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Kelly Clarkson is rich and famous thanks in no small part to her songs that celebrate fist-pumping, independent gals who don't need a man thankyouverymuch. But in real life, Kelly just wants her bf to put a ring on it. Kelly, who has been dating her manager's son, Brandon Blackstock, for nine months, told Ellen DeGeneres:
We are totally going to get married. I mean, he's got to put a ring on it at some point. But I'll wait it out.
Cue the sound of a million screeching turntables doing a spittake. Seriously, Kelly? Beyoncé wrote this song. Not you. You're the "Stronger" girl. The "Miss Independent" girl. What happened, girl?!!!
I'm all for a gal wanting to get married and especially for a gal who gets off her passive girly ass and asks the man. If he says no, think of how much time you can save dumping him and finding someone who does want to get married, rather than waiting around year after year, giving him passive-aggressive "hints" and getting into arguments about who takes out the garbage when inside you are screaming, "Why haven't you asked me to marry you yet, doofus??!!"
Kelly also went on to declare, "We will totally -- probably -- elope." Probably?! Are you getting the feeling Kelly hasn't actually discussed any of this with Brandon?
Kelly, there are a few ways to go about this marriage thing if you want it. One, tell your man calmly that you love him, and envision your life with only him, and would like to get married. If he hems and haws, give him a certain amount of time to think about it, and then rediscuss. (Do not keep repeating this, or you'll be doing it for decades.)
Ask your man flat out if he wants to get married. In other words, propose! If he says Hells no, then you've got your answer. No need to keep wondering.
But being all passive-aggressive with the "we're definitely sort of maybe probably getting married" and the "we're getting married but he needs to ask me and I'll wait but not really because I'm on national TV saying you need to put a ring on it"? Yeah, that's just kind of sad. Kelly needs to put on one of her old songs and dance around and pump her fist! What doesn't kill you makes you stroooooonger!!!
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Huxley, the first Director General of UNESCO wrote this as UNESCO was being conceived. It was published by the UNESCO preparatory commission in 1946.UNESCO: Peace In The Minds Of Men by Theodore Besterman
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After passing through the prism, each refraction contains some pure essence of the light, but only an incomplete part. We will always experience some aspect of reality, of the Truth, but only from our perspectives as they are colored by who and where we are. Others will know a different color and none will see the whole, complete light. These are my musings from my particular refraction.


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GENEVA, N.Y. – All great stories must come to an end and on a frigid Saturday afternoon the hottest story in college football, the past three weeks, saw the Gallaudet University football team conclude its magical season with a 34-7 loss to No. 7 Hobart College in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Division III championship.
Gallaudet wraps up a historic season with a 9-2 record, its first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament, its first Eastern Collegiate Football Conference title and national media exposure usually reserved for larger NCAA Division I programs. The Bison tie the school record with nine wins in a season and set a program record with 11 games played in a season and an 11-game win streak set earlier this season.
Hobart senior running back Steven Webb ran for a team high 161 yards and three touchdowns, to set the Statesmen single-season rushing touchdown record (20). Webb put the game away with a 58-yard scamper on the first play of the third quarter as Hobart (10-0) increased its lead to 34-0 at Boswell Field. Webb scored the game's first touchdown at 6:28 in the first quarter and added his second midway through the second quarter.
"Hats off to Hobart College, they are a very good football team. We showed up and gave them our best effort and we fell a little bit short," said Gallaudet coach Chuck Goldstein. "The important part is our players never quit. This is a learning experience for me and for the program."
The Bison hung tough in the first half but a key turnover changed the momentum of the game. Gallaudet marched into Hobart's terriortory to the 43-yard line down one score just two minutes into the second quarter. Sophomore quarterback Quentin Williams (Chesapeake, Va.) dropped back and Hobart defensive end Tyre Coleman jarred the ball loose near midfield. Hobart linebacker Devin Worthington scooped up the fumble and rumbled 48 yards into the end zone as the Statesmen led 13-0 at the 12:49 mark.
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One R 1200 GS. One Mission – The best GS of all times.
The BMW R 1200 GS – the icon of all travel enduros. For 32 years "the GS" has been defining its segment and has proved to be the trusty companion on any motorcycle adventure. BMW Motorrad is now embarking on a new chapter of its success story and is yet again perfecting the icon R 1200 GS.
One R 1200 GS. One Feeling – Power in every situation.
Powerful, refined, and high revving. The R 1200 GS is powered by a new two cylinder opposed twin engine design delivering 125 hp (92 kW). Based on a new concept of combined air and liquid cooling and vertical flows through the cylinders, the engine operates efficiently, reliably, and with high torques at all times. Further improvements like the new wet clutch with antihopping feature, the electromotive throttle actuator E-Gas, and the optional "riding modes" make the opposed twin engine the perfect drive solution at the heart of the new R 1200 GS.
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The new R 1200 GS is ready for any terrain, thanks to the greater rigidity of its main frame and its enhanced Paralever and Telelever for even greater enduro steering accuracy. The optional Dynamic ESA configures the suspension automatically to the terrain and load state. The GS provides even more functions with the optional "riding modes", a set of four different configurations that can be retrieved at the push of a button.
One R 1200 GS. One Impression – Strong individuality.
At first glance, the "new one" too is a genuine GS: robust, dynamic, and full of character. Revised surfaces and a perfect finish underscore its high quality character. The new cooling concept was integrated seamlessly into the distinctive design, and the visual emphasis moved to the front. The new R 1200 GS now gives the impression of more balance and power. Thanks to its extensive range of options, the R 1200 GS is absolutely unique. With an innovative, unique LED headlamp, cross spoke wheels, and the three extensive equipment variants, everyone can convert this enduro into "their" GS.
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Fulfilling new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's campaign promise, Australia ordered its troops to halt all combat operations in Iraq Sunday. Roughly 550 soldiers will be brought home over the next several weeks, although some will stay to guard diplomats, and surveillance aircraft and one warship will remain to keep watch over offshore oil rigs. Australia was one of the first US allies to commit forces to Iraq, but Rudd claims that deployment has made his country more of a target for terrorism.
The Palestinian Authority will lodge a "major protest" over Israel's announced plan to build 884 new housing units in disputed sectors of eastern Jerusalem, an aide to President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday. Abbas and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert are to hold another in their series of meetings Monday. The plan, announced in conjunction with annual "Jerusalem Day" celebrations, is to build only in areas Israel intends to keep in a final peace accord, the Housing Ministry said.
Despite being blasted with water cannon, an estimated 40,000 South Koreans extended an overnight protest into Sunday morning because of the government's decision to resume imports of beef produced in the US. At least 228 people were arrested (one of them above) and dozens of others were hurt. Koreans have protested over the issue almost every day for the past month, but this was the biggest so far. Opponents say the government has ignored their concerns that the beef may be tainted with so-called mad cow disease.
Shootouts with police and accusations of fraud threatened to wreck Sunday's critical parliamentary election in ethnic-Albanian areas of Macedonia just as the small Balkan nation sought to prove itself a worthy candidate for membership in the European Union (EU) and NATO. At least one death was reported, and 17 polling places were closed due to irregularities and voter intimidation. The violence was blamed on rival parties vying for the vote of the Albanian minority. In April, Greece blocked Macedonia's path to EU membership because the former shares its name with a Greek province.
Three hundred more Russian troops were sent to the breakaway region of Abkhazia over the weekend, deepening tensions with Georgia's government. The latter denounced the move as "yet another aggressive step ... against the territorial integrity of Georgia." But the Russian Defense Ministry said the troops are unarmed railway security personnel who will help to restore freight service to Sochi on the Black Sea, site of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
Voters in two more of Bolivia's eastern states, Beni and Pando, appeared likely to say "yes" Sunday to referenda on auton-omy, following the lead of wealthy Santa Cruz, where such an initiative passed overwhelmingly last month. Tarija, a state with plentiful natural gas reserves, is scheduled to hold an autonomy vote June 22. Above, "vote yes" slogans bracket a resident in Trinidad, Beni's capital.
Disgruntled soldiers in Guinea released the Army's second-in-command three days after taking him hostage, and loyalist troops guarding the presidential palace and other government buildings returned to their barracks, apparently signaling that last week's mutiny was over. The two sides never engaged in fighting, but bullets fired into the air by mutineers wounded at least 28 people.
A new landing strip for commercial jets will be built in Honduras, the government announced, after Friday's crash of a flight from Los Angeles killed five people and injured others. Two of the dead were in a car hit by the plane when it skidded off a runway and broke into three sections. Toncontin Airport in the capital, Tegucigalpa, is regarded as one of the world's most dangerous because of its nearby hills, short runways, and primitive navigational equipment.


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This full day, 6 hour tour of Halifax, will bring riders into some of Haligonians most loved public spaces opening the doors into a rich cultural experience of our city's past, present and future. During this tour, guests can count on experiencing numerous panoramic views and personally lead tours into our most visited historical sites and community hubs. This tour is designed for people who want to experience an intimate view of Halifax and our most popular destinations in one great experience.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2012) – As the race for the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title continues to take its usual twist and turns, the ETSU men's basketball team will look to maintain its current four-game winning streak and build even more momentum as the Buccaneers take on North Florida Monday evening inside the UNF Arena.
Tip is set for 7 p.m.
The Bucs, who have moved to 9-7 overall, 4-2 in A-Sun play, are currently tied for second place in the league standings and just one game back of first-place Belmont. ETSU will also be attempting to avenge its one and only loss ever to UNF, which came in the semifinals of last season's A-Sun Tournament.
For more on Monday's game, click on the game notes link to the right, or read the game notes below. For more on ETSU men's basketball throughout the 2011-12 season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's hoops link.
We are "ETSU"
The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to ask both the print and broadcast media to honor our request to be called "ETSU" ... East Tennessee State in first reference is acceptable, but subsequent references should be ETSU ... On TV graphics please use ETSU ... Our nickname is the Buccaneers, but Bucs is also acceptable.
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While posting its highest RPI since the 2003-04 season, head coach Murry Bartow led the ETSU men's basketball team to another successful season in 2010-11, a campaign that included 24 wins and ultimately ended with a run to the semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament … Led by seniors such as Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) and all-conference performer Micah Williams (Manchester), the Bucs enjoyed impressive road wins at Atlantic 10 Conference member Dayton and Southeastern Conference foe Mississippi State, while also finishing second in the A-Sun Conference standings … Along with Smith and Williams, fellow senior Justin Tubbs (Trussville, Ala.) continued to impress fans with his high-flying dunks, which twice landed him as the No. 1 play of the day on ESPN's SportsCenter and earned him a spot in the national slam dunk championships … Unfortunately for the Bucs, Smith, Williams and Tubbs have departed, leaving the team with the unenviable task of having to replace over 42 points of offensive production from a year ago – equal to 60 percent of the team's scoring in 2010-11 … The Bucs will begin looking for those offensive numbers from returning starters such as senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) and senior forward Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.), while senior forward Tommy Hubbard (Boston) – a 2010 A-Sun all-conference and all-tournament performer – will return to the floor after taking a medical redshirt season a year ago.
The series versus North Florida
ETSU and North Florida have met 12 times, with ETSU leading the all-time series 11-1 ... UNF picked up their first and only win over ETSU in the semifinals of last season's A-Sun Tournament, dropping the Bucs 59-55.
Last time out against North Florida
MACON, Ga. (March 4, 2011) - The ETSU men's basketball team had never lost to North Florida. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, that is no longer the case. ... Despite struggling offensively throughout the contest and trailing by as many as nine points in the second half, junior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) still had a potential game-tying attempt miss the mark with 20 seconds left and the Bucs fell to North Florida 59-55 in the semifinals of the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Championships at Mercer's University Center. ... Senior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) did all he could to break the Bucs out of their offensive funk, scoring a game-high 20 points. However, it was not enough to overcome a 35.2 percent shooting percentage and hitting on just 12.5 percent from 3-point range. ... Meanwhile, North Florida had four players in double figures, with both Parker Smith and David Jeune leading the way with 13 points apiece. ... As in their quarterfinal game against Campbell, the Bucs struggled to find their offensive rhythm in the first half and the Ospreys took advantage. With the game tied at 19-19, UNF manufactured a 10-1 run to take its largest lead of the game at 29-20 and seemed to be pulling away. However, ETSU responded with its own 7-2 in the final two minutes to make it 31-27 at the break. ... After the intermission, ETSU scored first to get within two, but once again the Bucs' offense could not muster any efficiency and UNF pulled back ahead by nine at 48-39 with 9:42 left in the game. A 3-pointer by Tubbs finally seemed to ignite the Bucs' spirits with just under nine minutes left, as ETSU went on a 9-2 run and made it 50-48 with 3:12 remaining in the contest. ... UNF ultimately led by five at 55-50 with 2:02 left, but ETSU managed to cut the lead to one at 56-55 with 32 seconds on the clock. After Juene hit one of two free throws, Sollazzo raced to the other end of the floor and put up a shot from in front of the rim, but with 14 seconds on the clock it rimmed out. ... Juene then iced the game with a pair of free throws.
Last time out
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2012) – Using a first half scoring surge, the ETSU men's basketball team built a 19-point halftime lead and went on to take a 72-58 win over Jacksonville in Atlantic Sun Conference men's basketball play at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. ... With the win, the Buccaneers improved to 9-7 overall, 4-2 in A-Sun play. Meanwhile, the Dolphins dropped to 2-15, 0-6. ... The Bucs got a game-high 18 points from senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa), while fellow senior guard Tommy Hubbard (Boston) provided a 16-point, nine-rebound effort. Along with that duo, senior forward Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.) had 13 points, and junior guard Sheldon Cooley (Tampa) netted 11. ... In the first half, ETSU led just 15-14 with 12 minutes left before the break, but closed out the first 20 minutes on a 23-5 run to take a 38-19 lead into the locker room. ... The Bucs shot a blistering 55.2 percent from the floor in the first half, while holding the Dolphins to just 36.4 percent shooting and forcing 10 turnovers by JU. ETSU got a team-high 12 points from Hubbard in the first half, as the Bucs held a 26-12 advantage on points in the paint and a 12-2 edge on points off turnovers. ... In the second half, ETSU led by as many as 21 points at 60-39 with 8:38 left. However, Jacksonville managed to cut into that deficit and made it an 11-point game at 63-52 with 4:04 remaining. ... ETSU answered at that point with a 6-0 run to make it 69-52 and ended any JU chance for a rally.
Sollazzo stepping up his offensive game
Senior point guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) has found a strong offensive rhythm in recent games ... In his last 12 games, Sollazzo has scored in double figures 11 times ... Over that time frame, he has averaged 18.3 points, 4.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds, and is shooting 49 percent from the floor. ... Sollazzo currently ranks first on the team in points (16.0 ppg) and assists (5.1 apg), and is third in rebounds (5.3 rpg).
Bucs, Cooley among nation's best in steals
Key to the Bucs' wins this year has been the ability to swipe the ball from opponents ... Through games of Jan. 8, ETSU ranked second in the country in steals per game, averaging 10.3 steals a contest ... Meanwhile, junior Sheldon Cooley (Tampa) has been on a torrid pace this season and a big reason for the Bucs' success in the steals category, averaging 2.3 steals per game ... Through games as of Jan. 8, he ranked 20th nationally in steals per game. ... As a team, the Bucs have four players who rank in the Top 10 among Atlantic Sun Conference players in steals per game, they are: Cooley (2.3), Tommy Hubbard (T3rd, 1.7), Adam Sollazzo (T3rd, 1.7), Isiah Brown (8th, 1.5)
Getting to the free throw line a key for the Bucs
In recent years, the Bucs have focused on playing stingy defense, but also driving to the basket on offense and trying to get "tough" points thanks to fouls ... One way for the ETSU coaching staff to determine how successful the Bucs have been is charting free throw attempts and makes ... Well if this statistic is a true indicator, then the Bucs did just as the coaches would like ... Last season, ETSU set a school record for free throw attempts, putting up a total of 856 free tosses ... The Bucs also made their share of those attempts, ranking second on the all-time list with 580 makes ... The 2010-11 edition of the Bucs came up just nine makes short of the all-time record, held by the 1991-92 Bucs at 589. ... This season, after starting out the year shooting poorly from the foul line, the Bucs are have improved those numbers and are now shooting 65 percent from the charity stripe.
Poderis reaches career mark for rebounds
In recent weeks, junior forward Lukas Poderis (Port Richey, Fla.) has become a truly valuable part of the Buccaneers attack ... In the win over Mercer, Poderis picked up a career high 10 rebounds, and that effort came two days after he matched his career high for points with 14 against USC Upstate ... In the win over Kennesaw State in the Bucs' last game, he posted another nine-rebound effort ... For the year, Poderis is averaging 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.
Block party for Brown
With a block in last season's finale against Iona, senior forward Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.) set a new school record for blocks in a single season, swatting away a total of 71 shots on the year ... For his career, he now stands fourth on the all-time list at 165, but is just 17 blocks behind the program's all-time leader Zakee Wadood ... In addition to those marks, Brown's six-block performance against Belmont last year also matched the program's single-game record ... At the time, Brown joined six other ETSU players who have had six-block games, including former standouts Brad Nuckles, Eryk Thomas, Jerald Fields, Zakee Wadood, Greg Dennis and Greg Hamlin.
Bucs showing "flex"-ability with offense
In ETSU's game against Appalachian State back on Dec. 10, the Bucs debuted a new offensive wrinkle, utilizing one of basketball's most traditional offenses ... The "flex" is an offense that utilizes multiple screens and a great deal of slashing throughout the paint ... The results were good for the Bucs, who enjoyed several layups and dunks against the Mountaineers, as they won 65-48 to snap a four-game losing streak.
On their way to 1,000 points
As they begin their seniors seasons, ETSU's trio of Isiah Brown, Adam Sollazzo and Tommy Hubbard are all eying the 1,000 point mark for their careers. After the season opener at Virginia Tech, here is where each stands:
Isiah Brown........................................................................ 956 points
Tommy Hubbard ........................................................... 728 points
Adam Sollazzo ................................................................ 808 points
To reach 1,000, the three would have to average the following during the regular season:
Isiah Brown..................................................... 7.0 points per game
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The ETSU men's basketball team has enjoyed its share of postseason success and ranks as one of the nation's most prestigious basketball programs ... The Buccaneers have earned berths to the NCAA Tournament nine times (1969, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010) and NIT twice (1983, 2007) ... In 2011, the Bucs made their first ever appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, winning twice and advancing to the semifinals of that event ... It was the program's 12th postseason tournament appearance all-time.
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Since the beginning of the modern era for NCAA Division I-A basketball – marked by the expansion of the NCAA Tournament field to 64 teams in 1984-85 – the ETSU men's basketball program ranks in the Top 30 percent of the 300 programs that were eligible for the postseason at that time, this according to ESPN.com's "Prestige" ranking released back in 2008 ... Since that time, the Bucs have only added to their list of prestigious honors … The Buccaneers -- who have enjoyed nine NCAA Tournament trips, one NIT and one CIT berth, 14 20-win seasons, and a slew of conference regular season and tournament championships since 1984-85 -- ranked tied for 82nd out of 300 teams, meaning they were in the Top 27 percent of schools making the list. ETSU was ranked ahead of every current Atlantic Sun Conference team, as well as former Southern Conference rivals Appalachian State, Western Carolina, Georgia Southern and UNC Greensboro. In addition, the Bucs ranked ahead of SEC schools such as Tennessee, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia, Mississippi and Auburn, as well as programs such as Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, DePaul, Bradley, Clemson, California and Florida State.


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While 51% revealed that they are expected to think creatively whilst at work, just over a third (35%) of those surveyed feel they are living up to their creative potential.
According to Adobe's survey, UK staff are meeting a number of challenges to being creative. Almost half of those surveyed (46%) say that they don't have enough time to be creative. Some are encouraged not to take risks, with 69% saying that risk aversion stifles their creativity. Another factor is lack of money – 42% say that they cannot afford to be creative.
Other factors negatively affecting creativity in the UK are self-doubt, with 31% feeling they lack the confidence to be truly creative. The education system is blamed by 61% of respondents who feel that creativity is 'stifled' by the current education system. Despite this, 66% of the people surveyed feel that the younger generation are more creative than those over 35.
However, there is some positive news, 53% said that technology inspires them to create and gives them the tools they need to express their ideas.
A total of 1,000 adults, 18 years or older were questioned online.
Adobe will be running Creative Week in the UK from the 9 - 13 July. The company says it will be a celebration of creativity in the UK and will consist of a mix of lively debates amongst key influencers, creative challenges set using industry-standard tools, exclusive demonstrations and inspirational case studies – all broadcast live online and free to access through Facebook and YouTube.
Each day will be centred around a different creative theme, involving luminaries, influencers and Adobe evangelists discussing, demonstrating and debating the idea of creativity. Themes for each day include:
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Each year, winners are announced during a luncheon generously sponsored by Bank of America. The luncheon is an opportunity to recognize and honor the bright, dedicated and selfless individuals who take the time and strive to make the world a better place to live.
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The Yellow Card of Makati: Your Passport to Longevity
I haven't seen any such card, more than the value of your credit card, except the Yellow Card of Makati. This is the most famous card, I guess, among the local government units in the country. It is no privy in the field because once you are a resident of Makati, one can hardly ask you if you have already the so-called Yellow Card.
How come this card became so famous? What really is Yellow Card?
The Makati Health Plus (MHP), better known as Yellow Card, entitles beneficiaries to free outpatient consultations and subsidized in-patient care in the fields of surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, pediatrics, medicine, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and orthopedics at the city-run Ospital ng Makati (Osmak) in Bgy. Pembo.
Emergency cases are handled by the OsMak and its free-standing emergency care unit, the Acute Care Center (ACC) in Bgy. Bel-Air.
Makati residents are really privileged people here in the Philippines. They have been providing the needed care and attention by their beloved mayor Jejomar C. Binay. Mayor Jojo has been instituting health programs that are of dire needs of his constituents.
Program beneficiaries are also entitled to free check-ups or consultations at the city's 27 fully-equipped barangay health centers, where medical services ranging from maternal and child care to elderly care, are available.
Medical services are not just available at the OsMak. Barangay health centers are capable of attending such services to the people. In the barangay level alone, the city government can immediately respond to medical needs, the basic mandate that a local government or a local public official should deliver.
The MHP program covers bona fide residents of Makati, including senior citizens, domestic helpers of legitimate residents, city government workers and employees of selected Makati-based government agencies, such as public school teachers, police and fire personnel.
MHP members are classified into four categories based on their monthly income. Members with a monthly income of P6,000 and below are categorized as MHP-I, identified through a yellow strip on the right-hand side of the card.
MHP-II cards, with a blue strip, are issued to those earning P6,001 to P12,000 monthly. The green-coded MHP-III cards are issued to those with a monthly income of P12,001 to P20,000, while the red-coded MHP-IV cards are for those earning P21,000 and above.
In case of hospitalization (in-patient care), an MHP-I beneficiary pays nothing if the total hospital bill is only P5,000 or lower. For bills of P5,001 and higher, only P200 is required as token payment. Meanwhile, the corresponding discounts on the total hospital bill granted to the other categories are as follows: MHP-II, 90 per cent; MHP-III, 85 per cent; MHP-IV, 75 per cent.
The Yellow Card program of Makati was selected as a "best practice" by the Dubai International Award for Best Practices in 2002 for its "outstanding contribution towards improving the living environment."
That's it! Yellow Card answers to your medical needs. More than this, yellow card is your passport to a longer life, more than any other cards can provide.
Kudos to Mayor Binay and the City of Makati. Mayor Binay really provides! Mayor Binay truly delivers! He has proven to all and sundry that the health sector is among his priorities.


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One player's adventures in the World of Warcraft. Hunters, Paladins, Raiding, Mythic Plus.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Druid Cataclysm Changes
The Druid took over my 3rd Alt position after I shelved the Warrior, but I'll talk more about that when I look at the Warrior changes. My Druid is primarily Boomkin/Resto, but I'm working on his Feral set as well. I have him Boomkin because I can do reasonable DPS even in mostly Resto gear.
Let's look at what Druid's get.
Thrash (Level 81): Thrash deals damage and causes all targets within 10 yards to bleed every 2 seconds for 6 seconds. The intent here is to give bears another button to hit while tanking. Talents will affect the bleed, such as causing Swipe to deal more damage to bleeding targets. 5-second cooldown. 25 Rage.
This looks to be a decent addition to the Bear threat rotation which, from my limited experience with Bear tanking back in my 60s, has about the same about of tools as the tBC Paladin.
Stampeding Roar (Level 83): The druid roars, increasing the movement of all allies within 10 yards by 40% for 8 seconds. Stampeding Roar can be used in cat or bear form, but bears might have a talent to drop the cooldown. The goal of this ability is to give both bears and cats a little more situational group utility. 3-minute cooldown. No cost.
This will help Druids help their party move out of the fire, like now! It will also be helpful for flag running in Warsong which Druids are already very good at. It will be interesting to see what the more creative members of the Druid community come up with as uses for this spell.
Wild Mushroom (Level 85): Grows a magical mushroom at the target location. After 4 seconds the mushroom becomes invisible. Enemies who cross the mushroom detonate it, causing it to deal area-of-effect damage, though its damage component will remain very effective against single targets. The druid can also choose to detonate the mushroom ahead of time. This is primarily a tool for the Balance druid, and there will be talents that play off of it. No cooldown. 40-yard range. Instant cast.
If this isn't enough to keep Lakini in feathers, I don't know what will be. This sounds like a great and fun spell. With no cooldown and instant cast, I could see a Moonkin creating a veritable minefield for mobs or opposing players. Imagine lining the tunnel in WSG with these babies, or covering a Flag Point in Arathi Basin.
All heal-over-time spells (HoTs) will benefit from crit and haste innately in Cataclysm. Hasted HoTs do not reduce their duration, but instead add additional HoT ticks. Haste will also benefit Energy generation while in cat form.
This will be great for Resto Druid who already heavily Haste stack. The HoT ticking faster, but the same amount of ticks works great in a world where Mana is not a major concern, but in Cataclysm, conserving Mana will be very important. Haste could have actually been a detriment had this change not been made.
A druid should be able to tank-heal with stacks of Lifebloom, spot-heal a group with Nourish and Regrowth, and top off lightly wounded targets with Rejuvenation.
I think all any healer wants is to be able to excel in either major healing role, Tank healing or Raid healing. It will be interesting to see how well the Developers can accomplish their design goal.
If a Feral cat is going to fill a very similar niche to that of a rogue, warrior or Enhancement shaman, it needs a few more tools -- primarily a reliable interrupt.
I wonder why Retribution Paladin was left off that list of Melee DPS. They could use a reliable interrupt as well, but that aside this is great news for Cats.
We will be buffing the damage of Mangle (cat) significantly so that when cat druids cannot Shred, they are not at such a damage-dealing loss.
This is great change. One of the most frustrating things for Cat Druids is how reliant they are getting proper position on mobs to do good DPS. There are simply going to be times the Tank has to position the mob in a way that it is hard for the Cat to get to the back. The danger is they go too far in the direction of Mangle and Cats don't even bother with Shred anymore.
Druids will lose Abolish Poison with the dispel mechanics change, but Restoration druids will gain Dispel Magic (on friendly targets) as a talent. All druids can still remove poisons with Cure Poison and remove curses with Remove Curse.
This is just another consequence of the overall Dispel mechanics changes.
Tree of Life is changing from a passive talent to a cooldown-based talent, similar to Metamorphosis.
I think of all the Druid changes announced this one has gotten the most attention. Some people love the idea of being a Tree, it's part of being a Resto Druid. I'm the kind of guy who tries to look for the bright side to a change. It's highly unlikely the Developers will change their mind on this, so we look to make the best of it. Druids will have more freedom to cast utility spells. More and more spells were being added to the 'you can now cast ____ in Tree form'. Now you don't have to worry about it. But I think the best consequence of this change is that Restos will get to see their hard earned Tier gear more than any other Druid.
We plan on giving Feral cats and bears a Kick/Pummel equivalent -- an interrupt that is off the global cooldown and does no damage. We feel like they need this utility to be able to fill the melee role in a dungeon or raid group, and to give them more PvP utility.
Paladins? Hello? Prot and Ret could both use and off the global cooldown interrupt. If this goes through Paladin Tanks will be the ONLY tank without a reliable interrupt. That's not a good idea.
Eclipse: We are moving Eclipse from a talent into a core mechanic of the class and making it less random. Balance druids will have a new UI element that shows a sun and a moon. Whenever they cast an Arcane spell, it will move the UI closer to the sun, and buff their Nature damage. Whenever they cast a Nature spell, it will move the UI closer to the moon, and buff their Arcane damage. The gameplay intention is to alternate Arcane and Nature spells (largely Starfire and Wrath) to maintain the balance.
Eclipse is the most frustrating part of being a Moonkin. This idea of an Eclipse bar is very intriguing. If I understand it right, the idea is to keep the bar in the middle, to maintain Balance between the Moon (Arcane) and the Sun (Nature). It seem much more controlled than the current mechanic.
The Druid changes look pretty exciting, but I'm boggled by some of the ideas they are giving to Druids that didn't make it into the Paladin preview, despite Paladins filling a similar role and having similar deficiencies.
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From a blue post:
Q. What information/ideas can you share on PvP utility in the Retribution tree? Mandatory gap closer/interrupt question. Not having a cleanse will hurt. :\
A. Retribution paladins will be getting an interrupt.
Vague, but hopefully it will lead the dev's to see how badly we could use one for both prot and ret in all areas of content.
Wankster of Magtheridon
- April 20, 2010 at 1:05 AM
from the blizz developer Chat on Twitter 4/16
Q. What information/ideas can you share on PvP utility in the Retribution tree? Mandatory gap closer/interrupt question. Not having a cleanse will hurt. :\
A. Retribution paladins will be getting an interrupt. :)
Yay! interrupt :D
The 40% speedbuff for the whole group would ease the transitiontime for meleeclasses if the have to burn an add or so (like the ooze from putricide)
- April 20, 2010 at 2:12 AM
- Taxiderm said...
From the Dev chat on twitter:
Q: What information/ideas can you share on PvP utility in the Retribution tree? Mandatory gap closer/interrupt question. Not having a cleanse will hurt. :\
A: Retribution paladins will be getting an interrupt. :)
- April 20, 2010 at 9:53 AM


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I just had to review this short iBallet because it is wonderful! It clocks in at just under 15 min. and it is a perfect post-cardio workout. You begin lying on your back and do:
Dynamic Hamstring Stretch - one leg flat on the ground or bent at knee with sole of foot on the floor (your choice) and the other leg straight and pointed up toward the ceiling - alternate bending and straightening the knee.
Dynamic Foot/Calf Stretch - in the same position with one leg straight and pointing toward the ceiling, flex and point your foot.(Totally awesome - builds calf strength and enhances calf/foot movement and flexibility.)
Active Hamstring Stretch - keeping one leg straight and pointed up, pull toward your body with hands on back of thigh - use hands to push leg toward your body while you use your leg to push against the hand.
Static Hamstring Stretch - relax with leg still pointing straight and up and pull leg toward your body and hold.
You then do another active hamstring stretch followed by another static hamstring stretch and then swith and do other leg.
Single Pigeon - Grace gives you the option of remaining on your back and doing a reclining pigeon or coming up to do a standard single pigeon. Once on each leg.
Wide Angle Stretch - seated, legs wide apart in a "v" position, stretch forward, stretch to the right, stretch to the left, then stretch forward again. Grace says inner thighs are often neglected and since they support the knee, it is important to keep them stretched and flexible.
Lying Spinal Twist - Once to the right, once to the left. My only complaint is Grace only holds these for a few seconds, and it's my favorite part!
Relaxation - Savasans for 40 seconds or so.
Like I said, great post cardio. I bike for cardio, so I appreciate the lower body emphasis. I also have PF, so the foot/calf stretching and strengthening is so nice for me. Grace says are feet are encased in shoes so much of the time that we don't always keep them active enough so they get weak and stiff. The short calf/foot section is great for activating and energizing those areas.
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Finished foot circumference: 6 ¾ (8, 9, 10 ¼)" / 17.5 (20.5, 23, 26) cm
Yarn: 2 skeins Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd/197 m per 2 oz/57 g) in Pond Blue. Note on yarn quantity: You may want to purchase but leave unwound a third skein if you are making the largest size. If making the smallest size, you may want to leave the second skein unwound as you may be able to get by with a single skein if the foot length is relatively small.
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We recommend that you wear warm woollen underclothes, warm outer trousers and a thick woollen sweater under your snowmobile suit. We also recommend that our guests pack extra clothes in their rucksacks, for example an extra sweater, cap and mittens. Do you use glases? We reccomend using lences while driving snomobile.
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We recommend that you wear warm woolen underclothes, warm outer trousers and a thick woolen sweater as an inner layer under the snowmobile suite. Children under age of 8 years cannot participate. Drivers licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and has to be brought along. Driving under intoxication of alcohol is forbidden according to norwegian legislation.


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^4&H_-i!ri^^ if! ,t. fa Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community for Over 60 Years 'NICLE °ous..o. 43211 EX0H •-, VOL.63 NO. 12 MARCH 21,1985-ADAR 28 . DevoTcd to American and Jewish Ideals I ■ ,W », ,' V". -> ^ ■3™ ' «N<k]/w i Lennie Schottenstein (center) presented a Ben Shahn tapestry to the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Center in honor of Melvin Schottenstein (left). Michael Talis ._(right), president of the Center, accepted the gift. en Shahn Tapesfty Prtstnfed To Ls§ Yctsstncrff Jtwish Canter The Ben Shahn tapestry, Candelabrum, was recently presented to the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Center by Lennie Schottenstein and her children in honor of Melvin Schottenstein. This work is the first major acquisition by an acknowledged Jewish artist for the new building. Michael Talis, president of the Center, accepted the gift on behalf of the agency, and indicated that it is a perfect beginning to the goal of ex- ' posing the community to a variety of significant Jewish "experiences. -According to Steven Rosen, curator of the Columbus Museum of Art, "Ben Shahn was one of America's premier artists whose style is easily recognized whether it i be painting, printmaking or, as in the case of Candelabrum, with tapestry and textile design. His work is truly unique and his craftsmanship outstanding. As an. artist and contributor to American art, he is virtually without peer, and as a social commentator for popular and unpopular causes, is well known to generations of Jews and Gentiles who, through Shahn, could-sympathize with the plight of his subjects. Candelabrum is an exquisite tapestry that promotes and enhances the feelings we all have for celebrations of every kind." The tapestry will hang permanently in the Center lobby. NEW YORK (JTA) - A mood best described as cautious optimism prevailed here last week among officials involved with Soviet Jewish affairs as they speculated on the effect the new Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, will have on Soviet policy toward its Jewish community. Gorbachev was named to succeed President Konstan- tin Chernenko who died March 9 from heart failure following deterioration of his lungs and liver at the age 73! He held power, succeeding Yuri Andropov, for just 13 months, most pf that time in ill health. The 54-year-old Gorbachev, representing a younger generation in Soviet leadership ranks, was elected General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party, the country's ftiost powerful political-position at a session of the Central Committee. Clearly the analysts suggested in interviews with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that it remained too early to determine the trend of the new government toward dealing with Soviet Jewish citizens, particularly on issues regarding cultural Dr. David Hartman To Be Speaker At Federation's Joint Board Institute II. It "We are offering the leadership of the Columbus Jewish community's agencies and synagogues a unique opportunity to hear and exchange ideas witfrone of the foremost Jewish scholars,'Dr. David Hart- man," said Jack L. Wallick, Columbus Jewish Federation president. Wallick was referring to the Federation sponsored joint Board Institute which will be held at the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Center on April 1,7:30-9 p.m. "Hartman has grappled with the issues of historical and theoretical Judaism by. confronting them In relation to Israel and modern Jewish life," said Wallick, "and he challenges and stirs his listeners as he guides them through his philosophical framework," Dr. Hartman is the founder and director of the Shalom Hartman Institute for Judaic Studies in Jerusalem. The institute offers' an advanced program of study and research in the field of Jewish thought and provides service programs Dr. David Hartman for educators and community leaders. Born in New .York City, Dr. Hartman is a graduate of Yeshiva University Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1953. He received a Ph.D. in philosophy from McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Hartman taught general and Jewish philosophy at .Yeshiva University and McGill and is presently on the faculty of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He is an author of numerous texts on contemporary and classical Jewish thought. The Federation is sponsoring the Joint Board Institute under the chairmanship of Miriam Yenkin, who heads the Federation's Human Resources Development Program. For further information, call the Federation, 236-7686, ext. 24. Holocaust Victims To Get Posthumous Israeli Citizenship NEW YORK (JTA)-The six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust during World War Two will be granted Israeli citizenship posthumously in a special ceremony during the World Assembly to Commemorate 40 Years Since the Defeat of Nazi Germany and its Satellites, which will be held in Israel May 5-9. and religious freedoms and emigration. Gorbachev Seeks Detente At the same time, these same analysts suggested that Gorbachev's past overtures to the West, including visits to Britain and Canada, and his call for economic reforms and a return to the policy of detente, may result in an easing of the plight of Soviet Jews. Soviet Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union descended to its lowest levels in 1984, with only 896,Jews allowed to leave the USSR. This is a drastic reduction from the more than 50,000 who were permitted to emigrate in 1979 while Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev was in power. Along with the decrease in emigration, Soviet Jews suffered under the Presidents Chernenko and Andropov a serious increase in harassment and persecution. There appears to have been a stepped up effort to suppress Jewish cultural and religious teachings in the Soviet Union, with sweeping arrests being made in recent months of *Vl, ■-. x* c .'. Ji v 4' ■V?' I'i ". 'I " -U .'r "*■*. ^.4.'- ' Jewish Family Service will sponsor a showing of the ' '45 year-old Yiddish film, The Light Ahead, on March 31 at 6:45 p.m. at the Drexel Theatre. Pictured above are the stars of that film, who a Village Voice critic called "... perhaps the most beautiful couple in the history of Yiddish cinema ..." Jewish Family Service To Sponsor Restored Yiddish Film On March 31 J A 45 year-old restored Yiddish film will be sponsored by Jewish Family Service as part of its > 75th Anniversary celebration. The film, The Light Ahead, will be shown at the Drexel Theatre on Sun-^ day, March 31, at 6:45 p.m. The community will be able to observe the complicated problems of shtetl life as portrayed in the film and how they were solved as compared to the systematized approach practiced by agencies such as Jewish Family Service; today. ,The filrn was created from two short-stories, written by Mendele Mocher Sforim, also known as S.Y. Abramo- vich. The male lead is played by Hollywood and Broadway star, David' Opatashu. His role is that of an orphaned, lame boy who falls in love with a blind girl. In 1939, the Afew York Times critic predicted that "Yiddish film producers will (look to the Light Ahead for inspiration when new productions are under consideration." In 1982, when the film was restored and shown to standing-room-only crowds, the Village Voice critic stated . .that the two stars,,",.. are perhaps the most beautiful > couple in the history of Yiddish cinema, and their , ... (CONTINUED ON PAGE 11) unofficial teachers of Hebrew. Gorbachev's Attitude Little Known According to William Korey, director of international policy research for B'nai B'rith International, little is known in the public domain of Gorbachev's attitude with regard to Soviet Jewish emigration and religious and cultural freedom. "There is no record <st this kind on Gorbachev," Korey said. However, it was widely .reported that Margaret Thatcher, the British Prime Minister, raised with Gorbachev last December the situation of Soviet Jews and Soviet dissidents. Gorbachev, according to reports, told Thatcher he had nothing new to say on the matter.and referred her to Soviet legislation. On the same visit to Britain, Norman St. John- Stevas, a Conservative member of Parliament, questioned him on religious free- dom. Gorbachev was reported to have answered, "You govern your society; you leave us to govern ours." In citing "positive" aspects of Gorbachev's ascent to power, Korey asserted that his talk of a return to detente along with a perception of Gorbachev as a strong and vigorous leader may prove helpful for Soviet Jews. Community is invited To American Gathering Ot Holocaust Survivors The Children of The Holocaust Survivors invites all community members-survivors, children of survivors and those concerned to attend the Inaugural Assembly of the American Gathering of .Jewish Holocaust Survivors which will take place in Philadelphia, Pa., April 21-22. Survivors and their families from all over the nation will gather in Philadelphia for a historic event, commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Liberation and marking the founding, inaugural meeting of. the ^ American Gathering. National and international personalities will join in a program of remembrance and commitment and to plan future activities and projects. For more information, call v Mark Ebner at 231-3646. ,. i
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Dishes need to be appropriately sized for the bird. The food and water dishes need to be easy to remove and clean since this needs to be done on a daily basis. Those made out of stainless steel, crockery, or high-impact plastic are able to withstand the washing and disinfecting necessary to maintain the health of the bird. Water may be given in a dish or in a water bottle such as the type guinea pigs use. Make sure the bird knows how to use the bottle and that it is easy to remove, wash, and refill. Use a bottle brush for cleaning it.
Grooming supplies
Grooming supplies include nail clippers, a sharp pair of scissors, a spray bottle for misting, and a bird bath. An ordinary plant mister and plastic dish for the bird's bath are fine but should not be used for anything else to prevent contamination.
Nest boxes
Nest boxes should be supplied for a place to hide, for the smaller birds. These boxes can be attached toward the top of the cage and should be easy to remove and clean.
Cage covers
Cage covers are used to signal the bird that it is bedtime and he should be quiet. A cover made to fit the cage can be purchased. An old sheet or pillowcase will also work. The cage cover will provide darkness. The cage should also be in a quiet area at bedtime. A cage cover should not be used as punishment or for extended periods of time outside of sleeping hours.
Toys should be plentiful and alternated. They are what will occupy the bird through the largest part of the day while the owners are gone. Small birds like small, lightweight toys and tiny mirrors. Larger birds like to manipulate toys with their beak, tongue, and feet. Birds will chew their toys so choose items made from nontoxic wood or hardened plastic. Check the toys daily for damage. Rotating the toys every several days to a week will help keep the bird interested in the toys. A bored bird is at high risk for behavioral and health problems. Finding toys that are favorites will entail trial and error. Try a wide variety as long as they are safe.
All items should be able to be cleaned in hot soapy water or put through the dishwasher set on the hot water cycle. Disinfecting can be done by mixing one-half cup bleach to one gallon of water. Clean and disinfect items away from the bird, rinse thoroughly, and air-dry before returning the item to the bird. Do not use scented cleaners as they can be harmful to the bird's respiratory membranes.
Each species is going to require research on their specific needs for housing, feeding, and socialization. The above is a good starting point toward providing your bird with the necessities for a good life.


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Quick, Cute, Comfy Blouse
Added Jan 14, 2012
by mwelland
Ontario, Canada
I made this blouse last spring from an old fitted sheet that had worn out. It's really comfy and it's become by favourite, all-purpose casual blouse. I've posted it as a pattern/tutorial (my first attempt!), so make sure to post pictures if you make it! I'd love to see them and get feedback.
This is an easy, loose fitting (but feminine) blouse that anyone can draft using their measurements. It has a deep V neck, cap sleeves, and a tie in the back for shaping. No darts and no sleeves to set in. A great way to use up fabric scraps. The pattern base is very simple, so you can alter or embellish it as creatively as you like. Make it longer and add a belt, use contrasting fabrics, etc.
Material Notes
1 to 1.5 meters of woven materials light to medium weight (cottons, cotton blends, etc.)
Bias tape
Buttons or beads to embellish
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Feb 3, 2012, 03.08 PMby kimhunt
love it! am having issues though – when i click on the 'get it' button, my browser just re-opens this page. Am I missing something? I really want to make this beauty!
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Feb 3, 2012, 04.17 PMby mwelland
When you click the 'get it' button, it should take you to your 'purchase history' once you're in there, then click on 'print at home pattern' and that should download the pdf pattern. I tested it out and it worked for me. Check your purchase history in the 'my account tab' maybe you've already got it and weren't redirected. If not, then contact burdastyle, maybe you have a glitch in your account. Good luck!! (or message me your email and I'll send you the pdf)
Feb 2, 2012, 03.46 PMby zippydoodah
Hello, this is lovely. Thank you so much for putting it on Burda for free. I've just had a baby and none of my clothes fit, so I'm desperately trying to make some from my fabric stash before I go back to work in March. I'm seriously sleep-deprived too, so the clear instructions are fantastic. You're a gem! Thanks again.
Jan 16, 2012, 02.15 PMby BrittStitches
Love it. Thank you
Jan 15, 2012, 03.18 AMby nookie
Gorgeous blouse – slightly 1920\30s feel to it. Thanks for the tutorial
Jan 14, 2012, 10.55 PMby jennyrecorder
Just had a look and your instruction look excellent. I can't wait to try making it with some fabric from my stash! I'm wondering if this basic pattern is what would be termed a "sloper"???
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Jan 14, 2012, 11.13 PMby mwelland
Great! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I think a sloper is usually a more fitted bodice (or skirt) block with darts for shaping. But this pattern serves the same purpose if you want something quicker and more looser fitting. Good luck!
Jan 14, 2012, 05.04 PMby mwelland
Thanks guys!!
Jan 14, 2012, 02.24 PMby LiverpoolFi
Really love this! Necklines that are a bit different are one of the reasons I got into dressmaking!
Jan 14, 2012, 09.39 AMby cymae
the instructions are clear and very informative..:) i like this kind of clothing..
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Ambassador Cam, #44 in a series
One final look this year at the new high school on the Ambassador Hotel site -- still without a name -- as it moves closer to completion. (The school is set to open in fall 2010.)
Here's the updated info on the site, from the LAUSD:
This project is the second phase of improvements for a comprehensive K-12 learning center being constructed at the site of the former Ambassador Hotel in the Mid-Wilshire District of Los Angeles. This project will provide 1,000 new middle school seats, 2,440 new high school seats, construction of a public park, restoration of the Cocoanut Grove and pylon structures, athletic facilities, and two-thirds of the site-wide methane mitigation system. Ultimate improvement of the Cocoanut Grove will include a 500-seat auditorium, and the restored Paul R. Williams Coffee Shop to be used as the staff/teacher lounge. This phase also provides four of the six commissioned art pieces for the site-wide public art program, commemorating the Ambassador Hotel's cultural and social history. The budget for the K-3 facility is included in the total budget for this project.
The school district cut the ribbon on the site's K-5 school back in October. The official press release:
CLALC#1 K-5 opened to more than 800 students on September 9, 2009.
"My father was a champion of those who suffered disadvantages in America. He was actively engaged in helping people help themselves through community action," said Maxwell Kennedy, son of Robert and Ethel Kennedy. "This new K-12 learning center will educate and empower our young people and their parents to fight for economic and social justice. I know of no better way to advance the living legacy of Robert Kennedy."
"The messages Robert F. Kennedy worked to deliver to us decades ago - that we can all be part of a change for a better world, a greater world - are alive with us as we celebrate the opening of not one, but two exciting new pilot schools here at Central Los Angeles Learning Center #1 K-5," Board President García said. "Years of commitment and struggle led by parents and the community come to fruition today as we mark profound change for students that now have two unique small schools dedicated to incorporating new and innovative methods of teaching."
The new elementary school site features two pilot schools (schools within the LAUSD given charter-like autonomy over curriculum): University California Los Angeles (UCLA) Community School (UCS) and New Open World (NOW) Academy. Both schools provide students with an opportunity to continue their education on the same school site once the middle and high school portions of the larger campus are completed.


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Virtual Developer Workshop: Containerized Development with Docker
Environment: VC6 SP4, NT4 SP3, Win 2000
- Introduction of networking programming
- Multithread
- The Chat Room Application ( for the impatient, click here!)
The most popular networking architecture is the client_ server model. The Client and the Server are software Applications: The server provides the services while the Client forwards the request for the user and get the services (response) from the Server.
The most important concept is properly the "Socket". Socket is like some point attached to both Client and Server side. Through the socket on the Server, the Client sends a request to the server and receives responses from the server. Through the socket on the client, the server gets the request from the client and sends the responds to the client.
The Socket plays like an agency. So, what is inside a socket? Socket is a data structure. Obviously, taking the connect oriented network as an example, we need to know at least the IP address and Port* of the remote machine that we want to connect .
(NOTE: We cant say most networking programs use the TCP/IP protocol sets, but many do. When TCP/IP is employed, we must have it in mind that TCP/IP transportation layer use PORT to interact with applications. Actually, many well known applications have default ports:
They are called well_known ports . If you are developing a FTP server/Client, youd better use 21 as your applications port.)
When Socket was developed in Berkerly by Bill Joy or Winsock developed in Microsoft by some other big shots, the details of communication between socket and TCP/IP were hided. Developers use socket to communicate with a remote computer , as a matter of fact, they are using the TCP/IP protocol sets without necessarily knowing them. One can only find some trial from the parameters like "AF_INET", "PF_INET", IP address.
Simple steps of using socket:
- WSAstartup; //that is the initial work to launch a socket programming;
- Socket_Handle = socket(protocol family, socket type,
protocol family : PF_INET; socket type: SOCK_STREAM (connect oriented) SOCK_DATAGRAM (connectless oriented) Protocol: IPPROTO_TCP
NOTE: We have allocated some space for the socket in the memory now, but its still empty.
- Construct a socket address data structure (SocketAddr)
, its members are including the IP address, ports and protocol type.
(For the client application ,for example, try to find out the local machines IP; If your client application is a web browser, the port would be 80, protocol is AF_INET).
- Bind. Use the function bind to combine step 2 and step 3 together, then the socket is no longer empty, it has something meaningful inside.
From here, Server and Client begin to differ in the following procedure: Take an example of connect oriented communication , things go like this:
We can see the on the client side, the "bind" is unnecessary. Once it's connected to a Server, it's socket address information can be thrived from the server.
Multithread is crucial in the networking programming.
For the client, while it's attempting to connect the server, surely you don't wait for the time idle by, but in a single thread application, you'll find it's "dead" in responding your action.( By the way, the TELNET program for Win98/NT is a bad example, which is obviously a single thread application, you can try moving it while it's performing the connection) .
While it's still workable for a single thread client, the Server must be a multithread one. Each secession with the client, each single connection, is a thread. They are all the worker threads attached to the server application. There would be conflict among the clients' connection if they don't have their own thread.
I have to say that there would be some other better technology stuff about the internet programming, actually you can also see an article about the chat room on http://www.codeguru.com/internet/UniTalk2.html with ATL. But I think this intuitive MFC implementation would suit most readers.
But not totally from ground up. I read David J. Kruglinski'sclassical "Inside visual C++" and used the thin_wrapped classes of raw internet API from his book. I'm not sure if it's better than the ones provided by MFC as declared , but it works well.
There are actually two applications: Server and Client. You have to launch the server first, then distribute your client copies to other machines.
NOTE: You have to modify the client's code manually : change the server's IP address string to your own server's address ( in the beginning of "Utility.cpp" of Client project, see the comment there) before compiling it.
If you don't know what your server's IP address is, select server's menu : Connection/Local IP Address .
Several things have to be attended when you are playing the "Chat room":
- The server must be launched first, select the menu "connection/start server", then goes the Client;
- As soon as the Client is launched, it's attempting to connect the server;
- Login with an user name;
- Begin to talk, you can use the RETURN key instead of the "Go!" button, it's more efficient.
This application is far from perfect, for example, you can see it's not robust enough to prevent the simultaneously access of the global variables. I made it as simple as possible to be understood. Only the necessary implementations are preserved. I am improving it on my site from time to time. You are welcome to stop by www.geocities.com/sawyhandyee to see my progress.
Enjoy it!
Code (Just flowchart)
- Connection;
- Server loop: Listening->Get request ->Parse request->Form response->Send back;
- Client loop: Get response->Parse response->Send it to the appropriate controls to interact with the user.
Read the comments in the code for more details.