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Written by Analu Lobos, Financial Development Director – Capital Campaign , YMCA Calgary.
Camp Chief Hector In Full Swing
Camp Chief Hector was in full swing when I visited the other day. Campers enjoying grilled cheese and soup for lunch in between canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, and of course gagaball. One of the highlights of my visit was watching a group of 12 year old boys learn to canter on their horses. It took more courage for some than others, but they were all able to push their boundaries and they all finished their laps with smiles on their faces.
"This brought me great joy – to be reminded that kids still have the capacity to find wonder on a mountain rather than on their computer…"
More smiles came about when a group of girls eagerly told me about their breakfast on their outtrip. They had made jam with Saskatoon berries they picked during their hike – this thrill that comes from connecting to nature and friends was a common theme throughout the camp. One camper insisted I call him by his newly acquired nickname, "Strawberries", a title he had earned by collecting "527 strawberries on our hike!" As I walked with a group of children down to the waterfront to go canoeing, I listened to stories told in great detail about games that had been invented in camp groups and interesting things that were seen during the week at Hector.
This brought me great joy – to be reminded that kids still have the capacity to find wonder on a mountain rather than on their computer, to find inspiration in each other rather than in their headphones, and to find adventure with their feet on the earth rather than their fingers on a video game controller.
Camp Chief Hector is a place where deep change can come from experiencing new surroundings, overcoming new challenges, and discovering new parts of oneself.
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Because you only turn 20 once!
Celebrate 20 years of trails, trail building, and riding bikes on the Shore with the North Shore Mountain Bike Association on Saturday November 4th at the Lonsdale Quay Pipe Shop.
This is a 2017 Members only party with no cost! Want to bring a date? Your spouse? Your friends? Sweet! But they gotta be members too! Get your membership today!
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Del. Patrick Scannello may withdraw state legislation requesting $150,000 to expand the parking lot at the Pascal Senior Center in Glen Burnie.
Scannello, a Democrat from Glen Burnie, has received assurances from Secretary of Transportation O. James Lighthizer that state land may be available for the parking lot project once construction on Interstate 97 and the realignment of Dorsey Road is complete. If the state provides the land, County Executive Robert R. Neall has said the county will finance construction.
The senior center is drawing a capacity crowd to its daily activities, forcing many seniors to park along the shoulder of Dorsey Road.The center has space for 65 cars.


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The porters arrived the other day at about 0715am and took our bed and the sofa...they had to practically tip me out of bed as I was still in it.
Although the work on the house is not quite finished yet, we decided to start living in just one place rather than divided between 2 which was getting complicated, and with Carlo staying up to work until gone midnight and me having to wait up to get him dinner when he got back, it was just easier to all move up there and camp out.
We've got no internet connection...although we do have one of those dongle thingys but I haven't a clue where it is so I have to find wifi spots during the daytime.
I have a whole pile of Ikea furniture to put together, mountains of clothes all over the place (who knew we had so much stuff?)
I have taken to doing the weekly shopping with a giant rucksack, as it is easier to carry down the steps.
The cats took the move fairly well...Tiger loves the garden and explores a bit every day. Lily, however is a big old scaredy cat and takes about 5 steps outside then runs back in and hides under the sofa.
We're having a mini heatwave and the garden is suddenly green and full of flowers. Last night at 1030pm I found myself halfway up a plum tree with Carlo rigging up some fairy lights. I haven't climbed a tree in years!
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It sure feels good to have a large stash of LUSH goodies again – yay for justifiable purchases and mam approved hauls! Let me tell you about a new favourite – the Shoot For the Stars Bath Bomb.
LUSH Shoot For the Stars Bath Bomb
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Stay very still to watch the swirling colours of the night sky dazzle in your bath water. As the calming blanket of shimmering midnight blue unfolds, Brazilian orange and bergamot oils take your skin to heaven and your mood rocketing up to the stars. Vegan.
Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Brazilian Orange Oil, Bergamot Oil, Cream of Tartar, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Lilial, *Limonene, *Linalool, Perfume, Colour 14700, Colour 45410, Colour 17200, Colour 42090, Colour 45350, Colour 47005, Silver lustre; Pink lustre, White Edible Stars.
I say:
I loved the look of the Shoot For the Stars Bath Bomb in store; I am a real sucker for space themed anything. I may be a secret hipster, but shhh, let's just keep that between us two. I was hoping that this bath bomb would turn my waters into a beautiful, starry night sky… and it did not disappoint.
Shoot For the Stars Bath Bomb was quite the silent worker. It didn't seem to make much noise whilst it was getting to work; I barely heard it fizz. I expected it to be similar to the now discontinued Space Girl that had popping candy included. That particular bath bomb definitely made some noise, even whilst you were in the bath!
In my opinion, this bath bomb took a long time to dissolve. Whilst I initially enjoyed watching it at the beginning, I didn't want my bath to go cold and I ended up getting in the bath and speeding up the process… i.e. crushing the bath bomb in my hands. Dannie want bath, Dannie smash puny bath bomb!
I absolutely loved how the water looked with this bath bomb. The initial colours reminded me of a painting, with so many different colours; green, pink, blue, purple! After the fizz had disappeared, the water had turned a beautiful inky purple. With the lustre, the water had a gorgeous shimmer without the annoying residue of glitter.
This bath bomb helped me to feel so relaxed. My skin felt so soft afterwards and I could smell the scent on me even after I had got out of the bath. It's quite a strong scent that I wouldn't usually go for but it did help me to relax. I would imagine this bath bomb would be perfect to use before bed. I'm not the best at describing scents, but to my uneducated nose it's a sweet, flowery musk.
Shoot For the Stars is definitely a new favourite for me, and I will definitely repurchase again. I am very sad to learn it's a Christmas exclusive. It needs to be available all year round! Never fear, I will just desperately hoard it like I do with Snow Fairy.
What's your favourite LUSH bath bomb? Do you have any Christmas only favourites?
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And Vigils All Over The World
"Thank You Carrie, and May the Force be With You"
My New MMOing Free to Play Podcast
Due to the preparation of My New Podcast I have neglected the site a bit. I am gonna be working on it a decent amount this month but as you can see I've moved my December Goals to my January goals ;P
First Ep Jan 5th. . .
Its 5am Time for Bed!!!
Been working on the site again tonight like every night. Happy to say I am still on it
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I know I don't post on my Blog as much as I wish I did, so my New Years Resolution is to get more active and start writing Gaming Articles like I used to. Hope you guys come back in 2017 I will post at least once a week. As for the rest of 2016, I will continue to get games up here I will have over 1000 Free to Play PC Games up on this site ASAP.
I also want to Urge People to check out some of the Youtube Channels I link for Gameplay. I choose videos carefully to maybe help boost the hits on certain channels ;P
I am unemployed at the moment so I will have a bit more time to get the site running the way I have always Dreamed and your support is welcome so check back often and if you like what you see feel free to donate a few bucks. I'll get my Twitch stream going up here soon as well.
I hope to see you back and Keep MMOing!
Praying to RNGesus
The loot, the crits, the blocks, and the dodges. Prayers are sent every day to the Messiah of chances and probability. Random number generation (RNG) is the central driving force for many games, especially rpgs.
In an attempt to make a game fair the creators have made a system to spread the chances of success out among the populace. Certain NPCs have a chance to drop an item or others. The armor put on isn't invincible but isn't feeble either. The amount of damage dealt or received is, within very structured perimeters, left all up to RNJesus.
This system is heavily favored in the "tab target" combat system. A lock target system, as soon as the player is targeted, they stay targeted. As long as there is no line of sight blockage, no matter where the player runs, no matter how fast they run, the target will get hit. So in order to combat that, Stats were needed to improve balance and player chance of survival. Base stats were given out. It now became less about what attacks were being done, and more about what gear would give better chances of success. Players needed to be smarter about what they pick up. More invested in bonuses and combinations of gear packages.
At the start this would have been a game changer, true balance is like real life, which isn't all that balanced to begin with, filled with random chances. Of course this isn't the case anymore. When classes became unbalanced due to player demand so did the gear and so did the stats. Some classes had more or different stats than others. Agility for some, charisma for others. Specs and talent paths were formed, and yet the changes only continued to widen the gap. Rpgs as popular as they could be were now more or less only a numbers game, and with any number game there is an a equation most players encounter. The player numbers minus the opponent numbers equals victory. Can't beat a boss? Go back to the previous zone and grind to a higher level. Get better gear. Go back and fight the boss again. It becomes a rinse and repeat process that must be continued until the player numbers are higher than the boss numbers.
With this system in play is it any wonder casual and even some hardcore players hop from game to game, after too many losses the game gets frustrating, what with all the constant repetition of grind/attack. More than that without a constant growth of the entire world ie; patches and new game versions, hardcore players will get bored and move on to the next challenge. Multiplayer games see this in mmorpgs, where in order to add to the length of time played, arbitrary wait times for side quests, and crafting systems were embedded into everyday game play. Guides pop up to learn how to do things faster. Earn gold, level up, craft x amount of this to get that. RNG exists at the base of all of this. No guarantee as to how many of something will be created.
In the end it wasn't the rpg that dominated the charts in popularity or gameplay. The question is left to the all of course. Not just to the elite. Not just to the casual. Given the choice between moving out of the way of an oncoming train or scrambling to gather as much gear as possible in order to see if the defense and armor points coupled with your dodge and evasion chance will be enough for you to withstand the blow, which do you choose?
Illusions or disillusions
Step into the arena, sword at the ready, rotation perfect, countless hours collecting gear, countless rage fits over gankings and past failures.
None of that matters anymore, it is finally time to win. All of those long nights spent researching and grinding all leading to this. The warrior walks into the arena under the all too realistic sun, charges forward with out a single doubt, only to be frozen in place and fired upon by the magic user on the opposite side of the field, who just sits back and spams one button knowing any chance of getting close to them is all but impossible.
It seems a strong trend in fantasy video games and universes. As soon as the element of magic is introduced into the mix, the entire dynamic and tone shifts. Suddenly all the problems and quarrels of the world are solved with a group of hooded individuals, chanting while holding hands.
Magic has become a staple in any strong fantasy franchise or stand alone. A requirement that is expected by fans and critics alike. It has a Deus ex machina feel to it, with anything unknown or unexplained being attributed to it. A theme alive even in the "real" plane of existence. "A magician never reveals his secrets," the illusionist would proudly say, receiving only nods and shrugs in response, no one dare question further.
Magic has a simultaneous natural/unnatural feel to it. It flows from millions of different sources and is an answer to every problem. What does this mean in terms of video game worlds and combat?
Magic in a video game can make a small universe seem grand and exciting. It has a mysterious enough nature to it, that it can intrigue most curious minds, and a dangerous affinity, making it a deadly and reckoning force in battle.
Of course magic has a tendency to make certain aspects of combat unbalanced, and aspects of the plot unrealistic. Take for example Archeage by Trion, Elder scrolls online, or the grandfather of "magic as a convenient plot device," World of Warcraft. With magic heavy classes (wow having only three non magic classes,) and it being a central part of the lore, Most players tend to lean towards a combination of magic/non magic combat styles or pure casting.
Many could argue the imbalance is due to the combat system or current patch of a game, and they wouldn't be wrong. It may seem unfair that when set within the plot or lore of a game, a magic user will almost always triumph over a non caster, but keep in mind that pvp and pve are entirely different. With some classes being designed more for one or the other. So maybe the problem doesn't lie with magic, but instead with the game it's self. After all, when put into perspective, magic is nothing more than algorithms and numbers just like any other class, and a truly balanced and fair game would have all classes equal in terms of damage and crowed control. Maybe this is why games like Tera and Vindictus are so well received. Magic and its elements are very present in these "action MMORPG" games, yet from a combat point of view they seem more balanced, and easier to counter no matter what class you choose.
Magic may be a cure all element, a force of unmatched possibilities, or even a "get out of jail free card" plot device, but no matter the position it lands in, or the roll it plays, It seems unlikely it will be leaving the fantasy genre anytime soon, If ever. With hundreds of games and novels sprouting up everyday. Magic is here to stay.
HPG Has No LOGO??? (High-Performance Graphics 2016)
OK Guys Just wanted to make a Quick Comment here on my Site. HPG (High-Performance Graphics) 2015 is Approaching. This is an Annual forum that has been going on since 2009 for performance-oriented graphics systems research including innovative algorithms, efficient implementations, and hardware architecture. You'd Think that with all this Brainpower and Knowledge of high end computing, someone in seven years would have made a logo for them? C'mon They Have Got to Know Someone.


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Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise
This spiced fruit can be chopped and stirred into couscous or served with ham. For optimum texture and flavor, refrigerate the kumquats for two weeks before they're used.
How to Make It
Pierce each kumquat several times with a wooden skewer.
Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 star anise. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add kumquats, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the kumquats from pan, and divide evenly between 2 (1-quart) jars. Tuck 3 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, and half of vanilla bean into each jar.
Bring cooking liquid to a boil; cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain mixture, discarding solids. Pour 2 cups cooking liquid and 1/2 cup brandy into each jar. Seal jars; shake well. Store in refrigerator 2 weeks before using.


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If you are like me you have a sweet tooth that likes to be treated regularly! Luckily for you I have put together some of my best dessert recipes in one place so you can bookmark it and come back whenever that craving hits! Go grab yourself a glass of milk and a shopping list because you are going to want to jot these down.
Cakes and Crisps
2 Minute Mug Cakes – Salted Caramel AND Chocolate Brownie
Raspberry Lemon Meringue Tarts
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Cookie Round-Up for Baby and Bridal Showers
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Frames Now conduct classes in the basics of picture framing.
These picture framing classes are not about making the frames but rather "how to" specifics about frame choice, picture framing design aesthesis, whether matting should be used, choice of picture frame glass, stretching of needlework and stretching of canvases for oil paintings and photographs, refer below for session outline.
Design and balance fundamentals
- Picture Frame colour
- Picture Frame width
- Mat border width
Correct Use of the following
- Mat boards (borders around pictures)
- Picture Frame Glass
- Stretching of oil paintings, photographs, tapestries, needlework and
- Hanging of picture and photo frames.
Followed by Question and answer session
If you have specific questions about any items you are considering picture framing or something that is currently framed, bring them along and we can deal with them individually after the session.
The picture framing classes session will be presented by Glenn Vardy.
Glenn has trained Picture Framers throughout Australia in choosing the correct frame, how to make frames and picture framing.
Limited numbers, Attendance strictly by prior registration.
For registration for future framing classes, please email us, call us on 1300 437 263 or register in-store and we will email you when the next course is in your area.


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"A brilliant way to use up those left over jacket potatoes. The first time I made this soup I didn't have any sour cream so I used 2 fl.oz (60ml) natural yogurt and 2 fl.oz (60ml) double cream. It was a great hit and the soup has remained a popular choice for a warm and filling lunch on cold days."
Baked Potato, Leek and Cheese Soup
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- 2 large baking potatoes (about 1/2 lb/250g each)
- 3 ounces unsalted butter (75g)
- 1 lb leek, white and light green parts, sliced and rinsed well (500g)
- 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 16 fluid ounces chicken stock (500ml)
- 4 slices thick rindless bacon, cut into 1/2 in (1 1/2 cm)
- 4 fluid ounces milk (125ml)
- 4 fluid ounces sour cream (125ml)
- 4 ounces strong cheddar cheese, grated (112g)
- 2 tablespoons chives, thinly sliced
- Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/GMK6 and bake the potatoes in their skins for about 1 hour until cooked. Cool completely before using.
- Melt 2 oz (50g) the butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and 16 fl.oz (500ml) water. Simmer until the leeks are very tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon in the remaining butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
- Cut one of cooled potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh out in one piece from each half. Cut the flesh into ½ in (1 ½ cm) cubes and set aside.
- Coarsely chop the potato skin and the entire remaining potato and add to the saucepan with the leeks.
- Puree the contents of the pot in batches in a blender until very smooth. Return the soup to a clean pot and reheat gently.
- Whisk together the milk and sour cream and then and stir into the soup, along with ½ of the Cheddar cheese. Stir in the diced potato. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with the remaining Cheddar cheese, the bacon bits, and chives.
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The KR Kolors 2 Ball Roller is a bowling bag that meets all your needs and comes in fun, bright colors! This bag holds up to 2 bowling balls in the main compartment, a pair of shoes up to size 15 in the shoe compartment, and lots of accessories in the side pocket. Brighten up your bowling game with this 2 ball roller bag!
Most of us think the more I spend the better the bag/ball whatever will be. Not true! When a company gives a 5yr warranty on a product what have you got to lose? My other bag is cool, but a bit bulky and I wanted something for 2 balls yet still compact. This bag is so awesome, its slim and it doesn't roll, those two wheels GLIDE! Take what you need, not all the extra stuff you pack into a bag just because you have the space, save that for a tournament. POWERMOVE BOWLING TECHNIQUES!
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Chonburi Province, Pattaya Parkland Tower, Koh Lan, Koh Sak, Anek Kuson, Sala, Wihan Sian.
Pattaya Park and Tower - Pattaya Park Beach Resort and Tower at Jomtien features a large whirlpool with giant slides and a tower with a revolving restaurant. Visitors can also enjoy several games and rides on the tower and in its playground. A Ticket for tower visit costs 200 Baht. open daily from 10 AM-7 PM. On Saturday, it opens until 8 PM. The Entrance fee of tower is 100, 200 Baht for adults Tel. 0 3836 4110-20 or 0 2579 9612-4 or www.pattayapark.com for more information.
Koh Lan - This island is 7.5km from South Pattaya, about 45 minutes by ferry or 15 minutes by speedboat. Tourists prefer a swim and enjoy water sports along several beaches. Most fine beaches with white sand and clear water is on the western side of the island. Hat Thonglang and Hat Ta Waen are popular beaches for its bustling atmosphere, aquatic sport gear, souvenir shops, and restaurants while Hat Laem Thian and Hat Samae offer a more restful atmosphere. Visitors can choose glass-bottom boats or skin-diving to view coral reefs in front of Laem Thian. At the south end of the island is Hat Nuan, Hat Samae, Hat Ta Waen and Hat Thian where a hotel is situated. It is another spot for viewing corals.
How to get there: A ferry service departs Laem Bali Hai Pier to Koh Lan everyday. Departure time is from 7 AM-6.30PM, while the arrival trips leave Koh Lan from 6.30 a.m.-6.00 p.m. It costs 20 Baht. The boat will stop at Na Ban Pier. If going to other beaches, a long-tailed boat can be rented or a taxi can be hired. Furthermore, speed boats for ten persons are available along Pattaya beach. Visitors can stop at Ta Waen Beach and Thong Lang Beach. The rental fee for the speed boat is 2,500-3,000 Baht or depending on the agreement.
Note: Prices stated above are subject to change without notice.
Koh Sak - 600 metres north of Koh Lan is Koh Sak, a small island shaped like an upturned horseshoe. There are two connecting beaches to the north and south. Along the south shore are ranges of corals. Accommodation is available. Mu Koh Phai is 23 km from Pattaya beach comprising Koh Phai, Koh Man Wichai, Koh Lueam and Koh Klueng Badan. Koh Phai is the biggest one and is under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy. Along the island lie perfect coral reefs suitable for scuba diving. How to get there: a tour boat can be rented at Pattaya beach. There are those for 20-80 people or speed boats for 20 people. The rental rate depends on the size of the boat and the destination. Visitors cannot stay overnight and ought to prepare food and water by themselves.
Anek Kuson Sala (Wihan Sian) - whose entrance is a bit before Wat Yanasangwararam, 800 metres from the intersection at the reservoir, is the place collecting high-class Chinese architecture and fine arts constructed in 1987 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King's Birthday. Inside is an exhibition displaying precious antiques such as the large white jade Bodhisattva Kwan Yin's image, terra-cotta soldiers and horses from the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, an emperor's golden throne, ancient paintings and pottery. It is open daily from 8.30AM-5 PM. The entrance fee is 50 Baht. Tel. 0 3823 8367.


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Hello. The topic that we are debating is the public school lunch program must be formed. But I on The side Of contender say no. Their are many reason that i will represent and pro wont be able to say a single letter about. I can believe their are faults in test correcting but never in lunches.
Resolution: The public school lunch program must be reformed.
School lunch programs are a vital part of our public school system. Students often count on these lunch programs to provide them with the nutrition needed to live a healthy life. School lunches has been known in the past to provide students with nutritional food needed for there growth; however, it seems that this concept has transformed itself in terms of food quality. We now see schools serving foods that rather than providing these students nutritional foods, it takes away from there health.
"Many school lunch programs offer food that is too high in fat, sodium, and sugar and may be contributing to the problem with childhood obesity in America. " {1}
Contention One: Fat
Free lunches within the public school systems has helped countless amount of students who are financially challenge; however these free/ reduced lunches includes fried/ grilled substances which in most cases are high in fat.
Sub point 1: Combination
The types of food served in our local schools are not only unhealthy but are revolting. Students are giving foods with high amount of fats, served with other foods with higher levels of fat. These combination only increases the amount of fat intakes as well as increase the toll these fat has on the student's health and performance. In many schools we find foods such as sausage with Belgian waffle sticks and syrup, Pizza, Mozzarella sticks, Hamburgers, French fries, and Fish sticks. These combination not only poses a threat to the students health but it also lead to other issues such as obesity and agility.
"A 2003 study by University of California-San Diego researchers found that middle school students were taking in too much fat at school. The researchers estimated that the average student was consuming 26 total grams of fat at school -- although a healthy figure would be more like 20 grams. Some of this extra fat came from snack items sold in vending machines and student-run stores. But the study also found that the average cafeteria-cooked lunch had 31 grams of fat, compared with only 21 grams found in lunches students brought from home.
A May 2004 study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest found that vending machines in public schools are stocked mostly with high-fat snacks and sugary drinks and may be undercutting federal efforts to improve the nutritional quality of school meals. The researchers looked at more than 1,400 school vending machines. They found that 75% of beverages offered in the machines were high-sugar sodas and imitation fruit juices, and 80% of the available snack foods were candies, chips, or sweet baked goods.
A March 2004 study by Baylor College of Medicine researchers found that when children moved up to middle school from elementary school, they started consuming less fruit, milk, and vegetables, and more sweetened drinks and high-fat vegetables (like French fries). The snack bars often found in middle schools might be part of the reason, the researchers say" {2}
Sub point two: agility and performance
Every thing in this world has a cause and an effect. Serving kids unhealthy foods is a cause and the effect to this cause is the reduction of the students performance. As we all know, an excessive intake of fat can substantially lower a persons performance. In the case of students, we find that there grades start to drop and there behavior is significantly affected. Not only is there present performance affected, but there future performance are also affected.
"concern stemmed from a 2010 report which states that more than 9 million young adults, or 27 percent of all Americans ages 17 to 24, are too overweight to join the military. The retired military officers went on to state that the high calorie, fatty foods that schools serve at lunch time is making our kids too fat to meet military weight requirements. If these trends continue our national security could be at stake by 2030 because a quarter of our nation's young adults will be too obese to enter military combat." {3}
Contention two: obesity
finally we must talk about the health issue associated with the unhealthy food served in our public schools. The amount of fat included in these foods, affect the health of these students as it courses obesity which in turn lead to cardiovascular diseases and death. In a time where obesity is a problem in schools, feeding students with fat infested food is the wrong way o go. If we are to decrease the amount of obesity and cardiovascular disease, it is essential that we start by getting kids use to eating healthy.
"With the rise of obesity in children and young adults becoming an epidemic, we question where this all starts, and who continues to drag kids along this path of destruction. Currently, 80% of schools serve lunches with more than the recommended amount of saturated fat; 42% don't offer daily fresh fruits and vegetables." {4}
"More than one in three middle school students who regularly eat school lunches are obese or overweight. They're also more likely to have high LDL "bad" cholesterol levels than kids who bring lunch from home" {5}
"School Lunch vs. Lunch From Home
Compared with kids who brought lunch from home, those who ate school lunches:
Were more likely to be overweight or obese (38.2% vs. 24.7%)
Were more likely to eat two or more servings of fatty meats like fried chicken or hot dogs daily (6.2% vs. 1.6%)
Were more likely to have two or more sugary drinks a day (19% vs. 6.8%)
Were less likely to eat at least two servings of fruits a day (32.6% vs. 49.4%)
Were less likely to eat at least two servings of vegetables a day (39.9% vs. 50.3%)
Had higher levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol" {5}
{1} http://www.educationbug.org...
{2} http://www.webmd.com...
{3} http://nyteachers.wordpress.com...
[4} http://nyteachers.wordpress.com...
{5} http://children.webmd.com...
in conclusion, we must think of our kids and the effect that these school lunches have on there health.
what my oppenent saidwas wrong why will the want school lunch to me reformed because of calories or fat if they werent able to have calories or any other thing they should notice the school for that reason only for that child not for the whole school.
I thank my opponent for replying.
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2017-06-12 10:00 - Today marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between World of Tanks and the heavy metal band SABATON. Détails
SABATON - gold and platinum awards!
2017-03-29 20:00 - Swedish war machine, SABATON was recently honoured with new plaques for their impressive album sales! Détails
SABATON - Joakim in singing contest!
2016-12-02 13:30 - Frontman of Swedish heavy metallers SABATON Joakim Brodén was voted fifth in the Czech national singing competition "Český slavík" (Czech nightingale) on November 26th! Détails
SABATON - reveal new lyric video!
2016-09-16 10:00 - Today, heavy metal heroes SABATON release a new lyric video for the song 'Sparta'. Watch it here.
SABATON - enter Top 10 of the world charts!
2016-09-02 11:00 - Heavy metal heroes, SABATON, released their new record entitled »The Last Stand«, on August 19th. Now the band have entered the Top 10 of the world charts. Détails
SABATON - first chart entries announced!
2016-08-29 19:00 - Swedish heavy metal heroes, SABATON, released their latest, highly-acclaimed record, »The Last Stand«, on August 19th. Today, the first chart positions can be revealed. Détails
SABATON - present new guitarist!
2016-08-23 19:00 - Swedish heavy metal heroes, SABATON welcomed their new member Tommy Johansson. Détails


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As Internet capacity has increased, delay has become the critical factor limiting performance. Active Queue Management (AQM) is an important class of techniques for reducing queuing delay. The idea is to drop a few packets while the queue is shallow to signal to the end systems to stop increasing the load, so that they do not continually fill the buffer (part of a problem called buffer-bloat). In another project, we accidentally invented a new AQM algorithm that is extremely simple and appears to be very effective - it is also backed by solid theory, whereas other approach are not. We call it Curvy RED, because it is based on the original classic AQM algorithm random early detection (RED), but its packet dropping level rises as a power of the queue length, not just linearly.
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If you pay much attention to the entertainment and gaming industries, you won't be surprised to learn that eSports is still growing. Revenues are expected to reach $696 million this year, and could grow to $1.5 billion in the very near future. In case you're not familiar with the concept, eSports basically means competitive video gaming for spectators. Individuals and teams face off to play games in front of massive audiences either on the internet or, sometimes, in actual arenas. Gameplay is broadcast for all to see, and the atmosphere isn't so different from that of a real sporting event.
Given the growth of this industry, it should probably come as no surprise that we've also begun to see the rise of something called virtual sports. These are essentially fake sporting events pieced together through animation and motion capture, and run with, essentially, randomizing A.I. Believe it or not, people are betting on outcomes – mostly with virtual horse and hound races and tennis matches, for now. But this form of gaming and entertainment actually represents an interesting area to keep an eye on in both A.I. and general entertainment tech. So it's only fair to ask: what's next in this curious new arena?
It's fair to say that autosports are a natural fit. We've written about racing results ourselves, and there are numerous forms of this sport that are popular all over the globe. With regard to scoring and outcomes, racing lacks the complexity of other sports, which actually makes it ideal for this sort of activity. There's a thrill in simply watching a quick even to see who finishes first, and it's a format that will lend itself naturally to betting markets as well. Various forms of racing sports would seem almost certain to make it big in virtual sports.
We may see some competitive activities that aren't quite sports emerging as well. For this, we should keep an eye on the casino gaming business, where theatrical elements have already been creeping into gaming. 3D animations have changed online slot machines to the point that players can experience an exciting new era of gaming based on characters and mini-games rather than just slots; poker platforms have begun to establish camera feeds to live human dealers. In other words, people are watching these games as much as playing them at this point. Poker tournaments in particular could easily be adapted as virtual sporting competitions to be watched and bet on rather than just played.
We could see major sports jump into this arena as well, even though they've been somewhat slow to do so in the early going. For instance, soccer (or football, depending on where you are) remains the world's most popular sport. Basketball has already flirted with virtual viewership of a certain kind, with the NBA looking to stay ahead of the curve by establishing its own eSports league. Surely it's a matter of when, and not if, these major sports inspire significant virtual sports markets.
And finally, we should also consider the idea that fake sports could become popular in this growing business. The one that will come to mind most readily for a lot of people is Quidditch, the fictional sport invented by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Because it requires magic, the sport isn't actually possible to play – but it could absolutely be simulated in exciting virtual events, giving fans their first opportunity to follow teams as if it's a real sport.
This will undoubtedly all seem silly to some. But it's a concept that's only just beginning to gain attention, and it's likely going to be a pretty big deal in the near future. If eSports can thrive to the extent that it already has, virtual sports are a natural next step.


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Dunegeons & Dragons fans who are also into MMOs have quite a full plate these days. Not only is Dungeons & Dragons Online preparing for its Shadowfell Conspiracy update, but Neverwinter is getting ready to launch its first free Module. Both of these are planned for release in August.
Neverwinter's Fury of the Feywild module, which launches August 22, was described in a recent press release: "This free Module allows players to explore the enchanted woods of Sharandar, play as Sun and Moon Elves, collect new weapons and items, earn new rewards, encounter new creatures, and much more." Fomorian Giants were mentioned as well, so you can expect them to play a role in the story.
Cryptic Studios seems quite excited about this. CEO Jack Emmert had this to say: "We're excited to announce the release date of our first free expansion - what we and D&D fans call a Module - for Neverwinter. Come August 22, we're releasing our first expansion. That's less than two months from launch; pretty cool. New and exciting content is at the heart of making and expanding a persistent world. Our goal is to deliver engaging and constant updates to our players so that they always have something new to discover in game. Fury of the Feywild is the first of many Modules to come in Neverwinter."
Nathan Stewart, Brand Director for D&D at Wizards of the Coast, shared some thoughts as well: "This new content for Neverwinter continues to support our goal of creating fantastic digital D&D experiences. Neverwinter is one of D&D's most iconic settings, and Fury of the Feywild is a fantastic addition to keep this exciting story going."
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Cats are definitely the most favorite animals that make great pets. They are small, cute and it is wonderful to have them around. However, they have a wide range of personalities and behavioral patterns and may sometimes turn more moody than your girlfriend. Their behaviors may range from being happy and outgoing at one instant to all grump and sad the very next, and even terrifying and offensive sometimes. But that is just part of the deal and it is this unpredictability that makes us them cute and oh-so-adorable.
I have been lucky to have two of my cats that are great cats and the third has been a little temperamental. I love him know the less as he has always been a great cat and this is just part of his personality.
There might be several reasons behind your cat's anger outburst and aggression. It might be acute or chronic based on its life history and how it has been brought up. Look out for the key factor that triggers a mood change in your cat. This might be due to lack of proper handling and ill care, abuse, violence and mistreatment, prolonged illness or an accident or injury, fearful or threatening situations, stressful, claustrophobic lifestyle, poor diet and no proper meal times, growing age, boredom and nothing do to consume its natural energy. Whatever the reason, find it out so that you can better assess what you need to do next.
Dealing with an angry cat can be an exasperating task. Your beloved pet might totally refuse respond to you, turning into a complete stranger and giving you those discerning looks from far way. It might even attack you out of the pent up negative energy that it has been dealing with alone, if you don't pay any heed to it. Remember, the worst thing you could with a grumpy cat is to let it deal with its ager on its own, considering it will be fine wit time. Don't! Here's what to do when your feline goes surly.
- Extend a friendly hand towards the. Pat them on head, scratch their ear or lightly brush their fur. This will slowly help calm down their smoldering anger.
- If your cat still keeps on growling and hissing at you, try walking away for a while. If it attacks, scratches or bites you, imitate a painful sound as if you have been badly hurt. Despite their anger, this will invoke an empathic feeling in your cat out of a guilt trip. If it keeps on hissing and growling, simply walk away. Too much of attention would make you cat more stubborn and demanding ad you wouldn't be able to tame it for good.
- If your cat chooses to ignore you and doesn't respond in any way, pick him up, giving a warm hug and place it a warm cozy corner. Like humans, cats too need nothing but time and space to come out of their mood swing naturally.
- Get your cat a plushie to vent his anger. Try a catnip therapy, to help him ease down.
- Take care of the diet. Most of the times, pets behave inappropriately if they are ill fed neglected in basic care. Treat them like you would want to be treated and your four-pawed friend will forever stay happy.
Dealing with an angry cat is an exasperating task, but it is none but you who has to do the job. So, take a deep breath, gather some patience and extend a friendly hand to your angry young buddy. It will be worth it.


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NEW YORK -- The arrest of International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on sexual assault accusations in New York throws into disarray not only the IMF's leadership but also its central role in the financial rescue of several struggling European nations, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
Strauss-Kahn was arrested Saturday over an alleged sexual assault of a maid in a Manhattan hotel, authorities said. According to a law enforcement official, Strauss-Kahn allegedly forced a cleaning woman onto his bed and sexually assaulted her at around 1:00pm local time Saturday inside his room at the Sofitel Hotel near Times Square.
Strauss-Kahn, 62, was headed to Europe to discuss the worsening European debt crisis with top leaders there. He was scheduled to meet with German chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday and eurozone finance ministers Monday and Tuesday. Beside putting the finishing touches on the €78 billion ($110 billion) bailout package for Portugal, the main focus of the meetings was set to be how to resolve Greece's deteriorating sovereign debt crisis.
The arrest of the head of one of the world's most important financial institutions came at a time when the global economy was still recovering from the 2008 financial crisis -- and while Europe was reeling from a still-unfolding series of government debt crises.
The charges, if true, would strike a blow to France's current politics. Strauss-Kahn, a former French finance minister who ran unsuccessfully for the Socialist Party nomination for French president in 2006, was widely expected to resign from the IMF in the coming months to run for the French presidency as a Socialist candidate.
The incident Saturday will undoubtedly cast a cloud over the IMF's role in addressing the rescues, as Strauss-Kahn was seen as a forceful leader in responding to the European debt crisis.
He strongly supported the Greek rescue, even in the face of growing doubts about the Greek government's ability and resolve to meet the commitments of the international aid package. His latest trip was likely to focus on whether to adjust the terms of Greece's loans in order to keep the country -- and the rest of the eurozone -- from falling into a deeper crisis.
Germany's finance ministry said its government would wait to finalize its conclusions on Greece until the troika of the IMF, European Central Bank and European Commission published the findings of their current review of the Greek rescue program.
Merkel wanted Strauss-Kahn's opinion on Greece, Portugal and Ireland before finalizing her own view.
The arrest also throws into question whether Strauss-Kahn would be forced to resign his slot. In 2008, early in his IMF term, he was investigated by the IMF over whether he abused his power by having an affair with a female staffer. Although he was cleared of abuse of power charges, several directors said they warned Strauss-Kahn that such conduct would not be allowed in the future and that he brought the IMF into disrepute.
At the time, the IMF chief acknowledged the lapse in judgment and apologized to the board and staff. "I am committed, going forward, to uphold the high standards" expected of an IMF managing director, Strauss-Kahn said then.
An IMF executive board member said that board members were shocked to hear the news from the media but so far saw nothing official from the IMF about the incident. IMF spokesman Bill Murray declined to comment when reached Saturday evening.


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Pharmacological sciences involve a study of the action of chemical substances on living systems and material derived from living systems. It has evolved through the years into a dynamic and broad discipline of study that uses the fundamental principles of biology, chemistry and physics.
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The training program provides a coherent course of basic and advanced study and research under the direction of a core faculty assembled from various departments, in addition to those from the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. Faculty participating in this training program had their formal training in pharmacology and physiology, as well as numerous other fields including biochemistry, cell biology, endocrinology, molecular biology, medicine and neuroscience.
Pre-doctoral students satisfy the program's objectives by either obtaining a Ph.D. in pharmacology and physiology with sub-specialization in a related area or obtaining a Ph.D. in another discipline with sub-specialization in pharmacological and physiological science.
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It must be stressed that this program in pharmacological sciences is in no way restrictive or exclusive. Strict attention is given to the integration of advances made with simplified systems (genes, enzyme or receptor) into more complex systems (cell or organ) and finally into in vivo integrated studies. This approach affords the development of an appreciation of drug action from an effect on a gene, receptor or enzyme to the use of a drug therapeutically in disease states.