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Our football match prediction:
Real Madrid will be looking to make amends for a shocking 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg at Volkswagen Arena when the two sides take on each other at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League quarter-finals, return leg. Los Blancos need to overcome a two-goal deficit in front of home fans if they are to make it to the semis of the elite competitions and no doubt Zinedine Zidane's troops are capable of making a comeback. Wolfsburg are not regarded as good travellers and they will have a big fish to fry in the Spanish capital. The good news for the hosts is that important attacker Karim Benzema, who picked up a knock in the Volkswagen Arena clash, has recovered in time to face Wolfsburg and, taking everything into account, we predict that the La Liga giants should hammer Dieter Hecking's troops in Tuesday's football match.
Highlighted Player (Cristiano Ronaldo):
Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the world's best football players. The Portuguese ace was born on 5 February, 1985 in Funchal, Madeira and he played for the likes of Andorinha, Nacional and Sporting during his youth career. CR7 made his Sporting debut in Primeira Liga on 7 October, 2002, scoring two goals in a 3-0 win over Moreirense. Manchester United scouts spotted him and one year later he joined the Old Trafford outfit. Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager in the history of the Premier League and he received the number 7 shirt. He quickly established himself as the team's key player and it has to be noted that he won three consecutive Premier League trophies with the Red Devils (2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009). In 2008 he helped the Old Trafford outfit beat Chelsea in the Champions League final, scoring for Alex Ferguson's troops in the regular time. Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009 and he helped the Spanish giants with two Champions League trophies. In 2016 he won the European Championship trophy with Portugal. The Real Madrid ace has two Golden Ball awards (2013, 2014).
Highlighted Team (Wolfsburg):
Wolfsburg are a German football club founded in the aftermath of the World War II (1945). Die Wolfe (The Wolves) wear green and white shirts and they play their home games at Volkswagen Arena. The capacity of the stadium is 30,000 and it was opened on 13 December, 2002. It is well known that German car manufacturer Volkswagen are the club's main sponsors. Wolfsburg won the Bundesliga trophy in 2009 and the likes of Edin Dzeko, Grafite and Zvjezdan Misimovic were part of the club's golden generation. You should bear in mind that Grafite and Dzeko scored 54 goals between each other in the 2008/2009 Bundesliga campaign and that the team clinched the trophy thanks to a 5-1 win over Werder Bremen on 23 May, 2009. Die Wolfe won the German Cup trophy in 2015, with the team beating star-studded Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the title game. Wolfsburg are a team that has no bitter rivals in German football.


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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Laboratory helps veterans seeking employment
Los Alamos National Laboratory is removing barriers that veterans face in finding employment, not only at the Lab, but also with other employers across New Mexico. The Laboratory recently partnered with the state to look at how companies can rethink how they recruit, hire, and retain veterans and—by extension—tap into the skills veterans have obtained during their valuable military service to our country.
Even the Laboratory, which has a history and mission tied to serving the nation, has found that recruiting veterans requires some extra work.
After working closely with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions since 2012 to strengthen the Lab's connections with the veteran community and develop best practices for hiring veterans, the Lab wanted to do something to help other employers and veterans.
A year ago, C.J. Bacino, the Lab's diversity officer, presented the idea of a training summit for employers to Workforce Solutions Secretary Celina Bussey. The idea took off and grew into a multi-event campaign for employers, veterans, and the families of veterans.
The first event—Hire Veterans: Employers Hiring Veterans, Transitioning Service Members and Family—was held on September 29 in Santa Fe. The event drew 115 people from companies, local government, and state agencies for training and open discussions about how to recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
The Laboratory was a sponsor of the state's first Hire Veterans training summit for employers. Lab diversity officer C.J. Bacino (fourth from left) moderated a panel discussion with veterans, including Los Alamos's Cody Nevala-Amraen (far left). The other panelists were employed with other organizations.
"I got nothing but positive feedback about it," Bacino says.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services hosted the summit with a coalition of sponsors, including Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, Lockheed Martin, New Mexico National Guard, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation, the Society for Human Resource Management New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the City of Santa Fe.
At the summit, Bacino moderated a panel discussion with veterans about their experiences transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce. Cody Nevala-Amraen, the Lab's lead veteran recruiter and a recruiting coordinator in Diversity and Strategic Staffing, was part of the panel and integral in planning the summit.
"When leaving the military, there's this void for many veterans that is sometimes very difficult to fill," says Nevala-Amraen, a U.S. Marine who served in Iraq. He said he found what he was looking for in the Lab's mission, which unifies the workforce with a common goal.
The next event will be a statewide job fair for veterans, transitioning service members, and their families, to be held November 17 in Albuquerque.
"By connecting more veterans, service members, and their families with more businesses and career opportunities, we'll be able to help more of those who've served our state and country participate in New Mexico's growing and diversifying workforce—while at the same time helping more companies meet their needs for highly skilled and well-trained workers," Bussey and Veterans Services Secretary Jack Fox said in a news release.
As recently as 2010, the unemployment rate for New Mexico's veterans spiked at 8.8 percent. Today, it's down to 5.5 percent, but that still leaves New Mexico with a ranking of 41st in the nation.
Fortunately, the strength behind this campaign is enormous and might be a catalyst for more progress.
"Los Alamos National Laboratory values its veterans and is proud to support events like these that allow employers to share best practices regarding the hiring and retention of veterans," says Human Resources Division Leader Sue Harris.
The Laboratory has a vested interest in recruiting veterans, given its national security mission. According to this year's latest figures, veterans make up 9.4 percent of the Lab's total employee population. That's about 1,000 veterans, including students and craft workers.
Striving to do even better, the Lab has tracked the effectiveness of its efforts and tried new approaches, all of which were shared at the summit. Besides having a linkage agreement with the state and a veterans recruiting coordinator, the Lab has a Veterans Employee Resource Group that offers mentoring to new hires. The Lab participates in the Wounded Warriors Project and the Service Academies Research Associates (SARA) Program and sends recruiters to Military Officers Job Opportunities (MOJO) job fairs.

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From sewing to soldiering, she's one-of-a-kind
159th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
By Sgt. Richard Carreon
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Skills and hobbies make up a lot of what we do in our spare time. Some of them we stumble upon as we PCS from one location to the next.
Then there are those we pick up from the examples of others or we saw growing up.
Spc. Dianne Demeuse, tactical operations NCO for 1st Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade (Task Force Dragon), picked up her love for sewing from her stepmother and grandmother when she was young.
"I started out with cross stitching when I was about 8 years old I think," she said. "Since then, I've tried all kinds of arts and crafts, such as weaving, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, latch hook, macramé and sewing. Sewing is still my favorite."
She perfected her craft by watching, learning and doing.
"My grandmother used to sew dresses for me," she said. "She made the same dress for my doll. She would make dresses and send them to me when we moved away."
She was born in Korea to an Army UH-1 Huey helicopter pilot, then raised in the United States and Germany.
"I really didn't help my stepmom or grandmother do anything because making stuff was a one-person job. I just watched them and learned from what they did," she said. "My stepmom made a dress for me, and out of the leftover fabric, I made a dress for my doll."
Demeuse said her stepmom, an elementary school teacher, taught her how to sew ruffles, using a treadle machine, an old-fashioned mechanical sewing machine powered by foot. Today, she uses a top-of-the-line sewing machine professional seamstresses use.
She moved on to a number of other projects from stitching to making vests for two boys in her friend's wedding in Germany.
The bride hired a professional seamstress to make the groom's vest, Demuse said.
"In Germany, you have to study for three years to be a professional seamstress," she said. "It turned out, my vests were better than the seamstress' vests because she used cheaper materials. The boys were (very young) and they moved around a lot. My vests stayed together better than the one the seamstress made. The seamstress was pretty upset."
When she enlisted in the Army five years ago, she had to stop because she couldn't take her mechanically-driven sewing machine to basic training or advanced individual training.
She resumed her craft when she got to her first assignment in Korea. She sewed patches on her battle buddies' uniforms.
Since she deployed to Afghanistan in June 2010, she has created a number of handmade pillows to give out during Christmas to coworkers.
"I made one of those no-sew fleece blankets for my best friend, who is currently deployed to Mazar-e Sherif (in Regional Command-North) with another part of our battalion," she said. "There was next to no space to make it in my RLB room so I made it at work. I used the pilots' planning table one night during a power outage. It turned out looking pretty good. I hand sewed all of the Christmas pillow cases at work and filled them in my room, where I also closed them."
Sewing downrange does present some challenges.
"I would say the biggest challenges with sewing downrange are keeping things clean and having enough space," she said. "Thread breaks when it gets dusty and sometimes you just have to spread out.
"Ordering fabric or supplies downrange isn't that difficult," she continued. "I mostly order from (a fabric store) online. They ship to APO addresses. That's where I ordered the fleece fabric and pillow inserts to make pillows as Christmas gifts."
While she is most proud of the clothes she's made, not all of her work is designed to be worn.
She has created embroidered tags for the pilot's bags, and has repaired a strap on a weapon holster. She said her next project is making covers for the aircraft radios to increase their durability.
Demeuse even takes requests.
"(A friend) wants me to make her an (Army combat uniform-pattern) cosmetic bag," she said.
Sewing is an escape for her, she said. She has been known to spend an entire weekend working on a project.
"I don't ever keep anything (I make). A lot of what I make, I give away as a present. Everything is unique and one-of-a-kind."
One of her goals is to make her own patterns, she said.
"I thought it would be cool to one day make my hobby my job, but I think I would rather just keep it a hobby," she said.


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Hello fellows!
My visit to my local bookstore has resulted in a success. All of these books are mineeeeee (except for Heir of Fire). So, let me rephrase that; all these books are in myyyyyyy possession (see, not as fun to pronounce).
Here is my book haul for the week of February 1, 2015.
Title: Shadow and Bone
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Date Released: June 5, 2012
Number of Pages: 368
Title: A Little Something Different
Author: Sandy Hall
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Date Released: August 26, 2014
Number of Pages: 272
Title: Heir of Fire
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Date Released: September 2, 2014
Number of Pages: 562
Title: Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Author: Laini Taylor
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Date Released: September 27, 2011
Number of Pages: 418
Title: Days of Blood and Starlight
Author: Laini Taylor
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Date Released: November 6, 2012
Number of Pages: 513
1989- Taylor Swift
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Theft Crimes
Los Angeles Theft Crimes Lawyer
Stealing something that does not belong to you is considered a theft crime. In recent years theft crimes have almost doubled due to a poor economy and staggering unemployment rates. The average everyday law-abiding citizen is turning to theft crimes in order to meet the needs of their family and/or children. They will break the law in order to not lose everything and to maintain their current lifestyle. It is at this time that the offender will need help from a Theft Crimes Attorney in North Hollywood CA.
At the Hedding Law Firm, we understand that times are rough, and that you may have been accused of a theft crime that you had nothing to do with – now needing the advice of a skilled criminal defense lawyer in the Los Angeles area. Without an experienced Theft Crimes Attorney in Los Angeles CA by your side, things may not look favorable. We offer free legal consultations for all types of theft crime offenses, including the following:
Using physical force or fear to steal property or money from another person. In most cases, a weapon is used to intimidate or harm the victim(s). This can be charged as aggravated or armed robbery depending on the circumstances.
Burglary is the crime of entering and trespassing into any type of structure with the intent to commit a crime.
Identity Theft:
This type of theft/fraud is committed when someone steals another's identity for personal gain. In most instances it is for monetary gain. It is considered a white collar crime and can be tried in state or federal court.
Auto Theft:
Stealing someone's vehicle without their permission is auto theft. It is also known as grand theft auto or joyriding. If a person was in the vehicle at the time it is stolen, then it is considered carjacking and kidnapping charges may apply.
Fraud is a crime that is generally used to defraud another for your own personal gain. It may involve forged documents, deceit and lies and may fall under the crime of identity theft.
This is a white collar crime that occurs when one takes money or goods that they were previously entrusted with. It generally occurs in a business setting. It is a white collar crime and it can be tried in either state or federal court.
This crime is the theft of property or money from a retail store or place of business which can be charged as either petty theft or grand theft depending on the amount stolen. We also handle cases of carjacking, larceny, receiving stolen property, and white collar crimes.
An experienced Theft Crimes Attorney in Beverly Hills CA can be of assistance in all these kinds of theft cases.
Elite California Criminal Defense Attorneys
In California, a theft crime offense is usually categorized as either petty or grand theft. The charge is solely dependent on the dollar amount of the item stolen.
If the item stolen is valued at under $400, the crime will be charged as petty theft, and if the item stolen is worth over $400, grand theft. Los Angeles Theft Crimes Lawyers understand and have the knowledge of how the local laws work and what classifies as a petty theft or grand theft.
A petty theft charge is a misdemeanor offense and can result in a 1 year jail sentence and restitution. Being charged with grand theft, however, is a serious felony offense and you could be facing a lengthy jail sentence. This would be dependent upon the seriousness of the crime committed and any past criminal convictions. In addition, you can also expect to receive several other penalties for either offense. We have experienced North Hollywood Theft Crimes Lawyers working at our office in Los Angeles, CA who can be contacted at (213) 374-3952 for a Free Case Evaluation.
If you have been accused of petty or grand theft you should hire a criminal lawyer in order to protect your rights and help you obtain the best case result. Failure to retain the services of a qualified attorney will greatly increase your chances of receiving the maximum penalties for the crime being charged if convicted. Experienced Beverly Hills Theft Crimes Lawyers know exactly how to handle such cases.
Our Los Angeles theft crime attorneys provide our clients with superior legal advice and service for their theft crimes cases. We are here to help you, listen to your side of the story and determine what options we have to give you a fighting chance at freedom. It is critical that we meet as soon as possible in order to begin the process of protecting you and your rights. Once we begin our investigation, we may be able to negotiate and come to an agreement with the district attorney's office regarding the charges against you before ever setting foot in court.
Contact a Los Angeles theft crimes attorney at our firm today!
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Quoting beerman
Quoting Pardus
And Dwarf Tossing will be legal in TP City!
Careful now what you ask for.......
I like Flo's idea of a place to people-watch...best entertainment around.
The Beerbeds? Kinda takes the conversation right out of drinking, no? Why not just have a pool that moves under you so you don't actually have to swim??
How about a nice golf course? With movable rough so every shot can be made better......and Rodney Dangerfield type golf bags (music, beer, etc.)
Beer and conversation?? I thought you know the rule about male conversation while drinking. It goes like this:
'It is your turn to talk when the other guy has the drink up to his mouth. Once he puts it down you have to shut up, he might be on to something.
And neither of you will hear what the other one is saying because your head is filling up with liquid' (Dylan Moran, Monster)
I like the Golf Course, but only if there's a Carl Spackler Type Groundskeeper around!
Oh, and Purdy, of course there's a beach, this is TP city.


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The Jefferson County (KY) School Board has voted unanimously to enroll 95 of its school sites in the USDA's community school meal eligibility option and will begin offering free breakfast and lunch for some 55,000 students at those sites beginning this fall, reports the Louisville Courier-Journal. The sites qualifying for the community
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I've been playing around with some of the Authentique 6x6 papers and I think I like them! Actually, I know I like them. I'm always saving up my full sheets of patterned paper because I love to use them as backgrounds - with a 6x6 bundle I can happily cut away without having to worry about spoiling a 12x12 piece. I'm converted.
I made this page with some of the pink patterns from the Uncommon bundle simply by choosing a few favourite patterns and cutting each sheet into quarters. That gave me squares of 3x3 which I arranged loosely into a grid, roughing up the edges a bit for added texture. That crepe paper flower is from Girls Paperie and if you like it, grab a packet while you still can; they aren't being made any more. The wooden butterfly and the alphabet are from my stash.
So, 6x6: have you tried them? I'm going to make some cards next.


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Students at the Georgia Tech Augmented Environments Lab have created another innovative user interface that could see the light of day in engineering and science fields.
In this prototype game "ARhrrr", the player uses a mobile camera phone to navigate through a real two-dimensional map. The beauty of this product is that computer-generated elements are added to the scene being filmed by the camera. This means that zombies are digitally added to the map, and the player interacts with the map via the different customized buttons in the camera.
To win the game, the player must destroy the zombies with rainbow-coloured Skittles. Yes, you read right… Skittles. How cool is that ?


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Competition Show Day Essentials
When you are preparing for a figure or bikini competition, there are some competition show day essentials that you simply must have to really be ready for your competition! After competing in over 25 shows including the Olympia and the Arnold Classic and working with hundreds of figure and bikini competitors over the last 10 years, I have tried and tested countless products. Here are my top products that will help you step on stage at your personal best and that truly are your competition show day essentials!
Competition Show Day Essentials #1
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For most bikini and figure competitions, clear 4-5 inch heels with or without rhinestones are the best choice. The elongate your legs and do not distract from your overall appearance. Some newer organizations are encouraging solid color or more flashy heels. In that case, I recommend you coordinate the color with your suit.
Competition Show Day Essentials #2
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It's crucial to have a flawless Competition Tan for Bikini and Figure stages…really, it's one of the most important elements of a competition! However, with so many rules, regulation and different products to choose from, choosing the best color for you and the spray tanner to apply that color has become a challenge. If your show offers a professional company that will be spray tanning, that is a great option. However it will cost at least $100-$150. If you are looking for the same golden tan, but at a more economical price, then check out the products below. Bonus… if you do your own tan and have a friend help, you do not have to stand naked in front of a stranger that sprays the tan on for you!
Competition Show Day Essentials #3
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An important final touch for your show is the be sure that your physique is as lean and tight as possible. We all hold some water and in the days before your show, you will want to do what you can to lose that extra water. I have found Xpel from MHP to be the #1 water loss supplement. In just a few days, I find that most women can safely and reliably drop 2-6+ lbs of water weight which significantly improves the tightness of their abs in particular.
Competition Show Day Essentials #4
Once you have chosen the most gorgeous suit for your body, it is time to add the frosting. Beautiful earrings and a nice bracelet or two is all you need. Do not go overboard here. A few well chosen pieces will complete your look without over powering your body.
Competition Show Day Essentials #5
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When you are backstage at your show, you will need several things to be sure you are completely ready. From Bikini Bite to adhere your suit in place, exercise bands to allow you to pump up backstage or a silk robe to cover just after your tan or backstage after you have your suit on, here are a few competition show day essentials that you do not want to be without.


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what good habit do you wish you'd started earlier? I start each day thanking the Lord above. My family and I have experienced a great deal of loss and tragedy and I am truly grateful for every day which I treasure with those I love.
what concerns do you have with the future?Determined. I devote my full attention and strength to my family and those things that are important to us as we are motivated to positively impact and influence others.
what do you most enjoy about traveling?Good things really do come in small packages which holds true for the Garden State. NJ is rich in culture, history, landscape, industry, education, and recreation. You can visit the mountains, the beach, and the countryside all in one day. Come and visit the "Crossroads of the East".
what do you like most about your age?The best advice I have been given about pageants is to have fun and always remain honest and true to myself.
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Music Monday- A little Bit of Gin
Friday night was hubby's birthday celebration at our local pub. We ate and drank and danced, and played silly games like pour sugar packets on a friend because the band is playing Def Leppard, oh and cover your other friend in hot dogs so you can win the hot dogs eaten with style competition...aah good times.
Saturday, we helped a friend move. I thought this would be better because she was paying us, but...nope, it was still moving, which I hate, and she made sure to remind us that we were being paid. Do you think that helped make it better?! Nope, it did however, make me want to just walk away and tell her where to stick her money...but, I didn't...after all, I may need to move someday.
Sunday was the best day of all, Breakfast at the beach then some sunbathing followed by shopping and ice cream; the perfect day!
It was great weekend, and I hate to see it go but I'm facing Monday head on and ready for a great week! It's the last day of February, so let's end it with one final love song.
This song is by Gin Wigmore. Gin is from Australia. She has a cool sound and I love her style. Hope you enjoy and have a wicked lovely week!
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Experience Pepper Pike's Most Distinctive Residential Community
Edgewood Trace is located in a gated community connected to Pepper Pike's beautiful Birch Conservatory. This naturally wooded setting makes the setting perfectly serene for your new home. The latest for-sale residential development by Beachwood, Ohio developers, The Orlean Company. Orlean's Construction Team uses the latest Green Building techniques in construction with Old World Craftsmanship to provide a superior quality, energy efficient home.
There are model homes open to tour that showcase the many options available to buyers in the new cluster home development. The Aspen begins at $599,900 and the Birch begins at $639,900.
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Consistent with its history, tradition and mission statement King's College has designed its graduate programs to prepare and develop professionals for business, industry, government, health care and education who possess the desire, skills, and education to accept management responsibilities and creative leadership positions in regional, national and international organizations.
Programs offered through the graduate office include the following:
- NEW STEM Endorsement Program
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- NEW Instructional Coaching Program
- NEW M.Ed. in Special Education
- M.Ed. in Reading
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
- Graduate Certificate Program: Program Specialist, English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Professional Development Center
- M.S. in Health Care Administration
- Graduate Executive Leadership Certificate for Health Care Professionals
- M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.P.A.S.)
- Post-Baccalaureate Program for Initial Teacher Certification
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A RECORD number of teenagers are going into work, training or education after leaving school, new figures have revealed.
Last year, nine out of every 10 school leavers - 89.9 per cent - went on to a job, college or university place, or some kind of training.
Youth Employment Minister Angela Constance said: "It is fantastic that we have achieved an historic high in the number of school leavers going into work, education or training.
"Today's figures show a record 89.9 per cent of our young people are rightly securing opportunities after school."
Figures for 2011-12 showed that across Scotland, 50,892 youngsters finished school.
Of those, 19,000 - 37.3 per cent - went on to university, with a further 13,614 - 26.8 per cent - going to college.
A total of 10,088 - 19.8 per cent - found a job, while 2,356 - 4.6 per cent - were given a training place. Meanwhile, 227 - 0.4 per cent of all school leavers - did voluntary work.
There were 4,260 youngsters - 8.4% of those leaving school - who were unemployed and seeking work or other opportunities, while 674 teenagers - 1.3 per cent - were jobless and not looking for work.
Ms Constance said: "One young person not in training or employment is one too many."
The Scottish Government was investing more than £80 million "in our young people, their potential and talent, to improve their life chances and help boost Scotland's economy", she said,
All 16 to 19-year-olds had been given "the unique promise of a place in education or training as part our Opportunities for All scheme", she added.
Ms Constance continued: "The most recent youth employment figures showed that Scotland has the highest employment, lowest unemployment and lowest economic inactivity for young people in the UK.
"With full fiscal powers and independence, we could do even more to emulate the labour markets of the best performing European countries."


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Heating Woes
As the temperatures begin to drop in Sacramento, I shall tell you a cautionary tale. It is one which would have been a cautionary tale of woe had it not been for Alley Heating & Air, heating and HVAC repair Sacramento. They happened to send an advertisement in the mail the same week my heater decided to break down. It was nothing short of a miracle that they were able to come out to fix it the very same day.
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Hot August Nights
The thing about August is that it can go one of two ways: become inexplicably cool and gorgeous, or become exponentially and terribly hot. The latter was pretty much the kind we got last summer, which was unfortunate because it's also the summer that my air conditioning unite decided to break during. Luckily, I was able to get a hold of Alley Heating & Air.
Precise is Nice!
The last time we had to replace a windshield, we didn't have good luck. We had someone do it that was a friend of a friend and I was trusting that it was someone who would do a good job. It wasn't– and so I called Precision Auto Glass. They immediately told us that we should come in and get it taken care of right away. So I guess that I should have done my research!
Beauty on the inside and out.
The best part about getting new windows, is the improvement not only to the outside of your home, but also the inside. And for a window installer you can trust, make sure to call California Window Masters. Their name says it all– they truly are masters at their craft. They can tell you exactly what materials fit best with the rest of your home and they can also save you money on your monthly energy bill.
No Fun in the Sun
Alley Heating & Air is a Sacramento a/c repair company and they were there for me when I needed them. They came out right away to take a look at the problem. I woke up one morning in a panic. It was so hot in the house! Had one of the kids accidentally reached the thermostat and turned it off? I went to check hoping that was the case, but was so confused when everything looked normal. It started to sink in that, oh, our a/c was broken.


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Jan 18 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 8 points on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures up 0.22 percent ahead of the cash market open.
* AB Foods: Primark owner Associated British Foods maintained its full-year earnings guidance on Thursday, reporting quarterly revenue growth in all of its businesses apart from sugar.
* CITYFIBRE-VODAFONE: Fibre broadband provider CityFibre said it had picked the English new town of Milton Keynes to launch its gigabit-capable home fibre network in partnership with Vodafone.
* EXPERIAN: Experian Plc, the world's biggest credit data company, reported a 5 percent rise in third-quarter organic revenue from ongoing activities at constant exchange rates, and said it expects full-year organic revenue growth in the mid-single digits.
* WHITBREAD: Whitbread Plc, Britain's biggest hotel and coffee shop operator, said on Thursday comparable sales rose 0.3 percent in the UK amid tough consumer market conditions.
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Micro-presentations (built on the Pecha-Kucha project) help to tame some of the problems with traditional presentations. 20 x 20 (20 slides for 20 seconds each often with automated advance to the next slide) impose limits that can streamline presentations. Still, 20 x 20 is 6.67 minutes. Add to that the inevitable set-up time (even if it's just one person walking up and asking if the microphone is on), and you're knocking on the door of ten minutes.
Thanks to Chris Cillizza (the Washington Post's The Fix) for calling out what may be the first iPad-based political ad.
Ina Fried reports for CNet that Microsoft is hard at work on a Windows 7-based tablet to rival iPad. She reports on this comment from the Q&A:
"When you get your Windows 7 machine [the Microsoft tablet], it will print," Ballmer quipped. "Some people actually like to print every now and then."
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Worlds This is a list of the different worlds in the campaign. Each dungeon master is responsible for a world, but other DMs can use them if they wish.
Nations Each world may have zero or more nations. Some worlds may be smaller, such as a single city or even a single dungeon.
Towns This includes villages, towns, cities, and anywhere else that could be considered "civilized," at least to some.
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Today's news - Monday, June 30, 2008
Deal on Pa. budget averts threatened shutdown
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - State lawmakers and Gov. Ed Rendell struck a deal on a new state budget early this morning, averting possible furloughs of 25,000 state workers and a partial government shutdown. Rendell, flanked by state House and Senate leaders from both parties, called it "a good budget." He says there was a lot of give and take on the budget:
The fine print will be hammered out by legislative staffers in the coming days. But leaders described it as a $28.2 billion spending plan that represents a 3.8 percent increase over the past year's spending. The "rainy day" contingency fund will not be tapped, but a transfer from the past year's surplus also will be withheld. The governor says the deal involves a compromise on energy policy and will result in $350 million spent this year to fix about 400 of the state's most dangerous bridges. He says the deal will also result in $800 million going to water and sewer system upgrades over the next few years. The budget accord was announced less than 24 hours before the expiration of the fiscal year at midnight.
Pottsville man dies in motorcycle crash
We now know the identity of the man who died in a motorcycle crash in Pottsville Saturday night. 42-year-old Bryan Harman died around 10pm when his motorcycle lost control on a curve near Dunkin Donuts on Route 61 He hit a guide-rail and a utility pole. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. Police say that Harman was not wearing a helmet.
Senate passes bill for PACE enrollees
PACE and PACENET enrollees received some good news Saturday from the state Senate. Senate Bill 4 passed, preventing PACE and PACENET enrollees from losing prescription benefits due to cost of living adjustments. State Senator Jim Rhoades is the prime sponsor of the bill. Participants could still remain enrolled and eligible for the programs, if they exceed the maximum income limit due to a Social Security cost of living adjustment. Under the legislation, the exemption for PACENET would be retroactive to December 31, 2007, while the exemption would begin for PACE recipients on December 31, 2008. The exemption would remain in effect until the end of 2010. The bill now moves onto the House of Representatives for consideration.
DUI related crash on Route 61 Sunday morning
A Pottsville man suffered only minor injuries in a Sunday morning crash on Route 61. Schuylkill Haven state police say that 27-year-old Jason Hewes was northbound on 61 near Enterprise Rent A Car when he lost control and his car went up an embankment. The vehicle rolled over several times, coming to rest on its roof. Troopers believe that Hewes was driving under the influence of alcohol. He consented to blood tests at Pottsville Hospital. Charges are pending the result of those tests. The crash happened after 2am Sunday.
Indecent exposure at KMart
Frackville state police are looking for a man who exposed himself at a local shopping mall last night. Around 5:30pm, a white male, in his 50's, exposed himself to two juveniles while they were shopping with their grandmother at K-Mart at the Schuylkill Mall. The man is described as being 5 feet 5 to 5 feet 10 inches tall, approximately 200 to 225 pounds., with a goatee and brown, graying hair. If anyone has information about this man, please call Frackville state police at 874-5300.
Assault in McAdoo
A McAdoo man is jailed following an altercation with another man Saturday night. Just before midnight, 54-year-old Francis Ruta and 27-year-old Dominic Yates were fighting at an East Washington Street home in McAdoo. According to state police at Frackville, Ruta attempted to hit Yates in the head with a frying pan, then threatened him with a knife. After pushing and shoving continued, Yates left the home and called police. Ruta was arraigned on charges and taken to Schuylkill County Prison. A preliminary hearing will be held in the near future.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - State lawmakers and Gov. Ed Rendell havestruck a deal on a new state budget. The early-morning agreementaverts possible furloughs of 25,000 state workers and a partialgovernment shutdown.
SAYRE, Pa. (AP) - A Bradford County man is dead afterconfronting police with a gun. Police went to the home of44-year-old Norman Fuller in Ridgeburg Township near Sayre earlySunday to check on his welfare. Police say Fuller was shot andkilled by state troopers.
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) - State police say a tree fell on a car inWestmoreland County, causing fatal injuries to the driver. The manwas pronounced dead at Westmoreland Hospital after the tree fell onthe car in Unity Township on Sunday.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Police say a man with a sawed-off shotgunforced five employees of a Philadelphia restaurant into a walk-infreezer during a robbery. The gunman took the Boston Marketworkers' personal belongings and money from the cash register andfled.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A federal appeals court in Philadelphia is scheduled to hear arguments about an Egyptian man fighting deportation. Sameh Khouzam, a Coptic Christian, says his murder conviction is a sham and that the Egyptian government wants to torture him over his religion.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Feeling the pinch over soaring gas prices? Nine in 10 people in a new Associated Press-Yahoo News poll expect the ballooning costs to squeeze them financially over the next six months. Nearly half think that hardship will be serious. AAA saysthe average price today is $4.09 a gallon. Oil has topped $142 a barrel.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - The head of a helicopter company involved in the deadly Arizona collision says it would be rare fortwo medical helicopters to be trying to land at a hospital at the same time. Six people died and a seventh person was critically hurt when two choppers collided in mid-air near Flagstaff Medical Center. Two patients are among the dead.
FOLEY, Mo. (AP) - Barring any major storms, the Mississippi River is expected to crest in St. Louis today and in southeastMissouri by Wednesday. As the water recedes, people in some rivertowns in Missouri and Illinois are left to ponder whether they should rebuild, or move away, to higher ground.
AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) - The Batman roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia will remain closed today out of respect for the SouthCarolina teenager killed when he was struck by the ride Saturday. Asia Ferguson's father says they may never know why he hopped twofences to enter a restricted area.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - No bombs, just a sonic boom. Pakistan's air force says a fighter jet that broke the sound barrier caused the loud blasts near the capital, Islamabad, today.The noise triggered fears of a militant attack amid a Pakistan in offensive against extremists.


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Do any of you have a recommendation for a blender that you absolutely love?
I am a serious cook of sorts, also into healthy cooking, so I make my own (enter anything here) when I can.
That being said, I am also often making smoothies, green juices (with my juicer at the moment), pureeing soups on a weekly basis...
I am torn between investing in a VitaMix (because of my deep interest in super pureed fruit/veggie drinks and the ease of soup pureeing, and the ability to grind things into flours or nut butters.... ) and getting a really nice blender — whatever is the next best thing to a VitaMix.
I currently have a rather annoying Oster Beehive blender that was gifted to me and, while beautiful, makes a rocket-like sound when turned on for the simplest tasks, doesn't hold all that much liquid, and doesn't really break things down as well as I'd like.
Any recommendations? I'm not afraid to spend a healthy amount, assuming this won't costs me as much as a VitaMix.
I have a blendtech that I like a lot. Costco had a deal going. Pricey, but I use it about 10 times more often than its predecessor. I got the 2 different sized goblets. Mostlyvusebthe bigger one.
I was in your shoes 4 yrs ago: serious cook, into healthy cooking, green juices/smoothies etc. I could not justify the high cost of Vitamix at the time, so went the route of a "less expensive" higher end blender. Went through three: Waring, Cuisinart and Breville...which did not work well (ie did not break down ingredients well) or broke because of what I was trying to blend. Ended up with Vitamix from Costco, which resolved all this and for me, paid for itself within 30 days. Wish it didn't take me 2 yrs and cost of three additional blenders to understand that this machine, while an investment, is *so* much more than a blender. Other blenders do not have 2 hp...and lack the motor speed to break things down. They have sharp blades and no speed; Vitamix is just the opposite. The clean up is so easy (esp compared to juicer)...it is my most used kitchen appliance - at least 6 times a day.
I now have one machine that is masterful at smoothies, healthy frappucino's, hummus, guac, soups, almond milk, nut butters, ice cream, salsa, dressings, sauces, chopping anything and the list goes on.
It is my most treasured kitchen appliance . This machine sells itself and often my houseguests are so impressed, they end up ordering one after their visit. Also the warranty and customer service are outstanding.
Let us know what you decide! Cheers.
Perfect! I think the decision has been made.
For all of those perks, I can definitely justify the cost. I use something to "blend" so often that it just makes sense to upgrade to the machine that can do it all. Thank you!!!
Team Vitamix! That's what we used at my school. If they can hold up in a culinary school full of students I think that says a lot about them.
If you can't afford the $400-500 for a Vitamix, Cook's Illustrated recommends the Breville Hemisphere Control (model BBL605XL), which retails for $200. It's available from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BBL605XL-Hemisphere-Control-Blender/dp/B005I72LMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347831494&sr=8-1&keywords=BBL605XL
Not to confuse matters, but I love my Waring blender, and it looks so nice too!
This was my runner up...and I have to say, I am having a tough time letting go of the idea! It is much prettier than the VitaMix. As a designer, I'm having a hard time getting over the idea of spending that much money on something unattractive, despite the fantastic functionality!
Another vote for the Blendtec. It fits under standard kitchen cupboards, has a phenomenal warranty, and we use it 10 times a day easily. It is much easier to clean than a Vitamix, and usually doesn't need the dig-stirring that the Vitamix has as an integral part of the machine. The Blentec is currently $300 (with rebates) through Costco. I know a lot of people with either the Blentec or the Vitamix, and generally they are very happy with them, regardless of which they pick. Although my sister had the Vitamix and Blendtec at the same time, and preferred the Blendec and returned the Vitamix. An awesome blender is key to my kitchen happiness. Congrats on making your way toward kitchen nirvana!
Okay, the Vitamix looks clunky but it is the war horse of mixers. And in fact it is very easy to clean as all you really need to do is add some detergent, half fill it with hot water and crank it up to high.
Will it mill flour? Make nut butter? I am about to invest. We make a lot of nut-based sauces that need to be creamy!
I might be the odd one out here, but I love my Cuisinart Smart Stick immersion blender. I use it more than I ever could have imagined. I originally got it because I was tired of transferring hot soups to my food processor. However, it makes a great smoothie and I can blend the smoothie in the cup I drink it in, so it makes clean-up so easy. I also use the mini food processor attachment to chop veggies and herbs quickly. I use it daily. It is a great tool for the kitchen.
I second the vote for the Cuisinart Smart Stick. I use it for soups, tomato sauce and other sauces, as well as jams. It's so effective, so quick and easy to use -- and so easy to clean. I don't know what I'd do without it.
Could someone please explain what it is that makes the Vitamix so expensive and even more, what makes it worth it? I've periodically explored their website but don't quite get something that I'm almost sure is out there.
That's a hard question Greenstuff. I guess it's because of it reputation and US made.
I inherited mine...and it's powerful. The motor is very strong, enough so the lights dim when it's turned on...and enough to cause molecular friction if you dump in things like onions, potatoes, stock, creme...that it heats it up simply by the force molecules bumping into each other..so it 'cooks' by that method if you leave it running a couple of mins.
It's also powerful enough that putting in ice and creme, the quick breakdown freezes things into 'soft serve ice cream'. Yes, that's odd..but the physics is sound.
And for a juicer..it'll pulverize almost any veggie fiber juice and all into liquid. You need to add a bit of starter liquid first though.
Just don't use to grate Parmesan cheese rinds (as I've mentioned before)...the old VHS tape that came with mine showed them turning blocks of wood into saw dust..apparently Parmesan Reggiano cheese rinds are harder than wood--I broke a blade on mine.
Still I think it's a bit overpriced and replacements parts are crazy expensive.
HAHAH...I need to find that old VHS tape.....they showed original the pitchman/owner from the 60's doing his speil and was very sexist, "Look at this apple..A WOMEN will peal it and through away all the skin Just drop it in here to get all the vitamins that God intended you get". I guess that was because of the price and the guy would make the choice to purchase the item.
High quality parts, expensive control components. No doubt they are excellent devices. I have used a vitamix and our the blendtec. Both very good. Blendtec less expensive and for my home purposes a great choice. The other user wants simple, push button. The blendtech is very amateur friendly. I prefer the fine control of the vitamix, but have to be cognizant of other users.
High quality parts, expensive control components. No doubt they are excellent devices. I have used a vitamix and our the blendtec. Both very good. Blendtec less expensive and for my home purposes a great choice. The other user wants simple, push button. The blendtech is very amateur friendly. I prefer the fine control of the vitamix, but have to be cognizant of other users.
High quality parts, expensive control components. No doubt they are excellent devices. I have used a vitamix and our the blendtec. Both very good. Blendtec less expensive and for my home purposes a great choice. The other user wants simple, push button. The blendtech is very amateur friendly. I prefer the fine control of the vitamix, but have to be cognizant of other users.


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Session Title: Presented Poster Session 02: Keratorefractive Surgery Outcomes - Myopia 1
Session Date/Time: Saturday 13/09/2014 | 09:30-11:00
Paper Time: 09:45
Venue: Pod 2 (Poster Village)
First Author: : E.Cohen ISRAEL
Co Author(s): : Y. Yatziv D. Varssano A. Rosenblatt
Abstract Details
To evaluate the outcome of photorefractive keratotomy for treating patients with high myopia and myopic astigmatism
Care vision, Inc., Tel-Aviv, Israel. Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Retrospective analysis of 492 eyes with high myopia (spherical equivalent <=-6D) who underwent photorefractive keratotomy (PRK) without MMC using WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser between January 2013 to July 2013 where analyzed for outcome and complications rate.
Two hundred sixty nine (54.7%) were men. Mean age was 25.7 ± 6.52 years. Mean follow up was 80.34 ( 4-309 ) days. Mean Subjective spherical equivalence before and after surgery were -7.3D ± 1.71D and 0.42D ± 0.63D respectively. Pre-operative mean Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) was 523.75 micron and was significantly reduced to 389.41 micron post-operatively (P<0.001). Mean uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) Pre-operative and post operative was 1.96 LogMAR ± 0.19 and 0.1 LogMAR ± 0.14 respectively. Mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.07 LogMAR ± 0.07 and 0.06 LogMAR ± 0.07 respectively. At the last follow up 60.5% of the patients were within ±0.50D from emmetropia and 87.1% were within ±1.00D from emmetropia. Corneal haze was documented in 19 eyes (3.9%).
Photorefractive keratectomy among high myopic patients may be a safe and effective procedure with low complication rate.
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As of 2015, interested members of the American Contract Bridge League can find game results at ACBL-sanctioned clubs by using the tool provided on the organization's website, acbl.org. This tool allows the user to search for results based on the state and city in which the club is located.
The tool includes the countries of Canada, Mexico and the United States as the three main search categories. Members of ACBL-sanctioned clubs in other countries, such as Germany, Bahamas, Bermuda, Saudi Arabia and Anguilla can also use the tool. The ACBL was founded in 1937 and operates out of its headquarters in Horn Lake, Mississippi.


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Friday, September 8, 2006
Yep, I'm in Trouble!
16 comments:
- nolefan38September 8, 2006 at 3:35 PM
Barbara, lololol sounds like something I would do..................... means nothing but you have to much going on at one time................ lol hugs, SherryReplyDelete
- pharmoloSeptember 8, 2006 at 3:50 PM
Well, only one thing at a time then LOLReplyDelete
- trishahamSeptember 8, 2006 at 6:16 PM
Barbara, I can only relate too well!!! My family looks at me like I am crazy sometimes. Lord have mercy if I misplace something, I panic looking for it. And when it is found, it's right where I had looked. Now Who put that there. ;)ReplyDelete
It's a 4o's thing.
Have a good night.
- midwestvintageSeptember 8, 2006 at 6:16 PM
OMG, I laughed and almost cried as my husband and I read that entry about AgeReplyDelete
Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. That is our life. Thanks for sharing.
- lurkynatSeptember 8, 2006 at 6:18 PM
wow Barbara!ReplyDelete
hey you never said is the car ok?I hope so!
- helloimkaraSeptember 8, 2006 at 9:12 PM
I know what you mean completley! I am always doing things like that!ReplyDelete
Kara :)
Hello Barbara Thanks for visiting my journal and viewing the cow pasture next to my property line. Living in the country is the best possible place to be for some peace of mind as the world goes at a frenetic rate. Having so much on one's mind can produce half thought out results. I have alerts mounting up and can not keep up with them and I am only on the computer a short time each day. The condition with my spine has been diagnosed and I have a severe stenosis to L4-5 and moderate stenosis to L3-4. In 2002 the L4-5 was moderate but has worsened. Here is a paste to describe more on my situation -ReplyDelete
I have a diagnosed spinal stenosis that is severe so I haven't been on the computer much. I am still attempting to work with my worker on constructing the addition over and around my kitchen and it is extremely difficult for me to do even light work. I am being referred to a Neurosurgeon but with my Medicaid Insurance doctors in Illinois have not been paid for a year. I am using my TENS electrical stimulation unit and going to physical therapy. If a Neurosurgeon can not see me there will be another course of treatment. I hope to get around to some journals this weekend. mark
Comment from mtrib2 - 9/8/06 2:34 PM
- grahamfarmgaSeptember 9, 2006 at 10:00 AM
oh my could have been worse i thought you where going to say you wiped the dip stick and then wiped the window with the kleenexReplyDelete
- seraphoflove9001September 9, 2006 at 11:33 AM
I can relate to that ! :o)ReplyDelete
- lifesabench6September 9, 2006 at 12:38 PM
sounds like something I'd do! I'm not s senior yet, but have plenty of their moments already! CarolynReplyDelete
- heavenboundct1September 9, 2006 at 8:54 PM
Great journal!ReplyDelete
God Bless
- rebuketheworldSeptember 10, 2006 at 3:26 PM
Your soooooo funny. I do this too. I remember I parked my car and usually I have some idea where I parked it. I had complete amnesia. I couldnt remember floor, area or what store I walked into. I was an emotional mess. Luckily, I got some good exercise and walked around for about an hour. The only thing that saved me was my alarm on my key chain. Finally, I pushed it and found my car. I think our brain freezes because our brains are soooo busy from dusk to dawn. Brain freezing could be thought of like yoga. A moment to relax,lol. Blessings RAvenReplyDelete
- terra19728September 13, 2006 at 6:29 PM
Barbara, you are not alone my brain doesn't work the same anymore either. I scare myself sometimes.ReplyDelete
I prefer to call these moments...."senior moments"...gives it a nice sound....a nice important sound LOL...I do believe you and I are NOT alone in this world in situations like this...happy day from KY....OraReplyDelete
- helmswondermomSeptember 16, 2006 at 6:22 AM
Nope! I got all mine, too, and I'm just now getting caught up!ReplyDelete
So that is what happened to my IQ, lol.ReplyDelete


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Earlier this month, the JetBlue Foundation partnered with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) for their annual Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy initiative at JetBlue's Hangar and T5 at JFK, as well as, JetBlue University in Orlando. Students from local aviation schools and programs in New York and Oakridge High in Orlando participated. ACE Academy and the JetBlue Foundation have a joint goal – to increase awareness of aviation-related careers among students from underserved areas. According to current statistics, less than five percent of pilots in the commercial aviation industry are women or people of color.
For the third year in a row, ACE Academy students in Orlando visited JetBlue University to learn about the various jobs available behind-the-scenes of an airline. Students also got to experience and fly in the airline's E-190 simulators. This year also marked the first-ever ACE Academy in New York City. JetBlue Captain Jovan O'Bryant coordinated exclusive opportunities for budding aviators in the Big Apple including a special behind-the-scenes tour of JetBlue's terminal and maintenance hangar at JFK and a first-hand look at the many roles that keep an airline running.
The JetBlue Foundation also supported initiatives in Chicago and St. Croix. The Chicago program was coordinated by JetBlue Captain Robert Holmes, a product of an ACE Academy. Twenty years ago, Captain Holmes was an ACE Academy student, a step he says encouraged his ambitions to become a pilot. Capt. Holmes credits the ACE Academy with giving him the opportunity to not only tour an aircraft but actually giving him the first chance to fly one.
The ACE Academy includes a curriculum complete with presentations by aviation pioneers such as the Tuskegee Airmen and aviation professionals from a wide range of industry careers. Students also take part in special field trips and conduct a "Discovery Flight," where they receive hands-on flight training with a certified FAA Flight Instructor.
For more information on OBAP and the ACE Academy initiative, visit the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals.


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Two languish on Death Row as judge fails to do his jobKUALA LUMPUR: Two men are languishing on Death Row because the judge who convicted them at the Seremban High Court five years ago has not provided the grounds of judgment.
Haszaidi Hasan was sent to the gallows after he was found guilty of trafficking in dadah while Abdul Aziz Mohd Sharif was convicted of murdering his girlfriend's father.
Their lawyers filed the notice of appeal soon after the judge, who now sits in the Federal Court, delivered oral decisions in 2002.
Both are in the Kajang prison.
A check with the Attorney-General's Chambers showed that Haszaidi was convicted on Feb 7, 2002 but the grounds of judgment is still not available.
Counsel Harbhajan Singh, who is representing Aziz, said he had sent five reminders to the High Court in Seremban for the grounds of the decision.
"Sad to say, they did not have the decency to reply to the letters."
He said even the Kajang prison authorities sent a letter to the judiciary to expedite Aziz's appeal but did not receive any response either.
Harbhajan said when Aziz's mother asked why the appeal was delayed, he told her the appeal could not be heard unless the trial judge provided the written judgment.
He said Aziz's parents were concerned about his deteriorating health as Aziz, in his late 20s, had been kept in solitary confinement since July 8, 2002.
Omar Mohd Bashri was charged with murder of a teenager but was acquitted on grounds of insanity by the same judge on July 27, 2002.
The judge ordered Omar to be held at the Sungai Buloh prison at the pleasure of the Negri Sembilan ruler.
His counsel had also filed an appeal against the decision while the public prosecutor had filed a cross-appeal in 2002.
The lawyer and the Attorney-General's Chambers are waiting for the judge to provide the grounds of decision.
Lawyer Haresh Mahadevan said he was appealing that Omar be acquitted since there was no eyewitness to the crime.
The prosecution said the accused should be sentenced to death on grounds that Omar was aware of his act.
The judge, however, ruled that the accused was under delusion when the crime was committed.
Haresh said he had written to the Sungai Buloh prison director two years ago asking that a doctor examine Omar again for the purpose of obtaining a pardon.
"Unfortunately, there was no reply and I am in the dark about the health of the accused."
He said he would be writing next week to the court to find out if the judge had completed the grounds for the decision.
In criminal cases, the Court of Appeal cannot hear appeals without written judgments.
On July 23, the New Straits Times featured a story on the consequences of judicial officers not writing judgments and has also referred that this judge has not provided written grounds or deliver decisions in at least 30 criminal and civil cases.


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The director of Venghai, Hari belongs to
KS Ravikumar's school of filmmaking.
Their films have a little something that caters
to all appetites and therefore have a universal
appeal. Hari's films have action, romance,
comedy, and family sentiment in generous doses.
Usually these ingredients are supplemented
by a strong script and this has resulted in
commercial success for a lot of his films.
With Venghai being released and touted as
a family entertainer, let us look at Hari's
previous films that served up the biggest
portion of family sentiment.
Ayya was a 2005 release, which had Sarath
Kumar in a dual role, Prakash Raj, and Napoleon.
It was also the debut film of a chubby Nayanthara.
The film explores both the ties of blood as
well as friendship and the many things that
can go wrong in the closest of relationships.
It was a study in loyalty and the frailty
of human bonds and went on to be a big hit.
Vishal's first film with Hari was the
2007 hit film Thamirabarani. Barani played
by Vishal lives with his mother and maternal
uncle Prabhu. Their family has a strained
relationship with the other big family in
the village that comprises Nadiya, Nasser,
and Vijayakumar. Needless to say Vishal falls
for Nadiya's daughter and after a struggle
the warring families are reunited.
Suriya had a double role in this 2007 super
hit. He played twins who get separated at
birth by the hand of fate. One grows up with
his parents and the other with his adopted
family. When the truth comes out there is
a lot of drama and sentiment making for a
very interesting movie.
Venghai with Dhanush and Tamannah is also
going to be a family entertainer along the
lines of these films. Since family sentiment
is something of Hari's specialty we
are expecting fireworks from this one.


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Annals of Improbable Research (AIR)
Table of Contents for Volume 4, Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1998
Ig Nobel issue
On the cover: Scientest/supermodel Symmetra attempts to remove a plaster cast from the left foot of Nobel Laureate Dudley Herschbach. The operation was successful. The resulting plaster replica was auctioned off at the 7th First Annual Ig® Nobel Prize Ceremony. Plaster left feet of Nobel Laureates William Lipscomb (visible rear of this photo) and Walter Gilbert also were auctioned, as was a set of five toes of Symmetra. All proceeds from the auction went to the science programs of the Cambridge public schools.
The features marked with a star (*) are based entirely on material taken straight from standard research (and other Official and Therefore Always Correct) literature. Many of the other articles are genuine, too, but we don't know which ones.
The 1997 Ig® Nobel Prize Ceremony
- At the 7th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony
- The 1997 Ig Nobel Prize Winners
- Tribute to Sir Robert May
- The 1997 Heisenberg Certainty Lectures
- Welcome, Welcome Speech
- Goodbye, Goodbye Speech
- Libretto: Il Kaboom Grosso
- Tributes to the Big Bang
- Boys Will Be Boys*
- Christy Turlington Discovers*
- May We Recommend*
- Project AIRhead 2000*
- AIRhead Research Review*
- Mel is Swell
- Space Child's Mother Goose
- AIR Vents
- Nobel Thoughts: Don and Dottie Thomas
- Ask Symmetra
- Solution to Last Issue's Puzzler
- Spot-the-Typos Contest
- The HMO Black Newsletter
- Dining: The SLAC Cafeteria
- Bends on the Learning Curve
- WARNING: AIR on Tour
- Someone Still Doesn't Like Us
- Teachers Guide
- Stale AIR
- Unclassified Ads
- AIR Info


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Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) January 25, 2013
The close proximity to the Atlantic Coast provides some restaurants in North Florida with various types of seafood. One new restaurant has recently joined the ranks as one of the best restaurants in Jacksonville, FL according to some published reviews.
LeGrand's Steak and Seafood has consistently improved its brunch, lunch and dinner menus to include expertly prepared foods in its professional kitchen.
This restaurant is now frequented by many in the Jacksonville area. LeGrand's is located in Mandarin and reservations can be made online or by phone at (904) 268-3363.
The pairing of seafood and steak at one location represents only one of the unique features that are now found at LeGrand's. The addition of the new brunch and lunch menus are a direct result from feedback from local guests.
The new business hours for lunch begin daily at 11 a.m. to provide prompt service to locals, tourists and businesses in the greater Jacksonville area. A variety of items are now available on the new menus to provide alternatives to every guest.
Since restaurants that serve great food can fill up quickly, a new reservation system was built on the Legrand's Steak and Seafood website to help individuals and families ensure that a table is waiting during peak business hours. This new online reservation system provides a one-click process to reserve a table of any size entirely online or by mobile Internet enabled cell phones. This recent innovation is one example of the upgrades that have happened recently at LeGrand's to better serve all guests.
Aside from the updated menus, corporate meetings and events are now booked directly by the restaurant management. Some of the top companies in the Jacksonville area have booked special events for lunch and dinner at LeGrand's to take advantage of the new menu items and affordable prices. These new events, corporate meetings and fundraisers are examples of how this restaurant is giving back to its community.
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LeGrand's Steak and Seafood
11290 Old St. Augustine Road
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New reviews are posted daily by guests who enjoy the culinary excellence provided by LeGrand's. These reviews can be found online at http://local.jacksonville.com/b23306160/LeGrand%27s+Steak+%7C+Seafood.
About LeGrand's Steak and Seafood
A professional kitchen, talented staff and a welcoming atmosphere are combined with great food at LeGrand's Steak and Seafood in Mandarin, FL. This restaurant is quickly growing into one of the best in the North Florida area due in part to its consistent menu and cooked to order cuisine. The Signature LeGrand menu is what helped this restaurant to gain a following with locals, businesses and tourists searching for a memorable steak and seafood experience. LeGrand's Steak and Seafood on Old St. Augustine Road and is open seven days a week to provide the highest quality food and service to guests frequenting this restaurant.


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Duchy College meeting in Jacobstow
Duchy College has recently organised through their Clear About Carbon program,a Carbon Focused meeting and farm walk for organic farmers at Cottage Farm, Jacobstow, with a view to see innovative practical application of Carbon Mitigation in action.
The key areas explored on Cottage Farm were
a) the use of deep rooted perennial fodder crops, such as Switchgrass, Cocksfoot, Lucerne and several others to build rich and deep humus in the soil, to achieve high yields without the use of fertilisers and to safeguard against draught conditions.
b) the use of renewable energy technology to displace fossil based energy.
c) the use of on-farm produced biodiesel made from either waste or home grown vegetable oil to displace fossil fuels for transport and farm machinery.
The participants, all major organic farmers from both Cornwall and Devon, were very pleased with the presentation, the practical demonstrations and the visit as a whole and have asked Paul to join their research group to help further develop organic farming methods and techniques.
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So, here we are in February, hoping it was march or april. It sort of feels like I'm waiting for something. Maybe it's the group of visitors we have coming in March (Anjuli, my sister, and friends Justin and Hannah) or maybe it's that the unit hasn't taken any trips in awhile, or maybe it's the job I began so days are more similar than the were while I was subbing. It also could be that I had been looking forward to going back to Goshen so much, and now that we're back, there's not that to look forward to. It was great to be home for a while, but went way too fast.
I got the job about a week after we got back from Christmas in Goshen. I was subbing in a school I had never been at before and they actually didn't need me (someone accidently asked for a sub) but they decided to keep me as an aid for the day. As I was talking to the teacher I was working with, she told me that a part time special ed. math teacher had retired before break, so I talked to the principal and had an interview that day and was hired two days later. They actually wanted a full time teacher, but were willing to give it to me for 3/4 time so I could be there. It's really wonderful to have a consistent school to go to and to build relationships with students, although it has been hard gaining respect from some of the 5th graders I work with.
As for the unit, things are feeling kind of blah and I think that what February does to people. We continue to learn more about each other and how to support each other and maybe how not to piss each other off (although sometimes those things aren't avoided as much as they could be). People are who they are. We did have an interesting learning component in January where we discussed the eneogram which brought some clarity in why each of us act the way that we do. Another exciting new thing has been our chickens who have started laying 4-5 eggs a day!
We now have almost enough to get us through the week with out buying any. We probably will need to buy a dozen, since the guys each eat about 4 a day. It's been new to me living with two teenage boys who need more calories than I've ever seen anyone eat before.
Gabe and I were gone quite a bit in January. We spent a weekend with a group of people in a cabin in colorado where we hiked 5 miles to get there. Snowshoeing, melting snow for water, and having to carry our food for the weekend were new experiences for us. We also spent a weekend in San Antonio for a retreat for service adventure leaders. It was good to share stories and suggestions with others who were experiencing some of the same things we are.
This weekend the unit is heading up to a cabin owned by friends outside of Santa Fe. Even though we're just hiking a mile in, this will be a new experience for Mary. The last weekend of Feb. we are heading to young adult snow camp at Rocky Mountain Menn. Camp.
We ask for continued thoughts and prayer for understanding of each other in the unit and for financial security as we look towards the summer without stipends to pull us through.
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Album Review: Phamie Gow – Road Of The Loving Heart
Multi-talented composer and musician Phamie Gow has led a rather successful musical life as she approaches the release of her new record Road Of A Loving Heart, which sees the light of day on Monday. Standing strong as Gow's sixth record Road Of The Loving Heart combines Gow's talents behind a piano with some delightfully crafted self penned numbers of gentle instrumentation.
Starting her career in music at an early age Gow released her first record at the age of 19. Over the years she has worked hard to establish herself as one of the countries most musically gifted artists and has gone on to become a regular featured act on Classic FM, Europe's most recognized and listened to classical music radio station as well as claiming the title of Cafe Nerro's most played artist throughout the UK.
Road Of The Loving Heart is a gentle collection of warm and charming piano numbers that Gow has composed with faultless precision. Known primarily for her skills on the harp Gow has this time substituted her strings for the keys of a piano and built a generous collection of 13 instrumental gems.
Though the tracks on Road Of The Loving Heart are all instrumental numbers each hold their own special position within the record and have their own character on the album that sets them apart from the next.
London is minimalist piano balladry at its best which is drenched in sorrowful tinkering and a mournful melody while Regresso A Chile contains some sweet and fast paced finger-work with a harder approach to it. The following Au Revoir Elsa also contains a darker feel within its two minute duration that adds a more eerie and darker edge to the centre of the album.
With a successful tour of Europe to promote the record Gow is quickly becoming a household name with her charismatic approach to songwriting and a knack for penning some memorable and gifted easy listening records.


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Gymnophiona, also called Apoda, one of the three major extant orders of the class Amphibia. Its members are known as caecilians, a name derived from the Latin word caecus, meaning "sightless" or "blind." The majority of this group of limbless, wormlike amphibians live underground in humid tropical regions throughout the world. Because of their relatively hidden existence, caecilians are unfamiliar to the layperson and are not usually considered in discussions about amphibians. They are nevertheless a fascinating group of highly specialized amphibians about which there is still much to be learned.
caecilians (order Gymnophiona). These three orders of living amphibians are thought to derive from a single radiation of ancient amphibians, and although strikingly different in body form, they are probably the closest relatives to one another. As a group, the three orders make up subclass Lissamphibia. Neither…
General features
Size and range
Several species of caecilians in the South American genus Caecilia exceed 1 metre (about 3.3 feet) in total length; the largest known caecilian is C. thompsoni, at 152 cm (about 60 inches). The smallest caecilians are Idiocranium russeli in West Africa and Grandisonia brevis in the Seychelles; these species attain lengths of only 98–104 mm (3.9–4.1 inches) and 112 mm (4.4 inches), respectively.
Distribution and abundance
Caecilians are found in tropical areas throughout the world. Of the 10 known families, 5 occur in the Americas, whereas Africa and mainland Asia harbour 3 families each. Caecilians are also found in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and the Seychelles. On the Seychelles there are three genera native to the islands, although caecilians are not found on any other islands in the Indian Ocean. No caecilians have been found on Madagascar or New Guinea. Approximately 180 caecilian species are known to exist, and up to 5 species have been found to inhabit the same area in the Amazon rainforest.
Natural history
Breeding behaviour
Information about annual reproductive patterns among caecilians is limited. The breeding period of some Asiatic ichthyophiids seems to be aseasonal or at least without seasonal constraints. At least one species, Ichthyophis glutinossus in Sri Lanka, mates only during the rainy season. Females of viviparous species have a biennial reproductive cycle; the viviparous Dermophis mexicanus in Guatemala mates in the early part of the rainy season, and gestation takes one year.
All caecilians are believed to have internal fertilization. This is achieved by means of the phallodeum, a copulatory organ in males that is modified from the cloacal wall. Eggs of all members of the families Ichthyophiidae and Rhinatrematidae are deposited in burrows in mud that is close to water. The females watch over these clutches, which may hold up to 54 eggs. Upon hatching, the larvae leave the burrows to make their homes in ponds and streams. Some caecilians deposit eggs on land, and in different species these hatch as larvae or small adults. Three families have viviparous species to which usually no more than four young are born at one time. Aquatic typhlonectids are viviparous and produce larvae. The caecilian fetus emerges from the egg membrane as soon as its meagre yolk supply is exhausted; it uses its deciduous teeth, adapted for scraping, to obtain secretions and epithelial tissues from the oviduct lining.
Feeding habits
The diet of terrestrial caecilians is mainly earthworms and other soft-bodied prey. Feeding either aboveground or in subterranean burrows, terrestrial caecilians are believed to locate their quarry by means of a chemosensory tentacle on each side of the head. They capture their prey with their powerful recurved teeth, masticate, and swallow. Aquatic caecilians, the typhlonectids, prey on fishes, eels, and aquatic invertebrates.
Form and function
Caecilians have long, limbless, cylindrical bodies that abruptly end behind the cloaca or short tail. Annuli (primary grooves) in the skin encircle the body and form segments; in some taxonomic groups, secondary and tertiary grooves partially circumscribe the body. Within the tissue of the annuli, bony scales of dermal origin usually occur. The heads of caecilians are blunt, and their skulls are bony and compact. Centres of ossification have fused, which has reduced the number of independent cranial bones in caecilians in comparison with anurans and salamanders; for example, a single bone, the os basale, forms both the floor of the braincase and the posterior part of the skull. Teeth are found on all jaw bones, and a palatal series of teeth appears in addition, medial to the maxillary series. A U-shaped facet, which articulates with the quadrate and also has a long retroarticular process that serves as an attachment site for three major jaw muscles, is located on the lower jaw. The vertebral column is made up of an atlas (the first vertebra of the neck) and 95 to 285 trunk vertebrae; no differentiated sacral vertebrae are present. Double-headed ribs are found on all vertebrae except the atlas and the terminal three to six vertebrae. Of the three amphibian orders, only caecilians have an axial musculature in which all the hypaxial components, excluding the subvertebral musculature, form an outer muscular sheath. This sheath, which is anchored to the skin by fibrous connective tissue, is all but disconnected from the vertebral musculature and thereby allows the skin and superficial muscles to move as a single unit. The degenerate eyes are covered with bone or skin. These adaptations make it possible for the caecilian to feed, reproduce, and avoid enemies within their subterranean realm. The features of aquatic caecilians of the family Typhlonectidae are representative of secondary adaptations.
Distinguishing taxonomic features
The families of caecilians are distinguished from one another by morphological characteristics and features of their life histories. The Jurassic fossil caecilian has small limbs, whereas all living caecilians are limbless. The living families are distinguished from one another by the presence or absence of a tail, amount of fusion of cranial bones, degree of kineticism of the skull, nature of the annular grooves, and structure of the phallodeum. Aquatic larvae are absent from most families.
Annotated classification
The classification below is based on the work of Ronald A. Nussbaum and Mark Wilkinson (1989), Mark Wilkinson and others (2011), and Rachunliu G. Kamei and others (2012).
- Order Gymnophiona (Apoda)
- Elongate limbless amphibians well adapted for burrowing; body segmented by annular grooves, with some species containing scales; tail, if present, short and pointed; skull compact, in which some elements are fused; eyes small, covered with skin or bone; teeth curved; left lung often primitive; projectable sensory tubercle between eye and nostril; protrusible copulatory organ in males; aquatic larvae (with gill slits but no external gills), direct development of terrestrial eggs, or viviparous; about 180 species.
- Family Caeciliidae
- Paleocene (65.5–55.8 million years ago) to present; tail absent; mouth recessed; premaxillae fused with nasals; prefrontals absent; squamosal articulating with frontal; usually no aquatic larval stage; 2 genera, 42 species; adult size 10–152 cm (4–60 inches); South and Central America.
- Family Chikilidae
- Jurassic (200–145.5 million years ago) to present; perforate stapes; septomaxillae and prefrontals absent; lower jaws possess two rows of teeth; 1 genus, 7 species; northeastern India.
- Family Dermophiidae
- Cretaceous (145.5–65.5 million years ago) to present; secondary annuli and annular scales present; viviparous; 4 genera, 13 species; Africa and Central and South America.
- Family Herpelidae
- Cretaceous (145.5–65.5 million years ago) to present; perforate stapes (or stirrup bone) but lack separate septomaxillae and prefrontal bone; 2 genera, 9 species; Africa.
- Family Ichthyophiidae
- Cretaceous (145.5–65.5 million years ago) to present; tail present; mouth subterminal (partially recessed); premaxillae not fused with nasals; prefrontals present; squamosal articulating with frontal; aquatic larvae; 3 genera, 50 species; adult size 40–50 cm (16–20 inches); Southeast Asia, peninsular India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Borneo, and Philippines.
- Family Indotyphlidae
- Cretaceous (145.5–65.5 million years ago) to present; imperforate stapes and inner mandibular teeth present with some teeth bicusped; viviparous forms lack scales and secondary annuli; some forms are oviparous; 7 genera, 21 species; Africa, Seychelles, and India.
- Family Rhinatrematidae
- Cretaceous (145.5–65.5 million years ago) to present; tail present; mouth terminal; premaxillae not fused with nasals; prefrontals absent; squamosal not articulating with frontal; aquatic larvae; 2 genera, 11 species; adult size 25–32 cm (10–13 inches); South America.
- Family Scolecomorphidae
- Jurassic (200–145.5 million years ago) to present; tail absent; mouth recessed; premaxillae not fused with nasals; prefrontals present; squamosal not articulating with frontal; no aquatic larval stage; adult stage without stapes and fenestrae ovales in the ear; 2 genera, 6 species; adult size 40–45 cm (16–18 inches); Africa.
- Family Siphonopidae
- Cretaceous (145.5–65.5 million years ago) to present; imperforate stapes and no inner mandibular teeth; oviparous; 7 genera, 19 species; South America.
- Family Typhlonectidae
- Cretaceous (145.5–65.5 million years ago) to present; tail absent; mouth recessed; premaxillae fused with nasals; prefrontals absent; squamosal articulating with frontal; young possess gills; no larval stage; adults aquatic; 5 genera, 13 species; adult size 50–72 cm (20–28 inches); South America.
Critical appraisal
The present classification is strongly supported by morphological and biochemical evidence, except for family Caeciliidae, which contains groups of unrelated species.


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Mommy Petunia celebrates our first two weeks of life in the warmth of a foster home.
After being rescued from Austin Animal Center, the staff and volunteers from Austin Pets Alive! saw us through our toughest time – the first fragile few days of life. Two weeks ago we shared with you our story of being taken into APA's loving maternity ward, and what a cozy treat that was. Shortly after, we were scooped up, along with our Mommy Petunia, and safely shuttled to a foster home to make room for new pups in the maternity ward.
As you see, Mommy Petunia was by our side for the entire journey, and remains with us in our foster home as a critical part of our growth and development. Though there's six of us pups, mommy always makes sure each of us has a full belly and a warm place to sleep.
As much as we can love Mommy Petunia, we're also incredibly thankful for the fosters at APA willing to not only invite all seven of us into their home but also commit to the time and responsibilities of keeping us happy and healthy. We would literally not be where we are today without them.
Since our birth two weeks ago, APA has welcomed two more families of mommies and puppies into its maternity ward. Very soon they will require the kindness of thoughtful fosters to make room for the next family, as our foster has done for us. Do what you can to donate, volunteer, foster, or at least help APA save more families like mine by following and spreading my family's story here on the APA blog. More photos and updates to come!


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The London 2012 Olympics should be a celebration of all that is good about London. We will have millions of fans travelling to the capital to watch the Olympic Games and the only London Underground can think of to stop London's transport system coming to a standstill is to bribe the tube drivers. What a dangerous precedent they have set.
"London Underground (LU) has reached agreement with train drivers' unions over temporary changes to working arrangements and payments during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games. The agreement follows six months of constructive discussions with union representatives, and will allow LU to meet the demands of extended services in the most efficient way," A spokesman for Transport for London said:
"In return for agreeing to these temporary changes to existing working arrangements during the Games, all train drivers employed by LU on July 26 2012 will receive a one-off payment of £500" the spokesman continued.
The Independent reports that London Underground has agreed with the unions to temporary changes to working arrangements and payments during the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games.
The tube drivers have held the London Underground, the government and the Olympic Games to ransom and the London Underground have set a dangerous precedent by 'bribing' the driver not to strike during the Olympic Games. Every single driver that earns the basic £42,000 a year will be given a cash bonus, according to the Daily Telegraph.
"This agreement is a good deal for London Underground, our drivers and those thousands of customers who will be attending the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games. I am pleased we and the unions have been able to engage in constructive dialogue to reach this agreement," the London Underground managing director, Mike Brown, said
Conservative MP Matthew Hancock said: 'It's outrageous, holding people to ransom. People should not have to be bribed just to do their job. The Olympics should be a celebration for London - not a chance for the travelling public to be ripped off," Conservative MP Matthew Hancock has said.
The news comes just 24 hours after Ed Miliband was heckled for trying to bring some sense to the TUC conference. ED Miliband told the TUC conference that they should not pursue their planned strikes this winter over public pension reforms whilst negotiations were still in place. Ed Miliband did say the he understood why millions of workers were 'angry' but said whilst negotiations were going on strikes should be avoided.
"In truth, strikes are always the consequence of failure. Failure on all sides. Failure we cannot afford as a nation. Instead, your real role is as partners in the new economy," Miliband said.


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That time of year is almost upon us, with the geese fattening up nicely, we need to start thinking about buying presents, if you haven't already.
We will be holding our junior section Christmas party on Sunday 15th December.
Due to the overwhelming numbers last year, limited space and our new influx of members, we'll be running this in two sessions. We are proposing two 2 hour sessions, 12 – 2pm and 2:30 – 4:30. This will not be restricted by the section your child / children are in, as we'd like to make sure siblings can attend the same party.
We will be going round asking for numbers over the next two weeks, so if you could please let us know if your child/children will be coming to see Santa and his gang of merry helpers (level of helpers happiness cannot be guaranteed). If you don't get to see us, use the "contact us" button, email or get us through Facebook.
Again we are only asking for a donation of £5 per child so that we can help Santa to get a nice gift for the little ones. But we will require your help with the catering. So any donations of crisps, sandwiches, cakes, cakes, and more cakes, maybe even a little jelly would be nice.
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