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The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LL on behalf of Mizuno.
Most bloggers I read tend to start a blog because they have a unique skill or talent they want to share readers. Some are crazy awesome athletes, others create the most delicious recipes. I created my blog not to share a talent with the world (sorry guys) but to share my personal journey learning about health and fitness, and to document my life. I love reading people's stories, and to see them grow and change. A lot has changed throughout my journey. A huge change was me incorporating running into my life. I used to hate running, and never imagined that I could actually enjoy it, or that I would ever sign up for 5ks just for fun.
But look at me now! I'm not a super fast runner, and I can't run for exceedingly long distances, but I can run. And oh man do I love to do it. I didn't realize until I started running just how unique an experience it is for everyone. Everyone runs for a different reason, prefers certain distances or ways of running, and conquers their own challenges. I run because it's something I never thought I could do. Growing up I was overweight and hated exercise. I thought of running as punishment and dreaded the yearly mile. I prefer to run 5ks when I run because it's just enough of a distance to feel substantial while still being short enough that I can get my workout in and get on with my day. I love to run outside in the spring and fall but stick to the treadmill when it's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. My challenge with running is giving up the idea of becoming a 'perfect' runner. I breathe heavy when I run, don't pace myself with a watch between miles, can't run and hold long conversations, and still strike with my heel despite multiple attempts to strike with my midfoot. But that's how I run. It works for me, I enjoy it, and at the end of the day I'm still running.
When I was offered the opportunity to try out the Mizuno Wave Rider 17 I jumped at the chance. I am a huge Mizuno fan. The Mizuno Wave Sayonaras are my favorite running shoe and my choice for 90% of my races. They're a speedy little shoe, and incredibly light. They were the shoe that introduced me to the idea of not running with everything but the kitchen sink in my shoe. The Wave Rider 17s are nearly as light as the Wave Sayonaras (they used a similar mesh upper) while still offering the cushioning the Wave Riders are renowned for. That cushioning is great for increased mileage and training. They Wave Rider 17s are also an incredibly beautiful shoe. I love this color combo!
Let's take a look at the specs:
Reducing the weight with a seamless design, Mizuno Wave Rider 17 running shoes are lighter and more comfortable to wear. The updated U4iC midsole provides resiliency and a smooth ride at a fraction of the weight of traditional midsoles. Your feet will appreciate the sculpted fit and exceptionally flexible experience. Ideal for neutral runners.
Upper: Dynamotion FIT™ movies with your foot seamlessly throughout your stride, eliminating stress points and bunching for a more comfortable run. Mesh provides ventilated flexibility. Padded heel collar enhances instep comfort. Lace-up front offers an adjustable fit.
Midsole: U4iC midsole provides resiliency and a smooth ride at a fraction of the weight of traditional midsoles. Wave Technology® dissipates impact forces away from the foot for a smoother, more cushioned feel on every step. Removable insole.
Outsole: X10® durable carbon rubber outsole allows for longer wear in high impact areas and supplements traction at heel strike. SmoothRide Engineering™ minimizes the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot during transitions, creating the smoothest ride possible.
The Wave Rider 17s will be available for sale for $114.95 starting December 5th.
After learning more about them and seeing them in person, I couldn't wait to run in them! I ran two 5ks this week and loved how the shoes felt like an extension of my body, and not a weight on the end of them. They moved with me and flexed as I did. They were comfortable and cushioned my feet without confining them. I used to wear stability shoes that forced my foot into moving ways it naturally didn't. Since switching to neutral shoes I'm noticing much more of an ease in my gait.
Would I run in these again? Absolutely! I plan to run in them more this week. Mizuno makes great running shoes that really work for my feet.
Here's a comparison of the Wave Rider 17 and Wave Sayonara for anyone who is interested in seeing them side by side. My plan is to run in the Wave Rider 17s when I'm running at the gym or outside for exercise and then switch over to my Wave Sayonaras for races. Both shoes compliment each other really well.
Questions of the Day: Are you a Mizuno fan? What's your reason for running? Do you have a preferred running distance?


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Man who unleashed racist abuse on Calgary cab driver identified
WARNING: This story contains graphic content. Discretion is advised.
CALGARY – A Calgary taxi cab driver says he's overwhelmed by the support he's received after an exclusive Global News series exposed a vicious and racist tirade against him from a passenger.
Thirty-five-year-old Sardar Qayyum captured the entire exchange on a dashboard-mounted camera. The footage was recently obtained by Global News.
READ MORE: Shocking case of racist cabbie abuse in Calgary caught on video
On the tape, the passenger asked to stop at a fast food restaurant. Qayyum agreed but said the taxi chit was about to expire. The passenger goes on to say, "you son-of-a-bitch, you f—ing c—sucker, go back to where are from" and, "what, are you going to f—ing going to do, strap a bomb to your body, huh?"
Watch below: Global News has obtained disturbing and graphic video of a passenger launching a vicious verbal and racist attack on a Calgary cab driver.
Since the story was brought forward, Qayyum has received messages of support from across the country.
"It's really, really, giving me the courage," he said.
Global News initially agreed to blur the passengers face in order to obtain the video but has since learned the identity of the man. Sources have confirmed the passenger in the video is Chad Pasloski. Despite numerous attempts, Global News was unable to reach him for comment.
Pasloski took a cab home from a company party when the incident occurred. He used a company taxi chit to pay his fare. Global News contacted his employer, Alcro Electric, for comment, but the president of the company failed to return our requests.
Criminal and human rights lawyer and former crown prosecutor Jeinis Patel is having trouble understanding why RCMP officers only re-opened the case after Global News aired the video.
"When you see something that is racially motivated—and I do believe this was racially motivated—and there's enough justification in the video to support that, you wonder why the police officer did not pursue the charges," said Patel.
After the assault, Qayyum filed a complaint with police and while the passenger paid for damage to the cab, RCMP decided not to lay charges.
Qayyum didn't feel the investigating officer took him seriously when he originally brought his complaint forward.
"She (the RCMP officer) said it's a waste of time of court because there is nothing in it. (She said) he's a nice guy, he's ready to pay, he has no criminal record."
The RCMP have since reopened their investigation after Global News contacted them.
READ MORE: RCMP reopen investigation into disturbing abuse of Calgary cabbie
"The file was reviewed by the commanding officer for the Airdrie detachment and he has deemed there were areas that could be followed up on," said RCMP Cpl. Sharon Franks on Tuesday. "The investigation has been reopened."
Watch below: The RCMP have re-opened the case involving a vicious racial attack on a Calgary cabbie, after reports from Global News.
Global News has been contacted by dozens of cab drivers who have encountered similar abuse.
Statistics are hard to track: while some cases are reported to police and some to cab companies, others are never reported at all.
The City of Calgary is trying to change racist attitudes with a passenger and driver bill of rights is now posted in all taxis.
"It doesn't really matter if someone is living two years, three years, 200 years. We are Canadian," said Qayyum.
"We are proud to be living in this country as a Canadian citizen."
READ MORE: Ottawa cab driver goes on racist tirade after refusing to move for ambulance
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If the Shoe Fits: Antidote to Painby Miki Saxon
A Friday series exploring Startups and the people who make them go. Read allIf the Shoe Fits posts here
Whether you're looking for funding, creating a website or presenting to a potential customer, you would be wise to remember the words of Kon Leong, co-founder, president and chief executive of ZL Technologies.
"You have to present your story in their context, not yours."
In Real Estate sales it's well-known that only three things matter, location, location, location.
When creating an executive summary or presenting to investors only three things matter, market, market, market. Yet founders tend fill up the space or spend the time on how cool their technology or impressive their team.
When building a website, whether B2B or B2C, only three things matter, WIFM, WIFM, WIFM (what's in it for me), but too often the focus is on the coolness of the product with the customer benefits almost an afterthought.
In all cases the same thing underlies what matters—pain.
Identify the pain, communicate how your product or service makes the hurt go away and they will buy.
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Girls who attend a Catholic school in Sydney are the most likely to go to university but early school leavers in NSW are increasingly not in the workforce, further education or training, research into life after school reveals.
The study, by the Social Research Centre at the Australian National University, shows that university is the main post-school destination for NSW students who finish the HSC but the proportion of early school leavers in full-time or part-time work has been decreasing since 2010.
Students who finished year 12 in some regional areas of NSW or studied a vocational subject at school were also significantly less likely to start a degree than their Sydney peers, the report for the NSW Department of Education says.
But students who spoke a language other than English at home were more likely to have enrolled in university than those who spoke only English.
The report, which looked at students in the public, Catholic and independent sectors in NSW, found that girls who left school early in 2014 were more likely than boys to enter a vocational course, traineeship or part-time employment.
But male early school leavers were substantially more likely to start an apprenticeship and slightly more likely to have entered full-time employment.
"Overall, it appears the post-school destinations of early school leavers in 2014 are slightly poorer than their counterparts in 2010 and 2013," it says.
"More specifically, there seems to have been an increase in the proportion of early school leavers whose main post-school destination is looking for work or not in the labour force, education or training."
For those who finished year 12, females with a high parental socio-economic status, with good year 9 reading and numeracy NAPLAN results, and who attended a school in greater Sydney, particularly in the Catholic sector, were significantly more likely to start a degree.
The acting executive director of the Catholic Education Commission NSW, Ian Baker, said the Catholic sector consistently performed strongly.
"All school sectors strive to provide the best education possible, and these results simply reflect the dedication and commitment to quality of everybody involved in Catholic education – principals, teachers, administrators, parents and the students themselves," Mr Baker said.
But Mr Baker said there were serious ramifications for many students, especially those who did not finish year 12.
"The report shows there are fewer options for NSW school leavers from all sectors, especially early school leavers. The decline in training and work options indicates that pathways are narrowing and becoming more competitive," he said.
"This affects those in greatest need and we all need to do more to reverse this trend and ensure disadvantage is not compounded."
A landmark national study released last month by the education policy think tank the Mitchell Institute found that one in four Australian students fails to complete a year 12 certificate or vocational equivalent.
In NSW, 27 per cent (26,535 people) dropped out of school early, the Mitchell Institute study found.


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Northwest Savoyards and Trinity Lutheran College Present HOW TO SUCCEED
Northwest Savoyards and Trinity Lutheran College Present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
As an award-winning play, a Hollywood movie, and an Broadway musical, this comedy continues to be much loved by audiences who understand that business can be – well – a little absurd, press notes state. The music and lyrics are by Academy Award and Tony Award winner Frank Loesser. The book is by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert and is based on the original book, first published in 1952 by Shepherd Mead. Enjoyed by generations in various versions, the production now celebrates its 50th Anniversary, and enters its second year as a new Broadway production.
Its ambitious, adorable hero, J. Pierrepont Finch, finds his own creative way to climb the corporate ladder. Finch is advised that while having an education, intelligence, and ability is best, "…remember that thousands have reached the top without them. You, too, can be among the lucky few." Clerks and executives alike continue their individual attempts to arrive at the highest level of corporate achievement. Finch has us laughing and jabbing each other as he enjoys a riotous ascent to the top, leaving his would-be-colleagues in the proverbial dust.
For the first time, a unique collaboration has been formed between Everett's community musical theater group, Northwest Savoyards, and Trinity Lutheran College
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying performs March 16 – April 1, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinee at 2:30pm. All performances are at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave, Everett. Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for students/seniors/military. Group discounts available. Please call the box office at (425) 258-6766 or purchase online at www.EverettTheatre.org.


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London, United Kingdom, 2011/02/01 - In light of the global megatrends impacting businesses, economies, and societies, the question for sustainability within a business becomes of ever increasing importance.
Siemens, as an integrated technology company, has set priorities working around global macro economic trends, such as demographic change, urbanization and climate change and has put its focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. "We want to create sustainable value for our customers by technology leadership," says Jens Wegmann, CEO of the Siemens' Industry Solutions Division. "Therefore, our overall object is to create benefits for our customers, for our investors and obviously also for our employees."
In an interview with Frost & Sullivan, Wegmann explains the sustainability strategy of Siemens and its environmental solutions for the steel, water and mining industries.
According to Wegmann, the Industry Sector of Siemens has clearly focused on the challenges of climate change as well as urbanisation. The Industry Solutions Division launched its so called Eco-Care-Matrix in a joint cooperation with the University of Copenhagen, a tool to bring the environmental impact of a solution together with its economical aspect. "Green solutions have to be measurable and qualifiable in terms of their economic effect, " Wegmann believes. As an example he cites the Siemens Corex technology for the metals industry: "Applying the Corex technology, which functions as an alternative to a blast furnace route, can help saving around 30 percent of CO2 emissions." Upon evaluation of the technology, results are shown in a matrix, presenting the environmental impact while demonstrating the economic effectiveness of the technology at the same time. Thus, the matrix helps to ensure transparency regarding both aspects.
The technology portfolio for the water sector is also part of Siemens' green solutions. Wegmann explains: "When discussing green solutions, you cannot separate water from energy and CO2, as they are all interdependent. Yet in order to meet the requirements regarding urbanisation and population growth in different regions of the world and evaluating its impact on the need of water, Siemens has established a hub-concept for water technologies." These hubs established in Brazil, China, Europe, Russia, Middle East and Singapore are qualified to have a certain technology expertise supporting the sales force and bringing the technology close to the customers. The hubs aim at establishing more new competences and skills in some areas in order to be able to capture those markets and related potentials.
Even though the mining sector had a quiet 2009 with commodity prices having fallen, Siemens sees many opportunities for this industry in the future. Wegmann launched a programme called SHAPE 2012: Solution House Advance Perform and Execute, consisting of eight modules, of which the growth in the mining industry is one. "There is a big need for process water treatment in the mining industry, " Wegmann says. "In 2009 we acquired a company for filter presses in the mining industry, which is only one of the reasons why Siemens has great potential and ability to bring together its process technologies in mining with its water expertise."
The goal of Siemens Industry Solutions for 2020 is set on international growth and to establish the business very strongly in the large growth areas around Asia and Middle East. Wegmann concludes: "In the global water market we are already the number one, today. But the challenge is to keep and expand this position, especially in Asia including China."
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So you signed a lease on a new Dallas apartment, and the place is great. But, they have a very strict no pets policy. Say goodbye to those hopes of having a new puppy or kitten in your life anytime soon. However, there are some pets you can have that won't require any additional security deposit.
A beta fish: Beta fish are great. They require tiny bits of food, you rarely have to clean their tiny bowls, and they basically just live a very tiny happy little life until they pass away. Plus they are colorful to look at and if you keep them in the bathroom, you can talk to them in the morning when you are getting ready for work.
A plant: A plant is a living thing that grows and you have to take care of it. How is it not a pet? Well, it doesn't require much interaction with you. But some studies show that having plants around can make you healthier, just like pets do. We've been told that plants like it when you talk to them. Try an easy care low-sunlight houseplant and see if you can keep it alive.
Hermit crabs: More interesting than fish, they live in a tank too but without water. They require daily food and you need to sprinkle water on them to keep them healthy. The crabs shed their external skeletons at frequent intervals. You can let them out of their tank to crawl around, but don't lose them!
A snake: Not for the faint of heart, but some people are really into snakes and swear that they make good pets. They require warm terraniums and some challenging food choices – are you willing to feed a snake a live mouse? Some eat other snakes, snails or insects. But be careful – snakes can escape and end up in inconvenient places in your apartment. Everyone's seen a movie with this plotline.
Volunteer at a shelter: There are thousands of dogs and cats that need good homes in every city. But they also need caring volunteers who can help them thrive while they are waiting for adoption. Perhaps the best way to get over your no-pet situation is to spend time with animals in need. It will be like having hundreds of pets!
Want to find a Dallas place that allows pets? Check out the excellent rental listings on RentCafe.com


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I am 4 weeks PO, I still seem to have this belly that looks pregnant. It does swell more as the day goes on and looks bigger...my question is does this look like swelling? Or left over fat and this is my result? I have yet at any time seen a flat (or even close to flat) stomach under there. The bulge is a little smaller in the morning, but it is will there. Do you think this will go down more? I have added a before and after.
Is this swelling or just left over fat and this is my result? (photo)
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Is this swelling or just left over fat and this is my result?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
It is always best to be seen in person (by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment.
Generally speaking, abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to:
1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of venous and lymphatic channels that occurs during the tummy tuck operation.
2. Fluid accumulation in the space between the skin and the abdominal wall muscle. this may consist of blood ( hematoma) or serum (seroma). This fluid accumulation can generally be diagnosed by physical examination ( occasionally ultrasound may be helpful). Treatment consists of aspiration; several episodes of aspiration may be necessary.
3. Separation of the abdominal wall muscle repair may lead to a swelling/bulge appearance. This may be diagnosed on physical examination with your surgeon examining you in different bodily positions. One of the steps of a tummy tuck procedure involves reapproximation (plication) of the rectus muscles. These muscles have spread apart during pregnancy and/or weight gain. Bringing them together again in the midline helps to "tighten" the abdominal wall as well as to narrow the waistline.
4. Residual adipose tissue may be confused for swelling. Again this is most easily diagnosed by physical examination. Additional liposuction surgery maybe necessary to improve the results of surgery.
Generally, it takes many months for swelling to resolve after tummy tuck surgery and it may take up to one year (or greater) a complete skin redraping to occur.
I hope this helps.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_tummyTuck.htm
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Ak-47 bump fire....
I've been on YOUTUBE watching guys do that...BUMP FIRING....from their hip...There's a video of a AK-47 Bump firing a 75 round drum mag....DAMN...just like a full auto.....must say pretty cool............:D:D:D....I guess their just putting their thumb in the side pocket and holding pressure on the gun???.....:confused:
Thumb through trigger guard, hook it on your belt loop, and pull the rifle forwards with your left hand. Or get your class 3.
If you get good enough doing this, you can bump fire from the shoulder while aiming. ;)
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New witness says Leavitt didn't hit Miller
TAMPA -- It remains unlikely to change the fact that he's been fired as USF's football coach, but attorneys for Jim Leavitt on Wednesday produced a new witness who said he was in the locker room during the alleged incident and was not interviewed during the university's investigation.
Mike Durakovic is the father of freshman walk-on defensive end Cody Durakovic and is a volunteer assistant with the Bulls, frequently attending practices and games. He said he was walking into the Bulls' locker room during halftime of USF's Nov. 21 game against Louisville when he saw Leavitt with his hand on walk-on running back Joel Miller's shoulder.
"He was like five feet from me," said Durakovic, whose account of the incident differs from the findings of a university investigation, which determined that Leavitt grabbed Miller by the throat and slapped him twice in the face, a "serious violation" of university conduct policies that ultimately cost Leavitt his job.
Durakovic, a former assistant at Sickles High who works as a builder and said he is not in any way compensated by USF, said he could plainly see Leavitt as he interacted with Miller, and hear some of his words as well.
"I heard him say 'Hey! Come on! You're better than that! Don't worry about it!'" Durakovic said, recalling what he saw in the front left corner of the locker room. "He had his hand on his shoulder pad. I saw him lift his chin up with his hand. (Had there been a slap) I would have seen it."
"I did not see that (as alleged). That's all I saw. I told Coach and he asked me if I'd talk, and I told him 'I'll say the truth of what I saw. That's the only thing I can say.'"
Asked why he did not step forward during more than three weeks of investigations, which interviewed 29 other people in the locker room, Durakovic said he "never believed" that Leavitt would be found to have done what he was accused of, and was busy with his job and not around the team.
While supportive of Leavitt's account of what happened, Durakovic's testimony contradicts that of Leavitt, who told investigators there was "no way" he could have touched Miller's face, according to the report.
Even if USF considers Durakovic's testimonial, it's unlikely to change its decision. Investigators had talked to other witnesses -- including USF strength coach Ronnie McKeefery and a Highway Patrol officer -- who said they did not see Leavitt grab Miller by the throat or slap him twice. Faced with conflicting accounts, investigators put more credence in the consistency of players who said they saw the incident as the university's investigation ruled.


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A few weeks I attended a Brookstone BlogHer Store Event, while out in San Diego for the BlogHer 2011 Conference. We met at the Brookstone store in Horton Plaza, and had a great time learning more about their newest products. The best part was the undivided attention we got from the fun and boisterous sales staff, getting the chance to try out all the latest items from their bed, massage and bath/spa products. Who doesn't love exploring around a Brookstone?
Here's my feedback on some of the products demonstrated in-store, including an awesome 4-Way Charger product we received as a thank-you gift.
Brookstone's 4-Way Charger is a convenient tool for charging up your cell phone, smartphone and iPod. If you're anything like me, you have to tote around multiple cords and battery chargers whenever you travel. Thanks to this 4-Way Charger you can use one device to charge up everything (it works with most cell phones and smartphones). I like that it gives options for how to charge it up, whether it be from a standard wall plug, a USB port, or a car power socket. So cool – now only if I had this before packing for BlogHer!
I'm the world's worst sleeper and need perfect conditions to help lull me to sleep (which must involve white noise from a fan). Brookstone's Tranquil Moments Sleep Sound Therapy System lets you choose from 12 relaxing sounds, under the "Relax," "Sleep" and "Renew" categories, so you can use this for other times of the day when you may need to have a peaceful and relaxing background. This sleep machine comes in a very compact size, so I especially would like to have this while traveling, as I find it very hard to sleep in an unfamiliar environment. Add this to the Christmas wish list!
Although I'm not a snorer, I know plenty of people who are, and have tried countless gadgets and home remedies to help remedy this nagging condition. I love the idea of this Anti-Snore Pillow, which features a built-in support system for cradling your head and neck to help keep your chin out and your airway more open. I tested out the pillow and found it be incredibly comfortable.
Brookstone's i-need® Neck & Shoulder Pro Massager is amazing! It allows you the freedom to raise or lower it along your neck, shoulders and back for accurate massaging benefits – and you can increase the tension of it by pulling it tighter, or vice versa. I'm very much a wimp when it comes to getting all the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders worked out and find other massage machines to hurt. But I really liked this one because I was able to control the amount of pressure. You can also add heat in front by simply pushing a button.
These are just a few of the fun items I was able to test out at the Brookstone BlogHer event. For more information, go to www.brookstone.com
Disclosure: I received an exclusive invitation to the Brookstone BlogHer event and a 4-Way Charger, to help facilitate my review.


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climbed piltriquitron in patagonia, argentina, making it to the near-top with a friend, greeted by ice-cold, home-brewed beer. stayed the night and my friend had seen enough and decided to descend. but we were so close...i was reluctant to follow, ran by chance into a group of argentines on their way up. could i join, i asked, i'm a slow climber, i said, they say sure! and gleefully lend me walking poles and so i leave my friend to find his own way back to interneting with his girlfriend and carefully piece my way up the loose rock to the top, a view of the andean ridge well-earned. sucking down fresh stream water and a 6-foot-wing-spanned condor of black and white soars by and lands right next to us on the very top, talking to us, eyeing us up and down and spreading its wings when we get too close. after its half-hour blessing it takes off and joins its mate and flies away into an invisible speck to the other side of the valley.
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Like the song, this sculpture typical of Puerto Montt, shows us a pair of lovers who are "sitting at the Sea"
Measures approximately 10 meters high and is within walking distance of the coastline, facing the center of the city. Its sculptor is Barría Robinson.
The sculpture was inaugurated to commemorate the 149 year history of Puerto Montt. The image is a loving couple watching the Reloncaví.


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Vrishchik Sankranti marks the beginning of the Sun's transition from Vrishchik Rasi to Dhanu Rashi or from Scorpio Zodiac to Sagittarius Zodiac. Vrishchik Sankranti 2017 date is November 16. Time - 12:09 AM on November 17. (note a day in Hindu calendar ends just before next day sunrise.) There are 12 Sankrantis in a Hindu Solar Calendar. This Samkranti is an auspicious day for many Hindu communities in eastern parts of
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'San' means plenty and good and 'Kranti' means radical change and Sankranthi means plenty of good change
Next is the Dhanu Sankranti and with it begins the Dhanu Masa.


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Honey badger goes to Washington
Randall, of YouTube honey badger fame, crosses from pop culture to conservative advocacy with Washington leaders in the role of wildlife.
The Web ad was produced for the anti-spending group Bankrupting America.
"These politicians maxed out their credit card for, like, the 100th time in 70 years. Ugh! It's so embarrassing," he says in the ad. "Time for Washington to get their little fannies in gear and cut, cut, cut."


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PITTSBURGH – For more than a century, buried treasure sat undisturbed below a Kansas cornfield.
And it wasn't left there by a pirate.
Since a September night in 1856, the remains of the steamboat Arabia and its cargo were frustratingly out of reach from even the most determined relic-hunters. The steamboat, which was built in West Brownsville three years before, was impaled by a submerged walnut tree while it was traversing the turbulent Missouri River in Wyandotte County, Kan., and promptly sank. Though its 200 tons of cargo went with the boat to the bottom, and a mule perished, all 130 passengers were able to swim to safety. The Arabia was rapidly enveloped by the Missouri's headlong currents, and it was then buried by the mud and silt that swirled relentlessly through the river. Over time, the Missouri shifted and the part of the waterway where the Arabia rested became a muddy field and, later, rich farmland where corn was harvested.
Though the steamboat era faded when the vessels were replaced by trains and other forms of transportation, the Arabia was never forgotten by adventurers who wanted to exhume it. Attempts were made in 1877 and 1897 that came to naught, and a more sophisticated, extensive effort staged over two years in the mid-1970s also foundered. Though the farmer whose land had been despoiled vowed that the Arabia would stay put, a family of amateur archaeologists in nearby Independence, Mo., convinced him that they should allow them to give it one more try.
After spending about $1 million, shipping a 100-ton crane up the river, and deploying pumps that removed up to 1,000 gallons of water per minute and wells that pumped out 20,000 gallons of water per minute, the ship, at long last, emerged.
They were able to remove chunks of it and many of the goods that were carried onboard. These became the basis for a museum that opened in Kansas City, Mo., in 1991. Now some of the material has returned to the east from whence it came thanks to the exhibit "Pittsburgh's Lost Steamboat: Treasures of the Arabia," which opened at the Sen. John Heinz History Center April 26 and will be there through the rest of this year.
"This is a time capsule of Pittsburgh history when it was a gateway to the west," said Andy Masich, the history center's president and chief executive officer.
Part of what makes the material recovered from the Arabia so remarkable is how well-preserved it all is. Because it was enfolded in an oxygen-free environment more than 30 feet below the surface, many objects were able to keep their just-new glow. Even the pickles and the champagne that were carried on the boat were still fit for human consumption (though the champagne was a little flat). Walking through "Pittsburgh's Lost Steamboat" is almost like stepping into an 1850s department store with its array of shoes, hats, cutlery, hardware, dishes and other goods.
"We found tubs of butter that still smelled fresh," said David Hawley, a member of the family that found the boat.
At the time the Arabia sank, steamboats traveled up and down the country's rivers, including the Ohio and the Mississippi, as the expanding country moved westward. The ships, 40 percent of which were manufactured in Western Pennsylvania, were battered around and had relatively short shelf lives – most only stayed afloat for about five years. The steamboat's preeminence lasted for only about 30 years, and the discoveries unearthed from the Arabia "really contribute to our understanding of the western steamboat industry," according to Leslie Przbylek, a curator at the Heinz History Center.
The Kansas the Arabia sailed into on its last voyage was a tempestuous place, thanks to border skirmishes taking place between pro- and-anti-slavery forces sparked by the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, which allowed states to decide whether they wanted slavery or not. The flare-ups of violence were a precursor to the Civil War, which began a little less than five years later. This background is also explored in "Pittsburgh's Lost Steamboat."
Also in the exhibit: A replica of the Steamboat Arabia's 28-foot paddle wheel; interactive stations for young visitors; and a section detailing the efforts to excavate the boat.
Walking through the exhibit and seeing all the 160-year-old goods as spiffy as they day they were crafted is "like shaking hands with the pioneers," Przbylek said.
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DEADLINE day signing Stephen Dobbie is no stranger to promotion and believes Crystal Palace have exactly what it takes to step up after securing a crucial win over play-off rivals Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Dobbie signed from Brighton last month and is ideally qualified to know what it will take for the Eagles to win promotion to the Premier League having appeared in the last three Championship play-off finals.
The Scot was successful with both Blackpool in 2010 and Swansea in 2011, but missed out the third time last May in his second loan spell with the Tangerines as they were beaten 2-1 at Wembley by West Ham.
Dobbie said: "This time of the year, you have to put a run together and luckily enough with Swansea and Blackpool, we managed to and go up through the play-offs.
"I can see similarities between this team and the Swansea and Blackpool teams I was promoted with.
"It's the same system as the gaffer used before and the same system Brendan Rodgers played as well and the motivation side of things is the same as well.
"We've got a great chance of automatic, but if that doesn't work out I'm sure we'll be in the play-offs.
"To finish your career with a medal or two medals like I have is to know you've achieved something.
"That was the most important thing for me over the past few years and if I can help the boys here do the same, then that would be great."
Dobbie, who Ian Holloway describes as the cherry on top of his cake, has been instrumental in Palace's welcome return to form since his arrival and the 30-year-old is excited by opportunity to get some games under his belt after a difficult time at Brighton.
He added: "Any footballer will tell you that it isn't nice sitting on the bench or in the stands watching the game.
"So when I heard the gaffer was after me, I jumped at the chance and I am relishing every minute on the pitch."
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'The Voice' Coaches Cover Queen + David Bowie Classic 'Under Pressure'
To kick off the final competition episode of 'The Voice,' the four celebrity coaches performed a rendition of the Queen and David Bowie song 'Under Pressure.' The song was chosen to represent the pressure the final four contestants were under tonight.
All four coaches — Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine, pop superstar Christina Aguilera, R&B singer Cee Lo Green and country crooner Blake Shelton — walked downstage as they sang the opening words together.
The singers then traded verses, with Shelton taking the first solo and Levine and Cee Lo following. Aguilera once again showed off her vocal range with a number of histrionic notes throughout the song.
While not completely polished, the performance was an improvement over the four coaches' chaotic Queen medley of 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions' that they performed a few weeks ago.
Not a bad attempt at 'Under Pressure,' but we here at Ultimate Classic Rock would rather hear the Queen and David Bowie original a hundred times before hearing this latest rendition.
Watch 'The Voice' Coaches Sing 'Under Pressure'


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The lie that Australians have to use electronic voting and counting machines to conduct an Alternative Vote election is still being peddled, so I thought I should show everyone in the UK what one of the ballot papers looks like, and explain how the count takes place.
On the left is a ballot paper for the New South Wales electorate of Lyne from the 1998 Federal election.
This ballot paper is reproduced at actual size, 96mm wide and 210mm long, or 3.8" by 8.3". It is a pale green colour, to distinguish from the cream ballot paper used for the Senate election held the same day. The Senate is elected by a complex form of STV.
As you can see, the candidates are not listed in alphabetic order on the ballot paper. A random draw is held to determine order, appearing at the top of the ballot paper producing a minor advantage.
House of Representatives elections differ from the Alternative Vote option being put in Britain in that preferences are compulsory. Confusion over numbering is the reason why there are bold warnings on the ballot paper about how to vote by placing a valid sequence of preferences in the squares, numbering from 1 to 8 in the case of Lyne.
At New South Wales and Queensland state elections, optional preferential voting is used, the Alternative Vote option being put in the United Kingdom. The ballot paper is very similar to the Federal one at the left, but the instructions differ slightly.
The Instructions on the Queensland state ballot paper are "Place the number one ('1') in the square opposite the candidate of your choice. You may if you wish indicate your preference for additional candidates by numbering other squares in your preferred order."
In New South Wales the instructions state "Write the number 1 in the square next to the candidate of your choice. You can show more choices, if you want to, by writing numbers in the other squares, starting with the number 2."
In both New South Wales and Queensland, single ticks and crosses can be treated as a '1', but the full sequence of preferences required at Federal elections makes ticks and crosses informal.
In 6th place on the above ballot paper is Mark Vaile, the sitting National Party MP for the seat. He polled 38,812 first preference votes, or 51% of the 76,101 formal votes. As he had a majority on first preference votes, a distribution of preferences was not required.
However, as is the Australian way, a full distribution of preferences was carried out for information purposes, Vaile winning 45,451 to 30,650 over his Labor opponent, 59.7% of the vote after preferences.
Close to 80,000 ballot papers were counted in this contest, every one of them by hand, as all AV elections are counted in Australia.
If counting had been carried out under United Kingdom rules, all ballot boxes would have been brought to the counting centre unopened. After tallying the vote, Vaile would have been declared the winner. If a distribution of preferences had been required, it could have commenced at once, by hand.
In Australia, ballot papers are counted in polling places and results phoned through to the Returning Officer, as I explain below. The fact about 15% of votes will be pre-poll, absent and postal votes that are yet to be returned to the Returning Officer means declaration is delayed in Australia. Declaration cannot occur until ballot boxes have been returned to the Returning Officer and reported results verified, and untill all the pre-poll, absent and postal votes have been received.
Polling in all Australian elections takes place on a Saturday, and polling hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Once the doors close on voting, the ballot boxes are opened and counted by the staff who have conducted the election on the day, supervised by an experienced Officer in Charge of the polling place, and observed by scrutineers on behalf of the candidates. The total of ballot papers is checked against the number issued, and then a tally made of votes for each candidate. These totals are phoned through to the Returning Officer for the district, who enters the totals for that polling place in the central computer system, the results then made public on the internet and via data feeds to the media.
In the polling place, a second count is conducted for what is called an 'indicative preference count'. Two candidates are nominated beforehand as likely to finish first and second. In the case of Lyne, it was the National and Labor candidates. The ballot papers of the other six candidates were examined for flows of preferences to determine an after-preferences count for the polling place. This is also phoned through and published on the internet. This indicative total is only to assist analysis of the election on the night and has no formal status and plays no part in the declaration.
Most polling places take betweenm 1,000 and 3,000 votes. They can take as few 150 votes in remote rural area, and there are a small number of urban polling places that take more than 4,000. Australians can vote at any polling place in their home district, and can also vote outside of their district as an Absent vote if they are travelling on polling day.
The polling place staff then conduct a preliminary count of Senate votes before finishing up for the night, the Officer in Charge taking responsibility for delivering all ballot papers and paperwork associated with the election overnight to the Returning Officer. In the case of the largest electorates, this will involve long flights and may take well into the next day.
Election night counting is always over within four hours, with most results pouring in between 7pm and 9pm, one to three hours after the close of poll. Except in very very close contests, election night coverages are normally over within five hours of the close of polls.
The day after polling day, all polling place results are check-counted by more experienced staff against the results phoned thorugh the previous evening, again with scutineers present to observe. Ballot papers are bundled into 50s or 100s by first preference vote, and the tallies may be checked using the sort of note counting equipment used in banks.
Postal vote rules mean that the first preference count cannot be finalised until 10 days after the election. At this point a candidate can be declared elected if they have more than 50% of the first preference vote. If not, a distribution of preferences needs to be carried out by hand. How long it takes depends on how many votes have to be examined and transferred.
That is how an Alternative Vote election is conducted in Australia. It is by hand, does not involve electronic voting or the sort of complex counting equipment used for Scottish and London Local Government elections. There is a delay in finalising the result, but that comes about because Australia allows absent voting, and a longer period than Britain allows for the return of postal votes.
If Australians can handle numbering the ballot paper and counting the votes by hand, can it be that difficult?


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The Pines Hotel enjoys an unrivalled position with a magnificent view over Swanage Bay on the South coast of Dorset near the historic village of Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck. The Hotel enjoys an excellent AA Rating of 79%. Swanage is a gateway town to The Jurassic Coast , set in an area of great natural beauty and retains much of the charm of its Victorian heritage. It is an ideal location for the discerning visitor at any time of the year. The surrounding area offers great variety, from the medieval history of Corfe Castle and its hinterland of Hardy s Wessex , to the major cosmopolitan resort of nearby Bournemouth. Many of our comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms have outstanding Sea Views. All have Private Ensuite Facilities, Flatscreen Freeview TV, Free Wi-Fi, Direct Dial Telephone and Baby Listening via a Mobile Handset for your convenience. Our Seaview Lounges and Seaview Restaurant are on the level with easy access. The Head Chef is justly proud of his excellent reputation. His raison d être is to delight guests with a variety of splendid menus. With his enthusiastic team he uses only the finest fresh produce and makes full use of local specialities. The Restaurant is personally supervised by an experienced Manager who ensures that you will receive the friendly, attentive service necessary to enjoy your meal complimented by a wide choice of wines from the cellar.
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The city of Carmel's financial picture is getting brighter.
That's the upshot of a five-year financial forecast being delivered Tuesday to the Carmel City Council at a special meeting.
The council also is scheduled to receive a 7:30 p.m. update from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. officials about a March 3 natural gas explosion that destroyed a small, vacant home while a utility crew worked on a nearby pipeline.
The financial forecast "is healthier than prior forecasts," primarily because of a local 1 percent sales tax approved by city voters in November 2012 and "continued recovery" in other discretionary revenues, a council report says.
The city's big three revenue sources are sales, hotel room and property taxes. Those revenues should grow by 3 percent annually through 2016-17, then taper off as the economic cycle slows, the report says.
Boosting visitors and their dollars to the city is the reason for two consulting contracts up for approval at Tuesday's meeting.
The council is being asked to approve a $180,000 contract for the current fiscal year with Burghardt+Dore, the city's destination marketing contractor since 2006. But the city intends to redefine the job and go out to bid for a new contract, a council report says.
On a related item, City Administrator Jason Stilwell is asking the council to approve a $55,000 contract with Richard Tavener of Carmel Valley to serve as the city's events and marketing coordinator. The position was added in the current budget to try to increase mid-week and overnight visits to boost the city's tourist base.
In all, the city spends $356,800 a year on marketing efforts and another $650,000 in contributions to the Sunset Center, Stilwell says in a council report.
Larry Parsons can be reached at 646-4379 or email@example.com. If you go
·What: Carmel City Council
·When: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
·Where: Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh avenues
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"Linebarrels of Iron Part 2 & OVA": The Ends Justify The Means?
After what seems an almost-inordinate amount of time (actually a still somewhat surprising nine months), the final half of Linebarrels of Iron reaches DVD courtesy of anime power-house Funimation.
Following the frivolity of the preceding beach-based episode on the first volume, this second set of episodes begins almost quite literally with a bang, as the death of a major character and the apparent defection of another has repercussions for the JUDA team, sending them onto direct conflict with their arch nemeses of the Katou Organization. Stepping up a gear, Katou begins moves to take control of Japan itself, and in a surprising turn of events actually manages to succeed in relatively short order.
Some good time is spent indicating what relationship a conquered Japan now has with the rest of the world, with some all-too-realistic depictions of other countries simply pulling out of Japan since it is none of their business. That the country is ruled by an organization in control of nearly invincible robot suits is probably a contributing factor to that decision.
Nevertheless, JUDA take it upon themselves to personally remain defiant against the de facto rulers of Japan, leading to some genuinely amusing scenes among all the battles and bloodshed, including the sight of lead character Kouichi's mother and sister appearing on television pleading with him to give up and come home, complete with cringe-making cod emotional singing. Let's also not forget JUDA's attempts at going for the public vote by staging a televised karaoke contest and comedy routines. Even super robot pilots need something to do on their time off.
After such comparatively slight diversions, the main plot kicks back in, with the mysterious Emi Kizaki suddenly beginning to remember more about her past, including her relationship with the Katou Organization's Hisataka Katou himself. To complicate matters even further, just when Kouichi thought he had a clear target to direct his frustrations against the defecting JUDA member from earlier, his romantic triangle between Emi herself and childhood friend Risako becomes a step more complicated when the curvaceous Miu also makes her feelings towards our main hero, daringly going so far as to kiss him.
Finally, after one last confrontation between Kouichi and the JUDA traitor, the stage is set for the final part of the series, where at last some of the back-story of the alternate universe is revealed, amidst a surprising series of revelations which ends with all concerned galvanized to fight a heretofore unrevealed enemy.
This final part of Linebarrels of Iron continues much in the vein of the first, with plenty of robot-on-robot action amid the usual personal typical trials and tribulations of teenage characters found in series of this nature. Comedy interludes are once more peppered throughout to break up some of the serious moments, and these do much to keep the characters fresh and engaging as well as often delivering some genuine laughs, including an odd yet welcome jokey reference to classic (and sorely in need of a re-issue) Maison Ikokku.
While I have no complaints about the overall story, and particularly liked the sharp turn it took towards the end, it's clear that there was still a missed opportunity. Too many important character motivations rely on mostly unseen back stories, and it would have been advantageous if the series' creators had devoted a little more time to these. In particular, the set-up of an alternate universe really deserved an entire episode to itself. Nevertheless, the main question posed toward the end of the series, as to whether ends do indeed justify the means is an ever-interesting one, and puts the earlier part of the series into a new perspective.
Of course, Linebarrels doesn't merely end at the episode 24 mark, as there were two further OVA episodes that Funimation has also licensed and included on the Part 2 DVD set. Perhaps somewhat predictably, the first of these OVA specials focuses squarely on the youngest female character, the American genius Rachel Calvin, as she first arrives in Japan to work for JUDA and manages to get resolutely lost upon touching down. It is undeniably pandering, as it focuses on the young Rachel and features many suggestive shots of the other female characters later in the episode, but there are some amusing touches to be found here, not the least of which are Rachel's attempted use of a credit card with smaller Japanese stalls, as well as a worried exclamation halfway through the episode that they've got another ten minutes to fill.
The other OVA is a more standard episode that effectively serves as an epilogue to the series, giving us a glimpse of what the various surviving JUDA and Katou teams did following the end of major combat operations. JUDA having transformed its base into a beach resort naturally enables lots of swimwear to be shown off, as well as a reprise of Kouichi's love rectangle between Emi, Risako and Miu. Before it starts to get too trite there is one last bit of action for the main characters to contend with in order to finally bring peace to the world.
As might be inferred, the OVAs ultimately offer little to the series as a whole, but as amusing side stories they can't be faulted, even if Kouichi's love situation still isn't adequately resolved by the end of the final OVA. Nevertheless, I found the OVAs something of a missed opportunity, in that they would probably have been better used in order to address some of the series' back story shortfalls, but when weighed up against the selling power of fanservice, the series' producers obviously didn't have much of an option on that front.
The series' technical specs from the first volume still apply here, with some nice, if sometime variable, character animation, but some particularly dynamic CG animation of the mecha units throughout the series, serving as an excellent testimony of animator Ichiro Itano's (Macross) skills coupled with Gonzo's experience with computer animation. Voicework between the two tracks is on a par with the previous batch of episodes as well, with the English dub clearly having been completed in one session between the two releases. As a side note, watching the series in English and Japanese offers two differing interpretations on the gender of the character Satoru Yamashita, who while being voiced by female voice actors on both tracks, is consistently referred to as "she" on the English soundtrack, and "he" on the English subtitles accompanying the Japanese soundtrack. While I'm given to understand the character is indeed male in the original manga, their gender is much more ambiguous in the anime. Thanks to both voice tracks, either possibility is catered to.
The DVDs' static menus are basic but functional, with the only notable extras being the usual textless OPs and EDs, as well as trailers for other Funimation releases, including the quite frankly far more interesting looking Eden of the East. As these are review discs, I cannot comment on the packaging other than to say from the online pictures I've seen, the new releases supplement the Part 1 DVD set quite adequately.
Linebarrels of Iron's concluding part brings with it much of what the first half of the series had to offer, but with some interesting and unforeseen developments towards the end of the series that throw a new light on the events of the earlier part of the series. Anything that gets one to think a little has to be commended, but the series as a whole could have done with more moments such as those. As it stands, Linebarrels is a mostly entertaining series that is never in any danger of getting too deep. While a sustained return to the more darkly ambiguous motivations of main character Kouichi as seen at the start of the series would have been welcomed, the series' unwavering balance between seriousness and humor still keeps it mostly fresh throughout the later installments. Recommended, but it's more for those who prefer style a little more over substance.


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Seal Team Six families speak out near White House
Hoping their voices are heard loud and clear across the street at the White House, families of three Navy Seals killed in Afghanistan are talking.
The "Team Six" Special Forces servicemen were involved in a deadly helicopter crash in 2011 after it was showdown with a rocket propelled grenade.
The attack just a few months after the same team killed Osama bin Laden. All 38 in the Chinook, including 25 American Special Operations personnel were killed.
"We have brave fighting men and women… (who were) betrayed by their government," says Larry Klayman, the chairman of Freedom Watch.
The grieving relatives say the U.S. government is just as responsible for the deaths of their sons as the Taliban.
The families, including that of Navy Seal Michael Strange, also claim the servicemen were sent into battle without proper air support and they believe the denial of requested pre-assault fire may have contributed to their demise.


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|Comparative analysis of nasal and oral mucosa dendritic cells.
|Allam, J.P.; Niederhagen, B.; Bucheler, M.; Appel, T.; Betten, H.; Bieber, T.; Bergé, S.J. ; Novak, N.
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BACKGROUND: Mucosal dendritic cells (DC) play a crucial role in tolerance induction as seen in mucosal immunotherapy of atopic diseases. Nevertheless little is known about the phenotypical differences of oral and nasal mucosal DC (nmDC). Recently, we could show that oral mucosal myeloid CD1a(+) DC (omDC) differ from their skin counterparts especially by the expression of high affinity receptor for immunoglobulin E (IgE; FcepsilonRI). However, expression pattern of FcepsilonRI and phenotypical characteristics of CD1a(+) nmDC have not been elucidated in detailed yet. METHODS: We performed detailed phenotypical comparison of nmDC and omDC of atopic and nonatopic individuals. RESULTS: As reported for omDC, FcepsilonRI on nmDC of atopic donors was elevated and mostly occupied by IgE while FcepsilonRI was present only in low amounts on nmDC of nonatopic donors. Nevertheless, the highest FcepsilonRI expression has been observed on omDC. Furthermore, significant amounts of costimulatory molecules CD40, CD80 and CD86 could be detected on nmDC that expressed more CD80 compared with omDC. Moreover, nmDC displayed less major histocompatability complex (MHC) class I and II molecules than omDC. In addition, nmDC expressed more C-type lectins CD205, CD206 as well as myeloid marker CD11b while omDC displayed increased expression of CD207 and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) receptor CD14. CONCLUSION: Together these data imply that nmDC phenotypical differ from omDC which might result in diverse functional properties and might be of relevance for selecting routes for immunotherapy of atopic diseases. Moreover these data provide a basis for further studies investigating immunological mechanisms underlying mucosal immunotherapy.


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There were fewer suicide attacks worldwide in 2015 than 2014, "only" 452 as compared with 592, according to a new report by an Israeli research team.
But drawing conclusions from a mere comparison of the overall figures is "not smart," cautions Yoram Schweitzer, the head of the Program on Terrorism and Low Intensity Conflict at Tel Aviv University's Institute for National Security Studies. For one thing, the 2014 figure was strikingly high (2013 saw a markedly lower 382 suicide attacks), so nobody should start feeling encouraged.
So, only sort of good news…suicide attacks were less than the last year but still up on the year before that.
"Unlike what people usually think, last year was not exceptionally 'wild' as regards suicide attacks. There were far fewer attacks than in 2014, although the number of fatalities remained almost the same — 4,370 people killed in 2015 as compared with 4,400 people the year before."
Which means, "to put it another way, the terror attacks are more deadly."
Schweitzer elaborates: "As far as the number of suicide attackers, there were roughly 735 in 2015 as compared with 937 the previous year. As regards the ratio of suicide attackers to terror attacks, there were almost two suicide attackers per terror attack in 2014, and the statistic for 2015 is not too far from that either."


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Facebook shelved a new feature that gives third parties access to users' phone numbers and addresses.
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Coach Juergen Klinsmann squeezed everything he could out of his squad in this tournament and his words of pride for the players were sincere and justified.
But when he sits down to plan the next four years he will surely be looking for the missing ingredients that would make a hard-working, strong and gutsy unit into a team capable of going deeper into the latter stages of the World Cup.
The missing elements were evident in all of the United States' games in Brazil - a lack of creativity and a killer touch in attack.
Klinsmann's midfield was packed with players who worked hard, tackled, covered ground and kept the ball moving. None did that better than German-born Jermaine Jones while Kyle Beckerman was an effective anchor in front of the defence.
Neither were able to reproduce their form from the group stage against Belgium - Beckerman didn't start and Jones looked to be paying the price of his extraordinary work in the first three games.
But with a disappointing Michael Bradley, so long the engine of the U.S. midfield, never able to produce his best form in Brazil, there was little imaginative about the Americans.
The best moments in the group stage came from the overlapping right-back Fabian Johnson, a player who caught the eye of many with his speed and touch down the flank
Wide midfielders Alejandro Bedoya and Graham Zusi did their jobs diligently but neither are the kind of players who can slice open a defence at this level with an inspired pass or a clever dribble.
The U.S team has no classic number ten, no playmaker, no fearsome winger and no-one in their midfield who would cause an opposition coach to consider changing his own tactical approach.
Up front, Jozy Altidore's hamstring injury against Ghana left Klinsmann relying on Dempsey as a lone striker for the rest of the tournament. Dempsey has proven his worth over the years for his country but he is far more effective as a support striker, roaming off a centre forward.
Klinsmann clearly didn't believe the other strikers in his squad, Aron Johannsson and Chris Wondolowski, were the right men to lead the line. The latter's miss in the final seconds of regular time against Belgium might have confirmed his instincts.
If this U.S. team had a quality striker and a genuinely inspired midfielder they might be preparing for a quarter-final against Argentina rather than heading home.
Klinsmann, who is also technical director of the U.S. Soccer Federation and has gained impressive control over the system, will surely now be focusing on trying to find those kinds of players.
Traditionally, the United States are good at producing hard-working and athletic players but the youth development and college system have been less effective in uncovering talent that can do the things that can't be coached so easily.
Somewhere among the thousands of young players in the United States there may be, if not an American Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, a player or two with the talent of Colombia's James Rodriguez.
The strong growth in domestic interest, with record television ratings for this tournament, can only help in that process. Coaches and scouts from U.S Soccer and clubs in Major League Soccer need to take a smart approach to finding talent.
But even as this particular American dream was dying in Salvador, there were already some pointers towards a more exciting American team of the future.
Twenty-year-old wing-back DeAndre Yedlin impressed with his confidence and speed against Belgium and 19-year-old substitute Julian Green came on and made an instant impact, including a beautifully taken goal that prompted a late fightback.
The Americans are now established as a top-20 force in the world game, the question is how quickly they can find the talent to take them into the top ten and beyond.


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Where do you live today? Will you continue living there once kids have grown and flown?
posted June 9th, 2016 at 5:04pm in Toddler
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- CT burb. probably not 6-9-2016 5:05pm
- austin, probably or move to san antonio 6-9-2016 5:05pm
- Nj, maybe? Don't know 6-9-2016 5:05pm
- Az, I'd like to move back east but only if my kids are there 6-9-2016 5:05pm
- no, I can't wait to no longer be tied to a certain distance from ex. 6-9-2016 5:06pm
- Short hills, will move to the city 6-9-2016 5:06pm
- singapore - no way! we will be back in the US in a few yrs (to where i dont know) and then prob NYC once kids are gone 6-9-2016 5:06pm
- Portland. Not sure, Dh likes central Oregon 6-9-2016 5:06pm
- nyc, yes. my friends, family and support system is here 6-9-2016 5:07pm
- NYC. Yes 6-9-2016 5:07pm
- Chicago burb and probably not 6-9-2016 5:07pm
- CT. No. City and Bermuda. 6-9-2016 5:08pm
- seattle, depends where they end up living. we'll need to go somewhere warm in the winter. 6-9-2016 5:09pm
- Brooklyn. Yes 6-9-2016 5:09pm
- Manhattan. Yes. 6-9-2016 5:09pm
- Western NJ. I'll def stay here or go to Bucks County 6-9-2016 5:09pm
- Where at? I'm in peapack now I like hunterdon more and more though especially lambertville and French town 6-9-2016 5:12pm
- Ita with you. I'm in Hopewell. 6-9-2016 5:14pm
- Where at? I'm in peapack now I like hunterdon more and more though especially lambertville and French town 6-9-2016 5:12pm
- UES yep. I wonder what being old in the city will be like. Will be a granny on the town :) 6-9-2016 5:10pm
- Probably yes. I think it's important to keep the "Home base" if you can. But, I'd like us to have another place or two somewhere. 6-9-2016 5:12pm
- nj, we will live in this state but probably rent out our house and move to a smaller condo 6-9-2016 5:15pm


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Some help with Skylanders wanted
My son wants Skylanders for Christmas. So I go and buy it - Wii starter set to be specific. Then I find a dozen or so cool figures to go with it. Then a week later I hear about Skylander's Giants. And of course so does my son.
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Do I need a whole new portal for the Giants game? I assume that I do.
Will my son be able to play the regular figures on the Giants portal or will we have to switch games in and out?
Should I just return the regular wii game and get the Giants game?
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Gavin, a basketball and golf standout during his collegiate career at Mount Mercy, has more victories than any other men's basketball coach in school history and was the first to reach the 300-win mark during the 2010-11 season. His 2003 squad advanced to the championship game of the Midwest Classic Conference tournament, while his 2004-05 team reached the MCC Final Four.
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Nelson, a former high school athlete and U.S. Marine, has been coaching basketball, from youth to high school, for the past 15 years. He has worked with both boys and girls at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Since moving his family to Cedar Rapids from Atlanta, Ga., in 2001, Nelson has coached basketball at several high schools in the Metro and surroundings areas, including Cedar Rapids Washington, (2001-02), Cedar Rapids Prairie (2002-04), and Anamosa (2004-06). Each of those teams has qualified for state playoff berths. He has also coached two track & field all-Americans, one at the college level and one at the high school level. Nelson also has ties to the AAU grassroots basketball community since 2001.
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February 2, 2014
Since the first Winter X Games in Aspen in 2002, the action-sports spectacular has always brought a vitality and spirit to town. Adding a cultural element to the weekend with private events like the Powder Magazine Awards in the past, art exhibitions like Illume in 2007 on Aspen Mountain, private house parties like Target House or the Oakley Penthouse and concerts like the ones last weekend in Wagner Park with Matt & Kim; French band Phoenix; Axwell, of Swedish House Mafia; and global DJ Tiesto, the whole experience is really multidimensional. Congratulations to Aspen/Snowmass and everyone involved to bring the games back till 2019.


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Roanoke Co. Police Investigating Teen's Death
Roanoke Co., VA - The death of a 17-year-old Montvale girl is under investigation by Roanoke County Police.
Investigators there are waiting on lab results from the medical examiner, which could take six weeks.
Bedford County deputies responded Thursday night to a 911 call reporting the girl unconscious and not breathing.
Jessica Erin Hart, a student at Liberty High School, died later that night at the hospital.
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