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Jury hears recording at trial of Saskatchewan pair accused of plotting to murder spouses
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The father of an NHL player and his mistress talked about staging a disappearance and a house fire in what the Crown alleges was a plot to murder their respective spouses.
The bottom line: they needed to cover their tracks, a jury was told Wednesday.
Brigitte Vey took the witness stand at the trial of her husband, Curtis Vey — they are the parents of Vancouver Canucks forward Linden Vey — and Angela Nicholson, who each face two charges of conspiracy to commit murder.
Brigitte testified she thought things were fine in their 28-year marriage. The couple, who lived on a farm near Wakaw, Sask., were planning for retirement together until October 2012, when Brigitte said she caught her husband texting in the bathtub and became suspicious that he was cheating on her.
"So I said I wanted to see the phone and then he dropped the phone in the tub," she testified. After that, the relationship was "pretty rocky."
Brigitte hid her iPod under the kitchen table at the farmhouse on July 1, 2013, and went to work. What it captured over the course of the next several hours shocked her.
In a scratchy recording played for the jury Wednesday, Nicholson shows up and chats with Curtis about her birthday, and mentions the flowers that he gave her for Valentine's Day, her pending divorce and his work on the farm.
Then the lengthy conversation shifts to their spouses.
Curtis wonders aloud if anyone would notice if Nicholson's husband were to disappear.
"It could be a number of days before anybody's suspicious he's gone," Curtis is heard saying. "Is there going to be really anybody who really is worried about him?"
Nicholson and her husband had been married for 30 years at the time, but were separated. She's heard talking about getting into his house.
"If I go in there, if I turn over, say the coffee table, and I open the cupboards, and I'd go upstairs and I'd pull dresser drawers out and make it look like they're rummaging through for something. That's going to make them suspicious, is it not?" she wonders.
"Just make sure you got gloves on," Vey whispers.
A few minutes later, Vey wonders about a fire at his house.
"The bottom line is that's how, you know, it's set up to be an accident, right?" he says. "Do you know what I mean? Like, the house burns down."
Nicholson talks about lighting the curtains ablaze.
"I thought if I could just pre-start the curtains, they're not going to be able to tell how it started," she says.
"OK. I know what you mean," Vey responds.
"It starts there and these get going … see, I could get those ones going to help it along," she adds.
Crown lawyer Lori O'Connor has told the jury she intends to prove the lovers settled on a plan to kill Brigitte Vey in a house fire and Nicholson's husband by overdose.
Under cross-examination, Brigitte Vey acknowledged that her husband had never hurt her in the past and she had never been concerned for her safety before hearing the recording.
"At no time in the entire relationship did he ever threaten you with physical violence, correct?" asked Nicholson's lawyer, Ron Piche.
"No, he didn't," she agreed.
Earlier this week, RCMP Cpl. Dereck Wierzbicki testified that searches were done of both the farmhouse and Nicholson's home in Melfort but no plans were found.
Both accused have pleaded not guilty.
The trial is expected to last two weeks in Court of Queen's Bench in Prince Albert, Sask.

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I don't want to sound paranoid, but does anyone else think that someone who's a purchasing assistant might be deceptive in nature? In fact, let's look at it this way. Their main job is to recommend purchases to you, right? Well, if that's the case, then what if they recommend things you don't need, and even more so, things that cost more?
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For Khalid, the beaches of Tartus are unrivaled. "The sand is white, no rocks to trip on, no urchins to sting you." He told me this as he brushed off the pebbles that had stuck to his feet. "I don't like it here." Khalid, 16 years old, fled his native city of Homs just over one year ago. "I would go back tomorrow if my Dad would let me," he added, then returning to the subject of Tartus and its clear superiority to the gravely beaches of Aqaba, Jordan. Khalid and his brother live in Mafraq, a small, mainly Bedouin, town near the border with Syria and now home to thousands of refugee families who have set up temporary lives alongside extended family, friends, or strangers who have offered their homes, spare land, or an unfinished building to those fleeing violence in Syria.
Khalid and his younger brother Omar both work full time, earning less than $20 per week between the two of them. Both parents are out of work, and the family relies on relatives and aid donations to supplement the boys' minimal income. Omar makes coffee at a truck stop all day, and Khalid works at a stationery store taking photographs for passports, government IDs, and other documents. Omar, the younger of the two, joked "Don't drink the Nescafe, I can make it much better…" He doesn't mind work, he added, but also has no desire to stay here any longer than he has to.
Their need to subsist in Jordan compelled the boys to work and therefore abandon their studies once they arrived in Jordan. In the Kingdom, there are well upwards of 200,000 Syrian refugees, with only half or slightly less registered with UNHCR. One group of young men, seven living in a small flat in Ramtha, told our staff "We are wanted by the Syrian Army. We can't register. We don't want our information anywhere." This is the fear of thousands of families, who for this, and scores of other fear-driven reasons, avoid registering with the primary aid agencies. As a result, mapping needs is hard. In the face of such need, and so little documentation, effectiveness rests on deep community knowledge and tendrils that reach to even the most off-grid areas hosting refugees.
Jordan's infrastructure, especially in the already-poorer North, is trying to adapt to the quarter of a million people that have come over the past eighteen months, but resources are scarce. Schools have had to add shifts, as class sizes grew to 50 or more in some places. In the Za'atari Camp, a sealed-off tent city home to 30,000+ of the poorest and most recent refugees, hospitals are overwhelmed, and the only school is plagued with miserably low attendance, violence, and inexperienced staff unready to deal with the challenges of working with both Syrian students and refugee youth.
In order for interventions outside the camp in urban areas to work, it is absolutely critical that the Jordanian host communities, including Syrians therein, be engaged in a creative and meaningful way in the design, execution, and expansion of aid programs to Syrians. And inside the camp, the residents' vast resources need to be better understood and utilized. It is a city, essentially, and its governors and residents need to be speaking the same language, both figuratively and literally.
At Questscope we have worked primarily outside the camp until now. To be frank, though, helping vulnerable Jordanians is not sexy anymore for much of the international community, in light of the "sadder" stories of refugees fleeing under the cover of night and threat of bullets. This makes work in the communities quite a challenge, as effective aid must not widen the gap between Jordanians and Syrians in the same cities, but rather, constructively engage both.
Thankfully, there is an excess of emotional inclination and human resources among the Jordanian community to really revolutionize the way aid is delivered. Like any resource, aid money and goods are not immune to corruption, competition, and positioning that can and has jeopardized the effectiveness of the crisis response. Collaboration between aid providers and target communities, and not just on paper, is a way to ensure more accurate and honest aid delivery. It's not risk-free, but it provides roles, which in and of itself does more for restoring psychological stability than much of the direct aid itself.
We have worked for four months to train Jordanian and Syrian volunteers working at Jordanian community organizations in informal education (IFE) delivery. Questscope provides IFE through the modality of community organizations, using Syrians who used to be teachers or university students, along with Jordanian staff, to engage youth, now in Jordan, who remain out of school by force, by circumstance, or simply because there is no room for them in the classroom. Questscope IFE, rooted in a Participatory Learning Methodology that wa evaluated by Oxford University in 2010, aims to restore youth-adult partnerships and bring Syrian and Jordanian out-of-school youth into the same space to engage in sessions that boost critical thinking skills and that have been proven to reduce anti-social and violent behavior.
Last week, I was part of the team that took the boys from the IFE program to the coastal city of Aqaba, for a four-day educational camp. Over the four days I witnessed by team of twelve boys transform. The first days were suffocated by infighting between Jordanians and Syrians, between Syrians from one city and those from another. After a day of targeted sessions, conversations, and challenging questions, I awoke to a surprise. And that was the complicated thing known as musalahah in Arabic; it is a form of reconciliation that is far deeper than the American or European understanding of the word. The boys had met at night, fleshed out the issues between them, and came as a group in the morning assuring that all voices and complaints had been addressed. For the last 48 hours of the camp, the group was all smiles, no trace of the lines that had been drawn upon arrival, nor any lingering fistfights. Complete and total musalahah.
In the Za'atri Camp, we have begun planning to implement a similar IFE program and revive its mentoring program, which was first piloted across the Kingdom of Jordan in the country's juvenile detention centers. In the detention centers, Questscope worked with over 3,000 youth and 4,000 mentor volunteers to restore the educational and personal aspirations of youth who had been completely removed from the system, who had become essentially invisible to their society.
Since 2000, Questscope has restored more than 7,000 youth dropouts, street kids, gang members, and otherwise marginalized youth to formal education, vocational training, and better livelihood options. In the current situation, working to provide alternative paths for Syrian youth requires the same commitment to community engagement, trust in the depth of capabilities inherent in host communities, and a constant application of Questscope's mission of "putting the last, first."
On the last day of our Aqaba camping trip, Khalid told me: "You know, I understand what you're trying to do." I wasn't sure what he meant. He went on: "I'm not saying I think the situation is perfect. It's not, it's not fair, but you are trying to provide some sense of equality in a situation where there is no justice."
Absolutely. How can a young man even fathom justice when every role, every friend, every goal has been stripped from him? When his voice is unheard, lost in a desert hundreds of miles from home? When he works for a foreigner who shamelessly pays him little, but still is enabling him to bring food to his family? The best I could do was to listen. Khalid is bright, opinionated, and relentless in his desire to inform you of what he thinks should be done. Aid agencies should be the first to give time, attention, and support to young people like Khalid. When all is stripped away, the least we can do is to walk next to someone as we mobilize what resources we can to then provide a way forward in a system that has roadblocks at every step.


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You would think that a spider as robust (and venomous) as a huntsman spider (Sparassidae) would be pretty safe from predatory and parasitic insects. But not so. This article is the first in a series on the insects which make a meal of large spiders.
A few years ago I witnessed a titanic struggle taking place on a window at the front of our house. A large spider hunting wasp (or 'spider wasp') was pulling a huntsman spider backwards up the window glass.
This spider is a female of the species Cryptocheilus bicolor of the order Pompilidae. These gorgeous black and orange wasps find a large spider and sting it to paralyse it.The female spider wasp doesn't feed on the spider herself – the spider is food for her offspring.
Earlier that day I had seen our wasp digging a nest hole in the sand bank at the rear of our house. Many species of spider hunting wasps place their prey in a nest in the ground (one spider per cell) and lay a single egg on it. The hatching wasp grub feeds on the live but immobilised spider.
I saw her trying to fly with the spider but she could barely lift it off the ground – her wings were damaged as you can see from the image above. Dragging the spider was her best option and she was attempting a shortcut up over the house rather than going all the way around!
The glass was slippery and the spider was heavy and down down down she would slip – sometimes all the way to the ground. Each time she fell down she started the climb again. I have no idea why she insisted on going up glass rather than up the house bricks where she would have had more grip.
Eventually after about half an hour of this frustrating struggle she gave up and began hauling the spider around the house – a distance of about 50 meters. She accomplished the task of dragging the spider to her nest in just a few minutes. After about an hour she emerged from the nest and flew away. I assume she had laid her egg and had no more interest in the nest.
When spider wasps move around on the ground they move in a jerky 'stop start' manner and constantly flick their antennae and wings. The video below shows typical spider wasp behaviour (featuring a different individual to the one described above).
There are about 230 species of spider hunting wasps (Pompilidae) found in Australia. This is only one of the groups of insects which attack spiders – there are many more. The image below shows some insects from one such group. What are they? You'll have to wait for the next 'one minute bugs'!
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Technology tools that contribute to the academic success of those with physical disabilities or learning differences might help more students than we've traditionally assumed. In this informative Education World interview, Steve Timmer, founder of Premier Assistive Technology, explains how assistive technology tools can help all students succeed. INCLUDED: Information about a grant program open to all K-12 schools. Assistive technology -- software or hardware designed to benefit users with physical disabilities or learning differences -- is rapidly becoming common in regular classrooms. Education World: Mr. Steven Timmer: I was a nuclear engineer when I began to lose my eyesight to Macular Degeneration. EW: What, in your opinion, is assistive technology? S.T.: The body of knowledge surrounding assistive technology has progressed in leaps and bounds during the last 4-5 years. EW: What role does assistive technology play in the regular classroom? S.T.: Let's look at 5th grade and above.
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Welcome to the second in a series of PBL Mania Posts. For the next few weeks I am celebrating Project Based Learning by hosting a webinar at Edtech Leaders Online and giving a PBL session at the NICE Conference in Chicago. In this post I will introduce you to some outstanding collaboration tools found on the web that can be used in the PBL classroom. Before reading please take a moment to subscribe to this 21centuryedtech Blog by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. First Some Notes For PD This Week 1. 2. 10 Sites Supporting Digital Classroom Collaboration in PBL This PBL Mania post will explore some of those collaborative Web 2.0 tools that can enhance the PBL experience. Titan Pad – Great way for quick collaboration and sharing a document. Wall Wisher – Like collaborating with virtual post-it notes on a virtual wall. Corkboardme – A program a lot like wall wisher that can be used to support a group's collaborative activities. Like this: Like Loading...
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Cultivating Collaboration: The First "C" The Common Core (CCSS) has arrived. We've had time to study the standards, peruse the list of recommended materials, and explore the suggested curriculum maps and assessments. Now, how do we begin to put this nationwide initiative into operation? What meaningful steps forward can we take? In this column, we'll focus on the ideas that shape our approach to the standards. Librarians, teachers, administrators, parents, and children must work in concert. The best place for the collaboration to begin is around the topic of quality nonfiction. Identifying Quality Nonfiction LiteratureWhile there are no hard and fast rules on what constitutes quality nonfiction, there is consensus on some basics. Finding Quality Nonfiction LiteratureEducators have an immediate need to identify quality nonfiction literature in all the content areas. Here is our starter list and a brief description of what each offers. Robert F.
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It's just too much. Did you know that there are over 15 billion web pages? To make sense of it all, we need to pluck out the best pages and save them for later. We have choices. There's a new way that doesn't use a browser. We'll focus on three things: How to get started with bookmarking, how bookmarks are organized by tags, and why this kind of bookmarking is social. First, go to delicious.com to sign up for a free account. Consider this example, you are a teacher who often uses the web to find math lessons for 8th graders. Here's what happens when you tag a site: a new window opens and asks for more information. When you save a page like this, two things happen. Let's fast forward two months to make our second point: Why tags are so important. To find all your sites about algebra, you click the algebra tag, and voila, one hundred becomes three. Think about your fellow teachers. Think about it this way. Remember there are three steps to get started.
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The best educational decision I have made in the past 26 years was introducing Project-Based Learning (PBL). As a secondary school principal, I witnessed first hand the disengagement of students in their schooling coupled to their inability to see the relevance in what they were being taught. Like all school principals, I wanted to provide the best educational opportunities for my students and teaching staff, in an attempt to arrest this disconnection of interest. The inspiration for Parramatta Marist's move to PBL came in 2005 when I met with New Tech Foundation (NTF) staff in Napa, California. At Napa New Tech High, I observed relationships between staff and students, built on trust, respect and responsibility – as described by the students themselves. Subsequent exploration of models of best practice in PBL has led to international visits, collaboration and training with the New Tech Network; the Buck Institute for Education (BIE); High Tech High, San Diego, all US-based.
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If you didn't follow this month's Little League World Series, you missed out on some amazing baseball and really great kids. I live in Lewisberry, PA. We are located approximately 100 miles from Williamsport, PA, the home to the Little League World Series. The close proximity makes it a given that I will pay attention to the series each year. Not to mention, it is just good old fashioned fun. My real reason for writing this blog is because school just started in our part of the county this past week. Little League Baseball "is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes." The Red Land team spent the last several weeks perfecting their teamwork. In the classroom, developing projects or learning experiences that require teamwork, don't necessary promote collaborative skills. The LLWS is about authentic as you can get for a stakeholder audience!
Online Technology Training Video Tutorials for Schools - Atomic Learning
Is technology fully utilized in your district, or does the lack of basic skills prohibit use? Help is just a few clicks away! With an online training library of over 60,000 short, show-and-tell video training tutorials on over 250 of the most commonly-used technology devices and software applications, Atomic Learning provides answers to how-to technology questions anytime, anywhere. Whether you are just getting your staff introduced to technology or are well on your way to true classroom integration, Atomic Learning has the training your district needs to prepare college- and career-ready students with critical technology skills. But you don't need to take our word for it. Try it yourself using the videos provided below or search our complete training library! Ensure technology is mastered with robust assessment tools and then encourage classroom integration with a library of standards-searchable tech integration projects. Explore our solutions or request more information today!
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November 3, 2016 Explore is a new interesting feature that Google introduced few weeks ago to empower Drive users with a wide variety of new functionalities. In today's post we are sharing with you (especially those who haven't seen them yet) a review of the main things you can do with Explore on both Google Docs and Google Sheets. Check them out below and as always share with us your feedback. 1- Explore for Google Docs Here are some of the new features Explore brought to Google Sheets 1- Access suggested content As you type in content in your document, Explore will display a panel with suggested content that can help you with the writing of your document. This content includes: Topics: This tab features a number of suggested topics related to the content of your document. Images: The tab provides you with a set of images related to your content which you can add to your document. 2- Explore for Google Sheets Here are some of the new features Explore brought to Google Sheets.
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When I was a college student, art history courses revolved around a 1960s-era carousel slide projector. Its monotonous humming and clicking in the darkened lecture hall often put my classmates to sleep. For years, technology used in college art history classrooms was limited. Only in the past decade have departments transitioned from using the Kodak 35mm slide projector to computers with PowerPoint presentations. As I prepared to teach my own art history course last year, I wanted to implement new technologies to make the lectures more interactive and relatable to a 21st-century audience. How could I engage a large class, foster scholarly interest in art history and make the material relevant for today's students? I decided to incorporate Twitter, the 140-or-fewer-character micro-blogging site, into my curriculum. Using Twitter in the classroom I was teaching "Introduction to Art History," a survey from the Renaissance to the present. About 50% of my students participated.
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Our sheep are pasture raised and 100% grass-fed from start to finish. They are raised on our family farm and spend their days frolicking in the pastures and mowing our family orchard. Our grass-fed lambs are never confined to the concrete runways of a feedlot, nor are they ever fed corn, grain, or any other unnatural feeds. We offer direct from the pasture to your table, all natural, hormone and antibiotic free, 100% grass-fed lamb.
Massa Natural Meats are USDA-inspected for health and safety.
Lamb is available seasonally. We are a small family-run operation and to ensure top quality and freshness, we butcher only a handful of animals at a time. What this means to you is the utmost in quality, flavor & freshness.
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Noting lasts forever, that's just the unfortunate fact of most things in life. This includes electronics, even though many people hope to keep their electronics for a considerable amount of time. The lifespan varies with the electronics as well, as you can typically expect to keep something like a good quality TV for years and years. When it comes to smartphones and other mobile devices though, we've become inclined to think that a mere two years is what we should expect. Whether or not this is too short of a time period really doesn't matter for most people, because the majority of smartphone users will be ready to upgrade within a span of two years anyway, sometimes right at about a year.
While people are upgrading their smartphones quicker than they ever have before, tablets can be a different story and it seems reasonable that the expected life of a tablet is at least that of what it is for smartphones if not longer. This doesn't seem to be the case with the Nexus 7 2013 manufactured by ASUS, as numerous reports from users have started to pop up more commonly that their Nexus 7 2013 models are failing in a number of different ways, seemingly all related to hardware. While people having the same issues as the majority of these complaints from numerous individuals likely started long before the last couple of weeks, it would appear that a larger portion of people have started complaining with the first week of April.
The issued complaints are stated as having begun mostly with the Google Product forums, and then spreading out to other tech forums from there. The issues noted seem to include apps crashing on users randomly while also not performing with very fast responses, basically lagging during use. Naturally, this led users to reboot the device, which then came up with other issues, which included most notably, the tablet not booting past the Google splash screen that pops up when you turn on the device. Others had reported the tablet would boot up into recovery mode but freeze shortly after.
As a previous owner of three of these tablets, my first two 2013 models had these exact issues and wouldn't boot past the Google logo only after having the tablets for about 6 to 8 months. I was lucky, as I was able to send the device in for warranty and my only charges included paying for the shipping to have it sent out to ASUS. This hasn't been the case for users now for the most part as most of the devices are out off warranty and consumers who were directed to ASUS support are finding that ASUS is wanting to charge them for repairs, with some reaching as high as $344 for a single repair process. As pointed out by Android Police, the types of issues paired with the fact that they have been happening long before the Lollipop updates (which was speculated to be the cause in the first place by some users) suggest that hardware is the issue. If you have a Nexus 7 2013 tablet that is experiencing these problems, it's unfortunate, but you should be prepared for a hefty repair bill from ASUS should you decide to send it in.


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Kymberly at Travel Babbles: Living the (Hockey) Life is the designer behind Wicked Awesome Blog Designs. She was so great to work with and really "listened" (over email) to what I wanted. She was very patient with me and made about 100 changes when I asked for things to be tweaked. I'm so happy with the final product. Kymberly was very fast at completing my blog makeover and her prices are reasonable. I highly recommend her!
If you have never read Travel Babbles then I also suggest you click on Kymberly's button below and go check out her blog! She is from Massachusetts (hence the "wicked") but is currently living in Germany while her finance plays professional hockey. Go read about her interesting adventures!
In addition to my blog makeover I now have a blog button of my own. I feel like I'm a "real" blogger now that I have one. Haha! Everyone else was doing it so I had to also. So feel free to grab my button if you'd like.
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She spent her whole life hunting fossils and her work changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and the history of the Earth. Annie found some of the greatest fossils ever discovered but she was not noticed because she was self-educated, working class, and more importantly, a girl. Today's show is about Mary Anning, a young lady who spent more over her life risking her life shipping away stone in the cold on the side of a cliff with the waves of English Channel sneaking up behind her.
Show notes and links:
- Mary Anning, Finder of Fossils (sdsc.edu)
- Mary Anning Facts, information, pictures (encyclopedia.com)
- Rocky Road: Mary Anning (strangescience.net)
- Mary Anning – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (wikipedia.org)
- Dinosaurs, Evolution, and the Woman Whose Discoveries Changed the World (MacSci): Shelley Emling: 9780230103429: Amazon.com: Books (amazon.com)


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Giveaway & interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Boyle with two (2) copies of her latest release from AVON, " How I Meet My Countess" to giveaway over at Romantic Crush Junkies
- Head on over to BITES for a chance to win Win a copy of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - Ends 1/12
- One winner will receive a 15 dollar credit to the Book Depository, but thats not it.... when she gets to 250 followers she will add another winner who will receive a 10 dollar credit to the Book Depository. The contest will end January 31 (so hopefully we can get to 250 followers for another winner!) and she will reveal the winner(s) on February 1st @ The Book Wars
COWBOY & WILLS by Monica Holloway @ Bookin with Bingo
- The Darkest Hunger by Junliana Stone up for grabs, actually 2 ARCS of her debut book
Anna at Anna's Book Blog is giving away a ton of books: •Cold Moon Rising- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp •Midnight Awakening- Lara Adrian•Midnight Rising- Lara Adrian•The Looking Glass Wars- Frank Beddor•Soulless- Gail Carriger•Dark Highland Fire- Kendra Leigh Castle•Curse of Dawn- Karen Chance•Eve of Chaos- S.J. DayOne Foot in the Grave- Jeaniene Frost•Breaking Midnight- Emma Holly•Taming the Beast- Heather Grothaus•Dragonborn- Jade Lee•Tortured- Amanda McIntyre•Once Bitten, Twice Shy- Jennifer Rardin•The Darkest Pleasure- Gena Showalter•The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle- Raeanne Thayne•Generation Dead- Daniel Walters•Devil In A Kilt- Sue-Ellen Welfonder•King of Sword & Sky- C.L. Wilson
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The ancient town of Dunkeld is one of Perthshire's gems, nestling beneath thickly-wooded hills and at its heart, the historic Cathedral.
Dunkeld was proclaimed the first ecclesiastical capital of Scotland by Scotland's first king, Kenneth MacAlpin and the majestic ruin of the Cathedral dominates the town. Many of the surrounding 17th century buildings have been beautifully restored giving an air of timeless tranquility.
The surrounding area is a paradise for walkers. The National Trust for Scotland looks after the splendid woodland area of The Hermitage where you will find one of the tallest trees in Britain. The walk to the Scottish Wildlife Trust's centre at Loch of the Lowes, home to breeding ospreys, is wonderful at any time of the year and there is a further extensive system of linked and way-marked paths covering 36 miles. There are opportunities for cycling, hill walking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing and for the more adventurous 'Scottish Quads' has its office below the apartment. Quad Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting and various water activities are all available. The Fishing opportunities around Dunkeld are superb with various beats of the Tay all within just a few miles.
Dunkeld is the perfect base from which to explore Perthshire from the lowlands of Strathearn to some of the most scenic of Scottish glens.
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Early detection of Alzheimer's – even before outward memory and thinking symptoms are evident – is very important as the next generation of disease-modifying therapies are most likely to be effective if initiated during the earliest stages of the disease.
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It is believed that build-up of a toxic molecule known as beta amyloid in the brain of people with Alzheimer's occurs prior to cognitive decline. Thus, an accurate measurement or indicator of increased amyloid deposits in the brain could possibly provide an earlier diagnosis compared to current methods of cognitive testing, and also possibly indicate the severity or progression of the disease.
Two studies investigate new methods of early detection of Alzheimer's, tracking progression of the disease, identifying participants for research trials and measuring the impact of therapies. One study uses blood measurements for estimating the amount of a toxic substance known as beta amyloid deposited in the brain; the other study suggests that abnormal levels of certain proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (including beta amyloid) in people with mild cognitive impairment may indicate who will develop Alzheimer's within the next 10 years.
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Two Studies Illuminate Possible Alzheimer's Biomarkers in Blood and Spinal Fluid
Estimating Amyloid Build-up in the Brain Using Blood Measurements
One of the stated objectives of the Australian Imaging, Biomarker and Lifestyle (AIBL) study is to find a prognostic blood test for Alzheimer's, driven by the need for an early, cost effective and easily accessible screening test for the disease.
According to the AIBL scientists, an accurate indicator of increased levels of deposited amyloid in the brain holds the possibility for early detection of Alzheimer's. They state that PET scans for brain amyloid, although powerful and informative about deposits of amyloid in the brain, are not widely available and are considered too costly for widespread population screening. Thus, they are generally reserved for research purposes. Spinal fluid amyloid measurements have been shown to correlate with the amount of deposited amyloid in the brain; however, the procedure for obtaining spinal fluid is considered too invasive by some.
Samantha Burnham, PhD, CSIRO, Perth, Australia and colleagues in AIBL are working towards a more economic and accessible blood-based alternative. To this end, AIBL scientists have been monitoring, over time, the blood chemistry, cognitive ability and lifestyle factors of 768 healthy elderly people, 133 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 211 people with Alzheimer's. They have also performed genetic and neuroimaging testing on 288 of the study participants.
The researchers found that a small group of blood measurements, including amounts of certain proteins and hormones, correlated with the amount of deposited amyloid seen in the brain. More specifically, they generated a model using nine blood-based markers (including Aβ1-42, ApoE, and cortisol) to estimate the amount of deposited amyloid in the brain. With 83 percent sensitivity and 85 percent specificity, this estimate then determines if an individual has an abnormally high amount of amyloid deposited in the brain, indicating risk of Alzheimer's. The model was validated using a second cohort of 74 subjects from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). For the ADNI validation study, measurements for two of the markers were unavailable; sensitivity and specificity of 76 percent were achieved.
"This model, if fully validated, may provide a means for assessing research outcomes for drug treatments and lifestyle intervention strategies," Burnham said. "It may also lead to an effective and economical screen that indicates if an individual is in the early stages of, or at risk of developing, Alzheimer's, and to justify further tests such as PET scans."
Measuring Amyloid in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
According to Henrik Zetterberg, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, University of Gothenburg, Sweden and colleagues, previous studies have shown that the Alzheimer's-related abnormal proteins found in CSF – known as Abeta42, total-tau and phospho-tau – can accurate identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's up to 10 years before conversion to Alzheimer's dementia. However, they say, it remains unclear exactly when these biomarkers turn positive.
To investigate this question, the scientists performed lumbar puncture on 137 people with MCI and clinically followed them for more than nine years. During that time, 54 percent of the subjects developed Alzheimer's and 16 percent progressed to other forms of dementia.
The researchers found that:
- Baseline CSF Aβ42 levels were reduced and T-tau and P-tau were elevated in patients who converted to Alzheimer's during follow-up period, as compared with non-converters (p< 0.0001).
- CSF Aβ42 levels were equally reduced at baseline in patients with MCI who converted to Alzheimer's within 0-5 years (early converters) compared with those who converted to Alzheimer's between 5-10 years (late converters). However, CSF T-tau and P-tau were significantly higher in the early converters compared with the late converters.
- A ratio of baseline Aβ42/P-tau predicted the development of AD within 9.2 years with a sensitivity of 88 percent, specificity of 90 percent, positive predictive value of 91 percent and negative predictive value of 86 percent.
"In this study, we show that around 90 percent of MCI patients with pathological CSF biomarkers at baseline will develop Alzheimer's within nine to 10 years," Zetterberg said. "Our results suggest that the CSF biomarker profile is highly predictive."
"We also found that CSF Aβ42 seems to be an earlier biomarker than CSF tau proteins. High CSF tau protein levels indicate an intense neurodegenerative process and predict rapid progression to dementia. These biomarkers may be useful to select patients for early intervention in clinical trials, and to identify and monitor treatment effects," Zetterberg said.
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LANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall's softball team came back after a 12-0 (5 Inning) loss in the first game to take down Ursinus 5-4 to split the day at Baker Campus.
The Diplomats went on to an 8-10 record and a 2-2 mark in Centennial Conference (CC) action while the Bears ended the day at 10-10, 1-3 CC.
Game 1: UC 12, F&M 0 – (5 Innings)
F&M looked to strike in the first inning with Jamie Belfer reaching third off a single, a stolen base, and a sacrifice bunt, but the Diplomats were unable to bring the runner home.
Ursinus' offense got to work in the second, opening the inning with a home run while a triple followed by another homer extended the lead to 3-0.
Abi Buell opened the bottom of the second with a double to right field to kick some life into the Diplomats, but the Bears registered three quick outs to keep F&M off the board.
Ursinus broke through again in the fourth, tallying four runs off six hits, including a double to increase the deficit to 7-0. The Bears kept the pace in the fifth, tacking on five more runs off six hits to bring the final score to 12-0.
Buell led with two hits, followed by Belfer with one.
Sabrina Ryan (4-4) registered the loss, throwing for 3 1/3 innings with four strikeouts. Ursinus' Jennifer Hammons (5-4) earned the win, giving up four hits in five innings.
Game 2: F&M 5, UC 4 – (7 Innings)
Ursinus took the momentum early in the second contest, finishing the second inning with a 3-0 lead off of three hits and one stolen base.
F&M finally broke through in the fifth when Caitlyn Erdman opened the inning with a homer to left field to get the Diplomats on the board. F&M notched two more runners on base after two walks but were unable to send them home.
The Bears tacked on one more run in the sixth. With bases loaded and one out, a sacrifice fly sent a runner home, but the Diplomats' defense came up with the third out on the following batter to stay within three.
F&M put on a show in the bottom of the sixth, tallying four runs off six hits, including six-straight singles, starting with Buell. Lexi Piccinich followed, then Erdman singled to left field while Ella Glenn, with bases loaded, delivered the RBI-single to right field. Hannah Salvucci and Gabby Goodwin delivered back-to-back RBI-singles to tie the contest while Belfer stood strong at the plate, taking a walk to send the winning run home.
Erdman paced the offense with two hits, while six Diplomats registered a hit on the day.
Ryan (5-4) earned the win, throwing for seven innings with two strikeouts. Kayla McTamney (1-2) registered the loss after throwing for 1 1/3 innings, giving up four hits and four runs.
Up Next
The Diplomats travel to Swarthmore on Saturday, April 6 for a doubleheader beginning at 1:00 p.m.


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Chances are, if you're reading this page, you're a shaver. Or a plucker. Or a waxer. Or maybe you're all three. Well, whatever you may be now, consider for a moment being someone who is none of these. That is what laser hair removal in Maryland is all about.
Fact is, the hair is there and it's a problem. The question that remains is how you get rid of it. We don't need to go into what a pain it is to shave, pluck, and wax; you already know that. What you might not know is that laser hair removal can eliminate unwanted hair for good after only four to six treatments in the average case. A...Read More


text: Nicki Minaj is a household name at this point—especially after performing at both the Grammys and the Super Bowl this year. As if that isn't enough, the girl from Jamaica, Queens made it onto the pages of Vogue. Smurfs aren't that sexy, but Neytiri from Avatar is, and Nicki looks surprisingly hot in blue paint. Nicki rocks her signature pink hair with a silky fuschia gown, and she pretty much looks like the Marilyn Monroe of an alternate universe. Do you, Nicki. [Vogue]


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HBC is a diversified global retailer focused on driving the performance of high quality stores and their omnichannel platforms and unlocking the value of real estate holdings. Founded in 1670, HBC is the oldest company in North America. HBC's portfolio today includes formats ranging from luxury to premium department stores to off price fashion shopping destinations, with more than 480 stores and approximately 65,000 employees around the world.
HBC's leading banners across North America include Hudson's Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Saks OFF 5TH.
HBC has significant investments in real estate joint ventures. It has partnered with Simon Property Group Inc. in the HBS Global Properties Joint Venture, which owns properties in the United States and Germany. In Canada, it has partnered with RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust in the RioCan-HBC Joint Venture.
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Recently, while hunting through the handmade loveliness on Madeit, I stumbled upon this awesome woodland fleece jumper by Kymooki. I soon discovered that it's part of a capsule collection, lovingly handcrafted by mum of three boys, Lauren. Today I'm delighted to share my review!
Each Kymooki jumper is handmade to order from cosy, warm, super soft fleece. Mixing up a range of quirky patterns, Lauren creates her pieces with both practicality and style in mind. The woodland design features foxes, deer, bears, and raccoons. It's gender neutral and easy to match with leggings, jeans, or even your favourite skirt. We decided to match our jumper with a pair of black slouchy harems and it is a well-loved addition to our winter collection!
Lauren works her sewing magic in the evenings after her little ones are in bed. I can certainly relate to that work schedule!! Her jumpers are well made and are warm enough for a mild winter or as a top layer in the colder parts of the country. Kymooki fleece jumpers are available in sizes 1, 2, 3, and 4 – and at just $20 a pop, they're affordable too!
The verdict… An affordable style-injection for your winter wardrobe.
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Jewish Holiday Cooking
I just received Jayne Cohen's Jewish Holiday Cooking: A Food Lover's Treasury of Classics and Improvisations from Wiley Publishing. Just in time for my Passover cooking (sigh!). There is a great quote from Cohen on the front flap of the book:
"Food is truly magical. Through the simple act of eating, Jews partake of a mystical but very real communion with their families, their traditions, and the world itself."
I could not agree more. What I love about the book is how the recipes are broken down by holidays so if you are stuck for a recipe on say Passover or Chanukah...fear not there is something for you. The book includes almost 300 recipes, plus tips and resources. Most of the recipes are from an Ashkenazi perceptive, but there are some great recipes from other Jewish communities. I can't wait to make the Egyptian Black Eyed Peas w/ Cilantro and the North African Cooked Carrot Salad!
I am thrilled say there is more soul in Jewish Holiday Cooking than most of the other Jewish cookbooks that are out on the market. It would be a wonderful book to add to your collection…you go Jayne Cohen!
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Defining sexuality is not as easy as you may think. As humans, we like to simplify topics to make them easier to understand. To illustrate this, look at how we define colours. As children, we are taught the six primary and secondary colours; red, blue, yellow, orange, purple and green. These make up six main categories that we can often use to define the colour of something.
However, as we get older, we gain more understanding about the world we live in and realise that things are not actually this simple. We can't always categorise things easily into distinct boxes. If we look at colours properly, we realise there are actually thousands, if not millions, of different colours which form a spectrum.
Aspects of being human also fit into a spectrum – it's not easy to categorise people because we are complex and diverse. For example, we all look different and also have varying personality traits, tastes and talents. This diversity makes the world an interesting place to live – if we were all the same, it would be very boring – imagine if the circle above only had one colour!
Likewise, human sexuality is also in a spectrum. This was famously described by Professor Alfred Kinsey where at one end of the scale you have heterosexuality and at the other end you have homosexuality. Inbetween are various degrees of bisexuality.
Sexual identity may change over time. For example, teenagers often experiment with different partners until they realise their true sexuality. Due to social norms, a homosexual girl of 14 may date boys to be like her peers. As she matures, she may realise that something doesn't feel right and understand her sexual preference is actually to date women. For people who are bisexual, their preferences may change over time. A woman may be attracted to men 25% of the time and women for 75% of the time. This ratio may switch as she gets older, or it may stay the same. It's similar to the way our tastes in food or music changes – nobody can force you to like or dislike something but over time, we mature and our tastes naturally change. Likewise, nobody can force you to be heterosexual, bisexual or homosexual – only you can listen to your own emotions and body to determine what feels right for you. There is no evidence that sexuality can be taught – you are simply naturally inclined to be attracted towards men, women or both at any given time.
Sexuality depends on whether you're attracted to the same or opposite gender. This means you must be able to determine your own gender before you can understand your sexuality. For many people this is simply what genitals they have between their legs – a penis for a male and a vagina for a female. However, just as sexuality is complex, so too is gender. Some people don't identify with their biological gender. Coming soon: 'Defining Gender'.


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IRMO, SC (WIS) - "We feel like it was good enough for the NFL, it's good enough for Irmo."
That's Irmo High School Athletics Director Bob Hanna, and his football field has seen better days.
"We've had a lot of issues with this field over the years," Hanna said.
"When you have a band competition in rainy weather, you can kiss your field goodbye."
So what's good enough for the NFL and Irmo High School? Field turf. The stuff the pros use to play on and, according to Hanna, it feels just like grass.
The field will be filled with rubber and sand, and cushioning will be built in with the new turf to help blunt certain injuries that football players can get on the field.
"Did a cost analysis of it, and over a period of time it ends up paying for itself," Hanna said.
Hanna says the new field will also eliminate drainage problems they've had over the years.
It may not be real, but Hanna plans on boasting about his new turf like he would his front yard.
"You're going to see a beautiful field," Hanna said. "It's going to be every five yards a different shade of green so it's light, dark. All the lines are going to be dead straight."
"It'll look like a first class stadium."
The district says the new turf will also be installed at Dutch Fork High School and Chapin High School.
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In the last few days message boards and news websites have been carrying the story that QPR are prepared to let Lee Camp leave the Club. This has arisen from Camp having lost his first-team place to Radek Cerny at the beginning of the season and seemingly being unhappy about the situation.
I have seen Camp during warm-ups in recent away games looking less than content with, what I have interpreted as, his current lot. And now Gianni Paladini has added fuel to the speculation fire by confirming that the Club would let Lee go, should he want to. Paladini is reported on many news websites as saying "I understand his position and we won't stand in his way. He wants to play." Paladini added, "If he goes we will want to sign another keeper."
This has now led to media speculation that QPR will make a bid for Peterborough`s young U-21 international keeper, Joe Lewis. This is based on Tim Flowers apparently being spotted at Posh`s weekend fixture against Walsall.
I, for one, am a little confused as to how things could have turned around so quickly for Camp. A stalwart last season, having saved us time and again, he was runner-up to Martin Rowlands for player-of-the-season. Radek Cerny has not exactly inspired confidence amongst team mates and fans alike. And yet, Camp has not been given a chance this season, other than in the first round of the Carling Cup.
Fans` reports of his performance last week in the reserve fixture against Southampton, which we lost 3-2, suggest that Camp was in poor form. Some seemed to think that his attitude was wrong; there was a suggestion of complacency in his behaviour.
Obviously, if Camp were to leave the Club we would need to sign another keeper and, despite Barry Fry`s insistence today that Lewis was going nowhere, he is probably one keeper that would be a very able and exciting replacement for Camp – should we get him.
However, should the Club be letting Camp go without giving him a chance? After all, he accepted a pay-cut to join us last season instead of staying with Derby who were then in the Premier League. Should that count for anything? And why have the Club made this announcement, via Paladini, at this particular time? Should we read anything significant into that?
We want to hear what you think!
All I can say is "aaaaahhhh" – what's going on?!!


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Brexit, Trump & ghosts of the past
The Brexit referendum at its core isn't about immigration, the economy or bureaucracy (all important topics that needs to be taken into consideration or require urgent reforms). It is about the culture of our society:
Do we want to live in an open society, that is collaborative, listens, integrates, challenges, with the right mix of data and emotional intelligence? Do we want to live in a society that is ultimately about creating a healthier world?
Or do we want to live in a walled garden, with control, harsh, ruled by fear and blame, where data and creativity are being rejected? Do we want to live in a society that is ultimately all about making sure that what we have is for us to keep and protect?
It is the difference between going into the future confidently yet questioning, or choosing nostalgia and resurrecting the ghosts of the past.
This isn't just a UK phenomenon but a conflict that is also at the heart of the US election and will be at the heart of the French and the German election. We already lost societies to the ghosts of the past in Hungary, Poland and Turkey and we don't give it enough attention and support.
We have become complacent. So, let's make sure we don't let this happen in our countries. Otherwise we might it difficult to stop the tide. Let's not jeopardize but celebrate enlightenment, progress & peace and at the same time work harder and challenge ourselves to participate more to make our societies, systems & establishments healthier and more appropriate for the 21st century.


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Saturday, December 31, 2011
New Year's Eve!
I can't believe this year is coming to a close! 2011 was a great year, and 2012 will be even better!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Dan & Katie.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Hangin' Loose.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Deck the Halls.
Over Christmas break we went to the Honolulu City of Lights with some friends. The lights were awesome and it was warm outside! I'm just used to freezing my butt off when we'd go see the lights on Temple Square.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
This year's Christmas card.
Photo by MEGUMI
Friday, December 16, 2011
Amanda & Iriapa.
A beautiful beach wedding now up on the PHOTO BLOG.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Christmas Festivities.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Sushi Night.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Happy December 1st.
I'll tell you why today is a good day to have a good day. It's the first day of December! This is my absolute favorite time of the year and it's finally here! Let the holidays begin!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Today I am grateful for so many things.
I am grateful for my family. They love and support me unconditionally.
I am grateful for friends, especially here in Hawaii when we don't get to be with our families. It makes the holidays much better.
I am grateful for warmth and sunlight. Imagine a world without it.
I am grateful for art and creativity. We have the freedom to create and express ourselves in so many ways.
I am grateful for the gospel and the happiness it brings.
And finally, I am grateful for my husband. I would be nothing without him, literally.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Friends & family far away, we'll be thinking of you!
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Lookout.
Monday, November 14, 2011
My birthday went a little something like this... (part 2)
Sunday, November 13, 2011
My birthday went a little something like this... (part 1)
My wish for 11-11-11 was a sushi date with my favorite person, so hubs made it happen. Delightful. Pics from my party coming up next!
Friday, November 11, 2011
My lucky number is 11.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Cob Webs and Jack-O-Lanterns.
I love this time of year! Halloween is in just a few days, which means my birthday is eleven days after that (11-11-11, this is a big deal people). Then we have Thanksgiving and Christmas to look forward to soon after! I can't hardly wait!
This is what our house currently looks like. VERY spooky.
AND I carved this pumpkin tonight with my friend Keola at our RS activity. Isn't he cute?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
I love me some Mexican food.
I made these for dinner the other night. My husband loved it and so will yours. The recipe is found HERE.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
I'm giving away a free photo session!
Check out the details on the PHOTO BLOG.
Also, I am currently crushing on this piece of art from URBAN OUTFITTERS. Can I please have every single one of those vintage cameras?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
My photo blog is finally up and running! YAY. Check me out at christalbridgephotography.blogspot.com.
I'll be posting my photo shoots on the photo blog from now on so be sure to follow me over there!
Also, I'm thinking about giving away a free photo session in celebration. Stay tuned for more details.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
More pics from our anniversary shoot.
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Embark (405-235-7433), the City of Oklahoma City's public bus system, currently does not serve the airport.
Red Carpet (405-672-5100 or 888-878-5100) provides transportation for military recruits only to the Ft. Sill Reception Center and departs Monday through Friday at 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Upon their arrival at the airport, recruits should report the YMCA Military Welcome Center (405-680-9781) located on the ticket counter level of the terminal building next to the Southwest Airlines ticket counter. Recruits who have missed the last bus should telephone 1-888-435-7146 option 1 for instructions.
Soldier Express Bus (580-678-3035) transports AIT personnel to and from Ft. Sill for training and leave. Always call Soldier Express to check their availability.
Village Tours (405-741-8463) provides tranportation for large groups from military base to military base and may provide transportaton from the airport from time to time.
Greyhound Bus Station (405-606-4382, www.greyhound.com) is located just east of downtown Oklahoma City at 1948 E. Reno. To obtain schedules and information for bus lines arriving and departing Oklahoma City, call Greyhound Bus Station. Phone: 405-235-6425
TAXI /TNC'S (Uber, Lyft)/LIMO
Taxis are located in the Transportation Plaza which is accessed from the baggage claim (lower) level. Prices vary among companies and minimum fares may be charged. Rates are posted on the exterior of the vehicles. There is no obligation to take the first taxi or shuttle in line.
The TNC (Uber, Lyft) pickup area is on the upper level "Departures" roadway at the west end. The area is marked as "TNC Pick Up".
Limousines and Charters must be scheduled through individual agencies.
Public and Private Vans are on site to meet all scheduled flights and transport incoming passengers. Prices vary among companies and minimum fares may be charged. Rates are posted on the exterior of the vehicles. There is no obligation to take the first shuttle in line. To arrange for pickup from home, business or hotel, reservations must be made prior to departure. Information on rates and reservations can be obtained by calling each company directly.
Visit website for fares and to book your ride online or call (405) 681-3311 / Toll Free (877) 688-3311. You can also email feedback to firstname.lastname@example.com.
For reservations call:
The United States Postal Service National Center for Employee Development (NCED) provides private van transportation to and from the airport and the NCED Conference Center and Hotel. The service is available only to NCED and hotel guests. A continuous shuttle runs every Sunday from 11 AM until Midnight. Arrivals and departures on other days than Sunday must be scheduled. This shuttle is for guests of the NCED Conference Center and Hotel only.
MedRide is located in Oklahoma City and provides wheelchair and special needs transportation. For rates and reservations call 405-685-8267 or check the website at www.medride.com.


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Stated Income Commercial Loans, Cons and Pros
Claimed income commercially aware loans are actually a respectable option meant for borrowers that not reveal enough income on the tax rewards to be eligible for a bank higher education. These payday loan programs enable the borrower in order to "state" together their your own and home business income, though the degree of documentation varies from a lender to a higher. In add-on stated revenue commercial loans will be especially attracting businesses by having a cash factor (including restaurants, motor vehicle repair, etc.) that allows them to generate long expression fixed amount financing together with higher use and lengthier amortization periods of time than typical.
As referred to, the degree "stated" varies from a lender to a higher. For occasion, on commitment properties a lot of lenders will still obtain all rents, rent flows, year as of yet financials, personalized financial records, etc. but may not ask regarding personal taxation assessments and or home entity taxation assessments. On entrepreneur occupant financial transactions, business taxation assessments will not be required despite the fact that personal taxation return may be plus, proof about insurance, backup of old mortgage announcement, would always be required. There are several lenders you can get that structure the loans that should be more for the name indicates, and require which has no documentation, although borrower will cover this on the rate together with prepayment fines. In broad the much less documentation required, the high-priced the transaction for those borrower.
Features – Amortization daily schedules of 26 years are certainly not uncommon. When compared to the typical house loan at a good 20 yr. schedule the following saves the particular borrower monetary by distribution out that loan. Fixed periods just like residential fiscal loans, like 50 years, 15, 10 and even 5 will often be available. As opposed most business financing loans do not overshoot 5 month fixed many times 7 decades but this really is rare. You will find there's harsh provision in every bank loan product documents. It's termed as the "call provision". It allows the bank a good to speak to do the particular borrower's loan product whenever and for reasons unknown the financial institution feels warranted – despite that the borrower isn't in default on the loan. Although hard to think this clause open for virtually just about every single bank property loan. In short this the lender protect the investment and even allows the property to "pull out" assuming they lose confidence within the borrower's chance to keep the market going/paying its loan. This offer not incorporated into stated earnings loans. No reporting on the stated earnings lenders once the loan sales techniques. This ties in the above, since several banks will stipulate monthly or possibly quarterly claims. If through the financials they can see a negative movement they develop the right to be able to call this note and change the particular terms for the deal.


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Barri Waltcher and Pamela Weinberg, co-founders of Mind Your Own Business Moms (MYOBMoms), counsel women in all facets of career development. For nearly a decade, we have specialized in supporting women with career planning strategies for the parenting years, including navigating maternity leave, designing a workable career plan or transition, and helping women re-enter the workforce after a parenting pause. Working privately and in groups, we give women the full range of career development tools, from assessing their career options to developing a résumé and LinkedIn profile, and everything in between. Our goal is to help empower women with the confidence and preparedness they need to accomplish their goals.
Pamela shares expert advice on the Today Show to help two women with their careers.


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Little League International Salutes the Efforts, Commitment of its Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
Little League International Salutes the Efforts, Commitment of its Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
Dear Little League Volunteers,
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the opportunity and reflect on the influence that Little League volunteers have had on generations of children throughout the world.
Little League volunteers understand that "no task is too small," and relate to the mantra - "We do what has to be done in support of the children" - regardless of the size and location of their neighborhood.
Since Little League's founding nearly 75 years ago, volunteers have been the heart of our organization. Through the dedication, time and talents of Little League volunteers, millions of children learn about life and sport.
Whether a rural community or a big city, remarkable stories of volunteerism surround us, and each story is unique. We appreciate young volunteers, and those who have given years of their lives to Little League. With more than one million volunteers, we know there are more to come.
In this month of April, the traditional start of the baseball and softball season, I simply wanted to express my personal thanks to each and every one of you - those just starting out as volunteers in Little League, and those who have devoted decades to providing a safe, fun and healthy outlet for children around the world.
As we look forward to next season's celebration of Little League's 75th Anniversary, please accept my best wishes for a great season in 2013!
Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour
Chairman of the Little League International Board of Directors


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Nanotechnology Products and Applications
Product Details
Product: Nanomyte Coating for Steel
Manufacturer: NEI Corporation
Product page: (external link)
Product Sector: Construction → Steel → Wear Protection → Coating
NEI's NANOMYTE line of coating additives are designed for use in urethane, epoxy, and silicone formulations. They come in three variations:
PC-10 nanomaterials are specially designed additives for thermoset coatings (e.g., polyurethane, nitrocellulose and epoxy). The addition of PC-10 leads to dramatic improvement in desirable mechanical properties without affecting the intrinsic properties of the thermoset polymer, such as gloss and transparency.
Specially formulated for aqueous fluoropolymer coatings, NANOMYTE PC-20 is easily incorporated into commercial coating formulations. Wear resistance is dramatically improved with only a small additive loading. Ideal for demanding applications and severe environments. PC-20 nanomaterials are specially designed as additives for thermoplastic resins, such as PVC, PTFE, and others. Small additions of PC-20, supplied as a dispersion in a solvent, can lead to dramatic improvements in the mechanical properties of our customers? thermoplastic coatings.
Specially formulated for silicone-based coatings, NANOMYTE PC-30 is easily incorporated into commercial coating formulations. Tear resistance of coated fabrics is greatly improved with only a small additive loading. Also provides far greater tolerance for manufacturing defects in barrier applications. Adhesion of silicone to substrate can be dramatically improved.


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The board of Delta Topco, F1's parent, has agreed on a $332m (£200m, €241m) dividend payment for 2013.
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, which is the largest shareholder in F1, will receive a payment of about £80m, according to Sky. Meanwhile, the estate of collapsed Lehman Brothers will get a $40m share, and CEO Bernie Ecclestone will receive $17m for his 5.3% stake in the business.
Other shareholders in the firm include the fund managers BlackRock and Waddell & Reed, Norway's Norges Bank and the municipal retirement fund of Texas's teachers.
The dividend payment reflects F1's continuing financial strength and cash generation, despite the broader challenges faced by the company.
The dividend will be funded through redeeming outstanding shareholder loan notes, reported Sky.
Delta Topco's board initially discussed a higher dividend payment, but later decided against it in line with the firm's outstanding debt and possible stock exchange listing.
CVC earlier halted plans to list the company in Singapore, citing weak market conditions and bribery charges against Ecclestone.
Ecclestone is facing charges that he bribed a former BayernLB bank executive in 2005 to steer F1's sale towards CVC, which would ensure him the CEO post.
Ecclestone earlier stepped down from the racing circuit's management board pending the outcome of a trial in Germany that will begin next month. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.


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Jamie Vardy started it: now the whole of Leicester is having a party.
The unlikeliest Premier League champions in history stepped up their celebrations on Saturday, as they played their final home game of the season and the first match since their triumph was secured by Spurs' failure to win at Chelsea last Monday.
A crazy day at the King Power stadium saw opera star Andrea Bocelli sing Nessun Dorma and Time To Say Goodbye, after making a promise to manager and fellow countryman Claudio Ranieri to perform if the Foxes became champions. They then triumphed 3-1 over Everton to increase their lead at the top to 10 points, before captain Wes Morgan lifted the trophy with Ranieri.
Meanwhile, before, during and after, Leicester fans were getting understandably sozzled, leading to Leicester hospitals having to issue a tweet urging people not to come to A&E unless it was an emergency. Leicester Royal Infirmary said that twice as many people as usual had reported in on Saturday night, with many suffering alcohol-related injuries.
A statement from the University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust read:
"Last night and this morning we have seen twice as many patients in our emergency department than we would normally on a Saturday night and Sunday morning. We expected it to be incredibly busy this weekend and have the necessary plans in place to safely treat our patients. A plea is for those who do not need to come into A&E to call NHS 111 for healthcare advice."
An open top bus parade is scheduled for Monday 16 May - best get your hospital visits and operations done by then.
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Gangster Legends v2 is an open source mafia/gangster PBBG game engine written in PHP using a MySQL database. As long as you have PHP 5.4 or higher and MySQL version 5.5 or higher you will be able to set up your game in minutes.
Gangster Legends V2 comes with loads of features out the box, with the ability to modify and expand on them easily.
You can see a live demo of Gangster Legends v2 here. To access the admin panel user the username admin and the password adminPass
This is not monitored, if you see any abuse or the Admin account is locked out please email me at email@example.com.
Gangster Legends v2 is currently developed and supported by Chris Day, this is not a full-time job for him, he works when ever he has some spare time. If you like the engine and would like to support future development please consider donating a small amount below.


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I've been seeing lots of nice chunky necklaces these days and they are awesome accessories to wear if you want your wardrobe to have some sparkle or an instant lift. There are lots of necklaces available at many stores and they even have different types to suit the neckline of the blouse or shirt that you are wearing.
If you feel like being creative today, you can make your own easy DIY crystal necklace especially if you already have some tools that you will need. I have tried making some bracelets and necklaces before using various crystals and beads so this DIY tutorial will be easy for me and I'm sure for you all. I found this at POLYVORE and it's worth sharing. I know a lot of women are into accessories and into craft so making your own will make it more personalized. You can even give these as gifts to your girl friends.
Materials needed:
wire cutters and pliers
crystals (with holes),
eye pins (one per crystal)
First, cut the chain to your desired length and attach a clasp to the end using pliers. Lay out the chain and figure out where you'll attach the crystals. Next, loop an eye pin through the hole in the top of the crystal and wrap and secure the pin through the chain. Do this last step for each of the crystals.


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Our first major task is applying all the fungicide and anti-desiccants to the greens, tees and fairways. You have to make sure you get great contact to all surfaces of the plant blade, so all surfaces must be clean of debris such as leaves, sticks and pine needles. This task can take up to several days to accomplish due to the nightly wind.
The seconds step is very labor intensive as we will install snow fence around the course. We strategically place fence on the course to capture the blowing snow. Due to the nightly wind, any snow we get has a great potential of blowing off the surface. The snow fence will disrupt the wind to allow the snow to pile up and form snow drifts. These snow drifts keeps the turf covered to help prevent the grass from drying out (winter dessication.)
At some point when the weather forecast looks like it will be cold for a extended time, we will prepare the irrigation system to be blown out with compressed air. The day prior to blowout, we will drive around the course and close all the air relief valves. The valves play an important role with the function of the system. When we are pressurized up during the warmer months, these valves will allow air to move out of the system while keeping in the water. During blowout, we close the valves to make sure no air leaves the system. We also manually drain the system of water through quick couplers. During the blowout, 3 of us will be on the course to operating the satellite boxes and one of us at the pump house making sure we do not get to high on pressure. Air can compress more than water so we like to blow out at 1/4 to 1/2 of the working pressure (about 30-55psi.)
No matter what we do sometimes damage and turf loss occurs. We try to be as preventative as possible, but sometimes you never know what mother nature will give you.