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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Your Next Stamp Challenge #54--Easy as ABC
Well, I'm sure having fun being a Guest Designer this month for Your Next Stamp! And guess what? They are hosting a challenge today--an ABC challenge! "ABC" stands for "Anything But a Card"--pretty cool, huh!? I'm no newbie to ABC challenges (see my sidebar category)...they don't scare me a bit...except for when I JUST made a tag (my usual ABC go-to project) and have to come up with something ELSE because I don't want to repeat myself (too much anyway, ya'll)!! Anyway, I was going through my stash and found these super cute treat holder diecuts that my friend, Jody had given me a while back and decided this white one would be perfect for a little Christmas goodie!
I pulled out one of YNS's latest HOLIDAY RELEASE stamp sets called Holly Jolly Christmas (available now HERE). Yep, it's the same stamp set I used HERE a couple of days ago, but this time, I cut just ONE of the packages out and made it the center of attention. Did I even color it the same? Well, almost. Sometimes repitition is a must.
Sooo, we sure would like for ya'll to play along with us in the ABC Challenge from Your Next Stamp. Ya'll can find all the details on the YNS blog HERE.
Here's a little info I'm sure ya'll will want to know about this adorable Holiday Release from Your Next Stamp:
1. Karen's got a little *early bird* special--Free surprise gift with every purchase PLUS Free Shipping to Canada and the US for orders over $30 (code is YNSHolidays) starting October 21st and ending Nov 2nd.
2. All the stamps and dies will be available for purchase at the YNS Store the day they are released and the full release will be available on November 3rd.
3. Be sure and check out the YNS blog and Facebook page daily for all the new stamp reveals and PRIZES!
SUSIE Q-TIP: It was super easy lining the edges of this treat holder. I just cut a strip of the glitter paper, stuck a line of Scor-tape on the back, peeled off its backing and started sticking it to my project. Took all of 3 minutes. Apply the same principle on other things that need a quick application with NO mess.
Stamps: Holly Jolly Christmas (Your Next Stamp)
Paper: White, Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy (PTI), Silver Glitter Paper (AC), Holly Jolly Holidays (Echo Park)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Treat Box Diecut, Star Nestabilities, Circle and Scallop Circle Punches, Copic Markers, Ribbon (Pizzazz Aplenty), Buttons, Divine Twine (TCP), Hot Glue, Scor-Tape, Jody Boosters
Posted by Susan (susiestampalot) at 2:00 AM
Labels: anything BUT a card, Your Next Stamp
2 comments:
That is SO cute! :) Glad you're making use of the treat boxes. :)ReplyDelete
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this treat box!! Where would someone go to get their hands on these die cuts? I just posted your project on FB and would like to let people where to get this cool treat box die cut!!! Thanks for being so awesome!!!ReplyDelete
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The Charter Curriculum is designed to engage children in an active and creative learning journey. The focus here is to provide continuity and progression in learning as the children move from Kindergarten to the Elementary School. The curriculum framework provides a solid foundation for children from Grade1 to Grade 4 upon which the later stages of education can be built. While confirming our commitment to the broad and balanced principles of the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum, we also use our much researched methodologies to ensure excellence.
Pedagogy We at Charter recognise the significance of applied competencies like: critical and creative thinking, effective communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.Accordingly there is flexibility in our teaching and learning methodologies to ensure a well balanced emphasis on both pedagogical development and emotional development .
Grade 1 to Grade 4 is structured around classrooms providing a congenial atmosphere for learning. The course is multi-disciplinary in approach and activities are highly focused. Through these activities children achieve appropriate learning targets set to global standards.
Charter Education is based on the four pillars of learning as envisaged by UNESCO:
The curricula of Grades 1 and 2 facilitates a deeper conceptual understanding in students and also enables them to apply skills and knowledge acquired in one context to other scenarios. The curricula of Grades 3 and 4 emphasizes on the theoretical study of branches of knowledge as well as its application. The systematically structured curriculum nourishes the creative imagination of the child, develops free thinking, reasoning and judgment. The curricula includes various types of useful experiences which emphasizes the joy of discovery and creative activity.
Areas of Curriculum The Charter Elementary Years Curriculum is presented in Ten areas:
1. English Literacy The English curriculum envisages language learning as an integrated process in which the four forms; Speaking, Reading and Writing, Listening and Comprehension are inseparable. The ability to use language competently and confidently is a fundamental objective of the English curriculum.
As children progress, language skills are systematically integrated through effective instructional design, connecting learning to real life and facilitating involved learning. The curriculum develops in the child, literacy skills to describe events, characters, organise information, make logical forecasts, recall details and express confidently.
2. Mathematics The Mathematics curriculum enables the child to acquire basic concepts and skills to foster interest in the fundamentals of mathematics. Discussion, hands-on experience with materials to create visible representation of maths, numerical games, and mathematical approach to problem solving are encouraged to ensure that children develop numerical aptitude, reasoning, problem solving and thinking skills. The use of clear consistent mathematical language enables children to grasp with complete clarity the concepts of mathematics.
The mathematics curriculum is divided into six major strands:
3. Environmental Science The EVS curriculum enables children to view the pursuit of science as meaningful and useful. The topics in primary curriculum include Science in Daily life, Society, and the Environment for the development of the child's awareness and appreciation of the natural, human, social, cultural and historical dimensions of life. The EVS curriculum leverages on and seeks to fuel the spirit of curiosity as the children are guided to explore, research, experiment, question, analyse and infer from the world around them.
4. Additional Languages It is a particular feature of Charter Primary Education that children gain an experience of additional language learning other than English. Language learning is conceptualised as an interactive process through dance, music, theatrical games and exercises.
The curriculum recognises that an experience and knowledge of Hindi is important in enabling the child to define his or her sense of national identity. An engagement with the local language deepens cultural awareness. At Charter School, Hindi and Malayalam are introduced from Grade 1
5. Physical and Health Education PHE is an integral part of the curriculum at Charter School, without which the education of the child is incomplete. Children are provided opportunities to develop desirable personal and social attributes like: the concept of fair play, accepting success as well as failure and synergy. The curriculum fosters the student's well-being, self-confidence and sense of accountability for their own behaviour and actions
6. Art and Design Art and Design curriculum allows the child to express his or her world in a visual form through drawing, painting and constructing. The inspiration and power of the Art and Design play a vital role in enabling children to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills. The Charter School provides rich and exciting Art and Design curriculum through cross-curricular links.
7. Digital Literacy Digital Literacy is used across all areas of the curriculum to enhance learning and teaching through authentic engagements.
8. Music, Dance and Drama Music, Dance and Drama curriculum helps the child to develop an appreciation of these aesthetic activities. The Music curriculum facilitates children to participate fully in a wide range of activities of listening, appreciating and performing. Dance gives the child opportunities to explore the potential of movement in order to express ideas, emotions, and imaginative insights. The curriculum encourages children to dance in response to different stimuli and accompaniments and to view dance as performance. Drama as a creative process provides children a wide range of valuable learning experiences. Music, Dance and Theatrical exercises are also used to support other areas of curriculum.
9. Social and Community Service Age appropriate activities for the Primary School are carefully planned and structured to develop sensitivity towards other people in the community. Through Social and Community Service programmes children learn morally and socially acceptable behaviour that help them to respond responsibly to scenarios encountered in everyday living.
10. SpringBoard SpringBoard is a skill enhancement program embedded into CCD. The specially structured springboard program helps to foster practical skills like: Critical Thinking, Collaborative Skills, Problem Solving, Analytical and Creative Skills in every Charter child through interesting fun filled indoor and outdoor activities . Through the SpringBoard program students are challenged through experiments, activities, puzzles, brain teasers and games to find viable alternatives to the standard way of solving problems.
An example for lateral thinking is given below:
The goal of the puzzle is to link all 9 dots using four straight lines or fewer, without lifting the pen and without tracing the same line more than once. It is an example for 'out of the box' thinking because the solution is to draw beyond the boundaries to link all the nine dots.
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Live support. Is there any better way to get a fast and accurate response when you desperately need one? I mean, yes, you could try to search Google or email your provider and than wait for a response for days (and days and days and days… yawn!), but what makes CDN77.com different from the others is the fact, that we actually do have a living creature sitting by the computer, thrilled to talk to you about your hopes and dreams! Oh, wait, that's what fortune tellers do…
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Mr. P.D. Pathak, Chairman, NIPS Group
Ex. V.P.(H.R),NICCO Group
It is rightly pointed out in 'UPANISHAD',
"You are what your deep driving desire is, As your desire is so is your will, As is your will so is your act, As is your act so is your destiny."
Our mother land India is now being considered as one of the emerging superpowers because of certain global competitive edge. The inter exchange of economy with the world, due to deregulation, privatization, liberalization, retailization & globalization is happening in India because of knowledge market. This demands a professional and globally acclaimed set of courses for techno-commercial generation of 21st Century.
NIPS Group is an academy with a difference. It coalesces and puts into practice the latest trends and techniques with the age-old, rich cultural heritage of India.
We believe that knowledge, skill & attitude should go hand in hand. The demand of digital economy today is not just to amass the knowledge given in books but to build up the individual skill so that their attitude towards career is changed. We groom our students in a lively proactive environment so that they are equipped to challenge the dynamic global business scenario. To get hands on experience, NIPS organises Industrial projects & Summer training, Symposium and Guest lectures for students. Workshops on Soft-skill like Time, Team & Stress management groom our students for the all round personality development. Debating competition gives a platform to our students where they overcome their inhibitions & express their views confidently.
NIPS provides a unique schooling beyond the curriculum, conceiving a learning environment which allows the students to develop creativity, work ethic, leadership, languages, cosmopolitan experience and exposure and many other key life skills that are essential to future success, both personal and professional.
We welcome all who would share our commitment and conviction for developing their career to a level where they are satisfied. We will not only enhance their over all competence but also make them aspire to be the best in life.


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Students toured the museum in small groups, and had lunch at the museum. The field trip was free thanks to a generous donation from the Museum of Fine Arts.
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Government House is the home of the Governor of Western Australia. It has 41 rooms in total including a gorgeous grand ballroom.
Kings Perth Hotel and Comfort Inn Wentworth Plaza are a block away and have affordable rates. Hay Street Traveller's Inn – Hostel offers cheap rates and is a five-minute drive to Government House. Royal Hotel Perth and Seasons of Perth are also nearby.
Government House is centrally located in Perth. Therefore, staying nearby provides visitors access to other nearby attractions such as the Perth Concert Hall and Scitech Discovery Centre. Many shopping outlets and restaurants are only a short drive in the Central Business District.
Even though Government House is only open to the public three to four times a year, the beautiful gardens are open to the public all year long from 12:00-2:00 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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It's another cloudy morning today, but the sun managed to shine through here and there. I almost almost didn't go out to shoot but what the hey :) I was actually excited to check out a local skatepark. I'm working on a feature of the top skate parks in South Florida for my otha blog The Jam Garden.
Don't you love my stripey socks! I got a bunch of them at Target the other day. They have loads in funky prints and colors for like $2 each so I stocked up. ^^


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Betwyll can be used in universities as a support to traditional didactics and as a space for collaborative learning. Within Betwyll it is in fact possible to create ad hoc virtual classrooms where students of the same course can interact among them and with the professor, in a private space built to address specific needs and objectives. To date, Betwyll has been used at the universities of Edinburgh (Scotland), Ghent (Belgium), Harvard (USA), Indiana (USA), New York (USA), and by the Nexa Center for Internet and Society (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Toronto (Canada), Toronto Mississauga (Canada), York (Canada). It was also subject of researches by the universities of Cardiff (Wales) and Pavia (Italy).
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Rep. Jim McDermott Slams Seattle Times
for Backing Recruiters in High School
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April 21, 2005
In a column titled "High-school Students and Soldiers Deserve More," Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) writes:
The Seattle Times' editorial "Don't ban recruiters from high school" (April 15) does a disservice to every high-school junior and senior, as well as every soldier who would like some say over his or her destiny. That should have been painfully obvious following The Times' own coverage of Emiliano Santiago, a soldier who has served his country with distinction, but now faces a sentence to serve because the military cannot recruit enough soldiers.
Fine Print and Stop-loss
Buried in the fine print of Santiago's recruitment paperwork eight years ago was a provision called stop-loss. It is meant to ensure that America has enough soldiers to defend itself in time of national emergency, but the Pentagon under Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has perverted the use of stop-loss because military recruitment is significantly below goals.
Stop-loss now affects 50,000 soldiers. Santiago could end up serving until Christmas Eve, 2031, 37 years after he signed up — a virtual lifetime.
Every student and every parent should remember Santiago's case because it could happen to you, and no one in the military is going to tell you beforehand. And stop-loss is not the only stealth tactic in use by the military.
No Child Left Behind and the Loss of Privacy
A provision buried in the No Child Left Behind law forces high schools to turn over student contact information to military recruiters. Any school that balks can lose all of its federal money. The Seattle Times casually tells its readers that a student can sign a form to opt out. The reality is that young people have lost their right to privacy and The Times is stone-cold silent on restoring this fundamental right in a free society.
I served my country as an officer in the United States Navy, and I believe that every American has a responsibility to give back to our country. For some, a career in the military is the right choice. But a decision to even consider a military career belongs solely with the individual, and that's not what we have today. That's why I joined with the punk band Anti-Flag to launch a nationwide drive to alert students on how to opt out and demand that Congress restore student privacy. (More information can be found at www.militaryfreezone.org)
Quota System
Meanwhile, don't blame the recruiters. These people were selected because they are role models, the best of the best to represent the military. Now, they suffer under a quota system, and recruiters are under increasing pressure to find soldiers. Army National Guard recruitment plunged 31 percent in February and fell another 12 percent in March.
Young people are the hope and future of this great nation. We owe them more than to casually compromise their basic right to privacy. According to The Seattle Times, students have the right to die in Iraq, but they don't have the right to privacy. With misguided opinion like this, is it any wonder that young people don't trust adults?


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Hands down, this is my favorite coffee cake ever. I know it will be yours too!
This is another one of those recipes that Mel ate. That means it gets 5 gold stars.
Although, I've gotta say, there is not one carrot cake recipe on this blog that he has not tried. He's that crazy for carrot cake! And I can't blame him…aren't you?
I know, it's just the beginning of March. But Lent has already started which means that Easter is right around the corner. It's only 4 1/2 weeks away, which in mom-years means it will be here before I finish writing this post.
So, pretty much, I plan to #carrotcakeallthethings over the next few weeks. Is that a problem? I hope not! Carrot cake, lemon, coconut…the trifecta of Easter and probably my favorite food time of year.
I mean, lemon, obviously. And coconut. And, well. Mel eats the carrot cake. Even if it's just a bite, I feel like I'm winning at life.
Now some of you may be thinking hmmmm. Something is strange here. Nope, you're not seeing things. If you've been following this blog for awhile you might recognize this recipe…but I doubt you recognize the photo. I'm "reposting" this recipe because I originally made this coffee cake back when I didn't know how to photograph. Also? Carrot Cake Coffee Cake is one of the more popular recipes in my book!
Remember that little old thing? It's been awhile…I figured I should bring it up again. Because Easter = The End of Lent = Eat all the sugary things. Right?
{Since I don't do Lent, I'm not sure what my excuse is but…whatever.}
This recipe is based off my mom's coffee cake recipe. As I typed that I realize that I have never posted it. (!!!) It's going on my to-do list because it's some darn good coffee cake!
Even though I've never posted my mom's official recipe, I've made several coffee cake recipes here on the blog, and all of them are adapted from her base recipe. I think, besides this one, the peanut butter coffee cake is my favorite. (For obvious reasons. #crazyforpeanutbutter)
This is a two bowl recipe…but you don't need a mixer. And the second bowl is used to make the crumb. I mean…that's necessary right? You can't have coffee cake without crumble topping.
The cake is filled with the flavor of carrot cake. The carrots give the proper texture and the cinnamon adds that telltale carrot cake flavor. You can add nuts to your streusel topping, and if you're so inclined, throw some raisins in the cake.
But we can't be friends if you do that. #TotallyKidding #notaraisinfan
Okay, I'm getting a little punchy on the hashtags in this post. I need to focus. Coffee cake, Dorothy. Focus on the coffee cake.
See, the problem with focusing? Now I want coffee cake! 🙂
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
For the Cake
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded carrots patted dry
For the Streusel
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts if desired
For the Icing
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9" round pan with cooking spray. (You can also use a 9" square pan.)
- Whisk flower, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
- Stir sugar, oil, and egg in a large bowl. Stir in milk. Stir dry ingredients into wet and stir until just combined. Stir in shredded carrots.
- Make the crumb topping: stir together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter. Add walnuts, if desired. (Use the medium bowl from before, less dishes!)
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with streusel. Bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in pan before frosting.
- To make the icing: beat the butter and cream cheese together in a medium sized bowl with a hand mixer. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, then beat in the vanilla.
- Frost cake with a thin layer of frosting or place in a ziploc bag and pipe over the top. Store cake loosely covered with plastic wrap. It will keep 2-3 days at room temperature.
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
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Single Serving Carrot Cake by Heather's French Press
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Well, kind of. Like last year, you have to correctly guess the coin flip for the Super Bowl in order to win a free large Papa John's pizza. Winners will receive a promotion code via email on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 by 11:59 p.m. PST.
You know this is a legit offer because there are two signatures none of us can corroborate in the Papa John's image! Seriously, why have Peyton Manning and Joe McWhatshisface sign the main picture for this campaign? What do those squiggly lines bring to the table?


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<DOC> DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Overview Major Objectives The Department of the Interior (DOI) is the Nation's principal conservation agency, responsible for the management of much of our public lands and resources. It also has major responsibility for actions involving American Indians, Alaska Natives, and residents of island territories under the administration of the United States. DOI's mission is to encourage the conservation and responsible management of the Nation's natural resources and to fulfill the trust responsibilities of the U.S. Government. In carrying out these responsibilities, DOI pursues the following major objectives: <bullet> Preserving the nation's national park, wilderness, and fish and wildlife resources, and managing its public lands; <bullet> Managing the supply of quality water resources; <bullet> Improving the Federal Government's relationship with State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; <bullet> Promoting the economic and social well-being of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and people of the U.S. territories; and <bullet> Enhancing America's ability to meet its needs for domestic energy and mineral resources. Major Regulatory Areas Only one of DOI's ten bureaus--the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--is primarily engaged in activities most often considered ``regulatory.'' Its regulations set environmental standards for coal mining and reclamation operations and ensure that these standards are met through State programs. A number of other bureau activities, however, have regulatory components. Those regulations serve primarily to facilitate DOI programs, which focus upon the management of public or trust lands and natural resources under U.S. ownership or control. Some of the major areas of these regulations include: <bullet> Management of migratory birds and preservation of certain marine mammals and endangered species; <bullet> Management of dedicated lands, such as national parks, wildlife refuges, and American Indian trust lands; <bullet> Management of public lands open to multiple use; <bullet> Leasing and oversight of development of Federal energy, mineral, and renewable resources; <bullet> Management of revenues from American Indian and Federal minerals; <bullet> Fulfillment of trust and other responsibilities pertaining to American Indian tribes; <bullet> Natural resource damage assessments; and <bullet> Management of financial and nonfinancial assistance programs. Regulatory Policy DOI Regulatory Procedures and Consistency With the Administration's Regulatory Policies Within the general requirements and guidance set forth in Executive Orders 12866, 12612, and 12630, DOI's regulatory program seeks to accomplish the following: (1) fulfill all legal requirements as specified by statutes or court orders; (2) perform essential functions that cannot be handled by non-Federal entities; (3) minimize regulatory costs to society while maximizing societal benefits; and (4) operate programs openly, efficiently, and in cooperation with Federal and non- Federal entities. To help meet these objectives, DOI has restructured its regulatory process. In mid-1993, it created the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) within the Office of the Secretary. A primary function of ORA is to help ensure that regulations are promulgated in a timely and efficient manner. As part of this task, ORA requires that all bureaus/offices establish realistic rulemaking schedules. ORA then monitors the development of all rulemakings to ensure that deadlines are met. This structure allows the public to plan more effectively for anticipated regulatory changes and helps regulators focus more clearly upon issues to be regulated. ORA also coordinates the development of rules that cross bureau or departmental jurisdictional lines and helps ensure that agreements are reached on policy issues early in the rulemaking process. This system substantially reduces delays caused by the late intervention of interested parties. Encouraging Responsible Management of the Nation's Resources One of DOI's fundamental goals is to encourage the responsible management of the Nation's natural heritage. The regulatory program is designed to help achieve this by striking appropriate balances between the use and preservation of natural resources. For example, DOI is seeking ways to provide incentives for users of public resources to adopt long-term strategies designed to meet current needs, while preserving resources for future generations. DOI also is seeking to ensure that the Government receives fair prices for public resources. For instance, DOI is restructuring certain fee schedules so that resource consumption fees more accurately reflect value received, thus promoting responsible stewardship and management of public resources. A specific example planned for fiscal 1995 is mining reform. If the Mining Law of 1872 is amended, DOI will develop regulatory policies to ensure, among other things, that: (1) the American people receive their fair share for the production of minerals from public lands; (2) mining operations are conducted, and abandoned mine sites are restored, in a more environmentally sound manner; (3) claims holdings fees are paid by those seeking to explore for minerals on public lands; and (4) the existing land patent system is eliminated. Minimizing Regulatory Burdens DOI has made a major effort to streamline its regulations and to reduce the burdens that they impose. Planning processes for land use and water development have been substantially modified to reduce unnecessary delays and paperwork associated with agency decisionmaking. Moreover, DOI currently is reviewing existing regulations to determine whether their benefits continue to outweigh their costs to society. Rules will continue to be reassessed periodically, and needed changes will be made as existing operations are evaluated. DOI's review of potential rules focuses both on assuring consistency with broad regulatory policies and goals and on making certain that rules are technically feasible and understandable. DOI is encouraging the use of performance standards rather than traditional command-and- control regulations, providing regulated entities with greater flexibility to develop more efficient and less burdensome compliance procedures. The Department also has undertaken an intiative to reform the style in which regulations are drafted. Too often, rules are poorly written, unclear, and difficult to understand. This causes confusion for the public and the agencies responsible for implementng the regulations. To remedy this problem, the Department is encouraging the use of ``plain English'' in rulemakings. A number of seminars have been held on this rule-drafting technique, and several promising pilot projects are underway. Encouraging Public Participation and Involvement in the Regulatory Process One of the goals of Executive Order 12866 is to ensure that the public has full and adequate opportunities to participate in the development of regulations. Encouraging increased public participation in the regulatory process so as to make regulatory policies more responsive to our customers' needs is a priority under this Adminstration. DOI is reaching out to communities and seeking their input on a variety of regulatory issues. For example, the Secretary and other high-ranking Departmental officials have held numerous public meetings around the country to solicit views on grazing reform regulations. In conjunction with the Indian Health Service, three regional meetings and one national meeting have been held to solicit input on proposed regulations to implement amendments to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Currently, DOI and the Indian Health Service are developing a process to permit tribes to continue working with the Departments to develop the final rule. DOI also is encouraging the use of negotiated rulemaking to develop rules with the full participation of affected communities. Several bureaus currently are either employing negotiated rulemaking techniques or are exploring whether negotiated rulemaking is appropriate and feasible for particular rules. Finally, Departmental policies are designed to delegate decisionmaking, including development and operation of DOI's regulatory programs, to the lowest appropriate level. With decentralization, management procedures can be developed that are sensitive to the various local needs and interests affected by DOI programs. Bureaus and Offices Within DOI The following are brief descriptions of the regulatory functions of DOI's major regulatory bureaus and offices. Office of the Secretary, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance The regulatory functions of the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC) stem from requirements under section 301(c) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA). Section 301(c) requires the development of natural resource damage assessment rules and the biennial review and revision, as appropriate, of these rules. Rules have been promulgated for the optional use of natural resource trustees to assess compensation for damages to natural resources caused by oil or hazardous substances. OEPC is overseeing the study and possible promulgation of additional rules pursuant to section 301(c)(2) and the review and possible revision of the existing rules in compliance with section 301(c)(3). In undertaking DOI's responsibilities under section 301(c), OEPC is striving to meet three regulatory objectives: (1) that the minimal amount of regulation necessary be developed; (2) that the assessment process provide for tailoring to specific discharges or releases; and (3) that the process not be considered punitive, but rather a system to achieve fair and just compensation for injuries sustained. Bureau of Indian Affairs The philosophy of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is to encourage the development and management of human and other resources among American Indians and Alaska Natives, to encourage tribal assumption of BIA programs, and to fulfill trust and other responsibilities of the U.S. Government. BIA regulatory actions serve to balance its dual role as (1) advocate in assisting tribes and encouraging their participation in BIA programs, and (2) trustee protecting and/or enhancing American Indian trust resources. Important BIA programs are promulgated through regulations, rather than informal guidelines, so that American Indians are aware of, and have an opportunity to participate in, the development of standards and procedures affecting them. BIA regulatory policies seek to accomplish the following: (1) ensure consistent policies throughout American Indian Country; (2) promote American Indian involvement in the operation, management, planning, and evaluation of BIA programs and services; (3) provide guidance to applicants for BIA services; and (4) govern the development of American Indian lands and provide for the protection of American Indian treaty and statutory rights. 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Minerals Management Service The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has two major responsibilities: (1) timely and accurate collection, distribution, accounting for, and auditing of revenues owed by holders of Federal onshore, offshore, and tribal land mineral leases in a manner that meets or exceeds Federal financial integrity requirements and recipient expectations; and (2) management of the resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in a manner that provides for safety, protection of the environment, and conservation of natural resources. These responsibilities are carried out under the provisions of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act, the Minerals Leasing Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Indian Mineral Leasing Act, and other related statutes. The regulatory philosophy of MMS is to develop clear, enforceable rules that support the missions of each program. 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Fashion Playground stood beside some of the High-Street greats this week, Zara, Mango & River Island in the fashion segment of The Sun and The Sun online. Our fabulous denim culottes were showcased, a hugely popular piece for this seasons wardrobe.
Culottes, I am happy to say, have evolved with the times, they did attempt a comeback in the noughties but never quite made it back on the fashion scene as the memories of mum's wearing them during the hot summer of 1990 was still too raw.
Today, they look a lot more like regular jeans than anything else. I like them for restful weekend walks or for when I grab brunch with the girls.
Their casual look and feel are great for proportions too, and fun in how they show off the ankles. They're also nice for more formal styling with wedges, mules or heels.
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Three players from Glades Central's prolific offense were voted to the Class 3A all-state team. Seniors Henry Orelus, Rupert Bryan and Rantavious Wooten were named to the first team offense, and five other Raiders earned recognition as well.
Here is the full roster:
1st Team
QB A.J. Graham, Tallahassee Godby, 6-4/195, Sr.
RB Adrian Golden, New Port Richey Gulf, 5-8/183, Jr.
RB Jeremy Hester, Panama City Arnold, 5-8/165, Jr.
RB Marcus Shaw, Arcadia DeSoto County, 5-10/185, Jr.
OL Henry Orelus, Glades Central, 6-4/290, Sr.
OL Rupert Bryan, Glades Central, 6-2/275, Sr.
OL Nick Alajajian, Naples, 6-4/290, Sr.
OL Corey Gaines, Tallahassee Godby, 6-2/275, Sr.
OL Johnathan Ragoo, Miami Pace, 6-7/325, Jr.
WR Rantavious Wooten, Glades Central, 5-10/165, Sr.
WR Willie Downs, Tallahassee Godby, 6-3/200, Sr.
PK Brandon Tarpley, Palmetto, Jr.
UT Josh Johnson, Dade City Pasco, 6-0/180, Sr.
UT Carlos Hyde, Naples, 6-1/230, Sr.
DL Bernard Dawson, Jacksonville Jackson, 6-1/200, Sr.
DL Kedric Johnson, Palmetto, 6-4/210, Sr.
DL Mark Christmas, Dade City Pasco, 6-2/200, Sr.
DL Devouris Means, Fort Myers Dunbar, 6-2/185, Sr.
LB Anthony Session, Cocoa, 5-10/205, Sr.
LB Justin Jones, Tallahassee Godby, 6-0/205, Sr.
LB LaRoyal Beard, Sparr North Marion, 5-9/210, Sr.
LB Cazavious Ray, Sarasota Booker, 6-1/210, Sr.
DB Winfred Strickland, Cocoa, 6-0/175, Sr.
DB Kayvon Webster, Miami Pace, 5-11/190, Sr.
DB Jordan Fulford, Sparr North Marion, 5-8/165, Sr.
P Puma Nuredini, Naples, 5-10/165, Sr.
UT Travis Evans, Williston, 5-11/175, Sr.
UT Sterling Griffin, Miami Pace, 6-1/175, Sr.
QB L.J. Thomas, Glades Central, 6-2/175, Jr.
RB Travaughn Brooks, Crystal River, 5-11/200, Jr.
RB Chevelle Buie, Cocoa, 5-9/165, Soph.
OL Damon Germany, Williston, 6-0/240, Sr.
OL Chad Dampier, Brooksville Nature Coast, 6-0/207, Sr.
OL Nick Gaines, Bradenton Braden River, 6-1/225, Sr.
OL Cody Adams, Sparr North Marion, 6-1/220, Sr.
TE John Plasencia, Tampa Jesuit, 6-5/240, Sr.
WR Kessey Graham, Tallahassee Godby, 5-10/160, Sr.
WR Shawn Corker, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 6-1/180, Jr.
PK Mark Sturgis, St. Augustine, 6-2/170, Soph.
UT Darion Hall, Naples Lely, 5-11/180, Jr.
UT James Boone, St. Cloud, 6-1/170, Jr.
DL Desmond Kearse, Fort Myers Dunbar, 6-0/150, Jr.
DL Altavious Dowdell, Glades Central, 6-4/230, Sr.
DL Courtland Thomas, Sparr North Marion, 6-0/240, Jr.
DL Cullen Thompson, Panama City Arnold, 5-10/190, Jr.
DL Emmanuel Rackard, Glades Central, 6-3/230, Sr.
LB Tim Saylor, Dade City Pasco, 5-10/185, Sr.
LB Hygens Succes, Glades Central, 5-11/205, Sr.
LB Jose Davila, Naples, 5-11/200, Jr.
LB Billy Nobles, Cocoa Space Coast, 6-2/195, Sr.
DB Mike Fields, Brooksville Nature Coast, 6-0/158, Sr.
DB Corey Addison, Jacksonville Jackson, 6-2/200, Sr.
DB JaJuan Harley, Tallahassee Rickards, 6-2/199, Sr.
P Brian Bennett, Ocala West Port, 6-0/200, Jr.
UT Erick McGriff, Tampa Jesuit, 6-4/195, Sr.
QB E.J. White, St. Cloud, 6-1/170, Sr.
RB Jamall Haynes, Dade City Pasco, 5-8/175, Sr.
RB Eddie Rocker, Sparr North Marion, 5-8/170, Sr.
RB Tevin Drake, Brooksville Nature Coast, 6-0/204, Jr.
OL Michael Vannucci, Sparr North Marion, 6-2/296, Jr.
OL Casey Gross, Sarasota Booker, 6-0/287, Soph.
OL Greg Summers, Arcadia DeSoto County, Sr.
OL Ronald Patrick, Cocoa, 6-2/275, Jr.
OL Chris Gipson, Panama City Arnold, 6-2/300, Sr.
WR Chris St. Hilaire, Tallahassee Godby, 5-9/165, Jr.
WR Damian Copeland, Palmetto, 6-3/175, Sr.
PK Robbie Anthony, Orlando Bishop Moore, 5-10/170, Sr.
UT Greg Pratt, Naples, 5-8/165, Sr.
UT Brodrick Jenkins, South Fort Myers, 5-10/177, Sr.
DL Jordan White, Williston, 6-3/305, Sr.
DL Jarrod Carmody, Dade city Pasco, 6-1/185, Sr.
DL Darryl Lee, St. Augustine, 6-2/190, Sr.
DL Robert Ferguson, Glades Central, 6-3/210/Sr.
LB Brandon Hover, Tallahassee Godby, 5-11/195, Sr.
LB Tim Johnson, Palatka, 5-10/185, Sr.
LB Vernon Jenkins, Alachua Santa Fe, 5-11/195, Sr.
LB Aramis Calloway, Fort Myers Dunbar, 6-1/205, Sr.
DB Phillip Thomas, Miami Edison, 6-0/185, Sr.
DB Javarious Riley, Lake Wales, 5-11/185, Sr.
DB E.J. Johnson, Cocoa, 6-2/180, Jr.
DB Derek Owens, Jacksonville Jackson, 5-11/180, Jr.
P Marshall Morgan, Fort Lauderdale Archbishop McCarthy, 6-0/157, Fr.
UT Deonte Welch, Williston, 6-0/185, Jr.
QB Zack Wynn, Hudson, 6-3/190, Jr.
QB Chris Schirripa, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 6-4/189, Sr.
QB Brett Whitmire, Jacksonville Bishop Kenny, 6-2/200, Sr.
QB Jamaica Moore, Havana East Gadsden, 5-9/159, Sr.
RB Mike James, Davenport Ridge Community, 6-0/215, Sr.
RB Jeremy Willis, Tallahassee Rickards, 5-7/145, Sr.
RB Bubba Black, Dunnellon, 5-8/180, Jr.
OL George Davila, Naples, 6-2/280, Sr.
OL Denzel Bonner, Tallahassee Godby, 6-3/275, Sr.
OL Josh Garvin, Bartow, 6-3/240, Sr.
WR Lance Ray, Havana East Gadsden, 6-3/200, Sr.
WR Willie McNeal, Bradenton Braden River, 6-2/190, Sr.
WR Marterricus Thomas, Havana East Gadsden, 5-9/170, Sr.
DL Darius Cummings, Titusville Astronaut, 6-2/255, Jr.
DL Mike Mayoral, St. Augustine, 6-2/230, Sr.
DL Jake Bowen, Panama City Arnold, 6-3/245, Sr.
DL Tanner Motta, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 6-0/190, Soph.
LB Rodney Williams, Riverview Spoto, 6-0/235, Soph.
LB Ben Ferry, Orlando Bishop Moore, 6-0/200, Sr.
LB Issac Dixon, Miami Pace, 6-0/185, Jr.
LB Kyle Allen, St. Augustine Menendez, 6-0/190, Sr.
DB Vantrez Yarn, Palmetto, Sr.
DB Pablo Alvarez, Miami Belen Jesuit, 6-3/190, Jr.
DB Lee Smalls, Crawfordville Wakulla, 5-10/180, Sr.
PK Brennan Allen, Dade City Pasco, 6-1/190, Jr.
UT David Campbell, Live Oak Suwannee, 6-1/200, Sr.
UT Madison Burr, New Port Richey Gulf, 6-1/185, Jr.


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The senior cheerleaders on the team I coach were the first ones to introduce me to Kendrick Lamar. They asked if we could put his song "i" into our pep rally mega mix. I listened to the free clip available in the iTunes store and said it sounded good. When the girls brought the mix cd to practice, my heart almost exploded into my chest. There was some language coming out of the speakers in our high school gym that was much too explicit for me to have approved. I labored for hours to censor the swear words out of the mix without distorting the sound too much. I was sweating, but I was successful. All of the students loved the song and the routine.
Now, with this experience in mind, imagine my shock when I saw that Revelant Magazine tweeted a link to an article titled "Kendrick Lamar: All I am is a Vessel, Doing His Work." Um, there's no way that this could be the same Kendrick Lamar who was rapping about the the mother "effers" who doubted him. Why would someone who uses that language be calling himself God's vessel? My mind went back to media debate from a few years ago, started when Kathy Griffin won an Emmy and declared she wanted to thank everybody but God. Huffpost Live discussed this claim and the thanks to God that celebrities give after winning awards, a video in which Gospel music producer John Murray states, "I just want your work to be at least church appropriate. If you can't necessarily perform your work or at least go to church without feeling like a hooker in church, I think maybe you shouldn't be thanking God." I felt like Murray should be sharing this statement with Lamar.
Then, I clicked on to read Relevant's article. The article was short, only two paragraphs in length, but it linked to a profile of Lamar the New York Times published today. The profile, seemingly purposed to address the spiritual and politic implications of his new album, To Pimp a Butterfly, shares the key aspects of his spiritual journey and relationship with God. As it turns out, Lamar considers himself to be "saved," thanks to a grandmother of one of his teenage friends in Compton, California approached him in a grocery store parking lot following the murder of one of Lamar's friends and asked if he accepted God. He goes so far as to call the woman an "angel for [he and his friends]."
Just because Lamar considers himself to be save, he maintains his humanity and recognizes that he is more susceptible to sin. This new album was a way for him to explore, reflect, and share the stories of his struggle. Joe Coscarelli, the author of the Times article, writes "[Fame] brought only more opportunities for sin and self-doubt, an internal chaos reflected not only in Mr. Lamar's intricate stories but also in vigorous jazz- and funk-inflected production that builds on the smoother West Coast sounds of his debut." Okay, so now, maybe I can see how he would be working as a vessel. He's sharing his constant struggle to do the right thing. Just because he isn't what one would consider saintly doesn't mean that he can't be working to serve God.
As the picture to left of this picture, which I conveniently found in my Facebook newsfeed when brainstorming for this post (coincidence?), reminds us, a servant of God doesn't have to be perfect. If God found a purpose for Noah, Jacob, Moses, Rahab, and David, it doesn't seem so absurd that he might find a purpose for a rap artist who liberally uses the "F" word. Perhaps Lamar is correct, and he can share the stories on his album because it's part of God's plan. Lamar is quoted in the Times article as saying, " I know that from being on tour — kids are living by my music…My word will never be as strong as God's word. All I am is just a vessel, doing his work." Lamar doesn't seem to be too prideful for his own good; in fact, he seems humble and understanding that he is a part of something bigger than himself. He seems like he wants to contribute anything that he can.
Knowing this, I went back and took a closer look at the lyrics from the song, "i." The intro verse of this song reads, "I done been through a whole lot: trial, tribulation but I know God. The devil wanna put me in a bow tie. Pray that the holy water don't go dry." The first sentence demonstrates that all of the difficulties Lamar has gone through but asserts that he has never wavered in his belief that God was with him. The second line that mentions the devil, according to Rap Genius contributors, alludes to funeral attire, as bow ties are often worn by the deceased. Because he hails from such a high crime area, it seemed likely that he would meet a fate similar to the terrible one of his friend. He looks to God though, the "holy water" to protect him and prays.
A majority of the song continues, arguing that as long as you love yourself, you can then love the seemingly dark place that is the rest of the world, as it is "illuminated by the hand of God."
As I write this, I have the song playing, and my mom is still complaining about Lamar's language and her inability to understand any words besides the "bad ones." I, on the other hand, have realized that maybe I shouldn't be so quick to judge. After all, in addition to being religious and working to change the rap industry, Lamar doesn't drink or smoke. He does say of himself, "From my perspective, I can only give you the good with the bad."
If we can overlook some of his word choice, we can definitely see the good.


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The protein is the target of a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors. The first two medications—alirocumab and evolocumab—were approved in 2015, after trials showed they can substantially lower LDL cholesterol in patients with stubbornly high levels.
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Let me start by saying that I'm very happy that Obama won over McCain, and I think it's wonderful that so many people were compelled into action on behalf of their country. It's also inspiring to see Democracy in action, an entire country throwing out a set of leaders without a drop of blood spilled. I'm looking forward to seeing what Obama will do, and more importantly, what he'll ask of us.
But as you might expect, I'm also a lot less excited about this than other people who wanted to see McCain lose. The cult of personality that has sprung up around Obama among young people worries me, and I'm not sure it bodes well. For a group of people who hold religious zealots in such contempt, when Obama supporters gather it makes Baptist revivals look rational and sober. The students at Harvard were beside themselves last night, running around screaming and chanting his name. (One undergrad dislocated her knee during the ensuing revelry.) It was a bit scary, seeing Cambridge turn into Caracas during a Chavez rally.
That's not the kind of country we are supposed to be. We don't worship our leaders in America, we tolerate them. We don't chant the name of our next president, we start making fun of him on SNL before he's even in office. We don't expect miracles of change to come through leaders, we expect progress to come from us and for our policians to get out of the way.
Obama will come to power, and inevitably not that much will really change. Of that I'm certain. It's always that way. We have a campaign, and with all the focus-grouped advertising and inspiring speeches, we forget that a president can't magically create jobs, or make oil cheaper, or reduce the cost of healthcare. The presidency is a small rudder on a huge boat. You can hold up a million signs that say Change, but when you put them in the water, they don't do much to move a ship like America. The government can shift money around, and can turn insurance premiums into taxes, but it can't change the great forces at work in the world. It can't stop the fact that Chinese workers are 100 times cheaper than American labor, it can't make the banks start lending again, and it can't make MRI's suddenly affordable. It can't magically fix underperforming schools, or rejuvenate inner cities beset by crime.
I'm not suggesting nothing will get done. Policy certainly matters, and in the short term the government can be greatly effective in shifting burdens around. But I am saying that whatever will happen, it most certainly is not worth getting this excited about it. If America is to prevail over its problems, it will require ugly solutions, hard work, brutal sacrifice, a bit of luck, and a lot of time. It won't come from jawboning about change and patting ourselves on the back for finally electing a guy who can put together a sentence.
I hope that I'm wrong, and that last night's orgy of self-congratulation was just the relief of a long eight years finally being over. I hope that there hasn't been a shift in the national cultural skepticism about politicians and the role of government. In my mind, nothing will bring about our failure quicker than the idea that our success lies in the hands of our politicians.


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Rhythm Abroad with Brittany Pierce is a travel series that is sure to transport viewers into the heart and soul of a culture. The series follows the journey of Brittany Pierce, a young woman who is fascinated with traveling and meeting new people of different cultures despite language barriers, as she explores the world while connecting with people through dance and music.In the inaugural season of Rhythm Abroad, Brittany traverses the globe, taking viewers from the South Pacific to Europe. Along her journey she reaches Tahiti, Southern Spain, the Swiss Alps and Southern Canada. In each episode, Brittany fully immerses herself into the local culture by experiencing the fun and challenges of learning to dance to the beat of each country. Whether it's learning to swing her hips with the people of Tahiti or dancing in a pow-wow with the Blackfoot First Nations people, she does it all even if she looks like a blundering amateur at times. Wherever Brittany is in the world, she finds dance and music to be the universal languages that bridge cultural divides and unite humanity.


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28 May 2013
A bomb exploded outside an Imambargah in Imamia Colony on GT Road in Peshawar on Tuesday evening shortly after maghrebain prayers, resultantly at least three persons embraced shahadat including a Sunni muslim brother and 17 others are said to be injured.
Its been learnt that up to three kilogrammes of explosives had been planted in a motorcycle and detonated using a remote control. Such improvised explosions have been witnessed at many places in Karachi as well earlier on and it comes ironically only days after a much trumpted and publicized conference on the subject was taking place in the federal capital ,with bundles of useful advices and public service messages from those who brought the menace to our homeland ,in the first place.daaman pe koi chheent na khanjar pe koi daagh ,tum qatl karo ho ,ke karaamat karo ho!A regular majlis program was taking place inside the Imambargah when the powerful blast took place and the centre has been under attack in past as well . The rigged vehicle was parked near the Imambargah Sakhi Munawar Shah. The explosion was powerful enough to destroy the windows of nearby buildings.
The impact of explosion caused some people to fall in to the nearby canal.
The injured have been shifted to the Lady Reading Hospital where at least three of the injured are described to be in a critical condition. Please recite fateha for Shohada -e-Millat -e-Jaffaria Pakistan.


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Fighting flared in a strategic town in western Ivory Coast on Wednesday, killing at least two people, with five more killed in Abidjan, as security forces cracked down on neighborhoods sympathetic to presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara.
Residents of Duekoue reported several hours of heavy and small arms fire in the town, which has seen years of tensions, but has remained under the control of incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo since a 2002-2003 war divided the country.
Rebels who seized the north of the country during the war and who now back Ouattara, internationally-recognized winner of a November poll that Gbagbo refuses to cede, denied involvement.
The push in the west and heavy fighting in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, have sparked fears that an election meant to reunify the country could instead rekindle civil war.
Security in the main commercial city has been rapidly deteriorating since gunmen claiming allegiance to Ouattara took over its northern suburb, prompting pro-Gbagbo forces and allied youth militias to set up roadblocks and kill suspected Ouattara supporters.
Those gunmen advanced across Abidjan on Monday, bringing their fight closer to the city center and presidential palace.
Witnesses said security forces cracked down on Ouattara supporters and suspected rebels in Williamsville and Port Bouet 2, areas of west Abidjan, killing at least three.
"There is shooting everywhere as the security forces patrol the neighborhood," Port Bouet 2 resident Alidou Dao said. "Lots of people are leaving."
A resident of Williamsville saw his neighbor and two other people on his street dragged out of their homes by gunmen in police uniforms, who then slit their throats. A police spokesman was not immediately available for comment.
The UN estimates about 400 people have been killed.
New York-based Human Rights Watch has said atrocities committed by forces loyal to Gbagbo have been organized on a scale that may constitute war crimes, while gunmen backing Ouattara have also been accused of executions.
In Attecoube, right next to the town center where the UN peacekeeping mission is based, armed pro-Ouattara youths attacked and burned down a local police station, and two were killed by police firing to repel them.
"The youths arrived, some armed with guns, some with stones. They attacked the police, who fired to repel them, then fled," witness Junior Seiba said. "I saw two dead protesters."
Other towns in the west have been fought over since the post-election power struggle began, but Duekoue is the most strategically important as it sits on the main road from the west to the cocoa-producing center-west regions.


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Summer is a great time to eat OUTSIDE! We do enjoy a occaisional picnic. Last week we read the book "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" by Jimmy Kennedy. I don't know, but those bears sure know how to eat at their picnics. All the sweet treats made me hungry while reading this book.
This week's art project had to be done in stages and probably wasn't one of Will's favorites. It was maybe a little bit too complicated for a 3-year-old. First I made "magic" paper by coloring every other square of folded paper with a white crayon. (Note: use a heavy paper — our paper was too light and the "magic" did not work). Next, Will painted over the whole paper with red watercolor paint. This is the part he wasn't too into so it didn't get painted quite enough. This was supposed to look like the classic red and white checkerboard tablecloth.
Next, we talked about what kinds of food he would take on a picnic. Will decided on grapes, pears, hot dogs and lollipops. I found pictures of each food item on the internet, printed and cut them out. Will used his new watercolor paints to color in each food picture. I was impressed that he is starting to learn what color each item is and make it that color. He also was working on not mixing up the colors in his new paint set. This was his favorite part of the project.
After each piece dried, he glued them to his tablecloth paper using a glue stick. Last, we used black stamp ink to make ants on the tablecloth. He used his index fingerprint to create ants (3 prints in a row).
Here is the finished product.
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Krishen Iyer is one of the most influential personalities in the marketing world, he is the owner and founder of Carlsbad based insurance marketing company. He received his education from San Diego State University, (Bachelors in Public Administration—2000-2004). Prior being founder and CEO of Managed Benefits services, he was the founder of Name My Premium LLC. He basically is from Carlsbad, California.
He grew up in California, long before completing his study Krishen Iyer had been very keen in establishing his career in the insurance department. He has touched and influenced many healthcare insurance companies on private and charitable basis. He is always figuring out new ways of meeting his client's needs as well as bringing innovation in his strategies as well as for fellow companies'.
When asked during an interview about his favorite food, he responded that he loves to eat Indian cuisine as well as prefers healthy fresh food, additionally, he plans to become a vegetarian in near future. As being a visionary CEO, Iyer looks forward seeing his company performing even better and expects to see his and his companies' effort and investment turn out well! By helping other insurance company side by side—he considers his effort to be a win-win strategy!
What he counted as his biggest accomplishment of life so far, was his energetic chase towards a unique industrialist endeavor, while he was always devoted to improving whenever the situation called for it. He counted his family (kids) in his biggest accomplishments too!
Krishen Iyer claimed to withhold sound knowledge of his companies' short term and long term potential, and to keep working for it and to achieve certain goals that he set was his motivation to keep going every day. His life and thoughts are a clear reflection of a good leader and a person as well. The way his life revolves around the company he gave birth to, speaks of the brilliance and determination itself!


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Spring is almost here. Check out these 10 Ways To Get Your Gardens Ready For Spring!
I am sure most of us are excited that spring is right around the corner. This means that longer days, warmer days and pretty flowers will be greeting us each day. Even though the winter has been pretty mild here in New Jersey, I am so ready for a nice dose of vitamin D shining down on my face. Spring also means that pretty soon, gardening season will be in full force. Yes, friends, it's time to get those gardening gloves ready.
Before you venture out into your yard this season, here are
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- Plan out your vegetable garden and flower garden/s. Think about what you want to plant and where you want to plant it.
- Clean out your bird feeders, bird houses and bird baths. Our aviary friends like a fresh start in the spring too. Don't forget to refill the bird feeders.
- Start your seeds indoors. Make sure you place your seed flats near a sunny window.
- Rake out all your flower beds and garden. Be sure to remove all debris.
- Start weeding your gardens. Apply Preen to deter weeds from growing.
- Clean and organize garden tools. Get out hoses from storage and turn on outside water. Clean out any flower pots you plan to re-use.
- Fertilize your lawn.
- Purchase your mulch, potting soil and garden soil and store until ready to use.
- Divide your perennials. Transplant the divided perennials into new areas of your garden.
- Till your vegetable garden. If you have a raised bed garden, refresh the soil. Fertilize the soil before planting too. You can use a 10-10-10- fertilizer. Apply with a hand-held spreader and work in the soil with a rake.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FEBRUARY 1 - MAY 1, 2019A project of the Community High School District 94 Educational Foundation.The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Program is to recognize West Chicago Community High School graduates whose accomplishments serve as an inspiration for others to dream and achieve.A nominee must:
- Be a graduate of Community High School District 94 at least 10 years prior to nomination;
- Be distinguished by accomplishments in academics, the arts, athletics, business, community service, the environment, human rights, justice, medicine, research, or science that inspire others to dream and achieve;
- Demonstrate a strength of character and service to humanity that goes beyond the boundary of career;
- Be available by phone, email, or in-person for interview by the Selection Committee;
- Submit a current photo;
- Attend the Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and interact with CHS students in a class forum, seminar, or assembly.
Nominations may be submitted between February 1 and May 1, 2019:
- Online at https://goo.gl/forms/FsXe7Y9mcBCyp3RF3
- Via U.S. mail or email (include Nomination Form and a (maximum of) 500 word statement describing how the nominee meets the established criteria) to:
Dr. Douglas Domeracki, Superintendent firstname.lastname@example.com High School District 94
157 W. Washington Street, West Chicago, IL 60185Nominations must fulfill the established criteria. Incomplete forms will not be considered.Questions? Contact Sherry Bowne at (630) 890-9716Previous Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award winners are:
2008 Kirk Johnson Class of 1998 Human Rights Founded non-profit The List Project to relocate Iraqi War translators and their families. 2009 Pam Kuhl Davis Class of 1967 Justice Initiated FBI investigation into Gov. Rod Blagojevich corruption scandal, CEO Edward Hospital. 2010 Michael Lach Class of 1986 Education Founding member of Teach for America and official in U.S. Dept. of Education Race to the Top initiative. 2010 Tom Marziani Class of 1943 Entrepreneurship Lifetime devotion to economic and community development of West Chicago. 2011 Butch Hansen Class of 1955 Education Lifetime personal and professional commitment to CHS students and staff. 2011 Scott Dierking Class of 1973 Athletics Brought national acclaim to CHS as a running back for Purdue University and the New York Jets. 2014 Beth Barrett Class of 1986 Visual Arts Building bridges of cultural tolerance and understanding through international film. 2015 Ray Stejskal Class of 1982 Community Service Uses his celebrity status as Ramblin' Ray Stevens on country radio US 99.5 to serve on not-for-profit boards of trustees and raise money for charities. 2016 Chris Voelz Class of 1966 Athletics Co-authored the NCAA Guidelines for Gender Equity in Intercollegiate Athletics in 1992, rose to leadership positions at the university level, and was named one of the most influential people in sports in the nation by Sports Fitness Magazine. 2018 Bruce Guevara Class of 2006 Entrepreneurship Started his own business at age 26, training children, teens, adults, and police officers in the safe restraint and escape techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 2018 Don Stockton Class of 1979 Academic Leadership With his personal commitment to see all students succeed and vital support staff advance to faculty positions, Superintendent Stockton initiated programs that catapulted Conroe Independent School District to the 13th largest in Texas and the 65th largest in the nation.


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Hello All,
I am implementing a reporting module in which the following should happen (in a nutshell): look up all forum moderators and send each one a message containing how many members in each of their corresponding forums are. this process will be started by an admin via web browser.
This is how i am planning to implement this:
Struts action receives a request to send out reports and sends a message to Queue A. MDB listening on Queue A looks up all forum moderators and for each of the moderators sends a message to Queue B. MDB listening on Queue B will do the part of actual looking up # of members for each moderator and sending an email with this count to the appropriate moderator.
My question is: is it a good design? Would it be better if the MDB that listens on Queue A does all the work in loop and there is no MDB listening on Queue B involved? Any other design issues/comments/suggestions with this approach?
Thanks a lot!
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- Design advice needed by Paul Strack on May 29 2004 11:04 EDT
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It depends on how modular you want things to be.
- Posted by: Paul Strack
- Posted on: May 29 2004 11:04 EDT
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If you foresee a situation where you want to send messages to exactly one moderator (or some other subset of all the moderators), then separating the logic into two MDBs is a good idea. Otherwise, it is may be overkill.
If you don't need it now (or soon), don't build it. You can always split up the logic later if you need to.


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The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya is an innovative way of using nature's abundance for connectivity. The bridges are man made by weaving in the aerial roots of Rubber Trees around a Betel Tree truck placed across a stream or water body. The roots keep growing out and entwining the trunk and the bridge is elongated to the desired destination taking about 10-15 years to completion. The roots thicken over time and the bridge is further strengthened with stones, sticks, leaves, bamboos and other items serving the purpose for hundreds of years. While most of these bridges are single decker there are a few which have two layers earning the name of Double Decker. Trekking to the Double Decker Root Bridge near Sohra (Cherrapunjee) was high on my agenda during a trip to Meghalaya. This is one trek where descent precedes ascent.
Trek Start Point
We drove down to Tyrna village about 12 kms away from our modest homestay in Sohra. After a quick biscuit and tea break at the Bros and 2 Sis's Shop we started our descent down the 3000 steps. Sticks are available for Rs 20/- but frankly it may not be required. There are guides who can be hired but again not required since this is a well marked trail but they can be of help to cross the hanging iron bridges. The initial stretch is through small villages and pretty gentle descent until the point where the trail forks out towards the longest single decker root bridge.
Longest Single Decker Root Bridge -Jinkieng Ri Tymmen
This bridge is a short 10 minute walk away from the fork, follow the arrows towards "Jingkieng Ri-Tymmen" . This bridge is supported by 2 rubber trees on either side unlike the others where the bridge attaches itself to the ground. As locals pointed out; this bridge is about 120 years old, sturdy and still serving the purpose for the villages on either side.
I would suggest that this bridge is visited before descending downwards. Most people are exhausted on their return and this bridge does not appear to be as spectacular compared to others.
Double Decker Root Bridge of Nongriat
The glass of lemonade had charged us up and we briskly descended towards Nongriat village. On the way, we crossed 2 hanging iron bridges. I could feel a flutter in my stomach and a little weakness in my legs at the beginning which soon dissolved into excitement as I walked ahead. The descent is steep and the steps small which at times is a hindrance.
There are 2 homestays in Nongriat and here where people choose to stay overnight to get a close feel of the forests and waterfalls. There is a food stall as well for a bowl of Maggi or a glass of lemonade. The root bridges are sturdy, hardly giving the feeling that they were woven with roots from the nearby rubber tree. The second tier was facilitated since the lower one would often get submerged in water during the monsoon months making it difficult for the local residents to cross over.
The third is in the making and will be done in due course. We sat around the natural pools below the bridge; it was a beautiful sight which left me wondering how mesmerizing it would be during the monsoon months. After spending an hour around the double decker root bridge we headed further upwards towards the Rainbow Falls.
Rainbow Falls
The path to Rainbow Falls though defined is not cemented and is a mix of alternating ascents and descents as well as crossing two long iron bridges which seem to sway gallantly overwhelmed by the number of people walking on it. I was amazed at the speed at which I was becoming a pro at crossing these bridges.
We walked along the hill side often stepping on a bed of bay leaves which seem to be growing in abundance in this part of the country. After about 1 hour of ascents and descents some steep and a few gentle ones we reached Rainbow Falls. It was a beautiful sight from the top of the hill, the turquoise blue pool of water was soothing to the eye. The waterfall thundered down into the pool wearing the natural rainbow sashay with pride.
After the initial moments of awe, we slowly trudged down over the rocks towards the turquoise pool. The nimble footed enthusiastic bunch of students who passed by us were enjoying a swim and some even climbing up the lone rock to get a up and close feel of the waterfall. I comfortably perched myself on a rock; resting my back against another immersed in nature's handiwork.
Trekking Back to the Starting Point
The return journey was arduous and exhausting; the most difficult being the last stretch. The steps inclined at nearly 80 degrees appeared to be unending and I paused every now and then admiring the beauty of nature; chit chatting with local children who were out on a school trip. A gentleman informed us that there is a defined path from Rainbow Falls to No Khali Kai which though a boulder jump in places is quite a visual treat. Estimate 50% extra time for the return journey
What kind of fitness level is required to Trek to Double Decker Root Bridge?
Anyone with a fairly active lifestyle and not having cardiac or asthmatic issues can make it to and back from Double Decker Root BridgeWhile the descent is fairly simple walking down cemented stairs; the upward climb is a bit of a challenge since the stairs appear to be never ending after an exhausting day. Would recommend; 30 minutes of brisk walk and trudging up and down 5 to 6 floors for a month prior to the Trek to prepare physically.
How long does it take to complete the Trek?
The completion time for the Trek is a function of the fitness level of the person. The time estimates below are for the journey to the bridge and falls.
- Start Point to Diversion for Longest Single Decker Root Bridge – 45 mins to 1.5 hours. This may take anywhere between 1 hr to 3 hours during return
- Single Decker Root Bridge to Double Decker Root Bridge in Nongriat – 30 mins to 1.5 hours
- Double Decker Root Bridge to Rainbow Falls – 1 hour to 1.5 hours
- Round Trip to Double Decker Root Bridge and back – 5 hours to 7 hours
- Round Trip to Rainbow Falls and Back – 8 hours to 10 hours
Tips for the Double Decker Root Bridge Trek
- Start the trek as early as possible if the intention is to trek until Rainbow Falls. Would recommend 7 am or earlier to spend more time with nature and avoid crowd
- Wear Comfortable shoes; take small sips of water through the journey
- Visit the Longest Single Decker Root Bridge on the way down.
- Try to trek to No-khali-Kai beyond Rainbow Falls so that the arduous ascent can be avoided. Hire a guide for the route if necessary
- Carry a pair of clothes to take a dip in the natural pool near Rainbow Falls.
- Contact North East Explorers for planning this trip or write to them at email@example.com or tweet @northeastexplrs . They did a great job with mine and the young entrepreneur from north east will surely make you comfortable.


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Horses and Finnish Cheese – My chat with James from Biffy Clyro
Back when they toured here in May, I was ecstatic to be given the opportunity to interview James Johnston from Biffy Clyro for 1700. The interview finally aired on Monday, as part of our two week break from live shows, but it was heavily edited, with some of the best questions cut [for time]. Those questions made it into the super exclusive extended online edition, however, which you can view on the SYN website by clicking on the above picture.
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