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Good morning and greetings, NFL playoff fans. It's been a week of chilly mornings and clear skies here on the central coast so we'll have to journey (or is it Foreigner?) back to December of 2008 for today's photo highlights. But before we hit the North Coast, for a little taste of politics, let's head to our nation's capital. "Barack Obama's daughters started at their new school in Washington, DC. Yeah, their teachers are really impressed and said that both girls are already reading well above President Bush's level." And earlier this week, Obama met with all three living ex-Presidents and one current brain dead President. Thank you, Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. I'm going to miss our Commander in Chief. Our as the bumper sticker says, "Somewhere in Texas a village is missing its Idiot."
Within ten miles of my lovely abode on the upper westside lie many spectacular North Coast beaches. We're talking Wilder Ranch, Laguna Creek, Panther Beach, Bonny Dune, Shark's Tooth and Davenport Beach, among others. But my personal favorite is Four Mile Beach, which according to the way the Black Crowes fly, is just four miles up the coast. As I mentioned in this blog before, it's a beautiful feeling pulling off of Highway 1 and being the only car in the lot. As Dave Mason would say, "Alone, Together."
I then hop out of my car and sprint like Usain Bolt to the railroad tracks where I always stop to take a couple shots and perhaps score a few brussel spouts that have swan dived off the passing trucks. You can see two of the tracks of my dreams moments in today's photo display. The cloud cover on these two mornings was thicker than the swarm of golden raisins I add to my morning oatmeal which created a pleasant backdrop to highlight the always present groups of gulls that like to party at Four Mile.
But my favorite shot from this December cloud conference would be the first photo. The reflection of the clouds in the stream the feeds into the very surfable Pacific really works for me. Back in 2004 I saw a photograph of a sunrise by the now deceased photographer Galen Rowell. The sky was on fire and it was reflected in a lake in a mountain setting. When I saw that picture I said to myself, "This is what I want to do" and since than have always been fascinated by the reflection action. I believe I nailed it in this photo. Then again, I voted for Mondale.
What would be a blog without some jokes? Once again the credits go to my favorite son Jason. Two women were arguing over whose dog was smarter. The first woman said, "My dog is so smart that every morning he waits for the paper boy to arrive, then he takes the paper from the letterbox and brings it to me." The second woman said, "I know." "How do you know?" asked the first woman. The second woman said, "My dog told me."
This next one is a little long but definitely worth it. A man was passing a pet shop when he saw a talking monkey advertised for sale. He was so impressed by its vocabulary that he bought it on the spot. That evening he took it to his local bar and bet everyone ten dollars that the monkey could talk. A dozen people accepted the challenge but despite the new owner's coaxing, the monkey refused to say a word and the man had to pay up. When he got home, the man was puzzled to hear the monkey chatting away merrily.
The next evening the man returned to the bar and bet everyone twenty dollars that the monkey could talk. Again there were plenty of takers, but to the man's anger, the monkey remained silent. After paying up, the man took the monkey outside. "I'm taking you back to the shop, " he screamed. "You're a complete waste of money." "Chill out," said the monkey. "Think about the odds we'll get tomorrow."
That's the end of our programming for today. And the dream is over for the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants as Eli Manning and the Giant offense put on a pathetic display in the Meadowlands yesterday as they lost to the Eagles. I'm not a big Philadelphia fan but I do love their cream cheese. Shot that beautiful full moon rising on Saturday night that we'll check out in our next blog. So until then, enjoy the magic that comes from living along the edge of the contintent and able being to see, hear and experience NBA basketball. We'll catch you in the lockeroom. Aloha and later, LeBron James lovers.


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A third-generation venture capitalist and entrepreneur shared his vision of online crowdfunding and seed investing to members of SCV Startup on Monday night.
Adam Draper is the son of venture capitalist Tim Draper and grandson to William Draper, who is known for starting the venture capital industry for the tech sector. Both Tim Draper and William Draper were founding investors in Skype and William initially funded Hotmail.
Adam Draper has followed in his family's footsteps by launching BoostFunder, a crowdfunding website for accredited investors only.
As this month's guest speaker for the local tech startup mentoring group, Adam talked about the evolution of investing and how startups can successfully get money from investors in the seed stage.
Between the venture capitalist era founded by his grandfather to now, the investing culture has shifted from individual to club to network to online network, Adam said. He hopes that seed funding will exist almost completely online within five years, so that investors and startups globally can get connected, as opposed to startups having to rely on time-consuming in-person efforts that sometimes just depends on who you know.
"I want to be the next setup in that evolution," Adam Draper said of BoostFunder, which calls itself "The Startup Marketplace" on its website.
"No startups actually know how to raise capital because there's no right way to do it," Adam Draper explained to the group. "I thought there had to be a way to make the process easier. … it's so difficult (for entrepreneurs) to round up all these investors."
Adam Draper has been on both sides of investing and whether online or in-person, he said the main factors in getting seed money from investors are getting them to like you as a person and getting them to look at your product and wish they had thought of it.
"Investing is an emotional decision in seed stage," he said. "But if you convince one investor, you'll get 10 percent of the group, be it in a board room with a VC network or online in a website like his BoostFunder.
BoostFunder launched just six weeks ago, with more than 100 startups posted and about $400,000 already pledged from investors and Adam Draper hopes the focus of the website will eventually turn to university-owned incubators helping to raise capital for its resident startups.
Beyond BoostFunder, Adam Draper also started a company called Xpert Financial in 2008 to create a private stock exchange for companies. He left it to focus on BoostFunder.
The successful startups are the ones who realize they aren't going to become a Facebook or Google anytime soon, even with a successful fundraising campaign.
"You have to love it enough that you have to think you'll be there still in 10 years," he said. "You'll have to make it your life mission."
For more information about SCV Startup go to www.meetup.com/SCV-Startup.

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Farming is a tough, wonderful business - just ask any of us involved. We curse the weather, yet enjoy every sunrise and sunset. We work in close contact with our families which is both wonderful and tough. We are affected by global activities beyond our control yet relish the opportunity to nourish the world and take care of our planet...and yet, we wouldn't have it any other way! We are proud of what we do!
Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program (OYF) is a unique program designed to recognize farmers and farm couples who exemplify excellence in their profession. The program is open to farmers or couples who derive at least two-thirds of their income from farming operations.
Congratulations to 2016 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers Dan and Chelsea Erlandson, Spring Creek Garden Ltd., of Outlook, SK. They are pictured here receiving the award from Charter Sponsor FCC, Darren Howden, SVP Prairie Sales Area. The Erlandsons will travel to Niagara Falls, ON in November where the 6 other regions compete at the National Event of Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program.
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Learn how to participate or nominate a young farmer.
The Saskatchewan Region of the OYF is one of seven regional programs. Each region holds an event where local nominees are judged on specific criteria. Saskatchewan will host their regional event in June 2017. All regional winners represent their areas at an annual national event where they compete to be named Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers. See our alumni for all our past regional and national winners.


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This year, the Central City Opera House built from the proceeds of the Gold Rush, restored during the Great Depression and now the nations fifth-oldest operating opera house turns 130, and it still feels pretty. Leonard Bernsteins West Side Story opens with a sold-out performance tonight and continues through August 9. Also tonight, at the next-door Teller House, catch a tradition over seventy years in the making as the Yellow Rose Ball ushers in the beginning of the Operas summer festival season. Tickets for the ball, which gets under way at 5 p.m., are $255, but those who cant make it can still enjoy waltzing in the street by the Central City Opera Flower Girls.
The Jets and the Sharks start rumbling at 8 p.m.; West Side Story tickets are $50, $75 and $95 and are available at www.centralcityopera.org or 303-292-6700. The Opera House is at 124 Eureka Street in Central City.
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text: Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Kidney stonesKidney stonesKidney stones form in your kidneys. As stones move into your ureters — the thin tubes that allow urine to pass from your kidneys to your bladder — signs and symptoms can result. Signs and symptoms of kidney stones can include severe pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and blood in your urine. Female urinary systemFemale urinary systemYour urinary system — which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra — removes waste from your body through urine. Your kidneys, located in the rear portion of your upper abdomen, produce urine by filtering waste and fluid from your blood. Male urinary systemMale urinary systemYour urinary system — which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra — removes waste from your body through urine. Your kidneys, located in the rear portion of your upper abdomen, produce urine by filtering waste and fluid from your blood. Kidney stones (renal lithiasis, nephrolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together. Passing kidney stones can be quite painful, but the stones usually cause no permanent damage if they're recognized in a timely fashion. Depending on your situation, you may need nothing more than to take pain medication and drink lots of water to pass a kidney stone. In other instances — for example, if stones become lodged in the urinary tract, are associated with a urinary infection or cause complications — surgery may be needed. Your doctor may recommend preventive treatment to reduce your risk of recurrent kidney stones if you're at increased risk of developing them again. Kidney stone care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causes May 18, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Goldman L, et al., eds. Nephrolithiasis. In: Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2016. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 21, 2017. Kidney stones. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-stones. Accessed Jan. 21, 2017. McKean SC, et al. Kidney stones. In: Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine. New York, N.Y: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2012. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed Jan. 21, 2017. What are kidney stones? American Urological Association. http://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/kidney-stones. Accessed Jan. 21, 2017. Kidney stone treatment: Shock wave lithotripsy. https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/kidneystones_shockwave. Accessed Jan. 21, 2017. Pearle MS, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. The Journal of Urology. 2014;192:316. Melmed S, et al. Kidney stones. In: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2011. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 21, 2017. Brown A. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Oct. 13, 2016. Humphries MR (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 25, 2017. RelatedPreventing Kidney StonesHigh-protein dietsSymptom CheckerIntravenous pyelogramComputerized tomography (CT) urogramCT scanUltrasoundBack painUrine colorFrequent urinationPainful urination (dysuria)Nausea and vomiting Kidney stonesOverviewSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentRequest an appointmentDiagnosisTreatmentDepartments & specialtiesExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insurancePreparing for your appointmentMore aboutIn-DepthExpert AnswersMultimediaResourcesNews from Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Store Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Last Diet You'll Ever NeedNEW! Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative MedicineStop Osteoporosis in its TracksMayo Clinic Health LetterThe Mayo Clinic Diet Book Diagnosis & treatmentRequest an appointmentDiagnosisTreatmentDepartments & specialtiesExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insurancePreparing for your appointment CON-20253616 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Kidney stones


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The fate of sought-after right-hander Masahiro Tanaka could be clarified as early as next week, the president of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles said Wednesday.
Tanaka, who went 24-0 this season and was the Pacific League's MVP, has expressed a desire to play in the majors, and the club has said it will consider his wishes. But the agreement in principle on a new posting system that caps posting fees to Nippon Professional Baseball teams at $20 million has muddied the waters.
Speaking at Major League Baseball's winter meetings, Eagles president Yozo Tachibana said he could meet with his ace as early as next Monday and hear what the pitcher has to say.
"As far as our side is concerned, he is a valuable pitcher," said Tachibana, who will be at the meetings until Thursday. "I will tell him that we want him to stay with us next season."
"Some have expressed the opinion that it (the $20 million posting fee limit) is low, but the system is what it is and I think we have no choice but to accept it."
After hearing reports in the American media that Eagles owner Hiroshi Mikitani would not approve Tanaka's transfer, Tachibana said, "This is not for the owner and I to decide. It is a decision the company must make."
Prior to the current revision of the posting system and due to a scarcity of free agent pitchers on the market this winter, Tanaka was widely expected to attract the highest posting bid in history.
The previous mark was the $51.7 million posted by the Texas Rangers for pitcher Yu Darvish's rights last winter. That figure surpassed the $51.1 million bid by the Boston Red Sox to negotiate with Daisuke Matsuzaka in 2006.
If Tanaka is posted under the pending agreement, every team that agrees to the posting fee asked by the Eagles (up to $20 million) will be able to negotiate with the pitcher.


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Howdy, friends! It's going to be tough, but I'm really trying to be positive today. It's supposed to be the coldest day of the year here in Texas (low of 18 and yes, I know that doesn't even begin to compare to what my northern friends are experiencing) and after a two week winter break, it's back to work for me. So, I'm linking up with The Healthy Diva to bring you all of the little things getting me through a less than fun Monday.
Marvelous is having brand new riding boots to wear back to work!!! Still doesn't make it okay I have to go back to work, though….
Marvelous is Landslide! This is an oldie, but I love this song so much and the version by Smashing Pumpkins just might be my favorite. This came on yesterday while I was enjoying my last quiet morning; (my favorite time) drinking coffee and listening to satellite radio…. the 90's.
Marvelous is getting the house ready to sell…. one step at a time. Out with the pink and in with a little more mature bedroom! Alexis and Brad spent a good part of Monday painting her bedroom.
Marvelous is a mani/pedi! Taking off the holiday sparkle and going with a dark winter blue. Something different!
Marvelous is homemade granola bars for the kids' after-school snacks. With M&M's! Recipe will be up on the blog later this week.
Marvelous is signing up for the Conscious Cleanse and getting ready to healthify life a little more, after the holiday splurging and those granola bars above. I'm more than ready to renew and refresh with this "real food" detox.
Marvelous is Albion Fit. Love this brand! They have such cute, comfortable and flirty fitness and active wear. They contacted me with the opportunity to review the Retreat Tee and host a giveaway, so that one of my lucky readers could also experience the awesomeness of Albion Fit with a $50 gift card.
You can dress the tee up or down and of course, I love the thumb holes. The shirt is so comfy. Not only does it make a great shirt for going out, but it's also comfy enough for sleep or fitness. Head on over to the Albion Fit website and checkout all of the loveliness! {Scroll to the bottom of the post for the giveaway.}
Marvelous is a new season of Bachelor!
Something to think about….
What is marvelous in your life today?
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American singer Jennifer Lopez has said that her split and divorce from salsa star Marc Anthony made her realise that she had to "love [herself] a little bit more".
The celebrity couple married in 2004 but subsequently separated in 2011, with Anthony finally filing for divorce in April 2012.
Lopez, who performed at last Thursday's opening ceremony at the World Cup, told the Los Angeles Times: "These last four years, I felt like I really had to look at myself.
"One of the things I realised was I had to love myself a little bit more. That was a huge lesson for me.
"My kids [she and Anthony had twins in 2008] taught me that. They teach you a sort of unconditional kind of love and what it should feel like. It's very selfless and pure."
The 44-year-old added that the split was part of the inspiration for new record AKA, her first album in three years.
"The breakup [of my marriage] just made me go make some real realisations about myself," she said.


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Officials ponder school options
4th veto of project throws out plans
Officials are considering their next move toward replacing the town's aging elementary school, now that Carver has become the first community to be officially bumped off the state's priority list for school construction funding.
Supporters of a $45 million elementary school building were helpless to provide evidence of local support for the project by a July 1 deadline after a slim majority of town voters rejected it at the annual town election this spring. The Massachusetts School Building Authority had pledged to pay more than 56 percent of the project's cost if voters backed it at the polls by that date.
After April's defeat at the polls - the third time the project had lost a vote - its backers rallied for a last chance. School Committee members and local parents turned up for a selectmen's meeting at the end of May and made the case for a special election to raise taxes for the project before July 1.
They said the town's two adjacent elementary buildings are continuing to deteriorate. They said a serious problem in either building could mean double sessions for students. They said the state rated Carver Elementary School the 23d worst building out of 460 studied. They said postponing action on a new school would cost the town money because the shelf life of a feasibility study was running out.
They also might have said, as Superintendent Elizabeth Sorrell recalled last week, that the day on which the school question lost by 26 votes in a low turnout was "a horrendous day with torrential rain.'' It was at the end of school vacation week and the day before Easter.
Three of the board's five members were persuaded, but calling a special election requires a supermajority of four votes. The measure failed to get the fourth vote, and the deadline passed without a last hurrah at the polls.
Town leaders say they're frustrated over the loss of state funding and the absence of a plan to get a new school built. Even the selectman who cast the deciding vote against the special election, recently elected John Franey, said last week, "We have to build it. There's no doubt about it.''
Franey, also town tax collector and treasurer, was elected in the vote that defeated the school question, by an even narrower margin - 7 votes. Though the school is needed, he said, the problem is finding funding other than raising the town's share through an override.
An override question just two months after voters repudiated a nonbinding resolution favoring the project was "too soon,'' he said. "It's just pushing to have vote after vote. We voted three times, it failed three times. Then there's the economy. What with people struggling with jobs, I just don't think the appetite is there.''
Even strong supporters of the current plan, which calls for preserving the steel framework and some brick walls of the current school in a new structure, may lack the appetite to push for a new start for the project. The town can begin the process of reapplying for state funding after Jan. 1, but that may be too soon after supporters saw five years of planning work and local outreach go by the boards. A new application for state funding would probably earn the town a place in line, though not the priority it had, Sorrel said.
"Currently we have to step back and let's assess where we are,'' Sorrell said.
She said school officials held more than a score of public meetings to explain the project, but none drew more than 50 people, and proponents had trouble reaching the whole town in a community without a dominant medium. Carver has fewer local cable TV subscribers than most communities, she said.
The proposal was estimated to cost the average taxpayer $100 more in taxes each year, and mobile home park residents only $24 more, she said.
"I understand people are hard up,'' Sorrel said. "But they turned down $27 million. . . . As citizens, we have failed to get the voting public to come out to vote.''
State funders also said reassessment is called for.
"The next step for them is to decide how much they can afford to spend and what they can get the community to support financially and educationally,'' said Carrie Sullivan, a spokeswoman for the school building authority.
Franey said he sees possibilities that might provide a funding source for a new elementary school in a few years. The Legislature is mulling changes in its formula for aid to education that might benefit Carver; new money could be dedicated to paying for the school. And the town has begun to build a new "pot of money'' for building projects by making deposits each year. This year the amount was $60,000.
In the meantime Carver students and teachers are facing another year in worn-out buildings and officials are keeping their fingers crossed. If the outmoded heating system in the elementary school's front building - which houses 300 students - fails, it would mean double sessions in the back building, Sorrell said. If the back building, which houses 700, loses heat, its students can't fit in the front building. That would mean double sessions at the high school.
"Every day I just hope that nothing bad happens,'' she said.
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Cape Town - Loud bangs echoed through the city, sending marchers ducking and running for side roads and alleyways. As quickly as it began, an illegal service delivery protest that threatened to charge through the CBD was ended in a flurry of blue lights, revving motors and exploding stun grenades.
With scenes of the October protests still fresh in the minds of Capetonians, when Ses'khona People's Rights Movement marchers tore through St George's Mall, looting shops and stalls, the pressure was on police, traffic and city officials to contain any potential sequel on Thursday.
The march was declared illegal after the city denied the Ses'khona People's Rights Movement a permit to protest in the city this week. The march was intended to draw attention to a lack of suitable housing.
It started at about 10am as hundreds of marchers gathered at the Woodstock railway station.
As the protesters began to filter from carriages, urgent e-mails were sent out to local businesses, warning their employees to shut up shop and stay indoors.
"Take caution and avoid protesters," read an e-mail sent to businesses in the city centre.
On St George's Mall, where most street vendors lost almost everything in October, stalls were folded up and carried away in a clatter and shuffle of metal poles and cardboard boxes.
But one vendor, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the Cape Argus he refused to give in to the protesters – even though he lost R20 000 to looters last year. "It's the police's job to protect me, so why must I move?"
While the city was ready for a potential siege, protesters had already been halted in their tracks. As they emerged from Woodstock station they were met by a fleet of police cars and riot vans.
A stand-off ensued as officers demanded the protesters turn back.
The deadlock was eventually broken when police used a water cannon and a trio of stun grenades to disperse the crowds.
But by this time some marchers had already moved away from the main group and were heading into town along Nelson Mandela Boulevard.
Vuyokazi Ncinane, one of the organisers, said the intention was to stage a peaceful march. But, as the protesters moved down the road, the dry grass of an empty field in District Six was set alight.
There were also reports of marchers looting shops and stalls.
"We were provoked by the police," said Ncinane defending her protesters' actions.
The black smoke billowed behind them as they sang and danced, almost chasing the traffic in front of them.
Once in the city, the protesters moved through the Grand Parade and then towards Adderley Street.
The intention was to reach the provincial legislature, but when they charged towards St George's Mall their chants were drowned out by sirens as police rushed to intercept them.
Two stun grenades saw the crowd thin out to just a band of around 50 stragglers, who stood toyi-toying on the corner of Wale and Adderley streets. But when an officer advanced on the group, threatening to throw another grenade, the last protesters scattered.
Police using vehicles, ranging from vans to motorcycles and quad bikes, forcefully herded the protesters back to the Cape Town railway station.
Ncinane said the way they were treated by police was unacceptable.
"We left because of the way they were dealing with us. It was unsafe, it was dangerous. They could've hurt us… We came here to conduct a peaceful protest and they came out to provoke us."
The City of Cape Town declined a permit for the march after police indicated it could result in disruptions to traffic, injuries to people and damage to property.
Ncinane said: "What they did is illegal. We want an answer from Helen Zille on our demands for more land. It was the same question that was asked in October and still we are sitting without answers.
"Until we hear from her, we will protest every day." Ncinane said Ses'khona was operating under a new leadership.
She claimed the movement's leaders, Loyiso Nkohla and Andile Lili, who have been disciplined by the ANC for conducting marches without the party's consent and are prohibited from taking part in illegal marches as part of their bail conditions relating to a pending case against them, had played no part in the organisation of Thursday's march.
Police arrested 12 protesters in connection with the march. Police spokesman Captain FC van Wyk said they would appear at the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on charges relating to the Illegal Gatherings Act.
In contrast to October's chaotic march, where storefronts were smashed, bins overturned and trees uprooted and ripped apart, Van Wyk said there wasn't any damage to property during the short-lived march.
Metro EMS said no injuries were reported.
"Police will remain in the Cape Town CBD and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of the community," said Van Wyk.
"The situation is calm and under control at this stage."
Mayoral committee member for safety and security, JP Smith, said authorities had managed the situation well. But the real answer to battling Ses'khona's illegal and often violent protests would be to prosecute its members.
"There have not been any successful prosecutions yet, it is something we are working on.
"Once we get a few of these guys to pay over the taxpayers' money we have had to use to repair the damage they have caused, then the next guy might think twice about doing the same thing."
He said the city would continue to deny Ses'khona's requests to march in the city.
"We will not give hooligans with a bad track record a permit. It makes us liable and puts people in danger."
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by Royce King
Here are three players you can drop in leagues without an injured reserved (IR) slot.
Andrei Kirilenko, F, Brooklyn: Kirilenko is a name you know without a game you can trust. He is a 12-year veteran with only one season of 82 games to his credit. Currently playing for the Nets, Kirilenko receives an average of 13.3 minutes per game (mpg) with a yield of six points and three rebounds. Clearly, this does nothing to move the arrow of value in an upward direction. You can win without him. So, keep it moving, nothing to see here.
Steve Nash, G, Lakers: Nash was an elite Fantasy point guard for at least a decade. However, that time has come and gone. In my opinion, Nash should have retired after the 2011-12 season as a Phoenix Suns legend. Nash, now has 18 years in the league and will soon be age 40 on February 7, 2014. Can you see where this is going? The fat lady is singing… seven points and five assists, while shooting 26 percent from the field in 23 minutes… means you should retire Steve Nash in Fantasy basketball, even if the NBA won't.
JaVale McGee, C, Denver: McGee is a six-year pro at age 25, whose raw talent and athleticism keep hope alive for owners wanting rebounds and blocks. Unfortunately, McGee has a stress fracture in his left tibia and will be out indefinitely, pending further evaluation. Can you say, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick." He wasn't exactly fulfilling any expectations playing 16 minutes per game prior to injury. The final say on this matter is easy. Get well soon, but on the waiver wire. See ya!
Steve Blake, G, Lakers: Blake leads the Lakers in assists per game (apg), 3-pointers made per game (3pm), and minutes per game (mpg). With Steve Nash out, adding a savvy Blake will provide a nice boost in points, assists, and threes.
Kyle Korver, G, Atlanta: Korver is shooting almost 60 percent from the field while contributing statistically across the board in Fantasy. He is showing no signs of slowing and at this pace a career year is probable.
Shawn Marion, F, Dallas: Marion was once a Top 3 Fantasy player on a yearly basis. While those days have surely passed, Marion is a silent assassin who does enough to take out an opponent. His graceful aging and consistent production keep veteran Fantasy owners at the top of multiple leagues.
Markieff Morris, F, Phoenix: Morris may be your only chance at obtaining a 20 points per game scorer off of waivers. Absolutely on fire and burning up the charts, it would be a mistake to disregard him due to the Suns two game schedule this week.
Miles Plumlee, C, Phoenix: Plumlee is priority number one if you are in need of blocks. His 2.3 blocks per game rank among the top five in the NBA. Add 50 percent shooting, a double-double season average of points and rebounds along with 31 minutes per game and you have a "winning" waiver wire addition.
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Multi-Lib from Pure-64
Is it possible to create a multi-lib system from a pure-64 system?
Or do I need a multi-lib system to start with?
Or how about from a pure-32 system? Although I guess that should be harder than from pure-64, as the 64-bit stuff can't be run on that system.
I just tried welding stuff together by copying some essential stuff from the 32-bit version of my distro into the 64-bit version, and with a lot of tinkering I actually managed to get an executable, but then I got an error when I tried to actually execute it.
So, any advice would be good, especially if I need a multi-lib system to start with or not.
What are you trying to do?
Your distro should have 32-bit compatability libraries available for you to install.
No, it doesn't.
I have two versions of my distro. One is 32-bit and the other is 64-bit. There is no multi-lib.
I have been thinking to add the possibility of a multi-lib install to the 64-bit version, but for that I guess I'll have quite a bit of work to do.
The whole thing is LFS-based, but with several adjustments here and there.
So you're not running Fedora? You need to say exactly what you're running, and what you're trying to do.
Well, my PC and my notebook run Fedora. But I am working on my own distro based on LFS, called EasyLFS.
Thus far, as said, I have both a version for 32-bit and 64-bit, but would like to have multi-lib on the 64-bit version.
I never tried LFS, but a quick google of Multilib and LFS leads to many pages that tend to focus you toward
I'm sure you could follow the example of some other Multilib distribution and do it yourself, but since there is a guide for making your own from LFS, you ought to look at it.
There is a standard approach to x86_64 multilib in RedHat based distributions and a different basic approach in Debian based distributions. I don't know if there are third ways out there (the main RedHat vs. Debian difference in x86_64 multilib approach is pretty fundamentally a two way choice). So if you copy another distribution, be at least aware of which side of that divide you are sitting on.
If you are making your own distro, unless you have wide distribution planned, it's seems better to just do everything in 64 bit. It may be better that if you have a select few programs that use 32 bit only (e.g. programs with assembly language) then you figure out how to run only those programs on your 64 bit platform. Multi Lib is nasty business especially for the end user that may want to compile software you don't offer.
At home I use 64bit Mepis, which is based on Debian and does x86_64 multi lib the Debian way. I download source project and just use their ordinary build and install scripts, even projects that were not tested on any 64 bit or multi lib platform by their developers. That process acts exactly as it would in a pure 64bit distribution. Some projects just work. Some projects need minor edits to their build or source code because something is wrong with them in 64bit. None of those edits are required because Mepis is multi lib. All of those same edits would be required in a pure 64 bit distribution.
I also have downloaded and installed 32bit binary packages, which the Debian multi lib approach makes harder, but not too hard once you learn how.
I also have downloaded source and built 32 bit binaries. The Debian approach to multi lib makes that even harder. I wouldn't know how to do that for any complicated package.
At work I use both 32bit and 64bit Centos. But someone working for me does all the installation of packages. As I understand it, the RedHat approach to multi lib (compared to Debian), makes it easier to install 32bit binaries on a 64bit Centos, but makes it harder to build 64bit binaries from source.
The person installing packages for those systems usually gets lost installing pre built binaries even for 64bit packages, usually because we need the binaries from that program's own web site rather than the older version from Centos (so the dependencies get tricky). So he downloads almost all packages as source and builds 64bit binaries. He always needs to change the build or install scripting (makefiles or whatever other form it is in) to fit the Centos multi lib approach, but never has much trouble with those changes.
We haven't had any need for 32bit binaries on the 64bit Centos systems. When we do occasional testing of 32bit binaries on the 64bit Centos systems, we just network mount the directories from our 32bit Centos systems. But I think actually installing 32bit packages on 64bit Centos would be easier than on 64bit Mepis if we ever wanted to.
I guess I'll have to dig deeper into CLFS to check out how it's been done.
Anybody here done a multi-lib CLFS?
One question remains, do I need a multi-lib system to build a multi-lib system or can I build one from a pure-64 system?
One reason why I'd like to have a multi-lib system is that I'd like to offer the same software to 32- and 64-bit users. Currently that's not possible as Grub doesn't want to compile on 64-bit.
Okay, I'm trying it now.
I use my 64-bit LiveCD and will try to compile a multi-lib system roughly following the CLFS-instructions.
If that works I'll have to see how I can cut this down to integrate it into my system and the scripts that create it.
Just to let you folks know, and if anybody ever is looking for it, here's the latest info.
As said I was, or actually still am, trying to build a multi-lib system.
I was unsure if this may be possible from a pure 64-bit system, but from what I can see so far it is, as I have just finished compiling GLibC for 32- and 64-bit.
So, things are progressing and I'll have to see where this takes me, and how I might be able to plug this into the current installation-process. But that's something for later on...
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Earnhardt eager to leave frustration behind
April 11, 2013, David Caraviello, NASCAR.com
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. couldn't wait to get to Texas Motor Speedway, and his eagerness had nothing to do with how well he typically runs on the big track in the Lone Star State.
No, that anticipation level was directly related to his performance last weekend at Martinsville Speedway, the first real bobble in what has otherwise been an extremely steady early season for Earnhardt and his No. 88 team. He entered that race as the Sprint Cup Series points leader, and the only driver on the circuit to have recorded top-10s in every start to that point. He left after a problematic 24th-place finish that he stewed over until arriving Thursday morning in Fort Worth.
"Everybody handles that kind of stuff differently. I really didn't get over that run last week until we touched down today at Texas. I wanted to get to the race track as soon as I could, just to get that behind me and put a good result on the board and just forget about that run. You can't really do that until you get to the race track," Earnhardt said behind his hauler.
"I would have done the same thing Jimmie did leading the race."
-- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
"Steve's got kids -- those kids seem to get you over things like that a little faster," he added, referring to crew chief Steve Letarte. "You get home and you see what they're doing and get involved in their lives and kind of forget about all the bad things happening in your life. I did spend some time with my nephew this week, so that helped out a little bit. But everybody handles it differently. It's hard for me to get over stuff like that, and it takes until I can get to the race track and redeem myself, really, to be able to get over it."
The frustration is understandable, particularly given that much of the damage was self-inflicted. Although Earnhardt was involved in a scrape with Danica Patrick and wound up two laps down to race winner and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, he said the problems all started with a loose bolt in the track bar that left the No. 88 car too tight to drive.
"The track bar came loose on the left side and was moving all over the place," Earnhardt said. "We had what Steve labeled as an improper installation. There's a key in the back that holds the sway bar in place on the mount, and that key came out and got turned, so when they tightened the sway bar up in the morning, the key wasn't in place to hold the sway bar tight, and the bolt was able to back out rather easily with just the general forces that it sees in the corners laterally and with all the loads. It came loose and it dropped down, and when you move the track bar down it really, really tightens the car up. … It moved an inch, which is a big, big, major change, and it really affected the handling of the car. The car just wasn't driving very well, especially at the end of the race."
The problem manifested itself most clearly late in the race, when contact with Patrick caused Earnhardt to spin. But Earnhardt knew it was only a matter of time. "I'm surprised I didn't get run over sooner," he said. Johnson put him a lap down, leading some spectators to wonder if his teammate should have tried to cut him a break --- which Earnhardt said simply wasn't feasible.
"Jimmie couldn't slow down. You slow down, the guy behind you has the right to take your position. I lost a position to (Denny) Hamlin under caution at Phoenix, so I know all about that situation all too well. Jimmie, leading the race, couldn't take that chance," Earnhardt said.
"He did actually try to slow down, and I think he saw I had two left-side flat tires and it was pretty pointless of him to wait. If he stopped at all, the guys behind him would have been able to pass him for that position. He couldn't give up that opportunity or take that chance, take that risk. I would have done the same thing Jimmie did leading the race. I've got to think about my team, my car, what I'm trying to do. I don't think he did it out of spite or anything like that. I think he's just driving his race. We shouldn't have been back there in the first place and been in that position to be run over. But fortunately, it was just a bad day for us, and it just seemed to get worse. But he wasn't doing anything he's not supposed to be doing. The guy's leading the race, you know? He's got to take care of what he's doing. He's got to race to win."
Earnhardt, meanwhile, was left to get whatever he could out of a car that deteriorated as the event went on. Now his attention gratefully turns to Texas, which remains a special venue for a driver who earned his first premier-series victory here in 2000. Although he hasn't won on the 1.5-mile track since then, he has finished inside the top 10 in five of his last six starts.
This Texas race weekend opened with a test Thursday, so teams could collect data on Generation-6 cars making their first laps at the facility. But to Earnhardt, it was less a shakedown and more a step toward returning to Victory Lane here for the first time in 13 years.
"I'm not looking at this like a test," he said. "I'm looking at this like, this is us preparing for the race. … We're just going to work toward getting our car ready to race, and getting our car fast enough to try to win the race on Saturday night."
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Cheap All-Inclusive Romantic Getaways in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's reputation as a vacation spot originated in the early 1800s when the first resorts opened. Many couples visit the Pocono Mountains to enjoy the heart-shaped tubs and oversized champagne glasses in many of the lodging properties in the area. Properties across the state offer inexpensive all-inclusive getaway spots, especially for romance-seekers willing to think beyond the resorts.
Travel Agencies
Travel agencies offer packages in Pennsylvania catering to special interests. If your idea of a romantic getaway includes a round of golf, Genesis Golf Trips (pagolftrips.com) offers packages that include lodging and two rounds of golf for under $110 at time of publication. A quiet, intimate weekend in Pennsylvania Dutch country booked through Vacations Made Easy (vacationsmadeeasy.com) costs as little as $80 per person and includes lodging, an evening at the Amish Experience Theatre and a trip to Hersheypark (hersheypark.com).
Off-Peak Cabin Rental
Many of Pennsylvania's state parks offer rustic cabins at economical nightly rates between mid-August and mid-June. Promised Land State Park (dcnr.state.pa.us) on the Pocono Plateau rents log cabins with fireplaces for under $40 a night in the off-season, at time of publication. The cabins, tucked into the woods, offer access to secluded hiking and cross-country ski trails for free recreational activities. A market in nearby Greentown sells supplies for a romantic fireside dinner, and a bakery sells breakfast boxes filled with scones and muffins for breakfast-in-bed for you and your partner.
Economical Bed & Breakfast
The Captain's Watch Inn (thecaptainswatch.net) in Greensboro offers reasonable in-season rates and low off-season rates and packages. At time of publication, one-night stays during the high season were under $90. Rooms, some with fireplaces, overlook the Monongahela River and have private baths. The main floor has a library and two dining rooms where breakfast is served. The inn provides guests with canoes and bicycles free of charge for a romantic paddle or ride along the river. Located in a Greek Revival home in the Greensboro Historic District, the inn offers a gentlemen's pub with leather banquettes and a fireplace for a romantic dinner.
Tips and Tricks
Plan your romantic all-inclusive getaway for the off-season, typically mid-September to mid-May, except at ski resorts, when rates are lower and resorts offer special romance packages to lure guests. Some hotels offer midweek specials year-round. Check for coupons for discounts at the resort or at local attractions, and don't be afraid to negotiate for a better rate or for additional amenities. Ask the property if they can offer any flexibility in price if you don't intend to make use of all the facilities. If your intent is to stay close to your room, it probably won't matter what entertainment is included in the price.
- Pocono Record: The First Resorts
- Genesis Golf Trips
- Genesis Golf Trips: Pocono Mountains Golf Packages - October
- Vacations Made Easy: Lancaster Vacation Packages
- Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Promised Land State Park
- Cakes and Scones Bakery
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- The Captain's Watch Inn: Rates
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Thank you for your question. Hyperpigmentation after surgery is a natural response to inflammation in some, but not all people. Technically it is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Fortunately it is almost always temporary. However it can be reduced with skin bleaching agents, IPL or laser treatments in cases where it is prolonged.


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Nigerian Sea Pirates Killed ASP & 3 Marine Policemen In Port Harcourt Rivers State
June 24, 2015 – Nigerian Sea Pirates Killed Police ASP & 3 Marine Police Officers In Port Harcourt Rivers State
It was blood bath in Port Harcourt yesterday when some suspected Sea Pirates opened fire on police officers on patrol killing 4 out of 5.
According to police report, 24 sea pirates in four speed boats ambushed the men in uniform around 3pm on Tuesday very close to Abonnema Jetty in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
One of the policemen who survived the attack jumped into the deep river and swam to safety.
The attack was confirmed by Rivers State Police spokesperson, Kidaya Ahmad.
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How To Make Wool Dryer Balls (Video)
Learn how to make homemade wool dryer balls, that are 100 percent wool and will last for years, to help dry clothes faster and reduce static.
By Jessica Kellner
If you are trying to reduce the amount of chemicals in your home, your laundry room is a great place to start. Eliminate unnecessary toxins with homemade laundry detergents and naturally soften clothes with homemade wool dryer balls. These natural fabric softeners are simple to create—all you need is some wool yarn and a pair of pantyhose. While conventional fabric softener sheets can contain some really nasty chemicals, these dryer balls are 100 percent wool and they last for years. Use these homemade wool dryer balls to help clothes dry faster and reduce static. They even make a lovely, practical gift—wrap up a few wool dryer balls and package them with a bottle of your favorite essential oil for a heartfelt, handmade gift.
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Nothing feels as comforting and welcoming as a tidy, well-tended home. But a clean home isn't necessarily a healthy one. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that conventional cleaning products make a significant contribution to indoor air pollution. Clean your house from top to bottom with just seven simple ingredients: baking soda, distilled white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, salt, vegetable oil soap, washing soda and lemons. To save time and money, buy the ingredients in bulk and make your cleaners in advance.
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Hasbro announced all of their brands' official comic con presence today, and in addition to the past news we've mentioned, Hasbro has now announced the times for autograph signings relating to ponies. Tickets will be required and will be distributed at the Hasbro booth at 9 AM on Friday, July 12. The autograph sessions will be from 3-4 PM on Friday, July 12 and will feature Tabitha St. Germain, Andrea Libman, Cathy Weseluck, Tara Strong, and Meghan McCarthy. There will be items available for autograph just in case you didn't bring your own stuff. If you're there, make sure you score some signatures! ■
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Jordan made his move for the lead after an early Safety Car spell following a clash between James Kaye and David Nye; taking the lead from race one winner Gordon Shedden at Redgate and then romping away at the head of the pack.
SHeden was able to hold second for much of the race before heavy pressure from Jason Plato eventually paid off as the MG man made a brave move down the Craner Curves stick.
Plato, who had earlier pulled a similar move on Matt Neal, therefore took second spot in his 400th race with Shedden third and Neal fourth; the Honda man completing his 500th race.
Adam Morgan picked up his second fifth place finish of the day ahead of Sam Tordoffm with the top ten completed by Dave Newsham, Aron Smith, Colin Turkington and Tom Onslow-Cole.
The Team HARD driver will now start race three from pole after sportscar racer David Brabham carried out the reverse grid draw.
In the Jack Sears Trophy, Lea Wood took victory as the only S2000 driver running at the finish.
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I purchased a M1 Super 90 several years ago. They are the finest of all shot guns in my opinion.
Now I wonder about the new M-4. With the action change I wonder if they will be as reliable, accurate and fast.
I am not nearly the expert that I would like to be on this. I would appreciate some help.
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You might want to ask more specific questions. The M4 is the new shotgun adapted by the military and has not been released in civilian form yet. The M4 super90 has been sold to private owners in countries such as Finland. Reportedly 50 of them were sold in Finland. I have corresponded with one owner there via email concerning his experiences and he says it is every bit as nice and fast as his M1. The gas system is not as ammo sensitive and the collapsible stock design works very well.
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Thanks Robe,
Actually I don't know how to be any more specific. The Super 90 is perfect in my estimation. One reason is that I have found it to be NOT ammo sensitive at all. From what you say the M-4 will likely be just as good if not more. Another thing is that my Super 90 shot the cheapest Winchester, Remington, PMC; 1 oz. slugs to point of aim and in a very small group (4" to 5" or less) at 100 yards. My youngest son has grouped as small as 2" with cheap slugs from a GOOD rest.
I reallly like the engineering looks of the M-4. I wonder if the kick will be a little less than the Super 90? Any guess on that?
Also I wonder if there has been any claim on when the M-4 might be available to American civilians?
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Wanting Comfort...I would love a backrub but not in a sexual way. Just someone who will be tender and caring with me, giving me lots of attention and taking all the tension away. Is that a wrong thing to want?
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That no is nothing wrong with that and back rubs make easier to relax at night.
No, not wrong at all. Everyone deserves to have the one person in their lives that will give them the attention, both physical and emotional that they need, especially in times of stress. Don't lose hope, you will find them.


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Teen Electrocuted on School Grounds
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June 19, 2013
Teen Electrocuted on School Grounds
Reston Police District – Shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, police and fire were called to Fox Mill Elementary School at 2611 Viking Drive in Herndon.
First responders arrived and located four juvenile males; three 14-year-olds and one 15-year-old. One of the 14-year-olds had inadvertently come into contact with a live electrical wire and was electrocuted. He was pronounced dead on scene. The remaining boys were transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
There does not appear to have been an attempt to enter the school.
Homicide detectives and crime scene technicians responded to the scene. The investigation is continuing.


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Get an overview of this hotel4-star hotel with restaurant and pool bar
Popular property highlights
Situated in Merida, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Circo Romano, Interpretation Center Las VII Sillas, and Basilica of Saint Eulalia. Amphitheatre of Merida and National Museum of Roman Art are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a poolside bar and a coffee shop/café. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center.
Room Amenities
All 136 rooms offer free WiFi, room service, and plasma TVs. Free bottled water, hair dryers, and safes are among the other amenities that guests will find.
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Hotel Ilunion Las Lomas
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The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 6 meeting rooms are available. This business-friendly hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 136
- Number of floors - 7
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
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- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
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- Luggage storage
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- Snack bar/deli
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor seasonal pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
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Room Amenities
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- Plasma TV
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
El Caballo - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
- Golfing nearby
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- Accessible bathroom
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Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
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- Children are welcome.
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- Free cribs (infant beds)!
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When severe weather strikes, it often leaves people in the dark, but crews work to make sure the power is restored as quickly as possible. Each storm impacts an area differently, leaving a new set of challenges for workers.
"They assess the problem and see how many crews we have to bring in. Then we go from there, " says Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Services Technician Tim Fisher.
The Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative has seven crews of its own, but it can borrow crews from cooperatives in other states. It can also bring in contract crews if needed.
Fisher says when the power goes off, the complaints come in.
"That happens all the time, but like I said, there's a process to do it. You would like to be able to bring everybody's up at one time, but you have to follow the right process so everyone stays safe and so everything kind of works in unison, " says Fisher.
Damage from storms can also bring down live wires. If you do notice a downed line, don't try to mess with it, instead, contact your local power company to prevent any injuries from occurring.


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Sections loom for swimmers
For most swimmers on the Hastings boys team, this week was a welcome relief.
On Friday of last week, most of the members of the team began their tapering process to prepare for the section meet. That process brings with it a gradual reduction in the amount of swimming they do every day at practice.
It was a welcome relief for the members of the team, who have been hit hard with morning practices, afternoon practices and meets.
Now, just two meets remain on the schedule for the varsity swimmers -- the section meet, and the state meet.
Sections begins Thursday, Feb. 25, in Rochester. Finals are Saturday, Feb. 27.
"We look pretty good in a number of events leading into sections," Hastings coach Gerry Rupp said. "Colby Smith is the No. 1 returning swimmer in the 100 butterfly. Six of the top eight swimmers from last year graduated. And Elliot (Wilcox) will do well in his events."
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Hastings closed out the regular season with a 93-75 win over Forest Lake on Thursday.
Hastings swam exhibition only in the final event after taking a 93-63 lead. Through the 200 freestyle, though, Hastings led just 73-51.
"They were a lot better team than I originally anticipated," Rupp said. "When I was making my lineup, I had to, basically, put together a stronger lineup than I had planned. I had to put together a pretty tough lineup. It's obviously nice to be prepared."
Wilcox had another sub-22 second time in the 50 freestyle.
"That's a very good time for him, considering the fact all the guys are really tired right now," Rupp said. "
Hayden Schmitt turned in season-best times in two events, the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke.
Chris Humbert broke the one-minute-mark in the 100 freestyle and earned his best time.
Noah Schmitt had his personal best in the 50 freestyle at 27.42.
Results from the meet went like this:
200 medley relay -- team of Brandon Underwood, Michael Rough, Schmitt and Tony Ring, first, 1:50.22; team of Christopher Humbert, Utecht, Steven Kimmes and Schmitt, fourth, 2:08.06.
200 freestyle -- Colby Smith, first, 1:52.93; Hunter Sassor, fourth, 2:00.78; Hayden Schmitt, fifth, 2:01.71.
200 individual medley -- Rough, first, 2:18.02; Ring, second, 2:20.53; Underwood, third, 2:20.55.
50 freestyle -- Elliot Wilcox, first, 21.95; Thomas Everson, third, 24.53; Noah Schmitt, sixth, 27.42.
100 butterfly -- Underwood, first, 1:05.61; Kimmes, fourth, 1:08.40; Kenneth Benson, sixth, 1:24.42.
100 freestyle -- Wilcox, first, 48.32; Ring, fourth, 55.27; Humbert, sixth, 59.53.
500 freestyle -- Everson, first, 5:14.31; Kimmes, second, 5:41.74.
200 freestyle relay -- team of Smith, Everson, Underwood and Wilcox, first, 1:35.04; team of Rough, Hunter Sassor, Schmitt and Benson, fourth, 1:50.21.
100 backstroke -- Colby Smith, first, 57.95; Hayden Schmitt, third, 1:04.88; Humbert, fifth, 1:05.78.
100 breaststroke -- Rough, first, 1:08.94; Sassor, second, 1:09.55; Noah Schmitt, sixth, 1:24.44.
400 freestyle relay -- team of Smith, Everson, Schmitt and Wilcox, 3:33.16; team of Ring, Humbert, Kimmes and Sassor, 3:55.25.


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This is the tree that sits in front of the property at 1733 Sheepshead Bay Road. Without looking at the EXIF information, I'd estimate that I shot this (with a point & shoot) around seven or eight years ago.
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Sade Belo was born in a village to Adventist parents in the Solomon Islands. He loved swimming and began competing in swim meets in school. He qualified to travel to other islands of the South Pacific to compete, but during this time he lost his way spiritually. He completed high school and married a woman … [Click to read more …]
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Benjamin Sam was a Global Mission pioneer in a primitive highlands region on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. While visiting the ailing village chief, he faced down soldiers with guns pointed at his head and prayed for healing for the chief. God helped him raise up a small congregation in the highland … [Click to read more …]
"You are going to do what?" demanded Mitalyn's husband. "I'm going to become an Adventist," she said as firmly as she could. Mitalyn knew that her husband, her neighbors, and almost everyone she knew would object to her decision. But she couldn't wait any longer. Mitalyn had grown up believing that Adventists were bad people … [Click to read more …]
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Book Review: The Deadly Dinner Party: and Other Medical Detective Stories by Jonathan A. Edlow
Book: The Deadly Dinner Party: and Other Medical Detective Stories by Jonathan A. Edlow
About: Collection of medical vignettes about folks with tricky health problems.
Pros: Interesting stories. Sources listed in the back.
Cons: Sources not cited in-text. I lost interest toward the end. I guess there only so many medical stories you can read at a time.
Grade: B
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I work at a used bookstore (with an online offering) and someone *just* ordered this on Wednesday. I'd like to believe you piqued someone's curiosity with your review.
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Winter is officially here and we're going to freeze for few more months. I don't know about you, but I cant wait for the summer - for the nice weather, for the long days and of course - being able to go out to the ocean/sea. Check out this collection of great images of rocky beaches that will make you wish it was summer already. Which are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below.
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It's too bad that so many people use the ND filter so much for water shots, it's lost it's impact when pretty much every shot is an ND shot.
Thirteen out of fifteen shots an ND shot.
I guess since they aren't all Instagram's that says... something.
Too bad too as a few of the pictures would have been great if they just unscrewed that filter.
yep.. it´s getting a bit boring.. everyone buys a 10 stop ND filter and first thing they do is going to a beach and shoot the usual picture.
You should check the EXIf info in the provided FLICKR links before assuming that they all just threw 10 stop filter on the lens. Only one person didn't have exif posted and I think only four or five had exposures longer than 30s.
I think it's pretty clear that almost all are ND shots.
I don't think anyone needs to look at the EXIF to know.
Some had good potential but they were ruined with the filter.
It's amazing to me that so many people hate on other peoples work. These are all exceptional photographs and were the vision of the photographer that shot them. If you don't like something just move on or give constructive criticism. Or, wait here is a better idea, get out from in front of the computer and shoot something and post it. There is a big, "real" world out there that needs to be photographed with and without a 10 stop ND. Oh btw don't hate me! I have two 10 stop ND filters and use them all the time.
If you're going to post "15 Beautiful Images Of Rocky Beaches", it might be an idea to show some variation rather than showing 13 of those 15 as ND shots.
If you actually need an ND filter to shoot beaches, it might be time to put it away and try and shoot them correctly.
And btw Andrew, no one is "hating" anything...
They're great, but when you deliver them consecutively in a post like this, they completely lose their impact. As a post it's completely over-saturated with what is essentially identical content. If you want to champion these images give them their own space to breathe and work, otherwise they get lost in a sea of repetition.
Either way these images aren't to my taste, really. They're self-indulgent and they don't particularly have a purpose. They don't tell you anything. There is a infinite number of things to say with the visual language, and adhering to stereotypes and recreating exact aesthetics with photographs isn't doing anything. I appreciate that image making like this is a labour of love and people do it for the joy of it, which is great, but don't these people ever wonder if they could incorporate that passion with telling a story or making a point? Even the tiniest of narrative strands would be preferable to the steamroller of amateur, long exposure, romanticised trollop enthusiasts seem obsessed with.


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VGP – A series of activities were organized on Friday in various localities in response to the World Tuberculosis Day (March 24).
Việt Nam has just detected nearly 60% of the new tuberculosis patients with only 2 - 3% of them being managed and treated.
The country has set the target of reducing the number of tuberculosis patients by 50% against the 2000 figure and eradicating the disease by 2030.
Currently, one-third of the world's population is having TB, according to the World Health Organization.
The Stop TB Partnership, a network of organizations and countries fighting TB, organizes the World TuberculosisDay to warn the growing scope of the disease and highlight measures to prevent and cure it.
The annual event on 24 March marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch detected the cause of tuberculosis, the TB bacillus. This was a first step towards diagnosing and curing tuberculosis. WHO is working to cut TB prevalence rates and deaths by half by 2015.
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the short life of shadow ii
in one of my old posts ( http://www.victorbezrukov.com/short-life-shadow/ ) about the life of shadow i told about my experience in understanding of importance of shadows in my images. from the flat and monotonous they become more deep in details and got some depth – but nothing surprising – these shadows are inseparable part of our life.
they are everywhere – very short in the middle of the day and very long and creative when the sun rises up or falls down. possible to use these additional geometrical figures created by the long shadows with the goal to extend our shoots and also to bring harsh contrasts and make subjects stands out.
more images with the link – the short life of shadow ii
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Dover High School students Nick Warholak and Maria Broward have big dreams for the future. Warholak wants to attend MIT, study engineering and become an inventor. Broward hopes to enroll at Harvard University, pursue a double major in biology and chemistry, and then continue on to Harvard Medical School.
As participants in the Summer Academy at County College of Morris, the two gained some additional momentum for realizing their dreams. Along with about 20 other students from Dover High School, they researched colleges, learned about the college application process and financial aid and the importance of budgeting and saving, and they got to put their math and engineering skills to use building robots.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the academy is designed to prepare high school students for college success. This year's program was supported with a $15,000 grant from Alcoa Inc. and $5,000 from Investors Bank.
"I really liked the building aspect," said Broward. "It got the geometry part of my brain moving and it kept me in learning mode. I really don't like not being in school so it was good to take part in this."
"Robotics is my thing," added Warholak. "It's what I want to pursue."
The theme of this year's academy, which took place June 25 through June 29, was "Machines in Motion" both from the perspectives of inventing and putting plans into motion for continuing an education through college.
"We want to instill in the students that college is a real possibility and show them that they can succeed," said CCM Professor Alexis Thurman, the program's director.
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Hķctor Mu±oz-Avila
Dr. Mu±oz-Avila's research focuses on intelligent systems that can assist people solving complex problems. His current research focus on cognitive systems that introspectively reason about its own actions; systems capable of autonomously self-monitoring, self-diagnosing and self-repairing. He is also interested in advancing game AI with AI techniques. He has done extensive research on intelligent system capable of acquiring and adapting episodic knowledge (i.e., case-based reasoning), generalizing and abstracting this episodic knowledge into general domain knowledge (i.e., machine learning), using this knowledge to solve new problems (i.e., planning), adapting to changes in the environment (i.e., agents).
Dr. Mu±oz-Avila is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering Department at Lehigh University. Dr. Mu±oz-Avila is recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award, two papers awards and held a Lehigh Class of 1961 Professorship. He has been chair for various international scientific meetings including the Sixth International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning (ICCBR-05) and the twenty-fifth Innovative Applications of AI Conference (IAAI-13). Dr. Mu±oz-Avila served as a program director for Robust Intelligence at the National Science Fundation (NSF), where he co-spearheaded efforts related to self-monitoring systems. He has been funded in the past by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
He holds a PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in computer science from the Universitõt Kaiserslautern (Germany), an MS in computer science, a BS in Mathematics and a BS in computer Science from the Universidad de los Andes (Colombia).
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Free-agent reliever Kyle Farnsworth will choose between the Rays and another suitor shortly, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reported Tuesday.
Farnsworth, 36, was limited by injury in 2012, pitching 27 innings with a 4.00 ERA for Tampa Bay. Farnsworth lost the closer job to Fernando Rodney's explosive, record-setting year as he opened the season on the disabled list.
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So, what's Hillary Clinton's status? Her situation is serious enough to sideline her for two weeks, but we still don't know what's going on. How serious is it? Does it prevent her carrying out the secretary of state duties?
Clinton has long-planned to step down as secretary of state "days" after Inauguration Day. The question is, where's Hillary and will we even see her before she leaves office?


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Robert Schwentke to helm THE POISON KITCHEN after R.I.P.D.
Robert Schwentke has found his next directing gig. The RED director is currently working on R.I.P.D. starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges, and once that is finished he will take on The Poison Kitchen. Variety reports that the drama thriller "traces the rise of the Nazi Party" and is written by Matthew Sand (Ninja Assassin).
The Poison Kitchen "..tells the true story of the Muenchener Post, the Munich newspaper that waged a war for more than a decade against the burgeoning Nazi Party and its leader Adolf Hitler, who referred to the broadsheet as the "Munich Pest." After ascending to power in 1933, Nazi stormtroopers raided the paper, destroyed the editorial offices and printing presses and imprisoned the editorial staff, shutting down the paper for good."
The project is being plannned as a thriller and will be produced by Constantin Film. Here is what the head of film and television Martin Moszkowicz said about the film:
We've always wanted to do a movie about the ramp up to 1933: What happened in the early years, how did Hitler get to where he ended up and how did that work? That's really about this time.
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I will start by saying I was lucky that neither of my children did anything to our cats other than enjoy their company as pets so I do find it difficult to understand why a child would do this. From what you say, she does know it is wrong but is pushing you as hard as she can to continue with what she is doing. Could the cat not be persuaded to sleep out of reach or in a quiet place where your DD is denied access? I would normally say ignoring a tantrum is best and you could do this as long as the cat is safely out of reach. One of my cats would have reacted with a good scratch if he had been tormented and I think DDs understood this early on so they respected him. I also believed in saying a very sharp "No" or "Don't you dare do that" when their behaviour was unacceptable . I was not quiet about it. It is also a behaviour trait that would not be tolerated if your DD was to torment someone else's cat so I think being very strong and determined to stop this is important, even though she is young.
My DS1 is just coming up to 2. We've not had any success with using a 'naughty step' as my parents called it as he likes to climb the stairs & is usually in a silly mood while we're attempting discipline. Stairs + silly mood is just asking for trouble! What we have found useful though is having a corner to send him to. It only took a couple of days of repeatedly sending him back to the corner every time he moved an inch for him to go from thinking it was a hysterical game to apologising the moment I mentioned the corner! During the first few days I was very strict about everything he did & kept physically returning him when he moved, although not holding him there. I felt awful doing it but I'm convinced it was for the greater good. He'd developed a habit of laughing at us saying no & continuing with throwing things etc. With a newborn around we couldn't risk it! Now he gets reminded that whatever he's doing isn't allowed or asked to stop, told to stop, warned that he'll need to go in the corner (at which point he usually stops, edges towards us saying "sowwy" & blows a kiss) & then told to sit in the corner. We never have to physically put him there now. He just shuffles himself towards it saying "corner, corner, sowwy"! It's so cute I have to try not to laugh! We never make him stay there very long - rarely longer than 30s. It's just long enough to distract him from what he was doing or calm him down if he's wound up. Once he's calmer we ask him to come & say sorry, he does & we go back to playing. If he continues doing something potentially dangerous then he's sent back to the corner again. If that still doesn't work he gets put in his cot for a few minutes. That happens maybe once a fortnight! I feel really mean & hate doing any of it but I guess it's best to have consistent discipline right from an early age. I've seen friends regretting not trying to discipline until their DC are 3+ & then having a real battle getting them to listen. We're taking their advice & getting in early! Seems to have worked so far!
I did the Incredible Years course and they don't recomend Time Out before the age of 3 because it is ineffective. Yet I have read elsewhere that it is best to start after 18 months, so who knows...
They say a minute per year of age is enough time.
I've just started doing time out with my DS 2.1 and it seems to be working.
If he's misbehaving and I threaten the mat he stops. I time it exactly 2 minutes then I tell him what he did, he says sorry and we have a cuddle and move on. So far he hasn't repeated any if the things he's gone on the mat for.
Seems to have gone a bit too smoothly so we shall see if it's still working in a few weeks!
We used a naughty corner instead of a step. A cushion is put on the floor in the corner and they had to sit on it for one minute per year of age. If they got off, you put them back with no eye contact and no speech and you time it properly, with the timer reset every time they moved. Our eldest very quickly got how it worked and stopped getting up after a few goes. Now he's 5 so he gets sent to his room (no toys up there yet) but generally the warning is enough. Our youngest never really needed the corner - he's a real sulker so if you yell at him, he goes and sits in the naughty corner and sulks there!
I'm torn with this one - on the one hand I do subscribe to the theory that toddlers tantrum because they are experiencing big emotions, and to send them away when they need you most (to help regulate them) is not a message I like. But, I agree that they do need to see consequences to their actions.
Ds (2) also loves our cat, and loves to pester her. We have a rule that he leaves her alone while she's eating (he generally obeys) but other than that we just wish she'd stick up for herself a bit more! She's happy to give us the odd warning nip, but has never touched ds (so he was more than a bit upset when a cat went for him out and about one day!). He's not too rough with her and we figure she can always run away...
Can you shut the cat away from dd when it's eating? Other than that I guess the tantrums are the consequence perhaps? Probably not enjoyable for dd and a consistent approach such as you've got
must surely will show results hopefully? (Without the naughty step/time out).
I do absolutely understand that a child wants to pick up a cat! However, you said your child was tormenting your cat. This is somewhat different. One of my cats is very accommodating and the other is not. However, I still think that you need an effective method to stop her pulling your cat's tail. This is not just simply picking up! My children were taught that the cats were not play things and needed to be given respect. It could be very nasty if your DD does this to someone else's cat. It could bite or scratch. I agree with Misty that a degree of separation is best for cat and DD.
I totally understand how you feel. My DS is 23 months and we have 2 dogs, one is getting on a bit and the other is not long out of puppy years. DS loves to pull tails, bash rather than pat or stroke and on occasion will actually sit on them and try to bounce.
I've tried to set very clear rules that DS does not touch the dogs when they are eating. He pushes the limits and some days when he tries to go for them he gets picked up and held under my (or DH's) arm like a rugby ball which isn't very comfortable for him and told he's not allowed to touch the dogs when they are eating. We have to supervise the dogs meal times to make sure they don't steal each other's food so cant do 'time out' on these occasions.
It feels like we are on constant repeat of 'don't hit, stroke gently' and showing how to pat nicely and it finally seems to be sinking in. When DS does it properly I go over the top with good praise.
I think they know or have learnt what gets the 'best' instant reaction when they are playing up and that is often something dangerous. I am just about to start a proper time out sort of thing and from what I've read I think it is worth doing around 2 years and the main thing is being consistent.
2 is so very young. I would distract, keep a close eye and separate them. You cannot expect a 2 year old to restrain themselves - you've already said being scratched has not put her off.
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