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Sawgrass Rangers Faction Rules
Criterion Affiliation Score Modifier:
Character level +1/2 levels
Knowledge (nature) 5 or more ranks +1
Survival 5 or more ranks +1
Relevant Profession skill (taxidermist, sailor, cartographer, etc.) 5 or more ranks +1
Can cast 3rd level or higher arcane spells: +1
Can cast 3rd level or higher divine spells: +1
Base Attack Bonus +5 or higher: +1
Base Attack Bonus +10 or higher +2 (not cumulative)
Has 10 or more ranks in a single skill: +1
Wild Shape ability: +1
Animal Companion: +2
Track feat: +2
Resides permanently in Moss Point: +2
Dies in the act of a successful hunt: +15 (not that you'll be around to enjoy it)
Alignment does not contain at least one "neutral" component: -1
No ranks in Survival: -2
Multiple Use
Completes a hunt for the Rangers: +3 per hunt (must be declared in the Ritual beforehand, but your induction hunt does count for this score)
Completes a hunt for the Rangers and brings back a trophy to donate to the Hall: +4 per hunt
Completes a hunt for the Rangers alone and brings back a trophy to donate to the Hall: +6 per hunt.
Completes a different job for the Rangers: +3 per job
Demonstrates virtuosity of skill during a hunt (check result of 30 or more on a skill check made while actively hunting): +1 per occurrence, max +3 per hunt.
Defends a fellow ranger: +2 per occurrence
Kills messily or with excess violence: -2 per occurrence
Fails in a hunt declared in the Ritual of the Quarry: -5 per occurrence
Dishonors the Grandmaster: -2 per occurrence
Mistreats an animal: -1 per occurrence
Benefits of Affiliation:
3 or less: None
4-13: I Hunt and Shall Not Fail: You have been inducted into the Sawgrass Rangers; you've completed your Hunt of the First Blood and stand proudly as a sister or brother. You may undertake the Ritual of the Quarry (see below) and gain its benefits.
14-19: I Run and Do Not Falter: The terrain of the swamp is as easy for you to navigate as even floorboards or firm ground; when you close in for the kill, nothing stands between you and your prey. Once per day, during combat, you may ignore terrain penalties on movement for a number of rounds equal to your affiliation score divided by two.
20-24: I Stalk and Am Not Seen: When you stalk your prey, they never see you coming until it's far too late. If you have declared a Ritual of the Quarry and are making Hide and Move Silently checks to stalk or tail that enemy, you gain a + 5 on those rolls.
25-29: I Stand and Will Not Fear: When you declare the Ritual of the Quarry, your mind is filled with the bravery of all your sisters and brothers who have gone before. To die in the hunt is the greatest of glories, and you shall not fear it. You are immune to all fear and mind-affecting effects produced by the creature type you have declared the Ritual for.
30 +: I Die but Am Not Vanquished: This benefit is a secret known only to the Grandmaster and those who have achieved such a level of mastery.
The Ritual of the Quarry: Each Hall of Trophies in the Sawgrass Rangers' guild hall is devoted to a different creature type. These rooms are filled with trophies, prizes, taxidermy mounts, weapons, armor and treasure taken from slain foes. And in the middle of each one of these halls is a shrine, all different but all alike. They depict a ranger dying as she or he kills their quarry. A monstrous centipede lies crushed under an orc Ranger who has succumbed to poison. A drow quarry may have speared the halfling Ranger on his rapier, but his throat is wide open and gushes blood carved in stone upon the altar. And so on. These shrines are covered in copper medallions hanging from every protrusion and corner of their marble statuary, and are central to the most sacred practice of the Sawgrass Rangers. The Ritual of the Quarry.
When a Ranger wishes to declare the ritual, he or she goes to the shrine of the associated creature type and prays. When they have done so, they hang a medallion inscribed with their name on the statue and leave to slay their quarry. A new ranger receives 12 of these upon induction, and if they complete twelve hunts they receive a fresh set of 24 (and so on). The quarry must be part of an encounter of CR at least equal to the level of the ranger + 1. They need not hunt alone, but the prestige for taking down a target solo is higher. The hunter gains the benefit of the Ranger (class) ability Favored Enemy, reproduced below for convenience. If the hunter already has Favored Enemy, the benefit stacks.
After the ritual is complete, there are two possibilities. Firstly, the ranger returns triumphantly, reclaims his or her medallion from the shrine to cheers from their sisters and brothers, and drops it into a small offering box at the foot of the shrine to be recycled. Secondly, the ranger is killed in his or her hunt and her medallion hangs from the shrine forever in honored glory to a fallen comrade. A ranger asks for no other tombstone; let this be how the world remembers a true warrior.
Favored Enemy: A ranger may select a type of creature from among those given on Table 3—14: Ranger Favored Enemies. Due to his extensive study on his chosen type of foe and training in the proper techniques for combating such creatures, the ranger gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, and Survival checks when using these skills against creatures of this type. Likewise, he gets a +2 bonus on weapon damage rolls against such creatures.


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Some time ago, a study was done to see how people view themsleves as far as knowing things. They gave a bunch of folks a math test. The test went from easy arithmetic through calculus. After each person finished the test they were interviewed on how they felt they did. Some of the test takers were bragging on how easy the test was and that they aced it. Some of the subjects felt confident, but they had some lingering doubts about some of the math problems. They thought they did well, but were a bit nervous.
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The point was, that many folks that brag and act like they know everything are actually hiding a lack of knowledge. People that are truly experts in a particular field are confident, but not obnoxious about their skills. I have found this to be the case in dealing with others. Generally, the more a person brags about stuff, the less I am impressed. I have more confidence in a Doctor that occasionally utters the words, "I am not sure," then any MD that doesn't feel they make mistakes.
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Following the critically acclaimed Red Velvet, Indhu Rubasingham continues her inaugural season as Artistic Director of the Tricycle Theatre with a new production of THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. Check out rehearsal images from the production below!
The full cast for THE ARABIAN NIGHTS is Jonathan Bonnici (Madman/Ensemble), Denton Chikura (Harun Al Rashid/Ensemble), Tunji Falana (Prince of Fools/Ensemble), Sandy Grierson (Sharyar/Aziz), Éva Magyar (Azizah/ Ensemble), Itxaso Moreno (Jester's Wife/Ensemble), Adura Onashile(Perfect Love/Ensemble), Tahirah Sharif (Dunyazade/Ensemble), Harmage Singh Kalirai (The Wazir), Ony Uhiara (Scheherezade/Sympathy) andHemi Yeroham (Jester/Ensemble).
THE ARABIAN NIGHTS is written by Mary Zimmerman, adapted from The Book Of The Thousand Nights and One Night and is directed by Lu Kemp. THE ARABIAN NIGHTS runs at the Tricycle Theatre from 30 November until 12 January with press night on 6 December. Design is by Ben Stones, with lighting by Richard Howell, sound by Elena Pena, choreography by Ann Yee and projection design by Andrzej Goulding. Darren Lang is Illusion Consultant for THE ARABIAN NIGHTS and there is original music composed by Iranian band Take It Easy Hospital.
In Baghdad, a young woman starts a revolution through the power of storytelling.
For three years, King Shahryar has taken bloody vengeance against the women of his city, marrying a new bride every night and killing her in the morning. Scheherazade is determined to stop the bloodshed using the only weapons she has – her wit and imagination. Night after night, the King's newest bride weaves tales of seduction, silliness and suspense. How long can her stories save her?
A punky, modern reimagining of ancient tales. Suitable for ages 10 plus.
Take it Easy Hospital is an Iranian indie pop band formed in the undergrounds of Theran in 2008 by Ash Koosha (singer/producer) and Negar Shaghaghi (singer/songwriter). Their first released EP was titled HUMAN JUNGLE. The two starred in documentary film No One Knows About Persian Cats, which followed the real story of the band trying to find artists in Iran to play in UK music festivals. The film won the Special Jury Prize Ex-Aequo in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
Jonathan Bonnici's stage credits include Beyond at Bristol Old Vic, Decades for Headlong Theatre Company, and The Black Album at The National Theatre.
Denton Chikura's stage credits include Two Gentlemen of Verona at The Globe Theatre, You Can't Take It With You at Manchester Royal Exchange, and Six Seeds at The National Theatre.
Tunji Falana's stage credits include Henry V at Southwark Playhouse, Fixer in the HighTide Festival, Ya Get Me at the Old Vic, and Romeo and Juliet at the Harlow Playhouse.
Sandy Grierson's stage credits include Tonight Sandy Grierson Will Lecture, Box and Dance at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Festival, A Midsummer Night's Dream for Headlong Theatre Company, The 13 Midnight Challenges of Angelus Diablo at the RSC, Gagarin Way at the Theatre Royal Bath, Home at The National Theatre of Scotland, and The Soul of Chien-Nu Leaves Her Body at the Young Vic.
Éva Magyar's stage credits include The Wild Bride, The Bacchae, and Midnight's Pumpkin all for Kneehigh Theatre Company, as well as Tristan And Yseult for Kneehigh and The National Theatre, The Party at Battersea Arts Centre, Ramayana at the Lyric Hammersmith, and Romeo and Juliet at the RSC. Éva's screen credits include X-Men: First Class, Fox London Productions Ltd.
Itxaso Moreno's stage credits include The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth at the Unicorn Theatre, The Tempest at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, and Nation at The National Theatre.
Adura Onashile's stage credits include Skewered Snails at the Purcell Rooms, Southbank/UK Tour, Roadkill at Traverse, Barbican, and the Theatre Royal Stratford East, Arabian Nights at the RSC, The Rover at Southwark Playhouse, The Icarus Girl at the Arcola Theatre, Ma Vie En Rose at the Young Vic, Medea at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, Macbeth for Out Of Joint, and The Overwhelming at The National Theatre.
Tahirah Sharif's stage credits include Moon on a Rainbow Shawl at The National Theatre, Crawling in the Dark at The Almeida Theatre, and In His Light at Hampstead Theatre. Tahirah's screen credits include The Invisible Woman, directed by Ralph Fiennes; One Night and Casualty, BBC;Whitechapel, ITV; and See Me, Film Four.
Harmage Singh Kalirai's was previously at the Tricycle Theatre in Dragon. Harmage's other stage credits include Behsharam at Soho Theatre/Birmingham Rep, Arabian Nights at the Young Vic/UK Tour, The Moonstone at the Royal Exchange Manchester, The Illusion at the Old Vic, and Doolaly Days at Haymarket Leicester. Harmage's screen credits include The Politician's Husband, Silent Witness, and Spooks, all for the BBC, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Ony Uhiara's was previously at the Tricycle Theatre in Walk Hard, Talk Loud. Ony's other stage credits include Sixty Six Books at the Bush Theatre, Much Ado About Nothing at The Globe, Charged: Charged Dancing at Soho Theatre, Eurydice at the Young Vic/UK Tour, In the Red and Brown Water at the Young Vic, Noughts and Crosses at the RSC, and Motor Town and Fallout both at the Royal Court. Ony's screen credits includeStolen, RSJ Films; Rosemary and Thyme, Carlton; and Waking Dead, BBC.
Hemi Yeroham's stage credits include The Cradle Will Rock at the Arcola Theatre, and Failed States at Pleasance Theatre, London. Hemi's screen credits include Sunshine and Bad Grandad, Common People, Sky Atlantic – broadcast in January 2013; Eastenders, BBC; Closer, Working Title; andMamma Mia!, Universal.
THE ARABIAN NIGHTS (30 NOVEMBER – 12 JANUARY) will take place at Tricycle Theatre located at 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR. Tickets may be purchased by calling 020 7328 1000, at the box office from 10am – 9pm Monday – Saturday, 2pm – 9pm on Sundays and online at www.tricycle.co.uk. Check the website for full schedule of performances and ticket prices.You may reach Tricycle Theatre by Tube: Kilburn (Jubilee Line); Bus: 16, 31, 32, 98, 189, 206, 316, 328; or Train: Brondesbury (London overground).
Adura Onashile and Itxaso Moreno
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Rev. John Wright Carlton
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John Wright Carlton, a pioneer settler of Mt. Pisgah, Florida, was a Methodist minister and farmer.
John Wright Carlton was born February 23, 1818 in Sampson County, North Carolina. (His tombstone is difficult to read and may be Feb. 28.) With his parents,
John Carlton
and Nancy Ann (Alderman) Carlton, Wright, as he was generally known, moved in the early 1820s to Georgia, settling in Bulloch County, then Thomas County about 1825.
John Wright Carlton moved to Madison County, Florida, probably in the mid-1840s. In Madison County on November 15, 1855, he married Mrs. Susan Lee (Cason) Murphy, born October 20, 1830 in Lowndes County, Georgia, daughter of Silas and Abigail (Langford) Cason and the widow of Arnold Murphy, who died in 1855. By her first marriage Susan had a son Garrett Murphy (1850-1934), who became a successful cattle rancher in Myakka, Florida and later a prominent Bradenton, Florida businessman and civic leader.
Silas Cason, son of Dennis Cason, was born December 17, 1799 and died July 13, 1862 in Madison County, Florida, with burial in Old San Pedro Cemetery. His wife, Abigail (Langford) Cason, was born 1804 and died October 29, 1870. In 1830, the couple was living in Lowndes County, Georgia, where they were members of the Primitive Baptist Church. In the 1830s, they resettled in Madison County, Florida. Of their eight children, three eventually settled in South Florida: Susan Lee at Mt. Pisgah, Martha Jane (Mrs. John Sales Carlton) at Fort Green, and
Dennis Marion Cason
at Wauchula.
A Methodist minister, J. W. Carlton was admitted February 9, 1846 to the Florida Conference of the Methodist Church at its second session (the first was Feb 6, 1845 at Tallahassee) at Monticello. In the third conference, convened in Quincy, J. W. Carlton, "a man of feeble health and fervent piety," was discontinued. At the sixth conference at Madison in 1850, John W. Carlton was admitted. It is believed J. W. Carlton and John W. Carlton were the same.
Rev. Carlton, according to Mrs. Ruby Cason Iliff, reared his children "around the family altar where they heard the gospel songs and reading of the holy scriptures and where very earnest prayers ascended to God."
After the death of his parents, John Wright joined the exodus of others of his family to South Florida and settled in Polk County in the Mt. Pisgah community, east of (now) Bowling Green. Polk County marriage records show that the Rev. Carlton performed his first marriage in that county to William J. Altman and Mary Kendrick on December 30, 1869, with many more following in the years to come.
June Freeman Beadle, former librarian of the Polk County Historical and Genealogical Library, in "The Peas Creek Camp Ground (Mother of South Florida Methodism)" in the December 1988 issue of the Polk County Historical
gave an interesting account of the Camp Ground which was located on forty acres along Camp Ground Branch, about two miles southeast of Homeland:
"They came by every road and they brought their strong backs, stalwart sons, hardworking wives and daughters, their spinning wheels, guns, axles and catch dogs, their creaking wagons, long cracking whips and cow herds, their collard and turnip seeds, corn and sweet potato slips, their Sacred Harp songbooks, Methodist hymnals and Bibles, and their own particular brand of frontier religion-democratic, free, non-liturgical, redemptive and exuberant."
Mrs. Beadle quoted Charles L. Wilson, who first came there in 1873 when ten years old, later reminisced in part that among the preachers who gathered to preach was the Rev. Wright Carlton, who lived near Bowling Green. He also cited the Rev. Wright Carlton, who lived at Pisgah in Polk County near Bowling Green, being among those who brought their families who housed them in temporary large tents stretched annually.
Susan Lee Carlton died September 9, 1888. Rev. John Wright Carlton died January 13, 1894. They are buried in
Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
Issue of Rev. John Wright and Susan Lee (Cason) Murphy Carlton:
1. Joseph Bascom Carlton, born November 8, 1857; died July 3, 1945; married (1) January 26, 1879, Martha Ann
; (2) Mrs. Louella Ford.
2. Gabriella Julia Carlton, born September 18, 1859; died 1940; buried
Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
; married on February 20, 1884, James Allen Durrance, son of William Hutto Durrance and Sarah Harriet (Robertson) Durrance.
3. Peter Jones Carlton, born September 29, 1861; died 1947; married on September 21, 1881(?), Ann Albritton, daughter of Thomas H. Albritton and Frances (Waldron) Albritton.
4. Lydia Lenora Carlton, born 1863; died 1865.
5. Lydia Mozelle Carlton, born April 1867(?); died November 30, 1952; married on March 20, 1884 Joseph Lemuel Durrance, son of John Rufus Durrance and Sarah (Williams) Durrance.
6. Marion Postell Carlton, born April 8, 1871; died January 27, 1953; married March 6, 1890 Ellen Ophelia Hancock, daughter of Shadrach Hancock and Sarah Jane (Knight) Hancock.
7. Martha Adeline Carlton, born July 16, 1873; died September 15, 1921; married May 5, 1887 Thomas J. Bryan.
References not cited: Milton D. Wilson,
Descendants of Thomas Carlton, R.S.,
Polk County Historical Commission; John C. Ley,
Fifty-Two Years In Florida,
1899; Ruby Cason Iliff.
This profile is adapted from
The Herald-Advocate
(Wauchula, Fla.) of May 3, 1990 and
Lineage of John Carlton
, 1998.
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8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a provider of cloud-based unified communications, contact center and collaboration solutions, today announced the appointment of Vladimir Jacimovic to its Board of Directors, effective March 20, 2014. Mr. Jacimovic has over 25 years of investing and operating experience with high growth companies in the technology and services industry with specific expertise in the Software as a Service (SaaS), Big Data and Security segments. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Continuum Capital Partners, an investment firm that specializes in crossover investments targeting private and public technology companies. Previously, Mr. Jacimovic was a Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a leading global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies, and a Managing Director at Crosslink Capital, a leading stage-independent venture capital and growth equity firm. Since beginning his venture career in 1996, Mr. Jacimovic has been involved in more than 30 investments in software, communications, and technology enabled services. "I am very pleased to welcome Vladimir to the 8x8 Board of Directors," said 8x8 CEO Vikram Verma. "Vladimir brings a wealth of experience helping innovative companies with disruptive technologies such as SaaS navigate high growth in a profitable manner throughout various stages of their evolution. I am grateful that we will be able to tap into that experience and knowledge to help 8x8 identify and implement new strategies for organic and inorganic growth as we expand our leadership position in the Unified Communications as a Service market domestically and abroad." With the appointment of Mr. Jacimovic, 8x8's Board of Directors now consists of seven members who offer diverse and valuable skill sets including international business management, technology innovation, public and private finance, strategic guidance and M&A for high growth companies and organizational leadership. "8x8 has assembled a world class Board of Directors and I am honored to serve the company alongside such accomplished and talented individuals," said Mr. Jacimovic. "The market for Unified Communications as a Service is growing rapidly and 8x8's technology and business model are unparalleled. I am looking forward to sharing my experience in similar SaaS growth markets with the senior management team as we position 8x8 for tremendous success in the future."
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WASHINGTON (Feb. 5)
A far-reaching war service program, supplementing war service activities already under way in seven major fields, to be executed by the 200,000 B'nai B'rith men, women and young people in every state of the Union, will be laid before the 99th annual meeting of the Executive Committee of B'nai B'rith, when it convenes at the Essex House in New York city on February 8 and 9, it was announced here today by the B'nai B'rith headquarters.
During the First World War, B'nai B'rith created the Soldiers' and Sailors' Welfare League, which set up a network of recreational clubhouses and centers in communities near Army and Navy bases; raised large sums for the purchase of Red Cross ambulances; sold millions of dollars worth of Liberty Bonds to its members; won the commendation of the U.S. Food Administration for aid in food conservation; and contributed 3,256 of its members to the armed forces, a figure that represented 10% of the membership at a time when the average member's age was 51.
The two-day session, to be presided over by Henry Monsky, B'nai B'rith president, will also deal with major questions of policy, program and budget that will determine the war-time scope and character of service and activity of such major arms of B'nai B'rith as the Anti-Defamation league, the Hillel Foundations, the Aleph Zadik Aleph, Vocational Service Bureau, the National Jewish Monthly and Wider Scope. Ample consideration will also be given to B'nai B'rith's role in war relief, post-war reconstruction and other war-created problems of special Jewish concern.
Mr. Monsky's annual report, summarizing the work of B'nai B'rith on many fronts since the triennial convention of March, 1941, will be the highlight of the meeting. The Executive Committee will also receive detailed reports from Maurice Bisgyer, secretary; Sigmund Livingston, chairman of the Anti-Defamation League; Philip M. Klutznick, president of the Supreme Advisory Council of A.Z.A., B'nai B'rith youth organization; Alfred A. Benesch, chairman of the national Vocational Service Committee; Sidney G. Kusworm, chairman of the national Americanism Commission; and from the executive heads of the B'nai B'rith departments.


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Scuba Regulator – Buy a Good One
Whether you're just learning to scuba dive or an expert dipping into the Caribbean Sea off Grenada, perhaps in Molinere Reef, the importance of buying a good regulator is a key part of your aqua-lung. The diving regulator, as we know, is one or more valves in a series that allows the gas out of a gas cylinder in a controlled motion, lowering its pressure at each stage.
Too many divers are unsure which scuba diving regulators are the best ones, so in order to help you make a good decision, we looked at some of Sherwood's models and came out quite impressed. The Sherwood scuba diving regulator models we looked at included the SR1, the Blizzard, and the Oasis. Each has great benefits and features and is priced in accordance with other top performance regulators.
The Sherwood SR1 Regulator – All-in-One:
The SR1 model is a two stage pneumatically balanced regulator with a two-piece flow-through. Its first stage piston is secured for balance and intermediate pressure control. Divers will love the environmentally sealed spring chamber along with its two high-pressure ports and five low pressure points—all on a 360 degree swivel. You can use this regulator with a yoke or a DIN attachment.
The second stage of this regulator houses a SMART demand lever and a floating crown that reacts awesomely to depressurization and extends seat life. The second stage also holds a single adjustment point to simultaneously set opening effort and high-flow performance—in one motion. With this regulator, there is no need to make separate adjustments. The control knob has been redesigned by Sherwood and has been placed in a location that is aimed for ease of use and control. The knob size also works well for divers who prefer wearing gloves.
The Sherwood SR1 regulator model fits into a technologically advanced compact case and uses tons of cutting edge materials. For those regulator techies, you'll know how super this model is with less than 0.5 joules/liter, W.O.B., at 165 fsw, and 62.5 RMV. This Sherwood model has been a top pick of experts for 2008 and is good in any diving condition. The Sherwood SR1 Regulator is currently available around $610 with Free Shipping.
The Sherwood Blizzard Regulator – For Cool Dives:
Sherwood also offers the Blizzard dive regulator model. Ideal for cold water, Sherwood paid attention to safety experts when developing the Blizzard to uphold demanding and extreme water conditions. Because of Sherwood's dedication to building the Blizzard, it has become one of the top favorites of divers everywhere. Features of the Blizzard include a high performance dry first stage, a dry chamber that prevents moisture and icing from entering the spring chamber, and surface treated bimetal fins and heat sinks that capture the body's heat from your outgoing breaths; using your breath to keep its operating parts warm.
This dive regulator performs well as the temperature of the water declines and it boasts 2 high-performance primary ports that support both the primary and secondary air sources. Exclusive to Sherwood dive regulators, the Blizzard has a bubble deflector exhaust tee that minimizes the size of bubbles and turns them away from your view. The Wisdom mouthpiece minimizes the bite pressure to keep the regulator in position, keeping away annoying jaw fatigue. This Sherwood Blizzard Regulator is now available at $419.95 with FREE Continental U.S. Shipping
The Sherwood Oasis – A Great Warm-Water Regulator:
For divers looking for warm-water dive regulators, the Oasis is your best bet. Exclusively developed by Sherwood, this dive regulator model has 2 second-stage moisture retention fins that will allow your mouth to be kept cool throughout your entire dive. Other features include a Wisdom mouthpiece that makes the bite you need to hold the regulator easier, relieving unnecessary jaw fatigue. The baffled-and-extended exhaust tee minimizes the size of bubbles and keeps them out of your view. The two primary flow ports increase outlet pressure to the second stage for optimal breathing and Sherwood's patented moisture retention fins minimize dry mouth. The Sherwood Oasis Scuba Regulator is available for under $420.
Sherwood Excellence
All of the Sherwood's dive regulator models come with a full two-year manufacturer's warranty and a Dip 'N Dive lifetime warranty. Sherwood and the scuba diving products they produce have been around a reliable thirty years and have a dependable reputation for making durable dive gear. Since the 1950s, Sherwood parts were in just about every dive regulator model out there and by 1972, the company introduced its first regulator product, the SRB-2000. Since then, Sherwood has continued to be a pioneer in the diving industry—especially in the design of their regulators relying on safety experts in the industry. We liked these three Sherwood models—we think you will too.
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Welcome to the Idaho Medical Group Management Association
Welcome to the Idaho Medical Group Management Association
The Idaho Medical Group Management Association (Idaho MGMA) is a professional association of medical practice administrators and managers from a variety of medical practices and facilities throughout Idaho. As an affiliate of the national Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), together we help improve members' practices through exclusive member benefits, education, resource news, and networking opportunities.
In addition, the Idaho MGMA also:
· Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas,
· Offers educational and professional development opportunities, and
· Influences the regulatory environment for medical group management through concerted group action.
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- February 8, 2008, 6:28 AM
Mayo Medical Transport took delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 145 in December. The helicopter, completed by Air Methods' products division, is the first EC 145 Air Methods completed for an outside customer. The Mayo EC 145 is equipped with a seven-liter external liquid oxygen system to create more cabin space. The helicopter also features an NVIS-compatible dual-pilot IFR cockpit, satcom datalink and TCAS. The helicopter will be based in Rochester, Minn.


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For some women, being a model would be a dream come true. For others, being married to a world-famous celebrity and living the A-list lifestyle is more like it.
And then there are those who wouldn't stop there, adding children and a career into the mix. For Jennifer Flavin-Stallone, wife of Sylvester Stallone, doing all of this while building a billion-dollar beauty empire is all in a day's work. Being gorgeous is just a bonus. Helping you get gorgeous is what really matters to this mom/model/mogul.
Blessed with beauty but cursed with acne-prone sensitive skin, Flavin-Stallone launched her first skin-care collection 13 years ago in her quest to find products that would calm her complexion. Flavin-Stallone's newest health, beauty and skin-care collections, Seriesse International, includes S.I. Color Cosmetics, a well-edited line of mineral-based must haves for face. After testing S.I. Color Cosmetics the collection, and loving it, I asked Flavin-Stallone to share her secrets for having it all while looking perfect.
It's no surprise that Flavin-Stallone's approach to beauty is all about balance. "I think it's extremely important to take care of yourself inside and out," she says. "Surround yourself with family and those who make you happy, because in order to look good, you have to feel good as well.
Other simple things like drinking lots of water and finding the right products have helped me to look and feel my best."
And if you think the gang at the water cooler is hard to please, imagine the stress of walking the red carpet. Flavin-Stallone copes with Hollywood's critical eye by staying true to her own personal sense of style.
"The most important thing is to know what works best for you," she says. "Rather than buying into specific trends, find those shapes, styles and colors that make you look and feel your best."
Finding that right hue is what inspired Flavin-Stallone to launch the S.I. Color Cosmetics collection. Shades were created to flatter virtually every complexion, with products aimed at creating flawless, fail-proof looks. For the creator of this mineral-based line, it's all about accessible glamour: "Our goal was to create a comprehensive line of makeup that would help women achieve that perfect natural look enabling them to exude confidence and truly shine," she says.
The mineral makeup, including concealers, foundation and blushes, glides on and contains no fillers or talc. Plus, everything in the collection, from eye shadow quads to lipsticks, lip glosses and liners, is designed to complement women of all ethnicities.
Flavin-Stallone said there are a few grooming products she can't live without. "I cannot live without my Mason Pearson brush," she says. "I have several in my bathroom at home. I also always carry one in my purse."
Mason Pearson brushes, priced from $80 to $171, are available online at dermstore.com.
To keep her complexion glowing, Flavin-Stallone is understandably addicted to the collection she has crafted, swearing by Seriesse's Glyco Essentials, an oil-free cleanser gentle enough for all skin types ($22.50 at seriesse.com) and Dry-Lo Essentials ($22.50), an on-the-spot, overnight acne fighter that she can't live without, exclaiming "I would panic if I ever ran out!"
With a successful career and an enviable family life behind her, something tells me that nothing unnerves this successful knockout.
— Carolyn Brundage is the founder of TampaBayBeauty.com, a guide to all that is hip and happening in local beauty. Need beauty advice? E-mail Carolyn at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I first started to use the generic form of Latisse (for roughly 8 weeks total) back in September 2008. I was very unhappy with my sparse lashes which had developed over time thanks to my false eyelash obsession. I never removed the falsies correctly and it led to very, very scrawny lashes after just a few years using them. So when I heard about Latisse, and it's generic form especially, I jumped at the chance.
I spent quite a lot of time here on Real Self and was confident that the generic form of bimatoprost (which I obtained outside of the normal channels, yet safely) would do the job just as well. It cost me $10 a bottle, plus shipping and handling and, well, it works just as good as the real thing that my girlfriends are paying full price for!!
In fact it worked so well that I decided to stop using it, let my lashes go back to normal and then start the process all over again....just so I could do a write-up on here and provide a picture-heavy timeline.
So here I am in mid-December, ready to start the process over again. Yet, my lashes STILL aren't quite back to normal! They still look a little bit fuller than they normally would be and I've been off the Latisse for almost two months! I'm excited to see what they will look like after the full 16 week process this time around!
By the way, I'm very particular with how I apply my bimatoprost. I start off by placing a single drop in the lid of the bottle, then dip my brush into it and apply it only to my top lashes only. I rinse the lid out in between eyes, dry it, and do the same thing again when I'm finished with applying it to both eyes. I also wash the brush that I use very well with hot water only and dry it off before storing it for the night.
Oh and I do NOT use anything like those applicators that Allergan sells with their Latisse. Instead, I use a relatively inexpensive Sonia Kashuk eyeliner brush that I picked up at Target and it works perfectly well for this!
It allows me to apply the solution carefully (avoiding spreading it all over my eyelid like the Allergan's applicators cause you to do) and it's easy to clean afterwards. Kashuk's Target line of brushes also come in nice little plastic pouches when you buy them, so I just use that same pouch for storage when I'm done with the application each evening. I feel better knowing that the brush is stored in a nice clean pouch and not laying there in the open bathroom air. I also only use the brush for my Latisse applications...nothing else!
Oh...and if you look closely at the right-eye pic that I've provided, you may notice that the lashes there look a bit sparse compared to the left eye. This isn't because of the Latisse, but because I slipped while curling my lashes a few days back and yanked half of them out of my eyelid!! Ouch! So I'm interested to see how much Latisse will help those lashes as they slowly grow back in the meatime.
So here we go folks...evening #1...Thursday December 17th. I'll be beginning the process again this evening and I will update you all as I go. Hopefully on a weekly basis, so check back to see the results! But I'll start you off in the meantime with a few 'Before' pics....


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Cape Town - A baby has been left without a father after his dad was killed over R5 while riding his horse and cart.
Scrap metal collector Cameron Fisher, 21, was attacked on Wednesday night in Netreg – allegedly by someone known to him.
Witnesses told the family they saw the suspect climb onto the cart and ask for money before he drew a gun and shot Cameron.
The Kreefgat man was hit in the back of his neck.
His ouma Olga Powell, 85, held Cameron's 11-month-old baby boy Cameron Jr in her arms as she explained she had been waiting for him to come home when she heard he was murdered.
"He promised he would buy me a cooldrink and I waited for him and then he never came back," says Olga sobbing.
"It wasn't even five minutes and then people came to tell us he had been shot and killed."
Cameron's soft-spoken mom Vivian Fisher, 57, has been left devastated by her son's murder.
"I am now left with three children, I'm really going to miss him."
Cops confirm no one has yet been arrested.
"The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated," says Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut.
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1. As of noon trading, Express Scripts ( ESRX) is down $0.45 (-0.8%) to $54.60 on light volume Thus far, 1.5 million shares of Express Scripts exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 5.8 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $54.56-$55.29 after having opened the day at $55.01 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $55.05. Express Scripts Holding Company provides a range of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services in North America. Express Scripts has a market cap of $45.5 billion and is part of the health services industry. The company has a P/E ratio of 32.2, above the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are up 3.2% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Currently there are 15 analysts that rate Express Scripts a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 3 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates Express Scripts as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, reasonable valuation levels, increase in net income and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity. Get the full Express Scripts Ratings Report now. It's Official: Action Alerts PLUS beats the S&P 500 with Dividends Reinvested! Cramer and Link were up 16.72% in 2012. Were you? See what they are trading for 14-days FREE If you are interested in one of these 4 stocks, ETFs may be of interest. Investors who are bullish on the health care sector could consider Health Care Select Sector SPDR ( XLV) while those bearish on the health care sector could consider ProShares Ultra Short Health Care ( RXD). A reminder about TheStreet Ratings group: TheStreet ratings do not represent the views of TheStreet's staff or its contributors. Ratings are established by computer based on metrics for performance (which includes growth, stock performance, efficiency and valuation) and risk (volatility and solvency). Companies with poor cash flow or high debt levels tend to earn lower ratings in our model.
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IRON SKY - New Trailer Showing the Moon Nazis Invading Earth
Here's the brand spankin' new theatrical trailer for the awesome looking retro sci-fi film Iron Sky. The film follows the incredible story of how the Nazis retreated to a secret base on the moon in an alternate universe. There, they plan their next attack on the world, and then invade it... in flying saucers.
I love the concept of this movie, and not only is the concept cool, but it looks like it was extremely well-made. The movie looks incredibly entertaining. Even the special effects are impressive.
Here's the Synopsis:
Towards the end of World War II the Nazi scientists made a significant breakthrough in anti-gravity. From a secret base built in the Antarctic, the first Nazi spaceships were launched in late '45 to found the military base Schwarze Sonne (Black Sun) on the dark side of the Moon. This base was to build a powerful invasion fleet and return to take over the Earth once the time was right.
Now it's 2018, and it's the time for the first American Moon landing since the 70?s. Meanwhile the Nazi invasion, that has been over 70 years in the making, is on its way, and the world is goose-stepping towards its doom. The three main characters of the story are Renate Richter (Julia Dietze), Klaus Adler (Götz Otto), and James Washington (Christopher Kirby).
The last we heard, the movie will be released on April 4th, 2012. Watch the trailer, and tell us what you think of this greatness.


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Hey Guys. It's me Autumn. Just wanted to say that I might get writers block every now and than and that I suck a starting stories so... BRACE YOURSELVES! xD Well anyways I'll let you read the introduction. :) Hope you like it!
I also do NOT own Stephanie Meyer's Characters! I did not steal her story line!
This is the first time in a long time that I've been in Forks, Washington. I'm usually forced to stay in La Push where me, my brother and my father live. You're probably wondering who I am and why I'm telling you my story. Well I am Adeleke Lillyanda Black, I am 13 years old and I am Billy Black's daughter as well as Jacob Black's sister. I was never around when all the drama with Bella happened. I was always with my twin brother Adika Abela Black. We have straight black hair, chocolate brown eyes and I am 4''8, but Adika is like a foot taller than me.
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ISLAMABAD, March 17: Reports from officials at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) suggest that the presidency of Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, who can speak neither Urdu nor English, has been marked by language problems, cultural differences, and irregularities that have increased mistrust and suspicion between the university management and faculty.
The language barrier was the most pressing problem cited. "There are around 23,000 students in the university," one official said, "most of whom cannot communicate with the president at all."
Faculty members have also claimed to be affected, noting that those faculty who speak his native Arabic have "managed to get close" to him, a position from which they can influence policy.
University spokesman Hairan Khattak confirmed the president's language difficulties, but said they had caused no problems. Others seemed unconvinced.
One official, requesting anonymity, recounted a disturbing situation that took place around two weeks ago. "Dr Draiweesh attended a lecture and began to suspect that the professor was speaking in Urdu," a fact which was later confirmed.
"Because IIUI policy is that teachers must lecture in either English or Arabic, Dr Draiweesh issued instructions to terminate the teacher."
Eventually, "it was revealed that the professor was a member of the MS Urdu faculty, and was giving a lecture on that subject - which cannot be taught in any other language." After what the official described as "a long discussion," the professor was allowed to keep his position at the university.
Spokesman Hairan Khattak told Dawn that it was the president's prerogative to "remove or transfer any person if he feels that they are not working in the best interests of the university."
Dr Al-Draiweesh's lack of fluency in English and Urdu has required the presence of "at least five" interpreters or translators, whose salaries are drawn from university funds.
"They translate every letter written to him, and they communicate on his behalf," another official said. "But they translate for their own interests and have become very powerful."
He mentioned that a written complaint of sexual harassment was filed against one faculty member, a former member of the Academic Staff Association. "The interpreters like [this professor], so we couldn't take any action against him."
According to Dr Mohammad Iqbal, a former vice chancellor of Punjab University, effective administration requires communication. "If the president can't understand his teachers and students," he asked, "how can he convey instructions to them, how can he guide them?"
He suggested, however, that this problem was larger than Dr Al-Draiweesh, and symptomatic of a larger problem with education in Pakistan.
Cultural differences have also marked Dr Al-Draiweesh's decisions. One official mentioned the case of a hostel provost whom a group of students accused of "watching a movie on the Internet, which is a minor crime in Pakistan; for one complaint, he should have received a warning."
Because the crime is more serious in Saudi Arabia, Dr Al-Draiweesh removed the provost from his position.
Similarly, termination proceedings were initiated against the director of the university's finance wing, who is male, because he spoke to a female employee.
"The same thing happened to the director of human resources," the official said. "He's been working here for the last 30 years but he was declared guilty of talking to a female employee. Now he's facing problems and might be terminated."
Another university official alleged that IIUI management had proposed bringing new faculty members from Al-Imam Mohamed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Saudi Arabia.
Although Al-Draiweesh claims they will receive salaries from IMISI, "they'll still get allowances and benefits from IIUI," the official said, before noting that there were qualified persons in Pakistan who could have been hired instead.
Dr Al-Draiweesh's own elevation to the position raised questions as well. Although presidency of IIUI was vacated in December 2010, when Dr Anwar Hussain Saddiqui retired from the position, it was not until 2012 that then Rector Professor Fateh Mohammad Malik advertised for candidates.
Around 50 applied, and in February, a search committee short-listed three of them. In October of that year, however, Dr Al-Draiweesh was appointed president.
"The search committee had formed, discussed candidates, short-listed them, interviewed them," said an official from the administration wing. "Dr Al-Draiweesh's name wasn't even there."


text: We arrived at Anaheim Desert Inn & Suites early evening, May 28. Looking for a decent meal we whipped out the hotel directory and chose -- the Spaghetti Station. (Think that was the name. It was very forgetful.) Of all places to choose. If you want in and out QUICK, that's the place to go. But beyond that.... We both gave it a Thumbs Down. It is located next to another hotel on the backside of DL. Too expensive for what you get and just passable food. We went back to the hotel and decided to walk around DTD. Tuesday, May 29 (Day after Memorial Day): EE day! We arrived at the appointed 1.5 hours early. (7:30 am) The crowds were building... The anticipation was mounting... After entering, DH needed a good cuppa coffee. We hit the bakery on Main St. Not too bad. I had a cinnamon twist and DH had a cinnamon roll (he said it was okay). He never was impressed with DL/DCA coffee while we were there. Appears they sell only Nescafe they way they only sell Coke products. If you like instant, you will probably like DL coffee. (DH says WDW has much better coffee and coffee choices.) We made a PS at City Hall for the Blue Bayou @ 5:00 pm. We rode Space Mountain. (No wait at all.) Mosied around, getting our bearings. We went and sat for the Indy Jones rope drop. CM's seem to egg on the crowd, making the build up more intense. (Bad move IMHO) When the rope dropped, the young ones tore off. (Indy isn't far away.) Young teens started trotting and CM's were right there to tell them sternly that no running was allowed. We arrived to a small line. Many of the young ones allowed to run were now frantically calling for their parents, almost crying. (This is one area DL needs to learn from US.) We started riding the various rides and didn't stop until hours later. We always just seemed to be one step ahead of a mammoth crowd. No waits and when we disboarded, long lines. Pure luck! Had a great time! We covered a lot. We even took a break and went to the Disney Character warehouse. Another let down, sorry to say. The store was a very large room with not much in it. Even the few items I browsed were not the bargains I was expecting. They were more like Disney Store on sale prices. Just okay. Nothing I had to have or much of anything that even caught my eye. They had a few pins, but even at "sale" prices they were $7 each. Even for traders, it would be better to buy in the parks the nicer and cheaper pins. Back to DL to the Blue Bayou. It is all everyone says. Very nice. Our last meal at WDW was the Mexico restaurant with the same set up. (Water, boats going by.) DH liked BB better. I enjoyed both. The cost was salty. We had our regular meal (no appetizer/desert) and non-alcoholic mint juleps. The cost was $70 with tip. Then we headed to DCA to check that park out. We really accomplished a lot that first day. Hotel: Very nice. We were both pleased. I had made ressies in February @ $54 a night. The room was a nice size (Room 331); included a mini frig, microwave, blow dryer, remote TV, we had two Q beds -- room to roam. DH never did make it to the pool or hot tub. It was busy a lot and he was always too pooped. We stayed out late roaming the parks every night. A continental breakfast was included. For anyone arriving late by driving -- parking at this hotel may be a problem. We never had concerns, but they obviously have a lack of parking spaces issue. We were near the back of the complex and that was really a plus. It was more quiet. The staff was always VERY friendly and gracious. This hotel is VERY close to the cross walk to the park entrance, but is not the closest. It is just around 1/4 block from the cross walk. Then after crossing the 6 lane/meridan street, it's around a two block walk to get to a park entrance. Very short walking distance. Very handy! Beyond what WDW is, even with their bus system. We were disappointed that DL/DCA does NOT have fireworks, Fantasmic and etc every day, like WDW does. Before putting your plans in effect -- make sure you get to view these at DL/DCA! We changed our vacation plans due to this. WDW pin traders most likely will be disappointed that the DL/DCA carts/stores do not have LE's like WDW does (or did when we were there in January). The CM lanyards are not even worth mentioning. They are fine-- if you want to look at the same pins all day. Also surprised that DL/DCA does not have the very nice gift shops that WDW does. WDW drops off all riders at large, nice gift shops. DL gift shops are dinky in comparison and the merchandise not as nice. (IMHO) I never thought I would miss a ride ending in a nice gift shop! hehehe !! To Be Continued!!


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Haryana Health and Sports Minister Anil Vij has demanded that the cow should be declared as the national animal, displacing the tiger
Chandigarh: A senior minister in Haryana has taken on the Royal Bengal Tiger - literally.
The minister, who is from the BJP, has demanded that the cow should be declared as the national animal, displacing the tiger.
A tweet from Haryana Health and Sports Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday read: "Declare Cow as National Animal of India instead of Royal Bengal tiger."
The minister's tweet has come bang in the middle of a raging controversy over cow slaughter, beef ban in various states and the killing of a Muslim man in Dadri area of western Uttar Pradesh last week over allegations that he had eaten beef.
Vij is a senior minister in the first Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana, which came to power in October last year after assembly polls.
In March this year, the BJP government announced a complete ban on sale of beef in any form in the state. The decision upset many people living in Gurgaon, adjoining the national capital, especially a large number of foreign nationals living in the industrial hub, as beef eating has become illegal in the state.
Vij is the most active of all Haryana ministers and quite popular with his action-oriented style of functioning and speaking out openly what is on his mind.
In another tweet last week, Vij, whose health department is grappling with rising dengue cases in the state, said: "Excuse me friends, please don't invite me for public functions. I want to devote my maximum time for the improvement of my departments."
The minister is well-known for his no-holds barred comments on the Twitter and otherwise, including on his own government and colleagues.
In the last few months, he has even left his own government and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar embarrassed with his comments.
He took the Twitter route in July to express his displeasure over the Khattar government bypassing him and appointing actress Parineeti Chopra as brand ambassador for a campaign.
"I do not have any information of anybody appointed Brand Ambassador of my department for Beti Bachao programme - Anil Vij Health Minister," Vij tweeted.
The Khattar government had announced Parineeti's name for the campaign. Parineeti belongs to and grew up in Ambala city, the hometown of Vij.
In an earlier tweet in February this year, Vij said: "Thank You Chief Minister For Taking Keen Interest into My Departments. I am Relaxed."
Vij was clearly upset at Chief Minister Khattar showing "interest" in departments handled by him.
The minister's surprise visits at government hospitals and clinics in recent months have put the health department on its toes. He has "raided" other offices, including police stations, too.
A veteran and well-known BJP leader who represents the Ambala assembly constituency, Vij was one of the top contenders for the chief minister's post in October last year when the BJP came to power on its own in Haryana for the first time.
When the Khattar government completed 100 days earlier this year, Vij tweeted: "Kuchh log mujhe mere kaam karne ke tareke se rokna chahate hain, parantu veh kabhi kamyaab nahin honge. Main apne tareke se he kaam karta rahoonga." (Some people are hell bent on stopping me from working my way, but they will not succeed. I will continue to work my way).
In another tweet later, he said: "There are many obstacles in politics in every step. I have not named anyone (regarding stopping him from doing his work). I had just expressed my resolve to work to mark the 100 days of the (Khattar) government. I will crush all such obstacles and move on."
That is just what India needs to go from a beautiful wild tiger symbol to the farm animal cow. Now both are beautiful animals but which one really looks good? The Tiger is one of the most beautiful animals in the world where the cow is a cow. Someone needs to shut these cow crazy individuals up. No one wants the cow as the symbol of their country except maybe Switzerland but only because of chocolate!
first decide is it mata or animal
The best animal for india is monkey ,if not donkey


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The Arthritis Foundation is holding a Jingle Bell Run/Walk on Saturday to raise funds to fight arthritis.
The event starts 9 a.m. at the Marin Center Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael.
Festivities will include a timed 5K run, an untimed 5K fun run, a Kids' 1K Elf Run and a costume contest.
Participants are encouraged to tie jingle bells to their shoelaces.
People can register at www.JingleBellRun.kintera.org or by calling Beth Miller at 356-5483.
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Lighting technology, lighting control, illumination – these are feno's strengths. For us, every project is unique, and we do everything to ensure that they are successfully implemented.
Every object is different. That's why we are committed to understanding each one's characteristics. A high level of functionality and quality of the solution are equally as important to us.
Maintaining a high quality during implementation is equally important. Which is why, at feno, we prefer to rely on our own electronics production.
feno is a facilitator in two worlds – light technology and light experiences, creating impressive installations that are all unique in their own right.


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Heartwarming Headache
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|This article was a joke for April Fools' Day 2012. It is not representative of a real subject.
You are a maggot hatched from a mutant maggot egg!
— The Soldier analyzing the Heartwarming Headache
The Heartwarming Headache is an unreleased headwear item for all classes. It is a small, spider-looking alien that sits on the player's head. It bears resemblance to the Headcrab from the Half-Life series.
Taunting with this item equipped while an enemy is nearby will cause the headhumper to jump to the nearest enemy player's head, instantly killing him. The headhumper will then happily jump and return to its owner's head.
The Heartwarming Headache was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Update history
- [Undocumented] Heartwarming Headache was added to the game files.
- The origin of the name comes from an old (now closed) Jewish bakery in Seattle, which had supplied cookies for Valve Christmas parties. The cookies themselves had ample amounts of brandy baked into them, making them huge hits with the developers, and leading to the name "Heartwarming Headache."


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Lions Club claws its way back to Kirksville
Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:38:10 GMT —
The Lions Club is known for fighting blindness.
It collects glasses and gives vision screenings to people who can not afford them.
It also has community projects and give awards and grants.
And, the Kirksville Lions Club wants you!
Meetings are on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The next meeting is September 20 at the Kirksville Holiday Inn Express.
Membership Chair Amanda Mills said joining the Lions Club is a great way to get involved with the community.
â??I think itâ??s important to join the Kirksville Lions Club,â?? Mills said. â??It's a good way to get your name out there, meet a lot of peopleâ?¦ and just have a lot of fun.â??
Membership to join the club is $30.
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Celebrity Beauty: Ann Curry
Beauty Cred on 28 Jun 2006 at 10:43am
A few months back, you couldn't turn on a TV or turn a magazine page without being bombarded about Katie Couric's departure from the "Today" show.
But the real "Today" show story (beside the fact that ratings since Queen Couric's departure haven't slipped one little bit) is Ann Curry.
Ann Curry is the amazingly beautiful, always impeccably turned out 49 year-old Emmy award-winner, who has been part of America's morning routine since joining the "Today" family as news anchor in 1997.
This woman is a class act. Not only did she fill Katie's anchor seat with aplomb when her Couric-ness was away for some reason, she always made a graceful return (a sort of on-air walk of shame) back to her little news chair without exhibiting so much as a teensy "harrumph." (Nor has she shown any signs of having to restrain herself from shrieking, " WHAT?! MEREDITH $!@# VIERA? What about ME!?!)
The Ashland, Oregon native, who owes her exotic good looks to her Japanese mom and French/Irish/American Indian dad, joined NBC news in 1990 and has since run the gamut of story coverage, from exposing never-before-seen footage of Princess Diana speaking candidly about her life to interviewing firefighters and other "ground zero" rescue workers immediately following the 9/11 attacks.
Her main driving force? Words of wisdom imparted by her dad; "You are a Curry and you just go out and show them what a Curry can do. Never let anyone stop you from doing your job."
After 15 months of growing it out, Ann chopped off 10 inches of her lustrous black hair to support Locks of Love, the non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children who have lost their hair because of medical problems.
Ann describes her on-air style as "classic, classy and strong" and favors clean, simple lines. She is quick to say that she doesn't want her clothes to distract from her work and avoids anything "fussy," like prints.
She also says that, when it comes to her appearance people would be surprised to know that; "I'm in clogs and jeans, and makeup free, as soon as the Today show is over. I also have freckles."
Other revelations from this beauty's life?
My favorite healthy meal is…"A salad made with spinach, arugula, seaweed, avocado, pumpkin seeds, lemon juice and olive oil. I also love sushi."
The one food indulgence worth clocking an extra hour on a stair climber is…
"Nothing is worth an extra hour on one. But my favorite indulgences are dark chocolate caramels, and dark-chocolate-covered orange rinds."
My most fun workout is…
"Play wrestling with my 11-year-old son Walker, after going one on one with him in basketball. I also love rock-climbing, surfing and am learning to snowboard."
The best makeup trick I've learned from a stylist is…
"to use an angled brush to fill in my eyebrows, which I once thought to be my worst feature."
My favorite spa treatment is… "a deep tissue therapeutic massage."
You'll always find this in my bag…"My passport, because I never know where my job will take me. I also always have a love letter from my daughter, McKenzie, because I know it will make me feel good."
What?! No super-luxe moisturizer? No "of the moment" lip stuff? Told ya she's classy.


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NASA announced that its frozen Phoenix Mars Lander has "one last chance" to send a signal–any signal–indicating that it survived the Martian winter.
The Mars Odyssey orbiter will listen in for the third time in four months, Space.com reports, to see if the Phoenix Mars Lander sprang to life once again.
The lander wasn't designed to survive such a harsh arctic winter, the report said. Phoenix landed on Mars in May 2008, and lasted about two months longer than it was originally designed for. That raised hopes the lander would somehow survive the winter. But it has been a year and a half since we last heard from it.


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Scrap a car for cash in Moray, sell your car for scrapping in MorayWe can scrap your car legally in Moray, free collection and disposal, scrap a car and get cash today!
Moray is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. At the north-east of the country, with coastline on the Moray Firth, and borders areas of Aberdeenshire and Highland
Moray district was formed by combining the local government county of Moray, except Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale areas, with Alberlour, Buckie,Cullen, Dufftown, Findochty, Keith and Portknockie areas of the county of Banff.
Major companies in Moray's export their products to other UK regions and abroad, many of the smaller companies have direct involvement with neighbouring economies in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Highland. Income also derives from the neighbouring centres of Aberdeen and Inverness.
How A Car Is ScrappedWe will collect the scrap car from Moray or the surrounding area and dispose of it through our nationwide network of 23 fully licensed Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) Sites who will scrap your car in line with End of Life (ELV) Legislation, and provide you with a Certificate of Destruction which we file online with the DVLA. So you can rest assured your car has been scrapped legally.
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It's pretty easy to tell from the pictures that Thermalright has made a big improvement on the mounting method with this new heatsink design. The new clip utilizes the OEM AMD retention frame to fasten the Ultra-90 down. The peg in the middle of the clip fits into the hole pitted in the middle of the Ultra-90's base, then you clip on both sides and push the lever down to tighten. It's nearly identical to installing an OEM cooling solution.
It's as simple as that.
Installing a fan.. I was a little confused at first, having only two fan clips and four sets of holes to choose from, but that is what instructions are for.
It seems with the design of these fan clips, that adding a second fan could be a hassle, but we were only given one set of clips regardless.
Installing a fan on the Ultra-90 is as simple as installing a fan on the XP series heatsinks, just at a different angle.
More ahead...


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The most valuable silk carpet in the world
The most valuable silk carpet in the world is in the Mevlâna Museum in Konya. Marco Polo's journeys in the 13th century took him to Turkey, and he remarked that the "best and handsomest of rugs" were to be found in Turkey.
The Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation - Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea – are all located in Anatolia.
The word "turquoise" comes from "turc," meaning Turkish, and was derived from the beautiful color of the Mediterranean Sea on the southern Turkish coast.
A cave known as the Grotto of St. Peter, or Church of St. Peter, is believed to be the place where St. Peter preached when he visited Antioch (Antakya in southern Turkey). It is considered to be one of the earliest Christian houses of worship. In 1963, the Papacy designated the site as a place of pilgrimage and recognized it as the world's first cathedral. Every year on June 29, a special service held at the church is attended by Christians from around the world.


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Five Areas Your IT Team will Address in 2016
This time of the year everyone is making predictions on what the next year will bring. And this year is no exception.
Just last month we shared some cloud proliferation predictions from our partner Cisco. Today, we're sharing five tech predictions for 2016 from Computerworld's Forecast 2016 survey of IT professionals.
1. IT as a change agent. IT is now aligning more and more with other strategic business units as technology plays a more integral role in disseminating data – data that can be used strategically for marketing and other business units. According to Computerworld's report, these are the top five areas for new spend:
- Internet of Things and Machine-to-Machine: 29 percent
- High-performance computing: 18 percent
- Energy-saving or carbon-reducing technologies: 16 percent
- BYOD: 15 percent
- Marketing technology and automation: 13 percent
2. Cloud computing. According to the survey, 48 percent of respondents earmarked cloud computing solutions as an area for spending increases in 2016, and almost 15 percent stated it was the number one initiative for next year.
3. Security. Cloud computing, the Internet of Things, BYOD; all these great advances provide opportunity for hackers and cybercriminals. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there have already been a total of 717 data breaches as of December 1st, 2015, that exposed a total of 176,275,000 records across the financial, business, education, government, and healthcare industries. Here are eight questions you can ask yourself as you think about data security for 2016.
4. The Internet of Things (IoT). While still a relatively new IT challenge, the raw amount of data that Machine-to-Machine communication creates and the subsequent data storage challenges, make IoT a topic that cannot be ignored. All those connection points also create potential data security nightmares depending on what you're capturing and how you're storing it.
5. Analytics. Big Data is somewhat of an over-arching theme throughout these five predictions. It's affected by IoT, cloud computing, BYOD, and marketing automation. All of this data can either help your organization make sound business challenges, or it can create storage and data security nightmares.
We'll be looking for more 2016 predictions that we can share! In the meantime, feel free to share some of your thoughts.
For more detail on Computerworld's predictions including some detailed respondent data, visit the report summary.
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The agency acquired independent digital Swamp three years ago and had previously operated its two brands in tandem.
Brass said that digital would now sit at "the centre of the business" to create a "new unifying brand."
John Morgan, chief executive at Brass, said: "We wanted to create a brand that retained echoes of Brahm and Swamp, and that was strong, clear and straightforward. Brass is all that."
Morgan added: "We're in a very different marketing world to the one Brahm was in when it started out. The internet and mobile technology have changed the way we behave, purchase and interact. Digital is at the heart of most consumers' lives, and so it has to be at the heart of most brands' marketing strategies."
The senior digital team at Brass was boosted recently by the appointment of Mark Kelly, who joined the firm from McCann Erickson as digital solutions director, and who will work across the Brass teams to develop innovative digital campaigns.
Brass employs more than 200 marketing specialists and works with clients including Kellogg's, Warburtons and McCain.
Brahm also bought Ad Workshop, a specialist design and marketing agency to the retail, tourist and leisure markets, in September 2006. The agency will also be merged into the Brass offering.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Sales are starting to recover at Target (TGT) after a massive security breach over the holiday season potentially affected up to 110 million customers, the retail chain said on Wednesday.
"While we can't yet assess the full impact of this crime ... We are pleased that sales have started to recover" following the breach, CEO Gregg Steinhafel said on this morning's conference call.
Still, it will be some time before customers fully start coming back to shop.
The data breach has "shaken their confidence," Steinhafel said.
Target is working to rebuild customer trust. The company said it plans to invest in REDcard promotions and other strategies to bring guests back into the store.
Target is also looking to spend roughly $100 million to invest in Target-branded chip-enabled credit cards.
The company said it expects first-quarter sales comps to be flat to down 2%.
So far, February comparable-store sales are "running in that range, ahead of our forecast," Chief Financial Officer John Mulligan said during the company's conference call. Target's comps for the first quarter of last year fell 0.6%.
For the current quarter, management said it expects adjusted earnings of between 60 cents and 75 cents a share and full-year earnings of $3.85 to $4.15 a share. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters forecast 85 cents and $4.15 a share, respectively.
Shares of Target jumped 7.4% to $60.69 following the discount retail chain's better-than-expected earnings report on Wednesday.
Over the three months to Feb. 1, the retailer earned $520 million, or 81 cents a share, down from $961 million, or $1.47 a share, in the year-ago quarter. Analysts had expected 79 cents a share, according to Yahoo! Finance.


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Ready For Summer? Keith Urban Is! With Long Hot Summer [VIDEO]
Summer officially arrives on Tuesday June 21st! Are you ready for it? (Hopefully the weather will be!)
Slip & slides, BBQ's, boatin', floatin', swimmin', havin' fun in the summertime! We also love those songs that getbus in that summer mood. With a song for your heart which wants to reach out for for a girl that you long for this could be the one for summer. Check out the lyrics in the chorus "It's gonna be a long, hot summer / We should be together with your feet up on the dashboard now / Singing along with the radio — it's such a beautiful sound / And when you say my name in the middle of the day / I swear I see the stars come out / When you hold my hand in the back of my mind / I'm just waiting on the sun to go down / The sun to go down,"
Hopefully "Long Hot Summer" will put you in that summer mood! Check out Keith Urban's performance of "Long Hot Summer" At the 2011 Billboard Music Awards!


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Inside Aaron Smith's juice bar
Aaron Smith and Fresh Press Juice Co.
Kink BMX pro Aaron Smith is consistently killing it on a bike, while also traveling, filming and having fun. Recently, Smith decided to try his hand as a small business owner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, spending the spring time turning his idea of a juice bar into reality. Welcome to The Fresh Press.
Harvard rail
In between opening The Fresh Press, Smith slides a Harvard area rail.
"The idea to open The Fresh Press kind of came out of nowhere," says Smith. "I have always been into eating right, juicing and overall living a healthy lifestyle. It wasn't until fall of last year that I really decided I wanted to pursue this."
Inside The Fresh Press
"It took a couple months to get a spot nailed down and put together a business plan. And once we got into our space, construction took two months," says Smith.
Shop design
"My goal with the finished store was to keep it pretty simple. I wanted a modern 'hip' feel but also welcoming like a cafe," says Smith. "I want people to be able to come in and do work or have a meeting."
Menu curation
"Creating the menu happened through a trial and error process," says Smith. "I took a few of my menu favorites from other places I've been to and then put my own twist on it."
Fresh Press' menu includes a selection of juices, smoothies, wheatgrass shots, acai bowls and salads.
Acai bowl process
"Acai bowls are huge on the West Coast. I wanted to bring them here and hopefully they will grow to be as popular. They are definitely my favorite items on the menu. As for the process, it's picked in Brazil, flash frozen to preserve nutrients and then we get it. We blend it with almond or coconut milk and top it with fruits, granola and superfoods," says Smith.
High speed barspin in Boston from Smith, who recently was given a signature Kink frame colorway for his exploits on a bike.
Day to day
"It's been crazy since we opened," says Smith. "I come in at 7 to prep and we open at 8. Lunch during the week is always packed, then it chills out so I'll go riding around 3:30 or 4, then come back at 7 to clean up and close."
"Portsmouth is a cool little town that is super health conscious. It's growing like crazy and the tourist season is packed. I've always enjoyed living on the coast, so I figured this would be a good starting point," says Smith.
To visit
The Fresh Press is located at 90 Fleet Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and on Facebook at facebook.com/thefreshpressNE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Probation/Repeating Courses/Dismissal
- Why am I blocked from registering?
- What is Academic Probation?
- What is Progress Probation?
- What happens when students are placed on academic and/or progress probation?
- Can I repeat courses?
- What are the limitations on repeating courses?
- What are my options for improving my grade point average (GPA)?
- I've been dismissed and want to enroll in classes. What should I do?
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Q: What is Academic Probation?
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Q: What is Progress Probation?
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Q: Can I repeat courses?
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Q: What are the limitations on repeating courses?
Answer: You are limited to one attempt to repeat a course. After that, you must meet with a counselor and complete a Petition to Repeat a Course. The petition then needs to be approved by the dean of counseling, which can take up to 1 week. If you wish to repeat courses, especially those taken at another college, you are strongly advised to check with a counselor regarding equivalencies and potential credit limitations at transfer colleges.
NOTE: If you repeat a course taken at another college, Las Positas College cannot erase or change grades for classes taken at other colleges.
Q: What are my options for improving my grade point average (GPA)?
Answer: You can repeat courses in which you received "D" or "F" grades (see above question). You can also petition for academic renewal.
Academic renewal is a process where "D" and/or "F" grades can be removed from your grade point average without repeating the courses. To be eligible for academic renewal, you must:
- Be currently enrolled at Las Positas College, and
- Had at least two years pass since the courses to be removed were taken, and
- Complete 12 units consecutively at LPC and/or Chabot College with a 2.5 GPA or higher; OR
- Complete 20 units consecutively at LPC and/or Chabot College with a 2.0 GPA or higher; and
- Complete an Academic Renewal Petition and submit it to the admissions office. Students can only petition for academic renewal once.
Q: I've been dismissed and want to enroll in classes. What should I do?
Answer: You must meet with a counselor, complete a Petition for Readmission, and submit it to the admissions office.
- Readmission can take 1-2 weeks.
- Readmitted students will be required to adhere to a special readmission contract until they are in good academic standing.
Q: I have been recently readmitted to LPC after being dismissed. What must I do to be able to sign up for classes?
Answer: Counselors are committed to working with you to improve your grades and reach your educational goals. You are required to:
- Complete a Readmission Student Contract with a counselor prior to each semester's registration until you are in good academic standing.
- Meet with all your instructors at least twice each semester to discuss class progress and complete/sign a Progress Report at the 7th and 12th week of the semester;
- Meet with your counselor at least twice each semester to:
Discuss class progress and submit instructor signed Progress Reports.


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