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Court Hotel Hakata Ekimae
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Court Hotel Hakata Ekimae
About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Court Hotel Hakata Ekimae in Fukuoka (Hakata), you'll be minutes from Kakueiji Temple and Tochoji Temple. This hotel is within close proximity of Mangyoji Temple and Zenshoji Temple.
Make yourself at home in one of the 153 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Court Hotel Hakata Ekimae. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities.
Hotel Facilities
- Total number of rooms - 153
- Marina on site
- Restaurant
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 10
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Elevator/lift
- Year Built 1986
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
Room Facilities
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Microwave (on request)
- Bathrobes
- Refrigerator
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free local calls
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- In-room safe
- In-room massage available
- Pay movies
- Private bathroom
- Jetted bathtub
- Phone
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- First-run movies
- Digital TV service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower/tub combination
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: JPY 735 per person (approximately)
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After some initial work was done by the Production Design team, myself and my team then handled all creature and effects designs for the show. All the designs were meant as a tribute to the wonderful Miyazaki movies, as that was the Director's inspiration as well.
I was especially pleased with the dragon design as this was a last minute addition and was a sequence added well after production had wrapped. I produced the initial sketches for the dragon, which then were worked up by the team and handed over to VFX.
We will be adding more concepts later this week, including a look at our development work on the Kirin.
Huge thanks to Christian Manz and Universal.
– Kevin Jenkins, Art Director & Lead Concept Artist
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Two pistons A & B move backwards and forwards in a cyclinder. Distance x cm of the right hand end of piston A from point 0 at time t seconds is x=3sin(2t)+3 and the distance y cm of the left hand end of piston B by formula y=2sin(3t-pi/4)+8.5
The pistons are set in motion at t=0
How do I work out the minimun distance between the pistons and the time it occurs? I am really lost on this, can you please help.
Looks like a rather nasty question
I see the distance (d) as
d = 3sin(2t)+3 + 2sin(3t-pi/4)+8.5
= 3sin(2t)+ 2sin(3t-pi/4)+ 11.5
I first ran this through a primitive graphing program I have, and it showed the above to have a period of 2pi, and a minimum value roughly between t = 1.5 and t = 1.7
to get exact answers is a messy Calculus problem
dd/dt = 6cos(2t) - 6cos(3t-pi/4)
= 0 for a max/min of d
So we have to solve
6cos(2t) - 6cos(3t-pi/4) = 0 or
cos(2t) - cos(3t-pi/4) = 0
the trouble is that we need to have our trig functions contain the same period.
we know cos 2t = 2cos^2(t) - 1
and cos(3t - pi/4) = cos3tcospi/4 + sin3tsinpi/4
= (1/√2)(cos3t + sin3t)
now there are expansion formulas for
cos 3x and sin 3x in terms of cos x, but I have a feeling that the question couldn't possibly be that messy.
Are you using graphig calculators?
What level is this?
Can somebody see through the above mess?
Am I on the wrong track?
I see the distance between the pistons as y-x. It is so hard to see without a diagram.
d= 2sin(3t-pi/4)+8.5 -3sin(2t)+3
Then proceed as in Dr Reiny's solution.
In past days, we would have put this on the analogue computer and ran a graph for few seconds.
I think I have made some headway.
I started from Reiny's result
cos(2t) - cos(3t-pi/4) = 0
which I validated as correct.
By equating the two cosines, I conclude that:
2t + 2kπ = 3t-π/4
after adding 2kπ for generality, which gives
t = π/4 + 2kπ
Numerical solutions are: ... -5.5, 0.78, 7.07, ...
Since cosine is an even function, one of the arguments of cosine could be negative, therefore
-2t + 2kπ = 3t - %pi;/4
which gives
Numerical solutions are: ... -6.12, -4.86, -3.61, -1.1, 0.157, 1.41, 2.67, 3.92, 5.18, 6.44 ...
These results can be verified in the graphed links below:
for the function:
for the derivative:
Of course!
How simple was that step, eh?
And here I was about to enter the mathematical hinterland.
Thank you!
That's what happens when you know a lot!
Nice work.


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Darwin is one of Australia's northernmost cities, and its location in the sunny tropics makes it one of the best places in Australia to install a solar PV system. The 1-for-1 Solar Buyback scheme on offer through NT Power&Water means great returns on investment for those who find the best deal on solar power. Because of the current low cost of solar PV systems, in combination with the Federal Solar Credit rebates, systems have never been more affordable.
To instantly compare solar PV system prices for your area of the NT, fill out the Quote Comparison Request form to the right of this page. You can also call Solar Choice on 1300 78 72 73.
The benefits of solar power in Darwin
Generating power with the sun in the top end of the Northern Territory
Getting the best deal on solar PV for Darwin residents means first understanding how a system benefits a home or business. Solar panels only produce electricity during sunlight hours, and how much electricity is generated depends on the intensity and duration of the sunshine.
The average Darwin roof will receive an average of about 4.6 hours of sun per day over the course of a year. This is one of the highest rates of solar insolation anywhere in Australia. Because solar Darwin is in the tropics, a south-facing roof there will actually receive more sunlight than a north-facing roof in on a building in more southerly latitudes–for example, Perth. Estimated daily generation figures for different size systems based on 4.6 sun hours are detailed below.
1.5kW solar system – 7.05kWh
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Electricity consumption vs solar energy production in Darwin
What system size is right for a home or business depends first on the owner's goals and the budget available. Electricity use patterns for a building differ depending on the occupants' behaviour. As an example, an average 3-person home consumes approximately 20kWh of electricity per day (although this number can be higher in the summer for homes that use air conditioning frequently). Solar power from a 5kW system would therefore approximately cover the consumption of such a home. Since homes and businesses in Darwin are eligible for a 1-for-1 Solar Buyback through Power&Water, building occupants need pay little mind to when electricity is being used; the solar system will offset the electricity bill by the same amount regardless of whether the power is exported or self-consumed.
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Darwin is in REC Zone 2. (REC Zone and applicable certificates can be calculated for free on ORER's website.) Systems installed in REC Zone 2 receive a base number of 115 STCs, plus 69 bonus certificates available through the Federal government's Solar Credit REC Multiplier (3x for systems installed before 1 July 2012). The total numer of STCs is therefore (115 + 69 =) 184. Based on a certificate price of $30, customers would be eligible for a discount of $5,520 off the up-front price of the system. (This is also clearly detailed in Solar Choice quote comparisons.)
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Northern Territory Power&Water buys solar electricity that is exported to the grid at a rate equivalent to the retail electricity tariff that residents pay. If a home pays 19.77c for every kilowatt-hour of power that they buy from the grid, they will also be payed 19.77c for every kilowatt-hour of solar power that is exported to the grid. Solar system operators will not benefit any more from self-consuming their solar power than exporting it to the grid, so there is no need to manage the timing of electricity use to maximise the benefits afforded by the system (as is the case in states with no Feed-in Tariff such as NSW and WA, or states with Feed-in Tariffs, such as Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia.)
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a partner with Domain who has been associated with a slew of notable biotech companies. The most notable ones in the world of antibiotics were Peninsula Pharmaceuticals, which was sold to Johnson & Johnson in 2005, and Cerexa, acquired by Forest Laboratories in 2007. Before joining the new company, Ge worked at both of those companies, too.
Calixa may have raised a load of money in 2007, but it's running lean, with just four full-time employees, three part-timers, and about 10 consultants, Ge says. "It's a very experienced team, we know what we're doing."
The company will face some competition from incumbent products made by Merck and AstraZeneca, although one of the reasons Ge likes its chances is that there are a lot fewer companies trying to tackle pseudomonas than MRSA. "There aren't too many drugs like ours in the pipeline," Ge says.
Calixa still has plenty of work to do in developing the drug. It's given intravenously, and the company still needs to decide the dosing regimen—will it be twice a day or three times, and for how long? Hospital antibiotics typically are given on a 5 to 14 day course of treatment, and those parameters need to be pinned down, Ge says.
Calixa has been stealthy until now because it didn't need to tell its story to raise money, Ge says. But there always comes a point where that is necessary, and to explain to the physician community what they're doing. Calixa expects to present details on this Phase I trial in September at the biggest annual meeting of infectious disease experts, the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobials and Chemotherapy, or ICAAC. It's pronounced Ick-ack, for those who have never been there.
Last night, Calixa posted its first corporate website, which provides some basic information on the who, what, when, and why. But the ICAAC meeting sounds like it will a more important coming-out party. "That will be the first time we really talk to the public," Ge says.
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[BRAZIL 2014] Adios, campeones. Spain, the greatest team of our era, crashed out of the World Cup after just six days as it fell to Chile, 2-0, on Wednesday at the Maracana Stadium. The result sent Chile and the Netherlands, a 3-2 winner over Australia, through to the round of 16.
Croatia stayed alive with a 4-0 lead over Cameroon, which finished with 10 players after a red card to Alex Song late in the first half. Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic, suspended for Croatia's opening game, scored twice to put
the game away after it had opened up a two-goal lead on goals by Ivica Olic and Ivan Perisic.
Group A Results:
June 18 in Manaus
Croatia 4 Cameroon 0. Goals: Olic 10,
Perisic 47, Mandzukic 64, 73.
Group A Schedule:
June 23 in Brasilia
ESPN2, UniMas/Galavision 4 p.m. ET
June 23 in Recife
Croatia vs.
ESPN, Univision/UDN 4 p.m. ET
Group A Scenarios:
-- Brazil advances with a win or tie against Cameroon. It also advances if Croatia
loses to Mexico. It might advance if it loses and Mexico loses to Croatia.
-- Mexico advances with a win or tie against Croatia. It might advance if it loses and Brazil loses to Cameroon.
-- Croatia advances with a win against Mexico. It also advances if it ties Mexico and Brazil loses to Cameroon.
-- Cameroon is eliminated.
4 Brazil 1-1-0 3/1
4 Mexico 1-1-0 1/0
3 Croatia 1-0-1 5/3
0 Cameroon 0-0-2 0/5
GOALS: 60 goals. 20 games. Average: 3.00.
Following Spain's 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, Coach Vicente
Del Bosque made two changes for Wednesday's match against Chile, dropping playmaker Xavi and Pique for Pedro and
Javi Martinez. But sloppy play and shaky defense again plagued Spain.
Eduardo Vargas, who plays in Spain
and Valencia, and Charles Aranguiz put the final nails in the Spanish coffin with goals in the first half for Chile's Roja, which advances to the knockout stage
in consecutive World Cups for the first time.
The Group B results set up Monday's finale between the Netherlands and Chile in Sao Paulo. The Dutch (which will be without the suspended
Robin van Persie) have the edge in goal difference (plus-5 vs. plus-4) and will win the group with a win or tie. The winner plays the No. 2 team in Group A and
runner-up plays the Group A winner. Brazil leads Group A on goal difference over Mexico.
Group B
June 18 in Rio de Janeiro
Spain 0 Chile 2. Goal: Vargas 20, Aranguiz 44.
Group B Standings:
6 Netherlands 2-0-0 8/3
6 Chile 2-0-0 5/1
0 Australia 0-0-2 3/6
0 Spain 0-0-2 1/7
Group B Schedule:
June 23 in Curitiba
Australia vs. Spain
ESPN2, UniMas/Galavision noon ET
June 23 in Sao Paulo
Netherlands vs. Chile
ESPN, Univision/UDN noon ET
Group B Scenarios:
-- Netherlands
and Chile advance.
-- Netherlands wins group with win or tie against Chile. It finishes second if it loses.
-- Chile wins group with win against Netherlands. It finishes second if it ties
or loses.
-- Australia are eliminated.
Before the game, ticketless Chile fans broke through a
security area and invaded the Maracana media center seeking to gain entrance to the game. According to Rio police, 85 fans were arrested in the incident.
The Netherlands came back from 2-1 down to beat Australia, 3-2, and all but clinch
a berth in the round of 16. Sub Memphis Depay set up van Persie for the equalizer and scored the winner himself after
the Socceroos had gone ahead on goals by Tim Cahill with the goal of the tournament and Mile Jedinak from the penalty
spot. Both Van Persie and Cahill picked up yellow cards, ruling them out of the final matches of the group stage.
Sub Memphis Depay, the
20-year-old winger, set up Robin van Persie and scored the winner himself after the Socceroos had gone ahead on goals by Tim
Cahill with the goal of the tournament and Mile Jedinak from the penalty spot.
Cahill scored when he took a long pass from Ryan McGowan out of the air and hit it on the volley past Dutch keeper Jasper Cillessen with his left foot. The goal was his
34th international goal -- an Australian record.
Both Van Persie and Cahill picked up yellow cards, ruling them out of the final matches of the group stage. For Cahill, it may mean the
end of his international career.
''They just kept running," said van Persie. "They actually scored well. The second half we went to our own system, what we're used to. But everyone did
well. I'm really happy with the result.''
Group B
June 18 in Porto Alegre
Netherlands 3 Australia 2. Goals: Robben 20, Van Persie 58, Depay 68; Cahill 21, Jedinak pen.
Its second game in Group D is not quite a case of déjà vu for England, but are certainly
parallels in play when it takes on Uruguay.
Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli scored the goal by which Italy topped England, 2-1, in
the group opener for both teams, and for Game 2 Uruguay is expected to send out Liverpool forward Luis Suarez, who led the Premier League in scoring with 31
goals and was named its Player of the Year. His club teammate, Daniel Sturridge, finished second to Suarez with 21 league goals and netted for England in its
2-1 loss to Italy.
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Suarez sat out Uruguay's first match, a shocking 3-1 loss to Costa Rica that renders the England showdown as crucial for both teams. He underwent knee surgery May 22
and hasn't played competitively since, but declared himself "100 percent" ready to play against England. Uruguay is already shorthanded: a troublesome left knee has ruled out captain
Diego Lugano, and right back Maxi Pereira is suspended for incurring a red card against Costa Rica.
may move Wayne Rooney, who set up Sturridge's goal with a ball from the left wing but otherwise seldom influenced the game against Italy, back into the
middle against Uruguay. Teammate Frank Lampard has urged fans and journalists to curtail what he perceives as "a fixation" with Rooney's
inability to score in his nine World Cup appearances but such is life for England's national team.
Thursday ...
June 19 in Brasilia
Group C: Colombia vs. Ivory Coast
ESPN, Univision/UDN noon ET
June 19 in Sao Paulo
Group D: Uruguay
vs. England
ESPN, Univision/UDN 3 p.m. ET
June 19 in Natal
Group C:
Japan vs. Greece
ESPN, Univision/UDN 6 p.m. ET
Standings ...
Group C:
3 Colombia 1-0-0 3/0
3 Ivory Coast 1-0-0 2/1
0 Japan
0-0-1 1/2
0 Greece 0-0-1 0/3
Group D:
3 Costa Rica 1-0-0 3/1
Italy 1-0-0 2/1
0 England 0-0-1 1/2
0 Uruguay 0-0-1 1/3
Group E:
3 France 1-0-0 3/0
3 Switzerland 1-0-0 2/1
0 Honduras 0-0-0 0/3
0 Ecuador 0-0-1 1/2
Group F:
3 Argentina 1-0-0 2/1
1 Iran 0-1-0 0/0
1 Nigeria 0-1-0 0/0
0 Bosnia-Herze. 0-0-1 1/2
3 Germany 1-0-0 4/0
0 Ghana 0-0-1 1/2
Portugal 0-0-1 0/4
Group H:
3 Belgium
1-0-0 2/1
1 Russia 0-1-0 1/1
1 South Korea 0-1-0 1/1
0 Algeria 0-0-0 1/2
Leading Scorers:
3 Thomas Mueller, Germany
3 Arjen Robben, Netherlands
3 Robin van Persie, Netherlands
2 Karim Benzema, France
2 Tim
Cahill, Australia
2 Mario Mandzukic, Croatia
2 Neymar, Brazil


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Kevin Rush is an award-winning stage and screenwriter. His plays have been staged at several venues in Hollywood. Also an actor, singer and sometime producer/director, he came home to the Republican Party after 16 years in San Francisco showed him the dysfunction and injustice of the "Progressive" endgame. He spends time writing material that does not insult the audience, and rolling his eyes at liberal shenanigans.
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Let's pretend I meant for the background to be in focus and for myself to be not in focus. K thanks.
Sometimes it rains in California. Before I lived here, every time I came to visit, it was raining. It always ruined my fun and made it no fun to go to the beach. Now, I love it when it rains!
But it's funny: even with the rain, and in the middle of winter, it never gets cold enough for me to break out any kind of thicker jacket than the one you see above.
Oh, California–never will I leave you. Now if only I could get my friends and family to move out here.
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VCs Perspective - Funding The Next Big Thing
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
What sectors get most love from VCs? why? What are the emerging verticals that VCs will shift their attention to next ? How does that impact your next round of funding ? How do VCs generally assess investment opportunities? Here is your chance to address those questions.
Shani Shoham,Managing Director with 2020.vc and a board member and mentor with numerous incubators, will discuss the venture capital industry in 2012, emerging sectors, mobile investing and the mobile app economy.
If you are an entrepreneur, considering a venture in a specific vertical or have an idea for a mobile/SaaS/social media/clean-tech related venture - this is your chance to get insight on the facts of venture capital, learn what's trending and how VCs think.
- From photo sharing apps and Airbnbs to enterprise - 2012 - a VC summary
- Mobile apps vs. mobile platform - How to think about you next mobile venture
- The emergence of XaaS
- When do I have enough traction
When & Where
2000 University Ave.
Palo Alto,
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
Add to my calendar
2020.vc is a pre-seed, pre-idea incubator that connects entrepreneurs with the innovation needs of enterprises. We reverse the traditional process by having corporations present their innovation initiatives to entrepreneurs. 2020 then forms & incorporates teams of pre-qualified entrepreneurs, provides them with seed funding (through the corporations) and 6 months of mentorship, to launch products or services to address those initiatives.
2020 will make follow-on investments in a selected number of its ventures.


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Напишите пожалуйсто сочинение на английском" моя последняя книга, которую я прочитал" буду очень благодарна.15-20предложений
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" моя последняя книга, которую я прочитал" буду очень благодарна.
- I recently read a book by Sergey Ivanov "He is not among us." The book is about life, about teenagers, the painful issues that in one way or another, affect not only adults but also children. Reading it, I saw a fine writer feels teenager at the time of his adolescence: uneven, unpredictable behavior, extremism, thirst for justice and harmony in the family. Heroes of the story - young 80's, but their problems and conflicts are close to us, their peers in today's sense of life and emotion.
I liked the book because it tells about my age, such as sixth-graders, and they - the most interesting people, and I want to note that at this age are different changes that occur other than the above relation.
Before school children have time to comprehend what friendship and betrayal, courage and cowardice. But even with this little experience, a person is not easy to establish itself in the school community. For example, I did not like it, as did the heroine of the story, to become the first girl in her class. The result - she was alone. A surprise event that occurred in the class, raised to the true height of the seemingly weak and indecisive boy. That's what growing up small.
Read this story got me thinking about the relationship classmates. I think the writers Ivan, one of the few that dared to speak frankly about the young reader. And he did it.
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Would it sound the same/little difference as a Fender? Or is it better just to buy a fender strat from a shop?
Any comments would be appreciated.
After 15 years of great discussions, the Sweetwater Forums are now closed and preserved as a "read-only" resource. For discussions about current gear, check us out on Facebook, YouTube, inSync, and our Knowledge Base.
Plywood ? LOL No they aren't some are pieced together with pieces of Alder but it isn't plywood. I've seen many stripped down and it isn't plywood that you put on your windows before a storm.Squires are made out of poor matierials like plywood. Eveyone i've seen had cracks in it near the neck, probably just the finish. i have a hard time taking anyone searious as a guitarist, who thinks a squire is a good guitar.
The sound and feel of the strat are unlike any other the squire is cool for learning but if you won't tone get the strat.
see mine in action here "It's just a matter of time" it's a standard american strat.
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1. Start with four cords.
2. Bring the right cord over and to the left of the two anchor cords.
3. Place the left cord over the right cord.
4. Bring the left cord under the anchors and through the loop formed by the right cord.
5. Pull and you have the first half of the Square Knot.
6. Bring the left cord over and to the right of the two anchor cords and place the right cord over it.
7. Bring the right cord under the anchors and through the loop formed by the left cord.
8. Pull the cords and you have the finished Square Knot.
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Kiss Me Comix interviews War's Chosen creator Arthur Bellfield
War's Chosen, a new release from Arcana Comics coming in June, was recently featured on the podcast "Lip Service" from Kiss Me Comix. Arthur Bellfield was on hand to discuss the project and its origins. CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast and keep on reading to see how you can pick up a copy of War's Chosen!
TITLE: War's Chosen
Diamond Code: APR12 0791 Genre: Fantasy
Arcana title Page: http://arcana.com/view_issue.php?id=446 <– SEE AN EXTENDED PREVIEW OF THE BOOK!
To save the life of his granddaughter, retired superhero James Cummings must face not only the mistakes of his past, bus also a rogue government agency called Black Messiah that's determined to preserve their own perverted version of the American Dream! A dream that may explain why so many mutilated men, women, and children are turning up on the United States/Mexico border!


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Friday, July 22, 2011
Elevance Renewable Sciences Raises $50M More
Elevance Renewable Sciences, the spinout of Pasadena-based Materia, has scored $50M more in a funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm this week. Elevance Renewable Sciences is developing processes to take plant-based oils and turn them into specialty chemicals. Elevance spun out of Materia in March of 2008, and had previously raised at least $140M in funding. The firm's technology is based on research originally created at the California Institute of Technology. Elevance is based in Illinois. More information »


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President Barack Obama on Friday fired back at his biggest critics, stressing he was ready to "take my lumps" in the same kind of tough political fights that have already greeted a number of items on his policy agenda.
While the president admitted Democrats had seen "a little bit of a buzz saw this week" with their loss in the Massachusetts Senate race, he stressed he would continue pushing for healthcare reform, financial regulatory reforms and other policies that pundits have said are in jeopardy, now that Democrats are without a supermajority.
"But I want you to understand, this is not about me. This is not about me. This is about you," the president added. "I know a lot of people think when Obama loses, we win...[but] when I win, you win."
Populist swipes at big banks and interest groups dominated the president's speech on Friday, the latest leg on Obama's "White House to Main Street" tour.
Obama's emphasis on his own political mettle, though, seems to be a direct appeal to his party's base, some of whom have expressed concerns that the president is unwilling to fight on behalf of liberal prerogatives.
Consequently, the president repeated his desire to pass comprehensive healthcare reform promptly, again touted the benefits of regulatory reform and touched briefly on the "bank fee" he introduced last week to recoup unpaid dollars from the 2008 bailout.
On that last reform, in particular, the president predicted a political challenge not too unlike what the White House has already experienced with healthcare. But Obama pre-emptively lobbed a few taunts at Republicans, many of whom had already decried the fee as a bad idea.
"It's going to be a fight, you watch," Obama said. "[Critics are going to ask] 'why's he meddling in the financial industry?' 'It's another example of Obama being big government.' No. I just want to have some rules in place so when these guys make dumb decisions you don't have to foot the bill."
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If Hamas is found to be responsible for an incident of this gravity, Israel is unlikely to exercise restraint. That could mean the targeting of Hamas leaders in Gaza, and the arrests of Hamas leaders in the West Bank. And that, in turn, would likely bring a Hamas response, including rocket fire from Gaza on Israel cities including Tel Aviv. So Israel could easily find itself embroiled in a strategic upsurge of hostility that would reshape the security environment for some years. If, that is, again, it becomes clear that Hamas kidnapped the three Israeli teenagers.Sponsored Ads
Whoever was responsible, it must be said, the cell that carried out the kidnapping showed a greater professionalism than the other terrorists who have been confronting Israel in the territories. One can imagine that the kidnappers might have dressed up in Jewish garb in order to entice the three into their car (or cars) without arousing their fears of a kidnapping.
A kidnapping with origins in the Shalit deal | The Times of Israel
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Hamas Tests Missiles Against Israel | Washington Free Beacon
Al-Monitor says Gaza anti-aircraft weapons number in the tens and are dispersed among different factions.
Hamas' military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, have announced on more than one occasion that their anti-aircraft guns and missiles had achieved a breakthrough that would affect the ability of attack aircraft to maneuver during combat. They claim to have damaged an Israeli helicopter, which was forced to land, and downed an armed surveillance drone. They did not provide dates for these incidents, but circulated YouTube videos of remains of Israeli drones it claims were downed by Hamas anti-aircraft missiles.
In mid-September 2013, the al-Qassam Brigades revealed that their troops in Gaza possessed SA-7 anti-aircraft missiles, which were publicly presented at a military parade attended by this Al-Monitor contributor. Also on display were light machine guns, sniper rifles, RPG anti-tank rockets, as well as heavy weapons mounted on four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Israeli military sources in 2012 attributed the availability of these weapons to the collapse of Moammar Gadhafi's regime in Libya, which led to the flow of massive amounts of sophisticated weapons into Gaza. According to a 2012 Al-Monitor report, approximately 1,000 such missiles went missing from Libya's military stockpiles. Despite American efforts to locate them, only a few hundred were ever found.
Hamas Tests Missiles Against Israel | Washington Free Beacon
Hamas removes its rocket-prevention squads from Israel-Gaza border | The Times of Israel
Withdrawal may signal 'green light' for upsurge in rocket fire; Israeli minister warns IDF may invade Gaza if attacks don't stop
Hamas has removed from the Gaza-Israel border most members of the 900-strong force it employs to prevent rocket fire into Israel, The Times of Israel has learned.
Sources in Gaza said the decision of Hamas's military wing to withdraw most members of the rocket-prevention force, which was first deployed last July, was taken in the wake of Israel's airstrikes on targets in Gaza overnight Thursday. Those strikes were ordered in response to a rocket attack on the southern city of Netivot on Thursday.
Hamas removes its rocket-prevention squads from Israel-Gaza border | The Times of Israel
With Muslim Brotherhood crushed, Egypt sets sights on Hamas | Reuters
After crushing the Muslim Brotherhood at home, Egypt's military rulers plan to undermine the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which runs the neighboring Gaza Strip, senior Egyptian security officials told Reuters.
The aim, which the officials say could take years to pull off, includes working with Hamas's political rivals Fatah and supporting popular anti-Hamas activities in Gaza, four security and diplomatic officials said.
Since it seized power in Egypt last summer, Egypt's military has squeezed Gaza's economy by destroying most of the 1,200 tunnels used to smuggle food, cars and weapons to the coastal enclave, which is under an Israeli blockade.
Exclusive: With Muslim Brotherhood crushed, Egypt sets sights on Hamas | Reuters
Hamas: New Terror War 'A Matter of Time' – Israel National News
A senior Hamas politician has joined the call for an "intifada" terror war against Israel over Jews' visits to the Temple Mount.
The Temple Mount in Jerusalem is Judaism's holiest site. It is also the site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Muslim and Arab leaders have accused Israel of intending to destroy the mosque and rebuild the Jewish Temple, though Jewish activists say they are merely campaigning for equal prayer rights at their holiest site.
Gaza Minister of Religious Affairs Ismail Radwan accused Israel of "raiding the holy Aqsa Mosque" and called for a holy war, Hamas' Al-Qassam website reports.
Hamas: New Terror War 'A Matter of Time' – Israel National News
Hamas, Iran Bury the Hatchet to Fight Israel
Despite falling out over the Syrian civil war, Iran and Hamas are still apparently cooperating in order to facilitate attacks against Israel, and to challenge the authority of the Fatah party of Mahmoud Abbas in Judea and Samaria.
A report by Stratfor has outlined how the Iranian regime is making use of Syrian proxies in the region to transfer weapons to Hamas cells in Judea and Samaria. This despite the fact that Hamas has aligned itself with the Sunni opposition to the Iranian-backed regime of Syrian President Bashar el-Assad.
Hamas, Iran Bury the Hatchet to Fight Israel – Defense/Security – News – Israel National News
A Threatening World | FrontPage Magazine
On the other hand, the despotism of the Assad regime is horrid, monstrous. There is no good choice here. There are good Syrians, but they're nowhere near the corridors of power, and they're not contenders in the current civil war. And so there is no good side here.
And therefore, I draw the conclusion that just as we helped Stalin against Hitler, and we helped Saddam Hussein against the Ayatollah Khomeini, we should — as Assad is going down, we should help Assad against the rebels. I don't want Assad to prevail, but I also don't want the Islamist rebels to prevail. I don't want the Iranians to benefit from this, I don't want the Turks to benefit from it. I would rather see them just go at each other. I think we should use what influence we have with the supporters of both sides to get the fighting away from the civilians, so that there is not this horrid humanitarian cost.
But from our strategic point of view, it's clearly in our interest to have Hamas fighting with Hezbollah. I mean, can you imagine a better scenario than that?
A Threatening World from DHFC on Vimeo.
Report: Palestinians headed for an uprising with the rise of Hamas | World Tribune
A leading Western think tank has determined that the West Bank was heading toward a Palestinian revolt.
The International Crisis Group has determined that Palestinians were preparing to revolt against Israeli rule in the West Bank and Jerusalem. The Brussels-based think tank, said the PA, despite massive foreign aid, was also undergoing steady deterioration amid the rise of Hamas.
Report: Palestinians headed for an uprising with the rise of Hamas | World Tribune
America Plays The 'Weak Horse' In Syria
In essence, Syria has become not just a gruesome civil war, but also a proxy war with significant global implications — with the United States, Israel, and like-minded Arab states who seek Assad's ouster on one side, and Russia, Iran, and terrorist groups like Hezbollah who seek his survival on the other.
If so, Assad's survival in defiance of widespread expectations and U.S. desires will position Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah as regional "strong horses." And it will nourish a growing sense in the region and elsewhere that the U.S. has become a decidedly "weak horse," unable to shape events and, worse, unlikely to spend much energy trying.
There are two levels to think about:
Rebels – Worse than Assad, but no strategic alliance with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas. They will likely push for Sharia law once they take over. Perhaps there will be an eventual alliance with Turkey. And Turkey is a key player to watch in the future. Everybody wants to bring back historical greatness in some form: Persian Empire, Ottoman Empire, Chinese Empire, Soviet Union, … . Eventually, I would expect the Rebels to go against Israel.
Assad – Not as bad as the rebels, but has a strategic alliance with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas. Also, Russia is a backer. So there is the potential to do a lot more damage to Israel in the future.
There are no good answers here. There are only bad answers and worse answers. In a sick sort of way, keeping the civil war going may be the best option for the West. Obviously, that is not a good option for the Syrian people but neither are the other options.
Israeli intel: Palestinian cells directed to stock up on rockets | World Tribune
Israel's military has been bracing for Palestinian missile and rocket strikes from the West Bank. Military sources said the Home Front Command has assessed that Hamas and other Palestinian insurgency movements were building missile and rocket arsenals in the West Bank.
Israeli intel: Palestinian cells directed to stock up on rockets | World Tribune


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Ensuring your products are optimised is one of the most important aspects to get right for an eCommerce site. This is what will determine where your products will rank in Google and for what keywords. With careful consideration, this can enhance your exposure and getting this right can literally sky rocket your sales!
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So I've gone through nearly 100g of this tea and today I had my first bad cup. To be fair, it was also my first time trying it hot and I do sweeten with stevia, so that may have figured in here, so I'm not adjusting my rating at all. But it was painfully artificial and not good at all.
This was one of my two morning cuppas. I make my hot tea two cups at a time because I drink it lukewarm and it can take forever to cool. I'm trying to do one sipdown and one standard so I'm not just focusing on one or the other. This is in the sipdown pile just because it's a few years old and it just needs to be finished up. It's very, very good, but not one I'm likely to restock, due to my issues with Harney and Sons a few years ago.
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Just letting everyone know that Mozilla Firefox (web browser) has a new upgrade out (version 2). I would normally not bring this up, but it has a new handy feature that I find GREAT. It has a spell checker built into it. It is similar to what you would find Microsoft word. It underlines any misspelled words that you type into the browser (like forum posts) in red to let you know its misspelled. To fix it you just right click on the word and it gives you a bunch of options to fix it, just click on the right spelling and it fixes it for you.
I thought it was a very handy feature for anyone who posts on forums often.
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A stellar field of Major winners, icons of the game and Tour professionals will participate in the 2017 Berenberg Gary
Gary Player was last night honoured at the Discovery Sport Industry Awards, where he walked away with the Sportsperson's Lifetime
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Big business not just for the big guys
Small businesses are the backbone of America's economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the nation's 23 million small businesses account for 54 percent of all U.S. sales and 64 percent of all net new jobs.
Some successful small businesses, however, make the leap and become big businesses.
Just because a business starts small doesn't mean it has to stay small. Opportunities for growth await small-business owners who are ready to take their company to the next level. Planning and preparation are keys to growing your business.
Prepping for growth
If you expect to grow, you need a roadmap to get there. Here are a few items for the top of your to-do list:
• Know where you're going. What is your mission? That should always be your guiding light.
• Have a solid infrastructure. If you've got a shaky foundation, growth is going to be painful instead of enjoyable. Make sure you have the proper systems in place, such as financial, production, logistics and back office.
• Hire the right team. Not everyone will want to grow with the company, and not everyone should. Make sure you have a dedicated group in place to help reach your goals.
• Remember your customers are always your top priority. As changes occur, what are your customers saying? What feedback can they offer? Whether you speak with customers directly or conduct a survey, know what's on their minds.
• Don't forget about the details. Don't lose touch with the details that make your business work.
Growth strategies
There are many options for growing a small business. Find the right solution for you.
• Expand. If your existing location is doing well, consider expanding and opening another outlet. You can own and operate it yourself, or you can franchise, offering the opportunity to someone else.
• Join forces. Does someone else have a similar product offering or idea? Consider working together to expand while sharing the risk.
• Diversify. Add complementary products. If you are a seasonal business, what can you offer in the off-season to grow your business and even out the seasonality?
• Find new markets. How can your product appeal to a new group of consumers?
• Acquire. Is someone selling something similar or providing a service that would complement your existing products or services? Consider growth by acquisition. You might also acquire some great employees in the process.
• Get online. You may already have a small website with basic company information, but think of the number of new customers you could reach by turning your website into an online store.
• Go global. The international market isn't the private playground of big business. In our wired world, anyone can sell internationally. While there will be some preparation work, you can crack the international market and expand your horizons.
Financing your big ideas
Now that you've got your goals in place, it's time to talk money. Your first step should be checking out the U.S. Small Business Administration's website at www.sba.gov. The SBA has a number of financial programs that address the needs of small businesses.
While the SBA itself does not make loans, it does guarantee loans made to small businesses by private and other institutions, encouraging the lenders to qualify more applicants for loan approval.
Before seeking financial assistance from any source, the SBA urges small businesses to evaluate their needs:
• Do you need more capital, or can you manage existing cash flow more effectively?
• How do you define your need?
• Do you need money to expand or as a cushion against risk?
• How urgent is your need? Note: You can obtain the best terms when you anticipate your needs rather than looking for money under pressure.
• How great are your risks? All businesses carry risks, and the degree of risk will affect cost and available financing alternatives.
• In what state of development is your business? Needs are most critical during transitional stages.
• For what purposes will the capital be used? Lenders require that capital be requested for very specific needs.
• What is the state of your industry? Depressed, stable or growth conditions require different approaches to money needs and sources. Businesses that prosper while others are in decline will often receive better funding terms.
• Is your business seasonal or cyclical? Seasonal needs for financing generally are short term. Loans advanced for cyclical industries, such as construction, are designed to support a business through depressed periods.
• How strong is your management team? Management is an important element assessed by lenders.
• How does your need for financing mesh with your business plan? If you don't have a business plan, make writing one your first priority.
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Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, MSc
Available in six languages pairings, one of which must be your native language: English and one of -
French, German, Mandarin, Polish, Russian and Spanish.
A postgraduate degree in Translation Studies with TESOL is of the highest value. Not only will it equip you with professional level translation skills in international dialogues, enabling you to play your part in developing a global community, it will also give you an entry-level teaching qualification with which you can embark on a career in English Language Teaching.
Here in the UK, recent research has shown that the fall in the number of language learners over the past decade has come at a big cost to the economy.
We are proud members of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI). The ITI is the UK's only dedicated association for practising translation and interpreting professionals. Our membership of the ITI allows us to help you to keep abreast of the full range of exciting developments and opportunities in the languages services industry.
The objectives of the MSc in Translation Studies with TESOL are twofold. On the one hand, the course has a strong focus on practical translation and on specific situations in which people communicate with another across cultures. We offer the following language pairings: English and French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Polish and Russian. On the other hand, you will benefit from a sustained focus on contemporary theory and practice in the field of TESOL, with teaching provided by staff who have extensive personal experience of TESOL teaching.
In the Translation part of the course, you will undertake extensive practical translation work and you will have considerable flexibility in choosing what areas of translation you wish to specialise in, as you build up a portfolio of translations under the guidance of your tutor. Students on the course also examine some major debates surrounding the opportunities and problems that arise when people from different cultures communicate and translate, through seminars led by experts in the field of intercultural communication. And there will also be some opportunity for work-based study and exercises, including a work-based dissertation, as well as a chance to develop your skills using translation software packages. You may also choose to undertake extended translation as part of your final dissertation and will be given an opportunity to examine some of the key topics in contemporary Translation Studies throughout the course.
The TESOL segment of the course comprises a module in TESOL methodologies and another in Applied Linguistics, These, in turn, will underpin the development of your own teaching practice through the third TESOL module, which is devoted to classroom observation and peer assessment of your lesson planning and teaching.
Studying for a degree means learning in different ways; managing your own time; conducting research; mastering new computer skills. We have the facilities and advice on hand to help you do all this - and do it well.
Of the many reasons students come to Stirling, such as academic reputation and research standards, one factor is always cited: the outstanding beauty of the University's Stirling campus. View our online films to get a picture of what it's like to live and study on our beautiful campus.
A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
Language competence requirement; a native speaker of or holding a degree in French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Polish or Russian.
If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
For more information go to English language requirements
If you don't meet the required score you may be able to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register you must hold a conditional offer for your course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard. View our range of pre-sessional courses.
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The teaching year follows the two semesters, which run from mid-September to late December, and from January to the end of May. During the summer, students complete a dissertation.
Portfolio of Translation: This module develops critical ability and autonomy in applying theories and approaches to different types of translation texts. This module will also introduce students to the core translation theories, research methods and approaches in Translation Studies. After that, the students will develop, with their tutor, their own portfolio of practical translation exercises, relating to their own interests. The portfolio will consist of four pieces of translation, each approx. 500 words in length. Students will also discuss and comment on the issues arising in translating your portfolio in a commentary of around 1,250 words.
Cultural Translation and Transfer: You will engage in seminar discussions with experts in the area of cultural translation and transfer, analysing the opportunities and problems that arise when information is communicated across cultures. You will be assessed by means of essays reflecting on a major topic of debate, as well as reports based on a site visit to one of our partner institutions engaged in cultural translation.
Terminology and Translation Project Management: This module focuses on introducing students to the theoretical framework of the disciplines of terminology and project management, familiarising them with the practice of terminological research and glossary compilation - both essential adjuncts to the work of a professional translator - and developing the students' career awareness and enterprise skills.
TESOL Methodology: You will develop an in-depth awareness of the most up-to-date theory and practice in the teaching of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as in the teaching of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Microteaching: In this module you will get the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice by planning, teaching and reflecting on lessons taught to your peers.
A Variety of TESOL Optional Modules: These are listed in the table below.
You will attend seminars and workshop sessions which will focus on translation theories, cultural translation and transfer, but also on the practical activity of translation. Each semester will also include a site visit to one of our partner institutions which engages in cultural translation, broadly construed. Assessment will include essays, reports (which may take the form of written documents, websites or PowerPoint presentations), and the portfolio of translation.
|CTTPP03 Portfolio of Translation (20)
|CTTPP01 Cultural Translation and Transfer (20)
|TESP002 Methodology (TESOL) (20)
|CTTPP04 Terminology and Translation Project Management (20)
|TESP006 Microteaching (TESOL) (20)
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TESP008 : Syllabus Design and Language Testing (20)
TESP009 : Corpora in English Language Research and Teaching (20)
TESP012 : Technologies in the 21 st Century Classroom (20)
TESP010 : Discourse Analysis (10)
TESP011 : Designing and Implementing on-line Language Learning (10)
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|CTTPP03 Portfolio of Translation (20)
|TESP002 Methodology (TESOL) (20)
|CTTPP04 Terminology and Translation Project Management (20)
|TESP006 Microteaching (TESOL) (20)
|CTTPP01 Cultural Translation and Transfer (20)
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TESP008: Syllabus Design and Language Testing (20)
TESP009: Corpora in English Language Research and Teaching (20)
TESP012: Technologies in the 21 st Century Classroom (20)
TESP010: Discourse Analysis (10)
TESP011: Designing and Implementing on-line Language Learning (10)
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This listing is based on the current curriculum and changes may be made to the course in response to new curriculum developments and innovations. The module information is currently linking to the 2016/17 module listing and the information for 2017/18 will be made available on 21 April 2017.
You will be provided with detailed lists of set reading, and suggested further works to consult, at the start of each semester. In the Translation modules, these will vary depending on the language strand you are following. The core Translation text that is used by all students, regardless of language, is Mona Baker's In Other Words. A Coursebook on Translation (London: Routledge, 2011). Our reading lists are revised every year to ensure that you are provided with the most up-to-date research in the fields of linguistic and cultural translation, as well as TESOL.
Jeremy Munday, Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, 3rd edition (Routledge, 2012)
Jeremy Harmer, The Practice of English Language Teaching, 4th edition, (Longman, 2007)
You will attend seminars and workshop sessions which will focus on the practical activity of translation, the study of Translation Theories, and cultural translation and transfer. In the Autumn semester, furthermore, you will undertake a site visit to one of our partner institutions which engages in cultural translation, broadly construed. You will also take modules in TESOL methodologies, Applied Linguistics, as well as a module in Classroom Observation and Microteaching. Assessment will include a portfolio of translations developed over the first two semesters, essays, reports (which may take the form of written documents, websites or PowerPoint presentations), and peer assessment of your teaching practice.
The timetable below is a typical example, but your own timetable may be different.
In an average week, you can expect to have three two- hour seminars and workshops, some of which will be specific to your language pairing and will take the form of Translation workshops. You can also expect to have one-off lectures, research seminars and at least one site visit over the course of both semesters, both on campus and within the local area. Over the Summer,, you will have regular meetings with your dissertation supervisor and, throughout the year, you will also have access to the University's state-of-the-art library and language labs.
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The MSc in Translation Studies with TESOL combines training in two key areas for linguists. Gaining expertise in both will open the door to a wide range of possible career routes and will stand you in good stead when embarking on your chosen career path. This MSc degree is accredited by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), meaning it is professionally recognised throughout the world.
You are taught by staff with a strong background in the teaching of language and in translation, while tuition on the TESOL modules is delivered by staff with a great deal of expertise and experience as TESOL teachers.
The amount of feedback given is impressive and aims towards improving the work to be done. Our tutors are definitely involved in supporting us to gain confidence and the competences required.
Brigette Depret, Translation Studies with TESOL, 2012/13
This course was not only interesting; it was also a great learning experience and taught me how versatile translation studies can be within a variety of working environments.
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I'm planning on buying this one. Please give me some advices about the engine when the mileage is 97,480.
It is in perfect working condition, garage kept, with nothing mechanically wrong - like new!
Mileage: 97,480
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It does look nice, and with full options: looks like it has heated memory seats (I have an 06 and that was part of a luxury package- I have one tone seats in mine), sunroof option, looks like it has a 17" wheel package, navi is always a +. It has the 3.6L engine which is the more disirable engine. Just be aware at 100,000 miles you should consider getting new spark plugs and drive belts. Also, when you test drive it if you haven't already, check it for any unusual noises from the engine bay indicating timing chain stretch (usually pretty easily noticeable).Other than that, it looks very good. How much does the owner/ dealer want for it if you don't mind me asking?


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Brian Orakpo Football Campbased on 2 reviews (review)
Camp Directors - Update this ListingCamp Location: George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030,
Ages: 7 to 18 years old
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Session dates: June 28-July 1, 2010
Cost (range): $650 - $760 a week
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Learn Football From The Best! If you are a veteran player or just learning to play football, the Brian Orakpo Football Camp is a football learning experience you will never forget! Join Brian Orakpo and members of the Washington Redskins for one of the best football weeks of your life. You will receive up to 6 hours of daily on-the-field instruction from an outstanding coaching staff along with daily lectures and demonstrations by BRIAN ORAKPO AND/OR MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS! YOU WILL GO HOME A BETTER FOOTBALL PLAYER!
This will be the 28th amazing year for this camp. Performance Magazine rated Sports International's football camps among the top ten summer camps in the nation! This summer will be the 28th successful year for Sports International's football camps having graduated over 88,000 athletes with many going on to play in the NFL and at the highest college level. Four camps in one, the camp is broken down into 4 age groups: ages 7-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-18. We have outstanding college and high school coaches on staff plus members of the Washington Redskins with daily instruction, lectures and demonstrations by Brian Orakpo and/or members of the Redskins. Washington Redskins that have attended this camp include DeAngelo Hall, Mike Sellers, Lorenzo Alexander, Rocky McIntosh, Rock Cartwright, Art Monk, Charles Mann, Coach Joe Bugel, Brian Mitchell, Coach Danny Smith, Coach Stan Hickson, and many more. Outstanding recruiting and scholarship opportunities for high school level athletes. The majority of our coaching staff for the older boys will be made up of college level coaches. The camp will offer a FREE NIKE SPARQ test by Velocity Sports Performance (a $75 to $150 value). High school players aged 15-18 are eligible for the exclusive "TOP 30" CLUB. A detailed information packet on each member of the "TOP 30" CLUB will be sent to over 1,500 college football coaches to help each player receive recognition at the college level. This is great nationwide exposure that a player might not get from playing at their high school alone. Brian's camp is one of the best supervised camps in the nation and father counselors are welcome to join us at camp. Enrollment is limited! For more information visit www.footballcamps.com or call 301-575-9400.
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My son and I had a wonderful experience at the Brian Mitchell Camp in Fairfax VA in 2008, and we will be returning in 2009. The experience helped changed my son from a good football player to a great one. Shortly after we began practice in August after attending the June camp for my son's second year of anklebiter football, other coaches in our league noticed a change. In 2007, my son was a durable short-yardage fullback on offense and played defensive tackle for a few downs. He scored 3 touchdowns and had a half a dozen extra points and 5 or 6 tackles. In 8 games in 2008 Desmond rushed for over 1100 yards and scored 11 touchdowns as a tailback, and had 81 tackles, forced 8 fumbles and recovered 4 as a linebacker. He also was the team's kicker, so he never left the field! The numbers speak for themselves. We credit the unsurpassed excellence of the staff at the Brian Mitchelll camp for this amazing transformartion. They analyzed Desmond's technique to find his strengths and weaknesses. They pushed him to the limit of his strength and endurance. They taught him how to make the right choices, for himself, and for his team.They gave Desmond personal attention that honed his skills to a fine point, and inspired him to always give his best effort to help his team. I unreservedly recommend the Brian Mitchell camp. The experience was enjoyable for my son and I and I believe it brought us closer together. If you have a child that loves football, take some time to look into this camp. I believe that you will not find a better one. Sincerely, John D. O'Connor
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My son attended the Brian Mitchell Football Camp in Wincheser Va, beginning 7/14/08. Don't waste your money sending your son to this camp. My son is 14 years old, and a beginner in football and the reason I selected this camp was the information in the brochure that this camp was for the beginner in football. Thats a crock!! My son knows nothing about the plays, or how to block or tackle. And no coach is spending the time with him to learn this. All the coaches do is yell at the players, and intimidate them if they can't remember the plays. This is hardly the atmosphere for learning. The brochure talks about making the game of football fun, and says how they don't want the players to get frustrated. Nice Talk....but they don't deliver. Yelling and intimidation are poor tools to learn by. Please don't believe the crock in the brochure about how they make the game fun. The brochure touts this camp as having enough players of different abilities to form groups to practice together. Another crock!! My son is competing against kids who have played football for 7 years. All the yelling , intimidation, and the lack of showing beginners the fundamentals leads to frustration..exactly what this camp says it does avoid. Another crock!! I would not recommend this camp to any beginners. I am sorry I allowed my son to attend. The only good thing about this camp is the food. Thats alot of money, $759 to eat well for 4 days. This camp is for high school teams who want to get ahead of their opponents by getting in some team practices before the season starts. Please don't allow your 14 year old to attend a camp like this. Please don't make the same mistake I did.
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EL PASO, Texas - Members of the military who are taking college courses will be allowed to continue getting help from a tuition assistance program that was cut in early March.
Funding for the program was part of the $43 billion in forced spending cuts that went into effect March 1.
On Thursday the House passed a bill to reinstate the program that helps thousands of soldiers pay for a higher education.
Fort Bliss Major Joseph Buccino said as soon as the program was slashed, soldiers felt the impact.
"We saw a lot of people that were affected. Soldiers that were signed up for classes had to drop them because they weren't able to get tuition assistance. Now they're able to," said Maj. Buccino.
He said 40% of soldiers take advantage of the tuition assistance program.
On Wednesday, Congressman Beto O'Rourke joined two other congressmen in support of the bill.
"I represent Fort Bliss and the 36,000 Service Members who currently serve there. As they make their return from Iraq and Afghanistan, these men and women rely on tuition assistance programs to begin the transition back into civilian life, earn an education and find good paying-jobs when they leave the Armed Services. We cannot pull the rug out from under them now," said O'Rourke in a statement.
While funding will now be reinstated for the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, not every branch of the military will be spared.
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Recently, I received a copy of Joy Bauer's latest book: Food cures.
I didn't ever hear from this woman before. I did some research & found out that she is one of the leading women in the nutrition world. She is a dietitian & nutrition expert. She also appears on the Today show on television in the USA.
Her latest book is a real winner. It has 516 pages of truly interesting information on all kind of foods that you must eat if you have a certain condition or to prevent one. The book has many different sections & deals with medical conditions like insomnia, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, memory loss, osteoporosis, premenstrual Syndrome, migraines, mood swings, celiac disease, cancer prevention, etc.
She explains everything well & shows us how we can improve these conditions by eating & drinking the right foods. She divides every section in breakfast, lunch, snacks & dinner parts. That's very clever of her so it is easy to use. Joy also answers questions of people. She also tells us how & what we must do if we want to lose weight & how we must do that the right & healthy way.
She also has many tips on what we must eat & drink to improve healthy skin, healthy hair & how to feed a beautiful smile,…:)
Her writing is lovely, she writes with enthusiasm & she knows how to pen it down & motivates us all the way in this book!
I already tried & tested 2 recipes & they were ooh so tasty! They didn't fail me at all! I just tweaked a bit the ingredients to my need.
She uses ingredients that you all can find in supermarkets or in the bio shops like Whole Foods or at farmer's market's. Her recipes are easy to make & are written down very well. She explains it well to us. I love her recipes because she cooks & eats a lot like me!The only point that I didn't like was that she doesn't uses agave syrup or coconut blossom sugar, because it is more healthier then the normal white beet sugar. She also didn't use any unrefined coconut oil. It is far better than butter. I hope that in the feature she will use these good ingredients in her fabulous recipes. I think that she didn't use that because it is very expensive, over here in Belgium, anyway!The book is a thick one but a huge success in my family. I am so happy that I received it!
Here is the tried & tested recipe number one. It is on page 381 & is listed under insomnia. She calls it: Pasta with roasted pumpkin, sage & walnuts.I made this tasty recipe yesterday & my husband & I loved it! The walnuts in here & the roasted pumpkin did it! I also used fresh sage from my garden. She used whole wheat pasta & I used 100% whole wheat rice. MMMMMMMMMM,….!
Here is recipe number 2: Ginger spiced whole grain muffins, listed under arthritis, page 180, living long & strong. I used whole grain spelt flour because I thought it would go well with the pumpkin purée & the ginger in here. Doesn't these healthy muffins look amazing & pretty?
Here is her recipe:
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I used fresh home-made pumpkin purée. We can't get canned pumpkin purée over here in Belgium. I also used coconut blossom sugar instead of the packed brown sugar, so it is less sweet & is healthier that way. I also used silicon muffin trays, in flower shapes. You don't have to grease silicon mats. MMMMMMM,…again! These healthy muffins are great to eat as breakfast or as brunch. Yummy all the way! They really fill you up!
It is a lovely book with many tips & research in it. You can read it, use it to get wiser & even to lose weight. The recipes rock!
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78 responses to "Joy Bauer's Food cures book review & 2 recipes from her new book!"
I enjoyed this book, too! Sophie that pasta just looks to die for!! I'm glad you tried it with rice pasta…I have two bags on hand and I would just love to try this! As always, your muffins looks beautiful!
Dear Sophie, I admire the way you can write such an emphatic, correct and relevant review of a book. A new cookery writer is born!
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You've got a winner here Sophie, with lots of healthful recipes in there to try. The ones you picked to share were a good sampling.
Those muffins look so decadent. Yet they're more healthful? I'm sold! 😉
You always inspire me to live healthily and eat well. Your cooking skill and patience really shows through your beautiful muffins. I would use those in a wedding bouquet!
That pumpkin pasta looks really good! I love adding vegetables to pasta, it lightens them and add so much flavour 😀
Sophie – that book sounds fabulous! I love the pasta dish, and agree with you on the sugar and coconut oils. It is tempting me to get yet another cook book! Thanks for sharing, Ina
I love Joy's recipes. I have her earlier book and think it is just fantastic. This one looks really interesting. Great presentation. 🙂
The gingery muffin sounds pretty intriguing!
That sounds like a great book. Love the way you can choose recipes based on your own issues – weight loss, arthritis etc. Very clever.
Lovely review, Sophie – it does sound as if this is a very helpful cook book. Love both recipes – but 'tis the season of baked goods and those pumpkin muffins drew me in.
You are sure enjoying the Pumpkin recipes lately!! Beautiful dishes 🙂
i'm so impressed that you used homemade pumpkin puree–nicely done, sophie!
Hi! Thanks for commenting on my blog! So now I found yours, thanks!
The book sounds great,Sophie!!!The dish looks delicious….Happy Holidays!
I think I've read someplace that carbs make you sleepy, so that pasta dish makes perfect sense. Love that you used whole wheat pasta, Sophie. I do too…it has such a lovely nutty flavor.
Sounds like a marvelous and helpful book.
Sophie, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about the book, and it sure sounds like a great one. The dishes that you posted look awesome. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead 🙂
Thanks for introducing us to this book. I absolutely love those gorgeous muffins, would love to have one right now!
Her book sounds great!
Both of these look amazing – I think I will need this book after the holidays! Thanks!
What an interesting book Sophie. I could certainly use more tips on losing weight and eating healthy.
I need those muffins in my life (but I won't make the puree – hate peeling and cutting pumpkin). You made them so inviting! Nice to know it's a guilty pleasure that isn't guilty.
I always see her on the Today Show but never heard her name or that she's written a book. In fact she was on this morning and all I could think of was how thin and healthy she looked. I'm going to have to get on Amazon now to order it. Thanks for sharing this tidbit that i didn't know.
I've never been to your blog before but plan on stopping by more often.
Happy Holidays!
Sounds like a really interesting book Sophie! Thanks for pointing it out!
It sounds like a book packed with great and healthy recipes. The muffins sound delicious. This is my first visit to your blog, so I took some time to browse through your earlier posts. I'm so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you share with your readers and I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
That pasta sounds wonderful, love pumpkin and sage together,
the book sounds nice Sophie:)) the pasta look amazing:)
Yummy!! I love that you are yourself "healthy-fying" these muffins, using silicon moulds etc. Awesomeness!
What cute little muffins indeed!
Sophie! That's quite a review. You done good girl!
Well they look just perfect!
Thank you for your kind words on our site! Those muffins are adorable and sound fantastic! Thanks!
GREAT review, Sophie! It sure sounds like my kind of book and the fact that it is published by Rodale is a huge plus in my book.
Thank you so much for sharing. The muffins are darling. I love how you have adapted the recipe to your own fabulous style:)
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Peek into the offices where the top thought leaders gain their ideas in LinkedIn's new photo series.
Ever wondered where creatives and entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, and Michael Moritz get inspired? LinkedIn revealed "Where I work," a photo series that features workspaces of more than 50 thought leaders.
The photos demonstrate that you don't need fancy gadgets, and exotic surroundings to come up with great ideas. What is common is that successful people often tailor their environment to suit their working style.
Peter Guber, co-owner of the L.A. Dodgers enjoys working from a round table crowded with memorabilia such as bobbleheads and team photos. While Steve Rubel, a digital media specialist from the PR firm Edelman, prefers to be more minimalistic and has an office cubicle "so empty, some think it's vacant."
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A fundraising PAC previously known as the "Keep the Promise" super PAC has been converted to the "Defeat Crooked Hillary PAC". It will help soften the sting for conservative donors who are reluctant to support Trump, but know they must if Clinton is to be defeated.
"It's a way to participate without directly supporting Trump," said one person involved with the project. It will focus completely on attacking Clinton – not boosting Trump.
The new PAC is being established by Robert Mercer, a GOP "mega-donor" who previously backed Ted Cruz. Mercer and his daughter, Rebekah, had pumped $13.5 million into the "Keep the Promise PAC" during the primaries.
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Figuring out the best way to pay for college can be overwhelming even for the savviest families. A new survey suggest many people have no idea where to start.
Almost half (48 percent) of the people surveyed by the Credit Union National Association, a national trade association for credit unions, said they don't know how many loans their children will need to take out to pay for college. About a quarter of families were also clueless on the total dollar amount their children would need to borrow over the years.
Here's the perception of college debt: In a survey of 717 parents that is going to be released next week, the association polled people on their understanding of what it takes to pay for college. About 22 percent guessed that they would borrow between $10,000 and $25,000 and another 22 percent estimated they would need to borrow more than $25,000 but less than $50,000. About 6 percent guessed they would need to borrow less than $10,000 and on the high end, 13 percent guess they would need to borrow between $50,000 and $75,000 and roughly 6.5 percent estimated their debt loads would top $100,000.
And here's the reality: the average college student graduating this year will walk away with $26,500 in student loan debt, according to an estimate from the National Conference of State Legislatures.
That debt load averaged $25,500 for someone earning a bachelor's degree from a public four-year college; at a private nonprofit four-year college it was $32,300, according to the Project On Student Debt, a nonprofit research group. At four-year for-profit colleges, students left with an average of $39,950. And the total debt burden has been growing over the years, tripling from about $360 million in 2004 to more than $1 trillion in 2013.
As our colleagues at GovBeat reported, those debt loads are heaviest in many Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, along with some states in the West and South like California and Florida.
Several reports suggest college graduates are being bogged down by that debt. People with student loan debt are less likely to own homes than people without college debt.
And a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in April found that about one in three college graduates who are paying off student loans are more than 90 days late on paying their debt.
Still, families are optimistic the investment will pay off: 86 percent of parents surveyed by CUNA said they believed their children would land high paying jobs after graduating.


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