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Educational Institute for Democracy and Civil Society in Eastern Ukraine
24.02.2011 / 17:33 | Aktualizováno: 24.02.2011 / 17:35
CDK (Centre for the study of democracy and culture), 2010
MFA finantial support: 850 000,- Kč
In 2009, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs supported a long-term CDK project in Eastern Ukraine. The main goal of the project was to establish an educational centre for democracy, civil society, and EU integration issues.
In 2010, the main outputs of the educational field of study "Democracy and Civil Society" were finalized. The program of lectures was composed of ten blocks of lectures (monthly from Friday till Sunday). The first four blocks were held between September and December 2009. The second six blocks were held between January and June 2010. The project was designed for 50 participants, but by October 2009 the project had attracted 124 participants. The program of study is accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport as a lifelong educational program (the accreditation holder is the International Institute of Political Science, Masaryk University). 80 participants (from more than 120) obtained the certificate (they attended at least 80 % of the lectures and scored at least 50 % correct on the tests) and the best three of them were invited to the Czech Republic.
From May 30th to June 8th 2010, the study visit for three best students was organized. Olga Provotorova, Iuliia Sadula and Maryna Ponomarenko visited in the framework of rich program aimed at collection of first-hand experiences for example the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic, the Supreme Administrative Court, The Public Defender of Rights, the South Moravian Region, Masaryk University (Faculty of Social Studies, Faculty of Arts), the office of Mladá fronta Dnes Newspaper.
Lecture Titles of 2010
- Enlargement of the EU: the Czech Experience (January 2010)
- Economic Transformation, Markets, and Economic Crisis (February 2010)
- Security Policy, Extremism, Radicalism, and Religious Fundamentalism (March 2010)
- International Relations and the Law: the Concept of the Public Administration Control (April 2010)
- Political Parties, Elections, and Electoral Systems (May 2010)
- The Civil Society and Its Importance for Democracy, Interest Groups, and the Czech Political Experience (June 2010)
- Petr Fiala, chair of CDK, rector of Masaryk University
- Kateřina Hloušková, CDK projects coordinator
- Jan Holzer, vice-dean of the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
- Mojmír Jeřábek, head of the international relations department, City of Brno
- Lubomír Kopeček, associate professor of the Political Science Department, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
- Kateřina Kopečková, assistant to the Supreme Administrative Court judge
- Oldřich Krpec, director of the International Institute of Political Science, Masaryk University
- Ondřej Krutílek, CDK research fellow
- Zdeněk Kříž, associate professor of the International Relations and European Studies Department, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
- Petra Kuchyňková, CDK research fellow
- Marek Loužek, director of the publishing department of the Centre for Economics and Politics
- Miroslav Mareš, associate professor of the Political Science Department, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
- František Mikš, director of the CDK Institute for Politic and Culture
- Josef Mlejnek, assistant professor of Faculty of Social Science, Charles University
- Ivo Pospíšil, head of the analytical department of the Czech Constitutional Court


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Kardashians Sign New Contract, Not Going Away Anytime Soon
Because the Kardashian family doesn't have enough attention or money, they've just re-upped with E! for another three years — which kind of makes us hope those Mayan predictions about the world ending in 2012 were right after all.
The new deal will garner the family $40 million, the richest deal ever in reality TV, and ensures 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' will drone on until at least 2015. Provided we don't all meet a merciful fate before then, of course.
The arrangement also extends to the E! network's first-look deal with the family for new reality ventures, one of which we assume will surely highlight Kim's conveniently-timed new relationship with hip-hop star Kanye West.
Sources tell TMZ that Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris and the related-by-marriage Bruce Jenner will split most of $40 million windfall evenly, with the younger generation — Kendall, Kylie and Rob — each getting a smaller share.
We kind of thought the Kardashian clan (no, we won't spell it with a K and you can't make us) peaked with Kim's made-for-TV marriage and divorce, but apparently a whole lot of people still care about the antics of the brood. The show is a solid ratings powerhouse for E!, with the 6th season averaging 3 million viewers.
The 7th season of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' premieres May 20.


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BERLIN – At 14.6 percent, Worcester County has the worst unemployment rate in the state of Maryland for November, surpassing the next worst jurisdiction by 2.7 percentage points.
County unemployment rates for last month, released this week, show that the local jobless rate has surpassed last year's, with 14.6 percent out of work in November 2009, compared to 11.3 percent in November 2008, according to the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
According to the most recent figures, 3,728 people in Worcester County were out of work in November.
The lowest county unemployment rates this year have come in June, July and August, which hit the lowest jobless rate for the year at 6.8 percent.
In the 11 months of 2009 recorded so far, unemployment has averaged 10.9 percent in Worcester County. In all of 2008, unemployment in the county averaged 7.5 percent.


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About this project
The award winning film WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING has offers for both a theatrical distribution and a PBS broadcast. In order to take advantage of those offers, we must first clear both music and archival rights and provide the distributors with proof of errors and omissions insurance.
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Septentrional 63rd anniversary concert Cap-Haitian Haiti.
WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING tells the story of Haiti's history – from Columbus to the earthquake — through the music and memories of the country's oldest and best-known big band Septentrional. For six decades this 20-piece band has been making beautiful music — a fusion of Cuban big band and Haitian vodou beats – that turns out thousands of fans each time it plays. At 65, Septentrional has already survived fifteen years longer than the expected Haitian lifespan, its trumpeters, drummers, sax players and guitarists making music through dictatorships, natural disasters, coup d'états, and chaos. They embody a particular Haitian trait – the ability to find beauty in places of darkness.
The story of Septentrional and its continued existence in a place where little survives – not governments, monuments, art works, cities, lives nor even the very landscape – is uniquely Haitian. It is also one of the rare positive stories to come out of a county that has suffered so many hardships. Through its sweeping narrative, infectious music, tension-filled encounters and the musicians' passionate dreams, the film goes to the core of what makes Haiti one of the most fascinating countries in the hemisphere. When the Drum is Beating allows the viewer to see, feel and hear the passion, commitment and joy of Septentrional's musicians, and through them, the unique Haitian spirit.
We made this film to give a different access point to Haiti than the stories of poverty and unrest which so often we see in the media. We wanted to show both the broad context of internal and external failures that created the Haiti that is struggling so hard today, and also show that Haitians are not defined by that context, but are living the same dreams, hope and aspirations of people everywhere. Your support of this film will help bring a positive message about Haiti to the world, as well as help insure the survival of Septentrional, one of the last surviving Haitian institutions.
Ti-Bass and the When the Drum is Beating crew in Limbe, Haiti. Photo: D. Morel
With support from organizations like ITVS and NPBC, the Sundance Documentary Fund and private individuals, combined with the efforts of a group of dedicated people who worked for little, and in many cases no pay, we completed the WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING. It premiered at the Tribeca Film festival in April, and over the past five months has screened and won awards at festivals all over the world, including Hot Docs, Silverdocs, Traverse City Film Festival, Nantucket Film Festival, Festival des Films du Monde and DMZ Docs, Korea. On the strength of the films festival performance, it has been offered a theatrical distribution deal by First Run Features and has been programmed by PBS's Independent Lens.
These are opportunities that come to only a few documentaries each year, but in order to take advantage of these opportunities we need to pay Septentrioanal for the right to use their music. During the making of the film, the band generously gave us access to their 400-song catalog of recordings they have been building for 65 years, and let us record any live music they played. We made a commitment to the band that if we finished the film and it was picked up for broadcast, we would license their music for use in the film at a fair market rate. We also need to pay for the right to use the extensive archival moving and still images that are in the film, and acquire the "errors and omissions" insurance that is required for all films that are broadcast.
In addition, the film has now been selected for competition at the prestigious International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) for this November. This is the biggest non-fiction film festival and market in the world, and will give us a chance to offer the film to literally hundreds of international broadcasters and distributors. Again, we cannot do this if we haven't paid for the music and archival images.
WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING has been seen by thousands of people during its festival run. We now have the opportunity to bring its message of hope and promise to literally MILLIONS of people around the world. But we can only do this with your help. Please consider contributing today.
Your money will help both the film in theaters American public Television and receive international distribution, and provide a huge financial boost to one of the only surviving Haitian cultural institutions.
Here is a breakdown of the how the funds will be used:
Pay the band a licensing fee for the use of their music in the film. We promised Septentrional that if we finished the film and got distribution the band we would license their music from them for use in the film. In addition, we will contribute an addition 10% of the funds we raise over our $65,000 target to ensure the continuing survival of the band.
Licensing fees for the almost 23 minutes of archival used in the film. This footage needs to be licensed before we can put the film on the air on in theaters.
Pay For Errors & Omissions insurance.
Pay for making a Digital Cinema Project (DCP) to put the film in theaters.
Pay for recording and mixing a Haitian Creole version of the film. The Dominican Republic Film Festival is organizing a series of free outdoor screenings in Haiti for November. We would like to create a version of the film that is entirely in Haitian Creole so every Haitian, whatever the level of literacy can see the film.
Kickstarter charges a 5% fee for running the campaign and their are cost associated with all the incentives we are providing.
We have come a long way, but cannot get this important story, a story that will be seen by millions, out to the world and insure the survival of an important Haitian institution. Please consider helping in any way you can.
If you are able to contribute financially we have amazing incentives to the right. If you can spread the word about our Kickstarter campaign to your friends, on Facebook, or to strangers in the grocery store we would be eternally grateful!
It may seem strange that a film so successful still needs funding, but this is the state of independent documentary filmmaking in the world. Independent documentary making does not follow a capitalist model, which judges success by the dollars a product makes in the market place, but more of a NGO or non-profit model, which judges success by the number of people it reaches and the change it effects. Because of all the film's success so far, we have the opportunity to have the film reach millions worldwide. People are interested in programming it and airing it everywhere. However, the challenge is ours to raise funds to complete the film so it can get to the audiences and change their lives.
The premiere of When the Drum is Beating at the Tribeca Film Festival
WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING has already received acclaim but needs your help to reach the larger world. Your donation will go to a project that once it makes it's budget is guaranteed distribution on television channels all over the globe and will play in cinemas in many countries! You can help ensure that this happens.
Kickstarter is a new way to fund creative ideas and ambitious endeavors. Kickstarter is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands. In other words, if we don't raise our goal of $65,000, we lose everything. Once we have reached our goal we will contact you to get your address and then we will start working on getting those awesome incentives (at right, ahem) to you!
Just click the green "Back This Project" button in the upper right-hand corner. You will be asked to input your pledge amount and select a reward. From there, you will go through the Amazon checkout process. You must finish the Amazon checkout process for your pledge to be recorded.


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One Direction Video for 'Live While We're Young' Leaks
Directioners, are you ready to scream? One Direction's 'Live While We're Young' song and video have leaked. OMFG, they are both amazeballs.
The song features an insanely catchy hook, where the 1D lads sing "Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy till we see the sun" and "Tonight lets get some / And live while we're young." There's lots of whoa-oh-oh harmonies, too. Oh, to be young, handsome, talented, rich and in a boy band!
The 1D boys have another hit on their hands with 'Live While We're Young.' They have not tinkered with or strayed from the formula that has served them well in the past two years. Their signature sound remains in tact and you'll get no complaints from us or Directioners for that. Nice work, gentlemen of 1D.
As for the video? You'd never think that summer is over, since the boys engage in fun activities throughout, playing with water guns and doing exciting, youthful stuff like camping, swimming, playing guitar, running while encased in huge bubble balls and generally looking hot. They also play a game of soccer. Oops, we meant football.
Now that you've heard what we think, we're turning it over to you, Directioners. How much do you love 'Live While We're Young,' both the song and the vid? Don't all shriek at once. Give us a second to cover our ears. Wait for it, wait for it...NOW!


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Gymnastics Australia is committed to educating athletes, parents, coaches and support staff about the risks associated with the use of prohibited substances and doping methods in sport.
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is responsible for coordinating Australia's anti-doping program which helps protect your rights to compete on a level playing field free from banned doping practices.It is imperative that all athletes understand the requirements when it comes to sample collection conducted by ASADA. Any gymnast who is attending a National Championships may be subject to in competition testing.
A full list of prohibited substances and methods can be found on the ASADA website - www.asada.gov.au. Alternatively you can contact the ASADA hotline on 1800 020 506 or seek clarification from your sports doctor.
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) is an exemption that allows an athlete to use, for therapeutic purposes only, an otherwise prohibited substance or method (of administering a substance) which may be present during competition. Where an athlete is required by their doctor to take a substance which is listed as a prohibited substance, they must first seek a Therapeutic Use Exemption from the Australian Sport Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC). TUE applications must be submitted to ASDMAC and may take up to 30 days to process.
To check substances and apply for Therapeutic Use Exemptions please visit - www.asdmac.gov.au
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Feminist Professors Don't Get the Facts Straight
Bottom line: feminist professors are to be treated with extreme skepticism, the skepticism that should always prevail when people start with a conclusion (women as an oppressed class) and then try to find statistics to support it.
Lemon's Domestic Violence Law is organized as a conventional law-school casebook — a collection of judicial opinions, statutes, and articles selected, edited, and commented upon by the author. The first selection, written by Cheryl Ward Smith (no institutional affiliation is given), offers students a historical perspective on domestic-violence law. According to Ward:The history of women's abuse began over 2,700 years ago in the year 753 BC. It was during the reign of Romulus of Rome that wife abuse was accepted and condoned under the Laws of Chastisement. ... The laws permitted a man to beat his wife with a rod or switch so long as its circumference was no greater than the girth of the base of the man's right thumb. The law became commonly know as 'The Rule of Thumb.' These laws established a tradition which was perpetuated in English Common Law in most of Europe.Where to begin? How about with the fact that Romulus of Rome never existed. He is a figure in Roman mythology — the son of Mars, nursed by a wolf. Problem 2: The phrase "rule of thumb" did not originate with any law about wife beating, nor has anyone ever been able to locate any such law. It is now widely regarded as a myth, even among feminist professors.
A few pages later, in a selection by Joan Zorza, a domestic-violence expert, students read, "The March of Dimes found that women battered during pregnancy have more than twice the rate of miscarriages and give birth to more babies with more defects than women who may suffer from any immunizable illness or disease." Not true. When I recently read Zorza's assertion to Richard P. Leavitt, director of science information at the March of Dimes, he replied, "That is a total error on the part of the author. There was no such study." The myth started in the early 1990s, he explained, and resurfaces every few years.
Zorza also informs readers that "between 20 and 35 percent of women seeking medical care in emergency rooms in America are there because of domestic violence." Studies by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, indicate that the figure is closer to 1 percent.
Feminist misinformation is pervasive. In their eye-opening book, Professing Feminism: Education and Indoctrination in Women's Studies (Lexington Books, 2003), the professors Daphne Patai and Noretta Koertge describe the "sea of propaganda" that overwhelms the contemporary feminist classroom. The formidable Christine Rosen (formerly Stolba), in her 2002 report on the five leading women's-studies textbooks, found them rife with falsehoods, half-truths, and "deliberately misleading sisterly sophistries."
Consider The Penguin Atlas of Women in the World (2008), by the feminist scholar Joni Seager, chair of the Hunter College geography department. Now in its fourth edition, Seager's atlas was named "reference book of the year" by the American Library Association when it was published. "Nobody should be without this book," says the feminist icon Gloria Steinem. "A wealth of fascinating information," enthuses The Washington Post. Fascinating, maybe. But the information is misleading and, at least in one instance, flat-out false.
One color-coded map illustrates how women are kept "in their place" by restrictions on their mobility, dress, and behavior. Somehow the United States comes out looking as bad in this respect as Somalia, Uganda, Yemen, Niger, and Libya. All are coded with the same shade of green to indicate places where "patriarchal assumptions" operate in "potent combination with fundamentalist religious interpretations." Seager's logic? She notes that in parts of Uganda, a man can claim an unmarried woman as his wife by raping her. The United States gets the same low rating on Seager's charts because, she notes, "State legislators enacted 301 anti-abortion measures between 1995 and 2001." Never mind that the Ugandan practice is barbaric, that U.S. abortion law is exceptionally liberal among the nations of the world, and that the activism and controversy surrounding the issue of abortion in the United States is a sign of a vigorous free democracy working out its disagreements.
On another map, the United States gets the same rating for domestic violence as Uganda and Haiti. Seager backs up that verdict with that erroneous and ubiquitous emergency-room factoid: "22 percent-35 percent of women who visit a hospital emergency room do so because of domestic violence."
The critical work of 21st-century feminism will be to help women in the developing world, especially in Muslim societies, in their struggle for basic rights. False depictions of the United States as an oppressive "patriarchy" are a ludicrous distraction. If American women are as oppressed as Ugandan women, then American feminists would be right to focus on their domestic travails and let the Ugandan women fend for themselves.
All books have mistakes, so why pick on the feminists? My complaint with feminist research is not so much that the authors make mistakes; it is that the mistakes are impervious to reasoned criticism. They do not get corrected. The authors are passionately committed to the proposition that American women are oppressed and under siege. The scholars seize and hold on for dear life to any piece of data that appears to corroborate their dire worldview. At the same time, any critic who attempts to correct the false assumptions is dismissed as a backlasher and an anti-feminist crank.
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Here are five steps foodservice operators can take to help properly clean and sanitize their ice machines.
Spring cleaning is popular at the moment and foodservice operators should use this time as a reminder to clean their back-of-house equipment, including especially ice machines. That's because regularly cleaning foodservice equipment can lead to increased performance and product life.
Here are five easy steps to take when cleaning an ice machine, courtesy of Ice-O-Matic:
Bin cleanup: Remove the ice in the bin and wipe down the surfaces with a mild cleaner. Rinse thoroughly.
Descaling: Following the manufacturer's procedures, run a nickel-safe cleaner through the machine. Purge the machine.
Sanitizing: Repeat the process with an EPA-approved sanitizer. Purge again.
Condenser cleanup: Brushing down the condenser will make it more efficient and ensure maximum ice production.
Water filter replacement: Replace water filters every six months to maintain ice quality and protect the evaporator from performance-robbing buildup.


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Scott Piercy won the RBC Canadian Open, in large part because of his four-birdie run early in the final round. And that run was punctuated when he drove the green on the 300 yard par 4 fifth hole. Wouldn't it be great if you had that shot in your bag? If you could squeeze out a few extra yards when you really needed it? Driving a short par 4 or reaching a par 5 in two - that will help your score pretty quick!
I've spent much of my adult life out on Tour, as a caddy and now with Caddy For a Cure. I know that even with all of the God-given talents these players have, they are able to use proper technique and mechanics to help them get that added power when necessary. As a PGA Professional, I've been able to translate much of what I've learned from observing and apply that to teaching various parts of the game. In fact, I've been teaching my son the art of the long drive. Considering he (Brandon Holden) finished 19th in the world in his first Long Drive World Finals and 3rd in the recent Keystone Shootout (his best being 407 yards!), I'd say he's picked it up quite well.
So what are the secrets?
Brandon and I work on three main ideas that contribute to his length off the tee, they can certainly help you.
1.) A good launch pad. A good wide stance will give you a firm, solid base to power through your swing.
2.) A good wide arc. This may seem obvious, but also extremely important in this is that you do NOT sacrifice your center by moving off the ball. If you can create an good wide arc and stay centered, you're in position for a long powerful swing.
3.) Start downswing from the ground up. Your arms are the last things to start down towards the ball, with the force of your swing starting in your legs and then rotating your torso, which will bring down the arms.
I can't promise you that you'll be launching 400 yard drives but you will be able, if done correctly, to hit the golf ball further than you ever have. If you ever want to see how the best players in the world can launch their shots, from the best view in the house (inside the ropes and on the player's bag!) - visit us at www.caddyforacure.com for more information.
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There's silence, and then he says, "I can't write. My hand isn't working."
I fly down the stairs to his office. "What do you mean your hand isn't working?"
He looks up at me from his desk. "I can't sign my name."
My heart turns over. Warning bells go off. "Call the doctor."
He shakes his head. "I probably slept on my arm the wrong way. I'll call in the morning if it's still numb."
I race back upstairs to my computer and Google stroke symptoms. Numbness, slurred speech.
Ten months earlier, my husband had a heart attack. He believed it was indigestion and didn't want me to call 911. We went right into our denial dance that night.
He felt a heavy pressure in his chest, but other than that he was fine, so it had to be indigestion, he said.
I followed his lead. Of course, indigestion! If he had indigestion there wouldn't be the chance of a heart attack, no cause for alarm, everything would be OK.
Finally, he said maybe I should drive him to the hospital, just to be safe. We were on a mini-vacation in the mountains and staying in a hotel; we walked a long corridor to the elevators, then rode down to the lobby.
When I saw the night clerk, reality broke in. It was half-past midnight. I'd have to ask the clerk for directions to the local hospital. Instead I told him my husband was having chest pains, and the clerk called 911.
Two days later, my husband had a quadruple bypass that saved his life.
So you'd think I'd have learned something: that I'd ignore my husband and call 911 no matter what he says. But instead, I try to be rational with him; I feel I have to prove to him that he might be having a stroke.
I print out all the information I just got off the Internet and make him read it, including the part about calling 911 immediately.
"You can drive me to the hospital," he says finally.
We get into the car, and I back out of the garage. We live on Pacific Coast Highway, it's rush hour, and as I wait for a break in traffic, he finally gives in and tells me to call 911.
"I hate all this drama," he says when we hear the sirens five minutes later. Then six saints from the Santa Monica Fire Department arrive with their firetruck, ambulance and paramedic van.
Despite the delay -- arguing about whether to call the doctor, printing out stroke symptoms, fooling around for about 30 minutes before dialing 911 -- my husband dodges the bullet one more time. It's a minor stroke, and after two days he comes home from the hospital and can write his name again.
We were lucky, and maybe we finally learned something about how our denial works. We're intelligent people, but we think what we want to believe -- that it's simply indigestion or a cramped arm, and there's no need for alarm.
Barbara Abercrombie's latest book is "Courage & Craft." She teaches in the Writers' Program at UCLA Extension and writes a weekly blog: www.WritingTime.net.


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Hello everyone, Devil Machine here and I have something special for you. (Yes, I am talking to you reading the post.) Due to the loss of my aw11 and te72 I am liquidating everything in the warehouse, so im passing on the savings to YOU!!!!!!!!!
Driverside Recaro seat with fishnet headrest. Your usual awesome old school style real recaro. It is tan fabric and in good used condition. Driver side only though. Asking $150 obo.
pair of recaro seats. Old school style as well but instead of fishnet headrests these have the speaker headrests. From what I researched they were off a 2 seater Mercedes. These need the spring ribbons and possibly re covered. (can get kits from ebay.) a little beat but still pretty awesome for your AW11 or whatever classic 2 seater ( or if you give no F@*#ks then whatever car) your building. Asking $250. becoming rare with them speaker headrests.
a pair of old 3a racing fixed buckets. good for a driftcar with no bling. One seat is for a skinny person and the other for someone with a little more curves. just asking $50 for the pair obo.
Aw11 rear seat subwoofer box. Fits really well behind the seat. I had one on the passenger side and it did not sacrifice any room. will fit a 10" sub. If you need dept dimension ill measure it for you. $30 obo.
Aw11 headliners. I have 2 available. 1: no sunroof black. great condition Asking $40 obo. 2: with factory sunroof, black. Great condition. $40 obo.
Aw11 interior parts.
1. sunvisors black these are in great condition. Asking $20 pair obo.
2. steering column cover, black no cracks. $10 obo.
3. knobbies. headlight and wipers. mk1a i believe. $2 each.
4. power window switches. I have 1 pair Driver and passenger with the covers. $50 obo includes black covers.
5. Aw11 SC rear deck lid. I also have the latch and mount for the SC chassis. Ill include for free. $75 obo. White in color.
Ill find more when I look in the garage. I can provide pics for everything and I don't want to ship at the moment, but please feel free to discuss it with me.
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Nashville, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society (TATS) presented Tennessee State University's Associate Head Athletic Trainer Patrice Elder with the Backbone of the Year Award at the TATS Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, January 15 at Baptist Hospital.
The Backbone Award is given to individuals whose commitment and enthusiasm exemplifies the unselfish loyalty to their respective programs, staff and athletes. The professional dedication and personal sacrifice of these individuals allows those with supervisory responsibilities to better meet their obligations.
"In the years that I have known Patrice, she has strived to be the most professional that she can be," said Head Athletic Trainer Monroe Abram. "Her work has led to improvements in our department and we appreciate her passion for the profession. As Patrice continues on in her career I hope she realizes that her hard work and efforts don't go unnoticed."
Elder has served in her current capacity with the TSU athletic training staff since 2007. Her primary responsibilities include providing treatment for football, track and field as well as assisting with other sports. In addition to her duties as a trainer, Elder is also a professor in the university's Human Performance and Sports Sciences (HPSS) department.
Elder, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, serves as the assistant faculty leader for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In addition, Elder is a National Athletic Trainer Board of Certification Home Study Reviewer.
"It is a blessing and an honor to receive this award from the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society," commented Elder. "I was happy to be nominated by my supervisor Monroe Abram and then selected by my peers. I thank God for the opportunity to represent Tennessee State University."
TATS, the organization of the National Athletic Trainer's Association, is a non-profit organization comprised of over 650 athletic trainers across Tennessee. Each member is a nationally and state licensed health care provider regulated by the state of Tennessee board of Medical Examiners.


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"I remember this award very well, and I remember getting it for the first time", says the 26-year-old happily. "It was in Munich and a lot of our fans were there." It's a pity that all those fans can't also be here, today, when I hand over Rob his second award in the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills ($450 per night). I immediately notice: he doesn't feign his happiness, it's real. Rob is all smiles and presses the little Golden Indian to his chest. "If you win a prize that was given by fans, that's the greatest thing"
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I threw together this presentation, entitled Growing Pack Behavior in Juvenile Homo Sapiens — or — Making Kids Play Nice for an in-class presentation today presentation.
Putting Humanity, and Schools, in Context
We're the Cooperative Ones
But not Buffalos, Apparently
See also Curtis's stuff
Schools as Gardens
An Obvious Polymorphism
Guess which one wasn't in our text?
An absolute majority of people are Wary Cooperators
Free-Riders Go Home!
Ways of Influencing Peer Pressure
Exploit Social Bonds
Little Kids
Bigger Kids
What Changes During School
The Conclusion


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Friday night, Francis Scarcella walked into the Northumberland County Prison for a chat with accused murderer Miranda Barbour.
Sunday morning, the world blew up when what she told him was revealed.
After claiming to kill more than 22 people (but less than 100), Barbour's story has gotten renewed attention and everyone is talking about it.
Here's just a small sampling:
- TMZ is covering the heck out of the story. Here's a story and the links to their others
- People Magazine.
- CNN – both online and on TV
- Celebrity gossip show Inside Edition
There's just too many to list all of them.
But the number one place to get this information – DailyItem.com people!


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Prospective students with physical Impairment are required to declare them in the provided space on the application form. This information enables the University to create an enabling environment to enhance an Inclusive Teaching & Learning .


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It is that lovely time of the year again – asparagus season. We do our best to help the region's farmers. This is a nice one where you could easily change the type of fish depending on what your local fisherman has available. This was the first time I cooked grey gurnard (Knorrhane, Knurrhahn) and if you haven't tried it, you should.
- 800 g grey gurnard
- 1 kg asparagus (green and white)
- 400 g boiled potatoes
- 0,2 l flour
- 1 egg
- 1 lemon
- 1 shallot
- 0,1 l olive oil
- parmesan
Start with the gnocchi. Work the boiled and riced potatoes with the flour, lemon zest and the egg to a roll of dough. Cut into pieces. Boil in salted water for 3 minutes (the gnocchi should come to the surface. Remove the gnocchi and put them in a bowl with icy water. Fry them in butter 2 min before serving.
Peel the white asparagus and cook for 7 minutes in water with a pinch salt and sugar. After 4 min add the green asparagus (leave two uncooked for the serving).
Make a sauce of the lemon juice, olive oil and finely chopped shallots. Add salt and pepper.
Fry the fish. Mix the asparagus with the sauce and the fried gnocchi. Slice the parmesan and the green asparagus and use for garnish.
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"With this new entity, we now have the added resources to execute on a well-defined plan for growth that will originate right here in Southeast Minnesota. The processes we define and enhance will be integrated into the model that Binani Composites will use worldwide," said Derek Mazula, President of CPI.Over the last 20 years, CPI has been manufacturing and licensing compression molded composite parts that that are used by a variety of companies in automotive, recreational and other custom-designed and demanding industrial applications. CPI has several patented inventions in its name.CPI serves industries such as automotive, agriculture, consumer electronics, and others and has customers in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Founded in 1989 by Ron Hawley and Don Harbst, Composite Products Inc, is a worldwide leader in the Direct In-Line Compounding industry for long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics. Using its patented advanced Compounding and Molding Technologies, CPI has molded many different custom designed parts for a diverse customer base."We are pleased to add CPI into the Binani family of companies. While CPI's technology attracted our attention, it was working with the dedicated team of professionals with world-class experience in these applications that sealed the deal," said Sunil Sethy, Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the Braj Binani Group.The Braj Binani Group is a conglomerate with interests in cement, zinc, glass fiber, composites, project management services and construction. Binani Industries Limited (BIL) is a flagship Company of the Group and serves as the holding company for other Group companies like Binani Cement Limited, Binani Zinc Limited, Goa Glass Fibre Limited and BT Composites Limited. Under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Braj Binani, Chairman of the Group, the Group has expanded its operations globally in China, Dubai and emerging markets like South Africa, East Africa and Mauritius."Binani has an impressive track record of investing in growing companies around the world and in a variety of industries. We look forward to working with Binani to spread the use and application of in-line compounding and molding of thermoplastics to India and around the world. Receiving this significant investment will allow CPI Binani to grow while better serving our customers and collaborating with our suppliers," said Ron Hawley, founder of CPI.
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Anyone who thinks an active mind is key to a long, happy life will be buoyed by a chat with 105-year-old Alice Okerstrom.
"I'm on the computer all the time," she says with infectious cheer while sitting in the garden of her seniors' apartment in Coquitlam. "Today I looked up the difference between prawns and shrimp after someone asked about it at dinner."
It has to do with the structure of their gills and thorax, she recalls adding a fascinating detail she discovered: some crustacean species begin life as males but turn to females midway through.
She also goes online to follow the itinerary of her son, grandson and their families as they tour Europe this summer, looking up the sights they're seeing for a vicarious vacation of her own.
Okerstrom took up computer skills late in life — 94 to be precise — following the death of her husband of 60 years and a move away from their home in Victoria. Her son, now 69, insisted that she learn how to use one. She already knew how to type (and still remembers how to take shorthand) from her years working as a stenographer and bookkeeper.
"He thought I would be interested — and I was."
Okerstrom is part of a growing cohort of centenarians that Statistics Canada tallied at 5,825 in 2011, 84 per cent of whom are women. That marks an increase of about 2,000 since 2001, and the number is expected to reach 78,300 by 2061, boosted by the baby boom generation.
They make up the second-fastest-growing age group in Canada after 60- to 64-year-olds. The reasons behind the numbers range from a higher population in general; improved public health in the early 20th century, which allowed more children to survive childhood; and medical advancements like early cancer treatments, life-saving surgery and the now-routine survival of once-deadly infections through antibiotics. We're seeing a change that was unthinkable when Okerstrom was born in England in 1908 — a time when North American life expectancy hovered around the half-century mark.
Researchers are looking for the secrets to longevity and point to healthy diets, plenty of exercise, strong social ties and a positive attitude as conducive to long life.
Based on a decidedly unscientific sample of people around the age of 100 who were interviewed by The Sun, real-life proof of the scientific research wasn't hard to find. (All of the women rent their own apartments in purpose-built seniors' facilities where they go to a central dining room for meals and use walkers or a cane to help them get around.)
Claire Adelberg, 98, attends two tai chi and two aerobics classes each week in her Vancouver residence. She makes an effort to keep fit and eat right after the earliest decades of her life — as a child of Jewish Russian immigrants to Winnipeg — were spent overweight, unhappy and harbouring suicidal thoughts.
"They say obesity is a disease now, but I say it's an addiction. It's like an alcoholic that can't resist liquor," says the stylish woman with black-rimmed glasses and neatly pulled-back hair. "You've got to fight it. A lot of times I don't feel like going to the exercise class, but I know it's helping me."
Two hundred pounds at her highest weight, she's now about 113 pounds.
"I wish I was this way when I was young because I wasted my youth completely."I loved sweets and fatty things … My life was not happy when I was a child."
She changed her diet radically in her 40s, switching from fried foods and sugary snacks to fruits and vegetables that she never thought she'd grow to enjoy. She worked as a shopkeeper with her first husband when they moved from Manitoba to Lulu Island in Richmond in the '40s, and later in the Woodward's credit office.
Now her son and daughter are also at retirement age at 66 and 70. She's outlived two husbands of 30 years each and all friends her age. Yet she has a number of "young friends" she's met over the years who keep in touch with her and take her on outings, for which she is deeply grateful.
The fact that she's edging in on the century mark is both unexpected and unsought.
"We moved to this apartment when I was 88 and I thought I'd live two more years. I never thought I'd live this long. Quite frankly I often say, 'Look, I'm ready.' "
When it comes to arduous physical work and the value of community, 100-year-old Lillian Gabert tells a tale of being a young wife to a Lutheran pastor near Wetaskiwin, Alta. as the Depression wore on in the '30s. She spent her childhood in and around Edmonton with the conveniences of electricity and running water, and even attended business college where she picked up typing and shorthand. But she moved "out to the sticks" after her wedding where the couple lived on $50 a month and rarely saw the inside of a store. Hauling water, growing a huge garden, and preserving it all created an exhausting routine. There were no prepared foods in her diet — only what she could grow, raise or bake herself.
"You worked and work was hard. You didn't need more exercise."
They moved to Vancouver in 1945 and raised three children during a 68-year marriage, all the while attending church regularly, which she still does at Hope Lutheran in Port Coquitlam.
"Faith is important and the friends you have there have the same faith."
Gabert also demonstrates the theory that having a history of longevity in the family puts a person in good stead for achieving the same. Her father lived to 100 and aunts on both sides of her family lived to 103.
A widely cited study of the families of more than 400 American centenarians showed that very old people were also far more likely to have siblings who lived to a great age. Family clusters of exceedingly long-lived people have been noted in Europe and Asia and scientists have also identified a number of common genes associated with long life.
But are 10 decades of life all they're cracked up to be? Gabert pauses, "Well, there's more and more trouble." In her case, health problems like the need for a pacemaker, a recent stroke from which she has mostly recovered and a serious infection. Her daily routine is reduced to getting ready for meals and resting afterward.
Okerstrom says her second century is still a joy because she's robust in body and mind, "But if my health was not good, if my thinking was not good ..." she trails off.
Information about mental and physical health among North American centenarians is still sparse as past research tended to lump together all people over 65, or concentrate on the "young old" — those from 65 to 74. Other researchers concentrated on areas with above-average numbers of 100-year-olds on the islands of Okinawa, Japan, and Sardinia, Italy.
U.S. research published in 2012 that focused on dementia among people over 90 found rates doubled every five years among study participants, reaching 40 per cent by the age of 100. Its authors, from the University of California Irvine, predicted a looming epidemic of dementia among the very old.
The Georgia Centenarian Study from the southern U.S. found that 100-year-olds living in their own homes scored higher on tests of mental and physical performance, but that about 60 per cent live in care facilities.
Dr. Lynn Beattie, scientific director of the Centre for Healthy Aging at Providence in Vancouver, says centenarians are survivors who have learned to adapt to loss; that of loved ones — almost certainly a spouse — and also physical losses in eyesight, hearing or mobility. Yet that doesn't mean they don't have a good quality of life.
"This is all the baggage of old age. I'm struck by how people cope with these disabilities and a lot of it is related to what their social interactions are and the support they have from their family," said Beattie, who is also professor emeritus in geriatric medicine at the University of British Columbia.
The head of geriatric psychiatry at UBC, Dr. Martha Donnelly, says she has noted an increase in the number of centenarians in her 30 years of practice and, like people in their 80s, some are in great shape, while others are suffering steep mental and physical decline.
"We do have an increased number of people who are living to be very old who are quite healthy — like these three women — but they aren't all like that ... I think the bigger group includes the people who are having problems. But we are getting more — absolutely more — who are living longer and living healthily."
Donnelly says a rule of thumb in geriatrics is that one-third of the factors affecting health in old age can be attributed to genetics, another third to disease and the final third to a person's behaviour — the only factor fully under individual control.
"I think lifestyle is probably more important than medical interventions …. healthy eating, exercise, socializing. If people have lived healthy lifestyles and they were lucky enough to have good genetics as well, then they might live to be ripe old-agers in a healthy state. Unfortunately, a lot of the population hasn't learned the lesson, which is: Eat the right things, don't smoke, exercise. So we still have an awful lot of people who are not doing well."
In terms of mental health, Donnelly's observations reinforce research that says a little resilience goes a long way.
"When I do have patients who are 100, one of the things they tell me is that it's like they're in a foreign land sometimes because all of their cohort has died. The ones who do beautifully are the ones who are flexible and adaptable. Being rigid doesn't hold you well in old age."
Coming Monday: Still on the clock at 100 and what does science tell us about living for a century?


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This year at the annual winter festival called Winterlude in Ottawa will be held on the weekends from February 3 to 20, 2012. There will be a number of events which will celebrate the War of 1812.
"Portraits on the Ice" presented by Library and Archives returns again this to mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 featuring portraits of British officers, First Nations allies, and French-and English-speaking militia and colonists.
As part of a longstanding relationship with Veterans Affairs Canada, a majestic ice sculpture will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Canadian military service in the Balkans and to pay tribute to the brave Canadians who lost their lives during the mission.
At Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park on the Gatineau, Quebec side of things Parks Canada will re-create the way of life of our ancestors in 1812. Maison Charron will be transformed into barracks from the war of 1812;
Also, celebrating their 50th anniversary, the Canadian Coast Guard will be at Snowflake Kingdom to demonstrate a day in the life of a Coast Guard employee through exciting activities and a unique display of water safety equipment.
For more information about Winterlude and the Rideau Canal Skateway, the public can contact the NCC at 613-239-5000, 613-239-5090 (TTY), 1-800-465-1867 (toll-free) or 1-866-661-3530 (toll-free TTY), or visit the website at http://www.Winterlude.gc.ca.


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The other week, I braved the head-to-toe pyjama look with my Marni for H&M silk PJ shirt and shorts. And no, I didn't get laughed out of the office.
The Stickman, who's usually very vocal about my sartorial choices, said, 'Oh, you're wearing them both together', but with no further comments I boldly continued to work.
On the plus side, the pyjama trend makes for comfortable workwear. And these shorts look less bedtime than PJ trousers for a top-to-toe outfit.
The downside is the loose pyjama shirt is a bit baggy and shapeless. Even with the sleeves rolled up, I felt more slobby than smart. But I think this PJ shirt will come into its own as a summer jacket.
To make the pyjama trend work for you, here's some tips:
Do take inspiration from Stella McCartney (this season's pioneer of the PJ trend) and choose a tonal paisley print. Smaller patterns work best, although bigger, bolder prints can look good, too – the Whistles wisteria print for one.
Don't dress like you're going to bed. Which means no slipper shoes please! My Grenson brogues and Pierre Hardy wedges both work with the PJ shorts, but for PJ trousers add a heel with platform sandals or wedges.
Do choose luxe materials. Fluid fabrics like silk make the look chic and elegant and less 'bedtime'.
Don't try wearing normal pyjamas. Cute cottons don't cut it.
Do experiment with vintage PJs or men's silk PJs, though. Wear with confidence and you'll be able to carry it off with panache (take Susie Bubble as your reference point - see here and here).
Remember, the reaction you want is 'Wow, she makes PJs look cool' rather than 'OMG, she forgot to get changed this morning!'
Of course, the easy route to the PJ trend is to wear the top or the bottoms rather than the full outfit. Zara has a pair of blue tie-print trousers that are very Stella McCartney.
For more tips, read The Guardian's deputy fashion editor Imogen Fox's feature on 'How the pyjama look became an unlikely hit trend'. She's linked to my Whistles Carrie skirt blog post, too!
For more workwear ideas, check out the What ELLE Wears blog at ELLEuk.com.


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Kanye West and Jay-Z have been recording together in high style at the Mercer Hotel this week. The artists have been working together on an album, "Watch the Throne," to be released in the summer. A spy reports, "They took over at least one whole floor and moved in their equipment, which may have annoyed some of the guests." Of working with West, Jay-Z recently said, "This is another level of recording . . . really, he's like a brother to me — I've seen him from the beginning to where he is now . . . how he's growing as a producer and as an artist, for me, on another level, it's enjoyable." Reps for the artists and for the hotel didn't get back to us.
Watch the Throne, don't step on our robe!
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Ndol links Thailand's legendary heritage with contemporary standards
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Ndol is decorated with a stunning array of Asian antiques and objects d'art. The exquisite selection of Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese antiques and art provide a visual journey through Thai and Asian history and culture, and captivate our guests at every turn.
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(35 sq.m. | Ming / Sukhothai / Chiang Saen / Zen)
Inspired by the richness and opulence of its namesake dynasty, Ming showcases a beautiful collection of Chinese art and antiques. The color red is prominent in this room, making for a bold but warm environment, with lovely artistic touches. Located on the upper floor, Ming's balcony offers grand views over Ndol.
Located on the upper-floor, and taking its influence from Thailand's Sukhothai era, this room features a unique Thai manuscript, sangkhalok (ceramic ware), and lavish silk. the long balcony provides a cool spot for a relaxing breakfast and a romantic an evening drink.
|Chiang Saen
Chiang Saen is located in an intimate corner of the ground floor, and has its own private garden. Chiang Saen is inspired by the richness of the art and culture of the ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom in the northern region of Siam.
As tranquil as its name, Zen is influenced by Japanese minimalism and simplicity. The calming natural color scheme and simple yet comfortable furniture, along with a private outdoor bathtub enclosed by a bamboo fence, provide a very Zen experience.
(62 sq.m. | Natidol / Cholvalai / Prysakorn)
Natidol is located on the upper - floor of the northern wing, with a private balcony overlooking the beautiful stream, the pond, and the swimming pool. Natidol features plenty of space to relax both inside and out and enjoy the distinctive features of this expansive room.
Located on the ground floor, Cholvalai, Decorated in Colonial style with contemporary Touch, provides an extra level of exclusivity in the form of a private patio and garden. The romantic oversized marble bath adds a special touch to this exceptional room.
With direct access to the swimming pool, Prysakorn has its own indoor dining area and kitchenette, making for a convenient and private retreat. It is accessed from the private poolside patio.
Oriental Deluxe 2 Bedrooms (for 4 persons)
(60 sq.m. | Colonial / Indochine)
The two- bedroom Colonial gracefully mixes European and Asian styles in its upper-floor location. Classic western decor meets exotic eastern furnishings in this elegant blue and white room. The refined Colonial also features a balcony with views over the stream.
Taking its influence from Vietnam's rich and varied history, the two-bedroom Indochine is replete in exotic silks, crafts and historical bird prints. A charming room, Indochine's decor gracefully merges with the outdoor tropical garden.
Siam Villa 1 Bedroom
(112 sq.m.)
Taraval's upper-floor location features a private balcony with its own sala – an open pavilion – offering an enviable view of the stream and gardens. Flowing silk curtains shroud the king-size bed, adding to the sense of luxury experienced in this large suite. From the oversized bath, guests can soak up the view through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
2 Bedrooms Exclusive Suite (for 4 persons)
(115 sq.m.)
Located on the upper-floor, TheTwo-Bedroom Panvari has a wide balcony overlooking the stream and pool, from which guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Ndol's beautiful natural surroundings.
(118 sq.m.)
Slinda Honeymoon Suite Villa is the epitome of luxury and romance. The split-level design is in keeping with a traditional Thai room, with each level designated for a different function. The entrance leads up to the living area, and the bed is grandly positioned on the third level. Large doors open onto a private veranda, with a classic day bed overlooking the stream.
Jacuzzi Villa
(143 sq.m.)
Located in a secluded streamside location, this intimate and cozy villa offers a Separate Bedroom and Living Room areas, and also a private terrace overlooking the stream, and its own outdoor bathtub set amidst the tropical garden sanctuary.
Royal Pool Villa (for 4 persons)
(155 sq.m.)
The Villa has two bedrooms, a separate dressing room, and a streamside Veranda and private swimming pool. Inspired by Thailand's grand royal heritage, the rooms are delicately furnished in sumptuous silks and natural woods, creating a warm and calming environment.
|Malai Veranda
Open time: 11.00 am. - 09.00 pm.
The unique dining room, connected to the lobby and the swimming pool. A traditional Thai terrace embraces all day breeze with artifacts and antique collection also Siamese old paintings as décor. It is the all-day dining featuring the authentic Royal Thai Cuisine from the reknown culinary recipes. The fresh indegrients are from Mueklel's abundant resources such as river fish, sun flower leafs, grapes to create daily special menus. You can also enjoy international food and suacks from our pool bar menu as a sumptuous alternative.
|Summer Lounge
Open time: 08.00 am. - 10.00 am.
Furnished with an impressive collection of Thai and Asian antiques, a gentle breeze flows through the cozy lounge. Soothing background music, a comfortable chair, a piano and a drink from the bar in hand surrounded by the garden's lush foliage and poolside patio makes for a refined and relaxing ambience.
|Amber Bar
Open time: 08.00 am. - 10.00 pm.
Offering a variety of drinks from fresh squeezed juices, cocktails, mock tails and wine also tea, coffee and snacks. Introducing a selection of home-made dishes and Ndol's signature pastries, ice-cream and fruit sorbet. Amber Bar allows you to enjoy Ndol's most magnificent view, listening to the soothing sound of the stream and the cool music, it is the perfect spot for relaxing and chilling out from day through night.
Ndol Spa
Open time: 09.00 am. - 09.00 pm.
Our spa sets amidst Ndol's natural splendor and lush tropical garden, offers authentic Thai massage, foot massage, aroma massage, body scrub, mineral or milk bath and herbal steam. Be indulged with Ndol's signature aromatic treatments. This is the oriental art of ultimate relaxation for both body and soul.
Meeting Facilities
Ndol is a unique exclusive venue to organize diverse functions, events or seminar. Every authentic common space, both in- door and out-door, allows us to create any activities or any purposes in style. Such as breezy verandas, lounges, salas, lawns, gardens, swimming pool decks, streamside terraces and promenades. The pavilion decorated in a refined colonial style on the north bank of the streams, is also available for meetings, weddings and seminars with complete equipment's. It can accommodate thirty-five people with conference table set up, and up to fifty people with theatre seating's.
|Swimming Pool
|Located in Khaoyai; NDOL is just an hour and a half
drive from Bangkok and is easily accessible any time.


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RSBS Special Correspondent and Podcast Dissimulator, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports:
And the Final Rose Goes to…
"Nice guys don't finish last. Nice guys just have to wait a little bit longer sometimes."
–Jake Pavelka
In this all-Bachelor edition here at Setting the Mahmud, I've narrowed down who gets my lucky rose! No, not the MVP award — THAT'S NOT HOW WE DO THINGS AROUND HERE — we're talking about my rose.
Justin Verlander will win many awards this season, so he doesn't need this. He is a feisty one though!
Stephen Strasburg wasn't around enough this year, but he definitely gets an honorable mention, just because. Simmering optimism for next year, my friend. Also, no one should ever have to see what my face is doing right now.
Aramis Ramirez is usually my go-to old flame. That being said, I have an irrational dislike for how he runs the bases. (Sorry, Aramis. I never had the heart to tell you.) And now I'm looking for something a little more long term. I want to build a new life with someone special. I really can't do a long distance relationship right now, and I'm not too confident Ramirez will be around much longer.
Buster Posey lost out early. It was no fault of his own (injury). BASTARD. I was rooting hard for him. He looked strong to start the season and was a returning champ from last year. Can't hide the gimpy now though. There's always next year!
Another early favorite, Carl Crawford, couldn't quite get on track in time to qualify.
Asdrubal Cabrera, the human highlight reel, would be a strong contender but this rose can go to only one…
Nyjer Efffin Morgan! MY GUY!! AKA, Tony Plush! Nobody does it better. What can I say?
Nyjer, my dear Nyjer, every moment you had on camera set my heart a flutter. THAT IS NOT WEIRD, PEOPLE. In fact, T-Sizzle could do odd things to me if he wanted.
I'm only mostly kidding.
Too strong. TOO GOOD.
How many times have I watched the post-game interview where he channels his inner Bryant Gumbel!?!? I stopped counting at 1,636. Well, this rose is for you, kid.
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Emerging Market Corporate Debt Shows Strong Link to Sovereigns, New Study Says
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Think all emerging-market corporate bonds are the same? Think again, a new study says.
It's well known that corporate bonds are closely tied to the credit of their home country. What's less well known is just how connected they are. That's what the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Jennie Bai and Columbia University's Shang-Jin Wei set out to discover in a new research paper, "When is There a Strong Transfer Risk From the Sovereigns to the Corporates? Property Rights Gaps and CDS Spreads."
Their findings: An increase of 1 percentage point in the sovereign credit-default swap caused a 0.71 percentage-point increase in the CDS spread of corporations headquartered in that country. The relationship was stronger for state owned companies, but weaker in nations with strong property rights.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the link between corporate and sovereign bonds is strongest in the emerging-markets. Malaysia had a 69% correlation, the Philippines and South Korea had correlations of 52%, Mexico 49% and Russia 40%. Compare that to the U.S., Norway, Japan,Belgium and Germany, where the correlations were all below 10%. A correlation of 100% means two assets move in lockstep, a correlation of 0% means they have no relationship.
If nothing else, the study shows that investing in emerging-market corporate bonds is not the same as investing in the debt of developed-market corporations--no matter how strong the financials. As emerging market bonds gain more traction, its something investors will need to consider.
The WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (EMCB) exchange-traded fund has 21% of its portfolio invested in Russia and 18% in Mexico, while the iShares Emerging Markets Corporate Bond ETF (CEMB) has 8.6% in Mexico and 7% in Russia. The SPDR BofA Merrill Lynch Emerging Markets Corporate Bond ETF's (EMCD) third largest holding is a bond issued by Russia's Gazprom.


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The surprisingly sexy Geely GT concept, the most attractive Chinese car ever, is back as a fully working prototype with a real interior and perhaps a new name.
The Geely GT is both uniquely Chinese and, somehow, actually unique. We could pick out some minor design influences, but the vehicle still stands on it's own as something special. However, when we last saw the GT it was just a shell. Things have changed.
The addition of working doors and a real interior has us hoping they actually could produce it, possibly as the Geely Tiger, sometime in the future. We'd heard rumors it could be called the Emgrand GT, but the floormats say "Tiger" so we're going to go with that name as a real possibility mostly because it makes sense if it'll be offered alongside the Beauty Leopard.


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Congratulations to Chelsea and Kyle! They met on Zoosk last November and were recently married. Chelsea wrote us to share her success story:
"My name is Chelsea. I just want to say that Zoosk was a wonderful experience for me. I met an amazing man last year on November 10th 2011. And everything is working out so well! We got MARRIED on November 8th, 2012. And it is the best feeling in the whole world. Thank you Zoosk. You guys are amazing."
Do you have a Zoosk success story to share? Send it to success [at] zoosk [dot] com and we'd love to share it here on our blog. Happy Zoosking!


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Recently approved city legislation will restore six historic street names in the center of Douglaston.
The amended map will change 240th Street to Prospect Avenue, 242nd Street to Hamilton Place, 243rd Street to Orient Avenue, 42nd Avenue to Poplar Street, 43rd Avenue to Pine Street and 44th Avenue to Church Street, officials said.
"Douglaston is one of the most unique neighborhoods in our city," said Councilmember Dan Halloran, who introduced the bill. "Its history and heritage are well worth remembering. This bill pays homage to the neighborhood's history by restoring street names to the way they were hundreds of years ago."
According to Halloran, residents of Douglaston and local civic leaders have fought for decades to keep their historic street names, despite the city's push to make most roads numerical.
"To walk the streets of Douglaston is to step back into our city's rich history," Halloran said. "Everything from the original cobblestone curbs to massive tree canopies reminds visitors of a much simpler time."
The city council voted to pass the bill on March 15.
"At a miniscule cost to the city, this law preserves our community's heritage and history," Halloran said.
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Elliewood evolution: Martha's departs, Cantina arises
For over three decades, the little blue house at 11 Elliewood Avenue had been home to Martha's Caf©, known for its signature crab cakes and laid-back atmosphere, but this summer one of the longest runs in local restaurant history has come to an end.
"It was a fantastic experience," says Carrie Payne, who had run the famous eatery with her husband, Mike Payne, for the last 11 years, "but we'd finally had enough."
With their children grown, and wanting more time to pursue their passions (Carrie is a painter, and Mike is a chef who no longer wanted the burden of running a restaurant), the Paynes decided to pass the baton, but not without a little sadness.
"We had such a great group of people working for us, and we made so many connection with people," says Payne, choking up as she speaks. "Its going to be tough missing that."
Still, there's one thing she won't miss. "No one will ask me if I'm Martha again," she says.
No, indeed, as that would be Martha Woodroof, who opened the place in 1977 with then-husband, and former Miller's owner Steve Tharp during what Woodroof recalls as "old hippie days on Elliewood."
Woodroof, who had a stint as editor of Albemarle magazine and now does news and interviews for NPR-affilated radio station WMRA, is taking the name-removal in stride.
"To tell you the truth," says Woodroof, "it seems about time. Times change."
Fortunately for Charlottesivlle, the blue house will continue to be a restaurant, as Cantina opened Monday, July 17.
Described as a "tacoria" by owner Elizabeth Manatab, Cantina will serve fish tacos, burritos, salads, nachos, burgers, and a whole host of Tex-Mex fare for lunch, brunch, and dinner. The new establishment also plans on featuring local musicians and, get this–- staying open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.
So far, Cantina appears to be rocking.
"Opening weekend was fabulous," says Manatab. "The patio was packed. We had people coming out our ears!"
Meanwhile, Payne welcomes a slower pace, content with her paint brushes and more than a decade of memories.
"We really appreciated everyone coming in and being so lovely to us, " she says. "That little blue house was like a home."
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Mmmm...fish tacos. I'll be there this Friday.


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Ok, it was late one thursday nite. Me and all of my buddies were getting drunk, well i got so drunk i passed out on the couch at my buddies house. Next thing i know, a women is tapping me on the shoulder telling me to wake up. I didnt have any idea who she was, so i sat up to find out who tapped me on the shoulder - and found out i was completely naked on the ground in front of the biggest mall in Louisiana!!
I was so embarrassed, I didnt know what to do, I had to walk inside the mall naked and use the phone to call someone to pick me up. My friends thought it would be funny ....[Read more]
This story always comes up at parties if i'm around old friends...
I was 17 and at a party in a garage. Lots of underage drinking was taking place. As the amount of alcohol consumed went up, common sense went down.
It is worth noting that this garage was not attached to a house and had no electricity. There were plenty of candles to keep the place lit (which is why there is a new garage in the same spot, but that is another story).
As the night continued, the guys in the room were all competing for the gals attention. Metaphoric pissing contests began. "I can drink more than him.." ....[Read more]
Alright, Me and my Boyfriend are always playing pranks on eachother (he's got an awesome sense of humor, that's why I love him!) but then one day I nearly killed him for a prank that nearly got me expelled.
He had this remote toy for his cat that would vibrate at the push of a button on a small remote. Well this toy could be taken apart and still work, the vibrating part is about the size and width of a quarter... Well somehow he had slipped it in the little pouch part on the inner part of my panties, I put them on and I knew I felt something (This pair is really tight, I think a size too ....[Read more]
A group of my close friends and I had decided to go white water rafting for the weekend; but because of various things the group came down to myself and three girls. Ok, one guy traveling with three girls can be kind of strange but I had had a major crush on one of them for more than two years and thought this might be a chance to connect with her. Of the other two, one was a friend of my crush and I; and the other was the twin sister of my crush.
When we got to the rafting company, we ended up with our own raft and guide; so it was just the five of us in a raft for seven. Not a problem, ....[Read more]
I am a 25 year old girl. When I was about 16 I always treated my 12 year old brother like crap. One day he decided to strike back and he did. One time during summer vacation I came home drunk about 430 in the morning just before our parents woke up to go to work. Just as luck would have it my brother was awake and saw me sneak in the house. Anyways, I wokeup about midmorning to see him and 2 of his friends looking down at me and I had nothing on! He had cut off my bra and panties while I was sleeping, took away my blanket and called his 2 friends over, and they saw everything there was to ....[Read more]


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Andersen is a privately-owned business founded in 1903 by Danish immigrant Hans Andersen and his family in Hudson, Wisconsin. Now headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is an international enterprise employing over 9,000 people in locations across North America with sales worldwide.
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Is it too early to think about Christmas Wish Lists? Judging by the fact that all the department stores have been decked out since the day after Halloween, I'd say wish (or perhaps shop) away!
Clearly, this list is for the mostly casual girl that likes a little sparkle and a nice, red lip from time to time. Hmmm, I wonder who I was channeling when I put this together.
Take a look at some of these can't fail items, if you need inspiration for your own list (I'm sorry, I do not comprehend this concept) or if you are shopping for some special chick(s) this year. (Shop them on my Polyvore page.)
Anything I'm missing? What's at the top of your list? Let me know in the comments below!


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November isn't just about the turkey and stuffing this year. Next month, the new Star Wars Saga Series 3 collector's plates come out, to help you serve up your best.
Among them, this time, is a Boba Fett collectors plate worthy of any hunter.
The newest Previews Magazine (The Comic Shops Catalog), Vol. 15, #9, lists these plates as $46 each, and available for purchase some time in late November. Just in time to impress your dinner guests. You can order these through any local comic book or collectibles & novelties shop, so make sure to reserve yours today.


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This is exciting! Miss.Adventure@Home's first ever contest!!
I was contacted by Tetley and was sent a sample of blueberry ginseng clarity tea to promote the new line of Tetley Colour Therapy product.
My thoughts
Since I am not a big tea drinker, I thought I would share it with co-workers and friends. One of my colleagues had already tried the blueberry ginseng tea and thought it was very "yummy". I thought the aroma of blueberries was so fragrant. I was actually surprised that I really enjoyed this tea. It's also the perfect time of year for tea as it's getting cold out there!
The product
Tetley Tea is on a mission to help Canadians get more "colourful" with their new line of herbal teas. As you know, colour influences our lives every day. In the home, a bedroom that's painted paled blue an have a calming affect. Wearing red can illicit a sense of energy and excitement. Our colour choices can have dramatic effects on our mood and well being. Now you can match or even influence your mood using colour with this new line of herbal teas for a little Tetley Colour Therapy. Find out more at Tetley Colour Therapy.
The prize
A Tetley Colour Therapy gift basket worth approximately $70 with 2 containers each of tea, a canister/tea pot and 50 mood influencing greeting cards.
The rules
* To participate, simply leave a comment with your e-mail address by January 3, 2010 at 5 pm EST.
* Shipping is limited to within Canada only (excluding Quebec) - sorry non-Canadian readers. (If you are from Quebec, maybe you know someone in another province who can hold the gift basket for you?)
Other than the canister of 20 tea bags, no fees were paid for this product review and is based on my own unbiased opinion.
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California lawmakers are poised to pass legislation that could dramatically affect bills for millions of residential customers of Southern California Edison Co. and other state-regulated utilities.
People living in temperate climates along the coast would probably see higher bills. Those in torrid regions — the San Joaquin Valley, the Inland Empire and the Mojave Desert — would get some rate relief.
Exactly how much rates would change would be left to the Public Utilities Commission after it conducts a detailed, technical investigation. Additionally, the PUC would have the authority to charge all ratepayers a fixed monthly fee of up to $10 each.
The legislation also would authorize the PUC to rewrite rules for solar power users selling excess power back to the grid and to require utilities to generate even more electricity from wind, solar and other renewable sources. The state now requires utilities to get 33% of their power from renewable sources by 2020.
Click here to read the full story on LA Times.com.


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