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Spartan Swimming And Diving Signs Nine For Class of 2006
Katrina Kniff, Jason Fish and Eric Lynn highlight Coach Lutz's recruiting class.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State swimming and diving program has announced nine signees that will join the team next season. A trio of Michigan swimmers headline the class of 2006 for the Michigan State University swimming and diving team: Katrina Kniff (East Grand Rapids), Jason Fish (DeWitt), and Eric Lynn (Plymouth). Also signing are Tesla Hughes (Taft, Tenn.), Erika Templeton (Canton, Ohio), Rachael Hagerman (Goodland, Kan.), Emily Crookall-Nixon (England), Marsena Vranesic (Lebanon, Pa.) and Chris Stevens (Champaign, Ill.).
Katrina Kniff was the Class B state champion in the 50-yard freestyle (23.99) and second in the 100-yard free (52.14). She was also part of the winning 200-yard freestyle relay and the second-place 400-yard freestyle relay that led East Grand Rapids to the team title.
We are very excited about Katrina as she has continued to improve in recent years. She has the tools to be a great sprinter and a very versatile athlete for our team, said MSU head coach Jim Lutz. She will be counted on heavily for relays and in the stroke events.
Jason Fish has posted times of 58.00 in the 100-yard breaststroke and 2:08 in the 200-meter butterfly.
Jason is untapped and has had a limited background from a training standpoint, Lutz said. He is a great competitor and swims with a lot of heart. It is exciting to think about how he will elevate his training when he surrounds himself with other athletes looking at the national level. It is very important for us to continue to recruit local talent for support of the program and to keep talented athletes home.
Joining Fish on the men's team is fellow Michigan native and sprinter Eric Lynn.
I really feel that Eric can be a big time athlete, commented Lutz. He has the physical size and strength that is conducive for excellence and we feel we have the program that can help him rise to new levels.
Rounding out the men's signees is Chris Stevens, who has posted a time of 1.42 in the 200 free.
Having coached Chris four years ago with a club in Illinois, I know his background and his potential, said Lutz. He has grown physically and has a desire to compete at a high level. His work ethic will fit in very nicely with the dedicated group we already have in place. Chris has a range from the 200 free through the 1650 free. He brings the talent to help us carry on a wonderful tradition in the middle distance freestyle events that John Munley helped to take to a new level. Training with Peter Politi each day will give Chris some additional experience to stand up and beat any and every challenge he may face.
The women have signed five recruits besides Kniff. Tesla Hughes was a senior national scorer with a time of 8:50 in the 800-meter free and 16:50 in the 1500-meter free.
Tesla has already has times under our current school records and her meter times converted to yards will qualify her for NCAA's, Lutz said. It is going to be great having a 1-2 punch with Tesla and Jen Windstein in the distance events. Tesla comes from a great program in Huntsville coached by Brooke Pate who I have worked with years ago. With Tesla in the mix and the great sprinting group we have put together, we now can concentrate on developing our stroke group.
Erika Templeton has a 4.0 GPA and will look to add depth to the breaststroke. Erika carries a 4.0 GPA in excellerated courses and was looking for a great academic and athletic program, said Lutz. She brings a variety of events with the breaststroke as her forte. She will be used for many stroke events along with the individual medley events. Her size will enable her to compete at a very high level in a short period of time after arriving on campus. She has the tools to be great and the attitude to accommodate these tools.
Rachael Hagerman was a senior national qualifier with a time of 26.5 in the 50-meter free.
I saw Rachael swim and feel that few athlete posses her natural gift for feel in the water, Lutz commented. She grabs 'big' water and is very powerful. She has one of the best kicks I have seen in recent memory. Rachael has been able to excel in a small program coached by her father. Getting her in a situation with others at her level or just above her level will give her that daily challenge that can only help her be better.
Emily Crookall-Nixon brings international experience to the Spartan squad as she was a UK national finalist last year.
The fact that she has been a national scorer on the European circuit gives her valuable experience to compliment her versatility, Lutz said. Her times in the individual medley's and butterfly give her excellent opportunities to be an immediate scorer at the Big Ten level. In the backstroke she will quickly make up for the loss of two departing backstrokers.
Marsena Vranesic, a sprinter, rounds out the women signees.
Marsena is an outstanding sprinter with the physical size at 5-11 and she can make an immediate impact for individual and relay events, said Lutz. This marks two consecutive years that our sprint group has possessed some serious firepower. She is a teammate of Jen Windstein and comes highly recommended by Jen and her coaches. We feel very optimistic about her contribution to our program for many years.
Overall, Coach Lutz is excited about coaching his new signees next season.
I feel that the quality is simply outstanding not only from a talent standpoint but more importantly from the type of people we are recruiting, he said. Each recruit is a quality person and that will help this team get through any difficult times we may face. Strong character builds strong confidence and that is exactly what this class will represent.


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Converted a few years, Brook House Barn provides modern luxury accommodation in the pretty village of Chapel Allerton. The barn is set in its own grounds within our small working farm and offers a great base for walking, cycling, bird watching or touring the somerset levels, mendip hills or beaches of the North Somerset coast. The Barn is very peaceful with wide ranging views of the countryside.
My husband, Clive and I, have lived in the Allertons for nearly 25 years and moved to Brook House Farm 15 years ago. We enjoy living in this beautiful part of the country very much and have kept a smallholding here farming a number of very friendly sheep as well as looking after our old horse. It was our ambition to start a small holiday business and we converted our old cow barn to a holiday cottage. Our aim was to produce a home from home for our guests which we would feel comfortable in ourselves. We both enjoy cycling and playing golf. Clive flys his small aircraft from Bristol Airport and I enjoy riding my horse, looking after the sheep and gardening.
Sarah Mathews purchased this barn in 2002
We have always enjoyed the tranquility of the Somerset Levels and the beautiful lightness and sunsets you find here. The village is a very friendly place and the old traditions of good neighbourliness and friendship are abundant here.
The property is properly detached and is surrounded by our own fields. We are situated in the main farmhouse and thus will be on hand should you need us. The local pub which serves great food is just under a mile/10 minute walk away from the Barn.
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The Minister of culture Vladimir Medinsky wrote an article in "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", which proves the existence of the feat of 28 Panfilov. In his opinion, all the speculation around this "brand" questioning "the meaning of the sacrificial struggle of the Soviet people for their country".
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In his article, Medina refers to the essay "On the 28 fallen heroes" in the newspaper "Red star", which first told the story of Panfilov.
According to him, the fall and winter of 1941, the Soviet frontline correspondents worked "not in the trendy open space with a Cup of cappuccino and the Internet, and in the midst of a bloody mess", so they are passed to the editor current information, which undertook "not from the ceiling, and from reports, fragments of reports".
The head of the Ministry of culture quoted the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) Zhdanov, Andrei, and also the testimonies of other people who believed this feat real. While Medina mentions the data of the investigation of the Main military procuracy of the USSR from 1948, which recognized the story of Panfilov fiction.
The Minister comes to the conclusion that the battle at the junction Dubosekovo, which was stopped a tank column the enemy was still. As for the modern side feat guardsmen, they are driven by "shrewdness," says Medina.
"Proving the inconsistency of history 28, and feat Zoe Kosmodemyanskaya, Alexander Matrosov, Nikolai Gastello, it is possible to question not only our propaganda during the great Patriotic war, but the whole point of the sacrificial struggle of the Soviet people for their country," warns the official.
Previously, Medina was called "fucking scum" those people who are questioning the authenticity of the feat of the Panfilov. Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov has supported the Minister, explaining his harsh remarks by a desire to defend the "historical truth". A Kremlin spokesman also said that the Minister "rich Russian language".


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Thread: That's it -- FXck K1 !Spoiler!
12/05/2004 11:10am, #1
That's it -- FXck K1 !Spoiler!
Rant ahead ...
If anyone hasn't seen/heard yet ... every single decision, and even the refereeing, involving Musahi in this weekend's tourney was a travesty. I'm OK with the hometown fighter getting an edge, but what Musahi got wasn't an edge, it was gift after gift. Why didn't K1 just fucking make a trophy for the guy and let the real men fight?
I actually had respect for Musahi coming in to the tournament. I thought he had made huge strides as a fighter in the couple of years. Sure he'd been given 20x the chances a foreigner would have, but he'd finally made them pay off. He was a legitimate threat to top-tier strikers, in my opinion. So what does K1 do? Let him fight the big boys, or treat him like a little sissy that couldn't win on his own? Well, if you've seen the fights, you know the answer.
K1 should be apologizing to every non-Japanese fight fan for the racist garbage they just put out, and they should be apologizing to all the Japanese for thinking they're so intrinsically weak that they can't man up against anyone of a different nationality.
Which leaves me with the question -- who was K1 trying to appeal to? Granted, they've got a big enough domestic fan base that a lot of people will swallow their line that Musahi actually was somewhere close to being champion. But at the same time there are tens of thousands (or more) Japanese fight fans who must know they've been cheated. And how can you sell that crap to an international audience? Has K1 just given up on their expansion plans?
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I didn't see it, what exactly happened?
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While I'm not familiar with this fight, this kind of thing as been a big problem for tournaments in Japan for years. IMO a false self concept that refuses to deal with reality, cultural pride based on bullshit, and a deeply disfunctional view of themselves in the world.
But then, what do I know, I'm just a fucking big nosed barbarian."Preparing mentally, the most important thing is, if you aren't doing it for the love of it, then don't do it." - Benny Urquidez
12/05/2004 12:09pm, #4
Pat is right...but on the other hand, if they can attract the top talent in the world, who are still willing to fight knowing the Japanese bias, then mabye they deserve to say who wins if they want to.
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Yea back in the day when Benny and Chicken used to go to Japan and fight the only way they could win was by KO. Japan has a rep for that sort of thing. It even comes out in JKA Karate tournaments ect.
12/05/2004 1:42pm, #6
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12/05/2004 7:13pm, #7
i still have lots of respect for musashi because I agree, he has made huge strides. he is a much more competent fighter than he was a few years back- in fact, I would say he is the most improved fighter in k-1. but he didnt win those fights. Im glad that k-1 isnt ppv here because I would want my money back, if I want to see rigged fights I'll watch WWE.
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Just tell me he didn't beat remy bonjasky.... Being in AFghanistan, i can't watch this stuff
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Holiday Handbell Concerts
5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 5
1859 St. Joseph Church, 2202 Avenue K
$5 per person
Reservations required.
Hand Bell Choirs perform traditional holiday favorites at St. Joseph's Church Museum. Built in 1859 as the first German Catholic church in Texas, St. Joseph remains the oldest wooden church building in Galveston.
Approximate length: 45 minutes.
Traditional Dickens Feast
7 p.m. Friday, December 4
1880 Garten Verein, 2704 Avenue O
$65 per person (open seating)
reserved table for eight: $600; for ten: $750
Reservations required.
This event is not suitable for children under the age of 8. Anyone occupying a seat must pay full ticket price.
Enjoy a traditional English prime rib dinner while staves from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" are read between courses. Dickens descendant Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will be available to sign copies of her great, great, great grandfather's works, following the evening's performance. Books will be available for purchase.
Approximate length: 3 hours.
English Country Breakfasts
9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5
10 a.m. Sunday, December 6
1859 Ashton Villa Ballroom, 2328 Broadway
$25 per person
Reservations required.
Before heading to the Festival, begin the day with a scrumptious and savory traditional English country breakfast, enjoyed in the ballroom of the oldest Victorian mansion on Broadway, Ashton Villa. Dickens descendant Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will be available to sign copies of her great, great, great grandfather's works. Books will be available for purchase.
Approximate length 1 1/2 hours.
Menard House Christmas at The Oaks
4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 5
1838 Menard House, 1605 33rd Street
$10 per person
Reservations required.
Celebrate Christmas at the home of Galveston's founding father, Michel B. Menard. Originally referred to as "The Oaks" by the Menard family, the Greek Revival house was built on ten sandy acres in 1838. Menard imported the Louisiana live oak saplings that stand on the property today. Holiday greens adorn the lavishly decorated rooms while costumed guides conduct tours. Seasonal music is performed and holiday refreshments are served!
Approximate length: 1 hour.
Dickens of a Tour: Bottom to Top at the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Saturday, December 5
5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
located at 1402 Broadway
$30 per person.
Reservations required.
Experience the unique opportunity to tour Galveston Island's masterpiece, the imposing 1892 Bishop's Palace literally from bottom to top. Colonel Walter and Josephine Gresham commissioned Nicholas Clayton, Galveston's premier architect, to design and build what is arguably the finest of the 'Broadway beauties.' Guests will view areas, not normally open to the public, of this grand structure named the 14th most important Victorian building in America by the American Institute of Architects. Holiday music and light refreshments compliment this very special tour.
Approximate length: one hour
Ashton Villa Restoration in Progress Tour
Saturday & Sunday, December 5 and 6, 2009
1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
1859 Ashton Villa
2328 Broadway
$9.00 per adult, $6.00 per student (6-18)
Ashton Villa was built in 1859 by James Moreau Brown, a wholesale hardware merchant, railroad corporation president and banker. The first of Galveston's great Broadway mansions, this opulent Italianate Mansion set the standard for the magnificent homes that followed. Damaged by Hurricane Ike's storm surge in 2008, guests will get a first-hand look at the continuing restoration of the first floor while the second floor, containing many original pieces of furniture and art, still offers a glimpse into the lives of a prominent Victorian family.
Architectural Walking Tour, Strand/Mechanic National Historic District
Saturday, December 5th
Sunday, December 6th
Tour Time: 9 a.m.
Starting Point: Strand and 20th Street
$5 per person, with a festival ticket
(Participants must have a festival ticket to participate in the walking tour.)
Join volunteers from GHF's Preservation Outreach Committee an hour before the Festival begins each day for a guided walking tour of the Strand/Mechanic National Historic Landmark District. Walking the 10-block area, participants will hear interesting facts about the people, disasters and businesses that shaped what has been called the "Wall Street of the Southwest". The tour will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at 20th and Strand Streets. Tickets for both the walking tour and the Festival will be available prior to the tour beginning.
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On the first weekend in December, Galveston, Texas' historic downtown Strand district is transformed into Victorian London as the 36th annual Dickens on The Strand festival takes place. Lamp-lit streets are filled with Victorian-clad vendors and traditional food and drink are on offer, as are Victorian-inspired crafts and holiday gifts. Those in Victorian costume enter the festival gates for half price. Parades, bagpipers, magicians, musicians, hypnotists and acrobats enliven the Strand, and the London Wharf at Pier 22 adds to the color of the event.
Queen Victoria herself, escorted by a guard of Beefeaters, greets her subjects with pomp and grace during the Queen's Parades on Saturday and Sunday.
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Crawl Space Masters performs crawl space repair & crawl space encapsulation in Knoxville, TN. Not so long ago, almost every crawl space the was built had air flowing freely through it. In the past decade or so, many homeowners have benefited from encapsulating their crawl space. As the term suggests, encapsulation is the process by which you protect the area under your home from moisture, bugs, critters, water, and virtually all elements of the natural environment from entering the crawl space area.
A crawl space is a popular alternative to basements or slabs. They raise a house slightly aboveground, and can provide easy access to plumbing and duct work. They are also generally less expensive than full basements. However, though there may be some negatives, there are always ways to transform this space. Let's learn about the problems that can arise inside this space and suggest a viable way to resolve the issues at hand.
Mold and Insects
For starters, a crawl space can be a perfect breeding-ground for mold, mildew, insects, and bacteria. This is because the space is typically damp and dark and is all too often overlooked by the homeowner. If your space smells musty, or you can visibly see mold growth, it is important to act immediately. Mold and mildew can cause respiratory issues, allergies, and eye irritation, among other things.
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To remove mold and mildew from your crawl space, you must first devise a waterproofing plan and create a dry environment. A great way to do this is with an energy-efficient dehumidifier. A dehumidifier works to extract moisture from the air. The excess water is then collected in a collection tray or tank that the homeowner manually empties. If the dehumidifier is self-draining, however, it will automatically expel excess water to a sump pump or drywell, without the homeowner going to any trouble. When searching for the right basement dehumidifier, make sure you purchase one that's energy efficient. An energy-efficient dehumidifier uses less energy and saves money on electric expenses.
Structural Damage
Another common problem with crawl spaces is that their issues can lead to structural damage such as cracks along the walls or floors of a home's interior. If it is sagging or sinking due to rotten floor joists or failing supports, you should take immediate action. Once you notice any signs of structural problems, they must be dealt with because the issues with not remedy itself-but only worsen over time.
Repair Crawl Space Structural Damage
Installing a support system in this space will alleviate this problem and prevent the costly expense of repairing a severely damaged structure. You can repair this damage with something as simple as a SmartJack Crawl Space Stabilizer can support a sagging space and lift floor joists or beams to their rightful position.
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One final issue with crawl spaces is their lack of insulation, which can double a home's heating and cooling bills. While some have fiberglass insulation, this type of insulation will usually soak up any excess moisture in the space. This decreases the insulation's effectiveness and can lead to mold growth.
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World Health Assembly Resolution 45.32
International Programme on Chemical Safety 1
The Forty-fifth World Health Assembly,
Recalling resolutions WHA30.47, WHA31.28 and EB63.R19 on the evaluation of the effects of chemicals on health, and resolution EB73.R10 on the International Programme on Chemical Safety;
Noting that under the leadership of WHO the Programme has become an interagency cooperative activity with ILO and UNEP, well coordinated and collaborating closely with programmes on related subjects of other organizations, such as FAO and OECD;
Noting also that relevant recommendations had been adopted during a meeting of government-
designated experts on chemical risk assessment and management2, held in the context of the preparations for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, foreseeing an expanded role for the International Programme in ensuring effective coordination of chemical risk assessment and risk management activities of international organizations,
1.URGES Member States:
(1)to establish or strengthen governmental mechanisms to provide liaison and coordination between all parties involved in chemical safety activities (e.g., authorities and institutions for agriculture, education, health, industry, labour, environment, transport, civil defence, economic affairs, research and poison control, etc.);
(2)to establish or strengthen national and local capabilities for response to accidents including networks of emergency response and poison control centres;
(3)to increase awareness, among the general public and certain professional and other groups, of chemical risks and the need to prevent misuse of chemicals and accidental exposure to them;
(4)to organize, in collaboration with industry, trade unions, professional bodies and consumer associations, training programmes for staff at all levels in chemical safety, including emergency response;
(5)to increase financial, scientific and logistic support to the International Programme (a) through the Voluntary Fund for Health Promotion; (b) through national institutions participating in the Programme; and (c) through funds held in countries for the Programme; and to encourage industry and national institutions to provide the Programme with timely data and other support needed for risk assessment;
2.REQUESTS the Director-General:
(1)to recognize the importance of the International Programme in the development and implementation of a new WHO strategy for environmental health, taking into consideration the findings of the WHO Commission on Health and Environment and the recommendations of the meeting of government-designated experts referred to above;
(2)to strengthen and expand the scientific work of the Programme to meet the current and foreseen challenges of chemical safety, incorporating all aspects of WHO's work on risk assessment, including epidemiological and exposure assessment activities;
(3)to continue to promote the development of comprehensive chemical safety programmes directed towards the needs of countries in all the WHO regions, and the effective implementation of such programmes through concerted action at global, regional and national levels;
(4)to review the current arrangements with the Executive Heads of ILO and UNEP, as well as with representatives of other organizations that might participate in the International Programme in the future, in order to determine the changes that would be required for its expanded role, including the function of secretariat for an intergovernmental forum on chemical safety, as recommended in proposals to be presented to governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development;
(5)to ensure that the funding of the Programme by Member States and cooperating organizations is sustainable in the long term;
(6)to take steps to ensure that in expanding the chemical risk management tasks of the Programme, the scientific quality and integrity of the work on risk assessment are fully protected;
(7)to report to a future session of the Executive Board on the expanded International Programme, particularly in relation to the enhanced role of WHO with its partners in implementation of the decisions of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development for environmentally sound chemical risk management.
Hbk Res., Vol. III (2nd ed.), 1. 14.4(Thirteenth plenary meeting, 14 May 1992 - Committee A, fifth report)
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The new World Bank East Asia Pacific (EAP) Regional Vice President, Mr. Jim Adams toured the TDLC on December 11, 2006, on his first visit to Japan since assuming his position. Mr. Adams arrived via China, the first leg of his trip, highlighting the significance of the 2 countries in the region.
Research institutions in Japan, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and Turkey joined forces on November 22-23, 2006 connecting to each other from the TDLC for the "Tokyo International Workshop 2006 on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation for Safer Housing".Organizers including the Building Research Institute of Japan have launched a new collaborative research project with Asian institutions, and are incorporating videoconferencing to share knowledge and strengthen the network.
A briefing on the Asia Pacific Water Forum, established in September, and the First Asia Pacific Water Summit scheduled to take place in Oita in December 2007 was conducted for Embassy officials in Tokyo at the TDLC on November 14, 2006.
The new President of the Japan Water Forum (JWF), APWF and Chair of the Summit, former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, called for a "one for all, all for one" approach to resolving water issues.
The World Bank's second East Asia Update for this year, including a special section on "Investing in the Young", was released on November 14, 2006 via the GDLN. Speakers at Bank Headquarters in Washington DC connected with regional sites in Dili, Port Moresby, Ulan Bator, Sydney, Beijing, Manila and the TDLC, allowing over 100 participants to join a question and answer session with the authors of the report.
The global launch of a new World Bank report "Facing the Challenges of African Growth: Opportunities, Constraints, and Strategic Directions" took place at the TDLC on November 10, 2006. Defining the four big "I"s needed to achieve growth in Africa – Infrastructure, Investment, Innovation, and Institutional Capacity—the author of the Report, Mr. Benno Ndulu, provided a review of the study before a distinguished panel of Japanese government and development agency officials and an audience of nearly 100.
World Bank Institute Vice President Frannie A. Leautier gave a presentation on "Cities in a Globalizing World: Governance, Performance and Sustainability" at the Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management in Seoul on November 7, 2006. A distinguished audience at the TDLC from organizations such as JBIC, JICA and ADBI joined the seminar via videoconference and participated in a question and answer session.
Dr.Morihiko Hiramatsu, best known as the initiator of the "One Village, One Product (OVOP)" movement, visited the TDLC on October 25,2006 to speak at a distance learning session organized by the APO and GDLN. Ever the salesman, Dr.Hiramatsu came equipped with "village products" such as shochu and shiitake, for which Oita is famous, and gave an enthusiastic lecture on the merits of OVOP.
The Pacific Resource Exchange Center (PREX) held an Alumni Seminar via videoconference for its trainees on September 28, 2006, connecting the TDLC with three sites in China;Beijing, Chongqing and Xinjiang.
With Vietnam fast becoming a success story in poverty reduction, the TDLC is working with its counterpart in Hanoi, the Vietnam Development Information Center (VDIC), to enhance development activities in both the public and private sectors. A new GDLN Center will open in Ho Chi Minh City in December 2006, expected to focus on private sector programs. A new brochure highlighting TDLC and VDIC's efforts to accelerate cooperation between Vietnam and Japan will be widely distributed.
The Nissan LPIE held its first global videoconference session on September 16, 2006, with World Bank Information Solutions Network Senior Telecommunications Engineer Svetoslav K. Tintchev speaking on "The Role of Engineers in International Organizations". Kyoto University's Information Media Center was connected to the TDLC and WB Headquarters in Washington via the GDLN.
The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) conducted a 4-day e-learning program on Green Productivity and ISO 14001 from August 21 to 24, 2006. This first phase was given to member countries Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Mongolia, connected via the GDLN with speakers from India and the TDLC in Tokyo. The program was repeated from September 4 to 7, 2006 for Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines, reaching a total of 8 member countries.
Students in Sri Lanka and Japan connected via videoconference on August 29, 2006 to conduct a joint "Home Room" session, participating in an activity to identify the most important things in life and share their perspectives.Facilitated with the cooperation of Takushoku University, over a dozen students from Hoya Junior High School assembled at the TDLC to interact with their peers in Sri Lanka.


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Alfredo Simon is pitching a good one for the Orioles tonight.
Probably don't need to remind any O's fan how badly needed this is - and has been.
He has a 3-2 lead on the Indians through six and a half frames. He has allowed just three hits and two runs through seven innings. The O's have had just one pitcher go seven innings over the last 29 games.
Oriole starting pitchers' ERA:
9.90 - in Cleveland series
13.08 - in last six games starting with Boston series
9.60 - in last 18 games, where starters are 2-12
7.71 - in last 29 games, a stretch where the club is 6-23
O's have been outscored 76-33 during a nine-game losing streak they hope they can end tonight.
Simon retired the first nine hitters he faced on 30 pitches. He needed 51 pitches to get through the fifth and is at 79 pitches through the seventh.
Koji Uehara is warming up and it looks like he will come in to start the eighth.


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Heat 2: The choppy conditions threw a number of the sailors in the second heat with Tonky Frans (Tabou / Gaastra) flying out of his foot straps trying a funnel and Julien Mas (Patrik / Hot Sails) crashing on the line-up. Nicolas Akgazciyan (Starboard / Gun) chose a different tactic by launching off the face of a wave to gain extra height and Mas upped the game to secure his place in the final by landing the only culo of the competition. Dieter Van Der Eyken (Starboard / Severne) made his way in to the final on the last run with an amazing air funnel.
Heat 3: Steven Van Broeckhoven (F2 / Gaastra) exploded into action with an enormous air funnel, but he lost control on the landing. It was then up to Ricardo Campello (JP / NeilPryde / MFC) to wow the crowds with a perfect planing burner. Both Youp Schmit (JP / NeilPryde / Dakine) and Andy Chambers (JP / NeilPryde) pulled burners off their own, but Van Broeckhoven was in control in his second run and he performed a massive burner by launching off the back of a wave and landing planing. Van Broeckhoven and Campello were rewarded for their efforts with a place in the final.
Heat 4: With one win already in the bag, Jose Estredo(Fanatic / North) was looking super-confident on his way out and going full speed; however he proved that he is still human and caught his board on a wave and went down. Despite spinning out on entry Taty Frans(Starboard / MauiSails / Mystic / Maui Ultra Fins) managed to land a perfect flaka diablo, but it was his burner flaka that really blew the judges away and provided him with his pass into the final. Estredo was back in the game on his second run throwing a perfect burner to ensure he was also in the final.
Final: The eight sailors that had earned their places in the final were shuffled into order depending on how highly they had scored in their opening heat, providing the highest scoring sailor Taty Frans with the biggest advantage by going last.
Van der Eyken and Ruenes opened the final with two crashes, allowing Van Broeckhoven to pull the highest scoring move first by landing a planing burner, but it was Estredo that really stole the show with a thirty point scoring burner into flaka putting his name firmly in the topspot. The remaining sailors tried to match the master with their moves but Estredo's trick was leagues ahead of the rest. Having put in two runs each Campello and Van Broeckhoven were in tied in second place for their burners. The pair were provided with one more attemptto upstage each other, Van Broeckhoven nailed a planing burner to secure really high points, whilst Campello played it a little safe with a funnel.
The second Reno World Cup tow freestyle session results:
1st Jose Estredo(Fanatic / North)
2nd Steven Van Broeckhoven (F2 / Gaastra)
3rd Ricardo Campello (JP / NeilPryde)
Following the amazing display, the sailors returned to the beach to receive their prizes and spent the remainder of the afternoon relaxing in the sun and surfing the waves until they were released at 5pm. The skippers meeting for all three fleets will kick off at 10am tomorrow morning.
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The defending NCAA champion Gophers women's hockey team, which finished 41-0 last season and hasn't lost a game since Feb. 17, 2012, will join the men's team for an outdoor hockey doubleheader at the second annual Hockey City Classic on Jan. 17 at TCF Bank Stadium.
The Gophers announced Tuesday that the women's team will play Minnesota State Mankato at 4:30 p.m., followed by the men's team playing Ohio State at 8 p.m. as part of Hockey Day in Minnesota.
Gophers women's hockey coach Brad Frost said his program has wanted to bring an outdoor game to Minnesota for a couple of years, especially since rival Wisconsin already played in an outdoor hockey game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
"You look around and imagine those seats with people in them, similar to a football game, only we're playing hockey," Frost said. "It's going to be neat. Is there any better place to try and have an outdoor game? I don't think so."
Junior defenseman Rachel Ramsey talked to some of her teammates about the pressure of playing in front of such a large crowd. It would be drastically different from the sellout 3,400 that watched the NCAA title game at Ridder Arena in March.
Ramsey still remembers competing in the freezing rain on Hockey Day in Minnesota as a sophomore at Minnetonka High School.
"You have to put up with the cold," she said. "It was down pouring snow and freezing, so it's a totally different mentality. It's not just preparing for the team you're going to play; it's another level of mental toughness."
Men's hockey coach Don Lucia said the event will have a much more intimate setting for the fans than last year's inaugural Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field. Men's hockey programs Minnesota, Wisconsin, Notre Dame and Miami (Ohio) drew more than 52,000 fans at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The Gophers are hoping to attract a sellout crowd of 50,805 to the games at TCF Bank Stadium in January.
"We have a lot of good sight lines," Lucia said. "The brick wall is not very far from the football field. It's not like you're a long ways off. So the majority of seats are going to be really good seats."
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Have you tried sending Email on OWA? Does the same issue exist?
Based on my research, some customers had this issue when they deleted some default receive connectors. Did you delete any of the default receive connectors? If you did, please recreate them.
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3. Check external and internal DNS settings.
4. If it is All IP addresses , change it and specify manually both DNS address.
5. restart Exchange Services.
And just a guess, when this issue occurs, try running Outlook in Safe Mode:
Press Win + R and type "outlook.exe /safe" in the blank box, then press Enter.
If there's no problem in Safe mode, disable the add-ins one by one to verify again.
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This division got more votes than any other. Laura Dore is a finalist from last year, Kim Kardashian is always a force to be reckoned with and Vanessa Veasley and Ayisha Diaz are just bad in general. Once again, I'm pulling as many of these pics off twitter as possible, but these ladies are all rocking the "official" pics. Not too many behind the scenes pics.
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Maybe consider instead the views of those who understand the need for accessibility : http://www.rnib.org.uk/wacblog/articles/too-much-accessibility/too-much-accessibility-title-attributes/ Philip Taylor -------- Lachlan Hunt wrote: > > Gregory J. Rosmaita wrote: >> alt is VERY easily available to those who can see an image -- in most >> GUI implementations, @title and @alt are rendered as ToolTips onMouseOver > > The alt attribute is only rendered as a tooltip in IE, and that's > considered a bug for a variety of reasons. See this article. > > http://hixie.ch/advocacy/alt-tooltips >Received on Sunday, 29 July 2007 09:47:27 UTC
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That's presumptuous and foolish, and wrong the patch that resulted in MooseX::Types::DateTime::ButMaintained was originally submited more than 4 months before the fork -- the truth must hurt.
When I want to contribute but I'm klinned from irc.perl.org, and #perl on irc.freenode.net you can just about expect me to fork.That's like saying if (a) I need to write to my grandma, and (b) if I'm out of paper, then (c) you can just about expect me to call. It is certainly not aggressive. I'm making an argument from necessity - if you don't view access to the official mediums of communication as a necessity then argue that. But, stop trying to confuse the readers with propaganda.
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Now, the story of Persian Empire retold digitallyMay 3rd, 2009 - 12:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago is using modern technology to digitally record thousands of tablets that, as they are being pieced together, tell an unusually detailed story of the Persian Empire.These ancient tablets from the palaces of Persepolis include pieces of language and art from the center of the Persian Empire, all made when it extended from India and Central Asia to Egypt and the Mediterranean. Most have texts in impressed cuneiform characters, many them have inked texts in Aramaic writing and almost all of the tablets have seal impressions. They are now being recorded and distributed with digital processes that will allow scholars and viewers across the world to examine them as if they had picked them up and rotated under a light.With a substantial grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a team of researchers began work in 2007. Now, with a second Mellon grant, the team will continue this work through 2010. By that time, researchers hope to have about 10,000 tablets and fragments recorded. The tablets being digitized come from the Persepolis Fortification Archive, some 30,000 administrative tablets and fragments that Oriental Institute archaeologists recovered in 1933 at Persepolis, the ruined palaces where the kings of the ancient Persian Empire held court. Since 1936, they have been on loan from Iran to the Oriental Institute for analysis and recording. "They were written, sealed and filed in a short span of time, between 509 and 493 B.C., in the middle of the reign of the Achaemenid Persian king Darius I," said Gil Stein, Director of the Oriental Institute, where the tablets are kept. "The administration that these documents record touched every level of society, from lowly workers through bureaucrats and governors to the royal family itself," he added. Part of the collection has been recorded, and many of the tablets have been returned to Iran, but the tablets have challenged scholars since their discovery.As the project continues, scholars will be able to better analyze the information available in the archive. Online presentation of images of the tablets, images of the seal impressions and editions of the texts will allow researchers to be able to look at each piece, compare and connect it with other pieces, and to assemble and work with the archive as a whole system. (ANI)
- Technology brings new insights to Middle East's oldest language - Oct 16, 2009
- Archaeologists discover oldest written document ever found in Jerusalem - Jul 13, 2010
- Scholars bring alive Babylonian 2,000 years after it died - Sep 30, 2010
- Archaeologists discover Old Testament-era tablet - Apr 09, 2010
- Cyrus the Greats' palace in Iran on verge of total destruction - Oct 05, 2009
- New facsimile of Buddhist sutra unveiled - May 04, 2012
- Remains of Hammurabi seal discovered in Cairo - Nov 22, 2009
- 27 cuneiform tablets from 2500 BC unearthed in Syria - Feb 08, 2010
- Israel, Google to bring Dead Sea Scrolls online - Oct 20, 2010
- 2,000-year-old shipwreck reveals ancient medical secrets - Jul 10, 2011
- Earliest Chinese version of Quran found in China - Dec 18, 2011
- Key Islamic archival text to be released - Feb 15, 2012
- Where Jesus' language Aramaic lives on in Syrian village - Apr 22, 2012
- New evidence confirms antiquity of 'Persian Gulf' title - Jul 06, 2009
- 'Mayan text on world's end is about political history' - Jun 29, 2012
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JSF 2.2 is on the corner and will bring various enhancements over the previous versions.
This session covers the highlights of the JSF 2.2 featuring: View Actions, Faces Flows, HTML5 addons, Ajax improvements and more. In addition to the technical side, insider news from JSF Expert Group and the release plan will also be shared.
PrimeFaces – Ultimate Component Suite.
JSF provides a powerful infrastructure to build RIA applications in a rapid way. Combined with PrimeFaces, the leading component suite, JSF unleashes it's true power. This session covers various aspects of PrimeFaces including core features, components, ajax integration, theming, mobile, push, cloud and more.
Java EE 6 – We'll be covering: EJB 3.x,JAX-RS,CDI (Context and Dependency Injection),JSF 2,PrimeFaces
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Manabu Kurita, a 32-year-old Japanese bass fisherman, reportedly landed a largemouth bass that weighed 22 pounds, 5 ounces on July 2 at Lake Biwa.
What makes this catch interesting is that although he has submitted it to the International Gamefish Association (IGFA), regulations for record fish weighing less than 25 pounds must weigh at least two ounces more than the existing record.
The existing record of 77 years caught by George Perry stands at 22 pounds, 4 ounces. As far as the record books go, Manubu Kurita's catch would tie the current record if it's certified.
I'm not sure what's worse, catching a fish just short of a world record, or tying the current record.
DeltaWind has made it hard on some anglers seeking out a top-water bite combined with the cooler mornings we have had lately.
Those doing well for bass are using spinnerbaits and buzz baits. With all the boat traffic recently on the Delta, most anglers have chosen to stay home. Fishing off the bank is good for catfish and panfish.
Bluegill and crappie can be found near either brush piles or docks. Try using small worms or minnows under a bobber. For catfish, any of the traditional catfish baits are working well while fished off the bottom.
New Melones LakeKokanee catches continue to keep anglers busy as trout fishing has slowed down for the summer. Anglers catching kokanee are fishing the dam area and can be found between 40-50 feet deep.
Bass fishing is still good for anglers tossing rattle traps and spinnerbaits. Catfishing has really started to pick up for a lot of anglers fishing the night just about anywhere on the lake. The bluegill and panfish bite has been fair to good for those fishing the backs of brushy coves.
Lake Don PedroThere is a good bite for largemouth bass. Dragging plastics down to 30 feet has been effective.
Most anglers searching for trout, kokanee, or salmon are heading to New Melones as the bite is wide open just a few miles away.
Lake PardeeThe summer season is a great time to fish Lake Pardee, especially for smallmouth bass.
A favorite technique on mine is the use of crickets for smallmouth bass. Fished either on the bottom or drug-in and round underwater rock piles almost always provide action.
If choosing to use artificials, the early-morning, top-water bite often is very good, and the mid-day jig bite around submersed islands is also another great choice.
Either way, Lake Pardee is a beautiful lake, which is a true fishing lake only. No personal watercrafts and body contact with the water are allowed.
Lake CamancheThe bite is really good for those fishing for bluegill and bass. Bass are being caught right now just about anywhere on the lake, with rocky points being the best spots.
Lures that are being used are spinnerbaits and crankbaits, while the bigger fish are being caught by those dragging plastics along the bottom.
Bluegills are being caught shallow by those fishing with red worms in the backs of bays.
Lake AmadorMost of the fishing is taking place during the night.
Very few anglers are fishing the lake during the daytime. Anglers are currently catching bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and a few trout all while fishing through the night.
Boaters NeededOn July 19, the 11th annual Conroy Oakley Pro-Teen Tournament will be held out of Russo's Marina on Bethel Island.
The purpose of the event is to introduce teens 13 to 19 years old to fishing through a professional style tournament where they will be paired up with a boater for six hours.
Currently they are in need of more boaters for the event, boater's fish for free, for more information call (925) 684-9775.
Tip of the WeekI've made the mistake more than once of overpaying for launch fees while fishing a new body of water. Most launches vary in price; it's often worth the effort to research prices of the various launch facilities before venturing out.
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A Microsoft Word version of this letter is available for download and PRINTING.
DATE: February 4, 2008
SUBJECT: 2007-08 Revised Summary of Finances
A revised Summary of Finances (SOF) and other related reports for the 2007–2008 school year have been posted to the School Finance website of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) at www.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/. A summary of relevant information about the data updates in these reports, including planned future updates, is provided below:
Property Value Updates:
Tax Rate Updates – The TEA has worked together with the comptroller's office to determine the tax rates adopted by school districts for the 2007–08 school year. These rates have been incorporated into the state funding calculations.Tax Collections Updates– This SOF report reflects the tax collections reported by school districts on the Tax Information Survey. If your district did not submit tax collections, the TEA has reestimated collections using the 2007 local values reported by the comptroller's office, your district's adopted tax rate, and your district's average collection rate, in accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §42.2516(f). The next update of tax collections will occur when the budget information submitted by your district to the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) during the fall of 2007 becomes available for use during the spring of 2008.
Adjustments for Lease Purchase – If your district was awarded an Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) for a lease-purchase agreement, the district's local share of the IFA allotment has been subtracted from the M&O tax collections estimate before the calculation of state aid.
Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) and Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) – If your district qualifies for EDA or IFA, the preliminary earned allotment appears on the first page of the SOF report under the "Additional Aid" heading. 2007–08 IFA payments have been processed. Settle-up amounts for 2006–07 have been incorporated into these payments. Detailed 2007–08 IFA payment reports are available at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/funding/sofweb7.html. Instructions for amending IFA-supported debt information can be found on the IFA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/facilities/ifa.html.
2007–08 EDA payments have been processed. The SOF reports include the "2007–2008 Calculation of Existing Debt Allotment" as well as the "Existing Debt Payment Report for School Year 2007–08." Detailed EDA eligible debt reports are available online at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/funding/sofweb7.html. Instructions for correcting debt information can be found on the EDA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/facilities/eda.html.
Gain from Chapter 41 Partnership – If your district participated in a Chapter 41 partnership agreement during the 2005–06 school year, the gain information for all three funding scenarios (S1, S2, S3) has been updated to reflect amounts paid out as well as net gains.
State Aid Reduction for WADA Sold– The February SOF report reflects reductions in state funding for the attendance credits sold by a partner district to a Chapter 41 district. The adjustment is made by reducing state aid based on the number of credits for students in weighted average daily attendance (WADA) involved in the partnership arrangement.
State Compensatory Education– The information regarding the number of students who were eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch has been updated on page 3 of the SOF report. The TEA uses this information in the calculation of funding for the compensatory education allotment.Amended Calculation of Revenue Target – Several changes have been made in the calculation of the revenue target as follows:
As always, the TEA strongly advises school districts to project state aid based on the best available information. Your district should complete the 2007–08 state aid template produced by the Education Service Center in Region XIII or an equivalent state aid estimation process. (The School Finance website provides a link to the ESC template on the website's "State Funding Worksheets Page" at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/funding/index.html.) The greatest value of the SOF report is in explaining the basis of cash distributions to districts. Estimation of state aid earned can be significantly impacted by factors not known to the TEA and thus not reflected on the SOF reports produced by the State Funding Division. If you have any questions concerning these reports, please contact a state funding consultant at (512) 463-9238.
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Going to a rave in 1993? You need a glow stick! I can't help you with the Dr. Seuss hat and clock necklace, but I did manage to dig up some chemicals on the web that were flagged as hazardous materials three whole times before they were delivered. All you need is hundreds of dollars and a good explanation for the FBI and you're on your way to a homemade glow stick!
My two least favorite thing about this video: 1) I somehow forgot to put on safety gear. Brilliant! 2) The segment is called "Hack," a word that every comic wants in giant letters right next to them when they're talking. Oh well. The glowing part is cool.
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Tri Bourne Finishes Second At AVP Santa Barbara Open
Sept. 30, 2013
Former USC men's volleyball player Tri Bourne finished second at the AVP Santa Barbara Open beach volleyball tourney on Sept. 29.
It was the highest AVP finish this season for Bourne and his partner, longtime beach star John Hyden. The duo, who became teammates this past mid-August when Hyden's long partnership with Sean Scott ended due to Scott's retirement, shared $5,000 in prize money.
Bourne and Hyden lost in the final to the tourney's top-seeded team of Jake Gibb, a two-time Olympian, and Casey Patterson, 21-19, 21-19. Bourne and Hyden, who were seeded fourth, had beaten Gibb-Patterson in the winners' bracket quarterfinals of the double elimination tournament, 19-21, 21-16, 15-12, and then defeated Billy Allen and Braidy Halverson in the semifinals, 21-11, 21-10, before falling in the Gibb-Patterson rematch final. It was the fourth consecutive AVP tournament victory for Gibb and Patterson.
Bourne and Hyden have become a successful pairing quickly, finishing no lower than seventh to date on the AVP circuit. They were fifth at both the AVP Salt Lake City Open and AVP Manhattan Beach Open, then were third at the AVP Cincinnati Open (falling in the semis to Gibb and Patterson). After a seventh place finish at the AVP Atlantic City Open, Bourne-Hyden had another third place showing at the AVP St. Petersburg Open (again losing to Gibb and Patterson in the semifinals). They have collected $18,750 in earnings so far.
The final event on the 2013 AVP Tour will be the championships on Oct. 18-20 in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Bourne, a native of Hawaii, is embarking on a beach career after playing professionally indoors in Puerto Rico. He was a member of USC teams that were the NCAA runnerup in 2009 and finished third in 2011 when he was a senior.


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Fiji Time: 9:49 AM on Sunday 25 March
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Torika Tokalau
Saturday, April 19, 2014
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Participants of the Education's Climate Change workshop in a group brainstorming session at the Holiday Inn in Suva. Picture: ELIKI NUKUTABU
NAUSHAD Yakub believes the public should take advantage of weekly public lectures offered by USP's Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development.
Mr Yakub, a postgraduate diploma student of climate change, said the lectures informed people of the effects of climate change in their communities.
He said in the beginning of the European Union Global Climate Change Alliance-funded water project in Seaqaqa, the community was not aware that their water problem was a climate change issue.
"They didn't know what we were talking about and how the issue of climate change has had an effect on their water supply," he said.
"They saw that we were there to provide them with a water supply but our project was also about awareness of issues of climate change to their villages and settlements."
Mr Yakub said there was a need to create more awareness in the media and social networking sites about climate change and its effects on the Pacific.
"When people hear that there's a public lecture or seminar in USP, they think that only the professors will be there and they feel they are not good enough to attend.
"But really, these seminars and lectures are for the people, right from the very grassroots level, because we want these issues of climate change to be filtered to the people so they can be made aware and take relevant steps into the fight against climate change.
"Make an effort to learn about climate change because the Pacific and the communities that you live in are the most vulnerable."
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Chapter 2 : The Elixir to Induce Euphoria
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I flounce into Potions class the next day with my head held high. The Prince's potions book knocks against my hip as I walk down the aisle and I smile.
This will show Malfoy.
I take my usual seat in the second row. My partner, Elle Flemings, Hufflepuff, huffs and points at the board.
'We're making an Elixir to Induce Euphoria, do you think you can handle it?' The spite in her voice is understandable. I've botched enough of her potions as well as my own.
I just smile at her and flip open my book. The instructions are as follows:
Elixir to Induce Euphoria
Difficulty level: Advanced
Characteristics: Sunshine yellow in colour, sweet and aromatic.
Side Effects: Excessive singing and nose-tweaking.
Counterbalanced by the addition of mint sprigs.
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup halved porcupine quills
1 cup diced shrivelfig (skinned and crushed)
⅔ cup castor beans (allow them to soak in warm water for five minutes prior to addition)
Three sticks of wormwood (strip wood off bark and add separately from sticks)
A pinch of mint
Step one: Boil water in cauldron. Prepare quills and shrivelfig. Once water is boiling, add the two ingredients. Add half a cup of shrivelfig, then the quills, then remaining shrivelfig.
Step two: Stir clockwise for five minutes, then counterclockwise for two.
All of step three is scratched out. Below, the prince has rewritten it.
Step three: Soak castor beans for five minutes, then add to potion. Stir quickly until liquid turns a faint green. Add mint at this point, then let simmer ten minutes.
Step four: Add wormwood. Stir potion for two minutes, watching colour change to a light yellow. Remove floating sticks, but leave in bark. Potion will brighten, thicken and become more potent.
Step five: Boil five minutes then remove from heat. Let sit fifteen minutes, stirring counter-clockwise every three minutes.
Our chubby professor pushes his way down the aisle to his desk, quickly writing the potion name on the chalkboard behind it.
'At the end of class I expect a vial of the elixir on my desk. Next class you will be testing them on each other.' Slughorn announces, looking me in the eye. 'You may begin.'
Elle looks seriously afraid when I return to the table with more ingredients than necessary, but doesn't comment. She learned years ago that it was pointless to argue with me. I'm pretty damn stubborn.
With time to spare I march proudly up to Slughorn's desk and place my vial of the elixir on it, smiling at the professor. He stares at the properly brewed potion for a moment with a look of confusion and apprehension before looking up at me.
'Well done, Miss Weasley.' He says, scratching his chin.
I return to my seat, feeling the weight of everyone's eyes on me.
When the bell rings I collect my books, say good bye to a stunned Elle Flemings and make my way out of the dungeons.
'Rose!' Albus calls out, chasing me down the corridor. Malfoy nips at his heels, looking furious.
I quicken my pace, but can't shake them.
'Rose, that was great!' Albus snatches my hand and wheels me around to look at him. 'Your potion looked great! You were –'
'Great.' Malfoy finishes for him, pushing my cousin aside. 'How did you manage it Wealsey? You're the worst brewer in class and everyone knows it. What did you do? Nick some of your partners when she wasn't looking?'
'Only a Slytherin would stoop to such levels.' I bite back. 'You seem quite worked up over this, Malfoy. Are you afraid?'
'Afraid of what?'
'Afraid that this year I might do better than you.'
He scoffs loudly, darkening my mood.
'Afraid?' He repeats. 'Of you? You're no more threatening than Holmen – and I know that you saw the black tar he was trying to pass off as an elixir.'
'We'll see Malfoy.' I reply, stepping closer, standing chest to chest with him. 'Tomorrow in class. We'll see whose partner is the one tweaking noses and singing off-key.'
He narrows his eyes at me. 'What did you do, Weasley?'
I grin manically. 'I'm afraid that if I stay any longer I'll be later to Transfiguration. I abhor being tardy. See you two in Potions?'
Albus waves confusedly while Malfoy seethes.
My fellow Ravenclaw offers me a smile when I slip into my seat as the bell chimes. Her eyes skim my face and she observes me.
'You look happy today, Rose.'
'You don't know the half of it.'
I skip into Potions five minutes early. I couldn't help myself – the prospect of bettering Malfoy had me up early and I couldn't stay away any longer.
It's first class and hardly anyone is there yet. Slughorn looks up from the papers he's grading, surprised to see me.
'Miss Wealsey.' He greets me with a nod of his oversized head. 'I was very impressed with your work yesterday. Only one student has ever gotten the elixir to that perfect shade of yellow: your uncle. I daresay you're just as talented at potions as he was – and he was a proper genius.'
I swear I hear him muttering under his breath, took long enough, but I smile anyways.
'Thank you professor.'
A moment later my cousin walks in with his mate and I turn to them proudly. Albus grins while Malfoy glares.
The rest of our classmates pile in seconds before class begins. Slughorn distributes the vials and begins to call students up.
Holmen's partner is sent to the hospital wing with unsightly spores on her face, along with a boy who grows fangs. There are no casualties though, and any day that no one dies in potions class I count as a success. Potions are too unstable, too unreliable. Any moment could be your last when you stand before a boiling cauldron or accept a poorly brewed potion from your classmate.
Finally Albus and Malfoy are called. My cousin takes the yellow potion in one large gulp, an enormous smile splitting across his face. For a long moment my throat tightens and Malfoy looks triumphant, but then Al suddenly opens his mouth and belts out:
'Oh, come and stir my cauldron, and if you do it ri-ight, I'll let you boil up some hot, strong lo-ove!'
'Al!' Malfoy rages, snatching his potion back, slamming it down on Slughorn's desk. 'Get a hold of yourself!'
But the professor is already marking the results down and nodding at the blonde to swallow Al's potion. He does so with a dark glower, which is soon replaced with a startling smile. An uncharacteristic giggle escapes his tight lips and everyone in class – including those who haven't yet taken the elixir – is rolling about on the floor laughing.
Al and Malfoy sing the chorus of A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love in perfect harmony.
'Good.' Slughorn sighs. This is a class well wasted in our minds, but he's most likely cursing his existence. 'Mr Potter, Mr Malfoy, you may return to your seats.'
Malfoy hits the bloke behind him who won't shut up with his potions book, grinning cheerfully.
'Miss Weasley and, uh, Miss Flemings.' Slughorn calls, beckoning us forwards.
Elle stiffens noticibly, but follows me to the front of the classroom. We exchange potions and the professor nods to me to begin. I uncork the potion, glad to have Elle as a partner. She's a talented brewer and I know that I'm not going to end up in the hospital wing over a simple euphoria elixir.
The yellow liquid slips down my throat and a bubbly laugh erupts in my chest, pushing outwards. I feel happy and giddy and my skin tingles from the potion rushing through my veins. I lift my arms, enjoying the feel of air rushing by. I spin and give Slughorn a tweak on his red nose, laughing as he sighs and scribbles on his paper.
Elle looks at him imploringly and slowly uncorks my vial. I stand on my tippy toes to watch her drink it, clapping my hands uncontrollably. She closes her eyes for a moment, holding the liquid on her tongue for a moment before swallowing.
Her wide smile is infectious.
'Rose!' She cries, linking arms with me and spinning us in circles. 'I feel marvelous!'
'And you have no desire to tweak my nose?' Slughorn asks, leaning forwards in his chair, large stomach resting on his desk. 'No singing? No Celestina Warbeck?'
'None at all.' She replies cheerfully.
I can't help it. I throw my arms in the air and laugh triumphantly. I twirl down the aisle to where Malfoy is trying to glower through the potion and perch on his desk. My fingers find his pointy nose and tweak.
Honestly. It couldn't be helped
Elle escorts me to the hospital wing, carrying the tons of curly red hair sprouting from my head and flying in every direction, grinning all the while.
'It could have been much worse.' She comments as we wait for the nurse to help me. 'If he hadn't been affected by the elixir I'm sure he would have thought to do something much more terrible. Hair we can fix with a flick of a wand. Don't worry a thing.'
The nurse sets it right in a second – even more than right. It's sleeker than before, and longer. Elle agrees that it suits me better than the ginger bush it had been this morning.
'I'm going to have to thank Malfoy,' I giggle loudly as we skip down the corridor to lunch. There's still some elixir in our systems and the effects are evident. 'I never liked my hair before.'
'He's a right jerk.' Elle says, taking my hand. 'I'm glad you've bested him this once.'
'Not once. Or twice. This year is my year Elle. I'm going for an O – and I'm taking it from Malfoy.' The giggle that follows takes the edge out of my voice.
'I'm on your side, girl.' She twirls as we enter the Great Hall. 'As long as you don't poison me. See you in Potions!'
She twirls away down the aisle, leaving me humming to myself.
'Beat back those bludgers boys, boys,' I sing lightly, trying to remember the rest of the lyrics. Hell, I can't even remember the last time I'd heard that song. 'And chuck that quaffle here, boys.'
I pat the head of an unsuspecting second year and spin into the arms of my cousin.
'I didn't know you liked quidditch, Rosie.' James laughs, pulling me down on the Gryffindor bench.
'I don't.' I say, bouncing in my seat. 'We tested our Elixirs to Enduce Euphoria today.'
'And? How did yours turn out?'
'Best in class.' I say proudly. Slughorn had congratulated me while trying to stop my rapid hair growth.
James nods, impressed. 'If you're so good at potions then how'd you like to help me with a little prank?'
'Prank, huh?' I lean forwards, intrigued.
'I'm going to lace the drinks at the Slytherin table with a laxative potion.' He grins, proud of his plan.
'And? How am I going to help with that?'
'First of all, you need to get past Slughorn. He keeps all of the ingredients locked away in his potions storeroom. I've been caught down there once this year already. You're a real teacher's pet, you can get in no problem.' He lists for me. 'Second, you need to brew the potion for me. I'm shoddy at potions – that's why I'm not taking the advanced class. And finally, you need to convince the house elves to put it in the drinks. Only the Slytherin drinks.'
'And you will do what while I'm sneaking, brewing and convincing?'
'I'm the face of the operation. If we get caught I take the blame. It's my idea after all.' He sticks out his hand. 'Sound like a plan, cuz?'
I roll my eyes, still humming that song. 'Sounds like a plan.'
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Skip to comments.Boy Scouts propose lifting ban on openly gay Scouts, but not leaders
Posted on 04/19/2013 12:01:16 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Also breaking today: This is a proposal that would go from the executive council to the Boy Scouts of America voting members in May, , and if approved, go into effect in January 2014:
The Boy Scouts of America would no longer deny membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation, but would maintain its ban on openly gay adult leaders under a proposal it is considering, the group said Friday…
"If approved, the resolution would mean that 'no youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.' The BSA will maintain the current membership policy for all adults," Boy Scouts public relations director Deron Smith said.
The Boys Scouts have been considering a change in the longstanding policy against allowing openly gay members. In February, the Boy Scouts' national executive board postponed a vote on lifting its outright ban on openly gay Scouts and troop leaders and ordered a survey of its members on the issue.
The Boy Scouts have been mulling a version of this proposal for a while, but the parameters changed in response to a survey it commissioned of members:
Earlier, the BSA had indicated it might give local Scout units the option of admitting gays as both youth members and adult leaders, or continuing to exclude them
The BSA said Friday it changed course due in part to results of surveys sent out this year to members of the scouting community.
The survey, according to CNN, showed a generational split with older leaders preferring the exclusion policy and younger parents and teenagers favoring lifting the ban. More from ABC on the survey:
Gay-rights groups have demanded a complete lifting of the ban, while some churches and conservative groups want it maintained in its entirety, raising the likelihood that the new proposal will draw continued criticism from both sides.
Indeed, the BSA, in making its announcement, estimated that easing the ban on gay adults could cause widespread defections that cost the organization 100,000 to 350,000 members.
The review, said a BSA statement, "created an outpouring of feedback" from 200,000 respondents, some supporting the exclusion policy and others favoring a change.
"While perspectives and opinions vary significantly, parents, adults in the Scouting community and teens alike tend to agree that youth should not be denied the benefits of Scouting," the statement said.
a step in the right direction for the homostapo
The homos aren't going to be happy until they can infiltrate homo recruiters into the Boy Scouts.
If they do this credibility will be gone.
OK then, that'll do it for me and my son. You can't teach God and accept homosexuality at the same time. Enough. BSA can kiss my A$$.
Thanks for posting this article.
I agree... finally a decision that makes logical sense.
Besides, the experience of Boy Scouting helps one grow out of certain 'childhood' influences.
of all the problem this country faces and is facing, fast and furious, Libya, debt, spending, inflation on the horizon , Egypt, Syria, unemployment, foreclosures to name a few and even issues as to why the white house is closed and yet there are still concerts, parties and dinners, with her family still living there which we pay for .
They already have plenty. We had one in Alaska of all places. Dude was flamin. 38 living with mommy, never married and didn't date because the "boys" were his life.
If the scouts allow this then people need to organize and pull their kids out en masse.
We used to have bed-wetters, and mama's boys in our troop, and members of various religions (or none at all).
We didn't discriminate against them. Like the rest of us, they learned to become true Boy Scouts, or they quit.
There are many more children today that consider themselves 'gay', so it is an issue that has to be dealt with.
Gee, I thought I said that. You do know you have to stand up, don't you?
I guess "boy" scouts would take on a whole new meaning.
Despicable scum - out of their minds. Who the hell would want a normal son sharing a tent with a pansey???
Americans have become so damn GUTLESS and submissive.
The problem is they will demand the Scouts accommodate them.
I would have no problem if they were gay and fulfilled all the requirements, but experience has shown time and time again, once you allow gays in, they will fundamentally transform an organization and lower its' standards.
Sure, because time and time again the concept of "the slippery slope" has proven itself a fallacy...
Oh the art of compromise!
I always thought the real battleground was in regard to leaders not scouts themselves. So this is better than I had feared.
sign the petition
Do you really believe that the gaystapo will settle for Sink or Swim? If you do not cater to the homosexuals' every need, you will be called homophobic, a hater, a bully—and that's just the boy that shares his tent! The adult leadership will be warned that anything that the gaystapo could misconstrue as unwelcoming to the homo child will end your career as a scout leader.
This isn't about acceptance and equality. Never has been.
Eagle Scout is a good thing to have on a college app, but any parent who leaves their son in scouting after this passes is simply unfit.
You don't appease evil. Ever.
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The San Clemente Marine Corps Support Group still has slots open for its "Warrior Games" pistol-shooting competition from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at On Target, 27692 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel. The high scorers in men's and women's divisions will win a Springfield XD handgun.
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Registration is $25 per person ($15 for active military personnel).
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