentrate piles over the coming months allowing the operation to be shut in at some point in the future.
"Closure would clearly help the bottom line with inventory draw down but would also indicate the challenges facing the industry."
Inventory levels across the industry remain high, which will make any quick turnaround difficult, Terry told clients.
APN News & Media said it may sell new stock to raise cash as its largest shareholder seeks the removal of chief executive Brett Chenoweth.
The publisher asked for its shares to be halted as Macquarie Group provides advice on a potential capital raising, APN said in a statement. The company may need to raise about $100 million, said Samantha Carleton, an analyst at Credit Suisse.
Independent News & Media, which owns 29 per cent of APN, has lost confidence in Chenoweth's ability to reposition the publisher "for the more challenged media landscape" and is seeking a special meeting of shareholders, the Dublin-based company said in an e-mailed statement. Directors not nominated by Independent News "unanimously support" the chief executive and his strategy, APN said today.
Shares were down 1.6 per cent to 30 cents before being placed in a trading halt.
Currency markets don't seem to be doing very much at the moment ahead of the G20 summit starting later today in Moscow, Easy Forex currency dealer Anthony Botros says:
- You can assume going into the G20 summit that moves would be contained at the moment.
- The Bank of Japan's reluctance to add stimulus (after its meeting on Thursday) failed to give the Aussie dollar the kick up the backside to break that 103.70 level.
- What we've been saying to clients is to keep an eye on the technical levels. 103.70 does seems quite sound at the moment. There have been some rumours that there are some hedge funds that are looking to sell at 104.00 US cents or a little above.
The dollar is currently buying $US1.0356, 96.1 yen and 77.55 euro cents.
Rio Tinto is still the biggest drag on the ASX200, falling 2.3 per cent.
''I think Rio's results have taken the wind out of the sails of the market, particularly in the resources space,'' BBY institutional dealer Anson Rosewall says.
''I think the run we've seen of late has been quite strong and there's been a lot of conviction and money coming back into the market.
''But, at the end of day, you need to see some consolidation before you can see the kind of gains that we have seen of late continue.''Back to top
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Sel-Plex? receives free choice allowance
[Lexington, Kentucky] - Alltech's organic selenium, Sel-Plex?, recently received free choice allowance in livestock diets from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This registration regulation allows producers and beef cattle owners to offer the mineral in a loose granular form, providing a full range of feeding applications. Sel-Plex is an organic selenium yeast produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3060.
Selenium plays an important role in beef cattle diets. This nutrient supports a healthy reproductive system, meat quality, and shelf life for beef products.
Sel-Plex is a unique form of selenium as it is presented in the same forms that are naturally present in plants. Organic selenium is more digestible than inorganic forms and better retained, which lets the animal build nutrient reserves against periods of increased demand without risking toxicity.
This is not the first registration for this selenium. Alltech has been the sole leader in the United States to submit data and petition the FDA for this allowance. Selenium yeast has received allowance for use in chicken diets, followed by turkey, swine, goat, sheep, equine, beef and dairy feeds, and dog diets.
Sel-Plex also received authorization as a nutritional feed additive for use in all species diets, from the European Union (EU) under EU regulation 1750/2006.


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APC Overnight in St Albans
These guys have stolen one of my customers parcel for the second time now. The parcel reached the hub and then went missing so it's definitely an inside job. The last one was a mobile phone sent to me for my customers grand daughters Christmas present. They only found the phone a month later crushed into bits very suspicious! and she never did get her Christmas present. This time they have lost/ stolen parcel with over £1000 worth of Apple, Samsung and Google products. These items belong to my customers other individual customers, so you can imagine how I feel now with the prospect of losing a big client due to the negligence of APC!!!!!. Their staff have written bad reviews about working there and state how they work like slaves. It's probably the reason why they steal parcels. Beware I have to fork out £1000 of my own money to keep my customer. APC are having a laugh. At least they think so because I have sent the CEO an board of director a nice letter!
DO NOT USE APC HEREFORD -We had consignments go "missing" or damaged and APC Hereford depot DO NOT compensate for additional carriage costs incurred for replacement or collect costs Email received from KIRSTY SUZANNE ORR, APC's very rude and arrogant Hereford branch director "Unfortunately we do not meet the cost of either the original consignment or the replacement nor do we offer free of charge collections for damaged goods as we ourselves are not able to obtain reimbursement from APC Overnight." We emailed APC Head Office CEO, Jonathan Smith and Andy Taylor, Network Director asking them to investigate / intervene and at the same time question if it is APC Company policy not to cover any additional carriage costs due to their negligence, surely it is not legal what APC Hereford state that they accept no liability for additional carriage costs?? Without notice APC closed our account today because we questioned this and STILL NO RESPONSE from head office - DISGUSTING AND DISGRACEFUL HOW THEY TREAT BUSINESS CUSTOMERS.


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|Calum Selkirk <cselkirk@×××××.com>
|[gentooppc-user] Fwd: Re: [gentoo-user] RFC: KDE 'child' packages - new direction
|Mon, 13 May 2002 21:42:01
----- Forwarded message from Dan Armak <email@example.com> -----> Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 21:31:33 +0300 > From: Dan Armak <email@example.com> > Reply-To: firstname.lastname@example.com > To: firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com > Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] RFC: KDE 'child' packages - new direction > X-Mailer: KMail [version 1.4]> Hello everyone, > > My RFC turned up many proponents as wellas opponents of the change. After an > irc discussion with the other gentoo developers, we've decided to introduce > generic "subpackage" support into portage. (Or try). > > It will take some time, and so won't be available with kde-3.0.1 (which should > be released Wednesday or Thursday, according to the original plans). But, it > will solve everything in the best way possible, enabling flexible subpackages > (in an even better way than my original idea) while eliminating the multiple > configure runs problem. > > Here's the porposal I'm posting on gentoo-core (a private developer list): > > To bring everyone up to speed: > KDE child packages as implemented so far have one big disadvantage for people > who want to emerge all of kde: the configure script has to be run for every > child packages, resulting in a big overhead (1-2 minutes to run the script, > 20-40 child packages per parent --> extra hours of compilnig time). > > I asked on -dev and -user how good/bad such a tradeoff would be, and responses > have been quite mixed so far. Not quite balanced but nearly so (more people > don't care about compile time and/or want modular packages). > > New proposal: "subpackages", much as described in the portage.py header > comments. Note that I'm not talking about "dev,run,..." subpackages mentioned > there, but about separating e.g. kdenetwork into kmail, kppp, knode... But of > course any ebuild could create any subpackages it wanted. > > Description: > Portage-related side: > 1a. An ebuild sets $SUBPACKAGELIST to a list of the subpackages it has. (Not > to confuse with $SUBPACKAGES below. Someone suggest a better pair of names > please!) > > 1b. We'll probably want subpackages to have revisions independant of their > master ebuild, so that they can be updated separately. This should be > specified here as well. Like this: > SUBPACKAGELIST="foo1 foo2-r1 foo3-r4" (foo1 is at r0) > Or any other way that'll be more comfortable for the python side to process. > Maybe with a char that can't be a part of an ebuild name, like so: > SUBPACKAGELIST="foo1:0 foo2:1 foo3:4" > Or similar. > > 2. A user can call "emerge kdenetwork:kmail,knode..." (maybe even "ebuild > kdenetwork:this,that,... action"?). A dep can also contain such a string. > > 3. The ebuild is processed in the standard fashion; a variable $SUBPACKAGES is > made available to it to indicate the subpackages requested. The ebuild is > then responsible for building and installing the packages indicated. (My > kde-child -based ebuilds can do it already.) > > 4a. In src_install, each subpackage 'foo''s files go into ${D}/foo/. > Or: > 4b. As proposed in the portage.py comments, there's an src_subpkg() function > that does: > subpkg foo # set grab's subpackage to foo > grap files/*.so # register these files as belonging to subpackage foo > grap foodir # grab a directory recursively > > 5. In /var/db/pkg/category, a record "package:subpackage" is made for every > subpackage appropriately. If I "emerge kdenetwork", records for all > subpackages will be created. > > Summary: this is excellent AFAICS. It will be easier to implement ebuild-wise > than child ebuilds (since no new separate ebuilds need be created), it won't > force people to run configure more than once when not necessary, etc. > > Summary of portage-side changes required: > - master:foo1,foo2... support in emerge command lines and dependency strings, > with $SUBPACKAGES provided to the ebuild. > - master:foo subpackage registration in /var/db/pkg with $SUBPACKAGELIST from > the ebuild taken into account (e.g. if all subpackages have been merged, a > dependency on the master ebuild is satisifed; if only some have been merged, > the master ebuild is called with the complementing $SUBPACKAGES). > - support of src_subpkg() and subpkg() and grab() functions. > > Ebuild-wise, I'll be ready a day or two after the release of such a portage. > Most of the work has already been done. > > Comments welcome! >


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5/5/99 Tokyo Korakuen Hall
Masaru Seno vs. Yoshihito Sugamoto. Solid but unspectacular match. **1/4
Super Demekin & Kuishinbo Kamen vs. Police Me~n & Virus. Good work. Pretty much straight Lucha except it was fairly stiff. Kamen does a really nice sky twister press. Virus is the best of the 4. **3/4
Ultra Ace vs. Zacharius. Short nothing match. *
5/4/99 Tokyo Korakuen Hall
Super Delfin & Masato Yakushiji & Masaru Seno vs. Dick Togo & Black Buffalo & Violencia. A very good match that was held back by some blown spots. The match started off spectacular, broke into a long sequence where the heals destroyed Seno causing him to bleed, but lacked the hot finish you'd expect from these guys. ***
Dick Togo vs. Naohiro Hoshikawa. Hoshikawa fought hard, but Togo was just too tough for him. The highlight was Togo putting Hoshikawa on two tables outside the ring then doing his patented diving senton off the top rope to the floor. ***1/2
This tape is highlights of matches from 4/29, 5/1, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/99 to music. They don't really waste any time and aren't afraid to show 5 minutes of a match if it's a main event type of match.
This first hour of this tape is highlights of matches from 6/24, 6/26, 6/27, 7/2, 7/3 & 7/4/99 to music. The final half hour is a good Super Delfin vs. Naohiro Hoshikawa match.
Highlights of previous Osaka Puroresu shows including Delfin putting Hoshikawa through a table with a diving senton to the floor.
Super Demekin vs. Kaiju (monster) Tortoise. Tortoise kind of reminds me of Super Boy. He has that kind of build, yet he has no problem doing moonsaults. Also, he does more than his share of clowning around. He's not nearly as good of a worker, but he seems to have good potential. Demekin just did some dropkicks, so there isn't much to say about him.
Ebessan vs. Monkey Magic. Ebessan carried the match, and was a good base for Monkey's flying. The action was good, but the match just ended. Now, too many matches have finishes that come out of nowhere, but this was different. It was like they were happy they did a good Lucha style beginning, so they decided to just leave it at that. This could turn into something when they get more experience and build up the later stages of the match. *1/2
Alcanheru vs. Kuishinbo Kamen (mask). The action was alright, but the match didn't build. Alcanheru got annoying because he was like Fabi in the early days, playing to the crowd between seemingly every move. *1/2
Naohiro Hoshikawa & Yoshihito Sugamoto vs. Tsubasa & Oriental. I was disappointed in this match. Hoshikawa has gotten so good. The problem is that most of the match was Sugamoto getting worked over, and none of the other wrestlers are close to Hoshikawa's level. Tsubasa still has potential, but he should have stuck with Dragon because it seems like most of his students have passed Tsubasa by even though Tsubasa is a better athlete than almost all of them. **1/4
Super Delfin & Masato Yakushiji & Masaru Seno vs. Dick Togo & Black Buffalo & Policeme~n. Pretty much a low rent version of the classic Sekigun vs. KDX matches. Clearly a very good match, though those spoiled by mid 90's Michinoku will certainly notice each side is one man short. Policeman is pretty good, but vanilla Seno was way out of his depth. Togo vs. Yakushiji made up for them with great work from the get go, wrestling about three gears above the others. Togo is a great wrestler who is driven to carry the match, and Buffalo is a very solid teammate who more than holds his own, working well with any opponent as his deliberately simplistic offense doesn't require much from them. What makes Buffalo good is his moves are well timed, and he does such a good job of utilizing mannerisms and gestures to build anticipation we forget how ordinary the actual holds are. The rudos dominated the match, and unlike too many Lucha matches in Mexico, their heel tactics improved the match. The storyline of LOV destroying Yakushiji & Seno allowed Delfin to pull a Misawa; he was barely involved until making the hot tag at 12:00. The finishing sequence was typically excellent, including Policeme~n doing an impressive super quebrada, although not nearly as hot as in the vintage Michinoku Pro stuff. The post match rates a 10 on the bizarro scale with an executioner coming out to Omen wannabe music and holding a knife to Seno's head, putting a satanic hex on him or something. ***1/2
Highlights of matches from 7/24/99-8/20/99. The best angle is an 8 man tag match where the mysterious masked executioner who has been chokeslamming all of Justice (Delfin's army) then performing satanic looking rituals to them finally wrestles. They think they are all big and bad because the kick the crap out of him, but when they pull his mask off, it turns out it's their buddy Sugamoto, who had been put under some sort of spell that made him into L.O.V's slave, with his arms tied up and his mouth taped. Then the real executioner comes out, unmasks as Daio QUALLT, and chokeslam's all the faces.
Highlights of matches from 9/4/99-9/25/99. Features Demekin Theater and New Young Powers Tsubasa & Sugamoto Stop The L.O.V (Legend Of Violence), which highlights all those matches in order and has some of the pre and post match angles.
Highlights of matches from10/2-10/17/99.
10/17 Osaka Komyo AM Hall : 16 Man Secret Game. This Royal Rumble was hardly a great match, but no where near as bad as the fake punching and rope grabbing that passes an hour in the WWF.
10/24 Osaka Komyo AM Hall
Kuishinbo Kamen & Monkey Magic & Super Demekin vs. Dick Togo & Black Buffalo & Police Me~n. Kind of like early Michinoku with a more lighthearted start, but picking up with lots of big moves and flying. Heels did a good job of carrying this match, in particular Togo was making Monkey Magic look like a star. ***
Super Delfin vs. Daio QUALLT. QUALLT had pinned everyone in Delfin's army in singles and Delfin in tag against no losses, so this was a big match. They had a bunch of wrestlers at ringside to make it seem more important and dramatic. QUALLT has good potential because he's athletic for a "big" guy and already does some nice moves like the frog splash, but right now he's very inexperienced and pretty limited. Structuring was pretty decent considering QUALLT's limitations, and Delfin did a pretty good job, but it was dull in points because when QUALLT isn't jumping off the top rope his offense is pretty reminiscent of the plodding tall Americans. **
This tape follows Shiratori on her quest to win the newly created title. It highlights the five match series with La Diabolica that set her up to challenge for the title, showing the complete deciding match. It also highlights the five match series against Lady Apache for the new title, showing the complete final match. In between it shows her during private time, training, with her family (she has a sister, but she's not nearly as divine), etc.
Highlights of matches from 11/6-11/28/99, including the QUALLT "face turn" and Black Buffalo winning the welterweight title from Delfin.
11/28/99 Osaka Umeda AM Hall WWA Super Welterweight Title: Black Buffalo vs. Super Delfin. The execution was much better than I expected. Not that these guys have problems or anything like that, but they aren't usually this stiff and crisp. Buffalo is a really good worker that lacks offense, but Delfin did some hot moves and pretty everything they did looked good simply because they did it the way it "should be" done. The main negative was there wasn't much to the finishing sequence. Once Delfin warded off QUALLT's run in, he did a few moves and pinned Buffalo to win his title back the first time he tried. ***1/2
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Bryant Back Bay
303 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Boston Neighborhood: Back Bay
Status: Construction Complete (Units Available)
Number of Units: 50
Price Range: $1,000,000+ (Auction)
Concierge Building: Yes
Description: The Bryant condominiums sit on the border of the South End and the Back Bay on Columbus Avenue in between Dartmouth Street and Clarendon Avenue. The project is in honor of the Boston architect Gridley James Fox Bryant, who was the designer of Boston's Old City Hall.
The Bryant condos on Columbus Avenue are floor-through direct elevator access units with southeast exposure, and feature 9.5-foot ceilings, red oak mahogany stained floors, onsite concierge, parking (83 car garage), on-site fitness center, and extra storage for each unit. Most of the residences have three-bedrooms, which are somewhat rare in the Boston real estate market, especially in larger South End and Back Bay condo developments. There are two duplexes in the building, and a single one-bedroom unit. Condos on the sixth, eighth, and tenth floors have terraces, which offer exceptional views of the South End, and are plumbed for gas and water service.
Vornado Realty Trust and Wasserman Real Estate Capital LLC serve as Developers of the Bryant, the Architect is Neshamkin French Architect, interior design is by Susan Orpin, Klaus Fuchs is responsible for the updated lobby design, and construction was handled by Suffolk Construction Company.


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Laughing Stalk is a weekly newspaper humor column about current events and personal observations. It's published in ten weekly newspapers and the world's first online alt newspaper, The American Reporter.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
But Can He Do Jazz Hands?
Erik Deckers
Laughing Stalk Syndicate
Copyright 2007
I was in high school when the NCAA implemented its now-famous Title IX sports massacre, which brought parity to men's and women's collegiate sports. But as a male athlete, I hated the way the universities brought the parity about. They slashed men's sports across the board so there were equal numbers of men's and women's teams. By the time they were done, there were more casualties than Freddie Krueger's visit to a summer camp counselor convention.
The better choice would have been to increase the number of women's sports, rather than eliminate men's sports. Killing the dreams of young male athletes is not equality; creating new opportunities for young female athletes is.
"But there's not enough money," the universities wailed, including my alma mater, Ball State University. "We have to cut the sports that thousands of young men have dedicated their lives to!"
If they had instead eliminated a couple of football scholarships for, say, the back-up punter and third string right tackle, they could have funded a couple of new women's teams.
Even my own sport suffered. By the time I got to college in 1985, the men's soccer team had withered to nothing more than a club. We were now rubbing elbows with the Physics Club and the Dungeons & Dragons Society.
Only we got more women. Literally.
During my junior year, a woman joined our soccer club. We were happy to have her, partly because we were a forward thinking club, but also because she was cute, and had a leg like a cannon.
We all grew up in the day when girls fought and sued to play boys' sports -- baseball, football, even wrestling. "Girls are good enough to do boys' sports," they said. And they are. Today, Franklin (Indiana) High School has a girl kicker on the team.
So when Sam asked to join, we said yes without batting an eye.
But what if a guy wanted to play a woman's sport, like field hockey, softball, or women's soccer? Do our little boy instincts kick in, and we think he's weird for wanting to play with a bunch of girls? Will he face ridicule and scorn? What about reverse discrimination?
Those are questions high school senior Evan Miller tried to answer when he was on the Delta High School dance team in my hometown of Muncie, Indiana.
According to a recent story in the Muncie Star-Press, Miller made the team this past spring, and practiced with the squad all summer long. But it was all for nothing, because he was cut from the squad on Sept. 19.
"It's because I'm a boy," Miller told the Star-Press.
His last performance was at Delta's home football game on Saturday, Sept. 14. The following Wednesday, Miller was taken aside by Lisa Letsinger, director of the Delta Energy Dance team, and mother of team co-captain, Ashton Letsinger.
According to Miller, Letsinger said she had received some negative feedback from Delta's principal, Greg Hinshaw, and others "higher than her" that it was "not right" for a boy to be a dancer on a girls' dance team.
But Letsinger offered something nearly as good. He could be the manager and come to practices, but couldn't dance at games or go to competitions. And they would be secret best friends, only no one else could know.
Now wait a minute. We already know girls are good enough to play boys' sports. They've proven that time and again for the last 30 years. But why isn't a boy good enough to be on a girls' dance squad?
When Miller and other members of the squad talked to Principal Hinshaw about the discrimination -- I mean, decision, he said it was actually about Miller's overall performance.
Miller said, "The principal said the reason was that (Letsinger) didn't want to hurt my feelings at try-outs by not letting me make the team then."
That makes sense. I'm sure making the team, practicing for three months, performing a few times, and then being cut because some people have gender role hangups doesn't hurt nearly as much as being told "no" from day one.
Either Letsinger or Hinshaw are lying. Neither of them can give Miller a straight story. He says it's about performance, she says it's about his gender. One of them hurt his feelings, the other opened the school up to a sex discrimination lawsuit it would be smart to avoid.
Miller told the Star-Press, "I think, if you want to join something, and it's a club, and you have a passion for it, you should be allowed to do it."
I agree. If Miller wants to dance, and he was good enough to make the squad in the spring, then let the boy dance.
So shame on Hinshaw and Letsinger for being hung up on the fact that one of their dancers has a Y chromosome. Girls have spent the last 30 years fighting to play boys' sports. So it should be no surprise that the tables are finally turning.
Because it seems it's the boys who will finally end up dancing on them.
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Most states allow girls to play any sport they want. That means football, soccer, basketball (even if the school has a girls team, they're allowed to take a boy's spot) and wrestling (even if the boys feel they are being sexually harassed)The only exceptions are in TX, HI, and WA where they have separate wrestling tourneys for girlsReplyDelete
My godson on the other hand wants to play field hockey. Yes, on the turf. He played ice hockey for 2 years before he decided to try it. Even though he is small for his age, smaller than most of the girls, he will not be able to play for his high school because he is in fact a boy and as everyone knows "boys are too big and too aggressive" Somehow it's perfectly ok to stereotype boys as aggressive, but it's not ok to stereotype girls as weak according to the school.
Then again, Missouri has 6 club sports for boys, and only one for girls - cheerleading. Even girls' lax with less history and fewer teams is sanctioned and financed while the boys have to pay just to use the fields.
This doesn't even get into the educational favoritism shown the girls in the area...
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I am looking for a minimal invasive procedure to lift my fat pads back up over my cheekbones after some descent that has given me more prominent n/l folds and eye bags. Filler and fat are not an option for me due to inflammatory reaction to both in the past.
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SOOF and Midface lift are similar. This basically just comes down to what has descended on your face and needs to be suspended at a higher level. These surgeries have their own list of complications. You should find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who does facial surgery hundreds of times per year and can advise you appropriately based upon exam. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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The SOOF and a Mid-Face Lift
The term SOOF stands for Sub Orbicularis Oris Fat. This is some of the tissue that descends to give you hollow cheek bones and nasolabial folds. One has to deal with this tissue whenever a Mid-Face Lift is done. By releasing the arcus marginalis, the tissue separating the SOOF from the ocular fat, one can combine the two fatty areas and elevate the orbicularis muscle and other tissue to correct the deformity with a blepharoplasty or a full cheek lift. This is relatively invasive. One can, however, elevate just the SOOF and surrounding tissues with a less invasive procedure using sutures or an absorbable tine device from the temple. If you are looking for something minimally invasive, I would not, however, rule out either fat or synthetic filler. When done properly, you should not have any significant inflammation.
Difference between SOOF lift and Midface Lift
SOOF lift describes a lower eyelid lift that usually involves freeing the attachment of the muscle to the bone under the eyelids, lifting the skin and muscle, and anchoring this thick flap of tissue to the bone on outside of the orbit. It is a good way to smoothen out redundant skin/muscle bulges of the lower eyelid. For many of us, it is a standard way of performing a lower eye lift (along with the transconjunctival or internal approach).
A midface lift performed through a lower eyelid incision is similar in approach but the dissection is usually wider as the surgeon attempts to lift the cheek pad along with the lower eyelid, and hopefully improve the smile lines.
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Midface/soof lift
Soof lift and midface lift are essentially the same. However, you should not rule out fat or filler as they are usually non-inflammatory.
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How should I address my mid face?
There are a number of ways to rejuvenate the midface. Recently, volume restoration has been a very popular method to create a more natural, youthful look in the midface.
Surgically, there are a number of methods of lifting the midface. A trans-blepharoplasty approach allows exposure to the sagging fat and muslce which can be suspended in order to lift the midface. This would be one of the less invasive approaches.
An endoscopic approach is accomplished through an incision in the temple Dissection is then carried out under the muscle and fat in the mid face resulting in the ability to anchor the mobilized muscle and fat in a more lifted position by suturing it to the muscle tissue in the forehead. Some surgeons will combine this procedure with additional mobilization of the tissue through and incision underneath the upper lip which further mobilizes the muscle and fat in the cheek. This is a more invasive procedure which results in a significant amount of swelling.
Another approach is using a deep plane facelift. This approach is carried out through a traditional preauricular facelift incision and the dissection is carried out under the SMAS layer out toward the nasolabial fold. This procedure results in a substantial amount of swelling with a slightly increased risk of damage to the facial nerve.
The mid-face is a complex region that can be difficult to lift and result in a natural, rejuvenated appearance. Make sure to visit with at least two qualified and experienced surgeons before making your decision.
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Rather than trying to lift the mid face, it is better to augment the volume loss with a small Silastic cheek implant. Placing a cheek implant over the maxilla gives very consistent results without bunching up mid-face tissues with a SOOF or mid face lift
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Midface lifts including SOOF lifts are not minimally invasive procedures.
A SOOF (suborbicularis oculi fat pad) has evloved to be a type of midface lift. However, the concept is the result of an anatomic misunderstanding. Surgeons thought that the fat present at the orbital rim was separate from the malar fat pad and named this fat the SOOF. In fact the SOOF is actually the deep continuation of the malar fat pad. A SOOF lift is just a type of a midface lift. There are surgeons who still labor under the anatomic misunderstanding about the SOOF. These surgeons do very little dissection of the SOOF fat. Not surprisingly, their surgeries are not successful. In order to perform successful midface surgery, the midface soft tissues must be adequately freed up. Todays success to the midface lift is the vertical midface lift, typically performed over a hand carved ePFTE rim implant.
Midface lift?
Midface lifts work great for the right reason and in the right patient. There are many different ways to perform midface lifts. They are not all created equally. Unless they are performed well you will be disappointed. Make sure that you see many post op results before you sign up.
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Mid face lift or soof
Both procedure are quite similar in this regard. They are long on promise but short on delivery. If you need a facelift, you should have a facelift. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for an expensive dissappointment. If these procedures were worthwhile, all surgeons would be doing them. Sorry, but that is it in a nutshell.
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Soof Lift & Facelift
Generally speaking, both procedures are actually fairly similar variations of same concept. A Soof lift is usually done through the lower eyelids while a midface lift is performed through the temple region and gums. It's best to schedule a consultation with an expert facial plastic surgeon to determine the best option for yourself.
Learn more: http://www.facialplastics.info/facelift.html
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Today's podcast features Father Hans Jacobse, an Orthodox priest and the founder of the American Orthodox Institute, who describes how he discovered Acton and came to be a participant at Acton University over the course of the last few years. He describes how the experience of Acton University gives him an opportunity to interact with people who are creatively engaged with culture all over the world – a "creative explosion," as he calls it – and explains why those four days are so inspiring for him.
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Chinese police threatened to revoke the visas of dozens of foreign journalists if they continue "illegal" reporting from sites where overseas websites have called for anti-government demonstrations. Some Chinese language websites are calling for more protests this Sunday, and for people to shout: "We want to eat, we want work, we want housing".
Police have rounded up dozens of dissidents since online messages from abroad urged pro-democracy gatherings inspired by the "Jasmine Revolution" in Tunisia.
Some foreign reporters were also harassed or beaten up by police or plainclothes security last Sunday in Beijing's Wangfujing shopping street, one of the designated protest sites. Police are now telling foreign reporters they might lose their government-issued journalist cards and residence visas if they continue to report from certain bustling parts of central Beijing without getting permission three working days in advance. Police smothered the area and no demonstration happened. – Photos by Reuters.


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*** NEW free study guide written by the author: www.kristianagregory.com ***It is the spring of 1865, and the end of the Civil War is near. As the nation is struggling to come to peace with itself, all Vanessa Clemens can think about is her birthday. She has been dreading it for weeks, for the day she turns fourteen she must leave the orphanage that has been her home for a decade. The headmaster has made arrangements for Nessa. Either she can become a servant or marry the pastor, an older dreary man. Those are her only options. Then, on her birthday morning, Nessa hears cries flooding the sleepy Missouri town: President Lincoln has been assassinated. This national tragedy spurs her to flee on the first stagecoach heading West, determined not to be a servant or unloved wife.
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Scottish ministers are seeking urgent meetings with industry leaders to discuss the impact of Russia's trade embargo on food imports from the west.
Scotland currently exports about £45 million of food and drink to Russia annually.
The Scottish mackerel industry, which exports £16 million worth of produce to Russia each year, is expected to be most directly affected.
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The ban on food products including fish and seafood, beef, pork, poultry, cured meats, sausages, milk and dairy products and fruit and vegetables came into effect on Thursday night. Alcohol is not included in the ban.
Alex Salmond has chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government Resilience Committee (SGoRR) to discuss the impact of the trade embargo.
The First Minister said: "The Scottish Government continues to make our concerns about the situation in Ukraine clear and we fully support EU sanctions against Russia.
"This action by Russia will clearly have an impact on some sectors within the Scottish economy, most notably on the mackerel industry which exports £16 million worth to Russia annually from the UK.
"The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and Environment, Richard Lochhead, has already spoken to representatives from the fishing industry and will be meeting with industry heads as a matter of urgency."
He added: "We will continue talks with companies and producers who export to Russia most likely to be impacted to fully understand the effect of the ban, and also to gauge the ripple effect caused by the ban across the rest of Europe.
"We will also look at developing both new international markets and domestic opportunities which will not only alleviate the impact of this ban in the short term but will also create long-lasting business opportunities which will remain open our food sector well after this ban has been lifted."
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Del Close Awards at iO West: Like the Improv Comedy Oscars, But With Alcohol
John Conroy, executive producer of the 6th Annual Del Close Awards
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To the members of iO West, the Del Close Awards Ceremony is like an improv prom. This past Monday, Aug. 27, the comedians of Improv Olympic convened at their Hollywood theater to celebrate the 6th Annual Del Close Awards, which, according to the event planners, honors "achievements -- both valid and dubious -- in the field of comedic improvisation." The normally casual actors trade their ironic t-shirts and practical ponytails for blazers and designer heels. But formalwear is just the beginning of the similarities.
"[We call it a prom] based on the goofiness, alcohol and hooking up," jokes John Conroy, executive producer of the award show, during a pre-show interview. As chairman of the event, Conroy acknowledges both its earnestness and the absurdity.
"The Dels were always intended to lampoon award shows," he adds. "This isn't the Oscars. It's not even the Westminster Dog Show. It's comedy, and the best comedy comes from poking yourself in the eye. Our categories are a balance of sincerity and self-mockery. Despite the jokes there are warm and fuzzy moments. It feels good when your peers give you a paperweight, even when it's a backhanded compliment."
Cast of King Ten displaying their skull topped trophy in front of the portrait of iO founder Del Close
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The "paperweight" is a joke itself. Each trophy is topped with a fake skull, a nod to iO founder Del Close for whom the award is named. Close always joked about wanting to play Yorick in Hamlet, and after his death he allegedly willed his skull to Chicago's Goodman Theater to be used as a prop in future productions of the play.
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But the award commemorates more than Close's morbid sense of humor. It honors a comedy legacy that makes iO a unique institution.
"Our shows deliver something closer to an improvised play than a bunch of bits," Conroy explains. "To me the biggest difference [from other theaters] is the sense of community at iO West. We're a family of nerds and misfits who genuinely love and support each other." He quickly adds, "We also have a bar. Bars are comedy gas stations."
The influence of $4 PBR is evident in the silliness of the ceremony. The evening is dominated by schtick, innuendoes, and plenty of inside jokes. Nerds and misfits of every professional level are in attendance, including local funny gal Artemis Pebdani (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and up-and-comer Echo Kellum (Ben and Kate). Alums Stephanie Weir (MadTV) and Craig Cackowski (Community) phoned in pre-recorded cameos.
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"In our effort to turn the theater into a youth soccer league, everyone gets a trophy," one presenter half-jokes. For example, the improv team Freedom Snatch won for "Worst Name."
"Hey, a win's a win," jests cast member Mark Gagliardi. "You bet your ass we're gonna call ourselves 'Del Close Award winners Freedom Snatch.'"
At the other end of the spectrum, Dels were doled out to performers for genuine merit. The musical improv group Opening Night received the Vangard Award, as well as a standing ovation, for its 14-year run.
Cast of Opening Night: Hilary Rowe, Michael Pollack, Norm Thoeming, and Shulie Cowen
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"We are really lucky to perform the same show for this long," gushes cast member Shulie Cowen.
"Its great doing a show that would impress our 20 year old selves," adds her fellow Opening Night-er Norm Theoming.
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Other significant wins included King Ten for Best Harold (a popular improv format), Quartet for Best Non-Harold, HMS Death for Best New Team, Pilot for Best Sketch Team, and Cherry for "That Other Show" award, which honors improvisors that perform in iO's smaller black box theater. During a post-awards interview, the various winners embrace the prom theme and speculate which lunch table they'd be sit at if iO were an actual high school.
"We'd be in the snack line," jokes Cherry's Jaime Moyer.
"I'd be right next to the cool kids table. Almost there, guys!" says Pilot's Sean Cowhig.
But, HMS Death's Colin Hughes nails the iO sensibility perfectly:
"Here at this theater, everyone of us would be sitting at the nerd table. Every single one of us."
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Man cleared of Norwich internet café rampage
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A man accused of walking into a Norwich cafe, producing an extendable baton and threatening the owner and his partner before smashing up a car has been found not guilty of the offences.
Luke Kett had been on trial at Norwich Crown Court charged with having an offensive weapon, a cosh, in a public place and criminal damage.
Kett, 25, of Woodward Road, off Mile Cross Road, Norwich, denied both offences which related to an incident at Nelson Internet Cafe, Nelson Street, Norwich on September 8 last year.
The jury of seven women and five men had heard the incident happened at about 5.30pm when the defendant was alleged to have walked in claiming he had "CS gas on him" and "produced an extendable cosh or baton", threatening the owner and smashing up a car outside.
But the jury unanimously found the defendant not guilty of both offences.
Earlier, Christopher Morgan, defending, said: "The allegation is that on September 8 you attended in a high visibility jacket, a dust mask and threatened Michael Ricketts and his partner with the cosh."
Kett said: "It's not true."
Mr Morgan said: "Did you smash the windows in the car?"
Kett replied: "No."
Mr Morgan said: "The first time you were aware of the allegation was when?"
Kett said: "That night I finished work, got home, cooked my tea, eat my tea and then police knocked on the door and I got arrested."
Mr Morgan said: "You told the police you were at work."
Kett said: "Yes and I told them to drop in to Coast to Coast and check with my boss."
The court heard that in March 2013 the cafe owner's brother had assaulted the defendant's mother - who he had been in a relationship with - and was found guilty by a jury in November last year.
Andrew Oliver, prosecuting, in cross examination put it to Kett that he had finished work before going to Nelson Street "hell bent" on getting revenge on his mother's partner and smashed up his car.
Kett said that was not true and insisted he was at work.