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Rowdy Fellow is an upcoming film of hero Nara Rohit and this film is written and directed by Krishna Chaitanya while it is produced by Prakash Reddy under his banner Movie Mills and presented by Cinema 5. Visakha Singh plays female lead opposite Nara Rohit in this film and the music is composed by Sunny M R and the Cinematography is by Aravindan Gandhi . The music of the film is launched recently . Watch the latest trailers of Rowdy fellow . . . .


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The state government said since the march could lead to violence, no permission could be granted.
Major Industries Minister J. Geeta Reddy has made it clear that the government can't allow the 'chalo assembly' march. The minister, who is looking after home portfolio during the current assembly session, said if the JAC wants to hold a meeting on the city outskirts, the government may consider giving permission.
The ministers from Telangana had Tuesday urged Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to give permission for the 'chalo assembly'. The chief minister, however, rejected the appeal, saying the rally could disturb the peace. Meanwhile, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) once again appealed to the chief minister to allow the march. TRS legislators submitted a memorandum to Kiran Kumar Reddy in the state assembly on Wednesday.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Communist Party of India (CPI) have also requested the chief minister to allow the march. TRS and BJP are constituents of JAC, which has vowed to go ahead with the march even if permission is not accorded.
The police Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad till June 18, banning meetings, rallies and processions.

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Seann William Scott is great. He brings a lot to his character. I liked the guy who played La Flamme as well and Liev Schreiber was good. Not just the typical bad guy, at least in one scene he shows a little more depth, having a moment with Scott.
Baruchel didn't annoy me as much as I had expected but that's only because I thought he would be in the film a whole lot more. He was good in the scene after the family dinner though. Nice scene.


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Summary: Elementary school classrooms are increasingly relying on a discovery method for the teaching of mathematics. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers thoroughly prepares preservice teachers to use this approach as it has been proven to increase their depth of understanding of mathematics. In this text, topics are organized by operation, rather than number type, and time is spent explaining why the math works, rather than ...just on the mechanics of how it works. Fully integrated activities are found in the book and in an accompanying Activities Manual. As a result, students engage, explore, discuss, and ultimately reach true understanding of the approach and of mathematics. [read more]
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Woodinville will buy a 2.6-mile stretch of the Eastside Rail Corridor from the Port of Seattle for $1.1 million, allowing the city to widen roads and improve intersections throughout the city.
Buying the rail corridor will make it easier for the city to construct future road projects, City Manager Richard Leahy said, including the widening the Sammamish River bridge, widening the trestle at the entrance to the city, widening Woodinville-Snohomish Road, extending 135th Avenue NE from NE 175th Street to Little Bear Creek Parkway, and improving the Mill Place intersection near Target. It also makes it easier for the city to plan and control passenger rail, excursion rail, freight rail and trails (King County has already purchased a trail easement.)
The Eastside Rail Corridor runs for 42 miles between Renton and Snohomish, including an 8-mile spur between Woodinville and Redmond. In 2009, the Port of Seattle purchased the rail corridor from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway, and the Port has sold portions of the corridor to cities, counties, Sound Transit and utilities.
At last week's City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to buy a 100-foot rail corridor that extends from approximately the intersection of NE 175th Street and Woodinville-Redmond Road to the King/Snohomish county line. Segments of the rail corridor in Woodinville south of that intersection have been sold to King County, and the corridor north of Woodinville has been sold to Snohomish County.
Last year, Woodinville came into conflict with the Port of Seattle when the city wanted to widen the bridge on NE 175th Street over the Sammamish River. Because the widened bridge would have crossed the railroad's right-of-way, Woodinville needed an easement from the Port of Seattle, which the Port wasn't willing to provide. Woodinville's buying the rail corridor solves that problem, and the city plans to build a second bridge south of the current bridge, for a total of four lanes of traffic crossing the river.
Owning the railroad will also allow Woodinville to widen the trestle over 131st Avenue NE. Leahy said the city would remove the abutment in the center of the trestle in order to add more lanes.
On Woodinville-Snohomish Road, the city hopes to make the road four to five lanes wide from the north city limits to the south city limits, and improve the intersections at NE 190th Street, NE 195th Street and NE 200th Street.
The railroad tracks also cause congestion at the "monster intersection" at Mill Place, Woodinville-Snohomish Road and Little Bear Creek Parkway, Leahy said. Once the city purchases the rail corridor, it could put a roundabout at that intersection.
"We've actually found a roundabout that works with railroad tracks almost to an identical situation like this," Leahy said. "We're actually looking at that very favorably right now, that it might be a better solution than what we have out there right now."
Besides the benefits Leahy mentioned, Councilmember Les Rubstello said the city would benefit from "the ability to clean it up." He said making Little Bear Creek Parkway more attractive might encourage more business there.
"I think none of us can imagine what it will look like to have, even if it was just grass with no trees, mown grass, without holes, without Dumpsters, without cranes parked there," Rubstello said. "I mean, it's a park. It's a linear park through town."
Councilmember Scott Hageman suggested turning the railroad tracks into a "multimodal transportation corridor" for mountain bikers and pedestrians to use.
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Computer problem: Restore points: gone. Some functionality: gone. Quarantine folder: nothing special. What's wrong?
Machine: Gateway pc - dual processors
condition caused by: Running of Clam-Win Virus checker in Quarantine mode.
After the checker finished, I was unable to get to any programs nor able to run anything (including START - RESTART), etc.
The mouse worked.
The Google side bar was gone.
Finally, a 3 finger salute (ctl alt del) shut down the machine.
booted to SAFE MODE and found NO restore points. .
booted to normal admin and the Sidebar came back.
Several of my shortcuts worked at this point
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Clam-win has no "restore or unquarantine" program of it's own, at least, I couldn't find one....
In the Quarantine folder, it appears as though only junk from an unused signon was removed....
I am pulling out my hair here, trying to restore full functionality.....(I can't update FireFox when it asks to).
Unless there is NO other way, can anyone tell me where to go from here (before I use the SYSTEM RESTORE disk that came with the machine, 3-4 years ago).
I would appreciate anything helpful at this point.
PS: the image below is not from my scan. It is from an old scan I had saved....when the current scan finished, I had NO functionality at all, and could not get a screen shot... Still, it shows what Clam-Win looks like...
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A diffraction grating engraved on a two-dimensional photonic crystal composed of square air holes in a silica matrix is numerically studied for the compression of ultrashort pulses. The silica is therefore the only solid material of the grating, and the reflection of the incident beam is based on the contrast of the air and silica refractive indices. This optical component enables the single use of silica as a solid material, presenting a high laser-induced damage threshold. In comparison to gratings engraved on a dielectric stack, multilayer dielectric, it offers the advantage of avoiding the presence of interfaces between two solid materials with different mechanical properties and sources of mechanical constraints that can distort the grating.
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New 'Gantz' Live Action Footage Hits YouTube
While neither of the two live action adaptations of Hiroya Oku's "Gantz" manga have been completed, inquiries are already spilling in from would-be distributors around the globe to get it in front of ticket buyers. If the attention is based on the film's faithfulness to its source material, it could very well be warranted.
New promotional footage from Japanese television expands exponentially on details fans have been putting together since the film was announced last year. Not only do fans get a look at the mysteriously reincarnated unwitting alien hunters in action, they also get a glimpse of a certain green onion craving foe who seems to have picked up a "Where's Waldo" style sweater.
There's weapon use and subsequent explosions aplenty as protagonists Kei Kurono (Kazunari Ninomiya) and Masaru Kato (Ken'ichi Matsuyama a.k.a. L from "Death Note"). Fans won't know how accurate it is for sure until the first film debuts in winter 2011, (and hopefully not long after in international markets) but early footage looks pretty promising. Check out the "Gantz" footage after the jump to see what you think.
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I used the recipe on here and instead of 8 egg whites, I put in 8 whole eggs. That's what I get for trying to bake with my 4 year old running around! Will this ruin the cake? I popped the pans in the oven anyways as an experiment but figured I would ask if anyone has made this boo-boo before. Since I'm now out of sour cream, I will most likely just have to make a scratch white cake if this bombs.
The *original* WASC recipe uses whole eggs :) It won't bomb. That recipe was developed to be used for white wedding cakes by another baker from my *original* recipe.
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Generation of Standard Laboratory Values for Pneumococci Antibodies
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The determination of reference values is a necessary basis for research and clinical routine testing for pneumococci antibodies
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|Generation of Standard Laboratory Values for Pneumococci Antibodies
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Primary Outcome Measures:
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|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
any clinically and immunologically healthy subject of any age undergoing selective surgery
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects undergoing elective surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chronic illness condition,
- Immunodeficiency
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00567632
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00567632
|Goethe University, Department of Pulmonology
|Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, 60590
Sponsors and Collaborators
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
|Study Chair:
|Markus A Rose, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H
|Goethe University, childrens Hospital
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|Responsible Party:
|Markus A. Rose, ass. Professor of Paediatrics, Goethe University, Childrens' Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00567632 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|December 4, 2007
|Last Updated:
|January 14, 2011
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Typhoon causes pollution to peak
Typhoon Saola helped push Hong Kong's air pollution index to the highest level ever recorded outside of extreme circumstances yesterday, with Central and Yuen Long suffering the worst readings.
With the Environmental Protection Department warning that pollution would remain severe today as the typhoon approaches Taiwan, an anti-pollution group warned people against going outdoors.
At 3pm the air quality monitoring station in Yuen Long recorded a reading of 202, with ozone the major pollutant. It matched the previous highest, registered in Tap Mun in 2008.
The only time readings have ever been higher was in March 2010, when a sandstorm originating in northern China dumped fine particles over the city, pushing readings off the top of the 500-point chart.
The roadside monitoring station at Central recorded the highest roadside index, at 193, with very high concentrations of nitrogen dioxide.
A spokesman for the Environmental Protection Department said: 'Under the influence of the outer subsiding air of Typhoon Saola, the weather has been fine and the wind light in the South China region.
'The intense sunshine and high temperature have enhanced photochemical smog formation, resulting in elevated ambient ozone levels.'
Roadside pollution was severe because, with virtually no wind, pollutants from motor vehicles were trapped. The index at nine of the 11 general monitoring stations and all three roadside stations was over 100, considered a 'very high' level of pollution, at various times.
Typhoon Saola was centred about 310 kilometres northeast of Gaoxiong in southern Taiwan last night. It was forecast to move towards Fujian province. The weather in Hong Kong will remain hot today, with thunderstorms later.
Erica Chan, campaign manager for the Clean Air Network, urged the government to take urgent action to implement anti-pollution measures, such as setting up low-emission zones and a scheme to scrap old commercial diesel vehicles.
'Although a major contributor to the high levels of air pollution is external weather forces, we should note that locally generated vehicle exhaust emissions are the real root of the problem,' she said. People should avoid going outdoors, Chan said.
The Airport Authority said 22 flights between Taipei and Hong Kong were cancelled yesterday, with 10 others delayed.
Eight Hong Kong Airlines flights between the city and Taipei yesterday and today were cancelled, plus four to and from Taichung. The airline, which was criticised for its handling of delays after Severe Typhoon Vicente hit Hong Kong last month, will waive rebooking fees for passengers who had tickets for flights to Taiwan between today and Sunday and want to change their travel plans.
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair suspended all flights to and from Taipei from 6pm yesterday to noon today.
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Circa 1890. A romantic bed and breakfast, the inn is located on Harbor Hill Marina providing gorgeous views of the bay from the rooms. Exquisitely maintained, the yard and garden make a picture-perfect place to sit and relax with a glass of wine. With he best location in Niantic, guests enjoy walking to restaurants, beaches, the boardwalk and shopping. Other local attractions are just a short drive including to casinos, wineries, shopping outlets, Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium. Guests savor a full breakfast of any diet including a hot homemade entrée, served on the wraparound porch or in the bay view dining room. The innkeepers know their seaside village well so they can assist you with recommendations to make your getaway easy to plan at any time of year.For more information visit the website.
$220 to $325Off Season: $145 to $245
Payment Types Accepted Include Travelers Checks, Personal Checks, American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover and Cash.
This property has 16 total guest accommodations with private bath, 12 with fireplaces and 2 conference rooms. The types of beds available include Twin, Double, Queen and King.
Business Traveler Amenities
|Early breakfast
Events Hosted
Spa Services
Off-Site Spa Services AvailableNearby Recommended Spas
The Spa of Essex
Romantic Interest
Water views from most every room, balconies, fireplaces, flower gardens, local restaurants
Innkeepers Association Memberships
Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE), Select Registry, Mystic Chamber of Commerce
Describe Garden and Grounds
Beautiful gardens throughout the New England growing season!
New London Harbor
The New London Harbor is a corner guest room and has great Marina and garden views. Located on the second floor in the Main Inn with comfortable chairs, private bath, air-conditioning and paddle fan, electric fireplace, cable, TV and clock radio.
Rates: $160 - $265
Type of bed: Queen
Avery Point
Enter your room with a gorgeous view of the marina. Enjoy a restful night in Avery Point, which features a queen bed and private bath, paddle fan and air-conditioning, cable TV and CD player. Avery Point is on the second floor in the Main Inn.
Rates: $145 - $245
Type of bed: Queen
Little Gull Island
Sip wine from your private balcony enjoying views from every angle. Three sides of windows allow panoramic views of our marina, gardens and Long Island Sound. A spacious private balcony with seating provides a relaxing area to take in the spectacular water views. Little Gull Island guest room offers queen bed and private bath, fireplace, two comfortable recliners, desk, paddle fan and air-conditioning, cable TV and CD player. Located on the second floor of the Main Inn.
Rates: $170 - $295
Type of bed: Queen
Orient Point
Enjoy great views on the second floor of the Main Inn. Orient Point can accommodate three people. Presenting a double and twin bed with private bath, fireplace, paddle fan and air-conditioning, cable TV.
Rates: $145 - $245
Type of bed: Double, Twin
Saybrook Breakwater
A favorite! Saybrook Breakwater is a corner room and provides panoramic views of the Niantic River, our perennial gardens and gazebo. This elegant guest room with queen bed, private bath and fireplace features two comfortable chairs, paddle fan and air-conditioning, cable TV and CD player. Located on the third floor of the Main Inn.
Rates: $160 - $265
Type of bed: Queen
New London Ledge
Revel in breathtaking views from a triple set of windows when you walk into your room. Located on the third floor in the Main Inn. New London Ledge features a queen bed and private bath, paddle fan and air-conditioning, cable TV and CD player.
Rates: $145 - $245
Type of bed: Queen
Mystic Seaport
A favorite room for our guests. A private balcony overlooking the Niantic River and Long Island Sound on the third floor of the Main Inn. The Mystic Seaport room has a queen bed and private bath, fireplace, paddle fan and air-conditioning, two comfortable chairs, cable tv, desk and CD player.
Rates: $170 - $295
Type of bed: Queen
Stonington Harbor
This bright room comes with a queen and twin sized bed making it suitable for up to three people. This room offers a paddle fan and air-conditioning, cable TV, CD player and a private bath, Stonington Harbor is on the third floor of the Main Inn.
Rates: $145 - $245
Type of bed: Queen, Twin
Race Rock
A private entrance with a deck that overlooks the marina located on the first floor of the Main Inn. The Race Rock room has a queen sized bed, gas fireplace, private bathroom, paddle fan, air-conditioning, cable TV and a CD player.
Rates: $170 - $295
Type of bed: Queen
Ashley Bend
Relax in the soaking tub, in your king sized bed or in comfortable chairs by the gas fireplace. This room also has a shower, paddle fan and air-conditioning, 32 inch flat screen cable TV and CD player. Enjoy seasonal views of the marina sitting in rocker chairs on the porch. The Ashley Bend room is on the first floor of the Captain Clark House.
Rates: $175 - $295
Type of bed: King
Charles Morgan
A gorgeous room on the first floor of the Captain Clark House with a comfortable pillow top king mattress, soaking tub, shower, gas fireplace, private bath and 32 inch flat screen TV.
Rates: $175 - $295
Type of bed: King
Captain Polly
Captains Polly is an end room with a private balcony on the first floor of the Captain Clark House. Offering a king sized bed with a soaking tub, shower, gas fireplace, paddle fan and 32 inch flat screen TV makes a perfect getaway.
Rates: $190 - $325
Type of bed: King
Enjoy the views of the Long Island Sound and Marina from your private balcony on the second floor of the Captain Clark House. The Nautilus room desirable for any occasion. This guestroom features a king bed, soaking tub, shower, gas fireplace and 32 inch flat screen TV.
Rates: $200 - $325
Type of bed: King
Barque Eagle
A spacious end room on the second floor of the Captain Clark House has great views of the Marina. Equipped with a private balcony, soaking tub, shower, gas fireplace, 32 inch flat screen TV, to meet all of your expectations.
Rates: $200 - $325
Type of bed: King
Crows Nest
On the second floor of the Captain Clark House, Crows Nest offers a queen sized bed, soaking tub, shower, 32 inch flat screen TV, nice marina views, and two comfortable chairs near the gas fireplace.
Rates: $190 - $295
Type of bed: King
Upper Berth Room
A queen sized bed with private bathroom, fireplace with chairs and flat screen TV. This bright room offers views of the Long Island Sound. Located in the Captain Clark House.
Rates: $145 - $245
Type of bed: Queen
Reservation/Cancellation Policies:
Minimum Stay Requirements
Two nights on weekends. Three nights on Holidays.
Children Restrictions
Call the Inn, some restrictions
In the event a reservation is cancelled or changed 10 days or more in advance of the arrival date, full refund less $25 processing fee. If a cancellation or change is received within 10 days of arrival date, refund based on re-rental of room for reserved dates, and is subject $25 processing fee.
3:00 pm / 11:00 am
Outside Only.
Other Activities
Historic Interest
Historic sites nearby:Florence Griswold Museum (7 miles), Mystic Aquarium (15 miles), Olde Mystic Village (15 miles), Mystic Seaport (15 miles).
Other Awards:Selected at "Top Ten New England Bed & Breakfast" by TravelChannel.com
Recommended Restaurant(s)
Black Sheep Pub, Frank's Gourmet Grille, Lillian's Café, On the Waterfront. .
Nearby College/University
Connecticut College, US Coast Guard Academy, Mitchell College
Promotional Rates and Packages:
Spa Package
This Spa Package includes the essential ingredients for any couple! Add-on price $310 includes: A 2-night stay in a waterview room Breakfast for two each morning A couples (2 @ 1 hour each)massage at The Spa of Essex * A complimentary spa gift bag. Complimentary snacks and beverages Lodging Tax and All Gratuities included (Spa & Lodging) * Spa closed on Tuesday - treatments not available
Valid from 01/01/2017 through 12/31/2017.
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Autumn Getaway Package
. Travel through our scenic countryside enjoying colorful views, and romance of a time long-past. Board the Becky Thatcher, a Mississippi-style Riverboat, for a narrated tour of historic landmarks. You will also visit Clyde's Cider Mill, the oldest steam powered cider mill in the United States. Enjoy history, foliage, natural wonders and the legends of the Connecticut River. Our Autumn Getaway Package add-on price is $120 and includes: * A romantic 2-night stay at our beautiful, award-winning waterfront B&B * Two "First Class" tickets for a fun-filled trip aboard the Essex Steam Train Ride and Riverboat. * A $50 dinner voucher to one of several great local restaurants * A $10 certificate to Clyde's Cider Mill for Apple Cider and homemade Apple Cider donuts * Complimentary breakfast for two Complimentary snacks and beverages during your stay * Impeccable and award-winning service and hospitality * Lodging tax included Valid 9/1-9/25/2017 (Fri-Sun) 9/28/-10/23/2017
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Girlfriend's Getaway!
Imagine planning a perfect reunion or perfect escape with your sister(s), mom or friends. It should havea perfect viewthe comfort of home with no cooking or cleaningplenty of restaurants, shopping and activitiesrelaxing enough for all yet with options for those that want to keep movingthat really would be perfect. No problem, we've got you covered!
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Romance Package
Are you in the mood to quietly slip away? Forget about work, forget about appointments, forget about everything except spending time with the one you love. Inn~dulge yourselves. Come to the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina and we'll put you "inn" the right mood with the best service & hospitality you will find anywhere! Our Romance Package includes: A 2-night stay in a water view room A fireside candlelit breakfast each morning A bottle of Prosecco champagne, fresh flowers and chocolate truffles in your room Two 'Inn at Harbor Hill Marina' champagne flutes Complimentary snacks and beverages Lodging Tax Included Package add-on price is $75 in addition to any room. Rates are for double occupancy.
Valid from 01/01/2017 through 12/31/2017.
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Wine & Dine Package
Come discover Connecticut's coastal Vineyards along the Connecticut Wine Trail one sip at a time and Dine at one of our local favorite restaurants This package includes: * A 2-night stay at our award-winning Bed and Breakfast on the Niantic River * A $50 dining certificate to your choice of several local restaurants * A certificate to either Jonathan Edwards Winery or Maugle Sierra Vineyards which entitles you to a complimentary wine tasting for two, two monogramed keepsake wine glasses and a bottle of wine to take with you or enjoy while visiting the winery. * A surprise gift bag upon your arrival * Complimentary Breakfast each morning overlooking our marina on the Niantic River. * A visit to nearby Divine Wine Emporium which offers wines for sampling, a lesson in selection and a complimentary gift. * Complimentary snacks and beverages throughout your stay. * All Lodging Taxes included. Package price add-on $110 ( pricing is based on days of stay
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Summer Getaway Package
We're not sure you will ever see more beauty than a sailboat cruise up the Mystic River. Our Taste of Mystic Connecticut Summer Getaway has been perfectly packaged encompassing value, choice and convenience. This 3-night mini-vacation getaway package add-on is $330, is valid May 14 - October 9, 2017 and includes: => Three nights waterfront accommodations including complimentary breakfast each morning in our dining room or on our patio overlooking our marina. => Admission for two to both Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium => A 2 and 1/2 hour sailboat cruise aboard the beautiful 81' 19th century schooner "Argia", an ideal way to see our scenic coastline, islands and lighthouses. Note: you will need to inform us as to what day and time you would like this sailboat ride. FYI, sunset cruises are available. => Two nights of dinner out via two $50 dinner certificates to your choice of several local favorite restaurants.
Valid from 01/01/2017 through 10/10/2017.
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Babymoon Package
Our Babymoon package has it all: Two nights accommodations in a water view room A $50 dining gift certificate Two 'Inn at Harbor Hill Marina' champagne flutes. A bottle of chilled sparkling cider and chocolates Our classic breakfast buffet and complimentary refreshments Discount coupons to nearby Premium Shopping Outlets Lodging tax included Call today to reserve your special Babymoon Escape. Package add-on price - $85
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|Pecan Baked French Toast
\"Our signature dish receives rave reviews from our guests!\"
|Blueberry French Toast Cobbler
Better than blueberry pancakes
|Ham & Egg Strata
Our guests enjoy this light & fluffy breakfast! Quick & easy ~ your family will love this!
|Hawaiian Banana Bread
An unusual combination ~ so moist & delicious and not just for breakfast
|Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Cake
An Inn favorite! Scrumptious with a burst of lemon & blueberry flavor!
|Ice Box Cake
What a find this recipe is! One of the best and easiest desserts to make and so light and elegant too! Your guests wont believe the ingredients!
|Danish Puff
This pastry tastes better than bake shop pastry! Takes time to prepare, but you will love the results!
|New Englands Best Apple Crisp
This is the very best apple crisp! Always gets rave reviews!
|Lemon Squares
Very buttery and lemony!
|Artichoke Dip
Always a party favorite!
|Cheese Ball
Tastes great and is perfect for gift giving around the Holidays.
|Spiced Pecans
\"A batch of these makes a lovely hostess or holiday gift.\"
|Cinnamon Nuts
A real treat around the holidays and also great for gift giving.
|Hot Clam Dip
Make copies of this recipe! Its guaranteed to please your guests!
|Raspberry Cheese Spread
This hors doeuvre looks very pretty and festive. Tastes delicious and is so easy to prepare!
|Brie & Honey Mustard
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" I Am An Angel With No Wings"
I have been called an Angel so many times, Its how I am even known on Ep. Most of the time, when I change my EP name, it usually always has the name "Angel" in it, and even if I don't, people still call me "Angel" and I am human, so I really don't have my wings, but I still feel like I am an Angel of sort.I Love the name "Angel" its something I have always been very found of. Angels are perfect, sure I am not perfect, but I do Love, and have the Urge to help as many people as iA can when I know they are in need.
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Vinaigrette Veggie Salad Recipe
"All of my children love my Vinaigrette Veggie Salad," says Connie Small of Schoolcraft, Michigan. "It's easy to make and attractive, too. Sometimes I cut up the vegetables ahead of time so dinner preparation goes faster."
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1. In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and celery seed. In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour over salad.; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts
2/3 cup: 60 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Reviews for Vinaigrette Veggie Salad
Average Rating
Reviewed Apr. 29, 2009
"I make this often, tasty and light, I often use salad vinegar instead. Great to bring to a gathering as it can be made earlier in the day and still looks good and stays crisp several hours later."
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After using the PPC phone for a while, I've decided not to use it to reply to e-mail. Connectivity is the main issue. Sometimes the thing syncs up without a problem. Sometimes I can't connect at all.
What's most frustrating is when it quickly and effortlessly connects and pulls down e-mail.... then I type a reply (tap a reply -- kinda like morse code)... and then I click to sync and send my reply. Can't connect. It's very annoying. And it's happened so many times that I've decided to use the device as a reading device, not a writing device. I still like the larger screen form factor over the smaller smartphone screen. But I'm not going to use it as an input device anymore.
If I see an e-mail that requires a quick response, the integrated contacts feature is super. I can call the person back and address the issue.


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Pew: Social networking use doubles among adults, does not weaken relationships
Pew Internet & American Life Project
The latest Pew research shows that nearly twice as many adults are using social networks now than did just a few years ago. About half of adults (47 percent) report using Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter and other networks, up from 26 percent in 2008. And the average age of a social network user has increased, from 33 in 2008 to 38 in 2010. "Over half of all adult SNS users are now over the age of 35. Some 56 percent of SNS users now are female," Pew reports.
The research also shows that social networks do not weaken ties, as many feared. In fact, they are correlated with stronger ties.
Americans have more close social ties than they did two years ago. And they are less socially isolated. We found that the frequent use of Facebook is associated with having more overall close ties.
Other findings:
- Internet users tend to be more trusting than non-users: 46 percent of Internet users said that "most people can be trusted." Facebook users are more trusting than other people.
- Facebook users are much more politically engaged than most people. (Related: Are political news websites where their audience is?)
- MySpace users are more likely to be open to opposing points of view.
The likelihood of an American experiencing a deficit in social support, having less exposure to diverse others, not being able to consider opposing points of view, being untrusting, or otherwise being disengaged from their community and American society generally is unlikely to be a result of how they use technology, especially in comparison to common predictors. A deficit of overall social ties, social support, trust, and community engagement is much more likely to result from traditional factors, such as lower educational attainment.
The findings come from telephone interviews (landline and cell) of 2,255 adults from Oct. 20-Nov. 28, 2010.


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Opposing coaches, Mark Anscombe and Mark McCall, drew their battle lines on Friday when they announced their teams to square-off in Saturday evening's historic Ravenhill Heineken Cup quarter-final tie between Ulster and Saracens.
Home Union advantage for the semi-finals is just one incentive for both clubs - but they are also keen to progress their European pedigree in what will be the final Heineken Cup tournament in this format.
Ulster will make their debut bow in front of a record crowd in the new redeveloped Ravenhill - capacity just over 17,000 today - as they look to continue their 100 per cent record in this season's Heineken Cup.
Both clubs have shown rapid progress on the European front in recent years. This will be Ulster's fourth consecutive quarter-final appearance while Saracens are bidding to make the semi-finals for successive season and the third time in five years.
The Aviva Premiership club, whose director of rugby, Mark McCall, was head coach of Ulster when they won the Celtic League in 2006 and was of course a member of the famous 1999 European Cup winning squad, missing out on playing because of an injury sustained during the campaign.
McCall plotted Ulster's downfall at Twickenham last season when the under-cooked Irish Province were second best in most facets.
Anscombe admitted Ulster were still hurting from the defeat last year to the current English Premiership leaders.
"We know we could have done better last year and that is something which is driving us this year," he said.
"Some people have referred to revenge for last year's defeat, this is not about revenge.
"We want to go out there and show why we are a top eight team.
"There are eight teams left who can the cup this year. We are one of them.
"We want to be one of the four left are this weekend. Saracens will come here and want to do the same.
"Whatever happens on Saturday, win or lose, as long as we come off the park knowing that we gave it everything and no one can second guess, or we are sitting here next week with a host of 'ifs and whys' then we can say we gave it our best but we were beaten by a better team, I can ask no more."
McCall is not allowing the emotion of returning to his Ravenhill roots to get in the way of his preparations.
"We are preparing for Ulster at their best with their best available players.
"We are ready for the challenge and everyone involved in the club is relishing the challenge of going to play the top seeds in Europe and in one of the toughest places to win - Ravenhill.
"We need to elevate our performance if we are to get the win," he added.


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August 4th, 2011
The Oreo Problem: When Drug Marketers Know Too Much About Doctors
Imagine youre shopping in the supermarket cookie aisle and a gorgeous, charming salesperson for Nabisco comes up to you and says, Weve noticed that you used to buy Oreos, but lately, youve switched to Nutter Butters instead. Wed really like to get you back to Oreos. May I offer you these free samples?
I dont know about you, but Id feel a pretty deep sense of offensive intrusion. Yet that is pretty much how it works with prescription drugs: salespeople have immensely detailed information on the prescriptions written by each doctor, and they can use it to make their marketing as specific and effective as possible. Only in the drug industry, its much more concerning than the cookie industry.
Prof. Kevin Outterson, co-director of the health law program at Boston University School of Law, points out: If its Oreos, its only a snack and Im buying them for my family. What we worry about for physicians is that theyre making an important medical decision for somebody else. Were trusting the physician to make the right decision, without inappropriate influence from drug companies.
In the latest New England Journal of Medicine, online today, Kevin writes here about Vermonts recent attempt to fix what we could call the oreo problem in drug sales. Vermont passed a law that barred pharmacies from selling doctors prescribing data to data miners and drug companies unless the doctors themselves opted in. (Names of patients are protected by HIPAA, the federal medical privacy law, but names of doctors are not.)
The Supreme Court recently shot down that Vermont law, so drug companies remain free to buy information that helps them market their drugs better to each doctor. Kevins article analyzes that decision and looks ahead at its implications. We asked him to explain.
Read more: http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2011/08/oreo-problem-drug-marketing/


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Monday, Jan. 23, 2012: HARDI Kicks Off Expo With Icebreaker
January 23, 2012
CHICAGO — Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) kicked off the 2012 AHR Expo on Sunday evening with its Icebreaker for members and guests, with NFL playoff football on the big screen along with pizza and refreshments.
A large crowd gathered for HARDI's first networking event of the year.
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Swiftenhaal is dead. According to People.com, Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal have broken up after a whirlwind love affair.
A source says, "They're over. It ended last month."
While they spent Thanksgiving arm in arm, wandering the sidewalks of Brooklyn like a scene from a romantic comedy, the couple rang in the New Year separately. Swift celebrated in Nashville; Gyllenhaal stayed in New York.
What did them in? Too many cups of coffee? The $11,000 guitar he reportedly bought her for her 21st birthday? Was such an extravant gift "too much" after two months of dating? Perhaps, as in real life (not a fantasy rom-com), it just didn't work out.
Somewhere Swift is writing a song about all of this. Suggested title: "Dear Jake (I Want My Silly Band Back)."
UPDATE: Apparently, Gyllenhaal cut her loose because he "wasn't feeling it."


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A new study published in the Lancet indicates that India's annual deaths from Malaria were 125 000—277 000 instead of the previous World Health Estimate of 16,000 in India. alaria accounted for a substantial minority of about 1.3 million unattended rural fever deaths attributed to infectious diseases in people younger than 70 years. Malaria deaths happen out in the countryside. They're invisible to the healthcare system.
The results suggest that some of the methods being used to fight malaria in Africa might work in India too. "Some [Indian] states are not enormously different to what we see in highly malarial areas in Africa, suggesting universal coverage with insecticide-treated bed nets and access to prompt treatment will be cost-effective
Indonesia probably also has an undercount. Worldwide malaria probably is killing closer to 1.5 million instead of prior estimates of 1 million each year.
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LADCBroadcasting from Nelson BC
LADC in Local Energy Heroes column
Our PassiveHouse triplex was recently featured in The Nelson Daily as part of the Local Energy Heroes column by environmentalist and author Michael Jessen. In his article, Michael shares some surprising facts and figures around energy use today.
In 2010, it is estimated the world's humanity consumed approximately 550 exajoules or 523 Quadrillion BTUs of primary energy. (One exajoule is equivalent to 174 million barrels of oil and one barrel of oil yields 19.4 gallons of gasoline, enough to drive my Toyota Corolla about 1,560 kilometres or 970 miles). Cheap energy is becoming a distant memory, so what's the solution to both escalating costs and spiralling usage?
The article goes on to point out some examples of local efforts to provide alternate solutions, including the solar photovoltaic panels being installed on The Seed building in downtown Nelson, as well as the PassiveHouse model that we are undertaking.
Averaged over a year, Nelson receives 3.5 hours a day of usable solar energy. On Bedford Road in Blewett, Lukas Armstrong and his brother Max Karpinski are taking advantage of that sun to build a Passive House that will have total energy costs under $1,000 a year – 90 percent less than an average house.
He also does a good job of summarizing the PH building model.
Passive House is an approach to building construction that dictates space heating must consume no more than 15 kilowatt-hours of energy per square metre of floor area. This is achieved through dramatic improvements in the thermal and air tightness properties of the building envelope…."The third stud wall, called the installation cavity, is built on the inside of the vapour barrier," said Armstrong. "This cavity holds all of the plumbing and electrical and is critical to ensure that the vapour barrier is perfectly sealed in order to achieve the all important .6 air changes per hour mandated by the Passive House Institute."
Read the complete article on the Nelson Daily website.
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Max Yanke on Jan 16, 2013
with less than 10 percent of effective sunlight in the Kootenays any extra money on solar is a waste of money, put it into insulation and energy efficiency, passive or active solar gain is a waste of time and money, go where the sun shines not here.
lukas on Jan 17, 2013
Hi Max,
Thanks for your interest. You make good points. If you read through the blog and look at the Passivehouse website you will see that the focus of PassiveHouse is four fold: envelope, air tightness, air exchange and heating. Each of these elements are tuned to our specific environment to reduce the heating load to 10 w/m2.
The project is not dependant on the sun for either active or passive heating. It does, however, acknowledge what sun we do get and the glazing is located to maximize gain, minimize loss and provide good natural light. Perhaps more importantly for this climate there are overhangs and shading elements to eliminate over heating in the summer.
The only active solar technology being considered, which may or may not be installed in the future, is a domestic solar thermal or hot water system. We have a site solar study, completed by Omineca Solar of Nelson BC, that confirms an average of 4 Kwh/m2 between March and Oct. Utilizing this energy would reduce our domestic hot water costs significantly. How significantly depends on the number of people using the system, but we hope to post figures about this later on in the project, so stay tuned!


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Anyone watching the Tyra Show today? "Good hair"
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: Anyone watching the Tyra Show today? "Good hair"
I love Tyra and I watch her show a lot. Today's episode is all about what it means to have "good hair" to an African American woman.
I felt like this issue is relevant here on the boards because no matter a curlygirl's race, there has been so much pressure to look a certain way, whether it be silky straight hair or loose curls.
I know that most of my life I was teased because of the frizz and the poof, constantly asked about my ethnicity, and every day I get asked if I ever straighten my hair.
So I wanted to use this thread to be a sounding board as to what you used to think was "good hair" and if your opinion has changed.
I'll start.
I always thought curly hair was "good hair". I wanted to be Mariah Carey.
So what's your opinion?


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Chelsea players refute £120k booze party reports
Chelsea's players have denied they spent more than £100,000 on drinks at Salomon Kalou's birthday party earlier this week.
The club's stars were alleged to have spent £120,000 on drinks at an exclusive Mayfair nightclub at a party to celebrate the Ivory Coast striker's 24th birthday.
But the club and players claim the sums involved have been "greatly exaggerated".
A statement issued by Chelsea read: "Further to media reports that have appeared alleging that Chelsea players attending Salomon Kalou's birthday party on Wednesday night spent £120,000 on drinks, the club and the players totally deny the facts and implications of these reports.
"None of the Chelsea players spent these extravagant sums. Whilst many players attended their team-mate's party, it was in fact hosted and generously paid for by friends of Salomon and even then the sums involved have been greatly exaggerated.
"We are consulting our lawyers on behalf of Chelsea and the players and it is guaranteed that formal complaints will follow against those media outlets which published these false claims."
When quizzed about the behaviour of his players coach Carlo Ancelotti replied: "I don't want to control the private lives of my players."
The former AC Milan boss, meanwhile, insists Chelsea's involvement in the current transfer window is over.
The Blues have made just three signings this summer, with Ross Turnbull, Daniel Sturridge and Yuri Zhirkov moving to Stamford Bridge.
They have been heavily linked with Milan's Andrea Pirlo as well as Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery, but, as the Blues prepare for their Community Shield showdown with Manchester United Sunday, Ancelotti has confirmed there are no plans to add to the squad before the transfer window closes.
"Now we stay with the players I've got. I don't want to take other players because the squad is very competitive," said Ancelotti.
"We don't need other players and I don't expect to make any more signings before the window shuts."
Ancelotti also cleared the air over the futures of both midfielder Deco and defender Ricardo Carvalho.
Both players have been linked with a move to Inter Milan, now coached by former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who also worked with the pair at Porto.
Mourinho moaned that Chelsea had made it difficult for Inter to sign the pair by increasing the size of the fee.
But Ancelotti claimed Chelsea had never considered selling the duo and confirmed they would be key assets in his squad this season.
"We never talked about selling Carvalho or Deco," added Ancelotti.
"They are important players for Chelsea. Carvalho is a very intelligent defender and Deco has a great quality. This team needs the quality of Deco. They will stay at Chelsea for this season.
"We don't have the idea to sell the players. If one player is not happy to stay with us, he has to say it to us. But at the moment nobody asked to go."
Chelsea have just two injury doubts for Sunday's game with Zhirkov struggling with a knee problem and Joe Cole still recovering from his ligament injury.
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It happened innocently enough: an email about 24 Hours of LeMons visiting my favorite stomping ground, Houston's Motorsport Ranch. After securing the blessings of The Powers That Be, TTAC got the green light to play down and dirty. What else would I do with an overabundance (yeah right) of free time and a $75 Lincoln LSC originally bought for parts? Take a page from Cerberus: strip and flip that bitch! Everyone knows the 5.0L powered Lincoln is the Rich Man's Mustang, but only if it sheds luxuries for a curb weight of 3300lbs or less. Hell, the Recaro-esque seats are 75lbs heavier than a Mustang! And just like ye olde 5.0 Pony, its 225hp makes for a strong beater on MSR Houston's straights, with 300lb-ft of torque for quick apex exits and ABS intervention when needed. With the Fox Body's Lego-like parts interchangeability, plenty of local junkyards and a friend with mad welding (i.e. roll cage) skills, this could very well happen. TTAC is ready to do battle. Watch this space!
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They have Hornet races at the local track. The cars can not have any remaining glass, the doors must be securded shut by chains, and they recommend either a roll cage or steel post with steel plate on either end bolted/welded to the roof and floor pan. Their is also a wheel base restriction, and you must paint the car yellow (hornet division). The track can claim a car at the end of any race for $500, in order to discourage any good cars or too much modification work. I toyed with the idea of buying a junker MR2-an ugly body is part of the draw-for this division, but could never get anybody else interested in helping me with the work and towing it to the track. Neon's and Probes seem to be the car of choice.
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If you are planning to get by in your golden years on your company-sponsored retirement plan proceeds, make sure you are working for a large company. That's the conclusion of an annual survey which reports that most large companies offer retirement plans, while the majority of small firms do not â and that isn't likely to change any time soon.
The sixth annual Small Employer Retirement Confidence Survey (SERS) was released this week and it shows that the number of small companies planning to offer their employees a retirement plan in the next two years has gone down after years of steady growth in small company participation.
The study was conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), American Savings Education Council (ASEC) and Mathew Greenwald & Associates.
The SERS found that the percentage of companies not offering a retirement plan (nonsponsors) that replied they are very likely to begin offering one dropped in recent years â from 17 percent in 1998 to 7 percent in 2003. Another 22 percent indicated they are somewhat likely to offer a plan, but 43 percent said they are not at all likely to implement a plan in the next two years â up from 32 percent in 1998.
Further, employers that are very likely to offer a plan in the next two years are much more likely than other nonsponsors to view the plan as a competitive factor in recruiting new employees and motivating their current work force. Nonsponsors continue to point to company profitability as the key reason for not offering a retirement plan. Twenty-seven percent of nonsponsors cite low or uncertain revenue and 34 percent said an increase in revenue could spur them to offer a retirement plan.
The most recent data shows that 58.1 percent of full-time employees in medium and large firms participate in an employment-based retirement plan. However, just 28.8 percent of full-time employees at small firms (99 or fewer workers) are enrolled in such plans.
The 2003 SERS queried 300 small employers without retirement plans who offered their thoughts into why their companies do not offer plans. It also looks at what these employers know about plan options available to small businesses and what could motivate them to offer their employees a retirement plan.
Read the complete story at http://www.ebri.org/prrel/pr629.pdf.
In related news, the Internal Revenue Service moved today to make it easier for retirement plans to stay within complex rules and to reduce barriers that discourage some businesses, particularly small businesses, from adopting such employee benefits.


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This guest post is by Melissa Cassera of www.casseracommunications.com.
You write a blog post. You post it. You tweet, Facebook, Digg, Stumble, and perform every other type of online promotion to supersize your presence.
What are you missing?
Promoting "offline" using a major influencer like a national magazine can bring a blizzard of traffic to your blog. Not only is it great for exposure to have your name inked on the glossy pages of a national magazine, it lends the credibility and endorsement of a national magazine claiming you have the best blog on the block.
Read on to learn how you can get national magazines to sing your praises from the rooftop.
Why should I use national magazines to promote my blog?Magazines have millions of readers. Literally millions.
National magazines are also nationally-recognized brands. They've cultivated a reputation of excellence and wield a substantial amount of power for those that are fortunate enough to grace their pages.
Bloggers have leveraged national magazine publicity into six and seven-figure book deals, scored high-paying speaking engagements, attracted fancy corporate sponsors, and commanded top-dollar for coaching and consulting services.
Magazine publicity is like winning an Emmy, Tony, Grammy, or Academy Award. It provides instant credibility and high profile status.
How do national magazines feature blogs?
Some magazines highlight bloggers individually. Other magazines will interview bloggers as expert sources for their story. (Example: Melissa Cassera from Casseracommunications.com said that national magazine publicity brings droves of new readers to your blog).
For example: Glamour Magazine's August 2011 issue featured seven fashion bloggers in their article "Dress Like a Do Every Day." INC Magazine's July/August 2011 issue also featured several bloggers throughout the issue as expert sources.
How do I contact national magazines and ask them to feature my blog?
- Understand lead times. Magazines work anywhere from three to six months ahead of the issue. That means you should be pitching for the December issue in August. So, get crackin'!
- Find the right contact. Check the masthead toward the front of the magazine to note the appropriate section editor (beauty, fashion, technology, food, etc.). Always work from the bottom up (contact the associate or assistant editor rather than the executive or senior editor).
- You can also peek at the bylines for individual articles. Magazines hire freelance writers to produce content, and these folks are always interested in good sources and stories. Google their names and get in touch.
- Put as much effort into your pitch as you do writing your blog posts. Read the magazine and highlight the sections that would feature your blog and/or use you as an expert source. Know the magazine's tone and readership inside and out. (Quick tip: search online for the magazine's media kit which includes demographic and other readership info as well as an editorial calendar highlighting specific topics they will cover in future issues).
- Build a relationship. Your goal is to get ongoing publicity for your blog in these offline channels. Your first contact with an editor should be a warm introduction to you and your blog and a newsworthy angle that would pique their interest to write about you. (Example: I'm a career blogger and would love to discuss the latest trend of unemployed people being told not to apply for jobs. My take on this is….).
- Offer to cover the magazine on your blog. Ask the editor if they would participate in an interview for your blog. This is a great way to build a budding relationship and to offer them a bit of promotion. (Example: A fashion blogger might interview a Vogue editor on the three hottest trends for Fall).
What do I do when I get national magazine coverage?
Promote away! First things first—you want to blog about your national magazine coverage. Don't automatically assume that all your readers will see it. Let them know how super fabulous you are to be featured in [insert favorite magazine name].
Add a "fame cluster" to your homepage. If you have no idea what that is, check out my homepage and look at the little cluster of media logos. You can also start a Press page that lists all of your media shout-outs.
Last, welcome your new readers. If you know your feature in Entrepreneur Magazine comes out in November (which means it will likely hit newsstands in mid-October), add a little line to your homepage near your RSS feed or opt-in offer that says, "Welcome Entrepreneur Magazine Readers! Sign Up Here to Stay in Touch."
Take action: post the #1 magazine you want to feature your blog in the comments below. Then use the above advice to make it happen.
Melissa Cassera is a publicity expert that helps bloggers and other small business owners score millions of dollars in free advertising using the power of publicity. You can download her free eBook on How to Pitch the Media Like a Pro here: http://casseracommunications.com/newsletter/


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Property Location Located in Szeged, City Hotel Szeged is minutes from Ferenc Mora Museum and close to Votive Church of Szeged.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities include concierge services and tour/ticket assistance.Dining Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator (lift).
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> Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center will be hosting their 2003 Field Day July 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This year's tour will highlight ongoing research on drip irrigation, mint and garlic varieties, potato variety development, cover crop trials to reduce diseases, cereal varieties, and will highlight agriculture's role as a economic sector in Central Oregon.
The Field Day will be at the Madras farm on the corner of Dogwood and Hwy 26 north of Madras. The public is welcome to attend.


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Blizzard? Not a worry for Selita Ebanks who braved the winter storm in the name of fashion. She attended the Sally LaPointe Fall 2013 show in a look from the designer's Spring 2013 collection.
Here it is on the runway modeled with the same sandals in a different colorway.
I'm really digging the dress, but I would have opted for a pair of booties; a bit more season and weather appropriate.
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Atari has today announced the spring 2009 release of Ready 2 Rumble Revolution for Wii, the newest instalment in the popular boxing franchise.
"Ready 2 Rumble Revolution is poised to take back the title as the undisputed champion of arcade boxing games and we hope to reach an even bigger audience than ever thanks to the huge popularity of Wii," said Phil Harrison, President of Infogrames, the parent company of Atari. "The outrageous celebrity caricatures paired with a fun boxing experience made even more over-the-top thanks to the Wii controllers will make the newest version of this famed franchise a must-have for all fans of boxing and physical fun on Wii."
Developed by AKI, the game will feature a roster of 18 wildly caricatured cartoony boxers based on celebrities from the worlds of sports, music and movies. The game will be hosted by "The Voice of the Champions" Michael Buffer, famous for his "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" trademark call.
Ready 2 Rumble Revolution will feature an intuitive boxing experience, with the Wii Remote and Nunchuck used as if real boxing gloves. Characters will feature a host of over-the-top moves, detailed facial animations, damage textures and fighting techniques including special moves, combos, extreme knockdowns and special "Rumble" combos.
A new Championship Mode will allow gamers to create their own unique boxer and nurture his skills through mini-games, developing him as a fighter. Boxers will begin in the backstreet gym and work towards title bouts in Las Vegas.
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Professor of Environmental Practice Richard Frank spoke to approximately 250 deputy attorneys general from the California Department of Justice in San Francisco on "Effective Oral Argument Strategies in Federal & State Appellate Courts." Frank's presentation was part of a statewide two-day, in-house training program on appellate advocacy sponsored by the California Department of Justice and the National Association of Attorneys General.
Frank, a 1974 graduate of King Hall, is a leader in the field of environmental law and the founding Director of the California Environmental Law and Policy Center at UC Davis School of Law.


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The Region 6 and 8 high school wrestling tournament quarterfinals begin today. Region 6 takes place at Pine Belt Arena in Toms River and Region 8 will be held at Egg Harbor Township High School.
Both meets begin at 5:30 p.m. Here's a quick weight-by-weight look at the favorites and the local wrestlers who will be competing. The first top seed listed is in Region 6 and the second one is Region 8.
The tournaments continue at 10 a.m. Saturday.
106 pounds
Top seeds: Michael Russo, Jackson Liberty (32-0); Pat D'Arcy, Holy Spirit (33-3)
Back points: D'Arcy won his second District 32 title on Saturday, is looking to qualify for the state tournament for the first time. He's a perfect 21-0 since Jan. 1 with 12 pins.
Keep an eye on: Fourth-seeded Josh Pineda of Vineland will face fifth-seeded Eric Pruszinski of Lower Cape May in an all-local quarterfinal. Pineda won an 8-0 major decision against Pruszinski on Feb. 11.
Top seeds: Kevin Corrigan, Toms River South (33-1); John Amato, Timber Creek (30-2)
Back points: Four of the eight remaining wrestlers in Region 8 are locals with third-seeded Steven Bergamo of Vineland, fourth-seeded Luis Rivera of Buena Regional, fifth-seeded Yanni Patsaros of Absegami and eighth-seeded Zach Hicks of Lower Cape May Regional.
Keep an eye on: Lacey Township's Ben Mrozinski and Southern Regional's Chris Crane finished second and third, respectively in the District 24 tournament behind state placewinner Corrigan. Corrigan finished fifth in the state last season.
Top seeds: Joe Ghione, Brick Memorial (32-2); John Gentile, Paulsboro (30-4)
Back points: St. Augustine Prep's Tom Gattinella is a two-time runner-up in Region 8 and will look to win his first title.
Keep an eye on: Lower Cape May senior Zach Valcarce qualified for states as a sophomore but narrowly missed out on a return trip last season. Valcarce is seeded third and will face sixth-seeded Mike McGeehan of Washington Township in the quarters. Ghione finished sixth in the state last season.
Top seeds: Alec Huxford, Jackson Memorial (9-2); Billy Ward, Buena Regional (27-3)
Back points: Ward is looking for a fourth Region 8 title to go along with his four District 32 titles and may have one of his toughest roads yet. Paulsboro 30-match winner Sam Morina is seeded third and Williamstown's Anthony Racobaldo second. Ward won a 4-2 decision in overtime against Racobaldo on Feb. 2. Ward would join 1995 Buena graduate Bobby Hansen as the school's only four-time district and region champ.
Keep an eye on: Southern Regional's Andrew Tonneson is seeded seventh in Region 6 and has to like his draw. Tonneson will face second-seeded Jared Staub of Brick Memorial in the quarterfinals. Tonneson has two wins against Staub this season.
Top seeds: Karl Waldron, Neptune (27-2); Steven Passarella, Washington Township (19-0)
Back points: Southern Regional's Zach Wilhelm is seeded fifth and will wrestle fourth-seeded Zach Hertling of Ocean Township in one of Region 6's most anticipated quarterfinals. Wilhelm placed in the state as a freshman and this season at the prestigious Beast of the East. Hertling finished third in the state last season as a freshman.
Keep an eye on: Egg Harbor Township's Shawn Bryant is seeded third in Region 8 and could make a run at a title. Bryant, the District 32 champ, has won 24 of his last 25 matches entering regions.
Top seeds: Brian Hamann, Jackson Memorial (29-3); Brandon Keller, Timber Creek (23-1)
Back points: Southern Regional's Jake Campana is seeded fifth in a brutal bracket in Region 6. Hamann finished fourth in the state at 126 pounds and second-seeded Richard Lewis of Toms River East fifth at 132 pounds. Campana has a rematch with Brick Township's Steve Cimmino in the quarters. Cimmino won a 5-1 decision in overtime against Campana on Jan. 19. Keller finished second in the state last season at 132 pounds.
Keep an eye on: Holy Spirit junior Brandon Bower is seeded third and looks to make his first trip to states at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Bower, the District 32 champion, wrestled with a torn meniscus in last season's Region 8 tournament and lost in the prelims.
Top seeds: B.J. Clagon, Toms River South (37-0); John Vanbrill, Clearview Regional (34-0)
Back points: Southern Regional's Nick Racanelli is seeded ninth in Region 6 and has the unenviable task of wrestling Clagon in the quarterfinals. Clagon is a defending state champion and three-time state placewinner. Clagon beat Racanelli 16-6 in the District 24 final for his 78th straight win.
Keep an eye on: Absegami's Jack Willette is seeded third in Region 8. Willette fell one match short of qualifying for states last season, losing a 5-2 decision in the third-fourth place consolation match.
Top seeds: Brett Donner, Wall Township (30-1); Ed Lenkowski, Clearview Regional (34-0)
Back points: Middle Township District 32 champ John Mallett is seeded seventh in Region 8 and will open with second-seeded Dom Ruggierrio of Timber Creek in the quarters.
Keep an eye on: Southern Regional's Chris Serpico is seeded sixth in Region 6 and will open with third-seeded Jackson Liberty in the quarters.
Top seeds: Dan Wojtaszek, Brick Township (29-3); Bryce Shade, Timber Creek (29-2)
Back points: Atlantic City's Cesar Balmaceda is seeded third and is trying to become the first Atlantic City wrestler to qualify for states since at least the 1970s.
Keep an eye on: Southern Regional's Gerardo Jorge will have a rematch of Saturday's dramatic District 32 final with Toms River South's Antrez Clagon. Jorge won a 2-1 decision against Clagon in triple overtime rideout.
Top seeds: Tyler Richardson, Brick Memorial (30-3); Dylan Dobzanski, Delsea Regional (34-0)
Back points: St. Augustine Prep District 32 champ Tyler Sentman, St. Joseph District 30 champ C.J. LaFragola and Ocean City District 32 runner-up Cooper Gallagher are seeded third, fourth and fifth, respectively, and will all fight for a spot in the top three to qualify for states.
Keep an eye on: Lacey Township's Luke Fernandez is seeded fourth in Region 6 and will look to give the Lions a region champ for the second straight season (Lex Knapp in 2012). Barnegat's Ryan Kirk will wrestle Brick Memorial's Tyler Richardson, the No. 1 seed in Region 6, in the quarterfinals.
Top seeds: Nick Zak, Jackson Liberty (32-0); David Williams, Hammonton (35-0)
Back points: Williams looks to defend his Region 8 title. He brings a perfect 35-0 record into regions and is one of just three unbeaten area wrestlers remaining. Lower Cape May's Frank Zeigler and St. Joseph's Roy Lucas are the others.
Keep an eye on: Zeigler and Oakcrest's John Benard are seeded fourth and fifth, respectively, and will meet in today's quarterfinals. Zeigler won a 3-1 decision against Benard in the District 32 final on Saturday.
Top seeds: Matt Moore, Brick Memorial (28-0); Rory Bonner, West Deptford (29-0)
Back points: Millville's Ed Shockley and Lower Cape May's Cory Damiana are seeded second and third, respectively, and could face off in the semifinals. Shockley is looking for his first trip to states. Damiana was a runner-up in the region last season and will look for a return trip.
Keep an eye on: Cedar Creek's Tommy Rheault came through with a dramatic double-overtime pin in the Region 8 prelims and will wrestle Bonner in the quarters. Bonner finished fifth in the state last season at 182.
Top seeds: Tyler Poling, Brick Memorial (20-5); Bryan Dobzanski, Delsea Regional (35-0)
Back points: Egg Harbor Township's Nigel Toussaint is seeded second in Region 8 and will wrestle Dobzanski in the finals if the seeds play out. Toussaint qualified for states last season in his first year as a varsity wrestler with a second-place finish in Region 8. Dobzanski finished third in the state last season.
Keep an eye on: Lacey Township's Pat Schinder is seeded second, Southern Regional's Jesse Bauta fifth and Barnegat's Matt Frigon sixth in a wide-open Region 6 bracket. Schinder, Bauta and Frigon all have the potential to challenge for the title.
Top seeds: John Appice, Manalapan (32-1); Roy Lucas, St. Joseph (34-0)
Back points: Lucas finished third in the state last season at 220 pounds and decided to stay at heavyweight this season.
Keep an eye on: St. Augustine Prep District 32 champ Tom Lynd and runner-up Ray Ellis of Holy Spirit are two of Lucas' top challengers. Lynd is seeded fifth and Ellis sixth. Appice finished seventh in the state last season.


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Kenneth Slater Collection
A conductor and cornetist, Kenneth Slater (1917-2005) was involved with numerous bands throughout his career. He performed with the "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and the United States Army Field Band, where he was the cornet soloist for nearly a decade. Later he became the director of the Almas Temple Band (Washington, DC) and Hagerstown Municipal Band (Maryland). In addition, Slater was also a charter member of the Shrine Bandmasters, a Past President of the Pennsylvania Bandmasters Association, and an active member of the American Bandmasters Association. The collection consists of correspondence, administrative records, programs and tour itineraries, military documents, books, newsletters, articles, newspaper clippings, scores: published and manuscript, photographs, regalia, and other memorabilia related to Slater's career; the ensembles with which he was involved; and the colleagues with whom he had close relationships including Merle Evans, Joseph Losh, Leonard Smith, and his father, George H. Slater.
Important Information for Users of the Collection
The collection is open for research use.
Kenneth Slater Collection, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/3002
Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Contact the curator for an appointment: http://www.lib.umd.edu/scpa/contact
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Is Gulf Oil Sitting on the Ocean Floor?, ABC News, September 13, 2010:
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[Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Georgia, Samantha Joye] says they found a field of oil two inches thick, spreading as far as 70 miles from wellhead:
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"There's nothing living in these cores except bacteria. I've yet to see a living shrimp, a living worm, nothing."


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Salon to offer district employees free haircuts
Kut Haus Salon, 116 E. Badillo St., Covina, will be offering free haircuts, shampoo and styling for school district employees beginning May 6 through July 18 as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Employees from any school district in the San Gabriel Valley can receive the free services Tuesdays through Fridays with valid proof of employment. Appointments are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 626-938-9116.
Cinco de Mayo event planned for today
The city of South El Monte invited the community to join in at a Cinco de Mayo celebration today.
The fiesta will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave., city officials said in a written statement.
The event will include food booths, crafts, free games, a boxing show and live mariachi at 7 p.m., organizers said.
For more information, contact the South El Monte Community Services Department at 626-579-2043.
Pancake breakfast scheduled
The South Hills Kiwanis Club will be having its annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon May 10 at Heritage Plaza, Citrus Avenue and San Bernardino Road, Covina.
Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the event.
The event will be held rain or shine.
For more information, go to www.southhillskiwanis.org.
Mariachi concert to benefit program
The Azusa Unified School District will hold its eighth annual Mariachi Benefit Concert at 6 p.m. May 16 at the Gladstone High School gym, 1340 N. Enid Ave., Covina.
Proceeds will support the district's after-school mariachi program.
The show will feature Mariachi de Azusa students, Mariachi Camino Real, Ballet Folklorico Raices and Danzantes de Mountain View.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5–18. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Barbacoa, beans and rice dinners will be sold before and during the concert. Tickets can be purchased at the door for cash only or in advance by check at the Azusa District Office, 546 S. Citrus Ave., Azusa.
For more information or tickets, call 626-858-6182.
— From staff reports