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Oertel planned to devote his life to missionary work. However, demonstrating advanced talent as a draughtsman during his youth, he was encouraged by his tutor, the Rev. L"ehe, to pursue an artistic career instead. He received his firt formal instruction in Munich, where he was a pupil of the painter-engraver J.M. Enzingmller. Under Enzingmller's tutelage, Oertel became especially adept in the art of engraving on steel. Around the same time, he was introduced to the work of the German painter Wilhelm von Kaulbach, whose large-scale historical compositions would exert an enduring influence on Oertel's later artistic development. After living in Munich and Nuremberg for a number of years, Oertel immigrated to the United States in 1848, when he was 25 years old. He initially settled in Newark, NJ, earning his living by teaching drawing at a local seminary for women. He later supported his family by engraving bank notes, colouring photographs as well as teaching. He also established a reputation as a painter of religious subjects, frequently producing detailed wood carvings as accompaniments to his work. During this period, Oertel was active in Newark and Madison, NJ, New York City, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Westerly, RI. He spent the years 1857-58 in Washington, DC, where he designed the decorations for the ceiling of the House of Representatives. However, due to a disagreement with officials regarding the management of the project, Oertel's designs were never executed. In 1871, while living in Lenoir, North Carolina, Oertel was ordained a priest in the Protestant Episcopal Church. Until his retirement in 1895 he taught art and served in parishes thoughout the South, including the Carolinas, the District of Columbia, Tennessee, Missouri and Maryland. He passed his final years in the village of Vienne (Vienna?), Virginia, where he died at the age of eighty-six. The University of the South (Sewanee, Tenn.) where Oertel once taught art, possesses much of his best work.(ABG: see your side notes) Although he painted some portraits and landscape subjects (the latter attracting much critical acclaim), Oertel's primary concern was scriptural art. An intensely devout man, his paintings are characterized by an overt use of religious symbolism. He also emphasized drawing and meticulous attention to detail. His debt to Kaubach is evident in his strong interest in dramatic effect, achieved through the manipulation of line and colour. Oertel's most famous religious work, the Rock of Ages, exists in several versions. It became extremely popular during the second half of the nineteenth century through chromolithography and photograph reproductions. Oertel's paintings were first shown at the National Academy in 1854. He was elected an Associate member in 1856, while residing, according to the catalogue of that year's annual exhibition, at 806 Broadway. However his membership was cancelled in 1884, since he had moved from New York City to Washington, DC late in 1856 (ABG: you state "not logical"). Although he continued to submit pictures to the annual exhibitions after 1884, Oertel's work was frequently turned down by the Academy's Selection Committee. In 1898, discovering that his Jesus or Barabbus (1898) was not to be included in that year's annual, he wrote to a friend: The modern New York art world has once more given me unmistabkable evidence that I would be a deal wiser for hauling in my sensitive antennae for aye and retiring into my little shell as the only fit place for a presumptuous professor of the crucified and forever there. That despised, thorn-crowned Nazarene is no more welcome to-day that he was 18 centuries ago. By the inclosed [sic] photograph...you can see with what subject I have dared to test the discriminating judges of the National Academy, 'The Committee of Selection,' and this very day notice came from my agent that the picture had been returned to him. To be sure this is exactly what I anticipated. Such things have longer a place in modern exhibitions. The Academy is revolutionized - dear old fogy [sic] affair--and got into the control of the Parisian-taught youngsters; the former respectable, sober, conservative institution is gone. As the above comments would suggest, Oertel's highly didactic approach simply did not appeal to a younger generation of Paris-trained artists. There is no reference to his death in the Academy Mintues.


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Hi Everyone,
I have a client that wants a shopping cart. He wants to be able to upload his own products. In addition to this he wants the products from another shopping cart (someone he is partnered with) fed into his site. My thinking is that this would be done via RSS or something. They did send me the following RSS feed URL:
All the information for the above feed shows when loaded in the browser but there is no formatting or images.
Your advice is needed.
How do I go about getting these products (from the external site) into my clients site?
Also, the client (before the above partnership) paid me for a wordpress site. I suggested that he might have to upgrade to a full blown shopping cart.
What shopping cart software would work best for this scenario and is this something that can be done in WordPress?
Hope I explained correctly. Please ask if anything is unclear.
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On a dry mid-summer afternoon, deep in the heart of West Texas, one thing comes directly to mind as I walk the street of Marathon, TX. Where the hell is everybody? I say street of Marathon cause that's exactly what this delightfully quiet and adorable town basically is. Fresh off a beautifully eye engaging but somewhat annoying camping experience the night before in Big Bend National Park, enduring the sound of noisy neighboring campers, my new wife of exactly 6 days and I were in the mood for comfort and a delicious meal.
We found our jackpot in the form of the Gage Hotel, placed directly in the middle of this lovely strip of land called Marathon. Attached to this historic old west monument of comfort was the 12 Gage Restaurant. After quenching our thirsts for a tasty margarita at the White Buffalo Bar just outside the beautiful courtyard, my wife and I ventured inside for what would be a meal for the ages.
First, the service was impeccable, making the both us feel cozy, helping in our need for decision. My better half chose the venison sliders, which she continued to rave about with every bite. But, my main focus was on the epic portion of chicken fried steak heaven placed amongst my eyes, smothering almost the entire plate, steaming with jalapeño cream gravy. Underneath this mound of spectacular Texas tradition was a smooth serving of mashed potatoes accompanied by crisp greens and carrots.
Now, when ordering from the menu, the patron accepting this challenge of war on the stomach has the option of typical cream gravy or the ignition of heat on the mouth provided by the jalapeño gravy. If you are a man or woman who enjoys a hot but not TOO hot flavor of jalapeño peppers, I think you know where my recommendation will send you.
In my past experiences in such restaurants, there tends to be a trend towards chicken fried batter rather than chicken fried steak, the meat only occupying maybe half the deceiving view before me. Not in this case. From the very first moist but slightly crisp bite my fork and knife were able to wrangle to the unfortunate last, my cravings were satisfied to the brink of amazement. I was left not with the question of "where's the beef?" but "where's the water?" The flavor was so explosive, eating bite after bite, unable to take a breather, ignoring the stockpiling of wood I was throwing into the fire of my mouth.
The side of vegetables was scrumptious as well but they took a back seat to the main attraction. In the end, I proclaimed to my wife that this event we'd partaken in may rank in my top 5 all time favorites. From top to bottom, service to dining, the 12 Gage Restaurant gave my wife and I an experience to be told in stories for years to come, highly recommending to all we know. Bravo.
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You could build a simple frame and then perform experiments on damper systems and suspension geometry!
A project like that would involve theory of moment arms, loads, spring coefficients and the like. Then devise an experiment to test the theory!
Any college level dynamics book should have loads of information, and if in doubt, ask a mechanical engineering professor, especially someone in machine design and dynamics.
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Putting Measurement to Work: Improving the Quality of Health Care Delivered to Adults
Setting Improvement Goals
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According to Mr. Bailit and Dr. Clauser, performance measurement allows States to set improvement goals for direct service providers, health plans, administrative contractors, and even State programs. Two kinds of goals exist:
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SELMA is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernays SELMA tells the real story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.(C) Paramount
Rating: PG-13 (for disturbing thematic material including violence, a suggestive moment, and brief strong language)
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With the grey of winter giving way to longer sunnier days and tell tale signs of catalogs and flower shows before you know it spring will be here. This is the time to get a jump on this year's gardening season. Planning, preparing and pruning are among the first steps to improving last year's performance in your gardens. Come learn some fundamental principles of gardening, including soil amendments, disease and pest management along with basic pruning techniques necessary for a successful year for the landscape and gardensLibrary: Cape May Court House Library
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UEFA confirms Rooney appeal date
Wayne Rooney's appeal against the three-match ban which is threatening his Euro 2012 participation will be heard on December 9, UEFA has announced.
UEFA's appeals body will deal with the case of England striker Rooney a week after the draw for the Euro 2012 tournament.
Rooney, 26, was red-carded for violent conduct in England's last qualifier against Montenegro after kicking out at Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovic.
UEFA said in a statement: "The UEFA Appeals Body will deal with the case of England striker Wayne Rooney on Friday December 9 at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon.
"This follows UEFA's receipt on Friday November 4 of the official written appeal from the English Football Association against the three-match suspension given to Rooney by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body on October 14.''
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Toyota Prius Tire/Wheel Questions
As with all things in life, trade-offs exist. You must choose between low-resistance and high fuel efficiency or better road grip and low fuel efficiency. Personally, I relax, plan to leave early for work, drive at reasonable speeds through snow and ice, use standard tread tires, and have no problems on ice and snow on steep grades in the mountains.
BobWinNJ Posts: 1I am reading to decide what tires to buy. I read on this forum that the AC really means Heat, Air conditioning and Ventilation. I notice that when I use the Auto Climate mode and the AC icon is lit, I get better MPG, close to 48 combined with 80% driving at 70mph
turris Posts: 1I own a 2006 prius,I replaced my first set of tires GY Integrity at 35.000 miles filled with nitrogen,with BFGOODRICH traction t/a,at moment i'm losing 50to60 highway miles per tank,it's got be the tires.
riposte Posts: 160Maybe they're being replaced with this new model?
Bridgestone Introduces LRR Ecopia EP100 Tire at Chicago Auto Show
11 February 2009
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BTAO) officially launched the Ecopia EP100, a low rolling resistance tire which provides drivers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing wet handling performance.
The Ecopia tire line targets fuel efficient vehicles, including hybrids and electric vehicles and will be used in original equipment and replacement applications. The new Ecopia EP100 is the first aftermarket product in the Ecopia tire line for the North American market, and is a summer replacement tire fitment for popular fuel efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles including the Mini Cooper, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla and a selection of other conventional vehicles.
Available in H- and V-speed ratings, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 has a UTQG of 400AB and will be offered in six different sizes ranging from 14-16 inch. The tire will be available in March in the first phase of a two-phase rollout in 2009.
The Ecopia EP100 incorporates Bridgestone's NanoPro-Tech materials technology which controls the interaction between polymers, filler materials and other rubber chemicals used in the manufacture of the tire. (Earlier post.)
Design elements in the Ecopia EP100 include 3D Cut Circumferential Ribs to help reduce irregular wear and lessen road noise. Consistent Surface Contact, through a special tread block design, improves wet and dry handling and reduces irregular wear. Interconnected Rib Blocks enhance wet performance and help reduce energy loss. High Angle Lateral Grooves are incorporated into the Ecopia EP100 to help avoid hydroplaning.
danabeach Posts: 1I just purchased new tires for my 2007 Prius, BF Goodrich Traction TR 185 / 65R15 88T. Gas milage dropped from an average of around 52 mpg to around 45 mpg for a typical tank. Formerly, driving 60 mph the car got 55 mpg or so. Now it gets 48 mpg. I'm looking for suggestions for another set with lower rolling resistance.
snead_c Posts: 64Some drop can be caused by the new, stickier tread which will improve with age. Was the previous tire size 55 or a wider 65?...wider could also impact. Finally, check your air pressure...it could be too low...try f42/40 or f40/38 if the sidewalls and your comfort allow. PriusChat.com also has lots of info that might help.
I am the happy owner of a 2010 Prius 4. Yesterday I noticed that the car was missing one of the 4 plastic wheel cover that cover the alloy wheels. Now that the wheel cover is missing I had a good look at the alloy wheel and it looks nicer, IMO, than the wheel without the plastic cover. Since the wheel cover costs anywhere from $60.00 to $90.00 each, I was wondering what do this wheel covers do? If they are there for "beauty" they do not hold a candle to the "naked" alloy wheels. I can see purchasing 4 center caps and removing the three remaining plastic wheel covers. Of course if the wheel covers serve a functional purpose that might change my thinking. I've Googled the issue and have found little evidence to support the functional hypothesis. Any thoughts/knowledgeable replies greatly appreciated. Other that this issue we love the car. It meets and exceeds all of our expectations.
Sorry I meant "than the wheel with the plastic cover"!!
Because the Prius has relatively small tires, it's easy to scrape the wheels against even a low curb when parallel parking. The plastic covers protect the most vulnerable part of the wheels: the rims.
If you can assure yourself you'll never scrape a curb, you can remove them without losing any functionality.
bytrain1 Posts: 1A Toyota engineer told me that the covers represented an aerodynamic benefit resulting in about a two percent increase in fuel economy. Thus, I don't agree that their only functionality is to protect the allow wheels.
Thanks for the replies. I'm going to test the hypothesis that the covers provide an aerodynamic benefit. My wife came up with a solution to our problem. We lost one wheel cover. So, I purchased one new wheel cover from www.Centercaps.com. Their price was $15.00 cheaper than our local Toyota dealer and included shipping. In addition, I purchased four center caps because we like to look of the alloy wheels without the plastic covers. Over the next couple of weeks/months I will be observing mpg with and without the wheel covers to see what the data says. I guess I can "splurge" on the center caps using the money I'm saving driving the Prius relative to the Explorer the Prius replaced!!
Thanks guys,
If the covers provide only a 2% benefit in fuel efficiency, I think you'd be hard pressed to measure the difference.
PF_Flyer Pennsylvania Furnace, PAPosts: 7,717It may be difficult to measure because of variations in driving conditions, etc., but I sort of doubt the number. A 2% increase in mileage, applied across the entire population of cars would amount to a very large amount of fuel saved per year. I really don't think something as simple as a solid wheelcover is going to make that much of an aerodynamic difference. It certainly will make some difference (my gut is telling me a fraction of a percent) but 2% seems highly optimistic.
In a wind tunnel on a dyno, MAYBE, but even then it doesn't seem to intuitively make sense. Let me know the next time you do any extended driving in those conditions
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swethog Posts: 1Can you use chains in snow and ice? Or should you get studded tires..Also in replacement tires, can you go a size larger than original?
I am curious about snow operation with the Prius also. I have had a 2008 model for two years, but only operated it in desert conditions (Las Vegas)... mostly dry with occasional rain.
I recently bought a low mileage 2005 model that I have up in Utah (approaching snow time). The previous owner put a set of Big O's top of the line tires on it even though it only had 22000 miles on it.
I am curious how these tires will fair in winter driving... I have heard good things about the Michelin Hydro-Edge in snow and slush, and of course there are the pure winter tires like the Blizzak and Xice2.
I am quite curious as to what most of you folks do who live in the part of the country where there is that "white stuff."
Hi, brand new to this forum, but your situation is also one of mine. I recently damaged a wheel cover on my new 2010 Prius via a car wash, and was pleasantly surprised by the good looking alloys that were underneath the covers. I wanted to put the center caps on, but found them quite expensive from Toyota. You mentioned you purchased center caps. If you don't mind, can you tell me where you got the center caps and how much you paid. My Toyota dealer is asking about $70 for for small plastic caps. Thanks for your help.
I do not believe that you provided enough information concerning your use of a vehicle in Utah. I live beside the I-70 at Vail Pass. I have never felt the need for either chains or studs. I bought a 2007 Prius and replaced the factory tires with an All-Season Radial from Big O after only 22,000 miles.
My previous vehicle had AWD. I notice no less traction with my Prius. When I drove snowplow for CDOT, I usually had 20 vehicles in the ditch each shift on six percent grade in every snowstorm. I never had a problem with my vehicle. The people in the ditch were always driving at excessive speed for conditions. I climbed down an embankment to one car and felt for tread. There was none.
The disadvantage of using chains is that you can only travel a maximum of 35 MPH. That is why you will almost never see chains on a snowplow. They need to be able to drive faster than that to keep up with the storms. Now, I drive the county buses. Again, never chains. The buses need to travel at highway speed to maintain a schedule.
Studs are nice where state laws allow the use. Studs destroy roads. Only use them if you actually find a necessity for them. Parts of rural Idaho, for example, do not plow roads or salt down to pavement. However, my observations in Utah during a snowstorm were of excellent snowplow equipment, better than the equipment in Colorado.
Road conditions were outstanding. Therefore, I would not invest in anything but an All Season Radial. If that gives you actual trouble at speeds of 35 MPH in one of your snowstorms, then experiment with Dedicated Snow Tires ~ studs ~ and chains or socks.
I purchased the replacement wheel cover and the center caps for my 2010 Prius from http://www.centercaps.com. The parts are used but more than acceptable. The center caps I ordered were actually for the 2009 Prius. They fit my 2010 Prius' wheels. They are metal and cost 12.99 each. I am still using the wheel covers because I doing a mpg test to see if there is any difference riding with and without the plastic wheel covers. I plan to switch over to the center caps this weekend. I'll keep them on the car for a couple of months. If I find no difference in mpg, I'll probably keep the center caps on the car.
Thanks for your help and info. I know what to do now.
bob104 Posts: 94Just got a set of Bridgestone Ecopia's installed on my 08Prius Touring. According to the readout I'm getting a good 2-3 mpg better than with the now-bald factory Bridgestone Turanzas. Perhaps a calibration error. I'll provide a better report after I carefully measure the mpg at the pump, but it's looking like this is a very good tire. They ride fine, a bit squishy on the corners, no experience with rain (this being CA), $535 for a set of four OTD in CA, a good $250 less than the Turanzas.
Thank you very much for your reply. My home is on the "bench" down in Utah County, so I do have a bit of hill to negotiate going to and from home. As I am on the West side of the street I do have a flat driveway which is a plus.
When I went by the Big O tire store... to get information on the tires on my '05 Prius I asked them if they were something "special" for winter driving, but they said no it was just their top-of-the-line all season tire.
I have been considering purchasing an extra set of wheels and mounting a pair of Michelin's Xice2 tires or possible the Blizzak's from Bridgestone. Either that or switching over to Michelin's Hydro-Edge tires and then taking the Big O tires down to my '08 Prius in Vegas.
However it sounds like as long as I don't drive like a maniac that these Big O tires should work fine, thank you for your assistance.
Best wishes with the all-season-radials. Yesterday, one of our snowplows was crossing Dillon Dam and triggered the anti-terrorist barriers installed by the Denver Water Board, destroying the plow truck and sending the driver to the hospital, so sliding into the ditch in winter is not the worst that can happen to you in a snowstorm.
ronsh Posts: 1Did you finish your analysis of mileage - hub caps vs. center caps? Any difference? Did you end up using the center caps and ditched the wheel covers?
I actually have not tested anything. The cold winter weather has put the MPG's in to a tailspin, so I decided to wait until the more moderate weather of Spring/Summer to switch off the plastic wheel covers for the center caps.
wshelby Posts: 1I purchased a 2002 Prius with 100,000 miles on it in August of 09. I got great gas milage.... averaging 42-44 on the highway and 45+ around town. I commute daily roundtrip 150 miles a day, freeway miles at 75 miles an hour. My milage has steadily dropped to 38-40 miles per gallon. This has been a gradual drop. I have not changed driving habits, or tires (I keep them at max air pressure). My car was serviced once after a yellow triangle warning. The dealer said I needed new spark plugs and they replaced a filter. The drop was already starting and it has continued after the dealer service. I have switched to synthetic motor oil but this started before that
The only difference I can find is the weather has steadily gotten colder thru this time frame.
Any tips out there? Am I missing something? Does some filter need changed? Is it the colder air? I am confused, especially since it has been a fairly gradual decline.
It's not that much of a drop and I would think the colder weather is to blame. In what part of the country do you live?
Before last winter I purchased a replacement wheel cover and a set of wheel caps for my 2010 Prius 4. I was curious as to why Toyota put plastic wheel covers on aluminum alloy wheels. One hypothesis I had is that is had something to do with improving MPG. I waited until this spring to switch over from wheel cover to caps. Well, after abut 1000 miles I can say that the mpg's have not been affected in any measurable way that I could see. Since I like to look of the alloy wheels the wheel covers are in my garage when the Prius is on the road.
biglou5 Posts: 1One reply to this says "who ever told you Priuses are heavy is crazy". Well Priuses are heavier in the front of the vehicle than other compact cars. Hybrids have a gasoline engine, an electric motor, Heavier battery, and a transmission all supported by the front axle. Early Priuses came stock with and required required XL Tires (Extra Load). A tires weight capacity is effected by the size of the tire as well as inflation. Until 2004 Priuses came with 175/65/r14 xl tires with an inflation requirement of 35psi. The mistake Toyota made was that the extra load rating of the tire doesn't kick in until the tire is inflated above 38 psi. There is no difference between an xl tire and a standard load tire of the same size at 35psi. Because of this many Prius owners experienced the front tires going bald on the inner and outer edges at low mileage. This wear pattern is classic under inflation wear. (due to the weight of the car) Inflating the tires to 40 to 42 psi puts them at the weight capacity they need to be at to support the weight of the car, but Toyota never admitted to this error because Increasing the required air pressure would change the handling and stability of the car. They corrected it in 2004 by making 15 inch tires standard. The larger tires have a higher load capacity at 35 psi with out requiring an xl rating.
kirbs10 Posts: 1are these 16" wheels? i was looking for replacements for my touring prius...
mbros2k Posts: 71I don't get! I have a Prius with 17 in. alloys so this doesn't apply to me, but... Yesterday I saw a 2010 Prius with great looking 15 in wheels and complimented the owner and asked where he got them. I was floored when he said they were under the plastic wheel covers. I drove away thinking he was nuts until I did some research myself. How can this be? Why would Toyota cover up such hot looking rims and waste the money on plastic crap that looks like it was purchased from the Target auto accessories dept? If aerodynamics was the issue, it could be incorporated into wheel design. If protection from damage was intended, then no one would buy custom wheels in the first place. Toyota could have spent the money on DRLs or dual zone a.c. or any number of cheap upgrades. What am I missing?


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WESLEY CHAPEL — She identifies her children by the feel of their hair on her fingertips. She once recognized her father was having a heart attack by the sound of his sigh. And she helps her children with their homework by having them read the directions aloud.
Lisa Couture is blind. Despite her disability, friends and family say she has a witty sense of humor and an uplifting spirit, and is an amazing mother who deserves to be recognized.
That wish came true Wednesday when Couture, a mother of three, was named one of 15 semi-finalists nationwide in an "America's Favorite Mom" contest.
Thousands of mothers were nominated in the online contest, and 15 were selected, three in each of five categories. The moms in each category will be featured daily on NBC's Today show next week, when America will get to vote online at www.nbc.com to see who will continue to the final round.
A different category will be highlighted each day: military moms, working moms, single moms, "nonmom" moms, and "chairman of everything" moms.
Couture, who was nominated by her husband, Ron, will be featured in the "chairman of everything mom" category May 9.
"I am extremely excited," Couture said Wednesday afternoon. "I feel very blessed to have people in my life who think I deserve it."
Couture said she will fly to New York at the end of the week to appear live on Today where she will talk about her husband's nomination entry.
"She is the main cook, cleaner and caretaker for our family," Ron Couture wrote in his essay. "She cannot drive, and yet she gets more accomplished than I could possibly imagine."
Couture, 35, lost all sight in her right eye and virtually all in her left from a childhood fever. She uses strong glasses and multiple magnifiers to help her children with their homework. She cares for her parents and relies on friends to drive her and her children to play dates.
Despite her condition, she went to night school for six years to obtain an MBA, beginning in traditional classes and eventually finishing through directed study.
"Anyone who comes into contact with Lisa is a better person for it," Ron Couture wrote. "I know I am."
The five mothers with the greatest percentage of votes will be on a prime-time show hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond.
The winner will get $250,000, a family vacation package to St. Lucia, a Teleflora America's Favorite Mom diamond encrusted pendant, a year's worth of Teleflora flower arrangements, all-new General Electric kitchen and laundry appliances and an all-expense-paid trip to New York City, including a makeover and shopping spree.
"Mothers are the nucleus of life," said Marie Osmond, a mother of eight. "We really do need to honor these women."
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On Friday I gave you this rather cool skull to identify:
There was no doubt that this was a carnivore of some sort, given the sharp canines and the massive carnassial teeth. Most of you spotted that it was the skull of a juvenile or subadult, given the partially emerged teeth and the unfused sutures. Most of you also spotted that it was a canid of some sort, given the overall shape and the tooth arrangement.
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African American Rhinoplasty Q&A
Female + African American Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty Options for Wide Nose Bridge?
I have a very wide nose bridge and wanted to know what could be done. I have always hated my nose because I feel its too wide, what are some of my... READ MORE
Non-invasive Options for Bulbous Nose Tip?
I have a narrow bridge, average nostril size with a large bulbous tip. It's the biggest feature on my face and I would like to get it taken care of... READ MORE
How to Get a Smaller African American Nose Tip?
I have since found before and after pictures of the model I had in a previous question. Looking at her before nose, which is on the left in the... READ MORE
Can my Type of "African American" Nose Be Fixed
Been looking for a surgeon for 6 years. Spent over $600 so far on a hand full of consultations, still no luck. Can my nose be fixed the way I want it?... READ MORE
New York City Ethnic (African-American) Rhinoplasty Doctor?
I am an African-american Woman Interested in Rhinoplasty. I am on the track to having rhinoplasty and I am looking for a surgeon who preferable solely... READ MORE
A Nose Like Alicia Keys?
Is it possible to surgically mimic her nose so as to have the nose be more refined and not so round looking? READ MORE
What Surgery Would You Reccommend for Large Nostils? Also to Make my Nose Smaller?
I have heard of the weir technique but wanted to know if that's all I would need to make my nostrils smaller and nose more defined.I want to at all... READ MORE
Round Nose and Wide Nostrils (Afro Caribbean) - Am I a Good Rhinoplasty Candidate?
I have a very round nose with wide nostrils. The thing is I only want tip refinement surgery because I'm fearful that any alar work will... READ MORE
18 year old African American female considering Rhinoplasty - Will It Be Worth It For Me?
My nose looks HUGE from the front. I am an 18 year old African American female (as you can tell from the picture below) and I feel like my nose looks... READ MORE
Will Nose Fillers help my African American Nose? Ethnic/African American Rhinoplasty. (Photo)
I would like my bridge raised and just an overall thinner look to my nose. What is the best route rhinoplasty or could this be achieved using nose... READ MORE
What is a Strut Procedure for African American Nose?
I was told by a surgeon I met that he will not cut my columella but instead use a piece of cartilage from my nose to do a strut technique. This is... READ MORE
Before and After of Rhinoplasty to Make Nose Less Masculine
So I went to my consultaion for a rhinoplasty and all went well, but she did not want to show me any photos of here Rhinoplasty work because each... READ MORE
Risks of African American Rhinoplasty to Keloid Prone Patient?
I'm African American considering a Rhinoplasty. I have 3 medium size keloids on my body (not my face). I met a surgeon who suggest it would be... READ MORE
Rhinoplasty to Change "Androgynous" Look
I am looking to have Rhinoplasty done because I think my nose makes my face look masculine and I would like to look more feminine. I get so sick of... READ MORE
I'm a black girl with a really big nose, and would like to know what options are available to me for rhinoplasty. (photos)
The skin is pretty thick, and my nose can only be referred to as bulbous. I'd like to scale it way down, without resembling Janet Jackson (although... READ MORE
When I Smile I Look Like a Witch and I Did Rhino 3weeks Ago,is That Normal?i Am Black
When i smile i look like a witch i did rhino 3 weeks ago,and my nose keep running like i have a cold and my voice has changed is that normal?i am a... READ MORE
How Much Do You Think It Would Cost to Get my Tip Skinnier?
I want the tip of my nose to be straighter and I want the skin around my bridge area to be less spread out and more refined/straighter. How much do... READ MORE
Should I Get the Hump in my Nose Removed Before I Consider Alarplasty?
Hello, I am an African female considering rhinoplasty. The main problem I have with my nose it the hump in it but I am also considering making my nose... READ MORE
Would a rhinoplasty take care of the sides of my nose? (photo)
There are a number of things I'd like to correct about my nose (bulbous tip, wide base, wide nostrils) but I'm most concerned about the bony sides of... READ MORE
i hate my nose! (nigerian) (photo)
I hate my nose so much, I already have a big head plus im over weight (225 pounds) is it possible if i lose weight it will become thin or would i need... READ MORE


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E-discovery and the FRCP: What will the changes mean?
Legal teams will need to continue to build their strategies to proactively account for not only the possibility of procedure change, but to be flexible in the face of growing and divergent volumes of information.
Magistrate judge limits scope of the duty to preserve in denying spoliation sanctions
The plaintiffs sought adverse inference sanctions against defendant Cisco for reformatting and destroying data on the computer of former employee Terry McKeon. The July 15 opinion in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California outlines the current state of law on the duty to preserve data and...
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How to minimize the dangers of technology glitches during discovery.
Data-indexing glitches can accidentally disclose privileged documents
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Wal-Mart and Target: A tale of 2 discounters
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
AP Retail Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - This holiday season, the biggest discount chains in the U.S. will tell the tale of 2 very different shoppers: those that have and those that have not.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, on Thursday acknowledged that its low-income shoppers continue to struggle in the economy and issued an outlook for the fourth quarter - which encompasses the holiday shopping period-that falls below Wall Street estimates. On the same day, its smaller rival Target Corp., which caters to a more affluent shopper, said it expects results during the quarter to exceed the Street's projections.Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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can anyone recommend a good guide for a complete noob at skinning i want to learn how to make at least a basic skin with a few features i like
i am assuming there has to be a decent guide as all the current skinners had to start somewhere
A Good Guide for beginner at skinning
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I was wondering the same thing recently too... Not even to start a skin from scratch so much as to be better capable of modifying existing skins to work the way I would like..
Nevermind, here's a good starting point.
XBMC Wiki - Skinning
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Fox-Leonard previously worked at Talk to the Press for two and a half years, and wrote for papers such as the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror as well as various magazines. She is "excited about starting at Reveal [and] will be on the look out for strong stories".


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Economic opportunity
Watch the video above to learn how we're empowering young people in Africa to go after their dreams, start their own businesses, and succeed — no matter what challenges they may face.
A roadside stand in South Sudan selling soap; an internet start-up in Gaza; a tofu processing plant in Indonesia: The global economy is connected by complex and dynamic markets. Mercy Corps believes in harnessing this inherent power to provide better opportunities for the world's poor and vulnerable, half of whom live on less than $2/day.
Local communities themselves have the ability to drive this change and no two situations are alike. For this reason, we take a holistic, locally-led approach, working with communities, their systems and structures to build businesses, increase income and improve employment opportunities. Even in the most fragile and informal markets, we focus on intentional, market-based solutions, ones which can succeed and expand long after we've left.
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Mercy Corps promotes safe, decent and equitable income opportunities for individuals around the world.
Learn about our approaches to the "world of work" — employment, employability, entrepreneurship and job creation ▸
Forty-two percent of the world is under the age of 25; Mercy Corps tailors employment programming to the unique needs of male and female youth.
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Colombia: Gloria and Don Guillermo: A Way Forward
Bogotá, Colombia — When the violence swept through the village of Libano in 2001, Gloria Arieza was in no shape to leave. She had a one-year-old child and a second in her belly. Still, she and her partner, Don Guillermo, had no choice but to flee.
Colombia: Crossing the Bridge
Cartagena, Colombia — White-sand beaches and teal Caribbean waters draw thousands of sun worshippers to the nearby Islas de Rosario, but no tourists have ever stepped foot in the neighborhood locals call "Isla de Leon."
India: A Wellspring of Opportunity
Sava Gaon, India — The wells under the village's green hillsides are losing water by the day. A massive hydroelectric project is draining the water from under Sava Gaon and its surrounding villages to supply a nearby dam, much to the outrage of local citizens.
Kyrgyzstan: Aziz: Welding His Way to Work
Afghanistan: Shamsia: Profile of a Borrower
My name is Shamsia. I am 31 years old and am from Kabul. I run a school for women where they learn how to sew, embroider, make jewelry, produce 'chapans' (a traditional Afghan costume) and weave.
Afghanistan: Life in Shashtepa Takes a Turn For The Better
Afghanistan: A Story of Glitter and Plastic Flowers
A Stitch in Time
Brus, Serbia - Many Serbs say that, the further south you travel in their country, the sadder the situation grows. But you wouldn't know that from meeting Nevenka Mihalovic.
South Sudan: Generating Market Opportunities
Agok, southern Sudan — Before April of this year, whatever hustle and bustle existed in this lightly populated farming town typically ceased after sunset.
Kyrgyzstan: Selling the Harvest
Tamga, Kyrgyzstan — Mariam Jeenalieve's backyard orchard produces a colorful mix of apples: there's the Chinese Kulon Kitika, recognized by its alternate streaks of pink and lime-green, the golden-yellow Tashaima, and an inordinate number of pale-red McIntosh.


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Let's face it, cancer affects us all. We all have suffered the struggles of cancer either first hand or vicariously as we see family and friends faced with the challenges of cancer.The hardest of all may be when we see young children with cancer; somehow there is no justification for such innocence being affected with such a dreadful and unrelenting disease.Let's get to the positives here and have I got options for you!
How does yarn come into this blog story? In a darn good way, of course! Children are resilient and this photo above tells a story. A story of love and yarn, too! Look at those beautiful smiles and it makes your heart melt. The magic yarn project is an incredible project where yarn becomes the magic for bringing out these princess smiles! Workshops and patterns are offered on how to make the various wigs for young cancer patients. This idea has taken the internet by storm and here is a wonderful posting thanks to little things.com about how the magic yarn project is helping dreams come true.
Interested? Exotic fibers and unique yarn options can add that extra something to your princess wig project. Workshops and tutorials provide the information, and we have you covered with some crazy ideas for embellishing your wig. You may want to try a soft cotton when making the crochet beanie patterns, a great start to creating smiles! Then accessorize with beautiful bows and ribbons for the most beautiful princess of all.
I love this idea! The amazing organization Hats Off For Cancer has ideas, patterns, support, and a great way for kids/classes to help others during Childhood Cancer/Awareness Month or any time of year! I'm a huge advocate of teaching children about giving back and paying it forward; this is a wonderful way to help children with cancer in a small, personal way or with school wide participation.
Chemo caps are something that can be made for all ages, all genders, all with love. I make a couple caps every year and send them to Hope Lodge in Burlington, Vermont. I feel good about honoring those I love and sharing that love with others who are dealing with the challenges of chemotherapy. Here is a truly inspiring post thanks to momadvice.com about the hows and whys of making these caps.
In the momadvice.com post, I love her photos of hats with flowers and it reminds me of our Boho Chic Necklace (seen above)and the wonderful flowers made with our sari silk ribbons. The sari silks are durable and soft and will make a chemo cap a very unique and flattering expression of style. So yes, fiber matters with chemo caps but what can you do to make the person wearing that hat feel beautiful on the inside and on the outside?
Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time is the mission of the crochetforcancer.org group and co-founder Tracey Wells knows well the struggles that cancer can bring to families. I am pleased to share their site with our crocheting friends. The pages are rich with ideas for patterns, where to give, how to form a chapter, and even a basic crocheting tutorial for those of you who are just getting started with this wonderful craft. And we have the crochet supplies to get you going!
Halos of Hope is another organization dedicated to making hats for cancer patients of all ages, has a pattern library, and ideas on where to send your handmade gift. With options like the patterns here, you can try different ideas in patterning and some of our unique yarns, too.
And yes, here is another! Knots of Love is a non-profit organization whose mission is to warm the hearts and heads of those experiencing treatment-induced traumatic hair loss by providing them with hand knitted or crocheted caps and by also creating "hugs in a blanket" for tiny babies in incubators. Why not be part of their 300,00 caps celebration?
Here at Darn Good Yarn, we love the joy of creating and the spirit of giving. Love is what inspires us all and love is what sees us through the challenges in life. Our company was founded with our "Start with Love" promise. Whether beginner or expert, Darn Good Yarn knows how important is it to help others. Remember those princess smiles? How awesome is it that you can bring a smile to a sick child's face? Magical, really!


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Give Us Hope Kentucky and Kentucky Protection and Advocacy are hosting 2 Training Sessions: The IEP & Michelle P Waiver
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March 23, 2013
10am-12pm IEP Session
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We will break for lunch from 12-1 if you would like to attend both sessions. There are numerous places for lunch nearby.
Give Us Hope Kentucky
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These trainings sessions will be taught by staff from
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These sessions are not considered introductory level trainings, but will include in depth information that is needed to help you be the best advocate for your loved one.
Parents are encouraged to bring their child's IEP and/or Michelle P Waiver Plan and ask questions after each training session.
We request that you email questions that you may have in advance and we will compile them into a booklet to share with the participants in each session. Please send your questions to email@example.com
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After you register, a confirmation will be emailed to your registration email.
These trainings are for families and will not be open to school or agencies.
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Is 'Invincible' Robert Kirkman's Next TV Hit?
The world of Robert Kirkman means big business these days, just look at AMC's hit The Walking Dead, still pulling in the viewers after six seasons, with seemingly no ending in sight. Kirkman has recently expanded his TV world with the release of Cinemax's Outcast. However, what about Kirkman's super-hero epic Invincible? In a world saturated by Arrow, Gotham and Powers, do we really need another super-show…in short, yes, and Invincible is that show!
Teenage Angst
The story follows Mark Grayson, a high-school boy whose father is Omni-Man, the world's greatest hero. Mark deals with your usual high-school drama of exams and girls, but Mark eventually comes to terms with the fact that he too has powers – think of it like Spider-Man: Homecoming with buckets of blood! Grayson leads a Teen Titans-esque team, ironically named the Teen Team, and populated by characters called Robot, Dupli-Kate, Rex Splode, and Atom Eve. Sure the high-school setting is nothing new, and we even had Disney flop Sky High in 2005, but done right and you can have something that is more Buffy than Sweet Valley High
Bloody Stories
The only thing you can compare Invincible to is a modern Watchmen, that packs as much violence into its pages as it does storytelling. The first volume sets itself up as your average superhero story, but after the second and third volumes, the horror really ramps up. Perhaps the most controversial theme comes during issue #110, in which Mark is attacked by anti-hero Anissa. After a brief battle, she knocks him to the ground and proceeds to rape him with graphic detail. On a par with Robin's 'death' in "A Death in the Family", it is unnerving to see a young superhero subjected to such violence.
Bloodier Battles
With a man like Kirkman behind the title, Invincible was never going to be a stroll in the park – Invincible isn't exactly as bad as , but it isn't far off! If teen rape isn't your bag, then there is plenty of blood soaked pages in the comic too and fights make The Punisher vs. Wolverine scenes seem tame. Pick up a copy and you should expect to see teeth and bones fly. Grayson again falls flat in the luck department, with one of the biggest battles seeing him actually go up against his own father. On the other side is Invincible's biggest foe, a bloodthirsty alien named Conquest, who is set on destroying the planet. Conquest quite literally punches a hole through Grayson's girlfriend Atom-Eve whilst she burns his skin off. Eve serves as no Gwen Stacy and was brought back the next issue, but that isn't the point. However, even hole punching villains has nothing on Invincible #7, proving that Omni-Man serves as one of the series's most interesting characters. No. 7 is an early issue that throws one hell of a huge curveball at us. If properly played out on screen it would certainly deliver a 'Red Wedding', WTF moment. Invincible introduces us to the Guardians of the Globe – Kirkman's direct parody of the Justice League. There is Black Samson (Doc Samson), The Immortal (Superman), Darkwing (Batman), War Woman (Wonder Woman), Red Rush (Flash), Aquarus (Aquaman), Martian Man (Martian Manhunter), and The Green Ghost (Green Lantern)! Don't get too attached though, after just 18 pages Omni-Man enters their hideout and slaughters (almost) the entire team. An arching storyline means that Omni-Man is eventually outed by his son and flies away from Earth for some time. Imagine a season finale of Omni-Man and Mark's showdown, a few season's absence, and then the triumphant return of Omni-Man. Game of Thrones character returns would have nothing on that!
The Neverending Story
Sounding good so far? How long could a show like this run for? Kirkman was recently a little peeved with Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin, mainly critical that the writer had revealed the planned ending of his books to showrunners Benioff and Weiss. Kirkman told :


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Cleaning Font Caches
Posted 24 March 2006 - 02:09 PM
In addition to using CCleaner for basic system cleaning, I've also found it very useful for a more specific task -- clearing font cache files. Admittedly, not many of you will have a need to do this, but maybe some of you will. See, I develop commercial fonts for a living, and sometimes I find myself frequently installing and uninstalling fonts in various stages of development, a process which occasionally causes XP and the apps I use to test fonts grief. But thanks to CCleaner, I now have a quick way to clear font cache files. If you find yourself experiencing wierdness with font menus, font display or printing, you can add the following to your Custom files list in CCleaner:
If you regularly use Adobe apps (including Adobe Type Manager or ATM Deluxe), you may also want to add the AdobeFnt.lst files to your Custom files. You'll find these in various directories, depending upon which Adobe apps are installed on your system. Here are some examples:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe\Fonts\AdobeFnt10.lst
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe\TypeSpt\AdobeFnt10.lst
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Fonts\AdobeFnt.lst
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Fonts\AdobeFntXX.lst (where 'XX' is a two-digit number)
You may want to first search your drive for "AdobeFnt*.lst" to see where they're all located and their specific 'XX' names. You can safely delete all of them (do not delete AdobeFnt.db files, however, but only the .lst files).
Note: If you add FNTCACHE.DAT to your Custom files, you will need to restart your machine after deleting it.
A suggestion for future versions of CCleaner: When adding files to the Custom list, it would be very helpful to have the ability to add a folder, but instead of deleting its entire contents (as this feature presently works), to be able to specify wildcards. For example, choose the Adobe\Fonts and Adobe\TypeSpt folders in the Common Files dir, and tell CCleaner to delete any *.lst files it finds there.
To the developer of CCleaner, many thanks for such a great utility. To any CCleaner users who might want more info about font caches, you can contact me via email (seanc at fontsite dot-diddly-ot com).
- Sean
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Posted 26 March 2006 - 08:16 AM
well i just deleted it and reboot and it was nicely recreated with same size.
Posted 26 March 2006 - 11:44 AM
That said, I don't delete it regularly, but only after a period of installing and uninstalling a large number of fonts, specifically different versions of the same font, or whenever I notice slowdowns or strangeness in the appearance of menus, dialogs and other screen fonty things. Corruption to this file can occur whenever an installer (or manual action) overwrites any font registered with the system.
If, for some reason, a reboot doesn't recreate fntcache.dat, go to Display Properties, choose the Settings tab and click Advanced. Under the General tab, change the DPI setting from Normal to Large (or vice versa depending on your setup). Apply, then change it back. (Note: I've never had an instance where a simple reboot didn't recreate fntcache.dat, but changing the DPI setting forces this file to be recreated.)
- Sean
Posted 04 June 2014 - 06:14 AM
not recommended for people who use Microsoft Office.
I deleted date fonts I badly need, have to do my work but can't and now just hope to get stuff back by installing all of the Office service packs (which takes a while if you know that it's 3 huge Service packs for office 2007).
All other solutions I've found online failed.
So yup, bad mistake to have used the option 'cleaning font caches'
Posted 04 June 2014 - 10:01 AM
Jeez, you're eight years, two prime ministers, several operating systems and around 100 releases of CC out of relevance here. This thread died before Office 2007 was even released. If you have anything to say then open a new thread.


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Washington, D.C. – Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) urges the Senate to take up and pass the "Congressional Integrity and Pension Forfeiture" amendment to the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK Act). This amendment, sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), would ensure that, going forward, no present or former Member of Congress convicted of a public corruption felony while serving in elected office – regardless of when it was committed – will receive federal pension benefits.
"Corrupt acts by public officials warrant serious consequences," said CREW Executive Director Melanie Sloan. "This amendment will ensure that taxpayers will no longer subsidize elected officials who abuse the public trust."
The Blumenthal amendment adds 22 new public corruptions offenses to a law that revokes congressional pensions for convicted lawmakers. Importantly, it also ensures that former Members of Congress would forfeit their pensions if convicted of committing public corruption crimes while serving in any other elected office.
"Members need only look to disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) as a case and point for why this amendment needs to become law," said Ms. Sloan.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is a non-profit legal watchdog group dedicated to holding public officials accountable for their actions. For more information, please visit www.citizensforethics.org or contact Jordan Libowitz at 202.408.5565 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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A successful candidate must have a suitable 3-year degree or diploma or be in their final year thereof, be a South African citizen, and speak English as a first language (non-negotiable). Further, excellent interpersonal skills, familiarity with computers (Adobe, Microsoft, etc.) & excellent knowledge of the English language will be a distinct advantage.
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Casting all Real-life Ugly Betties
Do you often bowl people over with your winning attitude and big heart but get left out because of the way you look? Does your outward appearance not match your inner beauty? If you've always thought that the world of fashion is off-limits to you, but think that you might just have potential if someone gave you a chance, we are looking for you!
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Are you sick of the skinny girls always getting all the great clothes and attention? Do you know what all the trends are and want to wear them, but they are not in your size? Are you up on all the fashion magazines and need your time in the spotlight? If you've ever thought that the fashion industry needs to change the way it views curvy women, we're looking for you! If you want the opportunity to have your voice heard on a national level and live in the fashion world, fill out an application for a new series!
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Have you always been "the friend" at the bar? Are you tired of being stuck in the shadows while all your friends are praised for their good looks? We are looking for the girl who grew up unnoticed and wants to start being recognized. If you have a passion to work in the fashion industry and you are looking for your big break, we want you.
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Do you feel you're constantly being overlooked because of your braces? Are they almost ready to come off and a full makeover would help you show off your new smile? We want to hear from you!
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Do people think of you as more of a 'brain' than a 'beauty'? Are you tired of being the overlooked smart girl and want to have an impressive look to match your intellect? If you have boundless potential and never thought you and the fashion industry would be a match we want to hear from you!
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Do you know you have what it takes: good looks, keen sense of style and a personality that draws everyone in? If you think you have style and that everyone else keeps getting it wrong let us know about it!
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Looking for the down to earth girl who made it out of her small town but now feels lost in Hollywood. If you are looking for help to reach your goals both career and fashion wise, we want to hear from you!
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Do people often assume you are on your way to a funeral, instead of a function? Do you think you have what it takes to compete in the stressful and demanding world of high fashion?
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I was told i had a small hernia in my belly, will my insurance pay for that to get fixed?
Does Insurance Cover Hernia Repair?
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Have your doctor check for you
Coverage for a hernia depends upon the size, location, your symptoms, the state you live in, and your insurance.
You need to be evaluated by a plastic surgeon and they will try to obtain preauthorization on your behalf.
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Does Insurance Cover Hernia Repair?
You would have to check with your own carrier, but hernia repair is usually a covered procedure. Your surgeon will know the pre-authorization process that is often requiredl
All the best.
Does Insurance Cover Hernia Repair?
If it is a true hernia that has been confirmed by CT scan of the anterior abdominal wall, insurance coverage may be available. However, it depends on the insurance policy and whether the doctor will agree to get involved with billing your insurance.
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Insurance coverage for hernia repair
The short answer is that it depends on your insurance company and your individual policy. You should talk to your surgeon and get the procedure prior authorized. Good luck to you.
Hernia repair with tummy tuck might be a covered benefit
Those that do have a small umbilical or ventral hernia can seek insurance coverage for that portion of the procedure. The coverage will depend on a predetermination by your particular insurance plan.
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Hernia Repair Covered through Insurance Plan?
Difficult to answer specifically, given the different insurance policies out there, but generally speaking, hernia repairs are often "covered" through insurance plans. Best to check with your specific company.
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Right now Nenokkadine team is filming their movie in London which will end in few weeks and their next destination is Bangkok. Both the teaser is indicatind an excellent suspense-thriller film is waiting to hit screens and surprise Telugu movie buffs.


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Rushabh Mehta provides part 1 of an article on building an SSIS Management Framework. The framework helps to institute a methodology that puts standards and practices into place so that the process of development becomes structured around a set of principles. This helps to avoid big differences in development styles within teams.
Miguel Lopez describes an area that I've become quite fascinated with lately: the Windows Azure Marketplace DataMarket. Miguel also discusses the state of the Open Government Data Initiative. This helps answer one of the most common questions I've received from attendees at sessions I've been presenting on spatial data: Where did you get that data from?
I'm really excited that Paul Turley has joined SolidQ and I got to spend a week with Paul recently at the SQL Server Analysis Services Maestro event. Paul has written his first article for the journal on the art of report design.
Gilberto Zampatti shows how to create and configure SharePoint service applications via PowerShell. This is part 1 of the article with part 2 likely to follow next month.
Paras Doshi has also provided a part 1 article. His article is on performance tuning of SQL Azure databases.
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For me today, the oil spill has come full circle.
Just three months ago, I visited islands and a beach in southeastern Louisiana. Brightly colored orange and yellow booms were anchored around important pelican, gull, heron, and tern nesting colonies. It seemed the world awaited, with bated breath, the approach of oil that had been gushing from the Macondo well for over a week. Pelicans were carrying sticks, building nests, preparing to lay eggs.
Sanderlings, heading north during spring migration to their Arctic breeding grounds, were hopped up on hormones, chasing each other and much larger birds through the surf.
The first tarballs, the size of my thumbnail, were washing up on our beaches. Fishing closures were starting. The press, eager to break the story, were scurrying about on boats, encroaching on nesting islands to get that coveted first shot of an oiled egg, peering off the dock in Venice looking for tidal waves of oil to wash ashore.
Three months ago. A quarter of a year. More than half of a hot Louisiana summer. A lifetime.
Last Friday, I watched the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries release 45 rehabilitated young Brown Pelicans onto an island in southwest Louisiana. Yes, Louisiana. Now that the gushing well has been stopped, and oil has still not hit Cameron Parish, they felt that was a safe enough release site.
These pelicans have come so far. Laid in unoiled nests, hatched from fairly clean eggs, incubated by dedicated parents, fed as nestlings fish from waters that may be clean, or may be full of oil and dispersants. Oiled, at some point, by parents' breast feathers or by moving through oiled habitats. Captured, transported, stabilized, transported, cleaned, rehabilitated, transported again.
Freed! Some flew immediately out into Gulf waters, others stood on shore and stretched, then swam and ate fish provided by the state biologists. With a numbered red band on one leg and the upper bill painted green for identification, the gangly youngsters made one more step toward independence.
I thought I should feel joy, but mostly I felt apprehension. These birds will be guided largely by instinct, and they can follow adult pelicans that are nesting in numbers on that island. But the Gulf is so big, and they are so young. And we don't know what is out there. Merely one-quarter of one of the world's largest oil spills is still a lot of oil. Nearly 2 million gallons of chemical dispersant is an immense and terrifying experiment.
On my return trip home, I stopped at Rutherford Beach. A Sanderling fed near gulls and other shorebirds at the surf's edge, running jauntily, undaunted, in and out of the waves feathered edges. Such a short time for such a small bird to have flown north, found a mate, defended a territory, raised young, and flown back to Louisiana beaches, through so many hazards, and this, just one more.
A family swam in the warm, shallow water – two adults and two children. A Humvee sat on the beach, which is now as hard and flat as a highway, packed and trampled by all of the frantic protection efforts. Thunder rumbled nearby, ominous, unheralded by lightning.
All day, I wanted to feel joy at the release of the baby pelicans, the return of migrant shorebirds, and the carefree water play of coastal visitors. Maybe I am just tired – it has been a long few months. But I can see the damage to habitat. And I do not know what I cannot see – what is dispersed in our waters, what has died unseen, what may not ever be healthy enough to reproduce.
The press are largely gone because the oil is capped. Some people have already declared this over, and overblown – not even a disaster. I know that we cannot understand the impact of this spill on birds for many more months, perhaps years. For many creatures, we will never know.
I think of the young pelicans, now out in the rain, thunder, and lightning. It is right that they are free. It is good that they have been captured, cleaned, and rehabilitated. But they face such an uncertain future. For those that survive their riskiest first year, they may live 25 to 30 years. I hope that we never put these babies at risk from this kind of spill again. Good luck, little ones.


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By Jake Schroer
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The Lady Knights volleyball team tussled with the Monticello Magic in a tough match which spanned the maximum five sets.
After winning the first set convincingly, the Knights lost the next two by identical 25-23 scores, sets that head coach Ryan Dehnel said they could have won. Trailing two sets to one, STMA needed adjustments.
"We made a couple serving adjustments into the fourth set, and between that and a little increase in energy, the girls got back in control of the match," Dehnel said. The girls won the fourth and fifth sets to take the match and improve to 6-4.
Leading the girls in stats were Freya Macari-Hanson (19 kills and 2 aces), Malissa LeClaire (55 assists), Kate Drimel (33 digs), and Courtney Wooters (4.5 blocks).
Knights sweep North Branch
North Branch was the next destination for the Knights volleyball team. The match was, in Dehnel's words, "one of the most complete matches we've played in the past few years."
Dehnel said that once his team got familiar with North Branch's servers, the girls locked in.
"We have talked a lot about eliminating unforced errors, and we did a terrific job of that in every phase of the game," he said. He also called it a great team effort overall.
Stats leaders were Kukalski (12 kills and 1.5 blocks), Wooters (10 kills), LeClaire (33 assists, 3 aces), and Drimel (22 digs).
The Knights played at Delano on Tuesday and they play at home against Princeton tonight.


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West Meets East for 2008 Olympics
Thursday, July 31, 2008
The 2008 Olympics present both opportunity and challenge for hosting nation China, namely in the area of tourism, says Brent Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
"China, like much of East Asia, remains very foreign to most Westerners, especially from the United States," he says. "Visitors to its larger cities, such as Beijing, are usually impressed by what they'd not expected to see."
Those unexpected sights, Smith says, include modern-designed office towers, high-rise apartment buildings, and fashionably dressed young people. "Similar in ways to Rome, Beijing offers a nice mix of the oldest and newest," he added.
The question remains, however, whether Beijing will draw the number of tourists that prior Olympic host cities have drawn or will concerns about air quality pose a problem.
"Officials have addressed the air pollution issue by ordering a halt to construction and trying to reduce auto traffic. In addition, athletes, especially outdoor athletes, will be provided with masks."
According to Smith, China knows it has to make a good first impression in other areas also.
"They've addressed the stereotypically poor service issue by educating businesses on how to greet and interact with tourists, even publishing guidelines on Western culture, such as personal space preferences and 'don't ask topics,'" he said.
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