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What is the nature of marriage?
This is a significant moment in our public conversation on marriage. By ruling a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and choosing not to rule on the question of same-sex marriage in California, the Supreme Court essentially declared that the federal government may not set parameters for the definition of marriage but, instead, must leave that power to the states.
This means that the important debate about the meaning of marriage is destined to continue. Some have framed this debate in terms of "equality." That rings with a certain American appeal. Everyone wants to be treated equally, with the love and respect due all people. But focusing on "marriage equality" gets the question wrong. Equality requires treating like cases alike. We need to determine whether we have "like cases" at all. If we want to address the principle of equality correctly, we need to get to the truth of marriage first.
Arguing that the law, for equality's sake, should recognize two men or two women as "married" presumes that these pairs are the same as one man and one woman and that marriage is simply a committed relationship of any adults. All of this raises the question: What is the nature of marriage?
Marriage is the word used in many translations across human history to signify the permanent, faithful and fruitful union of one man and one woman. It is the only institution that brings a man and a woman together in a partnership for life directed toward their mutual support and the generation and education of children. This is a human community that predates government. Its meaning is something to be recognized and protected, not reconstructed. Its simplicity is compelling. Its significance, both personal and public, is immeasurable. What promise between two people holds the same weight and consequence as that of a man and a woman who give themselves to each other for life with a view toward creating new life so that humanity might continue?
Marriage goes to the nature of the human person. Even if individual men and women are unable to have children for some reason, still it is the nature of man and woman to complement each other in such a way that is fruitful and capable of children. Two persons of the same sex, on the other hand, can never have children by the very nature of such a union.
No matter what a court, legislator, president or voter may claim to the contrary, the essence of marriage cannot be redefined. Its meaning is intrinsic, grounded in human nature and discoverable by human reason with or without the aid of faith.
A culture based on the truth of marriage affirms that men and women are equally important, that they have equal dignity but are not the same. The recognition of the difference between a man and a woman is neither discrimination nor bigotry. It is a statement of reality, of fact.
What the court has determined demonstrates the limits of civil legislation. We all recognize that the word "marriage" is being used in many different ways. All that civil government can do is address the legal consequences of any specific union it has chosen to call marriage. While there are many other words to describe other human unions, "marriage," in its intrinsic meaning and basic integrity, will continue to be understood by most people as the coming together of a man and woman committed to live together with the possibility to generate and raise children.
Far from settling the debate over the meaning of marriage, the Supreme Court decisions have simply reminded all of us that there is a great difference between what a law can decree and what God has created.
Cardinal Donald Wuerl is archbishop of Washington.


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#1 Make MOney
#2 Use That Money To Make More Money
#3 Repeat!
Making your money grow is not easy because you have so many barriers firstly that you need to overcome. There's so much you have to clear and then invest with little money and hence it takes a lot of time and patience. You don't need a lot of money to start off with. You need to make a To-Do list of where to save and where to spend. Some of these suggestions might help you understand your pattern to grow your money:
Clear your debts:
If you are in any amount of debt, make sure you clear that out first instead of spending more on something else. That play-station can wait till next few months. And if you end up saving more, maybe you can end up buying the latest edition of it. Clearing your debts is the foremost step to be taken.
Savings Account:
If you don't have a savings account then you need to open one right away. This will help you keep control on your expenses and make you realize how much money you actually have left. This will encourage you more and more to save because no one likes to see their bank account have zero money in it.
Save by cheats:
We all know that there is something known as coupons that exist where you can save money in bulk. One has to restrict himself, but when you feel like you wish to spend money and pamper yourself, you can check out certain sites which can give you coupons and you can save up to 50% or more of your money.
Work extra shifts:
So for the starters you can work extra shifts and gather some good money. One has to work an extra mile just to make your money grow and make the digits look good. No one work is easy and at least for starters you will have to work hard.
Invest in property:
Investing in something like property is the wisest decision ever. Property prices, even though they go down, they tend to rise after a while. One clear example can be when you compare your apartment price from the last 10 years. So when you have good enough money to invest money in, you should try and invest it in property and your money will grow for sure.
Making bonds will save you from spending money on worthless things that you don't need at that right moment. And investing in shares will multiply your money. But that does not mean that you will invest in any random share. You need to sit with an adviser who will help you compare the shares and which one to buy.
By now you should know that investing is like one of the major factors in growing your money, once you have enough of savings. Gold on the other hand is something what is worth investing on. It is one of the safest investments and can be invested on small budget too.
You must make investments with open eyes and do not trust any advice blindly before totally looking into the details. Keeping the money safe when its growing is important too.
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*squee!* A cover reveal! A cover reveal! Look at the pretty. 🙂 It's S. L. Saboviec's cover for her debut novel Guarding Angel. I'm a fantasy fan and an angel fan too. The art is intriguing… I love the colors and the eerie gaze of the cover girl… plus the feathers! I also love the tag line, "Belief is power." Sold! It's on my TBR list now. Check it out and see if it's up your alley.
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Guarding Angel
Author: S. L. Saboviec
Series: Fallen Redemption #1
Expected Publication: April 28th 2014
Cover Design by: Mae I Design
Genre: Adult, Fantasy
Guardian angel Enael can't seem to keep her human Wards in check. They're the ones who choose their paths before reincarnating—she's just there to help make sure they stay on track. But it's not as easy as it might look.
When she meets and falls in love with charismatic Kaspen, a fellow Guardian, Enael's feelings about Heaven, Hell, demons, and the life she's known are turned upside down. Worse, angel-turned-demon Yasva, Kaspen's former love, still holds him in her clutches. Even as Yasva works toward obtaining complete control of Earth, she taunts and haunts Kaspen's and Enael's lives.
Now Enael is forced to face her past (which is centuries long and bursting with secrets), her present (which is terribly unfulfilling and full of questions), and her future (which becomes more uncertain as time passes). Armed with a newfound love and fear of losing it all, she must figure out how to save the world—-and the angel she loves. Which side will win? Who will Kaspen choose? Will Heaven and Earth continue to exist, or will everything go to Hell?
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A 0.1 M solution of which salt is most acidic?
(a) Aluminum(III) nitrate $\ce{Al(NO3)3}$;
(b) Magnesium(II) bromide $\ce{MgBr2}$;
(c) Sodium bicarbonate $\ce{NaHCO3}$;
(d) Sodium formate $\ce{NaHCO2}$.
I know that it is either a or b. However, they are both product of a strong acid and a weak base reaction. How do you determine the answer?


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Topic Page: Witt, Johan de, 1625-1672
(yän), 1625–72, Dutch statesman. Like his father, Jacob de Witt, burgomaster of Dort, he became a leading opponent of the house of Orange and played a vital role in the three successive Dutch Wars. As leader of the republican party, he was elected (1653) grand pensionary, thus acquiring control of state affairs. He represented the mercantile interests and accordingly encouraged industry and commerce. He ended the disastrous war with England (first of the Dutch Wars) in 1654, but the Restoration in England was considered a danger to Dutch maritime and political freedom and led to the renewal of the war in 1665. The favorable (to the Dutch) terms of the Treaty of Breda (1667) were largely due to Jan de Witt. In order to end the power of the house of Orange he secured passage of the Eternal Edict, which abolished the office of stadt-holder. He helped form the Triple Alliance of 1668 against Louis XIV, thus ending the War of Devolution; the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1668) was the climax of his career. In 1672, Louis XIV invaded Holland and began the third of the Dutch Wars. Jan de Witt sought to negotiate peace, but his offer was spurned by the French. Popular feeling suddenly turned violently against him and in favor of William of Orange (later William III of England), who by popular acclaim was made stadtholder. De Witt resigned, but was exonerated of treason charges. However, when he visited his brother, Cornelius de Witt, in prison, a mob gathered outside, fought its way into the prison, and hacked the two brothers to pieces, hanging their scattered limbs on lamp posts. De Witt was one of the greatest of Dutch statesmen and patriots, a patron of the sciences, and a close friend of Spinoza.
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I've had another wonderful weekend, and I'm not ready for it to end. There are some fun things coming up later this week though so facing Monday will be worth it. I'd just like to have a good night of sleep first.
If you've taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you're new, please take a moment to answer this week's question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it's time for this week's topic!
Just Wondering
1. Do you wear glasses and/or contacts? Yes. I don't wear them all the time, but lately I've noticed that I need them more than I used to.
2. Do you have summer vacation plans? If so, where are you going? My next trip is happening in less than two weeks. I'm going to Portland for Fitbloggin', and I'm staying for a few days after the conference.
3. What is your favorite food to eat for breakfast? I prefer to drink my breakfast so right now I'm a fan of smoothies made with Greek yogurt and fruit.
4. Do you enjoy window shopping? It's not horrible, but I prefer to shop when I am ready to buy it.
5. What is your favorite candle scent? I think I just talked about candles last week, but my favorite is Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie. I'd like to enjoy their Bahama Breeze candle for now though. I think it's my new summer favorite.
6. If you had to choose between going to a zoo or an aquarium, which one would you pick? Well, I live in New Orleans, and it's ridiculously hot outside so I'd pick the aquarium. If I were at my sister's house, I'd pick the zoo.
7. How many times do you plan to exercise this week? I've been going to Bikram every other day, and I'd like to keep that up while adding some cardio into my plan too.
8. Do you speak another language fluently? No, but I've been pretending that I speak Spanish lately..ha I'm taking it in school in the fall which should be fun.
9. What are you currently reading? I'm about to start reading the latest release from the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day.
10. What are you looking forward to most in the coming week? It's too hard to choose this week, and I'm thankful for weeks like this! =)
Now it's your turn to answer this week's questions. Don't forget to come back and link up in the comments, and say hi to someone new this week. Happy Monday, lovies! =)


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When a hero has been around for a few decades, they're bound to vary their "look" and wardrobe from time to time -- and every stylistic choice that exists is someone's favorite. Some like their Wolverine yellow, others like him brown; a few prefer him with no mask and dressed in leather. Let's just be glad Logan never tried oversized shoulder-pads.
This month, Greg Pak brings back the "Mohawk Storm" in Marvel Comics' "Astonishing X-Men" that I read while growing up, and I'll admit -- I missed her. This Storm, however, brings some emotional baggage that may surprise many readers. You have questions about this? Mr. Pak hopefully has answers. Let's give him a shot, shall we...
Good ol' Renaldo starts us off with an excellent quad of queries:
1) Previously, you've worked on anti-heroes and villains such as the Red Skull, Hulk, Magneto, and Skaar. For your "Astonishing" story, did you envision Scott as sort of an anti-hero given his stance that lead to Schism?
Great question. I can't say too much for fear of spoilers, but do not miss "Astonishing X-Men" #47.
2) How would you describe the characteristics of your team roster as opposed to the team seen in "Uncanny X-Men" at the moment?
I'm focusing on a much smaller group of characters, with a special emphasis on those characters with whom Scott has the deepest relationships. There's a big twist regarding exactly how all of the characters can be in the same room post-"Schism" that astute readers have probably already figured out based on the last few pages of issue #44.
3) Any chance for monsters or major catastrophe, like the kind we saw in "Incredible Hulk" or "Incredible Hercules?"
Monsters... hmm. Do inner demons count? And giant robots?
Major catastrophe? Absolutely. On a mind-bending scale. Again, don't miss issue #47.
4) Why did you decide to use Storm as a central figure in your "Astonishing X-Men?" What attracts you to her?
Storm is one of my favorite comic book characters of all time. She's strong and bigger than life with a thief-turned-goddess backstory that allows for tremendous character exploration. She should have a solo book and I should write it. Start the petitions and letter-writing campaigns... now!
I have a feeling the X-office will receive quite a few letters bearing this request. And speaking of writing projects, Marcus Martin hopes you can tell us -- "what's next?"
1) I was a big fan of your run on "Incredible Hulk" and I am currently enjoying your "Alpha Flight" miniseries. After this concludes and you are finished with your "Astonishing X-Men" story, will you have other work from Marvel that I (and many other readers) can look forward to? Maybe more X-Men?
I just turned in the first script for a brand new Marvel project that hasn't yet been announced. It's not X-Men related, but it is a character I've been dreaming about getting my hands on for ages. Stay tuned!
I'd love to do more X-stories -- in particular with Magneto and with the characters we're introducing in this "Astonishing" storyline. Fingers crossed!
2) I have a small question about your current "Astonishing" story. Shouldn't [Scott] feel upset that he drove off most of the original X-Men -- like Beast and Iceman -- based on his choices? How will this motivate his choices?
Scott's clearly upset about the events of "Schism" -- hence his spontaneous property damage at the beginning of issue #44. But IÂ think Scott believes he made the only choice he could have and would do the same thing all over again if given the chance. However, the events of this storyline may give him a new way to think about the way he's been living his life and leading the X-Men.
Emerald_616 wants to know more about this tale's origins and outcomes:
1) How did you decide on a story set between realities for your "Astonishing X-Men" arc?
I sat down with X-Men editor Nick Lowe over Korean food in midtown Manhattan a few months back, and after batting around a few ideas, this is what emerged. I think Nick might have been the first to mention multiple realities. I'd loved the alternative worlds Warren Ellis explored during his run, so I was very happy to grab that ball and run.
Nick, incidentally, has been amazing to work with. We worked together on a few books very early in my Marvel career but hadn't collaborated for years. It's been a blast working with him again -- he's gotten excited right along with me about the mind-bending potential of the story's big ideas and themes while being that ongoing voice of common sense that's helped me focus my crazy ideas and get to the heart of these characters' stories.
2) Do you know if the roster you've created for your arc will be sticking around? What kinds of characters do you feel make a dynamic group?
I'd be thrilled to write more stories about this team. Cross your fingers!
A good team needs enough shared experiences and goals to give the book a solid theme and premise and give the characters a reason for fighting at each other's sides. Â But the team needs enough variety to give every interaction a kernel of dramatic conflict and clashing objectives. A variety of voices and abilities is also key.
Captain Cavalier has a question about Canucks...
1) I'm confused about the status of "Alpha Flight" -- at first I thought it was an ongoing, then I was told it was a miniseries, and then I was told it was cancelled (but I don't know how you cancel a miniseries). Can you clarify and tell me if we're still getting the full Pak experience on this story?
The book was originally solicited as an eight-issue maxiseries. And that's what Fred Van Lente and I planned to write from the beginning; that's the story we developed and the story we're delivering, even as we speak. At a certain point, the numbers were good enough that Marvel approved making the book an ongoing, so Fred and I started planning for where we'd go next with the characters and story.
Then economic realities got realer, shall we say, and the book was returned to its original eight-issue status. But since that was our original plan anyway, you're getting the original story we always planned to tell. And it is awesome. I just got the penultimate page of issue #8 from our brilliant penciler Dale Eaglesham, and it's just gorgeous. I'm pretty proud of this book and the way it's wrapping up -- there's some real emotional payoff here that I hope you'll enjoy.
2) Which kind of Hulk works best in your mind -- one that's stupid and savage, cold and calculating, or one that's not super-strong but has emotions?
The beauty of the Hulk is that his different incarnations can lend themselves to a wide range of stories. So I think any and all incarnations of the Hulk can work best -- as long as they're paired with stories that can use them well.
3) Which "version" of Hulk has been your favorite and why? (Feel free to say yours!)
Mine. (Smiley-face!)
For "Planet Hulk" and beyond, I needed a version of the Hulk that was savage enough to be very, very dangerous, but smart enough to be able to strategize and form alliances -- and eventually develop real emotional connections. So I went back to that savage but crafty version that writers from Stan Lee to Peter David used from time to time.
On the topic of different "versions" of characters, Andre4000 was wondering about our favorite weather goddess...
1) How do you feel the Mohawk version of Storm is different than the present one? Does she approach problems differently?
The Mohawk Storm you're seeing in my "Astonishing" storyline has suffered unfathomable loss and has a very specific mission that she will never, ever be dissuaded from pursuing. She's a bit more of a wild card than the current Storm because that total commitment to that specific mission means she might do insane things that no normal person would attempt otherwise. She's also much, much rawer emotionally -- the crises that motivate her are ever-present and all-consuming. That makes her dangerous. But it also reflects an incredible focus and strength of character that will become clearer as the story progresses.
2) Do you know if your "Phoenix Endsong" factors into the recent announcement of the Phoenix's return?
No comment for fear of spoilers.
3) Have you been working on any movie "stuff" recently? How do you split your time between film and comics?
I have indeed! But nothing I can talk about just yet. I spend most of my time on comics -- to keep working in the industry, it's absolutely critical to make those deadlines, so I'm very selective about the non-comics projects I take on. But I'm absolutely still a screenwriter and filmmaker and have been working on a number of projects that I hope to be able to announce in the next year or two.
4) You made "Vision Machine" under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license. Do you feel this was a successful exercise? Would you do it again?
Different projects lend themselves to different kinds of licensing and distribution strategies. "Vision Machine" was funded by the Ford Foundation and was always intended to be given away for free, so the Creative Commons license made perfect sense -- particularly since one of the underlying themes of the book deals with questions of copyright and trademark.
I think it's been enormously successful -- the book has reached thousands of people, both in digital and physical form, and almost every review or article about the book has discussed its CC license and included download links. As a way of getting a free book into as many hands as possible, it's been a great strategy. But like I say, different books lend themselves to different distribution strategies. For an indie book that I need to sell in order to recoup costs, I would probably at this point not use a CC license. Unless I paired it with a Kickstarter campaign, with the idea that the Kickstarter would fully fund the project, which would then be released on a CC license. Hm, now you have me thinking...
Before you dive too deeply into those thoughts, allow me to throw you my quick get-to-know-you question that we like to call "Behind the X." If you don't mind, please tell us which super hero you most relate to and why?
At this instant in time, I've been thinking a lot about Guardian from Alpha Flight. Many moons ago, before I studied film and became a comics guy, I thought I was going to go into politics. So I guess I have a lot of sympathy for Guardian's idealistic vision of himself as a public servant. I've also been sorely disappointed by political leaders more than once, so I understand Guardian's sense of a dream betrayed in the current storyline. He's basically a big, nerdy Boy Scout trying to do the right thing in an increasingly insane world. And I guess that's an image of myself that I might sometimes indulge in...
Let's allow Mr. Pak that benevolent indulgence as we conclude today's X-POSITION. But be sure to return next week, as we have mischief and mayhem planned with Rob Williams, writer of "Daken: Dark Wolverine." As the series winds to a close, many of you have questions, so just type them up and send them to me quick as a wink! An "X-Position" in the subject line will guarantee that I see them and overlook your grammatical errors.
Also, I'm hard at work preparing our "Best X-Moments of 2011" column for the end of the year. This is the column where you, our readers, tell us what events from Marvel's X-Universe made you want to run out and get an X-tattoo over the past 365 days. From today through Christmas, either post your favorite X-Moments of 2010 at the appropriate string in our X-forums or email me directly with your thoughts on the matter.
Let me know why you picked this moment and which X-issue it came from. Images help us out too, so either post them in the thread or send them to me in your email (not a requirement, but it's appreciated). We'll do a tally of the results between the forum posts and emails, and then expect one heck of a fun X-POSITION at year's end. If you do email me, put "Best X-Moment of 2010" in the subject line... pretty please?
This is the last call for the "Best of..." list, so send them if you got 'em!


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Sometimes even album-covers are being "sampled"
or re-used, but that's a good thing, it keeps you alert.
And most of the times they are innocent little "inside" jokes.
A long time ago I stumbled upon a site where those examples
were collected...pity I lost that spot in my favorites map, though.
The 2 album covers here above are about what I mean.
On the other hand there are also covers of albums reworked,
they keep the original real close to them, some examples are
on the bottom pic of this twice as nice part 12.
For the songs today, however, we're stuck with some real NICE ones,
Misses Esther Phillips is ofcourse an all-time fav, and the Rhoda Scott
workout takes you 'bout everywhere a Hammond can take you...
Both Papa Was A Rolling Stone-covers keep it close to the
well-known Temptations-feel and the Neville's originated Hercules
song gets 2 rather different renderings...that Beatless version is a gem!
1. Beatless - Hercules (7:01)
2. Esther Phillips - Fever (2:49)
3. Fever Tree - Fever (3:42)
4. Nineteenth Whole - Slippin' Into Darkness (9:43)
5. Patricia Barber - Use Me (6:32)
6. Rhoda Scott - Slipping Into Darkness (18:44)
7. Sidney, George and Jackie - Papa Was A Rolling Stone (4:20)
8. Ultrafunk - Use Me (4:51)
9. Undisputed Truth - Papa Was a Rollin' Stone (3:22)
10. World Party - Hercules (3:16)
PS: answers to above are (clockwise) ofcourse:
Public Enemy,
Black Sheep,
Das EFX...


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Professor Hedges Presents at Centric's Innovation Lunch
Professor Norman Hedges presents along with Justin Kunz from IP Capital Group at Centric's Innovation Lunch today at Launch Fishers.
This month's Innovation Lunch's topic is State of Innovation in Indiana. Professor Hedges discusses the role of the IP Clinic and PatentConnect for Hoosiers in moving Indiana's innovation needle.


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Social media is here to stay, and thinking that it is just for making social connections may be a big mistake if you are a small business owner. A 2011 Nielsen report states that, "70% of active online adult social networkers shop online…12% more likely than the average adult internet user". The importance of social media for small business owners seems clear, so why might they shy away from being intentional regarding the use of social media? More importantly, as a small business owner, is there something more you should be doing?
Reason #1: Not Having a Plan
Many small business owners have gone at it haphazardly. They have tried to target everyone indiscriminately and ended up recruiting nobody, or they may not have known the most effective approaches, such as optimizing SEO strategies and selecting one or more platforms for their campaigns.
Solution: Hire a marketing firm to implement a social media campaign that can give the best results for the amount of money and effort invested.
Reason #2: Not Having the Time
Small business owners are working long hours already, and they may feel that they are unable to dedicate the additional hours necessary to implement an effective social media strategy. They may not realize that long hours are not necessary to see dividends in a social media campaign.
Solution: Strategize to create a targeted campaign that requires minimal hands-on work. A professional social media marketing company can assist with the initial launch of the campaign and then leave the small business owner with only small amounts of maintenance necessary as time passes. The use of local online directories allows customers to promote small businesses without too much effort or time on the part of the owner.
Reason #3: Thinking it Unnecessary
They may think that social media is optional and that they can continue growing their businesses without it. They may be unaware of the role and the possibilities of successful social media usage.
Solution: Research….look for case studies of small businesses that have implemented a social media strategy with positive results. They should see convincing data on the increase in sales or profits after the use of social media compared to before. In addition, small business owners will benefit greatly by becoming educated and aware of the implications of a social media focus…success might not be measured by direct sales only, but by an improved reputation and/or increased referrals.
Reason #4: Not Knowing How
Small business owners are likely talented experts in their own fields, but caterers, tailors, consultants, and printers etc. may have little or no knowledge of the impact or possibilities of social media as a viable business tool: and once they have become aware of it…may not know where to begin.
Solution: Get Help…You do not have to be a computer expert to implement an effective Social Media campaign, however, consulting with an experienced and knowledgeable Social Media Marketing (SMM) specialist can provide you with feasible ideas for simple but effective campaigns. There is no need to allow any of these reasons to prevent you from capitalizing on the opportunities that may be yours in the ever expanding world of Social Media.


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Two weeks ago I felt like I couldn't whip out my credit card fast enough to pay for lights, flooring, bathroom accessories, bathroom fixtures, faucets, going out to eat, etc. This list never seemed to end. I felt like I was bleeding money.
Times have changed. We are now watching every penny and tracking our spending. Do you know what? It feels really good to know where all of our money is going and have a sense of control over it.
Is that weird or what?


text: Jury finds clare not guilty! Well, I'm not surprised,the clare police probably did a great job in my opinion covering up some of the important facts. This person that was shot/killed was very disabled. What could he have done that was such a threat to such highly skilled and trained professionals?? There are only 2 people that really know. SAD, very sad.. They probably don't care. Now there teflon and they know it.. come to clare on vacation and leave on probation..Or worse! What a shame, I hope the people in this county keep the pressure on the guilty. Only the jury says NO..


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Recent snowfall and high winds in the eastern U.S. are a reminder of the importance of making sure you are minimizing the potential for storm damage at your greenhouse. Withdrawal resistance, building orientation, and exposure are all factors to consider, and your greenhouse can act like a sail and pull the structure right from the ground if not secured and braced properly.
For example, an 80 miles per hour (mph) gust of wind can produce a pressure of 16 pounds per square foot (psf) on your structure. That means a 28 foot by 100 foot hoophouse withstanding these winds would be exposed to 220 pounds per square of length, or 22,000 psf on the entire structure. This is why building inspectors, to the dismay of many anxious growers, often require that ground posts be embedded in concrete. That is, dismayed until that first big storm hits and the greenhouse is still there with all the crops safe and sound inside.
5 Tips For Wind Loading
• Close up all the openings, including vents, louvers, and the doors. Whatever outside force is applied to the high tunnel is doubled when allowed inside the building. In essence, the wind entering the structure will attempt to force the walls and roof outwards and upwards.
• Research the typical wind patterns on your property. The building orientation can reduce the friction and pressure on your tunnel when set up correctly. You want your tunnel to provide the least resistance possible.
• For air-inflated greenhouses, increase the pressure on the inside to reduce rippling effect of the poly. Double down and make sure any slits or openings are taped with film repair tape.
• Use windbreaks to reduce the wind speed or deflect wind over the greenhouse. Typical windbreaks are conifer trees such as hemlock, spruce, or pine at least 50 feet upwind from the greenhouse — far enough that falling limbs will not come into contact with the structure. Wood or plastic fencing can also be used as a buffer.
• If you have a metal chimney, stove pipe, or any exterior ventilation susceptible to high winds, secure them with sheet metal screws.
5 Tips For Snow Loading
Snow can be light and fluffy. It can also be wet, heavy, and destructive. For example, just 1 inch of rain is often equivalent to more than 10 inches of snow. For anyone that has shoveled after a snow storm, 10 inches of snow — especially the heavy, wet stuff — is no small task to clear away. Without being removed, that weight is being applied directly to your greenhouse.
Here are five tips to consider:
• Leave at least 10 to 12 feet between individual greenhouses so snow can accumulate. This will also prevent sidewalls from being crushed in as pressure builds from added snowfall over the winter.
• If you have a heating system, it should be equipped to maintain a temperature of 60°F to melt snow and ice and prevent excessive build up. Make sure the heat is turned on at least a couple hours before the storm begins.
• Pull energy screens aside to allow heat to get to the glazing and melt snow and ice.
• Make sure you have diagonal bracing to keep the greenhouse from racking from the weight of snow and ice. If you don't already have this installed, consider retrofitting your structure. It will add years to your investment.
• Keep the following three items on hand:
1. Durable lumber to brace your structure and complete temporary repairs.
2. Brooms to help push snow off of poly structures without damaging the cladding.
3. Backup poly for temporary repairs and to ensure heat is retained to protect crops.
A little preparation can go a long way to minimize damage from severe weather events such as blizzards, windstorms, and ice storms. Make sure that your environmental controls are working properly to heat snow and ice from the inside. And just as important, have a well-stocked generator in case you lose power.
Remember, it only takes a short time of below-freezing temperatures to destroy an entire season of work.
Note: This article was provided by Rimol Greenhouses. Rimol Greenhouses is a New England-based company that has dealt with some of the most formidable weather in the country. It has created product options such as a truss support system.


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Postgame Highlights & Interview
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's volleyball squad captured a fifth consecutive Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Regular-Season Championship on Friday (Nov. 2) night as the Bulldogs beat Michigan Tech in a 3-0 sweep at the Ewigleben Sports Arena.
The Bulldogs, ranked eighth in the nation, topped the 24th-ranked Huskies in a first-place league showdown to improve to 22-4 on the year and a perfect 15-0 in the GLIAC. MTU fell to 21-5 overall and 13-2 in the GLIAC.
Ferris State won set one 25-21 before scoring a big 25-12 decision in the second along with a 25-17 triumph in the third to earn the win.
Junior outside hitter Allyson Cappel had a huge night for the Bulldogs with a match-high 17 kills to go with 16 digs. FSU also got nine kills from sophomore Katie O'Connell, who added 15 digs. Junior Courtney Brewer chipped in with eight kills in the triumph.
Ferris State hit .245 overall and compiled 46 kills with only 12 attack errors on 139 attempts. FSU also had 80 digs to go with six block assists and three aces.
The Bulldogs received a match-high 20 digs from senior libero Katie Placek and 17 from fellow senior Kayla Rosman. Junior setter Maeve Grimes added 36 assists and seven digs.
FSU held Michigan Tech to a .062 attack figure and the Huskies finished with 30 kills in addition to 69 digs, eight block assists and a single ace. Michigan Tech was led by Olivia Ghormley with nine kills and Grave Novotny, who had a team-high 18 digs.
Ferris State, which also earned the #1 seed for the GLIAC Tournament by virute of the win, will close out the regular-season by hosting Northern Michigan on Saturday (Nov. 3) at 5 p.m. (ET) for its Senior Day match at the Ewigleben Sports Arena.


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Group travel holidays
Whether you're heading off on a hen do, going on holiday with every member of your extended family or celebrating your birthday or wedding on a big scale, group holidays don't have to be a headache to organise. Plenty of travel operators out there specialise in organising your group holiday, from Purple Travel to STA Travel They can help you sort out your accommodation to find somewhere you're all happy with, and they can even arrange some adventures for you once you arrive. You're certainly not alone!
But, if you're planning on organising your trip yourself then here are our top tips to help you make things go smoothly!
Group flights
Did you know that you can actually save money on your airfare by travelling as a group? That's right, everyone from British Airways to EasyJet offer discounts and extra special treatment on group flight bookings, with every detail going towards ensuring that you have the best time possible on your group holiday. Make sure you contact them directly to see what they have to offer.
Group day trips
Even if you're happy holidaying with just your partner, family or friends, there are some trips that are just easier to do as part of an organised tour for the day. For example, you could make your own way to the vineyards of Napa Valley, but only on an organised tour will you be able to learn all about their history and unique tastes – try Incredible Adventures for starters. If you're looking to join an organised tour just for the day, your hotel is usually a good place to start looking and staff will be able to recommend the top ones in your chosen destination.
Plan, plan and plan again!
Love spreadsheets or a good old-fashioned list? Well you'll excel with group travel. Preparing an itinerary is a great way to keep everyone together and on time for all the exciting activities you have planned. For example, if you're in self-catering accommodation then it's wise to put together a cooking rota as well as a washing up rota – it avoids any arguments over who's done more cooking or cleaning!
Organisation is key
When there's a whole group of you to keep track off, organisation is key – and this means thinking of all the detail to ensure your trip goes smoothly. We always advise travellers to ensure that they've got their travel money sorted – it's one less thing to stress about before you jet off. Simply place your order with us online and you'll be able to pick up your currency from your nearest store from as little as four hours or choose to have it delivered to your home.
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Baseball does not usually get much credit for moving very quickly. However this winter has been the equivalent of a Rickey Henderson wind sprint, as the movements around the game have come quick, early and often out of nowhere.
Last week provided a flurry of action on the 2014 season that saw the landscape of both leagues, but most intensely the American half, change tremendously. The New York Yankees both provided (and were victims of) major additions and loss, in making Jacoby Ellsbury the third highest paid outfielder ever, but also watching the Seattle Mariners go to a place they would not for their incumbent top star, Robinson Cano. What the impact is on the field in Seattle is yet to be seen, as is how much more New York is willing to do in order to reassure the potency of their team, but either way it goes, no less than everything changed in regards to the way the baseball winter was expected to play in just under 72 hours….and a week early.
Instead of being the base of operations for change, this week's MLB Winter Meetings will see the finishing touches be put the majority of the major additions for the winter. Will the pitching scene finally start to clear up? And what will be the continued domino effects of the Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran deals? Whatever it is, the baseball windmill has began spinning, and isn't showing signs of slowing up soon.
But as for what has been established thus far, here is the most recent effects and aftershocks of the newest deals handed out for these now former free agents. (All rankings are their original ranks on the full Top 75 Free Agent rankings)
1. Robinson Cano-Second Baseman-30 years old-2013 Team: New York Yankees
Signed: Seattle Mariners—10 years, $240 million
The Mariners made the splash of the offseason so far over the course of 24 hours, by luring Cano away from the spotlight of New York and into their now full-on rebuilding spree. The deal makes him the third-highest paid player paid player in baseball, and also instantly makes him the axis of a Mariner team that was not too long ago an afterthought on the competition scene.
For the Mariners, it was an opportunistic signing that provides a major starting point towards a push towards the postseason, however one man cannot change the entire course of a franchise, and it is still unlikely that they are in a position to overcome the Oakland and Texas teams that are far more complete staffs. It is an all-in deal, that looks good in the moment, but will be a failure of mass proportions if they cannot add more around him, due to his price tag. In New York, despite their rampant additions to their team, they will feel the loss of their best overall player, and most potent run producer. Yet, they still most likely make out better without another albatross of a contract to work around in years to come.
6. Carlos Beltran-Right Fielder-37 years old-2013 Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: New York Yankees—3 years, $45 million
He's become baseball's equivalent of the ace bandage; after joining the Cardinals to be a replacement impact bat in the middle of the Cardinal lineup two years ago, he will go on to do the same thing for the post-Cano Yankees now. Due to the evolving St. Louis lineup, there was no more room for Beltran, and he will now play an important role as part-time outfielder/designated hitter in the Yankees' quest to retake the AL East. Beltran was the most courted part of the free agent market, and now the Red Sox, Mariners, Rangers, Red Sox, Tigers, Indians and Royals, among others, all either will or have looked in different directions.
9. Mike Napoli-First Baseman-32 years old-2013 Team: Boston Red Sox
Resigned: Red Sox—2 years, $32 million
The complex year of Mike Napoli finally comes to an end where he wanted it to all along. After seeing the extra years on his original contract voided shortly after he signed it due to a hip injury, Napoli gets them back and at a larger sum to stay where he wanted. The Red Sox return the top power hitting infielder available to their mix for the next two years and return an invaluable part of their everyday balance.
14. Curtis Granderson-Left Fielder-33 years old-2013 Team: New York Yankees
Signed: New York Mets—4 years, $60 million
The Yankees addition of Jacoby Ellsbury and pursuit of Carlos Beltran made Granderson the odd man out, and the crosstown Mets pounced on the opportunity. They made a slightly out of character commitment to acquire the outfielder, due to their rebuilding financial situation, however the purpose and value are clear. Granderson provides an impact support bat behind David Wright and makes their competitive push over the next two years in a better place.
16. Hiroki Kuroda-Starting Pitcher-39 years old-2013 Team: New York Yankees
Resigned: Yankees—1 year, $16 million
Kuroda was either coming back to the Yankees or going all the way back to Japan for the next season. His decision to stay in the Bronx allows the Yankees most consistent pitcher over the past two years to remain at the heart of a rotation that is desperately in need of an upgrade. Keeping his consistency (a 3.31 ERA over 65 starts in two years) is essential to having the flexibility to add either a top notch free agent arm, or a lower cost/high value pair of contributors underneath him and CC Sabathia.
30. Brian Wilson-Relief Pitcher-32 years old-2013 Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Resigned: Dodgers—1 year, $10 million
He went to the open market to find a job as a closer again, but instead took a high dollar deal to return to LA as a setup man. This gives him a chance to show his stuff to teams that could have had interest in him this season, but needed to see more than the 19.2 innings he pitched in 2013, albeit at a high level (0.42 ERA, 21 strikeouts to 4 walks).
31. Edward Mujica-Relief Pitcher-30 years old-2013 Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: Boston Red Sox—2 years, $9.5 million
Mujica had an up and down year in 2013. After making the All-Star team after taking over the closer role in St. Louis, he lost his touch down the stretch and was relegated to extra part during their October run. He'll switch World Series dugouts to return to his more familiar late inning role as a bridge/set up man to Koji Uehara, and is a very good value pickup for the Red Legs.
35. Nate McLouth-Outfielder-32 years old-2013 Team: Baltimore Orioles
Signed: Washington Nationals—2 years, $10.75 million
The Nationals offseason plan seems to be to add depth and round out a roster that was high on talent, but low on substance a year ago. McLouth is the perfect addition for that effort; a multi-tooled outfielder that can run, play every outfield position and provide an instant injury replacement if injury woes revisit the DC frontline outfield again.
54. Scott Feldman-Starting Pitcher-31 years old-2013 Teams: Chicago Cubs/Baltimore Orioles
Signed: Houston Astros—3 years, $30 million
This is probably the clearest case of an overpay to just get something, anything, of experienced substance into the Houston rotation. Feldman is a solid pitcher, but more along the lines of a bottom half of the rotation fourth-fifth starter. Instead, he'll get a deal that rivals that of Dan Haren and Kyle Lohse to lead the Astros starters, despite only having two seasons in his career where he has topped 10 victories.
61. Rafael Furcal-Shortstop-36 years old-2013 Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: Miami Marlins—1 year, $3 million
Furcal missed the end of 2012 and all of 2013 due to an elbow injury that necessitated Tommy John surgery. However, after showing in late season workouts he would likely be capable of returning to the field, the Marlins picked him up to be a much needed veteran presence. He is slated to play second base, which is a much easier and less varied throw for his maligned elbow.
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By: Bella Papadopoulou
Except for being Bahia's capital of surf, Itacaré offers an excellent party scene. While reggae is what dominates the rhythm of this town, everyone will be able find something that fits his taste.
Having spent the day relaxing on the beach or surfing the waves, it is impossible to turn down the night's seductive invitation for a Caipirinha or two. Luckily there are hundreds of places to do so!
Favela and Djungle have since a long time back been crowned as king and queen of Itacarés nightlife. On the cobblestoned street of Pituba, people gather around the two fruit stands where you point at the fruit of your choice and then watch it being transformed into a cool Caipiroska. If you arrive alone, it is a guaranteed promise that you will leave with a handful of new friends or even the next love of your life (depending on how many Caipiroska's you had).
For those who are looking for something more low-key, the sea fronting bay of the so called Orla is your answer. Here you will find places like the Casarao Amarelo and the Casarao Azul that both offer a loungy atmosphere accompanied by soothing sounds of live Bossa Nova.
The equivalence to Rio De Janeiro's samba, in Bahia is the Forro. Thursday and Saturday Mar é Mel has a live orchestra for everyone that wants to practice their moves on the dance floor. Or why not try some dancesteps on the beach? Cabana Corais, a bungalow-like bar on praia do Concha, has a live band playing Forro every week.
If you like something more intimate, then Sandy's Pousa da Terra is the place. In the garden of the cozy pousada the ambience is just like that idyllic feeling that can only be achived when there is a bonfire and a guitar involved. Top it off with a Mojito with a lot of ice.


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Hello Everyone! I'm so sorry I've been away for so long. I just finished my second semester of Fashion school, and it definitely was the hardest. Lots of exams, and big projects, but I am so happy it's over. Now we move onto the fun part of school, PLANNING OUR FASHION SHOW. Of course you guys are all invited. Details are to come because we have not started the class yet, but I will definitely keep you posted! :) Yesterday my mom and I went to VanDusen Botanical Garden in Oakridge, Vancouver. It was fantastic, we had so much fun. It is definitely a great place to relax, when we finished our walk I was so relaxed I almost felt like sleeping! LOL But after our walk we went to the Oakridge mall, which we have never been before and we shopped around a bit. It was a marvelous day.
How is everyone?? Is everyone done school now, what do you have planned for the summer?? Let me know in the comments below, also give me an update! I'd love to know :)
So in class we did colour analysis, and I discovered that I am a spring which means pastels look the best on my skin tone. Isn't that a relief eh, since I'm obsessed with purple! Anyways I love this dress because of the colour, I added a pastel necklace to tie the look altogether. To synch my waist in I added a nude/pinkish belt and nude flats. Since we did a lot of walking that flats were the best choice. Finishing off the look I added some cute snakeskin sunglasses since it was a beautiful sunshine day.
Dress: H&M
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Bamboo
Sunglasses: Papaya
Thank you so much for reading today!!
"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."-Luther Burbank


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Sometimes it's helpful for my students to be reminded of the concepts we have previously learned. In this case, we talked about volume in the previous lesson while learning how to measure the volume of regular solids. To start this lesson, I want them to recall what volume is and how to measure it when dealing with a solid object. To do this, I have them complete the following statements in their notes sheet:
Volume is a measurement of…
How do you find the volume of regular objects (list the steps below)?
How do you suppose we measure the volume of the water inside the cup? (There is a cup of colored water on everyone's table in order to get them thinking about the properties of liquids.)
After 3-4 minutes, I solicit responses from the students to share out as a class.
Now, I give every table a graduated cylinder. We spend about one minute making observations. I keep prompting (Is there something more? Can you find something we haven't noticed?) until students have noted that it has numbers on the side, it says mL, it can hold liquids.
I then, without giving instructions, ask the children to find the volume (or how much space it takes up) of the liquid in the cup. As they explore, they write responses to the following prompt in their notes:
Using the tool on your table, find the volume of the liquid inside the cup. Write your measurement below and the steps you took to find it.
Volume of the liquid =
We found the volume by…
If a group was able to successfully find the volume of the liquid using the graduated cylinder, I ask them to share out their responses with the class. I also write down their steps onto the SMARTBoard or whiteboard to use for the next section of the lesson.
If no one has the correct measurement, I ask them what they tried and why they think it didn't work. Then, I will walk them through the steps. I ask that they write the steps in the EXPLAIN section of their notes as a reference for how to use a graduated cylinder in the future.
1. Pour the liquid into the graduated cylinder.
2. Make sure your eyes are level with the water level.
3. Find the meniscus (bubble on the surface of the water) and read the line BELOW it.
4. Write down your measurement in mL.
Now that the students have the procedure for finding the volume of liquids, I give them an opportunity to practice reading the graduated cylinders.
I place 5-10 cylinders around the room in various spots (on top of shelves, next to the pencil sharpener, on my desk, etc). The students read the measurements and record them in their notes.
The kids move around with clipboards or their notebooks. I usually have them do this in complete silence and on their own, however, I have paired students who I know will struggle with the task.
TIPS: Make sure to label the containers! I put food coloring in the water to make the meniscus easier to see. Direct students where to start so they don't all clump up. You can do this by having them count off by the number of graduated cylinders, and then have all "ones" start at cylinder 1, all "twos" start at cylinder 2, etc.
After students have practice with finding the volume of liquids, my goal is to have them connect yesterday's lesson to today's. I want them to make the remember volume as being a measurement of how much space something takes up. To do this, they answer the following prompt in their notes:
List one similarity and one difference between measuring the volume of liquid and measuring the volume of a regular solid.
My expectation is that students identify the similarity in the measurement of solids and liquids is that both measurements are of volume or how much space it takes up. A difference is in the method of measurement (go on to explain the various methods).
This helps students to construct a deeper meaning of volume and connect it to another substance. It also helps them to identify connections between lessons.


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Potatoes are doing well, but we noticed as soon as they began to get 'thirsty' the potato beetles started moving in fast and hard! Nature and her creatures always have this way of being able to tell when stress sets in.
Our lettuce is pretty much finished. With the heat a lot of our hardy heads bolted. There is nothing to do about that. Just the year. Our peas are also not that great - again the heat. The kale is doing fab as shown in the above photo. Kale is a very easy crop to grow, and is so, so good for you!! The broccoli looks like it's melting in the summer heat! We'll have nice heads at market tomorrow, but I am sure glad we didn't go hog wild and plant a lot of it this year. Broccoli is another crop that doesn't love the intense heat.
Now, what is absolutely thriving are the tomatoes, eggplants, peppers & onions! We have spent hours upon hours hoeing and cultivating these onions, not once, not twice but four times so far! We have our weeding logs neatly organized in our 'chronological log' all ready for our organic inspection this Tuesday via Pro-Cert Inc. The basil is also rooting down and green as grass and growing nicely! The basil will pair nicely with the heirloom tomatoes that are starting to ripen in the 'covered fields'!! Whoo check these puppies out:
Yes, the pictures of the tomatoes were taken today! If I was not greedy and harboring all these newly ripening ones for myself I would bring them to show off at market! We'll definitely wait until we have more to share with everyone! Have a great summer everyone filled with tons and tons of fresh organic vegetables! ;) We'll keep you updated on farm progress as often as we can! Time for this chick to head outside and sweat some more in the fields!


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Use: Military
UTC Zone: +02:00
Thornhill AB, Gweru, Zimbabwe
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Flexibility Airport Services offer a total line of transport company services for you as well as your clients. We may transport workers from Birmingham to everywhere in britain. We could meet your clients|Your clients can be met by us} in the airport. We may haul within Birmingham or to other areas of the UNITED KINGDOM. {We {also provide coach providers|Coach services are also provided by us} if you have a larger group|For those who have a bigger team provide coach solutions|Coach services are also provided by us}}. We are able to offer {contract and consideration|consideration and contract} providers to company clients. We are able to be accessible for a one – time pick-up or offer normal support as wanted. *|As desired. * we can be available for a one – time pickup or supply regular support} *
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*London airport transport services Five Exciting Airports in the World
Flying to diverse states can be an exciting expertise. If you are seeking some of the best airports to property in at least once in your life, here you go: some of world's best airports.
Visiting various airports is an experience for any tourist. Airlines and airports have grown in numbers to fulfill the demands of atmosphere traffic.
Hong Kong International
Hong Kong International, also called Chek Lap Kok began business operations in 1998 and is the principal airport of Hong Kong. {It is operated by Airport Authority Hong Kong and functions as principal center for Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Hong Kong Air companies, Hong Kong Express Airways and Air Hong Kong|As main hub for Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways and Air Hong Kong it really is operated by Airport Authority Hong Kong and functions}. acts about 90 airlines|Airlines are served about 90 by it} working flights to more than 150 towns over the world. It has 2 devices and 2 similar runways. Terminal one may be the third largest airport passenger final building in the world.
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi Airport merely called Changi Airport started operations in 1955 and is the main airport in Singapore. It's run by Changi Airport Team and functions as principal hub for Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Freight, SilkAir, Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Valuair and Jett8 Airlines|As primary centre for Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo, SilkAir, Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Valuair and Jett8 Airlines it's managed by Changi Airport Group and functions}. It has 4 passenger terminals and serves more than 100 airlines working flights to about 210 towns across the Earth.
Incheon International
Incheon International was exposed in 2001 and it is South Korea's biggest airport. It really is among world's greatest and busiest airports and is run by Incheon International Airport Corporation. It serves as centre for Japanese Air, Asiana Airlines and Polar Air Cargo. It's house to over 70 airlines operating fleets to distinct locations world-wide. It has one {main fatal and three runways|3 runways and one main final} in operation.
Munich Airport
Munich began operations in 1992 and is among Germany's busiest airports. It's held and managed by Flughafen Mnchen GmbH and functions as hub for Lufthansa and Star|managed and owned by Flughafen Mnchen GmbH and serves as center for Lufthansa and Star} Alliance partner airlines. It has 2 terminals and 2 runways. It has been awarded Europe's busiest airport several times including 2005-2008, 2010 and
2011. Beijing Capital International
Beijing Capital International was opened in 1958 and it is the principal international airport in Beijing, China. It's run by Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited. It serves as center for Oxygen China, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines. It has three terminals and serves numerous air companies operating fleets to diverse global locations.
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Artifact Details
TitleORDVAC Main Frame
Catalog Number102627139
TypeStill Image
Dimensionsoverall: 10 in x 8 in
DescriptionB&W image of ORDVAC main frame with covers removed. To the right are switch panels and other wiring. The left end of the main frame has two rows of meters with paper sheets below.
Lot NumberX4719.2008
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Holmwood Health CentreTel: 0118 981 4166
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Due to staff shortages we regret we shall be reducing the number of appointments available with our Practice Nurses at both Morland Surgery and Holmwood Health Centre. This will affect our Travel Clinics especially and you may be directed to a travel health clinic elsewhere.
Boots and Superdrug offer this service in their larger stores and other providers are available.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to resume our normal service as soon as possible.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) is being offered to all male patients who reach the age of 65 this year. If you are eligible, you will receive an invitation in the post. Please see this poster for more details.
If you are over 65 and have not had a scan or AAA surgery previously you can refer yourself by calling 01784 884859
Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control. This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy.
Download the booklet
There is a good guide on the NHS website which describes various conditions affecting children. There is advice on how to diagnose them, how to treat them and if further advice should be consulted.
NHS childhood illness slideshow
If you think your child has measles please call ahead
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What do Partial Dentures Cost?
Partial dentures might be the answer to restoring your healthy smile. Partial dentures, or as dentists affectionately describe them, "flippers," are less expensive than dental implants and an effective way to solve dental problems caused by loss of teeth. Patients who are not candidates for bridgework often choose partial dentures. In general, costs depend on your dental insurance plan and the type of partial dentures you purchase.
Partial dentures come in three main types; conventional, semi-precision and precision. Least expensive are conventional partial dentures. These are held in place by clasps, which grip onto natural teeth. The clasps keep the partial denture in place for chewing, swallowing and other normal mouth actions. The next most expensive are semi-precision partial dentures. These use interlocking components, which provide a tighter fit than conventional partials. They do this with an extension that mates with a complementing section on an existing tooth, or crown. Most expensive are precision partial dentures. These have interlocking components engineered to very high tolerances, providing the best fit of all.
The cost of your partial dentures will probably range from $500 to $1,000. The cost depends a lot on whether additional work is involved, such as crowns and extractions. The location of your dentist is also a factor, as well as the types of materials you and your dentist decide to use. Polymer dentures are more expensive than plastic teeth, for example, and different metal types can also have an impact on the cost. Flex partials made of a flexible acrylic cost from $700 to $1,300.
The primary drawback of conventional partial dentures is that the metal clasps are visible, if only slightly. This reduces their aesthetic value. The advantage of precision and semi-precision partial dentures is that they do not show any metal, and are designed to blend with your remaining teeth. Also, they press more evenly on neighboring teeth than conventional partials, making them more comfortable.
Partial dentures are completely removable. Depending on the type, they are made of metal and pink plastic or acrylic, and have corresponding missing false teeth attached. The devices with underlying metal framework form exactly to your remaining natural teeth. Some partial dentures are made entirely of plastic or a flexible acrylic.
Even though partial dentures are made of durable materials, they still are subject to wear and can break or wear out. Over time, partial dentures may have to be replaced. The good news is that clasps, and in some cases the plastic, can be repaired, depending on the break. Partial dentures can last up to five years, with normal wear. Costs of repair are minimal compared to the initial cost of the device.
Partial dentures should be checked every six months or so, as even small problems with teeth can develop into major issues if they go on for too long.
Partial dentures also need to be occasionally relined. Costs of these services may be included in the original agreement or added later. Be sure to ask about the costs of adjustments, repairs and follow-up procedures before signing anything.
The impact of missing teeth should not be underestimated. Left alone, tooth loss can cause your remaining teeth to change position and ultimately damage mouth tissue. It can also cause the face and lips to sag and interfere with speech. Having a partial denture will improve your appearance, make it possible to chew normally and eat a greater variety of foods, protect against loss of your natural teeth and prevent or help TMJ issues (jaw problems).
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ARC began in 1988 as Ford Graphics, a $9 million Los Angeles-based reprographics company, acquired and managed by our two founders, S. "Mohan" Chandramohan, and our current Chairman, President and CEO, K. "Suri" Suriyakumar.
In less than 10 years, the company had acquired four additional reprographics firms, posting consolidated revenues of $101 million. From that point, ARC began what would become an unprecedented and unrivaled period of growth in the history of the reprographics industry.
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Dave Mattio Field Featured onABC-7 September 28th!
Every fall, ABC visits a different Chicagoland high school early Friday mornings during football season and incorporates the school and surrounding community into their morning news broadcast. This week, the ABC-7 Friday morning flyover will feature Marian Catholic High School's Dave Mattio Field in Chicago Heights.
This event will begin very early in the morning in order for the footage to be ready for the morning news! Residents in the vicinity should be prepared for some of the excitement associated with the visit! Starting at 5:00 am, the news station will fly over Dave Mattio Field throughout the morning.The Spartan faithful will then be entered into an ABC-7 contest to see who has the best school spirit.


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The Dog Line is all about helping to improve relationships between people and dogs.
We make it easier. We help people find the right products, the right advice and find the right services; and that helps make life easier. It's a Win-Win.
We first started in 2003. We needed to find a solution to a barking dog problem. From there we have grown to a company helping to bring the dog industry together to make it easier to find the right help when you need it. Click here to read more about how we first started...
The Big Picture
It's about a holistic approach to the dog world and the industry. We want dog owners to be able to find the help they need easily. We are providing one location where people can find products, advice and services to help make life easier for them and their dogs sooner. We also help dog businesses assist their customers with access to products and other services with their own virtual dog shop when they need it.
Finding homes for abandoned dogs
Why should a dog be euthanized simply because it doesn't have a home – Yet?
Every year many dogs are abandoned or lost, some of these due to behavioural issues that could have been solved with the right approach. A good number of these dogs never make it back or find their way to a loving home. We want to see this changed and we're helping achieve this in two ways.
- As we mentioned above we help people find the help they need and help support the industry.
- We help find homes for dogs in need by supporting charities and dog re-homing services. Since 2004 we have been supporting SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) in their efforts to find homes for abandoned dogs. Why should a dog be euthanized simply because it does not have a home? Click here to read more about SAFE.
In summary, by helping people with solutions to their dog problems and supporting charities who find homes for abandoned dogs we are making a difference at both ends. Less dogs are abandoned due to behavioural issues and more dogs find homes when they need one.
We have found that most issues can be solved with the right advice - the right people - and the right products.
Community support
For more information on how we have supported the community please visit our pages on shire support.
Victorian Bush fires - Pets Appeal
We were also able to offer assistance to people who were affected by the Victorian bush fires in 2009. We started a Pets Appeal and arranged for donations of pet products (over 140 Kilos) that we took to the affected areas. We helped in the relief effort by distributing these products to those who needed help with their pets. Click to read more..
Our Team
We now have a dedicated and caring team of people available to advise you on the use of our equipment. We help reduce dog problems, which helps people have a better relationship with their dog.
Please let us know if there is anything that we can help you with throughout your relationship with our company.
Welcome to The Dog Line - Here for you and your dog.
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We'd love to help you make the right choice on a product or offer any training advice, our experienced team are here to assist at any stage of your purchase, before or after.
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We've looked at each of our product groups and the way the products work, then put together some easy to follow steps and simple advice to help you get great and long lasting results.
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Fun With A New Translation Website
Frengly is a relatively new translation website, and is vastly more convenient to use than BabelFish. For one, it recognizes the source language on its own. No spoon feeding there. Also, all language tabs are present on the main page itself, so fewer clicks required (hey don't blame me: we all are programmed to be lazy, even while on the computer). It looks clean and neat too. And to top it all, Frengly supports many more languages, unlike Babel Fish.
Hindi is one of them.
So I got about translating random sentences in an attempt to see how much of it gets lost in translation. My friends joined me in the fun it turned out to be. The results were hilarious! Here are a few results we got:
Holy crap! पवित्र बकवास!
The root cause of the problem is that you suck. समस्या के मूल कारण यह है कि तुम चूसते
Dude, get a life. दोस्त, एक जीवन मिलता है.
Laughing My Ass Off! (LMAO) मेरे गधे हँस रहे बंद!
Howdy Partner कैसे हो साथी
You boob, I am screwed तुम उल्लू , मैं मुसीबत में हूँ
This is really messed up यह सच में गड़बड़ कर दी है
Sick slut! बीमार कुलटा!
Yo mama's so fat, when she jumped in joy, she got stuck. यो माँ बहुत मोटा है, जब वह खुशी में कूद गया, वो फंस गया
George Bush cant pronounce nuclear. जॉर्ज झाड़ी खिचड़ी भाषा उच्चारण परमाणु
Have fun wasting your next half hour!
November 7, 2009 7:01 pm
oh god that is hilarious! I am off to try my own sentences now!
November 13, 2009 1:29 pm
I think that sites like this one are great fun, and the information technology behind it all is fascinating from a developer's point of view.
However, as a translator, I know that relying on these sites for business purposes is a risky venture. Website translations, for example, will simply not measure up when done through such automatic translations.
Thanks, and cheers!
February 14, 2010 2:24 pm
It seems this website is using Google translator since each time I click on a language it will access Google.
I usually use Google translator for quick translation, but for other matters, I fully agree with B.


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Cosmetic Dentistry
How We Can Make Your Smile More Beautiful
Hardly anyone is born with a perfect smile. If they are, we haven't met them, and we look at teeth all the time! If you have stains, chips, cracks, or gaps in your teeth that make you feel self-conscious, our cosmetic treatments can easily make them a thing of the past. Our team will work with you to formulate a treatment plan to give you the smile you've always wanted, and you'll be amazed at how big of a difference it'll make for your self-confidence.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the most comprehensive cosmetic treatments available today. With just one treatment, we can:
- Instantly whiten your teeth
- Get rid of chips and cracks
- Close gaps
- Straighten slightly misaligned teeth
Veneers are extremely thin ceramic coverings that are bonded to the front of the teeth, and you can get one or an entire set in as little as two visits. They are completely custom-made, so whether you're looking for a minor touch-up or a complete makeover, they can give it to you.
Metal-Free Restorations
At our practice, we consider the appearance of your smile with everything we do, so when you come to see us to have a tooth repaired, we'll do it in such a way that not only will your smile be strong again, but beautiful as well.
If one of the teeth that shows when you smile has been damaged, we can use an all-porcelain dental crown to fix it. Dental porcelain can be shaped and shaded to blend in perfectly with your natural smile, and even better, we can give you one in just one visit thanks to CEREC.
We also use tooth-colored fillings as opposed to traditional amalgam ones to repair small cavities and slightly damaged teeth. They're made of a malleable and durable composite resin that can be colored to match your other teeth exactly. Whether you need a tooth repaired or you simply want to replace your old fillings with something more subtle, the end result is always a nearly invisible treatment that enhances your smile.
And, for minor chips and cracks, we can use a treatment called direct bonding. For this, your dentist will apply composite resin directly to your tooth and use it to sculpt away any and all imperfections. This service takes less than an hour, and the results will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
ZOOM! Teeth Whitening
Do you want your smile to be whiter? If you're like 90% of our patients, your answer is probably a resounding "Yes!" Numerous things can cause your smile to look dull and discolored, including coffee, wine, and tobacco, not to mention factors you can't control like aging and genetics! For our patients who want to get a dramatically whiter smile as quickly as possible, we have the perfect treatment: ZOOM! Teeth Whitening
With ZOOM! Teeth Whitening, we can break up and eliminate deep stains and make your smile look up to 8 shades brighter in as little as 45 minutes. The process will start with us applying a protective barrier to your lips gums, and then we'll apply a powerful bleaching gel to your teeth. Then, in order to activate it, we'll use a specialized UV light. This heats up the gel and helps it fight stains even faster. After about 15 minutes, we'll wipe the gel off and repeat the process until we reach your desired level of whiteness.
At-Home Whitening
If you would like to whiten your smile in the comfort of your own home, we can provide you with your own custom-made kit. Our kit will include a set of mouth trays specifically designed to fit your teeth and a bleaching gel much stronger than anything you can pick up at the store. All you'll need to do is wear the trays with the gel for about 30 minutes a day for 2 weeks to see the complete result. The best part about this treatment? You can use it whenever you need a touch-up, assuring that your smile will always be shining!
Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening
Do you have a smile that shows a little too much gum tissue? Would it be fair to say that you have a "gummy" smile? Do your teeth appear too short or stubby? The perfect smile shows just the right proportion of lips, teeth, and gums, and sometimes, the gums can interfere with this. Luckily, our doctors can use a soft tissue laser to painlessly remove excess gum tissue to expose more of your natural teeth. The end result will be a gorgeous smile with just the right balance.
Virtual Smile Design
We know that doing anything that could alter the appearance of your smile is a big decision, so to make things easier, we can use our Virtual Smile Design system to show you your results before we begin treatment. Basically, we can create your own "before and after" pictures using current images of your smile and our own in-house software. With this, you can get a much clearer idea of what to expect with a certain procedure. Plus, this will also give you a chance to ask for any slight adjustments so we can be sure we're giving you the exact smile you want.
Cosmetic dentistry is no longer just for celebrities and the exceedingly rich. Now, anyone can get the smile of their dreams and enjoy the renewed sense of confidence and well-being that it brings. To schedule a cosmetic consultation, contact us today. We're happy to serve patients from Ripon, Markesan, Green Lake, Princeton, Oshkosh, Berlin, Omro, Winneconne, Fond du Lac, Wautoma, Waupun, and beyond!


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Iggy Azalea reveals the tracklist for her upcoming album, "The New Classic."
Iggy Azalea is working on her debut album, The New Classic, slated for release in the fall. She's already dropped her single "Bounce" and is gearing up to drop another, "Change Your Life," featuring her Hustle Gang boss, T.I.
Today Iggy revealed the tracklist for her LP, although no features yet. Check out the tracklist below.
1. Walk The Line
2. Goddess
3. Don't Need y'all
4. Lady Patia
5. Rolek
6. Leave it
7. live a little
8. New Bitch
9. Cheeks
10. Impossible is nothing
11. Change Your Life
12. F*ck love
13. Last Plane
14. Hilike
15. Monkey
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This dish is made by mixing boiled sweet potato noodles, stir-fried vegetables, mushrooms and meat in soy sauce. Its characteristic is that each type of mushroom and vegetable is cooked separately before they are all mixed. Because of its colorful but classy appearance, japchae is one of the signature dishes of family gatherings. Jap means 'to mix, to gather,' and chae means 'vegetables.' In short, japchae is made by mixing various vegetables, and only recently have sweet potato noodles added to the dish.
Stir-fried Sweet Potato Noodles and Vegetables | 잡채
4 bowls cooked white rice (2 lb, 920g)
gochu-jang (red chili pepper paste) and sesame oil as needed
Seasoned mushrooms
5 fresh pyogo (shiitake) mushrooms (5 oz, 150g) (or oyster mushrooms), pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Seasoned spinach
5 oz (150g) fresh spinach, pinch of salt, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, crushed
Seasoned bean sprouts
5 oz (150g) fresh bean sprouts, pinch of salt, 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
Marinade for beef
5 oz (150g) ground beef, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons minced green onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, crushed, pinch of ground black pepper
- In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients of marinade for beef. Cut the beef into julienne strips, along the grain. Marinate the beef for 20 minutes.
- Cut the cucumber into 1½-inch (4-cm) long pieces, then cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the cucumber into 1/10-inch (0.2-cm) thick strips and marinade in brine for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Cut the onion into julienne strips.
- Remove the stems of pyogo mushrooms and cut them into fine julienne strips.
- Cut the carrot into 1½-inch (4-cm) long pieces, then cut into ½×1/10-inch (1×0.2-cm) strips.
- Soak the sweet potato noodles in lukewarm water for 20 minutes.
- Separate egg yolks and egg whites into two bowls and beat them well with a pinch of salt (How to make jidan garnishes).
- Pan-fry the yolks and whites separately on a lightly greased skillet over low heat into very thin sheets. Cut into 1½×½-inch (4×1-cm) strips.
- Heat the oil in a skillet and stir-frying separately in order, the onion, pyogo mushrooms and carrot, with a pinch of salt over high heat.
- Heat a little oil in a skillet and stir-fry the marinated beef strips quickly, stirring to prevent them from sticking together.
- Pour 4 cups of water into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add the soaked sweet potato noodles and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the noodles in a colander. Heat the oil in a skillet and stir-fry cooked noodles with the soy dressing for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, put all the cooked vegetables, beef, noodles and toss to combine. Place them in a serving plate and garnish with fried egg pieces.
Serve at room temperature, but not too cold. When selecting the vegetables to use for japchae, consider the harmony of five colors: red, green, white, black and yellow. Use carrots or red peppers for red; cucumbers, spinach or squash for green; bellflower roots, bean sprouts or oyster mushrooms for white; pyogo mushrooms or black tree mushrooms for black; and julienned fried eggs for yellow.
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Gear Review : Nike Aeroloft 800 running jacket
Well, in the UK it looks like winter has finally hit, with icy temperatures, arctic winds and those frigid days that follow clear nights.
Perfect timing then, as I was the lucky recipient of a Nike Aeroloft 800 running jacket for Christmas.
First off, it's not actually a jacket. It doesn't have sleeves or a hood. It's designed as a 'cool-weather' layer for your core, and can be worn as an outer-layer in it's own right, or under a shell jacket for when the conditions are really nasty. Also, the name sounds all 'space-age' but really its pretty simple – the jacket gets its name from the 800-fill 'high lift' goose down that is also responsible for giving the jacket it's distinctive baffle look.
It's also why it is so expensive. According to this article from Wikipedia, goose-down which has a 'loft-rating' higher than 750 is harvested BY HAND from the natural moulting of geese kept for breeding, rather than as a by-product from geese raised for commercial purposes. I guess you get what you pay for…
I've done a full review under my 'Gear' page, (follow this link), so below I've just summarised the key points: Read the rest of this entry