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Bates Baseball is headed into the 2017 campaign with a brand new coach, and little practice time per NESCAC rules. Nevertheless, the Bobcats were able to pick up two wins in five games during their annual trip to California. Because of the unique Bates academic calendar, Bates is the only team in the NESCAC that has played thus far. This should give the Garnet and White a leg up against other NESCAC teams.
The team is coming off a tough season last year, in which they finished 14-21 and did not qualify for postseason play. Outfielder Samuel Warren '16, second on the team last year in RBIs, will certainly be missed at the plate this season.
That being said, most of the big hitters on the team will be back. Captains Brendan Fox '17 and Ryan McCarthy '17 look to lead the team offensively again this year. Fox had a team leading .377 batting average and 25 RBIs in 2016.
A number of the team's top pitchers were lost to graduation. Connor Columbo '17, Rob Difranco, Chris Ward '17, Mark Cunningham '17, and Warren all had a number of appearances last year.
However, newcomer Coach John Martin feels good about his group of pitchers. "On the mound, we have depth and experience. Some returners, like Connor Speed ['18] and Connor Russell ['18] will help anchor a staff that will be tough at the start of the game and also on the back end," Coach Martin said in an email. "I'll look to Anthony Telesca and Matt Doyle to have great senior seasons, as both of them threw well on the trip. Newcomers Alex Simon and Miles Michaud should expect to see some innings out of the bullpen."
Martin comes to Bates from Vassar College, where he is the winningest coach in the program's history.
The baseball team has a number of notable returners, but there will inherently be an adjustment period with a new coach. Look for the team to pick up steam towards the end of the season.
Stock: EVEN
Women's Rowing
The Bates women's rowing team finished as the national runner up last season. Losing a number of key performers to graduation, this will be a tough act to follow.
But if you take a closer look at the history of Bates rowing, they have had incredible consistency. The Women's team has been to the 6-team national championship in 10 straight seasons, including a national championship in 2015. There is no reason to believe this streak will end this season.
Look for women's rowing to make the NCAA championships for the 11th straight season, and compete for a national title.
Stock: Even
Men's Rowing
The two biggest races of the spring for the Men's rowing team are the New England Rowing Championships (NERC), and the National Invitational Collegiate Regatta (NIRC).
Last spring, the team won the NERC for the second straight season. At the NIRC, which doubles as the NESCAC championship, the Bobcats finished in 5th out of 21 teams.
Losing just three members of the first boat to graduation, the team returns much of its core and is poised to race even faster this season.
Look for the Men's rowing team to win both the NERC and NIRC races.
Stock: Up
Women's Tennis
Men's and Women's tennis coach Paul Gastonguay, back for his 21st season at the helm, said in a recent Bates Bobcast episode, "this is the best team, in terms of training in the off-season we've ever had."
This is high praise for a team that also returns its top three players from last season, a season in which they finished with a disappointing 4-13 record.
So far this year, they have compiled a 2-3 record, including their annual trip to California.
Playing number one singles so far this season is Maisie Silverman '18. Meanwhile, newcomer Isabelle Rovinski '20 has solidified herself at number two.
With so much returning talent and first years with high potential, the Bates Women's tennis team should easily eclipse their 4-13 mark last season.
Stock: UP
Men's Tennis
The Men's tennis team compiled a 6-10 record last season, and ended the season ranked no. 24 in the country.
Despite an 0-3 start so far this season, Bates is currently ranked no. 26. Look for them to be continue to be ranked within the top 40 all of 2017.
All of the team's top talent are back for another season. The team is headlined by Ben Rosen '18. Rosen, an All-American and All-NESCAC performer last season, made it to the quarterfinals of the individual national championship. Rosen is backed up by Chris Ellis '17, who is also a former All-American (2015).
In addition, Vidyut Vidav '20, Jacob Kauppila '20, and Nick Glover '20 are talented first-years that have already been featured in the lineup this season.
With so much talent, look for the Men's tennis to get at least 7 wins, and possibly have multiple All-Americans.
Stock: UP
Bates' softball team is entering its fourth season under the leadership of head coach Mckell Barnes. They are coming off a challenging season, in which the team finished with an overall record of 5-32 and did not record a victory in the NESCAC. All five of their victories last year came at home. This year's team is set for significant improvement. Maddie Inlow '17, who hit .392 last year, will anchor the infield and the offense as the lone senior. A bevy of first year talent will augment the roster around Inlow as well.
"Kirsten Pelletier '20, from Oakland, ME is someone to keep an eye on," said Coach Barnes in an email. Pelletier was the 2016 Gatorade Player of the Year in Maine and 2016 Maine Softball Player of the Year during her senior year of high school. She recorded 185 strikeouts in just 105 innings.
"The team has really stepped it up this offseason. Everyone is coming in much stronger and faster than in years past. Something that's very important, especially when you play eight games in four days," Barnes said of the team's mentality during the winter. The softball team travels to Clermont, FL tomorrow to kick off their season with a contest against Haverford. Their home-opener is March 29 against Southern Maine.
Stock: UP
Men's Lacrosse
Last year, the men's lacrosse team fell in the opening round of the NESCAC tournament to Middlebury, and just missed out on an NCAA bid. This year, the elusive invitation to the national stage won't be any easier to obtain, but it is certainly in Coach Peter Lasagna's sights as the 2017 season begins.
Lasagna cited in an email returning All-Americans Charlie Fay '17 and Fred Ulbrick '17 as players to watch in the upcoming season, along with midfielder Kyle Weber '17 and first year Matt Chalastawa '20. According to Lasagna, Weber "is as capable as any midfielder in the country." Lasagna also suggested that emerging senior Andrew Melvin '17 "will have his best year as a senior" this year. Sam Francis '17 performing steadily on face-offs will also serve as the eternal x-factor for the Bobcats. Additionally, Lasagna mentioned Mitchell Drake '19 as a key player to watch as the new starter in goal, and Stephen Bull '19 on the close defense who in his words "one of the most hardworking, fit students on our team."
Lasagna also pointed to Bates' strength and conditioning coach, Mike Seltzer, as a key cog in his team's preparation this go-around. "Mike Seltzer provides us a significant edge in January and early February," Lasagna said in the email. "Our people are better athletes, more confident performers because of Coach Seltzer's foundation. His Kinetic Stretch program was new for us this season. Our people believe "Kin Stretch" is a game changer for them."
This year's team serves as an enticing 'UP' option, but an 11-4(7-3) performance last year is impressive, and any team playing in the NESCAC (except Tufts) is hard-pressed to put up similar marks year to year. Look for this year's team to play everyone on their schedule competitively, finish above .500 in the NESCAC, but just miss out on another NCAA bid. I hope they prove us wrong.
Stock: EVEN
Women's Lacrosse
Last year's women's lacrosse team qualified for the NCAA tournament for just the second time in program history, the first time since 1994, and the first time under coach Brett Allen. Allen is entering his 11th season at the helm of the program, and is set for another impressive year.
This year's team features a trio of seniors who are set for breakout seasons. Drew Barry '17, Sydney Cowles '17 and Kaileigh Maguire '17 all scored 10+ goals last year, and will have to help fill the void left by Moriah Greenstein '16 and Emma Brinkman '16, two of the team's top three goal scorers last year. Maguire and Barry will serve as the senior captains alongside classmate Erin Shea '17. Camille Bellette '18 will also have to shoulder some of the scoring load if this team is going to return to its 2016 form. Another interesting plot line to follow will be how well they can replace All-American goalie Hannah Jeffrey '16.
This one is another hard decision. The women's team could very well be one of the best teams of the spring this year, but the bar of their successful season last year is just a little too high. This team will be competitive in the NESCAC all-season long, but will just miss out on another NCAA bid.
Stock: DOWN
Men's Track & Field
Last year's men's outdoor track and field finished 3rd at their ECAC meet, and 82nd at NCAA's. Long-time coach Al Fereshetian will look to continue his steady guidance of the men's team. Weather always serves as a challenge, especially transitioning from the climate-controlled indoor tracks the team has been competing on to the blustery conditions of a New-England spring.
The highlight of the indoor season for the men has been their performance in the distance medley relay. The group of four includes Patrick Griffin '17 running the 1,200 meter leg, Mike Somma '19 running the 400 meter leg, Rob Flynn '18 pacing the 400 meter bit, and Jack Kiely '18 legging out the 1,600 meter finish. This cohort of runners have already set the Bates school record with a spry time of 9:49.74, which is also serves as the 6th fastest DMR time in indoor DIII history. Following these four in their outdoor efforts will be the most important plotline to look out for this spring.
This men's team has illustrated their depth with impressive performances during the winter. This team will do no better than 3rd at ECAC's again, but will improve on last year's finish at the national meet, and for that their stock gets our stamp of approval.
Stock: UP
Women's Track & Field
Coach Jay Hartshorn, in her 11th season as head coach of Bates' women's cross country and track and field programs, was awarded NESCAC coach of the year this past fall for her steady leadership and guidance. Her work has continued during the indoor season, where records are falling left and right, toppled by Bates runners seemingly every weekend. She has high hopes for the outdoor season this spring.
"We will have a lot of positive momentum going from indoors to outdoors," she said in an email. "I think we might be a better outdoor team, we were last year. Indoor is tough as it is short so if you get sick or injured, it can be hard to get back on track. I am looking forward to the next month of just training for the outdoor people and then seeing what we can do once we start competing at the end of March." If the indoor season is any indication, this spring's group of athletes will continue their high level of performance.
As the ultimate measure of their success, how they finish at their final meets of the season, anticipate the women to make a push for an ECAC meet victory, and improve on their 68th place finish at nationals this spring.


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Here's What You Need to Know About the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Bad news for those of us who thought we were skating by in life (and at our doctor's appointments) with blood pressure in the 130/80 range: That's now considered a bit too high.
According to new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, the new number at which doctors should begin treating high blood pressure is 130/80 — a jump down from the previously accepted 140/90.
These new guidelines, which were last updated comprehensively in 2003, seek to allow doctors and patients an earlier start time in combating the symptoms and complications of high blood pressure before it becomes a more significant problem.
Under these new guidelines, nearly half (46%) of the adult U.S. population now has what is considered to be high blood pressure. For the portion of the population under 45 years of age, the number of men considered to have high blood pressure will triple. For women in the same range, the numbers will double.
The greatest impact will be seen among young people, but that's exactly the point: Before this change in guidelines, high blood pressure was only addressed after it reached more dangerous levels. Now, heightened blood pressure will be diagnosed, treated with lifestyle changes (and sometimes medication) and brought back to a healthy level before it gets to a more dangerous point.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Under these new guidelines, blood pressure numbers are broken up like this:
- Normal: Less than 120/80
- Elevated: Systolic between 120 and 129 and diastolic less than 80
- Stage 1: Systolic between 130 and 139 or diastolic between 80-89
- Stage 2: Systolic at least 140 or diastolic at least 90
- Hypertensive crisis: Systolic over 180 and/or diastolic over 120
(If you're confused about what in the world these numbers actually mean, the first number is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats, and the second number is the pressure in your arteries between beats.)
These new guidelines get rid of the category of "prehypertension," instead placing patients either at "elevated" or "stage 1." This means that if your blood pressure levels were previously considered to be "prehypertension," it's probably time to check in with your doctor to see what kinds of changes you should be making.
Generally, medication for high blood pressure will be prescribed only for those in stage 2 or those in stage 1 who have previously had a cardiovascular event or other pertinent health issue.
That said, the decision about what type of action to take will be between you and your doctor.
Lifestyle Changes Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
These recommendations from Mayo Clinic can help you lower your blood pressure before it becomes a dangerous problem:
- Many stores, including pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS, warehouse stores like Sam's Club and Costco and grocery stores with pharmacies have free blood pressure check stations that anyone is welcome to use. You can also schedule a quick blood pressure checkup at any walk-in clinic or with your doctor. Keep an eye on your numbers and talk to a medical professional if you have any concerns.
- Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure. Your exercise routine doesn't have to be anything fancy — a brisk walk, a light jog or a good swim or bike ride will do the trick. If you need more ideas for working out without overpaying for that gym membership, check out these cheap or free ways to exercise. Either way, it's recommended that you exercise for at least 30 minutes each day.
- Eating right can help lower your blood pressure significantly. To keep blood pressure within a healthy range, you should up your intake of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and cut back your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. Your doctor may recommend following the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
- As weight increases, so does blood pressure. Watching your weight — and your waistline — is a great way to keep your blood pressure in check. According to Mayo Clinic, men are at risk of high blood pressure if their waistline measures above 40 inches, while women are at risk if their waistline measures above 35 inches.
- Reducing your sodium intake is an easy way to lower your blood pressure by a few points. Try adding less salt while cooking, reading labels for sodium content and eating fewer processed foods.
- Drinking more than moderate amounts of alcohol can not only raise your blood pressure, but can actually render some blood pressure medications ineffective.
- Smoking raises your blood pressure significantly each time you pick up a cigarette. If you need help quitting smoking, you can find cheap and free resources here that will help you quit and stay quit.
- Stress is a huge contributor to high blood pressure. If you're stressed about money (and who among us isn't?!) here are some easy ways to take your brain off your finances. If you're just stressed in general (again, show of hands?), there are ways to combat that, too.
Along with being dangerous in and of itself, high blood pressure can complicate or lead to many other serious health issues, including heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.
Heightened blood pressure levels may not initially seem concerning, but you should address the problem before it becomes a major health issue — and a major expense. Early and preventative care is often the best money-saving trick we can employ when it comes to our health.
Grace Schweizer is a junior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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AN agreement was reached today to allow campaigners to protest within earshot of the building where the G8 summit will take place.
Perth and Kinross Council approved the plans to break the deadlock in the long-running stand-off at a special meeting of the council's licensing committee.
Councillors reached a unanimous agreement to the plans, which allow protesters, led by G8 Alternatives, to come within 500 metres (547 yards) of the Gleneagles Hotel.
The march, which was amended following concerns over the original route, will assemble in Auchterarder's Western Road, proceed up Orchil Road, down Easthill Road and Tullibardine Road and back to the start point.
The licensing committee agreed to make an order allowing the march to go ahead subject to a number of conditions.
These include that the march assembles at 12 noon on July 6, starts at 1pm, finishes at 4pm and disperses by 5pm and that it takes place on the road surface while pavements are kept free for stewards and police.
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Help the Maplewood Academy strawberry farm! Many of you remember the days when MWA had a thriving farm on our property that helped to support the needs of the academy. Spring is only a few months away and we are already planning for our spring planting. If you would like to help us make our farm plans a reality, contribute to the farm fund today!
Indicate the project you would like to support when making your donation.
Assist Program
Do you like to give to service projects? This year one of the new programs at Maplewood is called the ASSIST (Academy Student Service Initiative Stipend for Tuition) program. This is a program that connects students with elderly community members to "assist" them with light housework, companionship and mentorship. Students participate in this program as their work study assignment to help offset the costs of tuition and also to serve members of our community and to develop a work ethic and relationships with people. Southern Adventist University offers a grant to cover 80% of the costs of the program and Maplewood is required to raise 20% of the costs, a total of $5,000. What a privilege for us to be involved in this service program and what a wonderful experience for our students. Would you consider helping us do our part for the program and raise the required funds?


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a question about poppers
Used as a recreational drug... why? Whywhywhy? Horrible, like your head is going to explode.
(Cue factual answer about bumholes from the 'freak.)
I've heard that too.
I might also have heard that too...
and that they loosen your bumhole.
i was wondering
who would start this thread...
They also give you an amaizingly big
We used to buy them from the druid piercing man... were they called Liquid Gold? It was only £4 for hours of entertainment..
He was
obviously a capitalist druid pig.
takes me back twenty years. It's nice to hear you young folk still know how to have fun.
if youre drunk enough
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I'm not going to get all Steve Martin about this, but I reckon I could name 101 things that when drunk are more fun to do than get on the poppers...
"Silly Rabbit, don't you know Trix are for kids?"
I remember doing poppers at Reading 95, and drinking Black Oak cider. A golden era...
I was in a ridiculous
gay club in Newcastle last month along with my lesbian housemate and we were sitting there having a drink and this 50-60 year old gay man was crawling around on the floor with a torch aparently looking for his bottle of poppers. Everytime he said "Wae aye man, have ya seen ma poppers" I nearly fell off my seat with laughter.
it's actually quite mental if you use it in comination with pill...so I've heard! *ahem*
Couldn't agree more. Headache in a bottle. Bloody horrible stuff
fucking lame...and they give you a horrible crusty nose, to make sure you look as bad as you feel.
Seriously, they are good for about five seconds, then you want to die for about two minutes, then you feel okay again, so you do some more.
Repeat ad infinitum...rubbish


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Now it's available for free download! You will find the download page behind this link. Enjoy!
And now I'm returning you to your regularly scheduled reminder post...
It's May already, and the deadline for the Textile Forum is drawing closer.
So please do not forget to register if you would like to attend this year's European Textile Forum in Asparn an der Zaya, Austria. We are going to focus on linen and other vegetable fibres, and it does promise to be very, very interesting!
Friday, 6 May 2011
Hooray! It's available - go download!
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2 comments:
- Machteld said...
wow, thanks for the link!!!
- 8 May 2011 at 21:15
- Cathy Raymond said...
Thanks for reposting this; I'd like to see as many people as possible take advantage of the YAT download page.
- 9 May 2011 at 02:58
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Do You Sew? They Ask, Particularly on June 11th. Here's Why.
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Visiting Puerto Vallarta
Our family loves traveling to Puerto Vallarta! It offers the best of Mexico without the worries. Unlike the more popular tourist locations, Puerto Vallarta still offers the tranquility and security of a small town environment. The people are pleasant and respectful. The area's most important resource is the tourism which is responsible for the largest part of their economy. There is plenty to see and do in this beautiful location.
The Airport:
Being the most important resource means that they have their attention on you from the minute you land. As you exit the airport, you pass a corridor filled with resort employees charged with inviting you to visit their resort. For this, they are able to discount events and cab fares. If you are interested in a timeshare tour, you will have plenty of opportunities to visit one.
The airport has offered the best money exchange rate the last couple of times that we went. It would be a good idea to exchange some of your money there. Resorts and Drugstores can exchange money for you later. Keep an eye on the rates, some locations offer better rates than other.
Where to stay:
If you plan on visiting, you will have the choice to stay in one of two areas: Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta. Nuevo Vallarta offers newly constructed resorts and less traveled shopping markets. Puerto Vallarta, being already well established has more locals, older resorts, and a bit more convenience. For example, other than the beach and a few stores in walking distance, Nuevo Vallarta requires the use of transportation, cabs, or a car rental where most resorts in Puerto Vallarta are in walking distance to some shops or convenience stores. Puerto Vallarta is currently a $4 cab ride away from the Port, where most of the excursions you will be enjoying begin, and a $6 cab ride away from El Malecon. El Malecon is their boarwalk, which is currently under construction. As beautiful as it was before, a sporting event coming in September 2011 has inspired them to increase its beauty.
El Malecon is surrounded by El Centro (The Center). El Centro is their town and offers many shops, markets, restaurants, and more. It is very easy to spend the entire day there. Restaurants on the boardwalk (El Malecon) offer amazing views of the ocean. In the markets, everything is negotiable! Here is a great TIP, do not shop when the cruise liners are in port. Besides avoiding the masses, you will be more successful in your negotiations when the cruisers have left. Your resorts concierge will be able to tell you what days they expect cruisers in town. Another TIP: Try not to need to exchange money here. Most locations we saw offered significantly less for their exchange.
Staying at a resort here will bring you the opportunity to go 'all inclusive', so should you do it or shouldn't you. That is going to depend on you. I have to say that I would probably do more of the all inclusive if I stayed in Nuevo Vallarta because you have less opportunities wander into a local dive to try authentic foods without a cab ride. If you like your drinks by the pool or on the beach, then the all inclusive is definitely for you. Most resorts offer 3 or more all inclusive day packages.
What about the Water:
While most of Puerto Vallarta is on a water system, they will always give you bottled water at resorts and restaurants. It is recommended that you stick to that. You will not have to worry about the ice in your soda glasses or the water used to cook or bathe in. The resorts and the major restaurants are all on the water system. As for those small dives I mentioned earlier, stick to bottled drinks, just in case. What about other dangers? Honestly, I didn't worry about dangers while there. I didn't go looking for it either. Having a young child means that we were not out in bars in dark alley ways, so I can't tell you much about that.
Enjoy your trip!
Look out for the hub on what to do in Puerto Vallarta!
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Reckless Driving
Not all driving offenses are as simple as a ticket. You can actually do jail time and lose your license after a criminal citation for reckless driving or aggressive driving. If you're facing charges like this, you need an experienced Nevada criminal defense attorney to help you fix this problem.
Occasionally we here about people being pulled over who weren't even aware they were breaking the law or doing anything wrong. And often, people charged with reckless driving admit to simply being distracted. "Aggressive" drivers often say they lost their temper or they were simply driving "defensively".
These charges can be applied subjectively, so it is possible for a police officer to misinterpret your actions on the road.
But whatever happened to you, being stopped by the police and charged, a criminal offense is too serious to deal with yourself.
When facing criminal traffic offenses, knowing the ins and outs of criminal law is crucial. You can't be expected to know this and that's where we come in. Give us a call for a consultation on these charges.
Nevada Reckless Driving Laws and Penalties
Reckless driving is typically considered a misdemeanor offense involving the "willful or wanton disregard of safety" to people or property. You can exhibit this disregard in one of several ways including racing, speeding, swerving, or driving in any otherwise dangerous manner.
The result of your reckless driving charge depends on if you've ever faced a charge like this before. Typically, your first offense will result in misdemeanor charges with up to 6 months in jail and fines reaching $1,000. Fines increase as your criminal history increases.
Also, with a reckless driving charge you will lose your license for 6 months to 2 years and could even get your car impounded.
Ref: NRS §484B.653
Nevada Aggressive Driving Laws
Aggressive driving is the offense commonly referred to as road rage. It involves driving in a certain aggressive pattern for more than one continuous mile. You can face charges of aggressive driving if you:
- Commit one or more speeding violation,
- Create an immediate hazard to another vehicle or person, or
- Do any two of the following:
- run a red light or stop sign,
- pass another vehicle on the right where no lane exists,
- swerving between marked lanes,
- follow another vehicle too closely, or
- right of way violations
Depending on your driving history, you could face jail time up to 6 months and fines reaching $2,000 for an aggressive driving conviction. You will also be ordered to a traffic safety course and may lose your license for a period of 30 days for your first offense.
Ref: NRS §484B.650
Any criminal charge is a serious criminal charge. When you stand to serve jail time and lose your driver's license, it's something you can't avoid, and can't hide from. When your right to drive is at state, talk to an experienced Nevada or Las Vegas criminal defense attorney for advice and help with your case.


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Mummification Sentence Examples
- What the Egyptians really thought of mummification can only be partially guessed.
- The Egyptians did not stop at the mummification of the human body; sacred animals, birds, reptiles, fishes, and even insects were treated in a similar way, and the meat offerings deposited with the wealthy dead were likewise "preserved."
- Earlier, the processes of mummification produced a skeleton merely clothed in a dry and shrunken skin.
- Outside Egypt mummification was practised amongst the ancient Peruvians, who took advantage of the desiccating atmosphere and salt soil of their caves for preserving the dead in good condition without any embalming process.
- Elliott Smith, A Contribution to the Study of Mummification in Egypt (Cairo, 1906); The Archaeological Survey of Nubia Bulletins (Cairo, 1908 seq.); Dr Lortet and M.
- At first the luxury of mummification was reserved for the king, who was identified with Osiris and was buried with an abundance of ritual and magic words.


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Red Wings, Kings try to strengthen playoff positionby Brian Hedger
RED WINGS (19-15-10) at KINGS (27-13-5)
Last 10: Detroit 4-5-1; Los Angeles 4-5-1
Season series: This is the first of two games between the Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings. They meet again Jan. 18 at Joe Louis Arena.
Big story: Detroit is clinging to a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs while trying to tread water through a spate of injuries that never seems to end. Los Angeles is 2-0-1 since a season-high five-game losing streak. The Kings still hold the third spot in the Pacific Division, but the fourth-place Vancouver Canucks aren't far back of the division's final guaranteed playoff slot.
Team Scope:
Red Wings: Detroit comes to L.A. off a 4-1 road loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, a game in which the Red Wings got back rookie defenseman Danny DeKeyser from a groin injury but didn't have top center Pavel Datsyuk (lower body). They're also missing four regulars who are on injured reserve.
One guy they've recently gotten back from injury is starting goalie Jimmy Howard, who's been up-and-down in four games since his return. He allowed a pair of bad goals in the loss to the Sharks and was pulled in the second period.
"You got to keep it out of your net," coach Mike Babcock told Ansar Khan of MLive.com. "We're not getting to four [goals]. We're getting to three, max. You got to keep them to two and under."
Kings: Los Angeles was 1-5-1 in seven games prior to beating the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Thursday at Staples Center. The Kings are hoping that game can help springboard them back to their former winning ways.
Also helping their cause is the return of top goalie Jonathan Quick, who is 2-0-1 since missing 24 games with a lower-body injury. Quick hasn't allowed more than two goals in the three games since returning last Saturday.
"Being out for seven weeks, even in his first game back it seemed like he didn't miss a game," captain Dustin Brown said. "It's impressive and it's a credit to him doing the work that he needed to do to be ready and it's why he's the best goalie [in the NHL]."
Who's hot: Tomas Tatar has scored goals in back-to-back games for the Red Wings. … Kings forward Jeff Carter has recorded at least a point in seven of his past 10 games, scoring seven goals and 10 points.
Injury report: Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (fractured rib), forward Stephen Weiss (sports hernia surgery), forward Johan Franzen (concussion) and goalie Jonas Gustavsson (groin, neck) are on injured reserve for the Red Wings, who also faced San Jose without Datsyuk and center Darren Helm (groin). … Los Angeles isn't currently missing any regulars for health reasons.


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Creeps of the Day
A Team
This is called Teamwork. Hit 'em from all angles, then disappear to the bar so you can rub up awkwardly against drunken women drinking from dick straws while celebrating a bacholerette party, and then get thrown out by a bouncer in front of that girl from accounting you're trying to nail. Game. Set. Match.
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With a total space of 120m2, this apartment in central Barcelona is ideal for large groups of up to 11 people. Located on the 4th floor of a charming building with an elevator, the apartment has 5 small balconies. The fully furnished space contains 3 twin bedrooms and 1 single bedroom, all with ample storage space in the closets. The 2 air conditioned lounges both have dining spaces, and sofas from which you can relax and watch TV (both of the sofas convert to double sofabeds). Together with 2 fully equipped kitchens and 2 bathrooms (1 with shower, and the other with a bathtub and shower), this is the ideal apartment for large groups coming to Barcelona.
This elegant apartment is located in the heart of Barcelona in the area known as the Eixample, and is only a few minutes walk from the main central Barcelona attractions of Placa Catalunya, the Gaudi buildings and Las Ramblas. Its close proximity to Passeig de Gracia metro/train station also allows easy access to the rest of the cities other key sights such as Park Guell, Placa Espanya, Camp Nou and the Sagrada Familia, as well as Barcelona's beaches and surrounding areas. Considered by many to be one of the plushest areas of Barcelona, the apartment is situated amongst the towns most upmarket shops and restaurants.


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This Atlanta-based duo has got to be one of the South's best-kept secrets. With phat bass lines and simple yet highly catchy beats, Nikki Slick and Sabrina Rose will catch you off guard. At first glance, you might brush them off as another wannabe girlie soul troupe. But once you hear the beat and the sultry voices on the first track ("Space") and you're hooked. You're foot will be tapping. You're head will be nodding and by the time you get to the fourth track ("Love Is"), you'll be wondering why you haven't heard of Slick & Rose before.
The tracks blend well together. The beats are pretty fresh. They have tracks with beatboxer and underground MC Dres tha Beatnik. They even have Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest backing them up on their track "U Know U Want It".
The two came together in 2000, in what would seem like an odd coupling. Nikki Slick hails from Mobile, Alabama (Stone, that's your peoples) while Sabina Rose was raised in the "concrete jungle" of New York City. With influences that range from Southern gospel to Jamaican dub, it's easy to see how their music could be considered eclectic.
Slick & Rose's sound has soul, yet can be defined as hip hop. It got them on the OkayPlayer tour in Japan, and on stage with the likes of Common, Kanye, Chingy, Anthony David and Slum Village. Already they have fans in Europe, (Denmark in particular) and the Far East (Not only did they tour Japan on the OkayPLayer tour, but their album was originally released there in 2003).
To find out more about Slick & Rose, go to their official website.


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Do you love seeking new food experiences as a hobby? Are you looking for restaurants with yummy dishes? Or do you just love mouth-watering food? We can agree that no one will skip tasteful, delicious and appetizing foods. Hamilton Food Tours is here to make such dreams come true!
A few days ago, Tumi had a telephone interview at the CFMU studio with Tammy, one of the members of the Hamilton Food Tours. Tammy talked about the upcoming James Street North Food Tour and the different kinds of restaurants and bakery that will be visited. This Food Tour is on Saturday, November 19th and will start at 10:30am -1:30pm. Individuals are advised to dress comfortable for the weather.
She also mentioned that vegetarian and vegan options are included in most of the restaurants. The tickets also cover food tasting or food purchases. Tammy did list her five best food places in Hamilton, depending on her mood for that day! Who says Hamilton does not have fun stuff?
Experience Hamilton's best dishes, organic products and classy local restaurants with Hamilton Food Tours and you will be glad you did. For more information about Hamilton Food Tours, visit their website page http://hamiltonfoodtours.ca/ and do listen to the full interview below, enjoy!


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Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of your feet.
The plantar fascia is a double layered fibrous tissue on the plantar (sole) side of your foot. It attaches to the calcaneus, the heel bone, and then fans forward to attach to the base of all the toes.
This attachment means that the plantar fascia helps to maintain the integrity of the arch of the feet, and also functions to transmit force from the ground, as we walk, stand, or play, to the bones muscles and ligaments of the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee etc (the foot bone is connected to the shin bone after all!). And, what goes up, must come down as well, so as force is transmitted from the surfaces we walk/run/play on up the body, so too, what happens from above, affects the tissues below.
As such, the causes of plantar fasciitis can be many and varied and may include knee, ankle and hip injuries or compensations above, muscle hypertonia (tight calves and hamstrings for example), as well as direct trauma (compression or over-stretching) of the plantar fascia itself – including poorly fitted shoes or repetitive injuries.
The other factor which really comes in to play with foot problems, and plantar fasciitis is included under this umbrella, is the modern ailment of jamming our very sensory feet in to sense dulling shoes. There are 26 bones in each foot, and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, and this structure of the foot is really for informing us, our body/brain, about the terrain that it is covering. Tight and immobile feet and toes contribute greatly to increased load on the plantar fascia, which in turn increases the likelihood if irritation and inflammation.
Non-surgical treatment
You firstly want to identify any causative factors, which could be any of the following:
Effective treatment of plantar fasciitis should take all these factors in to account, but primarily, non-surgical treatment of the plantar fascia should include stretching of the calves, hamstrings and plantar fascia, the use of ice when acute, say a frozen water bottle rolled in the arch of the foot, working on balance and proprioception of the foot and ankle (try brushing your teeth while standing on one leg!) as well as massage of the plantar fascia with a massage ball/tennis ball/ golf ball and articulation of the bones of the feet and toes.
Treatment options include:
What are some exercises tennis players and golfers can do to prevent plantar fasciitis?
Exercises with a particular focus on stretching the calf and icing the plantar fascia/arch post exercise, and in between bouts of exercise rolling the arch with the frozen lime (or water bottle).


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MOVIES: Nature films & God's sovereignty
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP) -- Most people (including me) seldom turn to nature documentaries when seeking DVD entertainment. That's unfortunate -- especially if you have children.
At their best, movies for little ones are about wonder. And with today's inventive technology, we can enter nature's wondrous kingdom by way of remarkable camerawork and computer graphics.
So let's spotlight three remarkable "naturementaries" that will wow each family member with their importance-of-life theme -- Disney's "Earth," Sony's "Winged Migration" and National Geographic's "March of the Penguins."
Informatively narrated by the melodious James Earl Jones, the filmmakers never resort to preachy summation. They set the stage for debate concerning global warming and the survival of the planet, but the main objective seems to be the revelation of the perplexity and poetry of nature. For older children, this is a perfect introduction to the miraculous mysteries of life. For adults it can be a reminder that God is sovereign, astoundingly creative and beyond our mortal understanding.
Of course, for very little ones, caution is needed. The film depicts not only life, but death, with representations of both predator and prey. That said, the film never becomes gory. Several "catches" are depicted, but the camera cuts away before the bloodshed is revealed.
Whether the tropical rainforests, Kalahari plains, Mediterranean Sea, Antarctic Peninsula or the Himalayas, you name the hemisphere, Disney's Earth goes there. Rated G, it should not be missed.
Winged Migration
French filmmaker Jacques Perrin, who also gave us an extraordinary look at the world of bugs in "Microcosmos" (1996), turns his attention to an array of winged species in this often-breathtaking nature film. Perrin and his team spent four years traveling through 40 countries and all seven continents capturing the migratory patterns of our winged friends. Although I would have enjoyed learning a bit more about why birds do what they do and how they know where to go, the film gives us exceptional visuals. It's like a come-to-life National Geographic magazine.
As with the film Earth, this one delivers a great family experience. Often, with the use of innovative technology, we are flying next to real birds. It's as close to soaring with eagles as you're likely to come. And the vistas and landscapes are stunning. It's a gorgeous planet we reside on. Winged Migration shows it off.
When a person discussing spiritual matters says, "I can't believe anything I don't see," I bring up the many mysteries of nature. A film like Winged Migration makes us realize there are inexplicable puzzles in our world. I remember sitting in the theater back in 2001, marveling at how God has given nature an ecological order.
Winged Migration is rated G. We do see a few brief violent images, such as hunters shooting ducks while on their journey; also, an injured bird is set upon and devoured by crabs while another baby bird is killed by a bigger bird, but the filmmakers are careful to not be overly graphic. While very little ones might begin to fidget in their seats, there are many visuals that will hypnotize all others.
March of the Penguins
This courtship begins with a long journey -- a trek that will take hundreds of the tuxedo-suited birds across 70 miles of frozen tundra to a location where mating begins.
March of the Penguins reveals how instinct is so potent in these creatures that they will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, not to mention unfathomable temperatures, in order to bring forth new life. And though it depicts harsh life-and-death struggles, this G-rated adventure does so in quite a family-friendly way.
Narrated by the great Morgan Freeman, March of the Penguins is full of impressive, almost unworldly locations, as well as amazing cinematography. Most importantly, when viewing the film, we are reminded by nature of the sanctity of our lives. As the Scriptures beckon us: "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" (Matthew 6:26 NIV)


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Monday, July 6, 2009
A woman of GodPosted by Nessa at 7:40 AM
Today I didn't go out, as I haven't been home all day in a really long time. While I was home I had quite a lot of things to do, some of these included washing the floor for my mum and cleaning the room - stuff which I don't particularly look forward to doing. While I was doing that I realized how there were some things that I said I would work on this summer, but haven't started yet, and one of these was starting to cook and bake. So I sat down and started looking for recipes. This in turn made me very happy. I was taken round the food world with Jamie Oliver (as was once recommended by Mig) and got sucked into a world of grilled marinated mozzarella with crunchy bread, salmon tikka and all types of omelets (one of which I was successful at making ^^ *glee*). The happiest were the truffles, chocolate biscuits with a soft centre, soufflés and creme brulee's. I didn't make any of these, merely planned them and got the recipe, but once that's done I know I'll start.
Moving on to the point of this blog, yesterday, something said at the GG weekend really stuck with me. In Genesis 2:18 the Lord says 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is right for him.' May I emphasize...HELPER not slave. So anyway woman was given from man, for man and given as a gift to man. Also man and woman were asked to 'have many children and grow in number', so woman's role as a mother is part of God's plan.
So anyway, while I was looking for recipes and cleaning up, a thought came to mind. Whatever I do now is in preparation for my future husband. I'm not looking for one or anything...but it's a nice way to look at it so as to not moan about it. So other than enjoying what I'm doing it's a sort of training to become a woman God planned for me to become. Makes me happy:)
toodles ^^
P.S. to Kai: description of you will be coming in my next blog.
P.P.S: Pretty pics will come up, as soon as my search engine works again :)
3 Comments:
- MINA said...July 6, 2009 at 8:42 AMI have to get used to the whole helper plan for woman...
- Achie said...July 6, 2009 at 10:24 AMfor from given XD I remember that ^^
- Steve Diacono said...July 6, 2009 at 12:26 PMI am happy for u van =)


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IFS warns of apprentice issues
The government's target to rapidly increase the number of apprentices risks being 'poor value for money' according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
The BBC reports a think tank has warned that current expansion plans could devalue the 'brand' of apprenticeships by turning it into 'just another term for training'.
Three million apprenticeships, funded by an employer levy, is the government's target but the report warns the government has 'failed to make a convincing case for such a large and rapid expansion in apprenticeships' and warns of 'wildly optimistic' claims for how much extra earnings could be generated by the investment in apprentices.
The apprenticeship levy is expected to raise £2.8bn per year from employers, yet the think tank warns that spending on apprenticeships will only increase by £640m.
Speaking to the BBC, Labour's shadow skills minister Gordon Marsden said, 'Rushing to hit a three million target without sorting out the quality or increasing the proportion of apprenticeships under the age of 25 means they risk failing to deliver the long-term skills strategy we need.'


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A woman's veil
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I am a disproportionate mind. I am a thoughtful rush. I am a lazy climax. I am a brooding reality. Sometimes I am a writer, sometimes I am a reader. Sometimes I listen too hard, sometimes I fake and depart. Some days are reality, some days are just a pass. I AM A MODERN WOMAN. … More A woman's veil


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How to Do a Distressed Finish on New Wood for a Rustic Look
Faux finishes have been a hit for a couple of years now and one of the most popular is a distressed rustic look. If you don't know this look has several distinct characteristics associated with it.
- Multiple layers of paint
- Antique or faux-antique handles and knobs
- Knicks and dings (to make it look older than it is)
There are two ways to create this look on a new piece of furniture. One is fairly simple but doesn't have the detail and the other one is the distressed look with the works. Either one can be used on an older piece of furniture but also compliment new wood and unfinished furniture.
Keep It Simple Sam (KISS)
The simple method requires only paint supplies. You don't have to ding the wood here. Again this version has less detail but over all still have a pretty good effect.
What you'll need
- 2" or larger paint brush
- Paint stirrer
- Two contrasting paint color
- Sawhorses or plastic (to protect the area where you are painting
This method is a simple painting technique that will give the effect of wear especially around the edges where you might generally have the wear anyway. It is also the method I used in the photos of the headboard.
- Ensure that the piece is clean of any residues or loose sawdust. The last thing you want is paint not sticking or getting stuff in your paint can.
- Select your top coat and bottom coat of paint. In the headboard to the side and top I used a chocolate brown base and then a light green top. The contrasting colors make the distressed effect stand out a bit more that color that might complement each other or that are only shades apart, like navy blue and black for example.
- When painting the base coat the coverage is up to you. Some distressed looks, including the one in the video below allow the wood to show through. However, I painted my thoroughly. My thinking is this: an older piece of furniture is going to have multiple layers of paint and finish on them. If that's the case there's no way you'll ever see the original wood unless you stripped it first.
- After allowing the paint to dry you're ready for your top coat. This is where the faux look come in. When you dip your brush into the paint pail only put a little paint on the end of the brush.
- As you paint fan out the top coat as thin as you can even. You don't want complete coverage here. Start somewhere in the center and work to the edges of the piece. This will allow the base coat to show through near joints and edges of doors and drawers. This will give the illusion of wear in the usual areas.
- Allow this coat to dry and finish it off with vintage looking hardware and you are set!
That's pretty much it. Remember the last thing you want is perfection.
The Works
The works employs similar painting techniques, however, there is much more to the wood prep prior to any painting.
For this you'll need:
- Hammer and a nail, nail punch or awl
- Chain
- Screwdriver
- Any other object of mayhem
The goal of the works here is to beat your furniture up prior to painting, so really anything that can cause a little damage and would be the last thing you want hear the furniture is what you are aiming to use.
How to do The Works:
- First things first here, order of operations for the destruction is up to you. Often times the chain is used last though, to give an effect on the paint.
- To use the hammer and nail, randomly drive a nail (a framing nail e.g. 8 penny or 16 penny works well to create a dimple about 1/8" in diameter) in until you get past the angled point and to the shank. The goal here is not to create a hole in the wood just a few dimples here and there.
- You can also go solo with the hammer if you like. Randomly bang the hammer here and there to create small divots. I do however, recommend using a normal hammerhead for this step and not a waffle head that usually comes on a framing hammer. You want to show wear not anger issues!
- Use a screwdriver to create small gouges and scrapes along the top and sides of the piece. again you're trying to create the look of wear so be judicious with the screwdriver, too many and people will think Freddie Kruger has come to visit for awhile. Don't drive it in, especially a phillips screwdriver, just a few scraps and dings will suffice
- Now we come to the chain. It's time to release some of that pent up aggression. This can be done before after the painting has been done (again the painting method remains the same as the simple method above). Take the two ends of the chain in your hand and lightly (or as lightly as you see fit) hit the furniture with the chain. Dents and dings everybody, dents and dings.
- Complete your painting with the above method and finish off with some vintage handles.
There you have it a nice piece of faux distressed furniture for any room in the house. Check out the video below for some more ideas for distressing new wood furniture.
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April is National Community College Month and some of Lorain County Community College's current students and recent graduates are great examples of how far you can go with a community college education.
"Our students and take advantage of all that LCCC has to offer," said LCCC President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D. "and our graduates achieve great things on a regular basis."
Two Students Win Top Awards in All-USA Community College Rankings
Two Lorain County Community College students were recently named among the top community college students in the country in the All-USA Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team competition. They will each receive a scholarship and attend a national conference.
Daniel Truitt, 21, of Vermilion, received the highest score of all community college students in Ohio and was named a 2017 New Century Scholar, one of only 50 students in the country to win the award.
Truitt is on the path to becoming a family physician. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Bowling Green State University in December 2016 through LCCC's University Partnership. He continues to take classes at LCCC in preparation to begin medical school in the fall. He carries a 4.0 grade point average in all his coursework. He was also named to the All-Ohio First Academic Team.
Truitt earned 17 college credits while in high school through LCCC's College Credit Plus program at Firelands High School. It was the experiences he has in his LCCC courses during high school that led him to select LCCC and the University Partnership for his undergraduate degrees.
"Those courses sparked something in me that I didn't know was there. When I found out that I could continue with LCCC and earn a bachelor's degree in biology through LCCC's Partnership, it was like all the pieces came together," Truitt said.
He is active on campus with an undergraduate research group that studies toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie. He is a member of the LCCC Chapter of the American Society of Microbiology and served a semester as president of the LCCC Pre-Medical Club. He also volunteered at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He works as an LCCC tutor in chemistry, biology, and anatomy and physiology.
"All of this has been possible because I chose LCCC," Truitt said. "There have been times when people ask me why I would come to a community college when I could have gone elsewhere, and I tell them about all the experiences that I've had that I wouldn't have gotten at a large university."
Brandon Holcomb, 18, of Lorain, was named a 2017 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar. He was also named to the All-Ohio First Academic Team.
Holcomb is a senior in Lorain County Early College High School, where he combines his love of music with his interest in scientific research. He will graduate in May with an Associate of Arts degree from LCCC. In June, he will earn his high school diploma.
Holcomb conducts genetic research as part of the LCCC Early Scientist HIV Research group with professor Harry Kestler, Ph.D. Through the group, Holcomb conducts high-level research – something he learned he enjoys.
"I joined the Early Scientists in the summer of my freshman year and discovered my passion for microbiology, particularly regarding the studies of virology, immunology and genetics," Holcomb said.
He is also a member of the LCCC Chapter of the American Society of Microbiology and has presented his research findings at several conferences. He received the Honorable Mention award at the 59th Annual May Conference at John Carroll University. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Holcomb shares his love of music with his fellow students through Rock Lab, an after-school music program where he is an assistant instructor. He is active in the community with the Lorain County AIDS Taskforce and volunteering at local events, such as the Harvest Festival at LCCC.
Holcomb plans to continue his education to eventually earn a Ph.D. in microbiology. He aspires to have a career in clinical research.
LCCC Students Participate in Ohio Branch of the American Society for Microbiology
LCCC was well represented at the Ohio Branch of the American Society for Microbiology the first weekend in April at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. Twenty-two students from Harry Kestler's and Kathy Durham's microbiology courses made five presentations during the one-day research event.
"LCCC had five presentations at this meeting and three of them were delivered by high school students," said Kestler. "No other school in the state made more presentations than LCCC and we are the only institution that sends high school students to this meeting."
Last year at the officers meeting a proposal was made to include an award for high school students, Kestler said. The committee voted on the proposal and the first award for pre-college research was awarded to Eddie Jackson, an LCCC Early College High School student from Elyria. In the award, it was noted that Jackson had attended every single meeting since he joined ASM.
Jackson's hard work has paid off as he has been awarded a full scholarship to Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he will begin in the fall.
The American Society for Microbiology is an organization that sponsors almost every aspect of microbiology like medical microbiology, clinical microbiology, veterinary microbiology and environmental microbiology. "Each state has its own chapter and LCCC is a member of the Ohio branch ASM. Lorain County Community College has the only community college student chapter in the nation and is the only chapter where high school students are members," Kestler added.
In the first week of June, LCCC will be sending a group of microbiology students to the national American Society for Microbiology meeting in New Orleans. The group is composed of all Early College High School students, including Leéna Boone the first freshman to be invited to a national meeting, Kestler noted. Other students going to New Orleans include ECHS sophomore Riley Figueroa, ECHS senior Virginia Ford and ECHS sophomores Lauryn McMillan and Jennifer Ortega.
100 Percent of LCCC Grads in Two Fields Pass National Exams
This year, 100 percent of LCCC graduates who took the Clinical Lab Science and Phlebotomy Certification exams passed.
Overall, LCCC clinical laboratory science graduates performed excellent on the 2016 national ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) exam. While graduates had a 100 percent pass rate, the national pass rate was 83 percent. LCCC's program mean score on the exam was 579, that's 11 percent higher than the national mean of 522. In addition, LCCC's program mean was significantly higher than the national mean in all exam content areas.
Performance results of the 2016 graduates on the Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) exam were also stellar. The graduates had a 100 percent pass rate where the national pass rate was 87 percent. LCCC's program mean score on the exam was 583, or 9 percent higher than the national mean of 535.


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Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; They have the heart.
Are you interested in Latin American culture? Are you passionate about helping others? Why not spend a little of your free time doing something which is different, satisfying and also a lot of fun!. Join Refuge of Hope Today!!!
Refuge of Hope is a non-profit organisation that works in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation. Our mission is to address the wellbeing of immigrants, refugees and international students from Latin America who are living in Melbourne.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the Confidential Volunteer Agreement.
We are looking for enthusiastic and pro-active people who are wanting to help the community, to be part of our team. If you are interested in volunteering…
Learn and develop interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
Gain work experience and boost your career options.
Meet wonderful people from Latin America who are living Melbourne and make new friends.
Take advantage of networking opportunities by meeting other fellows and colleagues.
Be part of a great team, share life stories and meet new people.
Experience a sense of achievement and fulfilment.
Have the opportunity to give a little back to your society – to appreciate some of the benefits that society gives you.
Enjoy meetings, personal development opportunities and activities specially prepared for our volunteers.
You decide how long you would like to volunteer with us. At the end of the experience you will receive a volunteer certificate indicating the hours of service you have provided.
More time means more experience and of course more benefits to you, our organization and the community we support. We know you will love being part of our vibrant, welcoming community and grow personally through the experience!
Events Volunteer
People who like the dynamic world of events and have multi-tasking skills are welcome to help Refuge of Hope with its monthly events, festivals or activities for the Latin American community.
Time commitment can be anything from 2 to 6 hours per event.
Main Roles
To bring support to bump-in and bump-out the event.
To register attendance in ROH data-base.
To give information about Refuge of Hope to attendees.
To give support to different activities and games depending on the event.
Administrative Volunteer
People with good communication and negotiation skills, who are interested in customers and building stakeholders relationships.
Time commitment can be anything from 1 to 3 hours per week.
Main roles
To enter information and maintain our database.
To send text messages or emails to students and migrants with relevant information about ROH activities and upcoming events.
To suggest content for our Website and Facebook page in order to create high levels of engagement with the community
Refuge of Hope Ambassador and Marketing
People who are good at making new contacts and socializing, have excellent written and communication skills in English and a positive can-do attitude.
Time commitment can be anything from 1 to 3 hours per week.
Main Roles
To promote Refuge of Hope at schools, institutes, universities, migration agencies and any other organisation related to the Latin American community in Melbourne.
To establish a relationship with all organisations and government bodies that offer services to the Latin American community.
To keep a record of the visits and activities which can be used to promote the foundation.
Case Worker
People who enjoy sharing time with people and helping them in difficult times. They will be charismatic and patient and decisive and have excellent communication skills.
Time commitment can be anything from 1 to 3 hours per week.
Main Roles
To provide quality welfare support, emergency care and advice to Latin American immigrants, students and refugees in Melbourne, whilst enabling social cohesion and integration.
To make appropriate referrals to relevant services depending on client needs that have been identified and the goals set out in the case plan.
To recommend and at times make decisions about the best course of action for a particular service user.
Trainer Volunteer
People with skills and knowledge in different areas, who want to share these with Latinoamerican people.
Time commitment can be anything from 2 to 6 hours per week.
Main Roles
Design workshops and training sessions for users of refuge of hope according to their needs.
Organise the event with the coordinator depending on the type of activity planned.
Share your knowledge or experience in a creative ways to facilitate the learning of skills in the latinoamerican community.


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Mara Southeastis a large private conservancy area that lies to the southeast of the main Maasai Mara reserve in Southwest Kenya.
As one heads eastward through the main reserve, the open grass plains become increasingly undulating, with broad slopes of acacia scrub and denser stands of riverine forest in the valleys, eventually rising up to substantial granite hills.
On the lower slopes plains animals such as zebras, impalas and wildebeest are more common, along with the associated lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Into the acacia scrub and woodland, species such as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks and baboons become more commonplace.
The handful of camps out here all sit in the foothills, with views back down towards the plains. It really is remarkably peaceful by comparison with adjacent heavy traffic areas. However these areas experience considerable incursion from domestic animals, the local Maasai people grazing ever bigger herds and putting increasing pressure on wildlife, an issue which is presently being addressed by the camp owners.
Being a private conservancy means that vehicle traffic is strictly limited. Other than vehicles on the transit road, only guests of the dozen or so small camps here are permitted to explore this significant tract of prime land. Vehicle clusters are rare. It also means that camp operators are free to offer off-road driving, walking safari, bush meals and some limited night vehicle safari, which helps to produce a much more rounded experience.
There are also significant opportunities for cultural interaction with the local Maasai people, who are shareholders in the conservancy and therefore tend to be very welcoming.
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How good a whole head of cauli looks, sitting in the crisper drawers of the fridge. Such an unassuming vegetable, not assertive at all even with that fascinating form. But it elicits feelings of joy and comfort. Mostly a winter vegetable, it has uses well into Spring time. And here we are, a week from Summer (as I write), making soup from roasted cauliflower. The weather is cool.
The cauliflower could be roasted in the oven, of course, but it is Spring time, so we light the covered BBQ, and roast it in a large pan until really caramelised. The stock gets made while the cauli cooks, and finally it is all blended together. Today, we topped the soup with zaatar, but you could top it with toasted and chopped hazelnuts or walnuts, croutons, or slices of garlic that have been crispy fried.
Similar recipes include Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Green Tahini Dressing, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Indian Style Roasted Cauliflower, Crispy Cauliflower with Capers, Roasted Cauliflower and Hazelnut Salad, South Indian Cauliflower Soup, and Cauliflower Walnut Cream Soup.
Please browse our other Cauliflower recipes, and our Soups. Or explore our Late Spring recipes.
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This is May?
NFL Draft
As promised, the return of football content to the blog! Last Saturday was the draft, so Greg and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the first round. They have Wifi access there, so we brought laptops and scouted the players and I read emails and Greg was chatting on a board during the draft. Too absolutely cool! I love WiFi. What I don't love is that the draft is so freaking long. The laptop batteries died long before the first round was done.
I have mixed feelings about the Vikings draft. What with trading away Randy Moss and trying to focus on defense, I really wanted them to take a defensive player with the #7 overall pick. All of the good RBs were already gone, plus I haven't given up on Michael Bennett, so I guess that's ok. I did prefer Mike Williams over Troy Williamson though. It's all a big crapshoot, so we'll see in 3 years which player has had the better career. Since they went offense with the first pick, I'm glad they went defense with the other first rounder. My preference would have been to trade down a few spots and get another second round pick. Then we could have taken Derrick James and Mark Clayton, still getting a defensive player and a WR in the first round. Then, we could have hopefully gotten the kicker, Nugent. I REALLY wanted us to get a kicker. But, this OL sounds pretty darn good and the last kicker I really wanted the Vikings to draft turned out to be a bust, so maybe it's all for the best. Can't wait for August though!
Saturday night Greg and I and Jessica went out for sushi at Kabuki. I hadn't been there in a while and was kind of disappointed. The service was awful and the sushi was just so-so. They have Teppanyaki there too, so I think we'll try that next time. I gave Jessica the bracelet and earrings I made for her prom and she loved them. She put them on immediately and wore them all night.
Going to the Zoo, zoo, zoo
Sunday morning I went to the Como Zoo with a friend and her toddler. I used to be a docent there, so I always enjoy seeing the animals again and seeing the changes to the place. This time there was a big change - they have a new Visitor Center, which is very nice!
After the zoo, I met my friend Alissa at Lucia's for brunch. It was really good. I had a small fruit plate, which included a wide variety of fruits and was quite delicious. Then I had an omlette with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and sausage. Yummy! It's a nice atmosphere, too. I'd like to return for dinner some night. I finally gave Alissa the orange and green beaded jewelry I made for her birthday and she quite enjoyed them. She also immediately took off the cuff she was wearing and put on the wire wrapped cuff I made. She's moving to Boston this summer, so we had a good chat about her plans and I'll definitely be going out to visit this fall - I'm thinking maybe October.
A Night on the Town
Thursday was Dining Out for Life, so Greg and I went to Pizza Luce, which is one of my favorite pizza places. We had a pizza with smoked gouda, which was delightful! try it!! Afterward, we went to see this:
Really good movie. It really laid out pretty clearly what Enron was doing and what the impact was on the investors and the power consumers in California. It's depressing. The way that everyone just turned a blind eye to what was going on because they were benefitting too and how responsiblity was diffused so much that no one took personal responsibility. Taped phone calls of the traders are just chilling. I also loved how the whole thing started falling apart after a young woman who was completely disregarded by the Enron guys wrote an article in Fortune Magazine and later the book this movie is based on. Watch out for smart young women! Plus the major whistleblower was a woman. Enron was definitely a "boys club" mentality with extreme sports excursions and strippers in the board room so a little female payback suits me just fine. The thing missing from the film is any sort of insight by the main players. Obviously they're not going to talk before they go to trial, but I would love to hear the real story from Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling. Kind of like Robert McNamara in "The Fog of War". Perhaps in time.
Road Trip
Friday I had to do a home visit in Northern Minnesota, so I always treat myself to a little shopping trip on the way home. It's 8 hours in the car in one day, so there's gotta be some sort of reward, right? Sometimes I go to the Outlet Mall and buy shoes and maybe clothes. Last time I found this great craft store in St. Cloud called Crafts Direct. It's a general craft store, but it's got the best selection I've ever seen. Any kind of craft you'd like to do, they have the supplies, I'm sure. And a big selection. They have a full aisle - both sides - of just stickers for scrapbooking and stamping. And this is a big store. They have macrame cord. Who still does macrame? I picked up some RAOK gifts, some stickers, some charms for beading, a stencil for glass etching. Of course, they also have a yarn section. They have the usual craft store stuff - Red Heart, Lion Brand, Patons, etc. But they also have stuff like Classic Elite, Brown Sheep, etc. They have a good selection of pattern leaflets and books too. I picked up a couple of things:
Hard to see because it's cloudy today, but this is a really nice dark green. I just really liked that color.
Probably will make some socks from Lucy Neatby's book with these.
This is the first Vermont Designs leaflet I've purchased, but this looks like a nice, basic v neck pattern. And a couple of fiber trends purse patterns. I'll probably use that Lamb's Pride for one of these.
Show a Little Faith...
Saturday night I went out for dinner at an old favorite, Carmelo's. I haven't been there in a while and quite enjoyed it. I love their parmesan peppercorn salad dressing and the bread. The pasta is quite enjoyable as well. Afterwards, we went to O'Gara's for the "Rock for the Cure". The band was Lucky Town, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. They were really fun and played some other fun rock music too.


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The B-method is a state-oriented formal method for software development. It provides a uniform language, the abstract machine notation, to specify, design, and implement systems. The underlying logic of the method is a set theory with a first-order predicate calculus, On the other hand, PVS is a specification language integrated with a theorem prover. The logical framework of PVS is a higher-order logic with a type system. PVS does not come with a particular built-in software construction methodology.
We show how the abstract machine notation of the B-method can be supported by PVS. We advocate a shallow embedding, but rather than translate the abstract machine notation in PVS, we add the notation as a layer over the PVS language. The embedding has been fully implemented in a front-end tool called PBS.
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