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The Ontario Blues earned their second straight Canadian Rugby Campionship title with a convincing 40-16 win over The Rock at the Swilers Rugby Complex in St. John's Saturday. The Blues victory was sparked by two try performances from second row Tyler Ardron and flanker John Moonlight.
The Blues got on the scoreboard early when wing Dan Moor pounced on a loose ball and took it to the corner for 5 points. Derek Daypuck couldn't slot the tough convert. Much of the play in the early part of the match was focused inside the two 22m lines as momentum by one team would be undone by a conceded penalty and subsequent clearing kick. Ciaran Hearn and Daypuck went back and forth with two penaties each taking the score to 11-6 Blues after 30 minutes. The Rock crafted a beautiful try orchestrated by their young outside half Patrick Parfrey. With an onrushing Blues backline at their own 22m line, Parfrey neatly chipped over the top where it was recovered by center Tyler Wish who offloaded to Parfrey following up hard. He dotted down under the posts for the major which was converted by Hearn to make the half time score 13-11 for The Rock.
The Blues went ahead for good with a Daypuck penalty five minutes into the second half which was followed up by John Moonlight's first try of the day off a 5m scrum. Daypuck missed the extras making it 19-13 for the Blues. A Hearn penalty brought The Rock to within three points at 19-16. Ardron got his first try when the Blues moved the ball through the hands, including a deft touch by big prop Tom Dolezel, putting Ardron through a gap in the Rock defence. With Daypuck's convert it was Blues 26, Rock 16 after 65 minutes. Five minutes later some more great hands by the Blues forwards saw a backhand pass from Moonlight hitting Barkwill to Ardron for his second of the day. 33-16 with the conversion from Daypuck.
John Moonlight sealed the deal for the Blues when his late try made it 38-16 Blues and Daypuck's extras made the final score 40-16 Blues.
Rock coach Simon Blanks, while obviously disappointed conceded that the best team won on the day. He noted the superb performance from Tyler Adron who's line-out work and two tries earned him man of the match honours in Blank's estimation.
The Blues were thrilled with their second straight victory letting out a loud cheer as captain Derek Daypuck was presented with the McTier Cup by Rugby Canada's Mike Chu.
The game wrapped up an exciting CRC season that featured a very close competiton between the league's top sides, coming down to the last day of the competiton where any one of three teams could have walked away with the title.
Fans can now look forward to the upcoming Americas Rugby Championship where several of the CRC's top players will have earned a spot on the Canada side that will take on USA A, Argentina Jaguars and Uruguay next month in Victoria.


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Eileen Davidson is back in familiar territory: She has returned to The Young and the Restless, and Ashley is back in Victor Newman's arms. This time, however, Ashley and Victor's relationship is a more mature and kinder love. However, there are still those who would try to tear them apart (Adam, this means you!). After all, this is a soap opera.
Eileen, actress and author — her second book, Dial Emmy for Murder, was just released in June — talks about this go-round with Ashley and Victor, as well as being a murder-mystery author.
Now that Ashley has returned to Y&R, are you glad that you get to further explore her relationship with Victor? I know that many fans feel there is more to discover there.
Eileen Davidson: "The writers are definitely taking this down a completely different path than I thought they would, but that's great. It's a great way for these two characters to get reconnected this time around, maybe get some closure, and it's a really interesting story line to play."
Was coming back to the Y&R set like riding a bike?
ED: "It feels very familiar, since I know this character very, very well. But on the other hand, because the story is so unpredictable — because of Ashley thinking that she might be losing her mind and trying to hold on to her sense of sanity — it's challenging from that aspect. It's a different facet of the character. Even though she's had emotional problems before, it's never been quite like this, where someone from the outside is the one doing this to her."
Tell me about playing Ashley and suffering from a hysterical pregnancy.
ED: "A lot of people don't know that this is a real, physical situation that can happen to women who are so emotionally connected to being pregnant that their bodies can actually mimic a pregnancy when the baby is lost. It's hard to understand. People wonder how she can still look big even though a baby is not in there, but it is her body that is creating this 'pregnancy.'"
Were you excited to play this story line?
ED: "I'm always game for anything, and this seemed very interesting and different, and something I'd never seen done before. The fact that this does happen and it's not just a contrivance makes it all the more interesting. Also, with how much Ashley wanted this baby, and how much she thought that maybe they should have had a child together years ago when she made a choice to have an abortion, with that being strong enough to create a pregnancy is just really cool."
Victor finally takes down Sabrina's statue. Does this make Ashley feel more secure in her relationship with him?
ED: "I don't think she ever felt threatened by Victor's previous relationship with Sabrina. I think she was very respectful of that relationship. Victor realizes it's time to close that chapter of his life and move on."
Tune in next week as Eileen talks mystery, murder and her latest book, Dial Emmy for Murder.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Interview Y&R: Eileen Davidson Is Game for Anything, Part 1
Eileen Davidson is back in familiar territory: She has returned to The Young and the Restless, and Ashley is back in Victor Newman's arms. This time, however, Ashley and Victor's relationship is a more mature and kinder love. However, there are still those who would try to tear them apart (Adam, this means you!). After all, this is a soap opera.
Days Casting News
Soap Opera Digest has reported that Days of Our Lives is bringing back Justin Kiriakis in the form of Wally Kurth. Wally was last seen in Salem back in 1991. First, Crystal Chappell is returning as Carly, now Wally is back as Justin. Could Judi Evans be far behind as Adrienne?
***UPDATE: Well, this dream of mine won't be coming true, as Judi has signed onto As the World Turns, and her scenes will begin airing in August. Darn! ***
And speaking of the Kiriakises — this is the perfect time to bring back Lawrence (for Carly) and Vivian (for every Days fan).
[Is it too much to hope for that Missy Reeves (Jen) and Matt Ashford (Jack) could come back as well? Pretty please?]
Wally's first airdate is Aug. 10.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
POLL: Supporting Actress Daytime Emmy Awards
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Days: Such a Tease!
•Nicole finds Stefano indoctrinating Sydney into DiMera way of life.
•A game of strip poker is played at the Horton Cabin.
•Chad tells Will that he's Mia's boyfriend.
•Bo warns Nathan to beware of Melanie (Molly Burnett, pictured).
•Chloe is rushed to the hospital.
Thursday – Philip tells Victor to back off of Stephanie.
Friday – Sami asks Rafe to move in with her.
B&B: Such a Tease!
•Ridge reveals the devastating truth.
•Owen goes to great lengths to avoid Nick... and for a good reason.
•Stephanie (Susan Flannery, pictured) urges Taylor not to give up.
•Two long time nemesis approach the end of an era.
•Wedding bells ring in paradise.
Y&R: Such a Tease!
•Sharon makes a life altering sacrifice that could cost her everything she loves.
•Victor is blackmailed but will be take the bait?
•Mac finally makes a decision about her future with Billy.
•Phyllis (Michelle Stafford, pictured) is arrested after a friend betrays her.
•Cane receives his DNA results.
GL: Such a Tease!
•Everyone gathers for the Bauer barbecue.
•Natalia gets the shock of a lifetime.
•Alan (Ron Raines, pictured) comes between Phillip and James.
•Reva grows suspicious of Josh.
ATWT: Such a Tease!
•Paul (Roger Howarth, pictured) pits Damian and Dusty against each other.
•Casey agrees to keep Margo's secret.
•Alison is shocked by a kiss from Hunter.
•Emily puts the pieces together and confronts Larry.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Interview: Jane Krakowski Loves Her Comedic Freedom
Jane Krakowski first came onto the Hollywood scene in the small, but very memorable, role of Cousin Vicki in National Lampoon's Vacation. She then landed a few daytime parts (on Search for Tomorrow and Another World), as well as guest-starring roles on prime-time shows and some feature films.
It wasn't until her turn as Elaine Vassal on Ally McBeal that she became a household name. And with her co-starring role in the critically acclaimed sitcom 30 Rock, she is a bona fide star.
While many would claim that her current character, Jenna Maroney, is a bit dimwitted, Jane refrains from playing the stereotypical "dumb blonde." Jane explains: "I never think of playing any character as limited in the intelligence department. Like with Jenna, she is just so self-absorbed and deluded about her status in the world. There are different ways to go about it. They can be flighty, but they have their own agenda, basically. I am glad that people know I am purposely making these choices.
"I love the characters I get to play. The outrageous comedy that we are allowed to do on 30 Rock — since many of us are playing characters who are temperamental actors — it gives us so much freedom to do ridiculous things. We established a world of almost farcical comedy. It's so much fun for us to be able to go so far in that realm."
30 Rock has slowly but surely been gaining more and more respect and much-deserved praise since its debut in 2006. "The build of 30 Rock might seem pretty slow in comparison to when I was on Ally McBeal. Within 14 episodes, the show had won Best Comedy at the Golden Globes. I don't think it happens very often that it happens that fast. You could feel the change in the air; it was really taking off.
"With 30 Rock, at first so few people knew we were even on the air. When we got to the Emmys after our first year, we were up for a few prizes but we weren't winning any. We thought we were going to go home empty-handed. We were literally getting our cars checked out so we could get into them and go home, when suddenly they announced that 30 Rock had won for Best Comedy. That really took us all by surprise. That was the first big indication that more and more people knew we were around."
Jane is quick to deliver praise where praise is due when it comes to the success of the show. "It all goes back to the writing. Every accolade that Tina Fey has won has been so well deserved, because she and the entire writing and producing team make this show happen. NBC gives her the freedom to do what she wants to do, because they love her so much and trust her so much."
Another thing that sets 30 Rock apart from other sitcoms on the air nowadays is its ingenious use of famous-name guest stars. "Tina made a very conscious choice with the guest stars, which was never to write a part FOR somebody famous. If the guest star could fit into the story line once a part was written, then great. That's what I think makes it work and not come off as gimmicky."
In fact, the third season ended with a cavalcade of musical artists performing in a benefit show for Jack Donaghy's father — another excellent example of great "famous-person use" with the casting of Alan Alda. "This year I felt that the writers kept topping themselves with each episode. It was a great season for all of us. The fact that we got to end the season with such a musical extravaganza with some of the greatest music stars in the world, made it a great celebration to end the third season."
GH: Such a Tease!
Robin and Patrick fear they've made a horrible mistake.
Alexis has her dirty laundry aired in public.
Sonny and Jason clash over Michael.
Jax attempts to blackmail Claudia.
Kristina refuses to forgive Alexis.
Sonny realizes what's best for Michael.
Ethan accuses Rebecca of wanting Nikolas for real.
Jason makes a decision about Michael.
Robin points the finger at a different murder suspect.
Carly panics when she finds out what Michael's up to.
Dominic seeks out Kristina.
OLTL: Such a Tease!
Natalie and Jared put the pressure on Kyle (Brett Claywell, pictured).
John comes up with a plan to help Cole.
Rex and Gigi share a happy reunion.
Natalie and Jared are out for blood.
Stacy gets an unexpected visitor.
Nora invites Bo on her evening out with Clint.
Stacy's up to her old tricks.
Todd and Tea fall into bed together.
Jessica leans on Brody for support.
Starr prepares for her wedding.
Dorian tries to make things right for Langston.
Blair's bothered by Todd and Tea's closeness.
AMC: Such a Tease!
Liza fears Amanda will recognize her baby.
Ryan suspects that Annie killed Stuart.
Ryan ends up making things worse for Kendall.
Zach puts the screws to Madison.
Amanda wants answers from Jake.
Tad urges Jake to tell Amanda the truth.
Things don't look good for Kendall.
Randi threatens to expose North's unsavory past.
Erica gets more than she bargained for when she confronts Annie.
Kendall's fears get the better of her.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2011) – The U.S. Men's Team dropped a battle to Japan, 25-20, 23-25, 28-30, 25-21, 15-11 on Friday at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China.
The U.S. Team (3-3) is playing in the bracket for ninth-16th. The best finish it can now achieve is 13th. It will play Sweden in the semifinals for 13th place at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Shenzhen (10 p.m. Friday, PT).
The U.S. Men's Team led in all scoring categories in Friday's match, but gave up 48 points in team errors while Japan only gave up 27.
The United States led in attacks (62-55). The U.S. hitting efficiency was 0.292 and its kill percent was 45.3. Japan's hitting efficiency was 0.295 and its kill percent was 45.1. The U.S. also led in blocks (14-10) and in service aces (4-3).
"It feels like Groundhog Day," U.S. Head Coach Gordon Mayforth (St. Petersburg, Fla.) said. "Once again, we out-blocked and out-spiked our opponent, put four players in double points, but still lost the match.
"It is only our 48 errors that made the difference. We have lost three close matches to teams that have been training for more than two months as well as played at least one or more tournaments before this event. We feel if we could just have trained another two to three weeks of good practice we would be able to reduce our errors and win all of these matches."
U.S. opposite Murphy Troy (St. Louis, Mo./USC) led all scorers with 23 points on a match-high 21 kills and two aces. Outside hitter Jeff Menzel (Santa Barbara, Calif./UCSB) added 16 points on 14 attacks and two blocks.
Middle blocker Tom Amberg (Westwood, Calif./UCLA) contributed 14 points on 11 kills (0.588 hitting efficiency) and three blocks. Outside hitter Brad Lawson (Honolulu, Hawaii/Stanford) totaled 13 points on 12 attacks and one block.
Shoh Ozawa led Japan with 21 points on 19 kills and two aces.
Among other U.S. scorers, setter Kawika Shoji (Honolulu, Hawaii/Stanford) finished with five points on one attack, three blocks and one ace. Middle blocker Ryan Meehan (Dana Point, Calif./Long Beach State) totaled five points on a team-high five blocks. Middle blocker Weston Dunlap (Newport Beach, Calif./UCLA) had three points on three kills. Outside hitter Tri Bourne (Honolulu, Hawaii/USC) scored one point with an ace.
Libero Erik Shoji (Honolulu, Hawaii/Stanford) was credited with eight digs and 11 receptions. Lawson was credited with eight digs and 29 receptions. Menzel also had 18 receptions.
U.S. Men's Head Coach Gordon Mayforth (St. Petersburg, Fla.) started Lawson and Menzel at outside hitter, Amberg and Dunlap at middle blocker, Riley McKibbin (Honolulu, Hawaii/USC) at setter, Troy at opposite and Erik Shoji at libero.
Kawika Shoji substituted for McKibbin in the first set and started the rest of the match at setter. Meehan substituted for Dunlap in the first set and started the second, third and four sets before Dunlap came back to start the fifth. Bourne, opposite Carson Clark (Santa Barbara, Calif./UC Irvine) and outside hitter Cory Yoder (San Clemente, Calif./UC Irvine) all played as substitutes.
2011 World University Games
Aug. 12-23 in Shenzhen, China
U.S. Men's Roster
Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 - Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
2 - Thomas Amberg (MB, 6-7, Westwood, Calif., UCLA)
3 - Tri Bourne (OH, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, Southern California)
4 - Carson Clark (Opp, 6-5, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Irvine)
5 - Weston Dunlap (MB, 6-9, Newport Beach, Calif., UCLA)
6 - Brad Lawson (OH, 6-7, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
7 - Riley McKibbin (S, 6-2, Honolulu, Hawaii, Southern California)
8 - Ryan Meehan (MB, 6-8, Dana Point, Calif., Long Beach State)
9 - Jeff Menzel (OH, 6-6, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
10 - Murphy Troy (Opp, 6-8, St. Louis, Mo., Southern California)
11 - Kawika Shoji (S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
12 - Cory Yoder (OH, 6-3, San Clemente, Calif., UC Irvine)
Head Coach: Gordon Mayforth (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
Assistant Coach /Team Leader: Pete Hanson (Ohio State)
Assistant Coach: JT Wenger (UCLA)
Trainer: Larnie Boquiren
Jim Baughman (Opp, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State)
Kyle Caldwell (Opp, 6-9, Newport Beach, Calif., UCLA)
Taylor Hughes (OH, 6-7, Fallbrook, Calif., Pacific)
Matt Pollock (MB, 6-9, Orland Park, Ill., Pepperdine)
Matt Rawson (MB, 6-7, Los Angeles, Calif., Hawaii)
Rob Stowell (Opp, 6-7, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., BYU)
Group D Results
Aug 12: U.S. def. Mexico, 25-17, 25-23, 25-15
Aug 13: USA def. Turkey, 25-18, 25-9, 25-20
Aug 15: Czech Republic def. USA, 23-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-27, 15-13
Aug 16: USA def. United Arab Emirates, 25-21, 25-13, 25-20
Aug 17: Thailand def. USA, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19, 25-23
Group D Rankings
Country / Points / Match record / Set record
Quarterfinals for ninth-16th
Aug. 19: Japan def. USA, 25-20, 23-25, 28-30, 25-21, 15-11


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Thursday, April 29, 2010
A wonderful selection of biscuits have been sent to me this week by Fudges Bakery, who are based in Dorset. Fudges are a family bakery, who were founded by Percy Fudge in 1926, and they continue to this day as a family bakery.
Oat & Sultana Biscuits, half dipped in Belgian Milk Chocolate
Lemon Zest Biscuits, half dipped in Belgian White Chocolate
Butter Biscuits, half dipped in Belgian Dark Chocolate
Hazelnut Biscuits, half dipped in Belgian Milk Chocolate
Mr W isn't as enthusiastic as I am, when it comes to eating biscuits, but on this occasion he said these were 'wow biscuits' and just couldn't stop eating them. He said the biscuits had just the right amount of butter and crunch, he even asked where we can buy more. Yes - I ate a lot too.
The biscuits come beautifully presented and look exactly the same as on the front of the box. They are placed individually in a presentation tray, chocolate side up, which prevents the chocolate being marked.
Sadly, the marks on the chocolate biscuits in the photograph were caused by me whilst I was trying to balance a broken biscuit on them!
Thank you to James and all at Fudges Bakery.
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Rezzing etiquette
[Warning – rant. Aimed at non-rezzers. Duck…]
As a priest, one of the most annoying things I encounter on a consistent basis is when the party wipes (5-man), and one or two players sit at their corpses and wait till I run back to get a rez. There are actually times to do this, but this isn't one of them. The thoughts that cross my mind start with the word "lazy" and go downhill from there.
Now let's be fair. A party wipe – especially if the group's not running very fast – is an excellent time to go AFK. But if you're going to do so at least be courteous to say so. But if you're not going AFK, or even if you are, there are some things to consider. Not least, you just added minutes to the time we can actually get started.
If I have to run back and rez everybody, then in addition to running time (during which my mana pool regenerates) I have to rez everybody, refill my mana pool, and rebuff everybody, and refill my mana pool again. Oh, and "heal me plz". (what, you don't have bandages?) Which means a third — or fourth in some cases – trip to the drinking fountain. Unless we brought a mage, I'm drinking because YOU were too … because you didn't want to run. An unfortunately large minority of you then COMPLAIN because I took to long or you're having to wait for me to drink or I didn't rez you first or I didn't heal you all the way…
What you did was double the amount of time we had to wait before we could continue. Took too long? Here's a mirror, buddy, go look for someone who cares.
Of course, that's assuming you fully cleared everything from entrance to wipe and there are no ambushers. I am squishy, and am known as "tastes good, in new easy to open package" to most mobs. When that mob you all bypassed because it was out of the way finds me, we just got ANOTHER delay as I die and run back AGAIN — only I have MORE armor repairs to pay for. Do not expect me to be jolly, generous or forgiving when this happens.
Of course you can make it worse. You could have died in aggro range of the mobs NOT killed during our wipe. It's happened. Of course if you whine at me THEN for not rezzing you (and for the EVEN LONGER delay as we work around aggro range to get to you), then unless I really, really need this instance – and haven't had my masochism fix for the day – I'm giving the party a choice: me or you, but one of us is gone. Remember that mirror I gave you? Keep it so you can always find a friend.
If it's a full 5-man party that wipes, then GENERALLY you should all rez, meet at the entrance, and run back together. See, before we're back to the wipe point I'll have picked up enough mana to buff everyone, and maybe even to toss some renews so we're all ready to go as soon as we arrive. At worst, it's a SHORT pause to finish prepping. And since we're running in a pack, mobs that want to chew on me have to get through the user-UNfriendly packaging of, well, you.
OK, I said there are exceptions. OBVIOUSLY, if it's not a full wipe wait to see if someone else has a single-shot rez like the Goblin Jumper Cables (or the warlock gave the healer a soulstone or, well, you get the idea). If that happens it's loads easier to find you and rez you if you're near your body.
And if – though I can't think how – everybody leaving makes problems for continuing, then someone should stay and be rezzed.
And sometimes you HAVE to deal with a real-life issue, in which case you say so and ask if you can be rezzed – and I (for one) will oblige without much complaint at all.
But waiting for the rezzer to run there and then complaining about it?
Mirror. Bye.
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Revel in your out of combat Resurrection! At least it's there to annoy you. In my own groups as a Restoration Druid, everyone walks back because there's no other option. Never was this more painful than Heroic Arcatraz. Every single death (and there were several since it was our first time through) meant 5 minutes wasted while said person moseyed back to the instance. Oy. ^_^
That said, our Rez is useable as wipe control xD


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Newswise — Baldwin Wallace University and Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine have entered into an early medical school acceptance agreement aimed at developing a pipeline of pre-med students committed to primary care.
A distinctive ingredient in the partnership is BW's new Primary Healthcare Advancement Program, an exclusive pre-med track linked with BW's Public Health major and focused on fostering aspiring primary care physicians to address a nationwide shortage.
Under the agreement, up to five students per year in the BW Primary Healthcare Advancement Program may apply for conditional early assurance admission to the Heritage College, which is opening a campus in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic located on the campus of Cleveland Clinic's South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights in 2015.
Representatives of the Heritage College and BW, led by Ohio University Vice Provost for Health Affairs Jack Brose, D.O., Heritage College Executive Dean Kenneth Johnson, D.O., BW President Robert C. Helmer and BW Provost Stephen Stahl, celebrated the partnership at a signing ceremony on BW's Berea campus today.
Training Aspiring Physicians to Meet Medical Need"Since its founding, the Heritage College has provided excellent medical training to Ohio residents, who often go on to practice in the state," Dr. Brose said. "This partnership with Baldwin Wallace demonstrates how higher education institutions can work together to better serve the needs of Ohio residents while providing a wonderful opportunity for some of northeast Ohio's finest aspiring physicians."
Approximately 50 percent of Heritage College alumni practice in primary care and nearly 60 percent practice in Ohio, making the school uniquely positioned to help address projected shortages in primary care physicians in the state and the nation over the next decade. This shortage can already be seen in northeast Ohio, an area with 176 federally designated primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas.
"We're excited to partner with Baldwin Wallace to transform the landscape of primary care medicine in the state," Dr. Johnson said. "Some of northeast Ohio's best and brightest students will be able to pursue their medical education in a place they call home, with the greater likelihood that many of them will stay to practice there. Residents of rural and inner city medically underserved areas feel the greatest effects of primary care physician shortages, so partnerships like this are important in addressing the region's most pressing health care needs."
Powerful Partnership Aims to Fill Primary Care Gap"We are delighted to forge this alliance with the Heritage College, pleased to offer an exciting new pathway to a superior medical education for Baldwin Wallace graduates, and committed to developing programs that help solve our region's problems," President Helmer said. "The BW-Heritage College Early Assurance option and BW Primary Care Advancement pre-med program, added to our undergraduate Public Health major, Accelerated Nursing second bachelor's program, and Physician Assistant graduate degree, will prepare BW students to meet growing needs in the primary healthcare field."
Baldwin Wallace University and Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine have entered into an early medical school acceptance agreement aimed at developing a pipeline of pre-med students committed to primary care.
BW's Primary Healthcare Advancement Program will blend coursework from the University's Public Health major and the inter-divisional Comprehensive Healthcare Science Curriculum, with a goal of guiding students toward successful primary care medical training.
Students selected for the program may apply for provisional acceptance into the Heritage College early assurance program following their sophomore year. To remain in the program, students must meet certain criteria, such as maintaining a minimum GPA. Successful completion of BW's program also prepares students to compete for admission into other primary care medical programs.
About Baldwin Wallace UniversityBaldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 4,500 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 60 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.
About OU Heritage CollegeThe Heritage College is a national leader in training primary care physicians. The college is number one in Ohio and 11th nationally in medical schools that graduate physicians who practice in underserved rural areas. The state's only osteopathic medical school, the college is also opening a new site in Dublin, Ohio, in 2014.


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Get the best in local foods, crafts and more.
Cambridge — Charles Square Hotel Farmers Market (courtyard, 1 Bennett St.), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., May 28 to Nov. 19. Information: http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/parks/farmersmarkets
Holliston — 95 Washington St. (parking lot), second and fourth Sundays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., April-October. Information: https://www.facebook.com/Holliston-Farmers-Market-151824215013944/
Needham — noon-4 p.m., May 28-Nov. 19, Garrity Way, in front of Town Hall, Needham Center. Information: http://homesharetours.com/needhamfarmersmarket-2/
Wilmington — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Swain Green, Town Common, June 11-Oct. 29. Local vendors, children's table, music and more. Information: http://www.wilmingtonfarmersmarket.com/
Cambridge — Central Square Farmers Market, Bishop Allen Drive at Norfolk Street (parking lot), noon-6 p.m., May 15-Nov. 20. Accepts EBT/SNAP. Information: http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/parks/farmersmarkets
Cambridge — Harvard University Farmers Market. Harvard Science Center Plaza, Oxford and Kirkland streets, noon-6 p.m., June 6 to Nov. 21 (excluding Oct. 24). Accepts EBT/SNAP. Information: http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/parks/farmersmarkets
Lexington — 2-6:30 p.m., May 30-Oct. 31, corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Fletcher Avenue. Information: http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/
Newton — 1:30-6 p.m., New Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St., July-October. Information: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/farmers/default.asp
Dedham — 3-7 p.m., First Church green, 670 High St., intersection of High and Court streets and across from the Dedham Community House, June 14-Nov. 1, rain or shine.
Brookline — 1:30-6:30 p.m., June 1-Nov. 16, rain or shine. Centre Street West parking lot. Information: https://brooklinefarmersmarket.com/
Framingham — noon-5:30 p.m., Village Green on Edgell Road, Framingham Center, June-October. Information: 508-934-6448.
Cambridge — Charles Square Farmers Market, Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St., June 2-Nov. 24. Information: http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/parks/farmersmarkets
Braintree — Special indoor Thanksgiving Holiday Farmers Market on Nov. 18. Information: https://braintreefarmersmarket.org
Cambridge — Cambridgeport Farmers Market, Morse School parking lot, intersection of Magazine Street at Memorial Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 3 to Oct. 28. Information: http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/parks/farmersmarkets
Easton — Simpson Spring, 719 Washington St., South Easton, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., year round. Free tours of the bottling company and museum at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Information: http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=555
Natick — Common Street, downtown Natick, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October; early November through March, indoors, Common Street Spiritual Center, across from the Common. Information: http://www.natickfarmersmarket.com/
Newton — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Elm Street, West Newton, June-October. Information: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/farmers/default.asp
Roslindale — Adams Park, Roslindale Village, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., June-October. Sponsored by Roslindale Village Main Street. Information: http://roslindale.net/rvms-farmers-market/
Somerville — Union Square, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 13 through Nov. 18.
Join us for the largest farmers market in the state, rain or shine. Our Farmers Market offers a wide range of locally produced vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, seafood, bread, cheese, baked goods, wine/hard cider, syrups, and other specialty foods in addition to weekly live music and activities. Information: http://www.unionsq.market/
Walpole — Spring Brook Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This year's market will feature produce from two main local farmers, Pioneer Farm in Walpole and Firefly Meadow Farm in Norfolk, as well as other vendors selling coffees, cheeses and specialty items.
Waltham — 119 School St. (Government Center), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., June 10-Nov. 4. More than 30 vendors selling locally-grown fruits and vegetables, organic and specialty produce, herbs, cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup products, beef, pork, chicken, fish, smoked fish, coffee, sauces, baked goods, pasta, gluten-free baked goods, juice, halvah, soap, dog treats, jewelry, bags and handcrafts.
Free concerts are held on several market days and feature sounds from the Renaissance, pop, folk, R&B, rock and jazz. Concerts begin at 11.
Parking is available behind the building off Lexington Street and at the Central Square Parking Deck, accessible by both Lexington and Common streets. The market has pedestrian access from both School and Lexington streets.
The market is held rain or shine and is wheelchair-, bicycle- and stroller-accessible. Leashed pets are welcome.
Information: http://walthamfarmersmarket.org/


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Sunday, December 06, 2009
Advent Calendar - December 6 - Santa Claus
Today's advent calendar theme from Geneabloggers is Santa Claus. Did you ever write a letter to Santa? Did you ever visit Santa and "make a list"? Do you still believe in Santa?
I'm sure that I wrote a letter or two to Santa Claus at some point growing up, though I cannot remember any particular letter. I believe that one time we left a note for him telling him where we were because we had gone to Tennessee to visit my aunt and uncle. I do remember an incident with my daughter at my parents house where a note was left for Santa while we went out, and when we returned there were presents. This even is captured on VHS tape, and reminds me that I need to transfer those tapes to DVD format.
I can remember visiting Santa at the local Elks lodge and sitting on his lap with my list. I know that my parents probably have a photograph or two when we did this. Also, there are recordings where dad asked us each what we wanted for Christmas. One incident with my brother and Santa occurred when he started out his wish list with "First, let me tell you what you forgot to bring me last year...". You can believe that gift was under the tree that year!
I believed in Santa long after many of my schoolmates stopped believing, I guess I just couldn't prove that he didn't exist. I never caught my parents playing Santa, nor did I ever sneak around looking for presents. I guess I was a good little boy! LOL!
As an adult, I do not place much emphasis on Santa, and try to keep our household focused on Jesus. Our house doesn't have much in the way of Santas. But I understand the joy that the little ones who still believe find in anticipating what lies under the tree on Christmas morn.
at Sunday, December 06, 2009 Posted by Travis LeMaster
Labels: Christmas
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- Sherry - Family Tree Writer said...
I, too, believed in Santa long after my classmates did. I think I just wanted it to be true! (I still do!)
We focus on Jesus also, and I've heard many state that if you teach your children to believe in Santa and they find out that's not true, will they cease someday to believe in Jesus as well.
I didn't cease to believe, and would like to believe that children can tell the difference in their parent's dedication to the fact as opposed to their fun in the fantasy.
May you have a joyous Christmas!
- Travis LeMaster said...
Sherry -
Merry Christmas to you, too!
Thank you for your comments and encouragement.
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Working for Dstl
Dstl employs some of the world's brightest people. We're always on the lookout for talented, creative, dedicated and innovative individuals to join us.
We are recruiting! Our vacancies are advertised on the Civil Service jobs site. To view our vacancies, select 'Job Search', then 'Jobs by Department', then 'Defence Science and Technology Laboratory'.
Explore Civil Service careers and professions on the Civil Service careers website.
Our recruits
We recruit scientists, engineers, analysts, programme and project managers, and finance, logistics, medical and communications personnel.
While each role will have its own individual qualification and technical requirements, there are some standard requirements and personal qualities we look for in our candidates. You must:
- be a UK national (unfortunately dual nationals cannot be considered for positions)
- have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
Because of the nature of our work, all our successful candidates will need to be security cleared before working for us. This can take several weeks.
The benefits of working for us
As well as a rewarding career in defence science and technology, Dstl offers its staff (including graduates, industrial placement students, summer students and apprentices) a wide range of benefits and training opportunities in a supportive, encouraging and flexible environment.
Our recruits in their own words
Watch a series of short videos in which some of our recruits speak about their experiences of life at Dstl.
Working flexibly
The flexible working scheme allows staff to arrange their working day to suit their lifestyle and circumstances. Dstl can also consider alternative working patterns in some cases, including:
- part-time work
- job share
- work during term-time only
- work annualised hours
- work from home (under a formal agreement)
- work compressed hours (for example, working 37 hours over 4 days)
Annual leave
All employees are entitled to 25 days' leave (pro rata) when they start; this increases to 30 days after 5 years.
In addition to this our people are entitled to 8 bank holidays.
Occupational health and sick pay
All staff are entitled to up to 12 months' paid sick leave (6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay). Staff also have access to occupational health advisers who are able to provide a confidential advice service on health concerns in the workplace. We also operate an employee assistance programme providing support and advice.
Pension scheme
Employees have the opportunity to choose between 2 pension schemes when they join Dstl:
- the partnership pension account
For full details of the schemes, visit the Civil Service pensions website.
Supporting family life
Staff have access to a number of voucher schemes and parental leave entitlements, including:
- pre-school childcare voucher scheme - vouchers which help pay towards childcare costs
- salary sacrifice scheme - in return for childcare vouchers
- maternity leave - up to 52 weeks' leave (paid and unpaid)
- shared parental leave - up to 50 weeks' leave (paid and unpaid)
- paternity leave - 2 weeks' leave
- adoption leave - up to 52 weeks' adoption leave (paid and unpaid)
Facilities for staff
Our 6 main sites have a variety of on-site facilities for staff, including:
- free parking
- dedicated car-sharing spaces and a comprehensive car-sharing scheme
- fully equipped gymnasiums that offer low-cost membership options
- hot and cold meals and light refreshments on site
Travel to work and other discounts
We offer the following benefits:
- season ticket loans
- cycle-to-work scheme - to save on the cost of a new bicycle or cycling equipment
- discounted rates for civil service societies and healthcare
- access to discounts available to Ministry of Defence staff
Training and development opportunities
Our staff are strongly encouraged to manage their own career progression. This is supported through a number of opportunities, including:
- up to 2 paid professional subscriptions each year
- chartership scheme - supported by mentors from across the business
- fellowship scheme - recognising staff who make an outstanding and creative contribution
- internal staff support networks - providing further advice and support
- secondment opportunities - with industry and academic partners in the UK and abroad, helping staff to develop skills, knowledge and experience
- career level reviews - helping staff to progress through the organisation
- networking events - learning about other areas of the business
Graduate development programme
As a committed member of the 5% club we recruit around 80 graduates and offer around 150 student-placement opportunities every year from a wide-range of scientific, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines and backgrounds.
You will have opportunities to learn and develop in a hands-on and supportive environment from some of the top experts in their fields.
Graduate vacancies
Opportunities for our graduate programme are advertised on the civil service job site from September each year.
Working as a graduate at Dstl
Graduates usually work in one of the following areas:
- graduate analyst: covering analysis, operational research, technology and social science
- graduate engineer: covering engineering and technology
- graduate scientist: covering science, social science, technology, information science, mathematics and statistics
Graduate salaries
Graduate salaries start from £21,000. You will receive 4 reviews throughout the year where you can achieve pay increases depending on your performance.
Graduates can also expect to receive access to all our staff benefits.
How the graduate programme works
The Dstl graduate programme lasts for 2 years, and provides you with the best possible training and guidance to help start your career. You will be looked after and helped to settle into your new role, with opportunities to enhance your learning including:
- work-related conferences
- events (both internal Dstl focussed and external)
- role-specific courses
- opportunities to network and learn about Dstl with other new starters
You will be encouraged to continue your professional development through chartership programmes and accreditation.
Apprenticeship schemes
Dstl recruits around 10 to 15 new apprentices each year. The Dstl apprenticeship schemes mix formal classroom-based study alongside practical hands-on training in our workshop, laboratory and office facilities. We recruit apprentices in 3 main areas:
- engineering - 3-year fixed-term appointments via either a mechanical or electro-mechanical pathway
- laboratory technicians - 2-year fixed-term appointments combining study at a local college with laboratory work
- business administration - 2-year fixed-term appointments combining study at a local college with office work
At the end of the programmes, many of the apprentices accept permanent roles within our departments where they have the opportunity to progress further with additional training and development.
All our apprenticeships are managed in accordance with the National Apprenticeship Framework under the approval of the relevant Sector Skills Council (SEMTA).
Apprenticeship case studies
Dstl's apprentices are forging successful careers in engineering, science and technology, and management. Read our case studies to find out how.
Apprenticeship vacancies
Opportunities for our apprenticeship programme are advertised on the civil service job site from January each year.
Apprentice salaries
Apprentice salaries start from £10,500, rising to £14,251 in the second year of employment. Apprentices also have access to a range of staff benefits.
Industrial placements
These 1-year placements are available to undergraduate students part way through their degree studies. Industrial placement students make an immediate contribution to projects and work across a broad range of project areas. Students gain experience working with team of engineers and scientists on projects in support of the MOD, UK armed forces and other government departments.
Students get involved in a mix of practical lab-based tasks and research. Along with the on-the-job opportunities, they have formal training and development opportunities in line with their interests and project requirements.
Industrial placement vacancies
Opportunities for our placement scheme are advertised on the civil service job site from October each year.
Industrial placement salaries
Industrial placement salaries start from around £15,700. Industrial placement students also have access to a range of staff benefits.
Summer vacation placements
These 10 to 12 week placements run across all our sites and provide University students with the opportunity to work on some specific technical projects over their summer break. Summer placements are advertised each Autumn on the civil service job site for the following summer with a salary of approximately £15,800 pro rata.
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We were getting this error frequently last week on our DEV AOS box. Every 2 minutes the AOS used to go down with this entry in the event viewer (screenshot below)
Without wasting much time, I googled around to see if my fellow Dax-ians are getting the similar error as me. Found couple of links which spoke about the Dynamics AX 2009 Rollups (which we hadn't installed on our box as we were reviewing the fixes available in roll ups and how we benefit from them)
We were thinking to go ahead with the rollups, but we tried one last attempt by stopping the AOS Service, deleting the axapd.aoi file and then restarting the AOS Service, This worked for us.
Handy screenshot to get the version number related with the roll ups


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Cuomo should think beyond arbitration cap
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's proposal to tinker with the state's binding arbitration process in order to slow the growth of public salaries doesn't guarantee success.
He's right to examine the Taylor Law, which governs the process. And he's right again in insisting that a municipality's ability to pay plays a larger role. But there are ways to slow growth other than by capping salaries for the public employee unions, mostly representing police, that are eligible for binding arbitration.
Cuomo's proposal would put limits on arbitration settlements only in so-called fiscally distressed municipalities. Oddly, the list of troubled communities released by the governor's office did not include Nassau County, which has been overseen by a state fiscal oversight panel for more than a decade.
While Cuomo criticized unions, on Long Island, public officials have been part of the problem too, especially in Nassau. Many have been willing to agree to the process so that arbitrators -- rather than unions or elected officials themselves -- could be blamed for the outcome.
Most public contracts do not go to binding arbitration, although the most expensive, for law enforcement unions, often do. But even when the rare contract is resolved instead at the negotiating table -- as was the police contract in Suffolk County last year -- public officials complain publicly about being forced to vote for expensive agreements they don't like because the pact could have generated even higher costs at arbitration.
Cuomo's proposal generally would cap salary increases in arbitration agreements at 2 percent. But the parties don't have to go to arbitration. They could agree at the negotiating table to salary hikes higher than that.
For taxpayers, eye-popping binding arbitration awards followed by storms of public criticism have made the system a bogeyman. It doesn't have to be that way.
For one, Cuomo could recommend amending the law so that ability to pay, which already is supposed to be factor in the process, gets substantially more weight in the binding arbitration process -- not just for distressed communities, but for all.
He might also recommend making it harder for municipalities and unions to agree to long-term contracts during tough economic times.
He also could mainline fiscal sanity into the proceedings by recommending that a third party -- an accounting firm or maybe the state comptroller's office -- verify a single set of fiscal numbers to be used in the proceedings. As it is, the only information arbitrators have access to is that supplied by the union and the municipality, which may -- or may not -- bear any relation to reality.
Distressed municipalities -- and that includes Nassau -- need as much support as they can get. Every New York community does. Injecting more fiscal reality into every union-municipal negotiation, particularly during hard times, would be a good start.


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Welcome to this week's Friday On The Turntable feature! For those of you that follow my blog on Facebook, you'll recall that each Friday I post a featured record that I'm currently enjoying. To enhance the experience, I've been filming short videos - discussing a brief history of the record, my favorite tracks and what it means to me. The video is embedded below - and don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel here.
This week's featured album is Free - the second studio album from Concrete Blonde. Please enjoy, and feel free to leave me your thoughts on this record. Thanks for watching! Purchase link below the video. :)


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Tonight in London at the premiere of Dear John – Amanda Seyfried looks great with red lips. Very, very beautiful red lips. Because she's not talking out of them. We need a good redemption interview. Make it happen soon. Also... London, Dominic Cooper, missing...?
Amanda will soon be walking the carpet again for her next release Letters to Juliet with Vanessa Redgrave and Gael Garcia Bernal. We watched the trailer the other day, Laura and I, and, as you'll see below, GGB plays the reject role, the guy who gets left behind. Up to this point, it was the kind of part reserved for James Marsden.
GGB? In a formulaic romcom and not even the lead? Is he poor?
Also in London, Channing Tatum, aka homo neanderthalensis, and his wife Jenna Dewan.
Photos from Wenn.com and Splashnewsonline.com


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Live webcast and timed auctions both work well for collectables – so please talk to us about the best option for you. But to give you an idea of how each works:
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12 October 2012 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
Study visualizes link between gluten and immune system
The use of X-ray crystallography has enabled researchers to visually determine how T cells interact with gluten. Photo: Bigstock
Singapore: A link between gluten and the immune system has literally been visualized in new research published in the scientific journal Immunity. The discovery is the collaborative work of research groups in Australia, the Netherlands and ImmusanT based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, led by Professor Jamie Rossjohn and Dr Hugh Reid at Monash University in Australia, Dr Bob Anderson of ImmusanT and Professor Frits Koning at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.
The use of X-ray crystallography enabled the researchers to visually determine how T cells interact with gluten that causes celiac disease in patients who have the DQ8 susceptibility gene, thereby providing insight into how celiac disease pathology is triggered. About half the population is genetically susceptible to celiac disease because they carry the immune response genes HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8. At least one in 20 people who carry HLA-DQ2 and about one in 150 who have HLA-DQ8 develop celiac disease, but people with other versions of the HLA-DQ genes are protected. This has led researchers to question how the immune system senses gluten.
Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive process of the small intestine. When a person with celiac disease consumes gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, the individual's immune system responds by triggering T cells to fight the offending proteins, damaging the small intestine and inhibiting the absorption of important nutrients into the body. With no available drug therapy, the only option for the approximately one percent of the global population that has celiac disease is to eliminate gluten from the diet.
"This is the first time that the intricacies of the interaction between gluten and two proteins that initiate immune responses have been visualized at a sub-molecular level. It is an important breakthrough for celiac disease and autoimmune disease," said Professor Jamie Rossjohn, National Health and Medical Research Fellow, Monash University.
This central event in celiac disease is of scientific and commercial interest. ImmusanT is currently developing a blood test and a therapeutic vaccine, Nexvax2, for patients with celiac disease who carry HLA-DQ2. Nexvax2 uses three gluten peptides commonly recognized by gluten-reactive T cells. Nexvax2 is intended to restore immune tolerance to gluten and allow patients to return to a normal diet including gluten.
Photo: Bigstock
Future studies will investigate whether T cell activation by gluten in patients with HLA-DQ2 follows similar principles.
Dr Bob Anderson, chief scientific officer at ImmusanT, commented, "Because we now know the gluten peptides responsible for celiac disease, this is a unique opportunity to interrogate the molecular events leading to a self-destructive immune response."
"ImmusanT and its collaborators continue to uncover new insights that deepen our understanding of mechanisms of immunity in celiac disease," said Leslie Williams , CEO and president of ImmusanT.
This work was supported by an Australian Research Council Linkage grant and ImmusanT.
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In this March 31, 2012 photo, attendee Liz Slayback of the Staten Island borough of New York, visits a booth sponsored by the Huffington Post at the Start Over Smart Divorce Expo in New York. A smattering of vendors set up booths offering everything from a divorce planning binder to advice on long-term insurance, with seminars on such topics as "Sensuality Secrets" and "My Formerly Hot Life." (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
NEW YORK (AP) — Liz Slayback can trace her decision to pursue a divorce to a precise, painful moment.
"I knew my marriage was over and the divorce proceedings were about to begin when I came home and I found my husband in bed with my two best friends," said the 33-year-old dental hygienist from Staten Island.
How do we know that? Because Slayback declared it so in a video recording booth set up by Huffington Post during a rare, two-day event — an "expo" for people just starting divorce proceedings, in the middle or looking to rise from the ashes in the aftermath.
Slayback, positively bubbly after a fancy but free haircut, was among about 300 people to attend "Start Over Smart" last weekend, most of whom were women. A smattering of vendors set up booths offering everything from a divorce planning binder to advice on long-term insurance, with seminars on such topics as "Sensuality Secrets" and "My Formerly Hot Life."
Unlike mega-expos put on by the multimillion-dollar wedding industry, this was a not-so-jubilant affair — save an evening mixer — at an elegant, intimate venue.
The divorce counterpoint to wedding marketplaces was the idea of a mother-daughter team from Westport, Conn. The younger, Nicole Baras Feuer, is a divorce mediator and divorced mother. Her mom, Francine Baras, is a family therapist. They got the idea from a similar divorce expo in Paris, which they attended in late 2010.
"Americans need a place to come and meet professionals face-to-face and not get everything from a book or a website, to bring everything live and let people have all the accurate information under one roof instead of piecemealing it," Baras Feuer said.
Her mother added: "There is no coming together of people going through divorce as there are at a wedding expo, where you get your dress, you get your veil, you get an event planner, you pick out your invitations. Weddings are a known quantity. Getting divorced is an unknown quantity."
So where does divorce stand, anyway?
Deciphering divorce statistics to arrive at an overall rate feels a lot like breaking the Da Vinci Code when all factors are considered, but this much we can say: Marriages are at an all-time low, due in part to younger people delaying their nuptials, and divorce is high among baby boomers when compared to other age groups.
According to a Census Bureau analysis based on a 2009 sample of 3 million households, 19.1 weddings were performed per 1,000 men and 17.6 per 1,000 women across the U.S. that year, while divorces became final for 9.2 of every 1,000 men and 9.7 of every 1,000 women. That means that roughly, for every two people getting married, one gets divorced.
Southern and Western states ranked among the highest for wedding bells, but many in those regions also have higher rates of divorce than the Northeast, among other areas.
Roughly 1.1 million children, or 1.5 percent of all children, lived in 2009 in the home of a parent who divorced in the previous year.
Yet it might as well be 1950 all over again when it comes to the isolation and stigma of divorce.
"The culture hasn't allowed divorce to be something that we know is real and does happen," Baras said. "We sort of say it happens, but in your own house and not the culture itself."
The divorce of Hiromi Schaub, 32, was final on March 27, but the Queens accountant hadn't told her co-workers or any friends back home in Japan that she's no longer with her husband, an American lawyer she said racked up thousands of dollars in debt in her name.
"I don't have family here in America. I'm all alone. It is very hard," she said. "I wanted to come here and see other people, what they are doing and how they are getting through. I never thought I would get a divorce. I thought I was happy."
Schaub was among about 20 in the audience to listen to Stephanie Dolgoff share her own divorce experience and describe a book she wrote, "My Formerly Hot Life," about growing older and going through a divorce while in the public eye.
Dolgoff urged them not to bristle when the judgments begin.
"Even in this day and age. ... you get judged. You get judged left and right. I found that tremendously, tremendously difficult, especially because I knew what I was doing was the right thing," she said. "You have to walk through fire, basically, in most cases, to get to a better place."
Only 10 or so people showed up for sensuality expert Patty Contenta's session showing women — and some men — how to "replenish" by readjusting their body language. "Your energy and your aura need to open up," she offered.
For Schaub, who has no kids, the advice is spot on, and she wasn't the only one looking for help in the mojo department. "I was with this guy for eight years so I don't know how to date, or how to find guys," she said. "I don't know how to start."
Though in a different life stage, Diana Polonskaya, 48, felt the same. The information technology specialist from Brooklyn has two grown sons and is going through an amicable divorce with her second husband. "But still I need to start my life over."
She was especially inspired by Contenta and tips from the personal shopping service of Macy's on how to mix and match 10 wardrobe essentials.
"When you're married you stop thinking about this stuff and you get used to things," Polonskaya said. "There's no more passion, but now I need to go back to becoming more passionate with life and clothes and everything."
The expo, which follows similar gatherings in Detroit and Toronto, covered all the bases — from purveyors of wrinkle reduction, liposuction and breast augmentation to life coaches, a matchmaker and the writer of a book on how to investigate your date.
"We're taking a very holistic approach," said Baras Feuer, who got married at 24 and divorced 17 years later. "People need to be educated. People's lives get destroyed by divorce because they don't know everything they need to know."
How do you date after 20 years? How do you meet new friends when your married ones no longer want anything to do with you? They're the same questions people of divorce have been asking since divorce was invented, whenever that was.
"People going through this are still very isolated," Baras said. "People don't want to hear about it who aren't divorced. They're afraid it's contagious."


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Charitable Gifts From IRAs and the RMD
Congress may still extend the law allowing retirees to make tax-free transfers to charities.
Will Congress extend the law permitting people over age 70 1/2 to make tax-free transfers from an IRA to charity for 2012? I've been waiting to take my required minimum distribution because I'd like to give it to charity and avoid paying taxes on the money. But I'm worried that if I wait too long, I'll miss the December 31 deadline for taking my RMD, and I don't want to pay a penalty. What should I do?
The law, which allows tax-free transfers of up to $100,000 from an IRA to charity -- has not yet been extended for 2012, but it still could be approved. Congress typically waits until late December to take action on this law, leaving people scrambling to make the transfer in time to satisfy their annual IRA minimum-distribution requirements.
You can wait a bit longer, but don't wait too long. Even though you technically have until December 31 to take your required minimum distribution, it can take a while to complete the transaction. Fidelity, for example, advises customers to take their RMD by December 15, especially if they have any special requests, such as asking to send the money to a charity or other third party. (Fidelity requires that such requests be made in writing, with a signature guaranty.) And many financial services providers experience some of their highest call volumes during the last two weeks of the year. If you need to sell stocks or mutual funds so you can donate cash, you may want to do it soon so you're ready to transfer it quickly; trade settlements can take up to three business days.
Another option is to ask your IRA administrator if you can transfer the money directly to the charity now and have the transfer count toward your RMD, no matter what happens to the law. That way, you make the RMD deadline and the transfer will be tax-free if the law is extended. If the law isn't extended, your 1099 will report the transfer as a taxable distribution, but it will still count for your RMD, and if you itemize deductions, you'll be able to write off the money as a charitable contribution. Note that under this scenario the distribution will be added to your adjusted gross income, which could affect some other areas of your finances – if, for example, the distribution makes you subject to the high-income surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D premiums (see Medicare Part B Premiums to Rise in 2013) or takes you over the income limit to be eligible for certain tax breaks.
It's important to transfer the money directly -- if you withdraw the funds from your IRA and then write a check to the charity, it won't count as a tax-free transfer and will be added to your adjusted gross income, even if the law is extended. Contact the charity now to find out its procedures. The American Cancer Society, for example, provides a sample letter that people can send to their IRA administrators to initiate the rollover. Also give the charity a heads-up that the money will be coming.
No matter what happens, be sure to make the required minimum distribution by the December 31 deadline. Otherwise, you could have to pay a steep penalty: 50% of the money you should have withdrawn. (If Congress passes the extension very close to New Year's Eve, it may offer a break on the penalty, but you can't count on that.) Waiting past December 31 will also make it too late to write a check to the charity and have it count for a 2012 deduction. For more information about RMDs, see Rules for Required IRA Distributions.


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Japan Classroom Posters. Set of 5.
New Zealand. Visual Education Media. 2011. A set of 5 posters featuring sentences in Japanese script and Romanji (e.g. Speaking Japanese is easy! Welcome to the Japanese Classroom) and a graphic. Nihongo de hanasu no wa yasashii desu yo! Maemuki ni ganbarimashoo! Koko dewa hihongo o hanshimasu! Doozo egao de..... More


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D-backs to host APS Green Series during weekend's homestand against Dodgers
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton to take part in Valley Metro Bike to the Ballpark as D-backs & APS promote energy efficiency
PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks, in partnership with Arizona Public Service (APS), have teamed up to offer the fourth annual APS Green series during this weekend's (April 12-14) homestand against the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday and continuing through Sunday, fans coming to Chase Field will learn how to become more energy efficient and help protect the environment.
The Green Series kicks off this Friday with a green recyclable bag, courtesy of APS, that will be handed out to the first 10,000 fans through the doors. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the APS Energy All-Star Challenge, where one lucky APS customer will win an exclusive D-backs VIP Experience for four, which includes dugout box tickets, watching batting practice on the field, team merchandise and other prizes. Fans can sign up at www.aps.com/energyallstar.
On Saturday, the D-backs will host a Street Festival starting at 2 p.m. along 4th Street and Jackson that will feature music, food trucks, D-backs inflatables and more. Food trucks will feature a variety of food, including healthy options such as juice and smoothies. In addition, APS will provide recycle bins to dispose waste more efficiently. After the game, the D-backs and APS will pass out 10,000 compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs as fans exit the stadium. Also on Saturday, fans are encouraged to tweet examples of how they are energy efficient using the hashtag #APSEnergyAllStar for a chance to win prizes, including two D-backs tickets to Sunday's game.
Sunday will be highlighted by the Valley Metro Bike to the Ballpark that will be led by Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. The bike ride will start at Steele Indian School Park and follow a four-mile path to Chase Field. Cyclists will be able to safely lock their bikes along 4th Street and Jackson and can enjoy the game before biking back to Steele Indian School Park. In addition, kids will be able to get their face painted by the APS Clown Troupe and can meet Watt Waster in the Sandlot before the game, during the fourth inning and during the Seventh-inning stretch.
The D-backs will unveil three new electric car charging stations at the northwest corner of 4th Street and Jackson that will feature three electric vehicles at the vehicle charging stations. These stations, courtesy of APS, Ecotality, and the City of Phoenix, are part of a demo project that tests the integration of the APS Solar Pavilion at Chase Field and electric vehicle chargers and will help fans to learn more about alternative energy-powered cars. The chargers will be available for fans to charge their cars at games throughout the season.
During the APS Green Series, the D-backs will purchase Green Energy from APS to power Chase Field for the entire three-game weekend. The total average consumption for the series will be approximately 786,000 kWh. In addition, APS will have educational items on display near the APS Solar Pavilion, located in the Gila River Casinos Plaza, educating customers about the APS energy efficiency programs that can help fans reduce energy use and save money.
Last season, the D-backs started a program in conjunction with Levy Restaurants to donate leftover food after games to Church on the Street. In 2012, the D-backs and Levy donated five tons, which equals 3,300 meals for people in need in the Phoenix community through Church on the Street.
Tickets for the APS Green Series are available at the Chase Field Box Office, by phone at 602.514.8400 or online at dbacks.com/green or at dbacks.com/biketotheballpark.


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This week has seen a ton of criticism -- including on this site -- of Democrats and their labor supporters for pushing an effort to pile up all ballot initiatives and referenda on next November's ballot (because initiatives they don't like might have a better chance on the June primary ballot).
That controversy, however, has obscured another partisan Democratic manuever that is good for California, and especially Los Angeles.
The state Democratic party is making a serious push to increase voting by mail in Los Angeles.
For the party, this is a way of getting more people to the polls in a Democratic region. But the push is also important for the goal of boosting voter participation.
LA lags badly behind the rest of the state in voting. One factor is that the county has not adopted the aggresive use of mail balloting that the rest of the state has. The statewide percentage of ballots cast by mail is above 50 percent. In LA, it's 30 percent.
A Capitol Weekly story looks at some of the reasons for this, including the high cost, in money and manpower of reaching voters by mail in a county of more than 10 million people, and bureaucratic resistance among local election officials.
Other explanations have been our diversity (voter participation has tended to be highest in the state's most homogenous counties) and the fact that we Angelenos are too busy looking good to vote in state elections that don't matter all that much (my own theory).
Whatever the motives, the investment of money in boosting participation in Los Angeles qualifies as good news.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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Compare cheap flights from Cairns to Tangier
When is the cheapest time to fly to Tangier?
One can get to the Tangier-Ibn Batouta Airport from major European cities via airlines such as Ryanair, Germanwings and Corendon Dutch Airlines, to name a few.
Top Places to Visit
Any person visiting Tangier should pass by the tomb of Ibn Battouta. A very famous traveller from Tangier, his tomb was made with such intricate designs that would make any architectural fan drool. The Kasbah Museum is another place to visit. Having served as the former Sultan's palace, it is known for its plethora of beautiful artifacts that hail from the Phoenician times.
Top Things to Buy
If you like brass items, this is the place to stock up on your brass. You can also find leather goods of good quality. Known for their leather slippers with pointy toes, these colorful footwear are perfect gifts to bring home to friends and family.
Where to grab a bite
As Tangier has influences from various European countries, these cultural influences are easily reflected in their cuisine. With a myriad of choices, one can pick from the local Moroccan food to Continental fare. The area near the bus station would be a great choice if you want authentic and affordable Moroccan fare. Make sure to try some of the local street food that is commonly sold.
So for a good mix of Moroccan and European culture, make sure to visit Tangier. Check Skiddoo out for competitive flight fares.
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Here's an exclusive first look at Grem and Acer, the two newest digital automotive cast members to Cars 2, Disney's sequel to the hit flick Cars, one of the best car movies of all time. Let's meet the two aptly-named "lemons" below.
Warning, there be spoilers below!
Grem (voiced by Joe Mantegna)
Grem is a dented, rusty orange AMC Gremlin. After years of being dismissed for his design, even being called a "lemon," Grem has a big chip on his fender that has led him to the underworld of international espionage. As a henchman for a villainous boss Professor Z, Grem and his partner-in-crime Acer are trying to sabotage the World Grand Prix and the famous race cars competing in it. When Grem and Acer mistake Mater for an American agent with important top-secret information, the ruthless lemons set out on a round-the-globe chase to stop Mater from foiling their evil scheme.
Acer (voiced by Peter Jacobson)
Acer has always felt like an outcast in the car world. The beat-up green AMC Pacer joined forces with fellow "lemon" cars as henchmen for the devious Professor Z, whose clandestine mission is to wreak havoc at the highly visible World Grand Prix. Acer must hunt down the American and British secret agents who've stolen crucial information about Professor Z's underhanded plot-his primary target just happens to be Mater, who's been mistaken for a spy. Acer tries very hard to be a tough guy, but he's over-eager compared to his no-nonsense accomplice Grem.


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Saving Pennies or Dollars is a new semi-regular series on The Simple Dollar, inspired by a great discussion on The Simple Dollar's Facebook page concerning frugal tactics that might not really save that much money. I'm going to take some of the scenarios described by the readers there and try to break down the numbers to see if the savings is really worth the time invested.
Erin writes in: Making our own wedding favors. It's so expensive to buy them, so I tried making my own, which ended up costing about as much as just buying them would have and was no where worth the effort even if we had saved a ton of money. I wish we would have just skipped them all together, no one would have noticed and we would have saved a bunch of money.
First of all, I don't think wedding favors are necessary at all. The vast majority of the wedding favors I've ever received wound up in a cupboard within a few days of the wedding and were largely forgotten until I found it a few days later. If you're getting married and are thinking about giving away a "traditional" wedding favor, I'd just skip it. It's expensive, not particularly personal, and quite forgettable for the guests.
That being said, I have actually been to a few weddings (or heard of a few weddings from friends) where the wedding favor was quite memorable:
+ At one wedding, where the wedding couple were both writers, they gave every adult who attended the wedding copies of each of their latest books, signed by them. These were very inexpensive for the couple (who just requested a bunch of copies from their publisher) and actually useful for many of the guests, who were almost all avid readers.
+ At another wedding, there were place settings for every person they expected at the reception. At each one, there was a custom-made bookmark depicting the couple on one side. This bookmark was inserted inside of a handwritten card from either the bride or the groom thanking that person personally for attending the wedding.
+ My favorite one was a wedding where a wonderful soup was served at the reception. Then, on the tables, were small jars containing the ingredients for that soup along with a note describing how to make it. This wasn't particularly inexpensive, but it was very thoughtful and it got used.
+ Another wedding I attended had homemade soap given away as a wedding favor. One of the friends of the couple simply made a bunch of homemade soap bars, wrapped them with a custom wrapper that commemorated the wedding, and left them out on the tables at the reception.
Each of these favors succeeded because of several different factors.
They were inexpensive or free. In some of the cases, the items were truly inexpensive. In other cases, a member of the wedding party or a close friend stepped in to help out with a homemade item.
They were something that the guests would actually use outside of the ceremony. In each case, the memorable favors were items that would actually get used. No more knick knacks, no more commemorative salt shakers.
They were often personalized. Most of these items had some personalization to them. They were either made by someone actually involved with the wedding – or sometimes even by the wedding couple – or they were intimately connected to the couple. Many favors have no such connection.
I'll run the numbers on two examples.
At one wedding I recently attended, the wedding favors consisted of small sacks of chocolate coins. There were perhaps 100 of these bags sitting around with 20 coins in each one. They weren't particularly memorable or particularly tied to the couple. I was able to find chocolate coins for $0.20 each. At that rate, the bags themselves cost them $400 – I sincerely hope they found a less expensive rate.
On the other hand, at the wedding where there were personalized cards and bookmarks, I called a local printer who said that he could print a set of 100 bookmarks and 100 cards for about $60 without much trouble. I'm sure that if you shopped around, you could find an even cheaper price.
Stick with personal, simple, and useful if you're going to make a wedding favor. It will cost you less and it'll mean more to the guests.