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The last thing Australia needs is something venomous, given all the various death-dealing sea snakes, worms, serpents, and insects the continent harbors—to say nothing of the venomous platypus, which, though not so dangerous to humans, can be an annoyance.
Yet Australia now boasts a new venomous critter, thanks to the discovery in Western Australia of a kind of jellyfish. At the width of a human arm, Keesingia gigas is a strapping creature as sea jellies go, and it poses a mystery, since it's so poorly documented that most existing photographs suggest that it has no tentacles—an improbability, given the structural rules governing its kind.
With or without them, the giant jellyfish is most definitely something to avoid. Swimmers off the coast of Wales had best hope that Keesingia doesn't take after its barrel and lion's mane cousins, which turned up in record numbers off the country's southern coast last year. Reports the BBC Wales news service, a survey conducted by the Marine Conservation Society indicates that last year was a record year for jellyfish sightings, and this year promises to be a contender. And why should their numbers be on the rise? Because they thrive on warm, polluted waters that are inhospitable to other forms of sea life, and such waters are increasingly the norm.
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Back to Australia for a moment. Scientists working in continental waters have recently been revising the taxonomy of the humpback dolphin, and now, they report in the journal Marine Mammal Science, they've identified a new species of Sousa, the Australian humpback dolphin, which swims in the ocean between Queensland and New Guinea.
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The biggest threat to this new species, as with so many other marine mammals, is overfishing and capture, whether accidental or deliberate. Close behind is collision with boats. New Scientist reports that Sri Lankan biologist Asha de Vos is using mathematical models to examine patterns of shipping traffic and marine mammal interaction to determine ways to protect whales from accidental ship strikes. De Vos observes, "voluntary boat-speed reductions, giving whales more time to get out of the way, have been used to protect right whales along the south-eastern US coast." In California, another strategy has been to realign shipping lanes to keep them away from areas frequented by whales. A Sri Lankan solution might involve a combination of such methods, or something new altogether.
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Ironically, reports the International Whaling Commission, the most common kind of collision for whales is—gulp—with a whale-watching boat. Fishing vessels follow those craft only distantly, after naval ships, container ships, and ferries. Given that ecotourism is likely to rise in the coming decades, and given that it's now projected that ocean shipping traffic will double in the next 20 years, the time seems ripe to develop mathematical models and much, much else to keep the cetaceans out of harm's way.


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HBO host Bill Maher launched into a disgusting and vicious attack on 16-year-old Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann, describing him as a "little prick," and joked about Catholic priests sexually abusing children.
In his opening monologue on Friday's edition of HBO's Real Time, Maher took specific aim at Sandmann, who was filmed standing face-to-face with left-wing Indigenous activist Nathan Phillips as he beat on a ceremonial drum as different demonstrations took place at the Lincoln Memorial.
"I don't blame the kid, the smirk-face kid. I blame lead poisoning and bad parenting. And, oh yeah, I blame the fucking kid," Maher said of Sandmann. "What a little prick. Smirk-face!" "Like that's not a dick move to stick your face in this elderly man's [face]."
There is nothing funny about Bill Maher's performance, it's very disturbing, and the people laughing at his vicious attack on a child is horrifying. They all know that Nathan Phillips approached the children, yet Maher continued lying about it, and worse than that, he continued to feed the frenzy to destroy not only 16-year-old Sandmann, but Covington Catholic High School as well.
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In a statement after the footage went viral on social media, Sandmann said that he tried to remain "motionless and calm" in front of Phillip's, and even smiled "because I wanted him to know I was not going to become angry, intimidated or be provoked into a larger confrontation."
"This smirking kid says he was just trying to defuse the situation. Really? Next time you get into a fight, try that," Maher continued. "I do not spend a lot of time around Catholic schoolchildren. But I do not get what Catholic priests see in these kids."
On Friday, it emerged that Sandmann's family had hired an attorney reportedly planning to sue various media outlets for libel, after countless reports falsely accused him and other students of "taunting" and "surrounding" Phillips in an act of mockery.
However, further video of the incident appeared to show a different story, that in which the school kids remained in the same place as a group of religious activists hurled racial abuse while Phillips began aggressively beating his drums in the teen's faces.
As Truth Uncensored previously reported:
There is a lot of controversy surrounding Phillips, who at first portrayed himself as the victim saying that he was surrounded by the teens, when in fact it was Phillips who had approached the boys who were waiting for their bus.
Native American activist Nathan Phillips, whose confrontation with Covington Catholic High School students went viral, has a criminal record, including assault and escape from prison, according to a report.
Philips has become the focal point of the clash with the Kentucky students, after initially claimed that the students blocked his exit and taunted him with abusive and racist chants.
New additional footage that emerged over the weekend has since debunked his version of the event, showing him approaching the students rather than the students taunting him. He later claimed he tried to defuse a clash between the students and a group of black street preachers who were shouting racist insults at both the Native Americans and the white kids.
In 1974, Phillips pleaded guilty to assault charges and was fined $200. In later years, he faced numerous other charges and arrest. He was also sentenced to one year of probation stemming from charges of alcohol possession by a minor, the report said.
His military service record was also called into question. The Marine Corps confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday that Phillips never served in the Vietnam War and wasn't deployed overseas.
Phillips, then known as Nathaniel R. Stanard, served in the Marine Corps Reserve for four years before leaving in 1976 with the rank of private. During his time in the Marine Reserve, he was a refrigerator technician and anti-tank missileman.
This appears contrary to his remarks to Vogue, where he said, "You know, I'm from Vietnam times. I'm what they call a recon ranger. That was my role."
Numerous outlets, including the Washington Post and the Detroit Free Press, have issued corrections to their articles that incorrectly identified Phillips as a Vietnam War veteran, noting Phillips' lack of deployments to the war.
Since the controversy, Phillips has since offered to visit the Covington school and lead a dialogue about cultural understanding.
Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann, seen in the viral video with Phillips, told NBC's "Today" show on Wednesday that he'd like to speak with Phillips as well.
Since the controversy, Phillips has since offered to visit the Covington school and lead a dialogue about cultural understanding.
Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann, seen in the viral video with Phillips, told NBC's "Today" show on Wednesday that he'd like to speak with Phillips as well.

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Founded 1858
Since its very beginning, Boucheron has carved out a place for itself among the great names as a reference of French luxury in the very exclusive world of designer jewelry. Boucheron's work spanned multiple design eras, notably Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Second Empire styles. Though he started with little capital and a small stock of jewelry, Boucheron quickly attracted Parisian trendsetters' attention. This is greatly due to Boucheron's innovative style and the excellence of his designs, the quality of which has always been lauded by experts throughout the eras. Boucheron's love of India and Asia and his home of France inspired him to create many one of a kind pieces and collections dedicated to cultures around the world. Among his specialties were lacy gold metalwork embellished with diamonds, engraved diamonds (uncommon still today) and delicate plique-à-jour enameling. The gemstones he used were carefully selected for color and quality. Even Boucheron'smost accomplished competitors, like André Massin, praised the firm's pieces for their "faultless craftsmanship."
The Parisian house, Boucheron, was begun as a small shop in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron. Only 9 years after opening his first boutique, Boucheron won his first Gold Medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition, followed by a Grand Prize at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 for a foliage necklace of sapphires and diamonds set with a central sapphire of 159 carats, created for Mrs. H. Mackay.
In 1893 Boucheron moved to the mansion previously owned by the Contesse de Castiglione, at 26 Place Vendôme, the first jeweler to do so, sparking the rise of the Place Vendôme as the epicenter of Parisian luxury. Legend has it that he chose the sunniest corner of the squarebecause he believed that the diamonds in the windows would sparkle all the more brilliantly. While the Parisian branch of Boucheron remains at the same location today, four generations of the Boucheron family have helped the brand become a worldwide leader in the High Jewelry market expanding to the four corners of the globe with 34 boutiques.
Boucheron's early career was begun during the era of Napoleon and was greatly influenced, as were all artisans and the public in general, by the treasures Napoleon brought back from his campaigns. Etruscan, Greek, and Roman sculpture and artifacts along with articles from Pompeii and Cuvac, and the influence of Egyptian culture through the creation of the Suez Canal visually inspired Boucheron. High society wanted jewels that replicated and played off of the artifacts and Boucheron was happy to oblige with his own interpretations. This replication was referred to as the Revivalist Style and Boucheron became a master of it. By 1875 Boucheron had become synonymous with luxury and taste, and was one of a few firms chosen in that year to represent the French Luxury Trades in the World Exhibition in Philadelphia.
Much of the firm's early reputation can be attributed to the many lavish and important weddings whose brides, grooms, and attendants were decked with jewels specially created by Boucheron. One of these much-publicized events was the 1893 marriage of King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria to Princess Marie-Louise of Bourbon-Parma: this was also an early indication of the royal patronage the firm was to enjoy, from the Reza Shah Pahlavi to H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
The Art Nouveau style which replaced the Revivalist took its inspiration from the poetry of nature and referenced past models. Necklaces and tiaras created in the Boucheron workshops featured cut out leaves set with diamonds, sinuous lines of branches in gold and the shimmer of precious stones. Boucheron explored plique-à-jour enamel thirty years before it became a staple technique of Art Nouveau, and ingeniously combined gold with steel – a technique used by armories – to create original pieces of jewelry. The Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900 marked the peak of the Art Nouveau movement and Boucheron was its master, receiving both the Grand Prix and Gold Medal for his designs.
Frédéric Boucheron's son, Louis, assumed control of the business after his father's death in 1902, and branches were opened in New York and London. Under Louis, Boucheron continued to produce exquisite Art Nouveau, Edwardian, and Art Deco pieces. During the 1930's and 40's, Boucheron popularized detachable dress clips, i.e., clips that could be worn separately or combined into a single piece, depending on one's outfit or mood. Like others during the Retro period, its designers made ample use of three-dimensional motifs, flexible chains, and tassels.
Actors, royalty and artists have always been fans of Boucheron since it opened its doors 150 years ago. Caroline Otero, the cabaret dancer cum temptress known as La Belle Otero was a Boucheron enthusiast as was the famed theater actress Sarah Bernhardt and the writers Oscar Wilde and Marcel Proust. Film stars including Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich also bejeweled themselves with Boucheron. More recently celebrities like Eva Longoria, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachel Weisz and Diane Kruger have all come under the Boucheron spell of spectacular creations. Royal patrons of the company have included Maharajah Sir Bhupindar Singh of Patiala, Riza Shah Pahlavi, Czar Alexander III, Queen Farida of Egypt, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Queen Elizabeth the II as well as affluent American families including the Astors, the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers and the Kennedy's.


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'Something completely different.'
These three words summarize our main objective when we started discussing about a new website with Lemarco's customer, GMI group.
We briefed their web agency, Intracto, with a clear message: the new website of GMI group had to really stand out. If the websites of most IT companies are mostly like deep-frozen fruit, uninspiring and a bit boring, www.gmigroup.be had to be the most colorful and juicy orange ever found on the market, picked right from the tree.
At Lemarco, we have been working hard on GMI group's messaging strategy and the content for their new website. It has been a hell of a job, and certainly an unfinished one as a website remains an an ongoing project forever.
But… with the web platform GMI group has implemented, there is no discussion anymore: the ICT business doesn't have to be boring at all. It can be fresh, fun and inspiring!


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Up to £120,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced business winner? Have you got extensive experience of working in audit and accounts and the highest level for a UK based accountancy firm? My client has an outstanding opportunity for YOU!
This firm, an award winning company that predominantly focuses on the SME and OMB client space, is seeking a motivated candidate to come in as a salary partner and assist the firm in continuing its brilliant growth spurt going into the second half of 2019.
You will be overseeing a dynamic pool of audit and accounts staff and reporting directly into the managing partner, managing a significant portion of clients and ensuring a partner led client service of the highest quality is always delivered.
Ideally you will be ACA or ACCA qualified, and you must have a proven track record of winning new business through a variety of means.
If you are looking for a modern firm that truly cares for its staff, offering excellent work life balance and rewards, then get in touch today!
The Pro-Recruitment Group consists of five distinct brands: Pro-Tax, Pro-Legal, Pro-Finance, Pro-HR and Pro-Marketing.


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Mary sash
This sash is one of my all time faves! Sweet, soft, and romantic- an asymmetrical arrangement of silk flowers sparkles with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls for a look that is utterly feminine in every way.
- 1" satin ribbon is about 150" long
- Silk flowers and beading are hand formed into an approximately 7" x 4" applique that sits asymmetrically at one side of your waist.
- Ribbon secures in the back with a simple knot or a fabulous bow--your choice!
- Handmade in our Denver, CO studio.
- Packaged in our signature heirloom box.
- Ships in 3-5 business days.
- Please CONTACT us to inquire about expedited processing.
- Final Sale: All Sara Gabriel pieces are individually hand cut, stitched, set and soldered by our team of artisans when you place your order, so we can't accept returns.
- If you are not certain a design is right for you, please visit one of the many BOUTIQUES that carry the Sara Gabriel collection for a one-on-one styling appointment and assistance placing your order.
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Our classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream has 75 percent less fat but it's still creamy and rich, thanks to one secret ingredient--evaporated low-fat milk.
How to Make It
Combine half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, salt, and evaporated milk in a medium heavy saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to milk mixture. Heat milk mixture to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and egg yolks in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add hot milk mixture to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan. Cook over medium heat until a thermometer registers 160°, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 20 minutes or until egg mixture is cool, stirring occasionally. Pour milk mixture through a fine sieve into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; discard solids. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 3 hours or until firm.


text: Earlier this week, we shared 10 ways that Google's Android operating system beats the iPhone. And now, as promised, we offer 10 ways that the iPhone fights back. Even as Android continues to gather steam, Apple's device still can hold its own in a number of areas like the music player, app selection and video recording feature. We're not saying the iPhone is better, but we want to acknowledge the strengths of each competitor. So for the full story, check out our slideshow.


text: Lord Huron's Vide Noir comes out April 20 via Whispering Pines/Republic Records. Pamela Littky/Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Pamela Littky/Courtesy of the artist All Songs Considered Guest DJ: Lord Huron On The Songs That Shaped The Cinematic 'Vide Noir' April 19, 2018 The band Lord Huron is known for its cinematic story songs. Ben Schneider, creator of the project, talks about some of the music by other artists that informed the tales on his latest album. Guest DJ: Lord Huron On The Songs That Shaped The Cinematic 'Vide Noir' Listen · 35:53 35:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/603602958/603632605" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">


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Nano-wires have fascinated and intrigued researchers for decades. These extremely thin and elongated structures (10−9 meter) are considered to be promising materials for high efficiency electronic devices. They are particularly useful in chemical and biological sensors, solar cells, field emission devices, and lasers. But crucial parts of the process that guide their growth remained a mystery. Now Professor Albert Nasibulin, a researcher at Skoltech, teamed up with colleagues from Denmark and Finland to reveal new facts about the behavior of nano-wires during metal oxidation: the process occurs without catalysts and is guided by planar defects. Simply put, faults serve as both guides and engines for growth. The researchers published their findings in the scientific journal Nano Letters. These could help future efforts to control the properties of nano-wires.
High yield nano-wires have applications in batteries and transparent conductive electrodes. Their use as tribological (interacting surfaces) additives is also high on many scientists priority list. Despite a wide scientific interest, nano-wires synthesis is usually limited to just a few methods in which a catalyst, namely gold nano-particles, plays the main role. In contrast, non-catalytic methods produce purer nano-materials and could minimize the number of technological steps required for their production.
However, the process underlying nano-wire growth without a catalyst remained unknown. Moreover, it was widely disputed if any nano-scale wire growth is possible without using nanometer sized particles as guides.
In the past, researchers from Aalto University (Finland) proposed a novel method to grow metal oxide nano-wires without a catalyst, by simply oxidizing pure metals in air (Figure 1). However, the mechanism guiding their formation was not fully understood. Latest advances in electron microscopy allow for closer examination of chemical reactions without disrupting them.
Yet recently Prof. Albert Nasibulin of Skoltech (Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology), Dr. Simas Rackauskas of Aalto University (Finland), and researchers from Kemerovo State University and the Technical University of Denmark have achieved a breakthrough: they examined in situ nano-wire growth.
The researchers synthesized CuO (Copper Oxide) nano-wires by oxidizing samples of pure copper inside a transmission electron microscope. Then they have been able to observe and follow the complete process of nano-wire formation. The atomic level investigation shows how layers of Copper Oxide are organized at the tip of growing nano-wire. They nucleate only at the specific position on the surface, which is associated with planar crystal defects known as twin boundaries.
Thus, the study unambiguously showed that nano-wire growth might occur without catalyst particles. Moreover, these observations reveal that all nanowires contain defects, which are crucial to guide the materials' growth.
In the future, one can expect this work to be the starting point of a new approach. Defects could be used for nano-wire growth control. Consequently, they can even help shape the materials' geometry, in a similar way to the catalyst assisted method (Figure 2).
"Catalyst-free methods are attractive for facile fabrication of pure nano-wires without the need for catalyst preparation and subsequent purification of the produced material", suggests Prof. Albert Nasibulin of Skoltech. "Now, when the mechanism guiding the nano-materials growth without catalysts is understood, the next step is controlled synthesis of pure nano-wires with specific properties for their mass application".
The results have been recently published in the scientific journal Nano Letters.
Rackauskas, H. Jiang, J. B. Wagner, S. D. Shandakov, T. W. Hansen, E. I. Kauppinen, and A. G. Nasibulin. In Situ Study of Noncatalytic Metal Oxide Nanowire Growth. Nano Letters. Article ASAP DOI: 10.1021/nl502687s. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nl502687s)
* The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) is a private graduate research university in Skolkovo, Russia, a suburb of Moscow. Established in 2011 in collaboration with MIT, Skoltech educates global leaders in innovation, advance scientific knowledge, and foster new technologies to address critical issues facing Russia and the world. Applying international research and educational models, the university integrates the best Russian scientific traditions with twenty-first century entrepreneurship and innovation.


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READ about Piers Morgan's long career in journalism here.
As the retrial of Amanda Knox is underway in Italy, on Wednesday evening Piers Morgan spoke live with Raffaele Sollecito, Knox's ex-boyfriend and a native Italian who was once convicted in the murder of Meredith Kercher but has since been acquitted.
Welcoming Sollecito via satellite from the Dominican Republic, the host asked his guest about the frustration that comes from continually reliving a case that is nearly six years old:
"How do you feel about the way they keep coming after you," asked Morgan. "Why do you think it is that they simply don't want to believe the version of events that you and Amanda have put forward?"
Sollecito, who was first convicted, and later acquitted, maintained his innocence:
"No, well, it's not just my version of the events or Amanda's version of the events. It's the real facts that tells that me and Amanda are innocent," he told Morgan. "I don't know what is going on in the mind of the judges. And I just think that in the Italian system, there's something really wrong in the rules that they sometimes are not respected or they are turned to hurt people. And they can hurt actually innocent people."
Asked by the host if he blamed Knox, a woman he'd known for only a short period of time, for leading him to become "embroiled in such a lurid crime scandal," Sollecito admitted things have been challenging, but stopped short of holding the girl from Seattle responsible:
"Well, basically nobody would ever stay in a situation like mine, my life now is a hell," he confessed. "But it's not Amanda's fault, the situation. This situation is a fault inside the investigation at [the] first site, and inside a prosecution that didn't want to admit their faults."
Watch the clip for more of Morgan's interview with Raffaele Sollecito, and for the next episode of "Piers Morgan Live," watch CNN every night at 9.
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Why are the rest of the interviews (Mike Heavey, John Q Kelly) not included in this clip?
I don't like Piers Morgan anyway, but his interview of Raffaelo was particularly distasteful and brought to mind Piers gossip rag background. Dragging up the fact that he "used to work with Meredith Kercher's father" was unprofessional and snide. Ring the gong, CNN, and drag Piers Morgan off the stage.
I am sitting here in Canada watching the mest.
Piers Morgan: Gov shutdown.
My win/win solution. THE DOMOCRATS STATES GET OBAMACARE, THE REPUBLICANS STATES DON'T.
let's vote on that., and end this nonsence.
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2547: Amanda Knox's ex-Boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, Piers Morgan Interview, Body Language Tells and Avoiding the Othello Error
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Regulation of intracellular beta-catenin levels by the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) tumor-suppressor protein.
The APC tumor-suppressor protein associates with beta-catenin, a cell adhesion protein that is upregulated by the WNT1 oncogene. We examined the effects of exogenous APC expression on the distribution and amount of beta-catenin in a colorectal cancer cell containing only mutant APC. Expression of wild-type APC caused a pronounced reduction in total beta-catenin levels by eliminating an excessive supply of cytoplasmic beta-catenin indigenous to the SW480 colorectal cancer cell line. This reduction was due to an enhanced rate of beta-catenin protein degradation. Truncated mutant APC proteins, characteristic of those associated with cancer, lacked this activity. Mutational analysis revealed that the central region of the APC protein, which is typically deleted or severely truncated in tumors, was responsible for the down-regulation of beta-catenin. These results suggest that the tumor-suppressor activity of mutant APC may be compromised due to a defect in its ability to regulate beta-catenin.


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The Tulsa Reining Classic has grown to be a super-show of massive import. Besides the array of limited-age events, the U.S. Equestrian Reining Championships, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) South Central Affiliate Region Finals and double slate of ancillary classes, there are tremendous learning opportunities.
This year one such key event will be the Non-Pro Clinic with Matt Mills set for Sept. 1. It will present a remarkable opportunity to learn from an NRHA Professional who is a great motivator and proven trainer. Consistent NRHA Top 20 Professional Matt Mills is a multiple finalist at NRHA major events and has also been a successful non-pro and youth coach over the years.
"Matt is the consummate professional. Not only is he able to achieve success in the arena – for example, as in being part of the Gold Medal Team USA in World Equestrian Game competition – but he is also able to successfully coach and help others," said Cheryl Cody, show manager of the Tulsa Reining Classic. "We are very happy to welcome him back as coach of the Non-Pro Clinic this year!"
"I'm excited to be selected to do the Non-Pro Clinic at the Tulsa Reining Classic," Mills said. "I really enjoy the challenge of helping non-pro riders reach their goals, and I have coached several very successful youth and non-pro riders over my career.
"My first trainer as a youth rider emphasized the basics of good horsemanship, and I believe a good foundation is the key to a successful non-pro," Mills continued. "I have spent considerable time developing a series of 'real life' training videos for all riders that emphasizes good communication and helps understand the reason behind the training. I'm really looking forward to sharing my knowledge with a great group of non-pros!"
The clinic will start at 4 p.m. in the Super Duty Arena, and admission is free.


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Lent begins today, and many people abstain from eating meat during this period. Whether or not you are such a person, this quick recipe using spinach, quinoa and shrimp is perfect for a Lenten lunch. It can be easily made vegetarian/vegan by simply leaving out the fish.
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 4 cups veggie broth
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 cup chopped vegan ham-style seitan
- 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
- 3 Tbs slivered or sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup vegan white wine
- salt (optional)
- parsley/chives/scallions for garnish, optional
- Heat the oil over medium heat in soup pot.
- Add onions and saute until fragrant.
- Add flour, and cook over medium heat until it comes together with onions/oil.
- Add broth gradually and whisk with previous ingredients to combine thoroughly. Bring to a boil, and then cook for one minute longer.
- Add rice, vegan ham, carrot and almonds. Stir to combine and simmer an additional 5 minute.
- Add white wine, cook until heated through.
- Taste for salt; serve in bowls with garnish.
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Spinach, Quinoa and Shrimp Bowl
Serves 4
1 cup tri-color quinoa
Kosher salt
Extra virgin olive oil
24 medium peeled and deveined shrimp
Ground black pepper
1 small red onion, about 1 cup, ¼" dice
4-5 garlic cloves minced
16 oz spinach
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1. In a small pot bring 2 cups of water, with teaspoon of salt, to boil. Add the quinoa, reduce to a simmer and cover. Set the timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn off the heat and keep the pot covered. After another 5 minutes remove the lid and fluff.
2. While the quinoa cooks prepare the rest of the dish. In a large saute pan add 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and sear on both sides and remove to a bowl. Cool slightly and chop in quarters.
3. Add a little more oil to the pan and saute the onion and garlic, with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Once they become caramelized add the spinach and ¼ of water to loosen up the bits. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and saute until wilted.
4. Add the quinoa, shrimp, lemon zest and juice. Toss to combine. Add a little more olive oil as needed and seasoning. Serve warm or room temperature.
Cook's Note: this can easily be made vegetarian/vegan: simply leave out the shrimp.
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Lake Elsinore Notes Package
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Notes:
Red Bull Lake Elsinore National
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, hosted members of the media on Thursday afternoon for a press conference to kick off festivities for the inaugural Red Bull Lake Elsinore National. The top three riders from each of the three respective divisions of competition - the 450 Class, 250 Class, and WMX Class - were on hand to talk about the new venue and give their thoughts on the Saturday's season finale.Following the press conference, the riders and their respective teams took to the brand new Lake Elsinore track for the first time, getting familiar with the layout and setting the foundation for what is sure to be an exciting day of action to wrap up the 2012 season.
"Having a National in Southern California is essential to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship," said Event Director Tim Cotter. "The group behind this facility has pulled out all the stops in preparing Lake Elsinore for this big weekend and I am confident that everyone will be impressed with what they've been able to accomplish here. Lake Elsinore has everything the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is looking for in a Southern California home, and we look forward to coming back here for many years to come."450 Class
Red Bull KTM
Although he already wrapped up the championship at the Red Bull Unadilla National just a few weeks ago, Ryan Dungey hasn't let up on his competitors. Last weekend at the FMF Steel City National, Dungey captured his ninth consecutive victory with his seventh moto sweep of the season and now heads to Lake Elsinore with his sights on a 10th straight win. A victory on Saturday would match Dungey's win total from his championship-winning 2010 rookie campaign capping off a memorable debut season with KTM.
"It's an amazing feeling (to have the championship wrapped up)," said Dungey. "Especially knowing how hard we all worked for this moment. Starting out with just the 450, a brand new bike, we were able to really dissect it and get things (working) really well and now it feels great to be sitting here at Lake Elsinore in the position we're in. We've got a whole season worth of notes on the bike, so we have a direction for which way we want to go with things."
MotoConcepts Suzuki
With another strong runner-up effort at Steel City (3-2), Mike Alessi secured second place in the championship. The veteran rider has helped vault MotoConcepts into the upper echelon of the field and establish the team as a formidable championship contender. He is one of just three riders to beat Dungey in a moto this season and his success has him looking forward to a Southern California homecoming, and potentially become the first Lake Elsinore winner.
"My confidence has been getting better and better," exclaimed Alessi. "It's really refreshing to have a good season and not get injured and just progressing to be better and stronger and faster and fitter every single race. I'm happy and (I'm) having fun here at MotoConcepts and having fun racing again. Monday morning we're going to be right back at it testing and getting that motorcycle the best we can for 2013. We're going to work our tails off this offseason to make the bike better and faster. You can never stop working on improving the bike."
Team Chaparral Honda
Andrew Short will have to fend off the challenges of Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jake Weimer and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Broc Tickle on Saturday, as both riders sit within striking distance of the Honda rider. Short's ninth-place finish at Steel City (2-32) closed the margin between the trio coming into Lake Elsinore, but he hopes his experience works to his advantage on Saturday.
250 Class
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
After winning his fourth race of the season at the Southwick National in August, Blake Baggett has missed out on the overall podium at the previous two rounds. At Steel City, Baggett's pair of fourth-place finishes left him just off the overall podium, but still in possession of the red number plate. He enters his hometown race at Lake Elsinore on Saturday with a 14-point lead and his sights set on capturing Pro Circuit Kawasaki's 100th motocross victory and its 10th Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.
"Coming into (Lake Elsinore), it's the closest one to my house and I just want to have fun with it," said Baggett. "Nobody has raced this track yet. We've all ridden it, but nobody has ridden it in this direction or with this layout yet, so we're all going to go for it. I'm just going to go out there, do the best I can, and have some fun with it."
GEICO Honda
After his impressive 1-1 performance one week ago at Steel City, Eli Tomac has arguably the most momentum of any rider in the 250 Class coming into Lake Elsinore. Over the last two rounds, Tomac has gained 18 points on Baggett in the championship and by virtue of his fourth win of the season last weekend, has moved into second in the standings. He'll look to keep the ball rolling on Saturday afternoon and potentially capture his first Lucas Oil Motocross title.
"Anytime you go out there and win an overall (like last weekend), you're (thinking) I can do this again next week," said Tomac. "It's not going to be easy this weekend, the best case scenario for me is to get a 1-1, but it's going to take some other things to happen too. I just have to go out there and get good starts. We'll see what happens."
Justin Barcia's consistency has put him in position to win his first championship on Saturday. The Honda rider has been one of the best riders out of the gate in 2012, putting him contention for the win on any given weekend. With two wins to his credit, Barcia enters Lake Elsinore with an 18-point deficit to Baggett atop the standings. His solid third-place effort at Steel City (2-3) has him feeling confident for Saturday, where he'll look to pull out all the stops in hopes of winning.
"You can't make miracles in this sport," said Barcia. "All I can do is go out there, give it everything I can, and just see what happens. I'm looking forward to it."
WMX Class
Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki
As the most successful Women's Motocross rider in history, Jessica Patterson knows what it takes to win a championship. However, the 2012 season has presented some unique challenges for the six-time champion, most notably a broken hand she suffered at the halfway point of the season. Despite the injury, Patterson has refused to sit on the sidelines, which has helped her maintain control of the points lead all season. She has a scant 10-point lead over her two closest competitors coming into Saturday, but is ready to take on their challenges in hopes of a seventh title.
"The last few weeks I've actually been riding during the week, which is different because I've been just racing on the weekends to give my hand time to heal," explained Patterson. "The track looks really good right now and I'm very excited because it looks totally different. I live about 10 minutes down the street, so I have ridden here quite a bit, but it's going to be like a new track for everyone. It looks like it's going to be fun and good for racing."Team Honda Muscle Milk
Like her longtime rival Patterson, Ashley Fiolek has also been forced to deal with some adversity this summer. The defending WMX Class champion suffered a concussion at the third round of the season at Thunder Valley, which ultimately forced her to sit out the following event at High Point. From there it appeared as though Fiolek's hopes of defending her crown were over, but upon returning, she has won the last three rounds to claw her way back into second in the championship, just five points out of the lead and a shot at her fourth WMX title in five seasons.
"I didn't think this would happen (being in championship battle), but here we are," said Fiolek. "I was hurt in Colorado, but you know, it's part of racing. I was out at High Point, so I'm happy to be here, I'm lucky to be here and looking forward to the racing on Saturday. I haven't ridden at this track before, but it looks really good. I know for a lot of us this is really new and the first time for everybody, so I'm just going to go out there, try my best, and have fun. Hopefully I can get a good start, stay out front, and hope for a win. I'm just going to do the best I can and see what happens."Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda
Tarah Gieger's consistency this season has been the key to her being in the best position of her career to win the WMX Class championship. Gieger sits only 10 points out of the points lead coming into Lake Elsinore and while she has yet to win in 2012, she's been the one rider to steer clear of major misfortune and has been a fixture at the front of the field. Despite the pressure that can come with being in such a position, Gieger is taking this weekend like any other and will give it her best effort in hopes of surpassing her rivals.
"I've basically just kept my normal routine leading up to this weekend," said Gieger. "It's going to be all about fun for me. I haven't had a real good look at the track, but I know the roost here hurts really bad, so I'd love to get a couple of holeshots. If I can go out there and get a couple wins I couldn't ask for more. That's pretty much the game plan. (For the past few years) this is the closest I've been to winning a championship. I just want to have a good race at this new track, have fun, and end the year on a good note."Television coverage of the debut race from Lake Elsinore begins on Saturday, September 8, with live first moto coverage of the 450 and 250 Classes on FUEL TV, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Pacific. Same-day second moto coverage of both classes will be showcased on NBC Sports Network, beginning at 8 p.m. Pacific.
Tickets for the final round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com.
For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross also, "like" the American Motocross Facebook page, "follow" @AmericanMX on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and information on the latest Lucas Oil Motocross news and developments.
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(Where all the Tufts students live, the day after a major holiday people typically spend back home with their families. Methinks somebody's cousin in Mefud needed money to repaint his boat or something.)
In the unlikely event that I live in Medford long enough, I'm going to generate a plot of these days as some sort of a probability function (with error bars, as appropriate).
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The enhancements included a complete renovation of 2 Owner's Suites. Also included were nautically-inspired remodelling of public spaces and dining venues.
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What's Happening
I have been promising to talk about the effects of Mid-term elections on the stock market and now that my research is as complete as I feel comfortable with to talk about it here is my opinion. Much of the following I found through Mitch Zacks at Zacks Investment Research and John Lynch and Ryan Dietrich at Market Signals LPL Research. Opinions are all my own.
There is never just one single factor that determines the direction of the stock market. If you have followed me for any time you will know that I put a great emphasis on corporate earnings. That is a very important factor that can really help stocks propel upward in price but it is not the only factor. There have been many times when corporations have reported great earnings and great forward looking comments yet still declined in price. Added to that, there is not just one factor or event that causes the market to go down. For example, tariffs are a very strong headwind for stocks and often can cause markets to go down. However this year the markets have continued to climb in the face of some very strong tariffs. I could site many other examples but you get the point. It is the confluence or intersections of these many factors and the weighting of each of them at any given point in time that causes the market to go up or down.
That said, one question that keeps popping up is "What effect does the Mid-term elections have on the market"? Here at Mowery Capital Management, we try not to take political sides in our investing decisions. Our concern is the policies and how they affect the economy, corporate profits and thus ultimately the markets.
Historically the markets have become much more volatile during midterm elections. Let's look at some history:
During these four mid-term election years the market correction during thise years and market performance one year after is as follows:
2002 (Bush) mid-term correction (-34%) and performance one year later +34%
2006 (Bush) mid-term correction (-8%) and performance one year later +24%
2010 (Obama) mid-term correction (-16%) and performance one year later +21%
2014 (Obama)mid-term correction (-7%) and performance one year later +9%
(Table by Zacks)
Going back sixteen years we can see that mid-term election years have dealt some pretty strong blows to the markets. Going back even further to 1962 the average correction was a -19%. However, over that same time frame the year after the mid-terms the average return was 31%.
We believe that the markets are more volatile is because of the potential of the government flipping party's that control the House and Senate. This creates "Uncertainty". The markets HATE uncertainty. Will there be a policy shift or will it be more of the same policies currently in place? Once the mid-term elections have happened the uncertainty is gone and investors are more confident on how to invest their money.
Now that we have finished the period of seasonal weakness, May through August, it looks like the February low may turn out to be the low this year for the market with the S&P500 touching 2,530. Then again a close retest in April touching 2,552. The sell in May and go away crowd didn't really materialize this year.
If the S&P ends September up it will be the sixth month in a row ending up with this summer's rally. This was due to a lot of some very very strong fundamentals (plural) underlying this economy such as GDP growth, consumption, corporate profits, low unemployment, Leading Economic Indicators (LEI), and of course still historically low interest rates. There are many other strong fundamental factors as well.
Something that is really important to consider is the Real Rate of Interest which is the Fed Funds Rate minus inflation or 1.9% – 2.0% which ends up being slightly negative to zero. During t the average recession this rate hovers around 4.5% going back to the 60's. I think we see by this that the FED has more room to tighten without causing any real damage.
Going back to our original question of the effect of mid-terms on the markets we find that it is not necessarily who's in the White House and who's in congress but the combination of the two. But a better question might be what will happen if the Republicans loose the House? Currently Republicans control it all. It is important to note that this is no way a prediction just a "what If".
Should we get a divided congress, history tells us that markets tend to do pretty well, surprisingly. One reason that I mentioned before is that the "Unknown" is now known. Uncertainty is gone. Another reason may be that grid lock is not necessarily a bad thing. I have said it before and I will say it again, when the government does nothing I don't get hurt. This is because it goes back to our founding fathers system of checks and balances in government.
Going back to the 1950's, grid lock with a republican president the S&P moved higher by 15.7% and grid lock with a democratic president the S&P rose by 18.3% probably because the House controls the purse strings in government.
When you add up the strong fundamentals in our economy with historic facts backing us up with Real interest rates at or near zero we have a very bullish launching pad going into 2019.
This mid-term year we have already had two 10% corrections. But the 4th quarter is historically one of the strongest quarters in a four year presidential cycle with the first and second quarters of the next year (post mid-term election) the next strongest. So we are sitting right smack dab in front of three of the strongest quarters in a mid-term election year.
Some have said it is already built into the markets given the summer rally but I would argue that with all the strength of economy and corporate profits I definitely don't see any near end to this bull market.
Bottom Line
So what can go wrong? Geo-political factors are always a concern and I guess the FED could get too aggressive in raising rates and topple the yield curve into inversion where the short bonds are yielding more than the longer bonds. That said, it is unprecedented that we have a FED raising rates from ZERO. As I mentioned above they have a lot of room to move without making a mistake.
Remember the FED has two main mandates, control inflation and unemployment. Unofficially the FED is attentive to the markets stability and the strength of our dollar. We have had two recent examples of what can happen when our dollar gets too strong with the recent upheaval in Turkey and Argentina. With our dollar too strong emerging markets have trouble servicing their outstanding debt. A very strong dollar can cause a world recession. Dollar is still King but it has to be a good king.
Thanks again to those mentioned above for their research but this isn't really something that is strange to most in this industry. This is pretty much common knowledge.
We will continue to take advantage of these times and make Hay while the sun shines.
Your Boring Money Manager,
Fritz Mowery
Mowery Capital Management
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At the time of this writing:
Dow Jones 26,476.80
Two Year Treasury Yield 2.827%
Ten Year Treasury Yield 3.063%
Thirty Year Treasury Yield 3.194%
Oil $71.62/bbl
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- Publication Date: 01-2010
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- Institution: European Union Institute for Security Studies
- Abstract: This paper assesses the effectiveness of the European Union's capability for the planning and conduct of military operations. Given the fact that the planning and conduct phases of an operation can never be fully isolated from each other, the paper does include some references to the conduct dimension, i.e. command and control (C2). However, it is with planning issues that this paper is most directly concerned. It argues that the lack of a permanent planning and conduct capability cripples the Union's planning and C2 performance as well as the development of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) more broadly. This capability, though, need not adopt the form of a fully-fledged Operational Headquarters (OHQ). The paper explains that the nature and evolution of the Union's planning and C2 capability is largely the result of compromises between France, Britain and Germany (the Union's 'Big Three') and argues that a coincidence in British-German objectives – the 'awkward alignment' – is particularly responsible for the continuing absence of a permanent military planning and C2 capability.
- Topic: International Cooperation, Peacekeeping
- Political Geography: Britain, Europe, France, Germany


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Number 4 and the last one of the Squares Challenge. From my porch. The Dirty Birds have nested under the roof and have made my porch a mess... *daily clean-up not pretty, egg shells and poopskis everywhere*. I can hear the little tykes chirping away but no sign of Mommy or Daddy, but I do ...
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There is a very interesting, and illuminating article today from the Associated Press\'s Steven Ohlemacher, regarding the richest congressional districts and which party they vote for.
Ask most people who rely on mainstream media for their news, and the answer would probably be that Republicans predominate in this districts; after all isn\'t the Republican Party where all the rich people hang out?
With a lead-in like that, I probably don\'t have to finish this blog for you to know where it is heading, but…
…of the 10 richest congressional districts in the United States (per capita income, based on census bureau data)? The 6 richest, and 8 of the top 10, vote Democrat:
1: New York\'s 12th District (Carolyn Maloney – D)
2: California\'s 33rd District (Henry Waxman – D)
3: New York\'s 10th District (Jerrold Nadler – D)
4: California\'s 18th District (Anna Eshoo – D)
5: Connecticut\'s 4th District (Jim Himes – D)
6: Virginia\'s 8th District (Jim Moran – D)
7: New Jersey\'s 7th District (Leonard Lance – R)
8: California\'s 12th District (Nancy Pelosi – D)
9: New York\'s 3rd District (Steve Israel – D)
10: Virginia\'s 10th District (Frank Wolf – R)
Surprised? If so, you definitely need to wean yourself off reliance on a mainstream media which, in recent times, have become so much more partisan and less professional that they have become a running joke.
How sad that, these days, when an article like this appears, you are as surprised by the fact that it was published at all as you are by its informational content.


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Casinos are known for their card and table games. You are able to play card games online and in a land based casino. Card games often involve strategy and players will need to learn how these games work before they take to the tables.
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Blackjack Card Game
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Baccarat Card Game
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3 Card Poker Card Game
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Pontoon Card Game
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Vegas 3 Card Rummy
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Texas Hold'em Card Game
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Roulette Table Game
Roulette is a popular table game that many players have heard of. There are variations of roulette, so you will need to become familiar with the rules for each variant so you have the best chance of placing a winning bet. French roulette usually has a lower house edge than the European and American variants.
Craps Table Game
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SYDNEY, Australia, June 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTL FCStone Inc. (Nasdaq:INTL) today announced the appointment of William (Bill) Dwyer as Senior Manager of Advisory Services for FCStone Australia Pty. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of INTL FCStone Inc. Dwyer will continue to grow FCStone Australia's advisory business with the aid of its proprietary branded Integrated Risk Management Program (IRMP).
Dwyer, with more than 11 years of international cotton marketing experience, joins FCStone Australia from ECOM AgroIndustrial Corp. (Switzerland) where he served as Head of Derivatives and Research (Cocoa division) and formerly Head of Global Sales in Singapore (Cotton Division).
Pete Anderson, President of INTL FCStone Inc., said, "I am delighted to have Bill join the Sydney team. His international softs marketing experience and market insight will be tremendous assets as he introduces the regional industry to the scope of services offered by INTL FCStone."
Peter Rizzo, Managing Director of FCStone Australia, said, "Bill's background as a senior international cotton and cocoa marketing professional will provide our customers with first-hand and in-depth access to the international cotton and cocoa markets and risk management expertise. His addition to the firm is another milestone in our commitment to the Australasian agricultural industry."
Dwyer added, "I am looking forward to taking this new role and introducing our new clients to the variety of services offered by INTL FCStone."
About INTL FCStone Inc.
INTL FCStone Inc. provides execution and advisory services in commodities, currencies and international securities. INTL FCStone's businesses, which include the commodities advisory and transaction execution firm FCStone Group, serve more than 10,000 commercial customers in more than 100 countries through a network of offices in eleven countries around the world. Further information on INTL FCStone Inc. is available at www.intlfcstone.com .
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Mireille Enos has experience acting for two. In the TV series "Big Love," she played twins; as the star of the new series "The Killing" on AMC, she shot the pilot while she was four months pregnant.
"The Killing," an American version of the Danish TV series "Forbrydelsen," is the 35-year-old actor's breakout performance; the show, set in Seattle, has won raves from critics and many have praised her performance as homicide detective Sarah Linden, a woman pulled between her investigation of a gruesome murder and her move with her fiancé to another city.
Enos, who was born Kansas City, Missouri, and raised from around the age of five in Houston, Texas (her mother is French-Italian, her father American), talked to The Wall Street Journal about her role on "The Killing."
Speakeasy: How did you first hear about this role?
Mireille Enos: It came to me a little over a year ago. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever read in any medium, film, stage or TV, in years. I was instantly in love with it and hoped that I would get to be a part of it.
How important was it for you to get this role at this stage of your career?
Well, roles like this, you're lucky if you get one in your career. Women's roles, like this, they aren't written very often, so I knew it would be a very special thing to get, so I stayed very focused on doing the work.
The same people who cast you in "Big Love" cast you in this role. I've read that you were four months pregnant when you shot the pilot. Did you consider naming the baby after the casting agents?
We didn't name the baby after them, but we sure kissed their cheeks and gave them big hugs.
Why didn't you watch the original?
Because I heard the actress [Sofie Gråbøl] who played Sarah in the original was fantastic and I didn't want her performance in my mind. I needed to create this version of Sarah all on my own rather than trying to recreate what she did.
How close are you to this character?
I'm different from Sarah in a lot of ways. Definitely happiness is a lot easier for me than for Sarah. I like to put on a pair of heels now and again. But also I'm stubborn and determined, usually spend most of my down time without makeup and with my own hair in a ponytail. So there's definitely some crossover. If I was exactly her it would be hard to have perspective on who she is.
What did Brigham Young University contribute to your growth as an actor?
I was an acting major. I pretty quickly learned that the university wasn't the right match for me. It's a really big school, the classes are huge, and I was kind of overwhelmed. So I turned it into a conservatory program. I didn't take most of my general requirements. I took acting, dance and voice and once I had completed those I left. So officially I did not graduate, although I did all of my requirements for my major.
Were you rooting for the basketball team to do well this season?
I haven't actually followed any BYU sports!
What was it like being in "Big Love"? I've read that you're a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Did any of the show's polygamous plots conflict with your personal beliefs?
I was raised in the church, and I had a wonderful experience in it, and my family is still really active. But we were a very artistic family and I didn't feel any kind of weirdness in signing up for the show. That kind of polygamous storyline is just so far afield from what my experience growing up was in mainstream LDS culture, that it didn't seem to have any crossover.
You were nominated for a Tony award for your role in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" in 2005. Do you plan to return to Broadway anytime soon?
I don't have any immediate plans. I'm having such a great time working right now, and being a mom. I don't know when I'd have time. It's always in the back of my mind.
You have siblings who are actors, and you're married to actor Alan Ruck ["Ferris Bueller's Day Off"]. Is there any actorly competition around the house?
Completely left at the door. It's one of the main reasons I knew that I should marry him. We're only supportive of each other, there's no competitiveness. Because he and I are not up for the same parts.
Will "The Killing" diverge from the Danish version?
There are definitely story lines that will be different. Since I haven't seen the Danish version, I don't know specifically what is or isn't.
After the show deals with the question of who killed Rosie Larsen, will it move on to other crimes?
If we are lucky enough to go several seasons, there will presumably be other cases that Sarah has to deal with.
What makes Sarah interesting to play?
I think she's a really interesting mix of push and pull. She has rough edges, but she also looks at the world like a sponge. She's a thinker, she's an observer. She has this tough exterior but there's a sense that underneath that she has a huge heart. Everyone loves mystery. In the broad sense there's the mystery of who killed Rosie Lawson. But the subplot line is who is Sarah Linden? I think that will keep audiences coming back, trying to solve the mystery of her. [ and the only way they could stretch this show into further seasons - it's great but please don't ruin it]
"The Killing" airs on AMC at 9 p.m. ET on Sundays.


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The 51st annual Potomac Country House Tour will be on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1, from noon-5 p.m. Four homes will be featured this year, each with its own unusual special feature providing visitors with an extraordinary opportunity to experience some of the most unique living spaces in the area.
When the doors open on this tour, visitors will experience four spectacular homes with arguable the most unique collection of features on any house tour. A Civil War style tavern, an Artist studio, a barn refitted as a full gym, an Arts & Crafts style guesthouse (architect Charles Goodman), a wine cellar, one of the original Bethesda gold mines and spectacular outdoor pool and patio living spaces.
The Potomac Country House Tour (PCHT) is sponsored by St. Francis Episcopal Church, Potomac. The proceeds from the PCHT have been central to the outreach ministry efforts for the church since 1955. The tour features houses and gardens of Potomac in a two-day event. Tickets will be sold for $20 in advance or $25 on tour days. The entire proceeds are used to benefit more than 30 charitable organizations that assist the elderly, needy, hungry, ill and homeless; or that aid women, children and the disabled.
For additional information call 301-365-2055 or visit www.stfrancispotomac.org.
*Greenbriar House
This is a grand, newer Potomac home built for entertaining. The interior is filled with bright colors and art collected from the family's travels. The wine cellar in the basement is a showstopper. The outside walls are built of stone with an extensive wine collection featured in the main room and a surprising second room. The living space extends to a beautiful outside area pool, pavilion and pool house which rivals many homes. The pavilion has a kitchen, bar and outdoor living room with a stone fireplace and plasma television. The pool house is two-story with enchanting boy/girl changing rooms and sea colors. It is worthy of a tour by itself.
*Nevis House
This traditional center hall colonial in Bannockburn Estates was the first house built in the neighborhood in 1940. The grounds are filled with mature flowers and trees, which highlight the lush garden and pool area. The interior has a Southwestern influence with each room featuring terrific works of art and pieces of furniture (many antiques from India, Afghanistan, and Asia). In addition, they have a guest home on the property built by Charles Goodman, one of the few homes built by Goodman in this area. The architecture is quite interesting and reflective of a Frank Lloyd Wright design. The owners have also built a first-class art studio. Beyond the Goodman house is one of the original gold mines found in Bethesda.
*Beall Mountain House
This home is a deceptive jewel as you drive up to it. The owner is a design consultant and has collected wonderful art and pieces of furniture. There have been several renovations by the current and previous owners so the house has expanded very tastefully and comfortably. The previous owners had an artisan stay with them for 18 months while he built a Civil War tavern in the basement; the stonework is impressive. Another spectacular feature of this home is the back great lawn, featuring a beautiful pool with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, landscaped to perfection. The final feature of this property is a completely renovated barn housing a full court gym with a batting cage.
*Stanmore House
Set back on an expansive front lawn, the exterior is grand and gracious with long windows and columns sweeping across the front in the best Southern tradition. Having just finished an extensive renovation, the interior of this house is sumptuous with every detail a treat to the eye. This home also features a guesthouse above the garage and pool and grounds that is inviting and an entertainment dream.


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Already well established for his tweaked out sets with the likes of Tyrant and Sasha at Fabric, and a well thumbed global passport, he's really come to the fore this year thanks to a succession of well received productions on labels such as Alternative Route, Big Love and Sabotage - and one of the best BBC Radio One Essential mix debuts ever.
Tom Pandzic (EQ) states "We're very excited to have someone of Paolo's talent on the Balance roster and believe he has the ability to compile a mix that will become another classic release for the series"
Radio One, Mixmag, DJ Magazine and IDJ have all been quick to cite him as one to watch this year - with his first mix CD 'Heretic' already released in 2005 on Cass' Sabotage Recordings. Forthcoming remixes and projects with the likes of Alex Neri, Nic Fanciulli, Paul Woolford and Eric Prydz are set to raise his bar even higher.
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If you have a small space or just want tea for two, then using a 5 cup whistling tea kettle can make a great addition to your kitchen, or a great gift idea.
There are many kettles on the market now that come in many different shapes and sizes. You can get them stand alone and electric in many sleek designs, that are great for larger volumes of water. You can also get microwave teapots that don't need to be plugged in and heat up 4 cups of water.
But if you like the idea of heating your tea kettle on the stove element, but don't need to wait around for 10 cups of water to boil with those larger kettles, then you can consider this tea kettle and others such as the mini kettle that whistles also, that all use 1.25 quarts of water (.25 quart = 1 cup).
When shopping for that mini kettle, consider that many will list it in quart size, and some will list it in cup size. If you want a 5 cup one, then look for 1.25 quart capacity.
Having a kettle whistle is not just for fun and to let you know the water is at the right temperature for that perfect pot of tea, but it also reminds you that you have the kettle on the stove. When you have a lot on the go, you can easily forget that it was on the stove at all, especially if you leave the room, unless you have a whistle on it.
My mother-in-law has burnt her fair share of kettles before a whistling one was purchased for her. You can get soft whistles and louder ones, and some that sound like freight trains.
If your space is small or you simply have a two burner stove or a hot plate and just want a smaller sized one, then this kettle would work well for you. You can fill it with small amounts of water without worry, compared to the larger sized ones.
This particular one is a tough steel one that can survive the roughest of care. You want to make sure that any kettle has a good solid bottom. You will also want to consider giving it a good clean by boiling one part water with one part vinegar every so often if you have hard water.
Just make sure and boil clean water afterwards. Hard water build up (it will look white inside) can make your tea taste off, so have a good look in the kettle every few weeks (or more often if you have hard water) or consider using filtered water for a better tasting tea.
Plus you don't want hard water steam building up in the whistle. By boiling water and vinegar in this kettle you also clean the whistle! If you get a good quality steel one, it will last for years. You can get these in most kitchen supply stores, but you can also get them online at sites such as Amazon.
A tea kettle that whistles can make a great gift for that tea lover in your family.
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FEMA Deadline Nears for Storm Aid
Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee have only a few days left to register with FEMA. Thursday, December 15, 2011 is the registration deadline for those applying for federal aid.
December 15 is also the deadline to complete and return an SBA low-interest disaster loan application. Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, phone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, seven days a week until further notice. People with hearing disabilities can use the TTY number, 800-462-7585.
Applicants can also register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or with any web-enabled mobile device or smartphone at m.fema.gov. Follow the link to "apply online for federal assistance."
The registration period and the deadline apply to the major federal disaster declarations signed by President Barack Obama for both Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee that enabled residents and business owners in counties to register for federal recovery aid:
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2nd elderly woman says TSA exposed her
Last Updated 12:10 p.m. ET
NEW YORK - A second elderly woman is alleging that TSA agents at a screening checkpoint at JFK Airport invaded her privacy.
Lenore Zimmerman, 85, told the New York Daily News that she was forced to undergo a strip search at Kennedy Airport last Tuesday - a report the TSA disputes.
On Monday a TSA official reiterated that no strip search of Zimmerman had been conducted, telling CBS News that the woman "did not undress other than removing the back brace. ... She did not remove anything further," and adding, "She did not remove her underwear."
Now 88-year-old Ruth Sherman spoke to CBS Station WCBS after hearing about Zimmerman's story, claiming to have had a similar ordeal at the same JetBlue terminal one day earlier.
Sherman, of Sunrise, Fla., was returning home from a Thanksgiving holiday in New York when TSA screeners wanted to check the bulge from Sherman's colostomy bag.
"This is private for me. It's bad enough that I have it," she told WCBS correspondent Dave Carlin. "I had to pull from my sweatpants and I had to pull my underwear, my underwear down.
"You don't do that anybody," she added. "I felt like I was invaded."
Sherman said she initially complained to JetBlue and told her family, but is now going public.
Both she and Zimmerman said seniors are often too cooperative and afraid to speak up when humiliated.
WCBS contacted a TSA spokesman about Sherman's alleged strip search and were told that the TSA will research this new case.
The TSA released a statement Sunday, apologizing to Zimmerman but disputing her story.
TSA public affairs spokesperson Kristin Lee told CBS News that a review of closed circuit TV indicates that a "private screening was requested by the passenger, and was granted."
According to TSA sources, there was nothing unusual detected when Zimmerman and the security agents left the private screening area.
Lee told CBS News that "TSA screening procedures are conducted in a manner designed to treat all passengers with dignity, respect and courtesy and that occurred in this instance.
"While we regret that the passenger feels she had an unpleasant screening experience, TSA does not include strip searches as part of our security protocols, and one was not conducted in this case."
Zimmerman's son, Bruce Zimmerman, told WCBS that the family plans to sue to TSA.
"I do want them to have some sort of consequence. I think the two agents that escorted or initiated the strip search should be terminated," he said.


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Tips to Resolve Window Issues
Please review the scenarios listed below and also review the attached video to correct your locking problem.
Unable to lock the window
Position the lock to its full open position. Push the upper sash to the top of the window and move the lower sash to the bottom of the window. Once both sashes are in their proper positions, slide the lock into the "locked" position.
The top sash has moved down from its pocket
Push the upper sash all the way to the top while at the same time pushing the lower sash down. This will align the lock and will allow you to lock the window.
The sashes are not aligned properly in the side channel
Tilt both sashes in as if you are cleaning the window. Push both sashes firmly back into the window channel. This should align the sashes and allow the window to lock properly
Balance shoe is dis-engaged
If the balance shoe becomes dis-engaged from the sash, the window will not be aligned and therefore not lock. To correct this situation, please refer to the "Window is not staying up – keeps falling down" section for further instruction.
If the instructions listed above do not correct the problem, please complete the "service form" for further assistance.