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After "The Reader," author revisits Germany's past
By Edward McAllister
NEW YORK (Reuters) - After winning global acclaim with his holocaust novel "The Reader," themes of guilt and retribution are central to Bernhard Schlink's latest book as he tackles another dark period in German history.
His new novel "The Weekend" follows a group of once-radical Communists who are reunited when one of them, a convicted murderer and a member of Germany's violent Red Army Faction, is released from prison after 24 years.
Schlink said the book is about guilt and what the Red Army Faction members did, "before left-wing hopefuls became terrorists -- this is about life and individual guilt."
Born from the radical, anti-establishment student politics of the 1960s, the Red Army Faction, also called Baader-Meinhof, waged war on the German government, killing more than 30 people between 1970 and 1991.
The Red Army Faction executed Germany's top prosecutor Siegfried Buback and prominent businessman Hans Martin Schleyer in what is now known as the "Autumn of 1977."
The episode still casts a shadow over modern-day Germany. Just last week, the trial of a Red Army Faction member charged with involvement in Buback's murder began after new DNA evidence was released.
Schlink, born in Germany in 1944, is part of that post-war generation which had to deal with the knowledge of the Holocaust and its immediate repercussions. He also had contact with some members of Baader-Meinhof.
"I knew some of them myself, and I have spoken to some of them after they have been released or while they were in prison," he said. "Being entangled in guilt, its universal character, it is interesting." Continued...

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In time series forecasting and analysis we are concerned with forecasting a specific variable, given that we know how this variable has changed over time in the past. In all other predictive models, time component of data is either ignored or was not considered. Such data are known as "Cross sectional" data.
Also we may not be interested in (or might not even have) data for other attributes which could potentially influence this target variable. In other words, independent or predictor variables are not considered or even necessary for time series forecasting!
Such time series forecasting examples are called data-driven forecasting methods, where there is no difference between a predictor and a target. The predictor is also the target! Techniques such as averaging or smoothing are considered data-driven approaches to time series forecasting. The most commonly employed data-driven time series forecasting methods is Exponential Smoothing or Holt-Winters methods.
However, there is also another class of time series forecasting techniques which are known as model based forecasting methods. Model based techniques are similar to "conventional" predictive models which have independent and dependent variables, but with a twist: the independent variable is now time. The simplest of such methods is of course linear regression with time as the independent variable. Given a training set, we estimate the values of regression coefficients to forecast future values of the target variable. Model driven techniques can get pretty complicated in the selection of the type of function. Commonly used functions are exponential, polynomial and power law functions.
Given this basic background, the natural question to ask is how do we decide which type works best for a given time series dataset.
The first dataset shown above consists of several quarters of revenue for a business. As you can see, the data follows a predictable patterns of seasonal highs and lows. Additionally there is a distinct upward trend. Such a dataset can be easily decomposed into trend, seasonal and random components. Data of this type are best suited for data-driven forecasting methods. As seen in the overlay below, exponential smoothing does an excellent job of capturing the trend and seasonality.
Forecasts made using data-driven approaches are more credible when the underlying data has distinct patterns in trend and seasonality.
On the other hand, consider the following data shown below, which has no discernible seasonality, and an oscillating "trend".
Blindly applying data driven smoothing techniques will produce a highly questionable fit and as shown below, when you attempt to make forecasts, they dont appear to be believable.
In fact the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) for the above example is 711%! There a dozens of data driven techniques that can be applied and possibly some of them may produce a better MAPE than the one shown here. But the main point of this article is that when you have highly variable data with weak or non existent seasonal patterns, it is better to use model based learners to capture trends over short forecasting horizons. For example, when we use a polymial regression or support vector machine based learner, (a tool such as RapidMiner allows you to select scores of different learners), we can very accurately capture trends. The second dataset (WHI_combined) was split into a training and a testing set, with the last six data points used a test examples. As seen from the comparison below, the model based learner, still has a high MAPE at 46%, but short-term trends are replicated with great accuracy.
This type of trend prediction is quite valuable to many small businesses which deal with highly variable data. The data above could be the demand forecast trend for the next six months. While we may not be able to predict the exact sales volumes with great accuracy, at least knowing that the demand will spike in March and drop in May is much better than not having any idea where the sales might trend.
Typically several different products are manufactured using the same limited resources (labor and machinery). If similar forecasts are made for all the other products, and it was noticed that another product had a demand trend which was the mirror image (drop in March and spike in May), a general manager may be able to use this information to balance production schedules. Coupled with an easy to understand dashboard, this type of predictive analytics can become quite valuable.
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On the April 12 edition of Fox News' The Big Story with John Gibson, Richard "Bo" Dietl, a private investigator and former New York City Police Department detective, repeatedly referred to Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) middle name while discussing controversial comments by Don Imus on the April 4 edition of Imus in the Morning. Referring to Obama's call for Imus to be fired, Dietl, who was a regular guest on Imus' program, stated: "Obama Hussein. Barack Obama -- what's that guy's name? The three names? The full name?" Fox News business correspondent Rebecca Gomez answered, "Oh, I'm not even sure," and Dietl said: "Hussein. Hussein's his middle name."
On April 11, MSNBC announced that it would no long simulcast Imus' show, and on April 12, CBS Radio announced it was dropping the show.
Later in the discussion, syndicated columnist Dick Morris responded to Dietl's smear, saying, "His first name is Senator, his next name is Barack, and his last name is Obama, Bo." Dietl responded by asking Morris, "What's his middle name, though? What's his middle name? What's his middle name?" Morris then told Dietl that he was "attempting the same racist garbage that you do all over the place" and that "[y]ou're injecting that because you know it's prejudicial."
As Media Matters for America noted, The Washington Post in a January 28 editorial described the needless use of Obama's middle name as a "sleazy tactic." The Post noted that Obama does not use his middle name and argued that people "who take pains to insert it when referring to him are trying, none too subtly, to stir up scary images of menacing terrorists and evil dictators." The editorial stated that using Obama's middle name "would be merely juvenile if it weren't so contemptible," adding that those who employ it "embarrass only themselves."
As Media Matters documented, on the February 2 edition of Imus in the Morning, executive producer Bernard McGuirk claimed that Obama has a "Jew-hating name."
From the April 12 edition of Fox News' the Big Story with John Gibson:
DIETL: It just seemed like when my friend there, Obama Hussein. Barack Obama -- what's that guy's name? The three names? The full name?
GOMEZ: Barack Obama's?
DIETL: No, what's his middle name?
GOMEZ: Oh, I'm not even sure.
DIETL: Hussein. Hussein's his middle name. And when he came out -- when he knocked Don Imus, all of a sudden, everybody fell in line. Maybe, just maybe the network says, "Well, if you supported -- you don't go against Don Imus, you're not going to come onto my network."
MORRIS: And by the way, I ought to indicate that the guy who's done this is Senator Barack Obama. His first name is Senator, his next name is Barack, and his last name is Obama, Bo.
DIETL: What's his middle name, though? What's his middle name? What's his middle name?
MORRIS: And -- Hussein, which is --
GIBSON: Bo, come on, look.
DIETL: Well, why don't we just say it as it is.
MORRIS: You're attempting the same racist garbage that you do all over the place.
GIBSON: Dick is making a point, Bo.
DIETL: No, that's not racist. Hey, let me explain something. That's not racist. The truth is the truth, the fact is the fact.
MORRIS: You're injecting that because you know it's prejudicial.
DIETL: Well, it is. Why is that prejudiced?
MORRIS: The fact is --
DIETL: My name is Alfredo. Is that prejudiced?
MORRIS: Excuse me. Excuse me. The fact is that this man stood up when the other presidential candidates, including my guy who I like best, [former New York City Mayor] Rudy Giuliani [R], chickened out and instead called for him to be bounced.
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 'Local Offer'
The Hampshire Local Offer website has been co-produced with parents, professionals and young people. You will find up to date information about services and support for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs or disabilities.
The Children and Families Act 2014
As part of The Children and Families Act 2014, the Government issued a Green Paper, (a consultation document), which announced that they wanted to improve the special educational needs system. This is to provide better outcomes for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities and to improve the experience of parents/carers when securing support for their children.
As a result The Children and Families Bill was passed through Parliament and received royal assent in March 2014, and will be coming into force from September 2014.
Among the requirements placed on Local Authorities within the Bill, there are two clauses which relate to the provision of information:
- Clause 30 – duty on local authorities to provide information of what services are available.
- Clause 32 – information and advice for parents and young people.
What is the Local Offer?
From September 2014, every Local Authority will be required to publish information about services they expect to be available in their area for children and young people from birth to 25 who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND); and also services outside of the area which they expect children and young people from their area will use. This will be known as the 'Local Offer'.
The Local Offer will put all the information about education, health and care services, leisure activities and support groups in one place.
It has two main purposes:
- to provide clear, comprehensive and accessible information about the support and opportunities that are available;
- to make provision more responsive to local needs and aspirations.
The Government says that the Local Offer must be developed and reviewed in partnership with children and young people, parent carers and local services including early years settings, schools, colleges, health and social care agencies. This is called 'co-production'.
People and services commissioned by the Local Authority to support children and young people with special educational needs should complete a Local Offer based on a set of questions which have been developed through co-production; within the framework and guidance produced by the South East Seven (SE7) Local Authorities Government Pathfinder.
Hampshire Local Offer
Local Offers are 'published' on the dedicated Hampshire Local Offer website.
Hampshire families and practitioners are able to access information on a range of education, health, adult and child social care services.
What should service providers do?
Early education and childcare providers should develop their own service Local Offers in order to help families to make informed choices for their children and young people.
There are three stages to follow.
Stage 1: Develop a draft Local Offer
Under the section on the right hand side called 'Local Offer Guidance and Resources' there is a guidance on how to do this and a template form for creating your Offer.
If you are funded to provide education (EYE) you need to complete the 'Education Settings' template, following the specific guidance. Other childcare providers need to complete the 'Education Services' template.
There are draft examples of Local Offers on the right hand side column. Please also see details relating to the Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS).
When your Offer has been drafted keep an electronic copy, safely.
Stage 2: Publishing your Local Offer
1. Service Providers need to first 'register' on the Hampshire Local Offer website. Use this link to register. Registration will take up to 3 working days.
2. Once registered service providers will be sent via email a log-on in order to access the website; as well as guidance on how to publish their Local Offer. The guidance includes information on who to contact for help.
3. When uploading of the Offer is complete it will take a further 3 working days for approval to publish. Once approval given the Offer will be live on the website.
Stage 3: Making changes to your published Local Offer
For service providers who have registered and have a log-on there are details for making changes in the ''Adding Your Local Offer to the Hampshire Local Offer Website" guidance 911 kB.
Service providers who have not registered or have a log on though have an Offer published - please contact Parent Voice for further help: email@example.com or 0300 303 8603.
The Hampshire SEND Local Offer is moving to a new platform as part of a wider Hampshire County Council Children's Services directory of services and advice which will be active in the summer term.
As a result childcare providers wishing to make urgent changes to their currently published Local Offer can do so at the latest by Tuesday 28 February.
Childcare providers wishing to register and publish a new Local Offer should do this at the latest by Friday 17 February, or wait until April when new registrations can be accepted. Thank you for your patience.
Check your Local Offer or register to publish your Local Offer.
Local Offer Guidance and Resources
- Education Settings (EYE) Guidance 49 kB
- Education Settings (EYE) Form 12 kB
- Education Services (Non EYE) Guidance 50 kB
- Education Services (Non EYE) Form 12 kB
- EMTAS - SEND Local Offer information 144 kB
- Childminders - Top Ten Tips for publishing 115 kB
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- Lanterns Children's Centre 32 kB
- Haven Children's Centre 59 kB
- Springwood Pre-school and Nursery 45 kB
- Greyfriars Preschool 43 kB
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#SundaySupper knows that you can make any kind of meal, from a fast weeknight dinner, a fancy meal, or even breakfast or dessert in your slow cooker, so today we've got nearly forty new recipes for you, including my simple and fresh but flavorful and comforting Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken.
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken
I thought today was a good time for a little update. Awhile back, I showed you how I "roast" an entire chicken in my crockpot, and at the same time I told you about the garden that The Bug wanted to plant. With my history of, well, killing plants, I was fearful things would not turn out well, even though I was not the one responsible for the plants.
I was totally wrong.
Our three tomato plants, each in their own giant pot, went craaaaaaayyyyzy! It was like a tomato plant jungle. As in, I think I could have love my kids in them. Three plants, people, three plants, one of which we thought wasn't going to survive past the first week. Well, the beefsteaks weren't so prolific. I mean, the plants were, but we had a relatively mild summer, and without those hot, humid nights, we had quite a number of green 'maters that never turned red. And sadly I'm not much of a fried green tomato gal. But the ones that did ripen were amazing.
Then we had cherry tomatoes and little pear shaped ones. These plants grew so tall with so many branched fill with so many tomatoes that The Hubby pretty much had to rig up scaffolding using a couple of tomato cages, a few stakes we had around, and twist ties. Day after day I could fill larger and larger bowls. I was putting them on salads, King Stuff was shoveling fistfuls into his mouth, I roasted big batches with oregano, basil, onion, red wine, and balsamic vinegar, then blended it down to make sauce, of which I still have containers in my freezer. And this was just tons and tons of wee little tomatoes from two plants! I have to be honest, I'm glad we didn't plant anymore.
Total tomato success! Now if only I could get The Bug to eat them. Despite seeding us with the idea to grow tomatoes and taking part in the planting, watering, and picking, he Bug still won't eat a tomato. Oh well, his loss.
One day when I pulled another big bowl of those tomatoes off of the bushes and snipped some basil, I made this…
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken was a fabulous way to use up some of these tomatoes (as well as the basil from our Aerogarden, which also grew a ton). Stewing the chicken in balsamic vinegar infused it with moisture and sweet, pungent flavor, then the addition of the tomatoes plus a sprinkling of basil just before serving brought a freshness and lightness to this comforting meal. The, just for a little more punch, I drizzled it with some syrupy reduced balsamic at the end. We enjoyed it over some polenta, but it would be equally tasty over pasta or rice.
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.
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Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken
A simple, flavorful and fresh chicken dinner recipe from your crockpot.
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3-3 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely minced
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, left whole
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, cut into chiffonade (fine ribbons)
- Homemade or storebought balsamic reduction, if desired.
- Coat the bottom of your slow cooker with oil. Add the chicken, salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and tomatoes.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and falls apart easily.
- Gently shred the chicken with two forks, add the basil, and toss together to gently combine the chicken, tomatoes, juices and basil.
- Serve over pasta, polenta, or rice, or alongside roasted vegetables and drizzle with balsamic reduction, if desired.
I love making chicken in my slow cooker…
- Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Roast Chicken
- Lightened Up Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken
- Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken & Black Beans
And here is the rest of today's slow cooked #SundaySupper menu…
Satiating Soups
- Crockpot Kielbasa Split Pea Soup from The Foodie Army Wife
- Amazing Slow Cooker French Onion Soup from Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
- Crock Pot Turkey Meatball Soup from Flour On My Face
- Kale & Kielbasa Soup Slow Cooker Lime Garlic Chicken from The Messy Baker
- Slow Cooker Chicken, Spinach and White Bean Soup from Amee's Savory Dish
- Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup from Noshing With The Nolands
- Spicy Ham and 10-Bean Soup from Food Lust People Love
- Crockpot Caramelized Pork Noodle Soup from Brunch with Joy
- Slow Cooker Acorn Squash and Apple Soup from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Three Bean, Butternut, and Quinoa Vegetarian Chili from Ruffles & Truffles
- Potato, Kielbasa and Spinach Soup With Gouda from Meal Planning Magic
- Slow Cooker Chunky Chicken Tortilla Soup #GlutenFree from Sue' s Nutrition Buzz
Scrumptious Mains (Breakfast and Dinner)
- Slow Cooked Apple Pie Oatmeal from Life Tastes Good
- Pork and Cabbage Stew from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Slow Cooker Lime Garlic Chicken from Peaceful Cooking
- Slow-Cooked Country Pork and Veggies from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders from Eat, Drink and be Tracy
- Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef from Marlene Baird
- Madras Beef Curry with Vegetables from Curious Cuisiniere
- Crock Pot Pork Chops with Apples and Figs from Cooking On The Ranch
- Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Crockpot Sesame Chicken from Casa de Crews
- Pork Chops in Gravy with Potatoes from Cookin' Mimi
- Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Slow Cooker Spicy Peach Pulled Pork from Family Foodie
- Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken with Artichokes from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Satisfying Sides
- Scalloped Potatoes from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions from The Dinner-Mom
Scintillating Sweets
- Slow Cooker Brownie Dessert from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Triple Chocolate Cake from MealDIva
- Slow Cooker Rice Pudding from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Slow-Cooker Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding) from Magnolia Days
- Slow Cooker Lemon Poppy Seed Cake from NinjaBaking


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Re: Viewing packages in mathematica
What for? Edit the notebook and let it be saved as a package each time you
On Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:42:50 -0500, Benjamin Hell <hell at exoneon.de> wrote:
> Hi,
> this is a real beginner question for packages in mathematica. When I
> view a package (.m) file in mathematica, the mathematica editor doesn't
> show any indentation nor does any automatic line breaks when scaling the
> window. So whereas my code can be read quite well in a standard
> mathematica notebook, it looks ugly in a package file. Is there any way
> to setup some viewing options to change that behaviour?
> Thanks in advance,
> Benjamin
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I already have a glock 26 so I feel I have the best CCW 9mm out there.
Now, for a large capacity (greater than 15 magazine capacity) 9mm what would you choose?
I am thinking a Glock 34 or a Glock 17 but an open to other comments....
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I already have a glock 26 so I feel I have the best CCW 9mm out there.
Now, for a large capacity (greater than 15 magazine capacity) 9mm what would you choose?
I am thinking a Glock 34 or a Glock 17 but an open to other comments....
XD9, P99, M&P, to name a few. II own two, don't care too much for the M&P, but it shoots well.
I highly recommend the S&W 915, you can get after market 17rnd mags and factory 15rnd mags. I have one have put over 10,000 rnds through it without a hiccup. If you can find one, they don't make them anymore. I know its not a M&P or XD I favor all metal guns over the new "plastic" ones
, however I do carry a XD .40...lol...anyway, I also carry a beretta M9, same thing 17 and I think even a 20 rnd after market mag and 15rnd factory. I have also put 10,000+ rnds in that as well. I vouch for both. 100% I just clean after every use.
I'd choose what I did choose back when I made this choice - Berreta 92FS. But that is just one of many great guns. It all comes down to what feels best in your hand and you shoot the best.
Taurus PT99 isn't too bad, either. Shoots well, but feels cheap. No failures, though, so I can't complain much.
Didn't care much for the overall feel of it. Didn't point very naturally, didn't care for the trigger, and the overall layout of everything didn't fit my hand well.
I'm still considering an M&P in .45...I shot that considerably better then the 9mm I tried. Seemed to feel better, as well. I'm not sure if they use the same grip size or not.
If you're happy with the Glock 26, just get a bigger Glock. Semi-interchangeable mags, holsters, etc. Trigger time with one translates directly to trigger time with the other.
I have a 17 and a 26. Works great.
As Mike says though, if you are happy with Glocks and don't like experimentation get another Glock.
The M&P .45 grip is a tad larger than the 40, 357 or 9.
Glock 17 because the mag can be used in your 26, and everything else will feel similar.
HK VP70 all the really cool people carry one :smt033
Don't know much about Glocks, so this maybe a stupid question:
Why don't you just get a 17cap mag for your 26?
oh ok, so what does the 19 do?
I guess it's the middle one?
sorry, I don't really use them (do not feel right in my hand) so I am really curious.
Another problem I had was the layout. I didn't feel comfortable with the mag release and slide lock lever. I also felt like i had to really try to release the mag.
But both me and my dad shot VERY well with the .45.
226 Sig. you shoot one you'll want one.:smt023
Stone cold reliable, though.
go the gun shop, tell the guy you want a glock 17, pay for it and take it home.
As 9mm's go, I have 2. The 226 being one of them and a 1911 is the other. If I was to want to carry a 9mm it would be that Sig. Say what you will about this and that but the fact remains it is one of the best built most reliable on the market. Mine is a tack driver at 50 yards. call me weird but I just like a pistol with a hammer. Being a 1911 freak I'm not real big on the trigger of the Sig either but I just can't deny the way the pistol functions. 5,000 rounds through mine and it shoots as well now as it did new if not better.:smt023
I have a TZ99 which is the same gun as the CZ999 and the EZ05 and the rest of that family. They come with 15rd and/or 10rd ( for the left coasters, thats California ya'll) mags, but with a slight modification to the 17rd Beretta mags, you can use them. You may also check into the Witness and CZ75 pistols and I think the S&W Sigma SW9VE is a 16+1.
Glock 17...or Glock 19 with G17 mags...or my new personal favorite the M&P-9.:smt023


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Fukushima — The New Chernobyl
April 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM 1 comment
If you're like me you've had the sense, all along, that Japanese "officials" and the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCo) were minimizing what was happening at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. I mean, trusting TEPCo for news about what's going on is like trusting the people who make Twinkies to tell us how "healthy" they are:
Japanese officials decided Tuesday to raise nuclear crisis alert level to 7 highest, equal to Chernobyl.
Earlier Tuesday, the operator of Japan's crippled nuclear power plant says workers discovered a small fire near a reactor building at its tsunami-stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi complex but it was extinguished quickly.
Tokyo Electric Power Co. says the fire at a box that contains batteries in a building near the No. 4 reactor was discovered at about 6:38 a.m. Tuesday morning and was put out seven minutes later.
It wasn't clear whether the fire was related to a magnitude-6.3 earthquake that shook the Tokyo area Tuesday morning. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
I can't help but wonder what's next. Over the course of a month — today is the one month anniversary of the quake/tsunami — we've gone from no problem to getting better to Chernobyl.
There is no "nuclear crisis alert level" above 7. So I guess from here on out, we're on our own as to gauging the severity of what's going on.
UPDATE: 10:34 p.m. EDT: Predictable:
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Kelly Clarkson Hairstyles
Kelly Clarkson hairstyles have come a long way from the girl next door look that she sported on American Idol.
Kelly Clarkson's Style
Kelly is wearing a much more sleek, sophisticated hairstyle composed of numerous layers and intriguing colors.
This layered hairstyle is perfect for those with fine hair like Kelly's. The layers are long and offer movement to the hairstyle and at the same time, allow the hairstyle to hold its shape.
If you have thicker locks, you can have your stylist cut in some extra layers or use thinning shears so that you too can wear the same hairstyle as Kelly.
With a round face shape like Kelly Clarkson's, this is the perfect hairstyle.
Her layered locks frame her face creating an illusion off less width than is actually there. This is a terrific way to pull the eye inward so that your face will not appear to be as round as it is.
The same is true for the highlights that weave their way through Kelly Clarkson's layered hairstyle. Not only do the colors which vary from thin to medium in size make her fine locks look thicker, but the prevent the eye from focusing on the width of a round face.
Styling Steps Kelly Clarkson Featured Hairstyle
- Wash your hair with products specific to your hair type and condition
- Detangle your hair with a wide tooth comb working from the ends to the roots
- Work a generous dollop of styling mousse throughout your hair with your fingertips Apply some volumizing styling cream to the roots of your hair at the crown
- Attach a diffuser to your blow dryer and on a medium setting, use a round brush to dry your hair in small sections, lift at the crown with the brush or your fingertips while drying
- Back comb the roots of your hair to offer your style volume Apply pomade to your fingers and gently piece and arrange the ends of your hair and lift the roots with your fingers and mist with a strong hold hairspray to keep your height in place
- Mist with a light hold hairspray to control fly away strands and to give you all day and night hold.
Celebrity Hairstyle Update
Kelly Clarkson's Latest Hairstyle A medium long length with soft romantic curls, easily created with a curling iron.
Kelly wore this style while preforming at Q102's Jingle Ball 12/07/2011
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Saturday was a sports lover's dream, especially for West Holmes fans.
The Knights had their boys cross country team competing in the state meet. One of the girls was also there running. Former Garaway runner-turned-West Holmes Spanish teacher/coach Kevin Beachy and his crew have done an amazing job with the harriers, helping them get over the hump and get to state.
When Beachy was a student at Garaway, along with one of his assistant coaches, Brian Lash, the Pirates were running in the state meet as well. I guess he knows a thing or two about running. And he is doing a great job translating his knowledge and love for the sport to his runners.
With a solid group of girls back next year and Sam Boyd taking over the top spot vacated by Cully Gordon, next season promises to be just as exciting as this one was for West Holmes.
On the way home from the state cross county meet, we listened to the Lady Knights' soccer team in their regional final appearance against defending state champion St. Francis DeSales. West Holmes did well against the Stallions, but came out on the short end of a 2-0 score.
It is the second straight season Josh Wengerd's girls have ended their season at the regional tournament, taking it one step further this year, making it to the finals.
The girls lose some valuable pieces of the team in three-year starter in goal Shelby Harris and four-year defender Courtney Kozak, but all of their offensive firepower returns next year with another year of experience under their belt, and a taste of what it takes to compete at the next level.
I got home in time to write two stories about the cross country meet and left just enough time to get out to West Holmes High School for the Knights' first home playoff football game. It was quite a show put on by the locals, who had Knights Stadium shining. It was quite an awesome display not only by the football team, which ran over the Redskins of Indian Creek, but by the hosts overall. From the conditions of the field, to the parking, to the crowd control, to concessions, to hospitality, it was an awesome evening on the old gridiron.
Sure, it was a long day at the office, but it was full of fun sports, seeing some great competition on the biggest of stages.
This week's game will be played against Steubenville at New Philadelphia's Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium. The 9-2 Big Red are a tradition-laden program that annually makes extended postseason runs. They opened their tournament trek this year with a 28-0 thrashing of Maysville.
Playing on the turf at Quaker Stadium will make the game even faster, which could mean a track meet between two solid running teams.
The defense of the Knights will be called upon once again to make things happen and contain the Big Red, while Layne Perone, Garrett Mackey and Grant Hay get the West Holmes ground game rolling.


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No, considering it happened two weeks ago (October 11-14), and Sandy didn't hit New York until a day or two ago.Anyway, cool that BZPower staff were able to attend. It's a shame that LEGO didn't hold any panels there like they did in San Diego, but then again this is their first year having an official presence at NYCC, so they might have even more of a presence in future years.
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— ATV riders do damage to a bad cause — Salt Lake Tribune Editorial
"Imagine how history might have turned out if Rosa Parks had been brandishing an automatic weapon when she boarded that bus in Montgomery, Ala., all those years ago.
"Instead of being honored for all time as an accidental founder of the American Civil Rights Movement, she almost certainly would have been dismissed as a kook and a hoodlum. The whole movement for which she stands as an inspiration could well have died then and there. ...
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Psy's "Gangnam Style" is YouTube's Most Viewed of 2012
YouTube revealed their most viewed video of 2012 on Tuesday (December 18), and the winner was Psy, for his hit "Gangnam Style."
The Korean pop video is set to reach the one billion view mark before the end of the year.
Rounding out the top five on the list are: "Walk off the Earth" (140 million views), while "KONY 2012" in third after having a record breaking thirty one million views in one day.
"Call Me Maybe" slid in at number four, and "Epic Rap Battles - Obama vs. Romney" came in fifth.
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How to close off basement ceiling joist cavities?
Good morning all,
I need some suggestions on a project that I've been working on. I'm closing off a quarter of my basement for a playroom for the rugrat. When we bought the house, one wall was already in place as a divider for the laundry area. I've already framed the second wall and run the electrical (wires only, nothing is hooked up). I also have painted the rafters white to brighten up the space. The wall I framed runs perpendicular to the joists, so I'm left with open cavities above the top plate of the wall. I'm looking for suggestions on how to close off that space. I do not want to install a ceiling of any sort. I don't need anything fancy and definitely need something inexpensive, but don't want it to look like junk. I debated stapling the rolled batt insulation with the paper backing. I think that'll look like junk. I've also though of running leftover drywall up there or cutting foam board insulation panels to fit and painting them. The new room is heated, but we left the cinder walls exposed, so there will be some temperature fluctuation. I mention this because it's not necessary that the solution be airtight. Although I wouldn't mind that.
Let the brainstorming begin.
Thank you in advance!
Put up a drop ceiling.
If you don't have a solid joist then post a picture and I'm sure we can figure out the best way.
Thanks Tarheel, but I specifically stated that I did not want a ceiling installed. I've already taken the steps and money to paint the exposed joist ceiling.
Brock, not sure why I didnt' think of that. That's something to definitely consider. Thanks.
If you've got other ideas, I'd love to hear them!
Install a wide board such as a 1x12 horizontally, against the wall, and on the underside of the joists, to act as a "partial ceiling" to hide the open spaces above the wall top plate.
Add insulation of any kind filling the spaces between the joists and above the board, optionally set back from the outer edge of the board.
(hindsight or eavesdroppers only) The entire "rafter" area will look more elegant with everything painted flat black instead of white.
If you can post a picture it would help.
What does your son/daughter like? Whatever you put up there you can paint animals on, or their initials, or things that will make them feel like its their space.
FYI Exposed insulation board is a fire hazard so dont use that.
Picture coming in an hour or two.
AllanJ - Do you mean to install the 1x12 similar to my top plate and but it up against the top plate of the wall? Essentially creating a "shelf" in the joist cavities?
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Pay no attention to the studs that I need to install because I forgot to account for drywall attachment.
I personally think wood blocking or drywall is going to be your best bet.
I think if you install blocking directly over that wall in the joist cavity you can remove the other blocking thats in place. Hopefully someone on here can verify that but it makes sense to me. If your sheer or torsional forces are greater than that I'm sure you'd have had big problems by now.
So what did you end up doing?
Nothing yet. I'm still debating.
Out of curiosity, why would the foam insulation be a fire hazard, but rolled insulation not be? I spoke to a few friends who have finished their basements (or parts of them) who painted foam board insulation and filled the area between the joists.
Read what it says right on the panels there flamable and they give off toxic fumes as they melt.
Even even check the prices on foam?
You could buy two sheets of sheetrock for the price of one panel and be code compliant with sheetrock.
Sounds good. Thanks. I hadn't physically looked at them, just thought it was an idea. Now it's not an idea.
You can use them you just have to cover them up with drywall. It will look the same as with wood blocking just more expensive.
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Farnborough has seen many changes over the years with the rapid growth of the town and the pioneering aviation activity at the RAE, to the decline in commerce in North Camp and eventually also in the current town centre - although redevelopment of Kingsmead and Queensmead promises to rejuvenate the centre. The international airshow brings thousands of people to the town, and the public events at King George V playing fields generate plenty of local interest. What was wartime Farnborough like and how did impact on the lives of people in the area? And how has the impact of the army influenced people's lives?
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Reeves Takes 14th at American Championship
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Tournament Results
Reeves (72-77-69=218) registered four birdies, including three in his first nine holes to make the turn at 3-under. He posted par on 12 holes during the round. His final-round score tied for his best of the spring season. He also posted a 69 in the first round of the Bluegrass Invitational on April 12.
SMU's Bryson Dechambeau won medalist honors at 7-under 70-68-68=206.
Cincinnati bounced back from Monday's 306 team score to post its best round of the three-day event, a 5-over 288 on Tuesday. The effort helped the Bearcats climb one spot in the team standings to sixth at 292-306-289=887. UC finished behind tournament winner No. 31 SMU (287-286-285=858), No. 7 UCF (283-289-291=863), No. 9 Houston (292-286-288=866), No. 30 USF (290-289-288=867) and No. 56 Louisville (299-281-290=870). No. 46 Memphis was seventh at 298-295-302=895.
"I challenged the team pretty hard after Monday's round," UC head coach Doug Martin said. "Deep down inside they knew they were better than how they performed on Monday and they needed to just move past it. I'm really proud with how they responded."
UC freshman Jared O'Kelley (Canton, Ga./Creekview High School) recorded his second consecutive Top 20 finish, tying for 19th at 9-over 74-75-73=222. He tied for 10th place at even par 216 at the Bluegrass Invitational on April 13.
Bearcats junior Jared Howard (Dublin, Ohio/Jerome High School) ended the tournament tied for 26th place at 12-over 72-79-74=225. Junior John Michael O'Toole tied for 37th place at 74-82-73=229 while sophomore Emerson Newsome tied for 39th at 78-75-77=230.
The tournament wraps up the 2013-14 season for Cincinnati. The Bearcats made significant progress during the year, finishing among the Top 5 in the team standings in nine of 12 tournaments – a program best.
"This has been a great year for us," Martin said. "This is the first year we've had a full set of scholarships and it allowed us to take the program to another level. We're still not there yet, but we've opened some eyes. Our guys have learned a lot this season. It's been very positive."


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Dangers Of Living In A Former Meth Lab
You Could Be Living In 1 Of 400 Contaminated Homes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Target 13 Investigates visited hundreds of homes, apartments and motels listed as former meth labs. Many of those who lived at the sites didn't know their homes were used as meth labs.
According to the State of Colorado, nearly 400 homes in Colorado Springs, El Paso and Teller counties remain unclean. That is just between 2001 and 2010. In Pueblo, the number of home is 12.
The Meth Disclosure Law states that a seller must tell a buyer if a property was once a meth lab, but it references nothing about renters.
Meth labs, also known as cook houses, are dangerous, but that danger doesn?t end after a lab is busted if the property is never cleaned and verified by the state.
Target 13 Investigates spoke to the Drug Enforcement Agency about its concerns regarding meth. Representatives sent us to National Jewish Health, where an intensive study on meth was conducted.
?If you live in a house where they've cooked meth, nearly every surface in that house is going to be contaminated,? said researcher Mike Van Dyke, PhD.
If the lab was in the kitchen, don't think for a second that is the only contaminated place.
?You would see high exposure even in a remote bedroom maybe 30 to 40 feet from the cook. So, it pretty much went everywhere,? said Van Dyke.
Meth is not cooked in just homes. Pueblo police told Target 13 Investigates a cook can be set up just about anywhere.
?Homes, apartments, hotel rooms and in vehicles,? said Deputy Chief John Ercul.
Target 13 Investigates found several apartments and even hotels on the list.
Some on the list included the Budget Host on 3402 Sinton Road, the Amarillo Motel 2801 W. Colorado Ave., and a series of motels along North Nevada Avenue. They all have rooms in the database, and if the rooms share ventilation, the contamination will spread more easily.
?Meth is probably in more than just that room for sure,? said Van Dyke.
National Jewish Health said the most vulnerable victims are children whether they live in an active meth lab or contaminated home.
?You have children touching these surfaces and a lot of hand to mouth activity, so these kids are going to be exposed to a pretty large dose,? so it is like a kid being on the drug itself,? said Van Dyke.
In some positive news, Colorado Springs and Pueblo police said that in 2010 meth lab numbers were down. Only two properties were added to the El Paso County and one in Pueblo.
Authorities said a person can always check on the status of a home by calling the local health department.
Van Dyke said exposure to meth or a contaminated property could cause respiratory and central nervous system problems.
As for landlords, if a tenant does get sick, and the property is on this list, they can open themselves up to lawsuits.
If you think your property is on the state list by mistake, contact KRDO NewsChannel13 at 719-575-6224.


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'Tis the Season for AdSense Placement Targeting
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With the holiday season fast approaching, everyone is spending more online. As consumers start shopping for gifts, searching for holiday activities, and booking vacations, advertisers are putting more of their marketing dollars online to reach these potential customers. This means there is an increased demand for the ad space on your site and an opportunity for you to earn more. To help you capitalize on this trend, we recommend you try Google AdSense, and specifically take advantage of placement targeting.
As Google Affiliate Network publishers, you all currently have an AdSense account that you may or may not use. By utilizing AdSense, and specifically placement targeting, during this time of year you can capture more revenue by capitalizing on the increased demand for ad space. 99% of Google's 1000 largest advertisers run display campaigns and focus a lot of their budget during the holiday season. As a result, you can take advantage of this holiday increase in advertiser spend, and help advertisers placement target specific sections of your site using a feature called ad placements. By creating an ad placement, you'll make sections of your site available to be targeted directly by AdWords advertisers.
Using Google AdSense in combination with the Google Affiliate Network will allow you to have two revenue streams that will be housed in the same AdSense account. Our technology and vast network of advertisers ensures that only the highest paying and most relevant ads are delivered to your users. Additionally, with Google AdSense you have a high degree of flexibility and control as you dictate where and when Google ads appear on your site. Enabling placement targeting within your AdSense account further allows you to provide written descriptions of your site, general demographic segment / audience information, and indicate where ads will appear on your site, all of which encourages advertisers to spend more of their marketing dollars on your site, as they have more insight into your traffic.
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She said everything is looking good & I can shower tomorrow oh I love how there sitting up so high wish they won't drop too much
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So far so good just sitting around the house taking it easy healing like I should:)
It's been 8days
Had my post op today she said everything is looking good took the str strips off & & a week I can start applying lotion or I might use coco butter other than that in feeling good little pains here & there lightly sleeping on my side & keep them in a supportive but not too tight sports bra she said do that as well because while there healing there foaming a shape & swelling is going down well that all I have for now & for any lady reading this that haven't had there OP yet don't be scared it's not bad at all!!
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A state of emergency has been declared to tackle the NSW bushfires, with worse weather conditions on the way and forced evacuations likely across many areas of the Blue Mountains, outside Sydney.
Rural Fire Service (RFS) commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons wrote to the premier, Barry O'Farrell, on Sunday requesting he declare a state of emergency.
O'Farrell, who signed the order, said there were concerns weather conditions would deteriorate significantly over the next few days.
"There is potential for a significant and widespread danger to life and property across the state," O'Farrell said in a statement.
"This is not an action taken lightly by either the commissioner, the minister or myself, but it's important the Rural Fire Service and other emergency services have the powers and the resources they need to combat this threat.
"We are planning for the worst but hoping for the best," he said.
The declaration triggers a range of measures, including allowing emergency services to direct the public to evacuate or to order power and gas supplies be shut off.
Earlier Fitzsimmons said the situation in the Blue Mountains was so severe that even built-up areas such as Leura and Katoomba could be in the firing line. He said there were indications the fire at Mount Victoria could threaten homes at Blackheath.
"Conditions are going to be far more concerning over the current days than was otherwise expected," he said. Firefighters were experiencing the worst conditions seen since the 1960s.
"They are in a league of their own," he said. Humidity was set to drop on Sunday night and the bad weather would intensify through Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Residents of the township of Bell were warned to evacuate on Sunday morning as the huge fire between Lithgow and the Blue Mountains was upgraded to emergency status.
Anyone in the area who was unprepared to defend their property should leave immediately and head west to the evacuation centre at Lithgow, the RFS said.
People living in Mount Tomah and Berambing were told to get out urgently shortly before 2pm on Sunday and go to Richmond.
Others, such as those in Bilpin Village, could choose to stay but risked being cut off from power and telecommunication for several days. People in Mount Irvine and Mount Wilson were told it was too late to leave.
O'Farrell grimly warned residents across the state to brace for the possibility of mass evacuations.
"The state's in for challenging days ahead," he told reporters at RFS headquarters on Sunday.
The RFS said 208 homes had been destroyed in the bushfires that have been raging across the state since Thursday.
The premier said hard choices were ahead in the hot, dry conditions.
"That will involve decisions being made about asking people, particularly in fringe areas, to leave their homes for their safety," he said.
"Undoubtedly, that will cause distress to those people and it may cause wider controversy. But it's clear that at times like this it's better to be safe than sorry."
NSW police assistant commissioner Alan Clarke urged people in bushfire-affected areas to heed directions from emergency services.
He said anyone who refused an order to evacuate would be risking their lives, and those of the men and women manning roadblocks and knocking on doors.
"These are extraordinary circumstances," Clarke said. "In the past, we've been able to say 'leave if you can, shelter in place'. Sometimes the message now in these areas will be, 'you must be out'."
But one resident, Craig Jones, said most would probably stay put to defend their homes.
After spending two days helping save his wife's cafe in Bell, Jones said he had cried only once.
That was when he discovered a lone, red waratah in the cafe's garden had survived Thursday's initial intense flames and the subsequent back-burning.
"Mate, I couldn't control myself," he told AAP on Sunday.
Jones and his wife, Eleanor Hajwan-Jones, have been returning to their Bell cafe each day to offer free food and drinks to exhausted firefighters.
"These men and women are fantastic," Jones said. "I can't thank them enough."
Despite the terrifying experience, he said they had no plans to quit.
"This is the Blue Mountains. Tourists will still want to come again here after the fires are gone," he said.
On Sunday evening, fires in Balmoral, Mount Victoria and Springwood remained at a "watch and act" alert as more than 60 blazes burned across the state, with just under 20 out of control.
Interstate fire crews, including eight teams from Queensland and two from the ACT, have been deployed to NSW to help with the effort. Forces in New Zealand are also on stand-by to help when needed.
A total fire ban is in place across Sydney, the Hunter, Shoalhaven, the central ranges and the Illawarra.
Fitzsimmons paid tribute to the firefighters and volunteers who have worked to protect lives and homes from the blazes that broke out on Thursday.
"[We've got] men and women doing some pretty extraordinary work. Time and time again you're hearing extraordinary stories of what they were being confronted with, decisions and actions that they took," he said.
"They've all got each other's back and right at front of mind, they're trying to do all they can for their local communities."
Prime minister Tony Abbott helped out with backburning efforts in the Bilpin area overnight.


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Personal muy amable.- ubicacion excelente para el que busca tranquilidad y comodidad.- esta muy cerca del Casino y del estadio de futbool. Frente a una buena playa .Aguas con temperatura estimada 18º .- Volveria a este Hotel el desayuno es ingles. podrian agregar algo para ser Continentar. todas formas es un buen dasayuno
A las 23hs no pude comer nada en el bar ,solo en la habitacion.
Internet no funcionaba. El personal no resuelve los problemas. La selección de desayuno muy limitada para los precios que cobran. Demasiadas máquinas rotas en el gimnasio.
El hotel es confortable. El personal es amable. No refleja syu ubicación en el momento de la reserva, ya que parece mucho más cerca del mar. En general el servicio es bueno. El restaurant me pareció escaso de alternativas de comidas.
he estado poco tiempo como para poder decir algo exacto la zona es bastante insegura
El personal es muy calido y amable con ganas de solucionar problemas de los huespedes. Los desyunos muy bien presentados y servidos y son muy ricos. La ubicacion es excelente para disfrutar de la playa El ascensor no fuenciona desde hace mucho tiempo y es una gran incomodidad.
The location "on the beach" is superb. Breakfast on the verandah overlooking the waves - what a great way to start the day !!! The room was extremely comfortable and the balcony an additional plus. On the negative side the cost of meals was very high (the curry buffet at R190 p.p. did not give as good a value for money as other nearby eateries) See above.
Beautifully redecorated, the public areas are lovely and accomodating. A lot of the old bits have been retained and it has the lovely old world feel. Very pleasant. Not really anything not to like
the position and facilities were fantastic as well as the breakfasts service a little slow at times
The service was great and the people was friendly. Relaxing atmosphere.
Service & Friendliness of Staff plus the location was superb
La habitación es perfecta, el baño tiene ducha y a parte bañera con sales. Muy lujoso, todo el mobiliario nuevo, el silencio te permite descansar, el desayuno hecho a la carta, la atención personalizada, todo es recomendable No está en todo el centro de Durban sino como a 8 km, pero muy cerca del nuevo estadio de futbol
The Royal Grill is magnificent. The staff are extremely friendly. The bar is quaint.
Helpful and freindly Wind noise from badly fitting windows. Could not get breakfast as too full.
Well-spoted Internet was terrible in the 9th floor where I stayed. I found a cockroach under my bedroom.
From arrival to departure, we were made to feel that we were guests and not just people to fill rooms. We would stay there again when next we visit Durban.
Breakfast was very good, the location in the center of the city is good, you can walk to the beach (± 1 km). the staff at the reception was not interrested in the customer
friendliness of the staff no
They have a gym with a nice view at the top floor. The back and neck massage was the best I've ever got. The hotel is gallant but old, in a busy street. On their website they advertise a glorious hotel with 5 restaurants and more, just one was open, buffet style, good food but our wine glasses came wet and dirty.
Although its in the city, you don't get to hear to city noise and the views from the hotel are very nice the furtniture in the room is going.
Proximity to the marina. The suite was quite acceptable. Breakfast good. No room service after 10am - according to reception. The room phones only worked intermittently. Reception was sloppy & unhelpful in organising transport. Reception didnt even know how long I had booked the room and 3 times blocked the door key!
Rooms are a nice size, and the microwave was a bonus.Breakfasts were great! Good value and decent selection The bathroom needs an update, toilet seat was marked and the shower seals had black marks on them. The mattress springs were a bit flat.
nothing special, just went for the world cup hard to find plugs in the room
Staff were good and very helpful. Location was good as between the city centre and the other areas of Durban. Nice veiws of the river and beach and so peaceful as not overlooked
Quiet and the staff were very helpful By phone the cost of the room was R1080.00 However, I booked on line and was charged R1820.00 Why is that??
The views. The lift on the 2nd floor did not arrive when pushing the "down" button. After 5 minutes in the heat of the foyer, we decided to push the "up" button and it arrived in seconds. This happened every time so there is a problem. Also, the area by the lifts is extremely hot - you need a fan or aircon here. I would not swim in the pool as it looks so dirty.
Location to Durban central but not in the centre. Quiet and comfortable The power went off for 12 hours and they did not have a standby generator. It was very hot and corridors were pitch black with no lighting.
The only hiccup was the lost room service food order for my 4 year old daughter, which took more than an hour to rectify.
The Hops bar was friendly and reasonably priced. The pool area was in the shade all day. Also the water went off for almost 24 hours.
Gorgeous view of the sunrise. Great location. The staff were welcoming, and gracious. Our room felt like a converted broom closet. For a hotel of this rating, I expected something a bit more spacious. Be wary of windows that open wide without any safety precautions. It was a bit hairy being on the tenth floor, and leaning out of the window with nary a safety net in sight!
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Me gusto su ubicacion y el precio pagado fue justo. La atencion de la recepcionista y su colaboracion con nosotros fue excelente. La recepcionista comento que la tarifa estaba errada pero yo insisti que esa era la oferta de booking. Al fin no se pago ninguna diferencia. Hay un bar al frente del hotel que en las noche del fin de semana que estuve fue bastante ruidoso.
Muy bien ubicado para conocer la ciudad, sin estar frente al mar. Limpio y personal amable. El consumo del bar no se puede cargar a la habitación
Our mornings were glittered by breakfast on the deck with a sea view of ships docking in. Best servive from the staff and be sure to see us very soon. Thanks for making my weekend breakaway excellent..Regards Amos, Karabo and Gomolemo
Gary, Tosca and Daphne were incredibly welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them. They were extremely helpful and provided invaluable advice on places to go and how to stay safe etc...
Its over rated. Should have been classified as 3 star and not 5 star.
proffessional staff
The friendly staff and Tosca's breakfasts are "Simply The Best" in town
Very comfortable and very friendly and attentive management. A pleasure to stay there.
Beautiful view and garden. Staff was very friendly and helpfull, and made you feel at home. Made suggestions with regard to outings, eating places and taxi services. Did not have a bath.
The gardens were fabulous, the rooms very comfortable and Tosca and Gary were wonderful hosts. They helped us organise car hire and provided us with useful info about places to eat, getting taxis etc. Really enjoyed sitting on the terrace watching the electrical storm! A great place and very handy location for Kingsmead Cricket ground.
Everything was outstanding from the moment we checked in to the moment we left
It was in a quiet area, beautiful. Lots of information in the room about stuff to do in Durban. The owners were lovely and informative. The staff was attentive. The breakfast was quite good and there was plenty of it (not stingy). No. I liked it a lot.


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Interweave Knitting Lab Announces Two Locations in 2012
Save the dates: event returns to San Mateo, California November 1-4, 2012 after a successful first appearance in 2011; New England Knitting Lab debuts in New Hampshire October 4-7, 2012
Loveland, Colo., December 21, 2011: Interweave Knitting Lab, a national knitting event from the publishers ofInterweave Knits magazine, has announced its return to San Mateo, Calif. next November 1-4, 2012 after a successful debut in 2011. This premiere event was such a success—with sold-out workshops and lectures and incredible attendance at the Knitters' Market—that Interweave has decided to add a second location on the East Coast in Manchester, N.H., October 4-7, 2012.
Interweave Knitting Lab offers knitters opportunities to learn from knitting legends and experts in small, intimate class settings—alongside new friends who share their passion for knitting. This premiere event was created especially for passionate knitters who want to take their knitting skills to new heights. It offers innovative, immersive workshops and project-based classes, lectures, enticing panel discussions and other special evening sessions, plus three days of shopping opportunities at the Knitters' Market.
The 2012 Interweave Knitting Lab event locations and dates are:
Interweave Knitting Lab New England, October 4-7, 2012: The Radisson Hotel Manchester, in scenic New Hampshire, located just one hour north of Boston, Massachusetts in a fun downtown area. Offering an inviting atmosphere and signature hospitality, the Radisson presents a wealth of world-class hotel services and amenities including: room service, business services, a Fitness Center, an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and free Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) airport shuttle service.
Registration for Interweave Knitting Lab in New Hampshire opens in mid-April.
Interweave Knitting Lab San Mateo, November 1-4, 2012: Interweave Knitting Lab returns to Marriott San Mateo, a beautiful hotel located on 11 acres and just minutes from downtown San Francisco. With Italian marble floors and chandeliers in the lobby, this hotel has the look and feel of a first-class luxury hotel. With any spare time you may have while attending Interweave Knitting Lab, you can visit one of the many San Francisco attractions: Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf and Half Moon Bay are all within 30 minutes.
Registration for Interweave Knitting Lab in California opens in early May.
Classes at Interweave Knitting Lab range from rarely-offered classes on unique regional, ethnic, and historical techniques, to studio classes that apply new design and technique skills to original creations. There are classes in sock knitting, lace knitting, cables, sweater construction, knitwear design, color theory, mosaic knitting, intarsia, Fair Isle, and much more.
Interweave Knitting Lab New England will focus on modern inspiration for thinking knitters: A program of in-depth classes on authentic and personal knitting design, working with color and line, and manipulating fabrics and fibers. The curriculum will explore the intersection of handknitting technique and inspiration, with forays into the larger textile industry and the art world.
In its second year, Interweave Knitting Lab San Mateo will continue to focus on handknitting techniques and traditions, with classes on subjects ranging from ethnic knitting history to complex cutting-edge techniques.
Interweave Knitting Lab is put on by arts and craft media company Interweave, publisher of Interweave Knits and Knitscene magazines, as well as the online knitting community, KnittingDaily.com.
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The Department of Biology at FMU offers excellent teaching, research, and computing facilities for undergraduate students. Located on the second floor of the McNair Science Building and the Leatherman Science Facility, the department has several large lecture halls, all of which have the most up-to-date multimedia equipment: a computer-augmented instructional system with overhead projection, VCR/DVD player, and microcamera/document camera. All rooms have wireless and wired internet connectivity.
Within the department, there are ten teaching laboratories, five research labs, two animal maintenance rooms, a large seminar room, an honors classroom, prep rooms, and faculty offices. A student computer lab is available for use in research, coursework, and instruction.
A rooftop greenhouse with many species of plants and ample space for student projects is a showpiece of the Leatherman Science Facility.
Outdoor areas on and near campus provide teaching facilities for introductory biology, upper level botany, entomology, ornithology, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, ecology, and conservation biology courses. The 309-acre campus (including a 3-acre arboretum) provides local yet diverse study sites for biology students. In addition, university vehicles are available for field trips to the ocean, marshes, lakes, forests, and mountains of South Carolina.
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Japanese Chin Dogs
Bred for hundreds of years to be the ideal companion dog, Japanese Chins are pleasant, charming, devoted and loving. They form strong bonds with their masters, but also show great love and affection for the entire family—and friends, as well. Japanese Chins bring a dignified element to any household.
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- 4 - 15 pounds
- 7 - 11 inches
Ideal Human Companions
- Retirees
- Singles
- City dwellers
- Families with older children
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Very obedient and dependable, Japanese Chins can also be sensitive. They love to be the center of attention. Above all, they crave attention, love and positive feedback. Chins get along very well with children, but they probably won't appreciate rough play or extremely loud noises. Keep in mind: these dogs lived in palaces for hundreds of years; so, they will expect good manners from everyone. But they also know how to let loose and wrestle a squeaky toy on the rug.
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Japanese Chins don't require too much exercise, but they will benefit from daily walks around the block. They are also quiet and clean, sometimes grooming themselves like cats. Japanese Chins are the perfect apartment dogs.
A healthy Japanese Chin can live as long as 10 years. Common health issues include heart and joint ailments. Also, because of their short muzzles, they may develop breathing and respiratory problems. Their long, silky coats benefit from daily brushing. You might also consider the occasional professional grooming to keep things looking great. Remember to check your Japanese Chin's eyes and ears regularly for infection.
Japanese Chin History
The Japanese Chin actually originated in China. Cherished by Chinese nobility for centuries, these cute little dogs could not be purchased—one had to be a member of the aristocracy to own one. No one knows for sure how Chins made their way to Japan, but some dog enthusiasts believe that they were a gift from Korea to the Japanese court. In the mid-19th century, several Chins were given to Queen Victoria, and eventually the breed caught on in England and the United States.
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Japanese Chins are small, square-shaped, light-boned dogs covered in straight, abundantly silky coats. Their large, wide heads have short, broad muzzles, widely set eyes and V-shaped ears that hang low. They have medium-length necks that are somewhat thick, short but level backs and plumed tails that carry over the back. Their long, silky coats usually come in red & white, black & white or black, white & tan. Overall, Japanese Chins have a lively but dignified look.
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A dog who helps you make friends everywhere
I adopted Inu (Japanese for "dog") when he was 7 months old. He was everything I didn't want -- male, long-haired -- but he looked in my eyes and I was his. He is incredibly smart, he very rarely barks, VERY RARELY. He is loving with everyone and expects the same in return. His groomer thinks he hung the moon.
If you're considering getting one of these incredible little dogs, be prepared to be loved and be sure to give a lot of it in return. Inu is sedentary but does enjoy his twice-daily potty walks.
If you are lonely, be prepared to make some friends because everyone will want to meet your little companion. I am recovering from severe depression, and Inu and his friend, Opal (my wonderful toy poodle) are as responsible for my recovery as doctors and medication.
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Harley-davidson, the iconic and globally recognised US motorcycle manufacturer, will soon be roaring into Cambodia with the country's first dealership set to open in the next few months.
Located across from the Phnom Penh International Airport, the Harley-Davidson dealership is expected to open this June, according to Steve Beattie, general manager of Harley-Davidson Phnom Penh. The franchise rights for Harley are owned by HGB Group, a local investment firm that already has a foothold in the Kingdom's luxury motorcycle and automotive market.
Beattie was quick to note that the famous motorcycle line is more than just a brand name and has over the decades evolved to invoke a lifestyle among avid Harley-Davidson riders worldwide. He hopes that the showroom will act not only as a dealership but provide a place for riders and enthusiasts to gather before cruising on the Kingdom's roads.
"The whole point with Harley-Davidson is that it is not purely motorcycle focused," he said. "When you buy a Harley-Davidson, you then make it your own. You will spend time, thought and money on making that bike something that is very personal for you."
Cambodia already has a few Harley-Davidson riders who are well acquainted with the brand and they will form the company's core customer base, Beattie explained. The group will then primarily target the more affluent segment of the population who can afford the costs of high-end motorbikes and gear, he added.
"We are tapping into an existing market with the existing riders because they are our core customers," he said. "They are the guys that have supported the brand in Cambodia despite not having a dealership, but obviously we also want to broaden that appeal and we want to encourage new customers."
The dealership will be comprised of a shop offering a wide array of Harley-Davidson motorcycles as well as brand merchandise, accessories, spare parts, riding gear and a full-service mechanic that will be able to handle customisation demands.


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That would be really scary and strange...if it were true. The weapons listed in Appendix A are specifically EXEMPT from classification as an "assault wepon," and would not be included in the ban. A pertinent part of the text is here (emphasis mine, and "Paragraph (1)" in this case refers to the paragraph that would make "assault weapons" illegal):Clearly, if a semi-automatic shotgun with a 5-round capacity would be exempt, then any single-shot shotgun would be exempt. This is a terrible bill, certainly, but it does not ban single-shot shotguns.'(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to--
'(A) any of the firearms, or replicas or duplicates of the firearms, specified in appendix A to this section, as such firearms were manufactured on October 1, 1993;
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'(D) any semiautomatic shotgun that cannot hold more than 5 rounds of ammunition in a fixed or detachable magazine.


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Gausman strong in return from pneumonia
Orioles' No. 2 prospect strikes out six, pitches 4 2/3 shutout innings
By Robert Emrich / MiLB.com | May 11, 2014 12:35 AM ET
Step one: Get back on the mound. Step two: Go deeper into the game. Kevin Gausman put a check next to the first item and, by doing so, may be able to put a check next to the second one very soon.
The Orioles' No. 2 prospect struck out six and allowed two hits over 4 2/3 scoreless innings on Saturday but was long gone by the time Norfolk posted a 3-2, 12-inning victory at Indianapolis, 3-2.
Making his first start since April 26, Gausman surrendered a two-out triple to Pirates top prospect Gregory Polanco in the third inning and a single to Chris Dickerson with two outs in the fifth. Dickerson was the final batter he faced as the 23-year-old right-hander exited after 77 pitches.
"I felt good," Gausman said. "Early on, I was kind of rushing to the plate a little bit in my delivery. I was living a little too down in the zone, I had two walks in the first inning. Ended up getting out of it fine. After that, I felt great."
Gausman, who walked three while equaling his season high in strikeouts, was on the disabled list after bout of pneumonia. It was originally thought he suffered a left intercostal muscle strain, but an MRI revealed he had a lung infection.
"I've been on the DL with pneumonia for, I think I've had 13 days off almost. It was just good to get back out there," MLB.com's No. 29 overall prospect said. "I've been waiting to get back out there. It's tough when you're on a team and you're around baseball every day, but you're not playing. It was the first time I was on the DL. It was a little weird for me. But it was awesome to get out there tonight."
Given that an intercostal muscle strain can entail a lengthy stay on the DL, there was considerable relief when the actual diagnosis was pneumonia.
"It was funny," the LSU product said. "I was really happy when they told me, 'You have pneumonia.' The doctor was like, 'You're one of the few people who I've ever heard be happy to have pneumonia.' It was just so great compared to what we originally thought it was.
"Right when it happened and everybody thought it was an intercostal strain, I did my research and I found out I might be out for a month, a month-plus; for it to only be something like this and for me to be pitching tonight, it was a huge relief for me, and I think for everybody, too. Thank God, it wasn't anything too serious."
While Gausman is winless in six starts this season, he sports a 2.08 ERA and the International League is batting .242 against him. One of the reasons he's 0-1 has been a strict pitch limit of 75, which has allowed him to work five innings just once. That could change soon.
"I've been on a 75-pitch limit this season, something the Orioles are doing to monitor my innings," Gausman said. "I believe this might be my last one. I might be going to 90 the next one, but those decisions are out of my hands. I've always been one of those guys who throws a lot of innings, who goes deep into games, so only being able to throw 75 pitches has been frustrating, but I understand it's part of the process."
Francisco Peguero did the bulk of the heavy lifting on offense, plating all three runs for the Tides. His third single of the game came in the 12th and plated Jemile Weeks, who drew four walks, stole two bases and scored twice out of the leadoff spot.
Dickerson had two hits and drove in a run, while Polanco reached base twice and scored a run for the Indians, who fell out of first place in the Western Division for the first time since April 13, 2013.
Robert Emrich is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @RobertEmrich. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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