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After receiving the final cost Monday for renovations due to the courthouse clock tower, county commissioners debated the clock's long-term viability.
Whether to keep the clock or take it down was even questioned at one point.
"I will resign before that happens, and get out of Kansas," Commissioner Dan Holub said.
The commission eventually voted 2-1 to pay Regulator Time Company of Manhattan $29,683 to repair the clock's hands and dials, while replacing its faces and the rotted wood surrounding them.
Rainwater rotting the wood is also leaking into parts of the courthouse.
The commission agreed about the historical value of the clock, but Chairman Randy Dallke questioned where the money would come from, for a clock seldom used for telling time.
"If I saw anybody standing outside to see what time it is, like they used to, I'd understand," he said.
Commissioner Roger Fleming said maintenance would be required regardless of the decision, suggesting the commission further seek what county residents think.
"This whole building's a money pit when it comes to it, but it's historically valuable to Marion County," he said. "It'd be nice to know the public opinion of having a functioning clock."
County Clerk Tina Spencer said it has been at least 10 to 12 years since the most recent repair.
Commissioners later held a public hearing to discuss the road closure of a half-mile of road on 180th St. between Upland Rd. and U.S. 77.
Jackie Hett attended, arguing that people still use the road, but commissioners went ahead with passing the closure, because of danger to drivers unfamiliar with the area.
The commission had already given to Leroy Krause, also in attendance, permission to gate the east end of the road.
The commission also:
- Agreed to pay Wamego-based Pugh Communications $18,264 to replace the courthouse phone system. The current system is about 20 years old.
- Discussed putting sand on Remington Rd. to help drivers and residents that are having visibility problems because of dust.
- Entered into a 10-minute closed session with Health Department Administrator Diedre Serene, discussing personnel performance. No action was taken upon re-entering regular session.
- Conducted interviews for the emergency management director position.


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Ashley, one of the finalists from Charm School 3, is speaking out about her Charm School experience. In this new interview with VH1, Ashley does a complete 180 from what we saw during the show's finale.
She says neither Risky or Marcia deserved to win the $100,000 cash prize. She also admits that she faked a lot of her "changes" in order to win the cash. She finally lets us know she feels like a douchebag for crying during the finale.
Below are some excerpts from the interview –
I pretty much know how you're going to answer this, but how was your time on the show?
I just think Charm School sucked. I really do. I think that they might have put people like me and Farrah on there knowing we would never win, but because we were entertaining. So many of the girls on there were boring. I don't think there's a whole lot about me that needs to change. Yeah, maybe I'm mean to some people, but the people that I'm mean to ask for it. Brittaney Starr asks for it. The only one I regret a little bit is Bubbles. I think she's a nice girl, but she really did get on my nerves. I lived with her for a month. I don't pretend to be a genius. I know my role, but Bubbles thinks that she is Professor Bubbles. It's like, why are you here if you know everything?
You say that you don't need to change much. What about the thing you said about not wanting your son to be ashamed of his stripper mom? Was that just for TV?
A lot of the things that I said on the show were to win the show, but everything I said about my son was real. I wouldn't use him to win a show. I really don't want him to grow up and when everyone's like, "My mom's a doctor," "My mom's a lawyer," he'll have to say, "My mom's a stripper." Obviously, I don't want that for my kid. I don't want him to have to be embarrassed by other kids for what they might say to him. I had him when I was 19, and I was in a position where I had to make money to support my child, and that is how I did it. I don't regret that, but I am going back to school. I have two years left. I went to college for two years until I had my son, and I chose to stop going, because I didn't want to put him in daycare. When he's in regular school, I'll go back, but until then, that's kinda my life. I didn't win Charm School.
So you're still stripping?
Yeah. Well, I've danced three times since Charm School. It's when I don't have appearances and I'm in town for the weekend, then yeah, I will. But I do three appearances a week, and I make good money doing that. It's not stripping money, but it's enough.
Is dealing with the added stress of traveling tough when it comes to seeing your son?
No. I travel on the weekends, and he's with his dad on the weekends anyhow. I've turned down plenty of jobs because I will not leave Monday through Thursday. He knows that he's with his mom during the week.


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There are already a few ways you can make Lego robotics, including Lego Mindstorms -- the latest iteration of which includes support for smartphone control -- and, more recently, a Kickstarter campaign to get Raspberry Pi in on the action. The toy company, however, seems to be seeking new ways to make Lego robotics accessible.
The latest is a collaboration with Sony to create a range of bricks called "Toy Alive" aimed at keeping kids interested in Legos in the age of video games. Unveiled at an open house at the Sony Computer Science Laboratories in Tokyo, the bricks are embedded with various electronics that can be controlled with a PlayStation controller, including motors for mobility, actuators that can destroy Lego creations, and tiny cameras that can broadcast to tablets and smartphones.
The trick is to make the pieces simple enough that children can easily hook them up and operate them, while the electronics need to be small enough to be used with Lego.
Alas, Toy Alive is still only in experimental stages at the moment, and Lego and Sony have no firm plans to release the product to the consumer market at this time. Still, it's an intriguing idea. We've already seen Lego come to gaming consoles in a proliferation of titles, and it would be awesome to see gaming consoles come to Lego.


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The holidays are over … the decorations are put away. Start fresh this new year and create some WOW on your coffee table with something both unique and classic at the same time. Our stunning personalized New York Times Year Edition Book is the perfect gift (yes, even for yourself!) and a great conversation piece for any gathering. See for yourself as Taryn Scher chats with Jack & Kimberly on "Your Carolina" about it.
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PhD Program
We offer one of the best environments for research and education in computer science. Our faculty are world-leaders in their research programs. We have grown steadily in numbers over the years, and offer a wide variety of research options in both established and novel areas of the discipline. We have a lower student/faculty ratio than many of our peer institutions, allowing students to get more one-on-one attention from their advisors. Our faculty also heavily exploit Brown's support for multi-disciplinary research, with the result that you can find cutting-edge work defining the future direction of the discipline in progress here.
Please read more about why you would want to study at Brown.
The department offers extensive support for PhD students. It covers the nine-month academic year and includes full tuition, health insurance, and a generous stipend. PhD students pursue several options during the summer, typically working at research labs or staying with their research groups at Brown. Provided a student is in good academic standing, Brown guarantees five years of financial support and students are typically funded through to completion. Some students are also eligible for special fellowships such as Paris Kanellakis Fellowships; we determine eligibility, so you need not request these when you apply.
Students are given the chance to hone their teaching skills with graduate Teaching Assistantships. However, students are largely supported on Research, not Teaching, Assistantships. Students who serve as TAs are assigned courses based on their background and interests.
Our PhD students enjoy a professional work environment. PhD students all have offices, shared with other students, similar to faculty offices. All PhD offices have windows overlooking the campus and surrounding area. Nobody works in a cubicle!
Though some of our admitted students already have a master's degree, we do not require this and indeed most incoming PhDs do not have a master's. The majority will opt to earn their master's during the course of their PhD study. Students who do already have master's-level credit can transfer some of their previously earned credit and thereby accelerate their study.
To apply to our PhD program, please see the separate information on Ph.D. applications.
Graduate students who wish to transfer graduate credit earned at another institution should download the Registrar's transfer form, found here. Once you have filled out the form, please submit it to the Faculty and Student Affairs Manager, Lauren Clarke, and she will get the requisite signatures on your behalf.
PhD students transferring courses from another institution should also fill out the department's credit transfer form found here. The departmental transfer credit form should be filled out and signed as appropriate before submitting it, along with the Registrar's form, to the Faculty and Student Affairs Manager.
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Internet providers Aztec NM – Broadband Satellite Internet Services
The internet has become a household necessity. The changing world in Aztec NM requires internet providers to offer faster and faster internet download and upload speeds. Gone are the days of dial-up service. Aztec NM internet providers must meet the demands of consumers. Streaming HD content is becoming more and more common in Aztec. Video requires the download of massive amounts of data. Wide screen HD TVs are one of the reasons internet providers in Aztec New Mexico are scrambling to boost speeds.
Internet providers Aztec New Mexico
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Aztec New Mexico Cable Broadband & DSL broadband internet providers
There are 3 types of broadband Aztec internet providers. Typically satellite internet providers have been limited in their speeds. Satellite based broadband with speeds from 1-3Mbp has been typical (New technology has increased this to a top speed of triple that). Satellite is now offering blazing fast internet in Aztec of up to12mbps. The internet providers have evolved to keep up with the bandwidth demands from their Aztec NM internet customers.
The main advantage of a satellite provider is the access it affords homeowners in areas where DSL or cable broadband is not available. There is a vast area in rural America that depends on satellite for their internet needs. The new technology that is just being offered will enable these rural NM homes to enjoy the speeds previously limited to city dwelling DSL and Cable Broadband subscribers. As technology marches on, who knows, maybe there will be a internet satellite on homes in denser populated areas similar to the satellite TV expansion we have seen in the last 10 years.
DSL Internet Providers in Aztec NM
Aztec NM phone based DSL broadband is typically the least expensive of all the broadband internet providers. Speeds range from 1.5Mbps to 6Mbps depending on the distance from the ISP. The price is right, however DSL has a somewhat limited service area. DSL broadband has to be within an 18,000ft radius of the internet service providers central office. Call for Aztec NM DSL internet availability.
Many people are confused as to exactly what DSL is. DSL is delivered to your home via the good old telephone wire. Yes, the wires running around the neighborhood. These same wires that have been used primarily for phone service. Pretty amazing how the internet providers new technology allows a small copper wires bandwidth to be split between phone service and DSL high speed internet. Probably much to many peoples surprise, only a fraction of the bandwidth is actually used for the telephone. This leaves you're your local phone provider with a huge opportunity to provide you with high speed internet.
DSL is an affordable answer for many home owners who are looking for an internet connection to their home. One draw back to DSL service is that it does require a telephone line service provider. In other words to Have DSL you need a Land-line Phone provider. But don't despair, the phone service internet providers realize many people today only have cell phones and do not need a landline service too. So within the last couple of years the internet providers have begun offering DSL without landline Phone service. The DSL internet providers call this a DRY LOOP. At first this option was a little pricey but as the competition among the Aztec internet service providers has heated up recently, the prices have dropped. DSL can be a pretty neat alternative to Cable, as the price for internet service can be a little cheaper. If you do not have cable service at your home or use the internet where speeds of 1.5-6mbps are sufficient, then you can save a couple bucks and the internet service will be just fine.
Internet Providers in Aztec by Cable
Aztec cable internet service providers are in the middle as far as price range. Cable internet providers supply a vast part of our country with broadband internet. Cable usually is supplied to your home on a coaxial RG6 cable line from a nearby telephone pole. The readily available access to this form of broadband delivery gives your Aztec cable company a huge advantage in the cable service provider's world.
Aztec NM Internet Providers Speeds
Cable also boasts speeds as fast as 105 mbps. Although a bit pricey at these speeds, this wins cable, the holy cow that's really fast award. Typical New Mexico cable internet providers speeds subscribed to by the average homeowner are in the 6-20mbps. This is a great and affordable option for Aztec NM Internet to enjoy uploading and downloading large files and streaming a video with little or no buffering. Cable broadband internet providers have filled a new nitch in the market of NM. HD video streaming. A couple of years ago no one could have imagined the advances we have seen. What wonders will the cable internet providers achieve in the next couple of years. The internet and the data delivered to your home in Aztec by your cable internet providers is truly amazing.
Order Internet service in Aztec NM by providers you can trust
What a world we live in today. Sounds like something out of a SIFI book. Aztec is streaming video to their HD LCD TVs with 5.1 surround. You've arrived home and video conferenced with some clients in Hong Kong. Grabbed a cold beverage and downloaded a couple of HD movies to watch later. Your buddy calls your Aztec home, and you answer on your VOIP sip phone. The wife is surfing the web to shop for a new laptop. Your smartphone rings and your off to the golf course. Perfect time to pull up that new GPS golf app on your smartphone. The internet and technology sure have changed things in a very short time. One thing you can count on, your internet providers in Aztec New Mexico will be evolving with us.
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Advertising Age's story about Goodby's 13th annual Bellringer Award win (San Francisco's highest creative honor) provoked a rival SF agency chief to chime in with an angry email.
Jeff Odiorne, chairman of Odiorne, Wilde, Narraway and Partners had ringing criticism for the AA article's description of an alternative creative show he'd organized as well as the SF awards show scene. You can read the cacophonous exchange here. That is, if you give a tinkle.


text: Bri Hermanson, MFA '11 is interviewed by Mark Kaufman for ICON8 The Illustration Conference. Only a select few get this nod- Check it out here. ICON8 is the place to be this summer- gathering in Portland with three amazing days for illustration folks around the globe. The MFA in Illustration at FIT is proud to say that faculty members Martha Rich and Aya Kakeda will be in Portland this summer- and Chairperson Melanie Reim will be the Volunteer Coordinator again- ICON6 and ICON7, too!


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The elder lineages stem from direct disciples of Gampopa:
- Tsalpa Kagyu, established by Shang Tsalpa Tsöndu Drukpa (a.k.a. Zhang Yudakpa Tsondru Dakpa)
- Karma Kagyu (a.k.a. Karma Kamtsang or Tolung Kagyu), founded by the 1st Gyalwang Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa
- Phagdru Kagyu, founded by Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo
Whereas the younger lineages stem mainly from the disciples of Phagmo Drupa:
- Taklung Kagyu, founded by Taklung Thangpa Tashi Pal
- Drukpa Kagyu, established by Lingrepa Pema Dorje and the 1st Drukchen, Tsangpa Gyare Yeshe Dorje
- Drikung Kagyu, founded by Drikung Kyobpa JIgten Gönpo (a.k.a. Jigten Sumgön, Lord Ratnashri)
- Martsang Kagyu, established by the 1st Martsang Rinpoche, Chöje Marpa Sherab Yeshe
- Trophu Kagyu, founded by Gyeltsa Rinchen Gön and Künden Repa
- Yerpa Kagyu, established by Drubthob Yeshe Tsekpa (a.k.a. Yelpa Yeshe Tsek)
- Yabzang Kagyu, founded by Sharawa Kalden Yeshe Sengé and Yabzang Chöje Chökyi Mönlam
- Shugseb (or Shuksep) Kagyu, established by Gyergom Chenpo Zhönnu Drakpa
Additionally, there are sub-lineages of the Karma Kagyu with their own distinct practices which not included in the traditional list:
- Neydo Kagyu, founded by the 1st Karma Chagme, Raga Asya (sometimes Raga Asye)
- Surmang (or zurmang) Kagyu, founded by the 1st Surmang Gharwang Rinpoche, Trungmasé
- Gyaltön Kagyu, on which there is no extant information
However, it is said that only a few of these lineages are still extant. Karma Kagyu, Drukpa Kagyu, and Drikung Kagyu are said to comprise approximately 90% of the Kagyupas in the Western world. Barom Kagyu is being propagated by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche---a reincarnation Tertön Barway Dorje---in Redhook, NY, and by Sönam Tenzin Rinpoche in Australia. The Taklung lineage of Riwoche is held by the 7th Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche, a grandson of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche who teaches worldwide, and is being established in Canada by Khenpo Lophel. Neydo Kagyu is being taught mainly in Nepal by the sons of the late 7th Karma Chagme Rinpoche, though they have many affiliated centers around Asia and the Neydo Foundation is represented in New York. Surmang Kagyu was transported to the US by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and has since morphed in Shambhala Buddhism, while retaining its more traditional form elsewhere. And despite claims to the contrary, the 12th Gangri Karma Rinpoche says that the Martsang Kagyu lineage is unbroken. He is propagating it mainly in the UK.
My question is, what happened to the other Dakpo Kagyu lineages which are said to have died out? Were there catastrophic occurrences in the histories of the Trophu, Yelpa, Yabzang, and Shuksep lineages, or did they simply get absorbed into the others, much like the distinct Shangpa Kagyu lineage became held largely by the Karma Kagyupas at Palpung? Up until the recent revelation that the Martsang Kagyu was still alive, I had been taught that it had been mainly been subsumed into the Palyul lineage of Nyingma.
For that matter, what became of the Rechung Kagyu lineage? Are there yogis currently practicing it, or has it disappeared as well? Perhaps some of these lesser known lineages haven't actually died out, but like the Jonang, have been limited to a local area of Tibet and are merely hidden? I'd love to here more about the histories of these lineages if you know about them. Please post links to resources you know of!
Barom in Exile: http://www.kunzang.org/ (US) and http://baromkagyu.org/ (Australia)
Taklung in Exile: http://www.phakchokrinpoche.org and http://www.mangalashrifoundation.org/ (Canada)
Taklung in Tibet: http://www.taklungkagyu.org/
Martsang in Exile: http://www.martsangkagyuofficial.org/en/ and http://www.martsangkagyu.co.uk/ (UK)
Rechung in Exile: http://www.lotusspeech.ca/lineages/rech ... u-lineage/ (Canada)


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For the fourth year in a row, Statham was in the red last year according to its annual audit. The town had General Fund revenues of $1.062 million and expenses of $1.393 million. To keep from running out of money, the town transferred $63,000 from its waste fund into its General Fund, which at the end of the year had balance of $95,200 in reserves including the transfer.
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Explore the mystical world of the Orient at Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens' Chinoiserie Garden expresses the fascination the West had with the mystique of the Orient in the 1700s.
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Eighteenth century Europe experienced an unprecedented flow of imports from China and Japan like silk, porcelain and lacquerware, many of which were highly prized for their exotic decorative features. These Oriental pieces became so popular that Western artisans began to produce designs inspired by them in an attempt to take advantage of the craze. 'Chinoiserie' is the name of the resulting style that reinvented Chinese art and often produced work that was quite original. It was fashionable in Western Europe throughout the eighteenth century, reaching the height of popularity between 1750 and 1765.
The Chinoiserie Pavilion in the Perfume Garden is very closely modelled on the 'Chinese House' at the Stowe Landscape Gardens, United Kingdom, which was built in 1738. It is a reinterpretation of existing Chinese and Japanese designs as well as an expression of a pervasive Western fantasy of the mystique of the Orient. The Chinoiserie theme in this garden also includes the Bottle Gate and Chinoiserie seats.
Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens is a conceptual garden that explores the context, history and meaning of gardens through time, and from around the world. It is internationally recognised for its unique concept and is the Waikato region's most popular tourist destination.
Only five minutes drive from Hamilton's CBD, the Gardens is open 7 days a week during daylight hours and entry and parking is free. Access is off SH1, alongside Cobham Drive on the southern side of Hamilton. Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and pushchairs are available to hire and guided tours are available.


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Baruch College Students Accept Internships with the New York State Legislature
NEW YORK, NY-February 6, 2013 � Two students from the School of Public Affairs and two students from the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College have accepted internships in the New York State Legislature. Celeste Simon and Jennifer Ross will be going to the State Senate while Daniel Gedeon and Joel Cabrera will be interning in the Assembly.�
During the spring 2013 semester the students will live in Albany, work in the offices of lawmakers, and receive 15 academic credits for PAF 5001.��
Celeste Simon will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs in Fall 2013.� Celeste grew up in East New York, Brooklyn, where she attended elementary and junior high school. Celeste enjoys traveling throughout the tri-state area and abroad, decorating, reading, as well as volunteering with a local nonprofit organization in her neighborhood.
Jennifer Ross will graduate in Fall 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. Originally from Austin, Texas, Jennifer moved from Austin in the summer of 2000, traveling around the United States for many years until she settled in New York City in the fall of 2008. Jennifer enjoys writing, traveling, and exploring New York City and running with her dog in Central Park or along the Hudson River.
Daniel Gedeon will be graduating from Baruch in Fall 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs. Daniel was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and his parents are immigrants from Haiti. In the Fall of 2011, he interned at Comunilife Inc. a nonprofit organization which serves thousands of New York City's undeserved population, through physical health, mental health and housing services. He currently volunteers with New York Cares and he is also a Hagedorn Fellow.
Joel Cabrera will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Economics in Spring 2014. Joel, who is from The Bronx, attended Bronx Community College where he was involved with the student government. He transfered to Baruch College in Fall 2012. Joel's family is from the Dominican Republic, and he hopes to work with the United Nations after he graduates from Baruch.
Professor Michael Feller, who supervises public affairs internships, says "The programs offer undergraduates a unique opportunity to learn directly about the legislative process through their participation in an on-site, academically enriching, and career building work experience."
About Baruch College:
Baruch College is a senior college in the City University of New York (CUNY) with a total enrollment of more than 17,000 students, who represent 160 countries and speak more than 100 languages. Ranked among the top 15% of U.S. colleges and the No. 5 public regional university, Baruch College is regularly recognized as among the most ethnically diverse colleges in the country. As a public institution with a tradition of academic excellence, Baruch College offers accessibility and opportunity for students from every corner of New York City and from around the world.� For more about Baruch College, go to http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/.
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My sister did some illustrations for an article in this months CLEO Magazine. I think they've come out beautifully, I'm a proud si...
My sister did some illustrations for an article in this months CLEO Magazine. I think they've come out beautifully, I'm a proud sis!!! It's an article about classic style. I love the blonde with the smokey eyes best.
EDIT: You can see more of Bec's art works here. And prints are available through LeeLoo here.
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wow your sister is super talented :D amazing.ReplyDelete
Wow, they're gorgeous! Creativity and talent obviously runs in the family ;)ReplyDelete
Wow! She is crazy talented:-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, June 25, 2010
really beautiful =)ReplyDelete
so stunning. i seriously need to invest in some of her art. i think i want to buy the one with of the girl with the dove on her shoulder.ReplyDelete
p.s.... can you draw/ design too?
- AnonymousFriday, June 25, 2010
I can't believe it's your sister! I was really taken by them when I first got the issue and meant to Google the artist's name to find more. Thanks! She is amazingly gifted. xReplyDelete
@herecomesthesun ~ I haven't drawn for ages...but I was alright at it growing up. Bec was always the best at it though. She was drawing these amazingly realistic pictures of horses when she was like 13.ReplyDelete
wow! beautiful! the entire family is talented! xoReplyDelete
@dreamdelightinspire ~ hehe that's so awesome...I still love it when I hear people make the connection. It's especially awesome when people who have been following us individually then it clicks we're sisters.ReplyDelete
Your sister did these?! OMG! High five to her!! She has major talent and skills!! WOW. I want to see more of her work - does she sell prints?ReplyDelete
@Michelle ~ hehe yep shes pretty talented. She does sell prints, at LeeLoo. I've updated the post with a link.ReplyDelete
How beautiful those are!ReplyDelete
They're beautiful!ReplyDelete
Your sister is so talented!
Daydream Lily, you steal my heart and make me smile. I love this blog. No like seriously, LOVE IT! ;DReplyDelete
wow they look brilliant! nice oneReplyDelete
You can be very proud of your sister, she did a great jobReplyDelete
Beautifull! Your sister has done an amazing job, thank you for sharing. The eyes wow!!ReplyDelete
It's a great feeling when your sister does something wonderful, I agree. Great work and I like the smokey eyed beau too.ReplyDelete
Those are so beautiful... your sister is really talented!ReplyDelete
So, so beautiful, she's so talented!ReplyDelete
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Wow, these are amazing. What a cool way to illustrate a beauty story in a magazine. I've never seen this done before.ReplyDelete
Your sister is very talented! Thanks for sharing!
absolutely stunning! xxReplyDelete
Oh my god are you serious? Bew Winnel is your sister? How did I not know this?!!ReplyDelete
This is so weird because redrew one of your sisters drawings as a final for Viscom.
these are beautiful, as is her web site! oh. the eyes!ReplyDelete
These are absolutely stunning! A huge congratulations to her! wow.ReplyDelete
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RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati says the federation plans to speak with Hope Solo and her representatives in the next 24 hours regarding the goalkeeper's weekend domestic violence arrest in the Seattle suburbs.
Gulati spoke in Recife, Brazil, on Wednesday ahead of the Americans' World Cup Group G finale Thursday against Germany.
Solo entered a not guilty plea during a court appearance Monday and was released without bail. She was arrested Saturday at her sister's home in Kirkland, Washington.
Authorities say Solo was intoxicated early Saturday when she was accused of assaulting her sister and 17-year-old nephew. But her lawyer, Todd Maybrown, said she was a victim in the altercation.
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Formed in 2011, the Western Massachusetts folk/ rock duo Indian Oven has never been a group to take itself too seriously. In fact, according to members Sam Carpenter (vocals, guitar, bass) and Griffin Bazzeghin (drums, percussion, harmonica, backup vocals), the band's shows are often rife with jokes and other antics.
"At a typical Indian Oven show, you could expect to hear a minumum of five bad puns," says Bazzeghin.
Carpenter adds, "[Audiences] should expect my voice to crack at least once. And for Griff and I to look at each other, confused, at least twice."
Even the group's name isn't safe from ridicule, though Indian Oven was deemed by Bazzeghin and Carpenter the best title for their project after some debate.
"Griff and I hated each other's band name ideas," says Carpenter. "[Indian Oven] was the closest thing to a compromise. It's the name of a street in my home town, Worthington. There is a cliff off the road that Native Americans carved an oven into. We would take field trips there in elementary school."
"It's true," Bazzeghin says. "Sam just has stupid band name ideas."
Apart from all the humor, when it comes to music, Indian Oven has shown a unique talent for creating infinitely charming indie rock songs grounded in acoustic instrumentation. "When I Was A Child" features sunny backing vocals and a short harmonica solo, while "Fist Held High" owes more to the sounds of Modest Mouse, with a stop-start rhythm and unusual vocal delivery.
Bazzeghin says, "At first, I think, we had more of a folkier acoustic sound. And now we've been playing shows all electric with a more indie rock vibe. It's a little more fun for us and the audience. People like to dance to music, especially when they've been drinking."
As for how Indian Oven usually creates its material, Carpenter claims that many tracks are the products of accidents.
"Usually the songs come from an original mistake that we expand upon," he says. "I'll have a chorus with one or two verses and we'll jam that out. Griff will play some drum beat I don't care for, and then he'll play a good one but forget what it was. We focus on melody a lot, though. We don't have to be super tight so long as the melody is good and you can hear it."
Unfortunately, due to Carpenter's current position teaching English to high school students in Thailand, there are no Indian Oven gigs scheduled for the immediate future. But that doesn't mean the band doesn't have plans.
"Realistically, we're in the process of booking a little New England tour for Sam's return at the end of the summer," says Bazzeghin.
"We [also] have plans to record a full album when I get back," Carpenter says. "Possibly using tape as opposed to digital."•
For more information on Indian Oven please visitfacebook.com/IndianOvenMusic and indianoventheband.com.


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Well Amar'e Stoudemire's back seems to be in good shape. He is currently vacationing in China and he gave us an update via twitter on what he has been up to:
I just won the Chinese 3 point shoot out In front of 1.4 billion people. From NYC to China. #swag lockerz.com/s/131295944
This is already very impressive, but it is particularly impressive that he has not been doing many basketball related activities this offseason due to his back. I would not mind to see some more 3's from Stoudemire next season. The 3 point shot is a part of his game that he has showed flashes of but he just consistiently does not take a lot of 3's. Overall, the contest is a good sign that Stoudermire will be ready to go when and if the season starts.
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Although the bathroom can be a tricky area to remodel as a result of piping and heavy fixtures, familiarizing yourself with common design mistakes can help you create a flawless renovation plan for your clients. As an interior designer, it's important to recognize errors that are often made during the remodeling process to avoid making these mistakes yourself.
HGTV reports that when it comes to laying out the floorplan for your new bathroom, it's important to make sure you include enough counter and storage space. One of the biggest mistakes that interior designers make it failing to add enough room for cabinets.
By making sure you have ample counter space, you can ensure comfort when more than one person is using the area. Similarly, you can avoid creating a cramped feeling by having the right amount of space to store toiletries out of the way. Your clients will appreciate making storage room a priority while designing by the end of the project.
In addition to incorporating convenience into your design, you might want to think about adding special touches to make the bathroom as comfortable as possible for the homeowners. For example, include radiant floor heating or create room to install heated towel warmers. Warm towels and heat underfoot can go a long way when it comes to making a bathroom a relaxing place that homeowners look forward to using.
Once you have comfort covered, Yahoo! reports that another mistake to avoid is failing to install proper ventilation. Without windows that can be opened or a fan to circulate air, mold and mildew can quickly build up in the newly-remodeled bathroom.
Finally, take the time to make sure you have the right amount of lighting in the space. Because the bathroom is an area where the homeowners will likely be applying makeup or doing their hair, they will want to be able to see their faces clearly. Don't just think about bringing in numerous fixtures - be mindful of the type of lights you intend to use. For instance, fluorescent lighting can be bright, but not ideal in a bathroom.
Taking these common design mistakes into consideration can go a long way when remodeling a bathroom into a functional, appealing space. If your clients are happy with your remodeling job, they can provide positive references to your business in the future.
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More than 40 firefighters from across Lancashire and Greater Manchester tackled a severe fire at an industrial site in Chorley overnight.
Lancashire Fire And Rescue Service received "dozens" of calls reporting the fire at Yarrow Business Centre, at Yarrow Mill, on Yarrow Road.
The blaze started just after midnight in an industrial unit and spread to two other units.
A fire service spokesman said: "Due to the amount of calls we received - we must have had dozens - instead of sending our normal response we sent four fire engines straight away."
Two further fire engines also attended, meaning there were firefighters from Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Preston, Blackburn and Horwich there.
The industrial unit involved was well alight when crews arrived.
They were told there could be acetylene cylinders and flammable liquid in the building, so they withdrew to a safe area.
The spokesman said: "We then called for an aerial ladder platform which was designed to get water onto the fire from above from a safer position.
"Also firefighters were then further sent into the building and they were crouched behind partitions so if there was an explosion, they would be in a safer position."
By 3am the fire was under control and firefighters entered the building to extinguish it completely.
"Due to the amount of calls we received - we must have had dozens - instead of sending our normal response we sent four fire engines straight away."Lancashire Fire And Rescue Service spokesman
An acetylene cylinder was found in the building but was not thought to have exploded.
The blaze was officially out by 4.20am, but crews remained at the mill this morning.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway.
There were no casualties in the fire.


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9-12-11 PNC Park
Amy pointed out that I forgot to mention that we attended a Renaissance Festival over the weekend. Here's a picture from that.
Shooting arrows was the highlight because I was surprisingly good at it. Anyone, this really doesn't tie in at all, unless I made some weird caption like, "Erik Jabs aims for 413 as the season winds down, to break his 2nd best single season mark."
The Cardinals are in town now and have been really stingy this year at tossing up baseballs, so I was going to need some luck today.
Upon running in, I spotted a ball in the front row. I ran over to snag it when out of no where a ticket seller who works at the windows on the first base side of the Honus Wagner statue shot out of his chair in the handicapped seats and raced down and grabbed the ball. He literally snatched it as I was closing in and not but five feet away from grabbing it. Nick Pelescak was right there too and might have grabbed it also. We both gave him a look like, "Are you serious?" He said he was going to give it to a little kid (even though he had already been there since God knows when and had a whole bag full of baseballs that he had already picked up from the hour of batting practice when there were no fans in the stadium). Nick started saying some stuff to him, and I'll try and get his name and picture tomorrow. Anyhow, that ball was kind of important because it would end up costing me my first double digit game since June.
I got my first ball of the day from Jason Jaramillo:
Then I went on a hit-ball snagging rampage from the end of the Pirates BP through the Cardinals BP. Every ball I snagged the rest of the day was a batted ball.
I caught a Pirates home run as I walked up the bleachers one after the other and made a pretty difficult clean catch here:
When the Cardinals came out, I snagged two Matt Holliday home runs within 20 second of one another. They may have been back to back.
One was a home run that landed on a staircase and stayed on the steps. I scrambled up the steps and grabbed it with my bare hand as another ballhawk reached for it a split second late with his glove.
The next pitch a ball landed about twelve rows up into the upper bleachers. I raced up and snagged it as a few other ballhawks raced after it
It happened up here:
Ok, I'll admit those two snags were kind of lucky.
My fifth ball of the day was a home run that I picked up after it bounced off a bleacher. A young ballhawk who was maybe 10 years old tried to rip it from my glove, so after I had possession of it I asked if he'd gotten a ball yet. Nick Pelescak standing nearby said, "Yeah he got one already," so the ultra aggressive young fan just walked away. There was a lot of random non-regulars there getting lots of baseballs today.
Ball #6 was really ridiculously lucky. A deep home run landed in the wheel chair section and as I was drifting over, it hit something and took a soft ricochet right at me. I snagged it immediately in the air. That was truly lucky.
I was later told by Nick that ball #6 was hit by Albert Pujols.
After spending an unsuccessful round in right field for a group of solely left handed hitters, I made my way back to left field and immediately snagged a ground rule double near the bullpen:
Immediately, I thought it would be pretty cool to get one more ball. I had gotten 8 balls on Saturday and Sunday, and wanted to continue that streak to three games.
By the way, look how EMPTY it was at 6 o'clock!
Anyhhow, ball #8 happened when Tony Cruz launched a deep fly ball that sailed way over my head. Realizing it was headed toward the rotunda. I just turned and ran underneath the rotunda, and when it started bouncing around the concourse, I tracked it down for ball #8.
For good measure, Cruz lifted another home run at the very end of batting practice that I caught right behind this lady's head.
Amy and I had club seats for today's game, but I didn't feel like staying, even though I was on 9 balls and only needed one more for double digits. I sold the seats after we left the park, and then we went and got dinner and I went to the gym. I felt it was a better usage of my time than running all over the ballpark trying for one more ball. Plus, we plan on staying at tomorrow's game as we have tickets in a section that I've never sat in before…
Here are today's baseballs:
Game: 9 balls (8 hit, 1 thrown)
Season: 390 balls (167 hit, 84 thrown, 87 device, 52 found)
Games: 72 games
Average: 5.42 per game
Career: 1,512 balls
Attendance: 13,278
Remaining games to reach goal of 413: 4 (maybe 5 if I do an away game next weekend)
Needed to reach goal: 23 (5.75 per game)


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With his own fighting career over, UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz is instead focused on his management career and first client, who could soon be heading to the UFC's 135-pound women's division.
Ortiz recently signed embattled ex-Strikeforce featherweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos (10-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), who recently served a one-year suspension due to a failed drug test for an anabolic steroid.
However, while the former 145-pound champion initially dismissed the idea of getting down to 135 pounds for a potential superfight with newly crowned UFC champ Ronda Rousey (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Ortiz breathed some new life into the possibility – but there are conditions.
Ortiz, who was on Tuesday's edition of "UFC Tonight" on FUEL TV, said Santos first came to him and said she walks around at 172 or 173 pounds. As of now, the UFC only has a 135-pound division for female fighters, and there are no immediate plans for 145 pounds. Rousey repeatedly has stated she has no intention of fighting Santos unless it's in the bantamweight division.
"For a woman to cut that much weight, and for 'Cyborg' to be a champion as long as she has at her weight class, to cut down to a weight that seems like a disadvantage to her … and to cut down to a weight that she's not used to – maybe let's get her a couple warmup fights at 135," Ortiz said.
Ortiz suggested the UFC first came to him and Santos to fight Rousey next month in UFC 157's pay-per-view headliner. But he said the two-month timetable for Santos to cut the weight was too much too soon, so heavy underdog Liz Carmouche (7-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) ultimately stepped into the title fight, which takes place Feb. 23 in Anaheim, Calif.
So, is 135 pounds actually possible for Santos?
"It's going to be tough," Ortiz said. "When she cuts down to 145, she's shredded. To cut another 10 pounds? I don't know. I've been cutting weight for almost 20 years, and it's tough to do, to get 10 extra pounds off.
"But at the same time, if (MMA weight-cutting/diet consultant) Mike Dolce can do it with her in a healthy way and a healthy manner, and a doctor can prove we're making it the right way, let the fight happen. I want to see the fight. I know all the fans want to see the fight, so let's make it happen."
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The Michigan Public Service Commission's fourth annual report released Tuesday confirmed that the state's utility companies have met their renewable-energy production goals for 2012 and are on track to reach the 10 percent state-mandated goal by 2015. The PSC estimated the power companies were at 6.9 percent last year.
"The year 2012 marked the first time that Michigan utilities were mandated to meet an interim compliance requirement, and all of them succeeded," said John Quackenbush, chairman of the Public Service Commission, in a statement.
"Progress toward Michigan's 10-percent-by-2015 renewable-energy standard is going smoothly, and since the standard has been in effect, over 1,100 megawatts of new renewable-energy projects have become commercially operational."
Under Public Act 295 of 2008, the PSC is required to issue an annual report by Feb. 15 for the state Legislature that summarizes progress utility companies are making toward producing 10 percent of their electric energy from renewable sources.
Last December, Gov. Rick Snyder called for lower electric rates, and improved energy efficiency, and suggested he might support a doubling of the state's 10 percent renewable-energy production to 20 percent by 2025.
Legislative committees are expected to hold hearings this year on expanding the renewable-energy portfolio standards and on customer choice. For example, Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, introduced House Bill 5184 that would eliminate the 10 percent cap on electric choice and open the state's electricity market to full competition.
The PSC report also highlighted the following points:
- Through 2013, Michigan's renewable energy standard has resulted in the development of 1,182 megawatts of new renewable-energy projects.
- The weighted average cost of all renewable-energy technologies is $78.39 per megawatt-hour. This is at least 30 percent less than the projected cost of electricity from a new coal-fired power plant.
- The most recent contracts approved by the commission for new wind capacity have comparable costs in the $50 to $59 per megawatt range, which is about half of the costs of the first few renewable-energy contracts approved in 2009 and 2010.
- A total incremental cost of $1.6 billion was spent on renewable energy in Michigan from 2009 through 2012.
- All Michigan electric providers — except Detroit Public Lighting — are on pace to meet interim targets, as well as the 10-percent-by-2015 target. The commission suspended all of DPL's renewable-energy filings during the city's bankruptcy process.
- Wind energy has been the primary source of new renewable energy in Michigan. At the end of 2013, more than 1,100 MW of utility-scale wind projects were in operation in Michigan. Michigan's wind generation is expected to increase to more than 1,400 MW by the end of 2014.
- Statewide, significant investment has been made in the renewable-energy sector since the passage of Public Act 295 in 2008. Conservatively, more than $2.2 billion has been invested to bring 1,113 MW of new renewable-energy projects online through 2013 in Michigan.


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If you summon her when it isn't the Feast of Winter Veil she'll complain saying "Does it LOOK like the Feast of Winter Veil to you? Colored lights, decorations? No? Well, you know who has to MAKE all that stuff, right?!" or "So, did you hear about Helper 423-A? I heard that... what the-? HEY! We Helpers have WORK to do, you know!" before vanishing.
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RuneScape has joined United for Wildlife to raise awareness of the illegal trade of rhino horn. A multiplayer online role-playing game, RuneScape has millions of players around the world and takes place in a fantasy world called Gielinor, made up of kingdoms, regions and cities.
For the next two weeks RuneScape members can adopt a White or Black Royal Rhino by visiting two of United For Wildlife's young conservationists in-game. Trang Nguyen and Mauricio Guerra are immortalised in the game after having their voices recorded for use as special characters. They will interact with other players in a game location called Burthorpe, providing facts and explaining the plight of the rhinos and the dangers they face from poachers in the wild.
Trang and Maruicio are supported by Fauna & Flora International, one of the seven charities including IUCN that make up United for Wildlife. This partnership with United for Wildlife is the latest charity initiative supported by RuneScape and Jagex.
Ros Aveling, deputy CEO, Fauna & Flora International said, "As a member of the United for Wildlife collaboration I'm delighted that we've been able to combine our collective conservation aims with RuneScape's passionate audience. Innovative approaches to reaching a younger audience, who are traditionally hard to engage in conservation, are vital to the success of United for Wildlife and to the protection of Critically Endangered wildlife."


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Early discoveries and uses
Probably all early civilizations produced fermented beverages from local produce. In the areas of China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt it is known that these beverages were sometimes used to administer herbal medicines. In Greece the practice of mixing herbs in wine began before the time of Hippocrates who was born in 460 B.C.. This practice spread throughout Europe and continued through the Middle Ages. The process of distillation was probably discovered about 900 B.C. in China, but alchemists at Islamic universities are credited with its application to medicine over 1500 years later. In the Middle East the Persians Geber (8th cent.) and Rhazes (10th cent.) developed the art of distillation and used it to concentrate alcohol which was then taken as an anaesthetic. In the late 10th century in Spain the Arab surgeon Abulcasis described using distilled alcohol as a solvent for drugs.
From the 12th to the 14th centuries alchemists in Europe began experimenting with the distillation of many items, but medicines were still mostly given as infusions or decoctions of single herbs. Arabic writings and universities in Spain began to influence Christian schools of medicine in Italy and France. Two contemporary 13th century Spanish alchemists, Arnold of Villanova and Raymond Lully, introduced wine spirits, which they called aqua vitae (water of life), as a solvent into European medicine. This later became known as brandy, shortened from the Dutch term for "burnt wine." In the 14th century during the Black Death brandy began to be used as a medicine by itself. It was thought of as a polycrest, a remedy of many virtues. By the next century brandy had also become popular as a recreational beverage. Yet wines and vinegars were still preferred for the extraction of herbs. In Ireland, England, Scotland, and northern Europe alcohol was being distilled from fermented grain beverages. It was given the name whiskey, a shortened form of the Gaelic term for "water of life." The pot stills used to distill wine and beer at that time could concentrate the alcohol to as much as 65-70%.
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In the 16th century the Swiss physician Paracelsus popularized the use of distilled alcohol as a solvent to prepare tinctures from herbs and chemicals. The production of compound alcoholic extracts called elixirs then began to flourish in European monasteries. These elixirs contained from dozens to over 100 different herbs and were prepared in stages with secrete, complex procedures. At that time most were bitter and were usually taken before meals as digestive tonics. Some of these elixirs were also sweetened and are now sold as liqueurs such as Benedictine and Chartreuse.


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7th Pay Commission in India: A Passport to Happiness
Considering the rising prices of commodities and ever-moving upward inflation graph, Pay Commissions are perhaps the only ray of hope for any government employee in India, who eagerly waits for Pay Commission, which happens once in 10-13 years, to give their otherwise weak salaries a boost.
Inflation, price rise and not to forget the rising levels of real estate, which gives nightmares to any government employee and an uncertainty to be able to meet basic needs, including a house that seem a distant dream with thin salaries that they get and if loan is any help then their lifespan is even cut short repaying it, finally all these concerns lead to the sixth Pay Commission.
The first Pay Commission was established in 1956, and since then, every decade has seen the birth of a commission that decides the wages of government employees for a particular time-frame. The sixth Pay Commission submitted its report to the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram on March 24, 2008. The commission was headed by Justice BN Srikrishna. For the past several years, Communist leaders and trade unions had been demanding the setting-up of such a commission. In 2005, the government set up a committee to study the demand.
The committee, headed by Cabinet Secretary BK Chaturvedi, turned down the request for constituting the sixth Pay Commission. The committee believed that the Centre might not be able to bear the additional burden and the states were just recovering from the impact of the fifth Pay Commission, whose recommendations were implemented in 1997. The 12th Finance Commission also urged the government to stop the practice of increasing salaries by appointing pay commissions every 10 years. Despite opposition, sixth Pay Commission happened and now its time that we start planning for another Pay Commission, sooner the better!
Seventh Pay Commission Report India: What to expect from Govt. Of India
Uniform fixation of the pay scales to allow impartial evaluation, appraisals and grading of the staff.
An increase in pay is one thing, but the system of rise in the pay and promotion needs rectification.
Even those employees who work less get the same pay and promotion.
One who works hard should be rewarded.
Cost of Petroleum products should be the basis of transport allowance.
Most allowances are not paid as per market standards, for example HRA, TA, CCA and daily allowances.
These allowances must be changed every two years as per market prices.
Talent should be given priority and not seniority. Performance based incentives will help improve efficiency.
Upgradation of government machinery.
Rent free land and mobile phone connections.
Laptop computers
Flight eligibility
It is not the quantum of increase that is expected. Officials should be paid honorably to keep their head high and boost government's image. A government employee must be able to live in a decent place, taking care of his wife, educate two children and take care of his old-age parents. This would be the desire of almost every government employee.
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Who's On 3rd?
Mother Nature stopped the pennant and wildcard races in New York and Washington on Tuesday. For the Phillies, it means Cole will pitch on Wednesday night and Cloyd will start the rescheduled game on Thursday night.
Phillies then head home for the final six regular season games at Citizens Bank Park. It starts on Friday night against the Braves and ends on September 27 against the Nationals.
Who's On Third?
Abbott and Costello did a comedy routine a long time ago, Who's On First? For the Phillies we know Howard is there and will be for a few more years.
But, third base is up in the air.
Fransden has done a nice job and gets consideration for next season. Polly's battled injuries and may become a free agent. Cody Asche may be the long-term answer but he probably needs more development time in the minors. Freddy Galvis?
Then, there's Chase, whose current contract expires after the 2013 season. He played third at Scranton 10 years ago and struggled, although he did improve as the season progressed (14 errors in first 25 games; five in last 41).
The free agent market on third basemen is pretty thin. Here's a list that is posted on MLBTradeRumors.com: (player age). Some have club options and thus may not become a free agents.
Miguel Cairo (39) . . . Eric Chavez (35) . . . Mark DeRosa (38) . . . Brandon Inge (36) Maicer Izturis (32) . . . Jose Lopez (29) . . . Mark Reynolds (29) – $11MM club option with a $500K buyout . . . Scott Rolen (38) . . . David Wright (30) – $16MM club option with a $1MM buyout . . . Kevin Youkilis (34) – $13MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Another option is a trade. Those that have a good, productive third baseman, won't want to part with them.
So, internal may be the best approach for the Phillies. Stay tuned.
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Both Encarnacion and Pautiste of Toronto have experience playing third in the bigs… either one would be a great addition to the Phillies.


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text: This book investigates the events leading up to and surrounding the surrender of Japan at the end of World War II. Robert Butow's history focuses on internal dynamics within the Japanese government and military establishment that affected the eventual decision to capitulate. He emphasizes the power of the Japanese military establishment and how Japanese cultural characteristics made the civilian populace particularly susceptible to the establishment's militarization of Japanese society. The author examines Japan's early diplomatic feelers for a conditional peace and its reaction to the Potsdam Declaration. He highlights how Emperor Hirohito moved out of his largely ceremonial role to convince his divided government that surrender was necessary, and he describes the attempted coup by members of the military to prevent the civilian government from following through with a surrender. The book contains an appendix of relevant treaties, declarations, and documents.


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VP Dr. Tanaka: As we all know, all of the major banks of the Nehellenium Galaxy have been rigging the London InterBank Offer Rate, or LIBOR, for several years now. On behalf of Goldman Sucks, I wanted to meet with you and your firms today to reaffirm your commitment to our LIBOR deflation and underreporting scheme. Good collusion, as you know, requires good cooperation.
VP Savavoth Why of course, Dr. Tanaka, Hells Fargo makes a tremendous amount of money off of what we do. We'd have no reason to cheat on the deal.
Lord Wildman: Well, Claybar PLC may require additional negotiations contingent on several factors.
Dr. Tanaka: Claybar and Britannia's participation is absolutely essential. What might your firm be asking for, Lord Wildman?
Agent Valkova: Now's my chance to impress the Accountant. Legionnaires, keep your eyes on the mission.
Agent Valkova: IMMORTALIS!
Dr. Tanaka: But...how could you betray us like this, Lord Wildman?
Lord Wildman: Word didn't reach you about what happened to Dr. Chhabra? Besides, the Immortals are Britannia's allies...and they brought me back to life after the last battle. I'm really sorry, but also not really, it's just business.
Goldman Sucks (Anti-Immortal): Colette
Objective: Kill all pro-Immortal units
USA/Hells Fargo (Anti-Immortal): Bookwyrm
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Britannia/Claybar (Pro-Immortal): Scratch
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Jeff Gordon receives Heisman Humanitarian Award
LONG POND, Pa.â€"Jeff Gordon, whose foundation has helped fund cancer treatment programs in the United States as well as Africa, was named the 2012 Heisman Humanitarian Award recipient.
Gordon will receive the award Dec. 10 at the Heisman Trophy dinner.
The announcement of the award was made at Pocono Raceway, the site of this week's Sprint Cup race, with 1980 Heisman winner George Rogers and 1987 winner Tim Brown joining Heisman officials.
The four-time Cup champion Gordon, whose Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation has raised more than $11 million, is the seventh winner of the award and joins a list that includes Warrick Dunn, Mia Hamm and Pat LaFontaine.
"To be a part of this list is something that I never expected and certainly something I'm very honored by,†Gordon said. "I think of NASCAR and what it's given to me â€" it's given me so many opportunities. It's given me a great platform and way to look at how this sport has been built.
"When I came into this sport, I saw and continue to see such a giving environment. … You always want your efforts to be recognized and we put a lot of effort into the humanitarian work that we're doing.â€


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If the state General Assembly decides to pass a law outlawing discrimination against gay and transgender residents, a large majority of state voters will not mind, according to a new Franklin & Marshall College poll released Wednesday.
Almost three quarters of voters (72 percent) said they favor a law outlawing such discrimination with almost three in five (57 percent) saying they strongly favor it.
Bills outlawing the discrimination languish in the Legislature, but the issue got a boost last month when Gov. Tom Corbett said he would sign the bill if it passes.
"I don't think there should be discrimination," Mr. Corbett said.
G. Terry Madonna, Ph.D., the poll's director, said the finding is important.
"The next issue before the Legislature will not be the legalization of gay marriage, it will be making it illegal to discriminate in employment or housing based on a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. ... Corbett says he's even for that. That's the next fight."
Almost two-thirds (65 percent) of Republicans favor passing that law, Dr. Madonna said.
"I think the folks in the gay community understand that they're not going to get gay marriage, but this is a push that they have a legitimate chance of getting it done," he said. "It's a huge, huge question moving forward."
Voters continue to favor allowing same sex couples to marry legally with almost three in five (56 percent) now saying they strongly or somewhat favor the idea and almost two in five (39 percent) saying they oppose it. The percentage in favor is up 2 points from a poll last May.
On another social issue, voters remain less liberal with almost three in five (58 percent) against legalization of marijuana and only more than a third (36 percent) in favor. Both percentages remain about the same as in three other Franklin & Marshall surveys since 2010, despite marijuana's recent legalization in Colorado and Washington.
Voter attitudes change sharply when asked if they favor allowing pot's use for medical purposes with a doctor's recommendation. Then, more than four in five (81 percent) favor allowing it with only about a sixth (16 percent) opposed.
As for another vice, liquor, support for selling the state store system to private companies was about where it was in May (46 percent now compared to 47 percent then), but voters are now more willing to live with modernization rather than privatizing.
In May, almost four in 10 (37 percent) wanted the stores sold and about a quarter (26 percent) favored modernization. In the latest poll, it was about a third each for privatizing (33 percent) and modernization (32 percent).
Voters also showed nuanced views on natural gas drilling. Almost two-thirds (64 percent) viewed the industry favorably with only about a quarter (27 percent) opposed, but the numbers were closer on two other gas-related questions.
Four in 10 (40 percent) said the potential economic benefits outweigh the risks and almost as many (37 percent) said the risks outweigh the benefits. Almost four in 10 (38 percent) said they think gas drilling has improved the quality of life in Pennsylvania versus about a quarter (26 percent) who think it has reduced the quality of life.
Only about a quarter (24 percent) favor expanding drilling in state forests with almost seven in 10 (68 percent) opposed.
Almost three quarters (72 percent) taxes on gas extraction should be shared by the state and local governments, which is the present situation.
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Lynne Brick loves to garden — and she knows how to stay healthy and safe while she's digging in the dirt.
Brick, a veteran gardener and the president and founder of the local gym chains Brick Bodies and Lynne Brick's Women's Health and Fitness, knows that gardening is no lazy hobby. It can be a great workout and enjoyable pastime, but it can also be a source of pain and difficulties.
"Gardening is a great way to be active," says Brick. "It's a combination of strength, flexibility and endurance training. It's not something any participant should take lightly — it requires muscular and cardiovascular endurance."
Brick isn't alone in her love of gardening. According to the National Gardening Association, about 100 million American households have some type of home garden and in 2009, 43 million households had food gardens.
Home food gardeners tend to be somewhat older than the average American; 68 percent are 45 or older. "It's especially important to stretch before gardening if you're middle-aged or older," warns Brick, noting that the bending and lifting associated with gardening can be tough on joints and previously injured muscles.
"People don't usually come to us just because of gardening," explains Wendy Quitasol of Baltimore's Mind Body Physical Therapy. "There's usually something underlying, but when they garden, it becomes an injury."
Kathie Fedele, also a physical therapist at Mind Body Physical Therapy, notes that staying in one position for too long may cause joint pain."If you're bent over gardening, every 20 minutes, move your body into the opposite position," she advises.
"Take breaks between activities," suggests Brick, who gardens carefully to avoid exacerbating an old back injury from her high-school field hockey days. "Roll your shoulders back, reset great posture, shake out your arms and legs and take deep breaths. Then you can get back to work. Even if you're in great shape, you're not necessarily in gardening shape. It requires twisting, turning and lifting — gardening uses different muscles than a barre class."
Physical problems may also arise when gardeners use inappropriate tools, warns Ray Moore of Physical Therapy First. "Select tools that are appropriately sized for you," he says. "If you're short, don't use a super-long shovel. Make the job as easy as possible for you."
But muscle and joint pain are not the only perils of working in the garden. Gardening outdoors, in the hot sun, can also lead to problems.
Sun and bugs
Master gardener Carole Langrall splits her time between Santa Fe, N.M., and Catonsville, where she owns A Garden of Earthly Delights floral studio. In both locations, she tries to avoid spending the hottest hours of the day outdoors. "I try to cut flowers early in the morning or late in the afternoon," she says. "The heat of the day is a problem."
"There's a risk of bad sunburns," warns Dr. Neal Frankel, head of the emergency department at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Hospital. Frankel recommends using sunscreen, wearing lightweight clothes and hats, and drinking plenty of fluids.
"Hydrating drinks serve a purpose," he expands. "You don't have to get fancy or expensive, but with drinks, you want to replace the salt and potassium that come out with the water."
Frankel says that numerous common drugs, including some beta blockers and antibiotics, make people more photosensitive or inhibit the body's ability to sweat. Also, he warns that citrus juice can react with the sun, causing bad burns. So if you squeeze lemons or limes into your water, be sure to wash or cover your hands before exposing them to the sun.
Bugs may be a source of injury as well, advises Frankel. "One of the things we see are yellow jacket stings," he says. "They live in the ground, so when you pull up weeds, you get massive yellow jackets out of the ground. They're relentless and very vicious."
If you know you are allergic to bee stings, keep an epi pen close by, he says, adding, "if you feel like you have to use an epi pen, call 911."
"You can't have a garden without being careful about tick exposures," he adds. After gardening, check your body, including your head, for ticks. If you find one right away and are able to remove the entire bug by using tweezers to gently pull it away from the skin, you have little cause for concern.
"The earlier you identify the tick, the better and the less risk of transmitting Lyme disease," says Frankel.
Plant safety
Even plants themselves can be hazardous to gardeners on occasion. Poison ivy and other poisonous plants transfer oils to the human body that may cause rashes or other painful symptoms. "If you realize early enough, there are products you can use to wash off the oils," says Frankel. These products, like Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash, are available at drugstores.
Frankel also warns gardeners to wash — or throw away — any clothes that come in contact with toxic plants. "Spreading could be due to re-exposure," he explains. "Not only do you need to get it off your skin, you have to do something about the clothes, sneakers and everything you're wearing."
Carole Langrall loves working with the tall native grasses of the Chesapeake region, but she concedes that they can be tough to cut from the garden.
"I cut myself so many times. They're really sharp — it's like a paper cut," she says. To avoid such cuts, Langrall recommends working slowly, wearing gloves, and taking care of your eyes and face. "As soon as the grasses get really tall, which they invariably do, they can be a real menace."
Even with lurking dangers, from back pain to poison plants, gardening is a fun, relaxing, enjoyable hobby. "We have a garden for a reason," reminds Wendy Quitasol. "Go out and enjoy it!"
With care, attention and patience, garden hazards are nothing more than minor nuisances.
As you while away the summer days in your garden, consider these expert tips for planning the healthiest gardening session, from start to finish:
Warm up: Experts recommend approaching a gardening session the same way you would approach a workout. Start with warm-up stretches focusing on major muscles —Brick Bodies owner Lynne Brick recommends arm circles, knee lifts, squats and back releases — and heat applied to potential problem areas.
Be patient: "Start small," says Brick. "Don't plant a humungous garden all at one time –—work your way up gradually. Allow yourself to savor the moment." Master gardener Carole Langrall agrees, noting that many injures arise from planting or cutting too quickly. "Moving fast is when you get injured," she says. "Take your time."
Mix it up: Brick suggests doing several different types of activities during each 30-minute stretch of gardening. "Spend a few minutes digging then raking then clipping or pruning," she says. "And take one to two minute breaks in between activities. "Repetitive motion causes stress to joints," she says, "and if you mix it up, you don't get bored doing the same thing."
Listen to your body: Experts emphasize the importance of good posture, correct body mechanics and not overdoing it when gardening. "You have curves in your spine to help distribute weight and act as a shock absorber," says Kathy Fedele of Mind Body Physical Therapy. She cautions gardeners to be conscious of their movements, making sure they do not overextend or stay in one position for too long — and she reminds gardeners to engage their core to take pressure off the back. Ray Moore of Physical Therapy First agrees, saying it is important to keep a "neutral spine" and to "lift with your legs — not with your back!"
Cool down: After you finish, do a few cool-down exercises to stretch muscles in the opposite direction from how they have been positioned during the session. Ice down any areas that hurt. "If you really feel exhausted, take a hot mineral bath with Epsom salts," says Brick. "It'll help rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit."
Gardening is easier — and more fun — with the proper gear:
Gloves: "Wear garden gloves," says master gardener Carole Langrall, who has firsthand knowledge of the painful cuts that sharp-edged plants (like Maryland's tall native grasses) can cause.
Adjustable tools: Look for tools that can be adjusted to best suit your height and size — and be sure to use the tool that's right for the job. "If you're mulching, you don't want a shovel," says Dr. Neal Frankel, from the emergency department at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Hospital. "A lot of people exacerbate back injuries by not using the proper techniques."
Water: Staying hydrated is critical to staying healthy, so keep water or sports drinks nearby and don't forget to drink. "The more you dehydrate, the more your muscles tense," says Frankel.
Hats, lightweight clothing and sunscreen: Protect your body from the sun using all the tools available. Keep yourself covered, but make sure your clothes are light and breathable.
Stools and pads: "Gardening pads seem silly, but they're not," says Wendy Quitasol of Mind Body Physical Therapy. "They're actually very helpful." Quitasol recommends using tools like stools and pads to relieve pressure on the back and joints.