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Discovering the Region of Madrid
Madrid is just a few minutes from places which have an extensive cultural and natural heritage such as Aranjuez (which can be reached on the Strawberry Train), Chinchón (famous for its 15th-century square) and Toledo, a World Heritage Site.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery
Miguel de Cervantes Square in Alcalá de Henares
Madrid has much to offer visitors: culture, art, leisure… and much more, even outside the big city. Here we suggest four destinations less than 50 kilometres from the city of Madrid where you can see for yourself. They are Alcalá de Henares, Aranjuez, Chinchón and San Lorenzo de El Escorial - four places you will love.
On this trip you will be able to discover: history and culture in the streets of Alcalá de Henares, 30 kilometres from Madrid; 50 kilometres to the south of the city, a landscape with the UNESCO World Heritage designation, in Aranjuez; also 50 kilometres away, but to the southeast, one of the Region's most unusual villages, Chinchón; the same distance to the northwest, a city of kings, San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Come and discover them.
Alcalá de Henares, culture
Alcalá de Henares is a World Heritage City and a major cultural destination. Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote" was born here, and it is also home to one of Europe's oldest universities, the Complutense.
On your trip you can visit historic San Idelfonso College, the University headquarters, and the city's historic centre - they both have the UNESCO World Heritage designation. The city wall, more than 400 years old, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral, Renaissance and Baroque palaces of the University, the Miguel de Cervantes House-Museum… all these are not to be missed on your visit.
Aranjuez, a privilege
Stroll around a privileged site with huge gardens and a magnificent Royal Palace - this is possible in Aranjuez. The city's cultural landscape is designated World Heritage by UNESCO.
A good idea is to get there on the Strawberry Train, a historic, fun train that runs between Madrid and Aranjuez. In fact, strawberries are a typical product of Aranjuez, which is also outstanding for its asparagus and game.
Chinchón, unique character
Chinchón is one of the most picturesque villages in the Region of Madrid. It is especially charming on account of its cobbled streets and medieval square: Plaza Mayor de Chinchón, with more than 200 wooden balconies that act as boxes for many a celebration. These include the famous village bullfights.
The village is also famous for its delicious gastronomy, especially sweets from the Clarisas Convent and "ajo blanco" (cold soup made with almonds). Chinchón anisette is internationally famous and deserves special mention.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, an architectural wonder
In San Lorenzo de El Escorial you will find an ensemble of monuments that include the Casa de Oficios, Príncipe and Infante Houses and the stunning El Escorial Monastery, which has the UNESCO World Heritage designation along with its surroundings.
In San Lorenzo de El Escorial you will find an ensemble of monuments that include the Casa de Oficios, Príncipe and Infante Houses and the stunning El Escorial Monastery, which has the UNESCO World Heritage designation along with its surroundings.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial is one of the most visited destinations in the Region. You will be pleasantly surprised by its attractive, varied cultural agenda throughout the year, with many exhibitions, concerts, etc.
Magnificent palaces, UNESCO World Heritage sites, excellent gastronomy, fairy-tale gardens... this is what you will find in the area around Madrid. Next time you come to the capital, set aside a few days to get to know the surrounding area. There are organised outings, or if you prefer, take your own car or travel by train - these places have excellent communications with the city of Madrid.
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Reading list: Three books about running you should check out
All kinds of books about running have found their way to my desk this summer. Most have been about the how-to-be-a-better-runner mechanics of the thing.
Although, some of them have been thought provoking none of them have actually made me a better runner. Dang it. Others have touched on running in a deeper, more heart felt way, addressing the bigger question. Why?
The publication of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall in 2009 opened the way for endurance running to morph into a best selling literary category. Seeking Ultra by Rich Roll and Eat and Run by Scott Jurek have already been reviewed in Free Range. Here are three of the best that I've read recently.


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Yesterday went to London with my daughter and two friends – all dressed up for Comic Con 2014 London. Great time and this is my tribute to all those who put the effort in.
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Yesterday went to London with my daughter and two friends – all dressed up for Comic Con 2014 London. Great time and this is my tribute to all those who put the effort in.
Live performance by Chris Bird & James Bragg. Sounds from the mighty Prophet 12, the Nord Stage2 & beats from The Tempest.
Turn up the synths loud and let The Prophet (12) speak!
Been enjoying doing some improvsed looping on the Prophet 12. Starting to get a sweet range of sounds from it. All my own patches now. Using a TC Electronics looper pedal.
My daughter has made me an animation for Fathers Day – very sweet. This is what my cat gets up to when I'm not in my music studio.
Episode 1
Minecraft is a virtual world invented by Notch. You can load it on a computer, start a new world which can be in survival or creative mode. In creative mode you have mostly unlimited resources and can't die. This mode is fine for building beautiful houses and fancy technology but survival is probably more interesting for this essay. There is no aim as such with this game except for what take in yourself, which I find quite fascinating.
You start with nothing in a beautiful wild world and have to survive the first night as zombies, spiders and skeletons try to kill you – you must make a shelter before night falls to keep yourself safe. You can cut down trees, you can dig up dirt and rock. You can build with what you've collected.
You could use a stick and some spider web to make a fishing rod and catch some fish to eat. You could make a bow and arrow and hunt for pigs. Kill a skeleton, wave a bone at a wolf and you gain a loyal dog who will follow you and attack your enemies. Find a flint and you can start a fire. Find some coal and iron ore and make yourself a metal sword. Catch some pigs, round them up with fences and double gates, breed baby pigs to save going out hunting or start growing a wheat field.
Over the summer holidays my 12 year old son Hooty and 10 year old daughter Sasha progressed by themselves from Primitive man to Stone Age, Iron Age and by the end were making electric lighting using redstone wires with switches. Pistons, trap doors, canons & beautiful architecture.
A fascinating run through human history except each player was alone in their world – await the next installment!
A Tuesday morning Jam using the ipad app korg Polysix. This is a great emulation of the classic synth from 1981. Enjoy the sound.
I have a few days off work getting the tracks ready for Thursday night. About 9pm at the Westbury Tavern. Join us for some electro-pleasure. Charlie Groves & Anthony Jones with their wonderful harmonizing will be playing before and after us.
Live video Sunday afternoon at home of our latest track "Love is Broken"
Already got some great response for the song on youtube like "Dang, this is good music!"
This is my new Indian Harmonium bought for £65 from an asian lady in Horfield. It's got a lovely sound and is fun to play. As you have to pump it to make a sound, you get a real feel of creating the music – more than with other keyboards


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CRESTVIEW � The afternoon of Dec. 19, 50 leadership program students unpacked nearly three tons of food donated for more than 40 underprivileged classmates and their families.
CRESTVIEW � Tomorrow, thousands of North Okaloosa residents will unwrap their Christmas presents.
But the holiday came early for families of underserved Crestview High School students, who browsed 35 6-foot-long tables of food and 10 round tables of clothing on Thursday.
More than 6,000 canned goods and $1,000 in cash donations were among CHS students' contributions for them.
See photos of leadership students unpacking donated food and clothes here>>
Prior to the giveaway, 50 leadership program students unpacked nearly 3 tons of food donated for more than 40 classmates' families.
"This is compassion right here," digital design teacher Yolanda Porter said. "This is good. These are good kids."
Making people happy
Students had collected the canned vegetables for three weeks. The effort grew into a competition between classrooms, leadership teacher Stephanie Sanders said. Math teacher Carrie Vald�s' students won by donating more than 1,100 cans.
But students said their main motivation was giving to others.
"I'm really proud of our school," sophomore Megan Howard said on Thursday.
"This is good," sophomore Hanna Duke said. "... These families will have food for Christmas."
"It's amazing that our school has gathered this much food," junior Jared Bufkin said. "I'm proud of my school. I think it's going to make a lot of people pretty happy."
Teachers react
The collective effort touched faculty members. Teacher Elizabeth Rivera said she was close to tears as she watched donations pile up.
"I want to cry," she said. "This is the first time I've seen so many kids throughout the whole school this involved in something."
"This is incredible," choral music director Kevin Lusk said. "In all the (20) years I've been here, I've never seen anything like this."
Students donated sacks of potatoes, bottles of juice and soda, and frozen hams and turkeys, in addition to the 6,000 canned foods and cash contributions.
The teenagers used the money Dec. 18 at the Crestview Wal-Mart, where they bought 10 shopping carts full of laundry soap and personal hygiene products.
Students at neighboring Davidson Middle School launched a clothing drive. Soon, cartons of donated clothes were wheeled into the high school cafeteria, where leadership students waited to unpack and fold them.
"It feels so good to give back to the community for people who are less fortunate, especially at Christmas," senior Emily Parker said.
Contact News Bulletin Staff Writer Brian Hughes at 850-682-6524 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @cnbBrian.


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Visit Ireland: A Guide to Discovering Ireland
reland is a wild, wonderful country inhabited by around 4.7 million people. Almost one-third of the people live in Dublin or its suburbs. This means that the rest of Ireland is comfortably populated, each area retaining its own distinct personality, wildlife, animals, trees, flowers, craggy cliffs, rich pastures, charming villages, ancient sites, craft centers and rambling castles. When you visit Ireland, the one thing you'll find in common among all these areas is the people. You won't find a friendlier group anywhere in the world (and that is a promise!). Every year, scores of visitors from other countries head north to discover Ireland and its hidden charms. For this reason, there are plenty of tours available in various parts of the country that will lead you in your journey of discovering Ireland. In our little corner of the world, there is always plenty to see and do. Our high demand Ireland Vacations usually include a theme that includes lots of visits to ancient castles and wild, stunning landscapes. Make sure to research and book well in advance to ensure that you don't miss out on anything in your discovery of Ireland!
When setting out to discover Ireland, there are six main regions to explore
Within each of these regions are counties. There are 32 counties in total; The Republic of Ireland has 26 counties. Northern Ireland, part of the UK, has 6 counties.
This was the playground during the Victorian era, a good escape from London. White sand beaches dot the coast, and rocky precipices fall into the wild Atlantic. Quaint fishing villages huddle together in the sheltering embrace of bays and inlets. County Kerry not only offers breathtaking landscapes, there are also an enormous number of prehistoric and ancient Celtic sites in this area. Can you discover Ireland by visiting County Cork? Here and now, we're warning you…many short-term visitors have been lulled into taking up permanent residence here! West Cork is a haven for artists, writers and actors who love its gorgeous scenery and laid back quality of life. Back in Kerry, Kenmare has one of the finest spas in Ireland. Killarney is a must-visit for the first-time visitor and the seasoned Irish traveler. The Ring of Kerry, the Blarney Stone, and the most Irish village of all, Dingle, are in Southern Ireland.
Interested in the Southwest? Check out these Articles:
- 8 Things to do in Killarney
- 14 Things to do in Dingle
- Blarney Stone & Castle
- How Dingle Lost its Name
- 20 Best Places to Kiss in Ireland
Many Authentic Ireland tours will take you to Western Ireland, with the outstanding Galway port, that has been continuously inhabited for 5,000 years. It is also the home of the Aran Islands, actually part of the Burren as it dips into the ocean and rises to form those islands. The Aran Islands are truly traditional—this is what you think of when you see old movies with peat farmers and friendly fishermen. Life here wasn't easy, but it was rich with family ties and magical beliefs. It still is. Western Ireland is an important part of Irish history and one that must be experienced when you visit Ireland. Come experience the Ireland of old, the Ireland of your dreams. County Galway has two faces. Almost half the county speaks Gaelic as a first language. Galway itself is a city that's lively with music, shopping, festivals, and sailing ships. It lies book-ended between the calm lakes of Roscommon and the remote Aran Islands. Count Clare offers you the best traditional Irish music and the fabled Cliffs of Moher. As for Connemara? It is a wild nature lover's paradise with splendid mountains, lakes and big skies.
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- 8 Things to do in Connemara
- Medieval Galway
- 9 Things to do in West Clare
- The Burren: An Ancient Landscape
- Cliffs of Moher
Dublin is probably best explored on foot, as are most glorious cities. Dublin has a unique personality among European cities and great vitality. Artistic and architectural renewal has created ever brighter levels of energy. Its history still flows down the streets and whistles through the doorways. The Dublin parks, sculptures, monuments, culture, literature and contribution to the arts, business and science is understated and underrated. And, held between the sea, mountains, and rivers, Dublin's natural beauty is unparalleled. While walking, take in O'Connell Street, the Abbey Theater (founded by Yeats), hear the newest in music and the most traditional. Visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells. Wander eclectic Grafton Street, the National Museum containing thousands of years of Irish history, and relax in the wondrous park, St. Stephen's Green. Peruse the pulse and the throb of the Temple Bar area for lively conversation and good music. Shop to your heart's delight, indulge, explore, and feel the layers of time that exist in this flourishing city and cultural melting pot, voted the friendliest city in Europe.
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Looking for the warmest weather for when you visit Ireland? Come to the Southeast to discover the real Ireland. Rolling hills bless these counties, and idyllic farms fill the countryside with peace. Medieval castles and Manor houses stand close, whispering the history of this area. Come explore the wild mountains and sandy beaches that stretch for miles between Wexford and Dublin. If you're looking for medieval towns, crafts, wildlife, or a quaint seaside town, the southeast has something to offer you.
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This area is the heart, soul and birth of the Irish Nation. It is the Celtic Spiritual home. This area contains some of Ireland's most sacred sites. Sacred to those long gone, and extraordinary for us today because of the response they engender in us. They are places of pilgrimage, and they serve to awaken our higher self. Much of the Midlands are ignored by tourists, but the gentle lakes, unique bogs, and rolling pastures tell us why the ancient people decided to firmly plant themselves here. The magnetic pull of the Midlands not only attracted the first Celt settlers, there are trails of Celtic crosses, Norman churches, and later castles that tell the tale of all who were drawn to this area. Imagine this: Newgrange, older than both the pyramids and Stonehenge is only 30 miles from Dublin…
Interested in the East Coast/Midlands? Check out these Articles:
The time of "the troubles" is past. For Americans, this is great news—many of your relatives came from here. For people from the UK, more great news—you're on the same monetary system and just a hop away. It's time to discover this hidden gem. Belfast is a city filled with lovely gardens and neighborhoods, sublime Victorian homes and buildings, great pubs, and the Ulster Museum. After you've had enough of city excitement, head straight to the coast. It is perhaps one of the strangest and most exciting coastlines in the world. You'll find the volcanic Giant's Causeway, consisting of 37,000 basalt columns running straight into the sea; fishing and trekking in the Mountains of Mourne; a chance to enjoy the Lake Country of Lower Lough Erne. Victorian resorts dot the coast in places such as Benone Strand. Ruins and castles from medieval times hug the coast and top the craggy ridges, showing off such astonishing sites as the Mussenden Temple in Londonderry. 13th century Dunluce castle, protects the coast with hidden stories of times long past. Looking for adventure? Try a walk across the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge just east of Ballintoy. Suspended 80 feet above the sea, it sways with every foot fall, and is absolutely exhilarating. There are also a large number of stone circles, Celtic crosses, and the Belleek Pottery Factory. Ride a boat through marble caves, and feel the gentle sigh of many lakes glistening like small jewels between soft, emerald hills.
Interested in Northern Ireland? Check out these Articles:
Our destination specialists all know these regions very well and can help you get started discovering Ireland in the flesh. With so many places to experience and things do in Ireland let us serve as your advisor in planning that trip you've always wanted. And we don't consider our job finished until you've returned from your visit to Ireland. With offices in both US and Dublin, we are on standby to help you while you're abroad should the need arise. Reach out to one of our Ireland experts by chat, by phone or by submitting one of our Get Quote Now forms.


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While Netflix is happy to kowtow to Warner Brothers Studio's title-delaying demands, Redbox is having none of it. The curbside video rental chain just let its contract with WB expire over the issue—allowing Redbox to rent its WB catalog ahead of the competition.
The trouble started when WB tried to impose an additional four-week delay for rental and streaming companies—Netflix, Redbox, and Blockbuster—in order to help prop flagging DVD sales. That's on top of the current delay of 28 days, increasing the total wait time to a full two months.
Netflix has since agreed to those terms, the LA Times reports that Redbox did let its current contract expire citing customers' expectations of new releases in a timely manner.
This means that a) Redbox will have to buy future WB content elsewhere and without the company' wholesale discount and b) Redbox is no longer subject to the extended delay. Warner Brother's says that it hopes to "continue discussions with Redbox and reach a mutually agreed upon solution to this situation," though a Verge source states that Redbox is having none of that either.
This move will definitely cost Redbox as it will have to pay more to purchase the media elsewhere, but it does give Redbox a leg up over Netflix. According to the LA Times, Blockbuster has also told WB where to stick its new contract and will enjoy a similar month-long advantage over Netflix. [LA Times the Verge]


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Direct cash transfer in 20 districts from today
The government's ambitious scheme of direct cash transfer of subsidy to bank accounts of beneficiaries begins today across 20 districts of the country with finance minister P Chidambaram describing the move as a "game changer".delhi Updated: Jan 01, 2013 08:12 IST
The government's ambitious scheme of direct cash transfer of subsidy to bank accounts of beneficiaries begins on Tuesday across 20 districts of the country with finance minister P Chidambaram describing the move as a "game changer".
Talking to media persons along with information and broadcasting minister Manish Tewari, Chidambaram said the scheme will be rolled out across 11 more districts Feb 1 and 12 more districts March 1, taking the total to 43 districts over the next two months.
Admitting there could be some unforeseen glitches in the implementation of the scheme, Chidambaram said these would be overcome and the government was confident to roll it out across the country by the end of 2013.
He said 26 schemes were ready for rollout and cash benefit transfers will take place according to date of payment of the scheme. He said more schemes will be rolled out.
Chidambaram said payment through direct benefit transfer would be credited to accounts of beneficiaries in seven schemes, including scholarship and stipend schemes for students from weaker sections Jan 1.
"Over two lakh beneficiaries will start receiving benefits through direct benefits transfer," he said.
The minister said the government had no intention of direct benefit transfer for subsidies relating to food, fertilizer and kerosene as these were "complex issues".
Answering queries about the word "cash" having been used for the scheme earlier and the Congress almost claiming its ownership for political gains, Chidambaram said that the party's slogan "aapka paisa aapke haath (your money in your hands)" was valid.
He said that the party would continue to use the slogan as it resonates with people, but declined to link the scheme with 2014 general elections.
He said that a more appropriate phrase for the scheme from the government platform is "direct benefit transfer" as it was more neutral phrase.
In some schemes, cash benefit may be credited to college accounts and not to students directly, he added.
Tewari said there had been concern over several years that the money which leaves the government does not reach the beneficiary.
"The purpose of direct benefits transfer is to ensure that benefits go to individuals bank accounts electronically, cutting down delays and diversions," he said.
They said cash benefits will be transferred in schemes such as scholarships, pensions and MGNREGA wages.
Chidambaram said credit transfer will take place even if beneficiaries did not have Aadhar (brand name of the Unique Identification number ).
He said that beneficiaries, by and large, have bank accounts.
The minister said efforts would be to ensure that Aadhar is seeded in every bank account in future.
Chidambaram said withdrawals could take place through saving accounts and ATMs. Banks had floated a tender for 20 lakh micro-ATMs, which will be inter-operable and with facilities for biometric scanning and Aadhar authentication.
He said the scheme had been launched in partnership with states.
Chidambaram added: "It is game changer in the way we account money, in which money reaches beneficiaries."
He said an Aadhaar card holder did not need any other document to open a bank account.
Answering a query, he said while Delhi wants food subsidy to be covered in direct benefits transfer, Chhattisgarh was against it.
The national committee on direct cash transfers, set up by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, had taken a decision to roll out the scheme from Jan 1 in 43 identified districts in 16 states.


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The men's college soccer season provides a chance to keep up with the 12 protected players from the Dynamo Academy competing in the college ranks. Two players were signed to professional contracts last January after completing their college season, so some of these names could make an impact on the Dynamo's future.
Below is a report on Dynamo Academy players from the last two weeks, sorted by year of eligibility:
Daniel Roberts, MF/FW, UNC-Wilmington (Fort Bend Clements) Dynamo bio | UNCW bio
Played all 90 minutes and assisted on both goals as the Seahawks won their first Colonial Athletic Association game of the season at home against Drexel on Saturday. Roberts had three shots in the match and set up Jack Ward in the 57th minute with a long ball into the penalty area and Thomas Driver in the 80th minute on a free kick. UNCW plays at James Madison on Wednesday and at Old Dominion on Saturday, both conference games. Watch video of Roberts' two assists:
Clayton Holz, MF, Stanford (St. John's) Dynamo bio | Stanford bio
Made his third appearance of the season in 2-0 loss at UCLA on Sunday as Stanford dropped to 3-6-1, 0-2 in Pac-12 play. The Cardinal host Cal on Sunday night.
Matt Kirby, MF, Denver (Beaumont Msgr. Kelly) Dynamo bio | DU bio
Played 43 minutes as a sub in Denver's scoreless tie vs. Air Force on Saturday to open Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Play. The Pioneers will host New Mexico on Friday and UNLV on Sunday.
Pana Vasquez, FW, Cal State-Monterey Bay (Cy Falls) Dynamo bio | CSU-MB bio
After graduating from SMU, where he battled injuries throughout his career, Vasquez transferred to Division II Cal State-Monterey Bay for his final year of eligibility. With the Otters, Vasquez has appeared in all nine games, making eight starts and contributing one assist. Cal State Monterey Bay hosts Cal Poly Pomona on Friday and plays at Cal State East Bay on Sunday.
Matt Boullt, DF, Tulsa (Fort Bend Clements) Dynamo bio | Tulsa bio
Continues to play every minute for the Golden Hurricane, but Tulsa fell 2-1 at South Carolina on Friday in the Conference USA opener. This week, Tulsa hosts SMU on Wednesday in league play and Green Bay on Saturday.
Sebastien Ibeagha, DF/MF, Duke (Fort Bend Hightower) Dynamo bio | Duke bio
Rested due to injury in 4-1 win over Presbyterian on Sept. 27 but returned to help Duke rally for exciting 2-2 tie with fifth-ranked rival North Carolina in a nationally televised match on Friday night. The Blue Devils play at Davidson on Tuesday and will host North Carolina State on Friday.
C.J. Odenigwe, DF, North Carolina (Fort Bend Travis) Dynamo bio | UNC bio
Odenigwe is likely to miss the entire season after suffering a preseason injury.
Johnny Torres, MF, Wake Forest (Humble Atascocita) Dynamo bio | Wake bio
Did not appear in wins over Davidson and Virginia Tech; Demon Deacons play at Boston College on Friday in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Pat Wall, GK, Notre Dame (Strake Jesuit) Dynamo bio | ND bio
Has not played while serving as one of the backups to starter Will Walsh; nationally-ranked Notre Dame lost to St. John's in overtime last weekend; this week, the Irish host Northwestern on Wednesday and UConn on Saturday.
Leo Ayala, DF, Central Florida (Challenge Early College) Dynamo bio | UCF bio
Helped Knights to strong start in Conference USA play with wins over Kentucky, 2-1 in overtime, and SMU by a 4-2 score. Ayala started and played 67 minutes against Kentucky, then was limited to nine minutes as a sub against SMU, the first game all season he did not start. This week, UCF hosts defending conference champion South Carolina on Saturday in a game between early favorites for the conference title.
Alan Hernandez, DF, Rhode Island (Pearland) Dynamo bio | URI bio
Hernandez, who has started every game, and URI will return to action when they host Saint Louis on Friday and Charlotte on Sunday.
Ábe Matamoros, MF, Tulsa (Strake Jesuit) Dynamo bio | Tulsa bio
Started his fourth consecutive game and played 64 minutes as Tulsa fell 2-1 at South Carolina.
Miguel Zapata, MF, Tulsa (Katy Mayde Creek) Dynamo bio | Tulsa bio
Came off the bench and played 12 minutes in 2-1 loss at South Carolina.
Area College Teams
Houston Baptist University
HBU dropped to 0-9-1 with a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Atlantic Soccer Conference power Adelphi at home on Saturday night, allowing the game-winning goal with 22 seconds remaining. Former Dynamo Academy goalkeeper Kevin Suarez made seven saves for HBU. The Huskies will meet Central Arkansas in Plano on Wednesday night.
Other Connections
Goalkeepers coach Tim Hanley's son, Riley Hanley, helped St. Mary's to a 1-0-1 mark in its first weekend of West Coast Conference play. In Friday's 0-0 tie at San Diego, Hanley came on in overtime and hit the post. He then made his first collegiate start on Sunday at Loyola Marymount and knocked in his own rebound of a penalty kick for his first collegiate goal and the game-winning tally. St. Mary's hosts Santa Clara on Friday and will play at San Francisco on Sunday.


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Project: Get To Know Me Better in UK
It was wonderful and I'm still impressed
by it! And we had an amazing trainer! From
now on when I see UK/Poland/Turkey/etc
on the map I don't see a country anymore,
but I see friends in that part of the world!
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I'm am avid podcast listener and am curious to know what podcasts other people find enjoyable. My favourites include:
- The American Life
- Welcome to Night Vale
- Planet Money
- Q from CBC Radio
I'm am avid podcast listener and am curious to know what podcasts other people find enjoyable. My favourites include:
- The American Life
- Welcome to Night Vale
- Planet Money
- Q from CBC Radio
Great topic. Look forward to getting recommendations.
ESPN's NBA Lockdown, NBA TV's The Starters, Grantland's The Lowe Post, and the CBS Eye on Basketball podcasts are my day to day mainstays for humor, entertainment, and of course NBA insight. Kind of a junkie. The EOB podcast is my favorite of the 4.
There hasn't been a new one in a while but Alton Brown's podcast was entertaining.
99% Invisible
On The Grid
On The Media
I haven't listened to these three in a few months but they're wonderful for different reasons. Would love some recommendations in the art/culture/architecture and design realm. Wouldn't mind listening to home improvement stuff either, I find it relaxing and a nice change of pace even though I am not yet a homeowner.
The John Bachelor Show, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Europe from its Origins, the Atheist Experience, TEDtalks, The Joe Rogan Experience, Physics in Action, are a few that I like.
I listen to a kinda stupid quantity of podcasts as I ride the train to and from work.
I regularly listen to:
The Slate Political Gabfest
The Slate Culture Gabfest
Mom and Dad Are Fighting
The Savage Lovecast
This American Life
Serial (when it was on, anyway)
Hardcore History
The Bowery Boys
I listen to many (but not all) episodes of:
Fresh Air
The Brian Lehrer Show
The Longform Podcast
Death Sex and Money
Planet Money.
I check in with others here and there as well, but those are the bulk of what I listen to.
I listen to a lot of podcasts. Some have been mentioned above.
The NPR/PRI regulars:
This American Life
On The Media
Planet Money
The odd/humorous:
Welcome to Night Vale
How to do Everything
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Personal Finance:
Jill on Money
The Dough Roller
Money Guy
Occasionally, I'll also check in on Snap Judgment, The Moth, and The Truth. And I listened to Invisibilia and Serial when they were on.
Lastly, I also like Filmspotting for movie discussion
I just signed up for The Memory Palace, which I'm looking forward to checking out when I have a driving trip or a time-consuming project.
I love Bill Burr's Monday podcasts, if you're in to his style of comedy it's definitely worth a listen
Serial was/is a great podcast. Or at least I found it to be very well done. I am looking forward to the next one; whenever it comes out and on whatever topic they decide to cover. The podcast CRIMINAL has tried to come out with a similar podcast, difference being they are one-off episodes that are approx 8 - 15mins in length. I've listened to a few of them and they're ok.
Others that I listen to regularly have been mentioned here too including:
99% Invisible
Some good recommendations here that I'll have to check out.
Tim Ferriss podcast is great for growth, personal and career. It seems hit or miss sometimes because he gets into granular, practical detail with each interviewee in their respective careers; so it may not always apply to you. However I think it's a great reminder that all of these idolized or highly successful/effective people are just everyday humans. If you believe in proximity, or that you are the average of the 5 people you hang around or are exposed to, this is a great way to average in billionaire entrepreneurs and investors, world changers, inventors, genius marketers, etc.
Funny, I just started listening to Tim Ferriss a couple of days ago.
My semi-regular listens include several already mentioned - This American Life, Radiolab, Welcome to Nightvale. Serial was genre-defining, can't wait for next season.
Invisibilia was meh.
I also enjoy "The Infinite Monkey Cage", an irreverent science panel show out of the UK. And "The Partially Examined Life" when I occasionally want to geek out on philosophy (and who here doesn't?)


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What do you do when you get tired of the place you live in? When you can't stand the idea of heading down road that gets you to your house one more time? When you'd rather just take a right for once.
Do you move? Do you give up? Let's say you're in Demascus, Maryland. Then I'd say yes. I'd say yes, get out of there. Find another Safeway to forage in. Find another lawn to mow.
But you can't leave Los Angeles. You've learned that from the Eagles. So even if you can't stand one more unreturned call, one more jammed drive through Hollywood, one more reference to "Hotel California," you have to stay. You can't leave. You've got to find a way to ride it out, instead. Maybe it's fear of failure, maybe it's knowing there aren't as many places in America as special as this one. So instead of abandoning the place, realize you've just let it get away from you. And all you've got to do is woo it back.
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By Shannon Minter, Esq.
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Today brings a new development in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, which amended the California Constitution to strip same-sex couples of the freedom to marry. Perry is currently on appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal appeals court that covers California. In a ruling issued this morning, the Ninth Circuit denied Imperial County's attempt to intervene in the case. The Ninth Circuit also asked the California Supreme Court to clarify whether, under California law, the group that placed Prop 8 on the ballot has a legal right to appeal District Court Judge Vaughn Walker's decision that Prop 8 is unconstitutional.
To understand what today's ruling means, it is helpful to look back on the history of the Perry case. In May 2009, two same-sex couples filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Judge Walker permitted Prop 8's official supporters to intervene in the case as defendants, and also permitted the City and County of San Francisco to intervene as a plaintiff to represent its unique governmental interest in marriage equality. On the eve of trial, Imperial County also filed a motion asking to intervene in the case as a defendant.
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In addition, the Ninth Circuit made clear in today's ruling that if the supporters of Prop 8 do not have the legal right to appeal Judge Walker's decision that Prop 8 is unconstitutional, the appeal is over. In order to answer that question, the Ninth Circuit has asked the California Supreme Court to clarify whether California law gives Prop 8's supporters the right to pursue an appeal when the state's official representatives, after carefully evaluating the interests of the entire state, have made a considered decision not to appeal.
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Alternatively, if the California Supreme Court were to hold that California law gives initiative sponsors the extraordinary power to bring an appeal over the objections of the Attorney General and the Governor, the Ninth Circuit would still have to decide whether Prop 8's supporters meet all of the other criteria to have standing under federal law. If it ultimately holds that the Prop 8 supporters have standing, then the Ninth Circuit could reach the merits of Judge Walker's ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional.
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Lately there's been a lot of talk regarding currency wars. Let's take a look at why competitive currency devaluations – currency wars – won't accomplish what's intended and why we're going to have to see increasing U.S. protectionism (subsidies, tariffs etc.) regarding global trade.
Currency War - when countries around the world start competing (competitive devaluation) to make their currency cheaper than everyone else's as a way to boost trade.
So how do currency wars get started? From Wikipedia comes the following:
"Currency war, also known as competitive devaluation, is a condition in international affairs where countries compete against each other to achieve a relatively low exchange rate for their own currency. As the price to buy a particular currency falls so too does the real price of exports from the country. Imports become more expensive. So domestic industry, and thus employment, receives a boost in demand from both domestic and foreign markets. However, the price increase for imports can harm citizens' purchasing power. The policy can also trigger retaliatory action by other countries which in turn can lead to a general decline in international trade, harming all countries."
The currency war is going global, joining the currency depreciation race, or at least considering joining are the Euro-zone, Norway, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan, Columbia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Venezuela Luxembourg, Switzerland, Brazil and many other regions.
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"It seems everyone wants to enact budget reform while simultaneously expanding economically. What's wrong with that? Well, the way most G-20 economies plan to expand is through export growth, a strategy that looks to harness foreign demand for goods and services rather than relying on domestic consumption. However, if overall world GDP growth is anemic or stagnant, the only way to achieve export-led growth is at the expense of someone else. In economics, this is often referred to as "beggar-thy-neighbor" policy, and it is a page straight out of the Great Depression's text book.
Beggar-Thy-Neighbor is an expression in economics describing a set of policies that seek to benefit one country at the direct expense of others. In particular, beggar-thy-neighbor policies typically pertain to an international trade policy of competitive devaluation and increased protective barriers instituted at the expense of trading partners. In its most simplistic form, "beggar-thy-neighbor" describes any economic policy that seeks benefits for one country at the direct expense of another. In practice, it generally pertains to the process of competitive devaluation whereby a country depreciates its currency in the hope of increasing exports." Scott Minerd, The Return of "Beggar-Thy-Neighbor", Guggenheim
Despite a massive all out effort to make the U.S. dollar worth less, its exports cost less and increase the number of jobs over the last decade, the U.S. is losing the currency devaluation race:
The goods trade deficit with the EU shot up 16 percent to 6 billion in 2012.
The goods trade deficit with Italy is billion, Ireland billion, with Germany billion.
The U.S. goods trade deficit with South Korea soared 25 percent to .6 billion last year.
Japan had a billion goods trade surplus with the United States in 2012. Expect it to increase, the Bank of Japan has driven down the yen 20 percent against the dollar over the last three months in an effort to increase exports to America and cut American imports into the country - the U.S. trade deficit with Japan is going to explode.
China will, in response to Japans deliberate yen depreciation, allow its currency the yuan to depreciate forcing all other Asian countries to do the same to keep their exports competitive with China's and Japan's.
Last year, the United States ran a goods trade deficit of billion with Canada and billion with Mexico.
China is robbing Joe to pay Chan
But every trade deficit pales compared to the current one with China….
The U.S. trade deficit in goods with China for 2012 was all-time record - 5 billion. China exports over six times as much in manufactured goods to the United States, 7 billion's worth, as the U.S. exports to China.
"So it is now that by reason of the abundance of foreign wares brought into this realm from the parts of beyond the seas, the said artificers are not only less occupied, and thereby utterly impoverished … [but] divers cities and towns within this realm greatly endangered, and other countries notably enriched." British Protectionist Act of 1562
The Chinese government, in an effort to maximize exports and minimize US imports, prints their Yuan to buy dollars. This prevents their currency from rising and the dollar from falling.
According to Tyler Duran over at zerohedge.com China pumped trillion into its economy between January 2005 and January 2013. The amount of newly increased money supply peaked in 2012 hitting US.1 trillion (over 26 trillion yuan), with China accounting for almost half.
China also:
- Puts in place purchasing restrictions
- Permits piracy
- Permits cyber industrial espionage
- Delays legitimate items from entering the country
- Provides massive direct subsidization of export production in many key industries
- Maintains strict non-tariff barriers to imports
Many estimate China's currency is undervalued by up to 40 percent. An undervalued yuan means that Chinese products are cheaper for U.S. consumers but American products cost more for Chinese consumers.
For goods, total U.S. 2012 exports were ,563.6 billion and imports were ,299.3 billion, which means America's overall trade position in 2012 was a global trade deficit in goods of 6 billion – that's five percent of the U.S. economy.
If the goal is to revive the U.S. economy by a planned currency devaluation driving export and job numbers higher it's not working. Nor will it by printing more dollars. Every country that exports into the United States has a printing press (a computer keyboard) and will use it.
Income and Jobs
"This Heritage Foundation analysis shows that over half a million American jobs are supported by imports of clothes and toys from China alone. These jobs are in fields such as transportation, wholesale, retail, construction, and finance. Understanding the positive role of imports with respect to jobs, in addition to their other benefits, is critical to adopting the correct trade policy and thus to bolstering the economy." Trade Freedom: How Imports Support U.S. Jobs, By Derek Scissors, Ph.D., Charlotte Espinoza and Ambassador Terry Miller
According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, from 2007 to 2010, a typical US family lost 39 percent of its wealth - in 2007, the median family net worth was 6,400, in 2010, it was ,300.
From 2000 to 2011, median income for working-age households fell from ,535 to ,640, a decline of ,895, or 12.4 percent.
Median household income declined by 1.5 percent to ,054 in 2011 from ,831 in 2010. Median income in 2011 was down almost nine percent from the recent peak in 1999.
Income inequality, between 2010 and 2011, increased as measured by changes in the shares of aggregate household income by quintiles, the Gini index, the Theil index, and the Atkinson measures. The Gini index showed a 1.6 percent increase from 2010. Since 1993, the Gini index is up 5.2 percent.
U.S. overall workforce participation rate looks dismal.
Source: Dshort.com, nominal and inflation adjusted household income growth
Adjusting for inflation, Americans are much poorer than they were in 2000.
The U.S. began a continuous run of ever-expanding trade deficits in the mid-1970s (the decline in manufacturing's share of US GDP dropped from 19.2 percent in 1988 to 14.1 percent in 2001, a decline of 27 percent) and it's no coincidence that at the same time U.S. median income stopped growing.
"While the recovery of the labor market and the broader U.S. economy depend critically on job growth, equally important is the quality of those jobs." Lila Shapiro, Trading Down, Huffington Post
"Until recently first world capital and technology were confined to the first world, no area of which had a massive labor cost advantage that would convey an absolute advantage and suck in capital and technology from other first world areas. The Internet, changes in Asian receptivity to foreign investment, and the willingness of first world corporations to make high-tech investments in third world countries are new developments.
It is irresponsible to assume that the US will not be affected by these new developments or to assume without careful thought that the impact on the US will be beneficial." Paul Craig Roberts, More On The Trade Wars
In 2001 the U.S. lost 1.5 million jobs in the manufacturing sector. It was the first full year U.S. policymakers had instituted Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with China. They did so because they were promised unrestricted access to a booming domestic market for U.S. exports and an improvement in the communist regime's human rights record.
Of course neither happened – human rights abuses worsened and the Chinese continued with nontariff import barriers.
What did happen was an invitation was printed - 'come one come all, our doors are wide open' – it was a golden opportunity for U.S. multinational companies to shift their manufacturing facilities to China and they did.
Millions of American manufacturing jobs were lost in the search for cheaper production and enhanced profits.
"On average, 1,276 manufacturing jobs were lost every day for the past 12 years. A net of 66,486 manufacturing establishments closed, from 404,758 in 2000 down to 338,273 in 2011. In other words, on each day since the year 2000, America had, on average, 17 fewer manufacturing establishments than it had the previous day. In fact, in January 2012 there were more unemployed Americans (12.8 million) than there were Americans who worked in manufacturing (just under 12 million). In reality... U.S. manufacturing has been in a state of structural decline due to loss of U.S. competitiveness, not temporary decline based on the business cycle." Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) report
"The rapid increase in U.S. imports of Chinese goods during the past two decades has had a substantial impact on employment and household incomes, benefits program enrollments, and transfer payments in local labor markets exposed to increased import competition. These effects extend far outside the manufacturing sector, and they imply substantial changes in worker and household welfare." David Autor and colleagues, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The China Syndrome: Local Labor Market Effects of Import Competition in the United States
"A number of emerging economies are the ones who instigated the so called currency war a decade ago, through their export-backed forex reserve accumulation strategy. By keeping their currencies artificially low, they managed to attract domestic and foreign corporations to invest in export focused production capacity and thus steal jobs that would not have been lost in other countries had exchange rates been driven by the markets.
The rise in protectionism in the years after the credit crisis began is disguised by currency manipulation and bailouts of banks and corporations, because even though these are a form of protectionism, WTO rules are ambiguous on them. In a fiat currency system it is increasingly difficult to devalue a currency if everyone tries it at the same time, as demonstrated by the fact that most major currency pairs have not moved much on an average over the last four years as a result of constant interventions through quantitative easing and other actions by central banks.
Frustrated by this failure, the Swiss National Bank and the Bank of Japan have fired the first open shots and others are likely to soon follow suit as falling global trade leads to a rise in protectionist sentiment across the globe. Once central bank action fails in this covert trade war through currency manipulation and bank bailouts, governments will be forced to take direct action through subsidies, tariffs and other trade barriers." Humayun Shahryar, Forget currency wars, we are in the middle of a trade war, ft.com
Middle Class Disappearing
The U.S. is hemorrhaging jobs and wealth, the effects of the U.S. trade deficit is financially wiping out the middle class - defined as those with annual household incomes in 2010 between ,000 and 8,000 for a family of three. According to a report released in August of 2012 by the Pew Research Center the U.S. middle class has been steadily shrinking, dropping from 61 percent of all adults 40 years ago to a bare majority, 51 percent, now.
"The notion that we are a society with a large middle class, with lots of economic and social mobility and a belief that each generation does better than the next — these are among the core tenets of what it means to be an American. But that's not necessarily the case anymore." Paul Taylor, Pew Research Center
The U.S. has become a service economy with too high a proportion of part time, benefit free, low paying jobs…
For services, exports were 2.3 billion and imports were 7.0 billion, resulting in a services surplus of 5.3 billion, .8 billion more than the 2011 surplus of 8.5 billion.
Please Sir, Can I Have Some More?
More than 46 million people now live below the poverty line. Tens of millions more are at risk as median incomes continue to decline. The US Census Bureau has set the poverty threshold for a four-person household at ,000, its latest figures show that in 2011 46.2 million people, or 15 per cent, lived in poverty.
Nearly half of them live in 'extreme poverty' with an income below 50 per cent of the poverty threshold. The Census Bureau also estimated that an additional 51 million people are near the poverty line, with incomes less than 50 per cent above the threshold.
The U.S. population, as of July 2012, was 313,914,040. That's almost a third – 97 million people - of the U.S. population living in, or almost living in poverty.
Food stamp rolls have risen to more than 47.69 million people in America, that's a million more people than the entire population of Spain.
The real median earnings of men and women who worked full time, year round declined by 2.5 percent between 2010 and 2011.
Does it sound to you as if trade deficits and 'jobs supported by imports' are a good thing? Seems to this author that the opposite is true, that a goods trade surplus shows a country with economic strength and fully employed prosperous citizens. Trade deficits show economic weakness and a lack of prosperity.
What makes a country great is exploiting its natural resources, making things and selling them.
The race to worthless is a fool's game you can't win. A rise in U.S. protectionism is on my radar screen, it doesn't yet seem to be on any politicians screens but is it on yours?
If not, maybe it should be.


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We the Capuchins trace our heritage back 800 years to the little poor man of Assisi, called St. Francis who searched for the real foot prints of Jesus Christ and therefore the Holy Mother Church named him 'The Second Christ'. In the holy gospels he found the real way to Jesus Christ and chosen the very gospel as his rule of life.
We live in fraternities and we are called friars minor which mean lesser brothers. Thus universal brotherhood is the corner stone of our life. Looking at the poor and obedient crucified Christ we lead a life of poverty, obedience and chastity. By our prayer and social activities we make ourselves visible to the surroundings.
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The Particular Mass celebrated for successive 30 days consecutively, without break, for the repose of the souls. It was initiated by Pope Gregory and hence the name. It attaches with it an indulgence. It is believed that the souls are sent to heaven, through the graces received from this Mass.
The Mass celebrated in almost all the monasteries of the Franciscan Congregation, amounting to lakhs or crores. The reception of the Eucharist in each Mass is offered for those who are members in the S.M.A. (Seraphic Mass Association). It also merits the members from the virtuous deeds of the Capuchin Religious, world-wide. It also entails to the members, the Apostolic Papal Blessing and a complete Indulgence, especially during death. The contributions or donations offered for the S.M.A., are enabled for the missionary purposes of the innumerable capuchin missionaries around the world, those missionaries who are serving in many orphanages, leprosariums, hospitals, dispensaries etc… This is a Mass, which is equally fruitful for both the dead as well as the living. The membership could be taken more than once.
|For a departed soul for one year
|: Rs. 30/-
|For a departed soul for life-long
|: Rs. 500/-
|For a living person for one year
|: Rs. 60/-
|For a living person for life-long
|: Rs. 500/-
|For a family for one year
|: Rs. 500/-
|For a family for life-long
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Apple Brined BBQ Pork
On occasion I do some in-store marketing for a new(ish) retailer near me. My last effort was for the store brand apple juices and cider. It was a slow day so not too many customers stopped by for a taste. The end of he demo left me with three almost full bottles of juice and since it was a tad more than I would consume before the expiration date I started to consider options for it's use. I was going to do some shopping afterward anyway so I decided to try something I had thought previously.
I had a taste for barbecue and hadn't had a good pulled pork for quite a while. My butcher had just put out some nice looking pork shoulder and that's what I decided to use. I think you will like this one.
You will Need:
Bone In Pork Shoulder Roast – approximately 1/2 lb/serving
BBQ Rub – approximately 1/2 cup – you can use your favorite recipe here I decided to purchase a bottle of McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
BBQ Sauce – approximately two cups – you can use your own favorite or home made – I decided to use Bulls Eye Kansas City Style
Apple Juice – enough to submerse the entire pork shoulder.
Salt – approximately 1/3 cup – use table salt here due to the fact that it will dissolve quicker.
In a vessel large enough to hold the roast and sufficient room for the juice combine the apple juice and salt and stir until salt is completely dissolved. Since the roast is relatively thick you will need to make many deep punctures to let the brine get into the meat. I used a small sharp knife to make 15 or 20 deep openings in the roast. Place the roast in the brine and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour. If you don't have room to fit the pot place it in a sink and surround with ice cubes.
Pre heat the oven to 300 degrees F. After the roast has been in the brine for the allotted time remove and dry it thoroughly. Rub the spice mixture on all sides of the roast making sure that you get some of the rub into the openings. Place a rack in a pan large enough to hold the roast, put roast on the rack and roast, uncovered, for approximately 5 hours, cover roast with foil and cook for an additional hour, the amount of time will depend on the size of the roast you purchased. You will know it's done when you can pull the pork easily with two forks.
Remove the roast from the oven, place on a plate or cutting board, cover and let it rest for 10 minutes. While the roast is still warm pull the pork meat from the bone using two forks. Put an amount you want to serve in a large bowl, add some of the Barbecue sauce then combine and enjoy. You can add as much or as little BBQ sauce as you like.


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Phil Bryant necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 425 diseños de 94 diseñadores freelance.
Web2.0 Finance2.0 Entrepreneur needs high profile A-class logo
In brief:
Web savvy US consumers that are saving for retirement, typically 22-65 years old. Basically, if you are a working adult and you are NOT super-rich, you are my customer.
Marketing-Geek Target Audience Description:
In banking market segmentation terms, this represents the Mass *and* Mass-Affluent segments slide 4 http://www.slideshare.net/samyx123/…ine-advice
* Needs to have the Web2.0 feel.
* I want the logo to convey wealth, intelligence, simplicity, sophistication, and security
* The name eggnest is a play on "Nest Egg" which is a euphemism for your retirement savings. If you do a google image search for "nest egg" you'll see lots of golden eggs. That imagery is fine, but it is not required. Be creative!
* Needs to look great on the web.
* Needs to look AWESOME in a PowerPoint / KeyNote presentation
* http://www.mint.com/ is the established brand in my space that everyone points to. eggnest.com's logo needs to look much better.
* http://beta.retirehub.com/ is a competitor. eggnest.com's logo needs to look much better.
* Gold and/or Green are obvious colors - but this is not required. Brown is also a natural choice.
* I prefer logos that flow from left to right (that are horizontal)
* Broken eggs remind me of Humpty Dumpty - you should avoid this imagery
* Green eggs remind me of Dr Seuss - this could be okay if you are very creative and edgy but it is a little bit of a risk.
* you could try making the S in Nest look somewhat like a $, i.e., NE$T, but don't over-do it... It would need to be SUBTLE
* I want the logo to convey wealth, intelligence, simplicity, sophistication, and security
* Font needs to be easily readable but not too boring
* In the end, I will need a 150x50 PNG and a 600x200 PNG.
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4 Voices on the 4th
Bravely Said
It makes sense to welcome the 4th of July with stirring words artfully arranged—poetry seems to run in America's veins. It connect us with our ideals and national hopes, whether or not we've yet achieved them. In 4 Voices on the 4th, the Museum of the American Military Family presents the voices of veterans and their family members woven into a powerful, poetic "collage performance." They join a long literary history. "The Yankees will hang their heads up high," acknowledged a British officer in "The Battle of Bunker Hill," written after a 1775 military clash that proved American troops wouldn't be easily routed. Boston poet Robert Lowell connected the Civil War to his own milieu in 1960's "For the Union Dead": "The stone statues of the abstract Union Soldier/ grow slimmer and younger each year—/ wasp-waisted, they doze over muskets and muse through their sideburns…" At 2pm, hear Caroline LeBlanc, Circe Olson Woessner, Karin Bradberry and Jacqueline Murray Loring at the Museum of Nuclear Science and History (601 Eubank SE), and while you're there, visit the Sacrifice & Service: The American Military Family exhibit, honoring the sometimes unacknowledged heroes of our nation's defense. See nuclearmuseum.org or call 245-2137 for more info. Before you head out for fireworks and beer on Friday, take some time to remind yourself why we're celebrating. (Lisa Barrow)
Friday July 4, 2014
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
Albuquerque, NM
Phone: 245-2137
Website: Click to Visit
Cost:Included with regular admission
Contact:Museum of the American Military Family
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Four military family members reflect on their experiences through poetry and spoken word.
Admission is included in the admission to the National Nuclear Museum


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|Darcy Raymond
Vice President, Marketing & Entertainment
Darcy Raymond joined the Rays in January 2006 as the team's first vice president, branding and fan experience. Since then he has developed a breakthrough fan experience at Tropicana Field, while overseeing the areas of marketing, customer service, game entertainment and ballpark experience.
Raymond has extensive consumer products and branding experience including five years with Procter and Gamble, the last two as a brand manager. He also led all marketing efforts as vice president of marketing for Mamma.com, a search engine company.
Raymond has an MBA from Harvard Business School. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business, in Montreal. A proud native of Montreal, Darcy is fluent in French and was a fervent Expos fan. In his spare time, Darcy enjoys playing hockey, teaching and international travel.


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Many of us grew up thinking that cow's milk was the only source for calcium. Medical evidence now suggests that plant-based sources of calcium are better for our health. We can meet our calcium needs on a plant-based diet. Read more to learn which plants contain calcium!


text: Shani Davis made speedskating – and Olympic – history in 2006 as the first black athlete to win an individual gold medal at an Olympic Winter Games. Davis, a three-time Olympian, achieved that feat when he earned gold in the men's 1,000-meter long track speedskating event at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Davis also earned silver in the 1,500-meter, and followed that up four years later with repeat gold in the 1,000 and silver in the 1,500 at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In addition to his four Olympic medals, Davis has earned 14 World Allround Championships medals, 12 World Single Distance Championships medals, three World Sprint Championships medals and his World Cup medal count is nearing 100. In his spare time, Davis works with Inner City Excellence, a skating-based youth development program. Follow Shani as he blogs about his experiences on his road to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.


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Whenever we've had a young grandchild come over to our house, it was almost all good news. The reason I say almost is because of the preparations we have to fly into to get ready for the arrival of like a two-year old. Yes, I said two-year old. That's two as in "super inquisitive." See, our little grandchildren have had a way of exploring, experimenting with every object within their reach. There are two kinds of things that need to quickly disappear before a young grandchild starts his little adventure at Grandma and Granddad's house. Things that can damage either the child or that he could damage. So as we joyfully anticipate a little one being with us, we also fly into a frenzied little exercise called baby-proofing our house.
It's a good idea to remove anything that our grandson can make a mess with. It's a whole lot better than cleaning up the mess or repairing the damage.
There's someone who pays regular visits to your life and mine who is not an angel like our grandson. It's your enemy, the devil himself. He can do a lot of damage unless you anticipate his coming, look around your life, and remove the things that he could use to mess things up. It is called Satan-proofing your life.
In our word for today from the Word of God, Paul talks about playing defense against our enemy's attempts to bring us down. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says we take precautions "in order that Satan might not outwit us, for we are not unaware of his schemes." Okay, eyes wide open, looking around our lives for what our enemy might use to sink us, and getting it out of the way - Satan-proofing your day.
In the instance Paul is talking about here in this verse, there is an issue of a man who did a lot of damage in the church; a man Paul says they need to be sure that they have forgiven. Why? Because a grudge, un-forgiveness toward someone is something the devil will grab at his first opportunity and he will use it to poison you and everyone around you. But Paul identifies the area that needs to be dealt with "in order that Satan might not outwit us."
Here's a sentence for you to complete. It will help you defend yourself against the tactics that Satan's used over and over to bring you down. Finish this: "The devil brings me down whenever I ___________." What goes in that blank is what needs to go. In a sense, you're analyzing your past defeats so you can remove what your enemy has used to beat you in the past.
So, Satan-proofing your life today might mean praying for someone you've had hard feelings toward, asking God to remove your bitterness and replace it with His love. It might mean staying away from negative people who make you negative, from friends who lead you where you should never go, or staying away from the music, or the Internet garbage, or the TV shows that wear you down morally, or turning your fears, or your worries totally over to God so the devil can't use them again to discourage or depress you.
When a baby's coming, you baby-proof to avoid damage. When Satan's coming, and he will, you Satan-proof to avoid the damage he wants to do to your life. There have been enough times you've left out the very things that he's used over and over to bring you down. You're not "unaware of his schemes." So start fighting back so that when the devil comes prowling around your life today, he will find that what he usually uses to make a mess, you have put way out of his reach, because you've given it to Jesus.
Learn how to begin a personal, love-relationship with the God who made you.
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Learn three secrets to loving what you do from Ron Hutchcraft's message, "How to Love Your Job No Matter What." This complimentary CD provides new perspective on how your boss, your pay, and your hard work can help you love your job.


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Napier's rods
In 1617 Napier published Rabdologia. In it he explained how to use 'Napier's rods' which could be used to multiply numbers together where the calculator only needed to use addition. Napier dedicated the book to Alexander Seton, Earl of Dunfermline and explained in an introduction that he:-
... was induced to publish a description of the construction and use of the numbersing rods because many of my friends, to whom I have already shown them, were so pleased with them that the rods are already almost common and are even being carried to foreign countries.
'Napier's rods' consisted of 10 rectangular blocks with multiples of a different digit on each of the four sides. For example the top of one of the rods on which multiples of 4 are given is shown here.
The other three sides of this rod had multiples of other digits. Note that, except for the top square, each square is divided by a diagonal, and when the digit 4 is multplied by 3 the resulting 12 is written with the 1 above a diagonal and the 2 below. All two digit numbers appear on the rods in the same way with the 10s digit above the diagonal and the unit digit below.
Glaisher, in an article in Encyclopaedia Britannica, described the way that the numbers were placed on each of the four sides of the ten rods:-
Napier's rods or bones consist of ten oblong pieces of wood or other material with square ends. Each of the four faces of each rod contains multiples of one of the nine digits, and is similar to [the one shown above], the first rod containing the multiples of 0, 1, 9, 8, the second of 0, 2, 9, 7, the third of 0, 3, 6, 9, the fourth of 0, 4, 9, 5, the fifth of 1, 2, 8, 7, the sixth of 1, 3, 8, 6, the seventh of 1, 4, 8, 5, the eighth of 2, 3, 7, 6, the ninth of 2, 4, 7, 5, and the tenth of 3, 4, 6, 5. Each rod, therefore, contains on two of its faces multiples of digits which are complementary to those on the other two faces; and the multiples of a digit and its complement are reversed in position.Let us explain how the rods were used. For example to multiply 4138 by 567 place four rods with the digits 4, 1, 3, 8 on top as shown alongside a strip containing the numbers 1 to 9 in squares
To multiply a number by 4138 place 4 rods as shown
To multiply 4138 by 567 we now examine rows 5, 6 and 7 of the four rods (as indicated by the right hand strip). Looking at row 5, starting from the right, we write down the number obtained by adding the digits in the parallellograms as shown.
Next do the same with row 6, this time noting that we have to carry 1 when we add 8 + 4.
Place the numbers so that the second starts one place to the right of the first as shown
20690 24828
20690 24828 28966
20690 24828 28966 2346246
Now this may not seem a great saving in effort but, as we mentioned above, only addition is needed to carry out calculations. Napier's rods became quite popular and we used in Britain and on the Continent. The Rabdologia was translated into Italian and Dutch, and the original Latin text was republished in Leiden.
We have used the name 'Napier's rods' in this article, but often the calculating aid was called 'Napier's bones'. The name comes from the title of a work by William Leybourne publiahed in 1667 entitled The art of numbering by speaking rods: vulgarly termed Napier's bones. Why did Leybourne use the term 'speaking rods'? This was simply a mistranslation of Napier's Rabdologia. This comes from 'rabdos' meaning a 'rod' and 'logia' meaning 'collection'. However Leybourne thought it came from 'rabdos' meaning a 'rod' and 'logos' meaning 'word'.
Let us note that Napier also designed "square root rods" and "cube root rods" but these did not become so popular.
Often Napier's rods would come in a box which contained other tables and aids for calculation. For example one set made in 1679 came in a box 12 cms by 6.4 cms by 2.8 cms. The box had a hinged lid which had, on the outside, a table giving the interest at 6 per cent for one, two, three, six, and twelve months, for each £10 from 10 to 90, and for hundreds of pounds to £500. The bottom of the box had two tables on it, one giving the year, week day, age of the moon on 1 January for 1679 to 1693, and a "Perpetual Almanac" with the year beginning in March. The second table gave the time of high tide at various places relative to the age of the moon. Inside the lid of the box is a table for addition in 13 columns of eleven numbers, the first numbered downwards from 1 to 10, the next from 1 to 11 and so on to the thirteenth numbered from 12 to 22.


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Howdy Gingerscrappers! If you are in the States, how was your Thanksgiving? Anyone do some Black Friday shopping? Here at Gingerscraps, we have some BIG Black Friday sales and goodness going on, ON TOP OF our regular Fresh Baked yumminess!!
ALL details about these doorbusters can be found in the forum- https://forums.gingerscraps.net/showthread.php?24266-Black-Friday!-DOORBUSTERS-and-MORE!
This week, we have a special kit that was created by our designers, called Season of Giving. Kathy Winters spearheaded the collab, and how she described it to the CT is perfect, I think, for why the kit was created:
For those of you that might not know, Chris's (altimasport) brother John has been diagnosed with stage 3 Laryngeal Cancer and is fighting hard to survive this horrible disease. He is currently recovering from surgery to remove his entire voice box and will be facing more treatment soon to remove cancer found in lymph nodes. Chris has been working on various fund raisers to support her brother and has also been keeping vigil by his side to lend whatever emotional and spiritual support she can provide. We wanted to show our support in some small way so we put together this collaboration kit to benefit John.
Here are just a few of the wonderful layouts that the CT created with the kit:
Remember, when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great grab bag! This month's was created by Chere Kaye.
Value Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Value-Bundle-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Cardstock: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Cardstock-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Bonus Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Bonus-Papers-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Bonus Alphas: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Bonus-Alphas-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Masks & Paint: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Masks-and-Paint-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Full Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Full-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Wordart: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Wordart-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Quickpages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Quickpages-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Timelines: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blue-Jean-Boy-Timelines-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Tails-Collab.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Tails-Journal-Cards.html
Stackers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Tails-Stackers.html
QP Album: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Year-Ever-QuickPage-Album.html
Word Art: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Year-Ever-Word-Art.html
Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Year-Ever-Flair-Pack.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Year-Ever-Journal-Cards.html
Cluster Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Year-Ever-Cluster-Pack.html
Alpha Add-On: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Year-Ever-Alpha-Pack-AddOn.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Kit.html
Tape Pieces: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Tape-Pieces.html
Word Bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Word-Bits.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Journal-Cards.html
Christmas Smatters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Smatters.html
Cluster Frames: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Cluster-Frames.html
Baby Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Baby-Clusters.html
Stackers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Stackers.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hello-Christmas-Bundle.html
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Well, with the first game exactly 2 months away i thought i'd get in early and make this thread so we can discuss the upcoming season.
I think South Australia will be the big movers this year
WA should be around the mark again
Victoria will probably be favourable candidates for last spot
Queensland look strong again
New South Wales look like they'll be around mid-table
Tasmania will probably be around mid-to-low-table.
Ok, Like last year we'll guess the leading performers
Pura Cup:
Leading Run-Scorer: Michael Bevan - think he can back up last years very strong season
Leading Wicket-Taker: Andrew Bichel - should be very consistent
ING Cup:
Leading Run-Scorer: Greg Blewett - should have a good season because won't be so heavily relied upon like last season with players like Lehmann and Elliott probably playing full-time
Leading Wicket-Taker: Mick Lewis - good OD bowler


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DURHAM — Abused children who are removed from their homes are likely to be placed voluntarily in the homes of other family members instead of other placement arrangements, according to new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire.
The new research is presented in the Carsey Institute brief "Informal Kinship Care Most Common Out-of-Home Placement After an Investigation of Child Maltreatment" conducted by Wendy Walsh, research associate professor of sociology at the UNH Crimes against Children Research Center and research associate at the Carsey Institute. Walsh looked at placement patterns nationally in both rural and urban areas. She evaluated whether abused children were placed in foster care, formal kinship care (state has legal custody and places the child with a family member), informal kinship care (a parent voluntarily places a child with a family member), or group homes or other out-of-home settings, such as emergency shelters or residential programs.
"Kin care placement can be beneficial for children because they already know the caregivers and therefore have more placement stability. However, research has found that informal kin caregivers often receive fewer services, including financial assistance, than other types of substitute caregivers," Walsh said.
"Some kin caregivers prefer an informal placement because they do not want to upset the parent or weaken family relationships with them; sometimes they also distrust the protective agency or fear that the child will be removed from their home. But other kin caregivers would rather have the financial benefits — and Medicaid coverage for the child — associated with formal placement," she said.
Walsh found:
■ Informal kinship placement settings, where a parent voluntarily places a child with a family member, were the most common out-of-home placement in both rural and urban areas. Informal placements involve children who are in physi�cal custody of a relative but may remain in legal custody of a parent.
■ Children aged 3 to 5 with a child maltreatment report in rural areas and those in very poor rural households (incomes less than 50 percent of fed�eral poverty level) were more likely to be in informal kinship settings than similar children in urban areas.
"These findings point to the need to develop ways to better support informal kin, especially among very poor households. Although kin caregivers play an important role in caring for maltreated children, research shows they are less likely to receive services, including financial assistance, than other types of substitute caregivers," Walsh said.
"In many states, innovative models, such as the Kinship Navigator program, are emerg�ing to help kinship caregivers access supports and services. Kinship families will benefit from further development of programs that enhance comprehensive access to community-based and government services, such as access to stable housing, affordable legal representation, and financial assistance," she said.
The complete Carsey Institute report about this research is available at http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publication/702.


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When French fashion designer Christian Louboutin launched his namesake label in the 1990s, his eye-gripping high heels with red soles became an instant sensation. Many Christian Louboutin shoes are accented with studded straps, feathers, bows, and the signature red soles popularly known as "sammy-red bottoms."
The collection of Christian Louboutin pumps and sandals feature the typical high heels associated with the label's style, adorned with spike, flame, and marbled designs, while also offering lower-heeled boots, edgy ballerina flats, and youthful beaded sneakers.
Neiman Marcus offers a fabulous selection from the Christian Louboutin collection, including Christian Louboutin boots, pumps, and booties available in dazzling styles and designs.