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City, county to receive more CDBG money
Another $40 million will be coming to the City of Minot and Ward County from the federal Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program, and this time, homeowners could be in line for reimbursement for flood repairs.
Speaking for the state's congressional delegation, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., announced the grant at a news conference in Minot Wednesday.
The city will receive $35 million directly. The State of North Dakota will receive $6.6 million, of which about $5.2 million is expected to go to Ward County.
"This is money that certainly we need," Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman said. "We have a lot of unmet needs."
"Any financial help we can get is greatly appreciated," added Jack Nybakken, county commission chairman.
The city and county expect to make use of some of the grant to acquire property in the path of a proposed flood protection project. But they also are interested in the possibility that some money could be used to assist flooded property owners.
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which administers the CDBG-DR program, has indicated that it may be possible to reimburse people who have made repairs to their flood-damaged homes, Hoeven said. There would be environmental and other issues that would have to be worked through, but it could happen, he said.
Dan Gomez, acting regional administrator for HUD in Denver, said grant recipients are able to use the money as they see fit as long as the spending meets the national objectives of the program, which include eliminating blight and benefiting low- to moderate-income residents. He said the city could set up a program to aid low- to moderate-income homeowners whose other federal assistance or insurance didn't cover their repair costs.
Gomez said it is good news that Minot and Ward County were able to get the extra grant money because of the degree of devastation they experienced in the 2011 flood.
"It is absolutely wonderful from the standpoint that we have an additional allocation to meet some of those unmet needs that were identified in the action plan from the first allocation," he said.
Before allocating any money, the city must develop an action plan as it did with its first $67.5 million CDBG-DR grant. City finance director Cindy Hemphill said a plan likely will be ready for public comment and a public meeting by early summer.
The city allocated its previous CDBG-DR money to various projects, including sewer and landfill improvements, a downtown parking structure, a housing rehabilitation and reconstruction program for low- to moderate-income homeowners, acquisition of flooded properties, infrastructure to support affordable housing and a housing study.
CDBG-DR money is more flexible than other sources of federal funding, and Hoeven noted that the new grant will be available for uses that weren't able to get funding in the past.
The city and county will be allowed to use the funding for home acquisition outside the flood plain, which formerly was not allowed. The city and county will be permitted to build levees and flood protection structures on land bought out with the funding, which also was not previously permitted.
Ward County allocated half the $9.4 million from its previous CDBG-DR money to home acquisitions last year. Half was allocated assist communities with flood recovery projects.
The new grant brings total federal assistance to Minot and Ward County through grants, loans and direct assistance to nearly $633 million. That includes $117.3 million in CDBG-DR money, $89.8 million in individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, $224 million in Small Business Administration loans and $74.2 million in public infrastructure repairs.
Hoeven and former senator Kent Conrad had introduced an amendment to Hurricane Sandy disaster legislation that provided $500 million in additional CDBG-DR funding. The senators worked to make the aid available on a competitive basis to communities that experienced severe disasters in 2011 or 2012.


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Tobacco Cessation Options Class - Nov 27
Health Services is sponsoring a TOBACCO CESSATION OPTIONS class on Tuesday, November 27 from 12-12:30 in the Mississippi Room. Dr. Nielsen, the Medical Director at SCSU Student Health Services , will give an overview of smoking cessation options .
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We want our children to attend school in a 'friendly place'
By ELISABETH DYER
Published February 16, 2007
Albert Einstein is reported to have said that the most important question facing humanity is, "Is the universe a friendly place?"
We want to believe it is so. Especially for our children.
So talking to them about sexual predators can be like telling them the bogeyman is indeed real and the universe is not friendly.
Yet talks like these occur in cases such as those involving a vendor at Coleman Middle School last month and a coach fired in November from Tampa Preparatory School.
We parents are perplexed by competing desires: to reassure and to warn.
At Coleman, a 14-year-old girl said a man grabbed her from behind in a bear hug. Jeremiah Coomer is charged with lewd or lascivious molestation of a minor.
Swim coach Kimberly Brabson III was charged with video voyeurism after being accused of filming dozens of girls ages 10 to 15 as they tried on swim wear at his request in his office at Tampa Prep.
Gordon MacLeod, head of school at Tampa Prep, said faculty members were surprised by the charges against Brabson, who, MacLeod said, was well-liked.
Three girls have since filed suit against the former coach and the school, alleging negligence in employing Brabson.
The incident at Coleman was also a surprise, said district spokesman Steve Hegarty. The accused man was making a delivery on his second day of employment and was not supposed to have access to students.
"Coleman is quite secure," Hegarty said, compared with many other district schools.
There are no plans to beef up security.
Hegarty would prefer that schools not be overly restrictive. For instance, he said, requiring fingerprint background checks for each guest to the Great American Teach-in would be too onerous.
Sounds like he's one for the friendly universe model.
Indeed, 30 or 40 years ago, school campuses were designed to be inviting.
My co-worker Jeff Solochek calls these the "Southern school model," with their outdoor hallways that students can enter from all sides, as opposed to the closed compounds common in the North.
David Friedberg, Hillsborough's school security chief, calls them "open-wing schools." He recommends that teachers at these schools teach with doors locked.
"Times have changed," says Friedberg, on the job 13 years. "We've taken maps of schools off Web sites. Isn't that horrible?"
Yes, it is.
Friedberg was an Air Force chief of police before taking this post. He's a good guy to have on our side. At any time, he can tell you the number of registered sex offenders and predators in Hillsborough County. Monday's numbers: 1,334 sexual offenders and 122 predators.
"We monitor every single day relative to predators," he said. His department has notified schools since 1997 every time a sexual predator moves within a mile, two years before it became state law. Now they're considering adding access control, which would search for criminal records as guests sign in.
Yet criminal record checks would not have stopped the problem at Coleman or Tampa Prep.
Incidentally, Friedberg's department plans for every conceivable crisis, from trespassing to shootings to terrorists attacks.
Even with his job, Friedberg opposes fencing in schools entirely.
"We don't want our schools looking like jails," he said. "It doesn't look good. It doesn't feel good."
We still want to believe the universe is friendly.
Elisabeth Dyer can be reached at 226-3321 or firstname.lastname@example.com Times researcher Angie Drobnic Holan contributed to this report.


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Free land in the land of the free
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862. On January 1, 1863, Daniel Freeman made the first claim under the Act, which gave citizens or future citizens up to 160 acres of public land provided they live on it, improve it, and pay a small registration fee. The Government granted more than 270 million acres of land while the law was in effect.
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Self-Guided School Groups
Suggested Activities for Children and Youth
- Take a self-guided tour with your group.
- Try a photo hunt. Print out a teacher guide for instructions, and maps for your students.
- Take images or video of your visit, and create a movie afterward. See an example from 2nd graders at the Sumner School in Roslindale, "Sweet Trees Alive!" [mp4]
Guidelines for Self-Guided Youth Groups
School Groups, After-School Groups, Summer Youth Groups, Camps, and Student Clubs
Note: We are happy to help educators prepare for a self-guided visit. We offer seasonal guided experiences for metro-Boston schools.
- Pre-school through 8th grade: Email Nancy Sableski, Manager of Children's Education, or call 617.384.5239.
- High School, College, and University groups: As part of its education mission, the Arboretum provides academic walking tours to high school and college groups studying relevant subjects. These tours are free of charge and led by Arboretum staff members whenever possible. To schedule an academic tour, course instructors or academic advisors should fill out a tour request form at least three weeks in advance. Use this form to describe the scope of the course or to provide other specific information to assist us in placing your group with the most appropriate staff member(s). If needed, please call 617.384.5209 or email for additional details.
- Teen Groups: We are happy to make recommendations for self-guided experiences for teen groups. Email for more information.
In general, plan to drop off children outside the gates and park along the road. This must be communicated to bus driver(s) prior to leaving the school. For safety, buses cannot drive through the landscape; unless they have permission to park, bus drivers must stay on the Arborway to drop off and pick up children. To seek permission to park inside the main Arborway Gate, please contact Nancy Sableski, Manager of Children's Education, at 617.384.5239. Requests must be made at least one week in advance by phone or email, and accommodation is not guaranteed. Motor coach driving directions [pdf]
Remind children that they are in a "tree museum." To preserve the health and beauty of the trees, children may not pick, climb, or pull on the trees. They may collect plant material if it has fallen on the ground. See above for suggested activities for children.
The Visitor Center
The Hunnewell Visitor Center cannot accommodate large groups. If you would like to bring children inside, plan to enter in small, staggered groups of 10 or less. Each group should be accompanied by a supervising adult. Please remind children to use indoor voices when inside the Visitor Center.
Restrooms are located in the Visitor Center, which is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm weekdays. Plan for children to come into the building in small groups. There are also portable toilets on Willow Path, just across from the Visitor Center, from May to October.
School groups may picnic on the grounds as a special exception to our no-picnicking policy. Please carry out all trash. We do not have any space to store lunches during visits.


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I guess what I was thinking about, was if I wanted to just make a 16" pie with only some olive oil, garlic, and parm on it, how thick should I make the crust. I figure I'd want the entire crust to be the thickness my rim normall ends up.
I will be interested in seeing if your bread sticks end up too big because of the increased thickness factor. As I understand it, the lightness of bread sticks is supposed to come from letting the bread stick dough pieces rise/proof before baking. If the rise/proof step is skipped, you may end up with bread sticks of the right final size but they may be dense.


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Accessible Entrance
All entrances to Broadway Square Mall are wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
Handicapped accessible parking is available.
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
Located with Security and at the Mall Management Office located between Papaya and Soma Intimates
Travelex ATM located in the Sears wing by the stairs. Located across from Zales. Fees may apply.
Baby Changing Station
Baby changing stations are available in the Family and Women's restrooms located down the hallway between Papaya and Soma Intimates and by Chick-Fil-A.
Bike Racks
For your convenience, bike racks are located at the Main Entrance.
Coca-Cola Vending
Enjoy a refreshing Coke product as machines are located throughout the mall. Find them at the jcpenney entrance, by Chick-Fil-A, and by Sears.
Directories (Mall Map)
Mall Directories are located at every entrance and Mall Maps are available throughout the center, including in the Mall Management Office, family restroom, and nursing lounges.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located at the Mall Management Office located between Papaya and Soma Intimates.
Mall Walking
With the conveniences of climate control and safety, Broadway Square Mall offers guests the opportunity to walk the mall "just for the health of it." A lap around the mall and all mall entrances, excluding the Food Court, equals approximately 1/2 mile. The mall is available for mall walking Monday - Saturday, 7:00am - 9:00pm, and Sunday, 9:00am - 6:00pm.
Mobile Device Charging Stations
You can charge your phone while you are shopping. Conveniently located Device Charging Stations allow visitors to charge their phones, tablets, and other communication devices while enjoying the mall. The Charging Station features comfortable seating - and is the perfect spot to rest and recharge!
Mobile Shopper Club™
Get exclusive mall offers and event info sent right to your phone! Text Mall16 to 74666 to join the Simon Mobile Shopper Club, and be entered to win a $1,000 shopping spree!
Nursing Mothers Lounge
Nursing Mother's Lounges are both found in the JCPenney wing by the Women's restroom by Chick-Fil-A and down the restroom hallway between Papaya and Soma Intimates. Broadway Square Mall is a proud partner with the Texas Mother Friendly Coalition.
Public Transportation
Bus service is provided by the City of Tyler Transit. For information and schedules, call (903) 531-1201. The bus stop is located, on Broadway Avenue at the southeast corner of the property, past Sears.
Retailer Gift Cards
Retailer Gift Cards are available for sale at the Mall Management Office located between Papaya and Soma Intimates
Simon Giftcard®
Give the gift of shopping with a Simon Giftcard, available at the Mall Management Office located between Papaya and Soma Intimates in denominations ranging from $20 to $500. There are no fees after purchase and the funds do not expire. The Simon Giftcard can be used anywhere Visa or American Express are accepted. See cardholder agreement for complete terms and conditions.
Simon Kidgits Club
The Simon Kidgits® Club is here! Sign your child up for free today either online at kidgits.simon.com or in-center at the Simon Guest Services booth or the Simon Management Office. Simon Kidgits Club members receive access to exclusive events, in-center prizes, store discounts and fun birthday emails. So join the club, and join the fun now.
Simon Mobile App
The Simon Mobile App can help you find your favorite stores, dining and entertainment options at the Simon shopping center nearest you. You'll also be able to check out the latest deals, news and events available at your favorite center right from your smartphone or tablet. And there are many more features designed to enhance your shopping experience including mall maps, gift card balance check and more. Download the free app from your favorite app store.
All Simon Malls, Mills and Premium Outlets in the U.S. have achieved the national 'StormReady' designation by the National Weather Service. This designation recognizes Simon centers' preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations.
Kiddie Kruzzers are available for stroller rental and are located at the Main Entrance.
SYF Coin Wishing Wells
The SYF Coin Wishing Wells bring in funds for Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) programs. The SYF helps provide economical, educational and career development opportunities to local youth. All of the proceeds collected from the SYF Coin Wishing Well go to the Simon Youth Foundation.
Wheelchairs (Complimentary)
Wheelchairs are located at the Mall Management Office located between Papaya and Soma Intimates and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. Call 903-426-8007 for a member of Management to meet you at your entrance with a wheelchair.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet

We offer free wireless internet to our shoppers at this Simon mall. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "Simon WiFi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks to get to the Simon Malls Wi-Fi landing page.

All shoppers that choose to use the Wi-Fi network at this mall must agree to Simon Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions of Use prior to using this free service. If there are any issues or questions, shoppers and tenants should contact the Wi-Fi network technical support hotline at (888) 726-5930 for assistance.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
7-UP back to school
16 comments:
- jane said...
What a positive message!!! Jane
- August 24, 2011 at 10:42 PM
- Kirstie said...
thanks for posting your ideas! i use them every week for my yw!
- August 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM
- Lisa Robbins said...
I am a new follower! I found your blog from pinterest! I LOVE all of your ideas and will most likely be using a lot of them for Young womens! You are truly amazing! I also love this 7-up idea! So creative!
- August 29, 2011 at 11:19 PM
- The Hepworths said...
Jamie I love you. This is so cute. I'm totally going to use it! THANKS:)
- September 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM
- Aubrey said...
I really liked this idea...glad I came across it!! I used it for my Mia Maids.
- September 6, 2011 at 9:18 AM
- The McGraws said...
Love how you changed these for camp and simplified the tag! I'm getting ready to do this right now, but I'm going to laminate them so the drinks can be in ice at camp. As each girl arrives, they get their treat. This is going to be so fun!
- July 25, 2012 at 6:35 AM
- Shae & Kristin Reber said...
How adorable, you are so talented! I would love to use these for my Activity Day girls. Can I print this just like it is? When I click on the picture it only enlarges it.
- August 14, 2012 at 12:22 PM
- Heidi said...
Thanks so much for providing the printable!! This is perfect!!
- August 24, 2012 at 3:28 PM
- M Jennifer Santos said...
Hi I'm new to your blogger. I must say, i love the great ideas you're sharing. I am a YW leader in San
Francisco area. Is there any way I can get a printable copy of the 7 UP... email@example.com. I know school has started but its not too late to had it to our girls. thanks a lot ( :
- September 3, 2013 at 1:14 PM
- Shauna said...
Is it possible for you to send a printable copy of the 7-Ups of Camp to me? shaunahh @ gmail.com. LOVE this and thank you for sharing!
- February 12, 2014 at 8:09 AM
- J-ME said...
Shauna you can right click any of my handouts and save to your computer. Then send to print!
Hope this helps
- February 16, 2014 at 8:24 PM
- Angie said...
Thank you! Giving this to my girls at our last precamp activity as a gentle reminder of how we should act at camp. Such a cute handout.
- June 30, 2014 at 6:47 PM
- Mindy said...
This is so cute!!
- July 30, 2014 at 10:14 AM
- Tami said...
Featuring this on ldsactivitydayideas.blogspot.com! So cute!
- September 2, 2014 at 10:55 AM
- Gruene Estate said...
Love this! Could you email to me printable at email@example.com so i could chane/tweak it and take the first day of school out-think this would be great to give to my young life girls right now.
- October 20, 2015 at 10:05 AM
- Bethany Christiansen said...
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am going to use this for a family reunion, it will be perfect. Very adorable idea :)
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France edges Croatia in men's handball
BEIJING (AP) France beat Croatia 23-19 on Thursday, handing the defending Olympic men's handball champion its first loss of the Beijing Games.
It was France's closest game of the Olympics; the French had won their first two games by a combined 22 goals.
The score was tied at 18, but France scored five of the final six goals to improve to 3-0. Croatia dropped to 2-1.
Denmark's Mikkel Hansen scored in the final minute to beat Russia 25-24. It was Denmark's first win of the tournament, while the Russians dropped to 1-2.
Germany defeated Egypt 25-23. The game was tied at 23 before Michael Kraus and Dominik Klein scored in the final four minutes.
Germany improved to 2-1. Egypt, 0-2-1, has lost its last two games by a combined three goals.
Poland beat Brazil 28-25, after Bartosz Jurecki scored four goals in the last nine minutes to help his team pull away from a 22-22 tie.
In other games, South Korea defeated Iceland 22-21 - both teams are now 2-1 - and Spain beat China 36-22 to improve to 2-1.
The Spaniards outscored the Chinese 20-10 in the second half and made 36 of 49 shots. China has lost each of its three matches by 14 goals.


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Capuchin Father John Celichowski, pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Milwaukee, baptizes one of 15 children during Easter Mass April 8. Twenty-three children and adults were received into the church at the Easter liturgy. Father Celichowski said the parish celebrated the sacraments of initiation on Sunday, rather than during the Easter Vigil, because of the number of youths participating in the initiation process. (CNS photo/Sam Lucero, Catholic Herald)
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Cash and Credit RegistersElectronic Cash Registers and Point-of-Sale Terminals
Some of these devices simply combined a printing electronic calculator with a cash drawer. More elaborate registers not only tracked accumulated receipts, like a traditional cash register, but handled credit card transactions and allowed clerks to scan merchandise to read off prices. These, in turn, served as input for computer systems.
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Regitel Cash Register / Point-of-Sale Terminal
- Description
- The Regitel is an early point-of-sale (POS) electronic cash register. Such terminals capture information about sales for computer processing.
- The device was made by the American Regitel Corporation and installed as a part of a networked system in department stores across the nation. The networks communicated over telephone systems at 9600 baud, which was extremely fast for the time period.
- A mark on the front reads: REGITEL. A mark on tape on the bottom of the machine reads: Theresa 3-22-71.
- For related documentation, see 2002.0091.02 through 2002.0091.06.
- American Regitel Corporation was founded in Palo Alto, California, in 1968. The firm was acquired by Motorola in 1970.
- References:
- Accession file.
- Auerbach Publishers, Snapshot of Point-of-Sale Systems, Pennsauken, N.J.: Auerbach Publishers, 1978, p. 11.
- Creative Strategies Internaional, Retail Automation to 1983, San Jose: Creative Strategies International, 1980, esp. p. 109.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1970
- maker
- American Regitel Corporation
- ID Number
- 2002.0091.01
- accession number
- 2002.0091
- catalog number
- 2002.0091.01
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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An estimated £28,000 worth of fake tickets were sold for Beyoncé's two shows in Manchester this week.
At least 280 devastated fans thought they had tickets to Queen Bey's sold-out shows on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Phones 4U Arena only to be turned away from the venue.
In a statement, British Transport Police said the 140 pairs of tickets sold for in excess of £100 each meaning the total value is at least £28,000. They're urging anyone who has been scammed to come forward.
Detective Constable Mike Dermody said: "It seems that someone has been selling fake tickets to concert goers who only realise the tickets aren't genuine when they get to the venue.
"Each transaction has taken place over the internet, using public selling websites, with the victims arranging to meet someone in Manchester to pick up the tickets.
"We have a number of leads, but need as many people as possible to get in touch."
A spokeman for the Phones 4U Arena added: "We can report a small number of fans arrived at the venue with counterfeit tickets.
"We immediately notified BTP of fraudulent activity and have passed the matter onto them.
"Whilst we fully understand the frustration felt by fans we can only urge people to purchase tickets via official sources as this is the only way to guarantee entry to the show."
If you bought a fake ticket, please contact the British Transport Police on 0800 405040.
Beyoncé's Mrs Carter Show World Tour continues at London's O2 Arena tonight.


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Asustek Computer, the world's largest maker of mainboards and a leading producer of notebooks, plans to reorganize the company in a bid to optimize its resources and also streamline its operations. Under the restructuring, Asustek will reduce its "manpower" in traditional businesses, such as motherboards and graphics cards.
Asus will divide its notebook business into two separate units: one in charge of consumer-oriented models and another in charge of enterprise and cost-effective products. The mainboard and graphics board businesses will also be divided in the same way: one unit will aim consumer market, whereas another unit will be focused on enterprise and low-cost markets.
Jerry Shen, the president of Asustek Computer, said at a news-conference that the company will "reduce the manpower" in its mainboard and graphics card businesses, reports DigiTimes web-site, but it is unclear whether the staff will be redeployed in other business units, e.g., notebooks, or simply laid off.
Unfortunately, all the details are very sketchy at this point. While it is obvious that neither enterprise nor low-cost desktops and notebooks require high-end multimedia capabilities, they still need to attain different design goals: enterprise-class hardware needs be able to work for a very long time without issues, whereas low-cost hardware should be as inexpensive as possible.
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Take things slow and don't rush yourself as your body needs adequate time to heal properly.
Allow family or friends to help you with chores and caring for the baby. Your energy will be an important commodity during this time. Keeping diapers, wipes, paper towels, bottles, pain medications, etc. within reach will go a long way in helping conserve your depleted energy. Avoid climbing stairs for at least the first week. If your room is upstairs, arrange the couch downstairs as your resting area.
Eat nutritious foods and be sure to eat plenty of high-fiber items. Your digestive system slows down post surgery and it's important not to become constipated.
Because your abdomen will be tender from your incision, your stomach muscles will be of very little use to you for the first couple of weeks following your operation. Try using several pillows to support your body when resting. Holding your baby may also be difficult. Resting your baby on a pillow on your tummy can help reduce the pressure on your incision.
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About the Author: Robert Sauers serves with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Afghanistan.
The Paiman Atlas Group celebrated the opening of its new modernized carpet processing facility yesterday in Dasht-e Barchi, Kabul. Supported by a public-private partnership facilitated by USAID's Afghanistan Small and Medium Enterprise Development (ASMED) project, Paiman can now produce up to 100 square meters of carpet per day, a 120 percent increase from its previous capacity.
With revenues of more than $150 million in 2009, carpets are Afghanistan's leading export. However, the current lack of large-scale processing facilities in Afghanistan results in more than 80 percent of Afghan carpets being shipped to Pakistan for finishing. These carpets are then exported with "Made in Pakistan" labels, resulting in a loss of opportunity for Afghans to capture the full value of their products. With the new machinery, Paiman's processing complex will enable Afghan carpet producers and traders to export their products directly under the "Made in Afghanistan" label.
Paiman is a partnership of six Afghan carpet producers and exporters whose vision is to create domestic processing and finishing services for Afghan carpets. The new carpet finishing complex will help Paiman export Afghan carpets directly through Turkey to U.S. and European Union customers and will encourage other Afghan producers and exporters to explore direct export opportunities.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Commerce Ailaqi remarked that Afghanistan's "carpet industry is the outcome of hard work, creativity and art of Afghans with endless dedication and a rich history that creates jobs for more than two million men and women. It is a great source of income for people and for the country." Paiman Chief Executive Officer Hasmatullah Haidar, and representatives from the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency, Export Promotion Agency of Afghanistan, Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Afghan Carpet Exports Guild also attended the opening celebration.
Through its ASMED project, USAID seeks to improve private sector productivity and increase employment opportunities in Afghanistan. The project encourages the development of Afghan businesses through support for capacity building, technology transfer, and investment, including public-private partnerships.
Mohammad T. in Germany writes:
I am really happy reading this news, In Hamburg city of Germany there is a big carpet market and there are many Afghan carpets which are labeled "Made in Pakistan" although many of people who are in carpet business know about that but the main source(people) does not know that fact, the credit should go to its nativeland Afghanistan....peace up
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i just feel so unfortunate that i was born in Pakistan even though im an American citizen now but family is still stuck in Pakistan thanks to US Embassy that there have interviewed them for immigrant visa and been holding my whole family's passports for last over 4 years every time try to get status update i get the response saying the case is under administrative process my mom just passed away 5 months ago don't know how to get help and from whom,i hope the Secretary of state get this and she take an immediate action to help me ,


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (480 votes).
In short: First marathon and the best race I have ever done!In full: This was my first marathon and I really enjoyed it - it was the most-well organised race I have ever done! Couldn't do anything about the weather, but the support along the way from all those guys out in the rain (especially the soaking wee TA boys!)and the organisation at the end was fantastic. I am still on a high, would highly recommend it and will definitely do it again - next time I want to see the scenery as well!Date of review: October 4, 2006
In short: v special as my first marathon. not much support along the way, but beautiful sceneryDate of review: May 16, 2006
In short: Well organised race, friendly and helpful staff.In full: This was my second marathon after the London and although it was tougher it was better as the roads were wide enough to allow me to run at my own pace. The whole course is undulating with a few steep hills. The scenery was supurb and the other runners were very friendly. Drinks stations were regular and alternated with lucozade sports drinks staations; energy bars were also available. My only complaint of the organisation was that the Monster BBQ did not offer a vegetarian option.Date of review: January 7, 2006
In short: My first marathon which was enjoyable as it could be!In full: I foolishly thought running along a Loch would be flat, this course wasn't! Very good run with a welcome massage at the endDate of review: December 14, 2005
In short: Great scenery, traffic frree mainly, well organised, great atmosphereDate of review: October 13, 2005
In short: All round excellenceDate of review: October 13, 2005
In short: An excellent experience.Date of review: October 11, 2005
In short: Brilliant first ever marathon for me - will never forget itDate of review: October 10, 2005
In short: Superb scenery. Excellent organisationIn full: This race was everything I expected it to be and more. The scenery is second to none. The organisation is faultless. The course is tough but fair.The support and atmosphere along the way is warm and genuine.Long may this race continue!Date of review: October 8, 2005
In short: Whew! The reason I signed up to do the Loch Ness Marathon this year is beacuse my pal from work said it was easier than the Edinburgh Marathon. He is no longer a pal......In full: I didn't really know what to expect in my first Marathon, I had a fair idea it involved a lot of running but never knew how much! Before the race, I had only managed to run 10 miles so it was a really big ask for me to complete it. As well as that, I had only done 3 weeks training and was just recovering from a bad cold. Yes - I'm an idiot, I should never have ran the race but I'm sure glad I did! I got plenty advice before I headed up to the highlands - bought some good gear and plenty of carb gel. If it's wasnt for the gel I reckon I'd still be runnning now. Anyway, the race itself was going far too easy - I managed to get to half way in 1 hour 58 mins and thought there was a chance I could break the 4 hour barrier...... That was, until about 17/18 miles when you suddenly have a 3 mile uphill stretch that takes you to hell and back. All the way in from there my legs were tightening up and I was counting down the miles to Inverness and the finish at Queens Park Stadium. When I got there, the crowds were starting to disappear but that didn't matter to me, I had just completed the toughest challenge of my life in 4 hours 13 minutes and it has made me want lots more!Date of review: October 6, 2005
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The women you see here all have one thing in common: They want to learn to fly. (And the state trooper in the background? He's a student pilot.) As I write this, the ladies who are attending Mary Latimer's Girls in Flight Training Academy at Wilbarger County Airport in Vernon, Texas, are hard at work, drilling through ground school, poring over sectional charts, and of course getting up in the air.
But there's a lot more going on. There are friendships forming; the students are dealing with their concerns and fears about some aspects of flight training (stalls = yuck), and some of them are scaling mental hurdles that have prevented them from achieving their goals.
Latimer came up with the idea of an all-woman's flight "camp" in 2011. For her first attempt (in which attendees aren't charged for flight training, or housing, or food–only for the avgas they used), she had about 15 women. For this year's event, which received some advance press in AOPA's ePilot Flight Training newsletter and in Flight Training magazine, she had 40 or so sign up. That meant a scramble for enough housing, not to mention airplanes and flight instructors (who also donated their time), but if you have ever met Mary Latimer, you'd know that such minor details as not enough airplanes or instructors doesn't phase her. She simply finds out a way to make everything work.
I spent some time with the GIFT attendees this past weekend, and I was struck by the fact that the women were so excited and so happy to be there. The perfect weather was another plus—I'm told Texas weather can be capricious this time of year, but blue skies and fairly light winds were forecast for the entire week. There was a lot of flying going on, and as soon as I get an update from Mary I'll pass along the success stories. In the meantime, look for an article about women and flight training featuring the GIFT experience sometime in 2013.—Jill W. Tallman
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By ELIZABETH BETTENDORF
Published May 31, 2007
While recently visiting this month from out of town, my mother took a terrible fall that landed her in the emergency room and required considerable care and medical followup.
She is still unable to use her left shoulder or walk properly and has been forced to extend her stay until she recovers.
Though the fall occurred elsewhere, the incident caused me to think about my own home, how safe it is, and what I can do to prevent visitors and house guests from injuring themselves in the future.
After a quick visual review, I realized that my seemingly safe little condo is teeming with hidden hazards, including throw rugs with no skid mats, a glass coffee table with sharp edges, no night lights, bathtub mats or grab bars in the shower.
June is Home Safety Month, an occasion for the nonprofit Home Safety Council to educate the public on many issues concerning home safety, including falls, the leading cause of unintentional home injury death.
You can download a home safety brochure at its Web site www.homesafetycouncil.org.
Falls account for an average of 5.1-million injuries and nearly 6, 000 deaths per year.
The vast majority of fall deaths occur among people age 65 or older and that death rate is higher for men, according to the Home Safety Council.
The organization encourages families to identify and correct potential falling hazards in and around the home.
Here are some home safety tips from the Home Safety Council:
-All steps and stairs should be protected with a secure banister or hand rail.
-Make sure all porches, hallways and stairwells are well-lit.
Use the maximum safe wattage in light fixtures.
(Maximum wattage is typically posted inside light fixtures.)
-Use night lights to help light hallways and bathrooms during night hours.
-Keep stairs, steps, landings and all floors clear. Reduce clutter and safely tuck phone and electrical cords away from walkways.
-Don't leave toys and games on steps and landings.
When very young children are present, use safety gates on the tops and bottoms of stairs.
-Use a nonslip mat or install adhesive safety strips or decals in bathtubs and showers.
If you use a bath mat on the floor, choose one with a no-skid bottom.
-Install grab bars in bath and shower stalls. Don't use towel racks or wall-mounted soap dishes as grab bars; they can easily come loose, causing a fall.
-Install window guards to prevent young children from falling out of upper windows. (Select guards with emergency release devices.)
-Keep the floor clean. Promptly clean up grease, water and other spills.
-If you use throw rugs, place them over a rug-liner or choose rugs with nonskid backs.
- Use a sturdy step stool with rails when climbing is necessary.
-Follow medication doses closely.
Using multiple medications incorrectly may cause dizziness, weakness and other side effects, which can lead to a dangerous fall.
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Brocton American Legion Auxiliary chicken and rib dinner Sunday
The American Legion Auxiliary of Brocton Post 434, 110 W. Main St., will hold a chicken and rib barbecue dinner on Sunday from noon until dinners are sold out.
Tickets are $9 presale and $10 at the door. Presale tickets are available from auxiliary members or at Post 434. Presale dinners must be picked up by 1:30 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit community projects.
Relay for Life 'fun'draiser at Pizza Hut Monday
The Fredonia Pizza Hut invites you to dine in, take out or have delivered their delicious food to support Terry's Troopers Relay for Life team (formerly Car-riage House) on Monday. Pizza Hut will donate 20 percent of your purchases to this team. Call team captain Terry at 673-9210 for the necessary coupon to enjoy this "fun"draiser.
April 21 Priests' Appreciation Dinner tickets said going fast
Charles St. George, chairman for the Priests' Appre-ciation Dinner to be held on April 21, states that there are only 30 tickets left. They may be obtained by calling St. George at 672-4432. As of this date, 13 priests are scheduled to attend.
Cassadaga may flush hydrants today
Hydrants in Cassadaga were not flushed on Wednessday as scheduled because of the cold weather. Street supervisor Thomas Fetter said that the hydrants may be flushed this morning if the weather is warm enough. In that case, residents can expect roily water.
Village of Gowanda announces trash pickup days
Gowanda has announced the dates for trash pickup. The first date is Monday with pickup also on July 8 and Oct. 14. No TVs, monitors or tires will be picked up. No refrigerators, air conditioners or dehumidifiers will be picked up unless a certificate of removal is applied from a licensed New York State DEC technician. Eight tires per year can be disposed of at the wastewater treatment plant on the first Saturday of each month. Residents must get a card at no cost to residents from Village Hall allowing the disposal of tires. Only 10 items will be accepted per household per pickup.
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in Dunkirk Tuesday
Congressman Tom Reed's staff will hold remote office hours Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave. in Dunkirk.
Reed's staff will be on the second floor of the Dunkirk City Hall April 9 to answer any questions and gather feedback and concerns from constituents. Whether it's a Social Security, Medicare, veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Congressman Reed's staff will be available to help.
Call 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov for details.
County Salary Review Commission meeting April 11 in Mayville
There will be a Chautauqua County Salary Review Commission meeting on April 11 in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building, Mayville, at 5:45 p.m. to review and recommend the salaries of all elected officials except those whose salaries are established directly or indirectly by state law. The public is invited to attend.
Public Access Channel 12 wants viewer input
Public Access Channel 12 would like to rebroadcast some of its archived shows that were recorded in previous years. It would like the viewers to have some input on what archived shows they would like to see.
Email Access 12 at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 366-0823 and leave a message. If you would like a copy of any of the programming, lone can be made for you for a small fee.
Access 12 is an all volunteer local television station that serves the City of Dunkirk.
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I know, I know - Carly Rae Jepsen most likely scored this bag for free. Here's the pop starlet o' the year coming out of BBC Radio 1 Studios with the Coach Legacy Ocelot Haircalf Tanner Tote in tow. That ocelot print really pops with Carly's cobalt blue coat and crazy, colorful Pierre Hardy Colorblock Suede Ankle Boots ($1350 at Saks). You can grab the Candace Carryall version of this bag from Coach's website for $1400 - but act fast, it's a limited edition!
Ms. Jepsen was in London promoting her latest album, Kiss, which is lousy with the same ear worms you've been hearing all year. Yes, despite the fact that "Call Me Maybe" has been around for eons, Carly Rae's full length only dropped in September. Another fun fact: Carly Rae Jepsen looks like a tween, but she's actually 27 years old. True story.


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i did. i thought it was pretty good. it didn't have the typical cheesy, over-the-top fight scenes. the dialog was good. and it has a lot of well known actors in it, which is rare for a movie of this type. plus, randy couture and ray mancini are in it. cool!
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Text by Dev Sukumar | Badminton Photo
The new kids on the block and the much eluded stars of the sport will get their chance to shine at the Li-Ning Singapore Open 2012 as the badminton caravan moves to the city-state from Indonesia.
With most of the household names not entering the draw of the sixth stop of the 2012 OSIM BWF World Superseries event, the opportunity has come for many to shed their "bridesmaid" and "best man" labels as the main draw begins on Wednesday.
Sho Sasaki and Lee Hyun Il are the top two seeds in the men's singles draw, the biggest attraction of which will be Indonesians Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro. After Kuncoro's recent exploits at the SCG Thailand Open, which he won, and the Djarum Indonesia Open 2012, where he reached the quarterfinals, there will be a lot of attention on Kuncoro's comeback spark.
Interestingly, he takes on China's fifth seed Du Pengyu, who beat him in the quarterfinals in Indonesia. Pengyu showed amazing tenacity in his journey to the final, and if he can get past the resurgent Kuncoro, he might be able to challenge for his first Superseries title.
The new dawn for men's singles has been steadily on the rise – and no better than a pre-Olympic Games event to ease the transition as the veterans are eyeing their retirement post-London 2012.
Japan's young gun Kenichi Tago (pictured right) is seeded as high as the third seed in this tournament, while Denmark's 18-year-old junior sensation Viktor Axelsen (pictured left) will be the lone flag bearer for Denmark in the main draw. 2008 World Junior Champion Wang Zhengming is clearly part of China's succession plan, while Korea have theirs in the mould of recently crowned Yonex-Sunrise India Open champion Shon Wan Ho.
India's P Kashyap, who upset the top-seeded Chen Long last week, will be joined by a palette of rising talents from his country in the form of Ajay Jayaram, Sourabh Verma, and Guru Sai Dutt– who have qualified on Tuesday.
Likewise in the women's singles, it won't be a cakewalk for the world No.7 Juliane Schenk who is the highest ranked player in the draw. Standing in her way to the coveted Superseries title are a bunch of fresh faces, who already have significant senior titles to their names despite their youth.
Thailand's Porntip Buranaprasetsuk was a Superseries winner in India last year, while 16-year-old Busana Ongbumrungpan lifted the Yonex-Sunrise Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold event just last month. 18-year-old Tai Tzu Ying of Taipei was a runner-up in Singapore just two years ago.
Korea's 20-year-old Sung Ji Hyun (pictured right), a semi-finalist in Indonesia last week, has already undone the Chinese aces on several occasions. And another dangerous outsider is the lanky PV Sindhu, a trainee of the P Gopichand Academy, and considered by many to be the next big thing in Indian badminton.
The 16-year-old had beaten both Tai Tzu Ying and Sung Ji Hyun at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open in April, and she can do some damage in Singapore as well.
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Longtime readers of theblog, or loyal listeners of From The Rafter�s Radio have heard myself and Kevintalk a lot about the lack of logic in today�s wrestling storytelling. Last week on Rafter�s Radio, I praisedChikara (as I normally do when the company comes up in discussion) for theirattention to detail in their stories and how all the stories told over the 11months of Season 11 were logical. In the last two months of watching (or morehonestly, reading recaps) RAW, I am impressed with how much WWE has changed theCM Punk character and tainted his title reign. <>>
What started out as a solidreign with a champion vanquishing foe after foe first turned into a championdemanding respect. At this point there was some truth to CM Punk�s complaints.Even though he had been champion for nine months, he had only headlined one payper view and was taking a backseat to John Cena even though Cena wasn�tchallenging for the title. Then forsome reason, even though CM Punk had defeated John Cena on two consecutive payper views a year earlier, Cena claimed Punk still had to beat Cena in order tohad legitimacy to Punk�s reign. <>>
After winning a triplethreat match against John Cena and the Big Show, Punk then had to once againface Cena in Cena�s hometown in order to get respect. That match ended in adraw as both men had their shoulders on the mat for a three count. With respect still not earned, even ashe was closing in being the longest reigning champion in the last 25 years. Punkwas faced with another big challenge, the undefeated monster, Ryback. <>>
Suddenly, the cocky Punk wastrying to get out of matches and running like a scalded dog whenever Rybackwould appear. In their first match at �Hell In The Cell,� Punk needed the helpof crooked referee Brad Maddox to help put the first notch in Ryback�s losscolumn. The next month at SurvivorSeries, Punk used the debuting attack of The Shield on Ryback to take advantageand pin John Cena. For over a year CM Punk wasn�t necessarily a dominantchampion, but was clearly capable of holding his own against any competitor.What happened in the last four months to make Punk lose his mojo?<>>
It�s not that I am upsetover the change in character per se. It�s more that the change in character seemsforced for the sake of the story being told instead of natural. Most successfulwrestlers evolve their characters over time. One of the biggest criticismsagainst John Cena is that his character is stale and needs to change. CM Punkcould have easily, and logically, morphed from cocky champion to paranoidchampion. Unfortunately, WWE writers jumped from step one to step four andcompletely bypassed steps two and three. Perhaps John Cena�s elbow injury andunforeseen time off, as well as the sudden ascension of Ryback to challengereliminated the plans for the subtle character change. <>>
After the double pin fall at�Night of Champions,� CM Punk could have shown the hint of vulnerability andcommented that even though he walked out as champion; John Cena pushed him tothe brink of near defeat. PaulHeyman, Punk�s mouthpiece, could then inform Punk that he was only a few shortmonths away from taking the record of longest title reign from John Cena. Thisplants the seed of desire in Punk�s mind that he must at whatever cost keep thetitle for as long as possible. <>>
With each passing day,Punk�s love for the WWE title grows and he becomes very Gollum-like thinking ofthe title as his Precious. AfterRyback is announced as his next challenger, Punk could keep up a brave faceinside the ring when cutting promos while expressing doubt to Paul Heymanbackstage. Heyman could offer his sincerest assurance Punk has nothing to worryabout. After the Brad Maddox help and the Shield interference, Punk, while notin on the plans, starts to regain his cockiness thinking he is unbeatable. <>>
Preparing for the Royal RumblePhoto courtesy: WWE
Getting through the end of2012, Punk is heading straight to the �Royal Rumble� and a date with The Rockfor the WWE Title. CM Punk, once again full of attitude and bravado, cuts promoafter promo detailing how he has no fear of the Rock and how the WWE Title willremain around his waist until he decides to hang up his boots. The week before�Royal Rumble,� while Punk is going on and on about how he�s the best championand The Rock doesn�t concern him because no Hollywood actor is as tough ortalented as the WWE Champion, The Rock shows up on the Titantron and informsPunk that Paul Heyman had nothing to do with Brad Maddox or The Shield. The Rock wanted to make sure CM Punkwas WWE champion when the �Royal Rumble� rolled around so he, The Rock, didwhat he needed to do and enlisted the services of the four men to help Punkretain the title. <>>
Okay, I�m getting off trackand didn�t mean to go into fantasy booking mode. I hope you get the point I was trying to make and that isappears WWE has/had no long term plan in place for CM Punk�s title run andtherefore has to change his character on a whim when they come up with a newdirection. That lack of foresight has been one of the biggest problems in WWEover the last few years. <>>
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Mashed Potato Cakes
Recipe courtesy of Sara Moulton Sara Moulton Cooks at Home, Broadway Books, 2002
- Sara's Secrets
When I was a kid, my mom devised this way of using leftover mashed potatoes the next day. I actually prefer these to plain old mashed potatoes[. She coats them in seasoned flour, then cooks them very slowly in lots of butter. You have to be patient with this recipe because if you try to turn the cakes too soon, you won't get the delicious buttery crust. Also, if you know you are going to recycle the leftovers into cakes, don't add any additional milk or butter to the mashed potatoes or your cakes will be too loose to form.]
- 2 cups chilled mashed potatoes (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Divide the mashed potatoes into 8 equal portions. Use your hands to form 1/2-inch thick patties.
Heat the oil with the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Mix the flour with the salt and pepper in a pie plate. Coat the potato patties in the flour mixture. Add the potato cakes to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until they have formed a golden crust, 15 to 20 minutes. (Peek underneath using a spatula before turning.) Turn and cook the other side until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve hot.
Note: Make mashed potatoes from the "innards" of the Garlic Roasted Potato Skins by mashing them with 1/2 cup hot milk and 4 tablespoons of softened, unsalted butter. Don't forget to season them with salt and pepper! Chill the mashed potatoes overnight for the best results.
Recipe courtesy of Sara Moulton Sara Moulton Cooks at Home, Broadway Books, 2002
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Race for Control: 5K & Fitness Festival
"The University of Houston's APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes Initiative has partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to host their first annual Race For Control: 5K & Fitness Festival.
The event will be located at Lynn Eusan Park at the University of Houston on August 30, 2014 starting at 9:00 AM. The event is free of charge to all participants who wish to partake in the 5K race, Family Fun Mile or wh o wish to just attend the Fitness Festival. All proceeds are to benefit the ADA and our goal is to raise $2000 and have 300 people participate in the event. This event is a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association. We will be accepting donations the day of the event as well as online on our race registration website. The Fitness Festival will include raffle prizes to raise money for the ADA, a host of vendors offering services that promote diabetes awareness and self-care (such as LA Fitness, In Fit Foods Vitamin Shoppe and more!), and free health screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetic foot exams, periodontal disease counseling, BMI, and blood glucose screenings. Booths will also be set up that will counsel on diabetes management, answer diabetes medication questions and self-care/prevention techniques. Are you interested in coming out to support your College of Pharmacy? Register for free online today! Create a team on the website and get all your friends to run/walk the race with you! Enjoy the Fitness Festival and it's free giveaways after you are done! If you don't want to participate in the 5K or the Family Fun Mile, then come out and enjoy the Fitness Festival! If you cannot attend, but wish to make a donation to the ADA then you can use our website to do that as well! We thank you for your support in helping us to make this event a success!!
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Calls: Discipline of Linguistics/Malaysia
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LINGUIST is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new feature: Easy Abstracts! Easy Abs is a free abstract submission and review facility designed to help conference organizers and reviewers accept and process abstracts online. Just go to: http://www.linguistlist.org/confcustom, and begin your conference customization process today! With Easy Abstracts, submission and review will be as easy as 1-2-3!
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The Creator's Project: Is being a professional video game player similar to being another type of athlete? Do you intensive training periods, for example?
Sky: I have lots of training sessions every day. I train from ten in the morning into the night and practice with my opponents from different provinces whenever I get the chance. Sometimes, I go to play basketball or work out to mix it up a bit.
How did your parents react when you said you wanted to make your living playing video games?
At first of my parents opposed it, but when I began to become better and better—eventually landing a spot on the national team—they started to realize what I did was legitimate. I think most parents are respectful of their children's choices, as long as they are successful (laughs). As for my girlfriend, she works for a gaming company, and we met each other at a conference. She totally gets what I'm doing. I feel lucky to be so supported by my loved ones.
Being a professional gamer has brought you fame and fortune, but what else do you take away from your job? Do you learn valuable life lessons?
I think playing games can give you life experience--it's just like working anyplace else. When I'm training, I learn how to solve problems. Besides, I get to go to lots of countries and make friends with different people while playing video games, so I've learned a lot about the world just by being out and about in it for my career.
How will gaming develop in the next 20 years?
I think games will become more realistic. In the future, gaming and sports will be combined. For example, there will be devices that make people feel they are actually playing a sport via simulation, like the Wii but much more advanced.
How about in the next 50 years?
I think everything will be connected to computers. Computer games will become more popular, and more people will play them. Eventually, playing computer games will be classified as a professional sport and professional gamers will be as popular as basketball players.
Most pro gamers seem really young, even compared to professional athletes. At what age do gamers think about retiring?
I think most players start to play computer games professionally when they're 17 or 18 years old, and I would say they probably play best at that time. The reason they play so well is because during that time they don't need to worry about anything but playing. All they need to do is focus on what they have in front of them. When people get older, they need to think about different aspects of life, such as relationships and their families, so most athletes retire at 27 or 28 years old. However, there is no absolute connection between your age and the time you retire. We can be gamers as long as we want. I want to be the first person who is still playing games professionally at 30 years old.


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This past November actor Paul Walker and star of the popular "Fast & Furious" franchise passed away in a tragic car accident. His death came as a shock to his friends, family, and costars alike.
Walker's death also put producers Vin Diesel and Neil H. Moritz in a bind of figuring out how to have Walker's star character, Brian O'Conner, exit the franchise in the upcoming Fast and the Furious 7. Production was well underway for the film's seventh installments, posing the question, how can this be done? CGI technology allows digital animation artists to bring Walker back to life.
The New York Daily News reports that, "They have hired four actors with bodies very similar to Paul's physique and they will be used for movement and as a base," one source close to production tells us. "Paul's face and voice will be used on top using CGI".
This CGI call has sparked controversy amongst fans and critics, half arguing that this could be creepy and distasteful, while the other half agree it's the only way possible to witness Walker's final performance.
In the past, films in similar situations rarely achieve box office success with attempts to reshoot, recast or simply omit characters that have untimely passed midway through production. However, with the highly successful Fast & Furious franchise (the latest installment Fast & Furious 6 bringing in a whopping $789 million) the pressure is on to successfully transition Walker's character out in a strategic and respectful manner.
Do you think using CGI is distasteful or creepy for bringing the deceased back to life? Or do you think it's a just technological solution to reprise his final role? Are you planning on seeing Fast & Furious 7? Tell us in the comments below!
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While I find my confidence in Rails growing daily, I am pretty moronic when it comes to AJAX stuff. Its one of those things I keep putting off.
As you can tell by the thread title, I am trying to do something basic. I keep finding a lot of outdated tutorials, so hopefully you RJS wizards can enlighten me:
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For adults and children alike, preparing for the winter can be as simple as unpacking the winter coat, long underwear and sweaters and simply bundling up when heading outside.
For the four-legged members of the family, however, more than a few wardrobe changes are necessary to make it through the harsh weather that lies ahead.
Because animals often love to go outdoors (especially dogs in the snow), it can be hard to tell whether or not winter weather is negatively affecting the family pet.
That makes it all the more important that pet owners pay particular attention and take certain precautions before pets take to the great outdoors this season.
- Limit outdoors time. While it can seem as though your pet is growing restless and reckless indoors during the colder months, time spent outside should be limited. When the temperature is below freezing, frostbite and hypothermia can occur within minutes in some dogs. Typically, dogs with low body fat and a thin coat are most susceptible to these conditions.
Symptoms of frostbite include swollen skin, a pinkish discoloration of the skin and blistering of the skin within a few days after the frostbite settled in. In general, frostbite will occur on the tips of the ears, tail and feet.
Symptoms of hypothermia are less physical, and tend to be reflected in the animal's attitude and behavior. Mental dullness, unresponsiveness, depression, and even loss of consciousness can be the result of hypothermia.
- Keep pets away from the garage and driveway. During the winter months, vehicles need antifreeze to combat the cold weather. Should that antifreeze leak onto a driveway or garage floor, this is potentially lethal to pets, who are attracted to the taste of antifreeze. Even if only a small amount of antifreeze is ingested by a pet, that's all it takes to destroy that animal's kidneys. Initially, exposure to antifreeze will show itself through disorientation and general stupor. The next step could be coma or death. With such serious consequences, be sure that pets aren't exposed to antifreeze by cleaning up spills, placing antifreeze containers in places pets cannot reach and keeping animals away from the driveway or garage throughout winter.
- Clean a pet's paws once you head back inside.
Many people use chemical-based solutions to remove ice and snow from their sidewalks, and lots of municipalities use such solutions on the streets as well.
Unfortunately, these chemicals can be harmful to pets. Once a pet walks on a surface with those solutions, the chemicals tend to stick to a pet's paws.
Many pet owners notice that during the winter months pets begin to lick their paws the moment they return indoors. That's because the chemical-based solutions tend to have a sweet taste to pets, but the chemicals, if ingested, can be harmful. If you don't have covers to place on your pets' feet, be sure to rinse off any chemicals the moment you and your pet arrive home from a walk. The salt and chemicals can also burn or irritate paws.
- Be especially careful with puppies. Puppies are popular gifts around the holiday season when the weather is typically very cold.
While it's important for puppies to get outdoors and get their exercise, puppies cannot regulate their own body temperature, and therefore are even more susceptible to cold weather than older dogs. In general, keep puppies out of the cold weather as much as possible.
- Keep water as available as it is during the summer months. Many pet owners make the mistake of assuming a pet doesn't need as much water in the winter months as it does in the summer when the temperature is warmer. However, pets can become dehydrated in the winter as well.
Because dehydration accelerates both frostbite and hypothermia, keep a bowl or two of fresh water available for pets throughout the day.
Don't assume that because your dog is eating snow during a walk that that is sufficient water. Rather, snow requires ample body heat to digest, and actually accelerates dehydration when ingested.
- Feed a pet a healthy diet. Calories are a good friend to pets during the colder season because pets generate body heat by burning fat.
Many generic dog foods, for example, aren't healthy for pets in the winter season because they simply don't provide enough calories for a pet to generate a significant amount of body heat.
Premium dog foods, while slightly more expensive, are far better at helping your dog generate the type of body heat he will need to stay warm when heading out in winter weather.


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For a variety of reasons, the average federal worker will probably spend more time calculating how much weight he or she will gain this week than in picking the health plan that will cover his or her family for 2012.
The health plan choice isn't a problem for more than half of all working Americans who either don't have an employer-backed plan or whose choices are limited to a couple of take-it-or-leave it options.
For some feds, the annual health insurance open season — it runs until Dec. 12 — is no big deal. They do nothing and stay in the health plan they were in this year, last year and every year since they joined the government. For others, people with major health problems, those taking lots of prescription drugs, people with kids with special needs or natural worriers, open season is a nightmare. They want to save money, want to be sure their doctor accepts their plan and want the peace of mind that comes with a health plan that will pick up most of the tab is they have catastrophic medical bills in 2012.
The good news is that all of the health plans participating in the FEHBP (federal employee health benefits program) are good. They provide similar coverage, are open to everyone (with a few exceptions) and can't turn you down for any reason. The government will pay about 70 percent of the premium — more if you work for the U.S. Postal Service — and you can switch plans anytime if your marital status changes (married, divorced or widowed) or if you are in an HMO and move out of its coverage area. If you've been in the FEHBP (any plan) for five years prior to retirement you can keep coverage for life. At the same premium rate and with the same benefits as young, healthy workers. Your spouse can also be covered in retirement if you provide him or her with a survivor annuity benefit. If you die in service they can also be covered provided you have family coverage at the time of your death.
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For the majority of feds and retirees — people who never change — the open season is over before it starts.
For an increasing number of feds and retirees, the various options available to workers and retirees make shopping a must. Experts on the FEHBP say there are deals where healthy feds can actually make money (in the form of a health savings account) from selected health plans.
Walton Francis, who writes Checkbook's Guide to Federal Health Plans says all of the health plans are good. He cautions that in a few the premiums are too high for what you are likely to get back. And he says you must check the catastrophic coverage (the amount you will have to pay out of pocket before the health plan takes over) limit.
Because this is short (three-day) week for many feds, we're going to begin saturation coverage of the open season starting next Monday. We'll have a series of columns listing best buys for singles, couples, large families, retirees with and without Medicare and for people with special needs. Meantime, Walt Francis will be our guest this coming Wednesday on our Your Turn radio show.
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Why don't leftovers taste as good as the initial meal? Gizmodo explains the science behind the taste: Food is in a constant state of change. For example, when meat is cooked, proteins are relaxed and iron released. "When lipids interact with the released iron … the taste turns cardboard-y."
Tips for choosing the right health plan during Open Season It's time for federal workers to do their homework. They have until Dec. 12 to educate themselves about their health care options and then decide if it's time to make a change.
OPM offers feds job help in case of workforce cuts With federal workforces potentially on the budget chopping block, the Office of Personnel Management is extending a helping hand to feds who may find themselves jobless in the near future.
Senate bill would extend federal benefits to domestic partners Leaders of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee introduced a bill today that extends the same benefits to same-sex partners that spouses of federal employees now receive.
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Cutting teachers, closing schools not enough to close budget hole
READING, Pa. - Nearly 200 teacher positions are in danger of being eliminated in Reading. It's the latest budget cut plan the school district will consider to fill a massive hole in next year's budget.
The district has crunched the numbers and has looked for every possible way to close the more than $40 million deficit for the 2012-13 school year. The school board discussed the latest proposed plan Wednesday night.
"We don't want anyone to lose their jobs, not one, but given the crisis we're in we have to make drastic cuts," said Robert Heebner, vice president of the school board.
It's a crisis that may have 170 teachers out of the classroom and out of a job. The cuts could save the district $11 million, board members said.
"That means that our students are going to have 170 less opportunities to try and find success," said Bryan Sanguinito, the president of the Reading Education Association.
With Reading being the poorest city in the nation, Sanguinito said education is crucial, and the proposed move will cripple the students chances to succeed.
"Our students deserve better than all the things that are happening right now, and we're trying to work on that with the district," said Sanguinito.
Cutting the teaching positions is part of a package plan that includes furloughs, closing the district's 6th grade magnet schools, closing Thomas Ford Elementary and eliminating pre-kindergarten. The package could bring the overall deficit down to about $17.4 million, but that still means more cuts are expected.
"The cuts that are going to have to come now are going to have to be very creative, and it's going to hurt," said Heebner.
The school board has scheduled a vote for next Wednesday to submit the cuts to the Department of Education in Harrisburg. A permanent budget must be passed by June 30.
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I'm going to be up in the Youngstown area next week for the Holidays, and am looking for a good place to watch the all games on Saturday. I was hoping some of the locals on the boards could point me in the right direction.
I'm staying down near Columbiana, but really any where around town is good.