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Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez come from two different world. Troy the Basketball God and Gabriella the Smart, Stunning Geek. When they meet at New Years Eve they instantly click. When they meet each other again at East High School, they accidentally audition for their High School's Musical. The social cliques they belong to don't approve of this new friendship and try to separate them. At the same time, Drama Queen Sharpay Evans and her brother Ryan the co-captains of the Drama department try in every way to prevent Troy and Gabriella from winning over them in the callbacks... Can Troy and Gabriella lead their friends to a more open-mind thinking and acceptance of one another? Or will their friends win?


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Leicester took five points against Treviso on Sunday as they won 33-25 at Welford Road to remain just three points adrift of Toulouse.
Leicester picked up maximum points against Treviso on Sunday as they won 33-25 at Welford Road to remain just three points off leaders Toulouse.
Richard Cockerill's men headed into the match on the back of some indifferent form, though they'd drawn great confidence from their win over Bath.
Treviso had been buoyed by their victory against Dragons, and the visitors played their part in what was an entertaining contest in the East Midlands.
The first points of the game weren't scored until the sixteenth minute, when Tigers were awarded a penalty try after driving the scrum over the line.
George Ford's conversion made it 7-0 and less than ten minutes later the Tigers were over for their second, after Geoff Parling's opportunistic ball steal created the opportunity for Manu Tuilagi.
This time the conversion was missed, but Ford was on target to convert Leicester's third try on the half-hour, scored by Julian Salvi from the ruck.
Dean Budd pulled a try back for Treviso less than five minutes later, which Alberto Di Bernardo converted, but Salvi's second in ten minutes, again converted by Ford, just shy of half-time gave the Tigers a healthy cushion.
Treviso struck first following the restart through Lorenzo Cittadini's try, converted by Di Bernardo, but that was as close as the Italians got to scoring an upset.
Matt Smith's try on 55 minutes, converted by Ford, and scored after Treviso's Simone Favaro had been dispatched to the sin-bin, put nineteen points between the two teams, and, though Treviso narrowed the arrears with an unconverted try from Christian Loamanu and a further penalty from Di Bernardo, the Tigers emerged as worthy winners.
The scorers:
For Leicester:
Tries: Penalty, Tuilagi, Salvi 2
Con: Ford 4
For Treviso:
Tries: Budd, Cittadini, Loamanu
Con: Di Bernardo 2
Pen: Di Bernardo 2
Leicester: 15 Mathew Tait, 14 Scott Hamilton, 13 Manusamoa Tuilagi, 12 Dan Bowden, 11 Vereniki Goneva, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Thomas Waldrom, 7 Julian Salvi, 6 Ed Slater, 5 Geoff Parling (c), 4 Graham Kitchener, 3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Tom Youngs, 1 Marcos Ayerza.
Replacements: 16 Rob Hawkins, 17 Logovi'i Mulipola, 18 Dan Cole, 19 Jordan Crane, 20 Richard Thorpe, 21 Micky Young, 22 Geordan Murphy, 23 Matt Smith.
Treviso: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Christian Loamanu, 13 Tommaso Benvenuti, 12 Luca Morisi, 11 Ludovico Nitoglia, 10 James Ambrosini, 9 Edoardo Gori, 8 Manoa Vosawai, 7 Dean Budd, 6 Simone Favaro, 5 Valerio Bernabò, 4 Antonio Pavanello (c), 3 Ignacio Fernandez Rouyet 2 Franco Sbaraglini, 1 Alberto De Marchi.
Replacements: 16 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 17 Michele Rizzo, 18 Lorenzo Cittadini, 19 Cornelius Van Zyl, 20 Francesco Minto, 21 Paul Derbyshire, 22 Fabio Semenzato, 23 Alberto Di Bernardo.
Referee: Pascal Gauzere (France)
Assistant referees: Laurent Cardona (France), Stephan Pomarède (France)
Television match official: Gilles Cogne (France)
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Connacht coach Eric Elwood has made seven changes to his line-up for their return to PRO12 action against the Ospreys on Saturday.
Connacht coach Eric Elwood has made seven changes to his line-up for their return to RaboDirect PRO12 action against the Ospreys on Saturday.
Two of those changes are positional with George Naoupu moving from his regular number eight position to lock in place of an injured Mike McCarthy and Robbie Henshaw replacing the injured Eoin Griffin in the outside centre spot.
Mata Fifita replaces Dave McSharry and joins Henshaw in the new centre partnership.
19-year-old Darragh Leader earns his first competitive start for the province at full-back. Leader, who has only recently been signed to the Connacht Academy, impressed as he came off the bench last week with the Connacht Eagles. The young Leader has represented Ireland at U19 level and is currently with the Ireland U20 squad.
Up front, loosehead prop Brett Wilkinson replaces Denis Buckley. Wilkinson is joined in the front-row by tighthead Nathan White, who captains the side, and Jason Harris-Wright who earns his first competitive start of the season. The 24-year-old hooker has made a notable impression from the bench in both RaboDirect PRO12 clashes with Ulster and his former side Leinster. With Naoupu moving forward, Eoin McKeon now wears the eight jersey.
On the bench, former Stormers player Danie Poolman is set to make his first appearance for the province. Rodney Ah You and Dave Gannon also return to the bench as forwards.
"Over the years, we've had huge physical encounters with the Welsh side and we'll be expecting the same this weekend. It's another big challenge but we take great encouragement from our performances of the last few weeks," said Elwood.
"Last Saturday, we went toe-to-toe with the English champions and competed with them for the 80 minutes. We played some great rugby and we'll be looking to do the same this weekend against the Ospreys.
"We know it's going to be a hugely physical battle but we're very much looking forward to the test. The goal for us is to keep improving and continue on our upward curve."
Meanwhile the Ospreys have made two changes to their starting side as blindside flanker Joe Bearman and tighthead prop Aaron Jarvis come in for Ryan Jones and Adam Jones.
The backline remains unchanged as the Welsh region look to bounce back from their disappointing Heineken Cup finish against Leicester at Welford Road last weekend.
"Connacht are a very dangerous team, Eric Elwood has taken what was already a tough, physical group and looked to expand their game," said forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys.
"We know that we are going to have be well prepared, diligent and focused if we are going to get what we want out of this fixture, and it'll need to be a real team effort on and off the field."
Form: Ospreys, the defending RaboDirect PRO12 champions, have won their last three matches in the competition. The Welshmen have won four of their last five contests against Irish provinces. Connacht's only win in their last four PRO12 fixtures was 34-6 at home to Leinster on 28 September. Connacht have won just one of their last eight matches with Welsh regions: 27-19 at Newport Gwent Dragons on 30 March. Ospreys have won the last eight encounters between the two teams, whilst Connacht's most recent victory on Ospreys soil came on 21 November 2004 at the Gnoll in Neath.
The teams:
Ospreys: 15 Richard Fussell, 14 Hanno Dirksen, 13 Andrew Bishop, 12 Ashley Beck, 11 Eli Walker, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Kahn Fotuali'i, 8 Jonathan Thomas, 7 Justin Tipuric, 6 Joe Bearman, 5 Ian Evans, 4 Alun Wyn Jones (capt), 3 Aaron Jarvis, 2 Richard Hibbard, 1 Ryan Bevington.
Replacements: 16 Matthew Dwyer, 17 Duncan Jones, 18 Joe Rees, 19 James King, 20 George Stowers, 21 Rhys Webb, 22 Matthew Morgan, 23 Tom Isaacs.
Connacht: 15 Darragh Leader, 14 Tiernan O'Halloran, 13 Robbie Henshaw, 12 Mata Fifita, 11 Fetu'u Vainikolo, 10 Dan Parks, 9 Kieran Marmion, 8 Eoin McKeon, 7 Willie Faloon, 6 John Muldoon, 5 George Naoupu, 4 Michael Swift, 3 Nathan White (capt), 2 Jason Harris-Wright, 1 Brett Wilkinson.
Replacements: 16 Adrian Flavin, 17 Ronan Loughney, 18 Rodney Ah You, 19 Dave Gannon, 20 Johnny O'Connor, 21 Dave Moore, 22 Miah Nikora, 23 Danie Poolman.
Date: Saturday, October 27
Kick-off: 14:30 BST
Venue: Liberty Stadium
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Neil Hennessy (Wales), Simon Rees (Wales)
Television match official: Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)


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April 25, 2014
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February 19, 2014
Nicole Maverick Riding Boot
"Order this and another pair on line. The other pair was terribly ill fitting and while they were a little bit cuter; I LOVE this booth. I prefer the square toe is has; it's all leather and after the first day of wear; they're pretty much broken in. They were slightly uncomfortable the first day but they've held up. The scratch easily though; only drawback."
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January 29, 2014
Nicole Maverick Riding Boot
"These boots are beautiful!!!! I have been looking a while for some real leather boots that are versatile, and these are perfect. They do take a day or two to break in, but otherwise they are pretty comfy... I am 5'6" about 130lbs and have teeny tiny calves. These boots are about an inch too loose on my calves, but much better fit than most boots! I fully recommend these boots for someone with toothpick calves... Also, I can wear a 9-9.5 in boots and these fit a little loose, but with a thick wool sock, they fit perfect. I have noticed that these run a little narrow (and I have pretty narrow feet)... These boots look very cute with skinny jeans, under boot cut jeans and my favorite-with tights and a cute dress... I gave 4 stars instead of 5 due to the fact that they are slightly narrow and scuff easily, and my original pair had a slight defect, but ordered another pair and love them... Hope this review helps!"
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Sunlight floods in through the bay window of this colorfully decorated double bedroom, which includes a seating area and a storage space. Guests are permitted to use a fitted kitchen with modern appliances.
The famed Columbia Road Flower Market is a 25-minute bus journey away. St. Paul's Cathedral is 20 minutes' away via London Tube, whilst the Tate Modern Gallery can be reached in 25 minutes' also using London Tube.
The nearby Petticoat Lane Market is mainly known for selling clothes. Possibly London's biggest street jumble sale, it is the original and best market for bargain hunting.
Enjoy your stay in this spectacular city! We hope to see you soon!
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Close to centre and to the nearest tube station (Stepney Green)
The bedroom had not been cleaned when we arrived around 3:30pm (Check in is supposed to be after 3pm) but was done during the afternoon.
The room is spacious and provides plenty of storage. The proximity of a big axis brings a lot of shops nearby but also a bit of noise at night (Reasonable level on a week day but quite noisy on Friday night.)
The apartment was nice but we had a few problems, the bathtub had a huge leak of water and so did the kitchen, we didnt see kazzos but everything was as the advertisement specificated, we would recomend it if you are looking for a cheap trip to london.
Where do I even start with this one. As a loyal and repeat customer to Kaz's places I am very dissapointed to be leaving this embarrassing review.
So we booked a room for Christmas Day at around 7pm. There was no response until 9:30pm so we decided to call the number he leaves in his confirmation emails to see what was happening.
The lady who answered (was not Kaz himself) told me she does not know if any bookings are being taken and that she would call me back. Which she did not do. So I had to call myself, again. She then proceeded to tell me the places where not available even though on the website here it said they were. Fair enough, thats bad but not as bad as it got.
Two days later I was going to purchase something with the card and it said I had insufficeint funds. This ws confusing as I KNOW I had enough money.
I checked my statement and Kaz confirmed the booking the day we were supposed to check out IF we did stay, which we did NOT. The money was taken, confirmed even though they said they wouldn't and are not anwering my calls now! Such a scam.
Please if you are reading this Kaz, contact me now I will take further action.
This place unfortunately did not meet my exspectations at all. It was very noisy because the windows facing the main street couldn't be properly closed. Also, it smelled very bad in the room (cigarette smoke). Alltogether it wasn't clean and I wouldn't recommend staying here.
when i saw the reviews online i was scared... yes its a bit dated but it was clean.. we had a working kitchen. there was a big bath (there was a leakage under the bath but when we send a email we had a fast response) we we're happy with the tesco on the other side of the street. One little tip.. it was a bit cold with only a thin blancet maybe there can be a option for a thicker one? but our experience was good (our first wimdu experience)
The room was very clean and nice, as the kitchen and the bathroom, and the house is close to two underground stations. Unfortunately the bathroom of our floor was out of order, so we had to share the second floor one with the other 8 person in the house. This was very uncomfortable and unpleasant. The room was on the main street and it was noisy also during the night (the house is near a hospital)
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Old State Capitol-Illinois Tourist Information Center
Located in the Old State Capitol where Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech. Here you'll find tourism information for the whole state. Many free events and performances throughout the year.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Get an intimate look at Lincoln during a tour of the Lincoln Home, the only house he ever owned. The Lincoln family lived here from 1844 until they left for Washington. The Lincoln Home is located in a historic four-block neighborhood that looks much as it did in the mid-1800s, complete with wooden sidewalks. A visitor center and restored neighboring homes display exhibits that tell the story of Lincoln's time spent with his wife, children and friends in Springfield.
Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site
The Tomb is the final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. It was constructed between 1869-1874 in Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery. Be sure to rub the nose of the bronze Lincoln bust at the entrance, which is said to bring good luck. Dogs are allowed on the site; they are not allowed inside the monument. Dogs must be under their owner's control, leashed, and cleaned up after at all times.
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
This is the only remaining structure where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices. Lincoln and his final law partner, William Herndon, operated from the top floor of the building from 1843 to 1852. Filled with clutter and makeshift furniture, the offices draw a vivid picture of what a normal day was like for Lincoln and Herndon. Today the building includes a visitor center, federal courtrooms and attorney offices. ***Closed for historic renovation. Plans are to reopen in late 2015 with a restored dry good store, Lincoln's law office and federal court exhibits.***
Old State Capitol State Historic Site
The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. It is here that Lincoln practiced law, served as a legislator and gave his famed House Divided speech on slavery in 1858. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839-1876. The current State Capitol Building is the center of state government, where visitors can watch Illinois politics in action when the legislature is in session. Open 7 days a week.
Stroll downtown Springfield and check out shops that carry everything from Lincoln souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry and fresh-made fudge. Downtown is also host to many events and festivals throughout the year.
View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.
Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition
Abraham Lincoln spent 30 years in Central Illinois, where he raised his family and pursued his passion for the law and politics. Today, the 42 counties of the state's Central region have been designated as the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, which is managed by the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition. The group is responsible for preserving the history and heritage of Lincoln's Illinois, and offers information on historic sites and suggested tours.
Every day for 12 weeks this summer, you'll be able to take a step back in time as you participate in a whole array of living history performances and programs that will both delight and educate about the Springfield Abraham Lincoln knew and loved for most of his life. From Civil War encampments to White House kitchen chats with Mr. Lincoln himself, there's something for everyone. Some events may have a fee.
"Lincoln: History to Hollywood," an exhibition of sets, costumes and props from the Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning film "Lincoln," has opened at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum complex, located in downtown Springfield, Illinois. Items of note in the exhibit include Lincoln's office set, a vignette of Mary Lincoln's bedroom, Lincoln's gloves, Tad Lincoln's tin soldiers, and the rocking chair where President Lincoln sat with Tad. Most of the furniture pieces in the exhibit are antiques from the Civil War era, not reproductions. The exhibits are on long-term loan from Spielberg and DreamWorks Studio. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum features more than 40,000 square feet of galleries, theatres and historic displays that takes visitors on a journey from Lincoln's humble beginnings through his Presidency. The "Lincoln: History to Hollywood" exhibit will be located in Union Station, across the street from the presidential museum.
Within this breathtaking monument lie the remains of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons – located in the country's second most visited cemetery behind only Arlington National Cemetery.
Abraham Lincoln, then 47, came to Sterling to speak at a rally for presidential candidate, John C. Fremont. On July 18, 1856, a twist of fate brought Mr. Lincoln to the home of Sheriff William Manahan to spend the night. He slept on a sofa with two chairs placed at its end to accommodate his long legs. In the morning he graciously thanked his host and left Sterling and the rest is history! The home has been restored and its interior, furnishings, and facade reflect the time when Lincoln visited in the late 1850s.
The Last Stop Abraham Lincoln Statue
The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. "The Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8th Judicial Circuit.
Christian County Historical Society Museum
See an 1820s log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also view military weapons from five wars, a collection of 1800s antiques and much more.
Vandalia, Illinois is where Abraham Lincoln began his historical political career and his life and achievements are commemorated on the marker.
Located behind the Statehouse in a century-old church, this museum is full of Lincoln-era memorabilia, including his letter cabinet and an axe carved with his initials.
Listed on the National Register, it has six restored rooms with china, furniture, engravings, and books that belonged to the settlers when Lincoln attended the legislature.
Located across from the Statehouse in Vandalia, the park features a life-size, bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln. This is a favorite spot for photos with the 16th president.
The Presidential Hall of Fame Museum
Former Congressman Ken Gray's collection of over 12,000 items includes campaign memorabilia, photos and documents from former presidents and dignitaries, 1,000 original dolls, videos, four cars driven by the congressman and much more.
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Euro area annual inflation down to -0.6%
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be -0.6% in January 2015, down from -0.2% in December 20143, according to a flash estimate4 from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This negative rate for euro area annual inflation in January is driven by the fall in energy prices (-8.9%, compared with -6.3% in December). Prices are also expected to fall for food, alcohol & tobacco (-0.1%, compared with 0.0% in December) and non-energy industrial goods (-0.1%, compared with 0.0% in December). Only prices for services are expected to increase (1.0%, compared with 1.2% in December). See full report of EUROSTAT: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/6581740/2-30012015-BP-EN.pdf/d776fbcc-89b2-4bae-beb0-ad30fa709244lesen Sie weiter
Latest monetary Decisions of ECB – ECB President Mr. Mario Draghi explains
The president of the European Central Bank has explained the latest monetary decisions of ECB in Brussels. Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice-President and I are very pleased to welcome you to our press conference. We will now report on the outcome of today's meeting of the Governing Council. Based on our regular economic and monetary analyses, we decided to keep the key ECB interest rates unchanged. The information that has become available since the beginning of March broadly confirms our previous assessment. Inflation rates are likely to stay above 2% in 2012, with upside risks prevailing. Over the policy-relevant horizon, we expect price developments to remain in line with price stability. Consistent with this picture, the underlying pace of monetary expansion remains subdued. Survey indicators for economic growth have broadly stabilised at low levels in the early months of 2012, and a moderate recovery in activity is expected in the course of the year. The economic outlook remains subject to downside risks. Medium-term inflation expectations for the euro area economy must continue to be firmly anchored in line with our aim of maintaining inflation rates below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. Over the last few months we have implemented both standard and non-standard monetary policy measures. This combination of measures has contributed to a stabilisation in the financial environment and an improvement in the transmission of our monetary policy. We need to carefully monitor further developments. It is also important to keep in mind that all our non-standard monetary policy measures are temporary in nature and that all the necessary tools are available to address upside risks to medium-term price stability in a firm and timely manner. Let me now explain our assessment in greater detail, starting with the economic analysis. Real GDP contracted by 0.3% in the euro area in the fourth quarter of 2011. Survey data confirm a stabilisation in economic activity at a low level in early 2012. We continue to expect the euro area economy to recover gradually in the course of the year. The outlook for economic activity should be supported by foreign demand, the very low short-term interest rates in the euro area, and all the measures taken to foster the proper functioning of the euro area economy. However, the remaining tensions in euro area sovereign debt markets and their impact on credit conditions, as well as the process of balance sheet adjustment in the financial and non-financial sectors and high unemployment in parts of the euro area, are expected to continue to dampen the underlying growth momentum. Downside risks to the economic outlook prevail. They relate in particular to a renewed intensification of tensions in euro area debt markets and their potential spillover to the euro area real economy. Downside risks also relate to further increases in commodity prices. Euro area annual HICP inflation was 2.6% in March 2012, according to Eurostat's flash estimate, after 2.7% in the previous three months. Inflation is likely to stay above 2% in 2012, mainly owing to recent increases in energy prices, as well as recently announced rises in indirect taxes. On the basis of current futures prices for commodities, annual inflation rates should fall below 2% again in early 2013. In this context, we will pay particular attention to any signs of pass-through from higher energy prices to wages, profits and general price-setting. However, looking ahead, in an environment of modest growth in the euro area and well-anchored long-term inflation expectations, underlying price pressures should remain limited. Risks to the outlook for HICP inflation rates in the coming years are still seen to be broadly balanced, with upside risks in the near term mainly stemming from higher than expected oil prices and indirect tax increases. Downside risks continue to exist owing to weaker than expected developments in economic activity. The monetary analysis indicates that the underlying pace of monetary expansion has remained subdued. The annual growth rate of M3 was 2.8% in February 2012, compared with 2.5% in January. In both January and February we observed a strengthening in the deposit base of banks. Annual loan growth to the private sector has remained subdued, with the rate (adjusted for loan sales and securitisation) moderating in February to 1.1% year on year, from 1.5% in January. The annual growth rates of loans to non-financial corporations and loans to households (adjusted for loan sales and securitisation) stood at 0.6% and 1.8% respectively in February. The volume of MFI loans to non-financial corporations and households remained practically unchanged compared with the previous month. Money and credit data up to February confirm a broad stabilisation of financial conditions and thereby the avoidance of an abrupt and disorderly adjustment in the balance sheets of credit institutions, as intended by our measures. Funding conditions for banks have generally improved, and there has been increased issuance activity and a re-opening of some segments of funding markets. The demand for credit remains weak in the light of still subdued economic activity and the ongoing process of balance sheet adjustment in non-financial sectors. The full supportive impact of the Eurosystem's non-standard measures will need time to unfold and to have a positive effect on the growth of loans when demand recovers. In this context, it should be noted that the second three-year longer-term refinancing operation was only settled on 1 March 2012. Following the stabilisation in the financial environment, it is essential for banks to strengthen their resilience further, including by retaining earnings. The soundness of banks' balance sheets will be a key factor in facilitating both an appropriate provision of credit to the economy and the normalisation of all funding channels. To sum up, the economic analysis indicates that price developments should remain in line with price stability over the medium term. A cross-check with the signals from the monetary analysis confirms this picture. In order to support confidence, sustainable growth and employment, the Governing Council calls upon governments to restore sound fiscal positions and implement strong structural reforms. Commitments under the Stability and Growth Pact need to be fully honoured and weaknesses in competitiveness forcefully addressed. National policy-makers need to fully meet their responsibilities to ensure fiscal sustainability, to increase the adjustment capacity of product and labour markets, to enhance productivity and competitiveness, and to ensure the soundness of their financial system. In particular, countries which have suffered losses in cost competitiveness need to ensure sufficient wage adjustment and foster productivity growth. Let me conclude by recalling that the single monetary policy naturally focuses on maintaining medium-term price stability for the euro area as a whole. It is up to national policy-makers to foster domestic developments which support the competitiveness of their economies. Both prudent fiscal policies and competitive and flexible product and labour markets are of crucial importance for the functioning of the euro area economy. See Q & A during the Press Conference under the following link: http://www.ecb.int/press/pressconf/2012/html/is120404.en.html Source: Website ECB Source picture: http://www.ecb.int/ecb/orga/decisions/html/cvdraghi.de.html Picture European Flag: www.fotolia.delesen Sie weiter
Housing cycles and financial stability
Housing cycles and financial stabilityHousing markets have certain characteristics that intrinsically link them to financial stability. House price collapses can have systemic consequences. We know this from the current crisis and we know this from past crises. This fact raises a number of important questions for policymakers. In a speech at the EMF Annual Conference 2011 Peter Praet, member of the Executive Board of the ECB, poited out the role of the policymaker and turned to the question if there are price bubbles and how to identify them. He asked if a price bubble in housing markets should be dealt differently than in other assets. Peter Praet said: "The potential risks of asset price bubbles tend to vary across asset classes. Research by the IMF has shown that housing busts are, on average, twice as costly in terms of output losses as equity price busts. This reflects the higher exposure of banks to mortgages than shares. A key conclusion of literature on historical financial crises is that they tend to have worse outcomes when banks are distressed. For example, in October 1987 stock markets around the world fell sharply, but this did not represent a threat to the banking system and so, its impact was contained. In contrast, many researchers trace the origins of the current financial crisis back to the bursting of the US house price bubble. The link between house prices, banking crises and recessions is not unique to the current situation: a number of studies examining crises in both advanced and emerging economies over time and across countries have shown that they tend to coincide with the bursting of house price bubbles. The securitisation of mortgage loans has not only tended to weaken the origination process but has tended to expose countries' financial systems to real estate excesses in other countries. By transferring the credit risk the originator can exacerbate the boom without fear of the consequences of a collapse." http://www.ecb.int/press/key/date/2011/html/sp111124.en.html Source: Website of European Central Bank, www.ecb.int Source Picture:http://www.ecb.int/ecb/orga/decisions/html/cvpraet.en.html
Number of financial institutions decreased in Europe
On 1 January 2012 there were 7,533 MFIs resident in the euro area, compared with 7,865 on 1 January 2011. In relative terms, the decrease was particularly pronounced in Ireland (-15%), Luxembourg (-8%), Cyprus (-6%), France (-5%) and Greece (-5%). In absolute terms, Ireland (-106), France (-59), Luxembourg (-48) and Germany (-43) were the main contributors to the net decrease of 332 units in the euro area. 2011 saw a substantial decrease in the number of money market funds, as an MFI sub-sector, owing in part to their new definition, under Guideline ECB/2011/13, which is more closely in line with that used for supervisory purposes. The contraction in this sub-sector was most prominent in Ireland (-97), Luxembourg (-46) and France (-29). Despite the enlargement of the euro area through the accession of Greece (2001), Slovenia (2007), Cyprus and Malta (both 2008), Slovakia (2009) and Estonia (2011), the number of MFIs in the euro area has decreased by 24% or 2,323 institutions since 1 January 1999. On 1 January 2012 Germany and France accounted for 41% of all euro area MFIs, a share slightly greater than that recorded on 1 January 2011. On 1 January 2012 there were 9,587 MFIs resident in the EU, a net decrease of 334 units (-3%) since 1 January 2011. Compared with the situation on 1 January 1999 (10,909 MFIs in the EU), there has been a net decrease of 1,322 units (-12%), despite the addition of 1,608 MFIs on 1 May 2004, when ten new Member States acceded, and of a further 72 MFIs on 1 January 2007, when Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU. source: website of ECBlesen Sie weiter
Future of VAT System in Europe
"Value Added Tax (VAT) is paid for by citizens, collected by businesses and accounts for over 20% of national revenues. It therefore has a significant impact on every single EU citizen. However, it is now 40 years since the EU VAT system was first set up, and the regime no longer fits with our service-driven, technology-based economy. The time has come for an ambitious VAT reform." said Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner for Taxation, Customs, Anti-fraud and Audit. On this basis, the Commission adopted a Communication on the future of VAT. This sets out the fundamental characteristics that must underlie the new VAT regime, and priority actions needed to create a simpler, more efficient and more robust VAT system in the EU. Three overriding objectives shape the vision for the new VAT system: First, VAT must be made more workable for businesses. A simpler, more transparent VAT system would relieve businesses of considerable administrative burdens and encourage greater cross-border trade. This, in turn, will be good for growth. Among the measures envisaged for a more business-friendly VAT are expanding the one-stop-shop approach for cross border transactions; standardizing VAT declarations; and providing clear and easy access to the details of all national VAT regimes through a central web-portal. Second, VAT must be made more efficient in supporting Member States' fiscal consolidation efforts and sustainable economic growth. Broadening tax bases and limiting the use of reduced rates could generate new revenue for Member States without the need for rate increases. The standard VAT rate could even be reduced in some Member States, without any impact on revenue, if exemptions and reductions were removed. The Communication sets out the principles that should guide the review of exemptions and reduced rates. The Commission will also be analysing Member States' use of reduced rates and exemptions when reviewing their fiscal policies in the context of the European Semester (see MEMO/11/11). Third, the huge revenue losses that occur today due to uncollected VAT and fraud need to be stopped. It is estimated that around 12% of the total VAT which should be collected, is not (so-called VAT Gap). In 2012 the Commission will propose a quick reaction mechanism to ensure Member States can respond better to suspected fraud schemes. Furthermore, the Commission will see whether current anti-fraud mechanisms, such as Eurofisc, need to be strengthened and will explore the possibility of a cross-border audit team to facilitate multilateral controls. Finally, the Commission has concluded that the long-standing question of changing to a VAT system based on taxation at origin is no longer relevant. Therefore, VAT will continue to be collected in the country of destination (i.e. where the customer is located), and the Commission will work on creating a modern EU VAT system based on this principle. Background On 1st December 2010, the Commission adopted a Green Paper on "The future of VAT – Towards a simpler, more robust and efficient VAT system". This Green Paper was followed by a six month public consultation in which the Commission received 1700 contributions from businesses, academics, citizens and tax authorities. The European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Tax Policy Group consisting of the personal representatives of the finance ministers welcomed the Green Paper and confirmed the need to reform the EU VAT system. In parallel, the Commission carried out an economic evaluation of the VAT system. For the full text of the Communication and more details on VAT, see: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/vat/key_documents/communications/index_en.htm Homepage of Commissioner Algirdas Šemeta, EU Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud Commissioner: http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/semeta/index_en.htm MEMO/11/874 Source: EU Commission Source picture: www.fotolia.delesen Sie weiter


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Code: Breaker by Akimine Kamijyo
The author Akimine Kamijyo has previously written Samurai Deeper Kyo and Shirogane no Karasu
Original Publisher: Kodansha
Serialised in : Weekly Shonen Magazine
Genre : Shounen, Comedy, Supernatural, Action, Martial Arts
Status : Currently 44 chapters and ongoing
Licenced by : No
Summary: (From Mangaupdates, with a little fix by me)
Sakurakoji Sakura is a girl who appears modest and graceful but in reality is skilled in martial arts. After witnessing a boy burning people with his blue flame, she is startled to see the same boy is a transfer student, Ogami Rei. Later Ogami names himself the "Code: Breaker," and while he continues to kill the evil people, Sakura tries desparately to stop him.
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Video Glossary
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Treatment section of the ASD Video Glossary. The treatments presented here include some of the more commonly used interventions for children on the autism spectrum: behavioral interventions, developmental interventions, structured teaching and supports, clinical therapies, and toddler treatment models. We have chosen to focus on treatments that can be represented and understood in video format. There are many other treatments available and families are encouraged to speak with their professional team members to choose the treatments that best address the individual needs of their child.
The treatments represented in the Glossary may not be appropriate for all children. While there are no conclusive studies showing that one approach is better than another, some approaches have been researched more than others and many approaches incorporate similar strategies. Parents and professionals are encouraged to look at all approaches and choose treatment strategies that best fit the needs of the child and family. This glossary of treatments is not all inclusive– there are plenty more treatments that are offered. Further, we do not endorse or recommend any treatment or program. We simply offer this Glossary of video clips and invite you to explore the different options. Additionally, we encourage you to download the two-page PDF treatment descriptions where you will see a list of the top research references that support each of the treatments.
Welcome to the ASD Video Glossary, an innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
This glossary contains over a hundred video clips and is available to you free of charge. Whether you are a parent, family member, friend, physician, clinician, childcare provider, or educator, it can help you see the subtle differences between typical and delayed development in young children and spot the early red flags for ASD. All of the children featured in the ASD Video Glossary as having red flags for ASD are, in fact, diagnosed with ASD.
Please keep in mind that there are many presenting features associated with ASD that are depicted in the video clips you are about to see. However, most children do not show all of the features all of the time. Instead, many children have some of the features some of the time. Awareness of these common presenting features may help to heighten your index of suspicion. Individually, they may not indicate a problem; however, in combination, they may indicate a need to conduct a screening or a diagnostic evaluation. Not all signs and features need be present for ASD to be diagnosed. Please note: the ASD Video Glossary is not a diagnostic tool.
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Click on the navigational button to enter the topic area. Additional content areas appear under each topic and clicking on them presents more video clips to view. Click the "Play" button for the video clip you'd like to view once it has completed loading. Many of the content areas have more than one pair of video clips to view. Click on the number in the center gold box between the video players to select another pair of video clips to view.
Also, you may browse specific glossary terms by clicking on the "Glossary of Terms" tab at the top of this page. For many of the terms described, there is a link directly to the video clips in the ASD Video Glossary that best illustrate the terms.
Using the ASD Video Glossary in a Training or Presentation
If you are a professional who is interested in showing these video clips in an upcoming presentation or training session, you may do so by linking your computer directly to the ASD Video Glossary on the Internet when you train or present. We cannot grant anyone permission to download any video clips directly from the ASD Video Glossary and we cannot provide anyone with a CD/DVD of any video clips contained therein. You can, however, order a copy of the DVD, On the Spectrum: Children and Autism, a 24-minute educational video that shows side-by-side clips of typical and atypical development. Some of these clips are used in the ASD Video Glossary. For ordering information, click here.
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Content within the ASD Video Glossary is copyrighted by Florida State University, First Signs, Inc., and several other organizations. By registering to use the ASD Video Glossary, you agree not to download, post, copy, distribute, or create derivative works based on this material, without the prior written permission of Florida State University, First Signs, Inc., and/or any other identified owner of the applicable material. Even if you have software that prompts you to "download this video," you do not have permission to do so. Further, we ask you to respect the privacy of the children and families who are portrayed in the video clips.
The ASD Video Glossary was created by Amy M. Wetherby, PhD, Director of Florida State University Autism Institute and Nancy D. Wiseman, Founder and President of First Signs®. Technical support was provided by Steve Barnes, Florida State University. Site architecture and design by Gold n Fish Marketing Group; programming by Abacast, Inc. Funding was provided by Autism Speaks, The Joseph LeRoy & Ann C. Warner Fund, John Leopold Weil and Geraldine Rickard Weil Memorial Charitable Foundation, Inc., and Abacast, Inc.
Special Acknowledgments
Our deepest gratitude goes to the families and clinicians who participated in this video project. It is because of your generosity that so many other families and professionals throughout the world will be able to learn from your children. And a heartfelt "Thank You" to the panel of professionals and parents who reviewed the ASD Video Glossary, including Peter Bell, Lisa Goring, Nora Rubovitz, Liz Bell, Suzanne Buchanan, PsyD., BCBA-D, Rebecca Landa, PhD, Catherine Lord, PhD, Audrey Mars, MD, Tracy McDonald, Jennifer Pinto-Martin, PhD, Linda Meyer, EdD, MPA, BCBA-D, CPT, Catherine Rice, PhD, Wendy Stone, PhD, and Audrey Thurm, PhD.
First Signs® is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and professionals about the early signs of autism and related disorders through public awareness and training. Funding for On the Spectrum: Children and Autism, from which video clips were selected for use in the ASD Video Glossary, was provided by Cure Autism Now (CAN), New Jersey Governor's Council on Autism at UMDNJ, and Parents of Autistic Children (POAC).
Florida State University Autism Institute in the College of Medicine at FSU was established to promote interdisciplinary research to advance scientific knowledge of ASD, bridge the research-to-practice gap, and maximize the use of innovative technology to build the capacity of communities and families to improve outcomes of individuals with ASD. Dr. Amy M. Wetherby serves as Director and is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at FSU. Two research projects in the FSU Autism Institute have contributed to the content and development of the ASD Video Glossary. The FIRST WORDS® Project is a prospective, longitudinal research investigation designed to identify early red flags of autism from video of children screened under 24 months of age who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Wetherby has received funding from the US Department of Education, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The research findings will have important implications for improving early screening and identification. The Early Social Interaction Project (ESI) is a multisite toddler treatment study in the FSU Autism Institute funded by the US Department of Education, Autism Speaks, and the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Amy Wetherby and Dr. Catherine Lord, Director of the Institute of Brain Development in New York, are Co-Principal Investigators of an ongoing randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of teaching parents of 100 toddlers with ASD how to support social communication, emotional regulation, and play in everyday activities beginning at 18 months of age using the ESI model. The findings of this study will provide important evidence of the effectiveness of a community-based intervention implemented by parents of toddlers with ASD and will substantiate the importance of autism screening for toddlers so families can access early intervention.
Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. Since its inception in 2005, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $180 million to research and developing innovative new resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. In addition to funding research, Autism Speaks has created resources and programs including the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, Autism Speaks Autism Genetic Resource Exchange and several other scientific and clinical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, which Autism Speaks celebrates through its Light It Up Blue initiative. Also, Autism Speaks' award-winning "Learn the Signs" campaign with the Ad Council has received over $338 million in donated media. Autism Speaks' family resources include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit, a community grant program and much more. Autism Speaks has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the government's response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to cover behavioral treatments in 32 states thus far. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 95 cities across North America.
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Becky Smith Johnson
Graveside services for former Cortez resident and current Vernal, Utah resident Becky Smith Johnson will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20 at Cortez Cemetery.
Visitation has been scheduled for Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Becky passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal. At the time of her passing, Becky bravely battled Huntingtons disease and cancer.
Becky was born in Vernal on Nov. 5, 1954 to George Smith Sr. and Mary Shevechick. She graduated from Sterling High School in Colorado in 1973. On April 21, 1974, Becky married Carlton R. Johnson in Cortez. They later divorced in 1992. She worked at Century 21, Toh Atin Art Gallery, TC Electric and Walmart. Becky made her home in Cortez until the Huntingtons made it difficult. In 2007 she moved to Vernal with her brother, George and sister-in-law, Christine Smith.
On Aug. 5, 2012 Becky was diagnosed with advanced cancer. In her free time, Becky enjoyed reading, anything to do with birds (hummingbirds were her favorite), and spending time with family and friends. She always had a smile for everyone.
Becky is survived by her daughters, Trudi McClain and Kelly (Mike) Marston of Cortez; her grandsons, Taylor and Taegan Marston of Cortez; her granddaughters, Payton Keith and AnnaLisa Abeyta of Cortez; her father, George (Phyllis) Smith Sr. of Rangely, Colo.; her brothers, George (Christine) Smith of Vernal, Mark (Cheri) Smith of Rangely; her sisters, Paula Smith of Sunset, Utah, Sharon (Bob) Box of Northglenn, Colo., and Missy (Mike) Harvey of Spring, Texas; and many other loving family members.
Becky was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Shevechick in 1973; and her aunt, Ann Gudac in 1997 who also suffered from Huntingtons disease.
Donations can be made in Beckys name to HDSA/Rocky Mountain Chapter, 6545 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80032.
Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.


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OpenSSO: Massive Verizon Wireless Deployment
By dr156914 on Feb 18, 2009
What has over 40,000,000 users, 1,000,000 logins per day, and peaks at 4,000 logins per minute? Verizon's OpenSSO deployment, that's what!
At Gartner's Identity & Access Management Conference in Orlando this past fall, Verizon presented on how OpenSSO is being used to support Verizon.net. This is a great example of an IAM deployment that scales beyond belief.
The presentation shows how Sun's OpenSSO and Directory Server work together to provide unparalleled, mission critical service and scale. The cool thing about the preso is that Verizon also highlights that they replicated this deployment in less than 2 months to support 25 million users at Verizon Broadband! Wowza!
Download the presentation and enjoy the video below!


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Vythiri Kerala Resort is at the heart of a picturesque Wayanad district, 2600 ft above sea level-escape to the lap of nature at the heart of virgin, lush, tropical rain forests amidst pristine breathtaking vistas. A magical, romantic getaway tucked away in a lush tropical rainforest. Vythiri Resort it's a state of mind, a magical, romantic getaway. Where you are completely in harmony with nature. Untouched, unexplored and raw. Where, the ambience is exclusive, comfortable and refreshing. The cottages and huts are in the ethnic styles. Taking you back to an indigenous "tribal village" where simplicity and harmony reigned supreme. The climate is mildly cooled, just fine - neither too cold, nor warm. Perfect. It's just like no other hill resort. All the time, it's like having put your AC on to a comfortable cool. An old British Colonial retreat, Vythiri is a holiday waiting to be discovered and rediscovered. Always fresh, completely unspoiled. Come, enjoy the glory of paradise.
Get a true taste of wild and wonderful Wayanad at the celebrated Vythiri Resorts set amidst lush rainforests. Spread across 150 acres, the approach to the resort is rugged and unpaved, enhancing the feel of jungle. Here, you'll walk up to the delightful forest sounds in the tree house and get to breathe in the untamed essence of the wild. An out-of-this-world romantic get-away, a stay at the Vythiri Resorts is a holiday by itself. Located in nature-rich Vythiri famed for its many picturesque spots, ravines, gurgling streams and verdant hills welcome you at the beautiful Vythiri Resorts. Adding to the exotic experience are the exclusive tree houses that brings to you all the magic of the outdoors. Situated 100 ft above ground level, these forest homes are modernized versions of the original tree huts known as erumadams used by the tribal communities as a place to track down the wild animals as also to keep a safe distance from them, these ethnic lodges are made out of bamboo to minimize deforestation and preserve the environment. To conserve power solar energy is used here.


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What an adorable update to a classic Sporto style! This waterproof winter boot is perfect for cold temps! You will look fabulous while staying warm in the Sporto Kate snow boot!
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March 12, 2014
Sporto Kate Plaid
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Location: Chicago, IL
February 10, 2014
Rough and Leaky "Snow" Boot
"I was very excited to get this boot on sale - esp since Chicago weather has been atrocious. The boot came quickly and is very easy on the eyes - I'd say exactly as shown in the picture, and I bought the black with cute black/white shoelaces. I am true-to-size 7.5M and this boot fits me well (thick or thin socks) with a size 8 (so purchase 0.5 size up; the width size is also normal (M)). However, as the bottom is made from rubber and the inside is not heavily insulated - the bottom part is a faux 'sheep like' fur - I noticed it hurt my ankle (bone) as I walked - the material will not 'give' over time, like leather would. Additionally, after walking just a few times through snow I noticed that the shoe either leaks from the bottom or gets a lot (a lot!) of condensation. I accidentally had the round, paper "sporto" tag inside of my shoe the few times I wore it and, when I checked the shoe to see why it was hurting my ankles, I took the tag out and it was soaked through (not from sweaty feet). This was true for the next three times I wore the shoe, which I will definitely be returning. There is no reason a "snow/rain" shoe should be leaky."
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January 31, 2014
nasty winter
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January 08, 2014
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"I bought these boots off season last year. I got them for a mere $20. I was so disappointed when I got home. I could barely get my foot in them. It felt like walking on the ground. Not a comfortable boot at all."
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Barry Callebaut Introduces Callebaut Retail Packs
To the delight of chocolate enthusiasts and home chefs throughout North America, Barry Callebaut introduced a new line of its popular Callebaut Belgian chocolates designed especially for the consumer market.
Made using the finest cocoa beans, 100 percent pure cocoa butter and natural bourbon vanilla, the new line of Callebaut chocolate couvertures are avilable in milk, dark and marbled varieties and will be sold at specialty food markets and fine grocers throughout the United States.
"Callebaut has long been the global standard for Belgian premium chocolate products and the preferred choice among chocolate professionals who want exceptional taste and quality for their culinary creations," says Parveen Werner, Director of Marketing for Barry Callebaut North America. "Now non-professional food enthusiasts can achieve the same quality in their own recipes at home with our new line of fine Callebaut chocolates that will be available conveniently at retail stores."


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Swedish Almond Cake
And I brought her was this lovely almond cake. Should I tell her how absolutely easy it is to make? Pilvi, if you are reading this, I love you, but this was too easy to make, especially compared to your beautiful sacher torte.
*note* I used homemade vanilla sugar in this recipe. You could use regular, and add vanilla extract or half a vanilla bean, scraped.
Swedish Almond Cake
- 1 cup vanilla sugar
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp sliced almonds
- 1 Tbsp coarse sugar (pearl sugar)
- In mixer, blend vanilla sugar with zest from one lemon. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add in salt and almond extract.
- Mix in the flour and melted butter.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 inch cake pan. Sprinkle coarse sugar and almonds on top.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, cool several minutes before turning out of pan.
- Enjoy warm or room temperature!


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Dear Professor Wanye: what does it all mean?
March 17 2008 12:59PM
We received an email from a reader this weekend:
To: firstname.lastname@example.com From: firstname.lastname@example.com Dear OilersNation, I keep hearing that there is still a chance that the Oilers can make the playoffs. How well would they need to play to get in? Tamara
Well Tamara, we thank you for your question. We fired up the old internet-a-matrix and went to clubstats.com which is our source for all things statistical. Our source for all things Donair-related is Queen Donair, in case you were also wondering about that, Tamara. Man, that's good donair!
Anyway, with the little shootout victory last night the Oilers' chances of making the playoffs jumped by 2.8 per cent to ten per cent. This is by no means a sure thing, obviously, but it's way better than the odds on February 22nd. On that dark day the Oilers had just lost 5–2 to the Stars, and the odds of making the playoffs were a scant 1.2 per cent. So you could say that the chances of the Oilers making the playoffs are ten times greater than they were a month ago. Ten per cent! That is roughly the same chance that the zombie Cliff Fletcher locks the dressing room doors and feasts on Maple Leaf brains.
It could happen.
As for the second part of your question, the same people at clubstats.com have a computer the size of a Volkswagen bus working on this problem day and night and here is what they say:
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(click to enlarge)If you're like us, you don't like charts, numbers or the letter "Q." So we'll break it down for you nice and simple. If the Oil win seven more games, they have a 79% chance of getting into the playoffs. This would ordinarily be impossible, but consider the fact that the Oil are 9–2 in their last 11 and 13–6 in their last 19 games. These are impressive stats. So if the Oil can keep up the pace they have been playing at since Feb 12 they have an 80 per cent chance of making it to the big dance.
At the trade deadline it seemed the Oilers needed a complete retooling to not be the Suckingest Team in all of Suckdom. Now, oddly enough, all they need to do is "keep it up" and they can make it happen.
Keep it up!!
—Listen to Wanye Gretz Thursday at 2:24am as he calls his mommy to tell her that there was a noise under his bed, and he can't sleep.
Wow, here comes another sprint to the finish OIL
I didnt realize the odds were that good if the Oil played well down the stretch. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOIL!
March 18 2008, 09:57AM
This week is like the most crucial time in the oilers season!!! HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!
Dukes Donair kicks Queen Donair's ass!
Are you kidding me Jess? Dukes sucks. I once ate a Dukes Donair only to find a thumb in it. It was still attached the donair guy, and he told me to wait until he was done making my donair before I started eating it.
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Posts Tagged 'Soviet Union'
Child 44 – Tom Rob Smith
As a Criminologist myself, I have subconsciously kept away from thriller and crime books. Being in a book club however has meant that I have had to read books that I would otherwise side-line. So it was with reluctance that I read Child 44. I also studied and later taught world history so this book brought together many of my interests. It is a book about a serial killer in Stalin's Soviet Union, a time and a place where the mere idea of crimes existing was taboo and unaccepted, being deemed existing only in Capitalist systems. The plot weaves from one character to the next and I did warm to the disgraced MGB policeman who tries desperately to get to the truth. His marriage is a failure, based on his wife's fear of him and in the end, he is very much an 'ordinary man' caught up in a political ideology that was the basis of the Soviet Union at that time. There is enough suspense in the plot to keep the pages turning although for me, the gruesome murders of young children was disturbing, even though this is a book based on a true serial killer. In the end, the book took me right back to one of the first essay's I had to write for my undergraduate course, and one which I have endlessly debated over the years in my different classes since: 'what makes someone a serial killer?'


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
Upsets were the norm last Saturday as the Utah State 2-A baseball tournament began at the four home sites of the region champions with three of those region champions losing a game at home. Region 15 teams did very well as they won six out of the eight games they played.
Emery traveled to Beaver and after defeating North Sevier 4-0 to open the tournament, gave the host team their first loss of the season. Final score was Spartans 3 Beavers 2. Summit Academy hosted games and lost both of those, one to San Juan, a member of region 15 while Manti hosted games and opened the tournament by losing to region 15's Richfield 6-2. Region 15 co-champion Grand was the only host team to win both of their home games.
Emery opened the play on Saturday with the game against North Sevier. Carson Healy was the starting pitcher for Emery and gave up just three base hits in the game with two of those coming in the seventh inning. Baylee Bolotas came on in relief and got the final two outs to secure the win for Emery.
Emery scored all their runs in the bottom of the third inning. Ethan Tuttle opened with a single followed by Gavin McDermott hitting a double. Tanner Lake and Ridge Nielson both walked and Tappan Draper hit a single as four Emery runners scored.
Against Beaver, Dillon Wilstead started on the mound and pitched a complete game two-hitter in grabbing the victory. Emery hit Beaver's ace pitcher hard all game long as the Spartans had seven base hits in the game.
Emery scored two runs in the fifth inning and another run in the sixth inning. In the fifth, McDermott hit a double followed by Lake hitting a double. After Nielson got on base due to a Beaver error, Draper singled to score the second run. In the sixth inning, Marco Mota hit a solo home run to give Emery some breathing room, which they ended up needing.
Beaver scored their first run in the bottom of the sixth inning. After a Beaver runner got to third base, the runner scored on a wild pitch by Wilstead. In the seventh inning, Wilstead got the first two batters out, one on a pop up and the other on a short fly ball to the outfield. This is where life got very interesting for both teams as one tried to stage a comeback and the other tried to hold on to a lead.
The third batter was hit by a pitch to put a runner on base. The next runner walked and the fifth batter singled to load the bases. Wilstead then was called with a balk and the runners advanced giving Beaver their second run. The next batter then hit a good ball to center field but McDermott was able to run it down, make the catch and end the game with one team celebrating and the other team devastated.
Emery finished the regular season by winning their final three games to finish the region season at 8-2, co-champions with Grand. Emery defeated South Sevier twice and San Juan once to finish the season. The first South Sevier score was 9-0 and the second was 4-1. The score of the San Juan game was 6-4. Healy was the winning pitcher in both South Sevier games while Wilstead was the winner at San Juan.
In the first game against the Rams, Healy threw a one-hitter. Emery scored three runs in the third inning, three more in the fourth inning, a single run in the fifth inning and the final two in the sixth inning. Offensively, six Spartans had extra-base hits as the Spartans had a total of 10 hits in the game. Wilstead, Mark Debry, Nielson, Lake and Tyson Roper all hit doubles while Draper had a triple,
In the second game against South Sevier, Emery scored six runs in the first inning, two runs in the second inning, three more in the third, two in the fifth and the final three in the sixth inning. Tuttle and Nielson each had a double in the game while Draper had a pair of doubles. Nielson also had a triple. Wilstead, McDermott and Lake each hit a home run in the game. Against San Juan, Emery built a lead and then gave up three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to make the game close. Emery scored a single run in the first inning, three runs in the fifth inning and two runs in the seventh inning. Emery had eight base hits in this game with Tuttle and Lake each hitting a double for the only two extra base hits.
Emery will now continue 2-A play this Thursday with a game at 11 am against Millard High at Kearns High School in Salt Lake County. Millard was the fourth seed out of their region but won two big games last week. Millard defeated host Summit Academy 9-7 in nine innings and then defeated Gunnison Valley High 17-2. Twelve teams will continue play throughout three days concluding on Saturday until one team is crowned the state champion.


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As a business owner of a recruitment firm, a prominent challenge that comes up with many of my clients which includes CEOs, senior management and human resource managers is the development of an employee retention strategy. Many companies follow a one-size-fits-all employee retention strategy that is relatively ineffective.
A targeted retention strategy is necessary to succeed in reducing turnover rates among key employee groups. An often ignored topic regarding retention I posed to my clients was the question regarding loyalty in the workplace. What was interesting was the CEOs projected loyalty was more similar to the employee loyalty of senior leaders and VPs. We did the same thing with supervisors and their projected loyalty was close to that of the staff. In fact, their projected loyalty was actually a bit lower than the actual loyalty of the staff.
So what does this mean? Well I think the reason for the gap in projected loyalty could be the result of a couple of things. It could be that CEOs have a more positive outlook in general and are more bullish about the company and the culture. It could also be the people they interact with the most for example; senior leaders, VPs, etc. have a fairly positive outlook which reinforces their already positive views about the company. I think the answer to this is maybe but it probably depends on the CEO. I know some CEOs that have regular meetings with staff-level employees to hear their recommendations and understand their complaints. These are CEOs who are not disconnected. I think some of this disconnect can also be attributed to middle management who maybe aren't letting the bad news travel upstream and aren't quite as positive about the company downstream.
Isn't the expression of loyalty technically supposed to go both ways? If an applicant is so loyal, then why is he leaving the employer? Are employees are supposed to be loyal to companies and companies are supposed to be loyal to good employees? Why are companies laying off good employees? In today's economy and seemingly desperate unemployment rate, it sure doesn't seem like companies are creating loyalty in the workplace. It seems as though, cost cutting, unethical behavior, and general angst become paramount while effective growth of an employee potential dwindles thus discouraging the employee and diminishing loyalty employee loyalty.
How we think about the workplace needs to shift. There are a lot of good things about many corporate or business culture, which makes you part of a team. Team chemistry is an important part of the equation. But don't forget, for even one moment, the workplace is first and foremost a business environment, and your being there is a mutual business decision. Companies make personnel decisions based on business, not loyalty. Some still allow loyalty to be factored into decision making, but that is quickly being phased out. It's all about dollar and cents now. Employees make business decision to work for companies based on the compensation and work that you would be doing, and they have hired you to do a job based on your skills and performance. I'm becoming more convinced loyalty in the workplace has become obsolete. Long gone are the allegiances that employees make to a company that seem forever binding, and stay in the same position for time until they retire. On the other hand, employers may overlook long-serving employees and see an opportunity to eliminate 'dead wood,' to infuse new ideas, and trim overhead costs.
There are solutions to these workplace issues. Some we have control over as individuals and some we don't. But, even the things we can't control can give us insight into establishing strategies that can help us make the right decisions when faced with a problem on the job. So to be successful in any work environment you should understand some things about human behavior and how to communicate your desires and needs effectively. The number one complaint I hear about the workplace today is that there is a lack of communication between employee and boss, between departments, and senior management and management staff. Many people, who have been fired, often don't even know why. As an employee a solution is to take responsibility for your professional career and ask your boss what is expected of you. Don't wait for your boss to tell you, by then it might be too late. Ask for details about each of your job responsibilities, at what level they should be performed, and when your boss expects these tasks to be completed. Do this on a regular basis and you won't be surprised with a bad performance review or worse, with your walking papers.
One of the largest percentages of an employer's overhead cost is employee salaries, but surprisingly, most employers don't pay much attention to it. Although the majority of employers feel they are keenly focused on profit margins and the bottom line, they generally base potential profits on things like production costs and sales, which are more tangible. This focus is dangerously narrow. They do not think about how much it actually costs to hire, train and retain good employees, and how much bad hiring decisions can hurt productivity and profits over time. In addition, most companies are not proactive in their recruiting practices. Instead, companies tend to be reactive, usually functioning in panic mode, trying to fill surprise openings. The days of the loyal twenty-year employee are gone! Most people will have at least ten jobs in their lifetime. The solution is to get some support. Internally, you can seek advice from your human resources (HR) department. This department should have some systems in place for conducting a search for new talent. Outside support is also essential, in the forms of using external educational training and retaining a recruitment consultant, especially if a company is trying to attract senior level or hard-to-find individuals. Secondly, sign up for a management training class. Many employers will pay for seminars and continuing education. Thirdly, take the time to ask the kind of questions that will tell you who a job applicant is, not just if they can perform the job tasks. It is the key to making good, solid hiring decisions. If you learn who someone is, you will be able to understand that person's interests, desires, needs, challenges and motivations. If you know who someone is, you will have the tools to be a more effective communicator and a better manager and co-worker.
Lastly, unethical business practices are more common in the workplace than you might think. Unethical behavior is why there is no loyalty in the workplace anymore. One problem is that few companies truly keep their promises to their employees, yet foolishly they expect their employees to remain loyal. Many employees have become cynical about management in general, largely because of companies' broken promises concerning raises, promotions, bonuses, incentives, enhanced benefits, and other work related matters. These days, loyalty is not the rule, it's the exception. Yet most employers expect loyalty from their employees. But loyalty is not a quality to be expected; loyalty must be earned. The employer, the one doing the hiring, must earn the respect and loyalty of employees if the company wants loyalty returned. You must work actively to earn trust every day.
Today's 'ethical leaders' always put their organizations' and employees' best interest first. Never expect something from your employees that you are not willing to do yourself. The stability and profitability of any company has a direct correlation to the way employees feel about their jobs. If you hire a candidate who is excited and ready to go to work, and if you treat that person as you would a friend, someone whom you really care about, you will see a resurgence of loyalty in your workforce place.


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I've been gone on holiday.. but this chapter, hahah.. kishi, how do you mean " DBZ "
- So,.. like I've said, Obito is just a filler. This chapter isnt only for Sasuke/Naruto to analyze, but also for us, the readers.. for knowing what a Juubi's Jinchirikuu is able to perform.
1. Madara knows that Obito isn't strong to handle this transformation.. so he approached Hashirama by knowing that Obito WILL FAIL ( like always
2. DAMN ï LOVED that evil look of Sasuke in the end.. and just when he was " the one who cut away my past, IS ME ", Juobito was like: " SHUT THE F*CK UP ", priceless!!
These last chapters, I've been loving Madara Uchiha more and more.. his posture, his way of talking and his calm presence.. that dude is truelly, the best last villain that Naruto Manga is going to get, mark my words.
Remember those first stages of Buu's transformations?? Put that all together, that's what Juobito is right now.. showing a little bit of what a Juubi Jinchirkuu is able to do. AND NOW, imagine when Madara becomes the Jinchirikuu later on, WHAAT the FCK!~
- Meteors flying around, Madara traveling underground like its nothing, shinra tensei's, BLACK DUST 4 element stuff, MULTI Susanoo's on the battlefield, dude.. this is going to be sooooo epic!
Now, Naruto needs his presence ( Yin part ) and he will get his Sage- Rikudou Mode and on top of that; those spiritual energies of those bijuu's... Sasuke is all like: nobody kills Naruto, but me ( Vegeta style ), but when he witnesses those powers ups of Naruto, Sasuke is going to be 2d. place Th0ugh he will help Naruto with a combo attack.
**** What or who can save Obito out of his trance? Nothing.. Juubi's power will eventually consume his body/mind, OR Madara will bring RIN into the picture with Edo Tensei. But to be honest; even then, Obito seems to be LOST.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
Emery traveled to Canyon View and Richfield High Schools last week and split the games but the story is the thin Emery Spartans may have lost Lacey Montgomery for some time due to a knee injury.
Emery defeated Canyon View 51-34 before losing to Richfield 58-50.
Montgomery, who starts at a wing position for the Lady Spartans, was injured in the Canyon View game. Lacey tried to play Friday night against the Wildcats but the first time she tried cutting down she went. Lacey brings athleticism and speed to the team and is a decent shooter.
In Cedar City, Emery had a great first quarter as they shut down the Falcons offensively with good pressure defense. Emery led after the first period 12-3. Canyon view never really got any closer the rest of the night.
Head Coach Steven Gordon on the Canyon View game, "We played pretty good against the Falcons. We shot the ball decently and played great defense. We played well."
Emery then led 23-16 at the half and 38-22 after the third quarter. Leading the way for the lady Spartans was Jodi Robertson with 19 points. ShiAnne Allred scored 11 points followed by Abbie Kay with 6 points. Taylor Mann and Frankie Komar each scored 5 points with Montgomery scoring 3 points before leaving the game and Jessica Murray scored 2 points.
Coach Gordon on the Wildcat game, "Richfield is a good team. Richfield might be favored to win it all because they are huge. They start a 6'4" girl and a 6'1" player. It seems as if their guards are 5'10". We could not make a shot in Richfield. We were 3 for 11 from behind the 3-point line and missed almost half our free throws. We also had 19 turnovers. Our girls were tired. It's early in the season and we don't have the legs to play two straight games. We had good shots but they were just short." Dead legs explain short shots and turnovers.
Emery trailed 15-14 after the first quarter and 29-22 at the half. Richfield got up by 12 in the third quarter as Emery had trouble defending sophomore Brooke Bliss. Bliss finished the game with 24 points.
Kay and Komar were the leading scorers with 15 points each and Robertson added 12 points to also finish in double figures. Allred and Mann finished the night with 4 points each.
Emery has Cedar City at home Tuesday night and then plays ALA in Castle Dale Thursday night.


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Homework is never a child's favorite part of school, or a parent's favorite part either. Too often it is stressful and rushed and a cause of conflict. But it is a necessary part of the learning process and a time that, with a little planning, can be made more fun and more useful for learning than just the assignment at hand.
Here are a few tips for making homework time into brain-building, game time.
1. Turn math problems into a fast-paced game.
Time your children as they do a row of problems as fast as they can, then challenge them to do the next row faster. This will build the cognitive skill of processing speed; basically turning them into faster thinkers.
2. Practice blocking out distractions.
Tell your child to do their best to stay focused on a short homework assignment while a sibling tries to distract him in a goofy way. Reward them for blocking out the distraction and completing the task. This fun, and often funny, activity is very rewarding because it builds the mental skill of selective attention which will help kids block out distractions in school and throughout life.
3. Give your child two tasks at once.
Test him on his spelling words while he's doing a math problem, drawing a picture, or simply packing up his homework. While he's spelling the word aloud, make sure he doesn't stop the other activity. This challenging exercise is harder than it may seem and will grow the divided attention skills that will help people multi-task or listen to directions while working.
4. Break down assignments into smaller chunks.
This is especially helpful if your child suffers from attention problems. Use a stopwatch to time your child to see how long they can pay attention to a task before giving up, then encourage them to go longer during the next timed round. This builds sustained attention and will help your kids become more independent learners.
5. Play charades.
Have your child demonstrate or act out what a word or concept means. This can build the skill of comprehension and visual processing. Acting out a concept can show if your child truly understands it.
These tips can make homework more fun and rewarding in the long term. But if the homework load seems to be simply too much, parents may need to do more. The general standard for homework amounts is 10 minutes, multiplied by grade level. If your child is spending significantly more time than that, talk to the teacher to see if all that homework is really necessary or if your child has more than others because he/she didn't complete it at school. If it's still an issue, consider having your child's cognitive skills tested to check for an underlying problem.
Cognitive skills testing can often get to the root of the problem, instead of just trying to address the symptoms. Often children that struggle at school or with homework have weak attention, memory, processing skills or phonemic awareness. Once the source of the problem is determined, those skills can be built up through cognitive skills training, and the learning issues can be eliminated.
Improved cognitive skills can make homework time easier, faster and much more enjoyable for everyone involved!