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Warrant out for Sharpstown teacher after principal's arrest
Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson announced Friday that a warrant had been issued for the Sharpstown High School teacher accused of sexual contact with at least three students on campus. The case led to charges against the Sharpstown principal and two assistants.
The teacher, Ysidoro Rosales-Motola, 56, will be charged with two felony counts of an improper relationship with a child and one count of indecency with a child, Anderson said.
On Thursday, Sharpstown principal Rob Gasparello, 58, and two other administrators were charged with failing to tell police that students reported being sexually assaulted - in at least one case by a teacher, according to court records.
Gasparello is accused of not reporting to law enforcement or Child Protective Services a sexual abuse complaint by a 17-year-old male student. The student told Gasparello in October that a male teacher inappropriately touched him during after-school tutorials at the campus, the criminal complaint states.
Assistant principals Jason Thomson, 28, and Silvio Leiva, 50, also were charged. Police allege they also failed to report allegations against the teacher, according to the court records.
In a separate incident the same month, records say, Gasparello is accused of not telling the appropriate authorities that a 16-year-old female student said she was sexually assaulted before school. The criminal complaint does not say whether the alleged abuser was a Sharpstown employee.
Anderson and prosecutor Jane Waters said the law requires anyone, including educators, to report allegations of child abuse to law enforcement or Child Protective Services, not simply to their supervisors.
"It doesn't matter if you are the principal of a high school or a janitor at a high school or a teacher or a neighbor," Anderson said. "If you fail to protect children in your care, if you have reason to believe a child has been abused and you don't report it, we will prosecute you."
Waters said a police officer with HISD only became aware of the allegations by chance, and that officer reported the information to the Houston Police Department.
Gasparello, a high-profile leader who has overseen an academic turnaround effort at Sharpstown, told police that he asked the female student to write down what happened, the complaint states. But he did not report the allegation to law enforcement or Child Protective Services, it says.
Gasparello was arrested on the campus about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Houston Independent School District. He was charged with three counts of failure to report child abuse. He later was released on $1,500 bail.
Thomson and Leiva each was charged with one count and released on $1,000 bail.
The three Sharpstown administrators have been place on home leave with pay while the investigation is ongoing, HISD confirmed Friday afternoon.
Bill Moore, the Sharpstown dean of students, has been placed as administrator in charge of the campus. Moore is a veteran administrator with HISD.
Friday morning, classes proceeded as normal on the campus. Additional administrators were available if students wanted to speak to them.
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Texas law requires allegations of child abuse to be reported directly to authorities within 48 hours.
In most cases, failure to report child abuse is a Class A misdemeanor. The offense carries a maximum punishment of one year in jail.
HISD Superintendent Terry Grier recruited Gasparello, a longtime educator from North Carolina, to lead Sharpstown three years ago.
The school, which enrolls about 1,350 students, was the subject last year of a PBS "Frontline" documentary focused on Gasparello and his staff's efforts to keep students from dropping out. Students called him "Mr. G."
The allegations stunned students and parents who were arriving at campus Friday morning.
"It's messed up," said 16-year-old tenth-grader Jairo Lerma. "Mr. G is a nice guy."
Nigel Hilliard, also 16 and in the tenth grade, praised the principal.
"They should keep Mr. G here because he's a good principal," Hilliard said.
Another student, Charles Osuji Jr., said he didn't believe the allegations.
"I don't think it's true," he said.
A woman who said her child attends the school was shocked. "That's messed up," Cynthia Cepede said. "I'm surprised about this."
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle in September, Gasparello discussed his recent work with dropouts.
"Most kids that aren't coming back to school have just not had any success in the traditional school program," he said. "We have a responsibility as caring adults to figure out how can we help these kids, whatever it may be."
The district notified parents of Gasparello's arrest in an automated phone call. The arrest of the others came later.
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"Our priority during this time will be to ensure that school continues to run as smoothly as possible and learning continues without any interruptions," the message said in part.
In recent years, other area school employees have faced charges of neglecting or delaying a child abuse report.
Last year, three staffers at Mainland Preparatory Academy, a La Marque charter school, were accused of taking almost three weeks to inform police that a 10-year-old female student reported being sexually assaulted by a 29-year-old man in Texas City.
According to Galveston County court documents, charges were dismissed in April 2013 because each one "completed training regarding child abuse and reporting of child abuse," according to prosecutor-filed motions.
Chronicle reporter Dale Lezon contributed to this report.


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Apr 26, 2008 - Volgograd (Russia) - "The roller coaster almost crashed" By Helen Back!
The heading says it all, but you live and learn I guess and history usually does teach us that we don't learn from history, so I'm sure what that means is that I should have really..... fuck me what a start and I haven't even had a drink yet!!!! Sorry... lets start again shall we. I'm currently in Volgograd, which, if you check the map, is South of Moscow, about 18 hours in a train. I have been here 3 days already but have to stay an extra night also due to Russia Rail issues, will explain. It has been great to be honest, very nice town and...Jump to full entry
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Interview with Dr Peter Slowe: Micro-finance in Senegal
Projects Abroad is proud to launch our new Micro-finance project in Senegal. We asked Dr Peter Slowe, Director of Projects Abroad, to tell us a bit more about the project.
What is the micro-finance project and why have you set it up?
We have run a micro-finance project before in Tanzania and it worked really well. It does tremendous good in the local community and really helps people get their businesses off the ground. We essentially provide individuals with small loans that enable them to build a future for themselves through small scale entrepreneurship.
Even something as simple as giving a small loan to a local farmer so that he can fix an attachment to his bicycle can make the world of difference. He can then transport his goods to market and sell his produce.
How is the loan repaid?
Volunteers and local staff monitor the individuals and provide them with guidance and support. We are not looking to make any money out of these loans and we do not charge any interest. The aim of this project is solely to provide an opportunity to those who need it. If the business is successful and they are in a position to repay the loan, only then will they reimburse over time and with guidance.
There are a number of countries in which our volunteers could do a micro-finance project, why should they choose Senegal?
We already have two care centers in St Louis which we set up a few years ago to offer help and support to the Talibés. These street children come from disadvantaged families and are sent to live with religious leaders at an early age. They don't receive any formal education and are forced to beg on the streets for food and money.
The aim of this project is to support these children as they get older and help them to secure a sustainable future for themselves. Many of the Talibés show a real interest in business and have a very entrepreneurial mind-set. St Louis is developing as a tourist base so there are plenty of opportunities for these children in the service and business sectors. By giving them small loans or grants, we can help them find their feet.
Why do you need the help of volunteers?
We really need the help of volunteers in order to make this project a success. The number of businesses we can help set up ultimately depends on the number of volunteers we have supporting the Talibés.
Volunteers with experience in finance and business can share their knowledge in order to make small businesses a success. Those without experience can still get involved, but in a different way. For example, if one of the children starts up a small stall, you may find yourself helping him sell his produce.
In 2011 Projects Abroad contributed 1.5 million hours of voluntary labor. We are looking to continue the good work.
What do the volunteers get out of it?
Projects Abroad isn't just about giving aid – it is also about exchange. The exchange of knowledge and culture. Volunteers on this project will learn a huge amount about business, finance and the Talibé traditions. This placement will also enhance the CV of volunteers considering a career in the development or business sector.
What sort of entrepreneurship/businesses does Projects Abroad support?
The majority of the loans we provide go towards the service and manufacturing business. We recently gave a small loan to one woman who decided to start her own business making fresh fruit juice. She put the money towards equipment that made the juice hygienic and safe to drink. She has been very successful as a result.
This project has only recently been set up. What are the benefits to volunteering on a new project?
This particular project may be new, but we have been working with the Talibé children for a long time. We know that this is something that they are enthusiastic about. These children have very low self-esteem and volunteers are instrumental in making them realize their own potential.
Working on a new project such as this allows volunteers to help shape the project. They will have more resources dedicated to them than any other project because it is new and because we want it to be a success. They will also be part of the wider volunteer community in Senegal. We know that micro-finance works because we have had success in other countries.
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Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo. Solano Land Trust docents will guide you through this area, known as the King-Swett Ranches. They'll share insights about the birds and other wildlife that call this area home, and give you a great workout! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed.
You will meet the docent at the Park and Ride and then carpool to the trailhead from there.
REGISTRATION: RSVP Recommended
Please note! Registration opens approximately one month prior to the hike. Double check the date of the hike on the registration link.
WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR: There is no drinking water at this property. There is usually no shade. A potentially strenuous pace hiking up to 6 miles up and down slippery, steep, and rugged hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Expect rough, rocky, uneven ground. Some travel may be off-trail. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Meet at the Red Top Rd. Park-and-ride in Fairfield.
WHAT TO BRING: (1) A backpack with plenty of water and snacks. (2) Boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes (3) Long, sturdy pants and layered clothes (4) Protection from the elements
(5) Optional: bug repellent, your favorite gardening tools, and binoculars to enjoy the birds!
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Historically elegant, beautiful and affordable."
"Been several times and will go back several more. Its our go to spot for really special occasions. The service is outstanding and the food is excellent always!!! Thank you to the Altland House staff for making this a great experience every time we visit."
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Did you like the look of the gowns that Amy Adams, Lucy Lui, Naomi Watts and Allison Williams wore to the Golden Globes? Well, you have until January 24 to buy the beauties over at Moda Operandi – that is if you have a couple of thousand euros to spare!!!
Whether you are after Amy's gorgeous all-over Chantilly lace Marchesa gown with a frothy fishtail, or want to make a statement like Lucy in a strapless rose printed Jacquard Carolina Herrera there is a gown to make you shine. After something more simple then there is Naomi's divine burgundy open-back Zac Posen gown, or if you are feeling daring how about Allison's J.Mendel gown with a plunging neckline?? Decisions, decisions!!!
Would the price make a difference to you? Well the most expensive is Amy's blush gown at €7,200, well no-one said it was cheap looking incredible, but if you are after a bargain well you have to go for Naomi's which is the cheapest at €4,563.
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Best Chain Restaurant Mother's Day Deals
Bahama Breeze will be open regular hours for Mother's Day serving its traditional menu, but if you're really looking to spoil mom, the chain is also offering a gift card promotion that will make an awesome present for the honorific day. When you buy a $50 Bahama Breeze gift card, purchasers get a $20 offer valid on gift card purchases.Marqus R./Yelp
Bonefish Grill
If you head to the Bonefish Grill for Mother's Day brunch this year, you can expect Mother's Day specials like deviled lobster and soft-shell crab as well as their Hawaiian Orchid martini - a special drink created just for the mom-centric day.Dreamstime
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming's will open at 10 a.m. on Mother's Day and will offer a $30 three-course brunch menu as well as a three-course children's menu, so you can bring the kids and grandkids with you to this steakhouse, no problem.Dreamstime
Fogo de Chao
Any mom who eats at Fogo de Chao on Mother's Day will receive a complimentary dining card to use the next time she comes in!Nathanial Y./Yelp
Olive Garden
While the deal may not be Mother's Day-specific, you can still take your mom to Olive Garden for a booze-filled evening she'll never forget. The Italian-inspired chain is currently offering five beverages for $5 on their annual "5 for $5" menu, including two new ones this year: Bacardi and Coke and a rum, blue curacao and pineapple juice drink called the Blue Hawaiian.Dreamstime
Red Lobster
In celebration of Mother's Day, Red Lobster will open all of its U.S. restaurants at 10:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, May 12, 2019 - 30 minutes earlier than usual.
The chain is also offering a limited-time gift card deal. For every $75 spent on Red Lobster gift cards from April 22 to June 30, guests will receive a bonus card with two coupons that are valid for future visits in July and August. The coupons are for a free appetizer and $10 off two dinner entrees on a future visit.Dreamstime
Ruth's Chris
Ruth's Chris locations will be open at noon on Mother's Day in case you're looking to take Mom out to a steak lunch. For the greeting card holiday, the chain will be gifting all moms who dine in a $25 gift card to enjoy another evening at Ruth's Chris. It's better than trying to make her steak at home - the professionals at Ruth's Chris know all the steakhouse secrets.Theodore C./Yelp
Seasons 52
Seasons 52 is offering a spring-centric Mother's Day brunch menu .Guests can choose a starter, entrée and mini dessert all for $29.95. The menu will be available Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will feature five exclusive entrees, including: prime steak and eggs, grilled prawns with fresh corn polenta and eggs, French toast, wood-grilled sea scallops, and brick-oven roasted Cornish hen.Shan G./Yelp
The Capital Grille
Your mama might be given roses while you dine at The Capital Grille, according to diners from last year. During brunch, the chain serves $9 mimosas, lobster frittatas and bone-in steak and eggs, and the staff loves to surprise and delight guests.Paul M./Yelp
The Melting Pot
Have your cheesiest Mother's Day yet with a four-course meal at The Melting Pot. According to Good Housekeeping, last year the chain surprise-gifted moms with bottles of their garlic and wine seasoning and certificates for free chocolate fondue!Ricardo V./Yelp
Mom eats free at Wienerschnitzel on Mother's Day. As long as she can provide proof of being a mom with a photo or with her child present, she receives a free chili dog, fries and the drink of her choice. She deserves it!Dreamstime
Yard House
At select Yard House locations in Florida, Colorado, California and Nevada, you can celebrate Mother's Day with brunch with special menu items or a bottomless drink package that includes mimosas, bloody marys and house beers if you purchase an entree.
The Mother's Day brunch menu features dishes like bread pudding, French toast and berries, carnitas chilaquiles and avocado toast. Those options sound like they could be the best brunch in your state!
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Emergency: NSW dominates list of worst hospitals
SEVEN of Australia's 10 worst-performing hospital emergency departments are in NSW, and the state has none of the top performers, the first National Health Performance Authority report into waiting times shows.
Doctors say failure to meet national targets risks lives and hits the sickest patients.
The report shows NSW hospitals have consistently failed to meet national targets (ensuring the majority of emergency patients are moved or discharged in four hours), meaning the state is likely to miss $15.9 million in federal funding.
The president of the NSW Australian Medical Association, Brian Owler, said the failure was not just inconvenient; it was putting patients at risk.
"The number of complications and problems people experience is related to how long they spend in the emergency department," he said. "They need to be moved to an appropriate bed and given appropriate care … no-one can argue that having patients wallowing in emergency is giving them the best care".
Cutting emergency department stays to four hours was linked to a 13 per cent fall in patient deaths in research published in the Medical Journal of Australia this year.
Associate professor Owler said the blockage was not just caused by a lack of resources for emergency departments, but was linked to bed and staff shortages throughout hospitals.
"Maybe the emergency departments are doing things more efficiently, but the rest of the hospital flow, which relies on improving capacity and design, is not," he said.
The new analysis released on Friday shows Westmead, Blacktown, Liverpool, Lismore, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai, Grafton and Mount Druitt hospitals were all listed in the bottom 10 per cent in the country.
At the worst-performing hospital, Liverpool, only 36 per cent of patients left the emergency department within four hours.
And at Blacktown Hospital 10 per cent of patients waited longer than 27 hours, the second-worst result in Australia.
The opposition health spokesman, Andrew McDonald, said the figures were awful.
"To me, the worst thing is each fraction of these figures represents a person who sought care in the NSW health system, who waited longer on average than at any time in the history of NSW, and longer than the rest of Australia," he said. "Sadly, there is no prospect of any change with the $3 billion budget cuts to come."
The president of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, Anthony Cross, said the report showed the sickest patients - those who needed to be admitted - were more likely to have inappropriately long stays in emergency, adding that the problem existed nationwide.
The Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner, said more recent data from October showed a dramatic improvement in some hospitals, including Liverpool.
Improvements to patient flow systems, new medical assessment units and home hospital services were being implemented at present.
"And the NSW government is investing heavily in infrastructure, to manage ever-increasing and future demand on the health system," she said. "At Blacktown Hospital, for instance, which is one of the worst-performing for time patients spend in emergency departments, we are investing $324 million.''
Amy is Health Editor for The Sydney Morning Herald. Before working at the Herald she worked as a freelance journalist and radio presenter, as well as writing for a number of publications for doctors. She also keeps a health blog at www.dailylife.com.au.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Western ski resorts are wrapping up one of the most unusual and unpredictable snow seasons in recent memory.
New Mexico, traditionally warmer and with less reliable snowfall than its northern neighbors, this weekend celebrates the end of an unexpectedly good season that that withstood consistent forecasts of drought.
"It was the kind of season no one saw coming," said Dave Dekema, director of marketing for Angel Fire resort. "The predictions from the preseason to the end were completely wrong."
Meanwhile, some resorts in the traditionally snow-rich states of Utah and Colorado will close earlier after a warm season with lackluster snow.
And California and Nevada are hoping to erase double-digit declines in skier visits with a bounty of snow that didn't begin falling until almost March.
Colorado resorts reported skier visits were down more than 7 percent. And California was reporting double digit declines in lift ticket sales before the late February reprieve.
Story: No snow? Big problem for US ski resorts
Even so, the news was not all bad.
Thanks to increased consumer spending and rising hotel rates that have accompanied the slow economic recovery, destination resorts were faring well despite the lack of snow, said Ralf Garrison, director of the Denver-based Mountain Travel Research Program, which tracks lodging at Western ski resorts.
The early season was especially strong, thanks to advance bookings.
"Over the Christmas holidays, the destination guests who came and didn't find snow to their liking" shopped, went to the spa, ate and partied, Garrison said,
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"Vail's December sales tax was an all-time record. That's very surprising when you know there is no snow and skiers aren't coming until you realize the destination guest is really driving the economy. The numbers are really good on the destination side. Lift tickets, not so much."
Garrison said occupancy at ski resorts will likely be down slightly for the season, but rates were up over last year, creating a mostly flat end result.
In the town of Taos, spokeswoman Cathy Connelly, said some lodgers estimated visitor numbers were up as much as 20 percent over last year, when New Mexico ski resorts suffered through one of the driest seasons in recent memory.
At Taos Ski Valley, marketing manager Adriana Blake said skier visits were up about 10,000 over last year, but that New Mexico visits were still held back by reports of bad snow elsewhere.
"Spring was slower than I thought it would be, simply because people thought ... winter was over," Blake said.
Ed Polasko, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, said the La Nina weather pattern, a phenomenon based on cooler than normal water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, was responsible for keeping parts of the West unusually dry. "It relented a little now and then to let the storm track take the driver's seat," he said. "And then it was all in the timing."
California's ski season started dry and dismal, with the resorts that circle Lake Tahoe missing the crowds of skiers that usually descend during the Christmas-New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents Day holidays.
But that turned around in late February when a series of late winter storms began dumping on the Sierra Nevada.
Amelia Richmond, a spokeswoman for Squaw Valley, said this has been one of the strangest winters California has seen in many years.
"It's very rare to have a season like this," she said. "We got a late start to it, but since the end of February, we've had some really wonderful conditions up here unexpectedly."
Heavenly Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe's south shore relied on snowmaking to get through the first months of the season before the dramatic turnaround, spokesman Russ Pecoraro said.
"I wouldn't go so far as to call it a 'Miracle March,' but we definitely did get a lot of snow. We're looking forward to a fun April."
In Colorado, the statewide snowpack was only 60 percent of average last week. Monarch Mountain moved up its closing day by one week to April 8 due to a lack of spring snow and warm, melting conditions. Arapahoe Basin, which stayed open until July 4 last season, tentatively plans to close in early June this year. Resorts in southwest Colorado still have decent bases, but SolVista Basin in northern Colorado was reporting just 21 inches of snow at mid-mountain last week.
The trade group Colorado Ski Country USA's says skier visits through Feb. 29 at its 22 member resorts were down 7.4 percent from the same period last season, when some resorts had record-setting snowfall.
Utah had its worst winter for snowfall in many years, but a bad winter in Utah would be a great season almost anywhere else. Alta had 327 inches by Friday, which is far below last year's 565 inches, but still way above the 216 inches recorded at Taos this week.
"It won't be a record-breaker for us, but we survived better than other places in the western U.S.," Ski Utah spokeswoman Jessica Kunzer said.
Visitors to Utah resorts held onto advance bookings, but local skiers turned their nose on the skimpy snow season, said Snowbird's Emily Moench.
Snowbird keeps Utah's longest ski season, which lasted until July 4 last year. This year it will switch to a weekend schedule on May 18, "if we make it that far," Moench said.
Like New Mexico, Wyoming reported a strong season thanks to good, timely snows that missed other ski areas to the south.
"We got snow at the right time and the product has held up really, really well," Anna Olson, spokeswoman for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in northwest Wyoming, which received 362 inches of snow so far this ski season. Other major resorts in the Rockies have gotten around 200 inches or less.
"We're yards ahead of other resorts," Olson said.
New Mexico opened the season with some of the best conditions in the country. Sandia Peak, for example, on the outskirts of Albuquerque, had a 64-inch base on Christmas Day.
And after a few weeks of spring and summer like temperatures across New Mexico, a spring storm dumped 14 inches of fresh powder on Taos and Sipapu ski mountains on Monday and Tuesday, prompting Sipapu to reopen for a week.
"We're not done!" Blake said Monday, noting Taos was planning to wrap up its season on schedule Sunday.
Staff writers Catherine Tsai in Denver, Bob Moen in Cheyenne, Hannah Dreier in Sacramento and Paul Foy in Salt Lake City contributed to this report.
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Access the power of MATLAB® for your hobbies using MATLAB Home™.
MATLAB Home provides the same power of MATLAB that is available to engineers and scientists for your personal use. Whether you are a hobbyist or a lifelong learner, with MATLAB Home you can not only have more fun with your projects, but also make them easier. MATLAB Home includes MATLAB and provides the flexibility to choose from more than 50 domain specific add-ons, including Simulink®. There are numerous applications for MATLAB Home. Let's see how people are using it for their personal projects.
Hi, I'm a hobbyist! I use MATLAB to create 3D prints based off of equations and data. One of my recent fun projects was to use MATLAB's built-in functions to create a surface plot and then generate an STL file in order to create the 3D print of the L-shaped membrane – which is the MathWorks logo.
MATLAB makes it easy to generate an STL file for the surface plot. With built-in functions in MATLAB, you can create a triangular mesh on the surface plot, add thickness to it, and convert it into an STL file. You can 3D print this file at your nearest maker space.
I built an intruder detection system using MATLAB, Image Processing Toolbox™, and a webcam. Using webcams and MATLAB, you can capture and process live images and video. The intruder detection system shows the reference image on the left - an empty room before anyone has entered it. I set up a loop, and with every iteration a new snapshot is taken and compared with the reference image to detect any changes. If no intruder is present, the new image and the reference image are the same and the difference threshold is blank. However, with the presence of an intruder, the images are compared and the differences are highlighted in red in the screen on the right. In this case, you can find out if someone borrows anything without asking.
Hi, I'm a hardware enthusiast! With MATLAB Home, you can easily connect to hardware. You can run algorithms developed in Simulink autonomously on low-cost target hardware like Arduino®, LEGO MINDSTORMS®, and Raspberry Pi™. This means you can design algorithms for projects like control systems, robotics, audio processing, and computer vision and run them directly on hardware. I used Simulink to autonomously control a LEGO MINDSTORM robot and make it follow a pre-defined path.
So if you want to apply the power of MATLAB to your hobbies and projects, get started with MATLAB Home today.


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From DonorsChoose To Kickstarter
In the wake of my Return and Ridicule post, I was asked how one goes about finding these services that are ignored and/or ridiculed. And the answer I gave was "if you use them you might realize how powerful they are."
I woke up thinking about that in the context of Kickstarter today. It must be related to the fact that today is the fourth anniversary of Kickstarter's launch. How was it that I was so sure the Kickstarter project would work when it launched back in 2009? Well it was because of what happened on this blog a couple years before that.
The story starts in the fall of 2007. Charles Best, the founder of DonorsChoose emailed me and asked if I would enter AVC into the DonorsChoose Bloggers Challenge. He wanted this community to compete with other tech blogs to see who could raise the most money for teachers and their classrooms. I said yes and we entered, and won, the tech category in 2007. We entered again in 2008 and won again. In the final year of the social media challenge (renamed to encompass more than bloggers) we won the tech category again. This post, which I wrote in November 2009, after our threepeat, shows that the AVC community raised almost $60,000 for teachers and their classrooms in those three October showdowns.
So when Perry Chen came by to talk about Kickstarter in the summer of 2009, my mind was prepared to understand what he and his co-founders were up to. When he explained that artists and other project creators were going to post their projects and get them funded on the Internet, I thought "of course" instead of "that will never work."
And I have Charles and the DonorsChoose team and the AVC community to thank for that. Which I book in the category of "what goes around, comes around".
And I cannot resist reminding everyone that we have a DonorsChoose campaign running on AVC right now, called Good Things Come To Those Who Code. If you have not made a contribution and want to, now is the time. The campaign ends at midnight on Tuesday. Go here if you want to participate.


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The nVent RAYCHEM remote monitoring module (RMM2) provides temperature monitoring capability for the NGC-30, NGC-40 and ACS-30 heat tracing control and monitoring systems. The RMM2 accepts up to eight RTDs that measure pipe, vessel, or ambient temperatures in a heat tracing system. The RMM2 modules are used to aggregate RTD sensors in one remote location and send the information back to the advanced control system through a single twisted pair cable. This helps reduce installation costs since only one conduit run returns to the controller, rather than eight. Multiple RMM2s communicate with a single NGC-30, NGC-40 or ACS-30 to provide centralized monitoring of temperatures. A single, twisted pair RS-485 cable connects up to 16 RMM2s for a total monitoring capacity of 128 temperatures.
RAYCHEM power-line carrier interfaces (PLI) modules provide temperature-monitoring capability for the RAYCHEM NGC-30 heat tracing control and monitoring unit. The PLI receives input from the power wires for the heat tracing circuits, which carry the signals from special transmitters. The transmitters provide pipe temperatures from RTDs and continuity confirmation; they are typically located at the unpowered end of the heat tracing line.
The SES series of transmitters is used in conjunction with the RAYCHEM PLI and comes in two types: temperature/continuity transmitter (SES-RTD) and continuity transmitter (SESCONT).
These transmitters are used in freeze protection and process temperature maintenance applications. The system is unique in that the heating cable bus wires and power cables carry the monitoring signals. No additional field wire is necessary.


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We would like to thank everyone who made it out for our Sizzling Suckling Pig Roast on the 4th of July!
Everyone had a blast, especially Winey & Cheesy, who were extremely excited to see Alain in his festive American Flag T-shirt and Celeste singing along with the Brogue Rouges and their Hammer Dulcimer!
The Petanque Court on the front lawn became a battlefield. The First Prize winner took home a $75 Gift Certificate and The Second Prize winner got a L'Auberge Provencale Goodie Basket filled with homemade James, Granola, Vinegar and Olive Oil!
It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all (except maybe the Pig)! Winey & Cheesy had their camera's ready to document the day's festivities… we hope you enjoy them!
July 4th
Suckling Pig Roast
12:00pm — 4:00pm
Roasted Local Suckling Pig
Roasted at the event by Chef, Scott Meyers
Southern Summer Sides:
Braised Garden Collard Greens
Barb's Homemade Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob
Cole Slaw
Peach Cobbler & Vanilla Ice Cream
Boutique Beers and Wines
Pétanque Tournament
Live Music Featuring Brogue Rogues Irish Band


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27 percent of Coloradans exercise the right amount; 20 percent of Americans
Not only are we getting fatter, but we're not getting fitter, either.
That's the sobering news from a new CDC report on Americans and their exercise habits. The CDC found that only 20 percent of adults are getting the recommended amount of combined aerobic and strength exercise in a given week.
If there's any silver lining for Coloradans, it's that we're the best of the bad news. Colorado's rates of exercise were at 27 percent, the highest state in the report, apparently no coincidence to the other point of state pride that our obesity rates, while growing, remain the lowest in the nation. The West is best overall, as a region.


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If you have comments for us about your stay at HillsNek,then please email us. We would love to hear from you.
Some of our guests had this to say about their stay at HillsNek...
Mark and Lauren Gould
United Kingdom
"This really was an amazing experience. The staff are so friendly, the food is excellent and the atmosphere extremely laid back. Our high expectations were exceeded by Tamzin, Trevor, James and The Team. Our only regret is that we came here first. The rest of South Africa has a lot to live up to!!
Amelie Fontvieille and Alban Janssens
"What an experience! Thank you a million for your unique, warm, professional welcome and guiding. This was for us our first safari experience and there will be others; you gave us the "virus". Thanks for sharing your passion!"
Bill and Rebecca
"Totally recharged and refreshed after this "wild" experience. We've learned and seen so much that we never seen or known before. An excellent 5 star hospitality that we had in South Africa.
All the very best."
Alexa MacNaughton
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
"I have to tell you this 2 day break was my best. The lodge, the tents, the staff, the animals, the veld! Many thanks - for perfection."
Zolani - Freshly Ground
Cape Town, South Africa
"This is a very special place. Thank you for treating us so so so well! We will continue to carry the spirit of conservation and love for our fellow creatures on into the outside world and encourage a spirit of respect and care in all who follow us. Thank you for sharing these wonderful gifts with us. Love Zolani."
Richard and Cari Woolcott
California, USA
"We LOVE HillsNek! What a wonderful place... The land, the animals, the lodge and hospitality was terrific. Thank you so much for making this trip so special... We will be back!"
Kelvin, Kammi, Kellen, Kody & Kacy Rosentreter Devon,
Alberta, Canada
"A safari of the self and spirit - thank you for feeding both so well. Maggie and Susan, your talent was appreciated. You have taken the art of dining to another level. David your knowledge and passion for your "lifestyle" is evident. Your desire to make the experience unforgettable shines through vividly. Brent a most gracious host. Thank you for making our once in a lifetime adventure so unforgettable and perfect in every way. Your attention to detail is outstanding! God bless in your quest to protect the rhino - we will do our part!!"
Inger Lise Loland, Odd Andreassen & Linn Skyum
Fredrikstad, Norway
"We are quite speechless, and find it difficult to express our feelings about being here... It has been THE adventure of our lives and if we have the chance, we will be back! Thank you all SO much for everything - you will stay in our minds and hearts. With love."
Paula Elias and Jane Hill
Oxford, England
"Thank you all so much for an amazing stay. A really perfect experience in every way. We are sad to leave but will do our best to return. You have a place that makes our SOULS sing."
Josh - Freshly Ground
Vredehoek, South Africa
"It has been a pleasure to be here and send big thanks to everyone here, from the kitchen to the game drive vehicle, you guys have been incredible and I have huge admiration for your passion to protect the Rhino. Wishing you success and am on stand-by to come back! Big love, Josh."
O'Mahony Family
Cape Town, South Africa
"Thank you so much for a truly amazing experience. We have been blown away by your attention to detail and the fantastic time we have had. We will highly recommend HillsNek. Thanks to Maggie and Susan for the delicious food – outstanding!"
Biance McFadyen & Declan Hollywood
Johanessburg & Ireland
"Awesome 3 nights, spectacular food, company and game drives. Thanks for such a fantastic stay and for lifelong memories. One of the best holiday experiences that I have ever had!"
Leasure Family
Florida, USA
"Thank you HillsNek Team for a most wonderful experience. We have had the trip of a lifetime! Thank you David for being a most excellent guide. We look forward to a return trip and Maggie and Susan's fantastic cooking."
Stu & Nat
London, United Kingdom
"We have simply had the most fantastic time here. It is truly the best place we have ever stayed in and we are already dreaming of our next opportunity to visit! Thank you so much to everyone – Sarah, Susan, Maggie & David – you have made our holiday truly memorable and special".
Conor & Fiona Rice
Belfast, London
"Thanks to everyone at HillsNek for an incredible stay. It was a piece of heaven for us and the best way to end a fabulous honeymoon. Ten out of ten! Save the Rhino!!"
Chris & Warren Mullen
Mill Valley, California
"HillsNek will remain as a lasting memory in our hearts as an incredible experience of a lifetime. We thank you for sharing your home and nature with us to experience and fall in love with. We also thank your staff. David is the best!"\
Imbraillo & Loo Family
"A truly wonderful experience. Come here with very high expectations that were quickly blown away. I will certainly be back. Thank you for the wonderful attention to detail that you've put into everything. Amazing experience that we'll treasure for years to come."
Tony Davis & Priscilla Bushway
London & Franschoek
"What a superb time we had! Top notch hospitality, food, game drives etc. Saw more animals that we could possibly have imagined (thanks to David!). Just the individualized and customized overall experience we wanted. Many many thanks and we'll be back."
Soldat Family
Vienna, Austria
"What a wonderful experience! We enjoyed every minute: the beautiful wild life, the excellent food and wine, the lovely tent, the exciting drives and last but not least, the warm hospitality of our hosts. Thank you so much Brent, David and Maggie for having us and making us feel at home".
Muri Family
Aalesund, Norway
"Thank you for a fantastic stay. This has been a once in a lifetime experience for us: the drives with the excellent guiding from David were breathtaking, first class food, over the top service and friendliness (including the surprise snack-stop in the middle of the thunderstorm!), and the lodge and tents were like a dreamworld! This couldn't have been better! Thank you so much for making this stay unbelievable."
Tom & Anna Singleton
London, United Kingdom
"This has been the perfect end to our honeymoon in South Africa and definitely the highlight! Thank you to David for some truly awesome game drives – the encounter with the black rhino was an experience and the elephants were simply amazing. The lodge & tent were wonderful with every small detail thought of. Thank you to the whole team, if only we could stay another day...Hopefully we will return!"
Tony & Priscilla with Max & Cameron
London & Franschhoek
"What a superb time we had. Top notch hospitality, catering, game driving etc. Saw more animals than we could possibly hope (thanks to David). Just the individualized and customized overall experience we wanted. Many, many thanks. We'll be back and definitely recommend it to others."
Kaj & Marie Rosen
Uppsale, Sweden
"Thank you for an outstanding experience. We never felt so privileged in our lives. Wonderful staff, excellent food and amazing safari. What else could you wish for? This is something we will keep in our minds and talk of forever."
Barbara & Johan
Ohio, USA
"This was an absolutely amazing experience midway through our tour of the Garden Route and Wild Coast! The hospitality of our hosts was unsurpassed and unlike anything we've experienced thus far on our travels across the world. Our guide's knowledge of the wildlife provided superb 'texture' during our game drives. Thanks to all (Andy, Brent and Maggie) for a REMARKABLE experience!!"
Goran, Maria, Therese & Victor Lingvall
Akersbergh, Sweden
"What can you say... The absolute #1 experience during our stay in South Africa. Fantastic game drives, super hospitality, excellent food, and the amazing experience of the exclusivity. You definitely added four PR spokesmen. Thank you!"
Lucy, Wayland, Harry, Toby & Tristan Ward-Smith
London, UK
"Three nights is definitely not enough for this wonderful place. We have been treated like royalty by you all and Andy has given us some fantastic experiences around the reserve and been very patient with the boys! A truly wonderful memory that will stay with us forever!! Thank you so very much."
Loran & Ronnie Ferguson
"Very nice stay. The experience was a highlight of our trip."
Mark, Nella & Sabrina Becker
Cape Town, South Africa
"They couldn't have done anything more to make our stay any better! Fantastic, great, awesome!!"
Tony & Mariet
Amsterdam, Netherlands
"Being treated like royalties, experienced an above and beyond service... loved the tents, the scenery, the game drives... just everything you guys offer. If this is your ordinary "day in the bush", I'll swop anytime. Thank you very much."
Don, Lynn & Megan Kloek
Minessota, USA
"Loved every minute and every detail. Delicious meals, awesome game drives with Andy our fearless and Uber interesting guide. Brent was a fabulous host and Maggie
Ian & Celeste
Gauteng, South Africa
"What a magic place! A perfect combination of nature and luxury. Added to that, the personal hospitality of Brent, Andy and Maggie makes HillsNek the most wonderful lodge ever. I would not change a thing about this place. Keep it up! We will be back."
If you have comments for us about your stay at HillsNek,then please email us. We would love to hear from you.


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I promise I will only eat one more.....
I do not know what it is, but something about this cookies causes me to lose all will power and self control. I am a peanut butter and chocolate girl, but when these cookies are around I can not get enough. I have not made these cookies in the past three years and the reason is because I can not stop eating them! The butterscotch mixed with the oatmeal and cinnamon is the ultimate combination. My boyfriend assumed he would not enjoy these cookies, but after just one bite he became a believer. I hope you try these cookies and love them as much as I do. I will not be making these again anytime soon, so I hope you enjoy (perhaps a batch of these will show up around my birthday in November)
Oatmeal Scotchies
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or grated peel of 1 orange
3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1 11-oz. package butterscotch chips
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Combine, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in large bowl. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats and butterscotch chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 1 - 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Oatmeal Scotchies (a.k.a, my weakness)
I promise I will only eat one more.....


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Application migration projects can be expensive and time consuming. IT needs the ability to discover, automate, model and manage applications for migrations, new virtualization technology deployments and daily application management without worrying about the complexity. Automating the application migration process saves enterprises time, labor and cost while reducing risk. Desktop transformations can be completed on time, within budget and with less end user disruption.
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14 April, 2010
U2I was there, nice a lots of fun, nice weather and bad traffic ...Our friends couple could not join and i still have the 2 passes intact ...I wonder if they worth anything...
16 February, 2010
360 tour 2009- I will Follow - Out control - The electric co - Zooropa - Even Better then... - Pop Muzik -Please -Beatiful day - Elevation - Vertigo - Bullet de blue Sky - The Fly - Mysterious Ways What happened to U2? Why does not the best U2 concert history. A concert to dance, to fly. u2 want to see, not cold play. that you are going? 36o tour 2009. I was at the concert of barcelona. I saw the Greatest Show on Earth, the biggest stage of world ..... why not the best concert I saw? I trust in you, I need to dance, I need to feel, I need to fly ... but above all I need u2 again be as it was u2 and make the world enjoy the best concert of U2's history.
15 February, 2010
Popmart '97Awesome show. It was my first time seeing the band. Medical reasons kept me from seeing them on the Zoo TV Tour, so I was determined to make it to Popmart. So glad I did. Seeing my favorite band perform my favorite song ("One") for the first time was beyond cool. The whole show was absolutely amazing. The new material from Pop was great to hear live as well. This show was in the old Tampa (Houlihans) Stadium and Third Eye Blind opened for U2 this night.


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Horse Stable
My horse stable kingdom! Perhaps not an entire kingdom, but this horse stable toy is certainly a palace for your horses. Open up the hinged, magnetic sections to view all interior details. Collect hay, wheelbarrow it back, load it though the barn doors, and feed your horses. Connects to the wooden railway with a removable track.
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Around the Caffeinated World: The First Colonies
Thank heavens the Earth ain't flat, because the New World is an incredibly significant coffee-producing region—thanks in large part to the plants being shuffled around by European colonial powers gaining ground hither, thither, and yon.
So get out your passports, my coffee-loving friends: we're about to follow the Dutch and, subsequently, the French around the world on this caffeinated history trip. And they're both bringing plenty of joe along for the ride.
Remember those Dutch spies, who spirited coffee out of Yemen in the latter part of the 17th century? They didn't just crack out the mugs and drink the stuff. Instead, they transplanted seeds to the island of Java, which became, under Dutch rule, one of the world's most productive coffee-growing regions by far. From there, the beans were transplanted to other Dutch colonies throughout Indonesia, as well as in Brazil, Surinam, and French Guyana.
In addition to an already strong influence on spice exports, the Dutch took command over a large corner of the coffee trade thanks to Java's impressive output. As a result, they were able to bring brewed vast quantities of coffee to England—supplying an already booming coffee-shop craze, and converting more of the famous tea lovers into coffee mavens as well. By the late 1600s, England boasted more than 3,000 cafes, many of which were purely masculine territory. ("No girls allowed.") The British, whose interest in coffee also extended throughout their colonial landholdings, were then the first to bring coffee to Jamaica's Blue Mountains in 1730, and people are still paying through the nose for it today.
Meanwhile, in 1731, Holland presented France's King Louis XIV with a coffee plant now commonly referred to in coffee lore as "The Noble Tree." This single gift became the immediate ancestor of subsequent plantings on the islands of Martinique and what is now called Reunion (formerly Bourbon), as well as French landholdings in the New World—which happens to be our next stop on this caffeinated tour.
Drinking around the world: Sadly, the Noble Tree is no longer with us, so there's no hope of squeezing any coffee out of it. (Even with the greenest thumb around, it'd be nothing short of a miracle to keep a coffee plant alive for nearly 300 years.) Its descendants, however, are distributed all over Latin America, and you probably drink some of its distant cousins (many times removed) just about every day if you're a regular.
If you want a little taste of that Dutch influence, try a classic Mocha Java blend. Though the combination of beans from Yemen (Remember that the nation's port of Al Mokha lent us our word "mocha") and the Dutch-controlled island of Java didn't take hold until the 1920s, the flavor marriage has long been considered a match made in coffee heaven: Gimme! Coffee Roasters in Ithaca, NY, has one on offer, as do we at Counter Culture.
What's next? They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil...and Guatemala, and Costa Rica, and Colombia, and Nicaragua...You can read about them in the next leg of our journey, which is brewing fresh right now and coming soon.
More Coffee History
Around the Caffeinated World: Ethiopia »
The Ottoman Empire »
Brewed Coffee Takes Over Europe »
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Gabriel Connection Technology™
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VirnetX intends to establish the exclusive secure domain name registry in the United States and other key markets around the world. Customers, including service providers, telecommunication companies, ISPs, system integrators and OEMs will purchase a license to our secure domain name registrar service. We provide the software suite and technology support to enable such customers to provision devices with secure domain names and facilitate secure connections between registered devices.


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| 7.4°C Belfast
Hull manager Steve Bruce believes the club are a "different animal" since the arrival of Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long.
The Tigers splashed a combined £14million to bring the strikers in from Everton and West Brom in January and have been rewarded with immediate results.
The pair have forged an instant relationship up front and have shared five goals in the five games they have started in tandem.
Both players were cup-tied for Monday night's FA Cup fifth-round win over Brighton but will return for Newcastle's visit to the KC Stadium on Saturday.
Hull were 3-2 winners at St James' Park in the reverse fixture in September, but that was the only occasion they scored more than one goal in their first 12 league outings.
They thrashed Cardiff 4-0 last time out, Jelavic scoring twice and Long proving an ideal foil, and Bruce is enthused by his side's new cutting edge.
"I'd love to say it's all in the training but they're two very good players playing together," he said.
"There's a lot said about coaching but a good player is a good player and in management the more of them you've got the easier it becomes.
"They came in at just the right time and all of a sudden we're a different animal up front.
"That's no disrespect to what we had before but at the end of the day they're two £6million players and you'd expect that. We're delighted we've got them and I think they're a terrific partnership.
"That's what you invest in, they give you that little something you'd didn't have before."
Paul McShane (ankle) and Robbie Brady (groin) are the only long-term absentees for the Tigers and are unlikely to be seen again this season.
Hatem Ben Arfa (knock) and Davide Santon (knee) will be missing from the Newcastle squad.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is backing Cheick Tiote to help fill the void left by Yohan Cabaye after seeing him grow in stature in the wake of the Frenchman's departure.
The Magpies lost their influential playmaker in January when France international Cabaye headed for Paris St Germain in exchange for a cheque for more than B#19million.
His exit coincided with a dreadful run of results for Pardew's men which saw their hopes of securing a top-six Barclays Premier League finish dwindle.
However, they bounced back with a vital 1-0 victory over Aston Villa last Saturday, and while Tiote may have played the role of artisan alongside Cabaye's artistry, his manager believes his leadership qualities are coming to the fore.
Pardew said: "He is an important player to us, and the captaincy when Colo (Fabricio Coloccini) was out changed him a little bit.
"He knows now that in my mind, he is our vice-captain and he has to play the role that that involves.
"It's a big club, so he has a lot of responsibility and he's dealing with it very well. In fact, it's spurred him on."
At the KC Stadium the Magpies will attempt to gain revenge for the 3-2 home defeat they suffered at the hands of the Tigers in September.
However, Pardew is well aware of how difficult a task that could be with Bruce's promoted side sitting in 11th place on 30 points and with their destiny in their own hands.
The 52-year-old said: "With my League Managers' Association hat on, I have to say that Steve Bruce, up until this point, is probably manager of the year, although he's got another 11 games to see that over the line.
"But what he did last year with 10 games to go to get them promoted, and to get them into the position they have been in is a fantastic achievement, and he and his staff can be very proud of what they have done."


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Hi, I would like to invite you to our display in Roztoky. One huge castle layout 7x1 m, other with battle for great castle and many other things and themes will be prepared for you.
Some of our MOCs for Roztoky have been shown on Brickshelf and other sites:
The city Annín (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=418117),
Castle Terezcak (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=421326),
St.Bart's Basilica (http://mocpages.com/moc.php/182643),
Hangar bay No.4 (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=412025),
Sea Harrier Mk.1 (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=420794),
Mantis (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=420097),
Castle Brloh (http://www.kostky.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17945.0;attach=79002;image) etc.
The display will take place from 21.3. to 25.6. 2010 in the Roztoky manor house near Prague. GPS: http://www.kostky.org/e_roztoky_route.htm. You can come everyday within monday from 10 to 18 o'clock.
Other informations here: http://www.kostky.org/e_roztoky2010.htm
You all will be welcome!


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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month – a good reminder to review your beneficiaries.
Have you already purchased life insurance? That's great! But did you know that you should review your beneficiaries on an annual basis, as life tends to bring changes that may call for updates.
Reasons to review your beneficiaries include1:
- You got married or engaged
- You divorced or lost a spouse
- Your child grows up
- You created a will
- You created a trust
- You moved to a new state
- You took out a loan
- You became involved with a charity
If you have life insurance prior to becoming married or engaged, your beneficiary is likely a parent, sibling or close friend. However, your new fiancé or spouse is probably the person who depends on you the most. Complete your commitment by making them your beneficiary.
Believe it or not, it's common to forget to remove your ex-spouse as a beneficiary. Say you remarry and pass soon thereafter. If your ex-spouse is still listed as your beneficiary, he or she may have the legal right to receive the proceeds, leaving your new spouse empty-handed.
As a parent, you hope that your child won't always be dependent on you and your income. If they've grown up, have a job and a family of their own, they likely no longer need your coverage.
If you die without a will in place, the state can decide how your estate is distributed and even who should raise your minor children. Because a life insurance policy trumps what is dictated in your will, it's a good idea to make sure the two match so there is no confusion.
In some cases it makes sense to name a trust as your life insurance beneficiary. For example, if your beneficiary is a minor, has special needs, or doesn't have the capacity to make important financial decisions, a trust can specify exactly when and how much they receive.
It's a good idea to review your new state's property laws in case your life insurance is affected. For example, if you live in a community-property state – a state that considers all assets owned by a married couple to be joint property – you may need to have your spouse's consent in writing before designating anyone else as a beneficiary.
If you co-signed a loan with someone, you may consider adding them as a beneficiary in the case you die and leave them with sole responsibility for the payments.
If you care greatly for a certain charity, you can name it as a beneficiary as well.
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- Rigidity
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- Postural instability
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- Muscle tone
- Rapid alternating movements
- Gait, posture
- Postural stability
- Quickness and precision of movement
- Observation of a tremor (during rest or activity)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 17, 2009) – The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Nov. 17 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, trivia questions and much more.
For the complete PDF version including a complete list of players training at the team's facility at American Sports Centers in Anaheim, the U.S. international transfer list, current "They Said It" feature, 2009 season stats and other fan interaction sections, click here.
TRIVIA QUESTIONS: 1. Who served as the beach coach at the 2008 Olympic Games and also served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Women's National Indoor Team during part of 2009? 2. How much does it cost to attend a U.S. Women's National Team training session at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif.? Answers can be found on page four in the full PDF version (click here) of the current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update.
U.S. NATIONAL TEAM INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS: The U.S. Women's National Team currently has 11 players who have completed transfer paperwork to play on overseas professional teams. Team USA players in Italy include Lindsey Berg (Honolulu) with GSO Pall Femm Villa Cortese SSDRL, Heather Bown (Yorba Linda, Calif.) with Giannino Pieralisi Volley and Logan Tom (Salt Lake City, Utah) with Asystel Volley S.P.A. The Russia Super League has Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) playing for VC Dinamo Kazan, Katie Olsovsky (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) with Khabarovsk and Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah) with Spartak Omsk. Nicole Davis (Stockton, Calif.) and Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.) are playing in China for Evergrande Volleyball Club under the direction of 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Head Coach "Jenny" Lang Ping. Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.) is playing for Toray Women's Volleyball Club in Japan's V-League. Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa) will compete for Minas Tenis Club in the Brazil Superliga. Ogonna Nnamani (Bloomington, Ill.) is playing in Czech Republic for VK Prostejov.
UNITED STATES WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS: A total of 107 transfers have been processed through USA Volleyball allowing women's volleyball players from the United States to compete in international professional leagues for the 2009-2010 season. The group will be playing in 22 different countries throughout the world. Switzerland will have 21 Americans competing in its professional league, while 16 U.S. players will play in Spain. For the entire list of U.S. transfers to play internationally, visit page two of the full PDF version (click here) of this U.S. Women's National Team Update.
RICHARDS HELPING OMICHKA TO RUSSIAN LEAD: Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah) has played a starting role in the first three matches of the 2010 Russia Super League professional season with Omichka, which is one of only two teams undefeated. Richards, playing as an outside hitter as opposed to last season competing as an opposite in the Russian League with Fakel, totaled nine points in a sweep of Indesit to start the season on Oct. 17. She compiled seven kills and two blocks in the season opener. Richards followed with 11 points in a five-set win over Zarechie-Odintsovo on Oct. 21. She contributed eight kills, two aces and a block in the victory. Omichka defeated Avtodor-Metar in three sets on Oct. 25 before the league went on hiatus until this coming weekend. Omichka puts its undefeated record to the test on Nov. 22 against Uralochka-NTMK, which is 1-2 on the young season.
NNAMANI PACING PROSTEJOV IN CZECH REPUBLIC, GLASS JOINS TEAM: Ogonna Nnamani (Bloomington, Ill.) has helped her Czech Republic professional team Prostejov to a 7-0 start to the season and a second-place ranking in the league standings. Nnamani tallied 13 points versus Ostrava on Nov. 14 as she compiled nine kills on 16 attempts with just one error to go with three aces and a block. She joined the team while the season was in progress and has played in five of the seven matches with a season-high 19 points coming on Oct. 24 versus Slavia Praha. Recently, Kim Glass (Lancaster, Pa.) has joined Nnamani on the Prostejov, but has yet to play a match.
ITALIAN LEAGUE ENDS HIATUS SUNDAY: U.S. Women's National Team players competing in the Italian Serie A professional league have been on hiatus since Nov. 1. Middle blocker Heather Bown (Yorba Linda, Calif.), outside hitter Logan Tom (Salt Lake City, Utah) and setter Lindsey Berg (Honolulu) return to action this weekend. Berg's MC-Carnaghi Villa Cortese squad matches up against Tom's Asystel Volley Novara on Nov. 22. Bown and her league-leading Monte Schiavo Banca Marche Jesi squad challenge RebecchiLupa Piacenza on Nov. 22. Bown currently ranks third among all middle blockers in scoring with 49 total points. Jesi is currently 4-0 on the season with 11 points, just one point ahead of second-place MC-Carnaghi Villa Cortese with a 3-1 record. Novara has won three of its first four matches and has seven points to rank in a tie for fifth in the league.
2009 U.S. NATIONAL TEAM STAT LEADERS: A total of 30 different players – 16 of which were still playing college volleyball during the 2008 season – suited up in the red, white and blue for the U.S. Women's National Team for at least one event during the 2009 season, and all but one player scored at least one point during the year. A total of nine players reached at least 100 points scored during the campaign, which saw 16 different players average at least two points scored per set. Opposite Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa) notched the most points during 2009 with 301 scores coming from 268 kills (3.39 kills per set), 26 blocks (0.33 average) and seven aces as part of a 3.81 scoring average in 79 sets. Outside hitter Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.) charted the second most points for Team USA this year with 234 points in a team-leading 94 sets. She averaged 2.49 points with a .281 hitting efficiency as part of a 2.10 kill average. Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.), in her first year with the U.S. Women's National Team, tallied a team-leading 47 blocks during the year as part 156 total points and a 2.26 scoring average. She held a .389 hitting efficiency and 52.3 kill percent. Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.) added 35 blocks in just 48 sets for a 0.73 block average as part of a 2.23 scoring average. In the block average department, she trailed only Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.), who posted a 0.86 block average as part of a 2.75 overall scoring average. Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.), playing her first year with the U.S. Women's National Team, tallied 2.29 kills per set as part of a 2.73 scoring average, while Angie Pressey (Lake Mary, Fla.) averaged 2.32 kills per set as part of a 3.00 scoring average. Nicole Davis (Stockton, Calif.) and Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas) shared duties at libero with Davis tallying 229 digs as part of a 2.66 set average. Sykora averaged 2.47 with 217 total digs. The U.S. Women's National Team used five different setters during the 2009 season – Lindsey Berg (Honolulu), Angie McGinnis (Fraser, Mich.), Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.), Courtney Thompson (Kent, Wash.) and Nicole Vargas (Seal Beach, Calif.). Thompson played in the most sets with 82 entries, while Spicer and Berg played in 39 sets apiece. For a complete breakdown on the 2009 U.S. Women's National Team statistics, visit page five of the full PDF version (click here) of this U.S. Women's National Team Update.


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Small subwoofer cabinets are not conducive to big bass, which presented a challenge for SVS engineers when designing the SB-1000 and its compact 13x13x13-inch enclosure. Refusing to sacrifice performance for size, SVS engineers threw out preconceived notions and designed a subwoofer with massive output and remarkable low frequency extension, especially relative to its size and price. All without sacrificing accuracy, detail, and musicality.
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Thermal management is critical when dealing with such a powerful amplifier and motor in a compact sealed cabinet, so SVS implemented a unique vented pole piece and efficient high-power voice coil to keep the SB-1000 subwoofer cool without impacting performance or adding noise. The cabinet is rigidly braced and sonically inert so the bass you hear is always effortless and pure, even at the highest drive levels.
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We had all been thinking that by season five it would all be getting a lot easier, but hey ho the elusive tour title sponsor still, well eludes us. We do though have fantastic host sponsor support in each country and our ever solid industry sponsors and media partners continue their amazing backing of the KTA, but it's not completely straightforward for us unfortunately for the 13/14 season. Still hang-in there with us and we will do the best we can to bring you another cracking season of competition.
Apologies then for the delay in getting the 13/14 season information out to you, but there have been one or two forced changes from the pre-schedule. Japan has dropped out of the tour and Hainan is putting itself on-hold until it sees the outcome of the World Championship event first. However, we do have the late potential of Vietnam re-joining the KTA this season so fingers crossed for that, but for now the final two rounds remain as TBC's for the moment. The first three rounds are good to go though, so get yourselves organised and registered and jump back on the KTA 'roller coaster' with us for another year.
We will be kicking off proceedings in Thailand this season with a new location at Chalong Bay in Phuket. Presented by Tamarin Villa and hosted by Kite Zone Phuket our first round will stay in keeping with the race flavour we have at the start of this season with the World Championship coming to Asia for the first time.So round one will be TT and RB racing all the way with a KTA Christmas Race Special - http://www.kiteboardtour.asia/event/kta-thailand-christmas-race-special/
The event package will also include a special pre-event Race-Clinic with Nils Stolzechner, so don't be missing out on that. Don't worry though freestylers there will be plenty of chances to blast out your new moves also as the season unfolds.
Further important information for this season is that there is a change in the way in which rankings and titles will be organised. As our sport continues to develop globally and the IKA strives to consolidate things for each discipline and deliver the new Olympic bid for 2020, we have agreed together a change in the title/ranking structure. These changes we understand will also be adopted by our European counterparts the KTE for its next season.
As well as keeping pace with the developments in our sport these changes will also allow us to tailor events differently to suit the sponsorship levels we have, while not losing the points value for the riders taking part. The new approach will further allow us to include and support the national level competitions and series that are beginning to grow around the region, giving riders more opportunities to improve their overall ranking position.
From this season the rankings and titles will be as follows –Asian Championship titles will be awarded to Freestyle, RB Formula Race Class and the TT Race Class. Asian Championship titles are open only to riders who are holders of Asian passports. Asian Freestyle titles will remain tour based and require a minimum of 3 KTA rounds to be awarded. If there are more than 3 rounds then the Freestyle titles will be award at the final Freestyle round of the season. The Asian Championship titles for the RB Formula Race Class and the TT Race Class will be awarded via the IKA Asian Course Race Championship for that season. All KTA open tour titles will be replaced with an Asia Continental Ranking. This will be a continuous rolling system that will show all rider ranking positions at all times. The Asian Continental Ranking is open to riders of all nationalities. All IKA/KTA sanctioned events, national, international or championship will score towards the Asian Continental Ranking.
The KTA of course remains completely open to all riders and with this new system it will also allow us to encompass a wider range of events. The changes also reflect the rising level of Asian riders, as often now for the past couple of seasons the riders taking the Asia and the Open titles have been one and the same people.
Only Open events will not be ranked – open events being those that have non-IKA competitions as the focus of the competition taking place, for example Big Air comps or long-distance racing. We know this might take time to get to grips with fully, but please feel free to talk to us about it at any time.
So that is the update for now and we look forward to seeing you all for the season kick-off in December.
Just one last little foot note – if there are any potential sponsors out there wanting to get their brand or company behind one of the most amazing watersports in action in Asia right now then please get in contact with us, we would love to talk to you -http://www.kiteboardtour.asia/become-a-sponsor/
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ:MAT) the world's largest toymaker, today announced it has been named as one of 2010's "Best Places to Work in Los Angeles," ranking 5th among large-sized companies. The complete list will appear in next week's issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel moves up the list for the fourth consecutive year to rank 5th in 2010.
"To be recognized with this honor is so reflective of Mattel's unique corporate culture and how each and every day our employees are realizing our vision to create the future of play," said Alan Kaye, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. "Since our founding in Los Angeles 65 years ago in a garage workshop, Mattel has grown up to become the world's largest toymaker. We value the many communities all around the world where our employees live, work and play, and are honored that Mattel is being recognized as a top five best employer in our home town of Los Angeles."
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Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R), Radica(R) and Tyco R/C(R), as well as Fisher-Price(R) brands, including Little People(R), Power Wheels(R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2010, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the third year in a row, and was ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Mattel also is recognized among the "World's Most Ethical Companies." With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 27,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are "Creating the Future of Play."
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Kenya is a beautiful country in East Africa located on the equator along the Indian Ocean, with Ethiopia to the north and Tanzania to the
south. Just like her geography and climate, Kenya's population is strikingly diverse. Traditional herders, Arab Muslims, and cosmopolitan
residents of the major cities all contribute to the culture. Game preserves with a variety of amazing animals are tourist destinations for
visitors from around the world.
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is located in the central area of the country. It is a growing metropolis of 4 million people – one of Africa's
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Local churches are reaching out to their communities through Community Health Evangelism (CHE), which:
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• forms groups that care for those living with HIV/AIDS.
• trains adults to start small businesses.
• addresses water and sanitation issues.
• changes lives through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
All of this transforms the community, bringing HOPE.
Kisumu Ndogo is a community within the larger Korogocho slum in Nairobi, Kenya. This area is characterized by extreme poverty, high crime rates, joblessness, and lack of services such as electricity, water, and sanitation. The homes of those living in this area are made mostly of materials that are scavenged (tin, scrap lumber, poles, mud). Many have dirt floors, leaky roofs, and insecure doors and window openings.
In 2000, the first Missions of Hope International (MoHI) school opened in the Mathare Valley slum in Nairobi to 50 four and five year olds. In 2004, MoHI joined forces with CMF to form the Hope Partnership, and in 2005 the two organizations launched a child sponsorship program. Today, MoHI operates schools serving thousands of children in the slums of Nairobi. The schools also serve as community centers, offering skills training, medical care, and spiritual guidance.
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