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All aboard the Football Express to Germany
1860 München 3-0 SpVgg Greuther Fürth (23:04:11)
FC Augsburg 1-2 Alemannia Aachen (24:04:11)
Rocco Cammisola waxes lyrical about his trip to Munich before colleague Matt Campbell picks up the baton and runs us through a day of watching football in Augsburg. Both Rocco and Matt write on the splendid Football Express website...
We arrived in Munich on Thursday evening, giving ourselves plenty of time to enjoy the city, and checked in to the Wombats hostel by Hauptbahnhof in the centre of town. It was one of the most spacious hostels I've ever stayed in, complete with en-suite. Thursday evening's entertainments involved a few quiet drinks in a bar called Café Kosmos just a few minutes from the hostel.
As the bell tolls midnight Good Friday starts, and a strange atmosphere descends upon the city. The music and dancing stops and a sombre mood emerges. This continues throughout the city from midnight to midnight on Good Friday. A smattering of places will remain open and allow you to stand around drinking and chatting to the more than amicable locals, and if you look hard enough you will find somewhere where the beat lives on. Just don't expect to remember where that place is the next morning.
Friday involved a lunchtime walk around the historic city centre, taking in Karlsplatz and Marienplatz together with a few churches along the way, followed by a tour around Munich on an open top bus, taking in the sights with minimum effort. After the tour we decided it was time to experience the beer gardens we had heard so much about. The Augustiner Keller was just a short, but fairly uninspiring, walk away. Armed with a stein of beer – or a Radler (Shandy) for those still feeling worse for wear – and an oversized pretzel we sat in a garden that had the capacity to hold a whopping 7,000 guests and relaxed for a few hours. Friday night's fun times were had at KultFabrik; a former industrial wasteland which has been converted into a small strip of clubs and bars to suit many tastes.
Saturday was match day (or match day 1, as it would later transpire) and with Bayern playing away from home, the Allianz Arena would be home soil to the city's less successful, but no less loved, football team. 1860 Munich were founded in a pub, making them a perfect candidate for a European Football Weekends' expedition.
Getting to the stadium is fairly simple. You can take the U-Bahn to Fröttmaning, or the station with the big football by it on the map. As you exit the U-Bahn station a long snaking concourse, common at most modern stadia, took us toward the Allianz Arena.
The stadium shone in the glorious sunshine, each of its curves and dimples visually enhanced in a way that only the sun knows how. To the right, on top of a modestly sized hill overlooking the ground stood a huge wind turbine providing a clean, green juxtaposition to the excesses of football in modernity.
These are excesses that 1860 were no stranger to in the past, and are once again party to with big spending on aged stars such as Abedi Pele, Thomas Häßler and Davor Šuker. Not to mention the shame of having to sell their 50% share of the Allianz Arena in order to raise funds merely to continue their existence.
Die Löwen's – the lions – attendances have tailed off since their 40,000 plus averages in their first season at the Allianz Arena. A bumper crowd, 25,000 officially, turned up for the game with Bavarian rivals Greuther Furth, but the stadium was still two thirds empty. Despite the swathes of empty seats the home crowd produced a superb atmosphere, constantly simmering before boiling over with excitement and anger when the appropriate moment came.
The game kicked off with the home side trying their best not to deal with Greuther's brand of football, they were pressed in the first 10 minutes and mistakes along the entire backline put them under constant pressure. However, as the half wore on 1860 grew into the game and Greuther continued to miss wonderful chances.
On the 26 minute mark, Dominik Stahl scored with a near post flick on from a Daniel Halfar free kick close to the corner flag. This gave the home side confidence, though they should have had plenty coming into the match after taking nine points from their last five games.
Five minutes later the lead had been doubled, a ball was played into the young Kevin Volland in the penalty area who was able to completely turn the defender and was hacked down in the process. Up stepped club hero and fourth highest 2.Bundesliga top scorer, Benjamin Lauth, to calmly slot away the resulting penalty.
Then the party really started. As the ball nestled in the net's sweet embrace the ground erupted with cheers of delight from all three quarters containing the 1860 fans. Two elderly gentlemen sitting in the seats just in front of me exchange an embrace, made all the more awkward by the necessity to ensure they didn't stub their cigarettes out on each other – smoking is permitted within the ground it would seem.
The Germans, it would appear, love to celebrate a goal like nowhere else. They even have words set aside for the purpose 'toyhymne' or 'tormusik' – loosely translated as goal music. When Lauth scored the PA system blared out a house remix in honour of their marksman.
The atmosphere in the ground simmered as the game ticked along, not a lot happening on the pitch but a drum at each end of the ground constantly beating out a pulse for the crowd to synchronise with. The Munich crowd kept themselves entertained with renditions of songs based on the Village People's greatest hits, including but not limited to Macho Man and Go West.
The thirty four year old former Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Burnley goalkeeper, Gabor Kiraly, was between the sticks for the home side. The eccentric stopper produced the highlight of the day when he collected an aimless through ball and decided to launch it down field toward Bennie Lauth. Lauth just about out ran his marker before poking the ball past the on rushing keeper, as the ball dribbled into the net the stadium erupted into a party mood once more.
On our way back into town, we stopped off at the Englischer Garten – another of Munich's wonderful beer gardens – for a stein or six and a spot of pork knuckle, while sitting in the shadow of the Chinese Tower. Here you may bump into some of the 1860 ultrà, some scarier than others, but all friendly in their own special way. (Even if some were offended by the outfit combination of a sechzig shirt and Burger King crown - apparently showing grave disrespect whilst the lions are not the kings of Munich.)
Sunday dawns and Matt Campbell continues.........
Sunlight spreads across an increasingly messy hostel room; there are tired eyes and groans aplenty, another night of steins (this time in aid of a glorious 1860 victory) having taken their toll on our bodies. It's another gloriously sunny day in Bavaria, and feeling a tad weary we decide to take leave of the throbbing metropolis of Munich and head for the quieter surrounds of Augsburg; it's Matchday 2, promotion-hunting FC Augsburg v Alemannia Aachen.
Purchase the fantastic value "Bavaria Ticket"; up to 5 people can travel on the one group ticket anywhere in Bavaria for only 28 euro (that's the total price of the ticket, not each, and it'll even take you to Salzburg in Austria!) Augsburg is a quite nice 45-minute-or-so train ride from Munich's Hauptbahnhof through Bavaria; a local tram then takes you to the brand spanking new Impuls Arena. Hardly impressively set against the backdrop of a motorway, but a very tidy, modern venue with a capacity of 30,000. The crowds were out for Augsburg today; the club are on the cusp of their first ever appearance in the top division of German football. So close last season, cruelly being denied in the playoff vs. Nurnberg, this season they lie in an automatic promotion spot and are determined to hang onto it. A stark contrast from 10 years ago, when the club were consigned to playing in the 4th division due to the state of their finances. And 25,000 of them came out in force to cheer their side on today.
But for whatever reason, something was sorely missing in the team's performance at the start. Perhaps the weight of expectation affected the players; they seemed nervous, and the usually tight defence (the meanest of the Bundesliga 2) looked shaky, despite the best efforts of the imperious Lukas Sinkiewicz in the midfield in front of them. Not that Aachen were particularly adept at exposing these frailties- they were playing with the air of a mid-table side who's season has long been finished. However, their matches generally do produce goals and this was no exception. With relatively little to choose between the two sides and no real clear cut chances to be had, somehow Aachen were 2-0 to the good after 24 minutes. First, in the 13th minute the ball was nicely worked towards the byline down the right, before Shervin Radjabali-Fardi was able to cut in and send a low shot rustling into the far corner of the net. 11 minutes later, Kevin Kratz was afforded freedom outside the Augsburg penalty are and sent a precise shot in-off the bottom of the goalkeeper's righthand post. Commendable finishes, both from positions that hardly seemed too threatening, but the Bavarians' backline had been slack and allowed the visitors too much time.
The small minority of Aachen fans that had made the journey south were in good spirits, but suddenly the stehplatz containing the home fans began to rock, attempting to stir their team to life. Being behind gave Augsburg the kick they needed and they went forth in search of a goal. They were rewarded with a penalty in the 40th minute - unquestionably the right call as Torsten Oehrl was rather crudely brought down by Thomas Stehle. Stephan Hain cooly converted, sending Augsburg into the break only one behind. The second half it was almost entirely one way traffic, but sadly for Augsburg they couldn't find an equaliser despite the high level of pressure they applied. Alemannia's most active participant was manager Peter Hyballa: dressed in a casual t-shirt and some (uncomfortably-looking) tight jeans, he looked like he should be heading to the KultFabrik for a night out rather than managing a football team. Never still, he encouraged his side with frantic hand motions and little hops in the air - which appeared to do the trick as his side hung on for victory.
We retired to Munich for some contemplative steins, our weekend of Bavarian Bundesliga 2 action providing much to think about. Augsburg had started off the game disappointingly, more being expected of the second best team in the division. However, they could quite easily have gotten a point out of the match in the end and their promotion hopes have not suffered irreparably by any means - currently, with two rounds of fixtures to play, they still sit second with a 3 point cushion (and vastly superior goal difference) between themselves and 3rd-placed Bochum. Hopefully, the Impuls Arena should be playing host to Augsburg's first ever season of top flight football come the new season. And for 1860? The future may not be so rosy. Some positive results as of late can't compensate for the continuing financial struggles the club find themselves in and it's hard to see much improvement in the future, although we can hope they somehow mesh together an attempt at promotion next season. Any thoughts of the Munich derby returning to top flight must be put on hold for the foreseeable future: and any hopes of Die Löwen once more wearing the crowns as kings of the city can for now exist merely in dreams.
For more of the lads work, head to the excellent Football Express website
And European Football Weekends for that matter
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Throughout 2009, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is celebrating one hundred years of natural science education in fulfillment our mission:
To preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science;
to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects;
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|A photo of some of our early educational programs.
When twenty visionary Houstonians established the Houston Museum and Scientific Society in 1909, the new organization welcomed visitors to an assortment of small exhibits first housed in the City of Houston's public auditorium and at the downtown public library. Since then, through the tireless efforts and assiduous passion of generations of Houstonians over the course of a century, the Museum has continued to grow—first from those modest displays downtown to more spacious accommodations in the Houston Zoo, and then, with the opening of the Burke Baker Planetarium in 1964, to the Museum's current location in Hermann Park. Over the years, HMNS has continued to acquire major collections, expand its permanent exhibitions, and add new venues: the Expedition Center in 1988, the George Observatory and the Wortham IMAX Theater in 1989, and the Cockrell Butterfly Center in 1994.
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Today, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is an expansive, multi-story science center where millions of families, students and visitors from around the globe gather to experience the natural world through exceptional permanent galleries such as the Wiess Energy Hall and the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, as well as unparalleled world premiere exhibitions bringing the earth's wonders to Houston, including the recent offerings Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia and The Birth of Christianity: A Jewish Story, both of which were organized by HMNS.
Even as we commemorate the Museum's rich past, we continue to look to the future. Our satellite locations have extended the Museum's educational programs into The Woodlands (2007) and (coming in 2009) Sugar Land. Additionally, with our capital campaign "Building on a Second Century of Science," we're planning the launch of a major expansion that will double the Museum's size in Hermann Park.
This year, celebrate our centennial at one hundred fun family events planned throughout 2009 and get an inside look at the Museum's vast collections—we've selected a hundred of the most compelling objects from millions of possibilities, and we'll be posting photos and descriptions here – as well as on our main web site at www.hmns.org. Check back here frequently to learn more about this diverse selection of behind-the-scenes curiosities—we will post the image of a new object every few days.


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It's time to get ARKASAUCED! Yup, don't think that's the last time I'll use that word, so get used to it.
I can't believe it's been almost a year since I ran a full, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to be ending my full marathon spree here. I am really itching to run short distances and run fast. I remember towards the end of surf city, I had the feeling of ' so this is what it's like to run fast. I like this' and no I wasn't running that fast, but I did like running you know, sub 12 minutes a mile.
I also have a sweet bike that needs to be used. So hm. We'll see what's next. Whatever it is, it won't involve 26.2 miles on foot.
We fly out tonight and I spent last night packing, after playing an unfair softball team that we lost too :/
Had to bring the essentials which of course includes the beloved tiger visor as well…
All of the above are in the suitcase and ready to go!
So everyone I'm sure wants to read some goals. Who doesn't love some goals that you can strive for and eventually blow up and not reach? Mile 20? No big deal. So lets see here.
A. Finish 5:30. Without training and some small IT band issues, I don't know if this is feasible. Crazy to think that I ran a 3:55 at one point. Really fell off the bandwagon. HA
B. Finish before 6:00. Who knows.
C. Finish before 6:30. I'm pretty sure unless I fall off the side of the road in the river, this won't happen, but hey you never know. As they say, aim for the moon and no matter what you'll land among the stars… Which translates in marathon language to… start the race and no matter what your time is you'll get a medal. Something like that.
As I said yesterday, it's going to be a lot of fun and I'm pretty excited for our mini reunion. The race, not so much, but you win some you lose some. With that we are off to see the land of Arkansas, score a sweet medal and test our willpower.
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Prawn & fennel bisque
A luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, perfect for formal entertaining and low in calories too
Nutrition and extra info
- Good for you
- Easily doubled / halved
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal120
- fat6g
- saturates1g
- carbs7g
- sugars6g
- fibre3g
- protein7g
- salt1.17g
- 450g raw tiger prawn in their shells
- 4 tbsp olive oil
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Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 1 large onion, chopped
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 1 large fennel bulb, chopped, fronds reserved
Fennel bulb
Like Marmite, fennel is something that you either love or hate – its strong aniseed…
- 2 carrots, chopped
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- 150ml dry white wine
- 1 tbsp brandy
Brandy is a distilled spirit made from virtually any fermented fruit or starchy vegetable.…
- 400g can chopped tomato
- 1l fish stock
- 2 generous pinches paprika
A spice that's central to Hungarian cuisine, paprika is made by drying a particular type of…
To serve
- 150ml pot double cream
- 8 tiger prawns, shelled, but tail tips left on (optional)
- fennel fronds (optional)
Shell the prawns, then fry the shells in the oil in a large pan for about 5 mins. Add the onion, fennel and carrots and cook for about 10 mins until the veg start to soften. Pour in the wine and brandy, bubble hard for about 1 min to drive off the alcohol, then add the tomatoes, stock and paprika. Cover and simmer for 30 mins. Meanwhile, chop the prawns.
Blitz the soup as finely as you can with a stick blender or food processor, then press through a sieve into a bowl. Spend a bit of time really working the mixture through the sieve as this will give the soup its velvety texture.
Tip back into a clean pan, add the prawns and cook for 10 mins, then blitz again until smooth. You can make and chill this a day ahead or freeze it for 1 month. Thaw ovenight in the fridge. To serve, gently reheat in a pan with the cream. If garnishing, cook the 8 prawns in a little butter. Spoon into small bowls and top with the prawns and snipped fennel fronds.
Recipe Tip
Sara says...'The prawn shells give a deep seafood flavour to this luxurious soup. It's quite a rich dish, so serve in your smallest bowls.'


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Holiday Gifts
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies on Sunday, December 21, 2008
I logged in today to find some very nice group gifts awaiting me. Holidays are fun and presents are even better. From Hatpins there were two versions of a festive top hat. The red trim matched perfectly with the lipstick from one of Tuli's newest gifts -- a sample of Kalista, the new updated skin line. I really like these face tattoo skins that are becoming popular.
I zipped over to Sn@tch to pick up the newest group gift there. Find it by the lucky chairs. A long skirt version is in the pack. All these lovely gifts called for a really different photo spot. So, I looked in my long list of takeapictureheresomeday landmarks to find this oh so clever giant makeup set at Symphony Skins.
All in all a fun if brief outing. Shown with Juicy slingbacks.
If I don't post again soon -- have a GREAT holiday!
Top of the Morning
Two stops this early morning gave me a whole new outfit - sans boots which are my Lazy Places favs :D
First I went to InSight Eyes @ Amacci where I got some fun new hair, eyes and a great sit pillow which matches my other furniture. Long live orange! I decorated with Fall freebies. No surprise there. The hair comes in this brown as well as blond and black. The pillow is unisex and the eye pack is filled with a variety of styles as well as eye sparkles. There are other eyes and a wild hair there too.
Next on to Samara Studios where there is (sadly) a closing sale going on. This is the goodbye dollarbie from Samara which includes pants for boots and a nice top with embroidery trim. You can find the Peace On Earth hunt gift right next to this dollarbie vendor. It holds the skin I am wearing here.
So two stops and lots of great stuff. A good morning with some relaxing and maybe a good book :D Enjoy!
Out and About in Winter Mode
It snowed where I live today. Pretty but chilly. So bundling up is a smart thing.
Sn@tch has a free outfit called HO HO NO in RED minus snowflakes, Santas and the like. Find it on the wall directly across from the entrance. It comes with a mini skirt but I paired it with some plain black pants (no longer available) and some newish (how did I miss it) Gigi hair from HOH. Sort of retro chic. I like it.
Just out from House of Heart and perfect for that fancy new dress is Goddess. It comes with a choice of three bangs -- each with color change menu. This is statement making hair and not for the faint of heart. You will be remembered (wink). For the moment, Goddess is only available at the Le Look sim. Find the shop in the Femmes section.
There is also a $10 find the different items each day grab bag hunt going on at the HOH main store AND some just out release hair freebies. So check those out.
In a complete turn of direction, we have the new dollarbie hair from MAU's & MEJ's. You can wear it with or without the wispy bangs. There is a long version also. Find them directly in front of the entrance on the far wall.
Eyes by Treasured Vision. Poses by LAP.
HOH - Release Gifts
House of Heart put out some great new hairs for the holidays and beyond. The versions with hats come with a menu driven texture change options and there are TONS of choices. I enjoyed them all, but I made an outfit with the last number, complete with Tekel-li lantern earrings and Nuclear Boutique sweater. I may just live in this awhile. Poses by LAP.
Get these colors free from the release pack vendors throughout the store. Other colors available of course on the walls.
Doc 'n WoE 'n Tuli
It takes a lot to get me to the typewriter these days, but a free holiday sweater from Doc Eldritch will do it (wink). This lovely number is a gift until Christmas eve so get over to DE Designs and get yours. It comes in a variety of OTHER (not so holiday and for later wearing) colors. Find them all at the entrance to the store.
Shown with Tuli's new "unnamed" skin -- one of four group gifts given away recently. Hair is Jordan by House of Heart.
I really haven't done the 350 present Peace on Earth Hunt, but I know many of you have as you picked up MY gift (smile). My only stop so far was to WoE to pick up their gift as I love their jeans. These are no exception and come in a big pack of OTHER STUFF too. Boots are my favs from the Vain Halloween hunt -- a Lazy Places fantastic present. Yeah!
Pose by LAP.
That's my news. Hope you are all having a great time out there in virtual land.


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VP of Financial Reporting Jeff Nataupsky discusses how his team is streamlining and advancing reporting for John Hancock Financial, as well as its parent company, Manulife
Tagetik, a visionary leader in global performance management software solutions, will host the webinar "From Data to Discovery: Dynamic Reporting and Automation at John Hancock/Manulife" on Wednesday, January 27, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST.
Jeff Nataupsky, vice president of financial reporting and controls for John Hancock Financial, will discuss how the company tackled a range of reporting challenges – including standardizing the reporting processes and moving to a "single source of truth" for all financial reporting. In addition to more efficiently addressing regulatory requirements, the company's reporting transformation has also introduced enterprise-wide consistency.
"Besides accelerating and optimizing our reporting, this reporting initiative has changed the way we think about our financial processes. We now have more accountability in all of our business areas and a centralized financial repository that ensures data consistency" said Nataupsky. "Another bonus is the reduction of manual data entry – in the United States, we're down to about 5% from almost 100% prior to implementation." John Hancock implemented Tagetik's Collaborative Disclosure Management solution in 2012. Today the solution is used by John Hancock for quarterly and annual reporting; the solution is also used for Manulife's annual financial statements and quarterly shareholder reports.
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Introducing the Family Tree Side Panel
6 Apr 2011
The new family tree side panel allows you to easily:
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- See all the photos of people in your tree
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We've also made improvements to the family tree pedigree view. So now you can easily edit your family tree in your preferred view – bottom to top or left to right.
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Previous version Color Switch 8.0.0 apk for Android will help you to downgrade or install older app easily. This is one of the best Action apps.
Like flappy bird, if you ever play that game then you would think this game is similar to flappy birds. We must keep the rhythm of the game, to train our patience and concentration. However, if the flappy have horizontal gameplay, in this game you will play in the vertical area. In addition, you do not play as a bird, but here you will play as a bouncing ball. You must pass through obstacles with the same color, you will lose if banging the ball in different colors.
At the beginning of the game, you will encounter obstacles that quite easily. However, do not underestimate, the longer you play you will face increasingly complex barriers. Just like flappy birds, you will be made upset when you are not able to pass the obstacles in this game, you have to start over. This game has pretty good design, with black background allows us to concentrate on the existing color. Although it looks simple, but this game has been downloaded more than 10 million users.Features of Color Switch APK 8.0.0
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- Be careful not to pass through the wrong color, or you'll have to start again.
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- 20 new levels (Fidget Tap)
- Special mini game reward at the launch of the game
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Very simple fun through challenging levels. The concept is easy to get, mastering it however takes much more effort. The best game of its type so far.
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Paramedics were called to the hotel suite of Lindsay Lohan Friday morning.
"Producers were concerned when she did not come out of her room and called paramedics as a precaution," her spokesman Steve Honig said in a statement. "Lindsay was examined and is fine, but did suffer some exhaustion and dehydration."
The Los Angeles County fire department confirmed that they responded to a call at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Rey, Ca., but said they treated the patient at the scene and did not take the person to the hospital.
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"We received a call at 10:15 this morning at 4375 Admiralty Way in Marina Del Rey," says a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman to People. "We received a call about an unconscious person possibly in their 20s. The person was evaluated at the scene and not transported at the hospital."
Earlier unconfirmed reports had the troubled star rushed to a local hospital.
"Lindsay was never taken to a hospital; reports to the contrary are false," adds Honig in the statement. "Lindsay worked a grueling schedule the past few days. She was on set last night at 7 p.m. and worked through the night until 8 a.m. this morning. She took a nap before shooting her final scene. She is resting now and is hoping to be back on set later this afternoon."
Lindsay's father Michael Lohan also told Access Hollywood that his daughter was "fine" following the report.
It was only one week ago that Lohan made headlines when her car rear-ended a dump truck on the Pacific Coast Highway. No parties involved sustained major injuries.
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Crowd plunges into ocean on St. Patrick's Day
St. Paddy's Plunge benefits Portland Firefighters Burn Foundation
Portland firefighters are raising money for burn victims by braving icy ocean waters at the city's East End Beach.
On Sunday, the Portland Firefighters Burn Foundation, Portland Fire Department and community volunteers took part in the early-morning Paddy Plunge.
The plunge is now in its 12th year and raises money for burn survivors and their families, prevents burn injuries through education and training, and promotes the education of fire and medical professionals throughout Maine about burn injuries and recovery. Last year's event raised more than $20,000.
The goal this year is to raise $25,000.
"It started with sending kids to a summer camp in Connecticut and it has grown into supporting families when they have a burn-injured person in Massachusetts and we started our own camp here," said David Petrucelli of the Portland Fire Department.
Participants gathered pledges of support and made their plunge into the ocean at dawn.
Those who took the plunge were then treated to breakfast at Ri Ra's Irish Pub and Restaurant, which opened its doors at 6 a.m.
Ri Ra's general manager said opening those extra hours meant big business for them, and some went all out for the occasion.
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For my roast pork, I simply ask for a big chunk of échine (shoulder). Back at home, I cut it into two or three strips, a few centimeters wide, then I call upon my magic Thai powder, purchased in the shop of a friendly Asian lady in Romans.
Before roasting, I let the piece of pork thaw out slowly in the sun. Then I placed it in a Pyrex dish and covered the meat in fresh bay leaves (from my vegetable garden). I roasted it slowly, for almost an hour, in an oven at 200°. And here's the final roast pork dish, which I've named "Bangkok-en-Royans":


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How to play The screen is filled with bouncing balls with numbers on them. The monkey tells you what multiplication time table you have to solve. Click on correct number in the right order.
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During Milan Design Week 2014 Dutch ceramics brand Royal Mosa presented a sneak preview of its future plans with a special display of it's latest tile collection, 'Mosa Scenes'.
"Scenes provides the perfect tool to create bespoke wall and floor colour gradations and a unique atmosphere akin to the effect of magnified mosaic that gives depth and richness to any surface." says Mosa.
"The collection was created according to Mosa's signature style for flexibility and originality. These tiles can be used by colour group or in a combination of different groups, providing respectively a subtle or a more vivid, yet undeniably sophisticated effect, animated through the use of different tints, contrasts and graphic patterns."
Scenes also introduces eight new colour groups to the Mosa family – and four textures per colour – adding further variety and finesse to the well known company's already-rich product lines. Scenes includes four cool (white grey, cool grey, green grey, dark anthracite) and four warm colours (mid beige, warm ochre, warm grey, dark brown).
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Playwright Delighted to be Mired in Tragedy
Radcliffe Fellow Julie Orringer Blends History, Ficton
Julie Orringer, a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute, spoke on the ability of novels to convey truths through fiction in a lecture. Orringer discussed the ways in which writers blend history with their own speculation and inventions into a cohesive story.
Neutrino Hunters: A Detective Story with Cosmic Implications
Fellow Ray Jayawardhana, hailed as "the new dean of popular science," will explain the implications of neutrino research. The quest to find the neutrino is the subject of Ray Jayawardhana's new book.
A Character Fit for a Novel
SSHH! The Best-Kept Film Series Secret Takes Place in a Library
New England Literary News
The Boston Globe highlights fellow Julie Orringer's talk on the art of historical novels.
"Feminine Mystique" at 50
Harvard Community Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Kennedy's Assassination
Harvard will host a series of events to honor the legacy of President John F. Kennedy '40 on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Radcliffe will host a screening of the film, "Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy."


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Right is right and factory is factory. Natural paint on fender bolts and washers, fasteners, and hood hinges may look close to factory original, but the factory finish was a coating of phosphate and lubricant for rust protection. Paint is easier to chip. The phosphate coating is more durable and resistant to corrosion, plus it's correct for concours restorations.
Today, the Mustang Club of America is coming to terms with natural finishes. In the Concours Trailered classes, their plan is to "come up with requirements for owners to prepare their cars during the 2011 season with enforcement by 2012."
In other words, paint on metal parts in place of "proper" finishes will be a deduction. MCA Authenticity Head Judge Bob Perkins from Perkins Restoration in Wisconsin has played a major role in the preparation phase. Long a proponent of factory finishes, Bob showed us how to phosphate parts. The process is certainly much more complex than simple spray painting. However, just about anybody with a stove, a thermometer, and a stainless steel pan can phosphate these iron-based parts.
More than being concours correct, phosphate and oil finishes last indefinitely. A painted part, like a hood hinge, will eventually need to be removed and painted again due to metal-to-metal contact. Plus, the cost of phosphate and oil is, in Bob's words, "less than buying two rattle cans."


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The Museum of Flight's Restoration Center & Reserve Collection at Paine Field is a 23,000-square-foot site where thousands of volunteer hours are devoted to renovating and restoring aircraft to exhibition quality. Every project at the Restoration Center & Reserve Collection is a labor of love, sometimes requiring several years to complete even with about 50 volunteers working on between 3-5 projects at any given time, all year round.
Through Restoration Tours, visitors are welcome to walk around the aircraft and talk to the volunteers at the Restoration Center & Reserve Collection, but should keep in mind that it is a working hanger so monitoring safety is important。
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I received the communication from the PASS Program Committee that none of my proposals have been accepted at PASS Summit 2013. Probably this year there was too many proposals and I made a mistake not using all the possible proposals available per speaker. In fact, I just proposed one pre-conference day and two regular sessions:
I have been informed that this year a new selection process has taken place. Abstracts reviews and speakers reviews have been made by two separate teams, and a final judgment has been made by combining the two ratings. In particular, abstracts team didn't know the speaker's name of each session. It seems a smart way to handle 850 submission in a transparent way. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of this new process.
In the last years, I and Alberto Ferrari had too many sessions selected, so the board decided to assign us only a few of them and the selected ones wasn't always the best ones (because it wasn't possible for us to establish an order of preference in case more submissions were selected). For this reason, this year we limited our submissions to the sessions that were more likely to be interesting, considering the current request on the market, the questions we received usually and the need to avoid presenting something already presented in the previous year. So we made a small selection of sessions avoiding to submit the maximum number of sessions per speaker. But this has been a wrong choice, because based on the new evaluation system, it would have been certainly better to propose more sessions and not only in the area in which we are most specialized.
I am not saying I have proposed sessions that was better than others selected. I have seen the proposals here and there are very interesting sessions (I still don't know which ones have been selected at the moment of writing). I would have just proposed at least other 2 regular sessions more advanced and focused on specific use cases. Being part of a board selecting sessions in other conferences (like this) I know that every selection process has some drawbacks and the best thing you can do is to communicate very well how the selection process will work, so that everybody is able to help the board producing the best proposals. I thought that proposing a lower number of session would have been better, but I was wrong.
Well, I have been a speaker at PASS Summit in the last 4 years in a row (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), so it's probably time to take some rest from speaking!
I honestly believe PASS committee made huge mistake by not selecting you as a speaker. Unfortunately this is big loss to PASS attendees. I have no idea how committee would not select one of the few top professionals in the world in BI area and consider that they did a decent job. I have been to many of your sessions in the past and consider them to be absolutely top level! I believe that sessions you choose were excellent, I would have love to see them!
What a bad bad decision by PASS committee...
Vidas, I really appreciate your compliments. I think that nobody has a granted place anywhere, so it's ok that I stop this turn. My only regret is that I would have made more proposals if only I knew in advance the changes in selection process.
That's life!
Vidas M just made the Point. Can't say it any better.
This could happen to almost everyone not especially invited.
Hopefully you get a spot still..
I heard you, Alberto and Chris Webb speak at SQLBits in Nottingham this year. Your sessions were excellent. I must echo Vidas's view. This is very much PASS's loss.
It will not be the same without you speaking. You have presented every year that I have attended PASS and your talks are always one of the highlights of the summit for me. Also, I need a refresher on your accent every year, so when I read your books and articles, I can make the voice in my head sound like you. :)
As Paul said, your sessions have always been the highlight for me in the PASS Summit as well as SQLBits. It is going to be a loss for the attendees and I am still hoping that there is a process for getting people like you in!
I agree with Jason. Marco, your sessions the past couple of years have taught me a lot about Analysis Services and PowerPivot. I am disappointed to hear that your sessions did not get selected. Hopefully there is a community voting process similar to SQL Rally last year where we can support you to present at the Summit.
Andrea, Ed, Paul, Jason, Julie: thank you so much for your kindly words.
I looked at agenda now and I have to say that the number of sessions related to DAX and Tabular has been reduced very much, whereas PowerPivot has a small presence, that I consider a good one considering PASS is not a BI conference.
There are 7 sessions about SSAS. Only one about DAX, mixed to MDX (the excellent session from Christian Wade I've seen at SQLBits!) and much more Multidimensional than Tabular.
So in reality the board choices seems about the topics and not about the speakers. I'm curious to see whether Microsoft' sessions will fill the gap here or not.
Wow - I find that so hard to understand. It's a big loss for the summit Marco. Don't feel bad about it.
I am very surprised and disappointed that you will not be speaking this year. This is the first year I am attending and was very much looking forward to attending your sessions. I submitted a session on DAX for T-SQL folks and it was not accepted for the reason max allocations submitted for this track. I hope there are more sessions on DAX.
@Greg: I'm personally ok, as I said in my previous comment I'm wondering more about the balance between Tabular and Multidimensional this year. From a very reduced presence of Multidimensional, we now have a low number of Tabular sessions. Absence of DAX in particular seems strange to me, considering where Microsoft is investing now.
@Anthony: same as before - the choice seems no DAX this year. Which is strange, of course.
Marco/Alberto/Chris. I second Vidas' opinion. This year, there has been a 50% turnover of speakers, meaning that out of approx 200 speakers from last year, approx 100 are not back.... and as far as I can tell, some of the brightest minds, in Analysis Services as well as SQL. Too bad, for SQLPass. This is the *first* year I am NOT attending, precisely for lack of top notch speakers such as yourselves. SQLBits is once again, my go-to reference, for level 300-400 information!! Keep up the great work, and maybe, see you on your side of the (big) pond :-)


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Lethal dropped: Tow co. loses UVA deal
You won't see Lethal Wrecker trucks on Grounds at UVA– or, at least, you won't see the company towing any cars.
According to Parking and Transportation Director Rebecca White, the university ended its contract with Lethal on April 7, citing mistreatment of customers– specifically, unwillingness to accept official UVA ID cards. According to White, Director of Procurement Eric Denby officially ended the contract and notified Lethal owner George Morris.
While Morris declined to comment on this latest event, the Hook has reported numerous incidents in which towing customers have accused his company of abusive practices. Most recent was a March 25 Fearless Consumer column ["Lethal rules"] in which UVA employee Barbara Hatcher claimed that after being towed by Lethal, Morris and office manager Donielle Messner refused to accept her valid UVA ID and insisted that she pay cash, even though the company was supposed to allow UVA students and employees to write checks.
UVA isn't the only institution to question Lethal's practices. Local AAA members have alleged that Lethal drivers have demanded cash for towing that, according to AAA's membership contract, should have been free. Three such incidents have been reported in Fearless Consumer columns [May 9, 2002, and June 5 and 12, 2003]. After the third allegation, AAA Mid-Atlantic officials met with Morris to review their contract.
Randy Green, director of public relations for the auto club's Mid-Atlantic division, stated after the June 2003 meeting that Morris "assured us that he is going to fix these past mistakes and not repeat them." No more occurrences have been reported by AAA members to the Hook.
As reported in the March 25 Fearless Consumer column, one of the UVA incidents that led to the contract termination (of which White says there were "three or four") involved damage to a car Lethal had towed. Lethal settled the claim out of court.
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text: While most people spent their holiday playing with toys, Irish maker Conor O'Neill was busy daisy-chaining a Raspberry Pi, MaKey MaKey invention kit, and slices of cheese — yes, cheese — to create a uniquely controlled RC car. The project began with O'Neill, an engineer by training, looking for a Christmas gift for his children, ages six and seven. It had to be interesting enough that it wouldn't be tossed aside before the new year and cheap enough to stay off his credit card balance in 2013. He came across the "i-Racer" a £19.99 (about $32.50) RC car with a Bluetooth radio, rack-and-pinion steering and a rechargeable battery. The car is supposed to be controlled with an Android phone, but O'Neill figured that with a little MaKey MaKey hacking it could be steered with something more unique. The MaKey MaKey breakout board allows everything from bananas to pails of water to become inputs for a computing device. Paired with a $2 Bluetooth dongle and Raspberry Pi board, the toy race car could potentially be controlled with anything in a pantry. O'Neill took on the grating task of connecting and debugging the various components, sharing his recipe in a very detailed blog post. "Whilst these steps are quite short and the code is very simple, it took a week of evenings cursing, hacking and googling to get everything working right," he writes. In the end, the car worked like butter, shredded on the hardwood floor and looked sharp at the same time. After trying cheese, grapes and a Barbie doll as control mechanisms, the O'Neills are now looking to hack the Nintendo WiiMote to control their car. "We have tons of them in the house and they are all big Wii fans," says O'Neill. But he also adds that their food adventures aren't over. "On the MaKey MaKey front we want to try more foods. The original plan was to use Christmas mince pies, but their big brother ate them all." While this project might seem like a cross between a Rube Goldberg contraption and a Wallace and Gromit invention, the project incorporates professional-grade applications. "The whole idea of 'tinkering' is incredibly important," says O'Neill. "The code I posted last night for controlling the i-racer is multi-threaded. That's the first time I have ever done multi-threaded code in Python. Last year I learned the basics of Node.js whilst scratching a similar itch on a Twitter project. Whilst I'm not a full-time programmer (I used to be), I manage programmers and make all the major technical decisions in our company. These little side projects can be a fun and effective way for me to check out interesting technologies for potential use in the company. One of our internal tools is now built in Node for that very reason." Photo: Conor O'NeillLike strong cheeses, geeky hacks can be an acquired taste. O'Neill's son Fionn (age 7) showed the video to a friend who called it "weird." The good news? O'Neill says "Both Fionn and his little sister Síofra (age 6) strongly disagreed with him." Photo: Conor O'NeillThe MaKey MaKey's configuration follows the game control standard set by Nintendo, making it a natural interface for kid-friendly projects like this. Presented with a familiar interface, it becomes easier for kids to imagine new possibilities. Photo: MaKey MaKeyThe MaKey MaKey food-driven commands are routed via USB into the Raspberry Pi board, which processes the information and transmits it to the car wirelessly through an attached Bluetooth dongle. Photo: ScreenshotThe i-Racer, before modifications by the O'Neill clan. Photo: Cool ComponentsThe open-ended nature of the MaKey MaKey means that the grapes and cheese can be easily replaced with a tinfoil-covered Barbie doll. O'Neill says that future project ideas include hacking an electronic drum set so each beat moves the car along. Photo: Conor O'NeillNext up on O'Neill's to-do list is an improved body design. He's considering some combination of Lego, Kinex, and Sugru, a versatile modeling putty invented by a fellow Irish maker. Also, Sugru has developed a great tutorial for modding Legos. Photo: SugruO'Neill would like to see a well-designed car template for an app like Foldify that would allow kids to make their own custom skins for modded RC cars out of cardstock. Foldify is a new iPad application that lets users easily design a variety of 3-D objects, then print out them out as paper templates that can be cut and folded together to create the finished item. Read our coverage of Foldify's app to learn more about the app's potential. Image: Foldify


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- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons piri-piri sauce or other hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 large shallot, peeled, quartered
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- 1/2 cup piri-piri sauce or other hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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- 1 113/4x81/2x1 1/4-inch disposable aluminum baking pan (to catch drips)
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Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cilantro and garlic; cook until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add piri-piri sauce and lemon juice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 2 minutes. DO AHEAD Glaze can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.
Finely chop cilantro, ginger, shallot, and garlic in processor. Add piri-piri sauce, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, coarse salt, and pepper; process marinade to blend.
Place chicken, skin side up, on work surface. Using palm of hand, press on breastbone to flatten chicken. Tuck wing tips under. Pour half of marinade into 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Open chicken like book; place skin side down in single layer in dish. Pour remaining marinade over. Cover; chill at least 4 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.
Remove top rack from barbecue. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). If using 2-burner gas grill, light 1 burner. If using 3-burner gas grill, do not light center burner. If using charcoal grill, light briquettes in chimney and pour onto 1 side of lower grill rack. Place disposable aluminum pan on unlit part of grill. Place upper grill rack on barbecue; brush with oil.
Remove chicken from marinade. Arrange skin side up on grill rack above drip pan. Cover barbecue; grill until skin is browned and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, turning often, about 40 minutes. Transfer to platter. Pour warm glaze over.


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On my way home from a lengthy road trip after a week of pheasant hunting, I was trying to come up with an idea for this months column. As I was exhausted from the hunt and travel, I wasnt having much luck.
Because its November, I was trying to think of a new Thanksgiving or political idea. And because pork and politics didnt sound inviting, I decided to write about giving thanks.
But giving thanks for fly rods, single-malt scotch and good cigars seemed sort of shallow. So when I got home, I read parts of my fly-fishing journal and was reminded of many ways that fly-fishing allows me to give thanks.
For starters, I give thanks for medical science. I know, youre thinking, What does medical science have to do with fly-fishing? Actually a lot.
I am privileged to be associated with a group of fly-fishing guides who spend a fair amount of time volunteering their time and talents (T&T) working with folks with serious illnesses or special needs. Those include breast cancer survivors; veterans without limbs or who need someone just to stand quietly beside them and let them know theyre doing a great job of casting; an avid fly-fisherman dealing with the effects of a stroke; or someone with a major disability just wanting to hold the fly rod after a guide has caught a fish for him.
Without the benefits of medical science, there would be far fewer people for those guides to work with. Also, some of those guides wouldnt be able to wade in a river or cast a fly rod without the new shoulders, hips and knees they now have.
I give thanks that many of those same guides volunteer their T&T helping nonprofits raise money. The T&T can come in the form of donating trips to be auctioned with all the money going to the nonprofit. Or sometimes it is done by greatly reducing their guide fees while guiding participants engaged in multiday tournaments raising funds for nonprofits.
The best I saw was when a guide I know came up with an idea to teach youngsters how to fly-fish. These special youngsters need a caring adult in their life. The caring adults for this day were the guides. (Seems like a stretch to call a fly-fishing guide an adult.) The payoff came when one of the new fly-fishermen told me that this had been one of the funnest days he could remember. Man, do I ever give thanks for the above-mentioned group of guides.
I give thanks for being able to fly-fish in new locations and make new friends. I give even more thanks for being able to fly-fish in old locations and maintain old friendships. And I want you to know, some of us are getting really old.
I give thanks that election season is almost over, and I wont be fielding phone calls to vote for some pork-getter. However, I also give thanks that our political system allows me to vote and speak freely without fear for my life. Remember the 14-year-old girl from Pakistan in a London hospital?
Wow, reading parts of my fly-fishing journal brought some reality back to me. Its now obvious to me there really are great reasons to give thanks for fly-fishing.
Have a great month giving thanks.
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The Opinion assesses the impact of the Framework Decision on the rights of the victims of crimes motivated by hatred and prejudice, including racism and xenophobia.
Building on the evidence collected and analysed by FRA, including its large scale surveys, as well as its thematic and annual reports, the Opinion illustrates how hate crime can vary from everyday acts committed by individuals on the street or over the Internet, to large-scale crimes carried out by extremist groups or totalitarian regimes. FRA encourages the EU as well as its Member States to address these crimes with targeted action in a number of areas. Suggested actions present the full range of considerations, from data collection, awareness-raising, and building trust in police to enhanced penalties and judicial review.
This Opinion forms part of the Agency's work on hate crime. Together with other FRA work in the area, and several stakeholder meetings, it feeds into the Fundamental Rights Conference 'Combating hate crime in the EU', organised by the FRA in cooperation with the Lithuanian Presidency on 12-13 November in Vilnius. This work aims to support the broader efforts of combating hate crime in the EU.
This analysis was developed in response to the request of the Council of the European Union, Working Party on Fundamental Rights, Citizens' Rights and Free Movement of Persons (FREMP).


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Once upon a time, in early fall, pears were on sale for 29 cents a pound. TWENTY-NINE CENTS, you heard me. What to do? Oh yes, at first, you buy pounds of pears. And it is pear time, all the time. Pears with cheese. Pears by themselves. And then the pears threaten to go bad! How can I save these pears, so that their goodness can be captured? Why, poach them in red wine.
It's that easy.
- 6 very ripe Bartlett pears;
- one bottle of red wine; (I use the infamous Trader Joe's 2 buck chuck)
- splash of vanilla;
- 1/4 cup of honey;
- 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon;
- 2 sprigs of thyme (somewhat optional – I've done fine without the thyme);
- 2 quart sauce pot.
- Pour the red wine into pot and begin low simmer.
- Peel the pears. Slice in half if you like, or leave whole.
- Add ground cinnamon, honey/sugar, thyme and vanilla to the pot.
- Melt everything together.
- Add pears.
- Allow pears to simmer until just tender – this means, start checking on it no later than like 10 minutes after you've added the pears. Depending upon ripeness, these pears might be ready quite soon.
- Remove!!!
- Let sauce continue to simmer until it is reduced to half of its original size. This is not a hard-and-fast rule – the idea is to intensify the flavors.
They are simply wonderful as-is. Even better with ice cream/frozen yogurt / nondairy frozen treat. Served that way, any international spy of superior caliber will start weeping like a child with joy. I saw it with my own eyes!


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Of music, movement and the meaning of life
by Shaun Chamberlin on July 11th, 2008
Those of you who know me personally will be aware that the indescribable exhilaration of physical movement to music (more commonly termed 'dancing') is my greatest release and joy.
Over the past couple of weeks I have been much enjoying the latest issue of Resurgence magazine, which focuses on the theme 'Music for transformation'.
I have learnt, to my delight, that one of the founders of quantum mechanics, Werner Heisenberg, told his students that they should see the world as made of music, not of matter (by which, as far as I understand it, he meant to emphasise that reality is process, not form).
But in particular, a section of Mark Kidel's article Conversation & Crossroads set me tingling, and ultimately led me to consider how climate change challenges the very basis of Western thought. He writes: Read more »


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Your bed should be the focal point of your design scheme, so accenting it with a new throw or bed linen set can instantly enhance your theme. For a delicate, feminine room, look for lace and pretty floral designs. For something more contemporary, go for bright colours which will really pop against neutral walls and floors. In the summer months, make your room bright and fresh with yellows and spring greens. Bold floral patterns are always popular during the warmer months, but if they are too quaint for your taste look for striking geometric shapes which lend a contemporary feel to your space. In winter, create a cosy hideaway with cosy knits and faux fur throws, and darker colours such as deep purples and plums. Finish with a scattering of cushions whose designs complement your theme.
Bunk rooms. Island-style suites. Gorgeous guest quarters. Each of these beach-inspired sleeping spaces has a look worthy of imitation. Designing and decorating your bedroom in beach style is perfect choice if you want to achieve cozy and bright room look. Bedrooms in beach style are decorated with details that symbolize the sea and the beach so for the decoration are used things and furniture pieces in bright and in pastel colors. For perfect beach style bedroom it will be great if the room have balcony.
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Lancôme is known for luxurious service, innovative products, and for the people behind them. The Beauty Advisor will focus on one primary objective — creating a memorable shopping experience for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Connect with your clients and determine their needs.
- Create a luxury experience with brand-specific selling behavior (including product demonstration.)
- Empower your client by teaching them how to use their Lancôme products.
- Achieve retail sales objectives by engaging clients in the following areas of our multi-expert brand: Skincare, Makeup, Fragrance.
- Attract new Lancôme customers and retain existing clients through unparalleled customer service and follow-up.
- Express a passion for beauty and cosmetics.
- Inspire clients with expertise on beauty trends and product.
- Regularly attend Lancôme-hosted seasonal training seminars twice a year and/or digital learning modules.
- Display exceptional, client-centric selling skills with a drive for results with integrity.
- Ability to assist with cleaning, re-stocking and moving boxes as part of team.
Training, Learning and Development:
- Lancôme Beauty Advisors are enrolled in a brand-sponsored comprehensive three-day skincare, makeup and luxury service training (in-person or online) before starting role.
- High achievers are encouraged to pursue further professional development programs through Lancôme's Career Path Program. Areas of specialty include: makeup artistry, skincare and leadership.
Job Qualifications:
- Must have a high school degree and be 18 years or older.
- Customer service or retail cosmetic/fragrance sales experience preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, possibly including nights, weekends and/or holidays (dependent on staffing needs.) The position is employed by one of our retail partners on behalf of the Lancôme brand.
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Hello, i have NP hard problem. Let imagine I have found some polynomial algorithm that find ONLY one of many existing solutions of that problem, but at least one solution (if present in the probem). Is that algorithm considered as solution of NP=P question (if that algorithm transformed to mathematical proof)?
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Smart gloves allow the wearer to use touchscreen technology at the same time as keeping their hands and fingers warm.Most touchscreens need physical contact with skin but touchscreen-friendly gloves have conductive thread sewn into the fingertips so that they create the same effect as fingers.Smart gloves are an innovative and practical marketing gift for the high-tech generation. Manufactured to order in a wide range of factory standard colours.Personalised with either a 1 spot colour screen print or a woven label or a soft PVC label.Lead time 4 weeks from artwork approval.
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The epic conclusion to the game that changed all the rules! The Saints have gone from the crackhouse to the White House—but the Earth has been invaded and it's up to you to free the world from Overlord Zinyak and his alien empire. With homies new and old by your side, and an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, you must save the world in the wildest open world game ever!
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Camp JumpStart is an intensive emergent literacy program for children ages 3.5-5 years old, Monday-Thursday, July 8-18, from 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Camp JumpStart's goal is to promote learning related to alphabetic knowledge, phonological and phonemic awareness, concepts about print, developmental writing, and oral comprehension.
Costs: $150
Camp JumpStart is conducted by Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate students and supervised by a speech-language pathologist.
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Work by Bruce McCombs, professor of art at Hope College, has recently been featured in exhibitions across the United States as well as abroad.
The exhibitions include the "15th International Print Biennial," Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul, Republic of Korea; the "Texas Watercolor Society 60th Annual Exhibition," The Witte Museum, San Antonio, Texas; the "32nd Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition," Bradley University, Peoria, Ill.; the "2008 Midland Arts Association Exhibition," Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas; the "32nd Art on Paper Exhibition," Circle Gallery Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, Md.; and the "2009 West Michigan Regional Exhibition," Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo.
McCombs actively displays his prints and paintings throughout the U.S. and around the world. His artwork has been procured by many permanent collections both nationally and internationally, including the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and the National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi, Vietnam. A member of the Hope faculty since 1969, he holds his B.F.A. from the Cleveland Institute of Art and his M.F.A. from TulaneUniversity in New Orleans, La.


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Icon of the Mother of God of Cyprus
The Cyprus Icon of the Mother of God belongs to the Panachrana type. In this icon the Mother of God is depicted sitting on a throne with the Divine Infant in Her arms. On either side of Her is an angel.
The prototype of this holy icon manifested itself in the year 392 on the island of Cyprus at the tomb of Righteous Lazarus, the friend of Christ (October 17), and is kept there in a monastery. Renowned copies of the Cyprus Icon are at the Moscow's Dormition Cathedral, and in the Nikolo-Golutvin church in the village of Stromyn, Moscow diocese (Commemorated on the Sunday of Orthodoxy).
During the week of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, the Greek Synaxarion has an account of an icon which is probably the Cyprus Icon. On the island of Cyprus a certain Arab was passing by a church dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos. In order to display his hatred for Christianity, the man shot an arrow at an icon of the Mother of God which hung by the gate. The arrow struck the Virgin's knee, from which blood began to flow. Overcome with fear, the Arab spurred his horse and rode for home, but was struck dead before he could get there. In this way, he was punished for his impiety.
Other days commemorating the Cyprus Icon are the Day of the Holy Spirit, and April 20. Some copies of the Cyprus Icon have additional names such as "Cleansing," "Knife," and "Hawk."
The Cyprus Icon called "Hawk" was so named because of the way it was discovered. One day, the Christian ruler of Cyprus was hunting with his trained hawk. The hawk became tangled in a thicket while diving after another bird, and the ruler ordered the thicket to be cut away so that the hawk could be rescued. His servants rescued the hawk and also discovered an icon of the Mother of God in the thicket. The ruler later built a monastery on the site.
The "Cleansing" Cyprus Icon was in another monastery on Cyprus, and was famous for healing many people with diseases of the eyes.
The "Stromyn" Cyprus Icon became famous in 1841. An eighteen-year-old girl from Stromyn, a village not far from Moscow, was close to death from an illness. In a dream she saw the Cyprus Icon standing over the entrance to the church, and a voice came from the icon: "Take me into your home and have the priest serve a Molieben with the Blessing of Water, and you will be cured."
The sick girl was brought to the church and finally located the icon after a long search. The girl obeyed the command of the Most Holy Theotokos, and after the Molieben she felt strong enough to carry the icon back to the church herself. Shortly thereafter, she was completely healed. The "Stromyn" Cyprus Icon continued to work miracles of healing, which the rector of the church reported to the holy Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow (November 19).


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Our mission is to advance the highest standards of practice and professional development for the industry, and to educate consumers and advisors about a life settlement as an alternative to lapse or surrender of a life insurance policy.
For more than 20 years, the Association has been the voice of the industry. Membership includes 90 firms representing life settlement brokers, providers, investment firms, law firms, medical underwriters, consultants, actuaries, trustees & escrow agents. The market is well-regulated affording consumers comprehensive protection under state life settlement laws. Members of the Association are required to annually attest to abiding by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, including all appropriate laws and regulations.
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All the talk about the likely Democratic supermajority has been about how they might use it for taxes.
But the real potential for the supermajority isn't about taxes (since those options were limited by the passage of Prop 30). The potential lies with the state constitution.
California's constitution is too long and too complicated. As a result, its governing system is broken and its budget can't be balanced.
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Democrats, with a supermajority, now have it in their power to fix this.
Constitutional reform is much easier when one party has a 2/3 supermajority. Because writing a new constitution requires some two-thirds votes.
Democrats have a choice. They could, with a two-thirds vote, asks the voters to call a constitutional convention. Or the legislature itself could draw up a new constitution, and with a 2/3 vote, submit it to the people.
The Democrats should be pushed, and pushed again, until they do this. No more whining. We'll find out by how they respond whether the Democrats really want to fix California's broken governing system and make the state governable -- or whether they prefer to preside over the system we have now.